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Library opens new chapter in May RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The date’s been set for the unveiling of Greater Vernon’s new library.

The 30,000-square-foot branch on 30th Avenue will be officially opened to the public May 5.

“It was exciting and satisfying (to select a date) after all of these years,” said Lesley Dieno, Okanagan Regional Library executive director, of planning and locating a site.

“It’s taken a long time to get to this point.”

The opening will coincide with the Friends of the Library book sale at the curling club May 3 to 6, and other special activities are being considered.

“We want to have a really good party,” said Dieno.

“This will be everyone’s first chance to look inside.”

The new branch will replace the existing facility, which is about 13,000-square-feet in size, and Dieno says it will reflect evolving activities in libraries.

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Crews work on the exterior of the new library in Vernon Friday. The building is expected to be finished by May 5, when it officially opens its doors to the public. but other areas are getting larger — meeting spaces, reading areas and space for computers,” she said.

Dieno’s experience is that people don’t just quickly drop into a library to find something to read. They may be there for hours.

“It’s become the living room and office for

more people.”

There were 252,507 visits to the current 32nd Avenue branch in 2010 (2011 figures are not available yet) or just under 5,000 a week.

In 2010, 572,988 items were circulated at the branch, up four per cent from the year before. That was the highest circulation rate

within ORL. Computer workstations and wireless access were used more than 28,000 times (they are capped at one hour per customer per day).

Statistics also show that 14,607 people attended 722 programs in 2010, including story times, class visits, author readings and supervised exams.

The goal is to attract more residents into the new facility on 30th Avenue.

“We will be able to do more programming in this branch,” said Dieno.

It’s anticipated that ORL will get occupancy of the new building from the contractor during the first week of April.

That will then launch the process of shifting over staff, books and other materials.

“We’re thinking April 25 may possibly be the last day of operations at the existing branch but that’s not finalized yet because we’re still working on the moving plan,” said Dieno.

ORL reports that construction of the new facility is currently within its $13.6 million budget.

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News Kitchen renos proceed despite funds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Imagine preparing and serving 250 meals a day in a space not much bigger than your kitchen.

Now think about managing that task when duct tape holds cabinets together, the floor is rotting, counters are too low and appliances frequently die. “But there’s never a time when dinner wasn’t served on time,� said Linda Price, Upper Room Mission kitchen supervisor, giving credit to her dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

With physical conditions rapidly deteriorating, the Upper Room Mission is proceeding with extensive renovations although it doesn’t have the remaining $115,000 for the $165,000 project. “We can’t wait any longer with the kitchen,� said Jake Spoor, Upper Room Mission president. “We owe it to our guests that the kitchen is in top-notch shape.�

Fundraising began two years ago and $70,000 was collected.

There is also money in a rainy day account but using it for the kitchen would strip the agency of its ability to handle emergencies.

There is confidence community donors will rally. “Money is tight and people are struggling and we understand that.

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Linda Price, kitchen supervisor at the Upper Room Mission, stands beside the counter top that is held together by duct tape. sure if they can’t help, but if they can, it will be appreciated,� said Lisa Froom, general manager.

It’s expected renovations will begin soon and be completed by the end of March. “It will be a restaurant-style

commercial kitchen,� said Price.

There will be a double convection oven and a gas grill, while the two-basin sink will be replaced, making it easier to wash a neverending supply of pots and pans.

Distinct preparation areas will be

established to prevent possible cross-contamination of food.

The project will require the kitchen being completely shut down for two or three weeks. “We are working on a few options to still provide meals such

as possibly using a mobile kitchen on site. There won’t be sit-down meals, it will be take-out,� said Froom.

Local groups interested in donating sandwiches and disposable dishes, or organizing an entire meal, can contact the mission at 250-549-1231.

The number of people served has climbed by about 30 people per meal in the last two years.

Some of the clients work and pay high rent, while others are on disability or old age pension.

Others struggle with a lack of employment, substance abuse and mental health issues. A family support system may be missing.

Besides accessing meals three times a day, all registered clients can participate in Fresh Start, which focuses on health, finances, relationships, self-esteem and life goals. “It’s not just a soup kitchen here,� said Froom. “People get a second chance.

It’s about partnering with them.

It’s not just about handing them everything.�

To donate towards the kitchen or for more information, drop by the Upper Room Mission at 3403 27th Ave. or call 25-549-1231. “Once the community knows what we’re doing, they’ll be excited about it,� said Froom.

Armstrong politicians fuming over lack of communication ROGER KNOX

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The owner was given the bill after the fire Armstrong council is doing a slow department was called out to a report of a burn over not being consulted forest fire.

by Spallumcheen about an open The fire department is a joint burning incident involving the fire function of the city and the towndepartment. ship.

Township council recently voted “We’re a little concerned 3-2 to decrease an original $2,000 about all of this talk on the fire bill for the fire department’s serdepartment going on without vices – which had already been any consultation with the City of reduced 50 per cent to $1,000 – Armstrong,� said Paul Britton, a Paul Britton down to a $200 bylaw infraction city councillor. fine given to a township property “We’re a little concerned that a owner for starting five large slash piles on fine can go from $2,000 to $1,000 to a $200 his property during open burning season in slap on the wrist without ever calling us.�

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The bill was issued for the fire department’s service, for using its equipment to douse two of the large slash piles and for the property owner not tending to the burning piles.

The city wants to discuss matters at the next joint council meeting in April. “I think we’re asking for correspondence be sent to Spallumcheen, advising that before any decisions are made we have the opportunity to discuss things with partners in the program,� said Coun. Ryan Nitchie. “I think that’s the best approach.�

Armstrong council unanimously supported the motion to send a letter to the township advising them of its concerns,

and to have the matter placed on the joint council agenda.

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All Judy Paterson wanted to do was renovate her garage.

She knew it would cost a few bucks, considering the extent of the plans, but she never imagined the project would evolve into such a nightmare.

Upon seeking a building permit for her Kidston Road home, the Coldstream resident discovered that she was going to be required to pay for off-site works so the district could construct a path in front of her home.

That was approximately one year ago. “To date I have not received my building permit,� said Paterson, who is not willing to pay for off-site works or sell a portion of her land. “We won’t negotiate a building permit because that’s illegal.�

Noting the local government act, Paterson says such demands can only be made on subdivisions or developments, not single homes.

Her lawyer agrees.

In a letter to Paterson, the office of Farris, Vaughan, Wills and Murphy LLP concludes: “In our opinion, the district has acted outside the scope of their authority. “Our opinion is that they are attempting to strong-arm you into granting the (right-ofway) for the pathway and have no legalistic basis on which to request the works and services sought.�

Coldstream defends its actions, citing a subdivision, development and servicing bylaw (which was altered in 2008 to allow such demands on single homes). “We sought legal counsel on it and they said you can make this request for works to be done,� said Mayor Jim Garlick.

The bylaw states that the district is permitted to require off-site works fronting a property when any development takes place on the property. “For the purposes of the bylaw, the term ‘development’ refers to

“They said you can make this request for works to be done.� — Jim Garlick either a subdivision or a property improvement requiring a building permit,� said Michael Stamhuis, Coldstream’s chief administrative officer, in a report.

Still, Paterson feels Coldstream is acting beyond its authority, using a power she says it doesn’t have to force residents to pay for works or sell land.

And on top of her own frustrating situation, she is concerned about what this could mean for other Coldstream residents wanting to renovate. “This means that every resident in Coldstream could have a public path go through their yard at any time,� she said.

While Coldstream maintains its right to make such requests,

under the local government act, council is examining its current practice. “We are going to have this drawn up with exemptions to single family,� said Garlick of potential options being considered.

Exemptions to singlefamily homes, including two-family dwellings, would remove those, such as Paterson, from being required to provide works or land. It would only then apply to multi-family units and subdivisions.

But when considering the growing need across the community for off-site works, whether it be a pathway to increase public safety or storm drainage, one councillor wants to keep all the options on the table.

“It’s a tough problem that we’re dealing with,� said Coun. Richard Enns. “But I don’t think at this information-gathering stage we should be making decisions about narrowing our focus just yet.�

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“We put on the K2 nationals for a two-year commitment and it was almost the same size of the Winter Games,” chuckled Van Soest, 47.

“Somebody told Akbal, he came and talked to me and found my weak spot.”

Van Soest’s role entails the accreditation at the opening of the Games of all the athletes and volunteers.

To help him, he recruited some Vernon Ski Club alumni.

Sheryl Bolton is responsible for setting up the management of the 2,000-plus volunteers through all of the directors.

Lauren Stahl has been responsible for volunteer recruitment

for the registration and results directorate.

The husband and wife team of Ted and Laurie Spearin will be responsible for all of the results, managing them, getting result reports out, collating the results and sending them to all the provincial sport organization bodies

behind the event.

The only non-ski club alum in the management group, Todd Hanna, is responsible for the computer infrastructure running the events.

“We’ve been planning for more than a year,” said Van Soest of his group. “ We’re looking forward to the Games. It’s going to be a difficult, stressful, wonderful exciting week.”

Van Soest, who competed in waterskiing at the 1986 B.C. Summer Games in Cranbrook, will be at Silver Star helping out with alpine skiing and watching his middle daughter, Kristina, compete.

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Brent Barker will be an official in freestyle skiing.

Armstrong has two athletes competing in male curling, Brendan Chapple and Brendan Cliff.

Enderby will be represented by athletes Sydney Castle and Tea Reimer (archery); James Huntington (badminton); Kylie Tokairin (female curling); Alyssa Skaalid (speed skating); and Sandra Farynuk (head coach, male curling).

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Yet as a child, Angus Reid would tell his family and anybody who listened that all he wanted to be when he grew up was the world’s best fire truck.

Yes, a fire truck, not a fireman.

“In Grade 1, when I was six-years-old, I weighed 100 pounds and my cheeks would get red no matter what I did, so I had a bright red face and I looked like a tomato,” said Reid during a presentation to the students and staff at Vernon’s BX Elementary School Wednesday morning.

“I told everyone I was going to be a fire truck, and my family and friends just laughed.

But I was going to be the world’s best fire truck and I was willing to work at it. I drove everybody crazy practising my siren, and I’d take big gulps of water and go around spraying everything. I wanted to help and protect people.”

And that was part of the two-fold message that Reid delivered to the students.

He is helping and protecting people, like a fire truck. Reid explained to the students his job, as centre for the Lions, is to protect his teammates, namely the quarterback, receivers and running back, and open holes for the running backs by “pushing big people out of the way.”

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Angus Reid of the B.C. Lions talks to the students at Clarence Fulton Secondary Thursday.

300-pounds, he has to go up against guys that are taller than him by pushing them out of the way, Reid called up Grade 3 student Tyler Hamilton, nine, who weighs, oh, 70 pounds and is about four-feet tall in his shoes, which he literally came out of trying to push Reid about a foot on the school gym floor.

“It was fun and a little bit hard pushing him,” smiled Hamilton, who was adorned in Reid’s 2006 Grey Cup championship uniform and – briefly – Reid’s helmet.

“The uniform came down to my ankles and I couldn’t see out of the helmet.”

Reid also explained to the students that if he was to meet his original dream of wanting to be the world’s best fire truck, and then a goal of being a professional athlete, he was going to have to work at it.

“I started football when I was in Grade 11 and the first year I was a bench warmer. I never got on the playing field until Grade 12,” said Reid, accompanied on his trip by his bride of a year, Jennifer. “But I

kept working at it. Don’t be embarrassed by your dreams, and don’t be shy to try them. If I was shy, I wouldn’t have played 12 years for the B.C. Lions.”

Reid was presented with gifts from his three nephews – Roan, Liam and Sean Reid, who are students at BX, and where his sister-in-law, Kari, is a teacher. In return, Reid presented the school with a photo of inside B.C. Place Stadium, signed by the Lions team.

The family affair continued Thursday when Reid was introduced to the staff and student body at Fulton Secondary School by the principal, his older brother, Malcolm, who told a story of how his younger sibling loved to draw.

“He was your typical artist, he’d draw like crazy then rip it up halfway through and start over,” said Malcolm, adorned in a T-shirt Angus drew and designed featuring the Lions’ offensive line.

“One day, I looked over his shoulder and instead of working on another masterpiece, he had signed his name

over and over and over.

When I asked him what are you doing, he pointed to his signature and said, ‘Malcolm, one day I’m going to be really famous and people are going to want my autograph.’”

Angus, who hosts a radio talk show and writes a newspaper column, re-iterated to the high school students about setting goals and not giving up.

He relayed his own account of setting a dubious provincial record of surviving eight days with a ruptured appendix before going to the hospital – “I didn’t want to miss basketball practice,” he said.

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“She said, ‘Get up, now,’” said Reid. “And this was at 2:30 in the morning. I started getting better and six days later, I was out of the hospital. If I had wanted to quit, it would have all been over.”

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know we’re a four-seasons’ playground and everything but do the four seasons have to occur all in the same week?

I mean I was just getting over what can only be called our Land of Fog period.

For too many days in a row the North Okanagan became the land that time forgot as low-lying cloud basically turned our world a dull grey that clung to us like mildew and had a suffocating effect on our daily lives.

It was kind of cool too, like living in an old black-and-white Hitchcock movie or Glenn Mitchell something, but after awhile you wonder if you will ever see colours the same way or, if indeed, the outside world has actually turned grey forever and ever.

I’m sure the balloonists in the Vernon Winter Carnival were frustrated. I don’t think we’ve had such dense and sustained fog in recent memory and it happens to occur the weekend they want to partake in the Balloon Fiesta?

Yikes.

Anyway, we leave that sustained weather pattern, that frustratingly showed up as sunny skies on most days on the weather channels (hey it’s not sunny in my world, or in my books sunny between 4 and 4:30 p.m. doesn’t count), and enter glorious sunshine for several days, with that hint of warmth for an hour or so that gets the senses flowing and thoughts of spring and summer and all that entails actually engages the brain to briefly entertain the thought of outside activity and sports and........

Then WHAM. A snowstorm of near epic proportions drops down from the heavens and it’s not only winter again, it feels like early January.

You check the calendar and yup, it’s the second half of February when we’re usually starting to talk about the potential opening of

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the golf courses, especially in light of the recent good weather – whazzupp?

Of course the shock is magnified by the fact that if you’re a regular weather channels checker like myself the forecast did indeed call for flurries of two to four centimetres.

So, OK I knew it was going to snow based on the forecast, but not much and apparently it was going to rain in the afternoon so maybe I wouldn’t even have to shovel.

Yeah, right.

It snowed all day and we shovelled in the morning and at night and it was more likely 10 to 15 centimetres, if that’s what they call six inches these days.

Phew.

Now I know weather forecasting isn’t an exact science and a one-degree change can alter everything, but it also pains me that on several occasions this year I’ve noticed heavy snowfall warnings (complete with a bright red background on the TV screen that is very ominous and foreboding) that turned out to be nothing.

And when we actually get an actual heavy snowfall, even by old-time standards, at an unusual time of the year and............

Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh.

Anyway, there’s always a bright side.

It ain’t dull and grey anymore.

The snow arrived just in time for this week’s BC Winter Games, which should be a hoot.

The ski hills should have enough snow to keep them cruising into spring break.

And, of course, it’s good for the ever-present water problem we have in these parts.

So no problem, right?

As I check the weather forecast for the next few days, cloudy and highs of five or six, lows of -3, it looks fairly average for these parts at this time of the year.

I think we could all use some usual for a little while around here.

Then again, based on the past week or so and the reliability of recent forecasts, stay tuned and don’t put those snow shovels away quite yet.

The Conservatives’ proposed online surveillance bill is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever conceived.

Indeed, police need better tools for tracking crime on the Internet, but are we willing to abandon the rule of law and allow unfettered access to personal information? Currently, police must get warrants in their investigation to balance the conflicting interests of the state and people’s right to privacy.

According to public safety minister Vic Toews, to oppose the plan to do away with that balance in Internet cases, means we are “standing with the child pornographers.”

It’s just this type of fear-mongering that brands opponents of such legislation in a negative light. It’s a political strategy to stave off criticism. Toss out the words ‘child pornography’ and we all recoil in horror — reasonable people want this crime to stop. Then the government will point out child porn crimes have gone up. Statistics Canada’s outline of police-reported crimes in 2010 showed there were 2,190 child porn cases, 36 per cent more than 2009. It sounds like the police are doing their job already, and finding the criminals or criminal acts.

The attack on child porn in this bill is only a small part of its potential uses. The feds also want to track organized crime.

This, despite an almost acrossthe-board drop in crime rates.

As Internet-based crime continues to be a concern (child porn, scams, bullying etc.), it’s important for police to be able to keep up and get the information they need in a timely manner.

But we shouldn’t abandon the checks and balances in place to insure the state’s interests do not override our own.

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t sounds like city council and our new mayor are caring about us taxpayers and the bottom line. Mayor Sawatzky is refusing a pay increase. Good for him. That committee pay increase, voted on previously, was a self-serving money grab. Good councillors do spend a lot of time doing their jobs.

Thanks to Brian Quiring for not putting more of our money into his pocket. He seems like a good guy, along with Bob Spiers.

Many regular citizens have been volunteering for years on city committees without any pay just for the good of it all. I agree with Richard Rolke. He suggested the city get rid of committee extra pay that just came about in 2009. That would save around $22,000 annually.

I have a complaint, though. Why has $600,000 been put in the budget to retrofit our present library? Shouldn't we be waiting for Mayor Sawatzky to fulfill another campaign promise and complete the external audit before this fine public landmark gets snatched up? Where is the public input on the use of this prominent building? Who decided it should be used for staff offices?

Maybe the audit will show we need less staff. In this day and age HEALTH CARE In August, I was struck by a car and my knee was crushed.

I was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital by ambulance, put in a bed and waited four days for surgery. One of my roommates also waited for four days to have his broken wrist repaired.

My other roommate had been to the hospital two times before for bowel surgery and was sent home without anything being done.

I was scheduled to have an operation in December to have the metal reinforcement taken out of my leg and was told two hours before going in that my operation was cancelled.

The operation was rescheduled so I went in to the hospital, was prepped, given some medication, had hospital clothes on and then was told to return home as there was no bed for me available.

Now I am scheduled for a third try.

I realize that the hospital is extremely busy, but as a patient (customer), I feel I don’t have any rights at all.

Also, how much money is wasted by patients taking up days of bed and nursing time that is not required before they are treated?

Don Pihulak LAWN PESTICIDES Re: Lorne Hepworth's letter on pesticides.

The key take-away message is that lawn pesticides have risks. Everyone,

of computers, people can work from home. Do they really need a fancy office?

The last time this came up, administration was planning a $30 million building for city staff offices in the civic complex. Adding insult to injury, we all had to pay for the referendum and architect plans. That cost more than $500,000 with all the advertising and everything. But I'm off topic. The library building is one of the most attractive in town. It should be used for the public that built it. Some suggestions that should be considered, off the top of my head, are: free music concerts, art shows, children's fun programs, and an extension of the museum. Maybe there are multiple uses to benefit the entire community and appeal to tourists. Not an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. office building that is closed on weekends and holidays.

It looks like the staff at city hall is still pulling the strings. This should be discussed and put to a vote by the taxpayers. How do we want this public building used? Hold off on the $600,000 retrofit. That's a lot of money to spend.

Howie Jackson

including Health Canada, admits this.

In the case of many pesticides, these risks include cancer, neurological impairment, and birth defects.

Our doctors' organization, along with the Canadian Cancer Society, says the risk is not worth taking, especially when the chemicals in question are used just to change a lawn's appearance.

We believe homeowners can keep their properties beautiful using nontoxic products which are effective and widely available.

The best way to protect our drinking water, beloved family pets and, most important, our children, is to ban lawn and garden pesticides right across the province.

Gideon Forman, Executive Director Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment BRAVO, BRAVO My husband and I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the merchants that donate to our annual Santas Anonymous fundraiser.

We have done this for nine years and feel Santas Anonymous is such a worthwhile charity as there are so many children/families in need of help, not only at Christmas, but year round.

We have a Chinese auction in our home and it is just our family and friends that attend. But without the

help of these businesses, we could not help out this charity as much as we would like.

That's why it is important to us to thank them because they make a charitable donation to us and we don't want it to go unnoticed. Our family has raised $9,652 just out of our home over the last nine years with the donations from these sponsors for our auction, and also donations from other family and friends.

Thank you again to all of you. We truly appreciate your generosity and so do all of the kind volunteers at Santas Anonymous who do a wonderful job of providing a better Christmas for the children.

Linda and Greg Creaser MAKE IT FAIR Recently, there has been a lot of publicity about the push to have all of the taxes and fees included in the airline fares and advertising. I disagree completely with this agenda.

It is not the airlines that are imposing all of these extra costs. It is government and various other agencies that are in control of these fees.

To hide all of these costs in the price of the airfare would then shift the blames for the high cost directly on to the airline.

When you look at the cost of a one-way flight, especially a shorthaul flight, you can see the ridiculous amount being charged for all the fees

which are not going into the airlines' pockets.

For example, look at a flight from Kelowna to Vancouver when there is a seat sale. The fare is $84. There are four separate taxes and fees totaling $44.93. This is 53.5 per cent of the cost of the fare. Of course, on longer, more expensive flights, that percentage goes down but the cost of fees remains very high.

What I cannot understand is that no one seems to be complaining about this. I know we are all paying a price for 9/11 but who is regulating all of these added costs? Incidentally, the U.S. taxes and fees are a fraction of what Canadians are paying for air travel.

What if the government charged a flat tax of $3,600 when a person buys a $30,000 vehicle (equals 12 per cent HST) and also charged the same $3,600 when someone buys a $5,000 or $1000 vehicle? There would be outrage.

So why is there no reaction from the flying public in regards to these scandalous airport fees and taxes? The government needs to take the blame as it is the regulator for the various agencies that are collecting all these extra fees.

Ultimately, the public has the power to put pressure on the regulators to change the system so that it is more fair and reasonable.

