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City gains additional vote at RDNO RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A potential source of conflict in Greater Vernon is now reality.

The City of Vernon will acquire a fourth seat at the Regional District of North Okanagan based on 2011 census figures.

“I’m hoping with new people at the table, there won’t be a problem but time will tell,” said Gyula Kiss, a Coldstream director, referring to new city politicians elected in November.

Part of the conflict over the parks and recreation function has been linked to Vernon possibly acquiring another vote because of increased population.

On Tuesday, Statistics Canada released 2001 census results and Vernon’s population is 38,150, a six per cent increase from 35,979 in 2006.

“Based upon the census data, Vernon would be eligible for another director at the regional district board,” said David Sewell, RDNO’s finance general manager.

“Our intent is to work co-operatively.”

— Rob Sawatzky “An additional director for Vernon would occur at any population figure above 37,500.”

Kiss has previously expressed concern that with four votes, Vernon could dominate discussions with its partners.

A similar view has also come from director Mike Macnabb, who wants a balance of power at the table.

“If we (Coldstream and the electoral areas) are going to pay 35 per cent of the total budget, we want some meaningful say,” he said in an August interview.

Jim Garlick, Coldstream’s mayor, says an

unequal situation could occur if Vernon gets an extra vote.

“They will not only be the contract provider but they will have the majority vote,” he said.

“It’s a very large budget for the service and it involves land outside of Vernon. There needs to be awareness of the impact outside of Vernon.”

However, director Rob Sawatzky, who was elected Vernon’s mayor in November, doesn’t believe an additional seat will be a problem.

“I don’t see this changing much of anything,” he said, adding that city directors don’t always vote together. “You represent the city but there are divergent opinions and we have to work with our neighbours.”

Sawatzky points out that the parks and recreation function is there to serve all jurisdictions.

“Our intent is to work co-operatively for the benefit of everyone,” he said.

“We’ve seen what happens on the other side (conflict).”

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Vernon’s budget is close to being finalized but divisions exist over taxation.

Council voted 4-2 Thursday in favour of a 2012 financial plan, which includes a two per cent tax increase.

“Considering all of the work council and staff has done, it’s gone relatively well,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky, adding that the process initially began with an eight per cent hike to cover inflation, retroactive pay for firefighters and pavement management.

Staffing levels remain untouched but other expenditures have been delayed or chopped.

“You don’t do all of the capital works you would like to do,” said Sawatzky.

Councillors Bob Spiers and Juliette Cunningham voted against the budget, which must still be adopted.

“I felt we still had more work to do in getting it down,” said Spiers of the proposed tax rate.

“There are always things (services) to be examined and if they should be provided. In terms of revenue, we could have looked at increasing some fees to bring taxes down further.”

Coun. Brian Quiring raised his hand in favour of two per cent, but he would have preferred a three to 3.5 per cent increase instead.

“I’d like to see it higher because we’re bleeding our reserves,” he said.

“We have issues of infrastructure we need to address. We need enough money to preserve capital.”

Quiring blasted his colleagues that wanted to hike fees for criminal record checks and parking.

“We don’t want to raise taxes $25 but they’re willing to charge a person who works downtown $300 more a year for parking? It doesn’t make sense,” he said.

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John Crane sharpens up his hockey skills at Jeffer’s Ice Rink in Lavington Tuesday.

When he’s not lacing up to enjoy the ice, Crane can often be seen looking after and maintaining the rink for all to enjoy.

Mother campaigns to keep school open RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

An Ashton Creek resident is trying to save her community’s school.

Crystal Cunningham has launched a petition asking the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District not to close Ashton Creek Elementary. “Who would want to move their family here or start a family if they have to bus their kids into town?� she said.

The district has suggested the school could shut down Aug. 1 because of shrinking enrolment.

Students would then be transported to M.V. Beattie Elementary in Enderby.

While Enderby is 10 kilometres away from Ashton Creek school, Cunningham says many students live some distance away from the school. “When Kingfisher school closed (in the 1990s), they were sent to

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The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is considering closing Ashton Creek Elementary School.

Ashton Creek and that’s an hour drive by bus,� she said, adding that such a trip is extremely difficult for children in the primary grades.

Cunningham also believes the one-on-one instruction and family-like atmosphere benefits the children and she uses her daughter

as an example. “She went from a student that is shy to being in the Grade 7 leadership and babysitting. I swear it’s the school that did this,� said Cunningham.

Ashton Creek had 90 students in 2006 but there’s currently 33

students in two, four-grade split classrooms.

However, Cunningham says closure is premature because the population will increase. “I know of at least 10 people who will have kids starting kindergarten in 2014,� she said.

The petition is available at the Ashton Creek Store as well as numerous sites in Enderby — Kal Tire, Enderby Autobody, Gilbert Parts Depot, Central Hardware and Enderby Pharmacy. “There are quite a few signatures,� said Cunningham.

School district officials are not aware of the petition or a campaign to keep the school open. “I haven’t heard that you can’t close it,� said trustee Chris Coers, adding that the possibility of closure has been around for some time. “No one was surprised about us considering closure because there have been frank discussions about

four-way class splits.�

The district will hold a public input meeting Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at Ashton Creek School. “We want to connect with people who have something to share,� said Coers.

If people can’t make it to the meeting, they can also provide written comments on the school district website — www.sd83.bc.ca

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Teachers not optimistic RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Local teachers aren’t confident a labour dispute can be resolved unless Victoria bends.

A Ministry of Labour official has until Feb. 23 to determine if there’s a realistic chance of the teachers and the Ministry of Education finding common ground over wages and other points of contention. “We’ve already compromised but there’s been no response from the government,� said Bruce Cummings, Vernon Teachers Association president. “There’s been no negotiating. We need movement on their part.

They’ve been stonewalling for a year.�

Teachers want a 16-per-cent wage increase over three years, as well as other benefit enhancements.

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es given financial condi- recommendations, and we will give ourselves tions.

Cummings doesn’t some opportunity to have a lot of faith in the review our options at Ministry of Labour’s that point for, I hope, fact-finding mission the future. “I think as the person this is as doing the review clear a sigis a government nal as I can official. give to the “If it was an parties that independent the present fact-finder I’d situation is welcome that, unacceptbut it’s not Abbott able, that independent,� there needs he said. to be some The educaremedy of tion minister this situasupports the tion, and f a c t - f i n d e r ’s perhaps that role. will uncover “I am hoping some elethe fact-finder ments of diswill come back Cummings position that and say, ‘No, I p re v i o u s l y have discovered haven’t.� a heretofore Cummings says unseen disposition to move to a resolution,’� Abbott has been an said George Abbott, who active participant in the is also Shuswap MLA, in dispute and plays a role in it not being resolved. a media interview. “His deputy minister “I hope that’s what he says. We look forward to has been at the table for receiving his advice and months and saying they

B.C. Conservatives host event Morning Star Staff

The VernonMonashee B.C. Conservatives is trying to increase its public profile.

The association will hold a town hall session at the Schubert Centre Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.

The speakers during the event will include local constituency president Ian Tribes, former

Okanagan MP Jim Hart and Wayne McGrath,

former provincial president.

won’t move at all,� said Cummings.

Abbott has suggested that legislating an end to the dispute may be an option the government considers.

That is a situation Cummings wants to avoid. “We don’t need an imposed settlement. We need a negotiated settlement,� he said.

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A match may be put to Spallumcheen’s current open burning notice.

Some grey areas in the notice have surfaced in the wake of an open burning incident where a property owner received a $2,000-plus bill after the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department was called to a report of a forest fire on Gulch Road on Oct. 21, 2011.

The bill was then voluntarily reduced by 50 per cent to $1,011 by the fire department. But after Joe Clemson complained that the bill was unjustified, and after debate over two meetings, council voted by a margin of 3-2 to give Clemson a bylaw infraction fine of $200.

“I really don’t think it has anything to do with the notice,” said Spallumcheen Mayor Janice Brown who, along with Coun. Joe Van Tienhoven voted against charging Clemson a $200 fine.

“We’re taking the blame for somebody else’s mistake.”

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Christine was a change in land Fraser led the discususe, which is contrary to sion about changing the bylaw. the township’s burning “It was going from notice. forestry to farming, and “I keep looking the bylaw says you can- at the notice and it not burn projects off doesn’t say you have the land for the change to be at the site,” said of land use,” said Crick. Fraser who was joined There were other by Coun. Todd York in concerns for the fire suggesting the notice department. The fires has a lot of ambiguity. were close to the treeHowever, Van line, and there was worry Tienhoven said the about embers spreading bylaw is quite clear. to the trees and neigh“It says right in it

every person who starts a fire shall place a competent person at all times in charge of such fire while the same is burning/smoldering until the fire is completely extinguished,” said Van Tienhoven.

“You don’t light five large piles and then go and have dinner. Whether there’s a notice or not, that’s just common sense.”

Crick said, when asked, that the bylaw should be revisited, but it’s up to council to make that a priority.

Fraser, York and Andrew Casson voted in favour of eliminating the bill and charging the $200 bylaw fine.

Councillors Rachael Ganson and Ed Hanoski were absent from the meeting.

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Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP auxiliary constable Darrel Wihnon (left) accepts the keys to a refurbished 2006 Chevrolet Equinox from Hilltop Subaru owner John Kosmino, who donated the vehicle to the auxiliaries.

Looking on are Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Supt. Reg Burgess and auxiliary constable Dale Fennell. parade.

“It’s a nice ride,” said Fennell, a 29-year auxiliary member based out of Enderby. “It’s nice to have a vehicle dedicated for our own use, and a vehicle that’s readily available so we don’t have to hunt down a

member.”

Wihnon said the Equinox will give auxiliaries a bigger presence in the North Okanagan communities.

“It will help us with community events and help with our mobility to get to certain events,”

said Wihnon. “It will help us when we do school programs and it will be easy now for us to transport our equipment.”

Burgess praised the work of every one of the detachment’s auxiliary officers.

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In his 23 years as a volunteer auxiliary constable with the Vernon RCMP, John Kosmino always relied on riding with an active RCMP member.

Kosmino, owner of Hilltop Subaru, has given back to the current auxiliaries by showcasing their own dedicated vehicle.

Kosmino’s shop has donated the painting for, and placed decals on, Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Supt.

Reg Burgess’ 2006 Chevrolet Equinox which has been turned over to the auxiliaries for their dedicated use.

The former grey car has been repainted white and decorated with the RCMP logo, all done at Hilltop.

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Vote conflict mired in rhetoric

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hat’s that smell?” Sue asked from the front hall. “Is that a dead mouse?”

Sometimes I cannot help myself.

“Is it?” I said. “I just thought you were cooking dinner.” Some people cannot take a joke. My shoulder still hurts.

“The Fergusons are coming for dinner at 6. I don’t want people to think we have mice in the house.”

“Then let’s tell them it’s a dead squirrel. Ouch!

Would you please stop hitting me? I’m still sore from yesterday.”

“I didn’t touch you yesterday.”

“You think you’re the only one who hits me? I ran into Roger and Stacey in the grocery store yesterday and I said, ‘What’s new?’ and she said, ‘We’re Jim Mullen trying to have a baby.’ She said it like they were trying to make their own sauerkraut at home.”

“Well, for some people it’s very difficult.”

“I understand that, but for most people, it’s not a Saturday morning chore. I can actually remember a time when you might not tell someone you were trying to have a baby.”

“So she hit you?”

“No, Roger hit me. A friendly little tap on the shoulder. You want to see the bruise?”

“I can remember a time when he’d have hit you in the mouth. Thank goodness one of you has matured.”

“Thank you.”

“I was talking about Roger. Really, can one little mouse smell that bad? Maybe it is something bigger. An opossum, maybe. A raccoon.”

“Oh, I just got a good whiff. I think we’re talking about something much bigger. A deer. A cow.

A hobo. Can’t you light a candle or something to cover that up?”

“No one makes a candle that big. It’d have to be the size of the Liberty Bell. Besides, just knowing about it makes me sick. I can’t eat here knowing something is decomposing in the cellar. Get down

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there and take a look around. If you can’t find anything, I’ll tell the Fergusons to meet us somewhere for dinner. We’ll stay in a hotel tonight.”

I haven’t been down in that dank hole for weeks. It’s where I put stuff that’s too expensive to put in the trash but too hideous to display, as well as the summer lawn furniture and sports equipment. I know a lot of guys work on projects in their basements, or build rec rooms and family rooms down there, but I’m not one of them. I enjoy above-ground internment.

“Why don’t you man up and go down there?” I asked Sue. “Ow! Stop that. It hurts.”

When I was young we lived in a house that had a laundry chute. You’d throw your dirty clothes in it, and they’d land in a basket beside the washing machine.

Except they didn’t. They landed in a puddle on the basement floor where the laundry room used to be in the ‘30s, which I didn’t find out until I asked my mother why I didn’t have any more clean underwear. Ouch! That hurt.

The smell from the open basement door wasn’t too bad. At the bottom of the steps, it was a little stronger. I pretended I was one of those people on “CSI,” flashlight high in my left hand, the beam poking into corners, behind the water heater and the furnace. Nothing. But the smell was getting stronger.

Finally, I was right under the front hall. The only thing there was my golf bag, right where I left it after my last round before Thanksgiving.

I moved it, and the smell exploded. There was a dark, watery stain down the side of one of the bag’s outside pockets. I put my handkerchief over my nose and pulled down the zipper. The tuna wrap I had bought three months ago in the clubhouse and was going to eat on the way home rolled out.

It might have lasted all winter if we hadn’t had that warm spell last week.

I jumped back and hit my shoulder on a water pipe. Ouch! I went back upstairs and got a dustpan and a newspaper.

“I found it,” I told Sue. “You’re right; it was a dead mouse.”

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Representation by population is a fundamental aspect of our democratic system.

That is, of course, unless you live in Greater Vernon.

Coldstream and the BX are ringing alarm bells about Vernon having a fourth seat at the parks and recreation table because its population is now at 38,150 and meets the legal requirement for another vote.

They claim Vernon will run roughshod over the other jurisdictions and the balance of power will disappear. Except, balance of power is only a perception because Vernon currently has three seats while combined the other jurisdictions have four, five if the agricultural representative is included on water issues.

There is also assumption that four Vernon directors are always going to vote as a block. First off, one could accuse Coldstream and the BX of doing the same but that doesn’t appear to be an issue. Secondly, Vernon elected officials deserve more credit than they are given as some have demonstrated an ability to be independent and regionally focused.

Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky assures his partners that, “our intent is to work co-operatively for the benefit of everyone.”

Instead of paranoia and parochialism, there should be pressure on the city — in fact all jurisdictions — to follow that pledge. The Greater Vernon parks and water functions cross boundaries and we all benefit from the financial benefit we make. There should be no us or them.

Vernon’s population has increased enough to warrant another vote and instead of waiting for the sky to fall, the politicians should face reality and tackle more crucial issues.

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is the season of budget deliberations for both levels of local government.

Interested taxpayers watch anxiously as the percentage of proposed increases rise and fall and rise again with each passing meeting. Creating a good budget is challenging at the best of times.

The deteriorating condition of the recreation complex and some of its vital systems seems to present an acute challenge to our regional politicians and staff. The apparent crisis is revealed full-blown at budget time indicating to this taxpayer that perhaps there were flawed approaches in some past budgets.

The physical assets of any community cannot long endure unless they are regularly maintained. Even with regular care and upkeep, major components of a public facility will need replacement. Eventually a total replacement of facility could be contemplated. These costs are foreseeable. The necessity of these sorts of expenditures should not be a source of surprise or consternation to our ANOTHER POOL NEEDED This a letter in response to the article, 'Tour reveals rec centre realities.' I am a resident of Vernon and a member of the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club (VKSC).

When I read the above article, I got the impression that the only reason Vernon does not want to build another pool is because of cost. Maybe this pool could accommodate more swimmers, but you can't make an entire city share one 25-metre pool until 2025.

My feeling is the City of Vernon would be seriously short-sighted not to think of those people who really do need more pool space.

I think we need another pool because: 1. The building containing the pool is way too small to hold a swim meet.

2. Because the pool is not a longcourse pool (50 metres), we cannot hold meets in the long-course season.

3. Many of my friends at VKSC would like to do recreational swim training, but they can't because there is no space for both competitive swimming and a recreational tier.

elected officials. Good management practices keep those in charge of the purse strings informed of what could be coming down the line do they not? Perhaps that is why the current crisis with the recreation complex does not sit well with this member of the public.

Surely leaking pipes, water dripping off the walls and a non-functioning dehumidifier turned off in 1998 are not breaking news.

Government by crisis management is not good for our communities. When this type of governance is observed it most often pro-

4. As a provincial swimmer, I have gone to many pools in B.C. and Vernon's pool is one of the worst facilities, which I am ashamed of.

These are my reasons as a Vernon Kokanee swimmer, but I know there are other residents of Vernon who also think we need another pool.

Some feel that VKSC has too much pool time and that 7 p.m. is too late for younger children to swim.

Just fixing the present building won't help those who want to swim more, and we will eventually have to spend the money on another pool anyway.

If we invest in a new, better and bigger recreation complex with a long-course pool, running track, tennis court, basketball court and soccer field, I know the City of Vernon will be glad because it would bring so many opportunities to our community.

With more pool space, I can assure you that many VKSC parents would certainly go swimming to get healthy, as well as children who want to swim just to have fun or keep fit. Maybe Okanagan College could start a swim club? With a bigger building, we could also hold provincial swim meets. A new pool

ceeded by years of focus on what is perceived to be a politically acceptable tax increase; putting off till tomorrow the pressing needs to preserve and maintain assets for that same future. Surely, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Are there not financial plans in the budgets of both the City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan that would provide for the orderly repair, upkeep and eventual replacement of community assets that are enjoyed by all?

Recent changes in the accounting rules

could earn a lot more money than the pool we have now.

Although I appreciate the facility we have, I think we need a whole new recreation complex, and not a just pool.

We could work together to find a way to do it, not just for me, but also for the Vernon Kokanees, for the other swimmers in B.C. and for all residents of our city.

Jade Freeman SOLAR PANELS Our city council is considering spending $1.7 million on repairing the recreation complex pool. They should consider installing solar heating panels on the roof of the complex. The technology has been proven and is cost effective.

The City of Delta has a solar heated pool. Solar B.C. is encouraging solar heating and offers grants for homes.

Our last city council made little effort to meet the reduction in Vernon's carbon footprint they had promised. If they are going to spend such a huge sum of money, look at the options and do it right and be environmentally responsible.

Geoff Elliott

for municipalities involved the creation of a structural deficit. In short, what would it cost to replace everything? For Vernon this figure is somewhere upwards of $125 million.

These accounting changes are designed to draw the attention of both elected officials and staff on the necessity infrastructure renewal. Long-term thinking is thus required of those who hold public office. Targeting on what is considered a politically acceptable tax increase or no increase is a temptation that all politicians face. It will take great courage not to take that road but if some fortitude is not exercised we taxpayers may be in for some more surprises.

