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Clear divisions exist during this civic election season, but there’s a burst of unanimity over the arts. All of Vernon and Coldstream’s mayoralty candidates committed themselves to expanding financial and moral support for culture during a forum at the Vernon Public Art Gallery Thursday. “The funding model is at the lower end of the scale,” said Vernon incumbent Wayne Lippert, adding that investing in the arts helps draw new residents and businesses to the area. “Good arts and culture are great for bringing in people. It brings in new technology and innovation.” Rob Sawatzky, who is also seeking the city’s top job, believes there needs to be improved communication and co-operation with non-profit agencies and artists to address their needs. “The mayor should assist and facilitate those in the arts community with their dealings with council and city administration,” he said. Greater Vernon spends about one-third of the provincial average on the arts and Vernon candidate Patrick Davies insists that needs to change. “Creativity is one of the top skills sought by employers,” he said of the link between culture and the economy. “One of the biggest creativity indicators is the arts.” Coldstream’s two mayoralty candidates are also pledging themselves to the arts. For incumbent Jim Garlick, he says there is a need to establish a function focused solely on arts and culture. “Arts and culture have always operated off the side
of the desk of the parks and recreation function. It needs its own identity,” he said. Dave Hrabchuk says there needs to be more focus on creating jobs and he sees a role for culture. “We need some economic development, we need a bigger tax base,” he said of providing amenities to attract residents, tourists and investors. The candidates were also asked if they would push for a cultural complex to replace inadequate facilities. “A new museum and gallery would be a phenomenal asset,” said Sawatzky of the potential for bolstering tourism. “Visitors come to leave their money in smaller cities.” Garlick urged museum and art gallery officials to rally local residents because a new complex may require borrowing funds. “We have to get buy-in from the community. With the Performing Arts Centre, people were willing to do that once they were educated (to the benefits),” he said. Lippert is adamant that the agencies’ needs aren’t being ignored. “A plan is underway and we are taking action,” he said, adding that publicly owned land is already available downtown. According to Hrabchuk, he hasn’t been impressed with the cramped conditions of the museum and art gallery. “We can do better in the future. There is no doubt we need a bigger facility and another location,” he said. Davies believes businesses will financially get behind galleries and museums if they see local government getting involved. “They need to know we’re serious about our commitment to arts and culture,” he said.
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he sheer frustration of dealing with an inconsolable infant’s constant crying can drive parents over the edge. Tragically, those cries are sometimes met with aggression and babies suffer shaken baby syndrome (SBS), which can not only harm, but can be fatal to an infant. Efforts are underway to help parents cope through an awareness campaign. Locally, every baby born in November at Vernon Jubilee Hospital will receive a knitted purple cap which will serve as a reminder about the Period of Purple Crying. All babies go through a period of increased crying, typically beginning around two weeks of age, peaking at two or three months. By four or five months it is over. Despite all a caregiver’s efforts to soothe the baby, sometimes the crying does not stop. The Period of Purple Crying campaign teaches parents that this crying is OK. It’s also OK to let your baby cry. “If you are getting frustrated and nothing’s working to soothe your baby, it’s OK to put your baby down in a safe place and walk away for five to 10 minutes,� said Public Health Nurse Penny Reimer, who shares this message with new parents during
routine home visits. “That’s where we are educating, before it happens.� That message was welcomed by new mom Andrea Tennant, whose one-monthold Olivia has started crying more inconsolably lately. “It seems like when she’s not sleeping or eating she’s crying,� said Tennant of her little “fuss pot.� “It can be frustrating. “So you have to pass her off or walk away,� said Tennant, relieved to know that by putting her down and walking away she’s not a bad parent. Baby Olivia was the first to receive one of the little purple caps recently, as Interior Health kicked off the November campaign at the Vernon Health Centre. Eight public health nurses and clerical staff at the centre started knitting caps in August, and managed to string together a total of 130 hats. “We’re knitting to click,� said Peggy Duncan, liaison with the province-wide campaign. Statistics from B.C. Children’s Hospital show that the message is clicking with parents. In 2010 there were no definite cases of SBS (shaken baby syndrome) in infants under six months of age – compared to six cases in 2009. The number of cases of possible to definite physical
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One-month-old Olivia Tennant cozies up with some of the 100 purple caps knitted by staff at the health unit to raise awareness and education about the period of purple crying in infants. The caps will be given out to each new baby born at Vernon Jubilee Hospital this month. abuse in infants under six months also dropped significantly, from 18 (in 2009) to three (in 2010). All new mothers are also given a DVD and material of the Period of Purple Crying, which they are encouraged to share with all of their child’s
caregivers. While long periods of crying can be normal, parents are also encouraged to have their baby checked by a health nurse or doctor if they suspect something is physically wrong with their child.
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things are going really good,” he said. When blasting work is being done on the site the rock being affected is covered with large rubber mats made from used tires. The mats ensure that rock isn’t shot careening down to the highway below. As an added precaution the highway is shut down during blasts. Drummond says the closure usually only lasts for a few minutes. When it is completed the realignment will feature two underpasses, that serve as access points to the crown land west of the highway. There are currently 56 workers employed on the project. Their sights are still set on a 2013 completion date.
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ould you like to make the big bucks writing a self-help book on how to be successful? Here are seven secrets you have to know: 1. Use the word “secret” in your title, even though you’re not revealing anything remotely secret. Just because you don’t know something, doesn’t mean it’s a secret. I don’t know particle physics, but it’s not a big secret. I don’t know how to cook a goose, but it’s not a secret. But if you want to sell a goose cookbook, call it “The Seven Secrets of Cooking Your Goose.” 2. Do you want to Jim Mullen know the secret of how to make a million dollars on Wall Street? It’s not really a secret; you simply start out with $2 million. In no time, you’ll have a million dollars. Don’t get greedy and try to make half a million dollars. Once you have your million, quit. 3. When you say “secret,” what the reader hears is “trick.” What’s the trick to making millions? Here it is: Pick rich parents. This, more than any one thing you can do, will make you rich beyond your wildest dreams. Sadly, you won’t appreciate it. You will spend most of that money on therapy, complaining about your rich parents. When you say “success,” make sure that you mean “making a lot of money.” Sure, getting four kids through college on, say, a teacher’s salary is a thousand times harder than running a Fortune 500 company. But no one considers that a “success” because you’re not living in a $10 million mansion with your fourth wife and spoiled children who hate you. That’s success. 4. Give plenty of examples of successful people. Tell the stories of how they started out in the mail room and, through grit and determination, clawed their way to the top over the backs of
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other people with the same grit and determination -- people who were fired as soon as possible so they wouldn’t be a threat to their success. 5. Don’t mention how miserable the quest for success has made them. The drive that makes people like Tiger Woods successful is the same thing that derails them. As much as we seem to enjoy reading about the celebrity meltdowns of Charlie Sheen, Michael Jackson, Roseanne Barr, Eliot Spitzer, Pete Rose and a thousand other “successful” people, we don’t take away the real message that success has not made them happy. If anything, just the opposite. 6. Talk about their possessions -- the cars, the homes, the yachts, the private jets, the horse ranch and the art that successful people have. Don’t mention the craziness of owning more than you can possibly use. If you can eat only one hamburger, why would you go to a restaurant and order 50 hamburgers? To show off? Because you’re out of your mind? Either way, no one would think, “That’s the kind of person I want running my business.” Steve Jobs was famous for living in a nearempty house. He created not one, but three billion-dollar businesses -- Apple, NeXT and Pixar. He paid himself a dollar a year. He created tens of thousands of jobs. The CEOs of our car companies did not invent the car or the assembly line. The CEOs of our banks did not create the idea of banking or the banks. The CEOs of stock brokerages did not invent stocks. They’ve lost us hundreds of thousands of jobs, yet they pay themselves tens of millions of dollars. Gee, what is the secret to their success? Whatever it is, let’s do the opposite. 7. Always have seven secrets in the title of your book. Six seems too easy, like you’re holding back. Eight seems too many. I want to be wildly successful, but learning eight whole secrets? Sheesh, that too hard. Jim Mullen’s new book, Now in Paperback, is now in paperback. You can reach him at jimmullenbooks.com.
Pitching cultural programs and facilities may seem tenuous when residents are faced with financial uncertainty and businesses are facing challenges. But as was pointed out during a Vernon and Coldstream mayoralty forum Thursday, there is a direct connection between the arts and economic recovery. Companies looking to set up shop are attracted to communities that have a vast array of amenities that will appeal to owners and employees. Not only are many of these people wanting to pursue personal interests, they want to ensure there are activities that broaden their children’s horizons. Many people in large urban centres are also looking to relocate to a smaller community upon retirement but they don’t want to give up the cultural attractions they had access to. And then there is the issue of tourism, and increasingly, many baby boomers with expendable dollars are selecting holiday destinations based on culture. But just as roads and water lines age, the community’s culture infrastructure isn’t keeping up with the times. Specifically, the Vernon Public Art Gallery and Greater Vernon Museum don’t have climate and lighting controls to ensure the integrity of precious artifacts. Cramped storage puts some items in precarious situations and there isn’t sufficient space to host the exhibits and programs residents crave. Yes a new cultural complex could cost $12 million, but it would be a direct investment in the economy as well as the livability of the region. But for the community to progress, Vernon and Coldstream require civic leaders with the required vision.
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just wanted to take the time to present the results of the decision to those that thought it was a novel idea to abolish the HST. All we hear in the news and our papers is how much social programs, education, health care, transportation and every other industry, including small business is suffering just as a result of lack of funding and government assistance. It seems that everyone just expects these services and feels some form of entitlement from our government to provide funding for everyone and everything. Let me ask you this. How did all of you who voted to abolish the HST think you were going to achieve this funding? How did you assume that the health care crises and long waiting lists to receive treatment were going to be resolved? How did you think our teachers who have greater responsibility to our children and who face overcrowded classrooms were going to get funding? Who is going to pay back the federal government for your inability to understand what exactly you voted to abolish. I hope all of you who voted to abolish the HST never get sick and have to wait three months to a year for surgery or treatment. I certainly hope you do not have children looking for and requiring a student loan to achieve a postDOWNTOWN PARKING I am writing in response to an article with Ruth Hoyte regarding frustration around parking in the downtown core. First, I would like to point out that I never have any trouble finding parking in the downtown area. I personally applaud the changes that are happening in Vernon, with improvements such as the "Road Diet" on 43rd Ave, bike lanes on 20th St. near Harwood Elementary, and the beautification initiatives along 30th and 31st Aves. I appreciate that change is often difficult, and it can be frightening if it feels like it is a threat to your prosperity (adjacent businesses). I hear your concern, and I feel for you. The reality is, however, that petroleum is neither cheap nor as abundant as it has been in decades past. The high price of gas paired with a sluggish economy means that it makes sense to drive less, or perhaps even forego car ownership, and one might arrive at that conclusion before even broaching the subject of climate change, which is a much larger issue. Really, when I am driving through a commercial area, my concern is what the other cars are doing, watching for pedestrians, and watching traffic signs and lights. I am not looking at businesses when
secondary education. I hope that you forever have potholes in your streets that never get fixed so that you might have saved $3 on your last dining-out experience. The sad part is that all small business suffers as a result. And as such, all consumers pay more. The unfortunate reality is that this has caused a slowdown in sales for contractors, as people have all decided to wait a few years to do those renovations or not to get that new rood they need, or wait to build that new deck. The reason being that people are waiting a year and a half for the HST to go away before
I am driving. I feel that the best way to strengthen our community, to become more resilient, is to make these changes now and to keep making them so that we can grow into a city that continues to function smoothly in the face of rising gas prices, peak oil, and climate change. There are examples of many larger (and more complex) cities making similar or more dramatic changes, in the face of opposition, and the response is overwhelmingly positive, even by businesses that initially resisted the change. The social fabric of communities is improved by having areas that people gravitate to, and potentially connect in. Businesses thrive in areas where more people want to linger, walk and cycle. These activities are fostered by bike lanes, wide sidewalks, cafes, and a pleasant environment with benches and plantings. Joanne Salé A RESPONSE I read with interest the comments made to The Morning Star by Coldstream Mayor Mr. Garlick. In particular: "Most of us in Coldstream are living on something that a past generation built and paid for. It's our turn now to invest again."
I am not sure where Mr. Garlick has been recently but it seems the citizens of Coldstream are contributing to many recent infrastructure projects. Here are just a few: 1. New district offices in Coldstream 2. New firehall in Coldstream 3. New firehall in Lavington 4. Soon-to-be new mechanics facility in Coldstream ($1.3 million) 5. New Duteau Creek water treatment facility 6. New sewage treatment facility in Vernon 7. New Performing Arts Centre 8. New Wesbild Centre 9. New park in Kalavista area 10. New grid road project and multi-use path 11. New multi-use path on Kidston Road 12. New library 13. The new sports field at Okanagan College (pending) Whether these are good or bad projects is not the issue. But the citizens of Coldstream have been investing continuously over the past 10 years and will be for many years to come. The mayor has said Coldstream cannot look after its own infrastructure and therefore needs to institute its new construction and renovation tax. But this attack on the
they spend their money. The only thing this has created is the uprise of the local hack who will do these jobs for cash because they have no overhead, like insurance, CPP and EI contributions. I am appalled at the notion that you all seem to think that you will pay less taxes. The government is re-instating the old system of GST and PST soon and guess what? Nothing about how you pay your taxes will differ from what you are doing now except the fact that it will cost every business and government agency more money to process these taxes and tax remittances as two separate entities. If you think that business will not apply to have a PST number (and charge you the PST), in order to retain the tax write-offs they receive, think again. In order to allow these small businesses to spend their money to continue to stimulate the economy (buying trucks, new equipment or benefit packages for employees), these companies rely on these tax incentives. Who do you think is going to pay those additional fees as a direct result of increased accounting and processing fees to these businesses? That's right, it's you. Next time please try to review and become educated before you vote. Chase D'Angelo
family home is arbitrary and unfair. Individual homeowners should not be responsible for paying for public infrastructure or repair. A few weeks ago, Mayor Garlick stated that one government should not take legal action against another. This was in response to the Ministry of the Environment suing the District of Coldstream, among others, for the Antwerp Well contamination of several years ago. It seems to me that those that allegedly break the law, whether individuals, corporations, or municipalities, should face the consequences of their decisions. D. Paterson TIME FOR CHANGE In our last Vernon election we heard the words, Time for Change. Well, we got change — reduced roads; more unwanted massive concrete barriers on roads; Anderson Way (new road); two lanes causing a backlog of traffic on 27 Street. Does this council realize with poor traffic flow we are putting so much exhaust pollution in the air. If you've lived in Vernon a number of years you know how bad the air quality is in winter time. Time for change are the words for this election. Vernon citizens, we have this opportunity to get rid of this traffic backlog council.
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Vernon school trustee Perry Wainwright remained calm under pressure, as the only incumbent at the table at Tuesday’s all-candidates forum. Sponsored by the Vernon Teachers’ Association (VTA) and the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), the forum drew a small but enthusiastic crowd to the Schubert Centre, who came to hear the candidates’ views on a variety of issues. With the absence
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of incumbents Steve Connor and Mollie Bono, Wainwright was joined at the table by newcomers John Armstrong, Jim Hart, Tami Ryder and Kelly Smith, all of whom are hoping for one of four spots up for grabs to represent Vernon and Areas B and C on the school board. VTA president Bruce Cummings brought up one of the evening’s hot-button issues, the district’s cancellation of recess. Ryder, who has three children, doesn’t understand why the
decision was made to cancel recess. “I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve dropped by the school and the teacher would be with my child, using that recess time to make the connection,” she said. Candidates were asked if they would be prepared to reinstate the class size and composition language that was removed from teachers’ collective agreements by Bills 27 and 28. A Supreme Court decision gave the Liberals until April 2012 to resolve the sit-
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uation. Hart is a newcomer to the Vernon School District, but as a former MP and trustee in Summerland, he has years of experience fielding tough questions. “I’m no fan of the B.C. Liberals — they messed up royally, and they have a lot of explaining to do, but I’m not convinced that class size is not a silver bullet to quality education, as different class sizes come into play for different reasons,” he said. “Public education is underfunded, and I think it’s the responsibility of the trustees to make sure every penny gets to the students.” At the last board meeting, the class size and composition report was presented, but many in attendance felt it wasn’t transparent enough, especially at the secondary level. Wainwright was questioned why trustees voted in favour of the report, with no discussion. “We have two former principals on our board and they missed it, too,” said Wainwright. Smith, a retired teacher with more than 30 years of experience, said this issue has bogged down negotiations for the teachers’ current contract.
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NewsNews Challengers offer budget lessons Continued from A10 “Class size averages are included up to Grade 7 and then after that they said they consult with teachers, we need to know the process and there is a lack of a lot of information here,” she said. Ryder said as a trustee, she would do everything in her power to advocate for a return to class size and composition negotiations. “I can’t see how a teacher can manage with more than 30 students, how they can settle them down and then be able to teach,” she said. The Vernon School District receives block funding from the ministry, and many questioned whether this type of funding had run its course. “The per student block formula maybe doesn’t work anymore, as we have some large schools and some very small, so I don’t think we can look only at individual kids,” said Smith. “And how can you run a budget without realizing that bills go up every year, how can the government not recognize this?” Wainwright was in the hot seat for much of the evening, responding to questions on a variety of topics, including the lack of discussion of motions brought forth at public board meetings. “When an issue is brought forward we discuss it at shop talk meetings, but maybe we ask too many questions there and not enough at the board meeting,” he said. The recent proposal by the BC Public School Employers’ Association
Armstrong said he’s not in favour of recouping pay from teachers. “I do not feel that this is a viable solution and would only serve to worsen the relationships,” he said. Many candidates feel a needs budget is something that is necessary in the 21st century, but Wainwright pointed out that part of the dilemma is that the board has a legal requirement to present a balanced budget to the ministry. Armstrong said when he presented a needs budget to his board with the Vernon Ski Club, he received 70 per cent of what he requested. “If you don’t ask, you don’t get it,” he said. Wainwright pointed out that a needs budget needs to be carefully considered, as the board
(BCPSEA) that teachers should turn over 15 per cent of their pay and benefits to pay for strike costs was brought up. “Our teachers are not working less, let’s see how much the government is willing to financially compensate our teachers for all of the extra time they have spent outside of the class room and the long hours before and after school they spend in the classroom,” said Ryder. Smith said every union has a right to collective bargaining. “But I’m not sure that happens anymore in good faith, and it’s unfortunate that people don’t sit down at the table, as it’s a community-building event — you can’t just shove paper back and forth between lawyers,” she said. “BCPSEA said if kids don’t have a report card, that it will cause such serious and drastic damage to our students.” She said report cards are just one method of relaying student progress to parents, and that teachers are continuing to communicate with parents. “But withdrawing pay from employees who are involved in a Labour Relations Board-approved job action is wrong,” she said.
is required, by law, to present a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education. Bringing the business of the board back to the public domain was also on the table. “We can’t effectively make decisions without the knowledge and expertise of all parties,” said Ryder. Hart added that the board must be in the public domain, although there are times when in-camera discussions will need to take place. “But at the end of the day, all votes and decisions are public and I will demand openness, transparency and responsiveness from the board on questions from the public and provide the required oversight of decisions made,” he said.
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Spallumcheen candidates share views on amalgamation ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Tw o - a n d - a - h a l f hours in, the 10th and final question of the night, and the A-word came up at the Spallumcheen
mayor and councillor candidates’ forum Wednesday. Amalgamation. The question was posed to mayoral candidates Dave Brew and Janice Brown, along
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think of amalgamation between the township and the City of Armstrong? “We could be here all night,” said Brown, a current councillor, like Brew, seeking to replace the retiring Will Hansma. “We tried years ago to maybe join all the water districts and they are each their own individual water districts. We’re working with them right now, but we have to get infrastructure in the ground before we take them all over. “With amalgamation, we need to work better with Armstrong but right now we double-dip on all of our grants. We do well as different communities when it comes to grants. For the pool, we each got a grant. When we applied for the arena, we each got a grant. We’re getting double government funding. We’d have to go to referendum to
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Spallumcheen mayoral candidate Janice Brown answers a question from the floor while fellow candidate Dave Brew listens during an all-candidate’s forum Wednesday at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church. see if the community wanted it. But right now, we’re a big area, we could never put water into everybody’s homes.” Brew said the water districts are out of the township’s control, that they’re set up under the provincial government. “We can’t take them over unless they want to dissolve,” said Brew. “It’s a long, drawn-out procedure. A lot of them work very well,
some don’t. It’s got to be a co-operative deal between the water districts.” Brew said amalgamation between the two municipalities is a touchy subject. “I got enough people telling me we need to amalgamate and I listen to that,” he said. “This one time I’m going to ride the fence. I will say we are getting along better with Armstrong than we have for a long
time. The co-operation between parks and rec and the IPE is better than it’s ever been. “There was a tremendous amount of animosity between the two but we were able to work together to build a $5-million pool. We’re able to sit down with them now in a reasonable manner and I hope that continues even better in the future.” On the topic of amalgamation, incumbent councillors Todd York and Andrew Casson expressed they would be in favour, but also liked the current set-up, while Christine Fraser said both sides of an amalgamation argument would have to be investigated, and that she’d listen to what the people of Spallumcheen wanted. Challenger Carolyn Farris said if amalgamation takes place, it must be done in a respectful and co-operative manner. Joe Van Tienhoven appreciates the fact that both communities are working well together, while Tom Boeve said both will always be different entities and there would always be conflicts if both were put one umbrella. Ed Hanoski believes in the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” theory, while Rachael Ganson agreed with Brown about the two communities being able to receive double the government funding. Ganson did deliver the best one-liner of the night. Asked by a resident if any of the candidates had family ties, and, if so, what is the relationship, Ganson and Hanoski were the only ones to raise their hands. “I hope you’re thinking father-daughter,” deadpanned Ganson with a big smile. “You’d be right.” Close to 80 people attended the forum, hosted by the Armstrong Ministerial Association and Okanagan Advertiser, with Don Blakely serving as moderator.
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Incumbent councillor Andrew Casson (left) listens as his colleague Todd York makes a point Wednesday during a Township of Spallumcheen all-candidate’s forum at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church. generation with food allergies, look in the grocery store at what’s on the shelves, glutenfree, there are a lot of issues. I think the public in general is being wise on where their food comes from and how it’s produced, and perhaps the days of the mega-farm are numbered.”
Andrew Casson admits it’s a controversial topic. “For me I don’t support anything that’s completely a monopoly,” said Casson. “Depending on what the people of Spallumcheen would want – I’m not a farmer so I can’t say from any personal experi-
ence – regarding how the conditions of the fields and what not are kept would be a larger discussion. I’d like to see that we always have options on what to use on the fields and never have a monopoly of any one producer.” One person opposed to GMOs made a presentation at Spall
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Ed Hanoski believes a 20-year-old proposal would work well today to preserve water in the North Okanagan. Hanoski is one of eight candidates seeking a seat on Spallumcheen council who faced 10 questions from the public during a threehour forum at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church Wednesday. One of the questions posed to the candidates, which also included mayoral candidates Dave Brew and Janice Brown, was about what council would do to preserve and protect township water. “A gentleman named Mr. Waters proposed 20 years ago to build a canal from Shuswap Lake to Okanagan Lake for water storage. It made sense 20 years ago and it still makes sense today,” said Hanoski. “There would be a tremendous amount of storage in there for farms to draw on, and to be able to do their lands.” Joe Van Tienhoven said more people have moved into the area over the last 20 years, and it seems water is getting drier and drier. “Everybody wants a nice yard or a nice lawn but we have to realize we are in a semi-desert area,” said Van Tienhoven. “We do need to cut back in simple ways, maybe with different landscaping. There are a few easy steps we can take ourselves to manage water, or we can wait until it gets to a critical situation and costs a lot of money.” Being an agricultural community, a question was asked how candidates felt about the use of genetically modified organisms and pesticides on farmland. Dairy farmer Tom Boeve said that question would require another night to be debated fully. “There is a strong organic community and food is a huge issue,” said Boeve. “I see a lot of the younger
council and requested the township become a GMO-free township. Brew and Brown agreed that both sides of the argument need to be heard. “We need to get a public meeting with everybody involved to hear the pros and cons,” said Brew. “We directed our staff to look into it and we need to have a public town meeting to find out more about it,” added Brown. “You’re the experts on what you need to run your businesses and farms. We need to know that from the farmers.”