Loren Enns

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ing of the inner workings of the departments which could leave them better informed when decisions are Coldstream politicians doing some investigative made. work into staff operations insist they aren’t on a witch “When we make decisions, how does that affect hunt. things?� said Garlick, as sometimes an Mayor Jim Garlick and Councillors extreme amount of work is created for staff Maria Besso and Richard Enns have when it isn’t intended. formed an operational review commitThe reviews could also prove helpful in tee to examine municipal operations for streamlining inefficiencies. each department in the district. “It’s an opportunity for staff to identify “We’re just checking that everything something during the process and we can is working right and in check,� said — Jim Garlick make a change on it.�

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But the mayor insists: “It’s not a witch Reports will be gathered over the next hunt though, that’s not the purpose of it. few months on how each department “In part it has to do with some of the is organized, its job responsibilities and cost overruns, like with the pavement manroles and financial and operational checks and bal- agement plan,� said Garlick. ances.

But considering the completion of such projects as “It’s something we talked about in the last couple the new College Way (grid road), the mayor is pleased elections,� said Garlick of efforts to be more transpar- with Coldstream’s progress in 2011. ent. “Last year we had about $10 million in projects The goal is to give councillors a better understand- and they all got done.�

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Vernon will likely clamp down on the use of wildlife traps.

While no official action has been taken, there is interest among some council members to prohibit leg-hold, snare and conibear traps

CITY OF ARMSTRONG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. on February 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: City of Armstrong OfÂżcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1703 and City of Armstrong Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1704: These bylaws propose to amend the City of Armstrong OfÂżcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1231 and the City of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw No. 1268 by changing the future land use designation from Multi-Family Residential to Park and amending the zoning from the Residential Low Density Single Family (R.1) zone to the Assembly (P.1) zone for the property legally described as That Part SE Âź, Sec 6 shown on Plan DD 2980 Twp 35, K (formerly O) DYD except Plan DD 9772 AND That Part SE Âź, Sec 6 Outlined Red on Plan DD 9772, Twp 35, K (formerly O) DYD, located at 2855 Patterson Avenue in order to designate the lands for Huculak Park.

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for nuisance animals like beavers. “I think we should do it,� said Coun. Brian Quiring. “They’re dangerous.

Kids and dogs can be hurt in them.�

Mayor Rob Sawatzky expects the matter will be addressed by council at its next meeting Feb. 27. “I’m not aware of any incidents but I’m surprised there isn’t a

bylaw already,� he said.

The issue arose after a presentation from Grindrod resident Gina Son. “Traps are cruel,� she said, adding that any animal caught in such a device needlessly suffers. “Let’s defend the right of all animals to simply live.�

The Association for the Protection of Fur Bearing Animals is also

Thief earns two-year sentence Morning Star Staff

A Kelowna man will spend two years in jail for stealing a woman’s purse at Vernon’s Lake City Casino in December.

Terence Donald Thacker, 22, was also given a 10-year firearms prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample during sentencing in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday.

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A woman had her purse stolen by a man at the casino on Dec. 1. The suspect dragged the victim for a short period as she refused to let go of her purse before she couldn’t hold on any longer.

Aided by surveillance footage from the robbery, RCMP were able to arrest a suspect at a Vernon home a week after the incident.

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Copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the ofÂżce of the City of Armstrong through to February 27, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

No submissions to Council will be received following conclusion of the Public Hearing.

calling on council to take action. “Vernon can be made even safer with the elimination of these terrible traps,� said Richard Long, a society member.

Long insists there are more humane methods to deter or relocate beavers and other animals. “They don’t have to be killed. Trapping is barbaric. It’s from the 1700s. Why are we still using them?�

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Proceeds support Junction Literacy Centre programs for people of all ages, with the emphasis on children and youth.

Event spells out FUNdraiser CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

While acronyms and abbreviations might predominate communication, spelling is still a literacy basic.

The Junction Literacy and Youth Centres and presenting sponsor Kal Tire invite everyone who believes correct spelling does make a difference to participate in the fifth annual Adult Spelling Bee Challenge.

While the goal is serious — raising money for programs and activities for more than 2,500 people of all ages in the community each year — the emphasis is on having fun.

The April 4 early morning competition brings together teams from local businesses, organizations, governments, educational institutions and clubs. Individuals who want to participate can sign up to be placed on a team.

“We are so happy to have Kal Tire as a presenting sponsor. Having a presenting sponsor is really important to us because it means all the money

the teams pay goes back into our programs,” said Junction Literacy Centre executive director Debbie Schiller.

“Robert (Foord, Kal Tire president) has taken a lot of interest in the work that we do because the work that we do helps provide a strong work force for his company and other businesses.”

Kal Tire has had a team in the Spelling Bee Challenge for the past two years and this is the first year as presenting sponsor, a $5,000 commitment.

There will also be a Kal Tire team in the Spelling Bee this year.

“If I’m here, I’ll be there. I want to be there to support our team. We are proud to work with the Literacy Centre,” said Foord.

The Adult Spelling Bee Challenge takes place April 4 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. with breakfast provided.

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Greater Vernon’s trail network is expanding.

The Regional District of North Okanagan is proceeding with a multiuse trail on Dixon Dam Road in the BX. “This is a good news story,” said director Mike Macnabb.

The one-kilometre path will link two existing parts of the Grey Canal trail between Hartnell and Maddock

roads.

“It goes through the Magnetic Hill area,” said Macnabb.

The full cost of the project is about $100,000.

RDNO seeks voter consent bypass The Regional District of North Okanagan doesn’t believe taxpayers should have the power to sidetrack critical infrastructure workers.

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United Way gets a hand A fundraiser for community programs has received help from taxpayers.

The Regional District of North Okanagan has absorbed the $938 rent fee for the United Way’s Wine Expo at the Vernon Recreation Complex.

The event was held Thursday and the funds raised went to 27 nonprofit agencies.

Rent was the single largest cost associated with the event and by having it waived, United Way executive director Linda Yule said more of the raised funds can go towards the social agencies.

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Tax brake sought for volunteers Volunteers may be financially recognized if the Regional District of North Okanagan gets its way.

It is urging the federal government to amend the Income Tax Act so volunteers receive a tax benefit for their efforts.

“It’s a thoughtful motion,” said chairperson Patrick Nicol of trying to encourage people to lend a hand in their community.

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College students living in Coldstream are spending too much time watching the wheels on the bus go round just trying to get to class.

The ride from Coldstream to Okanagan College shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes.

But because of how BC Transit routes the service, the ride takes closer to an hour.

“Currently the routes offered means a lengthy bus ride and a transfer from downtown which seems highly unnecessary,” Jacqueline Correia wrote in a letter to Coldstream.

She is concerned about the two hours a day her son will have to spend on the bus when he starts a trades course this month.

“For example a wait at the bus stop on Kalamalka Road, then the bus ride downtown, the transfer and eventual arrival at the college would take about one hour or more when really it should not take more than 15 minutes. lt is not practical for anyone, parents or students.”

Mayor Jim Garlick agrees: “It’s a roundabout way of getting anywhere.”

A better route from Coldstream to Okanagan College is on the district’s radar – using the new College Way (Grid Road).

But BC Transit has operational concerns with the grade of the road.

“It is not recommended to proceed with the introduction of a new route at this stage. Further investigation in to the safety and ridership demand would be encouraged prior to any further consideration,” reads

the Vernon Regional Transit review.

Considering all the large trucks using the road, several local politicians can’t understand how College Way could prove a problem for a bus.

Coldstream is increasingly frustrated with BC Transit, not only with how routes are made, but the amount they pay for a service they aren’t entirely pleased with.

Coldstream’s transit costs were $70,753 in 2011, up from $17,936 in 2006. One main factor in the cost increase over the years was the addition of the UBC connector in 2008.

The 2011 number will rise significantly for 2012 to $109,375 as the costs for the new transit facility are applied.

Coldstream pays 25 per cent of the HandyDart costs, which were $76,427 in 2011. Coldstream’s share is expected to drop to 19 per cent in 2012, estimated to be $71,445.

BC Transit is currently reviewing the regional service and several changes are proposed, some of which Coldstream is not on board with: ■ a new conventional transit route between the Vernon exchange and Okanagan College, via Middleton Mountain and College Way; ■ removal of combined Sunday routes, to be replaced with weekday routes, and extension of evening service to 9:15 on route one Coldstream and route six college; ■ doubling the frequency of route one Coldstream in order to provide 30-minute service from the existing 60-minute service.

Council hopes to reactivate Hesperia RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A publicly owned agency promoting development is on hold but it won’t be abandoned.

Vernon council has decided the Hesperia Development

Corporation doesn’t currently need to be active, but the goal is to reactivate the service in the future.

“We want to keep the corporation because this is a big city asset,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe.

The corporation was created in 2007 to prepare 69-acres of city-owned land near Longacre Drive for private-sector attainable housing.

Except for servicing the site, the corpora-

tion’s activities ceased in late 2010 because of a decline in construction and an increased availability of housing in the community.

Hesperia promoting 1,000 units of attainable housing on 69 acres of city-owned land near Longacre Drive.

O’Keefe insists the issue of attainable housing will resurface once the economy improves and as a result, there is a need to maintain the corporation.

“We have to make sure we wait until land prices increase so we get a maximum return on the investment we’ve made,” she said of extending services there.

It’s not known when the corporation may become fully functioning again.

“There would be no need to do anything possibly for three or four years,” said Coun. Brian Quiring.

With the corporation on hold, the city will be responsible for any costs associated with Hesperia. That drew opposition from Coun.

Bob Spiers.

“They are an arm’slength corporation,” he said. “If we take it over until times get better, it seems iffy legally.”

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BYLAW #5352 (ZON00182) Location: 3915 - 31 Street (see map at right) Legal Description: Lot 30, Plan 1257, Sec. 3, Twp. 8, ODYD Applicant: Jeffrey Boschert Present Zoning: R2 — Large Lot Residential Proposed Zoning: C2 — Transitional Commercial Purpose: To rezone the property, with the intent to sanction the existing intermitted commercial use of the property to add more flexibility and availability of permitted commercial uses and to increase the redevelopment potential of the property.

Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaws and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from February 19 to February 27, 2012. Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 or by sending an e-mail to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between February 19, 2012 (the date of notification) and 3:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012 will not be accepted. Correspondence and e-mails must include your name and civic address.

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HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE — REQUEST TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy on the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee’s objective is to provide Council with recommendations on matters relating to the designation and preservation of heritage building and structures, review of heritage grant applications, assisting with the preparation of Statements of Significance and assisting with the heritage plaque program. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at the reception desk at City Hall or download a copy from the City’s website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than Friday, March 2, 2012 at 4:30 pm. Please address applications to City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6, Attn: Committee Clerk or via email to sbiluk@vernon.ca.

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Community groups receive RDNO funds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

There’s a significant infusion of cash going into Greater Vernon’s cultural scene.

The Regional District of North Okanagan board has ratified funding for eight community groups.

“What do you value as a community? It can’t be just roads and sewers,” said director Juliette Cunningham of tax money going towards these initiatives.

“If we’re going to look at economic development and attracting businesses to the area, those are the amenities they look for in a community.”

Gallery Vertigo will receive $15,000 towards operations, while the 2014 Royal Bank Cup bid committee has been promised free use of

“What do you value as a community?”

— Cunningham Wesbild Centre if the junior A hockey championships come here.

There will be a $175,000 grant to the Vernon Public Art Gallery while a $128,360 operating grant will go to the Vernon Arts Centre. A $180,034 operating grant has been designated for the Greater Vernon Museum and there’s a $66,000 grant for Teen Junction.

RDNO is also providing $147,348 to the Boys and Girls Club, and there will be a $32,500 grantin-aid to the Okanagan Science Centre.

Because the number

of financial requests are increasing every year, the district is developing a standardized application form which stipulates what funding has been received historically, what funding is being sought now and the reason for any increase.

There will also be the ability for the RDNO board to base its decisions on how many users a group has.

“We need a mechanism to review these grants and we need to hear from the public on them,” said director Mike Macnabb.

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Rollerskating proving to be a hit in Armstrong ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

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Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation commission, said statistics show rollerskating outweighs public ice skating in popularity and regular attendance.

“I think the reason why is rollerskating is consistently on a particular day and everyone knows that,” said Rowe.

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Roller Derby Association, which uses Armstrong’s Hassen Arena as its home base, rollerskating in the city was helped along when parks and rec manager Byron Sayer was able to use some contacts in Alberta to have roller skates shipped to Armstrong for winter use.

Two new programs have also proven to be popular for Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation, said Rowe, referring to indoor soccer, which has drawn more than 30 kids aged three to 12, and an indoor riding program.

Parks and rec is also trying to put together some new birthday packages.

One-way lane One-way signs will soon adorn an Armstrong lane.

Council voted unanimously to make Haugen Lane a one-way roadway running east to west in keeping with the mandate created during the

Heaton Place seniors housing development in 2008.

“The rationale behind that was that new parking would be created against the building for Heaton Place, and the width of the lane was narrow, so it was probably best to have one-way traffic on that road,” said Coun. Ryan Nitchie, chairperson of the city’s planning and development committee.

The one-way signs have been ordered, and will likely be erected before the end of February or in early March.

Hansen relay wheels in Planning continues for the Rick Hansen Relay, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Man In Motion world tour, as it wheels into Armstrong Tuesday, April 3.

“Lots of planning and organization has been going on,” said Coun.

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“We have directed staff to form a committee and hold a meeting with all of the people involved so we can showcase our community.”

Relay staff have confirmed that they wish to make arrangements for a community lunch of some kind at Pleasant Valley Secondary School.

Relay staff also want to include Len Wood Middle School in the lunch.

“The event comes with its own organization structure that will take care of the people running or rolling as relay medal bearers,” said Armstrong administrator Patti Ferguson. “It will be up to the community as to what the level of community excitement is.”

Coun. Shirley Fowler recalled there was a large celebration at the IPE Fairgrounds 25 years ago when Hansen passed through the North Okanagan.

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Public hearing on park The city has moved one step closer to creating more green space.

First two readings have been given to an official community plan amendment bylaw to change the future land use of properties at 2855 Patterson Avenue from multifamily residential to park to allow the creation of the proposed Huculak Park.

Two readings were also unanimously passed by council to amending the zoning of the Patterson Avenue property from R.1 residential low density single family to the P.1 Assembly zone.

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Science of spray park explored RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Lumby youth may have a chance to cool off and learn about science at the same time.

The White Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will determine if there is community support for a science-themed spray water park after receiving a proposal from the Okanagan Science Centre.

“They are coming to the table with ideas,” said Rick Fairbairn, WVPRAC chairperson.

The Vernon-based science centre has suggested such an amenity could also be educational.

“There are some really cool Rick Fairbairn examples of outdoor waterthemed exhibits and spray parks and we could be very open to providing any assistance to the planning committee if there is any interest in incorporating science into the spray park,” said Sandi Dixon, Okanagan Science Centre executive director, in a letter.

“In addition to helping with planning, perhaps there is funding we could apply for that otherwise wouldn’t be available to the project.”

A $348,258 provincial grant is being sought for a fitness circuit and water spray park in Oval Park.

It’s projected the seniors fitness equipment would cost $116,149 while the spray park would be $319,173, for a total price tag of $435,322.

Beyond a provincial grant, there would be $30,000 from the Teddy’s Angels and Martin’s Devils ball teams while WVPRAC has $57,064 in its 2012 budget.

Fairbairn believes the involvement of the science centre could make a water park more viable.

“Any where we can obtain additional funding, we would look at it,” he said.

MLA tweeting with constituents ALISTAIR WATERS Black Press

Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is turning to social media to hold a virtual town hall meeting.

Letnick, will hold the meeting via Twitter Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m and take questions about housing.

He said he plans to respond to questions asked to his Twitter account @NormLetnick, under the hashtag #asknorm.

While the “town hall” meeting is open to all, Letnick is particularly encouraging constituents of his riding to ask questions and offer suggestions.

“We’ve made a commitment to open up government, and social media is an excellent way to directly engage the public and continue the dialogue,” he said.

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Anytime Jenna Lazar needs to tweak her game, she watches her brother Curtis with the Western Hockey League Edmonton Oil Kings.

After all, he broke scoring records set

by Sidney Crosby and Steven Stamkos in the Canada Winter Games last year in Halifax.

Now it’s Jenna’s turn in the spotlight as she plays for the Thompson Okanagan Zone 2 Under 16 female hockey team in the B.C. Winter Games starting Friday at the Wesbild Centre.

“We watch all his games on TV and sometimes I catch some tips watching him,” said Jenna, a winger who turns 15 in March.

A total of 35 girls attended trials and Lazar, Brooke Toop and Ali Roine were the Vernon players making the grade.

Lazar and Roine play on the Salmon Arm SilverTips Midget Rep girls team, while Toop plays Bantam Super League alongside boys.

“They (coaches) said my skating was really strong and I was close with some of my shots,” said Lazar, a Canucks fan and a Grade 9 VSS student who also plays basketball.

She says the Zone 2 team is close thanks to exhibition games, practices and dryland training.

“I think getting everybody together, not just on the ice, has been really good for bonding. We get tested, espeBRENDA HALA PHOTOGRAPHY cially against Kamloops. It’s a very high Vernon products with the Thompson Okanagan Zone 2 Under 16 female hockey team, from tempo.” left, Brooke Toop, Jenna Lazar and Ali Roine.

Toop, who turns 15 in early March, also plays the wing. As a tyke, she got into youngsters in town. shooter,” said Roine, who also plays ballet, but soon switched to hockey as she “Once they are diagnosed, I go to the hoops. “I work hard, I’m determined and played outdoor games in Lavington with hospital and pretty much tell them it’s not I pushed myself in the fitness (testing).” her dad, Dean, and brothers Blair and as bad as it seems. It makes me feel comRoine reeled off eight chin-ups, two Randall. fortable since I know I’m not the only one below the record, and performed the She trained on highest two-foot lateral jump of 2.12 feet. with diabetes.” and off the ice since Toop, a Grade 9 Kal When not playing hockey, you can find September in hopes of student, gets spon- her running the roads of Lavington year impressing the Zone 2 sorship from Animas round. She cheers for both the Canucks coaches. insulin pumps to and Flyers.

“The coaches Zone 2 will meet the North West in attend conferences and liked my attitude and compete as an athlete. their second Friday game at 8:30 p.m. hustle,” said Toop.

Roine, a 14-year- They finish preliminary play Saturday at — Jenna Lazar “Sometimes it’s a chalold Grade 9 VSS stu- 1:45 p.m. versus Vancouver-Squamish. lenge with my diabetes The semifinals go Saturday night with dent, is in her third because you have to keep it stable.” year of hockey and will play centre as the medal games scheduled for Sunday at Toop, a Pittsburgh Penguins’ fan who Zone 2 opens the Games against Fraser 6:30 and 8:45 a.m. also enjoys skiing and dirt biking, finds River-Delta Friday at 9:15 a.m.

There are 1,200 athletes and 500 coachit rewarding discussing diabetes with “I feel I’m a good skater and a good es involved in the B.C. Winter Games.

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The Vernon Vipers came within 18 minutes of derailing the longest win streak in B.C. Hockey League history.

Instead, they surrendered four unanswered thirdperiod goals in a 6-4 loss to the seemingly unstoppable Penticton Vees in front of 2,757 fans Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

“I thought we gave a pretty good hockey team all they could handle,” said Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson to Black Press. “We were up 4-2, I thought we went punch for punch, blow for blow.

We were good for 45 minutes and then it kind of got away from us. They got some opportunistic goals.”

Vernon, fifth in the Interior Conference at 26-231-2, went up by a pair 1:27 into the third period as rookie forward Adam Tambellini collected his 24th of the season on the powerplay, assisted by veterans Colton Cyr and Pat McGillis.

However, the 45-3-0-2 Vees, who extended their league-record win streak to 33 games, started a rally at the five-minute mark, with second star defenceman Zach Urbran netting his fourth goal, assisted by Bryce Gervais.

“We don’t clear the puck and Zach Urban gets a point shot that finds its way to the back of the net,” said Williamson. “We had the game in our grasp and that’s hockey sometimes. If we can get a stick or block, maybe it’s a different outcome.”

Just two minutes later, Urban returned the favour, setting up Gervais (37th goal) for the equalizer at 7:16.

Mike Reilly (33rd goal), unassisted, gave Penticton it’s first lead at 11:36, and with Kirby Halcrow (21 saves) pulled, Joey Benik (26th) supplied an emptynetter in the final minute.

While obviously disheartened by the result, Williamson couldn’t fault Vernon’s effort, and noted the Vipers are the last team to stop the high-flying Vees in regulation (7-1 win on Nov. 2).

“Probably the closest game they’ve had. Or the biggest scare they’ve had. We just have to bottle that effort up and push for these last eight games.”

Vernon third star Aaron Hadley (12th) opened the scoring on a first-period powerplay, assisted by Mike Zalewski and Darren Nowick. Jedd Soleway (12th), assisted by Brendan Persley and Cyr, and John Knisley (9th), unassisted, scored for the Snakes in the second frame.

Captain Logan Johnston (10th) and first star Wade Murphy (33rd), both on the man advantage, connected for Penticton in the second.

The Vipers were a point back of the Chilliwack Chiefs (26-20-1-3) heading into their Saturday tilt with the Westside Warriors at Wesbild Centre. The Chiefs had two games in hand.

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Vipers sink Clippers Continued from A20 Vernon is on the coast next weekend to face the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday night at the Interior Savings Centre, followed by a Saturday date with Kent Lewis’s Powell River Kings at Hap Parker Arena.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs fell 4-3 in overtime to the host Prince George Spruce Kings (28-17-2-4) Friday night at the Coliseum. They visited the resurgent Merritt Centennials (28-17-2-5) Saturday.

In BCHL action Thursday night, Hadley recorded his 10th and 11th goals of the season as Vernon grounded the Nanaimo Clippers 5-1 at Wesbild.

Zalewski and Tambellini each supplied 1+2, while Soleway, on an easy tap in after Tambellini hit the post, with 22 seconds remaining, rounded out the Viper offence in front of 1,485 fans.