This taxpayer likes evidence of orderly thinking and long-term planning and appropriate budgeting that could have perhaps avoided the current predicament with the rec complex.

I wish all the best to our current group of officials as they grapple with a very difficult task.

Shawn Lee

NO H8 Mr. Webb's assumption that he has, “the support of the entire community” is a little misleading, so I thought I'd clarify who and why some are not in support of his nomination for Mr. Gay Canada.

It isn’t a crime (yet) in this country to believe that some things are right and some things are wrong. Many in this community will not support Mr. Webb’s lifestyle because we know that it is wrong and even harmful.

Although the Bible is often twisted, God clearly identifies homosexuality as a sin. But the reality is that we all struggle with sin. We shouldn’t be endorsing anyone who normalizes sin, be it heterosexual, homosexual, or something entirely different.

Instead of trying to celebrate everything, we should measure ourselves up to God's word, confess our sin to him, turn and repent and live a life devoted to the service of our saviour, Jesus Christ.

Yes, you inspire Mr. Webb, you inspire me to accept the word

of God that brings life, and that word is worth celebrating.

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The new census shows the municipality went from 9,606 people in 2006 to 11,708 in 2011.

“Almost 22 per cent growth is certainly significant,” said Mark Koch, development services manager.

“We’re the fastest growing community in the region.”

Koch believe’s Lake Country has proven popular partly because of its location between Vernon and Kelowna, its proximity to the airport and the University of B.C. and its recreational amenities.

But as more people move in, there is increased demand for water, sewer, roads, transit and recreational facilities.

“It certainly puts a strain on

“We’re the fastest growing community.”

— Mark Koch infrastructure,” said Koch.

“It’s always a challenge to make sure infrastructure is in place but we’re working hard to accommodate growth.”

Over the years, there has been a significant financial investment in upgrades to the water and sewer utilities while more resources have been put towards transit to provide residents with alternate modes of transportation.

Planning documents have also been established to determine where development occurs throughout the municipality,

including in Oyama.

“We want to make sure we preserve the open space people value,” said Koch, adding that lifestyle is one of the factors that draws people to Lake Country.

With a land area of 122-square-kilometres, Lake Country’s population density per square kilometre is 95.8.

An increased population base could also bolster the economy and create opportunities for new retailers and other businesses.

“It’s a fantastic launching pad for our new town centre area,” said Koch.

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Canada’s flag is having a birthday and Falkland residents are celebrating.

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Falkland will be handing out Canadian flag pins Wednesday to mark the 47th birthday of the flag.

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“The red and white maple leaf reflects our past and now it is up to us to display the flag and show our pride and caring for our country and the people in it.”

The Canadian flag replaced the red ensign as the country’s national symbol.

For the record The Morning Star wishes to clarify an article in the Feb. 10 edition. A meeting on Enderby downtown revitalization will be held Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion branch but it is not open to the public as was previously published. The meeting is for stakeholders only.

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No details on race track talks RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

O’Keefe Ranch’s role in the future of the Kin Race Track remains a mystery.

Representatives from the Regional District of North Okanagan, O’Keefe Ranch and the Okanagan Equestrian Society met behind closed doors Wednesday.

“It’s still an issue being discussed in-camera,” said Keith Pinkoski, RDNO parks planner.

“It’s something we will discuss at our board and when there’s something to report, we will.”

RDNO and the City of Vernon, which both own Kin Race Track, have been involved in legal action with the Okanagan Equestrian Society since the society was evicted from the property in 2010.

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The society also alleges that the regional district ignored an agreement for lease renewals.

NORD officials have stated they are attempting to avoid further legal action, but they have

refused to speculate if the track could relocate to the city-owned ranch.

“Maybe the Okanagan Equestrian Society has something in common with O’Keefe Ranch from an agricultural perspective,” said administrator Trafford Hall in a recent interview.

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chairperson, was not at Wednesday’s meeting, but he is confident about the process.

“The good news is there are talks going on and co-operation,” he said.

Representatives from the Okanagan Equestrian Society or O’Keefe Ranch could not be reached for comment.

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An agreement signed between Canada and China commits the two countries to work on access for a number of specific foods, including cherries.

“We are very pleased to see this progress on access to China for B.C. cherries,” said Christine Dendy, with the Okanagan-Kootenay Cherry Growers Association.

“A final agreement has the potential to immediately garner $10 million or more in cherry sales to China.”

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By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. ICBC is properly concerned about phony claims driving up insurance costs for B.C. drivers. To weed out potentially fraudulent claims, it has a “no crash-no cash” policy. Basically, if a low velocity impact (LVI) car accident results in only minor damage, ICBC will deny a claim for personal injury, arguing the injury couldn’t plausibly have been caused by that accident.

But this can result in unfair denial of compensation for legitimate claims by innocent victims of LVI car accidents. A sudden hard stop of a car may cause whiplash or concussion – no impact at all is necessary. And while a more serious crash is more likely to cause greater injury, cases differ (race car drivers sometimes walk away from major crashes without a scratch). So a minor car accident can cause unexpected injury, perhaps made worse by a victim’s pre-existing health conditions.

healed in about six months. In response to the LVI defence, the Court said there was no reason to doubt the victim’s truthfulness and awarded her $7,000 for her “pain and suffering.”

In another 2011 case with minor vehicle damage, the plaintiff’s soft tissue injuries were more serious and persisted longer. She had been in several previous car accidents and also had pre-existing medical conditions (scoliosis and osteoporosis). She was more fragile and susceptible to injury as a result. The Court gave her $25,000 for her proven, legitimate pain and suffering.

The third case, decided in 2010, involved a rear end car accident where vehicle damage was again negligible. ICBC applied its “no crash, no cash” policy. But the plaintiff experienced back pain after the collision and went to Court to recover compensation.

ICBC argued its LVI defence The courts in B.C. have in Court. The Court, however, repeatedly ruled that there is no pointed out that “there is no legal validity, and no medical principle of law which says that proof, to support the LVI defence because damage to the vehicle – each case must be looked at on Thomas D.A. is slight or non-detectable that its own facts. Courts recognize Fletcher Q.C. it must follow that there is that some LVI crashes can lead no injury.” The plaintiff was to injuries. To get compensation, an injured victim has to prove that their injuries awarded $12,000 for her injuries, as well as compensation for time lost from work. are due to the particular car accident.

Three recent cases in the B.C. Supreme Court illustrate this.

In one 2011 case, the plaintiff’s car was hit from behind while stopped. There was only minor damage to the bumper which wasn’t repaired.

But the plaintiff suffered a minor to moderate whiplash. The defendant admitted fault for the accident. The plaintiff’s neck and upper back was sore and tender, and she experienced headaches and dizziness, but her injuries mostly

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“This event has proven to be extremely popular and has raised $26,000 for this United Way to date,” said Linda Yule, executive director.

“This event has been a sold out success for three years running.”

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In Enderby, $19,500 is going towards a community garden.

“This funding is great news for seniors in our community who will benefit from improvements such as widened sidewalks, new benches, additional greenspace and greater access to information on programs and services,” said George Abbott, Shuswap MLA. A total of $20,000 is going towards an agefriendly assessment and plan in Armstrong.

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New provincial legislation not allowing two residences on one parcel of land to be serviced by one well without establishing a community water system is not sitting well with Spallumcheen council.

Especially after the township voted recently to allow secondary residences on certain sized parcels. “It’s having an impact,� said Coun. Christine Fraser of the Drinking Water Protection Act and Drinking Water Protection regulation that Interior Health is enforcing. “It could cost $30,000 for a resident to drill a second well to service a secondary residence,� said Fraser, who called for motion to send a letter to IHA and the minister of health stating the township’s concerns with the legislation.

Further, Fraser called for the letter to state how the rules will have a direct impact on the rural community. “This requirement is not acceptable for rural communities,� said Fraser, whose motion was unanimously supported by council.

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Partner lays out McLeod road plan ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Gerry Popoff has two reasons for wanting to subdivide his Spallumcheen property with two neighbouring premises.

One is to provide a safe access road out of McLeod Subdivision onto Highway 97A. The other is because the township’s old and current official community plans call for such a road.

Popoff and partners Barrie Seed and Charles Whitaker have submitted an application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for approval to subdivide their three bordering

properties on Whitaker Road which are in the AgriculturalLandReserve (ALR) into a 14-lot subdivision, though Popoff states it would only really be 11 as the applicants’ properties are part of the proposal.

The lots would be 2.5 acres in size.

The trio says the application is to allow a road network out of the subdivision that provides a viable alternative route to Highway 97A, It includes a proposed public road through the subdivision that would link Lockhart Crescent to Reservoir Road, Reservoir to Powerhouse Road and then out to

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Spallumcheen’s Gerry Popoff stands on Reservoir Road, at the end of his property, where he’d like to see a new road linked out of McLeod Subdivision. the highway.

“It’s to do with safety, it’s the No.1 thing,” said Popoff, 62, from his Whitaker Road property he’s owned for nearly 25 years which houses auto repair, body shop and auto recycling businesses.

“If it saves one life, it’s been a success.”

What Popoff visualizes is a road off Lockhart Crescent that goes straight through a flat section of property, across Fortune Creek and through to Reservoir Road, and from Reservoir down to Powerhouse Road. Some trees would have to come out, and a span built over the creek.

The land is zoned agricultural, and the application is not to remove the land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Popoff said the land is rocky.

Safety has been a concern for McLeod Subdivision residents who now have two ways out onto the highway: down Creamery Road to

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McLeod Road, and those who may want to head north can also travel west on McLeod to Heighton Road, then to Mountain View Road and down to Highway 97A. More than 800 people signed a petition calling for a traffic signal to be installed on the highway at McLeod Road. The Ministry of Transportation responded with a $150,000 flashing amber light.

A public meeting on the access road proposal was held in November 2010 that drew 80 people, and of which 63 people filled out a questionnaire.

According to Popoff’s statistics, 62 of 63 people were concerned with the safety level at Highway 97A and McLeod Road; 62 people did not think the flashing amber light was adequate; 49 of 63 were in favour of another exit out of the subdivision, and 43 said they would like another road network into Armstrong via Whitaker Road and East Rosedale Avenue.

The proposal by Popoff, Seed and Whitaker has not come

without resistance – at least five residents have voiced vehement opposition to the proposal to Spallumcheen council – and Popoff is aware that the plan would mean more traffic on Reservoir and Powerhouse Roads.

“I can see the concern about the traffic, I can understand that,” said Popoff. “But where do you weigh it? Safety, car by your house? Safety, car by your house?”

Spallumcheen council received a letter from residents reporting minutes of a Jan. 7, 2012 meeting on the plan which drew 38 people.

The chairperson of the meeting described it as “an information and learning opportunity for us.”

Popoff and Seed explained the plan to the residents.

Spallumcheen council unanimously supported the application to the ALC, but state no official application for such a plan from the property owners has come before council. If the plan proceeds, there will be more opportunity for input.

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Kindale’s online Sweetheart Auction wraps up today and bids are still being taken on a variety of items.

“This is the fifth year for the popular auction – popular because you bid without ever having to leave your house,” said Cindy Masters, with Kindale, which provides programs to the developmentally disabled.

“The response has been overwhelming and the bidding has been active.”

The support from donors has also been significant, including from Elizabeth Densmore, with Office 2 Office in Vernon.

Densmore recently waited in line for four hours to receive a booklet with coupons for one year of wings at Original Joe’s. She then donated that booklet to the auction.

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People are already asking when they can get tickets for the fourth annual Art & Wine Gala March 31. “It’s a really nice evening out with great food, wines, art and music,� said Garry Molitwenik, executive director of the North Okanagan Community Living Society (NOCLS) which works with people with developmental disabilities and will benefit from the event.

Committee member Pippa Shaw likes the idea that the semi-formal event is a chance to dress up elegantly. “It is something that I really look forward to. I have several pieces of art from local artists and have also bought some fine wine from our local wineries. The money remains in the community and that’s very important to me,� she said.

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Vipers roll Cents in feisty affair GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff

It was a case of two B.C. Hockey League teams going in very different directions Friday night at Wesbild Centre.

The Vernon Vipers got a goal and an assist from first star Darren Nowick for their fifth straight win, a fight-filled 4-1 decision over the Merritt Centennials, losers of six straight.

With no penalties in the first period, and just six in the second, the two teams spiraled into chaos in the final frame, combining for 84 penalty minutes and a trio of scraps. It was due in large part to frustration reaching breaking point for the boisterous Centennials, something they are normally able to induce in other teams.

Vernon head coach Jason Williamson said it was symptomatic of the two teams meeting for the third time in a month. They tangle a fourth time Tuesday at Nicola Valley Arena.

The Vipers had a chance to take over fourth in the Interior Conference when they visited the Chilliwack Chiefs (the teams share identical 25-20-1-2 records) Saturday night at Prospera Centre. They host Mike Vandekamp’s Nanaimo Clippers (22-17-0-9) Thursday at Wesbild.

“You play a team like Merritt as much as we have in the last little bit, pretty soon tempers are going to boil over,” said Williamson.

“I’m sure they’re a little bit frustrated with the way things have been going and we’ve been in that spot before too.

“I think we frustrated them by being a little bit more physical than they were. We kind of took a page out of their book and we were frustrating to play against for sure.”

Third star Riley Hunt, with his first-ever BCHL goal, opened the scoring at 7:14 of the first period, igniting 1,750 Wesbild fans by beating netminder Tyler Steel with a bardown snap shot from the slot.

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Vernon Viper netminder Kirby Halcrow goes down to stop Merritt Centennials' sniper Evan Stack as Viper Brett Corkey tries to tie him up in BCHL action Friday night at Wesbild Centre. a good feeling, even better that we’ve won five straight now,” said the 16-year-old Hunt, who is fast becoming a fan favourite for his feisty play, despite being just 5-foot-5 and 155-pounds.

“At the beginning of the year, it’s getting your feet wet in the league, but now that things are rolling along, I’m starting to feel a little more comfortable out there. We’re getting a lot of bodies back so I’m starting to play with some regular players too.”

Merritt, second in the Interior at 26-17-2-5, equalized on the game’s first man advantage, with Evan Stack (23rd goal) jumping all over a loose puck in the slot at 7:04 of the second period.

The Cents kept pushing, hemming the Vipers in their own end, but it was Vernon

that scored, with John Knisley pocketing his seventh of the season. Heading to the net unmarked, he arrived just in time to one-time a heads-up centering feed from Nowick.

“I saw Knisley streaking to the middle and he had a great shot,” said Nowick, adding it will take a few games before he hits top form.

“I made sure I was on the ice skating as hard as I could, and I stayed on the ice after practice skating just to keep my legs going. It’s still a ways to go, but I’m on a good line with Knisley and (Colton) Sparrow, and I feel good.”

The Vipers’ Mike Zalewski (31st) capped a frantic final minute of the second period by dangling around a couple of Merritt defenders before beating Steel with a top-

shelf buzzer beater. Seconds earlier, Nowick nearly converted on a breakaway stretch pass from Sparrow, and after crashing into the end boards, stripped a d-man and had another go at net.

“It killed us,” said Merritt head coach Luke Pierce, of Zalewski’s goal with 1.5 seconds on the clock.

“Their second goal was just an unfortunate mistake, and I thought we were really carrying the play at that point. You just have to regroup and get yourself out of the period.

“Vernon was tenacious, they frustrated our team like nobody else has to this point and hopefully our guys learn from that.”

Nowick, who missed the last 10 games with a shoulder injury, gave Vernon some breathing room in the third period when his wraparound attempt deflected off Steel’s stick to complete the scoring.

That spelled the end for Steel, a Vernon native who allowed four goals on 28 shots.

Lino Chimienti recorded six saves in relief.

Viper netminder Kirby Halcrow was rocksteady in posting 28 saves for second star.

The Cents' Silvan Harper and Vernon’s Aaron Hadley started the third-period fireworks with a short-lived tilt at 8:48. On the next shift, Merritt’s Sean Maktaak went after Ben Gamache, who landed some quick shots in close. Both Maktaak and Harper earned misconducts for instigating, while Hadley picked up an extra minor for throwing punches while the linesmen were trying to break up his fight.

With 1:20 to play, 6-foot-5 Merritt d-man Billy Marshall and Vernon's Turner Lawson completed the fisticuffs with an entertaining bout.

In other Interior action Friday, the Chiefs outgunned the Westside Warriors 6-4, the Prince George Spruce Kings iced the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-1, and the Penticton Vees trashed the Salmon Arm SilverBacks 10-1.

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finals three times and played on some earned the art of faceoffs from really good lines, some really good teams, Dean McAmmond the other night and played some really good hockey. I at Civic Arena. Also suffered a won a gold medal in the world juniors minor concussion losing a faceoff to (in Sweden) and a silver in the world Sandy Moger. championships (in Austria) and things It’s all part of the ongoing minor like that.” hockey coaching process. About 20 of us The 5-foot-11, 195-pound centre hails coaches joined the two former NHLers in from Grand Cache, a town of 3,700 in a scrimmage after the seminar. west-central Alberta, famous for Dean McAmmond still skates a zillion miles and his older brother Ian (three years in an hour and makes tape-to-tape passes the WHL), and the Canadian Death Race. well, like he could still be playing. Turns His dad, a plumber, couldn’t skate and out he wishes he was, with his NHL didn’t know hockey so never games played stat stuck at 996. coached his sons.

While the father of four Dean is finding the task doesn’t miss changing zip both challenging and rewardcodes after playing for eight ing as he coaches the H&L teams, at 38, he hasn’t filed Glass Wolfpack. retirement papers. He’s staying “It’s nice to be with him in decent shape coaching his (Braeden), watching him play, son, Braeden, in Senior Atom kind of being at the beginning Development hockey. stage of whatever lies ahead “I still feel like I wanna be a Kevin Mitchell for him. player more than a coach,” said “He’s still trying to find his the amiable McAmmond. “But, stride. He’s come a little ways this season I feel like right now if I can help other kids and my son, and be a part of that, already. He’s kind of just a fun-loving kid so sometimes I’ve gotta bark at him to that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going compete.” to be at all the games anyways. I wish I Moger, along with Dave Brown, Brent was still playing, but it just gets harder Fairweather, Jonathan Miller and Derek and harder as we keep moving here and King, are assistant coaches/fathers who there.”

McAmmond leans on.

He’s somewhat disappointed he never McAmmond says he never went to got the chance to reach 1,000 games, school to be a teacher so it’s a constant as his former Ottawa teammate Chris learning curve as he strives for a balance Phillips did the other night. He was 30 between expectations and reality. He tries when the 2004 lockout occured and saw to fix what he feels comfortable fixing him rack up 61 points with the AHL and manages the kids as best he can.

Albany River Rats.

“You can’t just yell at them because The league got younger and faster post they have accountability to pick it up for lockout, no problem for the smooththeir linemate. These are kids who are skating McAmmond, whose best year was 2001-02 when he compiled 21 goals here for fun so I’ve been trying to walk a balance.” and 50 points alongside Jarome Iginla Moger, director operations for minor and Craig Conroy in Calgary. He has 186 hockey, asked McAmmond last summer goals and 448 points. to apply for a coaching job.