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Another agricultural question focused on a bylaw on the Spallumcheen table dropping the parcel size of lots that people can place secondary residences on, and the candidates were asked if they were in favour of the bylaw. “Yes, I’m in favour,” said Christine Fraser. “It’s just for a family member or farm help. The size reduction has been done for both. The main intent was for family, if kids can’t afford a piece of property nowadays, they have somewhere to go without having to pay $400,000 or $500,000.” One resident asked about maintaining trails at Rose Swanson Mountain. “We need to develop partnerships,” said Carolyn Farris. “That’s how they get maintained, by the people who use them and respect them. I have a personal interest in this because it was my dad who decided we should be the ones to take the first toilet up to the top. Haven’t been up recently to know if it’s still there.” “I go up there frequently and really enjoy it,” said Rachael Ganson. “I think the trail is something we need to market better just so that other people are aware we have such great trails such as Rose Swanson that can be a famous little hike. I would take into consideration the suggestion to hire a summer student, big-time, to make sure it’s cleaned up better and marketed a little better.” Along the lines of marketing, Todd York feels the township should look at unique resources to help keep and attract families in the area. “Agri-tourism is something we really have not tapped into,” said York. “We might not get a big hotel but we need an RV park terribly, farm tours, ranch tours, the farming experience, we take it for granted, we see it everyday. People from the city have this need to see where what they eat comes from, we have nowhere to put them. Let’s support B and Bs (bed and breakfasts) and a lot of fresh ideas that come from the agricultural community.” York, Fraser and Casson are incumbents seeking to retain their seats in the Nov. 19 election. Brew and Brown gave up their seats to run for mayor.
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“This has implications for tourism.” — Rick Fairbairn Deafies Creek Road could be upgraded and extended to allow for access between Lumby and Silver Star as a way of stimulating the economy. Fairbairn hasn’t received any information that the Deafies Creek Road could be targeted for closure, but he believes the government’s shift away from maintaining road conditions is a form of downloading. “Who is going to be responsible for these resource roads.” The government is currently seeking input from municipalities and regional districts and Fairbairn says he will try and obtain more information about the process. Mindnich says Lumby could not look after the road based on the government’s guidelines. “The village is not in a position to maintain it. It has to be a private individual,” she said.
Plan calls for more services at Predator RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Residents can provide input on long-term land uses in a high-profile Vernon neighbourhood. The city is holding an open house Tuesday on the Predator Ridge neighbourhood plan update. “A draft plan was submitted (by staff and consultants) in June and
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“There are also quite a few residents living there so the plan is aiming to address their needs.” One of the proposals is to see the resort tourist commercial area go from four to six per cent of the plan. “People want services like a small grocery store or other commercial amenities,” said Corbett, adding that those services would reduce trips into Vernon. Tuesday’s open house runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Schubert Centre.
“I hope a lot of people come out to the session because Predator Ridge is a huge economic driver in the community,” said Corbett. Public feedback can also be provided online at www.vernon.ca. The input will then be considered by city staff and consultants to determine if the plan needs to be refined. “We will then bring it forward to council for consideration in December or January,” said Corbett.
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Beautification has reached new depths in an emerging part of Vernon’s downtown core. Traditional power poles have disappeared at 30th Avenue and 28th Street and all utility services are now firmly underground. “This is a natural progression to keep downtown vibrant,” said Mayor Wayne Lippert. “We want this area to be as pleasing as possible.” Undeveloped for years, the east end of 30th Avenue is now anchored by the Tolko Industries office, the Nixon Wenger Lawyers building and the new library branch, which will open next spring. As part of beautification, the city entered into negotiations with
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GLORIA MILLER & BLACK PRESS SPORTS PHOTOS
VSS Panthers defensive linemen (from left), Isaiah Hennessey Josh Froom and Noah Miller smother the Vikings’ quarterback in provincial high school football playoffs Friday in Kamloops; above, Fulton QB Kyle Richardson is sacked by Barsby Bulldogs’ Nick Pedersen at Merle Logan Field Friday in Nanaimo.
Panthers ground Vikings in OT Morning Star Staff
The VSS Panthers stopped the Nechako Valley Vikings 21-14 in a B.C. High School AA Football first-round playoff overtime thriller Friday in Kamloops. VSS will now meet either the Rick Hansen Hurricanes of Abbotsford or the Seaquam Seahawks of Delta in quarterfinal play next week. Brett Lemiski hauled in a 10-yard touchdown reception from Caton Garvie and Thomas Mills booted the convert for the Cats’ OT points. The Vanderhoof boys failed to score on their four downs. Nechako Valley led 7-0 at the half and scored the tying TD with one minute left. “Full credit to Nechako, they executed well and played tough defence all game,” said VSS head coach Sean Smith. “Fortunately we came out in the second half, moved the ball a bit and scored.” Garvie ran four yards for a score in the third quarter with Mills kicking the convert to tie the game. Lemiski rambled five yards for a TD and Mills converted to put the Panthers up in the fourth. Added Smith: “I was disappointed in our composure under pressure. We took too many penalties which almost
cost us the game. We had a punt return for a touchdown called back on a hold, and gave them the ball back in the fourth quarter on a roughing the kicker and late hit on fourth and 20. If we want to compete in the quarterfinals, we will have to be more disciplined as a team.” Colton Klein was a horse carrying the ball 15 times for 116 yards, including one 25-yard romp. Garvie had six touches for 21 yards, while Keaton Huber gobbled up 13 yards on five attempts. Garvie completed eight of 14 passes for 128 yards, including a 48-yarder to Perry Klymchuk, who finished with four catches for 88 yards. On defence, Lemiski provided four interceptions and four tackles, Mills recorded seven tackles and Hubner had six tackles and one pick. Cody Bell bagged four tackles and one interception, while Isaiah Hennessey supplied three tackles and one pick. “Brett Lemiski and Perry Klymchuk had outstanding games for us, both receiving and defending the pass,” said Smith. “Brett had four interceptions and caught the winning touchdown in overtime. Perry was our leading receiver and set up our first TD with a 48-yard reception. He also knocked down a pass in the end zone in overtime.”
In Nanaimo, the No. 1 ranked John Barsby Blazers bounced the shortstaffed Fulton Maroons 46-0 Friday at Merle Logan Field. It was 40-0 at halftime in extremely cold, rainy and windy weather so the game was running time from then on. Fulton only had 14 players in uniform; Barsby had 34. Said Barsby coach Rob Stevenson: “They looked pretty short-benched but they fought, gosh darn it. That team had courage and they brought a lot of honour to the game, I thought. They travelled a long way knowing what was coming and gave a good account of themselves.” Fulton, who finished third in the Valley Conference and missed the playoffs, were a fill-in team for Langley Saints which forfeited their berth. “They’re the best AA team I’ve seen in 13 years,” said Fulton head coach Mike Scheller. “They are extremely physical and they hit right to the whistle. They’re tough as nails. I’m real proud of my kids. They wanted one more game and they knew they were in tough, and they made a big commitment to the team.” The Kal Lakers lost to the South Devil Sun Devils Friday in Kamloops. No details were available at press time.
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Midget Tier 1 Fall Hockey Classic. The Vipers grounded the North East Alberta Panthers of Calgary 4-1 Friday night, improving to 2-0-1. Vernon met the CLI & host Edge Maroons Saturday morning in P P I SAV & CL AVE first-round playoff action. E S Defenceman Ryan Beach rung one off the crossbar on a two-man advantage and Logan Geefs pounced on the rebound to MOUNT & BALANCE 4 TIRES make it 1-0 over the Panthers, who tied it on the powerplay with 13 minutes left in Up To 16” Rims Over 16” Rims the first. Vernon took the lead again with just over a minute to go in the first with a drive to the net by Trevor Pickett with Cody Hendrickson putting in the rebound. Dennon Leibel scored on a bullet on a 2-on-1 at 17:53 of the second to make it 16” and 17” Subaru Winter Rims In Stock 3-1. Conor Payne buried a blistering shot ALL MAKES & MODELS from the point early in the second to complete the offence. Wyatt Bonneau earned 4407 - 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. the assist. 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Goalie Max Brown made a clutch ment hockey action Friday night at Civic Arena. save on a breakaway at the 7:30 mark. Bulk loads only • Min 20 yards The Blazers took a 3-1 lead on a powerplay goal while the the first with a top-shelf wrister. St. Albert went ahead 45 Regular or Screened seconds into the second, the Home Builders equalized with Vipers were killing a major penalty to Curtis Sexsmith. Pickett converted on an amazing solo effort to bring the five minutes left after Pickett drove deep into the zone and Vipers to within one 45 seconds into the third. Hendrickson made a great pass to Geefs at the crease. Kyle Clark tucked away the rebound to tie it up. and Krahn drew assists. The Vipers kept pressing and Hendrickson scored on a Leibel tied it up with a bank shot off the back of the Blazers’ goalie with just under scramble with just two minutes left in the period. Pickett put nine minutes left. Austin Garrington had one off the crossbar with just a couple of seconds left to end the second. The Blues tied it up with one minute gone in the the helper. PROUDLY PRESENTS The Vipers opened up the Fall Classic final frame on a powerplay goal that eluded Campangolo. A turnover in the Blues’ zone resulted in a goal by Richard THE with a 6-5 win Thursday afternoon over Meaney, unassisted, with five minutes gone. The Vipers had a the St. Albert Blues after boarding the bus flurry of activity during a powerplay and Krahn took a blast earlier in the day. from the point that was deflected in by Austin Garrington, Justin Mitchell opened the scoring in putting the Vipers up 5-3. The Blues made it a one-goal deficit on the powerplay with eight minutes to go and tied it up 45 seconds later on a 2-on-1. 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igned by the Chicago Black Hawks one year. Locked up by the Major League Baseball Seattle Pilots (now Milwaukee Brewers) with a $10,000 signing bonus at just 16. If you have only moved to the Vernon area in the last decade, you may not have heard of Wayne Dye. The Morning Star named Dye the city’s Athlete of the Century in 1999. He left us in 1988 at just 35, but the standards he set in hockey, baseball, track and field and snooker will never be forgotten. Wayne and his late, great father, Vern Dye, will be inducted into the Okanagan Hall of Fame with a Wednesday luncheon Nov. 23 at the Schubert Centre. It’s been almost 20 years since the shrine has honoured an athlete or builder so putting the father and son team in together is well overdue and well deserved. Kevin Mitchell Making the moment even more special will be the induction of Major League Baseball slugger Kevin Reimer, the pride of Enderby. It was Reimer’s father, Gerry, a former 11-year minor pro player whose connections in the game helped get Wayne scouted in baseball. “Gerry’s influence helped,” Vern told me in a ‘99 interview. “He talked Wayne into going to Newark (New Jersey Class A). He could have signed with the Expos and he would have started in Billings (Montana) where we could have drove to his games, but the offer was only half what Seattle had offered.” Gerry is already in the Hall of Fame so having Kevin join his dad, along with the posthumous induction of Wayne and Vern, is rather touching. At age six, Wayne joined 10-year-old Clark Inglis as bat boys with the Okanagan Senior Baseball League Vernon Luckies. They used to fill the bleachers at Polson Park for Sunday matinee games. Dye and Inglis later played baseball and fastball together. “Wayne was a talented kid,” Inglis, a catcher, told me. “He was so smooth and baseball was so effortless for him. He had such high expectations for himself so his frustrations and his temper went against him. He was a great kid. He could hit for power, he could run and never went into any long slumps because he had a real compact swing.” Dye was a 16-year-old rookie third baseman with the Luckies when he won the league MVP playing against grown men. He played the hot corner and shortstop in one season with Newark and quit his second year, partly he said, due to being homesick. Wayne played a few games with the Junior A hockey Vernon Essos as a 13-year-old and was a regular at 14. He wore No. 8 and was fiery, unpredictable, fearless and ultra-talented. He didn’t need a composite stick to unleash his cannon shot. He won the BCJHL scoring title in 1969-70, a year when the Essos used a Jack Marsh overtime goal on Victoria Cougars’ goalie Ed Forslund to win the playoff crown before 5,219 fans at Memorial Arena. Dye finished his Junior hockey career as a 20-year-old with Punch McLean’s New Westminster Bruins, scoring 35 goals and getting picked 109th overall by Chicago in the 1974 amateur lottery. He spent one year of minor pro with the International League Flint Generals and then after being sent to Flint after his second training camp with the Hawks, chose to play semi-pro with the Spokane Jets, leading them to three WIHL titles. Vern spent most of his life involved in baseball and hockey in Vernon. He was a voluntary scout with the St. Louis Cardinals in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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There will be a fun-filled speed skating competition Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Nor-Val Sports Centre, site of the sport for the B.C. Winter Games, Feb. 23-26 in the North Okanagan. Skaters not belonging to a registered club are invoted to skate from noon-2 p.m. subject to signing a waiver, and having the basic equipment (helmet, knee pads, shin pads, gloves, neck guard.)
Entry fee is $10 per skater or $15 per family. Register by e-mail Pete Kapak @ pkapak@telus.net. “As Armstrong is the speed skating host, for the upcoming B.C. Winter Games, I am attempting to create some exposure to the sport, in that community,” said Kapak, a former Vernon club director. Kapak’s daughter, Conni, is now skating out of the Regional Training Center, based in Kelowna.
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Wayne Dye shows swing at the Seattle Pilots camp. Vern and his brother-in-law Ernie Kowal worked with city engineer Dave McKay in 1971 to have Lakeview Park built for ball diamonds and was instrumental in establishing the diamond and stadium facilities at Polson Park. He helped found the B.C. Junior Hockey League and Vernon’s franchise, and is a lifetime honoured member of the circuit. Vern, who was like a father-figure to hundreds of young hockey players, was named Vernon’s Good Citizen in 1998. “One day I counted and I cooked either lunch or dinner for 27 kids in the same day, “ said Vern, whose wife Joyce was like a den mother. “We had sandwich bags all over the place.” I grew up in the East Hill and Wayne Dye was my idol. I was scared of him, but I admired him. And when younger kids like Bob Mann and I were allowed to play in the rousing street hockey games, it was a great day. I watched him crush the ball and fling it a zillion miles an hour at Lakeview Park. Saw his temper at its worst when he flung his bat against the fence after a rare strikeout. I also got to see Kevin Reimer crush the ball and throw fireball pitches, at Creekside Park. I was coaching a Junior Babe Ruth team with the likes of Greg Kowal and Richard Belec. If Reimer was pitching the three limited innings, we didn’t expect to get a runner on base. I told the kids I’d take them to Dairy Queen if we got a run off him. I believe Kowal may have fouled off a few pitches. We never made it to DQ. Also saw a teenage Reimer smack a ball out of gorgeous Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo when he was playing alongside his dad with the senior Enderby Legionnaires. Kevin went on to play 488 MLB games, drilling 52 dingers and knocking in 204 runs. He hit a career-high 20 bombs in 1991 with Texas. He also represented Canada in the ‘84 Olympics when baseball was a demo sport. Reimer, an avid outdoorsmen at 47 these days, finished his career with two years in Japan.
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The Vernon Vipers will be represented by three players in today’s gold medal game at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge in Langley. Aaron Hadley of the Vipers scored his second goal of the tournament as Canada West clipped Sweden 2-1 in Friday semifinal action. D-men Brett Corkey and Luke Juha are also on the West roster, coached by Kent Lewis of the Powell River Kings. Alex Kerfoot of the BCHL Coquitlam Express scored the winner 2:09 into overtime
to send Canada West to the gold medal game against Canada East, 4-2 winners over the U.S. in the other semifinal. Kerfoot broke away from the Swedish defence and snuck a shot off the post and in against goaltender Oscar Dansk to set up an all-Canadian gold medal game (5 p.m. PT, TSN2). Danskwas spectacular in shutting out the U.S. 1-0 in his only other start of the tournament on Monday. Hadley’s wrist shot from the point shot appeared to be going wide, but
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hit the shaft of Dansk’s stick and ricocheted behind him just 6:34 into the game. Filip Sandberg scored the lone goal for Sweden, converting a shorthanded 2-on-1 with Mattias Kalin just shy of the 13-minute mark of the second period, the third goal Canada West has surrendered while enjoying a power play. Sean Maguire (Kings) turned aside 28 shots. Canada West will look for its third World Junior A Challenge gold medal. Meanwhile, the Revelstoke Grizzlies brushed back the North Okanagan Knights 5-4 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at the Revelstoke Forum. Jordan Bledsoe supplied 1+2 for the Grizzlies. Cole Sanford of Vernon, Andrew Standish, Kyle Schwartz and Reid Blinkhorn also scored for Revelstoke, who led 3-2 after 40 minutes. Ben Greenaway (shorthanded), Patrick Chore (powerplay), Eric Chore and Cory Hochhausen (with 15
seconds to play) replied for the Knights, who dipped to 14-6-0-1. Ethan Wood made 28 saves for the Grizz, while Dustin Nikkel recorded 27 stops for the Knights. Patrick Chore earned 2+2 as the Knights ambushed the Chase Heat 7-3 Thursday night at the Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Knights also got two goals apiece from Vernon’s Harlan Orr and 1+2 from Vernon’s Tanner Burns. Derek Miskiman, Aiden Silzer-Hooker and Cole Fletcher countered for Chase, who lost 8-5 to the frontrunning Kamloops Storm Friday night to fall to 1-20. There were three spirited fights in the third period with Brett Hawrys of the Knights taking on Owen Barker in a battle of Armstrong boys, Brendan Jost of the Knights going with Damon Brown and Greenaway scrapping Wade Cline. The Knights hit the Kootenays next weekend for three games, starting Friday night against the Fernie Ghostriders.
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Sports POND HOCKEY LEAGUE BOSTON PIZZA 3-ON-3 POND HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM Willms Electric Whalers Rice Box Rockets Vernon Sq. Liquor Store Screamin’ Eagles JMG Construction Ice Hounds Westside Sneaky T’s Dave Clarke/Checkers Courtesy Motors Vikings Dinoflex Beavers Nolan Mechanical Hi-Pro Sportswear Diggers Puckers Westside T-Birds OTR SCORING LEADERS PLAYER Corey Massie, Clarke/Checkers Reed Church, Sneaky T’s Logan Massie, Hi Pro Jeff Donnelly, Courtesy Motors Dave Brown, Vernon Sq. Liquor Store Bryce Kakoske, Willms Electric Tim Proctor, Vernon Sq. Liquor Store Niko Siedmann, Nolan Mechanical Teagan Blair, Beavers Curtis Gobbett, Vernon Sq. Liquor Store Cory Hewko, Beavers Justin Horochuk, Rice Box Justin Baillargeon, Beavers Dale McAllister, Dinoflex
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A 19 20 13 7 16 7 9 6 5 12 8 6 8 11
PTS 47 40 35 32 31 27 27 25 24 23 23 22 22 22
BOSTON PIZZA 3-ON-3 POND HOCKEY LEAGUE November 7 Dave Clarke/Checkers 16 Beavers 15 Checkers goals: Corey Massie 5+7, Dan Novakowski 3+2, Tyler Usselman 3+1, Les Rutherford shootout winner Goalie: Rocky Spinks Beaver goals: Linc Dougan 5+2, Kurtis McTaggart 4+1, Cory Hewko 2+1 Goalie: Tory Cerney Vernon Square Liquor Store 15 Nolan Mechanical 10 Liquor Store goals: Dougan 6+1, Dave Brown 3+5, Tim Proctor 2, Brad Wick 2 Goalie: Bruce Shaw Nolan Mechanical goals: Niko Siedmann 4, Greg Colleg 2, Chris Lalonde 2 Goalie: Brad Lauridson November 8 Sneaky T’s 20 Hi-Pro Sportswear Diggers 5 Sneaky T’s goals: Reed Church 8+5, Derek Martin 4+1, Dylan Wilson 3+5, Tyrelle Louis 3+1, Darcy Quiring 2+3 Goalie: Bobby Louis Diggers goals: Sean Irwin 2 Goalie: Nigel Goolia Rice Box Rockets 14 JMG Construction Ice Hounds 5 Rockets goals: Scott Wallace 5+1, On Ouch 3, Ray Vanderhorst 2+3, Goalie: Spinks Ice Hounds goals: Andrew Huntsberger 2 Goalie: Jeff Gaudette Vikings 15 OTR 6 Vikings goals: Jeff Donnelly 6+1, Shane Cox 5+1 Goalie: Hugh Donnelly OTR goals: Jesse Vidler 2 Goalie: Jesse Hunter Nov. 9 Puckers 13 T-Birds 3 Puckers goals: Jordan Montguire 3+2, Scott Gray 3+1, Brent Mann 2+2 Goalie: Andrew Leighton T-Birds goals: Dylan Wilson 2+1 Goalie: Louis Willms Electric Whalers 14 Dinoflex 2 Whaler goals: Jeff Straight 5+2, Justin Nerling 5+1, Nigel Barker 2+2 Goalie: Spinks Dinoflex goals: Dave Specht, Dale McAllister Goalie: Chris Boyes
BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: June Drew – bowled a 657 triple to go 174 over her 161 average. Club 55 Men’s: Andy Robertson – bowled a 767 triple to go 179 over his 196 average. Ladies: Viki Dumont – bowled a 703 triple to go 181 over her 174 average. Men’s: Drew Soroka – bowled a 933 triple to go 213 over his 240 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Don Hurst 304; Al Berg 302 POA; Rick Carswell 314-812; Kiri Adams 100 POA; Drew Soroka 306-329933; Bobby Crampton 100 POA; Roger Knox 100 POA; Yvonne Walker 308-750; John Orton 337-871, 100 POA; Bill Oner 100 POA; Brian Neville 100 POA; Lois Lutes 100 POA; Krista Koenig 318-798; Kaitlyn Milsted 320; Gary Mifflin 100 POA; Ander Robertson 358, 100 POA; June Drew 100 POA; Olga Rosina 100 POA; Adell Steward 100 POA; David Petruk 321; Kane Ackeral 336, 100 POA. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 254 Men Jamie Schnyder 254
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CALENDAR SATURDAY MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon Home Building Centre vs Pursuit of Excellence, 7:45 p.m., Civic Arena.
SUNDAY MIDGET TIER 2 HOCKEY – Vernon Coca-Cola Vipers vs Westside Warriors, 4 p.m., Civic Arena.
VERNON HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM MFC Bulls Kalavida Flyers R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans Teale Utility Canucks Re/Max Rangers Godard Excavating Predators Kasper Denture Red Wings M&K Ready-Mix Bruins Aquatico Bay Sharks Royal LePage Whalers Kal Sports Bar Blackhawks Kal Tire Knights SCORING LEADERS: PLAYER Leath Gare, Orphans Richard Jodoin, Rangers Sawyer Mick, Rangers Corey Massie, Flyers Logan Massie, Flyers Jeff Mushaluk, Bulls Bryce Kakoske, Orphans Jarret Watts, Red Wings Taylor Jackson, Bulls Blair Fernley, Red Wings Corey Webb, Blackhawks Duane Dennis, Red Wings Nick Kalasnikoff, Canucks
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Vernon Native Housing Society would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all of the organizations and agencies involved in our latest affordable housing complex located at 4305 19th Avenue, Vernon BC. • The Province of British Columbia • BC Housing Management Commission • Aboriginal Housing Management Association • Mayor Wayne Lippert & Current Council • City of Vernon Staff – Community Development • Bentsen Developments Inc. • Scuka Enterprises Inc. • Philip MacDonald Architects Inc. • Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit A special Thank You to our current Mayor & Council for their recognition that affordable housing helps to create healthy communities. With the City of Vernon supplying a 60 year term lease on its property, the society was able to construct a 40 unit complex with several modi¿ed units along with 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units of affordable housing. To all these agencies whose purpose is to assist those in need, thank you for your support. • Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan • First Nations Friendship Centre • Vernon Women’s Transition House Society • Canadian Mental Health Association • North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society • Kindale Developmental Association Vernon Native Housing Society operates 105 units of affordable housing. These units are available to all individuals and families both aboriginal and non-aboriginal descent who are paying more than 30% of gross household income towards rent. If you would like to apply for affordable housing, please stop by #41 – 4305 19th Avenue or call 250-542-2834. We would be happy to speak with you. Board of Directors & Staff - Vernon Native Housing Society
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News DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM APPOINTMENTS - ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The Council of the District of Coldstream invites applications from interested residents of Coldstream, to ¿ll vacancies on the Advisory Planning Commission, effective January 1, 2012 for a two-year term. The Advisory Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Council on matters related to land use, community planning, and proposed bylaws and permits which are referred by the Council. The application form is available at the Coldstream Municipal Of¿ce, located at 9901 Kalamalka Road, and on the website at www.districtofcoldstream.ca. Applications will be received up until Friday, November 25, 2011.
