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Rush for care as school strike looms RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Teachers are walking off the job and that has parents questioning what to do with their kids. The North Okanagan-Shuswap and Vernon school districts have been served with strike notice by educators for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. “Most parents will have the basic issue of finding child care for their children,” said Nicole Makohoniuk, president of the Vernon District Parents Advisory Council. Principals and vice-principals will be at schools but their duties will be limited. “We request that parents keep their children home for the three days,” said Bev Rundell, Vernon School District superintendent. “There will be no instruction but we would have to supervise them (students who show up) in some way.” There will also be no busing for the three days. A similar scenario is unfolding in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District. “We are advising parents to make alternate arrangements for the care of their children as we will be unable to provide students with instruction or appropriate supervision and school buses will not be running” said Dave Witt. Parents in both districts will be updated of developments through automated phone systems, the media and district websites. A letter is going home to parents in both areas. Out of 32,209 B.C. teachers who cast ballots, 87 per cent endorsed going on strike. “It’s absolutely necessary,” said Bruce Cummings, Vernon Teachers Association president. “This government is a bully and we must stand up to bullies.” The government has introduced legislation that imposes a six-month cooling-off period and appoints a mediator to look at non-monetary issues such as class size and composition. It has indicated that it will not increase
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Teachers Kim Ondrik (left), Jan Payson (middle), and Jan Klausing (right) demonstrate against the provincial government’s bargaining position Monday at Ellison Elementary School.
“We believe Bill 22 is very thoughtful and measured.” — George Abbott teachers’ wages. “We have huge issues in the public education system,” said Lynda Bennett, North OkanaganShuswap Teachers Association president. “For our members, the issue is class size and composition. There are classes with nine, 10 or 11 (special needs) students and some have severe behaviour issues or are deaf or hard of hearing.” Bennett insists such situations negatively impact a teacher’s ability to assist all children in a class. Bennett admits the three-day strike will impact families. “We don’t want parents scram-
bling for day care but I don’t want us scrambling for resources for their kids,” she said. Cummings doesn’t believe three days out of class will negatively impact students’ learning. “Parents take kids out of school for weeks (for holidays) and it doesn’t make a difference,” he said. The Labour Relations Board has ruled that teachers cannot picket in front of schools. “We expect unionized CUPE staff will be there,” said Education Minister George Abbott of support staff being at work. Abbott, who is also Shuswap MLA, says he is disappointed with
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the B.C. Teachers Federation’s decision to strike but concedes that it is a legal walkout. “There has already been significant disruption to student learning with phase one of job action (teachers not performing some administrative functions),” he said. “We believe Bill 22 is very thoughtful and measured. It includes a $165 million learning improvement fund which is important for the future.” Abbott says he has offered to meet with the BCTF before but the union has refused because the government will not reconsider its net-zero financial position. Second reading of the government’s bill was introduced in the Legislature Thursday and debate could continue for a couple of days. The legislation would then have to go before a committee before being put to MLAs for consideration. “At the earliest, late next week
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(for approval) and at the latest, early the following week,” said Abbott. “I understand that emotions are running high, and we do not want to inflame the situation by acting precipitously and rushing through the legislation. “It’s unfortunate that rhetoric and name-calling has overtaken a thoughtful and constructive approach to resolving the impasse through mediation. When mediation begins in the near future, I hope the discussion will unfold in a respectful way,” said Abbott. Some North Okanagan students plan to rally in front of their schools in support of teachers at 2 p.m. today. “So far, we have a large commitment from Seaton, and growing commitment from Kalamalka, Fulton, Vernon Secondary School and even some students from Pleasant Valley Secondary School,” said Wesley Shaver, who is in Grade 12 at W.L. Seaton Secondary School.
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Nurses cautious over hospital announcement RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Increased funding is looming at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, but the devil will be in the details say health care workers. Health Minister Michael de Jong is expected to make an announcement in two or three weeks regarding more acute care beds to ease congestion. “I’d be cautious. The government has come up with announcements before with long implementation dates,� said Christine Sorensen, with the B.C. Nurses Union. “If there is an announcement, we may not see any action until early in 2013.�
“Nurses are absolutely worn out.� — Christine Sorensen It’s not known if de Jong will fund completion of both shelled-in floors in the Polson tower or if just one will be done at this time. “The people of the entire North Okanagan region need these top two floors completed and filled with acute care beds, to enable them to obtain the basic health
care delivery they require,� said Dr. Chris Cunningham, a VJH physician. “Two floors are needed to be completed, not one floor.� Despite lobbying, Cunningham says the government has never addressed opening up an adequate amount of acute care beds. “Surely it makes economic sense that if you are to complete one shelled in floor, it makes sense to go ahead and complete the other floor at the same time,� he said. While Sorensen wants more acute care beds added, she insists the Interior Health Authority could do more to improve the current situation, particularly through hir-
ing more nurses. “The quality of care is unsafe. Nurses are worried about their own ability to provide quality of care,� she said of nurses having to frequently work over time. “Nurses are absolutely worn out. We need an increase in nursing positions in this hospital and across the province.� Sorensen believes IHA and the government shouldn’t face any challenges recruiting more staff. “There are nurses graduating in April desperately looking for positions,� she said. “They are being pursued by Alberta and the U.S. and we’re losing nurses.�
Rally to keep rural school open gaining momentum RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The fight to save Ashton Creek Elementary has garnered some highprofile support. Trustee Chris Coers says she will oppose attempts to close the school after an input session attracted about 50 people Wednesday. “The message was pretty clear — save the school, it matters to us,� said Coers, who is also North Okanagan-Shuswap School District vice-chairperson. “People will tell me what they want me to vote for. I’m elected to represent the residents of the Enderby area.� The school has 33 students in two, four-grade split classrooms so the district has suggested students may be transported to Enderby this September.
“There are financial issues that A major concern for parents is are valid but that doesn’t matter to busing if Ashton Creek school closkids and parents when it’s a service es. they count on,� said Coers. Enderby is 10 kilometres away A 159-name petition demanding from Ashton Creek school but many that the school be kept open students are another 20 was presented Wednesday. to 25 kilometres away at Diane Minaker, parents Kingfisher. advisory council president, “It makes a very long says the size of the school day for our primary chilbenefits students. dren,� said Minaker. “There is overwhelming Minaker suggests proof that shows that learnturning Ashton Creek ing and behavioural disabilElementary into a midities are discovered sooner dle school to take some Chris Coers with a smaller teacher/stupressure off A.L. Fortune dent ratio and this is espeSecondary in Enderby. cially true of primary teachers,� she “These students (Grades 7 to 9) said. would mature a little more in their “In this community, we embrace own time, promote teamwork and the way our kids are taught. As par- be leaders for our community.� ents, we teach our children to be part Parents are getting support from of the community.� the Regional District of North
Okanagan. “I have to be behind my community,� said Jackie Pearase, electoral area director. Pearase’s children went to Ashton Creek school and she disputes the school district’s claims that fourgrade splits deter learning development. “Little kids learn from older kids and the older kids learn to teach and they build up confidence,� she said. One person at Wednesday’s meeting spoke in favour of closing the school as a way of rationalizing budgets. A decision on Ashton Creek Elementary’s future could be made April 10. “The decision to close a school is a difficult one and trustees take this decision very seriously,� said Bobbi Johnson, district chairperson.
“There are many things we have to consider including sustainability, declining enrolment and educational concerns around four grade splits as well the comments and concerns we heard from parents and the community on Wednesday night.�
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Region’s history squeezed for space RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon officials admit there are capacity problems at the museum, but there’s no solution yet. City council met behind closed doors with Greater Vernon Museum representatives Monday to discuss the inadequate facilities that currently house a growing collection of artifacts and archival material. “Council is aware and sympathetic of the needs of the museum,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky. “They are part of the ongoing process (looking at space needs for public agencies).” Sawatzky says all long-term options are being considered but he would not get into specifics because Monday’s meeting was in-camera. “There is nothing imminent at this point and time.” Ron Candy, muse-
um curator, believes the meeting with council was positive. “It was a presentation on our part to illustrate some of the possibilities for expansion,” he said. “The ideal option is a purpose-built building.” It’s been suggested in past that what is needed is a facility that is double the current 13,000-square-feet museum with climate and light controls to protect artifacts, sufficient storage and room for education programs and exhibits. A new structure could either be done individually or in conjunction with an art gallery. The other scenario involves possibly expanding the current museum. “They all realize the importance of the museum in the community,” said Candy of council.
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A lengthy investigation into an alleged marijuana growing operation in Enderby resulted in the arrest of two Lower Mainland men Tuesday. Rural officers from the Vernon-North Okanagan detachment executed a search warrant at a home on Violet Road in Enderby at 10 a.m. Tuesday after having worked on the file for some time. “The grow operation was located in several locations on the property,” said RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Dave Evans. “Some were found in the garage, as well as a shed and in the basement of the house.” — Dave Evans The officers seized 2,334 marijuana plants in various stages of growth as well as other related equipment at this property. Two adult men, both approximately 50 years of age and both providing Surrey addresses, were taken into custody. “This grow operation is just one more in the ongoing commitment to reducing the illegal production of marijuana in the North Okanagan” said Evans.
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“The museum is the repository of the region’s history.” — Ron Candy “One made the comment that the museum is the repository of the region’s history.” However, Candy acknowledges that the city hasn’t promised
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New committee raises concerns over staff workload RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s committee structure has grown and that has some politicians demanding changes. The city will form a committee to examine the concerns of people with mobility issues. “We have 38 committees already. Can we combine some
of these committees?� said Coun. Catherine Lord. “The more committees you have, the more time people spend at them and the less that gets done.� Lord believes too many committees are open-ended in terms of how often they meet, and she would like a specific time span for them to conclude their mandate. Catherine Lord “I’d like to see less committees
because it costs a lot in staff time.� Mayor Rob Sawatzky admits the city’s desire to be responsive to residents creates challenges in terms of workload. “We want to be engaged with the public but there’s only seven of us,� he said of council members. “There will be more requests for committees and we need to look at it.� Coun. Juliette Cunningham suggests not all committees need to gather once a month.
“If you look at the frequency of meetings, it may take some of the pressure off,� she said. The accessibility committee is being created after Independent Living Vernon expressed concerns that residents with mobility issues have difficulties accessing some buildings, transit and gas stations. “This is a fundamental issue,� said Cunningham. “They need to be heard and right now they don’t feel they are being heard.�
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Coldstream seeks fair representation at RDNO Coldstream wants to amp up its voice when it comes to regional decision-making. Considering recent census figures that saw its population increase 8.9 per cent, Coldstream says it deserves a second seat at the Regional District of North Okanagan table. “Our population is under represented,” said Coun. Maria Besso, who hopes to make her proposal at the March 21 RDNO board meeting. Coldstream’s population rose from 9,471
in 2006 to 10,314 in 2011. That population is represented by one director at the RDNO board, but Besso says it’s time for two. “I don’t think anybody would disagree,” said Coun. Doug Dirk. Vernon currently has three directors at RDNO, but having also experienced a population surge, the city is gaining an extra director. Since the current voting structure does not allow a second seat for Coldstream, Besso proposes a fairer system.
“Our population is under represented.” — Maria Besso Currently, each region is granted one vote per 2,500 in population, but it takes an accumulation of five votes to gain a director at RDNO. If the structure were changed to one vote for every 2,000 Coldstream would gain an extra seat at the table (all other representations would
remain as is). “We would still be respecting representation by population, and achieving a representation that would be more balanced,” said Besso. “So this proposal would make the RDNO representation slightly more democratic...in my view.” Me a nw h i l e ,
Coldstream is pleased with other regional progress being made, specifically with the parks review. Representatives met last week to try and resolve some of the conflicts and concerns regarding the structure of the parks service. “The intent seemed to be to move along to keep the bylaw we have in place and make improvements to it,” said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick, adding that discussions were amiable. “What we have to do is move forward.”
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will all carry surpluses into 2012. Financially speaking, There was a $155,000 the City of Armstrong is surplus in the general a sound corporation. fund with revenues in Chief financial 2011 on target. Expenses officer Terry Martens were at 93.1 per cent of presented the budget. Armstrong’s Not countfinance and ing grants and a d m i n i s t r atransfers from tion commitreserves, water tee with the revenue was 2011 financial on course, and results. a surplus of “Our audit slightly more John Trainor is winding than $42,000 down and we was obtained. anticipate a clean bill of Sewer revenue was health,” said Coun. John on target at just shy of Trainor, chairperson of 96 per cent, but expensthe finance committee. es were under budget. The city’s general, A surplus of more than water and sewer funds $181,000 will be carried Morning Star Staff
forward to this year. In his report to council, Martens explained the city has three statutory reserve funds that all saw activity in 2011. The municipal reserve balance increased from $2.7 million at the beginning of the year to $3.6 million. “This reserve is broken down into 11 different sub-reserves, each for a specific purpose,” wrote Martens. The capital reserve increased from $1,092,876 to $1,127,521. It decreased by just more than a $1 million on Jan. 3, 2012 to fund the completed
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’m starting to get a little antsy. I’m wondering if picking up Rich Peverley in my office hockey pool re-draft might come back to bite me in the keister. Given he is out four to six weeks (pretty much the remainder of the regular season) with a knee injury, it ain’t looking good. It just means Claude, Zach, Ilya, Olli, Kyle and the two Marians will have to pick up the slack. I’m sure the other guys (and gals) in the pool won’t mind. After starting February on fire (I led by 25 points at one stage), my top producers have dried up the last two weeks, and the gap has dwindled to 11 at the Graeme Corbett month’s end. Tense stuff, to be sure, but I can’t imagine how what I’m going through would compare to what NHL GMs, especially the ones piloting Canadian franchises, experience on big days like NHL Trade Deadline Day, which went down earlier this week. Goodness knows the sporting media have taken every opportunity to pump up the event for at least the last two months, trying to entice their readership (I would call it boring their readership) with even the faintest whisper of a rumour on their websites. Much like the Toronto Maple Leafs’ aspirations to hoist a Stanley Cup, those rumours turned out to be desperate grasps at straws because very little happened on the day. If it wasn’t for the Vancouver Canucks sending popular rookie centre Cody Hodgon to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for rugged forward prospect Zach Kassian in a four-player transaction, deadline day was pretty much a non-event. I see fans are already labelling Vancouver GM Mike Gillis’s decision to deal Hodgson as Cam Neely 2.0, referring to the infamous 1986
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deal that sent B.C. boy Neely, along with a first-rounder, to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Barry Pederson. I’m sure Barry is a nice guy, but I’d wager more hockey fans remember Neely, considered by many to be the prototypical power forward of the modern hockey era, and his 694 career points. He also gets bonus marks for playing the role of Sea Bass in the Farrelly brothers’ comedy Dumb & Dumber. It’s hard to argue with the naysayers on the Canucks’ latest deal because Hodgson is enjoying a breakout year and is a Calder Trophy candidate for rookie of the year. At 21, Kassian is an unknown, despite being a first-rounder. However, after the beating the Canucks took in the playoffs last year, and not just in the finals against the big, bad Bruins, a little grit was in order to balance the lineup. Unlike my hockey pool, where I just have to pick the guy who’s going to rack up the most points (I don’t even have to factor in penalty minutes, plus-minus, call-ups or goalies in this one), Gillis needed to assemble a complete team, and I think he did that. He actually did Hodgson a favour because with Kesler and Henrik Sedin in front of him on the depth chart, how much of an opportunity was he going to get in Van City? Rick Nash, a talented sniper and longsuffering face of the hapless Columbus Blue Jackets franchise, was supposed to be the bigticket item on deadline day. Turns out he is going nowhere, at least until this summer. As the unofficial agent for our crime reporter Roger (Fort) Knox, I tried to swing a deal that would bring Nash to the Morning Starz broomball team in exchange for the injured Knox (Black Press does own a daily in Akron, Ohio). Apparently, Vernon was not on the list of Nash’s pre-approved trade destinations. However, I am still trying to land Rog a gig at the Grammys, Oscars or Golden Globes, so long as he and his son, Sam, don’t pass me in the office pool standings.