And like Owen Nolan, who officially “He’s a quiet guy off the ice, but he’s retired in San Jose the other day, urging intense as a coach,” said Moger. “He young players to soak in the moment coaches like he plays. He doesn’t settle because it soars by, McAmmond can for 50 per cent, and players realize 50 per recall plays like they happened an hour cent isn’t going to get them anywhere. ago.

He’s making our kids better hockey play“It was fast. When I think back now, ers.” it’s a little bit sad for me because it’s Moger, a Canuck draft who played behind me. On every team and every city, 236 games in the show, played against you meet good people. For my instance, McAmmond but rarely got close to him. you go from one city, to one city, to the “He just works hard. He never takes a next and next, and there’s a lot of friends shift off and he’s very fast and very hard that you meet along the way that you to keep up to,” laughed Moger. really don’t keep in touch with.

Asked about some of the special “But, on the flip side, I played some good hockey. I’ve been to the Stanley Cup players he lined up with and against,

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McAmmond offered: “They’re all a little bit different. It’s like (choosing) between Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.

One’s just that much bigger and stronger. They’re the elite of the elite and it’s because they physically have it, and they mentally have it, and they compete every night, and they’re driven.

“They have everything. You’ve got (Pavel) Datsyuk, (Henrik) Zetterberg, guys like Daniel Alfredsson, who’s just a mainstay in Ottawa, He just put the points up over and over and led us to a Stanley Cup (final) when I was there. I played with guys like Doug Weight, Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin. And when I was a kid, I played with (Jeremy) Roenick and (Steve) Larmer and Michel Goulet and guys like Dirk Graham, in my first year (in Chicago) I’m like, ‘John Tonelli just set up my first goal in training camp’ which was pretty neat growing up as an Islander fan.”

McAmmond led the WHL with 16 playoff goals in 17 games as the Swift Current Broncos stopped the Portland Winter Hawks for the ‘93 title. He was a first-round draft, 22nd choice, by Chicago Blackhawks in the ‘91 amateur lottery, seven picks behind Markus Naslund and one ahead of Ray Whitney.

He has lost the puck, but can provide a graphic play-by-play of his first NHL goal, with the Edmonton Oilers, where he spent 300 games.

“My first goal came in Winnipeg, in front of the big picture of the Queen (old Winnipeg Arena). Bobby Essensa was the goalie. It was kind of a broken play. We turned it over at the blueline and I was coming out of the zone late. I think it was Zdeno Ciger who got it to me and I just kind of turned to take a shot and I don’t know if it got tipped or fanned. It kind of bounced in a funny circle and Bobby Essensa was trying to pat it down and he just couldn’t catch up with it and it found the net.”

Knights surprise Posse in overtime Morning Star Staff

Eric Chore pocketed a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, as the North Okanagan Knights upended the Princeton Posse 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at NorVal Sports Centre.

The Knights, third in the Okanagan Shuswap Conference’s Doug Birks Division at 33-15-0-1, spotted the 26-17-1-4 Posse a three-goal lead before they woke up in the second period.

Devin Grossler (20th goal) opened the scoring for the visitors at 10:03, and Kevin

Raimundo (8th) made it 2-0 with a shorthanded effort with five minutes to play in the period.

A powerplay marker by the Posse’s Jaden Janzen (17th) early in the second frame had the Knights reeling before Tanner Burns ignited the North Okanagan offence with his 18th goal at 4:01.

Burns, a Vernon product, finished with four points to earn first star.

Chore pocketed his first of the night, and 20th of the season, with just over a minute to go in the second period to cut Princeton’s lead to one.

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Cory Hochhausen (21st) forced OT with just over a minute left in regulation.

Chore’s OT winner with three minutes to play came on the powerplay. North Okanagan’s John Saunders and Chris Gillies, a Vernon forward, recorded assists.

Aaron Brandoli, also of Vernon, recorded 20 stops for his fifth win, while Sky Buller had 23 saves for the Posse.

Princeton’s Spencer Kristensen supplied two helpers and was named third star.

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A bounce here or there and the Watkin Motors Mustangs could have been in the semifinals of the 41st annual Coca-Cola Invitational Pee Wee Hockey Classic.

Instead, the hard-luck Mustangs will play in today’s 10 a.m. D final against the Spokane Jr. Chiefs at Civic Arena.

After losing a 3-2 double overtime thriller to the Chiefs Thursday night, the Mustangs bowed 4-3 to the Edmonton NWZ Raiders Friday afternoon Vernon lost 8-3 to the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies, while the Seattle Sno-Kings iced Spokane 10-4 in playoff action Saturday morning.

“We’re obviously pretty down after a tough game this morning, but we’ll regroup and hopefully put on a good show in the D final,” said Mustang assistant coach Murray Caton.

Tyler Preziuso supplied 3+2 and Tanner Sidway added 1+2 for the Grizz, who got singles from Brady Lynn, Sam Bradshaw, Caleb Kueber and Connor Nawosad.

Owen Beliveau, Dylan Sedlacek and Reed Cashato replied for the Mustangs.

“We had two or three really close games and we really thought we deserved a better fate against Spokane,” added Caton. “We played really well against a very strong Edmonton club and just couldn’t get a break. The boys competed well.”

In the first Saturday afternoon semi, the Vancouver Thunderbirds, who topped the Coca-Cola Division at 3-0, met the Bow Valley Flames of Calgary, who were second in the Sun Valley Sports Division at 1-2. The 3-0 South Delta Storm battled Edmonton in the other semi.

The Amy Myles Memorial A final in the eight-team tourney goes today at 6 p.m.

Vernon mounted a solid attack in the third period and enjoyed several scoring chances against Edmonton in a game which saw the two Raider assistant coaches tossed for verbal abuse of referee Mark Trznadel, and one player from each team ejected for a check from behind.

Forward Trey Fix-Wolansky, who is definitely a star of tomorrow, led Edmonton

with 2+1. Ethan Beattie, with 1+2, and Ryan Hughes helped the Raiders, while Brett Gammer pocketed three helpers.

Reece Schroeder, Ethan King and Matt Kowalski (scoring on his mom’s 40th birthday), answered for the Mustangs.

Vernon goalie Shane Meadahl made a fabulous breakaway save on Troy Dudley with 76 seconds remaining, while tireless Connor Johnston controlled the puck all over the Raider zone as the Mustangs pressed hard for the equalizer.

Nick Watson bagged a deuce as South Delta stopped Bow Valley 5-2 in the late game Friday night.

Trey Belmont scored twice as Seattle edged Juan de Fuca 5-4 with Lynn getting two goals for the Grizzlies.

Vancouver got a goal from Ante Mustapic at 1:24 of double overtime to shade Spokane 3-2 Friday afternoon.

In earlier Friday games, Dylan Anhorn pulled the hat trick as the Flames torched Seattle 7-1, and Watson and Nathan Kelly each counted two goals in South Delta’s 6-3 victory over Juan de Fuca.

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Lemaire, 54, was welcomed by head coach Pat Nelson at a recent coaches meeting and joins the already stellar staff, including Glenn (Stumpy) Mitchell, Jim Maundrell and Ryan Nitchie.

Lemaire brings with him nearly 40 years of lacrosse experience and an impressive coaching resume, particularly in high school sports as a basketball coach at Pleasant Valley Secondary School, where is also a phys-ed teacher.

“The addition of Adrien to the team will be noticed immediately; he has instant credibility with the players and is very well respected amongst everyone invlolved with the team,” said Maundrell.

“Adrien is highly analytical and really sees strengths and weaknesses in ourselves and our opponents so we will certainly improve our tactics on and off the floor.”

Lemaire had an impressive lacrosse career with the senior Shamrocks through the 1970s, playing alongside Maundrell, Lance McGregor and Doug Morrison.

He was a speedy, calculating player with a deceptive outside shot and keen floor

sense. Lemaire’s No. 16 was retired alongside Maundrell in 2006 and hangs in the rafters at the Nor-Val Sports Centre.

“I’ve watched him play and played Masters lacrosse alongside Adrien all my life and having him join this very talented team of players and coaches is a huge boost for our organization,” said Nitchie.

The baby Rocks open their spring camp the first week in March at the Hassen Arena. It is open to players aged 17 and older.

“We are having open tryouts and any athletes that want to come out are welcome,” said Nitchie who can be reached by email at rockslacrosse@yahoo.com.

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Freestylers soar at Star Morning Star Staff

The Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club members earned stellar results in hosting a B.C. Freestyle Series event last weekend.

In the men's 16-18 category, Silver Star grad Tyson Oland led the way with silver medals in both big air and slopestyle events. Joining him on the big air podium was fellow Team B.C. member Thomas Pool of Vernon, who collected bronze.

Pool added a fifth in slopestyle. Will Finch, in big air, and Brett Lemiski, in slopestyle, earned fourth.

Tanner Gordon ruled the 14-15 boys division by coming in backwards (switch) and landing an off-axis, cork-900 to win the big air by a wide margin. In slopestyle, Jake Ondrik was fourth.

In a stacked 12-13 boys division, Patrick (Mountain) Dew secured silver in slopestyle, bronze in big air and fifth in moguls.

Local athletes took six of the top 10 places, with Jackson Kathler (fourth), Patrick Marsh (sixth), Brandt Adams (eighth), Shane Pelkey (ninth) and Landon Gordon (10th).

In the 10-11 boys bracket, racer-turned-freestyler Declan Stevenson used his technical skills on the boxes and rails, and pulled 720 spins to earn first in slopestyle, bronze in big air and sixth in moguls. Hayden Person landed a pair of 360s to place fourth in moguls.

For the 8-9 boys, Sam Rampado put together a solid run to take silver in moguls, while sevenyear-old Jaxson Peters landed a 360 in big air to earn silver. He followed that up with a silver in slopestyle.

Jamie Rykuiter, Megan Loland and Jenna Cotter led the way for the ladies in the 11-12 girls age bracket.

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In the Super Youth division, Elena Gaskell hit the rails, landed 360s and put together a clean turns to strike gold in big air, slopestyle and moguls.

With five gold and a silver in six events this season, Gaskell qualifies for the B.C. Championships, March 29-April 1, at Mt. Washington in Courtenay.

Tressa Reinhardt pocketed silver in both the slopestyle and mogul events in the Under 7 girls category.

Parents and spectators thanked chief of competition Chris Reeves and his team of volunteers, and Silver Star for hosting a safe, fun event.

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Team Canada has split its opening matches at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group firstround tie at the University of British Columbia Friday in Vancouver.

Vernon’s Vasek Pospisil, now based in Vancouver, opened the day with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, while Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont. pulled Canada even with a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Julien Benneteau.

Pospisil, 21, fell in one hour, 52 minutes to Tsonga, ranked sixth in the world. He won just 32 per cent of his second serves compared to Tsonga’s 60 per cent.

Pospisil is ranked a career-high No. 115 “Obviously, just to play at home like this, you can really use the momentum of the crowd, if you get that lead, or it could help you get back in the match,” Pospisil told Tennis Canada. “I had a little bit of a chance in the second set, but I let it get away.

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Pospisil teamed up with doubles world No. 3 Daniel Nestor to take on Benneteau and doubles world No. 5 Michael Llodra in Saturday action.

Raonic and Tsonga are slated to battle today at 2 p.m. Live coverage can be seen on TVA Sports and Sportsnet.

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On the men’s side, Jeremy Meredith earned gold in the 94-kg division, and was third in the open class.

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IHA fined for not meeting surgery stats ALISTAIR WATERS

of surgery, not getting it as quickly as possible is a big deal.

She said the growing number of patients requiring knee, hip and cataract surgeries each year here is growing across the region.

The number of patients treated with the three procedures has doubled in recent years, so it is not a volume issue, she said.

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Failing to meet mandated knee, hip and cataract surgeries at hospitals such as Vernon Jubilee Hospital, has cost the Interior Health Authority more than $3 million. out the massive Interior Health Authority region — a demographic that traditionally requires knee, hip and cataract surgeries — the demand for the three procedures here is heavy across the board. In fact, IHA does more knee, hip and cataract procedures per agestandarized population than any other health authority in the province.

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While the $3.4 million is a small fraction of the $1.7 billion annual IHA budget, Lommer said it is money the health authority would like to have to use on other programs and services.

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injuries that require surgery from occurring in the first place.

“We need to do a better job on the prevention side,” she said.

To that end, the IHA has several initiatives underway to address possible causes of falls that can result in knee and hip fractures, such as medication reviews and studying the effects of anti-psychotic drugs which can often result in dizziness and falls.

Lommer said despite a high percentage of seniors living through-

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Failing to meet provincially mandated targets for knee, hip and cataract surgeries has cost the Interior Health Authority $3.4 million.

The money, part of a federal fund administered by the province to try and whittle down waiting lists for the three popular procedures at B.C. hospitals, is the penalty incurred by the health authority for not meeting the target of dealing with 90 per cent of knee and hip surgeries within 26 weeks and 90 per cent of cataract surgeries within 16 weeks.

Across the health authority, 85 per cent of knee surgeries were dealt with in the prescribed time frame last year, while 83 per cent of hip surgeries were done and 77 per cent of cataract surgeries were carried out.

Interior Health chief financial officer Donna Lommer said IHA realized earlier in the year that the targets would not be met and moves were made to make sure the loss of the money would not adversely affect the overall budget.

Some of the moves included delaying implementation of new services and not filling some vacancies.

But she, added, the loss of the financial incentive reinforced IHA’s contention that more must be done in the area of prevention to not only stop the waiting lists from growing but to stop the

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by Michelle Bakken during the recent Vernon Vipers and Alberni Valley game at Wesbild Centre.

Water supply levels close to average Morning Star Staff

Greater Vernon water utility is tracking the latest climate infor-

mation to help predict water supply levels for the coming year.

Snowpack readings were taken Feb. 1 at three monitoring stations near the Duteau Creek water reservoirs.

These readings show the snow water equivalent, or water content of

the snow, at 98 per cent on average for this time of year. The utility also tracks snow depth and found levels to be at 88 per cent of average.

The utility is working with the B.C. River Forecast Centre to track regional climate and snow pack trends. Its

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February report states that increased precipitation in January led to an improvement by 10 per cent in levels.

The Okanagan-Kettle Basin, which includes Greater Vernon’s Kalamalka Lake water source, is at 81 per cent of normal snow water equivalent.

The South Thompson Basin, covering the Duteau Creek reservoirs, is currently at 92 per cent of normal.

While being close to average, the utility will continue to closely monitor these levels as snow pack plays an important role in supplying water to fill its reservoirs during spring melt.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has “predicted that La Nina conditions are expected to continue for the next three months throughout most of B.C., resulting in cooler than normal and normal to wetter than normal conditions. However, La Nina is more likely to have a significant impact on the western, coastal portions of the province than the Interior.”

Greater Vernon’s water utility will continue to monitor climate trends and water supplies as the summer peak water use season approaches.

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Some of the stories were horrible as people spoke about their struggles to survive while living with daily pain.

This weekend I got a call from a person who had read this August column and had lost her copy. She related a story about her 92-year-old mother who was crying with pain from arthritis and whose doctor has told her that the only thing they could offer was Tylenol 3. She thought the doctor was afraid her mom would become addicted to the morphine derivative drugs I had mentioned in my article. Frankly if I were

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Last year the Government of Canada cancelled the Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI) Program,

a grant that provided seniors with home improvements, and have since replaced it with a new program called the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program now provided by BC Housing. It is available for seniors or people with disabilities who need to make renovations in their home to maintain their independence, and provides up to $20,000 per home. However the eligibility requirements have changed and your financial assets are considered as well as your home’s BC assessment value.

For more information about this program call 604-646-7055.

The Seniors Bureau is sponsoring a very important information session for seniors. This presentation, called “Planning for Reduced Capacity and Beyond,” will be given by Tom Christensen, a former MLA for this area, on Feb. 23 at Schubert Centre from 10:30 a.m. till noon. It will deal with Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements along with wills and other tools for dealing with assets after death. All seniors are welcome, and for more information call Dayle Drury at the Seniors Bureau at 250-545-8572.

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Vernon’s housing starts went from four units in January 2011 to 16 last month.

“Lower construction costs and lot prices have enabled builders to better compete with the existing home market and attract price sensitive buyers,” said Paul Fabri, with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Of the 16 units, six were single-detached and 10 were multiple units.

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Granny Dorothy guides Tianna McClelland (left) and Robyne Shewchuk in a knitting lesson to make comfort dolls. “The comfort dolls are great because the kids in Third World countries will love and appreciate them,� said Tianna. “I am thankful that Granny Dorothy came to help me knit.�

Jordanna Dodman enjoyed working with the Knitting Grannies in her family studies class at VSS.

Tenille Watson (left) and Marissa Onjukka get the hang of knitting with Granny Donna, one of the Knitting Grannies from Trinity United Church’s outreach program.

Granny Mel works with Brianne Kiefiuk. “I loved the grannies. They were so nice, and Granny Mel did a great job teaching me to knit and now I am going to teach my mom,� she said.

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A traditional craft has helped to bridge the generation gap between teens and seniors while at the same time bringing comfort to children around the world.

Grade 11 and 12 family studies students at Vernon secondary school recently welcomed the Knitting Grannies to teach them how to knit. Since then, students, staff, friends and family have knit more than 200 comfort dolls, which will be sent to children in need around the world.

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“When the grannies arrived the first day, the kids started cheering and clapping,� said Daughtry, a home economics teacher who teaches family studies as part of the home ec program. “I loved watching the grannies and students interact. The class was a buzz of conversation and laughing, and all of the students had huge grins on their faces for the whole class.�

The Knitting Grannies are 10 volunteers from the outreach program at Trinity United Church. “It was fun to knit with the grannies and learn something new,� said Jordanna Dodman. “The grannies were funny and I loved Granny Barbara. The project was

fun to work on because it goes to a good cause.�

With their help, the project at VSS has grown, and Daughtry said the original plan was to send 100 of the dolls to Nepal, 100 to Africa and 100 to B.C. Children’s Hospital.

But Daughtry has learned of other needs, and has expanded the program to knit even more of the colourful, cuddly dolls. “I was at my daughter’s student-led conference at Okanagan Landing school and her teacher told me about her summer trip to Uganda, so now we are sending 50 more dolls with her,� she said. “We are also giving them to adults in the schools who are having a hard time.�

Daughtry said the community has been generous with support for both this project and the Dresses for Africa project, with 20 boxes of fabric, pillow cases, thread and trims donated so far.

For the comfort dolls project, donations of yarn and stuffing would be most welcome, and can be brought to room 309 at VSS or dropped off at the office for Daughtry. “We are going to keep knitting until June,� she said. “The whole community is becoming involved and it’s exciting and heart-warming for me. We receive donations of yarns regularly and we have a whole bunch of friends and family knitting up a storm for charity —I love it!�

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It begins with faith CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

Faith is a vital part of learning for the students, staff and families of St. James School.