Big bill for drainage work RICHARD ROLKE
“The budget for this work is $365,000,” said Barry Gagnon, chief administrative officer. Holding back the flood waters is going to be The goal is to have phase one completed this costly in Enderby. year, while a timeline has not been estabCouncil has received an update on lished for subsequent phases. drainage upgrades after storm sewers “The other components have not been couldn’t keep up with summer rain estimated yet however we expect that storms and flooding occurred. the balance to complete the line from “We’re going to take a hard look at Brickyard Road to the highway will be the numbers and see what we can do,” around $650,000,” said Gagnon. said Mayor Dee Wejr. “This along with the other components “We’re looking at longer-term actions will be considered as part of next year’s Dee Wejr — the highest priority first.” budget.” The city is currently moving ahead Wejr admits the proposed projects could with phase one of drainage improvehave a significant impact on the city and ments on Regent Street, from the existing pump taxpayers, but she says funding options are being station to Brickyard Road. considered. “There is no guarantee of senior government grants,” she said. “We have some money put away and there could be some borrowing.” Morning Star Staff
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Operation Food Drive is back in action for a third year. Silver Star Mountain Resort will be on location at Wal-Mart, the Village Green Centre, Superstore and the Vernon Square Safeway Nov. 19 to generate support for the Salvation Army food bank. “We are excited about the opportunity to give something back to the community again and the food bank helps so many people,” said Michael Sherwood, general manager. Last year, the group raised more than $6,000 and the goal is to reach $10,000. Representatives will be at the locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. selling discounted opening weekend day tickets to Silver Star for just $20. Purchases must be made in cash only and 100 per cent of the proceeds go to the Vernon food bank. There will also be containers on site to collect non-perishable food items. The lift tickets are $20 for all age groups, and there is no limit to the number purchased. Opening weekend is set for Nov. 24 to 27.
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Writer reflects on wartime Editor’s note: the following poem was submitted to The Morning Star by Gail Hickman, in honour of Remembrance Day. GAIL HICKMAN Special to The Morning Star
During my rested sleep I saw this imagery, and felt these emotions. I heard myself say “I’m a Canadian not an American!” That’s when I knew this was connected to the two atomic bombings of Japan. I had cried many times as I pondered over how to write this poem, because the history is so grim. I truly hope history doesn’t repeat itself. I learned that for six months before the atomic bombings the United States firebombed 67 Japanese cities. On Aug. 6, 1945 the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy,” was detonated over Hiroshima. That was followed by
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Gail Hickman has written a poem, Arise, in honour of Remembrance Day. the second detonation of an atomic bomb, “Fat Man,” over Nagasaki Aug. 9, 1945. Six days later on Aug. 15, 1945 Japan announced its surrender to the Allied powers, signing the Instrument of Surrender. With Japan surrendering, the end of the war in the Pacific
was also the end of the Second World War. Since I wrote this poem I realized it could reflect on wars since Adam and Eve, and also lives lost to genocide, suicide and other loss of life. Arise! One beautiful sunny day a hand of a lost soul gripped my leg
And pulled me to the ground covered with lush green grass I became frightened and struggled to free myself I felt such overwhelming feelings of sadness, confusion and emptiness I had tears overflowing down my cheeks I then realised these were the sensations of countless lost souls I said, “l am sorry for your torment of being trapped between worlds!” The meadow became misty I humbled myself before God, and asked him to bless my tears As each tear touches the Earth The dark souls shall be absorbed, and cleansed in your glorious light Their souls being transformed into brilliance I overheard God greeting and forgiving each soul by their name, and inviting them to paradise
Masters swimmers enjoy fright night JEANETTE HOFT
In the twinkling of an eye I found myself alone collecting my thoughts I barely grasped a whisper saying, “Thank you. I have to go. Good-bye!” The mysterious mist has lifted A majestic Swan rises and soars to the heights of heaven I am at peace.
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“Value for Money” audits within city departments ■ Millions of grant dollars added to city revenue ■ Tax increase kept to 0.24% in 2011 ■ Safer community - crime down ■ Economic growth
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Members of the River Town Roller Girls take a few laps around the Enderby Arena.
Roller derby team folds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The wheels have fallen off a popular sport in Enderby. The River Town Roller Girls team is disbanding because of work commitments, members moving, injuries and pregnancies. “They are a great bunch of people,” said
Mayor Dee Wejr, who, along with city council, was notified of the decision. Wejr believes the team helped bring residents together and bolster community pride. “I was amazed at how many people came out to watch the derby.” Amy Bell, Roller Girls president, says the team was overwhelmed by the support it received from the community. “We wish to thank the City of Enderby and
all of our sponsors and individual volunteers so very much for all of the help, support and love they have shown us,” she said in a letter to council. “Roller derby is a sport that evokes strength in the women who play, and brings friendship and laughter with it. Each and every player, past and present, has benefitted emotionally and physically from her time in derby. The city has been
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Trustee candidates tackle funding CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
Questions to Lumby’s school trustee candidates varied, but they all had one thing in common — funding. Doris Squair, Paula Harned and Mitzi Fortin, who are all seeking Vernon School District seats, participated in a forum at the White Valley Community Centre Wednesday. They all agreed on the definition of the role of trustees as one of making decisions about how money is spent on staff, facilities and programs to provide the best possible education for all students. “We are responsible to our public who has hired us to do this job,” said Harned, an incumbent. Fortin previously served as a trustee for six years and Squair is looking to be elected for the first time. All have, or have had, children in school in Lumby and have been involved as volunteers with parent advisory councils. The 26 people in attendance at the Vernon Teachers Association forum learned that recess being cancelled, or actually moved to the end of the day with an earlier dismissal time, is not being done in all districts in the province and is being dealt with in different ways in different areas. This can involve hiring extra supervisory staff. “Why is there supervision in some districts but not in others? Everybody needs a break,” said Squair. It came back to money with discussion of the proposal for school boards to ask for a return of 15 per cent of teachers’ salaries due to current labour differences and negotiations. The general response from candidates was that this is a negative move that would do nothing towards resolution and could damage negotiations. The candidates and audience members talked about the vital need for early intervention
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Ttrustee candidates Mitzi Fortin, left, Doris Squair and Paula Harned participate at a forum at the White Valley Community Centre Wedneday. for vulnerable children so that they can succeed in school. “Working with parents, even before their children are in school is the key. We want people to know that there are many ways to help children get ready for school,” said Squair. Helping children with special needs and those who might need only a little extra help, and early identification of needs also focussed on money. “With a little bit of
money, we have to do a lot of big work. Chronic underfunding is a stressor, trying to meet the needs with very little, it’s torment, it really is,” said a teacher in the audience. That led to discussion about the needs budget, where school districts present the province with a budget that tells how much money is really needed for the district to function at its best. Some school districts in the province are planning
to do this and it was suggested that Vernon do the same. “With the current underfunding it is important that the provincial government to be aware of what the reality is. More and more is expected but it comes without financial backing,” said Fortin. Other topics were community use of school facilities, declining enrollment and ways to attract international students, public debate and accountability of
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board of education policies and decisions and raises for teachers. The candidates summed up their reasons for running and what they can offer. “Libraries, learning and literacy. They go together. My promise to you is that I will make every decision for the good of all the students,” said Fortin. Squair said, ”I’ll give you all. I will represent our schools and work with other team and community members to make our schools successful and our community successful.” Harned said she wants to be re-elected to finish some projects she has started. “We need to give every child the resources they need to fulfill the potential and become life-long learners. And we need the parents involvement. I am the only sitting trustee with children attending
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Hart puts his heart into school politics KATHERINE MORTIMER
children are equipped for the challenges they As a former mem- will face in a global ber of parliament, Jim economy,” he said. “The Hart has many school system years of politineeds to meet cal experience the needs of to bring to the students that table as a school will go on to trustee. university, but One of seven also those that candidates chose techto represent nical careers Vernon and through Jim Hart Areas B and apprentice C, Hart served programs.” as MP in OkanaganHart has two grown Coquihalla for two terms, sons, a daughter in and has previous experi- Grade 6 and two schoolence as a trustee, serv- aged grandchildren. His ing from 1988 to 1993 in sons attended school in Okanagan Skaha. the South Okanagan, “I believe that our which is what originally most valuable resource attracted Hart to school is our children. The very politics. best public education “Lots of people have system is required in asked why school board order to ensure that our and it is somewhat frusMorning Star Staff
Kids a priority for Armstrong KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
As a father of two children, John Armstrong has a vested interest in education. One of seven candidates for school trustee for Vernon and Areas B and C, Armstrong sees education as a social safety net. “Some fall through holes in this net, and this leads to other social issues such as crime,” he said. “I support initiatives that help everyone to achieve a quality education regardless of their circumstances. “In Vernon we are fortunate to have programs like Open John Armstrong Door to achieve this goal. I would like to be part of an education system that supports and grows these initiatives.” Armstrong, 47, and his wife, Delwyn, have two children: Robbie, who attends a dual credit program with VLearn for Grade 12 courses and Okanagan College in his second year of the Aviation Maintenance Engineering program; and Lauren, in Grade 10 with Vernon secondary school High Performers Program as an alpine ski racer. Armstrong is program director for the Vernon Ski Club, a role that sees him promoting community involvement such as volunteering for other organizations like the Salvation Army House of Hope campaign. “I’m running for school board because it is apparent to me that change is needed and that I could be of help. I also have had very positive family experiences with non-traditional education.” Declining enrolment is one of the big issues facing trustees, said Armstrong, a situation that is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. “If our community grows so will enrolment, but the current economic climate is not expanding. The province is facing the same challenges dealing with all school districts. This is an economically driven issue with no quick solutions that a school board of trustees can easily influence. However, our financial management needs to be well-communicated to the stakeholders so there is deemed equity.”
trating to me because it is so critically important for schools to be reaching for excellence not mediocrity.” Hart also feels strongly that families should have assurances that their children are safe at school. “Too often we hear of bullying, gangs and drugs in schools. We need to continue to develop education programs that address these challenges. I advocate strong punishment for those that
use our schools as dispensaries for illicit drugs and working with community agencies to challenge children to make good choices needs to be encouraged.” With the current teachers’ job action under way, Hart said it’s essential to return bargaining to local boards as he doesn’t believe that provincial bargaining builds positive relations between local unions and doesn’t always meet the needs of Vernon stu-
dents. “School boards’ ability to bargain with employee groups erodes good working relationships with these employees and is counter-intuitive when discussing good governance. “If all decisions are made provincially there will eventually be no need for school boards, which would take the public’s ability to have representation for the tax dollars expended on education.”
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ROAD SHOW UNCOVERS HUGE TREASURE IN VERNON
Canada’s largest appraiser and buyer of silver coins and gold estate jewelry has uncovered a massive collection of gold and silver during their current stop in Vernon. The Canadian Treasures Road Show four day stop in Vernon this week was nothing out of the ordinary with local folks coming into the show selling their silver and gold coins and unwanted or unused gold jewelry. People usually have a few hundred dollars coming to them from the sale of their items reports Road Show manager Amy Luccianio however we were in shock when a gentleman walked into the show with a dolly loaded with three card board boxes full of silver and gold coins. When we began to sort through the coins it became very obvious that this would take several hours as there was thousands and thousands of coins both Canadian and US. The huge collection was accumulated over fifty years by the now current owners grandfather. Kevin Scott who himself just recently retired shared his amassing story of how his grandfather found most of the coins while working at the municipal dump in Brandon Manitoba. Papa was the only employee at the dump for thirty three years and during that time he set up a small car washing and cleaning side business at the dump and it was free of charge in exchange for any pop bottles or beer bottles the customers would donate.
By Amy Luccianio - RoadShow Staff Writer Papa also offered a free interior vacuum service with the car wash and he would always find a few coins in the ashtray or on the floor and 99 % of the time his customers would tell him to keep the coins. For thirty some years Papa would come home each day and put the few coins in a glass jar and over the years the collection turned into hundreds of jars of silver coins. I can clearly remember my grand father saying some day we will be rich, rich, rich when I sell my coins and then he would break into a big belly laugh that would rattle the dishes in grammas china cabinet. Papa never did cash in his coins however he spent many a night picking out what he thought would some day become rare or collector coins and would tell me some day this coin or that coin would be worth a fortune. My grand father passed on many years ago and left his collection to my sister and I. Now with us retiring we decided we would see what the collection would be worth so we brought them to the Canadian Treasures Road Show in Vernon. After several hours of going over the coins the road show staff had in fact discovered twenty one US silver dollars that had the rare mint mark from the San Francisco Mint mint and these coins alone are worth eight hundred dollars apiece. They also uncovered one half ounce gold coin and seven ¼ ounce gold coins.
The gold coins we decided to keep and give to our grand children however as none of our children or grandchildren have an interest in coin collecting we decided to sell the baulk of Papas collection as they were worth many times their face value as the price of silver is at world record highs The total weight of the coins was 102 lbs and the Road Show staff offered us a fantastic price of...well lets just say Papa was right when he said some day we would be rich. It was sad to hand over Papas coins but we are sure he would get a huge belly laugh if he knew his silver coins earned us enough to pay for a big part of his great grand children’s schooling. The road show has moved to the Prestige Hotel Vernon. Located on Highway 97 North across from Vernon Square Shopping Centre.
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Former teacher wants a school district seat KATHERINE MORTIMER
skill set and experience in the public school system qualified me for the job of school With 33 years of teaching under her belt, trustee,” she said. “Also, recent announcements school trustee candidate Kelly from the Ministry of Education about Smith brings a solid background in the introduction of a new education education to the table. plan spurred my interest in keeping One of seven candidates vying involved with the public school systo represent Vernon and Electoral tem. The conversations that will take Areas B and C, Smith taught at place between all stakeholders will Charles Bloom and W.L. Seaton result in changes to the way public secondary schools, 25 of those schools offer their programs and it years as a learning assistance/speis important that we examine those cial education teacher. changes carefully to ensure that pubKelly Smith A Vernon resident since 1979, lic education does indeed meet the Smith, 58, retired after 33 years of needs of all students and the comteaching and has just finished up a part-time, munity.” seasonal job at Swan Lake Nurseryland. Smith sees funding as the big issue facing “With an eye to the future, I knew that my the district, with underfunding likely to con-
tinue for some time to come. “It will be critical that the money that does come in to the school district is spent judiciously with a focus on the success of our students.” Smith applauds the ministry’s recognition that public school curriculum needs to be redesigned in order to include the skills and knowledge that students will need moving into the 21st century. “As a teacher, I learned to be flexible and open to change. During my 33 years as a secondary school teacher, I was constantly challenged to change my teaching methods in order to meet the needs of my students.” As a single parent, Smith raised two daughters, now 28 and 30, both of whom live and work in the North Okanagan. As well, she
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has a grandchild who will be a student at BX elementary school. While raising her girls and working fulltime, Smith earned her master’s in education in 1991. She is a volunteer fundraiser for the Allan Brooks Nature Centre’s educational programs, has volunteered at the Powerhouse Theatre as a lighting operator, has recently completed the training program for Performing Arts Centre volunteers and is on the executive of the Vernon Retired Teachers’ Association. “As a trustee, I will continue to be flexible and open-minded. I look forward to listening to all stakeholders in our school district and working with the other trustees toward ensuring that our schools are the best they can be and our students have every opportunity to succeed.
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City of Vernon SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE — FOUR (4) VACANCIES TO FILL The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill four (4) vacancies on the Sister Cities Committee. The Committee’s purpose is to facilitate the exchange of information and cultural experiences between the City of Vernon and its Sister Cities and other municipalities as directed by the Mayor. The appointments are for a two (2) year term. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or on the City’s website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than Friday, November 18, 2011.
FALL LEAF EXCHANGE / PICK-UP One Week Program — Nov 21 - 25, 2011 Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. will provide curbside collection of leaves and garden refuse in clear plastic bags on your regular garbage collection day. City of Vernon residents may put out an unlimited number of clear bags by 7:00 a.m. at the same location as your garbage collection pickup. All coloured bags will be considered as household garbage that is limited to the usual two bags or container quota. Please do not rake leaves onto the street that will block storm drains and jam the street sweeper. FALL LEAF EXCHANGE / PICKUP - In an effort to encourage recycling and composting, residents are encouraged to put bags of leaves out a week earlier than the dates above for others to pick up for garden compost. Please visit our website at www.vernon.ca
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REQUEST TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) position on the Environmental Advisory Committee. Membership on the Committee is comprised of a total of eight voting members and will be an appointment for a two (2) year term. Members shall be selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest and participation in environmental matters, academic or technical qualifications, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, November 25, 2011.
3 RD QUARTER UTILITY BILLS If you have any unpaid utilities as of December 31, 2011, the outstanding balance will be transferred to your property tax account effective January 1, 2012. 3rd Quarter Utility Bills have been mailed. Payments are due by November 16, 2011. Any late payments will be charged interest @ 12% per annum. To check the status of your utility account on-line please go to www.vernon.ca/mycity to create a “my city” account. If you have any questions about your bill, or if you have not received your bill, please contact a Utility Clerk at City Hall at 250-545-1361 or email CUtil@vernon.ca.
City Calendar DATE Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 8:40 am Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 1:30 pm Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 5:30 pm
MEETING VENUE Committee of the Whole Council of Council Chambers Regular (Open) Meeting of Council
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Vernon that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor (1) and six (6) Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Mayor — One (1) to be elected Last Name First Name Address DAVIES Patrick 416 Fortress Crescent, Vernon, BC V1B 3W3 LIPPERT Wayne 8022 Aspen Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3M9 SAWATZKY Robert 2155 East Vernon Road, Vernon, BC V1T 6M2 Last Name ANDERSON CUNNINGHAM FEHR GILROY HOYTE KERR LEE LORD McMURRAY NICOL O’KEEFE PEARSON QUIRING SPIERS TODD
Councillor — Six (6) to be elected First Name Address Scott 6985 Cummins Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1X9 Juliette 7350 Longacre Drive, Vernon, BC V1H 1H5 Kelly 3913 25th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4R8 Jack 3503 17th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 3Z2 Ruth 9705 Venables Drive, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K1 Lily 3802 25th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1P3 Shawn 266 Country Estate Place, Vernon, BC V1B 2V3 Catherine 7066 Appaloosa Way, Vernon, BC V1H 1B9 Jonathon 2108 41st Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 3G8 Patrick David 2107 28th Crescent, Vernon, BC V1T 1V1 Mary-Jo 8051 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1J4 Mike 2600 41st Street, Vernon, BC V1T 6K2 Brian 2606 24th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1L3 Bob 2505 23rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4J7 James 3603 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4X2
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Vernon on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Recreation Complex, 3310 – 37th Avenue (Auditorium), Vernon, B. C. Ellison Elementary, 2400 Fulton (Gymnasium), Vernon, B. C. Vernon Secondary, 2303 – 18th Street (Gymnasium), Vernon, B. C. Elector Registration (for voting day only registration) There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older, • Canadian citizen, • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day, (May 17th, 2011) • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Vernon for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day (October 19th, 2011) , and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of acceptable identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors: • Under the “Act” properties registered under Business or Company names and Corporations, do not have a right to vote in the municipal election. • There is only one vote per non resident property owner. • Non Resident Elector must provide proof of ownership of property (2011 tax notice) • Non Resident Elector must provide written permission from the majority of other named property owners that they have authorized the elector presenting the authorization, to vote on that property. Acceptable Identification Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of acceptable identification - one of which must contain a signature, and one which shows your current address. The following are examples: • BC Driver’s License • Vernon Tax Notice • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents • Social Insurance Card • BC Identification Card • Credit Card • BC CareCard or Gold CareCard • Utility Bill • Citizenship Card NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES There are three (3) Advance voting opportunities. Dates and locations as follows: Dates: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Voting Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Location: Schubert Centre, 3505 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B. C. Dates: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 and Thursday, November 17, 2011 Voting Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 3400 30th Street, Vernon, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Special voting opportunities will be open as follows: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 Vernon Restholm Association Noric House
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Vernon Jubilee Hospital 10:00 am - 11:00 am Polson Extended Care 2102 32nd Street, Vernon, BC Heron Grove Restholm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 4904 20th Street, Vernon, BC
Only those qualified electors who are patients or residents at these locations may vote at the special voting opportunities. Please ensure that you have the appropriate identification. Electronic vote counting machines will be used at Advance Voting Opportunities and at all voting locations on General Voting Day, November 19, 2011. Patti Bridal Sue Blakely Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer
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The Fraser River starts small in the Valemount/Mount Robson area and flows 1,400 kilometres to the Pacific Ocean. “It’s so beautiful and untouched. The water is powder blue called rock flower, from the glaciers,� said Leanne Reich, who was one of eight participants in the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP) who canoed/rafted the length of the river in August. SLLP is sponsored by the Rivershed Society of BC, founded by Fin Donnelly, MP New Westminster-Coquitlam, who swam the length of the river in 1995 for awareness of the importance of the health of the river. The Fraser River basin, made up of 34 linked, interdependent watersheds, drains one-quarter of the province and is the larg-
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herself as always having been a “play-outdoors girl.� “We lived the sustainability part of the program in everything we did. It made me become a vegetarian because of the environmental impact of eating meat and the food crisis in the world. I learned so much about the river. I had no idea so many eagles called the river home. We saw a lot of bear and moose, we were the visitors in their territory. It was so peaceful.� The quiet of the upper reaches of the river contrasted with a night spent camping under the Port Coquitlam bridge near the end of the journey. The team members were able to rescue a big dog which had fallen in the water and become stuck in the mud and return it to its owner. They canoed for most of the time for up
to 44 kilometres a day and did some hiking. Eight days were spent on a raft made from Second World War pontoons, the only vessels allowed to go through the Hell’s Gate area. “We tried to imagine what it must have been like for the first explorers like Simon Fraser, not knowing what was around each bend in the river,� said Reich. “Everyone we met was very friendly and interested in what we were doing and encouraged us. It was an incredible experience. People should not hesitate to apply for the program; it is definitely worth trying for.� SLLP is open to B.C. residents ages 19-35. For more information about the program and the Rivershed Society see www.rivershed.com, or contact info@rivershed.com or 604-808-1515.