Nobody seems to be overly surprised that the provincial government has decided to use legislation to end yet another contract negotiation with B.C.’s teachers. Historically, when it comes to contract negotiations, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the Liberal government have gotten along like milk and vinegar, with contract negotiations ending in legislation. This time, however, the Liberals appear to have found opportunity in teachers’ job action. Premier Christy Clark, who is slumping in the polls, says she will not seek more taxpayer dollars to pay government workers. The BCTF, however, is quick to note that MLAs currently make about $102,000, on which they receive an annual percentage increase based on the consumer price index. Education Minister George Abbott says he is concerned for the vulnerable children who have been negatively impacted by the teachers’ job action. While this concern may be sincere, it certainly seems selective. British Columbia has the worst child-poverty rate in the country, and the new provincial budget, recently announced by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, does nothing to address this. Nor will it help parents struggling with the cost of day care, or post-secondary students saddled with large loans. Meanwhile, the cost of living continues to skyrocket, but Falcon will not consider raising the corporate tax until 2014 – after the election. No, it’s no surprise the Liberal government is pushing a legislated contract on teachers. It’s just business as usual. — Salmon Arm Observer
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GREAT STAFF My husband and I recently read the article about the young woman who had health issues at the recreation complex. We were the ones who alerted the staff. I just feel the three staff members at the rec complex who responded were absolutely incredible, professional and so capable in such a life and death situation. They truly saved that young woman's life and they need to be highly commended. J. Bryant
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am yet again incensed and insulted by the minister of education, George Abbott. He and his ministry continue to mislead the public and misrepresent the facts. He states that students are being harmed by not receiving report cards. I don't know which school he is talking about but speaking purely for myself and my own school, every student and parent has access to their marks and progress all semester long; which is more information than a report card gives. I teach at Vernon Secondary School and, like most of my colleagues, put my marks online on a roughly, weekly basis. These marks are accessible by students and parents with special passwords easily obtained from the office. Missing work is obvious, as is effort. The only thing I don't provide is a comment pointing all of this out. Any other concerns I address through e-mail or phone calls. I have not had any complaints from students or parents about this. In fact, I have had some parents express their thanks for all of the informa-
tion and contact throughout the semester. No one has requested a formal report card. It seems they are superfluous. In my school, meetings are still occurring regarding at-risk students. We continue to do our best to help all students achieve their best and be successful despite increasing class sizes, out-dated materials, decreased student aid and lack of sufficient funds. The minister continues to misrepresent the BCTF's demands for
UNFAIR NEGOTIATIONS Two groups of students face off in the middle of the playground. My friends and I want to play football. The other group wants to play baseball. The playground isn’t big enough for both games to be played at the same time. We must come to an agreement. My group shouts, "Football!" The other group shouts, "Baseball!" Back and forth, "Football," "Baseball." No agreement seems possible. My groups learns that the other group wants to play baseball because they don’t like tackle football, so we offer to play touch football instead. The other group responds with, "Baseball or nothing!" We offer to let a third party decide which game should be played today. They refuse and again shout, "Baseball or nothing!" No agreement seems possible. We knew that the principal’s son was in the other group, but it didn’t seem important until now. The son has called his father over. My group hopes that the principal will help us come to an agreement that is fair to both groups. Our hopes are dashed when the principal says, "I want you to agree to play baseball. If you can’t agree by yourselves to play baseball,
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I will make a new rule for the playground that everyone must play baseball." Especially during anti-bullying week, this kind of unfair, one-sided 'negotiation' would never be tolerated in a school playground. The premier has ordered the government bargaining committee, BCPSEA, to not allow any improvements to the teachers’ contract. Since BCPSEA is not permitted to allow any improvements to the teachers’ contract, no meaningful negotiations are possible. The BCTF has offered to send the issue to mediation or even binding arbitration, but the government refuses either option. The minister of education appointed an assistant deputy minister to determine if a negotiated settlement can be reached. Since the government will not allow any negotiation to take place, and will not allow mediation or arbitration to occur, the assistant deputy minister was forced to report that no negotiated settlement can be reached. The minister of education then reported to the premier that since no negotiated settlement can be reached, the government should enact legislation
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design the whole education system to make it "child-centred" for the 21st century. Education is legally an essential service, one of the ways the previous government dealt with their inability to bargain effectively during the last dispute, yet my school has been closed to accommodate the B.C. Winter Games and my classroom has become a dormitory. Schools were also closed or disrupted for the Olympics. The roof of B.C. Place was allowed to run grossly over budget while schools are permanently closed throughout the province, putting thousands of children at risk educationally. This government is not "child-centred." It is primarily concerned with putting on a good show. Remember this students when it's your turn to vote. Remember this parents the next time your children's needs are not met. Remember this public when you need this generation to look after you. As you treat the young now, so they will treat you when you are old. Debbie Parmenter, teacher
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ordering the teachers to accept a contract written entirely by the government. Now, since the government will not allow fair bargaining, the government will pass a law imposing a contract on the teachers. Especially during anti-bullying week, this kind of unfair, one-sided 'negotiation' should not be tolerated in B.C. Darin Johaneson GREAT CARE Having experienced the original opening of Vernon Jubilee Hospital in 1951, my first visit to the new, “world-class” emergency department on Feb. 12, albeit under duress with an asthmatic condition, was a pleasant surprise. The nursing staff, doctors, lab techs and office personnel are equal to any world-class hospital that I have experienced in the past. Considering the cramped quarters and lack of resources, the emergency staff endured until last year, Vernon residents should consider themselves truly blessed with this new emergency facility. My personal thanks to all of the “merge staff." H. J. (Chub) Down
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Infrastructure demands force city to examine priorities RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The City of Vernon cautions that it can’t be everything to everybody. Staff informed council Monday that the city’s ability to meet public demands for infrastructure could be impacted by the ability to pay for those projects. “We’re going to look at what we have,
what we require and what it costs the city,” said Ed Stranks, engineering development manager. “Do we need all of these things or are we just following along because it’s in a book?” Stranks says some residents, including in established neighbourhoods, have expectations of sidewalks, street lights and curb
“It’s nice and well that residents require it, but are we creating a long-term problem?” — Ed Stranks and gutter, but those expectations place financial pressure on city taxpayers. “Mission Hill is a nice area and it has no sidewalks, no curbs and few lights. East
Hill is the same thing but it’s still an attractive area.” In terms of extending sewer, Stranks says the ability to provide the service is impacted by density and loca-
tion, meaning costly lift stations may be needed to pump material. Even if development pays for the infrastructure to be installed, the city takes over mainte-
nance. “It’s nice and well that they (residents) require it, but are we creating a longterm problem that we can’t keep it up?” said Stranks. “We’re not reducing standards but targeting where there is a need. Cul-de-sacs and local roads have less facilities because there is less need but collector roads could have more.” City staff will be reviewing bylaws to see if changes can be made — such as not requiring sidewalks in all instances. Developers and residents will be consulted. “We’re talking about sidewalks or no sidewalks or no boulevard trees or more trees.
We want to hear what people think,” said Rob Dickinson, engineering manager. Coun. Juliette Cunningham questions if residents are demanding services or if they have been imposed by the city’s regulator process. “We don’t have sidewalks and we get along. I don’t want sidewalks in my neighbourhood,” she said. Coun. Brian Quiring says there is a need for looking at activities in a specific area instead of treating all neighbourhoods the same. “A blanket approach discourages smart growth if you are a developer trying to do something in an area with lesser services,” he said.
Seniors offered computer skills Funding in place, now volunteers needed Morning Star Staff
Vernon seniors can now click into some computer basics. A $12,000 provincial grant will allow the Junction Literacy Centre to provide a seniors computer support program. “The funds will help us match volunteers to seniors who call us for help,” said Debbie Schiller, Junction executive director. “Under some circumstances, when the senior is house bound, the volunteer will go to the senior’s home. We will encourage volunteers and seniors to meet at the library or coffee shops where computers and the Internet Debbie Schiller are available.” Setting up an e-mail address, understanding how to manage photos, using Skype, setting up files and saving files are popular topics. Fifty seniors have already shown interest in the program but volunteers are required. “We have met with the first group of volunteers and are waiting for their criminal record checks so we can match them to a senior,” said Schiller. “Each senior goes through a checklist so we understand what they want to learn. We encourage the pair (volunteer and senior) to spend one hour per week together initially and then as often as it takes.” The grant was obtained with assistance from the City of Vernon. To volunteer for the program, call Kathy Wylie at 250-549-2216.
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Vernon students chosen for program RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon will play a critical role in expanding cross-border awareness in North America. Sister Cities International, a Washington, D.C. organization, interviewed three local students Wednesday for participation in its youth ambassador program. “We’re expecting great things for Vernon because of their students,” said Harold Pereverseff, a Sister Cities International
volunteer who led the “They will develop interviews. a knowledge of what’s The three Vernon going on in each other’s students will be communipaired up with ties.” co u n t e r p a r t s Ve r n o n from Modesto, was selected Calif. and as a parAguascalientes, ticipant Mexico over for 2012 a three-week because of period. its long“They might time comPereverseff be in varimitment to ous locations internationthroughout California al relations. and then they will be “Vernon has been a in Washington, D.C. sister city with Modesto for the final week,” said for many years,” said Pereverseff. Pereverseff.
The youth ambassador program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and it was recently expanded to include all of the countries of North America. The primary focus for the students is the environment and poverty and to investigate how these issues are being addressed by communities, individuals and countries. “The long-term goal is to develop citizens in each country,” said Pereverseff.
Burn injuries to kids preventable Morning Star Staff
Injuries from serious burns can be avoided. Burn injuries are the second leading cause of injury among children under age five seen at B.C. Children’s Hospital. “Children and the elderly have thinner skin and can get burned at lower temperatures, and in less time, than adults,” said Lawrie Skolrood, Vernon’s deputy fire chief. Skolrood knows of a recent incident in which a local boy leaned over a candle and his clothing caught on fire. The boy experienced third degree burns and required hospitalization and skin grafts. “Preventing burn injuries is our priority and the reason we want our community educated and reminded about burn injury prevention,” said Skolrood. Some safety tips include: People need to be careful around hot liquids, hot vapors, cooking fats, gasoline and hot water. Install and maintain smoke alarms. Teach children that lighters and matches are not toys. Always turn the cold water tap on first when bathing children. Turn pot handles towards the centre of the stove. Keep children away from stationary and portable heaters.
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“We hope they can do something better in their community.” The identities of the three Vernon students cannot be disclosed until their participation has been formally approved by Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Department of State.
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Tatiana Jakab, CGA The partners of Clark, Robinson are pleased to announce the promotion of Tatiana Jakab to the position of Manager. Tatiana was born and raised in Slovakia. She received her CGA designation in 2004 and was employed with a national public practice firm in the Lower Mainland prior to joining our firm in January 2010. Her preferred areas of practice are small business accounting and consulting, personal, corporate and sales taxation. Tatiana, her husband Zoran, and their children Lucia, Nicolas and Lukas, enjoy spending summer days at our beautiful beaches and skiing at Silver Star during the winter months.
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The Regional District of North Okanagan’s plan to shift its building inspection revenue model from collecting fees to taxation will not be supported by the City of Armstrong. The move comes after the city’s finance and administration committee met with RDNO representatives Trafford Hall and Rob Smailes. The regional district provides building inspection service to jurisdictions outside of Vernon and Coldstream. “They came to tell us that the building function is dysfunctional,” said Armstrong Coun. John Trainor, head of the finance and administration committee. Trainor explained to council that RDNO said they were approximately $390,000 short in the building inspection revenue column over expenses, and that several years ago, the building inspection fees
“When you have $800,000 in costs and only bring in $400,000...” — Paul Britton covered the entire cost of running the department, but that’s no longer the case. One-and-a-half employees have been laid off from the function for a savings of $120,000, but RDNO is still a quarter of a million dollars short. The board has been going to municipalities outside Vernon and Coldstream suggesting taxation is a way to address the problem. “This council, in the past, has not been in favour of tax revenues funding the building inspection function and I believe that’s still the flavour of the day here as well,” said Trainor. The problem moving for-
ward, added Trainor, is one of timing. The regional district is preparing for its budget vote and Trainor said the board’s intention is to have taxation included in the budget. “It seems to me, though they talked about other options on the table, I don’t think there’s enough time to flush out these options or plan,” he said. “The only fallback is to go to taxation. I just don’t think that’s what we want to do.” Coun. Paul Britton said the regional district building inspection function has to revisit its business plan. “When you have $800,000 in costs and only bring in
$400,000, you need to revisit your business plan first because something’s out of whack,” said Britton. “Just by asking our taxpayers to fund more cash is not going to fix what they’re doing wrong.” Couns. Ryan Nitchie and Shirley Fowler – Fowler is Armstrong’s representative on the RDNO board – felt building inspection should draw from reserves, then build up the surpluses by making some needed changes. In the end, council voted unanimously to pass Trainor’s motion that Fowler not support the regional district budget if the budget includes taxation for building inspection. RDNO officials also sat down with Township of Spallumcheen officials during a committee of the whole meeting, and township council is expected to discuss the matter at its regular meeting Monday. The City of Enderby has said it will support the shift towards taxation.
Creativity urged for water preservation Morning Star Staff
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Mon. to Thurs.: 9:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
A short presentation will be made on the year 2012 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program. Spallumcheen residents will be able to ask questions and provide input into these documents. Budget summary handouts will be available. Brian J. Freeman-Marsh Chief Financial Of¿cer
low flow toilets and landscape techniques,” he said. “The time has come to consider processing farm sewage as seriously as city sewage. Livestock produce seven times more toxic nitrogen than humans. Once teeming with fish, Lake Winnipeg is turning into a dead algae swamp, from the effects of manure and excess fertilizer runoff.” Schreier says an investment in innovation is necessary but communities are slow to adapt. “Thirty thousand new homes were constructed in B.C. last year but only 15 per cent included low flush toilets,” he said. The next presentation in the guest professor series will be UBC professor Ross Hickey. He will speak about the economy and the Occupy movement March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. For more information, call 250-260-5877 or e-mail crockett@ okshuswapgreens.ca
THE YEAR!
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RATES FROM
On Selected Models
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The Star Safety System Features Include:
Standard On All 2012 Models
Smart Stop Technology (SST) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control (TRAC) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Brake Assist (BA)
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
1.9%
Financing
Reg. $12,977
9,900
MPG
,500 MPG
71
2008 TOYOTA PRIUS EA PKG.
SALE
11.5L, .5L,, 5Sp 5Spd, d, A/ A/C A/C, C, P P.. W Windows, dowss,
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2008 TOYOTA YARIS
OUR WNED E-OTRADES PR WELCOME!
RED TAG
1.9%
H4470
18,500 $
H4469
RED TAG
SALE
1.5L, CVT, P. Windows, A/C, P. Locks, CD, Nav Reg. $19,000
14,500 $
2005 TOYOTA AVALON XLE
RED TAG
2008 TOYOTA SIENNA CE
FULLY LOADED
Reg. $17,500
16,502 $
V15904A Not Exactly
RED TAG
RED TAG
SALE
Tim Proctor
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1.9%
RED TAG
3.9%
Financing
16,900
$
Reg. $19,977
14,978
2.4L, A/C, Sunroof, Leather, Alloys
RED TAG
Financing
3.9%
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 LTD.
SALE
H4345
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID
SALE
Reg. $19,977
Financing
1.9%
11,500
Reg. $12,000
Financing
RED TAG
SALE
2007 TOYOTA SOLARA XLE
Convertible
H4482
19,890
$
3.5L, Automatic, A/C, Alloys, Leather, Sunroof
RED TAG
SALE
2005 TOYOTA RAV 4
LOW KMS
$
21,916
H4423A
RED TAG
H4457
Otto Gauss
Jackie Bickle
4x4
RED TAG
Wayne Sturt
.
$ 24,133
4.0L, Manual, CD, A/C, P. Windows
SALE
Chris Beaton
V16145A
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA
SALE
3.5L, Automatic, P. Locks, A/C P. Windows, Alloys, CD Reg. $23,977
17,913
$
2.4L, Automatic, A/C, P. Windows, P. Locks Reg. $19,777
RED TAG
SALE
$ 25,811
H4372
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA
RED TAG
SALE
Dbl.Cab, 4.0L, A/C, Alloys, P. Windows, P. Locks
4x4 4x4
$ 29,730
3.5L, A/C, P. Windows, P. Locks, Alloys
H4435
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
SALE
H4473
**
Mth.
18,427 $
3.5L, Automatic, P. Windows, Leather RED TAG
589/ $
**On Approved Credit
Tyler Cull
3401 - 48th Ave • Phone (250) 545-0687 • VISIT US 24/7 AT WWW.VERNONTOYOTA.COM
Kirsten Carrick
*On approved credit, †All cash incentives back to dealer. 2009 Lexus RX 350 H4371, Financing Rate @ 5.9%, 84 month term, total paid $49,476 + all applicable taxes. All Mileage quoted as highway based on See dealer for full details. Sale end date March 6th/12
3.5L, Automatic, A/C, P. Locks, P. Windows, Sunroof
H4371
2009 LEXUS RX 350
SALE
3.5L, Automatic, A/C, As Shown P. Windows, CD Reg. $20,977
7 Pass
SALE
3.5L, Automatic, A/C, CD, P. Windows, Alloys Reg. $15,000
Financing
2008 TOYOTA MATRIX XR
SALE
2007 20 07 TOYOTA YARIS S
OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF CHECK OUT
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TOYOTA CAMRY
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News MUSIC IN MOSCOW RICHARD ROLKE/MORNING STAR ®
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Alex Erwin plays the guitar during W.L. Seaton Secondary’s performance at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho in Moscow.