“Our faith enters into all our subjects and activities. This is important for me as a teacher. I went to Catholic schools and my faith is a part of my life. I have the freedom to share my beliefs and to be a role model for young people,” said Vivianna Monaghan, vice-principal and Grade 3/4 teacher.

“We are allowed to pray here and to try to live our lives as Jesus lived his. We learn how to live when things go well and when we face difficulties.

Parents like having the freedom to choose St. James and some of our students are from families who are not Catholic.”

Monaghan and the staff and students are proud of a recent External Evaluation Committee report which wrote: “The general tone of the classrooms was one of respect and a genuine caring for one another,” and commended the school on the high quality of instruction, the building, equipment, staff and support programs, including the involvement of the church community.”

The school follows the same curriculum as provincial public schools, and has just finished celebrating Catholic Schools Week.

“We are really happy with the report and the recognition for our work. We strive for an atmosphere of respect, love and caring,” said Monaghan.

St. James School has just under 100 students in Grades K-7, with eight teachers, plus support staff.

The school provides child care for students from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as needed.

Families who have had children in the school

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“I remember that the school was really welcoming and warm and I always felt comfortable there. I liked the small classes and the individual attention from the teachers. They say children

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Life Celebrating Catholic Schools Week continued from page B2 cannot learn unless they are loved and we were loved,” said Nickoli, who went on to attend Trinity Western University and get her business degree from Okanagan College. She works in the family business, City Furniture. “I felt very well-prepared for going to Kal school in Grade 8 and I have good memories of St. James.”

She and Blundell said they have fond memories of school field trips which included camping to Silver Lake, and visits to Barkerville and Victoria.

“There was a good influence from the older kids,” said Blundell, referring to the school’s buddy system which has older students help younger ones.

She went on to become a certified cosmetologist and teaches a religion class at St. James.

“We had religion classes, and faith was part of everything we did. The school has so much to offer.

You can’t say enough about the teachers. And the school is very up-to-date in every way.”

She and her husband have decided to send their children, Hayden, four, who will start kindergarten this fall, and Gage, two-and-a-half, to St. James.

Justin Sharma still remembers his first day of kindergarten at St. James.

“The teacher made me so welcome that I couldn’t wait to go back the next day,” he said.

There were many more good days to come at the school.

“We had prayer partners. We were teamed up with older students who would guide us and that made us feel really cool and part of everything. Having our faith as part of our education was very important and my faith is one of the strongest aspects of my life and has helped me to be at peace with myself in all situations and appreciate every opportunity that I have had,” said Sharma, in a phone interview.

He attended the school from kindergarten to Grade 10. He has a degree in business administration from UBCO and works for a bank in Hamburg, Germany, where he lives with his wife, Hanna.

“We had prayers in school every day and learned about our own religious background and how to interpret other religions. A child needs to grow up in a faith to be able to make informed decisions about faith in their life as an adult.

“One of the best things about St. James is that we were not limited by political correctness. In our religion class, as well as other classes, we were allowed to bring up questions and have discussions about certain topics as long as they were appropriate, without the inhibitions of being acceptable or not by society. Religion is as much about interpretation as it is about belief. Without the influence of religion, I imagine it to be difficult to have conversations about how to become a better person. It has helped me in understanding why I should have the values that I have, to believe in what I believe in, and the importance of knowing why I have the thoughts that I have, and do the things that I do.”

He is grateful to his parents for giving him the opportunity to be educated in his faith and would

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Sareena (Sharma) Nickoli and her sister Sarah (Sharma) Blundell off to their first day of Grade 2 and Grade 1, 1985. want the same for his own children.

“It was a quality education. The teachers were always there for all activities and I remember them all warmly and like to see them when I am in Canada.

The school also helped me understand the value of community involvement,” said Sharma, who plays the piano and co-leads the choir in his church in Germany and is a member of Rotaract, a Rotary Club for young business and professional people.

Ruby, who was raised as a Hindu, and Nenette Sharma, who attended Catholic schools and university in the Phillipines, decided together that a Catholic school would provide the moral education they wanted for their children.

“For me, it was faith and education integrated.

Faith is the laws of God, and education is the laws of the world. We wanted our children to learn the same values at school as we were teaching at home,” said Nenette. “The spiritual emphasis is on love of God and neighbours, where stem virtues like respect, humility, others above self, compassion and kindness. It was a privilege to send our children to St. James School.”

Ruby also wanted an education that would provide guidance and a good example for the children.

“We wanted them to have God as the centre of their lives and to have the best chance to develop a conscience to make good decisions. I think a private school takes good care of children, with smaller class sizes and more individual attention.

I think the children learned to respect themselves and others in society and that they are called to be servant leaders,” he said

Vernon, BriƟsh Columbia — CARF InternaƟonal announced that the Family Resource Centre Society for the North Okanagan has been accredited for a period of three years for its OutpaƟent Treatment: Mental Health (Adults) and OutpaƟent Treatment: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents) programs.

This accreditaƟon decision represents the highest level of accreditaƟon that can be awarded to an organizaƟon and shows the organizaƟon’s substanƟal conformance to the CARF standards. An organizaƟon receiving a Three-Year AccreditaƟon has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to oīering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.

Family Resource Centre is a not-for-proĮt organizaƟon with oĸces at 3402 27th Street, Vernon.

It has been providing counselling and psycho-educaƟonal groups in the North Okanagan since 1992.

CARF is an independent, nonproĮt accrediƟng body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and opƟmal outcomes of services through a consultaƟve accreditaƟon process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on AccreditaƟon of RehabilitaƟon FaciliƟes, and now known as CARF InternaƟonal, the accrediƟng body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizaƟons measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. For more informaƟon about the accreditaƟon process, please visit the CARF website at www.carf.org.

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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 12 SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE PARTY Feb. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m., Army Navy Airforce Hall (the Hangar); $5 at the door. The Evergreen Drifters, a very versatile band, will be playing for your dancing pleasure. ANAF bar available plus a meal at 5 p.m. for $7.

Enjoy your favourite dances and have some good exercise.

FEATHER FANCIER & ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE SALE Sponsored by the Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Vernon Recreation Centre. Admission by donation.

COMMUNITY GARDENS ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR 2012 Choose the location and size of allotment that works for you and enjoy fresh, home grown vegetables this summer. See www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/garden for more information and to download the registration forms.

OK EQUINE BREEDERS GROUP Organizational meeting Feb. 12, Armstrong Inn Banquet Room, 11:30 a.m. All welcome with input. RSVP Nancy at 250-546-9922 or nancyroman@saddleup.ca.

This meeting will help plan the May 12-13 event to be held at the Armstrong Fairgrounds. Volunteers also needed to help with Trade Fair, Horse Barns, equipment set-up/tear-down, etc. Your input is valuable as well.

SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun.

Everyone welcome! Participation by donation. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Teens welcome too. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 is Paper, Cuts and More! Instructor A.J. Jaeger presents not trading cards, not painting, but a fun way to create cards for you to send, to keep or to display. Please bring small mementos to incorporate into your card. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon, across from Nolan’s Drugs. For more information call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com 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.

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Tickets are $25 per person, with all net proceeds from ticket sales to Bodhi Seeds, which supports ongoing medical help to earthquake victims in the Himalayas. For tickets, please call Hwang at 250-549-1356, fengshui@teresahwang.com; Samantha Plovie at 250-307-2555, chisolutions@shaw.ca or Diana Krauss at 250-545-9655, dianakrauss@shaw.ca Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for more info. contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445.

HUNTERS RANGE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION Poker Rally and Demo Day Feb. 12 at the Ashton/Brash Trailhead. A wonderful family event! Door prizes, 2012 sled demos, concession.

Registration 7:30 – 11 a.m.; $10 for one card or $20 for three.

ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST Feb. 12, Feather Fancier Show, 3 p.m., Vernon Recreation Centre. Admission by donation. Vernon’s Backyard Band will provide the entertainment at the show 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY 13 ROYAL CDN. LEGION BR. 189 OYAMA LADIES AUXILIARY General meeting Feb. 13. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend. Call the Legion at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m.

VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETS Regular monthly meeting Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the hospital. Please meet at the gift shop at 1:15 to be shown to the meeting room. The auxiliary is welcoming members (men and women) to work in the gift shop, volunteer in the hospital, crafters, sewers, knitters and working with the youth group. The auxiliary raises money to purchase equipment and help provide patient care and comfort.

THE SOCIETY FOR OPEN LEARNING AND DISCUSSION SOLD meets Feb. 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, in room 6 downstairs. A double feature on health care will include “Create a Smile, Change Life, a presentation on the Community Dental Access Centre, with Lesly MacMillan and Laine Lowe; and “Brain Gym: How Can I Prevent Alzheimer’s,” with Cathy from Nurse Next Door. Visitors and new members welcome. For further information, call Nadine at 250-549-1479.

VERNON MONDAY NIGHT TOASTMASTERS Meet every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. We would love to have you join us. Come as a guest and become a new member! Meets in the cafeteria of the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Call Christine Kinakin at 250-545-1359 or Rob Dickinson at 250-379-2778 for info.

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Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. 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, 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. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. 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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Monday at 7 p.m., Twisted Sisters meets 3204 Alexis Park Dr. behind Knox Church. (Closed, women only, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574.

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 message.

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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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 14 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BECOME A FOSTER PARENT Attend an information session to find out how you can make a difference through fostering. Feb. 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 300, 3100–30th Ave, in Vernon. E-mail noksupport@okfosterparents.ca for more information.

THE SENIORS ACTION NETWORK MEETING Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon at the People Place, room 006, 3402-27th Ave. Vernon. Please join us at this open meeting to get and give updates on important senior-related issues in the community and help make a difference for seniors. We look forward to seeing you there. Call Dayle Drury at 250-545 8572 or e-mail sirb@socialplanning for more details.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY ART PRESENTATION Feb. 14 at noon. This week’s topic: Blackwood – A Film About Canadian Printmaker David Blackwood (NFB documentary). And since it’s Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to bring someone special with you, and we’ll supply some sugary treats for those who attend. Drop-in session. Admission is by donation. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail to info@ vernonpublicartgallery.com TEACH AND PLAY FOR KIDS Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more information, call 250-542-7578.

DRAWING LESSONS AT HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE For beginners, Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call 542-2877 for more information.

WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets on 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.

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. For more info call: Olena at 250-547-8866.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m., A Step Ahead,

2800-33rd St., basement of Gateway Shelter (open to the public, 12 step-meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-9183574.

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VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB MEETS The second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub.ca. Get answers to your computer and camera-related questions.

RESTORATION AND HEALING FOR WOUNDED SOULS A Christ-centred approach to recovery from Life’s Controlling Problems. Everyone welcome, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Family Church (beside Lincoln Lanes). Call Bonnie at 306-6187 or Wayne at 542-5878.

COCAINE ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us. Please note change of time and location.

FREEDOM GROUP MEETS Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission.

This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join.

ELKS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 310330th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome.

KIWANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. Call 545-8650.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. James Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court.

HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 331037th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877.

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V is not just for Valentine’s, it’s for vagina KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

It’s been a few years since local women first stepped on stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre to talk about vaginas.

Then thought as a brazen move in what is typically considered a conservative town, that first production of The Vagina Monologues, and the show that followed it a year later, were smash hits that sold out the house.

Both raised funds for the Vernon Women’s Centre, and brought awareness to the cause of ending violence towards women to the forefront.

Although it’s been a while since the Monologues were staged here, they are still performed around the world.

And thanks to a single mother and theatre grad, who recently moved back to her hometown of Vernon, The Vagina Monologues are returning.

Jessika LaFramboise is reprising the local production of Eve Ensler’s now 15-year-old episodic play as part of a number of local events centered around V-Day, which will take place at The Hub Arts Collective.

The global movement that works toward ending violence against women and girls typically takes place around Valentine’s Day by increasing awareness, raising money for the community, and inspiring the female spirit.

The Vagina Monologues are about supporting woman of all social strata, ages, and experiences, telling stories about, yes, vaginas, but with a much deeper context, said LaFramboise.

“Every year, V-Day founder Eve Ensler puts out a script of what stories she wants done as The Vaginal Monologues, and this year it’s about ending violence against women, especially rape,” said LaFramboise.

However, not all the stories are doom and gloom, she added.

“There are some with humour. With The Vagina Monologues, everyone who has

“...to speak of them out loud, to speak of their hunger and pain and loneliness and humour, to make them visible so that (they) can not be ravaged in the dark without great consequence.”

–– Eve Ensler, The Vagina Monologues

contributed to them has her own opinion. The vaginas in the stories reflect all emotions: happy, sad, angry; it’s all part of what Eve wanted to do in telling women’s stories.”

A graduate of the theatre program at Calgary’s Mt. Royal University, LaFramboise prefers to be behind the stage rather than on it.

Her background as a theatre technician comes thanks to her former stagecraft teacher Dave Brotsky, who instilled in her a love of set building while she was a student at W.L. Seaton Secondary.

Since moving back to Vernon, LaFramboise has started her own theatre company, theatre86, with a plan to stage street performances, and The Vagina Monologues is her first production.

(She has also been volunteering her

time as lighting technician for Powerhouse Theatre productions as of late.)

“I had never seen the Monologues done live, instead I bought a copy of the book Eve Ensler did, and I loved it. I asked why we’re not doing it here,” she said.

Although not everyone she approached was comfortable telling stories about their most private of parts, LaFramboise managed to gather 12 women, ranging from age 22 and up, to enact at least two stories each from the Monologues.

They include Menza Bouwman, Michelle Clarke-Brown, Lara-Rose Duong, Elicia Hadley, Sarah Hobbs, Tanya Lipscomb, Ashley Plomp, Miriam Palfry, Judy Rose, Alara Serait, and Molly Woodford.

“Everyone got to choose one monologue they wanted to do,” said LaFramboise.

“Even though the women are reading sto-

ries that were written by other women, it’s really about how a person connects to the story...

Our eldest member (Palfry) could relate to her story as it was about reflecting back to being a teenager when she was one herself.”

Theater86’s production of The Vagina Monologues, takes place at The Hub Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., as well as Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door, or from the actors in the show.

Proceeds will go in support of the Vernon Women’s Transition Society, as well as the First Nations Friendship Centre.

“I chose them because I’ve used them both,” said LaFramboise. “The Friendship Centre offers a lot of outreach programs and also hosts the downtown clinic as part of the health centre, and the Women’s Transition House offers a safe house for women and their families as well as a hotline for women that runs 24/seven.”

Other V-Day events taking place this week include the art exhibition, A Woman’s Womb, showcasing local artists and pieces that celebrate and promote the health of the female body, heart and soul.

This show will be presented alongside Jill McDonald’s and Maya Sky’s exhibitions at The Hub and will be open to the public Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as one hour before the start of other events during V-Day. In addition two documentaries, Violence Stops, showing how The Vagina Monologues grew into the international grassroots movement of V-Day, and What I Want My Words To Do To You, looking into the minds and hearts of women inmates, will be screened Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.

To learn more about V-Day Vernon 2012 or to become involved in the movement, e-mail vday.vernon@theatre86.com, check out the website at vdayvernon.weebly.com, or find them on Facebook.

Shipwreck is subject of new exhibition KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

Some call it the Titanic of the northwest Pacific.

The sinking of the SS Princess Sophia off the coast of Alaska in 1918 was one of the worst nautical disasters to take place in the history of Alaska and B.C. However, the story never became as legendary as that other cruise liner that sank in the Atlantic just six years before.

A group of 12 advanced sculpture students at UBC Okanagan are delving into the Sophia’s history through their art practice with the presentation of an installation at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo.

Entitled Sophia, the exhibition is an interpretation of what

happened to the liner, its captain and passengers, and has been curated by UBO sculpture student Brit Bachmann, who is also a studio artist at Vertigo.

“1918 was a big year. People had war on their minds.

Everything that was going down in Europe affected North America. I think that was the biggest reason why news of the ship was buried. There were a lot of other things that also got buried in 1918, including the Finnish Civil War,” said Bachmann who stumbled across the story of the Sophia while scrolling through the B.C. archives.

“I was looking for images, and saw this news report from Juneau about what happened.

At that point, the ship hadn’t

sank yet. The sinking actually occurred 40 hours after the ship crashed onto a reef. There was an unpredictable storm at the time and the boat was essentially shattered. 343 people lost their lives, and there were rumours that only a dog survived.”

With the original plan to do her own installation, Bachmann decided to present the idea to her advanced sculpture class and see what the group could come up with collectively and individually.

“My practice is limited to sculpture and drawing, and I thought since our class was going to do an installation anyway, it would be good to take an idea that was broad and see what everyone could interpret

using their own medium,” she said.

With pieces ranging from a severed hand to a portal window framed by a life ring, the students literally went to sea to present their ideas. They examined archival images and objects, historical narratives, and explored the fictive and imaginary through various sculpture processes, new media, and installation-based works.

“I think this really reflects the interests of the artists. Some connected with story of the captain who refused the evacuation of his passengers. Others reflected on the women and children who were on board,” said Bachmann.

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Jennifer Lauriault, fourth year arts student at UBC Okanagan, installs her sculptural piece, Life Ring, at Gallery Vertigo.

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Dragon Lady leaves lasting legacy

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he world of science-fiction suffered a major loss late last year with the passing of author Anne McCaffrey, widely known as the Dragon Lady for her best-selling series of novels, Dragonriders of Pern.

McCaffrey, who had lived in Ireland since the 1970s, died at her home, Dragonhold – so named, she liked to say, because it had been paid for by dragons.

She was 85.

Although she had written many other books in different series, McCaffrey was indisputably best known for Dragonriders, written over four decades and comprising more than 20 novels.

The series, notable for combining elements of fantasy with pure science fiction, takes place on the planet Pern, which Earthlings have settled. A utopian paradise at first, Pern has degenerated, after centuries of human habitation, into a tense feudal society.

The greatest threat to Pern is Thread, a type of deadly spore that rains down periodically. To combat these Threadfalls,

inhabitants have cultivated a species of large, airborne, friendly dragons, whose fiery breath can vanquish the Thread.

The series, which began in 1968 with Dragonflight, achieved the height of its popularity in 1978 with The White Dragon, the third entry in the series, and the only McCaffrey title (and the first sciMaureen Curry ence fiction novel) to break onto The New York Times bestseller list.

Over the years, however, her books sold millions of copies, and the world of Pern became so all-encompassing to those who entered it that it gave rise to a concordance, The Dragonlover’s Guide to Pern, by Jody Lynn Nye. Over the last decade as her health faded, McCaffrey increasingly collaborated with her son Todd, who coauthored five Pern-based novels and wrote three others on his own. The 23rd novel, Dragon’s Time, was published in June with mother and son sharing the writing credit, while the 24th, Sky Dragons, is set for publication this year.

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its female authors often still feel it is a boys-only club when it comes to reviews of their work and airtime, McCaffrey was up there with Robert A Heinlein, Arthur C Clarke and Jack Williamson. She’ll be deeply missed.”

books and legacy: “She was too modest to regard them as classics, but classics of the genre are what they became, outlandish planetthreatening mycorrhizoid spores and all. In a genre whose audience is often stereotyped as geeky males, in which

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The late Anne McCaffrey wrote her last book in her Dragonriders series with her son, Todd McCaffrey.

McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Mass., on April 1, 1926 and began writing at the age of eight. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Slavonic languages and literature from Radcliffe, and trained as an actress and opera singer before turning full-time to writing.

McCaffrey’s honors include the two highest awards of her genre: a Hugo, which she won in 1968 for her novella Weyr Search, later incorporated into the Dragonriders series; and a Nebula, for the novella Dragonriders, also incorporated into the series. She was the first woman to win both awards.

Bestselling fantasy author Steven Hunt wrote this recently about McCaffrey’s

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culture and arts in action request for submissions Greater Vernon is gearing up for a celebrating of Arts and Culture Week (April 22-28) in Greater Vernon, and would like to develop a logo for the week long celebration.

We want to see what you can come up with! The Arts and Culture week organizing committee is inviting artists of all levels to submit a logo into an Arts and Culture Week Logo Contest. The winner will be awarded $100, along with the bragging rights of being the designer of the Arts and Culture week logo.

The logo must include an umbrella, which represents the variety of cultural groups that will be participating in the celebration “under the umbrella” of Arts and Culture week, including arts, heritage, sports and science organizations. Submissions can be sent by email to artscultureweek@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is Friday February 17, 2012. The winner will be announced by February 20th, 2011 on the Culture and Arts in Action website at www.vernonculture.ca.

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Sophia rises Continued from page B6

This is the second exhibition Bachmann has curated at Vertigo, and she says she is grateful to former Vertigo director Judith Jurica and current director Heidi Maddess for the opportunity.

The students have also received encouragement and advice from Renay

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OWE: A vengeful ghost, a haunted mansion and a bloody nice English bloke who goes by the name Daniel Radcliffe: What more do you need in a movie?

TAYLOR: How about some originality, momentum and given the fact that this is supposed to be a horror movie, some scares?

Set in the early 20th century, Woman In Black, is Radcliffe’s featured Taylor & Howe return to the big screen after spending time away on stage, which seems to have developed him into a better actor.

He plays Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer, father and grieving husband, whose wife had passed away four years earlier.

Kipps is sent to a remote coastal town in the north east of England to finalise the paperwork of Marsh House, belonging to the late Mrs. Drablow. Even before setting foot in the old mansion, he is told by the local villagers to leave before it is too late, but too late for what?

The townspeople are suspicious and odd, leering at Kipps from dirty windows, denying him lodging. They have their reasons: Over the years numerous children have died most horribly and always in the presence of the Woman in Black. Through spending the night in spooky Marsh House, (going through Mrs. Drablow’s paperwork,) Kipps starts piecing together the puzzle of the Woman in Black and what is happening to the children.

We say: “See it if you like old-fashioned thrillers.”

HOWE: The pacing is slow, with spurts of ghostly images, strange noises and close ups of sinister looking dolls.

In today’s market of hack and slash horror movies, this is a welcome relief. It reminds me of my childhood when I used to go to the seaside and go on the

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Daniel Radcliffe stars as Arthur Kipps in The Woman in Black. haunted house rides they would have.

With their loud bangs, creepy images and pop up scares, this film feels like that. It’s a good ol’ thriller chiller.

TAYLOR: You’re right about old. If this film was made in the ‘50s, it would have set the standard for today’s horror formula. The problem is, it wasn’t.

This film was shamefully predictable and laughable in its conclusion. However, if you like movies that startle rather than scare, this one made me jump, more than once.

HOWE: Radcliffe has evolved into a fine actor, his emotion he put into the part of Kipps feels realistic, but I found the camera too much in his face, which I imagine will appeal to some people.

TAYLOR: It is good news that Radcliffe can act, I had absolutely no problem with him in this role.

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HOWE: I loved the way it was filmed, the beautiful shots of the rolling landscape, the gloominess of the mist covered coastline and the wonderful weather England has. Rain.

TAYLOR: Cinematography was great.

Victorian dolls never looked scarier. This was the darkest movie I’ve seen since The Crow. Everything was black!

Note: The Powerhouse Theatre begins its performance of The Woman in Black April 25.

Howe gives the film version of Woman in Black 2.5 flickering candles out of 5.

Taylor gives it 2 muddy footprints out of 5.

The film is currently screening at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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Pretty much every kid who has laced ‘em up to play hockey has experienced that agonizing sensation of taking a shot off the ankle or foot.

Sometimes they can walk it off, other times it’s game over, or even a stint on the injured reserve.

The risk only increases as players develop and get stronger. Aided by the latest one-piece composite stick technology, top shooters can exceed 100 mph, and anyone who has been hit by six ounces of vulcanized rubber travelling at that speed can attest to how much it can hurt.

With more and more players missing time with these sorts of injuries, a pair of Vernon entrepreneurial foot specialists teamed up to create protective foot guards called Shotblockers.

Working under the company name Exterior Skate Protection, Vernon’s Bruce Booth and Larry Jensen are making Shotblockers, using a polypropylene graphite material to ensure they are light (roughly 80 grams per skate) and have a low profile which doesn’t obstruct a player’s stride.

They are available in a variety of shapes and models to protect certain parts of the skate. There is a one-size-fits-all piece that covers the soft tongue, as well as custom-fit guards that attach to either side of the boot.

Prices range from $50 to $190, depending on the model.

Players can further customize the equipment by having a team logo or jersey number imprinted on it.

“We had lots of people tell us they’ve been absolutely hammered, but we haven’t had anybody be injured with our stuff yet,” said Jensen, who is also the owner of the Central Okanagan Orthotic Lab. “We haven’t had anyone call us and say they got hit wearing our stuff and it didn’t help.”

Shotblockers earned some notoriety a few seasons ago when former Vancouver Canucks’ forward Ryan Johnson, then one of the team’s best shot blockers, was recovering from a foot injury. Hockey Night in Canada’s Scott Oakes did a small on-air segment during a CBC broadcast, detailing how Johnson was using the product to protect his feet.

“Johnson wore them for six or seven games, decided to take them off right before the playoffs and broke his foot again,” said Booth, a podiatrist who operates the Vernon Foot Clinic.

“It’s been that way with so many of the players.

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Vernon’s Larry Jensen (left) and Bruce Booth, co-founders of Exterior Skate Protection, are producing light-weight, easily attachable guards for skates to protect hockey players’ feet. The product, known as Shotblockers, are worn by 30 to 50 NHL players. want to wear it, you can’t make them.”

Booth first contacted the Canucks after seeing the rudimentary skate protectors Johnson was originally experimenting with. Seeing an opportunity, he fired an e-mail to Pat O’Neill, the Canucks’ longtime equipment manager, thinking he probably wouldn’t get a reply.

“I heard back from him the next day,” said Booth, who then travelled to Vancouver to meet the training staff and present his product.

O’Neill loved the product but was quick to warn Booth and Jensen the players would likely resist.

“He (O’Neill) said ‘I’ll warn you right now, these players will take it off,’” recalled Booth. “The trainers are on board completely. Management loves it. The players...”

Not so much.

Said O’Neill: “I wish our guys would use it because it’s the best thing going, but they all choose not to, unfortunately.”

For the Canucks that did try Shotblockers, O’Neill heard predictable complaints: “A little bit heavy, a different feel to when you’re tying your skates and sometimes they trip over them when they’re crossing over.”

Booth believes the resistance towards the product has more to do with hockey culture. He likens Shotblockers to visors when they were first introduced to the league.

“When visors first came out, it was a great idea...but even years later there’s only about 55 per cent of players that wear them.”

Booth and Jensen estimate there are anywhere from 30 to 50 NHLers using some form of Shotblockers today. Mayson Raymond is the lone Canuck to wear them, and he only wears the tongue insert.

“To me, you’ve got Weber (Shea, Nashville Predators) and Chara (Zdeno, Boston Bruins), the two hardest shots in the NHL, and they’re both wearing them,” said Booth.

Vernon chamber announces business awards finalists Morning Star Staff

The field is set for the annual Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

The list of local business nominees was whittled down to the finalists for nine categories at the chamber’s awards sponsor and nominee night Wednesday at the Tolko Industries building on 30th Avenue.

All nominees will be recognized at the awards gala, which goes Saturday, March 17 at

the Best Western Vernon Lodge, and they will also be eligible for the prestigious Business of the Year Award. Category finalists include: Young Entrepreneur – Basket Case Picnics; Downtown Internet Lounge; Sutton Lakefront Realty (Tamara Cinnamon).

Small Business – Vernon Teach & Learn; Rtown; Cheek to Chic.

New Business – Excel Fitness; Chronos Fresh Foods; A&D Asphalt.

Marketer – Predator Ridge Golf Resort;

Okanagan Spirits; Nixon Wenger LLP; Sterling Service; Vernon Teach & Learn; Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply; Cottons Chocolates.

Sterling Service – Vernon Teach & Learn; Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply; Cottons Chocolates.

Community Supporter – Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy; Funtastic Sports Society; Gumtree Catering.

Green Business – Back to Earth Enviro Products; Lotus PRO Systems; Nature’s Fare

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The business sector is often hesitant to celebrate their contribution to the economic well being of their community and beyond.

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CHAMBERPattiNEWS Noonan chambers play in the process. Chamber of Commerce Week is a celebration of the individuals who make our communities special places to live, work and invest. The entire network of chambers, from national to provincial to municipal, owes it to itself to ensure that this event provides a suitable platform that allows thousands of members to gain awareness of

the importance of the chamber of commerce to the civic, social and business climate in the province.

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WASHINGTON STATE To truly appreciate the Yakima Valley in eastern Washington state, you have to drive with your nose in the wind.

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It’s dusk as we approach Cherry Wood, where a sign at the gate quips “horses prohibited.”

You’d have to know Pepper Fewel, the owner of this bed, breakfast and barn, to know it was a joke, though, for horses are her passion and the backbone of her Triple T Ranch in Zillah.

Pepper opened her B&B a decade ago, but quickly found demand outpacing her space.

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Orchard horseback rides are filled with the fragrance of ripening peaches, apples, pears and grapes. tioners and refrigerators. A few feet from the teepee door flap there are clean Porta-potties, open-air showers and roofless bathtubs that offer starlit bathing after dark.

Guests loved the novelty of sleeping in a teepee, but they wanted to experience a chunk of ranch life too. That’s when Pepper began offering orchard rides on her 28 horses. The five-hour excursions take riders through valley farmland with stops at a few wineries and lunch along the way.

On a hot day in August, I’m on horseback with her daughter, Tiffany, moving gently through neighboring vineyards and orchards. It’s peach season and the air is heavy with the scent of magnificent,

ripening peaches. Tree boughs are heavy with the rosy-hued fruit and my horse, Pistol, needs extra persuasion to keep walking instead of stopping for a snack.

We stop at Cultura Winery, where Pepper’s son Tad and his wife have spent the past three years cultivating red wine.

Their rich, dry wines speak of desert fruit, warm sun and fertile earth, capturing in a single glass the wealth that surrounds them in the valley.

Back at the ranch, Pepper spends her days working with and riding the horses she loves.

At least 14 of them she rescued from the feedlot, their final stop before they were to meet the butcher’s knife.

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and we polish them,” she says, gazing at her horses fondly.

“Unfortunately, not all of them are fit to be Cherry Wood horses, but for those that do make the cut, it’s like they won the horse lottery.”

Pepper puts her horses through a series of tests to ensure they won’t be spooked by flapping plastic bags and tarps, the sound of plastic water bottles or ringing cell phones, all noises they will encounter as they carry guests on the orchard tours. Those that react well and are suited to working on the ranch get to stay. “All they ask for is respect,” she says. “And here, they get it.”

That night I marvel at the warm glow of light inside the teepee, its graceful arc into the sky and the feeling of protection within its canvas circumference.

The silence is complete until the guttural whinny of a nearby horse startles me awake, reminding me exactly where I am: on a ranch surrounded by miles of fruit trees, ensconced in a teepee with nothing but a tie-down on its entrance to prevent the desert wind from exposing my little sanctuary inside.

Morning will bring more desert sunshine, a breakfast of fruit compote and perhaps another horseback amble through the orchards. Pepper strokes her horses lovingly and speaks softly to them. From the twinkle in her eyes it’s easy to tell she’s a woman deeply in love. “It sounds corny,” she tells me, “but I’m living my dream.”

Lauren Kramer is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.

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Thomas - Russell The families of Randy Russell and Larissa Thomas are very, very happy to announce the engagement of their children.

Wedding to take place in Victoria, August 2012.

Wallden David and Suzanne Wallden of Coldstream, BC are pleased to congratulate their daughter Courtney Christine Wallden for successfully completing the 2011 Uniform Final Examination for Chartered Accountants. Before becoming a CA, Courtney received the Governor General’s Bronze Medal upon completion of her Business Diploma and then graduated with distinction from the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Okanagan College. We would like to thank the partners and staff at Sladen Moore Chartered Accountants in Vernon, BC for their wonderful support throughout the entire process.

Hodgson - Brooks The proud parents of Graham Hodgson and Erin Brooks are pleased to announce their engagement. Wedding to take place in Vernon on June 23, 2012.

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Wedding to take place in Vernon on September 8, 2012.

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Proud Parents Cher & Steve Connor plus Glenda & Al Lukens are all smiles! Along with many other extended family members and friends! Both enjoy life and work hard to create and build their future your true love has brightened us all! Niki & Devin, separately and together you are both ‘AMAZING’ and never forget or give up your dreams! Love to you both, the entire Family!

Clifton Snider of Smithers, BC, and Susanne Snider of Merritt, BC, are pleased to announce the December 23rd , 2011, engagement of their lovely daughter, Miss Shawn Angela Snider of Vernon, BC, to Mr. Anton Avery Spagrud also of Vernon, BC, son of Julian Podbilski of Prince George, BC and Myrna Spagrud of Gull Lake, SK. A wedding is planned for 2013

Hewer - Roell Leigh and Marilyn Hewer of Coldstream together with Desiree Roell and Willem Roell both of Enderby are very happy to announce the engagement of their children Marissa Hewer and David Roell.

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Activity

February Specials

Horoscope

2 for 1 TANNING 40 Sessions for only…

Hair & Tanning

BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL Although there’s a strong chance that you could be saddled with a few more responsibilities than usual in the year ahead, you’ll find them manageable. On the plus side of things, a secret ambition you’ve long nurtured is likely to be fulfilled.

PUZZLE NO. 203

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Provided you don’t try to force your views on others, you can be extremely convincing. Most people will find that your views and suggestions have merit and are worth exploring.

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 203

HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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53 Cole who was Evergreens 4 Sledgehammers “King” Bic filler 5 Fragments 55 Util. bill Norm, for short 6 Waker-uppers Dance movement 7 Small, in Dogpatch 56 Non-flying bird Some derbies 8 Like a billionaire’s 57 Family member Lone Star guy pockets Trouser length 100624 Publicly Did figure eights Fiesta decor Theater Furry companions Cantina toast 6

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Don’t let your guard down regarding your financial affairs for a minute, because things could be a bit trickier than usual. Go slow, even when you think you have a good deal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Arrangements you make to partake in a group involvement will work out rather well. Yet, for some reason, one-on-one encounters will prove to be problematic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be careful about making a commitment to help another tackle a difficult job. The person you offered to assist might sit back and let you handle it all on your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) When helping out someone who has to complete a difficult task, it could be a mistake to try to lighten up the job with a little humor.

The other party might not be in the mood for any sort of frolic.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Although certain dealings you have with family members might be a bit abrasive, involvements you have outside of your domestic domain will be fun and quite successful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Even if most of your ideas are quite good, you still must guard against inclinations to impulsively introduce some last-minute changes into the picture.

There’s a good chance they would gum up the works.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) In an arrangement where you need to share something of value with another, strive to be fair.

Any hint of selfishness on your part will provoke a similar reaction from your associate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) It’s important to be a team player in situations that require a collective effort.

Being a smart aleck or resorting to showboating could seriously impair matters, and you’ll end up all alone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Events must be properly scheduled in order for you to have adequate time to participate in everything.

Anything you try to slip in at the last minute will come a-cropper.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) When you share the same hopes and expectations with your friends or associates, good things can happen.

Combined ambitions lead to stronger unions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Certain difficult goals can be achievable, but only if you’re willing to pay the price. Before pursuing anything, be sure it is worth the bumps and bruises you might have to take.

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HORMONES Q: I am having problems with sleep, sex drive, hot flashes and weight gain. What can I do?

A: These are just a few symptoms of hormone dysfunction. You need hormone testing (saliva or blood tests) to identify imbalances. Treatment includes the use of bioidentical, plant based hormones that closely duplicate hormones your body produces. Natural hormones also slow the aging process.

Q: A:

My older cat is reluctant to jump and seems irritable.

Is she in pain?

Yes, your cat may be suffering from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, progressive disease seen in older cats. This disease results in the slow destruction of cartilage and the underlying bone reacts by remodeling and results in the formation of bony changes.

Cats are small, light and more agile than dogs allowing them to compensate more readily. In addition, they are good at masking signs of illness, making it more difficult to interpret signs of pain or discomfort.

Studies have demonstrated that a good majority of cats over the age of 11 years have evidence of osteoarthritis. The most commonly involved joints are the hips, lower spine, and elbows. Symptoms seen at home include, decreased appetite, reduced activity, weight loss, lack of grooming, pain and irritability.

A diagnosis of OA is made by information provided by medical history, physical exam and radiographs.

The goals of treatment include the reduction of pain and inflammation, improvement of mobility and the slowing of the disease process. Current therapies involve joint diets, weight loss programs, cartilage / joint protectants and drug therapy.

Contact your Veterinarian if you have any questions regarding osteoarthritis and your pet.

— Dr. Miles Latwat, DVM

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Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder IT WOULD BE EASY TO FALL TO DEFEAT Vince Lombardi, coach of the Green Bay Packers when they won Super Bowls I and II in 1967 and ‘68, said, “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.”

At the bridge table, it would be very easy to fall in this contract. What is the right line of play in six no-trump after West leads the club jack?

South’s hand is an attractive nightmare.

The way to indicate a balanced 28 points is to open two clubs and rebid four no-trump. But that is highly unwieldy, giving responder no room to maneuver. So at the table South rebid three

diamonds, North raised to show diamond support and some points, and South blasted into six no-trump.

(Yes, Roman Key Card Blackwood would have helped, permitting South to check for the heart ace and diamond queen.)

South has 10 top tricks: three spades, three hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. He needs two more diamond tricks -- four in total, not five.

If diamonds are 2-2 or 3-1, everything works. If West has four diamonds, the contract is unmakable.

But in case East has four, declarer should lead a low diamond from his hand at trick two.

East wins and returns a club, but South takes that trick, overtakes his heart

10 with dummy’s jack, and plays a diamond. East will probably split his honors (play one of them), but declarer wins, returns to dummy with a heart, and finesses East out of his third diamond honor.