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all need to help us live leaders. The mayors in a reasonable and safe are at the next step, however as any success- way. As an employer I found that some ful leader knows there people were are times blessed with when leaders an abundance need to step of being able aside and let to see the task others lead at hand, look with their beyond and expertise, move it fornot always ward in a way being in the that worked front spot. Michele Blais without creatA worker ing havoc. Others seem described his best boss to wallow in staying in as knowing how to tell the problem and not people what to do, but being able to connect not how to do it. He the dots of how this was smart enough to decision affects this know that he wasn’t smarter than everybody and this and this. It’s about problem solving, and that he needed to it’s about seeing the encourage innovation connection. It often is and creativity and let about working together. the workers do what So my dream team they were hired to do. Leading a communi- will have people who ty is about trust. We are do their homework, and are always learning trusting those elected and thinking, and conto make good decisions to have done their sulting with their citizen groups, and then homework, to have able to make informed vision, to vote for the decisions. They will greater good not just lead by example. They special interest groups. also are those who Great literacy skills are humble and will would be important as they are given an abun- acknowledge it takes a strong team to keep the dance of information! village going. Common sense is I want character — described in Wikipedia those who are honest, as the basic level of truthful and dependable, practical knowledge who can stand by their and judgement that we
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principles and whose word we can trust. I really see vision as important, those who can work a vision into a reality, who truly believe in the great potential of our communities and can move us forward. Not in a “beauty pageant” statement way but thoughtful, practical progress that sees us being progressive and innovative and at the same time fiscally responsible. These are communities made up of citizens of all walks of life: rich, poor, varying levels of educations, jobs, trades, community interests, from arts and sports, to music and clubs. All of us are important in keeping our community rich in diversity. Being mayor and councillor are tough jobs, everyone who pays taxes feels they are your boss and want to tell you how to do your job, want you to vote the way they see is right, which might be best for the whole community. We are electing them to represent us, so like the politicians whom we expect to do their homework, let us as voters do the same. Vote for those who you
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The Vela Society presents An Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards on Thursday. The workshop provides an overview of two forms of selfdirected service for people receiving individualized funding through Community Living B.C. Microboards are small, non-profit societies created by family and friends to provide support for individuals with special needs. These networks may go on to contract for government funding to provide services. Funding for services is also provided through an agent or host agency. Speaker Linda Perry of the Vela Society will talk about both models and there will be time for questions and answers. The workshop takes
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Community Calendar NOVEMBER 13 LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse. Info.: contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. KELOWNA CHAPTER OF CELIAC GROUP MEETS Nov. 13 at noon at the Lake Country Seniors Activity Centre, 9832 Bottom Lake Rd., Winfield. Please bring a gluten-free dish/desert, cutlery and plates. THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT and Sustainable Living presents classes focused on spiritual self management. Communication with spirit via your Guides & Angels Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prerequisite is the previous class or established communication with guides and angels. It explores all forms of interaction with the spirit world. Cost $35. Raise your vibration to become more aligned with the changes in the world today Nov. 27 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Explores ways of finding peace in conflict, how to connect to your natural state. Cost $30. Classes held at White Valley Community Centre, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby. Info.: call Lois at 250-547-2262. SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE PARTY Nov. 13 at the ANAF Hall (the Hangar), 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Enjoy dancing to the music of the Evergreen Drifters, 2 to 5 p.m. Come out for an enjoyable afternoon of dancing (and good exercise); $5 at the door; ANAF bar available; food available at 5 p.m. MISSION BOUTIQUE Christmas has come to the Boutique, And the volunteer angels have made it unique, Dressed in Christmas splendor we offer this treat, Come on in and receive prices you can’t beat. We are at 2708, 34th Street under the big blue awning. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH CELEBRATES Nov. 13 at 5151 Alain Rd., are celebrating their Centennial Sunday with a church service of Thanksgiving, “Through the Decades” at 10 a.m. and a celebration service at 2 p.m., “A Century of Blessings.” THE UNCHANGED GOSPEL STORY We invite you to listen to the story, told simply and freely, every Sunday at 3:30 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-801-4739 for info. LIBRARY OPEN SUNDAYS The Vernon library will once again open its doors to serve the public on Sundays at 3001-32nd Ave. increases on weekends. It will be open Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. and will continue until the end of March 2012. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574. AA MEETS SUNDAYS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access
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BOARD MEETING The Board of Education invites you to attend the Regular Public Board meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Board Room School District No. 22 (Vernon) 1401-15th Street, Vernon, B.C. www.sd22.bc.ca for agenda package
Feature Event: Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar
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he Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary will be having their Annual Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hospital Education Rooms and cafeteria. All items for sale are handmade and include decorative illuminated glass blocks, tabletop Christmas trees, wreaths, baskets, ornaments, bears, angels, placemats and table runners, knitted items and delicious homemade baked goods. A silent auction will also be held. All money raised by the auxiliary goes to patient comfort and to the purchase of equipment. And parking is free during bazaar hours.
BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $6. Tables for rent for $10 per spot outside. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information.
NOVEMBER 14 LUMBY COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE Christmas in the air. Toys, ornaments, decorations, lights and gifts galore, guaranteed guilt-free shopping. Santa will be jealous! Week of Nov. 14 - 18, we are having our famous $10 Bag Sale. We are in the Arbor Park Mall beside the Dollar Dollar Store. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday10 a.m.-3 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary meets Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. All members urged to attend and bring a friend. For questions call the Legion at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. or e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo.com. SOLD The Society for Open learning and Discussion meets Nov. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place in room 6 downstairs. Berk Shaw will share his personal experience with stroke and discuss its causes and impact. Everyone welcome. For information, please call Nadine at 250-549-1479. VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETS Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Education rooms in the basement at the hospital. New members, meet at gift shop by 1:15 and be escorted down. The auxiliary raises money for hospital equipment and patient comfort items. We need people interested in crafts, knitting and working in the gift shop and volunteering in the hospital. Guests always welcome. CBSS GRAD 2012 FASHION SHOW An “evening of mystery” Nov. 14 at the CBSS gym in Lumby. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. Tickets $7 each, available from grads, Lumby snac shac or at the door. FENG SHUI INFORMATION NIGHTS Bean Scene, upstairs, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14, 5 phases; Nov. 21, Star Gazing; Nov. 28, The Code Revealed. Entry by donation to Critter Aid Hosted by Samantha Plovie of Chi Solutions. See www.chisolutions.ca or call 250 307 2555 ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Shuffleboard Mondays at 7 p.m. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise,
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Celebrity Wedding Planner Heidi Allen from
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beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for info. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker at 12:30 p.m. Friendship Club 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Dance with bands 1st Monday each month (Oct. – May) at 1 p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. ROYAL CDN. LEGION BR. 25 VERNON Where else can you play free pool all day? Come down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! Close 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-5429328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every second Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Ave. Informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Interested parties should call 250-542-6155 and ask for Carole, if not available please leave a message. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (YOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, #107, 3204- 27th Ave. (People Place), Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open to all youth ages 16 to 29 who would like to meet other individuals with disabilities who have similar interests and want to share or build your skills about community networking, independent choices, career paths, leadership skills, etc., and you would like to have fun and be supported in a safe comfortable environment. For further information contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca AA MEETINGS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 320527th St. (rear). Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. (X). Men’s closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. access (X) No access.
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Community Calendar NOVEMBER 14 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. Phone 250-549-3328. 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. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.
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travel, then join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Brigadier Murphy 15 from 1 to 3 p.m., People Place. Speaker is Trudy Barttaglio from Armoury, 1900-29th St., Vernon, for the experience of a lifetime! the Arthritis Society on the subject, “Arthritis 101.” For more information, call Capt. Blain at 250-547-6403 or leave AUTUMN PLANTS AND THEIR USES (PART 1 OR 2) Nov. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon library meeting room. Join this lecture message at 250-503-1705. TEACH AND PLAY FOR KIDS Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., about autumn plants as food, medicine and for crafts. We will idenAboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For tify species and learn how to use them. To register, call Mikaela more information, call 250-542-7578. by e-mail mikicannon@gmail.com or call 250-545-2441. Part two WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets on takes place Nov. 29, same time and place. Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3.30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6. Experienced carvers come and meet other carvers, share techniques and ideas. New to carving? We’ll help you get started. New members are welcome anytime. PAINTING AND ALL THINGS 2D DROP-IN Vernon Community Arts Centre, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. We invite you to work in a group environment where you can meet new people and bounce ideas around. Work from still life or photography in any media. $3 member/$4 non-member per session. Punch pass available. Call 542-6243 for more information. THE VERNON TIMBRETONE CHORUS Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 2400-46th Ave. (NOCLS building). New members welcome. LUMBY ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS Weekly (drop-in) Tuesdays noon to - 4 p.m., at the Lumby Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave.) where you can learn to paint or draw using the medium of your choice; watercolour, oils, acrylics or pencil. First two hours you get instruction for $10, after that it’s free. We have supplies on hand to get you started. Info call: Olena at 250-547-8866. VERNON FLYING CLUB Meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at 6210 Tronson Rd. All welcome, and it’s not necessary to be a pilot or own an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation. For more information, call Bev 201 - 2500 53rd Ave. Vernon BC www.thepilatesconnection.ca Bonner at 549-7087. TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets twice a month. Third Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 a.m., 1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant for lunch. The fourth Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social from 1 to 3 As Mayor, my personal promise p.m. For more info., call Olena at 547-8866. to you will be to provide NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. For more information, please call Elsie Gerdes at 250-546-1939. , BUSINESS AFTER FIVE Nov. 15 at Meyers and to ... Norris Penny, 100, 2905-35th Ave. from 5 to 7 p.m., with catering and beverages provided. Great networking opportunity, co-hosted by • Work diligently on protecting our water resources Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Vernon Association. • Maintain sound financial practices that follow VERNON BETTER BREATHERS Meets Nov.
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COLDSTREAM ELEM. SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the school gym. All funds raised by this event go directly to the school. Enjoy a night of shopping or bid on one of the silent auction items. Free admission, free candy canes and free hot apple cider. Vendors are store-front businesses, home-based businesses and artisans. VERNON SENIORS BR#6 OAPO MEETS Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. Program is President’s Choice. KALAMALKA SPEAKER SERIES Nov. 15 “Figurative Play - Why I paint what I paint....inspirations, techniques, tools and all” with Tina Aziz-Siddiqui, artist and art educator, who will discuss her current exhibit hanging at the Kalamalka Vertigo Hallway Gallery. This free event is open to all. Vernon Campus Lecture Theatre on the Vernon Campus of Okanagan College, 1 to 2 p.m. BOSOM BUDDIES Breast cancer support group meets Nov. 15 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the back of the cafeteria in the basement. Hope to see you all there. ENDERBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB WELCOMES VISITORS Enderby Toastmasters invites you to join them for an evening of fun, laughter and learning. Toastmasters is a great way to enhance your speaking and leadership skills, increase your confidence, and make new friends. Meetings at Enderby & District Museum, 901 George St., 7:30 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. Info.: visit http://enderbytoastmasters.webs.com/ e-mail enderbytoastmasters@hotmail.com or call Karen at 250-838-9581 or John or Naomi at 250-838-0235. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Nov. 15, noon, film screening: Art: 21, Ecology. A PBS Home Video documentary on contemporary art practices. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com VERNON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS Meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Alexis Park Drive. Beginners welcome, no partner required and you don’t have to be Scottish! Come check out this social, fun type of dancing. For more information call 250-545-2626. ENDERBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB WELCOMES VISITORS Enderby Toastmasters invites you to join them for an evening of fun, laughter and learning. Toastmasters is a great way to enhance your speaking and leadership skills, increase your confidence, and make new friends. The meetings held in the Enderby & District Museum, 901 George St., 7:30 This Week’s P.M. Guests and new members always welcome. For more information, visit http://enderbytoastmasters.webs.com/ or e-mail enderbytoastmasters@hotmail.com OR CALL Karen Durant at 250-838-9581 or John or Naomi Fournier at 250838-0235. VERNON ARMY CADETS Is in full swing for another fun-filled year and it’s all free! If you’re 12 to 18 years and looking for fun, adventure, challenge, friends and
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Company continues to break boundaries KRISTIN FRONEMAN
September, all six Ballet Kelowna dancers have been challenged An Okanagan dance company with the diverse pieces that range has been breaking boundaries since from the classical choreography forming in 2002, and now Ballet of Marius Petipa’s pas de deux Kelowna is about to show what it is from Don Quixote, which LaHay describes as full of physical grancalling its best work to date. The valley’s only professional deur and technical demands, to the dance company is returning to the humorous Le Banc, a recent work Vernon Performing Arts Centre by Paul Destrooper, where couples after its heralded performance flirt and fall in love around a park with the Okanagan Symphony of bench. “This whimsical ballet, set to R. Murray Schafer’s The Falcon’s selected Bach cello suites, charms Trumpet. and entertains audiences,” said This time Ballet Kelowna is presenting four diverse dances in its LaHay. Breaking Boundaries also lives newest show, Breaking Boundaries, up to its title the second of five with two conperformances temporary works in the Vernon created by celPerforming Arts ebrated Canadian Centre Society’s choreographers, dance series. D.A. Hoskins and “This perforShawn Hounsell. mance is sure to Hoskins’ work delight audiences, combines lyrical, whether they are neo-classical chodedicated dance reography with patrons or newcomRalph Vaughan ers to the world of Williams’ hauntballet, as Breaking — David LaHay ingly beautiful Boundaries takes music in The Lark audiences on a journey through classical, romantic, Ascending, a piece that uplifts spirand abstract works with accessible its and lingers long in the memory, and technically versatile dancing,” said LaHay. Said to combine “intellectual said Brian van Wensem, audience rigour with emotional wallop, development coordinator with the resulting in works that engage Performing Arts Centre. Centered on universal themes hearts and minds” (Toronto Life including love, loss, innocence Magazine), Hoskins, a Torontoand youth, the production breaks based choreographer, has created boundaries in connecting these more than 50 works. The recipient of the Clifford E. human themes through choreography that spans from 1869 to Lee Award from the Banff Centre for the Arts, Hoskins’ choreogra2011. “Breaking Boundaries speaks phy has been presented at the Art to the audience in a new voice, Gallery of Ontario as part of an one that draws them in and con- evening examining sexuality and nects the movement to them on a censorship, and as a retrospective human level,” said LaHay, adding on artist Barbara Hepworth. An excerpt from his first full he wants those themes to relate to the audience, leaving them with evening work, The Mortality Songs, was presented at the Holocaust something to walk away with. “Breaking Boundaries is what Perspective at the Toronto Jewish today’s dance is all about –– finding Community Centre and later prenew and relevant ways to explore sented in its entirety as a fundraiser for the Toronto People with universal themes.” Since rehearsals began in AIDS foundation. Morning Star Staff
“Breaking Boundaries is what today’s dance is all about –– finding new and relevant ways to explore universal themes.”
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Dancers Davin Luce, left, and Clare Bassett work with choreographer Shawn Hounsell for the performance of north shore, part of Ballet Kelowna’s Breaking Boundaries coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Nov. 19. Breaking Boundaries ends with a bang, closing with Ballet Kelowna’s newest commission, the world premiere of Hounsell’s north shore. Hounsell, a Saskatchewan-born dancer who danced professionally with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal, was in Kelowna earlier this season to work with the Ballet Kelowna troupe.
His piece explores the moody and expressive music, which the piece is titled after, to evoke images of the north, barrenness, and the far-off horizon all through strong movement vocabulary, said LaHay. As an award-winning choreographer, Hounsell has created and staged pieces for some of the top dance companies in Canada. His works have also been performed by
American companies such as Ballet Pacifica and in Europe by the Ballet of the National Theatre of Prague. Ballet Kelowna will take the stage at the Performing Arts Centre with Breaking Boundaries Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student, $5/eyeGO and $23/ members plus at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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Brains lack in this operation Tower Heist: ★★1/2
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heard someone recently describe Tower Heist as a “slapstick version of Ocean’s Eleven.” Sure. Only, if Ocean’s Eleven had the guts (or lack of brains, you make the call) to pit an eclectic group like Greg Focker, Ferris Bueller, Precious and Axel Foley against Hawkeye Pierce, I sincerely doubt Twelve and Thirteen would’ve seen the light of day. Come to think of it Jason Armstrong though, now that I actually put those actor’s best known characters to print, Tower Heist DOES seem like it could be a lot of fun. But then, a lot of films probably look better on paper, huh? Directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men: The Last Stand), a guy accustomed to juggling laughs and adrenaline, Tower Heist is no miss – it’s entertaining enough, and pretty much serves up exactly what everyone expects it to. That, unfortunately, is also its biggest problem. There is nothing here that we haven’t seen before. Rumours of this flick being Eddie Murphy’s long-awaited comeback vehicle are officially over exaggerated. While it’s not the usual kiddie comedy he serves up while half asleep, it’s tired enough that, for Eddie anyway, Daddy Daycare might not be closed for business just yet. The plot has wealthy Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), a Bernie Madoff-esque financier, living atop the Tower, New York’s priciest and most exclusive high-rise, where a dedicated staff tends to the very specific needs of the building’s snooty tenants. In charge of the team is Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller), saddled with the heartbreaking task of telling everyone their pension fund is down to zip when old Artie gets arrested for fraud. Aha, but what about Shaw’s rumoured $20 million stash that FBI special agent Claire Denham (Tea Leoni) hasn’t been able to track down? Josh puts together both a plan and a team
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★ ★ SUNDAY ★ DOLPHIN TALE - 113 minutes (G) 10:45 am ★ Sunday JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN - 102 minutes ★ (PG) 12:40 pm Sunday ★ COURAGEOUS - 130 minutes (PG) 2:25 pm ★ Sunday ★ THE HELP - 146 minutes (PG) 4:30 pm Sunday ★ COURAGEOUS - 130 minutes (PG) 7:00 pm ★ Sunday. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - 84 minutes (PG) ★ 9:15 pm Nightly ★ THE VERNON FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ★ THE 9TH ANNUAL VERNON FALL FILM FESTIVAL ★ NOVEMBER 14 - 17 Tickets available at the Bean Scene and the ★ Towne Theatre box office. ★ Mon., Nov. 14 5:15pm - The Whistle Blower 7:30pm - The Trip ★ Tues., Nov. 15 5:15pm - Cave of Forgotten Dreams 7:30pm - Little White Lies ★ Wed., Nov. 16 5:15pm - Higher Ground ★ 7:30pm - Potiche Thurs., Nov. 17 5:15pm - Submarine ★ 7:30pm - Beginners Guide to Endings ★ • ADULTS $7.00 • SENIOR/CHILD $5.00 ★ • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $4.50 ★ • MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $4.50
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to get back the cash, drafting, among others, his concierge brother (Casey Affleck), a safecracking maid (Gabourey Sidibe), a jittery banker (Matthew Broderick), and the only criminal he knows, Slide (Murphy), a former daycare classmate. Yes, daycare. Kinda dumb? Yup. Sloppy? Parts of it, yes. (Sidibe should never, ever attempt another Jamaican character. Ever.) Yet, if you’re in the right mood, Tower Heist is passable escapism. Like the recent thriller In Time, this comedy probably benefits for being topical, with mass populations occupying and rallying against the rich, this silly, screwball fluff provides a safe place to temporarily hide from scary economic reality. The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 TO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS (18A - Explicit violence, frequent sexual language. frequent coarse language) DIGITAL 3D Friday to Sunday 1:25, 4:00, 6:15, 8:40; Monday to Thursday 6:15, 8:40. FOOTLOOSE (PG - Violence, coarse language) Friday to Sunday 1:55, 4:20, 6:45, 9:20; Monday to Wednesday 6:45, 9:20; Thursday 6:45. PUSS IN BOOTS 3D (G - Violence) DIGITAL 3D Friday to Sunday 1:20, 3:55, 6:10, 8:35; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 8:35. IMMORTALS (18A - Explicit violence) Friday to Sunday 2:25, 5:00, 7:25, 9:50; Monday to Thursday 7:25, 9:50. **JACK AND JILL (PG - Violence) Friday to Sunday 2:35, 4:40, 6:55, 9:10; Monday to Thursday 6:55, 9:10. **THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 ( ) Thursday 10:00. TOWER HEIST (PG - Violence, coarse language) Friday to Sunday 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40; Monday to Thursday 7:15, 9:40. IN TIME (PG - Coarse language, violence) Friday to Sunday 2:05, 4:30, 7:05, 9:30; Monday to Thursday 7:05, 9:30.
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A local artist is facing one of his tallest tasks to date and it comes in the form of a seven-foot warrior Tourism Vancouver has chosen the Caetani Cultural Centre’s artist-in-residence James Postill to paint a unique design, highlighting Asian culture, onto a custom-formed terracotta warrior sculpture. The warriors are part of the latest public art project organized by the B.C. Lions Society for Children with Disabilities/Easter Seals. A limited edition of the warrior sculptures will be produced and sponsored by individuals and organizations. Postill has started painting the sculpture in the Salone Studio in the Caetani house, which luckily has a 10-foot ceiling as to fit the warrior upright. “I painted an eagle for
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Caetani Cultural Centre artist-in-residence James Postill is painting a terracotta warrior for a public art project in Vancouver. the B.C. Lions before and had to lay it down at an angle in my small living room and squeeze past it every day to get to the front door,” he said. Vancouver Tourism
is planning to display Postill’s completed artwork outside its information centre, across from the new convention centre, next summer, where it is expected millions will see it. ‘We are delighted to have an artist in residence be part of any event that encourages local business to support the arts in the spirit of community fundraising,” said Caetani centre executive director Judy Katalinic. The completed warriors will be unveiled in April, 2012 with an opening ceremony at the Sun Yat Sen Gardens in Vancouver, and will be on display until September 2012. The sculptures will then be auctioned in October, when the B.C. Lions will distribute the proceeds to charities for children with disabilities. More information on the project is available at www.terracottawarriors. ca.
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he coming weeks to such heights as the at the Performing Metropolitan Opera and Arts Centre are Carnegie Hall, and on as busy as they come. Wednesday, her alluring With new vocals will shows loadbe heard, ing in and accompanied out almost by her husdaily, there is band, pianist something for and comeveryone on the poser Serouj menu: Kradjian at Today, join the Vernon the Okanagan Performing Symphony Brian van Wensem Arts Centre. Orchestra Call the for Mozart’s gloriTicket Seller at 549ous Requiem at the SHOW (7469) for your Performing Arts Centre. tickets. Joining the On Thursday, interSymphony will be a nationally renowned vocal quartet featuring singer, songwriter and the talents of Melina recording artist Ian Moore, Dana Luccock, Tyson comes to the Isaiah Bell and Alan Performing Arts Centre. Corbishley. Best known for his Written at the height song Four Strong Winds, of Mozart’s creative this Victoria-born power, the Requiem is Order of Canada recipiamong the most inspira- ent has been an active tional pieces in classical part of the country repertoire. Tickets are music scene since 1959. still available online at The show starts at www.ticketseller.ca or 7:30 p.m. and tickets are at the door within one still available through hour of the performance the Ticket Seller at 549start time at 7 p.m. SHOW. The Banff Mountain Ballet Kelowna Film Festival is back returns to the at the Performing Arts Performing Arts Centre Monday at 7 Centre with Breaking p.m. in a fundraiser Boundaries, Saturday, for Vernon Search and Nov. 19. It’s an evening Rescue. Shown will be some of the greatest outdoor adventure films of the year featuring a film on skiing with Vernon’s own Paralympic silver medalist Josh Dueck, paddling, climbing and much more in this adrenaline-filled evening. Tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469). The District of Coldstream municipal election forum is coming up Tuesday. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and ask questions of the district’s candidates. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the Performing Arts Centre Society’s children’s theatre fund. I first heard Isabel Bayrakdarian performing the haunting ballad Evenstar as part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy that was concluded in 2003. Her flourishing career has also taken her
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Actress/writer Julia Mackey stars as a veteran returning to Normandy for the anniversary of D-Day in Jake’s Gift, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Nov. 20. of Okanagan-born ballet celebrating the moments in time that will leave a lasting impression. Breaking Boundaries starts at 8 p.m. with tickets on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469). Sunday, Nov. 20 is a double bill at the Performing Arts Centre. Headlining the event is Julia Mackey’s Jake’s Gift starting at 8 p.m. It’s a surprisingly funny and powerful drama about a Second World War veteran returning to Normandy for the 60th anniversary of
D-Day. Before the show and starting at 7 p.m. is Songs of the War Years by Sally Evans and Molly Boyd. It’s a sentimental musical journey from 1939 to 1945 with songs like Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree and We’ll Meet Again. Call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets. And the Cirque Theatre Company and Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics are presenting their production of Alice in Wonderland on Nov. 25 and 26. This high energy
show uses a dynamic fusion of circus arts, drama, dance, gymnastics, acrobatics and storytelling to weave a tale about Alice and all the crazy characters in Wonderland. There are three performances to choose from starting at 7 p.m. on the Friday and at 2:30 and 7 p.m. on the Saturday. Tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469).