Hadley fought off a check and beat goalie Billy Faust at 5:26 of the opening period. Tambellini took a cross-ice feed from Zalewski and wired a wrister from the right side, making it 2-0 four minutes later on a powerplay.

Hadley made it 3-0 just 26 seconds into the second period from in front of Faust, on a powerplay. Zalewski and Nowick drew the helpers.

Luke Gordon, who had three cups of mocha with the WHL Calgary Hitmen, replied for the Clippers a minute later with captain and former Viper Trevor Fitzgerald earning the secondary assist.

“We just didn’t play a full 60, didn’t play our game,” said Fitzgerald, on pace for 20 goals and 100 penalty minutes. “We didn’t have the intensity we wanted as a full lineup. Some guys were on different pages, and other guys just didn’t play a team game.”

Cyr, a longtime Clipper traded to Vernon at the Jan. 10 deadline, moved in with Zalewski on a shorthanded break,

taking a low shot at Faust from the right side. Zalewski banged in the rebound for his team-high 32nd goal of the year. That goal came with 30 seconds left in d-man Marc Hetnik’s minor penalty for knocking Clayton Chessa out of Viper goalie Halcrow’s crease.

The Vipers outshot the Clippers 43-33.

Nanaimo, who started a three-game swing by losing 6-3 Wednesday night to the Coquitlam Express, are fifth in the Coastal Conference, 13 points back of the Express.

The Clippers, who had almost identical goals for and against and points records as Vernon, dropped to 22-20-0-9.

It was also a homecoming for Clipper rookie d-man Colton Dahlen (a Vernon minor hockey product) and Nanaimo head coach Mike Vandekamp, a former Viper bench boss.

“We didn’t compete enough in our zone and we could have buried some more chances,” said Dahlen, 18.

The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder, who played Junior B in Revelstoke last season, has 1-6-7 and is enjoying the freshman ride.

“It’s all about work ethic, just doing the little things right and constantly bringing a good attitude and stuff like that. Playing away from home has been good for me.”

Hadley and Nanaimo d-man Josh Phillips wrestled to the ice deep in the Nanaimo zone in the second period, in the game’s only scrap.

Fitzgerald, who felt numb when the Vipers traded him to Prince George in the offseason, is also loving life on the Island despite the Clippers’ inconsistency.

“It’s good. Vandy’s a great guy. We get along really well. We talk lots and have good communication, and he’s my style of coach and I’m his style of player so it’s going awesome.

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Vipers’ Sean Robertson quickly passes the puck as Vees’ forward Mario Lucia comes barrelling in on him in B.C. Hockey League action Friday night at South Okanagan Events Centre. got traded that Vandy was trying to get me in Nanaimo so I was hoping for that. Guys there are awesome, people there are awesome, it’s a great hockey city.”

Fitzgerald, 19, is stoked about Nanaimo hosting the Western Canadian championships next year, his final season in the BCHL.

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As they headed into their final regularseason date with the host Chase Heat Saturday night, the North Okanagan Knights still don’t know who they would be facing in the Round 1 of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The one thing they do know is their postseason will start on the road as they can finish no higher than third in the Okanagan Shuswap Conference’s Doug Birks division.

With the 36-11-0-3 Revelstoke Grizzlies and 34-10-1-6 Kamloops Storm sharing the Doug Birks penthouse at 75 points apiece (Revelstoke has a game in hand), either one could finish as the top seed.

Revelstoke visited the Sicamous Eagles (21-27-1-1) Saturday night and complete a home-and-home with them today at the Forum. The Storm wrap up their schedule by hosting the 14-34-0-2 Summerland Steam today at McArthur Park Arena.

Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette wasn’t about to reveal who he felt would be a better first-round matchup for North Okanagan (34-16-0-1). His club held its own with both teams in their regularseason series, shading the Storm 5-3, and

falling 5-3 to Revelstoke, including a 4-3 loss Friday night at the Forum.

“Anything can happen in playoffs and I like our chances against either team,” said Mallette. “It’ll make for an interesting series with either one.”

The Knights begin their bestof-seven first round Friday and Saturday on the road. They host Games 3 and 4 next Monday and Tuesday at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

As has been the case against Revelstoke most of the year, the Knights spotted the Grizz an early lead and were forced to play catchup the rest of the game Friday night.

Goals by Kyle Schwartz (29th goal) and Braeden Monk (27th) had Revelstoke up 2-0 just over two minutes into the game.

“Too little too late, and that seems to be the — Kris common trend when we play Revelstoke,” said Mallette. “We outplayed them for 52 minutes, but good teams find a way to hold on, and they did.”

Eric Chore (22nd) gave North Okanagan

a little life with a powerplay goal late in the first period. Tanner Burns and Cory Hochhausen took turns working the puck down low before finding Chore in the slot.

Another pair of quick goals in the second frame by Revelstoke’s TJ Christensen (6th) and first star Riley Spraggs of Vernon (17th) cushioned the hosts’ lead, but the Knights kept chipping away.

With 6:45 to go in the second period, Ben Greenaway (8th) made it 4-2 with a nice second effort in close to beat netminder Conrad McMillan, a Vernon product who recorded 36 stops. North Okanagan’s Chris Gillies, another Vernon native, kept the play alive at the blueline and fired on net.

Josh Klein (6th) capped a nice threeway passing play with Brett Hawrys and Burns when his shot hit a skate and redirected past McMillan in the third Mallette period.

The Knights pulled Dustin Nikkel (29 saves) with less than two minutes to play, and although they kept pressure in the Grizzlies’ zone, they were unable to convert.

“Anything can happen in playoffs and I like our chances against either team.”

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The Armstrong Shamrocks are looking to build on their appearance in last year’s Shaw Cup final by building a major contender this Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League season.

With a new year comes a few changes and fresh challenges. “We have lost a bunch of players to the oil and gas fields up north and have a lot of roster spots to fill,� said Shamrock GM Chad Pieper. “I would like to invite any new or old players in the area to come out, even if you

are new to the sport and never played before, and would like to try to play lacrosse. We would love for you to come out and give it a go.�

The Irish start their preseason training in early March.

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The Rocks are also looking for some key members off the floor as well. “We have a few vacancies on our board and are looking at finding a treasurer for the upcoming season. We would also like to put the call out for gameday volunteers as well,� said Shamrock president Jeff Hanley. “We would love to get some players from Salmon Arm and surrounding areas as well.

There are a wealth of good players in the Shuswap, and it would be great to get some of them involved. “Junior-aged players may also qualify if they are not able to play on a local junior team.�

Anyone interested in playing or volunteering can e-mail Pieper at chad.pieper@gmail. com, or call him at 250938-3633.

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Steven Goebel (left) of the Kalamalka Lakers tries to keep up with Zac Anderson of the Fulton Maroons in North Zone Senior Boys Basketball Championship play Friday at Fulton Gym.

Lakers advance to final Morning Star Staff

Tori Chabot supplied 14 points as the Kalamlka Lakers outlasted the Fulton Maroons 44-40 at the North Zone Senior Girls Basketball Championships Friday at Fulton Gym. Katie Rogers chipped in with nine points for Kal, who faced the Vernon Panthers for the North Zone crown Saturday night. Meranda Silva dialed up 15 points for Fulton, with Hana Ouchi supplying nine.

The Maroons battled the Revelstoke Rams in Saturday’s consolation final after the Panthers dominated the Rams 89-19 in their Friday encounter.

Top scorers for VSS were Quincy Leier, with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Karley Fugel, with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Sage Blundell, with 15 points and six rebounds. Jenna Marrion added 10 points. “We got off to a very fast start and never looked back in this game,� said VSS co-coach Bobby Mitchell. “Our focus was really good in this game.�

In North Zone boys playoff action, it was Fulton and the Pleasant Valley Saints of Armstrong who met in Saturday’s final after Fulton stopped Kal 88-38, and PVSS grounded the Seaton Sonics 68-55.

Dustin Popoff and Mitch Rouault, with 23 and 22 points respectively, led Fulton’s effort Friday. Stephen

Porcaro, with 13 points, and Clark Richardson, with nine, also helped the cause.

Steven Goebel flushed a dozen points for the Lakers, who got 10 points from Max Wilford.

Russell Main all but two of his 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Saints rallied to beat Seaton.

Tian Hannah and Mat Sutherland chipped in with 11 and nine points respectively. Seaton was led by Chris McEachran-Law’s 20-point effort, with Kuup Peters supplying 14 points and Besim Maliqi 11.

Seaton faced Kal in the consolation final.

The top three teams in both the boys and girls divisions advance to the Valley championships.

Meanwhile, the VSS Grade 8 girls won the North Zone title Monday in Salmon Arm, bouncing the Charles Bloom Timberwolves 43-29 in the final.

The Cats jumped out to a 22-0 before the Wolves fought hard to tighten the score. Kristy Fugel flushed 14 points, while Anna Rice had 10 and Courtney Becker bagged six.

VSS stormed the Carlin Panthers of Tappen 55-14 in the semifinals behind eight points apiece from Rice, Becker and Jessica Melvin.

The Cats will now prepare for provincials, Feb. 8-10, in Pitt Meadows.

Lincoln Laners lock up medals Morning Star Staff

Lincoln Lanes rolled a ton of medals at the Four Steps to Stardom zone youth bowling finals in Kelowna and Kamloops.

In scratch team action in Kamloops, the senior girls team of Krista Koenig, Tyra Hoggard, Torrie Nicholas and Brittany Adams finished first with a 3,008. They are coached by Bill Blair.

The senior boys – Tyce Koenig, Keith Hoggard, Kevyn Hoggard, Hans Gregersen and coach Lawrence Kupryk – delivered a 3,250 to win their class.

In junior girls action, Emma Nuyens, Jennifer Adams, Grace Fontaine and Erin Sakamoto, coached

by Viki Dumont, secured gold with a 2,739. The junior boys – Tyler Droder, Jarod Fehr, Taylor Falconer and Sayer Ford, coached by Peggy Hoggard – finished second with 2,474.

Aiden Buckley, Colby Eisenhauer, Adam Fiset and Bobby Dumont, coached by Bob Dumont, combined for a 2,290 to take the Bantam boys divi-

sion. The Bantam girls – Sierra Merry, Shelby Merry, Mackenzie Killingbeck and Kayla Riggs, coached by Rod Koenig – were second with a 1,481.

In combo team (pins over average) play in Kelowna, Lincoln Lanes boys team No. 1 – Kohl Killingbeck, Austin Cottrell and Hunter Owens, coached by Rory White – claimed first place by rolling 428 pins over average.

The No. 2 team – Michael Hoyland, Andrew Zettergreen and Elton Nicholas, coached by Kiri Adams – secured silver with a 372 POA. On the girls side, taking silver with 286 POA was Lincoln Lanes No. 2 – Olivia Johnson, Cassidi Breitkreutz and Caitlin Rolke, coached by Trish Stanhuis. Girls team No. 1, comprising Ava Goetzen, Abigail Matsen and Dominique Dufault, coached by Barb Christie, went 196 POA to earn fourth.

First-place finishers in both the scratch and combo events will compete at provincials, March 3 in Surrey and Langley.

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The UBC Okanagan Heat men’s volleyball postseason came to an abrupt end Friday as they bowed in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-20) to the No. 2 University of Manitoba Bisons at the Investors Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.

The Heat were pleased with their first year in Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s (CIS) Canada West division, finishing with eight regular-season and a trip to the postseason.

“We could have been sitting at home right now wishing we were in the playoffs,” said Heat head coach Greg Poitras. “Instead, we got to experience Canada West playoffs and that is a major step going into next year.” We got to experience playoffs in our first year, that’s huge. Seeing how teams go from the start of the year and how they get their form the start of the playoffs, and how sharp the top teams are in the playoffs, that is a lesson for our guys.”

The Heat came out as the aggressors against the Bisons, putting the hosts on the defensive yet were unable to create a lead. Manitoba used the block as a weapon all night, as Dane Pischke, Joseph Brooks, Carson Kauenhowen and Chris Voth all seemed to come up with a block to snuff out a Heat run.

The Bisons finished with 11 blocks, four in the first set, 2.5 in the second and 4.5 in the third.

In his final university game, fifthyear setter and captain Preston Tucker of Vernon finished with 32 assists. He took the loss in stride.

“I hadn’t really thought about it, I’m not an emotional guy,” said Tucker.

Vernon’s Greg Niemantsverdriet chipped in with six kills and a dozen digs for the Heat.

UBC Okanagan fourth-year outside hitters Nate Speijer (Penticton) and Riley McFarland (Surrey) had 17 kills and four blocks, and 10 kills and eight digs, respectively.

The Bisons own duo of fourth-year outside hitters, Pishcke and Voth, led their team with 10 kills each. Voth added eight digs, Pischke led the block party with six, Brooks had five, Voth and Kauehhowen had three.

The second and third sets were carbon copies of the first, with Manitoba able to block any Heat rally with strong defensive play at the net.

Poitras is excited about the team’s future with the experience his young guys received this weekend.

“I’m super proud of the guys, and super proud of the new players showing their toughness. That was the most impressive thing.”

Along with Tucker, the Heat will lose at least two other players from this year’s squad as middle Mark Broome and libero Spencer Brown all have used their five years of eligibility.

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Winter is actually a great time to learn the game of golf or make game improvements like swing changes. Most people start their lessons in the spring, while also trying to play the game at the same time. This can often lead to players becoming discouraged with their slow progress and even regressing back into bad habits again.

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Riley Bos made 25 saves for first star Friday as the Stevenson Mechanical Blues bounced the Bannister Chev Olds Blazers 4-1 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play at Wesbild Centre.

Braeden Cooper scored once and set up linemate Nick Mitchell for another goal as the second-place Blues improved to 12-3-1. Sean Howard and Nick Poirier also recorded snipes for the Blues. Howard was denied by Blazer goalie Chris Moore on a second-period penalty shot.

Alex Laurila replied for the 10-7

Blazers, who had their winning streak snapped at seven games.

In Midget Super League action Friday night at Priest Valley Arena, centre Yanik Fillion-Murphy scored twice, including the winner, as the Nedco Titans brushed back the Salmon Arm Lakeside Printing Sting 5-3.

Garrett Dansereau, Kolton Kirschner and Brodie Homeniuk supplied singles for the first-place Titans (14-2-1). Chris Gallant pocketed a pair of assists, while goalies Rodger Sewell and Jake Holland were stellar. The Sting dropped to 3-11-2.

NOTEBOOK BASEBALL - Vernon & District Baseball Association registration is now open online: www.vernonbaseball.com. Level 1 and 2 umpires clinics will go Saturday, March 3. Anyone interested in earning extra money umpiring is urged to visit the umpires tag on the website.

FASTBALL - Vernon Minor Fastball indoor clinics go Sundays Feb. 19, March 4 and 11 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at PV Gym. Clinic fee is part of registration. Contact Ryan Williamson @ 250-308-6944 or register @ www.vernonfastball.ca.

SLO–PITCH - The Vernon Mixed Slo-Pitch League is accepting team registrations for the spring season. It is an SPN-sanctioned 10-up league with all regular-season games played in Vernon. For more information, e-mail vernonmixedslopitch@ gmail.com, or visit the league’s Facebook page.

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PIRANA POKER TOUR NORTH OKANAGAN REGION PLAYER PTS Paul Nicholas 11,581 Erin Brewer 10,449 Rafail Michail 10,443 David Yates 8,356 Steve Campbell 8,301 TEAM Watch & Learn 10,204 Busted Flush 9,280 Rivercity Rebels 8,442

LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Elaine Siemens – bowled a 648 triple to go 174 over her 158 average.

Club 55 Men’s: Bill Tilson – bowled a 636 triple to go 135 over his 167 average.

Ladies: Jessy Buchanan – bowled a 956 triple to go 314 over her 212 average.

Men’s: Adam Morris – bowled a 720 triple to go 174 over his 182 average.

HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Lynda Fowler 100 POA; Mel Lutes 100 POA; Art Block 308-800; Wayne Schultz 331; Bubba Aiechele 100 POA; Marlene Mobley 100 POA; Branden Prus 362, 100 POA; Sandra Harvey 303-815; Donna Demarais 100 POA; Gil Wright 308, 100 POA; Kane Ackeral 304, 304; Dot Delbridge 100 POA; Lois Lutes 100 POA; Glen Conway 100 POA; Al Timm 100 POA; Gerry Brady 100 POA; Robin Sampert 100 POA; Martin Vanderzwan 100 POA; Mike Rawsthorne 313, 100 POA; Drew Soroka 368-855, 100 POA; Jessy Buchanan 320-351-956, 100 POA. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 252 Men Wayne Schultz 254 CLUB 55 Ladies Irene Walker 214 Men Don Hurst 223 PEE WEE Girls Aryssa Matsen 105 Boys Zach Flindt 122 BANTAM Girls Mackenzie Killingbeck 105 Boys Adam Fiset 159 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 219 Boys Matthew Christie 165 SENIOR Girls Krista Koenig 233 Boys Tyce Koenig 250

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B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR CONFERENCE TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Penticton 45 3 0 2 92 286 111 Merritt 28 17 2 5 63 159 151 Prince George 28 17 2 4 62 184 155 Chilliwack 26 20 1 3 56 156 167 Vernon 26 23 1 2 55 175 167 Westside 19 26 2 5 45 169 182 Salmon Arm 16 29 0 7 39 161 233 Trail 11 34 1 4 27 130 239 COASTAL CONFERENCE TEAM Surrey 31 10 2 7 71 180 152 Cowichan Valley 31 15 1 6 69 192 168 Powell River 32 15 2 2 68 174 115 Coquitlam 30 18 2 2 64 207 173 Nanaimo 22 20 0 9 53 164 167 Alberni Valley 18 28 2 2 40 163 194 Victoria 19 31 1 0 39 175 246 Langley 16 28 1 4 37 141 196 Friday: Penticton 6 Vernon 4; Salmon Arm 6 Trail 4; Merritt 8 Coquitlam 0; Prince George 4 (OT) Chilliwack 3; Cowichan Valley 6 Langley 4; Surrey 5 Alberni Valley 4 Thursday: Vernon 5 Nanaimo 1; Westside 4 Trail 1 Wednesday: Cowichan Valley 5 (OT) Alberni Valley 4; Coquitlam 6 Nanaimo 3

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PUBMASTERS DART LEAGUE A DIVISION TEAM PTS Beaking Eagles 10 Eagles Bud Knights 9 Alexanders Predators 7 Checkers Chuckers 7 Bangin’ the Neighbours 7 ANAF Smokin’ Bulls 5 High Scores Men Paul Cavanagh 177 Ladies Sheri Morrell 140 High Out Men Craig Borel 86 Ladies Sheri Morrell 48 B DIVISION TEAM PTS Straight Shooters 6 Alexanders Grapes 6 Legion Legionaires 5 Legion RFBDPs 5 ANAF Paralyzers 4 Eagle Sisters 4 Bald Eagles 3 High Score Men Darren Critchley 140x2 Ladies Betty Daschner 140 High Out Men Mike Teager 88 Ladies Mary Convey 78 180 Scott Forsyth

JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Westside Warriors, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre.

MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers vs North Kamloops Lions, Game 2 in best-of-three series Lions lead 1-0, 5:15 p.m., Civic Arena.