If you fell to defeat, pick up the cards and rise again in the next deal.

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BYKER, Mary Teresa It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mary Teresa Byker on February 8th, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Service will follow at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Elizabeth (Betty) Munro In loving memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Munro, aged 80 years, who passed away at the Hospice House in Vernon on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her son, Rick (Sue) and daughter, Suzan (Wayne), and her grandchildren Aimee (Stan) and Mark and great-granddaughters Annika and Sophia, and also her step-grandchildren David, Keri, Kim (Gary) and Shala and step-great granddaughter Grace. She is also remembered by her sister Dorothy in England and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman, in 2008 in Vernon and her parents, Richard and Minnie Bainbridge, and her brother John and sister Ellen, all in England.

Our Mum was born in Liverpool, England on December 14, 1931. She married Norman Munro in 1952 and they came to Canada for a honeymoon and decided to stay. They lived on the south shore of Montreal and Elizabeth chose to work at Parfumerie Versailles, a perfume business, where she received vast amounts of Chanel No. 5 as bonuses, which she used liberally as her favourite scent and also as air freshener. Mum loved visiting her family in England on a regular basis with her husband and children and always said it was one of the main reasons she worked out of the home.

In 1969, Norman was transferred to Vernon with Consumers Glass and he and Mum made our fair city their third home. Mum worked at the courthouse as a secretary for many years. Our parents bought a cabin on Okanagan Lake at which to spend their weekends, along with their children and grandchildren. When Mum retired in 1986, she and Dad became snowbirds and started spending their winters in Yuma, Arizona and their summers at the cabin on Okanagan Lake. They enjoyed many years of retirement this way. Mum was a quiet, reserved devoted family person who loved reading and relaxing and helping her family in any way she was needed.

A Memorial Tea will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 15 at 1:00 pm. Please join us in celebrating Elizabeth’s life and honouring the wonderful woman that she was. Any friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Elizabeth may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

REID, Alice Doreen It is with sadness we announce the passing of Alice Doreen Reid on February 2nd, 2012 in Kelowna, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca.

Cremation arrangements entrust to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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Robbin Davies Reeves

After a long and courageous battle, it is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Robbin Davies Reeves (Gauk) at the age of 58. He passed peacefully on Saturday February 4th, 2012 at Hospice. Robbin will be missed greatly by his wife Kelly, children Kelsey, Chet and Ricky, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, many neices and newphews and of course, Bud. Our Robbin is now at a place of peace now and his suffering has come to an end. We look forward to meeting him again at a later time.

A celebration of life will be heald later in the year by the family.

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In Memoriam

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Peter James Sheret April 9, 1937 - February 13, 2011

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We sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore.

We did our best to the end, till we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away.

And though our hearts were breaking, we knew you could not stay.

To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, your memory will always last.

Missing you ~ Loving you.

Judy, Kelly, Melissa, James, John & Mathew

DOROTHY JOYCE (Devine) McCAIG May 22, 1927January 29, 2012

After a protracted illness, Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep at North Okanagan Hospice House, with her family by her side. She was 84. Dorothy was born in Vancouver, BC, the 3rd of 5 daughters. At the tender age of 17 she attended the Vancouver Normal School, and was teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in Usk, B.C. at 18. She raised her family in Port Coquitlam, teaching in various schools there and in Maple Ridge. After moving to the Okanagan in 1975, Dorothy taught school at Lavington Elementary for many years, and was an active member of the community. She is survived by her three daughters, Lynne (David) McCaig, Susan McInnis, Cheryl (Al) Lagaden and five grandchildren, Kimberley (Matt), Nathan (Heather), Aaron (Ryan), Brittany, and Meghan (Mike); 3 sisters, Norma Selig, Helen (Bob) Tara, and Betty Keller and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered by all who knew her. Mother, Grandmother, teacher, friend. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Lavington Fellowship Baptist Church (9681 School Road, Lavington). In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mom’s name to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506- 27 Avenue Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4) would be greatly appreciated.

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Matthew “Mat” Seymour Hassen We announce the passing of Matthew “Mat” Seymour Hassen on February 7, 2012.

Mat was born in Armstrong, BC on May 8, 1915, and after graduating from high school he went on to attend Olds Agricultural College in Alberta. When World War II was declared, Mat was automatically called upon as a member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers Militia. In 1943, Mat was promoted to the rank of Major, but voluntarily transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders and took a reduction in rank to Captain in order to go into action in Italy. After the Italian campaign, the Seaforth Highlanders were shipped North and eventually were part of the liberation forces in Holland. This forged a lifelong connection with a number of Dutch people which has lasted to this day. Mat met and married Rose Rice in 1940. They had three children and lived in Armstrong until she predeceased him in 2001. After the war, Mat returned to Armstrong where he bought a farm as well as worked in the family real estate, insurance and auctioneering business. After his father’s passing, Mat took over the family business and became a Notary Public. He also replaced his father as Secretary / Manager of the Interior Provincial Exhibition and, together with his warm and capable wife, Rose, oversaw the fair from 1956 to 1972, thus completing a family involvement that had begun in 1913.

Mat was a remarkable area historian who believed deeply in Armstrong and Spallumcheen. He was a lifelong champion of agriculture. Although Mat played a lead role in helping to establish the Industrial Park South of Armstrong, he did so solely because it was good for the area and left any pro¿t for others. Mat was involved in encouraging Dutch Dairy to come to Armstrong after Valley Dairy closed its doors and left its world famous Armstrong Cheese in limbo. Mat’s mantra was always “the water is good, the soil is good, the air is good, and your neighbours are good people, so why would you want to live anywhere else?”

Mat and Rose were honoured as Citizens of the Year in 1981 for the many years of devoted service to their community. Mat also played a role in upgrading of the cenotaph and establishing the Christmas candle-lighting ceremony reÀecting what is done every year at the Canadian Memorial Cemetery at Holten in Eastern Holland.

Mat is survived by his son Mat (Ev) Hassen of Osoyoos, BC and their children Kelly and Matthew; his daughter Trish (Bil) Findlay of Vernon, BC and their children Heather (Stefan) Hood and Rob Gray, and great-grandchild Maggie. He was predeceased by his daughter Sharon in 1941.

There will be a memorial gathering on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 35 (2526 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong BC). In lieu of Àowers, donations in Mat’s memory are respectfully requested to the charity of one’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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Eva Matilda Warren Eva MaƟlda Warren passed away peacefully at her residence on the evening of February 5th, 2012 in Armstrong, BC at 80 years of age. She was born in Rose Valley, SK on November 12th, 1931 to Jack and Kathleen Armitage. Eva moved in 1954 to the Bridge River Valley, BC. In 1963, she leŌ and moved on to Maple Ridge, BC where she worked at the Essondale Hospital in Coquitlam for many years. Eva reƟred, and made her way to Armstrong, BC in 1990.

Eva was a kind spirit with a terriĮc sense of humour. She enjoyed reading, quilƟng, and baking. Eva was very fond of young people, always warm and welcoming of Grandson Cody and his friends. They all thought she was “The coolest Granny around!”. Eva was known to have kept in contact with good friends over the years and she was an excellent neighbour. Eva leaves behind to mourn her loss her daughter Kathy of Salmon Arm, BC, grandson Cody, sister Gladys, brother James, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and good friends and neighbours Maisie and Bertha. She’ll also be sadly missed by her dog Rozzy. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Helen, and her brothers Bruce, Gordon and Howard.

CremaƟon. Friends are invited to Eva’s residence (2261 Hayden Place, Armstrong, BC) on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to share memories and celebrate her life. The family would like memorial contribuƟons to go to the Heart and Stroke FoundaƟon of BC (#4 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9, www.heartandstroke.bc.ca). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca.

CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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In Memoriam

Chris Kronbauer Dec. 28, 1922-Feb. 2, 2011

Sophie Kronbauer Aug. 24, 1922-Feb. 12, 2011

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Faith & Bill DeWilde March 1998 / Feb 2007

In Loving Memory of

Ken Dase February 2010

Its been a year and we think of you both

“Your lifes were so special, so very rare, When we needed you, you were always there, Never selfish, always kind, Treasured memories you left behind.

You shared our Lives, Happiness and Tears.

Thank you for all the wonderful years.”

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every day. Thank you for the love, the good times, the support and the wonderful memories. Your wisdom and humour were great teachers. Life was not always easy for you two but you achieved a wonderful thing: you created a loving family. We will be forever grateful. With love Kathie, Dwayne, Greg, Jordan and Carol.

To Those I Love And Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do, You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it’s time I travelled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It’s only for a time that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart.

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Thank you to Peter’s co-workers at Canada Post, Vernon, BC for going above and beyond in whatever capacity.

We would like to thank Dr. G. Dueck and staff at the Kelowna Cancer Clinic and Dr. Botha and staff in Vernon, and the staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital for all your professional and considerate care.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at North Okanagan Hospice House, Vernon, for your wonderful and compassionate care during these past months.

All memorial donations were very much appreciated. When you remember Peter know that each and every one of you had an important place in his life and in his memories. We are forever grateful. Peter’s siblings Shirley, Len, Steph and Murray.

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The family of the late Peter Loster of Vernon, BC and formerly of Yorkton, SK. would like to thank everyone who attended the social held in Vernon, BC January 21, 2012 to celebrate his life. Special thanks to Nancy, Mel and Rob, Siona and Jeff, Carling and Cameron, for all your help in “making it happen”.

If you think you were inspired by him, know that you also inspired him and gave him courage to continue. The kind care given to his three furry kids (his cats) was more than anyone could have expected.

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Peter walked in many different circles throughout his life and he touched many lives in the process.

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LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER’S NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for Interior and Vancouver Island for well established Company (Kurt Leroy Trucking Ltd). Full time for 12 months. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-287-9914.

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Occupational First Aid Level III MOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Despite what our name suggests, we don’t consider ourselves to be in the tire business. We’re actually in the service business. It’s our job to exceed our customer’s expectations every day, in every way. There’s an amazing feeling that comes from going beyond the call of duty. Everyone who has experienced a Kal Tire Wow! moment knows what we’re talking about. And at the end of every day, you can judge success by how you answer just one question: ‘Did I deliver True Service to my customers today?’ This, is our Culture. This, is True Service. For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer with over 230 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 12 retread facilities, 2 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in 18 countries across 5 continents.

Kal Tire is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial-spirited individual to join our team as a Mobile Service Technician to be based in Vernon, BC, managing all service calls and equipment repairs for Kal Tire locations in the speci¿ed region.

The successful candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and base knowledge of hand tools, superior interpersonal skills and a desire to provide excellent customer service. The opportunity is ideal for individuals who are self-starters with a get-upand-go attitude. As this is a service role, applicants should understand continuous travel is key component and requirement of this role.

The ultimate course in first aid. Recognized in both Alberta and BC, this course prepares students to take on the responsibilities of the first aid attendant providing emergency care and covers a variety of emergency medical techniques. Students must be 16 years of age to take the course and the course fee includes books, written and practical exam fee, and WCB certificate, which is now valid for three years.

Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and bene¿ts package, along with a company-wide pro¿t sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.

A valid Drivers License is required.

Feb. 27 - Mar. 9, Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $712 Recertification also available please call for details.

Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Mobile Service Technician opportunity. Please submit your resume in a word document to careers@kaltire.com, indicating the job title in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions.

6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately March 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.56/hour.

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BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 202-2706 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6 Farm Laborers needed at Sidhu Orchards on Bella Vista Rd, work includes planting, pruning, thinning, picking, fruit & vegetables. March thru Oct $9.56/hr Call Sid (250)5401011 or fax: 250-545-1935

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Senior Office Administrator Position available with possible advancement to Office Manager. Minimum of 10 years of general office experience required with experience in customer service relating to appointment setting and technician routing preferred. We offer employment in a friendly, fast paced environment with a competitive wage dependant upon qualifications, ranging from $13-$16 per hour to start while training. Fax resume to 250-558-6133 or email info@absolutelypure.ca.

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca North Okanagan Sawmill is hiring for a millwright position.

For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check.

Reply to Box #14, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Students 12 & up. Cash paid daily. Provincial youth program Earn $100-$300/wk. 545-1065 Traffic Control training for dates call 1-866-737-2389 or www.roadsafetytcs.com WANTED: Trained Hairdressers, Male or Female for Salons in Grand Prairie, Alberta & area. 780-933-1236 HAIR 4 U

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Trades, Technical BC Company accepting resumes’s for: Journeyman Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Gas B or A Fitters, Welders, Millwrights & 4th yr plumbers.

Comprehensive package. Forward resumes, certifications with cover stating pay rate to: Box 694, C/O The Tribune, 188 - 1st Ave. N., Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8.

Electrical Apprentices & Journeymen wanted for large projects in Vernon & Salmon Arm. Resumes to peterj@nightelect.com LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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Temporary Part Time Office Clerk I – 0.6 FTE Applications are invited for an Office Clerk I Temporary Part Time Position, suitable for someone who is NOT seeking full time employment. This position is from January to May and September to December, and 1.0 FTE from June to August. The position is for maternity leave coverage for approximately one (1) year. The successful applicant will be called in for additional hours to provide coverage for regular office staff as required. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in reception, cash receipting, filing, word processing, general office duties, ability to multi-task, a good working knowledge of computers and local knowledge of the area. The CUPE 2011 Union rate of $16.81 per hour is offered.

Preference will also be given to those applicants with a working knowledge of municipal services and operations.

Applications marked confidential with a cover letter, detailed resume (including references), will be received via Canada Post, email or by providing it to the Township Office until 4:30 pm on Monday, February 27th, 2012, and should be addressed and delivered to: Cindy Graves, Deputy Corporate Officer Township of Spallumcheen 4144 Spallumcheen Way Spallumcheen, BC V0E 1B6 E-mail: mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca Phone: 250 546-3013 Fax: 250 546-8878 *Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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PRIME / PIRS OPERATOR - RCMP (Full Time — Permanent) Due to a resignation the City of Vernon has an opening for a PRIME/PIRS Operator. Reporting to the Manager, Records Informatics, this position’s key duties are related to the operation of PRIME, chiefly in the areas of file review and validation. In addition, the incumbent provides clerical and communication support to the RCMP Records unit.

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Recreation Services is looking for staff for our spring break and summer camps. If you have experience working with children and experience in: sciences, drama, dance, music, cooking or sports we are looking for you.

Please send resume with cover letter to Deb Treherne, Recreation Programmer at dtreherne@vernon.ca.

Short listed applicants will be contacted and must provide a copy of a current criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

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COLDSTREAM RT 204 - Coldstream Creek Rd & Hillside Available Feb 19

RT 94 - 40 Ave & 22 St Available now

LUMBY RT601 - Saddleview & Mountainview Available Feb 19/ASAP

COLDSTREAM RT 202 - Lockhaven & Priest Valley Available Feb 10 RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen Available Feb 19/ASAP

RT 602 - Grandview & Catt Available now ‘Tis the season for icy roads & driveways Please try to keep your driveway and walkway clear of ice and help us keep our carriers safe from accidents.

Contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info Bosman AccounƟng has served the Vernon area since 1996.

Our oĸce services clients in a wide variety of industries, including retail, restaurants, trucking, construcƟon, non proĮt and consulƟng.

Volunteers

who can carry out the monthly accounƟng and payroll funcƟons for a variety of our clients. If you excel working independently and your skills match the requirements listed below, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

ResponsibiliƟes include: • perform recepƟon/secretarial duƟes • assist in the transiƟon to paperless Įling system • full cycle bookkeeping for a variety of clients, including payroll The successful candidate: • has a minimum of 5 years experience working in public pracƟce • has a good knowledge of Sage Simply AccounƟng, QuickBooks, CaseWare, MS Oĸce and ProĮle • has extensive experience with bookkeeping procedures • is detail oriented and a clear communicator • has strong organizaƟon skills and ability to mulƟ-task eīecƟvely.

If you are interested in applying for this posiƟon or know someone who might be, please send your resume to Henk Bosman at henk@bosmanaccounƟng.com.

Volunteers

V err non and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau

We are currently seeking an

Oĸce Manager/Bookkeeper

Volunteers

T he H earts and Hands C ommunity Network

volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 NOEES Office 3201-30 Street

FEBRUARY 07, 2012 Times to be discussed Non-Profit Organization

Required Positions

Duties

Gardener

O’Keefe Ranch

Maintenance Volunteer Cleanup/repairs/project assistant

Junction Literacy

Computer/technology tutor for seniors

Assist seniors on one to one basis

Special Olympics

Curling Volunteer

Assist with supervision and coaching

Book Sorting/Sales

Assist with sorting and sales

Many other positions Area Commissioner

Book Delivery/Team Leader/Bowling Support and coordinate youth and team leaders

Scouts Canada

Maintain grounds

Comment

Abbeyfield

Thurs 4-5 pm

16 to 20 hours per month.

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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION McLennan

CONTRACTING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAT

JOB JAR

DO YOU NEED

Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations

No job too small!

250-542-8368 (Home)

Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)

250-549-0784

RENOVATIONS • FRAMING SIDING • CONCRETE FORMING

Renovations, bathrooms, laminate floors, ceramic tiles, minor plumbing, dump runs, install cabinets, countertops & more. Reasonable Rates.

TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

BADA BATHROOMS.COM

250.308.6230

250-309-6858

Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”

Insured * References * Guaranteed

HERE!

250.306.2313

TOM: 308-8778

• Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

Honest Renovations

250-309-9110 New Home Construction Complete Renovations Registered Builder • 25 Years Exp. Full Home Warranty Protection

No Job Too Small!

Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

Morgan@547-6646

550-4535

Call Robert

LICENSED AND INSURED

Nu-Look Homeworks You Belong

• RENOVATIONS • HANDYMAN • PAINTING

A-Z Renovations QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

LEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

• Renovations • Siding • Roofing • Framing • Decking • Kitchen/Bathroom For all your renovation needs

HELP?

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

Mark of Excellence

250-309-4802

HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care

TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed

• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst.

• Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

220th 0thh A Anniversary i RENOVATIONS & & ADDITIONS ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS “I Do Not Hesitate To Recommend Dave” “We Wholeheartedly Endorse Dave” “We Recommend Him To You” FREE ESTIMATES • Call Dave

250-558-7653 250-558-7653

PAINTING

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 • mark.u@shaw.ca Supplier & Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing

WINDOWS & DOORS

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

an ad in this directory

Windows, Doors & now...

KITCHEN CABINETS!!

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

by Norelco

Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations

Showroom (250) 542-1294 2001 - 43rd St, Vernon BC V1T 6K7

New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

250-938-9082 BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?

250-550-7900

549-0115

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty!

• Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

250-550-7900

• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery

CUSTOM MEAT SERVICES

Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977

Your one stop for custom slaughter.

ELECTRICAL

250-550-7900

BETA

Electrical Services Ltd

• Residential •Commercial

AV IMMEADILIAABLE

TELY!