Definitive research on the effectiveness of herbal remedies on disease is difficult to find. Sometimes it is easier to find studies that show what doesn’t work. For example, it is well accepted now that fish oils and ginkgo do not have any benefit in treating or affecting the course of dementia and memory loss. A good natural way of avoiding constipation is to eat some dried fruit. Dried apricots is a good choice. They contain fibre and the sugar content in them doesn’t release in any large amount until the fruit reaches the large intestine where the sugars will draw water into that area. Be careful not to overdose though. It is the flu season and there are ways you can avoid it. One way, obviously, is to stay away from people who have the flu. Washing your hands regularly throughout the day also helps because those flu viruses can stay on door knobs and other people’s hands for quiet a while. Get lots of rest, eat nutritionally, avoid excessive alcohol and get plenty of exercise. Oh yes, get your flu shot. Mozart’s death at 35 was a tragedy. How much more beautiful music we would enjoy had he lived longer. Doctors now think that lack of sunshine may have contributed to his illness and death. He was so focused on his music he didn’t get out in the open air much. We will never know for sure but it is interesting. Vitamin D supplements are available to ensure you have enough of this important vitamin. Our pharmacists will be glad to advise you on the type and amount you should take. Have Your Prescriptions Filled With Us
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Plans are underway to film a Real Housewives-type reality show in the Okanagan that will air next year. Beach Town is a reality show that follows the lives of six women who live in the Okanagan as they enjoy all the valley has to offer, including going to wineries, sailing, shopping, fine dining, spas, beaches, and so much more, said creator Bruce Brady, who recently relocated from Calgary to the Okanagan. The 13-episode first season will air on TVtropolis beginning April 1 on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. just before the popular Real Housewives series. “The Okanagan is the perfect place to create this show,” said Brady. “It has all the elements needed to make a successful show including beautiful scenery, interesting things to do, and of course. dramatic and attractive women.” A short pilot for the series was originally shot last summer and sent to various networks, who Brady says loved the concept and location. “They in turn gave me endless suggestions, which included more drama and character interaction,” he said, adding he and his crew will start filming again in January, taking the cast to local spas, hot springs, ski resorts and elsewhere. Brady, who describes himself as an artist, musician, photographer, pub-
lished author and filmmaker, put himself through film school while building custom homes. He has received praise for his work in numerous television and newspaper segments. And he already has plans to shoot another series, Beach House, in the Okanagan, which will more of a Jersey Shore-meets-Big Brother-type reality show. “(It will) bring a group of young people from neighboring cities together in a house, where they basically live and fight it out to see who wins in the end,” he said. Casting for that series will begin in spring of 2012 and shooting will get underway July 1. Brady is also seeking Okanagan businesses who are interested in purchasing national commercial time or sponsorships for his programs, and is also looking for partners to help open up a full Hollywood-style motion picture studio here in the Okanagan, which will allow for the production of various television shows and feature films. “I want to help bring exposure opportunity and jobs to the Okanagan. This is the perfect location and the people here are amazing and deserve some more good in their lives,” he said. For more information, contact Brady by emailing beachtown@live.ca.
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Vernon photographer Brenda Hala has earned accreditation in the pictorial/ scenic category from the Professional Photographers of Canada. Hala’s submission consisted of 10 images of different scenes on 10 different occasions that illustrate the natural and man-made geographical features relating to the environment. The images featured the North Okanagan as well as locations in the U.S.
operators around the region will be Tourism leaders throughout the able to develop compelling marketThompson-Okanagan now have a ing messages that showcase particnew regional strategy to attract more ularly appealing experiences in the Thompson-Okanagan,” he said. travellers from around the world. The strategy notes that the The plan aims to increase the region’s $1.73-billion annual tour- Thompson-Okanagan has major tourism strengths includism industry by five per cent ing its weather, scenery, over the next decade, and to distinctive rural experiboost the number of travelences, festivals, local flalers who visit – especially vours, urban facilities, and in the slower spring and fall aboriginal offerings. seasons. In order to attract its “While close to 3.5 milmost likely visitors to lion travellers visit the region authentic experiences, the every year and tourism is a major economic engine, Glenn Mandziuk strategy calls for five main areas for action: identifyit faces the challenges of ing iconic, memorable extreme summer-heavy seasonality, a lack of themed storytell- experiences distinctive to the region; ing in its marketing, and increasing showcasing local flavours such as cuiworldwide competition,” said Glenn sine, wines and local produce; develMandziuk, chief executive officer of oping stories about history, culture the Thompson Okanagan Tourism and other themes that create an emotional connection; developing travel Association. Mandziuk believes the strategy experiences that include learning; and will be effective because TOTA has helping visitors understand how the included insight from the Canadian region differs culturally from their Tourism Commission’s Explorer home. The strategy is still considered a Quotient program. The program identifies people as draft. TOTA will hold more consultation belonging to one of nine traveller types based on their values and travel meetings with tourism stakeholders over the next three months for pospreferences. “By targeting three of these types sible refinements, and the 10-year – free spirits, cultural explorers and tourism road-map will be finalized by authentic experiencers – tourism March 2012.
Kal Tire rolls out online service for customers Morning Star Staff
A corporation with North Okanagan roots is increasing its presence online. Vernon-based Kal Tire, Canada’s largest independent tire retailer, has launched an online ordering system and new custom-wheel visualizer to its website. “Through our own analysis we know that 60 per cent of tire buyers in Canada do some sort of online research before making a tire purchase,” said Robert Foord, Kal Tire president. “The online store will allow them to make an informed
“Canadians are opting for a second set of rims.” — Robert Foord buying decision easier and save them time, especially as we head into what is predicted to be a colder and higher snowfall winter season.”
Customers can research tires and wheels for a specific vehicle, compare prices, and search specials and rebates across a large variety of brands. Once products are chosen, customers request an appointment for installation at the Kal Tire store of their choice. “We have also added an enhanced feature,” said Foord. “A new visualization tool allows you to see what different wheels would look like on your vehicle. More and more Canadians are opting for a second set of rims or winter wheels as it adds to the appearance of the vehicle, and reduces the cost and inconvenience of annual changeovers.”
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It’s that time of the month for networking. Greater Vernon’s monthly Business After 5 event will be Tuesday at the Vance Creek Hotel and Chilcoot Conference Centre. “You can make many valuable contacts with a diverse crowd of professionals who are also looking to showcase their businesses,” states a release from the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, which
co-hosts the event with the Downtown Vernon Association. Business After 5 events are held on the third Tuesday of the month and they run from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for chamber or DVA members and $15 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber at 250-545-0771.
Enderby chamber hosts AGM Morning Star Staff
The voice of Enderby business is getting together. The Enderby Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual
general meeting Nov. 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 p.m. All chamber members are welcome to attend. Admission is free for members.
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NEVADA - There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Las Vegas, and those who can’t stand it. I thought I fell into the latter group until recently, when I learned that there’s way more to Nevada than shopping, shows and the neon lights of the casino-addled Strip. The Nevada desert is a place of beauty, colourful legends, wildlife and handsome cowboys. You don’t have to drive far to find yourself surrounded by shimmering mountains, red-hued canyons and perfect silence. The moment you leave The Strip, the state begins to reveal its true face — one without the heavy coat of makeup it wears on Las Vegas Boulevard. Just outside of Vegas, for example, lies 1.2 million acres of desert wildlife refuge, part of which is the Red Rock Canyon. You know you’ve arrived there when creamy brown mountain ranges give way to a startling red, as if a child had coloured a solid line of rusty red through the mountains. On horseback you get a close-up look at the desert and the life it contains. We saddle up with two cowboys for a trail ride on a path that snakes its way up the mountainside. Burros, or wild donkeys eye our procession of horses warily from a distance, and a pair of hawks screech as they dip and dive into the canyon below us. With the wind in our ears and the gentle undulation of obedient horses beneath our hips, the Strip feels light years away. Determined to experience some of Nevada’s history, we hit the road, driving a cou-
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Cook’s Bank at Rhyolite is reduced to rubble, but it’s stately pillars are a reminder of the town’s heyday in 1906. ple hours northwest of Vegas. Along the way we pass mines, many abandoned but some still operational. Those desert hills and mountains are home to a wealth of mineral resources, including gold and silver deposits. When those mines exhausted their supply, though, the towns built to support them dwindled to nothing but rubble, memories and ghosts. Rhyolite is a perfect example, and as we step around the ruins of the town founded in 1905, it’s hard to imagine it as a bustling home to 8,000 people. They came after gold was discovered in the nearby Bullfrog hills, and built hotels, banks and homes serviced by electricity and water, But just
as fast as it had opened, the gold mine closed. When the last resident died in 1924, the wind began to whip around the railroad station and reduce the buildings to rubble. Today the only full-time residents are the ghosts. There are 14 of them in total, standing with hooded faces and gesturing arms at the Goldwell Open Air Museum, a sculpture museum on the outskirts of Rhyolite. Created by a group of prominent Belgian artists, these spooky sculptures capture the desolation and despair of a town reduced to dust. We drive onward into Death Valley National Park, marveling at the beauty of its five mountain ranges. Alongside the highway the hills are full of
colour: knees of cream give way to creased thighs of red, orange and brown. It’s a hot place where eggs can fry instantly on the sidewalk in the summer, and mystery abounds. Interpretive ranger Bob Greenburg tells us about Death Valley’s sliding rocks, a mystery of movement that continues to stymie and perplex to this day. On a dry, clay lake bed, 100pound rocks move inexplicably every couple of years, leaving a clear trail in their wake. “We know the wind somehow moves them, but we can’t figure out what the lubricant is,” Greenburg says. As we venture deeper into the Mojave Desert it becomes clear there’s a wealth of bizarre stories crackling like static in the hot, dry air. Scotty’s Castle is one of them, a stately Spanish-style mansion with lavishly decorated rooms. As we tour its corridors we learn that the castle named for Walter Scott actually belonged to his friend, Albert Johnson in the 1920s and ‘30s. Scott was a seasoned rascal who entertained Johnson with his antics and stories. He convinced the folks of Nevada that he was a wealthy miner, concocting elaborate myths to support the lie. The castle bears testament to this grand fabrication and celebrates an unusual friendship between these two men. On the last stop of the tour an organ in the music room fills the air with joyous sound. There’s music, myth and beauty in Nevada’s Mojave Desert, it proclaims. You just have to step away from the Strip to discover it. Lauren Kramier is with Travel Writers’ Tales, a travel article syndicate.
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future taxpayers,” Doyle warned. Energy Minister Doyle added that Rich Coleman is exam- “there does not appear ining BC Hydro’s rap- to be a plan to reduce idly growing deferred the balance of these expenses, part of which accounts.” end up as a dividend Coleman acknowlto ease the proedges that vincial governthe share ment’s deficit. of declared Auditor genprofit BC eral John Doyle Hydro is reviewed BC required to Hydro’s books pay to govand found that ernment has as of March, reduced the Rich Coleman $2.2 billion provincial of the utility’s deficit. BC debt was placed Hydro paid $463 milin deferral accounts. lion to the province in Deferred expenses are March, based on a legexpected to grow to $5 islated formula that it billion by 2017. provide 85 per cent of In a report released net income to its only recently, Doyle said shareholder, the B.C. deferral accounts for government. major capital costs are Coleman said he is an acceptable practice to studying Doyle’s report, smooth out rate increas- including the conclues, but BC Hydro’s use sion that deferred debt of it runs ahead of other is creating an illusion of Canadian utilities. BC Hydro profit when The practice can the corporation is run“mask the true cost of ning at a loss. doing business, creatHe said he will also ing the appearance of review bonuses paid to profitability where none senior management for actually exists, and achieving profit goals. place undue burdens on The province’s defiBlack Press
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cit for the current fiscal year is expected to be $2.3 billion, an estimate that tripled when the harmonized sales tax was defeated in a referendum and the government had to budget for paying back transition funds to Ottawa. NDP leader Adrian Dix pressed Coleman in the Legislature to account for bonuses paid to BC Hydro executives. Coleman
replied that profits were only one determinant of bonuses, along with worker safety and customer satisfaction. Current electricity rates include 2.5 per cent that raises $100 million a year to pay down deferred accounts. Coleman also defended a deferral account set up to pay the $930 million cost of installing BC Hydro’s smart grid. Savings
from that upgrade are sufficient to pay for the capital cost, he said. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston reminded Coleman that the association of major industrial power users has also raised concerns about BC Hydro’s growing deferred debt, and the potential to deter new mines and other investments that face higher rate increases in the future.
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Working for US
The enthusiasm of Andrea Malysh and Sadok Dancers on Canada Day with the enthusiastic Patrick cheering them on.
✔ Co-operation at the Regional District lands youth fields proposal, part of Greater Vernon / Regional local ✔ College government team visit to land reserve office in Burnaby of the North Okanagan/Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District Board that voted to pass the funds to ✔ Part advance to the BC Government for two additional floors at Vernon Jubilee to save our taxpayers money long term of the Greater Vernon team that concluded a thorough citizen and business ✔ Part based drought response plan led by Renee Clark ✔ Congrats to all in Greater Vernon for the newly signed Five-Year Water Agreement “ Patrick’s progressive vision, dedication and commitment show his heart and mind are in the right place for all peoples in our city of Vernon.” — Nenette Sharma “Patrick is dedicated, honest and highly committed to the City of Vernon. Patrick Nicol cares about Vernon.” —Brad and Sharon Shaigec “The many things we get to enjoy in our community are because of the efforts of Patrick Nicol. He is an honorable man who gives one hundred percent of himself to the people of Vernon. His knowledge, enthusiasm, compassion and support for our hometown has made an incredible impact on all of us. He plays a large role in the support of young aspiring artists, and our community as a whole. In our household we refer to Patrick Nicol, as “Mr. Vernon”.” —Helma & Jodi Pederson “Patrick is honest, I trust him with my vote.” — Judi Barnard “Patrick is a good business person with a community focus.” —Dave Poggemiller “Patrick is the first person to extend one hand to a child with a vision, and another to the needs of the elderly; he steps up to the plate on every occasion to support positive new projects for Vernon. He is an unassuming, forward thinker who leads our community by his unlimited positive example.” — Kath Raeber “Patrick’s heart is in Vernon and he will continue his good work for citizens.” — Lee Holland “Patrick has exceptional enthusiasm for this community and its citizens! His integrity and collaborative approach results in good decisions being made in the best interest of the community not special interests.” —Kevin Rothwell “We support Patrick as he promotes healthy families & healthy communities” — Bill Tarr “We support Patrick because he really values voluteers” — Ken & Theresa Barker “ As a youth I know first hand that the importance of a mentor is immeasurable. Someone to point you in the right direction and reassure you that with enough hard work, you will reach your ambitions. Patrick Nicol has without doubt mentored me and above all inspired me to operate at my full capacity of life, as he has done with countless number of young people in our community. Many will never know how much Patrick has contributed to Vernon, as he never seeks recognition, but many individuals as well as organizations in this town have some connection to Patrick through his generosity. Community is truly in Patrick Nicol’s heart.” — Jen Bailey “Patrick’s heart for this community is gigantic. No one cares more about the families who live here, and for our future!” — Nicole & Jason Armstrong “Patrick stands up for citizens and moves Vernon forward.” — Ken Nistor “Patrick will help you whether you vote for him or not.” — Lee Dinwoodie
Community Experience • Paul Harris Fellow named by Kal Rotary Club 2008 • Queens Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 for community dedication • Rogers Media Vice President and GM CJIBAM and KISS-FM 1986 to 2010 • Broadcaster for 42 years in 6 decades, 38 years in management roles leading great teams. • British Columbia President for Canada Day events named by Deputy Prime Minister 1995 to 2006 • Honorary Chair Vernon Cancer Campaign 2000 to present • Vernon Winter Carnival Jopo recipient as Chairman • Co-Organizer with Jen Unger of Andrew Allen / Carly Rae Jepsen concert to benefit Santa Toy Club and Salvation Army 2010 • Vernon Canada Day committee member 1984 to present • Originating Host of Talk Back Radio Community Open Line 1986 and KISS Classics Music Show 2000 • NONA Cabinet for successful building project 2008 • Chair of Operation Recreation Parks and Culture referenda in 1992 that successfully passed to purchase green spaces , pool , land for performing arts and land for the arena
MOST IMPORTANTLY, I WILL CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO ALL CITIZENS. TOGETHER WE’VE BUILT AN INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY.
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Alternate energy encouraged for vehicles JEFF NAGEL
“Manufacturers are eager to launch their new electric, plug-in hybrid electric and New car buyers in B.C. will get a break of fuel cell cars in markets that demonstrate up to $5,000 if they choose a vehicle both high demand and with powered by electricity, hydrogen or infrastructure in place,” New Car compressed natural gas. Dealers Association of B.C. CEO The point-of-sale rebate unveiled Blair Qualey said. by the provincial government is part “B.C. is now one of those of $17 million in funding to help markets.” rev up the future of clean energy New Democrats noted incenvehicles in B.C. tives for electric cars aren’t new The $2,500-to-$5,000 rebate – B.C. had exempted them from Terry Lake starts Dec. 1 and covers qualifying PST until 2008. new battery electric, hydrogen fuel But Environment Minister cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric Terry Lake predicted the rebates and natural gas models. will encourage buyers to go green by reducBlack Press
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ing the cost of vehicles with little to no emissions. Battery-powered electric cars cost as little as $300 per year in electricity compared to $1,500 or more for a gas-powered vehicle. Homeowners can also get an up to $500 rebate through LiveSmartBC if they install dedicated electric vehicle battery charging stations in their homes. That covers about a third of the cost of the specialized outlets, which cut recharging times in half to about six hours. Lake also pledged $6.5 million for electric vehicle charging points and upgrading existing hydrogen fueling stations. B.C. is also extending the Scrap-It pro-
gram, which offers owners of heavily polluting older vehicles either cash or incentives like bus passes or car-share memberships to take their old gas guzzler off the road. The push towards electric vehicles will put more pressure on the province’s power grid. Green energy advocate David Field said B.C. needs to ensure the required power comes from renewable clean sources, not imported coal-fired electricity. The province is trying to restrain electricity rate increases at B.C. Hydro, raising doubts about whether it will continue to pay extra for green energy to foster new run-ofriver power plants and windmills.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Township of Spallumcheen, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, B.C. on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1805, 2011 This Bylaw proposes to amend the Of¿cial Community Plan map marked Schedule “B”, attached to and forming part of the Township of Spallumcheen Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1794, 2011 by changing the land use designation of the properties legally described as Lot 1, Sec 19, Twp 35, KDYD, Plan 30762, Except Plan KAP58190 and Lot 2, Sec 19, Twp 35, K (Formerly O) DYD, Plan 30762, Except Plans KAP56659 and KAP56922 and located at 4885 Lansdowne Road and 4870 Gulch Road from Agricultural to Small Holdings. ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1806, 2011 This Bylaw proposes to rezone the properties legally described as Lot 1, Sec 19, Twp 35, KDYD, Plan 30762, Except Plan KAP58190 and Lot 2, Sec 19, Twp 35, K (Formerly O) DYD, Plan 30762, Except Plans KAP56659 and KAP56922 and located at 4885 Lansdowne Road and 4870 Gulch Road from the Agricultural (A.2) zone to the Small Holdings (S.H) zone, to potentially allow a two lot subdivision of each property. 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 Township of Spallumcheen from November 14, 2011 through November 21, 2011 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact Greg Routley, Deputy Planning Manager at (250) 550-3734 or by e-mail at greg.routley@rdno.ca. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Lynda Shykora Administrator
JOURNEYS CAMPAIGN 2011 The Journey through Grief can be difficult. We invite you to participate in our fourth annual Journeys Campaign. Grief is often compared to a journey, a road that must be traveled between how things were, how things are now and how they will be in the future. With your gift to the Journeys Campaign, you ensure that members of our community will continue to receive support on their journeys though grief. Every donation to the Journeys Campaign makes a difference. Each year, more than 1,300 people, who are on very personal journeys through grief, benefit from our counselling and group support. These services can only be provided with the support of your donation. “It was a very safe environment where people can gather to share their broken hearts & to come to learn the process of grieving takes time & energy. Thank you for sharing your caring. It has been a most profound experience, at such a vulnerable time.” Please support the Journeys Campaign today. All gifts are wisely applied to services for those experiencing grief associated with death.
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just for your benefit, but for everyone else’s as well. CANCER (June 21-July 22) The kind interaction of a concerned friend may offer an opportunity to get what you want, but the chance may be limited in nature. Make the most of it, and treat it respectfully. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Get your most difficult assignments out of the way early, when you’re fresh and at your best. You can take bets that both your drive and abilities will diminish later on. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Strive for fairness in all of your interactions with others. In case the other party doesn’t know, specify beforehand the things you think you’re entitled to. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Success is indicated if you are truly determined to accomplish your aims, regardless of how tough they may be to achieve. Proceed forward without doubting your abilities.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder SET UP THE CONTRACT WITH DUMMY’S SUIT Art Buchwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and humorist who died in 2007, said, “If you attack the establishment long enough and hard enough, they will make you a member of it.” At the bridge table, if you attack a suit long enough and hard enough, you will often establish an extra winner in it. In this deal, South is in four hearts. West leads a diamond. East takes three tricks in the suit before shifting to a trump. How should South continue? As a side issue, what should South do if East leads a low club at trick four? South’s two-heart rebid showed 12 to 14 points
and guaranteed at least a six-card suit. North bid what he hoped his partner could make. When East leads a trump at trick four, the best play is to establish dummy’s spade suit. (Yes, declarer can squeeze West in the black suits. The curious may work it out.) South should win with his heart king, cash his spade ace, play a spade to dummy’s king, ruff a spade in his hand, cross back to dummy with a trump, ruff another spade and draw trumps. Then declarer returns to dummy with a club and discards his remaining club on the established spade eight. If East shifts to a club at trick four, South seems to have a guess -- but not if he remembers the
Visit us at www.carpetcastle.ca bidding. East passed as dealer. If he has the club king, he started with at least 12 points and would probably have opened the bidding. Declarer should play his low club, hoping East has the jack. Finally, note that this would also be the right play if South had been the dealer.
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Eileen Sueko Kawaguchi
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Lois Maxine (Hartness) Aug. 8, 1928 (Verwood, SK) – Oct. 27, 2011
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It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the sudden and tragic loss of their loving and devoted parents and grandparents Lois and Wes Maynard. They are survived by their daughter Audrey (Peter Smith), and son Robert (Zhang Yun), three grandchildren, Douglas Roseveare and Daniel Roseveare (Kirsten), and Yvon Zhou and one beautiful great granddaughter, Ocianna Ella Adele. Memorial Tea: Saturday, November 19, at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 98 (Enderby), 909 Belvedere, 12:00 to 3:00 pm. In lieu of owers donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, BC Cancer Society, or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Mourning her loss are her three children: Karen Gruber of Calgary, Stewart (Sylvia), and Shelley Shikaze (Tom) of Vernon. She will also be greatly missed by her four grandchildren: Jacqui Vanderuit (Trevor), Ryan Gruber (Melissa), Zen Shikaze, Sage Shikaze, and two greatgrandchildren, Ava and Nate Gruber. Mom spent her whole life in Vernon and grew up on a vegetable farm in the Bella Vista area. Subsequently, she met and married Namio and raised her children while working in their newly planted apple orchard. By nature, Mom was a private person, a little shy and reserved. She could engage in a good conversation, especially if she was in the company of her best friend, Fanny Roberts (now deceased), or any of Fanny’s family with whom she grew up and shared so many precious memories. Fanny’s nieces have been particularly kind to Mom during her last years and we cherish their love and friendship. Eileen worked tirelessly in the orchard alongside dad and still had energy to do the endless canning and freezing for her family. She was the greatest cook and took pride in her accomplishments. Mom cherished her many cats and dogs and her hundreds of pet photos were a testament of the special times spent with them. Always interested in current affairs, she watched endless news broadcasts as well as her favourite sport, major league baseball with a furry friend by her side.
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Tom, thank you for your diligent care of Mom over the years. The family would like to thank the Gateby care and support staff for their loving care and attention to Mom. The gentle teasing always brought a smile to Mom’s face. Also, a big thank you to the kitchen staff who prepared nutritious and tasty meals.
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July 27, 1947 Nov 1, 2011 A Celebration of Life is planned for November 19, 2:30 pm at the Cherryville Community Hall. All friends and admirers are welcome to attend and share stories of this honoured Cherryville character and his dog-cart.
We regret to announce the passing of our dear mother, Eileen Sueko Kawaguchi, at Gateby Place on Nov. 2, 2011 in the presence of her family. Mom was born in Vernon on Apr. 6, 1919 to Shizuno and Moichi Ogasawara, and was the youngest of four children. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Sigi and Normie, sister Chieko, and husband Namio in 1994.