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Visit our website at
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Open House Saturday & Sunday 12:30-3:30 at Unit #245 Then come to our
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3780 Schubert Road, Armstrong Aspen • 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, 1700 sq ft .................... $ 2 8 9 , 0 0 0
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Summer Szeman (left), Aubree Hayward, Becca Burroughs and Robyn Rolke take part in the Kalamalka Secondary choir during the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho in Moscow.
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2011 HONDA CIVIC DXG
2011 DODGE CALIBER SXT
Loaded, as new
Loaded, as new
PURCHASE PRICE $15,900 + TAXES, FEES & LICENSE. 84 MO. TERM, 84 MO. AMORTIZATION, 4.99% (FLOATING RATE) APR. OAC.
PURCHASE PRICE $15,900 + TAXES, FEES & LICENSE. 84 MO. TERM, 84 MO. AMORTIZATION, 4.99% (FLOATING RATE) APR. OAC.
UH102111
UN514430
2009 Hyundai Sonata GL
12,900
$
2005 Hyundai Tucson
10,900
$
DOWN
121
$
2007 Hyundai Sonata LTD
12,900
$
0
$
B/W
2006 Nissan Murano SL
19,900
$
DOWN
121
$
B/W
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD
25,900
$
UH561278
UU05117
UH240193
UW534808
UG049633
2009 Ford Ranger 4X4 FX4 Level 2
2008 Subaru Forester AWD
2008 Dodge Dakota Quad 4X4
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
18,900
$
19,900
$
17,900
$
11,900
$
UPA07599
UG725568
U5540682
U4227746
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4X4
2008 Toyota Corolla
23,900
$
11,900
$
19,900
$
9,900
$
World’s Fastest SUV!
28,900
$
UC696671
2004 Pontiac Montana EXT
6,900
$
UH416830
UU084740
U4100041
UC870780
UD234944
2004 Infinity OX56 AWD
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS Wagon
2011 Hyundai Genesis Turbo
2007 Ford Focus SE
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD
Full size, full load luxury SUV
19,900
$
8,900
$
22,900
$
7,900
$
21,900
$
UN803468
UE409204
UU059415
UW309004
UH227574
2007 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4
2008 Equinox Sport AWD
2007 Chevy Uplander
2005 Jetta GLS TDI
2003 Jeep Wrangler 4x4
14,900
$
US263373
16,900
$
U6324527
8,900
$
UD191065
10,900
$
UM038370
Year round fun!
10,900
$
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News REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
EARLY-MORNING RUN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. on March 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matter[s]:
ELECTORAL AREAS ‘D’ AND ‘E’ OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 2485, 2011 In October of 2009, the Regional District initiated a review of the Electoral Areas “Dâ€? and “Eâ€? OfÂżcial Community Plan. An OfÂżcial Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies that are intended to guide decisions on planning and land use matters. As a result of this review and the public input received through an on-line survey and community forums held in the spring of 2010 and spring of 2011, True Consulting Group (on behalf of the Regional District) has drafted the Electoral Areas “Dâ€? and “Eâ€? OfÂżcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2485, 2011. Key issues that have been addressed in Bylaw No. 2485 include: • targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and actions to achieve identiÂżed targets • policies that address issues related to the Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Rural, Rural Residential, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Land Uses; and the Quality of Life, Transportation & Servicing and the Economy • policies regarding Rail Transportation Corridors • policies and development guidelines to consider for lands affected by the Provincial Riparian Areas Regulation • changing the future land use designation of the following properties: • Lot A, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 30167 and located at 100 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “Eâ€? • Lot E, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 21346 and located at 92 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “Eâ€? • Lot 1, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 21825 and located at 95 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “Eâ€? • Lot 3, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 33142 and located at 49 Pine Road, Electoral Area “Eâ€? from Non-Urban to Country Residential and • A portion of Blk A of the NW Âź of Sec 1, Twp 57, ODYD and located at 423 Highway 6, Electoral Area “Eâ€? from Non-Urban to Commercial All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the above Bylaw, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaw. Copies of the proposed Bylaw, and relevant staff report[s] may be inspected at the ofÂżce of the Regional District of North Okanagan on or after February 29, 2012 and up to and including March 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Statutory holidays.
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Silver Star ski instructors Caitlin O’Sullivan and Taylor Weixl warm up on the Big Dipper run before teaching morning ski lessons at the Silver Star Snow Sports School.
Landfills open on Sunday
everything body. everything soul.
Morning Star Staff
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Vernon Recreation Complex SATURDAY, MARCH 3: 10am 10am - 8pm 5pm March 5, 2011: SUNDAY, MARCH 4 SUNDAY, MARCH 4: 10am 5pm March 6, 2011: 10am
You may provide input: By e-mail: publichearing@rdno.ca prior to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 By letter: to the address provided below, please ensure that letter is received at the RDNO ofÂżce prior to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012; or In Person: Attend the Public Hearing to present submissions. Be advised that: 1. Your name and residential address must be included with your submission; and 2. Written submissions are subject to public disclosure. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Phone: 250-550-3768 / Fax: 250-550-3701
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Vernon Recreation Centre 3310 37th Avenue
NO SUBMISSIONS ON THE ABOVE BYLAW WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Sunday drop-offs at the local landfill are returning in March. Summer hours resume Thursday at the Greater Vernon Recycling and Disposal Facility and the Armstrong/ Spallumcheen Recycling and Disposal Facility. With the return of the summer schedule, residents can once again access the local landfills on Sundays. Summer hours will be in effect at these facilities until the end of October: ■GVRDF 120 Birnie Road, Vernon, March 1 – Oct. 31, Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ASRDF 3367 Powerhouse Road, Armstrong, March 1 – Oct. 31, Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the Regional District of North Okanagan at 250-550-3700 or visit www.rdno.ca.
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This spring, see what sets Volkswagen apart. 2012 Jetta
2012 Passat
Yes, it’s a Jetta. Yes, that is the price. 2.0L Gas
®
Trendline includes: • Power windows • Power locks • Electronic stability control
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MSRP $23,875* $ Rebate Less 1,000 Cash
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%
0.9
2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year®
2.0L TDI Clean Diesel
®
MSRP $15,875* $ Rebate Less 1,000 Cash
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MSRP $23,975* $ Rebate Less 1,000 Cash
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22,975
APR** CASH PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS
OR
2012 Tiguan
0.9
APR** CASH PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 24 MONTHS
2012 Golf
The compact SUV that goes big.
Form meets function. Fun ensues.
2.0L Trendline® includes:
3-door 2.5L
MSRP $27,875* $ Rebate Less 1,500 Cash
MSRP $25,425* $ Rebate Less 1,000 Cash
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0.9
• Leather sport seats • Premium 8 touch screen radio • Power sunroof • Bluetooth® connectivity
MSRP $19,975* $ Rebate Less 1,000 Cash
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5-door 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Comfortline® includes:
Trendline® includes: • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Electronic stability control • Remote locking system
• 16” alloys • Front fog lights • Electronic stability control • Climatic manual air conditioning
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$
18,975
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APR** CASH PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick 2012 Jetta / 2012 Golf 5-door / 2012 Passat / 2012 Tiguan *MSRP of $15,875/$22,875/$23,975/$27,875/$19,975/$25,425 for a new and unregistered 2012 Jetta 2.0L/Jetta 2.0L TDI/Passat 2.5L/Tiguan 2.0L/Golf 2.5L/Golf 2.0L TDI base model, excluding $1,365/$1,580 freight and PDI. †$1,000/$1,500 cash rebate available on cash purchases only. **Limited time finance offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. 0.9% APR purchase financing for 2012 Jetta/Jetta TDI/Passat/Tiguan/Golf/Golf TDI and 2006-2010 M.Y. Certified Pre-owned models pertains to finance terms up to 24/36 months. Financing example: $15,000 financed at 0.9% for 24/36 months, monthly payment is $630.88/$422.47, cost of borrowing is $141.03/208.92, for a total obligation of $15,141.03/$15208.92. Dealer may sell for less. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing. PPSA, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and other applicable taxes are extra. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Certain conditions apply. “Volkswagen”, “Passat”, “Tiguan”, “Jetta” and “Golf” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2012 Volkswagen Canada.
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2008 CITY GOLF
Auto, V6 Only 69,000 kms
23,995
$
4425B
2008 RABBIT 2.5L 2010 GOLF WAGON
291
$
4423A
Royal
PER MONTH
$ 23,995 18,788 250-545-2358 $
P2025
60 MONTHS + HST & $1,000 DOWN
Just in time for spring! Awesome condition!
! WOW
$
4395A
7 passenger, a/c, power options, excellent value.
4305A
Cute little van, perfect for getting out of the city.
P2025A
2 TO E S C H OOM F RO
9,885
$
2001 CHEV UPLANDER LS
15,995
$
1992 VW EUROVAN WESTFALIA
Sport, 5 spd, sunroof, alloys, pw, pl 3M protection, keyless entry, a/c, tilt, cruise. Like new. 4418A Fully camperized VW van, a/c, auto, 2.5 L engine, awning, sink, fridge, stove etc., rare & hard to find. 4375B
5,995
18,995
$
2010 HONDA CIVIC COUPE
WOW! NOW ONLY
3917
1-800-661-8553 Highway 97N., Vernon
Volkswagen 2000 YAMAHA YZF R-1 SPORT BIKE
Like new! Only 19,000 kms. Panoramic sunroof, touch screen stereo, 6 spd auto
Auto, full load incl. sunroof, heated seats, 89,900 kms
Maual, pw, pl, a/c, 1 owner, low kms, great value!
www.royalvw.ca Powerful V8, 6 spd auto, capable offroad AWD 4X motion system, leather, loaded, luxury, must be driven! 4337A
Auto, full load incl. leather & sunroof
4298A
16,995
$
2005 VW TOUAREG
29,650
$
2008 MAZDA CX9
Auto, 7 passenger, V6, great shape, quality family vehicle, local owner, priced to move quickly! 4374A
Dealer #30616
2007 PASSAT WAGON
APR UP TO 24 MONTHS**
2 YEAR / 40,000 KMS WARRANTY And two year FREE 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
19,875
$
2008 TOYOTA SIENNA CE
All power options, alloys, like new condition, automatic, near new & at a great price!
$
15,645
2009 MAZDA 3
4335A
2008 VW NEW BEETLE
17,995
2.5L, sunroof, heated seats, a/c, pw, pl, keyless LOW entry, cruise, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels. Sharp car! K M S ! 3M protection already installed. Only 29,000 kms.
$
1995 VW EUROVAN CAMPER VAN
4437A
16,635
$
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Rossworn Henderson LLP Chartered Accountants Tax Consultants
EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS
During the current income tax season, our office will be open on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM until April 30, 2011. Vernon 250-542-4432 Enderby 250-838-7337 Armstrong 250-546-8665 Salmon Arm 250-832-5129 Or Toll free 1-888-818-3276
Environmentally Friendly Residential Cleaning Service • Over 10 years of experience • Serving Vernon & surrounding areas • Spring Cleans or Move Outs • Commercial Cleans Welcome • Liability Insured and Bonded YOUR FIRST CLEAN! • Criminal Record Checked
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VOLVO SPECIALIST LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Food services volunteers Esther Blaylock (above left) and Tara Steck clean up after serving breakfast to the hundreds of athletes and coaches for the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Volunteer Christiane Molendyk (below) takes photos of gymnastics at the Priest Valley Gym Saturday, just one of the many events she photographed during the Games.
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* Limited time offer. Minimum 5 window order for signed windows installation contract between February 1st and May 31st, 2012. Centra Discount will be subtracted directly from your invoice. Offer available for limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See website Centra.ca for complete details. * * This is a mail-in rebate. To determine the eligibility of an upgrade under the Livesmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program, windows must be one energy zone higher than required for maximum discount, Contact Livesmart B.C. at efficiencyincentives@gov.bc.ca or call 1-866-430-8765.
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News GAME FACES
Happy
XOXOX Lots of
JOSE LAROCHELLE/MORNING STAR
Thompson-Okanagan athletes and fans watch every move during a B.C Winter Games ringette game at Civic Arena in Vernon.
OVERSTOCKED PRE-OWNED 2007 MAZDA 3 GS
77,777 kms, all options
$
212104A
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Financing from
Automatic, A/C, CD, sunroof, 60,831 kms
$
14,839
2008 KIA RONDO
A/C, HS, automatic, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, 36,199 kms
$
P084A
15,777
Mitch Clark
20
% OFF
• • • • •
Lube oil filter Tire rotation 85 point inspection Fluid top up Courtesy car wash and vacuum
ON MOST VEHICLES
89.95
Reg. $109.95 $ NOW
2010 MAZDA 3 GT
48,621 kms, leather, fully loaded
212123A
$
19,895
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE
A/C, automatic, cruise, tilt, PW, PL, sunroof, 70,505 kms
P100
$
16,995
2010 KIA FORTE LX
Automatic, A/C, CD, PW, PL, 58,712 kms
P101
$
14,959
SAVE GAS SAVE INTEREST All 2012’s 0% financing. Drive away today at 59mpg
LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Gymnastics coach Siovhan Williamson, from Vancouver, gives Dina Lowe, 11, some words of encouragement before her floor routine Saturday at the B.C. Winter Games at Vernon’s Priest Valley Gym.
A/C, automatic, CD, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, 74,449 kms
212112A
Fixed Operations Manager
SERVICE SPECIAL
2005 DODGE DAKOTA
0.9%
14,985
2007 HONDA CIVIC
P106
Aidan, Matthew & Chuck
BLOWOUT
JOSE LAROCHELLE/MORNING STAR
Local resident Aubrey Comley judges judo during the B.C Winter Games at Kalamalka Secondary School in Coldstream.
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Service is our
6365 Hwy. 97, Vernon
$
15,295
2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4
7 pass., A/C, automatic, cruise, tilt, mags, 45,317 kms
212075A
$
18,995
2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4
6 spd., A/C, CD, MP3, PW, PL, cruise, 42,654 kms
212025A
$
24,959
Nathan Mackintosh
General Sales Manager
THANKS VERNON Vernon Kia has achieved 38 consecutive months of sales growth. Due to record sales in February, Vernon Kia is overstocked with trades. No reasonable offer refused.
VERNON KIA 250-545-7281 D#30973
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Knights invade Wesbild for Game 6 Morning Star Staff
It is not their home rink, but it will be a homecoming for a handful of North Okanagan Knights tonight at Wesbild Centre. With a scheduling conflict at Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong, the Knights will instead entertain the Kamloops Storm in Game 6 of their first-round, bestof-seven Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff series in Vernon. “It’s gonna be nice,” grinned Knights’ defenceman Chris Gillies, one of five Vernon natives on the North Okanagan roster. Depending on how the Knights fared in Game 5 Thursday in Kamloops, Gillies – along with fellow Vernon products forward Tanner Burns, d-men Nathan Browne and Thomas Swales and goalie Aaron Brandoli – will either have a chance to put the series away in front of friends and family, or they will be battling for their playoffs lives. If necessary, Kamloops would host Game 7 Saturday (time and location TBA). Trailing 2-0 in the series, the Knights rallied to draw even with a pair of home wins, including a 3-0 shutout in Game 4 Tuesday at Nor-Val. Gillies, 18, feels the Knights were starting to find their playoff groove heading back to Kamloops for Game 5. “We have some momentum now going back. Lots of confidence compared to before,” he said. Regarding Game 4, Gillies added: “We were all moving our feet, taking the body and just play-
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Kamloops Storm goalie Marcus Beesley slides cross-crease to deny North Okanagan Knights’ forward Ben Greenaway on a breakaway in Game 4 of their first-round Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff series Tuesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Knights host Kamloops in Game 6 tonight at Wesbild Centre. ing our game.” Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette said North Okanagan’s transition game proved the difference in Game 4. “We’re finally playing the way we can. Transition is where we’re catching them. Guys are skating well, buying in and playing our style of game. “My defence isn’t over-handling the puck, so that’s not putting us in a tough position like it had been in previously. We have definitely limited our turnovers. It makes a
big difference.” Mallette also credited netminder Dustin Nikkel’s ability to regroup from the losses in Games 1 and 2 to deliver a 21-save shutout performance. “Dusty took it pretty hard after the two games in Kamloops. It’s not that he played bad, but there were some goals that he definitely wanted back. “I’d love to limit the quality shots they are getting, but when they are getting them he’s tracking the puck really well right now.”