RENOVATIONS • New Construction • Service Upgrades • EEmergency SService i C Calls ll 18 years in business • Licensed and Insured • Free Estimates

TIM FITZGERALD 260-1320/938-0638

¾ Provincially inspected ¾ Quality guaranteed ¾ Delivered to your cut

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.

shop or farm

RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

¾ Accepting orders for

(250) 832-0012 rivmeats@telus.net

goats, lambs and sides of beef. ¾ Cut and wrap

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DECKS & PATIOS

DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

Plan your deck or patio project now and ENJOY IT this summer!

MOVING ALLSWELL

Delivery

250-550-7900

ONLY $50/HOUR

Feed & Hay 100 Round Bales, no rain in the barn, grass clover Alfalfa, 500lb plus approx, $35ea. ten or more. $30ea (250)547-6279 1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816 70-bales of alfalfa grass mix, no chemicals, square bales, no rain, $6.50/bale, 546-8314 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale.

Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 Clean Organic straw for sale. $5.00 bale. 250-546-9196.

EXCELLENT Quality Horse Hay for Sale 2nd-3rd cut Crown Royale Orchard grass..60lb bales, no rain, clean, barn stored $6.50/ bale delivery extra 250-838-6669 Good Quality Horse Hay, square bales $4/bale.

(250)549-0155 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa $5/bale (250) 547-6334 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420 Round 4x5 straw bales, $35. per bale, Dozen bales, shed stored. (250)379-2853 Second cut grass hay, $6.50/ 60lb bale, excellent quality, no rain, barn stored, 545-6730 Small square bales (aprox 80 lbs) 2nd & 3rd cut Alfalfa $6.50/bale.(250)546-8079

Livestock

LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:

Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, 3 females, 1 male born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message.

Pomeranian puppies Ready to go, (250)547-6963 e-ore@telus.net Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family.

For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

Shih-Tzu puppies, 2 males, 2 females, black & white. phone 1(250)547-8974

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage Coin Collector & Silver & Gold Buyer will be at Vernon Museum Antique Show this Friday & Saturday, Feb. 17 & 18. Come in person or call: 1-800-948-8816

Financial Services

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff.

250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.

White Frigidaire Electric stove, self cleaning, convection oven.

Asking $200 (250)549-6727

Firearms FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316 REMINGTON Rebate Round up at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin.

4-1691 Powick Road Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, ďŹ r or pine. Delivery available.

250-260-7932

Furniture KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box.

Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

778-475-1115 250-938-1251

BOOKKEEPING

GUTTERS & SIDING

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Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / BRIDGES / EQUIPMENT Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Smallforklifts/F350C/C�Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage. Call 24 Hrs 1-866528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

• Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & SofďŹ ts • Exterior Painting

D

( 250 ) 542-4492

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

MOBILITY Scooters & Powerchairs. Shoprider Dealer, Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Used Scooter and Powerchair Sale. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745

1 Double Stainless Steel kitchen sink, overall size 21�x27�, like new $50 (250)275-0807

Attention Hairdresser’s: Portable Belvedre hair dryer on wheels $75.; Kayline Trolley $75.; Dozens of Assorted size rollers & perm rods .50/doz.; Curling irons $10./ea; Oster Hair Clipper $20.

250)545-5178

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

7000 watt Dewalt Generator, great for constuction $850.; New 13.5 hp Simplicity Snow Blower, worth $1700. new, will take $850. 250-306-1319 Box of 2 year old boy’s clothing, pj’s,sweats pants, etc. $10. (250)558-5149

Brand new Aluminum locking dry box for full sizepickup. Will sell for $400Call 250-545-0453

Auctions

Auctions

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 14� King vertical wood band saw (New) $350. 10� table saw $150. (250)379-2853

Computer Services

Computer Services

™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions

In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control.

Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft CertiďŹ ed System Engineer A+ Service Technician

542-8620

WE DO IT ALL!

Heavy Duty Machinery

• PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery

Dump box 14’L x 5’high with hydraulics sizzor lift & roll bar tarp. (250)546-9566 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Financial Services

CALL AND BOOK NOW!

Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193

+PEJ 3PMLF

Call Scott: 250-306-0133

Pets & Livestock

Seniors Discount - Free Estimates - Emergency Repairs We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price

+ 3PMLF "DDPVOUJOH 4FSWJDFT

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery & Moving Service

Glendale RooďŹ ng & Renovations

35 yrs business accounting exp.

Barry McCagherty

www.tcr-enterprises.com

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACCOUNTING

TOP DOG SERVICES Bookkeeping & Personal Income Tax Services

Top Quality Vinyl Decking Many Wood and Composite Options Custom Railings and Stairs E N T E R P R I S E S Superbly Finished Concrete Patios

Jed - (250) 306-7704

ROOFING

ACCOUNTING

14 years serving the community KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561

Livestock

Livestock

Victor

50’s not old if you’re a tree!

s D Dodd BAILIFF SEIZED • ON-SITE odds

AUCTION

SOURCE GLACIER BEVERAGE CO. WATER/ WINE BOTTLING LINE

SAT., FEB 25TH/2012 • 11AM

Acting on the Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction the Complete Bottling Plant Partial List Includes: Bertolaso Bottling Line, 2-2100gal.

Stainless Tanks, 800gal. SS Tank, Pumps, Ultra Violet Filtration System, Elec. Tow-motor, Elec. Forklift, Pallet Shelving, Pallet Jack, Office Equipment & Furniture, Freezers, Carts, Wine Cooler, Ladder Plus Much More.

Pets

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class ďŹ lls fast. (250)558-5322

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Place: #4 2652 Compass Crt., West Kelowna, BC

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3255

250-938-0868

250-260-0110

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

Large Selection of New & Used Restaurant, Deli & Food Service Equipment.

Viewing: Friday, 9am - 5pm and Sat. 8am - 11am

View photos @ doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Crystal Waters Cassiar 1160 6-8 person hot tub approx 7 years old - works great digital thermometer - 2 speed $2000 obo call 250 938 5364

DEVELOPER will pay mortgage for 6 months on 2-3 bdrm new condo. (conditions apply) www.okanaganbrownstones.com Phone: 250-3073737.

Mobile Homes & Parks

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

Discover the Secret!

Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299

Entertainment Centre $30, Coffee & End Table (same color as entertainment centre) $40, 27” Color Tube TV $20, or Everything for $80, U Pick-up, Excellent for your Rec room, Cabin or on a fixed income... 250-558-3414 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load.

778-212-6107, 250-546-9536 Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.65 lb. CWF. 250307-3430.

Light Oak kitchen table and 4 chairs, good condition. $200. 250-308-7671.

Micro Suede couch, loveseat, med brown, excellent cond. $400. Coffee table, light Oak. $50.Pole lamp. $25.Like new. 250-308-7671.

PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched, potato & cheddar, homemade Cabbage Rolls, 250-545-3667 Sidewalk Sunbeam Electric Snowblower with light, $50, Indoor/Outdoor electric bbq, new $25, Dome top record payer, w/2 speakers, box of assorted records. $75,(250)546-6771 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation.

Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 Vacuums: Rainbow, Electrolux, Kenmore. hoses, powerheads & tools, rebuilt, guaranteed, $100ea (250)549-3352 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Wanted: Shower, tub, hot tub, water heater, fittings, used building material. 1-250-8380505 Youth Boys Name Brand T-shirts(15) Size Med-Large.$50.00 for all.

Name Brand Jeans sizes 28-30.Paid $50.00 for each asking $20.00 per pair.

All Like new.

Call 250-308-7671.

Houses For Sale

$

419,900

Brand new 2500 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

Coyote Crossing Villas PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away.

Custom order your new home today!

832-6699

(250)

www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com

250-558-4795

Rentals

DISTRESS SALES

Apt/Condo for Rent

www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

Columbia Apartments

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

Available March 1 25

FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own?

Large 2 bedroom + den apartment

Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)

Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets.

www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258

To view call

Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

3-BDRM HOUSE, newly renovated, 8 ACRES, Fully Irrigated hobby farm/horses. Lavington.

5-BDRM HOUSE, 18 ACRES, good for orchards or farming Fully Irrigated. Lavington.

(250)545-1562 Both Properties REDUCED for Quick Sale!

250-545-1519 1 nice bedroom 600 for March. Quiet, clean living need only apply.

N/P, parties or drugs. hydr not Incld Call 558 5020 for info.

Misc. Wanted

PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins.

Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Stereo / DVD / TV PARADIGM MONITOR 9 v.3(pair). Floor standing loud speakers. Mint condition and excellent sound quality. $500 (paid $1000 new). Phone 250488-6716 after 6pm.

Shop from home!

250-542-5580 ALEXIS PARK

Clean & bright, 1 bed, walk-up corner unit. In-suite laundry, parking. $680/mt + utilities.

References required, no smoking, no pets.

250-306-2475.

Available Immediately!

ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms.

• Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!

Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV.

MORRIS MANOR

vernonhomes.ca/forrent

Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites

Spacious 720 sq. ft.

1 bdrm garden apartment $610. Hot water & appliances included. N/P, references required.

Inquiries 250-542-7723

Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre.

Centre Heat included.

Inside Scooter parking available

55+, no pets.

Walking distance to Downtown Safeway.

Top floor 2 bdrm,1 bath. In-suite laundry.

UG parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $875/month + damage deposit.

Includes utilities. Cable, phone not incl.

Available immediately.

Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725

The CLIFFS 1 and 2 bedroom suites from

$

850 / month

F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + utilities all included.

N/S, N/P.

Musical Instruments

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

2 BD 2 BATH Great apartment with super view, FS, AC, on-site laundry, handy location.

Adult oriented, on bus route.

Available immed. $750/mo.

Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

For more information call

250-542-8989

st

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Misc. for Sale Check out our February Specials on the web www.briteland.com Awarded “Green Business of the Year”

Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00

250-545-3420

Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building.

On-site Resident Manager.

Rent incentives offered.

250-542-1701

Misc. for Sale 2012 Dog Licences Available

Accepting resumes for part-time employment.

Drop off to Joanne

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:

250-503-7315

A New Tradition of Quality Living

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

1bdrm, new paint & flooring, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center.

Includes cable TV, parking, f/s, n/s, 50+, $620. Call 250-309-3763

2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.

250-503-7315 250-545-7251 GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

ADULT TOWNHOME

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartmentstyle townhome in the Harwood area. Level entry.

Good condition. $750 per month. Single senior rate $675 per month. NP, NS. Available immediately.

Drive by and walk up to 1, 1900 46th Avenue or www.vernonrealestate.com.

Don 250-558-8762 THE PLACE to Live in Vernon

URBAN POINTE 1 and 2 Bedroom Modern Suites starting at $730.00 Central location New appliances, Elevator On-Site Resident Manager Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Incentives with 6 or 12 month lease

1&2-bdrm $600-$750.

No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630 1bdrm clean, 2 blocks from downtown Armstrong, newly reno’d, $590/mo 250-870-3378 1bdrm DT, close to everything, spaceous, reno’d/quite $600/mo. (250)275-3137

1bdrm, East Hill available immediately hardwood flrs, n/s n/p. On site laundry, heat incl.

250-260-5870

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

www.urbanpointecondos.com

Call 250-307-5522

Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.

CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p.

250-545-5773 CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, Heat included; N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066

Duplex / 4 Plex 1610 45th St Lg 2bdrm + den in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented buildg, prkg, storage, no-dogs, newly painted, av/now $800+hydro 547-6060 2BDRM Easthill, daylight walkout suite, priv entry & laundry, F/S, W/D, G F/P, carport, N/S, N/dogs, $800. +shared util.

Avail March 1. 250-550-6500.

2bdrm in quiet 4plex, fenced yard, w/d h-p,cat ok, no dogs, Alexis Park area, $825. + util.

250-542-4310, 250-308-9738 2 Bdrm, laundry hook-ups, D/ W, $800. Available Now. Small animals okay. N/S 250-5505832 3709 24 Ave. Vernon, D-unit 2bdrm, huge yard, $800/mo.

250-549-3634, 250-490-1530 3-bdrm, 2-bath, brand new flooring, inside freshly painted, large rec-room, front balcony, rear sundeck, quiet neighbors, $1200/mo, 250-308-7040 4bdrm, spacious, fenced, near Hospital. $850./mo. Avail. now Pets negotiable 250-545-2220 Large reno’d 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, n/s, n/p $825/mth, water/heat incl,avail.immed.250-503-1540 Large reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, n/s, n/p $900/mth, water/heat incl,avail.immed.250-503-1540

Mortgages

Mortgages

Misc for Rent

ARE YOU IN NEED OF SOME PRIVATE MONEY? 1st and 2nd mortgages are available

For photos go to www.lundephoto.smugmug.com.

250-307-6818

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(Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10

40’x60’ Shop in Lumby on Highway 6 with ample parking $500./mo. 780-968-8169 4800sqft.

Upstairs Office Space with Elevator 2900 30th Ave. (250)545-1733 Retail Space in Armstrong, 1220sqft. Medical/Dental/Spa Call for details. (250)764-8323 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

Lavington/Coldstream area, sep. 2 bdrm suite on acreage, cozy & clean, fs, wd, ns, $800 incl. all util. & full cable, Refs. req., dd, 250-503-2546

489,900

Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025

COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198

RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults.

250-275-8066 ENDERBY and Armstrong condos for rent. 1 bdrm $650 monthly Lower rates for long term customers. no smoking inside., call Bill @250-5466517

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1 bedroom, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available Now. $600 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832 2bdrm, 1 bath newly reno’d close to amenities, laundry avail, small pet ok, AC, balcony & view RR, $850/mo+util.

Contact Doreen 778-475-4430 www.rentinvernon.com 2bdrm 1bath, NS, close to Downtown, sm. pet ok, $850 +hydro. 250-307-6174 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS $740. includes heat. 250-545-6810.

2BD, Top Floor, Mountainview Place in Vernon. Newly reno’d.

Avail Now. $850+util. 250-7640570 Armstrong Senior Residence, accepting applications.

Ground level, onsite laundry, workshop, parking, 1-bdrm $450, Studio $400, Subsidies possible, no pets, only quiet 55+, n/s, n/p, need apply, phone Doreen, 250-546-0257, or EriK 250-546-0559

5 bdrm + office, 3 bath unique custom design/built home on cul-de-sac.

has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.*

NEW 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo for RENT in Vernon, avail. immed. Sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250545-2834. NS suite, pets negotiable.

250-503-1257

9808 Kinross Place Coldstream, BC

market daily.

LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788

1604 - 31 Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking

See what we have to offer!

Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 WANTED: Small Aluminum Fishing Boats. 250-542-8157, 250-307-6724 Wanted: working Vita Mix.250-541-0421.

Will buy bags, rolls, containers or piggy banks etc. full of older 10¢, 25¢ & 50¢. 778-932-2316

Sporting Goods

ONE BEDROOM Adult oriented, F.S., A/C, view, on-site laundry, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool.

Available immediately. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

250-549-2770

Apartment for Rent

Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows.

Local, 1-800-948-8816

Korg sp300 Digital piano $1000, Yamaha Rydeen drums with double base pedal $700 Phone after 5pm (250)545-6465

DOWNTOWN BACHELOR Spacious unit above Greek restaurant. All included.

Available February 1. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742

Cash for Vintage Clothing & A cc., Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pickup 250-769-7975 Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 I want to buy gold coins from all over the world. All years.

Call Todd 250-864-3521

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Peter Pogue Broker/Owner AMP 3200-27TH STREET, VERNON, B.C. V1T 4W7

APPLY ONLINE! www.kal-mor.com ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL Phone: (250) 549-3250 Toll Free: 1-800-567-5511 Fax: (250) 549-3260 Cell: (250) 549-8109 Email: peter@kal-mor.com Lender/broker fees may apply

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Suites, Lower

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2-bdrm, 1-bath, F/S, W/D, n/s, fenced yard, close to Seaton, $1250 util/incl, Avail Feb 15.

Rent to start Mar 1, 250-549-3632 2bdrm house in Enderby-1906-George St.,Newly reno’d, avail now, 3bdrm basement suite, avail Feb 29. Both on 1 acre. Bachelor suite, avail now. 3504-25 Ave,Vernon, 3bdrm bsmt suite, Mission Hill, Avail/now, 250-549-6554, 250372-4842 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Vernon, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645.

2 bdrm upstairs, avail now, nice clean, near big Safeway, 250-503-6034.250-545-2221.

2 Bdrm, washer & dryer, fully fenced yard,N/S, small pets o.k.

In downtown area.

Available immediately $800.

Call Diana Delaney @ Century 21 (250) 550-2120 2 Bedroom House w/ separate garage fully fenced. Newly renovated with washer and dryer.$1000.00 p/m plus utilities 250-938-3187 3+1bdrm, 1.5bath, Lavington, Newly Renovated, Mar 1, $1400/mo.+util. (250)550-5463 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1450 w/d, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm house on acreage in quiet country setting, shelter and pasture for horses or ?

Large arena & round pen, located in BX area, 10 min from town, Gas heat, hot water, f/p, f/s, w/d, lots of room to enjoy rides on pets or toys. $1500. +util. March 1. 250-540-6533 3BR clean, renovated house for rent $1200/mo 250-3092565 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1850 + util,2 w/d, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4 bedroom house, 2 baths, stove, fridge, dishwasher. large yard. no pets, no smokers.$1200.00 plus utilities. also 4 bedroom house, 2 1/2 baths, new fridge, genair stove, dishwasher, fenced back yard, no pets, no smokers. $1550 plus utilities. (250) 542-0351 5 bdr house for rent in quiet Armstrong subdivision close to schools, f/s,dw, garage included, no pets, n/s, references required. $1100 plus utilities.

250-804-5281 250-838-7019

5 bedroom Armstrong house in the mcleod subdivision. 21/2 bath, f/s, d/w, w/d, 2 gas fireplace, 2 living rooms, sauna, dining room, 2 decks, hot tub, 2 sheds, carport, 1/3 acre lot in a private setting and quite neighborhood. No smoking, pets ok. Newly renovated. $1700 utilities. $850 dd. 250546-8887

1bdrm, quiet, n/s, kitchen, 1 person, Low wkly rates, $550 /mo incl util/cable. 558-6837

2bdrm 1bath walkout, living rm, kitchen, 1/2 prkg, like new.

Storage, Sep entry. $750/mo.

3712 Commonage Cr. (250)542-6620

1bdrm suite, for mature person, n/s, close to town,Mar 1, $700 incl/util. 250-545-8900

3-bdrm mobile with 500sqft. edition on Poultry farm, in Enderby, $950/mo Hydro incl, (250)804-6361,250-838-0008 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044

Homes for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon OK LANDING 3 bdrm farm house on acreage, loads of room, shed, close to airport.

Available March 1. $1100/mo.

Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

OK LANDING 3 bdrm condo across from Buy Low, F.S., D/W, W.D., F.P., summer swimming pool, includes large TV. Available immediately. $1000/mo.

250-542-5580 1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1290. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet.

April 1 to Oct 31 $2200 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca

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Homes & Investment Property Specialist

250-309-1742

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• 2 bdrm lower suite in Foothills. New home, great views, covered deck, 2 full baths, good space, nice finishing, 5 appliances, utilities included. $1,100.