SR. CURLING SUNSHINE HONDA SENIOR MEN’S LEAGUE A DIVISION TEAM W L PTS Burns 3 0 6 Donaldson 2 1 4 Witter 2 1 4 Seebach 2 1 4 Heuman 1 2 2 Icton 1 2 2 Lyons 1 2 2 Wudrich 0 3 0 B DIVISION Skrenek 3 0 6 Cook 3 0 6 Kimura 2 1 4 Morazain 2 1 4 Lee 2 1 4 Boesel 0 3 0 Owen 0 3 0 Munk 0 3 0 WEEKLY SCORES Cook 5 4 Lee Skrenek 17 7 Boesel Kimura 9 7 Owen Morazain 9 2 Munk Seebach 5 4 Lyons Burns 7 1 Wudrich Witter 7 5 Icton Heuman 8 2 Donaldson

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CHECKERS BAR & GRILL WINTER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE FRIDAY TEAM PTS Incidental Contact 21 Over the Hills 18 Gangsters 16 Nash’s Nuts 8 Scared Hitless 6 WYSIWYGs 3 SUNDAY TIER 2 Six Knuckle Chuckle 20 Just the Tip 15 Dirty 1/2 Dozen 12 Twisted Ankles 1 SUNDAY TIER 3 POOL A Keep the Change 15 Westside Connection 13 Always Get it Up 12 Killer Bees 8 POOL B 5 O’Clock Somewhere 25 Quarter Pounders 14 Bums ‘n’ Roses 14 Deep in Dis Pear 13 Kal Tire 6 Can U Dig It? 4 KING OF COURT - FEB. 20 POOL A - 6 @ PV Ballz Deep, Roll Shot, Big Spank 6 of 1 POOL B - 7:30 @ PV Just the Tip, S*M*A*S*H*, Turn & Burn, Choke POOL C - 9 @ PV Autobots, Bangarang, Slightly Brown Wii Not Fit MONDAY TIER 3 POOL A PTS Possums 18 Slammers 15 We Be Easy 12 Mixed Sets 12 Bumpin’ Uglies 10 Superbad 5 POOL B The Smackdowns 18 SNAFU 15 Alexanders 12 Blockheads 12 Famous Players 7 11 Hard Core Sets 11 Johnny Popper’s 10 Kiss My Ace 8 POOL C Spike Who 21 Kal Hotel Bumpers 15 Balls Deep 13

Megalodons 10 Balls Deep #2 8 Ball Smashers 5 QUEEN OF THE COURT FEB. 22 POOL A – 9 @ PV Some Spike It Hot, Spike Cats PYP, Dig It POOL B – 6 @ PV Block’em Sock’em, Wings & A Pint Busy Vollees, Sorry Six POOL C – 7:30 @ PV Shoot Set, Spank, Carpe Digem Full Throttle POOL D – 7:05 @ SEATON Triple Threat, Chicks With Hits, Ball Handlers, Strikers POOL E – 8:35 @ SEATON Joy of Sets, Misfits, Martinis Win 4 Gin WOMEN’S TIER 3 POOL A PTS Cussin’ B’s 18 Westside Girlz 16 Volley Recon 15 Slammers 14 Sets to You 11 Court Jesters 9 Will Work For Sets 7 Sets Appeal 6 POOL B East Hill Girls 27 Hot Flashes 17 Lethal Ladies 13 Snowball Sisters 11 Sugar & Spikes 10 Bing Bang Boom 10 Killer Queens 8 POOL C On Your Knees 17 Whiplash 14 Int. Trans Spike Girls 11 Nice Sets 9 By the Balls 8 Set for Life 1 POOL D Volley Veejays 16 Volley Girls 11 Bite Me 11 Alioup 10 Drillers 8 Heffers 3 POOL E Lab Brats 16 Superset 14 Service With A Smile 11 Serv-Ivors 9 Davidson’s Spiked Punch 6 Neehooters 4

REC HOCKEY VERNON HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans Re/Max Rangers Kalavida Flyers Kasper Denture Clinic Red Wings Teale Utility Canucks M&K Ready Mix Bruins Godard Excavating Predators MFC Bulls Aquatico Bay Sharks BBC Blackhawks Royal LePage Whalers Kal Tire Knights SCORING LEADERS: PLAYER Corey Massie, Flyers Bryce Kakoske, Orphans Leath Gare, Orphans Logan Massie, Flyers Matt Schneider, Bruins Sawyer Mick, Rangers Duane Dennis, Red Wings Richard Jodoin, Rangers Jarret Watts, Red Wings Justin Horochuk, Preds Jeff Mushaluk, Bulls Jeff Kuzniar, Flyers Corey Webb, Blackhawks Reed Church, Canucks Cody Bostock, Re Wings Rhett Ballard, Red Wings Teagan Blair, Blackhawks Mike Burke, Canucks Steve Vallier, Rangers GOALIES (Min 10 GP) GP Danny Roberts, Predators 11 Chris Kingdon, Sharks 23 Blair Miller, Rangers 21 Jason Silzer, Orphans 17 Shane Hillman, Bruins 19

W 15 16 14 14 14 13 13 12 11 9 5 2

L OTL PTS GF 6 2 32 174 8 0 32 156 6 3 31 162 7 2 30 165 7 1 29 141 8 2 28 127 8 1 27 118 10 1 25 145 9 3 25 108 12 2 20 116 16 2 12 81 21 0 4 84

GP 23 23 23 22 23 18 19 15 17 18 19 22 22 14 16 19 18 22 20 MIN 495 1035 945 765 855

G 40 51 32 31 48 41 35 35 21 31 35 22 32 22 19 12 16 11 23

A 44 32 47 48 28 29 29 27 41 27 22 31 20 24 27 32 27 32 18 W-L-T 7-4 11-9-3 14-7 10-5-2 11-7-1

OTL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1

PTS 28 20 19 14 10 8 8 2

GA 40 92 88 81 92

GA 135 111 124 135 110 118 97 129 94 165 142 217

PTS 84 83 79 79 76 70 64 62 62 58 57 53 52 46 46 44 43 43 41 GAA 3.64 4.00 4.19 4.76 7.84

PIM 6 0 4 2 8 10 4 39 0 0 16 4 32 2 6 4 48 2 2 SV% .852 .866 .846 .821 .809

GF 95 58 54 52 31 29 28 12

GA 22 34 33 44 60 53 39 74

PTS 36 30 23 23 20 19 18 18 18 16 15 15 15 14 13 GAA 1.43 1.50 2.52 2.59 2.62

PIM 12 2 28 6 2 0 28 2 6 4 0 0 6 8 6 SV% .894 .897 .829 .903 .884

WOMEN’S HOCKEY ADULT SAFE WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM W L T Vernon Buy-Low Vixens 14 1 0 Salmon Arm Wildfire 10 3 0 Shuswap Storm 9 3 0 Vernon RTS Rocket Stars 7 7 0 Armstrong Mavericks 4 8 2 Falkland Falcons 4 8 0 Vernon Kittens 3 7 1 Vernon Ice Maidens 0 11 1 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER GP Kelsey Kirkham, Vixens 10 Kelsey Halvorson, Vixens 8 Penny Brown, Rocket Stars 13 Nadine Overwater, Wildfire 10 Jennifer Findlay, Storm 9 Helle Watson, Wildfire 12 Sarah Visser, Kittens 12 Kaillie Halifax, Wildfire 11 Christine Bosworth, Vixens 13 Lindsey Whitbread, Storm 11 Mandy Christensen, Vixens 10 Michelle Polson, Wildfire 11 Andi Williams, Storm 12 Bernadette Dwan, Vixens 11 Janine Renaud, Wildfire 11 GOALIES GP GA Patti Hansen, Vixens 8 10 Michelle Embleton, Vixens 9 12 Phyllis Jorgensen, Storm 13 33 Kaleigh Beattie, Wildfire 11 17 Susan Renaud, Wildfire 11 17

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DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC, pursuant to the Local Government Act, to consider the following bylaws: District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1604, 2012, Amendment No. 34 Property 8505 Kalavista Drive (Lot 21, Block 9, District Lot 3888, ODYD, Plan 4068) and that portion of land forming part of the lagoon directly to the west and north of Lot 21, Block 9, District Lot 3888, ODYD, Plan 4068, as shown outlined and crosshatched on the map below.

Purpose The District of Coldstream is proposing to rezone that portion of land forming part of the lagoon directly to the west and north of Lot 21, Block 9, District Lot 3888, ODYD, Plan 4068 from Residential Single Family (R.1) to Parks and Open Space (P.1). Lot 21, Block 9, District Lot 3888, ODYD, Plan 4068 itself has already been zoned P.1.

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Grade 10 students from the five secondary schools in the Vernon School District have been chosen to take part in the youth ambassador program for this week’s Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games.

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In a few days, more than 2,000 volunteers will play host to more than 1,800 participants during the Greater Vernon 2012 B.C. Winter Games.

A unique number of those volunteers will be 27 Grade 10 students from Seaton Secondary, Kalamalka Secondary, Vernon Secondary, Clarence Fulton Secondary and Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby, taking part in the Youth Ambassador Program that was developed due to a loss of funding for the youth academy that was formerly part of the B.C. Winter Games.

Shelley Duggan, chairperson of the Youth Ambassador Program, was already in place as that chair, and so in discussion with the B.C. Games Society, she simply changed the focus to develop local youth leadership under the umbrella of Community Development.

“I had a vision, shared it with our special events committee and a few other contacts, and the Youth Ambassador Program came to be,” said Duggan.

Said B.C. Winter Games special events director, Christine Kashuba: “The goal of this program is to encourage youth volunteerism, and to develop local youth leadership, and Shelley is certainly making that happen.”

The youth ambassadors have taken part in two afternoon workshops in November and December, and one full day in January. This program was fortunate to partner with Dave Fehr, teacher at Kalamalka Secondary, and his Students Without Borders class for the workshops.

Duggan was thrilled about the partnership.

“My daughter was in his class the previous year, and so I called Dave to ask for his input, and bounce a few ideas off him when I was putting together the program,” said Duggan. “A few days later he called and said ‘what if his leadership students lead the workshops – you tell me what you want, we will facilitate.’ It was a great win-win for both the leadership students and the youth ambassadors.”

The student workshops included the following curriculum: Workshop #1 – The culture of distraction & how to stay on track, leadership activities; Workshop #2 – Character & Qualities of a Leader; Workshop #3 had facilitator Shirley Higgins taking the students through The Myers-

“It’s a really cool opportunity to get out into the community and help out.”

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They also discussed the importance of volunteering and community involvement, and how to present themselves, from a smile to how they are dressed.

The goal/vision behind the ambassador program is to take students who were not in leadership programs but that had great potential and just needed an opportunity to grow, to be inspired.

The focus is to get them to see and understand how getting involved with their community and volunteering can lead to so many more opportunities – meeting new people who are connected in the community, mentors, contacts for future employment, being asked to participate in other events, have a sense of pride and ownership in their community, networking, contacts and experience that can shape their future careers.

Angus Gobelle, 15, a student from Charles Bloom Secondary, was excited to be told he was nominated and won the chance to be involved.

“It’s a really cool opportunity to get out into the community and help out,” said Gobelle.

Added Megan Benischek 15, a student from Kalamalka Secondary: “It’s great to get out and volunteer because I’m kind of shy and this program will help me be less shy.”

The 27 students will be volunteering at the volunteer and accreditation event on Feb. 21, and be part of the opening ceremonies.

They also will have a special dinner meeting with Kelly Mann, CEO of the B.C. Games Society, and assist with the participant special events on the Friday and Saturday night.

A section prohibiting parking used for any purpose which facilitates, assists, or supports the use of any motorized watercraft on the subject property has also been included in the proposed bylaw. Parking on the property located at 8505 Kalavista Drive will be limited to that needed for the future park facility.

District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1603, 2012, Amendment No. 33 The District of Coldstream is proposing to amend Schedule ‘E’ – Signage Provisions to allow farm operations to place up to three temporary directional farm sales signs off-premise and to require the farm operator to obtain an “Off-Premise Farm Sales Sign Permit” from the Building Department.

In order to qualify for a permit, farm operations must be classi¿ed as Farm Class 9 by BC Assessment. The intent of the bylaw amendment is to support agriculture throughout the community and to encourage farm sales of agricultural products.

Questions regarding proposed Bylaw No. 1604, 2012, Amendment No. 34 may be directed to Craig Broderick, Director of Development Services, at 250-545-5304, by fax to 250-545-4733, or by email to planner@district.coldstream.bc.ca. Questions regarding proposed Bylaw No. 1603, 2012, Amendment No. 33 may be directed to Bob Bibby, Bylaw Of¿cer, at 250-550-1503, by fax to 250-545-4733, or by email to building@district.coldstream.bc.ca. The bylaws and supporting documentation may be inspected at the District of Coldstream Municipal Hall at 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC, or viewed online at www.districtofcoldstream.ca, up until February 27, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

If you believe your interest in property is affected by these bylaw amendments you shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above-referenced bylaws.

We request that written submissions, emails and faxes be received by the District prior to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Please note that your name and residential address must be included in your submission and that written submissions are subject to public disclosure. Submissions being transmitted by email must be addressed to kaustin@district.coldstream.bc.ca.

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BY COUNCIL FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Dated: February 13, 2012 Keri-Ann Austin, Corporate Of¿cer

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Students come from all over the world to attend school in this district, where they have the chance to improve their English and, in many cases, to see snow for the first time.

At last month’s Vernon School District board meeting, held at Charles Bloom secondary, Catarina Andrade Moreira de Souza from Brazil, Andres Cabanzo Ramirez and Valeria Sanchez Santana, both from Colombia, talked about their experiences as Bloom students for the past two months, illustrating their presentation with a slide show.

“We had a magical experience that we will remember forever,” said Catarina.

The students — all enrolled in the short-stay program — enjoyed a taste of some typically Canadian activities: curling, skiing, skating, Vernon Vipers hockey games and building snowmen.

“Building a snowman was something we had seen in movies, and this was awesome because we don’t have snow in Brazil,” said Catarina.

Valeria said attending a Vernon Vipers hockey game was a highlight of her stay in the North Okanagan.

“We don’t have ice hockey in Colombia, and here all people love hockey,” she said. “We threw Teddy bears at the Vernon Vipers game.

And we made friends from all over the world.”

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Catarina Andrade Moreira de Souza from Brazil and Valeria Sanchez Santana from Colombia, speak about their experiences as short-stay international students at Charles Bloom secondary school in Lumby. ciated the opportunity to branch out from strictly academic courses, by taking electives such as PE and woodworking.

“And in social studies class, we had the opportunity to learn about B.C.’s economy, and things like the forest industry and the importance of salmon,” he said.

“This has been such a good experience and the best part of the trip has been getting to know people, while at the same time always practising your English.”

Bloom principal Ken Gatzke said the international program is a positive experience for everyone at the school.

“There is lots of cultural exchange and that’s a tremendous learning experience, and it helps our students really gain and grow their acceptance of other students, so its a fantastic piece of learning on both sides, and our kids benefit from learning about other cultures,” he said.

Short-stay students attend a district school for two months, and Bloom vice-principal Bryan Out said the program’s intent is for them

to experience life and the culture in Canada, the Okanagan, and high school life, as well as to improve their English language abilities.

“As many of the students are coming from larger cities in their home country, the adjustment to a small, rural setting like Lumby can take some time,” said Out. “However, the friendliness and welcoming spirit of a rural community and small school make the students feel welcome and at home.

“In fact, there have been several instances where short stay students have enjoyed being here so much that they extend their stay to become fulltime students, a strong indicator of the success of the program.”

Out said one of the biggest benefits of the program is the sharing of culture and language.

“Students at Bloom help the international students with this and at the same time are learning about different countries, cultures and language from the international students,” said Out. “The students’ learning is always our

focus, and this program adds to the learning experience and broadens their understanding.

These sharing of experiences have blossomed into lifelong friendships and connections that will span the continents.”

Students in the short stay program range from Grade 8 to 12. They are in a variety of academic and elective courses and all are enrolled in a Canadian Culture and English class.

“Staff at Bloom have been wonderful in welcoming the students into their classrooms and supporting them in their studies,” said Out. He added the program would not be as successful as it is without the homestay families who welcome the students into their homes.

“These families open their homes to the short stay students and provide wonderful support and ensure the students are well cared for during their time here,” said Out. “The students greatly appreciate the care given by their host parents and the feeling of being one of the family. Experiences such as learning to milk the cows on the family farm are ones that the students will remember for a lifetime.”

In addition to the host families, Out said there are many individuals who work hard to make the student experience enjoyable and successful.

He said school counselor Steve Plecas has designed a class schedule that has the students experience a wide range of courses in both academics and electives.

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ties when the students arrive. During this time, Steve explains some of the differences the students might notice at a Canadian school, tours them through the school, explains their class schedules, takes care of the small but important things like how to open your locker, and answers any questions. During their time at Charles Bloom, Steve is the person they contact regarding any class concerns.”

Bloom teacher Christine Yamaoka taught the Canadian Culture and English Language class, and worked on developing the students’ English, discussed Canadian culture and activities, and worked on everyday things like ordering lunch from a restaurant in town.

One lesson took place before the students attended the annual Vernon Vipers Teddy Bear Toss night, when Yamaoka taught the students the basics of hockey and its terminology.

“The connection that Christine made with these students was very evident. During the last day of her class she was overwhelmed by the students who wanted to take their picture with her. I must have taken pictures on 20 different cameras that class.”

Out said homestay coordinator Janice Foster works tirelessly to find homestays and host families for each of the students.

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The blue and white logo, which reads “Chamber of Commerce Week,” will appear at a different location on www.aschamber.com each day from Feb. 20-24.

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is find the logo and e-mail the link where it appears that day (new location posted each day at 9 a.m.) to staff@aschamber.com.

“We will select five random winners at the end of the week, so be sure to enter every day,” said Patti Noonan, executive director of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. “You could win prizes like tickets to an upcoming concert, outdoor theatre production, plus more.”

Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received on or before 5 p.m. Feb. 24. Winners will be announced at the Chamber Week Business after Business Friday Feb. 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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“The arts and culture side of the advisory committee has largely been ignored over the years and this is an opportunity for the community to get into play,” he said.

Staff had recommended $6,450 be provided to the Cherryville Artisans Society this year and $29,050 to the Monashee Arts Council.

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While he supports arts and culture in the community, Foisy isn’t sure how taxpayers will react to providing funds to nonprofit groups.

“It’s a hard thing to do (grants) during tough times,” he said.

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“Arts and culture are a big part of the community and if we don’t support them, they won’t find sources of revenue on their own. Culture adds value to residents.”

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A toast to 60 wonderful years Michael, Joanne, Kim, Shannon and Kelly are pleased to announce the celebration of their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Olds, Alta. was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. when Frances, youngest daughter of Guy and Frances Burke of Didsbury, wed Johnny Fraser, son of Alexander and Ethel Fraser of Olds.

The reception was held at the home of Mr. And Mrs. H. Wood of Didsbury, and was elegantly decorated for the event with 50 guests in attendance. John and Frances spent a short honeymoon in Calgary, Alta.

The couple spent the next 40 years living in Calgary, where John ran a successful business in fertilizer spreading machinery, while Frances worked in the cosmetic and fashion industries.

They loved to travel, frequenting Hawaii on many occasions, as well as trips to Australia, California, New Zealand, Tahiti as well other destinations, including across Canada. But their most recent travel experience has been to a little community in Arizona call Apache Junction. Here they enjoyed having family come to visit.

The only thing they love more than travel is their five children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They are fondly addressed as Nano for Grandma Fran or Popo for Grandpa John.

As life would have it Nano and Popo have lived a lot of life; they have had their trials, as most have, but through it all they have been together, whether sharing a

dance together at home, as their children looked on, or sharing a laugh.

The family will celebrate their anniversary with their five children taking them out for a night of fine dining, stimulating conversation and ending the evening with a heavy and serious game of cards.

John and Frances are wished a happy 60th anniversary from Michael, Jody, Kim, Shannon, Kelly and Barclay; grandkids Shannon(Jr.) and Steve, Jonah, Lisa, Shane, Morgan, Matthew, Benjamin, Casey, Andrew, Tyler, Josh, Micheala; and great-grandkids Alexander, Etta-Mae, Takiya, Zachary.

“Happy 60th anniversary, Dad and Mom, with all our hearts we love you and are proud of your accomplishments. And from all of your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, way to go.”

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Recognizing that not everyone is online, especially if they are a part of an older generation, a phone line was preferred.

Skilled and experienced advocates will staff the phone line and provide e-mail support to help people understand their rights, obligations and options prior to and after assuming responsibility for raising a family member’s child. Staff will also ensure that callers are aware of all benefits,

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“Relatives who are caregivers for a family member’s child come from all different walks of life, income levels and cultures,” said Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development. “Although each family’s situation is unique, caregivers share the need for information, support, services and resources. This new phone line will provide instant help and valuable information to caring individuals who have opened their hearts and homes to a family member’s child.”

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Yes, the cat came back, but that’s where similarities end between the classic Harry Miller song and Rob Williams’ cat Leo. Leo was recently reunited with Williams, a resident of Sicamous, after the cat had been missing for about a

year-and-a-half.

Williams is thrilled to have his furry, fourlegged buddy back in his life, though he admits he never thought Leo was a goner.

“It was funny, there was something in the back of my mind telling me that he would not necessarily show up, but I would see him

again somewhere,” says Williams.

Leo was found 29 kilometres down the road by Grindrod resident Rita Beraro. She thinks Leo had been living in her shed for a couple of weeks before she realized it.

“I thought it was a coyote taking all my cat food tins off my

front porch – they were strewn all over the yard and I thought they were getting awfully close,” says Beraro.

“My dog was going out sniffing and I thought something was coming up on my porch. Then, one morning I saw the bum of a cat scurrying off and I followed it. It was really friendly so I knew right away it was someone’s cat.”

Beraro began asking around and wound up posting pictures of Leo on Facebook. She had some bites but nothing solid.

“Eventually, the daughter of this fellow, Rob Williams, she contacted me and said, you know, I think that might be my dad’s cat that went missing a year-and-a-half ago,” says Beraro.

“So I said, OK, and knowing it was from Sicamous I thought, heaven’s sake, how on Earth could it have got here? But I guess they do that sometimes, they’ll jump into someone’s RV or truck, or under a car to keep warm, and

I guess they’ll just hang on there until they get somewhere and jump off.”

Eventually, Beraro and the cat met with Williams in Grindrod, and in no time Beraro realized she had reunited the cat with its rightful owner.

“He was so happy, the man was so happy, he gave me a big hug and said, you made my year,” says Beraro.

With Leo back at home, Williams is in no hurry to let the cat out of his sight, or at least outdoors.

“He used to be an indoor/outdoor cat,” says Williams. “Since we got him home here, he went to the door a couple of times… he’s not in any real big rush to get outside. I know I’ll have to let him out because he’ll be driving everyone crazy. I’m hoping he won’t want to go outside again.”

Beraro and Williams note that if someone was looking after Leo over the past year, they did a good job as the cat is healthy, if not a little on the hefty side.

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Editor’s note: Following is the next in a series on the Inter-Faith Bridging Project, launched last fall by Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society.

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he world’s oldest faith thrives in the hearts of its adherents far from its homeland. “Hinduism is not so much a religion as a way of life and culture. We communicate with the creator through prayer, learn our values and respect all religions. Where there is no temple, that doesn’t matter, we are still Hindu. We have prayer in our home and remember and practise what we have learned,� said Sarita Trikala.

She grew up in New Delhi speaking Hindi and Engish and got her university degree in political science and music — her instrument is the sitar. The temple and its festivals were the centre of community and family life with the children looking forward to Diwali, the festival of lights in late fall. It was a time of special prayers, when people got new clothes, exchanged gifts, visited with family and friends and had special sweets and fireworks.

Throughout the year, people go to temple as often as they feel like it. The leaders in the temples preside over ceremonies, rituals and special festivals. There are also teachers who help people study the sacred texts. There is a Hindu temple in Vancouver. “Some people went to temple every day.

You would go when you were sad, or when you were happy, or when you wanted to thank God. We always had prayers in our home,� said Trikala.

She and her husband, Kumar, who was trained as an accountant, moved to Canada in 1975 to join her brother, Ruby Sharma, and other family members in Prince George. There were few other Hindu families but they brought up their children in their faith. “We still have prayers every morning. It centres us and prepares us for the day,� said Trikala. She has a small carved shrine in one room of her home as a focus for prayer but sometimes will close her eyes for a few moments during the day and think about her faith and pray.