The Knights displayed their quick transition after a Storm turnover to open the scoring in the second period. Cory Hochhausen went post-and-in, low blocker side, at 5:37, after Eric Chore forced the Kamloops defender deep by driving to the net before finding Hochhausen in the slot. Bryce Koch used his deceptive speed to battle up the wing, creating an odd-man rush and ripping another post-an-in blast past Marcus Beesley with 7:45 to go in the period.
With just over two minutes to play in regulation, Mateja Leko beat Beesley through a screen (it may have redirected off Knights’ forward Derek Andrews) to complete the scoring. “We created a lot of odd-man rushes with the transition, so it was nice to see them capitalize,” said Mallette. Meanwhile, the Vernon Vipers return to action Saturday night against the host Westside Warriors after a week-long hiatus. With five regular-season B.C. Hockey League games remaining, the Vipers (27-25-1-2) trail the fourth-place Chilliwack Chiefs (29-21-1-3) by five points for the final Interior Conference playoff berth. Vernon entertains the Prince George Spruce Kings (30-19-2-4) in a Sunday matinee at Wesbild. They visit Chilliwack Tuesday night. The Chiefs shaded the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (16-32-0-8) 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night at Prospera Centre, and now have a pair of weekend road dates with the Warriors (20-27-2-7) and Penticton Vees (49-3-0-2) Friday and Saturday respectively. ICE CHIPS: Storm forwards Tyler Jackson and Brett Dallen missed Game 4 serving one-game suspensions. Kamloops first-liner Colten DeFrias missed Game 5 after getting tossed for a check from behind on Josh Klein with seven minutes to play Tuesday night... Tickets for tonight’s game are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and students and $5 for children. Fans are encouraged to wear purple.
Kozak helps Thunderbirds card fourth on Arizona links Morning Star Staff
The UBC Thunderbirds men’s golf team shared fourth place at the Washington State Snowman Getaway tournament in Palm Valley, Ariz., where a majority of the field comprised of NCAA Division I institutions. T-Birds rookie Conner Kozak, of Vernon, shot a final round six-over-par 78 Tuesday to finish with a score of 222, landing him in a
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Calgary) ended up just a shot behind Kozak (a Seaton Sonic grad) as Secord recorded a final round of two-under-par 70, recovering nicely from an 81 in the second round. Malo finished with a 73. Jack Wesche (fourth-year, Calgary) was another shot back, with a score of 224 after firing a 74 in the last round. Jeremy Demers (rookie, Whitby, Ont.)
ended the tournament at 15-over-par, carding a 78 on Tuesday. UBC’s next event will be the Triumph at Pauma Valley tournament, hosted by another NCAA Division I school, the University of San Francisco Dons. The tournament will take place at Pauma Valley Golf Club in San Diego, March 12-13.
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tie for 15th in the individual competition. UBC completed the event with a score of 27-over-par (891 shots), tied with St. John’s University of New York. Both schools were 14 shots behind the winners from Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Teammates Scott Secord (rookie, Calgary) and Scott Malo (sophomore,
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Schuetze scores big LARRY READ TRU Sports Media
KAMLOOPS – Diane Schuetze has enjoyed an extraordinary season in her fourth campaign of CIS women’s basketball. The VSS Panther grad was earlier this year named both Canada West and CIS player of the week. Now, she is the first member of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack program to be named a First Team Canada West all-star. “It has been an amazing season,” she said, upon learning of her selection. “Making playoffs for the first time as a team and now this. It’s amazing. I don’t know how to describe it but it’s definitely because of my teammates because I couldn’t have done it without them.” The 6-foot-3 post led the Canada West in scoring. She played in 18 games, scoring 109 field goals, five three points and 111 free throws for 334 points. That was an average of 18.6 points per game. Schuetze was the third best rebounder in the league (161 averaging 8.9 per game). She was third in offensive rebounds (57, 3.2 per game average) and fourth defensively (104, 5.8 per game average). As well, Schuetze was 14th in the Canada West in blocked shots with 57 for an average of 3.2 points. Schuetze says her rebounding accomplishments are the most satisfying because she worked hard on trying to improve that aspect of her game. “I need to keep following the ball on offence,” she says. “On defence, I think I do well with that but I always need to focus a lot on rebounding as a whole.” Schuetze, who is studying tourism, spent countless hours in the gym, and on the court, to be in peak condition. She believes this honour is a direct result of that effort. “I worked out more intensely this past summer than ever before. I knew what I had to do. It was so rewarding.”
She concentrated on footwork, speed, conditioning and making sure her shot was the still accurate as she worked on the weights to become stronger. “I noticed that in comparison to prior years that I was able to run more and take contact inside in the latter part of the game,” she added. Said WolfPack head coach Scott Reeves: “Diane would be the first to tell you she didn’t get this award on her own, and she is very appreciative and thankful to her team for making this happen. Diane has done a tremendous amount of work, and being recognized in this way is a true reflection of her work ethic.” Schuetze believes the recognition that she has received with her all-star selection will turn into more attention from the opposition in her final year of CIS competition. “I will have to be prepared for it for sure,” shesaid. She laughed that the thought of being a Canada West first team all-star when she joined TRU four years ago would have been a far-fetched dream, and that she has come a long way as a player and a person since then. The WolfPack finished third in the Pacific Division at 9-9 before losing to the Saskatchewan Huskies in the playoffs. Joanne Zalesiak of the University of Regina Cougars was named the Canada West MVP. Zalesiak, a 5-foot-7 guard from Poland, runs the point for a Regina offence that averaged 84.2 points per game during the conference schedule, a total which stands as the third-highest in conference history. Zalesiak led the conference with 117 assists, averaging just under six per game. She also led the team in steals (57), minutes played and was second on the Cougars with 137 rebounds. For the third straight season, Saskatchewan Huskies’ guard Katie Miyazaki is the Defensive Player of the Year.
Lakers strive for provincial berth Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Sladen Moore Pee Wee Female Rep Lakers are one win away from advancing to the provincial AAA hockey championships in Vancouver. The Lakers stopped the Kamloops Mystix 3-0 in Game 1 of their best-of-three playoff series Sunday before a large crowd at the Civic Arena. Arne Head’s crew brought a combination of speed and tireless effort to the series opener. They also received physical strength and stamina from goalie Samantha Head, who was fabulous in making 39 saves. Makenna Hoffman (2) and Emily Clarke (1-1) propelled the Lakers, with assists by Mairyn Tucker and Andie Kaneda. “The entire team hit the ice running and didn’t stop for 105 minutes,” said Laker GM Cindy Graves. “The Vernon girls found themselves with four penalties, leaving them shorthanded for six minutes of stop time.” Quick defensive play was turned in by Tylee Cooper, Ailish Curran, Amy Fox, Juli Gilowski, Courtney Graves, Tiera Joseph and Makenna Southam. Additional offensive contributions were provided by Jordan Butler, Jenna Fletcher, Cassidy Marshall, Chelsea Marshall, Julia McCaig and Carli Southam. Game 2 goes Saturday afternoon at the McArthur Island Sport Centre. The Vernon Machine Bantam Tier 2 Vipers edged the Westside Warriors 4-3 in entertaining exhibition play Saturday. Kaden Black tied the game 1-1 on a pass from Jarett Campbell for the first of three Vernon power play goals. Richard Thompson scored from Donte Nowell, Zach Manton clicked with an even-strength
snipe, on a pass from Black, and Thompson scored the winner, from Bryce Pyle, with 1:42 left. The penalty kill was working for the Vipers as they didn’t allow one goal against, even killing a full minute of 5-on-3 during the second period. The K2 Crushers placed fourth in the Kamloops Atom Tournament, finishing with a 4-2 Sunday semifinal loss to first-place Saanich. D-man Lucas Wood scored twice on breakaways to take MVP for the Crushers. Ty Louis chased the puck aggressively, while Will Higgins-Wilson created some shifty moves and goalie Chayse Turnbull was stellar. The Crushers exploded in a 9-2 zapping of the Kamloops Ice Breakers Saturday night with MVP Cole Johnston, Wood, Dawson Martian and Nicholas Maglio each scoring twice and Zach Laranjo adding a single. Johnston pulled the hat trick Saturday morning as the Crushers bowed 9-5 to the Kamloops Yellow Jackets at the McArthur Island Olympic Arena, Ben Reinhardt and Wood also scored for the Crushers in support of a solid Jaden Stone. Game MVP Brandon Dyck, Shaelyn Cecchini and Caleb James supplied aggressive two-way play to hold Kamloops to one goal in the third period. The Crushers opened the tourney with a 7-2 win over the Semiahmoo Snipers of White Rock with Johnston scoring three times. Elyse Dyck recorded her first career goal, while her brother Brandon was denied on a great shorthanded chance and later earned an assist. Maglio, game MVP Alyssa Reilly, with her first G-note of the season, and Wood, on a late breakaway, completed the scoring. Jackson Sampert, Trevor Moore and Stone had clutch helpers.
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It’s playoff time in the North Okanagan Super Hockey Leagues. Finals in Midget, Bantam, Pee Wee and Atom divisions go Monday night at various locations. The Interior Savings Flyers gained a 3-3 tie Tuesday with the Bantam banner-winning Lumby Stars at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. Tyler McMillan slid Brett Lambert’s pass under Stars’ goalie Jake Desilets to give the Flyers an early lead in the fast-paced, physical game. Lumby’s Jack O’Neil equalized before Vernon took a 2-1 lead into the ice clean when Eamon Miller buried the rebound from Tim Ufimisteff ’s shot. Logan Meir tied it before the end of the second and the Stars took a 3-2 lead late into the third period on another goal by Meir before the Flyers’ Nikolai Negraiff roofed a shot from close in on a nice feed from Miller and Dan Desjarlais, with two minutes remaining. The Flyers opened up the postseason with a 9-6 victory over the North Okanagan Knights Saturday in Enderby. Eamon Miller (3), Jakob Marshall (2), Brett Lambert, Nikolai Negraiff, Logan Imrich and Landon Munk supplied the Flyer goals in front of Dusty Sampert. The Flyers fell 8-6 to the Scotiabank Velocity in a Sunday thriller which saw Marshall Box, Isaiah Wenger and Marcus Finn each scoring twice for the Velocity. Singles went to Seth Blundell and Jeff Hiscoe.
Finn clicked once on the penalty kill forecheck with a beauty top-corner marker from in close, while Blundell converted on a sweet backhand roof daddy after two amazing dekes in tight. Hiscoe banked a slap shot off the side boards and into the empty net for insurance. Miller (2), Landon Ehnes, Negraiff, Lambert and Marshall answered for the Flyers. The Stars (sponsored by Irly Bird Building Supplies) started their playoff run with a 6-3 Sunday win over the visiting Vernon Five Star Award Chiefs. Keenan Macdonald produced 3+1 for Lumby, while Meier, Zack Kuperus and Jayden Pedersen earned singles. Pedersen, Kevin Fuller and Connor Fair each contributed two helpers. The continued improvement of Adam Sacht and Treyton Phillips are giving the Stars the extra push needed for playoff glory. Brennan Seltzer, Cameron Hitch and Ryan Pelkey replied for Vernon. Box counted 3+2, while Wenger and Finn each registered 2+2 as the Velocity iced the Chiefs 9-5 Monday night at Civic. Parker Wadsworth and Hiscoe also scored, while Blundell bagged five assists and Cole Bradley and Jeremy Pogue each had two.
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Layk Petersen (left) of Interior Savings Credit Union Flyers races for the puck against Jeff Hiscoe of the Vernon Scotiabank Velocity as goalie Corey Lehoux prepares himself Sunday during North Okanagan Bantam Super Hockey League playoff action at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong.
the hat trick as the Titans stopped the stubborn Knights 3-1 Sunday in Enderby. Brett Shaigec supplied two assists for the Titans, who received stellar netminding and long, accurate clearing passes from Rodger In Midget Super League action, Sewell. Joshua Ell replied for the the Nedco Titans and KT’s Thunder Knights, who got a strong showing sit at 2-0 going into a showdown from captain Logan Siddall. tonight at Priest Valley Arena. Nedco opened the playYanik Fillion-Murphy pulled offs by brushing back the pesky Lumby Stars 4-2 Saturday in Enderby. Austin Bosquet, on a great deke after picking off an errant pass, Josh Lerbeck, Francis and Fillion-Murphy handled the Titans’ offence in front of Sewell and Bantam call-up Jake Holland. Calvin Tourand had both goals for the Stars, who got sensational goaltending from Mike Britch. The Thunder toppled the regular-season champion Vernon Authentic Plaque and Trophy Tropics 6-2 Sunday UP TO in Enderby and grounded the Talon Benefits Ajax 5-1 Saturday in Sicamous. Chevy Wiffen and Chad Lindenbach each scored twice as KT’s beat the Tropics, sinUP TO gles going to Kyle Evans and Billy Butler. Steven Goebel Nike & earned two assists. FootJoy Shoes Adam Fenske and Rowyn Starting Lewis-Hatherley scored in the from first period for the Tropics. Butler, with 1+2, Liam Mcphee, Wiffen, Josh Gosselin Golf Shop 250-542-9126 800 Kalamalka Lake Road and Brennan Martin handled www.vernongolf.com Vernon, B.C. the Thunder offence in front
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Predators, Wings get byes In Pee Wee playoff action, the Lakeside Printing Predators topped the preliminary round with three wins after blanking the Knights 5-0 Tuesday. No details were reported. Power forward Landon Currie recorded four goals as the Preds stuffed the Stevenson Mechanical Blues 6-2 Sunday at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Ryan Lazar and Cole Martin had singles for the Preds, who got three assists from Reid Lawrence. Braydie Allan replied for the Blues. The Preds got two goals each from Currie and Martin in a 6-4 Saturday win over the Blazers. Lazar and Colton Schaper-Kotter fired singles, while the Blazers received a deuce from Alex Laurila and singles from Branden Lehoux and Tiege Doughty. Towering d-man Tyler Semeniuk scored twice as the Butcher Boys Red Wings shelled the Blues 6-3 Monday night at Wesbild to take second spot at 2-0-1. Both the Preds and Wings get byes to Sunday semifinals. The final is Monday night at 7:45 at Civic. Hayden Vardon, Josh Tyk (after a great solo rush and wrap-around
attempt by Kendra Ostafie) and Jake Pelletier also scored for the Red Wings, who got solid play from goalies Reece Hawthorne and Dylan Blazek. Samantha Head (2) and Braeden Cooper countered for the Blues, who got two assists from Nick Mitchell and solid defence from Cody Webb and Nick Mann. On Sunday, the Butcher Boys crew tied the Bannister GM Blazers 5-5 after taking an early 3-0 lead. Pelletier produced the hat trick, while Keefer Kaempf added 1+2 and Evan Winther also scored. Sam Frisby netted the equalizer on a Blazer powerplay, with goalie Rhys Larsen pulled for a sixth attacker, with 2:56 left. Miles Wohlford, Lehoux, Doughty and Tyler Riva also scored. Butcher Boys opened the playoffs Saturday by stopping North Okanagan 7-3 behind two goals from Halle Higgins-Wilson and singles from Semeniuk, Colton Greeno, Kaempf, Dakota Becker and Darius Stone. The Blazers took third place in the round-robin by upending the Salmar Classic Lightning 4-1 Wednesday night in Salmon Arm. Lehoux, Laurila, Frisby and Riva handled the offence. Stevenson Mechanical, who lost the banner on the final day of the regular season by losing 2-1 to the Lightning, got revenge by starting the playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Bolts Saturday in Sicamous. Cooper (2), Braydie Allan (1+2), Kaylan Lawrence and Mitchell supplied the Blues’ offence in front of Garrett Adams.
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North Enderby Timber’s Robbi Kuhn watches her rock in Baron Insurance Super League playoff action Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club; Above right: Nufloors’ skip Brad Wood (right) delivers his rock while Cal Jackson sweeps.