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wrap-around deck, garage storage. $1050.

• 3 bdrm renovated large home on very private treed 4 acres. Large 220 workshop, 3 baths, 2 carport, deck, wood & force air heat, 5 appliances. $2000.

1 a 3bdrm mobile, lakeview, beach access, Westside Rd., Av/immed R.N.250-542-0060 1BDRM COZY CABIN, Falkland, priv country setting, cat ok, reduced rent for Farm Sitter $500/mo. Free util. Avail.

Immed. 250-550-3977 2bdrm, f/s, w/d hook-up, fenced yard, 4221 29th St. $900./mo (250)306-3809

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WEST VERNON HOUSE 2 bed, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, DW, lge fenced backyard, garage w/alley access, close to all amenities $1200/mon incl all utils except cable & phone Address: 2802 - 38th Street, Vernon Contact Doug Williams (250) 260-0198

FREE Rental List @ 5603 - 27th Street, Vernon, BC

Room & Board Private Room in large family home overlooking Swan Lake, all inclusive (except your food) must like dogs, suit self sufficient person, $500.00 avail immediately. Call Susan 250309-0483 to view.

AVAIL Immed., 3-bdrm, 2bath, f.s., w.d., new paint, large deck, treed lot, propane heat, 13kms South on Westside Rd. references/long term $850 mo.

250-549-1848, 250-550-0227

Shared Accommodation

COLDSTREAM 1200 sq ft cottage, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appliances, private acreage close to everything. Non smoker, no pets. $1100 + utilities. Call 250 558-9724

1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, 250-549-0644 1bdrm quiet, central, bus, n/drugs, refs. $395.util/int incl.

250-549-7418, 307-9407 A room w/priv bath, in a quiet exceptional home, n/s n/p np, n/d, $550. 250-558-0638 Lrg ROOM with Fridge, cable/ utilities, shared kitchen/bath, bus route, in-house laundry, $450/single, $600/double.

250-558-3579

Coldstream, quiet, clean, 2bdrm up, nanny suite & den down. n/s, pet neg., private garden, close to schools & bus, $1400. incl water & sewer 250-542-8302.

Easthill, 4-bdrm, 2-bath, large bsmt, 5appl, tile, laminate, n/p, n/s, $1450+util, 250-306-9946

Suites, Lower

Furnished 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Ok Lakeshore, 5-appl, dock, ns, np, $1199 + util, short-term rental. (250)558-5045

1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $925. w/d. avail now. 250869-9788.

1bdrm avail Mar 1, Upper Mission, n/s, small pets $600./incl util. (250)545-6515 1bdrm, clean, Harwood, NS/NP, $600/mo incl/util.

Avail immed.250-309-4657 1bdrm & Den, East Hill, clean, spacious, laundry, heat & electricity incl, $685. 250-260-0253 1-bdrm, new 1000sqft, 6 app, Cable & Wireless Internet, $700/mo all util/incl, Contact Ryan @ 250-351-4450 1bdrm New level entry, basement suite, n/p, n/s, Lakeridge Place. $600. 250-503-7883.

LUMBY,1 BEDROOM house f/s/w/d-n/s n/p $650 + dd. 5476799 eves; 547-6779 day NICE, 1700 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile on 2 acres. Wood stove, lrg deck, fenced yard, 5 new appliances. Horses, pets ok. Horse shelter/hay shed, access to trails. 20 min N of Vernon. DD and ref’s req’d. $1200/mo, rent reduced Feb March to $ 1000/mo. 250-3792614, efalck@uniserve.com Older 2-bdrm house, on acreage, close to town, avail Mar1, $900 (250)275-3137 Second house on acreage 2bdrm, 800sq.ft., incl appl, Y5 & satellite. $800 pm.15-20 min to Vernon.

250-832-2243 leave message.

1BDRM newly reno’d $700 util/incl Sep entry & driveway Shared w/d, n/s, n/p Avail Mar 1 MUST SEE!!!!!!

Call 250-308-6111

VERNON- 3 BDRM+ den, clean, spacious East Hill home, 1/2 blk to Elementary, incld W/D, A/C, 2 bath, fenced yrd, coverd carport. NS/NP. $1275+ utils. Available Feb 18.

(250)549-2316.

1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1 bdrm suite, big and bright sep entr, parking in Coldstream. W/d and jacuzzi tub.

NS, no parties, pet neg. $800 incl util, cable & internet. 250558-3486 1 bdrm suite for rent newly reno’d bsmt with new appliances. Util/incl. $800. NS/NP. Contact eshiwa@shaw.ca 1-bdrm, util, internet & t.v. incl, w/d, sep driveway, $725, Avail Mar 1. (250)503-1931 1-bdrm, Walk-in, newly painted, large yard, f/p, Avail/now, util incl, $700, (250)542-5652 1-bdrm walkout suite on Coldstream horse acreage, against Kal Park, covered parking, w/d, f/p, pet ok, $700 util/incl, Avail now. 250-308-8138 1-bed Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $675. 250-308-7267 2bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845

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WALTHERS Enterprises Ltd.

2001 Honda Accord EX Reg. Price

$9,971

7,991

$

12,800

3500 - 27th Street, Vernon BC • 250-545-2206

Bright, secure 3 bedroom, 3½ bath, single attached garage, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $ /mo + utilities.

1095

250-309-2436 1a 4 bdrm, priv yard, f/s, w/d rent neg, n/p, Avail now central location DT 250-542-0060 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5-appl, walk to schools & shopping, $950.

Avail Feb15. (250)307-0548

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Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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SUN VALLEY MALL BACHELOR SUITE Available now, suitable for mature single, $500/mo.

N/s, n/p. Also 1 bdrm unit available March 1st.

250-275-6224 1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $890 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca

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Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

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U283

12,971

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12,488

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2003 Buick Century

2008 Toyota Yaris

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$10,971

$7,995

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$

Only 88,000V6 , kms, loaded

$10,900

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6,877

2006 Hyundai Sonata V6

Reg. Price Leather, loaded, low kms $13,990

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P2628

IMPECCABLE TOWNHOME Bella Vista

1 bdrm,1 bath. Stacker laundry Private rural setting. Small pet negotiable. NS, non-partier. $750/month, util & sat TV incl.

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2007 Dodge Caliber SXT

9,988

Lumby/Whitevale Large suite (850 sq ft)

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2005 Kia Sportage EX 4X4 ell equipped

$15,900

PRICE

P2631

2-bedroom suite in Lavington.

Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month +utilities avail immed.

250938-4529 or View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Immaculate 3 bdrm main floor, 6 appl., a/c, n/s, $1195 pm+shared util., Alexis Park, Avail now. 250-545-1229.

Mission Hill, 2bdrm, n/s, n/p, shared w/d, Avail now. $850. incl/util/int/cable 250-863-7439

Home of Premium Used Cars, Trucks & Premium Pre-Owned Harley Davidson Motorcycles!

Reg. Price

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2 bdrm suite, $725 util incl., 1 bdrm suite, $550 util incl., pet neg.,Avail immed. 778-2126665(Vernon).

FEBRUARY CARNIVAL VALUE DEALS!

2003 BMW Z4

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2-BDRM, Armstrong, with laundry, newly reno’d., ns, np, $750 util/incl, Avail Immed 250-546-3309, 250-306-4356 2bdrm, lvl entry in 4plex. N/P. $870 Utils/ laundry incl. Mar 1.

250-545-2239 2bdrm, south Vernon, n/s, laundry, suits 1 adult + child, $700. incl util. (250)558-5314 2 Bdrm, W/D, NS, pet negotiable, on bus route, close to downtown, quiet tenant, $800. util incl. 250-309-4524 3-bdrm Mission Hill, reno’d, laundry, yard, storage, very nice, bright, cat ok, $990. incl util, Avail Now. (250)558-8243 Avail March 1/12 basement bachelor suite. Suitable for quiet single person, N/S, N/P, util incl., except for cable, phone.

Parking avail. $550 pm. 1/2 mon security deposit.

References.. 250-542-9107.

Bachelor unit, newly reno’d, $575 incl util & cable. D.T. locat, N/S, N/P, 250-549-0644 Bright, Level-Entry 1 Bed. Plus Office Detached Suite, Scenic South BX, W/D/F/S, patio, sat TV / Internet / utilities. incl., N/S, N/P, one person preferred $800/mo.

Avail. March 1st. 545-3535 Enderby rural 2bdrm,garden, $1000. 1bdrm. $700. both incl all util, sat/int.,250-558-9171.

Furnished bachelor, Fulton area, avail. immed. $575 5492502 lm_froese@yahoo.ca Lrg bright 2bdrm Easthill suite, own driveway c/w carport, jet tub, util/cable/internet incl. w/d & gas f/p, $950/mo. NP, NS, March1, (250)545-8965 Midway Vernon & Silver Star, Quiet location, self contained, 2 rooms, util, parking, n/s,n/p. $525. 250-542-8553.

New large 2bdrm, low util.,gourmet kitchen, 5 appl., g/p, a/c, some outside storage, private patio, landing area close to beachs, n/s, n/p, $800pm. 250-308-9182.

Spacious, bright 1 bdrm suite w/view near Lumby. $675 inc appl, laundry,util, sat tv, internet. N/S. Avail Mar 1.250-5479464.

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SHOWROOM FULL OF HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES U307A Starting from

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1992 Buick Regal

SECURE SELF STORAGE 4325 25th Ave. Vernon intends to dispose of the following household and personal belongings of Carol Ridden for the amount of $485.00. Also Travis Eckert for the amount of $477.16. Items will be sold on Feb 29/2012 to recover storage costs and any additional costs.

Happy

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

4 door sedan. Power windows, door locks, driver’s seat.

88,000km, excellent condition.

Asking $3,000.

Call Kelly 250-306-8725

Cars - Sports & Imports 2000 Corvette convertible, tan top, tan leather interior, loaded auto, new tires fresh certification $20,000obo 250-558-1078 2001 C320 Mercedes, excellent shape, Asking $9300 250307-4895 2004 Chrysler Crossfire loaded leather, Immaculate, V6, 6-spd $12,900. (250)558-1078 2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, financing available, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191

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Call us on the first day your ad appears to make any corrections or changes. By doing this we can credit you for the first day if any error occured.

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BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Snowmobiles 2001 skidoo Grande Touring 650 mint condition..(hardly used).elec start, heated seats rev. fully loaded sacrifice $7000 obo. sold cabin do not use 250-309-0483

Sport Utility Vehicle 2001 Toyota Highlander, V6, awd,all servicing just done.90K on new engine. $9,800. 250-558-5461.

Trucks & Vans

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Automatic, one owner.

140,000 km. Excellent running and body condition. Asking $13,900.

250-558-7337 1972 GMC 2500 4x4 longbox, complete frame off restoration 46,000 original miles. $23,000. obo. 250-558-1078 1987 Chevy 2wd shortbox, complete frame off restoration, $16,000.obo 250-558-1078 1990 Mazda Pick-up, not running, no spark, easy fix $400 (250)307-0009 2006 Dodge Caravan, silver, auto, v6, all power, cruise, 93K, $7500, 250-545-5993 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms,new tires.$7200 obo 250-307-3170 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, 5.7L, loaded every option, painted Tonneau cover, dark green in color, dark grey interior, lots of extras, $36,000.obo 250-558-1078

Boats 21’ Glasspar boat - restored V8, alumn block, 350 (450hp) & trailer. 250-546-9566.

Canadian Power & Sail Squadron 13 week Boating Course. Starts Feb 21. 7pm, (250)542-5525

TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 31, 2012 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Application issued from the Vernon Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 41697 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Plantiffs/Judgment Creditors claim the following relief against you: 1. That the Defendant/Judgment Debtor, Sundance Pool & Spa Ltd. (“Sundance”), provide counsel for the Plaintiffs/Judgment Creditors, Nixon Wenger LLP, copies of Sundance’s full financial records from September 1, 2007 to and including September 16, 2010; 2. That the Plaintiffs’/Judgment Creditors’ be awarded costs of this application; and 3. That the Plaintiffs/Judgment Creditors be awarded the costs of the Examination in Aid of Execution held on September 16, 2010, on a special costs basis.

You must file a responding response to application within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Vernon Registry, at 3001 27th Street,Vernon, BC, a copy of the Notice of Application and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by Plaintiffs/Judgment Creditors whose address for service is #301 – 2706 30th Avenue,Vernon, BC.

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of AGANETHA ALLEN, also known as AGNES ALLEN, late of 2006 - 37th Avenue,Vernon, in the Province of British Columbia, Retired, who died on the 9th day of May, 2011.

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of AGANETHA ALLEN, also known as AGNES ALLEN are hereby notified under Section 38 of theTrustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Gene Burko, c/o Nixon Wenger LLP, #301 2706 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., to the attention of D. Paul Nixon, Q.C., on or before the 5th day of March, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Gene Burko c/o Nixon Wenger LLP, Solicitors #301 - 2706 – 30th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2B6

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of CARLYLE LOWELL RAMSAY also known as CARL RAMSAY, also known as CARLYLE RAMSAY, also known as CARLYLE L. RAMSAY, late of 1248 Thomas Hayes Road, Armstrong, in the Province of British Columbia, Retired, who died on the 14th day of June, 2011.

Creditors and other having claims against the Estate of CARLYLE LOWELL RAMSAY, also known as CARL RAMSAY, also known as CARLYLE RAMSAY, also known as CARLYLE L. RAMSAY are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Walter Chometsky, c/o Nixon Wenger LLP, #301 - 2706 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., to the attention of D. Paul Nixon, Q.C., on or before the 5th day of March, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Walter Chometsky c/o Nixon Wenger LLP, Solicitors #301 - 2706 – 30th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2B6

The Corporation of the

The Corporation of the

City of Vernon

City of Vernon

INVITATION TO TENDER

INVITATION TO TENDER

TENDER # FLT-12-17 2012 SINGLE AXLE CAB & CHASSIS

TENDER # FLT-12-16 2012 TANDEM AXLE CAB & CHASSIS

Sealed Tenders with the words “2012 Single Axle Cab & Chassis - Tender # FLT-12-17” marked on the envelope will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent at Operation Services Yard 1900 – 48 Ave, Vernon, B.C, V1T 8Y7, up to 3:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday February 22, 2012 for the following: 2012 Single Axle Cab & Chassis Further information, specifications and Tender Forms may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid,gov.bc.ca, or the office of the Purchasing Agent between the hours of 8:00 – 4:00 Monday to Friday.

Tenders will be opened at the Operation Services Yard office immediately after the above closing hour, at which time interested parties may be present if so desired.

The City of Vernon reserves the right to reject any or all tenders at any time, or to accept the tender it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Sealed Tenders with the words “2012 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis - Tender # FLT-12-16” marked on the envelope will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 1900 – 48 Ave, Vernon, B.C, V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday February 22, 2012 for the following: 2012 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis Further information, specifications and Tender Forms may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, or the office of the Purchasing Agent between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Tenders will be opened at the Operation Services Yard office immediately after the above closing hour, at which time interested parties may be present if so desired.

The City of Vernon reserves the right to reject any or all tenders at any time, or to accept the tender it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Invitation to Quote 2012 Landscape Maintenance Services Bella Vista Services Limited invites quotation submissions for the supply of services relating to the 2012 Landscape Services associated with the common and private lands located within The Rise residential real estate development.

Packages outlining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables can be picked up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at: Discovery Centre 364 Cordon Lane Vernon, BC V1H 1Z9 All submissions need to be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 24th at the above address.

Should you have any questions in reference to the scope of work please do not hesitate to contact BVSL at 250-545-7425.

Scope of Work The landscape maintenance services associated with this quotation should include all personnel, insurance for operating, equipment and its maintenance and need be based upon all work being completed between March 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012. The quality of work will be at Level Two (2) Groomed specification of the British Columbia Landscape Standard. A qualified representative from BVSL will be the consult with the successful candidate in all matters dealing with quality and service.

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News ROTARY GIVES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR

Al Pothecary (above left), of the Army Navy and Airforce Association, presents a total of $1,400 to Wayne Lintott, of the Silver Lake Forest Eduction Society, and Don MacLeod, of the the Kalamalka Highlanders.

Maureen Hallstrom (left) and Delores Rondquist, of the ANAF Auxiliary, present $1,000 to David MacBain, with the Salvation Army.

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Randy Kazemir (left) and Pam Owen, of the Vernon Rotary Club, present some of the pajamas and slippers they collected, as well as a financial contribution, to Debby Hamilton, with the Vernon Women’s Transition House. The agency is always in need of pajamas and slippers for women, children and teens.

Winter Games Vernon BC 2012

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

TO BE A PART OF THE WINTER GAMES SUCCESS TEAM! LIKE TO COOK? Love kids? Join the food line fun! Must be able to smile, chat and serve spaghetti at same time.

All fun loving cooks need apply.

GRACIOUS HOSTS – There is an urgent need for accommodations hosts for the over 1,500 athletes coming. You will need a criminal record check, which can be done for free through the Games Office. Huge smile and easy going manner a huge asset.

DISPATCHERS

NEEDED

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LUGGAGE HANDLER – Put tions in Vernon selling Games Wear

BC Winter Games needs volunteers with dispatching experience to keep transportation running smoothly.

Knowledge of Vernon & area an asset.

those muscles to work. Weary travelers need their rest to do their best.

Why not give them a hand with their luggage on & off planes and buses?

DRIVERS NEEDED - BC Winter

SIGNAGE VOLUNTEERS –

Games needs drivers with a class 2 licence to help us get our athletes, coaches & dignitaries from A to B. If you have a licence to drive a bus – we want you.

Volunteers to help with BC Winter Games signage. Good organizational skills & own car an asset. Help ensure our community minded businesses get the recognition they deserve.

and helping build our Community Legacy Fund. Big smiles and good organizational skills a huge asset!

OFFICE SKILLS –

Needed in BC Winter Games results centre.

Volunteers would be responsible for receiving results & entering data on the computer, photocopying, filing, and liasing with media centre. Office skills and a great team spirit a must.

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE – Must have 35mm and digital cam- able on a trip? Wasn’t it a relief when HOUSE? Physicians needed at EQUIPMENT VOLUNTEERS – eras (film etc supplied). A passion for you found it again? Here’s your chance high risk sports venues for the BC Winter Games.

Volunteers that are willing to manage capturing moments of truth, and good to volunteer at the BC Winter Games PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED

EVER LOST ANYTHING valu-

organizational/labeling skills needed.

Looking for the hobbyist and professional alike.

lost & found booth. Your chance to put a smile on an anxious visitor’s face.

equipment - from sporting equipment

SOUVENIR SALES VOLUNTEERS to stocking medical supplies. May be

– Volunteers would be at various loca- asked to provide own vehicle.

If you would like more info regarding these and other Volunteer Positions you can call the Winter Games Office at 250-550-2012.

Visit www.2012bcwintergames.ca and fill out your Volunteer Form today. Or drop into The BC Winter Games Office at 3011 31st Ave.

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