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“We must all pray for strength and wisdom and to know how to do good to each other.� — Sarita Trikala is no one holy book but a number of books for philosophy and instruction. The oldest text is the Rig Veda, which is 7,000 years old. Hindus believe in one supreme being with other spiritual beings who help

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Since each individual is considered to be at a different point in the spiritual journey, Hinduism does not set out specific rules, but tradition, including what to wear, is important to most Hindus. “The saree is our national dress and many women wear it. My mother always wore a saree. Now I wear it more for special occasions,� said Trikala, who is recently retired from working in women’s retail clothing. “The Hindu religion has a long history of accepting anyone and everyone who is on a path toward eternal truth. Hinduism does not discriminate against any sincere seeker. OM represents the absolute unity of all existence. Indians are noted for their humanness and calm nature without any harshness in their principles or ideals.�

Trikala and her family also keep in touch with their faith through radio and television programs, visiting the temple in Vancouver and with magazines and the internet. Hinduism Today, a magazine written in English for Hindus around the world, is a look at the faith in the modern world. A recent issue has articles including the opening of Akshardham Delhi, a grand new temple in India; how Hindu communities in India and around the world are doing; to how to deal with the common stresses of life in personal situations and in the community; how to get children to eat well and take more exercise; and the importance of home worship, known as puja.

Trikala is a member of the Inter-Faith Bridging project, sponsored by the Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society with funding by EmbraceBC, Ministry of Multiculturalism. The goal is to provide a way for people of all faiths in the community to get to know each other and their faiths and cultures. “I am so happy that there is something like this. We must always respect each other’s spirituality. As we are more spiritual, we are better individuals and we can better teach our children,� she said. “We must all pray for strength and wisdom and to know how to do good to each other. “In our belief of Karma, according as one acts, so does he become.�

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He went on to state that he wanted to set an example for others, particularly older Vernon PC Users’ Club computer users, to dig a little deeper into the technology as one means of maintaining a healthy brain.

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If you are able to browse the Internet you must have a browser and imbedded in that browser, be it Firefox, Explorer, Safari or whatever, there is a programming language called Javascript (not Java which is a different breed of cat). You’ve seen it in action when your computer remembers a login sequence or you have completed a form online and advised of a date entry error like an invalid postal code.

To write a Javacript program you probably already have the tool to do so. If you have a Windows-based PC it is in the form of a simple text processor like Wordpad or Wordpro that is included in the basic program package. To learn the basics from your browser Google “Javascript basics tutorial” and you will find many examples of simple Javascript “scripts.” Bookmark the tutorial site. Start by copying and pasting an example script into a blank page of your text processor and then file the script with a short name and the file extension “.js”. Then open your browser again click on “File”’ and locate the script file you have just copied and open it. The script will execute and display something on your screen. Now go back to the tutorial site and do the same thing with another example that invokes a somewhat less trivial application of Javascript.

Repeat this process a few times and before long you will begin to understand how Javascript works and what other things you can do with it by invoking various features and functions. If you find yourself enjoying the experience, be careful, you may be turning into a nerd.

The Vernon PC Users’ Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in the cafeteria. Call Betty at 542-7024 or Olive at 542-8490 for more information or go to vpcuc.org.

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With the new year in full swing we all know the amount of people that will choose to change their lifestyle by wanting to lose weight or start a fitness routine.

As I have always written about previously, it is crucial for success to think of it as a daily goal, and not a quick-fix solution! If you can change the way you approach this goal as not just a new year’s resolution but a lifelong habit, you will find greater success.

Changing a lifestyle can be a lot of work and daunting in the beginning, but in no time, changes occur and success fuels motivation and inspiration.

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“Proper nutrition timing (carbs, proteins, fats) can build an athlete/individual’s

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“To be born Welsh is to be born Privileged, not with a silver spoon in your mouth, but music in your blood and poetry in your soul.”

This old Welsh saying comes to life in Vernon on March 1 when The Vernon Welsh Society holds its annual celebration of St. David’s Day with a lunch and songfest in honour of the patron Saint of Wales, St. David (the equivalent of Ireland’s St. Patrick, Scotland’s St. Andrew and England’s St. George).

St. David (or in the Welsh language, Dewi Sant) was a Celtic monk who became Archbishop of Wales in the sixth century and helped to spread Christianity to the Celtic tribes of western Britain. He was descended from royal lineage, indeed a grand nephew of King Arthur and son of the Prince of South-West Wales known as Ceredig. However, his life was dedicated to his missionary work and spreading the gospel. He was credited with numerous miracles, including rising a youth from the dead and causing water to spring from the ground. He also founded numerous churches and monasteries throughout the country.

He died March 1, 589 at the age of more than 100 and was buried at the Glyn Rhosyn Monastery he founded where now stands the majestic Cathedral of St. David’s. He is a very important figure in Welsh history and in the establishment of the Welsh culture. His last words to his followers were “Do the little things I have done,” and “walk the path that our fathers have trod before us.” On the anniversary of his death, a 1,000-strong male voice choir gathers every year at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff in a remembrance performance. In Vernon, the Vernon Welsh Society marks the occasion with an annual lunch and sing-along.

A lunch will be held at the Village Green Hotel, 4801-27th St., March 1 at noon, lunch served at 12:30 p.m., which includes barbecued chicken and sheperd’s pie, although St. David was a vegetarian, and a cash bar to lubricate the vocal chords, even though St. David drank only water. All are invited whether or not they are of Welsh heritage. The only requirement is that attendees want to enjoy good food and rousing singing. The cost is $20 per person; reserve your spot by calling Les Parsons at 250-549-4348 before Feb. 24.

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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 19 THE PIN CRISIS LINE HOLDS TRAINING The PIN Crisis Line is taking applications for the next volunteer Crisis Line Worker training, starting March 2. If you are interested in learning to help people help themselves, excellent communication skills and crisis intervention, then consider becoming a member of the Crisis Line team. Participants will increase their communication and interpersonal skills. All types of calls will be covered and how to handle them through specific procedures. Session topics include Behaviours, Mental Illness, Abuse, Suicide, Isolation, Grief and Crisis Intervention. For more information call 250-545-8074.

CRIB TOURNAMENT AT THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Feb. 19. The cost is $10 and the games (17) begin at 10 a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for snacks and/or lunch. For inquiries, phone 545-6240.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Celebrate the Year of the Water Dragon with a traditional nine-course Chinese dinner (8 – 12 people per table), with Ghee and Teresa Hwang’s slide presentation on East & Northeast China 2011, Apple Lane Restaurant, 3313 – 31st Ave., Vernon, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Cost: $50 per person (tea, coffee and tips included), limited tickets – 80 maximum; no host bar.

Net proceeds to support North Okanagan Hospice Society. Tickets in advance from Ghee or Teresa at 250-549-1356.

OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Dena Findlay at 546-6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318.

GUIDED MEDITATION AND COURSE IN MIRACLES GROUPS Feb. 19, Inner Light Yoga Studio, 2807-44th Ave., beside Red Cross. ACIM, 2:30-3:45 p.m.; meditation, 4-5:15 p.m. Held every other Sunday. Come for one or both groups for a wonderful afternoon of sharing and connecting. All welcome! Suggested donation $5 for each group. See www.TransformationWithElara.com STAR COUNTRY SQUARES HOST ANNUAL 3/4 DANCE Vernon Recreation Centre Feb. 19. Doors open at noon, dance from 1 to 4 p.m. with refreshments served halfway through dance. There will be a New 2 U sale of square dance clothing sponsored by Westsyde Squares. Come out and have a fun afternoon of dancing, meeting and greeting old and new friends from Okanagan and Thompson Shuswap. This dance is for new dancers to get acquainted with the fun we have at party nights. There will be a panel of callers. Not only for new dancers, mainstream dancers more than welcome.

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.

COFFEE PARTY FOR HOSPICE FUNDRAISER Held in March in support of our volunteer program. Participating is fun and an excellent way to support Hospice at an affordable level, and ensure that our volunteer programs are available in the future. To reach our goal of $20,000 we are reaching out to everyone in the North Okanagan from Enderby to Cherryville. Look for ways to participate through your local service clubs, coffee houses and restaurants, office groups or neighborhood communities; last year residents of the Lumby area hosted a coffee party in the Curling Club asking people to bring an appie or dessert and $10. Questions, please call Valerie at 250-503-1800, ext 113 or e-mail Valerie@nohs.ca NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574.

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. 19 workshop

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ustainable Transportation — A panel discussion on what our future will look like takes place Thursday, Feb. 23 from 7 - 9 p.m., Schubert Centre. More cars? Road congestion? More bypasses? Does a “more cars, more roads” transportation plan work for youth, seniors and people with disabilities? Does it work for the rest of us, even? What are the alternatives?

Hear from City staff and council, BC transit, cyclists, seniors and youth advocates about how we can accommodate all residents in the future and how the Official Community Plan fits in.

Learn of successes here and around the world that make for a happier, healthier community. We need your input! Sponsor: Sustainable Environment Network Society (www.sensociety.org).

features local artist Daniel Stark teaching a workshop on making ceramic tea bowls, which he will fire in his studio for pick-up at a later date. 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 AA MEETS SUNDAYS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no access.

VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028.

ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Third Sunday of each month at 310330th St. Doors open 1 p.m. Hot dogs, 50/50 and meat basket.

OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information.

THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy.

Mondays, pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class.

Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.

FEBRUARY 20 HERITAGE WEEK IN ARMSTRONG Celebrated Feb. 20 to 24, and the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Museum and Archives is hosting an open house Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with tea and goodies. We’ll also have an amazing collection of photos of old barns from throughout the area. Everyone welcome.

OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Feb. 20, it’s movie night at the Towne Cinema at 5:15 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Monsieur Lazhar. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m. and cost $7. Meet in foyer where the chairs are so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Sunday if attending to enable seats to be saved.

Feb. 25, snowshoeing at Silver Star. Call Dot for details. Also Feb. 25, dance to music of Rutland City Limits at The Legion, 4609 29th St. Come and dance. Music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m (rock and roll and country). Contact Dot by Friday if attending. No cover.

SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Feb. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, room 6 downstairs.

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Dennis Windsor of previous fame with his amazing findings of “Great Canadian Inventions and Inventors”, will now solve the mystery of “Who is the Greatest Canadian?” New members and visitors welcome. For information, call Nadine at 250-549-1479.

CFUW VERNON BRANCH Canadian Federation of University Women welcomes all members and newcomers to our monthly lunch meeting at Schubert Centre Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Our format is social half hour with book exchange. Business half hour followed by lunch at noon. Following is our “Issues” meeting. If you would like to join us, please call call Susan Beck at 250-545-7753.

THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS Feb. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Buy, sell, trade and auction. Everyone welcome. Call Roy at 250-542-4127 for more info.

ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE CLUB LADIES AUXILIARY Meets Feb. 20, for executive meeting at 6:30 p.m., general at 7 p.m.

THE ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more information contact June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024.

SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday it’s crib and bingo at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1:30 p.m.

Dance with bands 1st Monday each month (Oct. – May) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Where else can you play free pool all day? Come on down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-5429328 or Judy at 250-545-5491.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (YOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, #107, 3204- 27th Ave. (People Place), Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open to all youth 16 to 29 who would like to meet others with disabilities and similar interests and want to share or build your skills about community networking, independent choices, career paths, leadership skills, etc., and have fun and be supported in a safe comfortable environment. Info.: Crystal at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca

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Community Calendar AA MEETINGS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., moved to 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access.

BINGO IN ENDERBY Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games.

CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church.

REBEKAH LODGE meets every third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Schubert Centre.

FEBRUARY 21 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003.

VERNON ACCORDION CLUB MEETS Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome, listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for more information.

PANCAKE SUPPER FOR SHROVE TUESDAY Zion United Church in Armstrong Feb. 21 from 5 to 6:45 p.m. in the Church hall.

ARMSTRONG SPALL. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CUPBOARD Annual general meeting Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, across from city hall.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Feast Before You Fast Pancake Supper at All Saints Anglican Church Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m., by donation.

GREAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE FEED Support 6th Vernon Beavers and Cubs at the 24th Annual Great Pancake and Sausage Feed on Shrove Feb. 21, served cafeteria style in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Church 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is very attractive: $5 per person or family rate of $12 (children three and under free). Bring your friends and neighbours!

BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets Feb. 21 from 7- 9 p.m., Hospital Boardroom (entrance at the cafeteria). For more information, please call Renee at 250-542-6325.

VERNON SENIORS BRANCH #6 OAPO MEETS Feb. 21, social meeting 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Small meeting room at Schubert Centre. Bring a friend, wear red, bring a Valentine for a friend. We will be working on an album from the 55th anniversary. We also need personal information on members for the archives of the 55th.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Art presentation Feb. 21 at noon. This week’s topic: Contemporary Urban Art. Approx. one hour. Drop-in session.

Admission by donation. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com for more info.

VERNON BETTER BREATHERS Meet Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the People Place. Speaker Brad Andres from Assured Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation on the subject, “Disability Taxes.”

ENDERBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB WELCOMES VISITORS An evening of fun, laughter and learning. Toastmasters is a great way to enhance your speaking and leadership skills, increase your confidence, and make new friends. Meetings at Enderby & District Museum, 901 George St., Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. Info.: visit http://enderbytoastmasters. webs.com/ e-mail enderbytoastmasters@hotmail.com or call Karen at 250-838-9581 or John or Naomi at 250-838-0235.

VERNON ARMY CADETS Is in full swing for

another fun-filled year and it’s all free! If you’re welcome, and it’s not necessary to be a pilot or 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. Guest speaker Tosha 12 to 18 years and looking for fun, adven- own an aircraft to join, just an interest in general Hodgson (registered audiologist). Come and try ture, challenge, friends and travel, then join us aviation. For more information, call Bev Bonner at out our fruit smoothies. Lumby Seniors’ DropTuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Brigadier Murphy 549-7087. in, 1751 Glencaird St. For more information, call Armoury, 1900-29th St., Vernon, for the experi- TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets Olena at 250-547-8866. ence of a lifetime! For more information, call twice a month. Third Tuesday of the month, the CHILDREN’S LITERACY PROGRAM NEEDS Capt. Blain at 250-547-6403 or leave message at ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 a.m., VOLUNTEERS If you love to read, enjoy children 250-503-1705.

1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant seven to 12 years old and have 1 1/2 hours a week ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS Meet every for lunch. The fourth Tuesday of the month, the to spare, consider becoming a volunteer with the Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Hut B15 at the Vernon ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social One to One Children’s Literacy program. Five Army Cadet Camp. Sea Cadets are boys and from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Olena Vernon-area elementary schools urgently need girls from 12 to 18 years of age. Registration fee at 547-8866. some committed volunteers to round out their is $20. Info. is available from the commanding NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY schedules. Training to learn easy and fun ways officer at 250-503-8345.

Meets Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Arts to support children’s reading is provided. This is ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS 2645 Are you Centre. Faithe and Rodger Prodanuk will share a very rewarding volunteer opportunity that starts shy in social situations? Do you get that lump in their experiences and incredible photos of the immediately and ends in early May. Call Amy your throat when you have to talk to strangers? World Orchid Conference held in Singapore last Doylend at the Junction Literacy Centre: 250Toastmasters will help you learn communication November. Enjoy our orchid show table to see 549-2216 or adoylend@junctionliteracy.ca. and leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday some more exotic species than usually seen in QUALIFIED TEACHERS NEEDED! The Junction evening in Armstrong. Come as a guest! Bring stores and get information and help with your Literacy Centre provides one-on-one and small a friend &/or spouse with you to your local orchids. Everyone welcome. Members bring group tutoring services to children and youth Toastmasters Club to observe how we learn to refreshments. For more information, please call whose families cannot afford such help. Paid think & speak & listen effectively, in a fun and Anne Miller at 250-545-5932. teachers work with referred students one-on-one supportive atmosphere. For more information, SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION or in small groups. Teachers who prefer to volunvisit http://armstrongtoastmasters.webs.com/ or Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, teer are also welcome. This is rewarding work for ArmstrongToastmasters2645@gmail.com call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. retired teachers, new grads or people working part MOTHERS FOR RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT AA MEETINGS TUESDAYS Monday to Saturday 7 time. Please contact Lana Schuster at lschuster@ GROUP For any mother in recovery wishing to a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meet- junctionliteracy.ca or call 250-275-3117 for info. help herself and other mothers within her com- ing and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, PLANNING FOR REDUCED CAPACITY AND munity struggling with addictions. The purpose noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meet- BEYOND Open session with Tom Christensen of of this group will be to help addicted mothers ing (X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Nixon Wenger Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 obtain recovery and parent successfully. Takes Meeting (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 p.m., Schubert Centre. Learn about tools available place every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Polson Dr. (H) . Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park to plan for when one has reduced mental capacity: Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Dr., 5 p.m. daily. Handicap access (X) no access.

Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. Advanced Directives, Committeeships, Wills and For more information please call Caroline at 250other tools for dealing with assets after death. Time 542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311.

WELLNESS DAY Blood pressure checks and for questions and answers. Info.: Dayle Drury, ANAF HOSTS SPORTS FUN Darts Tuesdays at 7 weigh-ins 9:30 a.m. Do you want to know about Seniors Information & Resource Bureau, 250-545p.m. at the Army, Navy & Airforce, in the Hangar. “Hearing loss, and Hearing Help?” Join us Feb. 8572 or e-mail to sirb@socialplanning.ca Every level of player welcome.

Open crib every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Intercity pool fun league every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

LUMBY’S MONASHEE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meets every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Blue Ox Pub. Our noon-hour When: February 15 to March 31, 2012 meetings enable working people to attend. Toastmasters Clubs are We will be making electrical system improvements in the Lavington area from February worldwide and for the purpose of 15 to March 31. The area affected is Highway 6 at Ricardo Road to Highway 6 at teaching communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive Duremeadow Road including all side roads, Headsgate Road, Lewis Road, Bluenose environment. Drop in as a guest to Road, School Road, Learmouth Road, Brewer Road. see what we are all about. For more info., please call Louise at 250To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to periodically interrupt 547-6480 or Marena (evenings) at electrical service for approximately 30 minutes at a time. The outage will affect small 250-547-9572. groups of customers at a time. All efforts will be made to provide each customer with TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION GROUP A short reading, followed by advance door to door notification of service interruptions during this time. a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, at our new location, 2913-29th Ave., and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

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CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL ILLShorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical NESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple Provides a caring environment appliances to allow the system time to stabilize. for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or your hopes, fears, experiences and bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information. mental illness. You are not alone.

We normally meet 7- 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For this February only, we will meet on the third Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7 9 p.m. at the Mental Illness Family For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today Support & Information Centre, we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 260-3233 for and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart. information.

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Quartet opens the world to chamber Penderecki String Quartet’s Christine Vlajk shares her passion for the viola with all who will listen KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

She’d cradled a violin for most of her young life, but at 19, Christine Vlajk traded the spotlight of what is traditionally a solo instrument to play its more mellow and larger counterpart in an ensemble.

Now a member of the world renowned Penderecki String Quartet, Vlajk is a celebrated violist who not only plies her trade on international concert stages, she spreads her love of the viola to up-and-coming musicians through master classes, festivals, and the like.

Vlajk says she “saw the light” when she started playing in an ensemble with three other women violinists in the U.S. (She is originally from Denver, Colo.)

“They needed a violist, and being a violinist at the time, my ego had to go through a transformation,” said Vlajk. “I was certainly drawn to the viola. There’s something about the sonority (of lower-octave instruments.) You feel the sounds in your body, particularly your heart and gut that resonates with the nature and bridge between the high and low sound.”

To say the viola has served Vlajk well is an understatement.

In New York State this weekend for what she calls a “viola geek” get together at Suny Fredonia University, Vlajk travels to B.C. with Penderecki to play the next concert in the North Okanagan Community Concert season, Wednesday.

Her initial meeting with Penderecki’s original members came around the same time she graduated with her masters in viola at the University of Wisconsin. Then the violist of the Montclaire String Quartet, she met the three male Polish musicians who had named their group after famed Polish conductor/composer, Krystof Penderecki.

Vlajk later met up with the players, including violinist Jerzy Kaplanek, the only original member who is still in the quartet, while in Banff to compete with Montclaire in a string quartet competition.

“They heard me in that context and said they needed a viola player,” she said.

Since originally forming 25 years ago in Katowice, Poland, Penderecki has made strides in the chamber world, often playing the music of Eastern European composers, Polish and otherwise, up to the likes of Frank Zappa.

For Vlajk, who joined Penderecki 14 years ago, playing the music by composers of her ancestral home of Hungary has been especially poignant. It was her father, a musician, who got her interested in chamber music as a young child, and she and the quartet have since recorded and performed all of Béla Bartók’s string quartets, as well as works by Kodály, Kurtág, and Canadian-Hungarian Istvan Anhalt.

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Penderecki String Quartet members Jeremy Bell, left, Christine Vlajk, Jerzy Kaplanek and Jacob Braun perform two concerts for the North Okanagan Community Concert Association at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Wednesday.

Hungarian, and have been back there as a civilian and also as a musician,” said Vlajk.

In addition to international travel, the opportunity to perform with the already established group came with an artist residency at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. (Penderecki has been the university’s artist-in-residence at the school for the past 20 years.)

Vlajk continues to work at Laurier as a full-time professor of viola, strings and chamber music, along with performing full-time with Penderecki, so time, especially for herself, is precious.

“We spend so much time together, but we don’t tend to socialize with each other. We do respect and like each other a lot,” she said. “We’re usually up at 5:30 a.m. to schlep ourselves and our instruments to the airport, then its 16 hours on a plane, and on the same day we’re going to a hall to play a concert. There’s also a lot of rehearsal time together, and it’s important to also have space.”

Besides Kaplanek, the quartet now also consists of Torontoborn violinist Jeremy Bell and newest member, Massachusettsborn cellist Jacob Braun, who has a special interest in contemporary and multi-media electronic music.

“Our mandate is to give a voice to contemporary music.

If we don’t play it, then nobody hears it,” said Vlajk. “It’s a misperception that contemporary music is unlistenable. You

have to keep an open mind as you might get blown away.

If you don’t give it that first listen, you will never know whether it appeals or not.”

In that vein, Penderecki also has a mandate to give voice to contemporary composers and often visits university music departments, whose students will write quartets for the group to perform.

Penderecki also gives back to young artists by hosting QuartetFest at Wilfrid Laurier, where international string quartets come to perform, and young chamber ensembles study with the members of the Penderecki and other faculty.