Cotter through to final Morning Star Staff
If Jim Cotter can repeat what he did Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club, he will be a happy man at the Tim Hortons Brier in Saskatoon. Cotter’s Woodland Equipment advanced to the championship game of the Baron Insurance Super League after shutting down Brad Wood’s Nufloors 8-4 in the semifinals. Wood came out strong, with Darren Nelson, throwing skip’s stones, making a quiet hit to score two in the first end. Cotter, who left for Saskatoon Thursday, replied with a deuce in two. The two rinks swapped singles in three, four and five before Cotter cracked a five-ender in six to put the game away. A missed run-back attempt by Nufloors left Cotter laying three, after which the Woodland skip piled two more stones into the house to force handshakes. Cotter, who curls with a different crew at the Brier (third Kevin Folk, second Ty Griffith and lead
Rick Sawatsky) opens play Saturday night on the Prairies against Calgary’s Kevin Koe. On Sunday, the B.C. champs face Nova Scotia’s Jamie Murphy and Saskatchewan’s Scott Manner. This well be the third Brier appearance for Cotter, Folk and Sawatsky, and Griffith’s first. Meanwhile, in the other Baron semi Wednesday night, Robbi Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber showed some nice draw weight in stopping Dave Merklinger’s Canwest Propane 6-3. Facing multiple Canwest stones, Kuhn calmly drew for singles in one and three. Canwest skip Darren Heath had a great chance for three in the fourth end, but his angle-raise takeout didn’t curl enough, allowing NET to steal one. Kuhn burgled two more points in five after Heath’s final draw came up light, and put the game away with a single in seven. The Super League final goes Wednesday, March 14 at the Vernon Curling Club.
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Miranda Blatny set them up, Marika Monroe fired them home. The Vernon Nixon Wegner Vernon Invaders linemates clicked for three goals as the Tween C ringette team collected its second win of the season, a 5-3 decision over Kelowna on Saturday. Ava Haldane, supported by Natalie Ethier’s first-ever assist, and Ashleigh Cohen, assisted by Ava Haldane, completed the Invader offence. Tamara Nicol, Chelsea Landry and Ava Cornell were stellar on defence, while Marisa Johnson, Mackenzie Monroe and Evan Koshure looked good up front. In Novice action, the short-manned North Enderby Timber Flames fell 9-6 to host Kelowna after a hard-fought battle Saturday at the Capital News Centre. With only six skaters, the team played its best game of the season, with Julie Francis leading the Vernon attack with two goals and a helper. Emma Lochhead (1+3), Ashly Shwaluk, Brynn Korol and Katie Finlayson also scored. Sierra Lochhead added strong defence in front of Kaila Summerfelt, who played another impressive game in net. In other Novice play, the Interior Savings Blue Lightning zapped West Kelowna 10-3 Sunday at Jim Lind Arena. Jaden Scott and Emma Elders each scored three times for the Bolts, who got a deuce from Kenzie
Kosure and singles by Grace Cornell and Liam Van Wyk, who recorded a first-half shutout. Danika Bellamy bounced a shot off the crossbar, and Jessie Campbell played well in net in the second half. The Five Star Awards Vikings ended their Petite season with weekend split, icing Kelowna #1 8-5 Saturday night in Armstrong, and falling 10-8 to the undefeated Kelowna Hearts. Kalen Webster, Evan Koshure, Rylie Marchand and Aly Carter all collected deuces in the win, with assists coming from Emma Carter, Hailey Quiring, and Bryn Taylor-Hawes. The Vikes led for most of the game against the Hearts, but sputtered late. Emma Carter sniped four goals and added an assist, while Koshure had a pair and Taylor-Hawes and Marchand each had singles. Quiring had one assist and Josey Nerling and Giselle Torres played great defence in support of netminder Caenen Wisse. The Shooting Stars bowed 11-5 to Kelowna #2 in Bunny action Sunday in Rutland. Chayse Krause and Paige Neufeld, each with a pair, and a single by Mackenzie Gilman handled the Stars’ offence. Gilman, Makenna Jackson and Sierra Lochhead contributed assists. The Stars had great defensive efforts made by William Erickson, Madison Edgar and Brooklyn Tardiff.
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††No payments for 90 days (payment deferral) is available on in-stock 2012 Mazda5 models and only applies to purchase finance offers on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest will begin to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. †0% APR purchase financing is available on new 2012 Mazda vehicles. 84-month term available on 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00). Other terms vary by model. Based on a representative agreement using an offered pricing of $23,895 for the new 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) with a financed amount of $20,000, the cost of borrowing for an 84-month term is $0, monthly payment is $238, total finance obligation is $20,000. Offer includes freight & PDI. Taxes extra. 0% APR Purchase Financing is available on all new 2011 Mazda vehicles. 84-month term not available on CX-9. Other terms vary by model. Using a finance price of $17,390 for 2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52 AA00) $24,790 for 2011 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00)/$26,390 for 2011 Mazda6 GS (G4SY61AA00) $23,690 for 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) at a rate of 1.99%/3.99%/0%/0% APR, the cost of borrowing for a 84 month term is $1,196/$3,578/$0/$0 bi-weekly payment is $102/$156/$145/$130 total finance obligation is $18,585/$28,368/$26,390/$23,204. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. **Lease offers available on approved credit on new 2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52 AA00)/2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00). At 2.99%/3.99% lease APR the monthly payment is $160/$335 per month for 48 months with $1,995/$0 down payment. PPSA and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation equals $9,650/$16,060. 20,000 km lease allowance per year, if exceeded, additional 8¢ /km applies. 25,000 km leases available. Block heater, taxes extra and required at the time of purchase. Other lease terms available and vary by model. *The advertised price of $16,390/$24,890/$21,990/$20,790 for 2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52AA00)/2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00)/2011 Mazda6 GS (G4SY81AA00)/2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) includes freight & PDI, plus a cash discount of ($1,000/$0/$5,000/$3,000). The selling price adjustment applies to the purchase and is deducted from the negotiated pre-tax price and cannot be combined with subsidized purchase financing or leasing rates. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,595/$1,695/$1,795 for Mazda3/Mazda6/Mazda5,CX-5. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid until April 2nd 2012 while supplies last. Prices subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details. +All-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 featuring SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY offers best highway fuel economy of any hybrid sold in Canada. 5.7 L/100 km (50 MPG) Highway/7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) City – Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 with 6-speed manual transmission. 4.9 L/100km (58 MPG) Highway/7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) City – Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2012 Mazda3 GS-SKY sedan with 6-speed automatic transmission. These estimates are based on Government of Canada approved criteria and testing methods. Actual fuel consumption may vary. MPG is listed in Imperial gallons. ◊Top Perceived Quality Score (PQS) among mainstream brands based on ALG Canada online survey of 2,507 Canadian adults August 24 – November 1, 2011. ALG Inc., is a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc. WBased on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. XBased on 2012 fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada.
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REC HOCKEY
Levorson in record book Morning Star Staff
An all-rookie six-pack of Vernon Kokanee Swim Club members turned in a solid showing at the Western Canadian Championships last weekend in Winnipeg. Meredith Levorson broke a pair of 11-12 girls club records, first cracking the 50-metre backstroke time in 32.45 seconds. She then broke Savannah King’s record in the 100 back with a 1:09.44. Emma Levorson swam a personal best 1:08.39 in the 100 back and improved her western standard time in the 200 back (2:26.76). Florian Terpstra improved in each of his events, and pocketed a new 17-18 boys age-group standard in the 50 breaststroke with a 32.88. Kiah Lee met the 13 girls age-group standard in the 400 IM (5:22.09), shaving 10 seconds of her personal best. Other participants were Jamie Sullivan and Wouter Terpstra. Kokanee newcomers also turned in stellar performances at the Winter Jamboree meet hosted by the Liquid Lightning Swim Club Saturday in Kelowna. Jenika King, Jaalah Ward, Jared Ross and Erin Brown all cracked the four-minute barrier in the 200 IM, which allows them to compete in the KISU Spring Triple Pentathlon, March 9-11, in Penticton. King swam a 3:54.36 for her first 200 IM, Ward (3:46.54) shaved 21 seconds off her personal best, Ross took off nine seconds with his 3:51.24, and Brown (3:49.04) whittled her time down by more than 25 seconds. In the 200 free, Kelsey Fillion (42 seconds), Avril Baldauf (40 seconds), Jared Ross (39 seconds), Kaitlyn Buchholz (31 seconds) and Matthew Winn (15 seconds) all eclipsed their personal bests.
B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR CONFERENCE TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS Penticton 54 49 3 0 2 100 Merritt 56 31 17 2 6 70 Prince George 55 30 19 2 4 66 Chilliwack 54 29 21 1 3 62 Vernon 55 27 25 1 2 57 Westside 56 20 27 2 7 49 Salmon Arm 56 16 32 0 8 40 Trail 54 11 37 1 5 28 COASTAL CONFERENCE TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS Surrey 56 35 12 2 7 79 Cowichan Valley 57 34 16 1 6 75 Powell River 54 35 15 2 2 74 Coquitlam 54 32 18 2 2 68 Nanaimo 54 24 21 0 9 57 Alberni Valley 54 19 31 2 2 42 Victoria 55 20 34 1 0 41 Langley 54 17 31 1 5 40 Wednesday: Cowichan Valley 6 Surrey 4; Merritt 4 Trail 3 (OT) Tuesday: Chilliwack 4 Salmon Arm 3 (OT); Surrey 6 Langley 4
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GA 116 160 164 178 179 197 249 259
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NOTEBOOK BASEBALL - Vernon & District Baseball Association registration is now open online: www.vernonbaseball.com. Level 1 and 2 umpires clinics will go Saturday. Anyone interested in earning extra money umpiring is urged to visit the umpires tag on website. CYCLING - North Okanagan Cycling Society’s AGM goes Wednesday, March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., Village Green Hotel. Nominations for directors required. Forward nominations to cynthiakapicki@ gmail.com. FASTBALL - Vernon Minor Fastball indoor clinics go Sundays 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. E-mail vernonmixedslopitch@gmail.com. WOMEN’S SOCCER - The North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association is registering new players for spring and summer play. You will be put on a team. All skill levels welcome. Registration deadline is Monday. Visit: www.nowsa.webs.com for details.
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Escape XLT I4 FWD with automatic transmission/2012 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission for $16,499/$19,499/$21,499/$30,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250/$5,000/$2,500 and customer cash of $500/$500/$500/$1,000 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250/$5,00/$2,500, customer cash of $500/$500/$500/$1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 2.99%/0.00%/5.99%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Escape XLT I4 FWD with automatic transmission/2012 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $214/$236/$302/$452 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$109/$139/$209 with a down payment of $2,400/$2,500/$3,300/$2,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $1,319.98/$0/$3,510.73/$4,473.95 or APR of 2.99%/0.00%/5.99%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $15,418.98/$16,999/$21,709.73/$32,572.96. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$250/$5,00/$2,500, customer cash of $500/$500/$500/$1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ** From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2 , 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2012 Fiesta (excluding S)/Focus (excluding S) models for a maximum of 60/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $20,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60/72 months, monthly payment is $333.33/$277.78, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ±Lease a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission and get 0% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $20,599 at 0% LAPR for up to 48 months with $2,100 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $199, total lease obligation is $11,652 and optional buyout is $7,828. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $250 and customer cash of $500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 64,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2, 2012, receive $250/ $500/ $750/ $1,000/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,500/ $7,500/ in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Focus (excluding S)/ Flex SE, E-Series/ Explorer (excluding Base)/ Fusion S, Taurus SE, Escape I4 Manual, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/ Mustang Value Leader/ F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ Edge (excluding SE)/ Flex (excluding SE)/ Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader)/ Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Expedition/ Mustang GT (excluding GT500 and Boss 302)/ Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual)/ Escape V6, F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew, F-250 to F-450 diesel engine (excluding Chassis Cabs). All Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer valid from February 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. This Offer is subject to vehicle, accessory, and factory installed option availability. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of each Eligible Vehicle. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP), or the A/X/Z/D/F Plan Program. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Escape 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [10.0L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. †††© 2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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News Snetsinger believes the new lower cut reflects this decrease and the need to transition to a lower mid-term timber supply expected to occur before pine stands recover. “Logging of beetle-attacked timber continues in the Okanagan, but my determination reflects that it is now time to start to transition to a more sustainable midterm harvest level,” he said.
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SCHEDULE VERNON FAMILY CHURCH
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Knox Presbyterian
A Place to call “Homeâ€? 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978
Corner of 32nd Ave & Alexis Pk. Dr
ÂĽ Traditional services with organ & choir ÂĽ Friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service Sermon: “The God Who Never Changesâ€? Speaker: Rev. Dave Bootsma
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Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling AfďŹ liated with the PAOC of Canada
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm
First Baptist
ST. JAMES
Children & Youth : 250-309-3162
Awakening Spiritual Growth Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry
CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON
15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 www.firstbaptistvernon.net
* Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service w w w. t h e c e n t r e f o r a w a k e n i n g s p i r i t u a l g r o w t h . c o m
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm 1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10am Pastor Trevor Kempner Monday 3pm APC Kids Club Tuesday 6:30pm Preteens Wednesday 7pm “Courageous� Friday 7pm AMPLIFY Youth
Sunday: 9 & 11am with coffee between the services
Kingdom Life: Happy are the peacemakers
3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 www.alexisparkchurch.com Members of the PAOC
6161 P.V. Road
We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!
Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!
Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC 1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz
10 am Sunday Worship with Rev. Jeff Seaton
Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028
Pastor Ron Posein (interim)
Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available
Sunday School for ages 3-11
www.vcfvernon.ca
Celebrating God’s presence in a welcoming community.
Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am Pastor Stuart McKnight
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Part 9 “For Far Away People� “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers�
www.emmanuelvernon.ca
3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
All are Welcome
Kids Zone
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Mass: Sunday 10:30am
Welcome to P.V. Church
“The Invitation� 3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117
10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
2607-27th Street 542-1276
Korean Ministry
The Centre for
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Vernon Christian Fellowship
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OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
Sunday, March 4th at 6:30pm Speaker: Phil Woodill
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27th St, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com â&#x20AC;˘ Pastor Larry Dyck
Sunday
10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School (age 3 to gr. 5) Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study & Prayer Time Friday 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7 & up)
10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP
Speaker: Clint Batchelor Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
4506 - 29th St 545-2927 Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
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CORRECTION NOTICE!
Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL It behooves you to do everything in your power to increase the number of your business contacts in the coming months. The friends you make through your workaday activities are likely to turn out to be of enormous help to you.
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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Your chart indicates an inclination to overindulge to your detriment if you’re not careful. Go ahead and have fun, but try to keep moderation in mind at all times.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Personal gains are likely to come about in a sporadic fashion. Thus, you may have to act at the exact moment they hit, because in the next second your chance could vanish. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You catch on to things pretty quickly and, as such, you’ll have the ability to employ the good ideas of others to your own ends. Use this gift wisely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Watch out, because material conditions are likely to fluctuate for you. You can be fortunate one minute, but unless you immediately take advantage of it, you’ll lose out when things take a turn for the worse. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Provided you don’t let negative companions convince you otherwise, something that you’ve longed for can be achieved as you envision. Stay positive at all times. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Follow your instincts when events are telling you that trends are running in your favor. If you wait too long for verifiable information, the tides may shift against you before you know it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Avoid getting involved with friends who only have commercial matters on their mind. If you begin to deal with them, you could come out on the short end of the stick. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If you feel the luck of your companions is superior to your own and you have an opportunity to ride their coattails, latch on with everything you’ve got.