John Quirk
April 27, 1922 Nov. 14, 2008 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day
Many thanks to the friends who came to visit Mom, adorning her room with beautiful owers and plants. We appreciate Dr. Screen’s medical assistance and support. To honour Mom’s request, no service will be held. If you so desire, in lieu of owers, donations in memory of Eileen can be made to the Vernon and District Animal Care Society or to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation where funds will be directed to the Rehabilitation OT/PT Department. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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SINCLAIR, Alexina It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Alexina Low Adam Sinclair on November 7th, 2011 in Vernon, BC at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Sheila Sinclair of Brentwood Bay, BC, Jock (Gayle) Sinclair of Hope, BC and Marilyn (Roy) Smith of Kamloops, BC. She was preceded in death by her husband Sandy in 1990. Alexina was born December 24th, 1921 in Wormit, Scotland. After living in Kitimat, BC for many years she and Sandy moved to Vernon in 1978. Alexina became one of the ďŹ rst residents of Canterbury Court when it opened. Through out her life Alexina enjoyed traveling all over the world as well as participating in several social groups and activities. The family wishes to thank the staff at Canterbury Court as well as her good friends Myrna-Lea and Anita for their kind involvement in Alexina’s life during her years there. In lieu of owers, the family requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (#104, 340227th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1S4). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. myalternatives.ca. “She had a good life.â€? Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICESÂŽ Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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LOST: #1306 - “Biscuit� - Grey tabby, white bib/paws/back legs/tum & on face, sht. hair, n. male, tattoo. OK Ave. nr. Fulton School & Elephant Storage. Reward. #1314 - “Cutesies� - Black, sht./med. hair, young n. male. 27th Ave., nr. West Vernon School & Buy-Low Foods. Reward. #1308 - “Pachou� - Black, white bib/paws/tum., med. hair, large n. male, tattoo. 21st Ave., Mission Hill area. Reward. #1317 - “Meesha� - Brown tabby, white paws, sht. hair, small sp. female. Aberdeen House, Shamansky Drive, Coldstream.
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#1310 - Brown tabby, sht. hair, young female (approx. 6 mths) Found up a hydro pole, 33rd Ave., behind Staples. Oct. 27/11. #1312 - Grey tabby mix, white bib/ paws/tum., sht. hair, yellow eyes, young female, friendly. McClure Rd. nr. L&A Rd. Oct. 29/11. #1313 - Black, small white patch on chest, sht. hair, n. male, tattoo but unable to read, red colour collar. Galliano Rd., end of Pottery Rd. Nov. 4/11. #1315 - Dark orange tabby, white bib/paws/tum., sht. hair, young male (approx. 5 months old). 24th Ave., near Happy Days Store. Nov. 5/11. #1318 - Black, med./long hair, green eyes, (think n. male), friendly. East Vernon Rd., nr. Pottery Rd. Nov. 2/11.
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Deputy Chief Financial OfďŹ cer The City of Enderby is seeking a qualiďŹ ed, motivated individual to ďŹ ll the position of Deputy Chief Financial OfďŹ cer. The City has a small, dedicated staff, complemented with the use of contracted service providers, and is looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced individual to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer, you will be responsible for assisting the CAO with the statutory duties of ďŹ nancial ofďŹ cer as outlined in the Community Charter. This position will appeal to a progressive individual who is keen on advancing to the role of Chief Financial OfďŹ cer within a short period of time. The ideal candidate will be working toward and preferably has a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA). Experience in a municipal ďŹ nance and/or municipal auditing role would be a signiďŹ cant asset. You will have demonstrated knowledge and progressive experience with information technology, ďŹ nancial planning, budget management, accounting and risk management. Your interpersonal and communication skills make you an effective leader, a supportive team member and effective in maintaining positive relationships with citizens and organizations in the community. A more detailed job description is available on our website at www.cityofenderby.com. The position offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualiďŹ cations and experience. Please submit your application in conďŹ dence by 2:00 pm on November 23, 2011 to:
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INTERESTED IN A REAL ESTATE CAREER? BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN We are looking for an organized and self starting individual with bookkeeping or accounting experience and/or training for full-time employment. Applicants should be proficient with Quickbooks and/or Simply Accounting, Microsoft Office and general computer use. Job duties will include client bookkeeping, record keeping and GST/HST reporting. Wages to be based on skills and experience. Applicants please mail or drop off resumes to our office, located at 300 - 3605 - 31st Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5J4.
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VERNON Tired of everyone you talk to belonging to someone else? Are you energetic and feeling you are being held back? Come join the New Vernon Kia team! Kia is up 21.4% year to date. Get in on the ground Ňoor. We require one more person to join our team. With you being our third salesperson, you will enjoy above average income with the added bonus of customers happy to take a New Kia home with them. We have the cleanest low mileage used vehicles in the valley. Take a Look at Vernonkia.ca. All applicaƟons are conĮdenƟal. Email your resume to alvin@vernonkia.ca. Alvin J. Braumberger, General Manager Vernon Kia
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CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS We are recruiting personnel to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities in a community care facility in VERNON. We are seeking caring, team oriented personnel who are interested in providing care of the highest level in residential services. Qualifications • Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent, good interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability for team work. • Current valid BC class 5 Drivers License and Adult Residential Care First Aid. • CPI Certification is an asset. • Criminal record check will be required. Wages per B.C.G.E.U. Collective Agreement. Great working conditions. Please submit resume to: Mail: Manager, 3508 - 42 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 3J9 Fax: 250-828-1213 Email: notes2cindy@hotmail.com
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR.98., ENDERBY Now accepting applications for the position of Office Administrator.
This position is a minimum of 5 hours/day- 25 hours/week Qualifications: -Previous bookkeeping experience -Proficient in MS Word and Excel -Familiar with Simply Accounting would be an asset -Ability to work without direct supervision -Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2011. Send your resume(including work references) via email to: enderbylegion@gmail.com Attention: Management Committee
GENERAL LABOURER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENCE. MUST BE RELIABLE AND ABLE TO MULTI-TASK. INSULATION EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED, BUT WOULD BE AN ASSET. PLEASE FAX RESUMES TO (250) 546-6233 OR DROP OFF IN PERSON TO: 1780 EAGLE ROCK ROAD ARMSTRONG
OUTSIDE SALESPERSON REQUIRED for Vernon and surrounding area for a company that supplies industrial supplies to local businesss. Please fax resumes to 1-250-372-5535 SQUARE ONE APPAREL is expanding to include a new, upbeat, full service hair salon. Negotiable chair rental. Apply at 3009 - 30th Avenue, Vernon
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BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 202, 2706 - 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6 Planerman & Millwright required immediately for North Okanagan Forest Company. Preference will be given to those with experience in the forest industry. Fax resume to 250-838-9637.
A little extra cash always helps at Christmas! Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. Students & Adults both welcomed. ARMSTRONG RT 504 -Moray St & Jarvis St. Available Nov 25
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Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS with valid ticket. Iron Workers & Erectors. Please email resume to debbie@totalfab.ca or fax to 604-856-5896
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright
Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5.
ADVANTAGE ENGINE & COMPRESSOR SERVICES LTD. has an immediate opening. 3rd & 4th year apprentices will be considered depending on experience. Successful candidate will operate a service vehicle in northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime and/or long hours. Exp. in natural gas compression a definite asset. We offer very Competitive Wages, Bonuses and Benefit Plan.
Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Time for change? If you are a hair stylist with clientele, join our team at D. Marie Hair Company. Call 250-260-4267 or drop off resume. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or Fax to: 780-622-4409 POSITION Available for 4th Year. or Lic. Auto Tec., with well rounded exp. integrity for well established BCAA approved RPM Auto located in Kelowna, eight fully equipped bays, with the latest equipment. Email resume: rpmauto@shawlink.ca or Fax (250)868-3587 or Drop off to:1761 Harvey Ave
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Services
Medical/Dental
Dr. Regehr & Dr. Siwoski require a part-time experienced dental receptionist to join our expanding team. If you work hard & still have fun, we are looking for you. Drop off resume at 200 - 2500 53rd Ave. or email toothdocregehr@shawcable.com
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
by up to
70%
Moving & Storage
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest
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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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Cleaning Services Conscientious cleaner has weekly & bi-weekly openings avail. Call Ruth 250-542-2106 Higher Standards Home Cleaning, bonded,insured, reg w/Veteran Alice 250-5580840.
Computer Services VernonComputerRepair.ca A Price you can actually afford. We Fix Anything In-Shop for $49 ONLY! NO HST!! Call us at 778-475-4335.
Small ads, BIG deals! Countertops CALL MIKE’S ELITE Countertops- All Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Marble and all natural stone products. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We offer a special every month, call Mike to find out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Road. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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Volunteers
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Ve r n o n Hearts and Hands Community Network
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Would you like to help your community? Here are some Volunteer Opportunities Key: ✸ you and agency determine Non-Profit Organization
Required Positions
Duties
Comments
Scouts Canada
• Area Commissioner
Support, motivate and coordinate leaders and youth
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Winter Games
• Administration
Environmental / Warehouse
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• Food Services
Make box lunches/ cafeteria meals
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• Many Other Positions Junction Literacy • After School Reading Tutor
Work with teachers in small groups
Wed/Thurs 1½ hours
Cancer Society
• Office Volunteer
General Office Duties
✸
Salvation Army (Christmas Kettles)
• Christmas Kettle Worker
Must stand at kettle for shift
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FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Rubbish Removal *1 October Yard Waste Special! Vernon’s own DumpRunz, Fast courteous service. 250307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Boarding Horse Boarding near Kal Park, 1-2 horses, shelter, feed 3 times a day, heated Tack room. (250)542-4098
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 (80) very good Timothy,alfalfa 60lb bales, $5.00/bale. No rain, under roof. 250-547-6546 CLEAN dry wheat straw, lrg round bales, delivery available. 250-558-9509 Grass Alfalfa Clover Mix 500LB approx, round bales, no rain $35 each (250)547-6279 Grass hay, $5.00 bale. Large bales, no rain, barn stored, exc. horse feed, whole oats $0.12/lb. Located in Armstrong. 250-546-6422. Grass Hay & Grass-Alfalfa Hay.$5.00 per bale. Delivery Available (250)546-3452 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. ROUND bale silage 4 x 4 bales First crop alfalfa grass mix. $ 35 Enderby BC 250 838 6684
Pets
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 Dandelion Meadows - Angora rabbits for sale,$50 & New Zealand Cross Rabits for pets $10 call Andrea 250-503-5416 Jack Russell female, unreg., 14 months, trained. Loves to Play! $300. (250)379-6872 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies, tri/merle, tails docked dewclawed, 1st shots, Ready Nov26, $750 250- 540-3111 Miniature schnauzer puppies CKC registered, breeder of 20 yrs, $550 250-587-6427 sunny.knoll@hotmail.com Must go 2 male Yorkie Chihuahua 9 week old pups $250 250-547-6916 250-306-7320 REAL CUTIES,SHOTS &DEWORMED. READY TO GO DEC.2ND. saragirl@telus.net,250396-7636
Trinity Shepherds Malamute/ Shepherd cross, puppies, avail now, Vet checked all shots $250.ea 250-547-9763
I always have luck with selling my items through the Morning Star newspaper.
Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. DryBirch also available. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Fir, Pine and Other mix $150/cord. Split & delivered. Min 2 cords 250-938-0804
Furniture
Firearms
Ikea single bed & clean mattress, bedding $49.99 250309-5929
OPEN FRIDAY! Marlin 1895 XLR 45-70 $775. Rem 700 SPS DM $569. Ruger Hawkeye African $889. Rem 870 from $399. SKS’s & Ammo. All at the Best Little Gunshop Around, Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6.
Immaculate loveseat and chair $250, Framed picture $38, Mirror $20 All OBO 250-5459821
small ads,
KING LOG BED SET $1850 Brand new custom-made log set (bed and night stands). Call 250-547-6142 or email: lindsaykraft@hotmail.com KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647
BIG deals!
the classifieds 250-550-7900
Poultry
Fruit & Vegetables
Garden Equipment
10 week old pullets for sale. Sex-Sal-Link (Isa) pullets $8.00 each. Located in Lavington BC, call 250-549-5060 evenings, pls leave message. Pullets lay large brown eggs. 13 Red Rock Brown Laying Hens, Large brown eggs. $9. each. 1 (250)838-5904
Apples .35/lb. Maw’s Orchard, Armstrong. 250-546-3401 or cell 250-309-2836
Snow plower, rarely used, vg cond., Craftsman, 22”, 7hp, new elec start, $350 546-3228
Livestock
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING
Merchandise for Sale
Reliable and committed Call Paul:
Antiques / Vintage Antique desk, solid wood, immaculate, claw foot, curved front, 42”wx21”d. $300 firm. 250-542-7693.
#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649
Farm Equipment
HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, come with shots, del available. (250)804-6848
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Computer Services
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542-8620
Financial Services
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
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Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
TRACTOR front mount, snowblade, assembly, hydraulic, 7’. $200, 3pt 7’ rear blade assembly $75.
PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Appliances
CKC registered Working Line Male German Shepherd puppy for sale. Both parents are personal protection trained, good prospects, great pedigree. first shots and micro chipped.Ready to go. 250-296-3316 CUTE ENGLISH BULLDOGS. 9wks CKC, shots/health paper. $700. Email: babapk1@yahoo.com
Great quality McIntosh, Spartan, Red & Golden Delicious, & Winter Banana Apples. Flemish Beauty & D’Anjou Pears. Free delivery to Armstrong, Enderby & Vernon by the Apple Box. See us at the Enderby, Vernon & Armstrong Winter Farmers Market. Cayfords Morning Sun Orchard. (250)546-3411
Financial Services
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
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Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977 A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts & Vertical lifts, www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745
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BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 12” band saw. $250. Router and table. $275. 12” planer. $150. Offers. 250-275-4809. 2009 Valor 534 Gas Fireplace, perfect cond. with vent kit & options $1600 250-542-6385 2 pairs, new Sorrel Winter Work Boots, size 12, Boot length & Knee high, steel toe caps $75 ea 1 new pair lined coveralls XX lrge $75 250-546-8230 3 bird cages, 1lrg, 1 small, 1 home made, extras. $130 for all. 250-542-1488.
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Sporting Goods
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New Proforma electrical trainer. Paid $700. $500 firm.250546-8999. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
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Esthetics table - Hydraulic $400, Large office desk (2 piece) $400, Weider weight bench - 4 attachments $200, steel weightlifting plates 2 1/2 50 lb $0.50/lb, Stationary bike $100, Tall Rustic Hutch $400, Indoor 2 seat wood bench $100, 4 high back swivel bar stools $100 each, new medium sized car cover $40, 778475-5822 Extra large fiberglass dog crate, in good condition, $65 obo 250-549-1045 Filter Queen Vacuum Hose, Power Head and Tools $150 Electrolux and Hoover $75/ea Guaranteed (250) 549-3352 Infloor heating tape & accessories $400 obo (250)5466944
Valleyview Apartments
BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking
1 Bedroom Apartment
INTERNATIONAL 5-TON & HY-UP PICKER. Excellent condition. Ideal for scrap metal or hotshot business. Photos & more info on Kijiji. Phone 250-547-7997
NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 New Eden Pure 1000 infrared tube heater, heats 1000sqft. $400.firm (250)545-6195 Queen size air bed, Woods, like new, electric inflate & deflate $100.obo (250)838-7506 Quicksilver, blue ski jacket, youth boys, size 12. Paid $150. Asking $50.00 obo.250308-7671 Stereo w/stand $60, Large wedding basket $45, candelabra $65, lamp $12, All obo (250)545-9821 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Will buy your used L.E.D. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! Pls call (250)241-7381 Worm factory composter 16” sq., c/w worms and book. $100 firm. 250-546-8999.
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Misc. Wanted
November 7th to $12.02 including tax ALLSWELL DELIVERY Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery. Plus Moving Service Or Have a Truck Dropped Off, Then Delivered When You’re Ready! Great Rates. Call Scott (250)306-0133 Antique cedar chest made by Honderich Furniture Co., walnut veneer, $300obo 542-8378 CHRISTMAS display, thousands of LED lighting, lots of big big blowups, lots of lit up deer, etc., very lrg. outdoor set up, $1,200 250-545-3123 Excellent 10’x12’ rug. $100. Antique wood laundry stove. $125. 250-545-4331.
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Collector paying Kash for Railroad Watches Ph between 7pm & 8pm. (250)542-9346 New or used culverts 8” or larger, free pick up or cheap. 250-546-8999. Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
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250-545-3420 Sporting Goods
Kitchen appliances included.
Apt/Condos for Sale 2BDRM 1Bath CLEAN, New tile, hardwood, paint, tub, fixtures, bldg int. quiet, #25538 OKhomesellers/250 558 5131
Buying, Selling? For Sale By Owner 2bd/2bth condo a/c gas fp np 5appl. adult close to senior centre/shops bus stop smoke free new paint move-in ready. 250-545-2983, 250-545-1130 Newer Condo in Coldstream, 3 bdrm, den, 3 car garage, in-ground pool, furnished. $639,900. NO HST. drive by 8761 Hofer Dr. (250)550-3039 Newly Renovated Bachelor Suite, with Fridge & Stove. $550, avail now 250-517-8657 Rent or Lease to Purchase 3 bdrm Heritage House (remodeled) $1300./mo or 10% down on $359,900., 2505 39 Ave, Vernon, BC; 3 bdrm house on 10 acres, full basement, $1600./mo or 10% down of $469,900., 4855 Miller Rd, Armstrong BC. 1 (250)546-8630
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Check out our November Specials on the web www.briteland.com
Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00
Level partially treed 3.5 acres ready for dream home. Armstrong, $200,000. 1-250-5460668 ask for David or Karla.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
Allied Buckets, Troughs & Assorted De-icers. Come in for wood pellets too!
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca
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Cash for (Pre 1960’s & older Vintage Clothing & Accessories) Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pick up. (250)769-7975 Cockatiel cage with stand,excellent condition,250-542-0123
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under $500 for $10.02 will be going up in price as of
Brand New 1056 sq. ft. Home
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250-833-4728 10x30’ converted to living quarters, f/s, shower, power meter & pole 100amp, 80’ 2x6 skirting. $3500. Must be moved. 1 (250)838-5904 WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park model Homes. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $114,950. Many other plans available. Come see our new display homes 610 Katherine # 58 in West Kelowna Estates Highway 97 to Westside Road, exit North 200 meters to Nancee Way, left 100 meters to Spland Road, right 100 meters to Katherine, left to #58 on right. The Home Boys 778-755-2505 Open House Wednesday to Sunday from 10-6 or www.hbmodular.com
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BEDROOM
Garden apartment opening to your own parklike setting, centrally located, N/P. $
610/month.
250-542-7723
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LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* market daily.
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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
One and two bedroom units starting at $ 1695/month with some services included and more options available. Ask about our move-in incentives.
250-542-5661 NORTHLAND PROPERTIES
Adult Living in a secure building. On-site manager, 1 bedroom suite with AC and balcony, 3 appliances and 24 hour access to pool and restaurant. No smoking. No pets. 250-260-1162 Best location for Great living
MOVE IN INCENTIVES 1 + 2 Bdrm Apartment, +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
250-503-7315 250-545-7251 VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon SPECIAL HIDEAWAY 2 bdrm @ Adventure Bay. Fully furnished, new carpets & counter tops, awesome location. Available now until June. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
SUPER SPOT ng creek, creek cree 1 bdrm apt overlooking ented, nted, new carpets carpets, adult oriented, close to grocery, onsite laundry, covered parkin parking. Availab Availabl Available immed. $600/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
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ADULT ORIENTED Bach apt, neat & clean, new carpets, new paint, on bus route, covered parking, on-site laundry. Available immed. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 2 BD 2 BATH Super apartment with great view, FS, AC, on-site laundry, handy location. Adult oriented. Available immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
250-558-9696 GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
Discover the Secret!
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
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
MORRIS MANOR One and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
For more information call
250-542-8989
URBAN POINTE 2 Bedroom suites from $850.00. Recently renovated suites with new in-suite laundries, security entrance, good central location. Half-month free rent with a 6-month lease. Available immediately and November 1, 2011.
Call 250-307-5522
Columbia Apartments Available Nov. 15 th
Large Three Bedroom Apartment
ADULT TOWNHOME
Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
On Site MANAGERS 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773 1-Armstrong Condo: 1 bdrm brand new complete reno, $620./mo+util (250)548-3378
To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977
250-542-5580
2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment-style townhome in the Harwood area. Level entry. Newly renovated and like new. Adult building. $745 per month plus utilities. Senior Single Rate $625 per mo. NP, NS. Available Immediately. Drive by and walk up to #5, 1900 46th Avenue or www.vernonrealestate.com, Don 250-558-8762
… in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P
To view call
250-545-1519 1bdrm & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630 1-BDRM, recently renovated, f/s, storage, central loc., $680/mo Dec 1, 250-558-1153 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE 3rd flr corner. Gas F/P, No stairs from car! Cat OK. $925 incl. heat. Mature adult, NS. Ask for L. T. Discount. 250-309-2000 2BDRM Condo, Downtown, Wood floors, Quiet lLocation. 750/m 250307-1355 - Dec 1
2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500
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
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
980 / month
Rare 1 Bdrm Suite for
$
850 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + utilities all included. N/S, N/P. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701 2bdrm, 1 bath newly renovated, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet ok, F/S, AC, RR, $850/mo + util. Pls. Contact: 1-800-235-1499 www.rentinvernon.com 2bdrm, East Hill avail immed,Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail imm.$750. 250-260-5870 Armstrong updated 2bdrm $750. incl heat, off street prkg. Avail now. 250-317-1333 Belmonte Apartments, 1&2 bdrm. $650-$750. 250-3070937. CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1 & 2 bdrm, close to Downtown & Schubert, N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrnm - close to downtown - N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, move in allowance. 250308-9299 Large 1 & 2 bdrm,$550-$650, close to Rec Centre, no dogs. 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443. Large 2-bdrm apartment, quiet adult oriented, heat & water incl, $800,n/p,n/s, avail immed 4011 - 27th St. 250-542-0669 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW 2 BR, 2 Bath for RENT in Vernon, avail. Dec.1. sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250-545-2834. No-smoking, no pets please. 1 BR also available immed. for $870.
Studio & 1bed bright, clean & cozy in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. incl’s appls, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg. n/p. Starting @ $560 250-5504069
Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198
3500sqft Versatile Commercial Building. Excellent exposure in Vernon, BC $2042.+TN 1-250-550-5647 Secure 30x35 heated Garage w/13.5’ ceilings, 12’x16’ bay door, storage only, $500/mo +Hydro 250-309-1883
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Business Owners & Entrepreneurs!
Why pay rent when you can OWN your business location! Use your rent for the next 3 years as down payment towards your purchase price. Vendor offering attractive financing for the balance. NOW SELLING at THE ALPINE CENTRE Various strata units suitable for multi-use retail / service / offices / light industrial Call Klaus NOW for full details of this exciting opportunity and start planning your move today!
250-542-1722 or
250-309-2538 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203
Cottages / Cabins 1 bedroom cabin - $700 +DD minutes from Lumby F/S W/D N/S N/P 250-547-6799 leave msg
Duplex / 4 Plex 1610 45th St Lg 2bdrm + den upper floor, w/ in-suite laundry. n/s, Family oriented building, prkg, storage. No dogs $800 +hydro. 250-547-6060 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, $935.; 2-bdrm 1 bath $835.; Both incl util. n/s n/p (250)547-9297 2bdrm side-by-side 4plex, quiet, Alexis Park, fenced yard, cat ok, no dogs, $775. + util. 250-308-9738, 542-4310 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1100/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 2 bath, bsmt, large & bright, great location, lrg yard, n/s, w/d hook-up avail immed. $925 +util. 250-558-5264 3bdrm + garage, (Harwood area). N/P.$1250 + 60% utils. Avail Oct 1. 250-869-9788. 3bdrm, lrg clean, avail. Nov 1, n/pets util & laundry incl. $1070./mo. (250)545-2239 Duplex on acreage, 4bdrm, 3bath, R/R, large deck, garage, fabulous view, F/S, laundry h/u, N/P. $1200/mo +util. Avail immed. 250-542-3914.
Mobile Homes & Pads *2/3bdrm mobile, clean, private, large addition, private beach access, #49 Louie Lane Westside Rd, avail immed., $800., 250-542-0060 2 bdrm, 1bath, + den/office, $650. n/p, n/s. Close to downtown. 250-549-5054. HORSE set up! 2ac w shelter/hayshed. Nice 3 bdr 1700 sq’ mobile, lrg addt + deck. Fenced yrd. 5 new appl. $1200 mo, avail Dec 1. 250 379 2614 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044
VERNON (ARMSTRONG)- recently updated 3 bdrm, inclds F/S, W/D, available now, clean, quiet family oriented park. N/S, No dogs! $800 mo + D/D. 250-546-0612 to view.