One of the pieces the quartet will play in Vernon is De Profundis for String Quartet, written by young Polish-born composer Norbert Palej, who is an assistant professor of composition at the University of Toronto.

“It’s a 20-minute piece in one movement and is like one fell swoop,” said Vlajk.

They will reach back even further to perform works by Beethoven (String Quartet in G Major, Op.18, No.2) as well as Debussy (String Quartet in G minor, Op.10), which was composed in 1893.

Penderecki gives two concerts Wednesday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Individual tickets are available for $35, $17.50 for students, at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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You can’t get too much winter in the winter” – Robert Frost.

I love everything there is to love about snow. Looking at it, driving in it, playing in it, even shoveling it. While I’m sure Old Man Winter’s recent cameo was met with many a groan across the valley, I think it’s good to be reminded that winter is still here – after all, Greater Vernon’s time to shine for the 2012 B.C. Winter Games is drawing near.

Over 1,100 athletes from around Beautiful British Brian van Wensem Columbia will be here to compete in the Games. This fourday event kicks off on Thursday with the opening ceremonies and pre-show at the Wesbild Centre. Be sure to visit the Games’ website at www.2012bcwintergames.ca for the complete event schedule.

When you’ve had your fill of winter sports, be sure to check yourself into one of Vernon’s soft-seat theatres as we ride out what’s left of this snowy season: Powerhouse Theatre’s Italian American Reconciliation starts its run this Wednesday. It’s a dramatic comedy about a man who just can’t get past his divorce. This warm and humourous glimpse into love and relationships follows central character Huey Maximilian Bonfiglia as he breaks up with his new girlfriend to pursue rec-

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onciliation with his ex-wife, intent on regaining his virility.

The play runs most evenings from Wednesday through to March 3 and there is a 2 p.m. matinee performance Feb. 26. Visit the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca or call 549SHOW (7469) for more information and to buy your tickets.

The Penderecki String Quartet is now in its 25th year and is among the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. This Wednesday, the quartet comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre as part of the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s season. Their repertoire ranges from Haydn to Zappa as well as premiering new works. There are two performances to choose from starting at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and individual tickets and memberships are on sale through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).

And coming up on March 3, Canadian recording artist Justin Hines is coming to the Performing Arts Centre. Hines thrives in life and music despite living with debilitating Larsen Syndrome. His incredible vocal talents were enough to win a singing competition that brought him to his first stadium performance: singing the anthems at a Toronto Raptors game. Without any apparent stage fright, his career as a recording artist was born and he’s gone on to release four studio albums and he was the subject of a recent CBS News Sunday Morning segment.

Tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).

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Reading week is sounding good Students can check out this apres-ski show at Silver Star Morning Star Staff

For university and college students across B.C., Reading Week is one of those anomalous terms. Does any student actually read during Reading Week?

To answer that question, James Struthers and Kate Morgan, one a former UBC Okanagan student, and the other fairly fresh out of high school, are stocking a station wagon for a B.C. tour starting this weekend.

They arrive at Silver Star’s The Den Bar and Bistro Monday.

This is the second major tour for both artists, who met while performing at the same Kamloops concert in August 2011. Morgan then joined Struthers for the remainder of his summer coast-to-coast tour.

“We definitely took a risk having Kate jump in the station wagon with me. There are a lot of variables at play when you’re on the road, but we got along famously, especially considering the fact we shared as small a space as that for a month. I think I can speak for both of us when I say it was an incredible experience,” said Struthers, 23.

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James Struthers and Kate Morgan are touring together during Reading Week, and arrive at The Den atop Silver Star Monday.

Touring together has led to the discovery of joint interests.

Both share an undeniable passion for music and songwriting, childish things like Smurfs and Transformers, neither has a favorite colour, and they both have chicken pox scars in the same place (above the left eye).

Canadian music fans may be familiar with Struthers’ work, following the success of his recent single, Blue Christmas, which hit the Top 10 in the national adult contemporary radio charts. Struthers’ cover version of the song popularized by Elvis Presley, peaked

at No. 8 in December, putting the 23-year-old Winnipeg musician in the radio charting ranks of Michael Bublé, Justin Bieber, and Salmon Arm’s own Greg Sczebel.

His video for his Transformers-inspired, selfwritten song You, Me and Optimus Prime has reached more than 177,000 YouTube views. The video was also recently featured by famed radio host Alan Cross, and gadget news site, Gizmodo (one of the Top 50 most visited websites in the world).

Kamloops-raised songwriter Morgan, 18, who now

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resides in Vancouver and last performed in the Okanagan at the B.C. Interior Music Awards last spring, has already accomplished many feats.

She has opened for high profile acts such as The Sheepdogs, K’naan and Fefe Dobson, performed at the 2011 Grey Cup Festival and 2010 Olympic Games, and is the youngest headline performer to ever play Lilith Fair, where she shared the stage with her heroes Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow.

“I was really, really lucky getting to play Lilith Fair. I had an in. One of the girls who sang backup vocals on my single at the time, Lovin’ You, worked at Nettwerk Records. She ended up playing the song for Lilith Fair co-founder Terry McBride and he called me in for a meeting,” said Morgan.

Opportunities keep popping up for Morgan, who will showcase at Canadian Music Week in Toronto this March, then travel to New York and L.A. to work with some highprofile writing/production.

While Struthers and Morgan will play their own independent sets during Monday’s concert, they will also join each other for some duets – and have recently started their own side project, called James and Kate (www.jamesandkate.net).

They will showcase some of their joint tunes during their B.C. Reading Week tour stops.

Struthers and Morgan take the stage at the Den (located below the Town Hall at Silver Star Mountain Resort) Monday at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

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This Journey is good, clean 3D fun Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

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ean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson,) returns in this sequel to 2008’s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

The teen explorer and his step-father (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson,) are off to find Jules Verne’s famous Mysterious Island, after decrypting a message that gives them the coordinates.

Although Verne’s Mysterious Island Taylor & Howe is a sequel to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, rather than his Journey to the Center of the Earth, this film is actually a mash-up of these and other classic adventure tales such as: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels –– all tales of amazing and hidden places and, if this interpretation is correct, all pointing to the same place on the map.

Filling out the rest of the cast is Michael Caine as Grandpa Anderson, Luis Guzman as the pilot who takes them to the island, and Vanessa Hudgens as his daughter. With trite characters all around, it’s not the performances that make Journey 2 the success it is, it’s the wondrous island itself, in well utilized 3D. We say, “See this one with your kids, on the big screen, in 3D. It’s fun.”

TAYLOR: This film is completely ridiculous and unbelievable, but it’s a film for kids, so I’m gonna try to review it from a kid’s point of view. It was awesome! If Indiana Jones were a boy...

HOWE: I can’t wait for my son to be a little bit older to enjoy movies like this. Yes it’s far fetched. Yes it’s silly, but we had films

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Josh Hutcherson as Sean, Luis Guzmán as Gabato, Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani, and Dwayne Johnson as Hank star in New Line Cinema’s family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. like this when we were younger, remember The Goonies? Or is it because you are getting old Mr. Taylor? It did make me laugh, more than I expected from a kids movie.

TAYLOR: Yeah, you did laugh a lot.

There was a lot of laughter throughout, plus a couple screams and a lot of 3D dodging.

HOWE: The island looks fantastic with its vivid colours, the effects didn’t go overboard, keeping things simple that kids can relate to. You have to see this on the big screen in 3D, otherwise it won’t do it justice. Like Michael Caine said, this movie was made for 3D. TAYLOR: I’ll admit, despite being a initially disappointed, after a few minutes, (once we got to the island,) I bought into the potpourri of classic whimsy. I think a

worldly six year old could handle the creepy crawlies. There’s certainly nothing offensive in this film.

HOWE: I agree with you, nothing even close to strong language. If this is the quality of kids movies that are being made, that’s fine with me.

TAYLOR: It is possible that some teens are gonna be “too cool for this,” but I think older kids could like it too. The main character is 17 and if the film won me over...

My mom says I’m cool.

Taylor gives Journey 2: the Mysterious Island 3 giant bees out of 5.

Howe gives it 3.5 stinky lizard eggs out of 5. The film is currently showing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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Join the discussion during Global Citizen’s Week KELOWNA –– Global Citizen’s Week is presenting numerous events in Kelowna from Feb. 25 to March 3.

One event, Artists and Activists, is being organized by Tribehouse, an artist collective interested in creating a culture of collaboration and conversation about the mystery of faith, arts, and social justice.

Artists and Activists is a discussion facilitated by a panel of leading Okanagan artists and activists, said Tribehouse member Dave Moore, who lives in Coldstream.

Panelists include Angela Reid-Nagy (former Kelowna city councillor), Jan Vezenolik (filmmaker), and Gabe Cipes (Summerhill Pyramid Winery).

“It will be an exciting and informative way for artists to con-

nect with local causes, and for activists to meet local artist,” said Moore. “Activists tend to have a deep understanding of the issues and the stakeholders involved, and artists tend to have a strong desire to make a difference in their community plus a way to amplify a message

through their work and their audiences. History shows that bringing these groups together benefits everyone.”

Each panelist will choose a specific cause that they are involved in and give a short (aprox.

15 minute) presentation, bringing a spotlight on a social and/or environ-

mental issue faced by Okanagan residents.

After the presentations, the panelists (with the help of the moderator) will then facilitate a Q&A discussion time on these issues.

“The goal is not only to enlighten people about local issues, but to facilitate connections,

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even ongoing relationships between Okanagan artists and activists and imagine how this collaboration could work in the future,” said Moore.

Artists and Activists takes place March 2, from 7 to 10 p.m., at Bottega Farm Inn (4485 Sallows Rd., Kelowna.)

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IAN JOHNSTONE We often hear that we should drink eight cups of water a day … that’s about 2 litres. This isn’t necessarily so. Two litres of fluid per day is how we should describe our needs. That fluid includes coffee, tea, milk, fruits (which are 90% water) as well as stews and soups. One sign of adequate fluid intake is light yellow urine.

When the walls of veins, usually in the legs, have weakened, a bulging above the skin surface occurs. This is called varicose veins. Crossing your legs all the time does not cause it, neither does smoking or high heels. Although the cause isn’t entire known, standing for long periods of time can increase pressure on the veins plus there is a genetic component. Support stockings do help the condition.

Passive watching of TV and videos is not good for children under the age of two. Pediatricians in the U.S. say that this practice harms the development of the child. This doesn’t apply to those interactive games designed for young children.

We are sometimes asked why newborns need so many vaccines so early in their lives. Antibodies from the mom provide some protection but this wears off quickly in a month or so. Since newborns are so small, getting sick will affect them much more seriously than older children. It is safe to give multiple injections of vaccine to infants and adults.

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Dorothy (Kelsey Brown) searches for a real dog to play Toto in the upcoming Lights of Broadway production of The Wizard of Oz.

Best in Show, Buddies, Lassie; dogs have taken centre stage in numerous films and television.

Who could forget the Canadian classic, The Littlest Hobo, after all?

But when it comes to live theatre, our canine friends tend to be represented by their stuffed, or puppet, counterparts.

That’s about to change when local musical theatre studio, Lights of Broadway, presents The Wizard of Oz at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this spring.

The troupe, which is based out of the Vernon Community Music School, is currently searching for a dog, yes a real one, to play Toto, and is holding auditions to find just the right canine to play Dorothy’s best friend.

This isn’t the first time Lights of Broadway has used a live animal on stage, as a pony made an appearance in its production of Pippi Longstocking a few years back.

This time, the animal will be one of the stars of the show, and will appear in almost every scene, said Charity Van Gameren, Lights of Broadway’s director.

“I recently saw a production of The Wizard of Oz in Edmonton, and they had a real dog. It was very obedient. The dog basically stole the show. And people do love animals,” she said.

“We are hoping someone in Vernon and the area has the perfect dog.

We want the real deal.

We’d rather do this than use a stuffed dog sitting in a basket during the whole play.”

Van Gameren has enlisted Corinne Rainsforth to help her find the right Toto.

The administrator at the Vernon Community Music School, Rainsforth is also treasurer of the Vernon and District Kennel Club, who shows and breeds dogs, and has also judged at numerous dog shows. She is also the proud owner of eight shelties (Shetland sheepdogs), one Collie, a Havanese and a papillon.

Although a cairn terrier played Toto in the film version of The Wizard of Oz, own-

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ers will be welcome to bring any small breed, not weighing more than 12 pounds, to the audition.

“Dorothy will need to carry it in her arms, and it also needs to fit in a basket,” said Van Gameren.

“It needs to be trainable, friendly and outgoing, and can’t be afraid of sudden noises such as clapping or yelling,” said Rainsforth, adding dogs aged two and up are also preferable.

“We will look at its temperament, and the trainability of the dog.

Even if it can’t sit or stay, I can teach that.

But it really needs to be calm and it would do well to be socialized with children.”

This will come in especially handy during the Munchkinland scene, when numerous “small people” will be on the stage.

Owners will also need to be on hand to audition their dog, and bring the animal to rehearsals from the beginning of March up to the end of April until the show takes the stage at the Performing Arts Centre May 4 and 5.

However, most of the training will be left to Rainsforth to conduct.

The dog will also work closely with Lights of Broadway actress Kelsey Brown, who is playing Dorothy.

“Kelsey has a dog at home, and so is used to animals,” said Van Gameren. “The owners will have to be trusting of us and Corinne. We will have the best interest of the dog in mind.”

The audition will take place in the VCMS’s Carriage House Loft the evening of Saturday, Feb. 25.

Those wishing to audition their dog, or for more information, can book an appointment with Rainsforth by calling the music school at 250-545-4977.

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Mary Tremayne’s watercolour, entitled Ski Friends, is a scene taken from the Mystery trail at Sovereign Lake in Silver Star Provincial Park.

Painting trails pays off Vernon artist has her paintings of Sovereign Lake featured in crosscountry ski mag Morning Star Staff

Vernon artist Mary Tremayne can’t wait to get back out on the fresh tracks of snow to be inspired again.

The cross country skiing enthusiast has been hobbling around on crutches after breaking her leg in a fall. (And no, it wasn’t from skiing.)

Despite her misfortune, Tremayne can now look at her watercolours of locations around Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in a new glossy magazine.

Her work is currently featured in the Dec. 2011 publication of Cross Country Skier: The Journal of Nordic Skiing, which is distributed throughout North America.

“Last winter during the Sovereign Lake Masters World Cup, the editor of Cross Country Skier magazine out of Colorado saw my artwork displayed,” explained Tremayne. “He phone/emailed and thought my artwork would be a good fit for the Fine Art of Skiing edition that they were going to publish this winter promoting artists and Nordic skiing.”

Many months later, Tremayne received several copies of the magazine, which feature a two-page spread of her artwork, including four of her paintings of trails around Sovereign/ Silver Star.

In the accompanying article, Tremayne extols her love of Sovereign Lake, and talks about her introduction to skiing in the Laurentian Mountains in her native Quebec, as well as her background as an artist.

“I think Ron Bergin (editor of Cross Country Skier) did a great job of promoting Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre as well as some of my paintings of our area,” said Tremayne.

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Tremayne received her bachelor of fine art at Montreal’s McGill University, and has kept a studio in her home since moving to Vernon with her family many years ago.

Well known at the Vernon Farmer’s Market and other craft fairs for her pottery and watercolour paintings of local homes and landscapes, Tremayne is also member of the Canadian Federation of Artists and has shown her work in both solo and group exhibitions locally and around B.C. Cross Country Skier Magazine is currently available by subscription, and on newsstands in the U.S., online, as well as in sporting good stores in the U.S. and Canada.

“The article has led to orders for prints in the U.S. so far,” said Tremayne, who hopes to be back out skiing as soon as she is able.

Those interested in seeing the work and accompanying article can visit www.crosscountryskier.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Dragons calling for candidates Local entrepreneurs thinking they have the next million-dollar idea will be lining up Thursday in Kelowna.

The hit CBC Television series Dragons’ Den will be holding open auditions at the Okanagan School of Business – Student Services Building at 1000 K.L.O. Road. Applicants are requested to apply online and bring their completed form to the auditions.

No experience is necessary, but applicants have to be ready to pitch their businesses, ideas, unique websites and innovative products in less than five minutes, and convince the show’s producers they are worthy of an invite to face the Dragons when the upcoming season is filmed in Toronto.

The Dragons’ Den gives aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls – the Dragons. Successful candidates will have a chance to earn real investment backing from the Dragons’ own pockets.

Dragons’ Den airs Wednesday nights, 5 p.m. PT on CBC. For more information, including a complete list of audition cities and dates, visit www. cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions.

National Bank hosting Energy Outlook Investors looking for the lowdown on Western Canada’s energy sector might want to head down to the Village Green Hotel Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Guest speaker Rafi Tahmazian will be on hand for a one-hour presentation called Energy Outlook 2012. The event, presented by National Bank Financial, will take place in the Sierra Room.

“We want to provide an overview of the energy industry and its importance to the economy in Western Canada,” said Greg Wiltshire, a local investment advisor with National Bank.

Tahmazian will draw on 22 years of investment management experience in his presentation, which will also touch on the Keystone and Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline projects, which have earned intense media scrutiny in recent months.

Tahmazian manages the Canoe Canadian Energy Class, Canoe Energy Income Class, Canoe EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd., Canoe EnerVest Energy & Oil Sands Total Return Trust and the Canoe Flow-Through Limited Partnerships.

He is a former member of the Energy Sector Advisory Group for EnerVest Natural Resource Fund, providing background industry knowledge and expertise on the Canadian energy sector.

The registration deadline for the event is Monday. RSVP by calling (250) 260-4590.

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Zsuzsanna Tarsoly, owner of Solace Authentic European Esthetics and Day Spa, with her new infrared light therapy machine, which can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions or simply for relaxation.

Solace offers skin solution KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

It may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but a new tool at Solace Authentic European Esthetics and Day Spa promises to reduce fine lines and age spots, treat acne and rebuild collagen.

The Collagentex machine, imported from Germany, is not to be confused with UV light. Solace owner and esthetician Zsuzsanna Tarsoly calls it a non-invasive, skin-rejuvenation therapy. A distinguishing trait of infrared light is that it has all the benefits of natural rays of the sun without the harmful effects of solar radiation.

“I’ve had clients who, in just one session, have experienced stress release and relaxation,” said Tarsoly, who has been in the beauty business for close to DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 30 years, having trained NOTICE TO RESIDENTS in her native

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In the treatment room, clients relax while the infrared light machine is placed a few inches from their face. With eyes closed, clients experience a deep sense of relaxation, with warmth but not intense heat. While the treatment can be used alone, combined with a facial, it’s the ultimate in pampering, particularly with Tarsoly’s signature treatment, the 24 Karat Gold Facial. With the products applied to the skin, the heat allows them to further penetrate.

“The light penetrates half an inch, so it goes deep into your body, where it can heal acne, reduce pain and even reduce cellulite, while at the same time releasing toxins,” said Tarsoly. “This can actually get rid of sun damage and hyperpigmentation (brown spots), and the whole appearance of the skin will be improved.”

And unlike many skin treatments, infrared light therapy is cost-effective,

requiring only 10 minutes per session before clients see results.

“It’s a lovely little pick-me-up and it’s great for the winter blues, as you feel so invigorated and refreshed afterwards. It’s like a mini vacation.”

Infrared light therapy has been used successfully in pain-relief by physiotherapists, and Tarsoly said there are no contra-indications with the treatment, but those with sensitive eyes are given goggles to wear.

“I wanted to offer something that no one else has,” said Tarsoly, who is also making the move to vegan skin care products. “People are eating more organically and eating vegan and so they are looking for skin care products that are free of toxins.”

Tarsoly ensures her clients experience pampering from the minute they walk through the door. Soothing music plays softly in the background, shoes are exchanged for cozy slippers and a comfortable chair is offered along with a cup of tea and some home-baked pastries.

“I want my clients to feel pampered, and to get away from the stress of their everyday life,” she said. “This is truly a labour of love for me.”

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The two-day workshop will help owners determine when and how long it really takes to sell; identify potential successors (family, employees or an outsider); how to get maximum value for a business; how the experts help, and how to get their critical advice; the biggest mistakes made and best practices; and what potential buyers are most concerned about when they look at a business.

The sessions will also cover the kinds of legal issues business owners will need to consider when selling.

The workshop runs Tuesday and Wednesday night, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Community Futures building (3105 33rd Street).

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The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce has come up with a unique way to encourage consumers to shop local.

It’s as simple as encouraging shoppers to spend $20 on the 20th of each month somewhere in the community in 2012.

Money spent within the community helps support organizations such as local volunteer fire departments, parks and recreation facilities, businesses, local workforce, schools and not-for-profits, says Sandra Starke, Armstrong Spallumcheen chamber president.

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“Spending $20 on the 20th will say thank you to these small businesses while raising awareness of the importance of buying local.”

Added vice-president Andrew Laird: “This is a great way to stir the local economy. If just one-quarter of the residents in Armstrong Spallumcheen spent $20 on the 20th that would be an infusion of $50,000 into the economy in one day.”

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MALAYSIA - A sonorous chant wakes me up. I peer blearily at my watch. 6.a.m. It is a call to prayer from the village mosque and the baritone voice is haunting, the cadences mystical.

The sound dies away. Others take its place — a cockerel’s lusty crowing, the chirrup of birds, and from somewhere inside the house, a muffled conversation. Time to get up.

I am in Kuala Medang a kampong (village) in the Pahang province of Malaysia staying with a Malaysian family. We don’t share a common language, but my gentle-eyed host “mother” urges me to eat breakfast with a series of gestures. Malaysian breakfasts are hearty: rice, a bowl of chicken mee goring (fried noodles) and aubergines in a spicy sambal sauce — washed down with milky tea.

Malaysia’s homestay program has been in place for about 10 years, and my host family’s large (Tourism Malaysia approved) bungalow has several bedrooms for family members, in addition to a guest room and bathroom set aside for visitors.