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textbook weak two-bid, showing a respectable sixcard suit and 6 to 10 highcard points. North sensibly jumped to game. True, the defenders might have been able to take the first four tricks, but four spades could have been laydown. East should ask himself where his side will get four tricks. He can see one spade and one club. If West has the club king, that is a third. But where is number four? Not in diamonds, so it must be in hearts. If West has the heart ace, a club return at trick two is fine -- and so is a heart shift. But if West has the heart king, East must switch to that suit immediately, before declarer draws trumps and gets his heart loser away
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her mother and father are violinists â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she began studying violin with her father, Alec Hou, who, When Yi-Jia Susanne Hou hears Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was once jailed in China during the Cultural â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turkishâ&#x20AC;? Violin Concerto No. 5, she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help Revolution for playing western music. but think of a steaming plate of schnitzel. Hou and her family later moved to Toronto, To her, the breaded meat cutlet served pip- and she eventually ended up in New York, where ing hot, with a lemon wedge and a dollop of she attended the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Juilliard School, potato salad, evokes memories of her first visit where she received her bachelor of music and to Vienna, where Mozart wrote most of his mas- continued her studies. terworks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know parents, they always want you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like going through a time machine to do more, but they have been very thrilled with 100 years ago,â&#x20AC;? said Hou. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was moving slower what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done and instilled in me a love of music than normal, floating along at a twilight tempo, and training,â&#x20AC;? said Hou about her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supwhen I walked into this schnitzel house. They port. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have always motivated me to do my had schnitzel bigger than the plate. After I ate, I best on all fronts. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why they were insistent went walking, not slower, but at the same pace that I go to regular high school and learn all the as everyone else. Vienna reminds me of these subjects. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons I took physics at intense flavours, which, of course, you wash Columbia (University) while I was at Juilliard.â&#x20AC;? down with a big, bold coffee.â&#x20AC;? Hou still studies science Hou plans to play the and has been involved with Mozart concerto with the same a number of projects based intensity when she joins the around her interests. And yes, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra that includes food. for its Melodic Spirits concerts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music and food and throughout the valley this music and science are defiweekend. nitely correlated,â&#x20AC;? she said. Calling from Dallas, TX, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Economist recently where she was rehearsing for a published an article on what Chamber Music International Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music would â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yi-Jia Susanne Hou performance, Hou plans to be smell and taste like. What in the Okanagan all week and you hear can affect taste. In will indulge in all the valley an experiment, people were has to offer, and that includes one of its biggest given pieces of toffee while listening to different exports. pitches and they each described the taste of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Okanagan has an amazing blend of toffee differently. I find that fascinating.â&#x20AC;? grapes and a tremendous amount of people Hou will be able to indulge in her senses with who know about grapes. I think it is one of the her return to the Okanagan, especially since she paces in the world that produces as fine a wine as gets to perform and eat at Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;crystal in the Bordeaux,â&#x20AC;? she said. rough,â&#x20AC;? the Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort, which Known as the Shanghai sensation, Hou is as was developed by Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swarovski family. fascinated â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make that obsessed â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with food, Hou will be a part of a fundraising event at especially chocolate, as she is passionate about the resort Thursday, March 8 to send Armstrong the violin. violinist Colleen Venables to a prestigious comThe first violinist in history to capture three petition in China. (See Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morning Star for gold medals with unanimous decisions at three a story on the fundraiser.) international violin competitions, Hou is also an â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am definitely going to order schnitzel from alumnus of the international Celtic strings group the Austrian chef at Sparkling Hill,â&#x20AC;? said Hou. Bowfire, and has played with just about every â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also looking forward to working with major symphony in Canada, China, and beyond. the symphony and (music director) Rosemary Her career path has led her to some of Thomson. I know with Mozart, everyone will feel the most musical cities in the world that are the vibe and get the intensity of flavours from just as known for their gastronomical delights. the stage.â&#x20AC;? (Her website, susannehou.com, even features the The Okanagan Symphony will also perform series entitled Hou to Dine, where she lists some Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Overture to Egmont and Dvorakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of her favourite restaurants, complete with menu Symphony No. 6 in D Major at its concert in the selections.) Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 7 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in a home with two things: my Tickets are $48/adult, $42/senior, $22/youth World renowned violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou is about to experience the gastronomimomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking and everyone practising music. and $10/music student at the Ticket Seller box cal delights of the Okanagan when she joins the OSO in its performances through the All I did was eat and play music,â&#x20AC;? laughed Hou. office in the Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549valley this weekend. 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A well travelled explorer is finding himself and his photographic journey in “The Hub” of Vernon. Photographer José Larochelle is inviting guests to venture through some of his experiences, via his images, when he holds a photography exhibition at The Hub Arts Collective for the month of March. Larochelle has lived in Vernon for three years with his wife, Karen, and his passion for the outdoors, and natural eye for photography, have proven to be a great combination with his lengthy resumé of travelling. “I want to show rarities that exist in places most people haven’t heard of,” he said. Many of the photos in this collection are from Larochelle’s five years as first officer aboard tall ships owned by the Sail and Life Training Society in Victoria, during which he circumnavigated the Pacific. “The job was amazing and gave me opportunities to invest in people and in the world,” he said. “I visited over a dozen countries and logged over 33,000 kilometers at sea.” Larochelle’s photography has been featured in The Globe and Mail, The Morning Star, and Vernon Tourism publications, as well as in various periodicals and websites. His work is best described as having forced allure. “A lot of his images deal with truth in nature,” said The Hub’s owner Matt Brown. “There is something that exists in José’s eye and the way he captures images that you look for in great photographers. Whether
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Vernon photographer José Larochelle takes his self portrait atop the mast of a tall ship. the picture is haunting, bold, exhilarating, or the essence of beauty, José sees and captures something in his images that he wants to share with the rest of the world.” The show will also include some of Larochelle’s commercial body of work that is nothing short of brilliant in its own artistic nature, added Brown. Beyond captivating images, Larochelle is also known for being involved in the community. He runs various youth programs throughout the year, plays music, instructs skiing at Sovereign Lake, and never runs short of offering a helping hand. “José’s helped me out in more ways than
one, and has never failed to find time to do so. I hope this show allows our community to get to know José and surprises those who don’t know just how talented he is,” said Brown. While at The Hub, Larochelle will host a drop-in photography workshop on Saturdays through the month of March. The opening gala for the exhibition is Saturday at 7 p.m., at The Hub, 2906-30th Ave. Partial proceeds from a suggested donation of $5 will be donated to Kids Sport. Music and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit thehubartscollective.com, or larochelleimages.ca.
Back to the days of prophets Medderick and Steve Gidora: Jokers and Prophets
A Country Legends
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fter the sturm und drang of the ‘60’s, revolution rock fizzled out and went underground and woody sounds prevailed. Country-rock and singer/songwriter sentiments were a peak interest for musicians.
Jokers and Prophets is from there – a time rarely revisited. The album is commandeered by Armstrong singer Medderick and Vancouver musician Steve Gidora. The duo front a vital congregate
STREET SOUNDS Dean Gordon-Smith of musician friends that have collaborated from the late ‘60’s onward in various West Coast
acts (Wheat in the Barley, Home Grown, Brickhouse). This record reflects the spirit that still lingers on, that backto-the-land folk rock style that spawned many Canadian legends (Chilliwack, Valdy, The Collectors). Medderick and Gidora splice this postWoodstock vibe with a solid mix of ‘70’s south-
ern rock and western Canadiana by way of Gordon Lightfoot. Medderick, a semibaritone, has a voice full of character that has the ring of familiarity –– a friendly integrity that mixes the grit of Bob Seger with a Skynyrd/ Lightfoot phrasing. He projects like a laid-back rock veteran (Boulevard, Shattered).
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Time to light a match to this Rider Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
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ohnny Blaze is back in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. In 2007’s Ghost Rider, we learned that Blaze (Nicolas Cage,) became the Rider after making a deal with the devil. In exchange for his dad’s cancer being cured, Blaze must become Satan’s bounty hunter, dispatching evil-doers. As with all contracts inked in blood, the fine print kills. At the end of the first movie, the devil returns and offers Blaze freedom Taylor & Howe from his curse. Blaze refuses, claiming he will use his powers for good. Now it’s five years later and not only is Blaze not fighting at all, he’s hiding in some ramshackle eastern European town, trying not to go insane (too late.) Through no fault of his own, he stumbles upon a plot to kidnap a young boy, meant to be the new anti-Christ. The Rider could have gotten out of this rotten deal at the end of the first movie but didn’t. So, he has to spend another whole film trying to escape his curse and we have to watch it. We say, “See it if you liked the original.” TAYLOR: It seems when a director makes a comic book movie, he asks all his actors to take it over the top. Still, the weird camera angles and frenetic pace made the film leaner and meaner than the first. HOWE: Why o’ why did they bother making this into a 3D movie? But the bigger question is, why did they bother making it all? TAYLOR: I agree that the 3D seemed to be an afterthought. It certainly wasn’t
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Nicolas Cage returns in Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance. necessary. However, I think there is a market for this film. The first Ghost Rider sold a lot of tickets and this film is better than the first. HOWE: That doesn’t make it good. I love my comic book and superhero movies, if they are made well, this isn’t. Yes there are the chases, the explosions, the fights and the good against evil factor, but it feels stale. I thought movies like this are meant to make us feel like we are on a roller coaster, not a snoozer coaster. Yawn, is it over yet? TAYLOR: Well, there was a section in the middle, after the obligatory betrayal of our hero’s trust, where the action seemed to be of no consequence. An audience member coming into this film without having seen the first, despite being adequately
informed of our hero’s predicament, simply couldn’t give two hoots. Myself included, but fans will like it. HOWE: OK, I’m done knocking it, here’s what I liked about it. Hmmm....... TAYLOR: World leaders showing up for the coming of the dark lord? HOWE: I didn’t see Stevie there... TAYLOR: Cage’s giant Botoxed forehead? HOWE: (Laughs.) I told you we should have gone and watched This Means War. Howe gives Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance 1 flaming skull out of 5. Taylor gives it 1.5 mad monks out of 5. The film is currently showing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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Time plays a big part in the music – it rolls away the years to reveal a potent, positive snapshot of an era with a rocking, calming influence. Original Spin is a ringing melodic track that represents the other side of this album; a song that looks
towards George Harrison’s first post-Beatle efforts. Jokers and Prophets is a surprising album of deep and mellow tracks that pay homage to and linger in that time before the music scene became industry and big business –– a post-psychedelic reaction. This recording veers back to then via Detroit and the West Coast.
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (G) Saturday and Sunday 1:20. **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX 3D (G) Friday to Sunday 3:50, 6:15, 8:40; Monday to Thursday 6:15, 8:40. GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (14A - Violence) Friday to Sunday 4:30, 9:35; Monday to Thursday 9:35. GONE (PG - Coarse language, violence) Friday, Monday to Thursday 7:10; Saturday and Sunday 2:00, 7:10. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 3D (G - May frighten young children) Friday to Sunday 3:40, 6:10, 8:50; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 8:50. THE ARTIST (G - Violence) Friday 4:20, 6:50, 9:25; Saturday and Sunday 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:25; Monday to Thursday 6:50, 9:25. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (G - May frighten young children) Saturday and Sunday 1:10. GOON (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Saturday and Sunday 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Monday to Thursday 7:20, 9:40. THE VOW (PG - Nudity, coarse language) Friday 4:40, 7:00, 9:30; Saturday and Sunday 2:10, 4:40, 7:00, 9:30; Monday to Thursday 7:00, 9:30. **PROJECT X (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 5:00, 7:30, 9:45; Saturday and Sunday 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:45; Monday to Thursday 7:30, 9:45.
POWERHOUSE THEATRE is holding
AUDITIONS for Stephen Mallatrat’s
“THE WOMAN IN BLACK” By Special Permission of Samuel French, Inc.
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Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong Tickets @ Chocoliro, Armstrong 250-546-2886
Directed by Matt Brown Run dates April 25 - 29 and May 1 - 5, 2012 We will require two males, one age 25 - 45 years of age and one 50 - 70 years of age.
Auditions: March 5 and 6 7:00 pm @ Powerhouse Theatre
Reading: March 4 7:00 pm @ Powerhouse Theatre For more information www.powerhousetheatre.net Powerhouse Theatre is a member of Theatre BC
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FRIDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 PM Kal Lake Campus Theatre, Vernon Tickets @ The Book Nook 250-558-0668
Vernon Town Cinema ★ ★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Home of the Vernon Film Society
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MATINEES SATURDAY & SUNDAY ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (G) 88 minutes - 10:00 AM Saturday & Sunday THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN (PG) 107 minutes - 11:30 AM Saturday & Sunday MATT DAMON: WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 124 minutes - 1:20 PM Saturday & Sunday BIG MIRACLE (G) 107 minutes - 3:25 PM Saturday & Sunday
SHOWING NIGHTLY THE DESCENDANTS (PG) 116 minutes 5:15 PM Nightly IRON LADY (PG) 106 minutes 7:15 PM Nightly SAFE HOUSE (PG) 115 minutes 9:05 PM Nightly • ADULTS $7.50 • SENIOR/CHILD $5.00 • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $4.50 • MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $4.50
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Live Wire ART SHOWS BREW GALLERY 3202 31st Ave., inside the Bean to Brew Coffee House, next to the Vernon Public Art Gallery. New show, Rouge, features the brilliant artwork of 14 artists from across Canada, exhibiting a variety of works inspired by romance and the colour red! Rouge is on display in the Brew Gallery main gallery and fireside room now until March 9. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Featuring locally-made jewelry, handcrafts, art and more. Call the shop for an appointment. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club presents their latest exhibition and photography sale, Perceptions, now through April 30. The public will have an opportunity to meet with the photographers at the opening reception, March 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Work by 29 B.C. artists is showcased in Gallery Odin’s 10th anniversary winter exhibition. Regular hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays, or call the gallery to make an appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 307-5595. Vernon artist Katie Brennan’s Chasing Waves and Lorne Wagman’s Stone Lichen Weed continue at Headbones until March 17. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. The photography work of José Larochelle will be shown for the month of March. Opening night gala is Saturday at 7 p.m. with music and refreshments. Suggested donation is $5 with partial proceeds being donated to Kids Sport. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. Vernon-based artist Lisa Torrie presents a collection of her photographic works of all sorts of bugs found in the Vernon area. Runs until March 15. The gallery is open during college hours. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s annual winter show features a number of Okanagan artists showing everything from abstract work with wonderful colour and texture and beautiful realistic landscapes. The gallery also has local winter scenes, Silver Star/Sovereign, suitable for gift giving. The new show is also available for viewing at www.nadinesfineart.com. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. The gallery opens the new year with four new exhibitions, including Rodney Konopaki and Rhonda Neufeld: Drawn Passages, Stephen Lee Scott’s Beauty and Other Forms of Violence, Benny Hannya and Cody Moyor’s While You Were Sleeping, and the UBCO Advanced Printmaking student show, Proof Positive. All exhibitions run to March 22.
CONCERTS/DANCES JUSTIN HINES Inspirational singer-songwriter gaining worldwide attention plays a fundraising concert for the Kindale Developmental Association Saturday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30, available from Ticket Seller (250) 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY presents Melodic Spirits, a program of masterworks by Beethoven, Mozart and Dvorak, with special guest artist, Yi-Jia Susanne Hou on violin. The OSO take the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. RAGHU LOKANATHAN AND CORWIN FOX These two shining stars on the B.C. folk-roots scene perform songs from their new album at Gallery Vertigo Sunday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Limited tickets and seating. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Bean Scene. For more information, contact Gallery Vertigo 250-503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com. AN EVENING AMONGST THE STARS Thursday at 7:30 p.m. is a concert event to benefit Armstrong violinist Colleen Venables towards her journey to compete in the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition in Bejing, China. The event will be held in the Austria Ballroom at Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort, featuring Venables performing virtuosic solo and ensemble works with local and international celebrity artists: Okanagan Symphony music director Rosemary Thomson, renowned violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, local opera star Melina Moore, pianist Arnold Draper and members of the Okanagan Symphony. Tickets are available at the door: $25/adult, $10/youth. Email Great.Music@shaw.ca for more info or to make a reservation. I AM WOMAN HEAR ME LAFF 8 Headliner Sabrina Jalees is joined by the Laff Riot Girls for the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s eighth annual comedy celebration on International Women’s Day, Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student,
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World renowned San Francisco-based dance company the Alonzo King LINES Ballet will be presenting both Resin and Scheherazade at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday as part of the Performing Arts Centre Society’s dance series. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35/ adult, $32/senior, $30/student at the Ticket Seller, www. ticketseller.ca. $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. PAVEL EGOROV Celebrated Russian pianist returns to Vernon after eight years to give a piano recital featuring the music of Schumann, Chopin, and Scriabin, March 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Vernon Community Music School Carriage House Loft, 1705 32nd Avenue. Tickets are $20/adults, $15 students at the door, Call 250-542-1859 for information. A PHANTOM RETURNS Peter Karrie (the Welsh Phantom of the Opera) returns from the U.K. to B.C. for a tour of the Okanagan, including an appearance at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre March 9. He will be performing many of his most famous theatrical roles from such triumphs as The Lion King, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Miss Saigon, and many more, the highlight of which will be selections from his favourite musical Phantom of the Opera. He will be joined by coloratura soprano Melina Moore for duets and beloved ensemble pieces. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-SHOW or online at www.ticketseller.ca. BROADWAY SHOW STOPPERS Charity Van Gameren studios and Lights of Broadway present this exciting evening of the best of Broadway hits from Oliver to Phantom of the Opera, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Powerhouse Theatre. Tickets are $15 each, available at the Vernon Community Music School, 250-545-4977. Proceeds go to Lights of Broadway’s spring musical, The Wizard of Oz. FOURTH ANNUAL ROCK FOR CARE The Longhorn Pub in Vernon hosts this annual fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, this year for the McMurtry-Bearg Cancer Centre. Features 13 bands and 12 hours of live music. Starts at noon, with a different band playing hourly. Admission is by donation. The Longhorn is located at 4513-25th Ave., Vernon. A TRIBUTE TO THE GUESS WHO Interior Savings and Wentworth Music presents this tribute to great Canadian band performed by students from Wentworth Music, March 11 at the Vernon Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students available at Wentworth Music. All proceeds to benefit the children at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY March 9 to 15 is the 18th annual International Film Festival at the Vernon Towne Cinema. Programs are available at the Towne and other locations around town, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca. Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass and tickets are now on sale at the theatre and the Bean Scene (across the street from theatre).
ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is now on every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come out and have fun. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. The bluegrass jams happen every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Start time is 7 p.m., $3 drop in fee. For more information, call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams take place at the Blue Ox. More info at www.RauckOn.com. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 409 Cliff Ave., by the bridge in Enderby, 838-2328. Open mic now held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Come out, bring your voice, bring your acoustic instruments or come out to listen! COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. Family friendly, low-cost evening of acoustic music, story telling, and poetry by a variety of local performers takes place every third Saturday of the month. Participants wanting to perform should come a bit early to sign-up. Open to music, spoken word, comedy (clean). There will be a concession of goodies and refreshments by donation. Admission is $4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show is at 7 p.m. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. The acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, now takes place every second Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 LUMBY 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. There will be a karaoke at the Lumby Legion March 2, 16, and 30, April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25 and June 8 and 22. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 5423321. The Sunday afternoon jam, hosted by the New Classics, takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. Check out Toro’s on Friday nights for a new acoustic open mic! Come out to listen and/or bring your acoustic instrument and perform. Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information call Keith @ 250-5496520 or Rory @ 250-503-8027. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jam with Larry and Friends starts at 2 p.m.
IN THE PUBS/CLUBS/CAFES ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. March 9 comedian Tim Nutt combines his one-liners and crafty storytelling into one of the funniest, entertaining shows on stage. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store. March 11, Samantha Savage Smith is like Billie Holiday fronting Cat Power with blues, jazz and indie rock. Tables available at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Friday Night Live: Dance in the Spitfire Lounge to the live music of PT Cruzers tonight from 7:30 -to 11:30 p.m. BX CREEK BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-542-9839. Live pianist Arne Sahlen plays tonight and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. No cover charge. Reservations recommended. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-542-9839. Blue Healer plays tonight and Saturday from 8:30-12:30. No cover charge.
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LIVE MUSIC GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Afternoon concerts every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch, sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of some of Vernon’s hottest performers. Admission is by donation. Today is singer-songwriter Jayme McKillop who performs a rich mixture of acoustic folk, blues, rock, indie, and alt country. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. Sneakers has the Ides of March 3 talent showcase on Saturday, starting at 9 p.m. Features three bands. No cover charge. Come out and bang your heads. SQUIRES FOUR PUB 6301 Stickle Rd., on the Swan Lake Auto Mile, 549-2144. Squires Four now features Saturday Night Jazz, hosted by Brian McMahon. A variety of the region’s jazz players and singers appear weekly, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover charge. This weekend is vocalist Amanda Morazain with Loni Moger (guitar) and McMahon (bass). VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. March 10 is the return of Soprano on the Loose, showing the jazzy and sultry sides of Vernon’s own opera star Melina Moore, with Jim Leonard (piano) and Doug Sonju (sax and clarinet). Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. Get your tickets ($20, $15 VJS members) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup coffee houses.
THEATRE ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Powerhouse Theatre’s second play of the 2011/12 season is this comedy based on a divorced man trying to reconcile with his ex-wife. The play, directed by Bev Steeves, ends its run tonight and Saturday at Powerhouse. Both shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
UPCOMING THE ELMER ISELER SINGERS Canada’s best known chamber choir will celebrate the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s annual gala evening at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 12. Matinee is at 1:30 p.m., with the gala/ performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from the Ticket Seller in the
Performing Arts Centre, ticketseller.ca, (250) 549-7469. Adults $35, under 18 $17.50, students on eyeGo $5. COUNTRY LEGENDS, CASH AND CLINE This tribute to Johnny Cash, starring David James and Big River, and Sara-Jeanne Hosie as Patsy Cline, takes the Vernon Performing Arts Centre stage March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.50 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca. ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH COD GONE WILD AND FRIENDS The Vernon band plays Newfoundland/Celtic inspired tunes from its second album, The Traveller, and welcomes all to a Maritime style kitchen party March 17, 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Show also features the Argyll Highland Dancers, the Argyll Celtic Choir, the Coldstream School Choir and various other musical guests from the community including Bob Oldfield from The Creeks, Ann Dorval, Neil Morrison, Ron Light, and Miriam Campbell. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. EL MARIACHI LOS DORADOS Get a taste of ol’ Mexico when El Mariachi Los Dorados performs its third annual spring tour throughout the Okanagan/Interior on the following dates: March 22 at the Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong at 8 p.m, Tickets at Chocoliro, Armstrong, 250546-2886, and March 23 at Okanagan College Kalamalka Campus theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are at The BookNook in Vernon, 250-558-0668. UBUNTU (THE CAPE TOWN PROJECT) Western Canada Theatre Company and Theatrefront present this celebration of the human spirit, following one man’s journey from South Africa to Canada in search of a father he has never met, and a past that he has pieced together. The show incorporates traditional dialogue, South African storytelling, music and dance, It takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior, $35/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. By the day, by the hour, by the minute, get complete coverage of today’s news at
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Vernon dog makes it in New York CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
Max likes hanging out with his family, Andrew, Christina and Sarah Calado and canine friend, Abby, and he’ll never turn down a peanut butter treat. The handsome, friendly Nova Scotia Duck Toller, AKA GCH Readyfor Going To The Max, is also an international champion. He’s just back from picking up the medal for Best in Class at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 14. It was the 136th show for the Westminster Kennel Club and attracted 2,000 dogs of 185 breeds from around the world. The Nova Scotia Duck Toller is a Canadian breed that is the official dog of Nova Scotia. Max was the only Canadian in the show and took the title in a field of eight. Andrew and Christina got Max, four, when they were looking for another dog to train in agility. They had seen a Duck Toller in classes with their other dog and liked the look of the breed. “We were looking for an active dog who would be good with obedience and with children,” said Christina. “We had never been to a dog show before we got Max.” By the time Max was eight-months-old, he was winning in Vernon Kennel Club shows and he did so well in all his shows that he finished his Canadian Championship in 2008. With handler Aaron Andriash, Max went on to get his American Championship. Like all champions, Max has to prepare for his shows. He gets good care at home and Andriash exercises, grooms and conditions him before each show. Max has finished his field work and is entitled to put more letters behind and in front of his name than most people ever will. One of the most respected is CGN, Canine
Max hangs out with his family, Christina and Sarah Calado, sporting a matching costume. Good Neighbour, from the Canadian Kennel Club. He was named Best in Specialty out of 117 Duck Tollers in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada show in Calgary in 2011. He made it to New York literally by the luck of the draw. Entries from outside of the United States are chosen by lottery. “We didn’t find out until just before Christmas. We were so excited,” said Christina. Max had to fly as checked baggage but he did well and enjoyed staying in the pet-friendly hotel with Christina, Andriash and his breeder, Jamie Klein, owner of Readyfor Tollers in Port Coquiltam. “New York. Wow. We didn’t go in expecting anything, it was more for the experience. We had ringside seats for part of the show, then really far up. People who have season’s tickets got the closer seats. There was a big screen and it was exciting to see his name and hometown, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, up there,” said Christina. “New York was amazing. We were walking in Times Square at midnight with the dogs
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Handler Aaron Andriash puts Max through his paces at the Westminster Kennel Club show, where the Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever — and the only Canadian in the show — took best in class. and there were crowds of people. Max liked the New York pigeons. But he was happy to be home again.” Max will be doing some more agility training in the summer and Christina would
like to see him get his Companion Dog designation. “He’s such a happy, fun-loving boy, it’s great to have him as part of our family,” she said.
New arrivals Jan.31: Born to Rod and Mara McMorran of Lavington, twin boys: Brody James, 7 lbs. 4 oz., and Blake Geordie, 6 lbs. Grandsons for Dianne and Geordie McMorran of Lavington, B.C., Liza Jane and Ken Allen of Kamloops, B.C. Feb. 5: Born to Natasha and Karsten Bellows of Salmon Arm, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 6 oz., named Liam Leslie James. New Additions A grandson for Deanna and Randy Hennessy of Vernon, B.C., Ken and Julia Bellows of Armstrong, B.C. A great-grandson for Gerry Vigue of Armstrong, Glenice Hennessy of Vernon, John Robertson of Salmon Arm. Feb. 13: Born to Brent and Tammy Cox of Kamloops, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 4 oz., named Reid Thomas Blair. A brother
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for Frankie, 5; Ty, 7. A grandson for Blair and Paulette Cox of Lumby, Tom and Val Vicars of Kamloops. A great-grandson for Olive Ettinger of Truro, N.S., Myrte Wilder of Radium, B.C. Feb. 19: Born to Michael and Courtney Brucks of Coldstream, a boy, 6 lbs. 8 oz., named Adam Matthew. A grandson for Brian and Cindy Brucks of Vernon, B.C., Christina and David Kennedy of Coldstream, B.C., Matthew Nelson of Kelowna, B.C. A great-grandson for Harvey Bechtold, Virginia Brucks, Norma Bechtold, all of Vernon, Dale Breznick of Kelowna, B.C. Feb. 20: Born to Ronnie and Amanda Coombs of Lumby, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Charlie Lynn. A granddaughter for David Zimmerman, formerly of Lumby, Ray and Teresa Mihalcheon of Grand Forks, B.C., Alasdair and Judy Coombs of Lumby. A great-granddaughter for Eleanor Zimmermann of Vernon, Maggie MacKay, Jenny and Charlie
Coombs of Lumby. Feb. 20: Born to Taffie Groeb and Kyle Schwartz of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 15 oz., named Kaleb Kale Schwartz. A brother for Kristian Kole Schwartz, 17 months. A grandson for Melany Vargo, John Brouillette, Berby Hanes-Schwartz, all of Vernon. Feb. 21: Born to Dave and Gemma Kocsis of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 8 oz., named Masen Reese. A brother for Nevaeh, 2. A grandson for Chris Terry of Vernon, B.C., Liz Kocsis of Oliver, B.C., Dave Terry of Fort McMurray, Alta. Feb. 22: Born to Micheal and Christa Cooper of Kelowna, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Katie Everleigh. A sister for Calleigh Madison. A granddaughter for Blain and Marilyn Twigge of Kelowna, Debbra Cooper of Lavington, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Wes and Rosemary Johnson of Vernon, B.C., Alice Scobie of Prince Albert, Sask.
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ear Annie: I have been friends with “Laura” since my husband and I moved here 22 years ago. She is financially better off than I am (and flaunts it), but it never bothered me until she decided we should exchange Christmas gifts a few years back. Laura can be very judgmental, and finding the right present for her was difficult. Costume jewelry would be rejected, and the real stuff was out of reach. Meanwhile, whenever Laura was selling Tupperware or purses, I always bought something in Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar order to be supportive. Last year, she started a baking business, so I bought her a cupcake holder for Christmas. However, she had a Christmas party a few days before the actual holiday, so instead of giving her the holder, I gave her a hostess gift of a cookbook, intending to give her the cupcake holder at our personal gift exchange. The day after her party, she called and told me off. She said my presents were “cheap.” I tried to explain about the hostess gift, but she would hear none of it. I was angry, and so was she. On her birthday two weeks later, I texted, “Happy birthday,” but she didn’t respond. In fact, Laura has not spoken a word to me for more than a year. Last summer, I tried to mend things. I sent a letter saying I was sorry I’d hurt her feelings, but a Christmas gift seemed like a silly reason to end a 20-year friendship. I heard nothing back. I’m still upset about it. My husband says I am better off without her if she measures a friendship by the quality of the gifts. The problem is, when Laura was selling real estate, she helped my son purchase his first home. He is getting married in July. Should I send her an invitation? — California Dear California: You are not obligated to invite Laura to the wedding. But if you do and she chooses to attend, it creates the opportunity to renew the friendship (if that’s what you want).
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Unless you cannot afford to have her as a guest, there is no downside to sending an invitation. Dear Annie: Whenever my husband makes a mistake, does something incorrectly or doesn’t know the answer, he uses a very whiny voice and says, “I guess I’m just stupid.” Our children and I have reminded him on numerous occasions that he is not stupid. We have asked why he thinks a simple mistake is so terrible. We have tried ignoring the comment, asking him whether he is looking to garner sympathy or attention, and requesting point-blank that he stop saying that. Nothing seems to work. Lately, he is using this comment more and more often. Is this type of self-deprecating behavior normal? — Mary from Missouri Dear Mary: This sounds like a pattern from childhood combined with a need to be constantly reassured. If everything else about your husband seems normal, we’d ignore this, perhaps patting him on the shoulder and saying, “It’s OK, dear.” But if you notice other unusual behaviors, or if this particular annoyance gets out of hand, please suggest he see his doctor. Sometimes, when behavior becomes repetitive and obsessive, it requires medical attention. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Life Isn’t Easy,” whose wife ran off with another man but refuses to sign divorce papers. He says he can’t afford a lawyer. He should check his state law. I am a judge in Michigan, and in this state, he only needs to file a complaint, and if his wife fails to respond or appear, he can obtain a divorce. If she does show up or file papers, he can still proceed on his own but may need some limited legal advice. — Michigan Judge Dear Annie: I’ve been reading about the barking dogs. Many years ago, we lived next to a lady who had chickens. I called and told her that her rooster was waking us up too early in the morning. She promised it wouldn’t happen again. The next morning, the rooster began to crow. I got out of bed and called her on the phone. When she answered, I began to crow like a rooster. End of problem. — The Villages, Fla.
Family policy expert to speak in Vernon Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition presents “Business and Community Leaders: Does Canada Work for Families?” with Lynell Anderson, a leading authority on family policy in Canada. Anderson, senior researcher, Human Learning Partnership, at the University of British Columbia, will speak on recent work with UBC colleague Paul Kershaw and a team of chartered accountants to estimate the costs to business of work/life conflict among employees with young children. The event is a breakfast meeting March 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. There is no charge but space is limited and
pre-registration is necessary. To register, contact coordinator@noecdcoalition.ca.
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Helen’s main activity was the Crosswords … now she has other options to weigh. Staying active can mean many things. Playing cards with friends may be fun, but for circulation, flexibility and overall good health Helen needs more rigorous activities.
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Local stars get ready to take to the dance floor Morning Star Staff
Plans have begun for this year’s Dancing with
the Vernon Stars, and that means organizers Dean Cebuliak of Digital
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Dean Photography and Lorna Robb of Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio are looking for celebrities to dance in the fifth annual fundraiser. Previous dancers have included Wayne and Carol Lippert, Brenda Thorlakson, Sareena Nickoli, Earl Shipmaker, David and Carol MacBain, Melina Moore and Gord and Christine Molendyk. “Last year, Klaus Tribes of KT’s Heritage Restaurant walked away with two trophies for most votes and highest score for his enchanting Viennese Waltz,” said Robb. Each dancer is paired with an instructor who choreographs and teaches them one dance
to be performed at the event on Sept. 28 at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium. Dancing celebrities are asked to promote the event through ticket sales and voting online and in person. Last year’s sold out event raised $18,322 for the North Okanagan Hospice Society. The current nomination list is comprised of many personalities well-known in the North Okanagan: Ruth Hoyte, AE Berry Insurance and Downtown Vernon Association; George Duffy, Vernon Chamber of Commerce; Deb Leroux, Harris Flowers; Galina Labun, Vantage One; Tom Christiansen, Nixon Wenger; Robert
Sawatzky, Mayor of Vernon; Ken MacLeod, MacLeod Consulting; Jim Garlick, Mayor of Coldstream; Brian Quiring (MQN Architects, City of Vernon councillor; Richard Finn, Wayside Printing; Ed Nowek, Planet Bee; Rob Abramenko, Kiss FM; and musician extraordaire Henry Piovesan. Participants can learn and perform by themselves or with their spouses. “These are the people that the community is interested in watching dance. Not all of them have been contacted and we are still looking,” said Robb. If you would like to encourage these people to participate or have other
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Christine and Gord Molendyk take part in Dancing with the Vernon Stars, an annual fundraiser for the North Okanagan Hospice Society. suggestions for dancers, please send nominations to lorna@dancecheek-
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Group looks to honour Vernon’s Woman of the Year Morning Star Staff
This Week’s Bible Study Session:
Iran, Syria and the Nuclear Threat - Bible Answers Come hear what the Bible has to say every Sunday evening at 7:30pm at the
Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall 9906 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream (across from Coldstream Elementary School) Presented by the Okanagan Christadelphians
The Woman of the Year Award sponsored by Vernon Women in Business celebrates its silver anniversary this year. VWIB invites nominations from the community to recognize local women’s achievements in business, culture, education, public service or as volunteers. The nominees do not have to be members of VWIB. Nominees should consistently display and exercise leadership; demonstrate vision, initiative, creativity and courage; enrich and improve the quality of life of others, have an impact in their chosen field; display and maintain continued commitment to the community; promote and support opportunities for females; and have made Greater Vernon a better place in which to live.