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Darren Chinchilla REALTOR® / PROPERTY MANAGER
Homes & Investment Property Specialist
250-309-1742 Property Not Selling? Rent it! & Receive $$Cash$$ Flow. Leave it to an Expert
• Bachelor suite, shared washroom, $500 incl utilities & cable TV. • 3 bdrm home near Sicamous, On Swanshore Place near beach. Home renovated, new flooring and paint, F+S, W+D, gar, deck, yard, private, trees, $1200. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wraparound deck, garage storage. $1200 incl. utilities. Oct. 15.
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon GREAT FAMILY HOME 3 + 1 bdrm, 3 baths, FS, DW, W.D., double CP, great views, FP, private deck & back yard, open plan with vaulted ceilings.Available immed. $1500/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay. RURAL HOME + 2 bdrm family home with 2 bdrm in-law suite. Huge lot with valley view, huge covered sundeck, central air, 3 baths, ride-on mower, CP. Available immed. $1600/mo. Sorry, NS. Small pet okay. CLOSE TO SCHOOL Cozy 3 bdrm home ome close to Silver Starr elem, FS, WD, deep freeze, very neat & clean, fenced, private yard. ya Available immed. Av Availa $995/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. COLDSTREAM HOME Quiet area off Postill Dr., 3 + 1 bdrms, newly renovated & decorated, huge lot by creek, FS, DW, WD. Available Dec. 1. $1600/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
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250-542-5580
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT FOR LONG-TERM TENNANT. Modern large 2 storey executive 5-bdrm, 3-bath, 6appl, garage & lots of parking, fireplace, low utilities, Landing area, close to beaches. Non-smokers only. Dec1$1500+util 250-308-9182 2 BDR cottage in Deep Creek, Enderby $850/mo + utilities. Call Karen 250-546-0630
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Suites, Lower Furnished Bachelor Suite, Lavington, n/p, now avail $500/month util. incl. 250-5450935 or 250-558-1083 Large, reno’d 2 bdrm, in Lumby Bright walk-out. Separate entrance. n/s $795.00/mo incl util, cable & internet 547-9099 Walk to the beach. One bedroom level entry basement suite on bus route. Private entry. All utilities included. NS/NP. $600 per month. References a must. Call 260-8245 and leave a message.
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1bdrm $750/mo or 2bdrm $950/mo,util incl., both new bsmn’t, NS/NP. 250-308-2499. 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788.
1bdrm bsmnt in East Hill, clean, $685 incl utils & laundry. 250-938-4840 1bdrm clean, $595. 2bdrm $750. Incl heat, hot water. NO DOGS. (250)542-9042, 250542-3241 1bdrm, in-suite laundry $600 incl. util., n/p, no drugs. 250275-0922/250-307-4801 1bdrm/KalRoad cozy,f/s, d/w, n/s, sat. tv, shared laundry, suits prof/retired couple $775 incl/util Nov 15, 250-549-2178 1-BDRM, Log House, bright day ste on acreage, SS Mtn. fully furn’d, lg living area, Sauna/shwr, BBQ, priv entry/deck. util/Sat/Int. $1000/mo, IDEAL FOR RESORT EMPOYEES. 250-558-2906 lv msg 1bdrm, newly reno’d, quiet, cul-de-sac, parking, $800 incl. util. / laundry, 250-550-6288 1bdrm, North BX, n/s, n/p, suit 1 person. $650 util. incl. Avail Dec 1st. 250-545-8081 1BDRM Reno’d, carport, laundry. Avail Dec 1. $650 inc. utils, cable/internet. 250-5506255 1bdrm spacious , close to d/t, Rec center w/d, $700. incl.util dog friendly. 250-545-3511. 1bdrm suite, close to town & Hospital. NS, NP, $750/mo. TV, internet & utililties incl., Dec 1st. 250-558-0707. 1bdrm suite, close to town, own entrance & parking, own laundry room, cable, wifi & all other util incl, n/s, n/p, suitable for 1 $650/mo. avail. Dec 1 or earlier. call (250)542-5737 1bdrm suite, walk to downtown, separate entrance, shared laundry, suits single person, n/s, pet negotiable $650 incl. util. 250-306-6110 2bdrm, level entry, daylight, f/s, laundry hookup, n/p $875, util incl, avail now, 6153 Old Kamloops Rd, 250-542-7179 2bdrm suite, n/p, n/s, $700. 25%util. Evenings, or anytime Thurs & Sun (250)308-2929 2 bedroom basement suite. Near downtown Safeway and Shoppers Drugmart. $800/ month. 250-549-3338 during business hours. BASEMENT Suite 2 bed 1 bath NS $1100 utilities included. sheshe62@shaw.ca for details. COLDSTREAM 2bdrm, 1 bath suite in executive home with pool. Avail. immed.Lrge walkout suite, sep ent, patio, g/f, a/c, bi vac, shared laundry room, parking. Close to bus, schools & Kal Lake, n/s, n/p. $950 pm. RR. 250-549-3090. COLDSTREAM 2bdrm + storage room, level entry,off street parking, f/s, brand new carpets, own laundry 1/2 Util. N/S, N/P $750 avail. 250 5037028 EAST hill 1bdrm suite, Dec 1, own entrance, laundry, n/s, no pets $550 incl. util. 250-5424437 EAST Hill 2 bd 1100sq ft bsmt suite. Sep ent & laundry. N/S or dogs. $800/mth incl/util. 250-558-5808 Enderby (Rural), 1bdrm suite $700, 2bdrm $1,000. garden area, both incl all util, Sat TV&Int 250-558-9171 Furnished 1bdrm, country setting, 3 min to town, n/s, n/p, $600/mo incl. util, cable & int. avail Dec 1 250-260-7904 GARDOM Lake, 2-bdrm, 1bath, level-entry suite, n/s, n/p, $950/mo, (250)546-3424
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2+1bdrm + den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, view, suits prof couple, n/s, n/p, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466. 2bdrm, 1 bath, Enderby, Avail Nov 15, $1100/mth, DD, RR, email:housefourrent@telus.net or 250-546-2087 2bdrm home, in Grindrod, lrg yard, shed, $550pm. Pay own utils, 250-540-3455 after 5pm 2bdrm house, f/s, lower East Hill $875.+DD incl wsg. Dec 1. Yearly lease. 250-542-9766 2bdrm, mobile with addition, country setting, fenced yard, Salmon River Rd, pets neg. $825/mo +dd (250) 832-3620 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Vernon, lrg Lake view Lot, NP $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 250-260-6658. 2 Bedroom 850 sq.ft. lower east hill, garden, shed, w/d NS/NP, references required. $800. Dec 1st. 250-558-5555 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1175.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm 2 bath house & lg garage on acreage in Armstrong. $1000. 1 (250)546-0668 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm, Coldstream, 5 appl., n/s, small pet ok, $1100 +util, avail Dec 1 250-309-7480 3bdrm farm house $1200 +util,avail Dec 1 250-549-2310 3 bedroom farmhouse. Ok Landing area. Pets/horse ok, Pasture for rent also. Avail Dec 1. $1300./mo. (250)5423276 4-bdrm 2 bath house, fenced yard, 5-appl, N/S $1450.+util. Avail now. Reduced rent for long term lease. 250-542-7572 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 ARMSTRONG 3 Bedroom Rancher Bright & Clean, 1300 st, 1.5 baths, newly reno’d, new appl, gas fireplace, large priv. fenced yard, close to all amenities. Avail. Dec 1st, n/s, ref, lease. $1150 + Utly. 250-5460123
Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1400. Avail Immed. 250838-9657 Coldstream, 3bdrm upper floor, 1850sqft, F/S, D/W, W/D, gas f/p, fenced yard, $1300 +1/2util. (250)308-4252 Furnished 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Ok Lakeshore, 5-appl, dock, ns, np, $1199 + util, Oct 1- May 31. (250)558-5045 Interesting, beautiful home on Tronson Rd in Canadian Lakeview. 2600Sq. Ft. Privacy, peaceful. Rent is negotiable as it is a 6 month lease with month to month after that. Greg 250-558-4698 LRG Home w/ Suite 1800 pls util. Can sublet suite for $500 plus. Lumby Rent or Rent to Own..Neg for right person. Call Kevin to view at 250-3061836 In Gr Pool and Hot Tub. Newly reno’d 3bdrm modular in South BX, n/s, small pets ok, avail immed. $1100/mo. 250-549-9153. Okanagan Landing, 3-bdrm up, 2-bdrm down, 1.5-bath, mostly finished bsmt, f/s, w/d, large deck, priv.lot, in a quiet neighborhood. $1500/mo, (250)545-7615 RENT to Own Clean renovated 3 bd house with 5K down $1550/mo. 250-309-2565
ONE MONTH FREE RENT EAST HILL 5 bedroom house (perfect for Home based business) $1550/excl utilities Option to Rent to Own 604-688-0830 On Kal Lake, Coldstream, in Vernon, FURNISHED, 3bdrm, older spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl., incl util., phone, internet, cable, avail Dec 1 for 6 months, $1350./mo. 1- 403-547-5345. Rent or Lease to Purchase 3 bdrm Heritage House (remodeled) $1300./mo or 10% down on $359,900., 2505 39 Ave, Vernon, BC; 3 bdrm house on 10 acres, full basement, $1600./mo or 10% down of $469,900., 4855 Miller Rd, Armstrong BC. 1 (250)546-8630 SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. Available Immediately 250-938-4563
Motels,Hotels 1bdrm,quiet,nonsmoker kitchen,Monthly $630-$660+ Weekly rates 250-558-6837 daytime
Office/Retail Downtown Office Space for Lease Single or multiple offices High traffic location 250.550.4221 for details
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1bdrm quiet, central, bus, w/d, d/w, n/drugs, refs. $395.util/int incl. 250-549-7418, 307-9407 Furn’d rm in lrg hse, 7min. to Vernon. 15min. to Silver Star. Pool & fitness rm. $460/mo incl/util 250-503-8018
Storage Covered Storage for Boat or RV, $50.-$70./mo. Enclosed storage for car, small boat, etc. 15’x19’ $90./mo. (250)546-3452 Large private garage for winter storage. $100/mo per bay, neg. 250-542-3276 lv mess. Store your RV/Boat this winter at HWY.6 Storage. Over 20 ft only $1.50/ft 250-547-2090
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Suites, Upper 1 -3bdrm, clean private, 1/3 acre, Bella Vista area, 5-appl, f/p, close to town, Dec 1, $1000. +shared util. 542-0060 2bdrm, 1 office, new, spacious (3000 sq ft), 3 bath, lrg family room, garage, 6 appl, incl util except tel & cable, n/s, n/p, close to downtown, quiet neighbourhood, Dec 1 $1400/ mth, +dd 250-542-9107 2 bdrm 2 bath, lrg immaculatesuite above Plant Bee on Bella Visa Rd, Avail immed. $925 incl Hydro. F/s, w/d, n/p, R.R. Phone Sid 250-540-1011. 2-bdrm, close DT, Avail Nov1. Refs & DD req. N/S, N/P, $800 utl&laundry incl 250-558-9656 2 bdrm in town, f/s, shared w/d, util incl., n/s, n/p, RR.$850.250-309-4462lv mes. 3-bdrm, 1-bath, Easthill, shed, carport, fenced yd deck, sep /entr/wd, recent reno’d, f/s, d/w, n/s, n/p, sml quiet dog neg., $1100+util, 6mo lease & RR, Avail Dec1 (250)938-8983 Bachelor, very clean, quiet, n/s, n/p, suit student or single person $500 util incl. 542-0669
205/70-15 Yokohama Ice Guard Winter tires on rims, GM FWD 250-546-8038 4 185 70R13 Nordic Winter tires, New, $250 & Weider multi-gym $249 250-547-6280 4 Blizzak tires, 245/45 R17, Exc cond. used one season. $115. each. 1 (250)546-8947 4 Hankook 185-75R14 Studded Winters on Chevy Rims. like new $350. (250)545-1681 4 Laredo 215/75/15 M/S tires on 1993 Jeep Rims $275, 4-15” 2003 X Terra Rims $120 (250)260-5819 4 Studded winter tires 205/6515 $300obo and 4 studded winter tires 235/75-15 $300 obo, set of 4 rims for Ford Escort (make an offer) 938-1982 Aluminum Canopy for Import Trucks, White, $80.obo. (250)549-3274 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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Cars - Domestic 1979 Ford 2dr Cougar, exc/ shape in/out, c/w factory hubcaps & mag wheels, $1495 obo (250)838-9598 1984 Mercedes, 109E 208m, RWD, new brakes & motor, $1600 obo 250-307-7941 1998 Buick Lesabre, custom 4-dr, 3.8 v6 auto, 139K, nice cond. $3500. (250)545-1110 2004 Ford Focus SE 5sp, air, power locks & mirrors, CD. No accidents. VG cond. $3900 250-545-7575
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Legal NOTICE regarding BC Timber Sale License A87987 Proposed Sale of 48,802 cubic metres at Derrick Lake FSR without Consultation. TAKE NOTICE THAT any bidder or purchaser of the Derrick Lake Timber Sale being offered by BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is hereby on notice that there has been no consultation between BCTS or the Provincial Crown and Gitanyow. The proposed Timber Sale is exclusively within the Gitanyow Traditional Territory and contrary to the Gitanyow Forestry Agreement entered into between the Gitanyow and the Minister of Forests in 2006 which requires consultation and accommodation between Gitanyow and British Columbia. No consultation has taken place with respect to this proposed sale. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT Gitanyow reserves the right to take all lawful steps to block any transfer or sale of this timber or the Utilization of the Timber for any purpose if sold. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Office of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Gwass Hlaam (George P. Daniels), 1-250-8495373
SECURE SELF STORAGE 4325 25 Ave. Vernon intends to dispose of the following household and personal belongings of Dolly Shepard for the amount of $1,075.20. Items will be sold on Dec 6, 2011 to recover storage costs and any additional costs.
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Invitation to Tenderers City of Enderby Contract:
Regent Avenue Storm Upgrade - Brickyard Road to Pump Station Reference No.: QCGL - 584 The Owner invites tenders for: 1. 180m of 900mm diameter Korflow storm sewer. 2. 700m² of road reconstruction. 3. 36m of 150mm PVC watermain replacement. 4. Miscellaneous catch basins and service connections.
Address: Quantum Consulting Group Ltd 3710B 28th Street Vernon, BC
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2012 & 2013 PLUMBING SERVICES PRE-QUALIFICATION REGISTRATION The City of Vernon invites submission from qualified Contractors to be included on a prequalified list for professional plumbing services. Submissions will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent - Operation Services Office, 1900 - 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7 or emailed to pagent@vernon.ca or faxed to 250-550-3523 by Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Contractors submitting pre-qualification submissions must consent to the City of Vernon verifying the information provided on their submission. Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca or by pick up from the office of the Purchasing Agent. The City of Vernon reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pre-quality a limited number or to pre-qualify none of the Contractors applying. Although the City of Vernon may pre-qualify Contractors at this time, we accept applications throughout the year in case of emergencies or for back up should we require any other equipment. All inquiries should be directed to the Purchasing Agent via email.
NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE FOR LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, BC, from Spallumcheen Estates Ltd., operating the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club at 9401 Highway 97 North, Vernon, BC, to change the hours of sale from the currently approved hours between 10:00 am and 12:00 midnight, Monday through Saturday and 11 :00 am to 12:00 midnight Sunday to 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight, Monday through Sunday. Residents and owners’ of businesses located within a .8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9J8
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Contract Documents are available during normal business hours beginning November 9th at 1:00PM at:
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1991 Dodge D-150, low mileage, work truck. $750. 250938-1464. 1992 Ford Aerostar, new winter tires & muffler. $800.obo. 250-547-2387. 1993 Suburban 4x4 350 auto, motor, tranny, brakes rebuilt, whole or parts. $2200. obo (250)938-6777 1995 Chev Silverado 3/4 tonne, great condition, $2000. obo. (250)309-4134 1999 Chev Venture LS 6 pass, full load, very well maint. 180k $3400 549-1969/pm 549-3461 2001 F350 Dually Diesel, very clean, will take newer car on partial trade, $14,500 obo 250545-9014 or cell 250-558-8289 2002 Ford F-150 XLT v6 auto 2-wh, reg cab only 116K loaded, exc cond. $5900. (250)938-2241 2003Chevy Silverado 2500HD 155,000km,4x4,auto,extnd cab tow pkg, $7900 250-833-2637
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PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the consideration of your views: your letter must be received on or before (DECEMBER 13, 2011). Your name(s) and address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
on payment of a non-refundable amount of $75 including HST payable to: Quantum Consulting Group Ltd. The Contract Documents are available for viewing at: Address: Quantum Consulting Group Ltd., 3710B 28th Street, Vernon BC City of Enderby, 619 Cliff Avenue, Enderby BC SICA, #105 – 3301 – 24th Street Vernon BC SICA, #104 – 151 Commercial Drive, Kelowna BC SICA, #101 – 1410 Pearson Place, Kamloops, BC V1S 1J9 A pre-tender meeting for all prospective tenders will be held Tuesday November 15th, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the corner of Regent Avenue and Brickyard Road. Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time:
2:00:00 PM local time
Tender Closing Date:
Friday, November 18, 2011 at:
Address: City of Enderby 619 Cliff Avenue Enderby BC V0E 1V0 Brian Monaghan, P. Eng Quantum Consulting Group Ltd 250-503-1023
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City of Vernon REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Cities of Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon (the Parties) have partnered together and are requesting proposals for the supply of fleet GPS/AVL system. The Parties are not necessarily interested in obtaining the lowest price for this product. The quality of the product, performance, delivery, maintenance, service and other factors will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of this RFP. Proposals with the words “FLT-11-78 Cooperative Fleet GSP/AVL System Supply” marked on the envelope will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7, up to and including 2:00 pm local time, Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The supplier is to supply all necessary equipment, freight, manuals and provide training as further described in the RFP. Further information and instructions may be obtained from the City of Vernon website www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. This is a Request for Proposals only and not a tendering process and will not necessarily give rise to a Contract A “bid contract”. Proposals received after the closing time will be returned unopened. The Parties reserve the right to waive information in any Proposal, or reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal deemed most favourable in its interest.
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; /â&#x20AC;Ą/x/ÂĽOffers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4WD LS (R7D), 2011 Cruze LS (R7A), and 2011 Malibu LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between November 1, 2011 and January 16, 2011. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. See dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0%/1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS/2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4WD LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0%/1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33/$216.91 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0/$411.56, total obligation is $10,000/$10,411.56. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. â&#x20AC;Ą Based on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertitsed on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4WD LS equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $3,649 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $10,030. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,335 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details.x$9,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4WD LS (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ÂĽNo purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest runs from November 1, 2011 to January 16, 2012. Credit Awards include applicable taxes and can only be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 or 2012 MY GM vehicle delivered from dealer stock, excluding Chevrolet Volt on or before January 16, 2012. 20 Vehicle Awards consist of either a 2012 GMC Terrain SLE2 FWD + 18â&#x20AC;? 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Festival of Christmas Traditions Friday, November 25th
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As I wandered the Downtown streets yesterday, that’s exactly what I thought to myself “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. I saw the final touches being put on some beautiful decorations (check out Good Gracious Contemporary Gifts & Practical Kitchen’s décor), signs stating additional shopping hours in various businesses and City staff getting the various lights ready for the holiday season. I saw many merchants in their store windows getting the Santa’s, Christmas Tree’s, Snowflakes and many other holiday themed décor set-up for you to come have a look at. Yup, the holiday season is here. And then, I realized, in just 12 short days, it will really be looking like Christmas in Downtown Vernon. The holiday season will really kick off with the Festival of Christmas Traditions, the communities official light-up event on Friday November 25th. I can’t wait to walk the streets, visiting all the merchants & having a look at their holiday decorations while also taking in the many activities that are planned for the evening. Seeing the faces of the children when they visit Santa is always memorable. So – my suggestion to those of you not yet in the holiday season - take a stroll in
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VOTE√ 2011 Civic Election GENERAL VOTING DAY
will be open to qualified electors on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Coldstream Coldstream Elementary School: 10104 Kalamalka Road Lavington Elementary: 9715 School Road
Armstrong Odd Fellows Hall: 3005 Wood Avenue
Lumby Village of Lumby Municipal Hall: 1775 Glencaird Street
Spallumcheen Township of Spallumcheen Municipal Office: 4144 Spallumcheen Way
Vernon Recreation Complex Auditorium: 3310 – 37th Avenue (Auditorium) Ellison Elementary School: 2400 Fulton (Gymnasium) Vernon Secondary School: 2303 – 18th Street (Gymnasium)
Enderby Enderby & District Sr. Centre: 1101 George Street
Area B & C (School Trustees) BX Elementary School: 5849 Silver Star Road Recreation Complex Auditorium: 3310 37TH Avenue
Rural District of North Okanagan Area F (Rural Enderby) Ashton Creek Elementary: 11 Rands Road Grindrod Elementary: 263 Carlin Street
Help Make Informed Choices November 19TH 2011
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2011 Civic Elections
Three in the running for mayor of Vernon RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Patrick Davies says he is running for mayor of Vernon because there is a need to focus on the local economy. “We need to find people who want to come here and bring their businesses with them,” said the 45-yearold owner of Latitude Marine. “The mayor needs to sell the community and talk to businesses. We need to actively attract
people.” lanes on 43rd Avenue so Another concern bicycle paths could be for Davies is what he installed. believes is Another pria lack of ority is improvaccountabiling Vernon’s ity among relationship council. with the District “Forcing of Coldstream things down and the Regional people’s District of North throats Okanagan. w h e t h e r Patrick Davies “We need to they like it have open comor not has to munications.” stop,” he said, specifically Wayne Lippert is pointing to recent plans pursing his third term as to reduce the number of mayor of Vernon.
Lippert says there that taxes have decreased have been steps taken to in recent years. ensure city hall is meet“We’ve been able to ing the needs of manage the residents. city business “We have well.” gone through He admits, some challengthough, that ing times with not everythe economy one has been and we’ve been pleased with able to provide co u n c i l ’s Wayne Lippert services and the actions. necessary infra“But peostructure,” said ple need to the 56-year-old former look at all of the record. mechanic. “There are businesses Lippert points out that have confidence in
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the community. Six years provide needs a sustainago, there were drugs able budget.” and crime downtown Sawatzky also wants and we’ve made to improve huge strides.” the relationA retired ship between physician, Rob Vernon and Sawatzky is the regional seeking the posidistrict and tion of Vernon Coldstream mayor for the over water first time. and parks Sawatzky and recreRob Sawatzky says his primary ation. message during “I think the campaign has been I’m a proven facilitaaccountability. tor with the ability to “We propose to insti- help people with diverse tute an external (finan- opinions work effectivecial) audit to provide ly together for the comfactual background for mon good,” he said. future budgets. Are “My career has we providing services involved advocating for efficiently?” said the patients and I would uti59-year-old. lize those skills for the “Every service we community.”
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Scott Anderson owns a small junk removal business and a corporate communications company and he hopes to use his skills as a Vernon councillor. “I want to help bring citizen input to Vernon city hall,” said Anderson, who has been a resident since 2003. “There’s a growing perception that city hall is bureaucracy-driven rather than citizenAnderson driven.” Anderson says he also wants a value-for-money audit at city hall. “As it stands now, city expenditures are skyrocketing, property taxes are rising, and businesses are leaving, all while our infrastructure crumbles and city council chases expensive new projects that no one wants,” he said. Juliette Cunningham served one term as Vernon councillor before unsuccessfully running for mayor in 2008. “I feel I still have something to contribute,” said Cunningham of why she is running for councillor this time. Cunningham “I am quite concerned with the city’s relationship at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee and the regional district. It (conflict) doesn’t serve anyone and we need to work hard to get that on track.” Other issues of concern for Cunningham are creating housing downtown and providing affordable housing in the community. Cunningham also wants to focus on improving infrastructure like water, sewer and roads. Cunningham has lived in Vernon since 1966 and she owns a clothing business. After eight years in Vernon, Kelly Fehr feels it’s time to give back to the community. “My youngest daughter is 13, and growing up in Vernon, and I want to do my best to make sure that it’s a place that she can be proud to live in as she moves forward in her life,” said the manager of shelter services for the John Howard Society.