Their guest book offers comments by local students, as well as quite a few appreciative European visitors. Remarks focus on the grassroots experience of life in a rural setting — a refreshing change from impersonal city hotels — even though frills such as air-conditioning and western toiletry supplies are absent.

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Bamboo-encased tapioca and rice is cooked on jungle barbeque. drop into a spotless communal kitchen to watch, fascinated, as two women produce skeins of noodles to sell at a local farmer’s market.

In an adjoining kitchen, we get hands-on experience at making traditional Malaysian sweets: dodol (made from glutinous rice and coconut milk), onde-onde (rice and palm sugar balls covered in grated coconut) and curry puffs with dainty fluted edges. Our reward is a high tea where we sample our Malaysian delicacies and chat about recipes with our hostesses, with the help of our guide and translator, Kamal.

The next day, we head into jungle to visit the Semai — a tribal people living in a world far removed from technological wizardry — to get a cooking demo of a very different sort. A wrinkled old woman

and her granddaughter hack away the bark of tapioca roots, stuff the pieces into a hollow bamboo stump with water and salt, and then, along with rice wrapped in lerek leaves, place the stumps over an open fire.

The Semai depend on the forest for their food – whether fruit, plants, vegetables, fish or game. When hunting animals, they wield their traditional hunting tool — a blowpipe. We take turns at blowing through the mouthpiece while aiming at a paper bag hanging off the branch of a nearby tree. While most of our group manage to hit it, my effort goes wide of the mark, evoking much merriment among the tribal children in the audience.

Visit over, the group boards dugout canoes fitted with outboard motors to travel up river

— an experience that is at the very heart of Malaysia. The river, like thick brown treacle, winds through dense tropical jungle — mango, palm groves, rambutan trees and flowering creepers bend to the water’s edge. The air smells of green vegetation and moist soil.

Disembarking at a village community centre, we are plunged into activities that are not only unusual but also a lot of fun.

Most of us supermarket shoppers only know rice in its sterile packaged form, but today we run our fingers through yellow kernels from a nearby paddy field. Some of our group, coached by our hosts, roast, crush and thresh soaked paddy to remove the husks from the grain and the result, cooked into a traditional rice-flour sweet, is served to us at tea-time.

“Top spinning is a fiercely contested sport here in Malaysia,” says Kamal beckoning us over to watch a topmaker as he painstakingly crafts tops from Malaysian hard wood. Later we watch a lively top spinning competition between two teams.

Urged on by our hosts, some of us wrap the large heavy tops with sturdy string and whip them with varying degrees of success onto a mat.

The day wraps up with a colourful cultural dance performance at the kampong’s Community Centre. I fall asleep to the whirr of my bedroom fan, and the faint scent of ripe mangos wafting through my window.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) If you have any hope of success, you must be able to distinguish between wishful thinking and realistic expectations.

Don’t allow your cravings to overpower reality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might find a tugof-war going on within you, inasmuch as you are likely to be quite adept at acquisition but equally adroit at spending. Which side will win is up to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Scheduling an agenda that is too demanding is likely to be self-defeating.

Don’t attempt to do so much that all your good intentions end up going by the boards.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) There is nothing wrong with having a good imagination, as long as you don’t use it to sell yourself on illogical conceptions while totally ignoring the hard truth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Someone you know might be flying false colors in order to get you to do something that your common sense tells you to avoid. Listen to your inner voice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Objectives that you establish for yourself are likely to be worthy ones. If you’re not careful however, a cohort who isn’t in harmony with your aims might try to take you down another path.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Before investing a lot of money on a do-it-yourself project, make certain that you can handle it and/

or sustain enough interest to finish it. If it’s a momentary whim, you’ll come up short.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Just because a friend of yours is experiencing some luck with a speculative venture, this doesn’t mean that you will have the same good fortune. By the time you jump in, it may be too late.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Leave undisturbed any volatile issues that you and your mate hold opposing opinions about.

If you can’t talk it out peacefully, it will quickly become an argument that neither can win.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) There’s a strong possibility that you have a surfeit of talk and a dearth of walk.

Speaking of your good intentions is worthless if it’s merely hot air.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you aren’t disciplined and prudent with your financial dealings, there’s a probability that you’ll be using far more red ink than black on your balance sheet.

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Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder C O U N T D E C L A R E R ’ S APPARENT WINNERS Denis Watley, a motivational speaker and writer, said, “The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t deďŹ ne them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.â€?

That sounds like a good description of bridge declarers and defenders.

Winners count losers and winners, work out a plan at trick one, and enjoy watching their partners sharing the adventure.

In this deal, South is in

four spades. West leads the club king. How should East plan the defense?

North’s four-club rebid was a splinter. It showed four-card spade support, game-going values and a singleton (or void) in clubs.

East should ask himself where four tricks will come from -- the defensive target.

Clearly, there is no chance in trumps. Even if South does not have the king, the ďŹ nesse is winning. (It is unrealistic to think that declarer cannot get to his hand. If he has six points, he must have the spade king or diamond ace, since he has at most one point in hearts and clubs combined.)

Similarly, there is no

heart trick coming and only one club. So the defenders must take three diamond tricks. And who should be leading the suit?

Clearly East. He should overtake West’s club king with his ace and shift to the diamond queen. Here, that works perfectly.

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Obituaries

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rose Steiner on February 10th, after a brief battle with cancer.

Her last few weeks were spent in her own home with her family by her side. She leaves to mourn her husband Arnold of 56 years of marriage, daughter Margaret (Richard), son Robert (Lisa), grand-daughters Emily and Lillie, foster son Shane, (Tanya) and extended family.

CelebraƟng 50 Years of marriage, Valerio and Patrica Dorigo, February 24th.

Thank You Mom and Dad for the wealth of FAITH, LOVE AND FAMILY.

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Lost & Found

Coming Events

Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry

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August 21 - 25, 2012, Burnaby, BC Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors Expected!

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Obituaries

Rose Mayr Steiner

Golden Wedding Anniversary Val and Pat were married here in Vernon at St James Catholic Church in 1962. They have spent most of their married life here in Vernon. They raised six exemplary children, Bryan, David, Jimmy, Michelle, Greg, and Monique. So far they have been blessed with 18 glorious grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Obituaries

Rose was born in Lloydminster Saskatchewan on August 16, 1934. She moved to Vernon at the age of 10 with her parents to live in their small farm house on Old Kamloops Rd. Rose met Arnold in 1951 and they married in 1955.

Rose worked to put Arnold through law school and became his right arm in his law practice for the next 45 years.

Rose kept active with gardening, cycling, walking, skiing, playing piano, writing letters, sewing and needlepoint and had a life-long love of animals.

Rose was very proud of her grand-daughters. She was saddened that she would not live long enough to watch Emily get married to her fiancé Niko. Rose was so sick the first time she met Lillie. Her smiling little face made her so happy; she was able to forget her suffering for a few moments when she was with her.

Rose took an active role in our lives. She enrolled us in every activity we could think of, and spent countless hours driving us to practices, and watching us perform. She was heavily involved with volunteering at our schools.

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Garry Reid In loving memory of Garry Reid who passed away with family by his side on February 14, 2012 at the age of 70 after a brief and courageous fight with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Ruth, sons, Steve (Dana), Stewart (Jephony) his brother George, his sisters Linda and Sandra, four grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Garry’s boisterous laugh and gregarious personality will be missed by all the family and friends he touched. A memorial service will be held on February 26 2012, at 1:00 at Fraternal order of Eagles, 33868 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford, BC. In place of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

RYGIEL, Wanda J. , M.D. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Wanda J. Rygiel on February 15th, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.

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We have many fond memories of picnics in the back yard and trips to Ellison Park with half the neighborhood kids at any given time.

Rose was always caring for others. She took care of her parents and in-laws in their later years. She visited sick people often and was always thinking of everyone’s needs.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Mary Georgina Carter Kowalski

As per Rose’s wishes there will be no funeral. She has asked for a party to celebrate her life next summer. She wanted us to get together as a family and have a celebration rather than tears.

Those wishing to do so may make a donation to Rose’s favourite charity, the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

May 16, 1922 - February 20, 1981

Please phone Margaret at

250-542-3980

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Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

Though decades may pass, Your memory lives on in our hearts.

We all miss you every day, Mom. Loved always Always loved.

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MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: CertiďŹ ed “Bâ€? and “Aâ€? level welders with fabrication experience, CertiďŹ ed CWB all-position welders and CertiďŹ ed Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to ofďŹ ce@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

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Education/Trade Schools

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Apply within …

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SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

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Vernon’s Canadian Tire, a proud part of Canada’s retail chain, is searching for the right applicant to fill the position of Customer Service Representative.

The successful candidate will be outgoing and committed to exceptional customer service. The applicant must also show an ability to multi task and utilize keen problem solving skills.

This part-time position offers flexible hours, and will include shifts from Monday through Sunday. Wage based on experience.

Resumes can be dropped off at the Customer Service Counter at Vernon’s Canadian Tire store during open business hours.

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Dental Hygienist Required Thur, Fri & 1 Sat a month. Please apply in person with resume and references at Dr Loland & Dr Taves office Suite #2 3500, 30th Street Vernon, B.C.

SALES & LEASE SPECIALIST

This is a commission-based opportunity with a minimum income guarantee, oīering unlimited income potenƟal, a comprehensive health beneĮt package, and a Ňexible working schedule.

The ideal candidate shall be an outgoing and personable professional who is moƟvated and comfortable interacƟng with clients on all levels.

Sales experience is preferred but not necessary as quality training will be provided.

Please send your resume to: Box #4 c/o the Morning Star 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5

March 8 & 9 April 12th & 13th April 26th & 27th

Kelowna company doubling in size. Complete training provided. Must be 18+ years of age. Permanent positions, $2500+/mo to start.

Promotions within 30-90 days.

No Experience Needed.

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FULL-TIME Early Childhood Educator A leading Salmon Arm day care provider is seeking the appropriate person to join our team. Competitive wage and benefit package.

ECE and BC Licence to practice req.

RESUMÉS TO:

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Help Wanted

GUEST SERVICE AGENT The Best Western Vernon Lodge is looking for a front desk Guest Service Agent. Experience is an asset. Shift hours vary with the possibility to be trained on Night Audit. Agent must have superior customer service skills, able to handle stressful situations and have a high energy personality.

Multitasking is a must.

Please drop a resume off in person at the front desk.

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Lake City Casinos is looking for line cooks with a minimum of 2 years recent experience in a fast paced high volume restaurant. Please submit resumes to: rdew@lakecitycasinos.com.

No phone calls or drop ins.

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

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Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students & adults both welcomed!

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Westwood Electric is currently recruiting for the position of Business Development Representative to be based in our office in Vernon, British Columbia.

The Business Development Representative will focus on securing bid packages from Westwood’s existing and potential customer base, and will assist in the delivery of Westwood’s project proposals. The Business Development Representative will be responsible to regularly attend customer sites across Western Canada, and to determine and communicate any prequalification or potential project information.

The successful candidate will be responsible to meet a multitude of objectives including but not limited to: • Initiate and maintain communication with Westwood’s customer and potential customer base. This will include extensive travel across Western Canada, and any other region as required • To support the creation and delivery of pre-qualification documentation or project proposals as necessary • Maintain and communicate a list of potential projects by both industry and location The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and qualifications: • Previous marketing and industrial sales experience • Existing industrial contacts in the oil and gas, potash, mining and wood products industries is a definite asset • General knowledge of industrial construction • General knowledge of electrical equipment and systems • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Practice and promote at all times, Westwood’s Vision, Mission & Values All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed, quoting the job title and posting #12-03 PDBC, to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or; fax to: (250) 542-4915.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

th

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Vernon Import AutomoƟve Dealership is seeking a

to join our Sales Team.

Westwood Electric is currently recruiting for the position of Estimator who will be based in our office in Vernon, British Columbia.

The Estimator will focus on industrial construction estimates (including oil & gas, mining, utilities, wood products and power generation) in the Electrical discipline along with estimating any relevant subcontractor requirements. The Estimator will be accountable for all assigned estimates to ensure accurate cost compilation based on tender documents, site conditions, trade specific factors and industry standards.

The successful candidate responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Estimate projects and be accountable for establishing the real cost of direct labour, indirect labour, general expenses, subcontractors, along with any necessary and required factors of a project based on all provided and available information • Estimate actual cost to perform scope change work within existing contracts • Assist in the development of industry specific estimating assemblies in the estimating software • Be part of the initial project team to hand off all information to the team and then support the team throughout the project including verification of changes to base scope and estimating those changes The ideal candidate for the position will possess the following attributes and qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical construction estimating experience • Trade related industry experience is a definite asset (journey person certified) • Understand and able to implement relevant labour factors and escalations from experience and also with support of industry accepted and proven resources (i.e. NECA) • Be able to interpret, in general terms, drawings from other disciplines including civil, structural, piping and mechanical as they apply to tender packages • Ability to help identify omissions in drawings and tender documents • Offer constructive communication to the team based on expertise in estimating area • Must show initiative and bring new ideas to the forefront • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required • Is expected to actively participate in a team environment • Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook) • Extensive knowledge with estimating software • Exceptionally strong and effective organizational skills The successful applicant will possess exceptional accuracy and attention to detail and have a willingness to provide outstanding client service both internally and externally. Westwood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, with excellent opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed, quoting posting #12-02 PDBC, to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or; fax to: (250) 542-4915.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

3224 - 30th Avenue NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

EXPANSION in 2012

RT 602 - Grandview & Catt Available now MISSION HILL RT120 - 34 St & 24 Ave Available Mar 7

Contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CO-OP STUDENT - VWRC OPERATOR I (Full Time — Temporary) April 30th - August 31st, 2012 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Water Reclamation, this position performs manual and physical labour, janitorial, ground, and general housekeeping duties pertaining to the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC), Water Distribution (WD) and Spray Irrigation works.

Applicants must have completed Year One of a Water Quality Program or equivalent to be considered for the position. Please note, all applicants must apply using our new on-line recruitment system accessed through our website at www.vernon.ca. Closing date is February 27th, 2012.

CO-OP STUDENT - WATER TREATMENT (Full Time — Temporary) April 1st - August 31st, 2012 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Water, this position performs manual and physical labour, janitorial, ground and general housekeeping duties pertaining to the Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant or the Water Distribution works.

Applicants must have completed Year One of a Water Quality Program or equivalent to be considered for the position. Please note, all applicants must apply using our new on-line recruitment system accessed through our website at www.vernon.ca. Closing date is February 28th, 2012.

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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Area Field Rep.

U-Haul Co. of B.C. Is looking for an Area Field Representative who can effectively service U-Haul rental equipment and dealers at dealerships in the B.C. Interior.

is now hiring

Kitchen Staff

Responsibilities include: D Furnish rental equipment,

supplies & instructions necessary to operate dealership.

D Audit rental records and contracts.

D Open and close dealers.

D Ensure U-Haul equipment is in good operating condition .

D Operate a Co. Service Rig. D Valid drivers license and good driving record

Please drop off resume daily between 2:00 & 4:00pm 5600 Anderson Way, Vernon, BC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 202-2706 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6

Help Wanted Experienced Door Person/Security required for wknd shifts, BST Certification an asset.

Please apply in person w/resume to Eric or John 451325th Ave, Vernon.

Cherry Sorters & Pickers required $10./hr & up or piece work. June 15 - August 31.

Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area.

Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com

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 FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $9.50/hr. Call 250- 558-3778. jujar.khunkhun@gmail.com

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

ASSISTANT Parts and Service Coordinator required for our auto service department.

Customer service and computer skills an asset. Need to be avail for full time and weekends. Email autoplace@shawbiz.ca or Call 250-860-8885

Volunteers

Help Wanted Caretakers needed for remote Ski Lodge near Revelstoke, April to November, 2weeks in 2 weeks out. Best suits a retired couple. Send resume to: info@mustangpowder.com

COOK, P/T working into F/T, experienced, must be available weekends. Drop resume in person @ 9172 Kalamalka Rd. Friesens Countrytyme Gardens.

or Marie Harding Estate Administrators, at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience.

Employment

Chiropractic office looking for an assistant. Must have some massage or Spa Practitioner training. Please drop off resume to #105 3301 24th Ave, Attn: Tania

Apply online @ uhauljobs.com (keyword: Area Field Rep)

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Harry Martens

Employment

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS

Driver/Swamper required, minimum Class 3 w/air, must be physically fit. Fax resume to 250-547-9414 or email: office@aldonwaste.ca

Volunteers

Class 1 or 3 License required.

HD MECHANICS

Volunteers

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

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

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

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

T he H earts and Hands C ommunity Network

Drivers

Financial Services

Employment

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Martial Arts

Immediate Full Time permanent position available for the person who has minimum 2 years personal Income Tax experience, some bookkeeping needed, knowledge of tax software and current Microsoft office. Full employee benefit package available.

Forward resume, references and wage expectations to: demara44@gmail.com Just For You Spa & Salon now hiring Estheticians, Experienced Stylists. Nail Station for rent. Apply at #301-252053rd Ave. Longhorn Pub seeking Experienced Servers/Bartenders.

Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Ave. Looking for Certified Traffic Control Persons. Must have own transportation. Energetic and happy people need only apply. Wages up to $15/hr. Email Resumes to safety1st@live.ca Production Workers, chopsaws, packaging & wood production. Seasonal, req/immed, fax resume to 250-545-7203

JOURNEYMAN STEEL FABRICATOR / WELDER

Upper Room Mission

Times to be discussed Duties

Required Positions

Washing for breakfast or supper meal

Donation Sorter

Sorting and pricing donations

Many Other Positions

Kitchen assistant/Van Driver/Thrift Store

Navy League

Navy League Volunteer Working with children ages 9-13 yrs.

Thurs 6-9:15

Transition House

Childcare worker

Supervise children’s activities

Thurs 2-4:30

Road Home Rescue

Animal Foster Parent

Temporary care for rescued animals

Reception Centre Vol.

Assist evacuees with pets

welding and/or steel fabricating experience an asset.

Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Required F/T for a metal recycling facility in Burnaby.

Must have inter-provincial Red Seal.

CDA needed for 3weeks FebMar, Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Enderby (250)838-6675

Please e-mail: recruiting @abcrecycling.com

OfÀce Support

MI-TEC Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd has a Cabinet Shop Lead hand position available if you are a journeyman. Please contact us for more details. Ph:

PARTNERS in the Horn of Africa seeks a DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR with extensive professional office experience. Required: Proficiency with database applications, EXCEL, WORD, effective communication with donors. Visit www.partnersinthehorn.org/jobs for a full job description and to apply.

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Financial Services

Psychics Psychic Medium Readings, Reiki, Healing Matrix, Quantum Touch, Classes, Past Life, Rescue Work call 250-547-2262

Esthetics Services TAMMY DEMCHUK formerly of Teri’s hairport is back at Shear Dimensions Hair Design. Call her at 250-549-5201

Financial Services

Medical/Dental

250-832-1524 Fx: 250-832-1534

email: shop@mi-tec.com

Reduce Debt by up to

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• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

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Work Wanted

BIG deals!

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

small ads,

**A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256

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• Competitive Wage • Excellent Benefits Package • Pension Plan • Life Insurance • Profit Sharing & More

FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Non-Profit Organization

required with minimum 5 years experience, CWB tickets an asset.

Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com

ATTRITION MMA Xtraining Techniques using, Kickboxing, Judo, Wrestling, BJJ & Sanshou, Full gym, weights, ring, matts, cage & more.Taught by Pro Fighters.

Details 250-307-1000.

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WINDOW CLEANING

Brighter Outlook

Windows, Doors & now...

KITCHEN CABINETS!!

by Norelco

(250) 542-1294

Showroom 2001 - 43rd St, Vernon BC V1T 6K7

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

ALLSWELL

Steam Cleaning Cleaning “The Ultimate in Carpet Cleaning” * Commercial * Residential * Automative

Call Clayte: 250-503-7701

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

250-938-9082

250.306.2679

CARPET CLEANING

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

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

window cleaning Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson

PAINTING

WINDOWS & DOORS

Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

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

PLUMBING

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

NEWMAN

Hot Water Tanks

Renovations & Repairs Licensed, Bonded & Insured

For fast, friendly service call Barry

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You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION Inside - Out

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

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BATHROOM REMODELS TILING WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS

250.306.2313

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

CHRIS - 250-540-0025

HANDYMAN

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

TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed

BOOKKEEPING

Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring�

Insured * References * Guaranteed

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

LEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE 250-309-9110 New Home Construction Complete Renovations Registered Builder • 25 Years Exp. Full Home Warranty Protection

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

250-309-4802

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

Honest Renovations

No Job Too Small!

Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

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ELECTRICAL You WILL be noticed and get MORE business

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.

by placing

RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL

an ad in this directory

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

BETA

Electrical Services Ltd

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

• Residential •Commercial

250-309-6858

HELP?

• RENOVATIONS • HANDYMAN • PAINTING

TOM: 308-8778

A-Z Renovations

Call Robert

• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

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

DO YOU NEED

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

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

BADA BATHROOMS.COM

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JOB JAR

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)

BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?

250-550-7900

Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)

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

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

LICENSED AND INSURED

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

www.tcr-enterprises.com

GUTTERS & SIDING

D

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

( 250 ) 542-4492

ROOFING

AV IMMEADILIAABLE

TELY!

Glendale RooďŹ ng & Renovations

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

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

CALL AND BOOK NOW!

CUSTOM MEAT SERVICES CONTACT

Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193

CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

Your one stop for custom slaughter.

DEPARTMENT

Tazz’s Concrete

ž Provincially inspected ž Quality guaranteed ž Delivered to your cut ž Accepting orders for

(250) 832-0012 rivmeats@telus.net

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

- Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

Concrete

shop or farm

250-550-7900

“All Your Concrete Needs�

Construction

CLASSIFIED

- Framing - Siding/RooďŹ ng Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam

Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268

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

250-550-7900

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Services

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Cleaning Services Expert Residential Cleaning, Organizing/Declutering, Decorating/Painting. (250)309-3178 Yane Housecleaning service & small offices, honest, reliable, over 7yrs exp, Refs.avail, $20/hr (250)549-0056

Computer Services NorVal Computer Sales & Service Enderby, BC Computer Clean-up $59 House Calls $30/hr Remote Support $20/hr 10% off all RC Toys in-store www.norvalcomputer.com 250-838-6111 / 250-938-0512

Handypersons

Rent it

Home Improvements Handyman Services. No job to SMALL. Decking, flooring, siding, & all your finishing needs. Call 250-351-5241.

Household Services Housecleaning services available.

References available. (250)803-1523 Housekeeping & Yardwork Services available. Please call (250)309-1030

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Snowclearing VERNONSNOWPLOWING.COM Don’t Break your Back call us to do the Snow Plowing! 250-540-6000

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816 32 ROUND HAY bales, good quality grass/alfalfa, 2nd cut, no rain, feed analysis available, 1235 lbs net wrapped, $165/ton, Vernon, phone 250-558-3008.

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 Hay, Grass mix, heavy square bales. Barn stored, no rain, (250)5429419, 250-309-5956 Grass Alfalfa mix hay for sale, excellent quality $5/bale (250)546-6690 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.

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

URBAN POINTE

Feed & Hay

Firearms

Misc. for Sale

McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420 Second cut grass hay, $6.50/ 60lb bale, excellent quality, no rain, barn stored, 545-6730

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

Pool Table Light $800/New, offers. Neon & Misc. beer signs, offers. 250-499-7050 Safety 1st, stroller, big basket, new cond, great for boy or girl, $50 (250)260-8997 Tempered Glass Sheets, 1535.1/2”x32.1/2”, 15- 32.1/4”x 39”, $30 OBO (250)545-6828 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

Livestock

LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:

250-938-0868

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

250-260-7932

Furniture

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 3 Older Rescue Chihuahua’s, Ages 5-7, males, Good w/kids, cats, dogs, Fixed, vaccinated, $125ea 541-7778 Basset Hound Shihtzu X Puppy, brown & white, long ears, very cute. Good family dog, $250 (250)503-2365 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Chihuahua, CKC reg’d 4.5 pound young adult female.

Adult only home. Must be spayed $500. (250)549-0732 Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, 2 females, 1 male born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. $300. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message.

Persian Kittens, 1st shots, dewormed, friendly, litter trained. $150 (250)546-6019 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.

Couch & Loveseat $700 obo, exc/cond, 250-545-6828, 5453565, jsdemosky@telus.net KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Memory Foam Mattress 8” Queen. New, still in package.

Worth $990. Must Sell for $375. Call 250-307-3236 or 250-550-6647. Can deliver Palisades recliner brown leather couch & loveseat, Canadian made $2000. or sell separate; Table w/built-in leaf 6/chairs $400.obo; medium oak corner curio cabinet, 5 shelves, $250.; (250)503-6172 PILLOWTOP mattress, box.

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

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 / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Mobility Scooter & Powerchair Dealer. Free in home demos. Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Kelowna: 250764-7757 Vernon: 250-5423745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Appliances

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

#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.

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

BIG M Auction Sat Feb 25, 11am, 5765 Falkland Road, Falkland. BC, Antiques, collectibles, tools, household goods, gift ware, saddles & tack and much more. Consignments Wanted. Pictures on website. www.bigmtack.com Click on Facebook. For more info call 250-379-2078,604-850-4238

Craftsman 2 Snowblower, 10.5hp, 28” bucket, electric start. $750. (250)545-1934 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 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.

Palliser 4 seater 11’ burgundy reclining leather sofa. Exc cond $1000.obo 250-545-1934 PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched, potato & cheddar, homemade Cabbage Rolls, 250-545-3667

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Misc. Wanted

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

Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

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

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419,900

Brand new 2500 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

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

250-558-4795

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Why rent when you can own?

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.

Large one bedroom, in a 4 year old secured building.

Very bright and clean, washer & dryer, dishwasher, parking, Central location. $800/mth. includes utilities 250-549-8109

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

Misc. for Sale

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FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

FIRST TIME BUYERS

www.VernonFirstTimers.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258 $399,000, EASTHILL, Newer 4-bdrm home w/suite, 2602 24th Street. (250)558-1483 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!

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AUCTION

Stereo / DVD / TV

SOURCE GLACIER BEVERAGE CO.

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.

WATER/ WINE BOTTLING LINE

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Real Estate

Acting on the Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction the Complete Bottling Plant

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

BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794

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THE PLACE to Live in Vernon

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

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.

NEW & USED RESTAURANT FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

New & Used Stainless Steel Cooler & Freezers, Stainless Tables, Single, Double & Triple Sinks, Hobart Mixer, Pizza Oven, Deep Fryers, Prep Tables, Chair Broiler, Glass Door Cooler, Ovens, Microwaves, Potato Chipper, Pots & Pans Small Wares & Much More.

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Place: #4 2652 Compass Crt., West Kelowna, BC Viewing: Friday, 9am - 5pm and Sat. 8am - 11am

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

2 BEDROOM upper suite, BX area, 1 bath, F/S, D/W, W/D, Large deck, lots of parking.

NS/NP, includes hydro, gas & water. $995/mo. 250-869-7373 or: gdharder@shaw.ca 3709 24 Ave. Vernon, D-unit 2bdrm, huge yard, $800/mo.

250-549-3634, 250-490-1530 FAIRLY new Duplex. 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths,brand new floors, new paint, attached garage, fenced big yard and shed, lots of parking. Full laundry. $1200 250-540-6266.

Spacious/cozy Bachelor suite quiet Hospital area $600. util. incl. Avail now 778-475-2707

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 1bdrm carriage home. 5 appl, covered deck, view, $1100 util incl. Feb 15. 250-307-8528.

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 2 bdrm upstairs, avail now, nice clean, near big Safeway, 250-503-6034.250-545-2221.

3+1bdrm, 1.5bath, Lavington, Reno’d, close to school, Mar 1, $1400/mo.+util. (250)550-5463 3830 15th Ave 5-bdrm house, 4-bath, f/s, w/d, pet friendly, $1425.mo +util. (250)307-1656 3bdrm newly reno’d home, Easthill w/d, a/c, gas f/p, no pets, n/s $1200+util. (250)8788439 3BR clean, renovated house for rent $1200/mo 250-3092565 4-bdrm, 2-bath, new kitchen, quiet Easthill location, w/o inlaw suite $1600 250-573-5824 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 COLDSTREAM 3 bedroom + den, 2.5 bath. Walking dist. to 2 schools, Kal lake., Creekside park. Appl incl. $1350./mo +util 250-938-8559 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.

LUMBY,1 BEDROOM house f/s/w/d-n/s n/p $650 + dd. 5476799 eves; 547-6779 day Move to the city centre close Performing Art Centre. Newly renovated Hardwood floors, bathroom, sunroom & dining area are tiled, kitchen 2 appliances & breakfast nook, washer & dryer in basement, detached garage,n/s, no dogs, $1,200 pm + util. 250-7660199.

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

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

MORRIS MANOR

DOWNTOWN BACHELOR Spacious unit above Greek restaurant. All included.

Available February 1. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included.

Inside Scooter parking available

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.

For more information call

250-542-8989

The CLIFFS

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.

1 and 2 bedroom suites from

$

850 / month

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

N/S, N/P. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building.

250-542-5580

On-site Resident Manager.

Rent incentives offered.

Discover the Secret!

250-542-1701

Hawthorn Lane

Spacious 720 sq. ft.

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

Inquiries 250-542-7723

Apartment for Rent

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:

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 1&2-bdrm $600-$750.

No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630

Houses For Sale

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p.

250-545-5773

Houses For Sale

LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* market daily.

has new listings gs h gs hit hitting itti t ng n tthe he

Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025

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!

250-549-2770

MOVE IN INCENTIVES 1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking

250-503-7315

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

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

Columbia Apartments Available March 1 25

Large 2 bedroom + den apartment

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets.

2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.

To view call

250-545-1519

1bdrm bright, clean & cozy in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. f/s, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg. n/s n/p. $675./mo 250-550-4069

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 1-bdrm, immaculate condo, 55+ community, secure u/g parking, $850, 250-540-7757 1bdrm, new paint & flooring, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center.

Includes cable TV, parking, f/s, n/s, 50+, $620. Call 250-309-3763 1 BEDROOM, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available Now. $600.00 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832 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

Homes for Rent

Homes for Rent

250-503-7315 250-545-7251 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

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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

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 1 Bdrm, Newly Reno’d, N/S, N/P, quiet area. $580/mo. 250-309-8397 Armstrong updated 1 & 2 bdrm,off street prkg. $625. & $725.250-317-1333, 307-0848 Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.

CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, Heat included; N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults.

250-275-8066 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Luxury 2bdrm Condo SILVER STAR furnished. Wifi ns/np.

Apr 10 - Dec 1 $950 inclusive.

416-986-1298, 416-635-1298 www.salbsilverstar.com 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.

Misc for Rent Lavington/Coldstream area, sep. 2 bdrm suite on acreage, cozy & clean, fs, wd, ns, $800 incl. all util. & full cable, Refs. req., dd, 250-503-2546

Mobile Homes & Pads In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044 VERNON (ARMSTRONG)- recently updated 3 bdrm, inclds F/S, W/D, available now, clean, quiet family oriented park. N/S, No dogs! $750mo + D/D. 250-546-0612 to view.

Homes for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198

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

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, 1100 sq.ft w/fenced yard, pets ok $1100/mo incl. util. Avail now 250-542-0122.

2 bdrm, clean, f/s, w/d, quiet neighbourhood, close to town, $700 + 1/2 util. 250-558-0551.

2 BDRM, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $800/mo. Available Now. Small animals okay. N/S. 250550-5832 2-bdrm, main, clean, fresh paint, 5appl, close to town, $750 + 1/2util, (250)308-9562 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail.March 1 $900/mo. +util.

250-545-4461 250-503-7296 2BD spacious unit on creek W/D, water paid by owner, clean, bright. $750, View at www.arttales.ca or call Sean at 250-306-0959

Homes for Rent

Darren Chinchilla REALTOR®/PROPERTY MANAGER

Homes & Investment Property Specialist

250-309-1742 • 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.

• 2 bdrm executive townhome overlooking OK Lake. Private beach access, 35 ft boat slip at dock, double garage, 2 full baths, all appliances. Flight of stairs up to townhome. 1 year lease preferred. $1700. Available Apr 1.

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wraparound deck, garage storage. $1050.

• 4 bdrm+den upper suite, util. incl., just off Tronson Rd, new appliances, some reno’s done, garage, steeper driveway. $1500.

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.

250-542-5580

Use the funds to consolidate credit cards, lines of credit, personal loans into one payment.

Please contact me for a personal and confidential appointment at your convenience 250-549-3250 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

VERNON: Beautiful 3 bdrm/3 bath home in stunning location. Like new, many extras. $1400 p/m, & 1 yr lease. (360)371-5724

Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, quiet, n/s, kitchen, 1 person, Low wkly rates, $550 /mo incl util/cable. 558-6837

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.

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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 1 furn bdrm, quiet, central, bus, n/p,n/d, n/s, prefer female working or student, util incl, $300. 250-308-8428.

A room w/priv bath, in a quietlakeview room, n/s n/p n/d, $550. 250-558-0638

Suites, Lower 1-BDRM,Armstrong, Private entrance, Kitchen w F/S, Full bath, NS/NP, avail immed $550 + utils 250-503-7092 1-bdrm, Mission Hill, lrge living room, $600/mo, laundry & util incl, Ref/Req 250-542-4577

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Bachelor Kin Beach, Mar 1, priv ent, 5-appl, pet neg, n/s, util/incl$700+dd 250-307-4012 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, Single renter preferred $800/mo. Avail March 1st.

545-3535 FOR rent in East Hill, Vernon large, well-lit 2 bedroom lower suite, separate entrance, heated kitchen/bathroom floors, laundry, gas fireplace. Walk to downtown. Available immed. $950/month includes utilities.

Call 778-753-1902 evenings.

LARGE 1bdrm, $850/mo all util/incl, DD req’d. Close to lake, sep.entry, parking, Avail Mar 1, 250-540-3307.

Lrge 1 bdrm basement suite, level entry, w/ fp, util incl, near golf course. Cats ok. $700.

Avail immed.250-542-5652 New 2bdrm daylight suite, 6 appl. priv entry/deck, n/s, n/p $850/mo+dd. 250-558-8823 NEW BRIGHT 2 BDRM BSMT W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S util/cbl/int inc, midltn mtn single pref $800 Avail Mar 1 250-307-1858 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553.

2-bdrm, ground level, new kitchen, quiet Easthill location, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, 1/2util, $1100 (250)573-5824 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 NEWLY Built 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Carriage Suite...includes F/S, W/D, MW and DW. Private entry, backyard area, graniite countertop, city view. $1050 (incl util) Mar 1. 250-306-4868

1-bdrm, bright, walkout, 9’ ceilings, North BX, util, cable & internet incl, shared laundry, $900+DD (778)475-4778 1bdrm clean, $550. 2bdrm $695. Incl heat, hot water. NO DOGS. (250)542-9042, 250542-3241 1-bdrm,Lumby, new 1000sqft, 6 app, Cable & Wireless Internet, $700/mo all util/incl, Contact Ryan @ 250-351-4450 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1 bdrm suite for rent newly reno’d bsmt with new appliances. Util/incl. $800. NS/NP. Contact eshiwa@shaw.ca 1-bdrm, walkout suite, on 8acres, in Coldstream, w/d, f/p, pet ok, $650 util/incl, Avail now 250-308-8138 2bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845 2bdrm, 1bath, East Hill, priv ent, n/p,n/s,n/parties, shared laundry, util incl, $800./mo Avail Mar 1. 250-306-1009.

2bdrm, 1bath, level entry,a/c close to Fulton, n/s, n/p n/parties $850incl/utils Mature people. Avail now. 250-558-3090 2-BDRM, Armstrong, with laundry, newly reno’d., ns, np, $750 util/incl, Avail Immed 250-546-3309, 250-306-4356 2-bdrm bsmt suite, clean, lrg yard, cable, W/D, n/p, n/s, $720.util incl . (250)260-0841 2-Bdrm, clean & fresh, W/D, NS, on bus route, close to downtown, quiet tenant, Must see. $795. util incl. 309-4524 2bdrm, clean,(Fulton Area) close to all amenities, np, ns, laundry h/u, Avail now. $900.

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President’s Message On behalf of our board of directors of the Greater Vernon 2012 BC Winter Games Society I want to personally thank the over 2,000 volunteers who have joined together to make the Greater Vernon 2012 BC Winter Games a success. It’s your time to shine!

We in Vernon, are privileged and proud to be host to over 2,000 athletes, coaches, parents, and chaperones. We have all worked hard and prepared carefully in order to make these the best provincial winter games ever. The positive memory of their “Games” experience will, we hope, be one that our guests take with them, as a memory of a lifetime. These Games are a first step for many athletes and one we hope will

make a difference throughout their lives. We sincerely wish them every success in achieving their personal best.

Special thanks to the Corporate and Funding Partners and our Friends of the Games who have so generously contributed funds, merchandise, goods, and services providing us with the necessary resources to host this multi-sport festival! These events would not be possible without their generous contributions.

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Traffic Interruption

Opening

The torch run will take place on Feb. 23rd. It will be run on 31st St. in front of City Hall. It will start at 8:00PM and go to 30th Ave., turn right, go to 33rd St., go right down to 39th, up 39th to Alexis Park Dr., right on Alexis Park Dr. to 43rd Ave. then into Wesbild Centre.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

There will be a practice run on Feb. 22nd in the evening that could disrupt traffic as well.

Traffic will be congested around the Wesbild Centre for a couple hours during the opening ceremonies from about 5:00PM until 9:00 PM.

Ceremony Information

Opening Ceremony (Open to the public)

WESBILD CENTRE 6:15pm (pre-show) 7:00 - 8:30pm Official Opening ceremony (seating and parking is limited)

Welcome All Athletes & Coaches!

Good Luck At The BC Winter Games

The closing of the games will be on Sunday Feb. 26th. They go from 12:30PM to 3:30PM and again traffic will be congested and controlled at times by the RCMP to allow the buses in and out of the parking lot.

The BC games Transportation and Security directors would like the public to be advised that on each day of the games from Feb. 23rd to the 26th there will be about 60 buses turning into the curling rink parking lot from about 5:30AM in the morning to about 9:30PM each day. Please slow down and be prepared that a bus could be turning on or off of 39th Ave. We thank you for your careful attention to this area while driving on 39th Ave.

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BIATHLON Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre - Silver Star Mountain

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FIGURE SKATING SCHEDULE VERNON PRIEST VALLEY ARENA

Winter Games Schedule of Events

Friday, February 24th

Competition 10am - 5:30pm

Saturday, February 25th

Competition 9:30am - 5:30pm Medal Presentations 5:45

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Friday, February 24th

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Saturday, February 25th

Competition 8am - 5pm

Sunday, February 26th

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Thursday, February 23rd

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Friday, February 24th

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Sunday, February 26th

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CURLING SCHEDULE VERNON CURLING & ATHLETICS CLUB Thursday, February 23rd

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Practice 1pm - 3pm

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Competition 8:45 - 3pm Medal Presentations 3:30pm

Saturday, February 25th

Competition 8am - 3pm Medal Presentations 3:30pm

SPEED SKATING SCHEDULE NOR-VAL CENTRE, ARMSTRONG Thursday, February 23rd

Practice 11:15 am - 2:30pm

Friday, February 24th

Competition 9am - 4:30pm Medal Presentations 4pm

Saturday, February 25th

Competition 9am - 4pm Medal Presentations 4:30pm

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Saturday, February 25th

#12 - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong

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Support Your Community!

Support Your Athletes!

Show Your Spirit!

SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES AND ALL BUDGETS!

CHECK IT OUT ON LINE www.2012bcwintergames.ca or come down and shop at the office: 3011 31st Avenue, Vernon

Good Luck to all the BC Winter Games Athletes Ingredients for life.

Downtown Safeway 3417 30th Avenue

Vernon Square Safeway 4300 32nd Street

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“COMMUNITY BUSINESSES HELP MAKE GAMES HAPPEN” PRESIDENTS

CORPORATE PARTNERS

107.5 Kiss FM Local First 105.7 Sun FM Vernon Advertising Works! Inc Best Western plus Vernon Lodge Conference Centre RTOWN Thompson Okanagan Silver Star Mountain Resort Sysco Food Services of Kelowna Telus Watkin Motors Ford

CHBC News/Global BC Jazz Air Vernon Morning Star/Black Press

FUNDING PARTNERS City of Vernon Province of British Columbia Regional District of North Okanagan School District # 22

GOLD Beachcomber BMO Cobs Bread Corbett Office Plus Okanagan College OKAPED QPM Productions Corporation Quickturn Productions Machining Ltd. St. John Ambulance-North Okanagan/ Shuswap Branch Sunshine Autographics & Signs SW Audio Visual Tolko Industries Ltd. Wayside

DIAMOND Buy-Low Foods Kelowna International Airport KPMG LLP Nixon Wenger Lawyers LLP Protocol Technologies Vernon Toyota

The Village of Lumby would like to welcome all participants and their families.

BRONZE Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. Community Futures-North Okanagan Cotton’s Chocolates Davidson Lawyers LLP Harris Flowers Nor-Val Event Rentals Pristine Cleaning Systems Royal Lepage DT Realty Ltd. Super Save Group of Companies The Storit Place Vernon Home Building Centre Wild Horseman Adventures

Best of Luck to all of you!

Let the Games begin!

SILVER

Air Tech Mechanical BDO Canada LLP Blenz Coffee Funtastic Sports Society GEM Mapping & Design Jim’s Place Pizza PLATINUM M & K Ready Mix Ltd Okanagan Spirits A&W Okanagan Spring Brewery Aspenware Inc Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery Capri Insurance Planet Clean Gumtree Catering Schubert Centre Society Kal Tire North Okanagan Employment-Enhancement Shoppers Drug Mart Sladen Moore Chartered Accountants Society Spine and Sports Physical Therapy Nor-Val Rentals Ltd. SweetWater Springs Rancho Vignola Nuts & Dried Fruit Ltd. Temptasian Restaurant & Lounge SunRype Products Ltd. Tim Hortons Village Green Hotel Vantage One Credit Union Willis e Tech Ltd. Vernon Moving and Storage Village Green Centre

Closing

Ceremony Information

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH Closing Ceremony (Open to the public)

WESBILD CENTRE 1:30 - 2:30pm (seating and parking is limited)

BC WINTER GAMES FAMILY ACTIVITIES!

SPORTS DAY CHALLENGE FOR 6-10 YEAR OLDS FEBRUARY 23RD • 9am– 3pm

Obstacle courses and zip lines will keep everyone entertained in our Sports Day Challenge 1 camp! Move modiĮed helium balloons through an obstacle course, and design a system that will move a paper cup down a zip line! It’s sure to be an exciƟng day of engineering sports adventures! $40 for members; $50 for non-members

SPORTS DAY CHALLENGE FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS FEBRUARY 24TH • 9am-3pm

How can table tennis and paddle boats be reengineered? Find out as we design and build a motorized ping pong server, and power a mini paddle boat with a rubber band! With the same selecƟon of materials, watch as each group invents diīerent creaƟons! $40 for members; $50 for non-members

THE LIVING IN SPACE EXHIBIT UNTIL MIDͳMAY 2012

Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to experience this interacƟve, mulƟ-media exhibit on loan from the Canadian Space Agency! Explore the technical, psychological, and physical challenges of life in space aboard the InternaƟonal Space StaƟon. Make sure you see it before it’s gone!

FAMILY ACTIVITY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 1:00pm and 3:00pm Sports Helmet Challenge!

ParƟcipants will design and construct a padded helmet (using an egg as your head model). We will test the eīecƟveness of each design using a marble projecƟle. Will your egghead survive the impact?

FREE for members; regular admission applies for non-members

TRAVELLING OVER SPRING BREAK?

Did you know that if you’re a member of the Okanagan Science Centre you can visit over 300 other science centres for FREE? Only $50 for a one-year family membership, or $100 for three years!

Buy or renew yours today!

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