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Total of 15 vie for a seat on council Continued from C2 Fehr serves with Vernon Partners in Action Committee, a group of agencies addressing poverty as a whole, and directly assisted with implementing the Centerville Neighbourhood Council, Camp Okanagan Outreach Liaisons (COOL) team, gaps in services for marginalized women committee, North Okanagan Fehr poverty outreach team and women’s supported housing action team. “I’m proud of the individuals I’ve had the opportunity to tackle complex issues with, both within the nonprofit sector and within government,” said Fehr. “Vernon has had many worthy causes and has had many noteworthy champions.” Jack Gilroy is seeking a third term as a Vernon councillor. “ I l i k e t h e direction t h e city is going in and Gilroy I’d like to see that continue,” said the retired deputy fire chief who has lived in Vernon since the late 1960s. Among Gilroy’s priorities is to resolve the ongoing conflict between Vernon, Coldstream and the regional district over parks and recreation. “Arguing all of the time is just a waste,” he said. Gilroy is also concerned about the state of Vernon’s infrastructure and improving traffic flow. “I’d like to make extending 48th Avenue (to Old Kamloops Road) a priority because it will take pressure off 43rd Avenue and 32nd Street,” he said. Ruth Hoyte says she not only wants to be a Vernon councillor but an ambassador for the
person on council. shared more around the commuI would spend citi- region,” he said. nity. Lee also believes zens’ money the way “I feel improving infrastructhey want.” very pasOne of Kerr’s pri- ture should be an ongos i o n a te mary concerns is the ing priority. about “If we don’t maintain city’s plans to reduce the comroad lanes for vehi- it, we will pay now or munity,” cles so bicycle paths later,” he said, adding s a i d Hoyte that there is can be Hoyte, a need for a expanded. w h o long-term “What they owns an insurance plan that business and is are doing with spreads out president of the bike lanes is the impact Downtown Vernon ridiculous. I on taxpayers. don’t support Association. Council A leading con- road diets and candidate cern is Vernon’s it’s a total waste Lee Catherine relationship with of time and Lord says she she Coldstream and money,” is concerned the electoral areas. said. “There is no account- about Vernon’s financial “I see what’s happening at the ability from council. situation. “We are in a period regional district They listen but they of uncertain economic and we need our part- don’t listen.” Shawn Lee is ready to times, both provincially ners. Enough fingerserve a second term as a and globally, and there pointing,” she said. is a true need to exercise Hoyte says co-opera- Vernon councillor. “I like the direction fiscal restraint and tighttion is key to the economy because Vernon the city is taking,” said en our belts. We need to spend efficiently,” said doesn’t have land for the dentist. Lord who Among the business. has lived in “We need partner- areas Lee is most Vernon for ships to bring good- pleased of is the 35 years. paying jobs to the com- tone council has A certiset for addressing munity.” fied generHoyte also wants to key issues. al accoun“If men and focus on fiscal managetant, Lord women of good ment. is a former Kerr has ran three will get together, Lord deputy times before and she even if they disfinance says she’s compelled agree, they can to let her name stand make good decisions,” director at Vernon city hall and she was also for Vernon councillor he said. For Lee, one of his director of finance at the again. “Nothing has primary concerns is District of Coldstream. changed. They are a new RCMP contract She is currently general that meets manager of the citystill talking Vernon’s fiscal owned O’Keefe Ranch. about clean Other issues of conrealities. industry “When you cern are transportation and affordlook at the planning and Vernon’s able housstaff we’ve had relationship with other ing,” said the to add (at the jurisdictions. Vernon native “A regional approach detachment), who runs a we feel frus- to certain services, such business. trated that the as water and parks, is “We need Kerr costs are not more efficient and therean average
fore more desirable, but individual jurisdiction’s needs have to be taken into account in any partnership,” she said. “The key to any successful relationship is co-operation and negotiation.”
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Elect Kelly Smith X • With 33 years of experience in the Public School System as a teacher (25 years in Special Education). • Resident of Vernon for 31 years and understands the needs of our community.
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DEE WEJR FOR ENDERBY MAYOR
A proven track record of: • Fiscal Responsibility • Local First Nations Partnerships • Climate Action and Sustainable Community
If Re-Elected, I would prioritize: • Downtown Enderby Revitalization • Storm Drain System • Green Garden Composting Area • Lighting / Expansion to River Walk
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cant concerns about the direction the city has folJonathon McMurray lowed. says he has a passion for “I like where council Vernon and that’s why he has gone and I just want wants to be a to get on there city councillor. and help out.” “ Ve r n o n One area has been very of interest is good for me stimulating the and my fameconomy. ily and I want “A good to give back economy is to the comgood for everyMcMurray munity,” said one – the peoM c M u r r a y, ple who want a Vernon resident since jobs and the people who 2007 and a partner in the want to start businesses.” local A&W restaurants. Nicol, a former broad“I have been involved cast executive, has been in community events and on council for about 22 I have found out how years. great Vernon is.” “It’s an honour to McMurray says he work for the citizens and doesn’t have signifi- try and improve the com-
munity,” said Nicol. “I’ve never lost the enthusiasm. I love public life.” Nicol believes the city has made significant strides in upgrading necessar y infrastructure while trying to keep taxes low. Nicol If elected, he says he would like to see an expansion of park space as well as progress made on the proposed sports facility at Okanagan College. “I always try and take positions for the common good. It’s all about having vision and enthu-
Wayne Lippert For Mayor Let’s Build on His Experience
siasm.” the community,” she said, Mary-Jo O’Keefe, who adding that she would is seeking a second term, also like to see a convengrew up in Vernon and tion centre investigated. runs a communiAmong the items cations business. O’Keefe is proud of are “The city removing dumpsters is going in the from alleys and reducing right direction crime downtown. with many things “We’ve made great, but there are progress,” she said, addstill some things ing that the local econthat need to go omy has also seen some ahead.” investment despite the A goal for recession. O’Keefe is to M i k e work with Pearson says developers and concerns for residents to the future of stimulate the Vernon have economy. led him to “In the past, run for counwe’ve made it cillor. difficult for peoAmong O’Keefe ple to invest in the issues Pearson hopes to focus on is affordable housing and development planning. “We need to build up and not out,” said the carpenter who has been a resident of Vernon since 1973. Pearson also wants to focus on economic conditions, “ W e need more jobs here Pearson because we have kids leaving the community,” he said, adding that there is a need to focus on jobs that can sustain families. Pearson is also concerned that city hall regOfficial ulations make it difficult for residents to develop property, and that city hall doesn’t represent the City Centre public’s interests. Brian Quiring says his knowledge as an architect
What Wayne Will Do for You. To Continue to: • Implement the strategies of the Community Plan • Implement the strategies of the Neighbour Plan
could benefit keep going Vernonites. the way we’re “I’m comgoing. Eighty mitted to the per cent of tax community,” money goes to said Quiring, salaries.” who is runSpiers is also ning for city concerned that councillor. infrastructure, Spiers “I’m a such as sewer strong urban lines and roads, designer. I’m frustrated is failing in Vernon. with some of the plan“We need to get away ning decisions and I from building new stuff can help round out the and go back to repairing team.” existing stuff,” said Spiers, Affordable housing is a retired brokerage manon Quiring’s ager who has agenda. lived in Vernon “Everyone since 1991. should have James Todd a place to live wants to give that they can back to the afford,” said community he Quiring who was born in. has been in The artist Quiring Vernon for 18 and writer is years. seeking a seat as Quiring also believes a Vernon councillor. there is a need to amend “Taxpayers just want policies that hurt busi- their councillors and nesses and the economy, mayor to be an example such as narrowing roads. of common sense, espeQuiring also cially when distributing wants to see the their tax dollars. The city emphasize economics of these times arts and culture require this.” for social and ecoTodd also believes nomic reasons. there is an administrative Bob Spiers is disconnect between what just completing looks good on paper and his first term as a how policies translate in Vernon councillor the community. and he says he has “This is not the time unfinished business. to invest the public’s dol“Hopefully I can lars in great edifices. The be more persuasive of three next council to look years is the at the financial perfect time straits the city to get back finds itself in,” to adminishe said, adding trative basics that there’s a and repair need for a core and upgrade audit of city infrastrucactivities. Todd ture.” “We can’t
• Replace our aging infrastructure • Require “Value for Money” audits of City Departments to ensure responsible spending of tax payers’ dollars • Strengthen relationships with all levels of government
For balanced, common sense representation on Coldstream Council
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• Keep the office of Mayor open, accessible and accountable to all citizens By accomplishing these things, Vernon will continue to be a vibrant, sustainable, and safe city where we will all want to live, work and play.
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Two compete for mayor’s chair in Coldstream JENNIFER SMITH
Along with ongoing parks and water issues, Looking to serve a sec- Garlick is eager to carry ond term as Coldstream’s on in light of recent mayor, Jim community Garlick says debate over a now is not the controversial time to abanoff-site servicdon ongoing ing bylaw. issues. “This is one “There’s a of those things lot of things that counthat still need cil is going to Jim Garlick to be finished take flack for,” up regardsaid Garlick, a ing regional services long-time Coldstream and even local,” said the resident. 50-year-old father of two But whether it’s a and teacher at Clarence road or infrastructure Fulton. upgrade or the referenMorning Star Staff
dum for a new mechanic appetite for perhaps a shop, Garlick maintains new perspective on the that there are needs that District of Coldstream must be addressed in the council,” said Hrabchuk, a construction community. project manag“Most of us er and superin Coldstream intendent with are living on his family’s something business (Arlo that a past Construction). generation “There’s a built and paid for. It’s our lot of people Dave Hrabchuk turn now to who are struginvest again.” gling with a lot David Hrabchuk, 39, of issues in Coldstream,” wants to give the citizens said the father of two, of Coldstream a choice who vows to be the “peofor mayor. ple’s mayor,” if elected. “I think there’s an Fresh water manage-
ment, fire protection and infrastructure are just a few issues on his radar. While this is his first time running for public
JENNIFER SMITH
Wrapping up her first term as councillor, Maria Besso is eager to continue working for her community. “My first three years have served as a wonderful start, I feel like I have become immersed and knowledgeable on all the very complex issues, but there is a lot of critical work left to do, that I feel it is Besso better done with my contribution,” said the 50-year-old mother of three and retired geologist. With her track record of time dedicated, hard work and willingness to approach all subjects, Besso feels she has a lot still to offer the community. “I am approachable and welcome conversations and input from the public in all their forms.” With 12 years of experience on Vernon council plus the past three at Coldstream, Pat Cochrane wants to stick around to wrap up some unfinished business. “There’s still outstanding regional issues,” said the 57-year-old father and owner of Vernon Lock and Safe. “Another three years have gone by without addressing Coldstream’s concerns regarding parks and water is always Cochrane an outstanding issue.”
ment makes him a good candidate. “I think I bring some good tools to the table,” said the two-year Coldstream resident.
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office, Hrabchuk is confident that a degree in economics, coupled with more than 10 years of business experience and infrastructure manage-
F O R S PA L L U M C H E E N M AY O R
And in Coldstream, Cochrane is proud of the many projects and initiatives that council has brought to fruition. “I felt this council really accomplished a lot over the last three years.”
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Coldstream / Lavington November 19, 2011
Elect for Councillor
1. Develop an economic assessment to identify our resources and our competitive advantages. 2. Identify sustainable industries that complement one another. 3. Assess Village expenses; find cost savings for fiscal responsibility. 4. Create an environment that is open, attractive and welcoming for young families & retirees.
Peter McClean • • • • • •
Vote for a Change – Vote for a New Vision
Community Minded Progressive Thinker Dedicated Team Player Experienced Agricultural Background
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BRIAN QUIRING for Vernon City Council a common sense approach
• Create a sustainable Vernon, economically, socially & environmentally • Promote transit-oriented mixed use development with a wide range of housing choices • Encourage sustainable architecture, landscape and agriculture
Education
Accomplishments • Bachelor of Environmental Studies • Master of Architecture • Member of Architectural Institute of British Columbia • Urban Development Institute, Vernon Liaison Committee Member • Engineering Ministries International El Shaddai Trip Haiti 2010
Experience
Community Involvement • • • •
City of Vernon Advisory Planning Commission Downtown Design Review Panel Vice President Vernon Art Gallery MQN Team Captain - CIBC Run for the Cure
Enthusiasm
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Candidates compete for six Coldstream council seats munications worker “Hopefully some who says he has the time of the good work that With 15 years to dedicate to council’s done experience under the position. so far can his belt, five-term Richard c o n t i n u e ,” councillor Doug Enns, who is said 50-yearDirk has a long a lawyer, is -old Enns, record of serving eager to carry a long-time his community. on his counColdstream “I’m running cillor role to resident, again because I improve the who owns Enns still have an intercommunity. Coldstream’s first certified organic apple orchard and is a strong advocate of agriculture. This is John Hegler’s second time running for council in the community he’s called home s i n c e he was 10-years✔ Retention and expansion of our local old. A n businesses advocate ✔ Partnerships that work to maximize the of government use of tax dollars transparency and ✔ A balanced approach to taxation that Hegler account-
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est in council, continue to learn and desire to represent and contribute to the community,” said 60-yearold Dirk, a retired Dirk telecom-
Mary Jo O’Keefe for Vernon City Council
I will work to achieve:
recognizes the needs of citizens while addressing the need for investment on our aging infrastructure ✔ A strong and vibrant downtown core ✔ A focus on proper development of our waterfront that increases easy access for our citizens • • • •
Education/Work History Master of Business Administration Local Business Owner (MJO Communications, MJO Tours) Executive Director of Community Futures Managing Director of Tourism
Community Involvement • Councillor of Vernon served on the Tourism Advisory Committee, Advisory Planning Board, Economic Development Committee as well as serving as City Liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Vernon Association • President of the Downtown Vernon Association 2007 and 2008 • School Trustee 15 years, Board Chair 2002-2004 • Appointed to BC College of Teachers by Premier
“I believe in a vision for Vernon which will achieve a sustainable, quality lifestyle through balanced and targeted growth” Mary Jo O’Keefe
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ability, Hegler follows civic politics closely and has acted as a spending watchdog for years. “I believe in freedom of speech and the right to be heard,” said the 69-yearold retired school district carpenter and CUPE president, who is often vocal Kiss at council meetings. One of the issues Hegler has disputed includes the referendum to borrow funds for a new mechanic’s shop and upgrades to the public works yard. Political veteran Gyula Kiss, who has a combined 12 years experience
serving Coldstream “My interest is in the (including one term as betterment of the commayor), is also eager to munity and the service continue his work. of the community,” said As a long-time advo- the 75-year-old father of cate of improvthree grown ing the region’s children. water and P e t e r sewer rate McClean has structure, the expeKiss vows rience of to confour terms tinue his on council fight for and after a fair costs Peter McClean couple terms for cusaway, he is tomers. ready to get back in the “I think I know ring. more about it than any “I have always other politician,” said enjoyed the time I spent Kiss, who is also an working with others on environmental projects and advocate. developing And with strategies every council that would decision, Kiss provide a strives to conwell planned sider all views, and manwhile keeping ageable temColdstream as a plate that Taylor whole in mind. would guide Coldstream’s inevitable growth and future,” said the 56-yearold, retired orchardist and well site consultant who now runs a seasonal contracting company. The proposed agricultural plan, treatment of residential building permit applications, the loss of Antwerp springs and current legal action are a few items on McClean’s radar. “I am concerned We need to: that council has perhaps forgotten that the • Make wise use of our tax dollars most important obli• Repair our relationships with our regional partners gation they have is to protect the rights of the • Work hard on our infrastructure Coldstream residents while ensuring that all • Listen to concerns of our business community and of us are treated fairly spur economic growth and equally.” Glen Taylor previously served two-terms “Catherine Lord will provide honesty, integrity, as councillor and also experience and hard work as a Vernon City ran for mayor in the Council Member” 2008 election against Carol Schroeder, CGA Jim Garlick. “I want to get back “Catherine has experience and common sense to on council and help contribute to City Council” move the community forward,” said the Darryl O’Brian, Businessman 51-year-old entrepreneur, husband, father “Catherine’s business experience, clear thinking and grandfather. and listening skills will make her an exceptional “I have the commuCity Councillor” nity at heart, I’m dedicated to what I do and Terry Price, Realtor my job allows me to get involved at more of an 21 years Municipal Finance in-depth level.” With the district & Management Experience experiencing some of Certified General Accountant the lowest housing starts in history, Taylor would Okanagan Landing Resident like to focus on growth in the community and Email: chlord@telus.net managed development.
Catherine
LORD for
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
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2011 Civic Elections ” “Working TogetherRuth Enderby has a choice for mayor ROGER KNOX
ing the craft of being a leader,” said three years as mayor. Cyr, a former RCMP officer. “I’ve Wejr, who grew up in Enderby Enderby residents will have a provided leadership and has essentially mayoral race to vote in this community lived most of her life on Nov. 19. in other ways over in the city, is passionCurrent counthe past 18 years. ate about her homecillor Howie Cyr is I really think I can town. challenging incumbring a form of “I enjoy the posibent Dee Wejr for leadership to the tion of mayor, I’m the mayor’s chair. table that will galnot working and Cyr, a two-term vanize the people I have the time to councillor, wants to devote to it,” she in this community Howie Cyr Dee Wejr give voters a choice said. “I feel there are to accomplish some and believes he things I still have to really good things.” brings the necessary leadership Wejr is seeking a fifth straight offer. There are things in progress skills to the table. term on council. She spent three I’d like to continue on and things “I’ve spent a lot my life learn- terms as a councillor and the last I’d like to see happen.” Morning Star Staff
Spall councillors vie for mayor ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
With the vacancy created by retiring Spallumcheen mayor Will Hansma, two current councillors have stepped up. Dave Brew, a retired f a r m e r, b e l i e ve s his experience on council paired with the Brew fact that he has the time to dedicate to the position, make him a good candidate. “I enjoy serving the public, Spall’s a great area and I hope to keep it that way.” Brew has served the township as councillor for three full terms. He was elected to a fourth term but did not serve due to illness at the time. Janice Brown feels she needs a change. After four conBrown s e c u t ive ter ms as a councillor in Spallumcheen, Brown
will be seeking a fifth term, but this time as mayor. “Change is good, is it
not?” said Brown, a furniture company design consultant. “I needed a change and I think
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Economic Development • Working together to create sustainable job opportunities
Transportation and Infrastructure • Working together to promote transportation options and maintain infrastructure
Regional District • Working together to build a better relationship for the benefit of the whole area
Fiscal Management • Working together to manage our tax dollars wisely and prudently
Vote Ruth Hoyte
Vernon Councilor November 19, 2011
the community needs a change. I have been thinking about this for awhile.”
“Why should I vote for
Scott Anderson for Vernon City Council?”
City Council should listen toYou - When City Hall wants to tear up your street, it’s not enough to call a public meeting and hope you have time to show up. I’ll personally walk down your street to ask what you think before a project gets going.
Less city bureaucracy - A strong new City Council will lead the bureaucrats in City Hall; not the other way around.
Infrastructure upgrades - A strong new City Council will stop building wildly expensive vanity projects and start fixing potholes and maintaining infrastructure.
Business Friendly Environment - A strong new City Council will increase parking downtown, get rid of nuisance bylaws, reduce fees, and lower taxes by reducing expenditures.
Value for Money Audit - The current City Hall has 315 full time employees. 66 make $75,000 or more and 13 make over $100,000. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We need an external audit to eliminate wastage.
Why Scott Anderson? I’m a long-time Vernon resident, small business owner, free-lance writer, and officer in the Canadian Reserves. I’ve served as campaign manager in two federal elections and as a Legislative Assistant for a Member of Parliament. We need a strong new Council willing to stand up for you. I believe we should cut back on city bureaucracy, strengthen our infrastructure, spend responsibly, and include more input from people like you. If you agree with me, I ask for your vote on November 19.
Scott Anderson for Vernon City Council
AGRICULTURE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, WATER, PARKS, ROADS, SEWER, TRAILS, LAKE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESS,
RE-ELECT
BESSO, Maria
for Coldstream Council www.besso.ca
LIFESTYLE, HORSES, GREEN SPACE, ORCHARDS, CARING, DEDICATED, HARD WORKING, LISTENER, COMMUNITY BUILDER
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JENNIFER SMITH
CITY COUNCILLOR • • • • • •
Experience Logic Determination Strong Work Ethic Integrity Small Business Owner • Understands Fiscal Responsibility
FOCUSED ON RESULTS Juliette brings the skills of a fiscally responsible and balanced inclusive approach for Vernon Citizens.
by-election, Green spent 34 years working in health care with involvement in research, education and There’s a three-way race in Lumby for the mayor’s administration. She retired to the Okanagan from chair. Vancouver in 2005. Current mayor Kevin Acton admits “I strive to represent the majority of that there are residents who are not happy the electorate on potentially contentious with him for suggesting the idea of putting issues and I strive to determine the wishes a prison in Lumby. of the electorate before voting on con“I gave Lumby the choice, I didn’t make tentious issues before council,” said the the choice,” notes Acton, 44. widowed 62-year-old. “I am known to be Putting the prison issue aside, Acton’s forthright and honest.” goal, if elected, is to examine ways of utilizJim McEwan, 53, is the executive direcKevin Acton ing the region’s forests, not just for lumber, tor of the Funtastic Sports Society and but perhaps other uses like astringents. vice president of the Greater Vernon 2012 “This town has been a forestry town Winter Games. since the mining stopped and it’s not there “I think Lumby’s got a ton of potential,” for us anymore,” said the self-employed said McEwan, who moved to Whitevale massage therapist, who raised his three nearly five years ago from Calgary and is teenage boys in Lumby. “What I’d really now seeking the mayor’s position. like to see is some diversification so we’re With a background in business develnot relying on one industry.” opment and marketing, McEwan believes The former paramedic is pleased with he is a strong candidate to help showcase Janet Green the work his council has accomplished so the region and build it to its potential. far – including acquiring senior’s housing “I look at the industrial land that is so residents can stay in Lumby, building available, I look at all the experience of the on discussions for a possible road to Silver people in that community,” said McEwan, Star and working out policing problems. an advocate of open government that lisJanet Green, who is currently a countens to its citizens. “You draw on all that.” cillor, is hoping to move up in the political He is also eager to strengthen and unite ranks as she seeks the mayor’s chair. the community, which he says has been “I have elected to challenge this position divided in the past year and a half – over because there is a need for strong leaderthe prison issue. Jim McEwan ship to bring the community together to “I wouldn’t suggest that Lumby is an promote economic growth for the benefit ideal place to have a prison,” said McEwan. of all residents.” “They (government) have never put a prison in that Prior to coming into office in 2009, as a result of a small of a community.” Morning Star Staff
VOTE Jonathon McMURRAY City Councillor
✔ Local Businessman • Young Entrepreneur of the year • Nominated for Marketer of the year ✔ Energetic and Driven ✔ Able to work together with council to create and achieve shared goals ✔ Strong relationship building skills ✔ Business minded while Family Oriented ✔ Able and willing to get the Job done ✔ Strategic Thinking
✔ Community Supporter • Vipers • Funtastic • MS • Variety Club • Local Bursaries for Grads • Special Olympics • And many more
If elected to council I will work with council to move Vernon seamlessly into the future. I am part of the next generation. I bring a unique perspective to council that will help us to move forward and build upon past accomplishments. I am willing to learn and work hard to do the best job possible for Vernon and all that live here. Since I can remember my father,Wyatt McMurray, has been a Councillor in Cache Creek.This afforded me the opportunity to make many valuable connections and have a strong grasp of the inner workings of municipal government. As a father I am very aware of what young families in Vernon need and what young families are looking for when they move. This is important for making Vernon an attractive place for our children and grandchildren to raise families of their own. As a businessman I am also very aware of what current local businesses need and what new businesses are looking for. I will work with the Downtown Association, the Vernon Chamber and many other groups that work to further our community.
On November 19 I would like your support to help move Vernon into the future as your new City Councillor