The Woman of the Year recipient is selected by an independent sub-committee of five members from the community at large. All the nominees will be honoured and the award will be announced and presented at a gala evening celebration at the Best Western Vernon Lodge May 17. “Our 25th annual Woman of the Year celebration is a very special community event which allows us to recognize a remarkable group of outstanding women,” said Colleen Barker, 2012 event chairperson. The Best Western Vernon Lodge has invited all past recipients to be its guests for the celebration. “We couldn’t succeed without the generosity of our business community and the media. VWIB spearheads the annual event with a sizable cash donation and in-kind
sponsorship from members,” said 2012 sponsorship organizer Susan Curzon. The 2012 Woman of the Year recipient will receive a custom-designed silver anniversary piece contributed by Gregory’s Fine Jewellery. Brenda Hala Photography provides professional portraits of each nominee. Platinum sponsors are Shelli Clipperton of Nor-val Event Rentals and Benita Frank of B. Frank Marketing. Other community sponsors are welcome. The deadline for nominations for Vernon Woman of the Year is March 31 at 4 p.m. For nomination brochures see vwib.com. For more information about Vernon Woman of the Year, to make a nomination, or to become a sponsor, or to buy tickets for the event, contact Barker at woy@vwib.com or 250-545-5258.
Crisis lines expand service across the interior Morning Star Staff
Changes at regional crisis lines mean improved access to
areas without a local crisis line, no waiting for callers and consistent service. “This is a significant change. We’ve created a network of crisis lines so that anyone in the Interior Health region can call a single number
and be referred to the nearest crisis line. If that line is busy, then they go to the next available crisis line — there is still someone right there to talk to them. In an emergency, the calls will go to 911. All the crisis line staff has the same training and all
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know about the resources in each community,” said Sharon Durant, community education and program support manager for the PIN (people in need) Crisis Line which is now operated in Vernon through CMHA. Several areas in the interior, including Kamloops and Penticton, have not had local crisis lines for several years. This means that there was no immediate service for more than 200,000 people looking for resources and emotional support. “We define crisis as a time when normal or usual coping skills are not working for a person. This can be a real continuum of concerns and issues. But you don’t have to be in severe crisis to ask for support.
If people can get what they need as soon as possible, it can save getting to a crisis state,” said Durant. “The network is working really well and we’re feeling really good about it. This is a good working group of partners.” The new framework has created a need for more volunteers. For information about volunteer training in Vernon call 250-545-8074. Existing crisis lines in Vernon, Kelowna, Williams Lake, Cranbrook and Trail worked with Interior Health for 18 months to create the new service. The Interior Crisis Line Network has been available since Feb. 6. The line, at 1-888-3532273 (CARE) is in operation all day, every day.
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Community Calendar MARCH 2 CLARENCE FULTON 2012 GRAD FASHION SHOW March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fulton small gym. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $7 each, available from participating Fulton grads and at school office until 3:30 p.m. today. All proceeds to Fulton 2012 Super Grad. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2012 This year, the focus is on the women of Malaysia. This year’s theme is “Let Justice Prevail.” Everyone is welcome to join with 2,000 communities across Canada and 170 countries around the world, in prayer for peace and justice. The service this year takes place March 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. It will be interesting to learn more about the theme chosen by the women of Malaysia so everyone is encouraged to attend. THE PALESTINE STUDY GROUP MEETS March 2 at 10 a.m. at the People Place, downstairs, in Rm. 2. I stumbled across a very interesting documentary based on the photos and films taken in the Middle East during the period 1900-1920. They were commissioned by a wealthy banker, Albert Kahn, who wanted to preserve those crucial moments in history for posterity. He sent out teams of photographers and filmmakers to record nearly everything going on in the Middle East. Fascinating. We will watch this doc and see what we can learn. For more info., call Steve at 545-3202. ZUMBATHON AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER Ladies World in Vernon March 2 from 6-7 p.m. Silent auction open for bidding until March 2 until the Zumbathon starts at 6 p.m. Local businesses have graciously donated to the silent auction items and Zumba instructors from Ladies World have donated their time to putting on the Zumbathon for the evening. Fundraiser is for UBCO international relations major Kay Nguyen’s volunteer trip to Bolivia with the UBC Okanagan Global Youth Volunteer Network Team in May for a month. B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION Meet for a lunch March 2 at Schubert Centre 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Gordon Witzke of AMG Tax Matters. If you have any questions about your income tax return, this will an opportunity to get answers. WONDERCAFE.LIVE! PRESENTS “Helping Hands to Haiti: Earthquake 2010” March 2 at 7 p.m., Lumby United Church Hall. Kelly Sheret will give a talk and PowerPoint presentation on her experiences in Haiti when she flew with a group to help in the aftermath of the Earthquake. Come and hear what it was like for someone from Lumby to go into such devastation in a very foreign country at ground level. For more info., phone Lou at 547-9500. BASIC eBOOK/eREADER TRAINING Through March 17, the Vernon library is offering short sessions (for one or two people) on the basics of searching and downloading eBooks. Daytime, evening or weekend time slots are available. Sign up at the information desk, in person or by phone at 250-542-7610, ext. 3. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang Sanden March 2 from 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. The class topic will be “Turning Stress Into Ease.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Fees $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. For info www.dorjechang.ca or 250-5580952. No fragrance please. Next class March 9. LUMBY HEALTH UNIT SERVICES We offer a wide variety of services at 2135 Norris Ave., Lumby. X-ray services every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all doctors’ requisitions accepted. Lumby lab services, Tuesday 8 to 9:45 a.m. and Thursday noon to 2 p.m. Options for Sexual Health Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Street nurse every second Wednesday of the month from noon – 1 p.m. at Lumby Food Bank, 2087 Shuswap Ave., Lumby. Health Information Services, five days a week. Public health nurse, five days a week. Water quality testing kits available anytime at the health unit. For more information, call 250-547-9741. PREGNANT? NEED ASSISTANCE? We offer information, pamphlets and books, a lending library as well as practical support such as layettes, cribs loans, etc. For an appointment, call 545-5520 or visit us Tuesday afternoon at the Pro Life office, 3105C-31st Ave. THE HALINA HARMONIX Meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. to harmonize musically and socially under the direction of Devon L. Muhlert. New members welcome. Call Sandy at 250-558-0370 for more information. YOGA IN THE CHAIR CLASS Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Every Friday at noon at the People Place. By donation only. Great for seniors, great for anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. FOR THAT FURNITURE YOU NO LONGER HAVE ROOM FOR Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 440529th St. or arrange for pick-up. DATE NIGHT FREE DANCE LESSONS Cheek to Cheek is offering free dance lessons on Fridays March 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 8-9 p.m. No experience necessary, just the two of you spending couple time
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obot Adventures for eight to 12-year-olds runs March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. What is it like to live and work on the International Space Station? Explore the challenges that astronauts face in a harsh, zero gravity environment and experiment with the technology that makes it all possible. Construct a Lego Mindstorms NXT® Mars Rover, design a space suit and launch space rockets! Superhero Science for six to 10-yearolds runs March 26 to 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. What makes our favourite superheroes so special? Explore the science behind mutations, X-ray vision, telepathy, spider webs, and super-human strength and speed. Together we’ll separate the plausible from the downright impossible as we investigate the legends of Superman, Wonder Woman, The Incredible Hulk, the X-Men and more! Spaces are limited in both camps, book now to avoid disappointment. Call 250-545-3644 or see www.okscience.ca doing something fun and romantic. To register call 250-545-6539 or e-mail lorna@dancecheektocheek.com. Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio is at 3401A-30th Ave., Vernon (across from Bookland). OLD TIME DANCE IN THE ENDERBY DRILL HALL March 2 from 8 to 11:30 p.m., music by Valley Five. Admission $6, adults; $3, students. Lunch is included. Theme is Hard Times. Everyone welcome. Call 545-5414 or 545-4220 for more information. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS 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) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at noon, unit 3, 2810-48th Ave. (VTC back room). Open to the public, topic/ discussion meeting, wheelchair access. Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Located in People Place, #105, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon, call 250-542-2241. We are open Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon (peer counsellors available). We have yoga on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. in room 006. All welcome. Annual walk/run/ride is April 29 in Polson Park at 11 a.m. Call the office for pledge forms, then come and enjoy the fun!
MARCH 3 CRIB TOURNAMENT March 3 at 10 a.m., Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to Morning Star. Lunch available. Call 250-542-3003. NEEDLES UP! The Vertigo Knitting Circle meets at Gallery Vertigo from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Knitters of all experience levels are welcome. Resident knitting gurus Janet Armstrong and Allison Griswold will help you get started or help you over hurdles. Cost is a $5 donation which supports Vertigo’s SMARTIES family drop-in art program. Coffee and cookies are served. Home baked goodies are invited. Bring your yarn and needles and join us! We are upstairs at Suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 210132 Street, Vernon. Meeting,” closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., moved to 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap acces-
sible.. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No handicap access. YOUTHGLO! For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth aged 14 to 18, living in or visiting the North Okanagan. Connect with others who understand what it’s like growing up as an LGBTQ youth in the North Okanagan. Trust us: you are not alone! For more info., e-mail us at youthglo@hotmail.com THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY Local, allvolunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation goes to care for local pets. For more information, call 250542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. For more info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346. SHUSWAP SEED SAVERS 18TH ANNUAL SEED SWAP & SALE March 3, A.L. Fortune secondary school on Bass Ave. in Enderby. More than 40 vendors selling seeds, veggies, baking, crafts and other products. Discount on beverages if you bring your own cup. Admission $3 adults; children and students free. For more information, call 250-832-2355 for more information.
UPCOMING ARTHRITIS COMMUNITY VERNON & AREA SUPPORT GROUP Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG March 4 at 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St., Vernon. Come along and bring your friends for an hour of singing the good old hymns and gospel songs as Karl Janzen leads and the Sing-Along Band plays. We look forward to seeing you again! READY SET LEARN For parents and children ages three to five, March 5 to 13, at all elementary schools in District 22. Learn about kindergarten readiness, your child’s development and programs. Receive free bag provided by the Lavington Ladies Work Group and a free book. Hosted by School District22 and Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, Vernon. Call your local elementary school to register. SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets March 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. People Place, room 6 downstairs. Edie Carlsen and Don Hull will discuss Canadian Arctic Sovereignty. Visitors, new members welcome. Call Nadine at 250-549-1479.
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On Ouch (centre), owner of the Rice Box, his father Ath Ouch and staff members May Chow (from back left), Christel Griffen, Paige Bourgeois and Harrison Grant present $3,008 to Kevin Arbuckle, of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation board, for women’s and children’s health services at VJH. The money was raised at the Rice Box’s wok-a-thon.
Haugen Community Healthcare Society president Penny Taylor (left) accepts a $25,000 cheque from Armstrong-Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary members Judith Nelson, Winnie Needoba, Marge Burtch, Sandra Borden and Maureen Karren. It’s the second $25,000 donation the auxiliary has made to the society. The auxiliary raises its funds through the Bargain Bin in downtown Armstrong.
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In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of
Carol Ann (Fletcher) McQueen
Nov. 4, 1959 - March 3, 1992
Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered and missed By Mom, Dad, Matt, Chris, Ermon, Your Brother Gord, Sisters Betty, Barb & Families
Forever in our hearts. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. - Mary Elizabeth Fry
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MacDonald, William Andrew “Bill”
He is survived by his two sons: Dwaine (Beverly) Charest of West Kelowna, and Darrell (Anita) Charest of Lumby; two daughters: Debbie Mockerman of Breton, Alberta, Deena Charest of Vernon, and their mother, Lorraine Charest of Win¿eld, Alberta; ¿ve grandchildren: Keegan and Mykal Charest, Kourtney MacDonald, Crystal Leask, and Deana Mayhew, all of whom are honorary pallbearers for their grandfather; three great grandchildren; three brothers: Marcel (Marj) Charest, Roy (Elda) Charest, and Richard (June) Charest; three sisters: Helen Foisy, Marie (Joe) Sanesh, and Marilyn (Hugh) Fraser. Floyd was predeceased by his parents, Marcel and Alice Charest and by one brother, Bert, and one sister, Elsie. The celebration of Floyd’s life will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lumby OAP Hall. A reception will follow. In lieu of Àowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Floyd may do so to the Memorials Department, B.C. Lung Association, PO Box 34009 Stn D, Vancouver, BC V6J 9Z9. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Catherine Joan Barrowclough “Cathy” Nee: Harrison 1952-2012
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” MacDonald on February 26, 2012 in Vernon, B.C. at 91 years of age. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 62 years, Edith; daughters Billie (Ron) Paull, Ellen (Gordon) Renner, May (John) Barfoot; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as extended family members. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Square and Vernon Jubilee Hospital for their wonderful care and support. As requested there will be no service. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Floyd passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at the age of 70 years.
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Cathy was born in New Westminster and lived in Surrey for most of her life. She lived in Vernon for a year in 19821983. She moved to Ottawa in 1995 and came back to B.C. in 2007, settling down in Lumby. Cathy passed away after a brief but courageous battle against a vicious and aggressive form of cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years, John; three sons Rick (Aimee Hebert) of Winnipeg, MB., Michael (Susan Young) of Burnaby, B.C., and Chris (Tina) of Bowmanville, ON.; as well as eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cathy is also survived by her mother, Lena Harrison of Surrey, B.C. and four brothers Alan (Shoana) of Surrey, B.C., Michael (Nancy) of Grand Forks, B.C., Glenn (Sandy) of Lumby, B.C., and Brian (April) of Prince George, B.C., along with numerous nieces and nephews. She had a fantastic way of making and keeping friends, and Cathy will be missed by many acquaintances from all parts of Canada. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no service, and the family will hold a Celebration of Life in the near future in the lower mainland. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (#104, 3402-27 Avenue Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1 ) or the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Cancer Centre Campaign (210132 Street Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Ferenc ( Frank ) Molnar With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Ferenc Molnar on Friday, February 24th, 2012 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Hungary in 1940 and arrived in Victoria, BriƟsh Columbia in 1956. He relocated to Montreal a few years later and pursued a career as an ExecuƟve Chef. He met the love of his life ChrisƟne Meier and the couple were married for 48 years. His whole life was centred on his wife and two children Thomas and Diane. He was a wonderful husband , caring and loving father who had a passion for cooking and vintage cars. He was a cerƟĮed Chef who won several gold medals and received leƩers of excellence for his culinary abiliƟes. He also had a successful catering business in Mississauga Ontario unƟl he reƟred and moved to Vernon, BC. A family man at heart, generous, a willingness to please and a wonderful friend. The family would like to express their appreciaƟon to those dedicated Doctor’s and Nurse’s for the kindness and excellent care they showed to Ferenc and his family during his short baƩle with cancer. A special thank you to Dr. Botha, Nurse’s Michelle and Pam in the emergency ward who ensured that he was made as comfortable as possible in his Įnal few hours. Finally, we wish to thank all of our extended family and friends that provided us with love and support through Ferenc’s illness. There will be no funeral service at the family’s request. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Just CremaƟon of Vernon, BriƟsh Columbia.
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April 5, 1920 - February 25, 2012 The family of Norah Foord sadly announces the recent passing of their loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt at her home in Vernon, surrounded by the love and compassion she gave to so many others during her lifetime. Norah was born in Vernon, the youngest child of Robert and Jane Davidson and shared many precious memories of time spent with her brothers Alan, Neil and Bruce in and around Vernon and at the family sheep farm located in the hills between Adventure Bay and town. Their home was filled with the music from her mother’s piano and the sound of Robert Burns’ poetry recited by her father. She had many friends who remained so for life and they had numerous adventures growing up together in the North Okanagan. Her life revolved around family and friends and she unfailing put them before herself. Mom joined the Air Force during the Second World War and was a sergeant stationed in Newfoundland where she met a young private from Instow Saskatchewan by the name of Tom Foord. To our knowledge rank never played a part in their relationship, but there was never any doubt that mom was in charge! They married in 1944 and moved back to mom’s hometown of Vernon and started a family that grew to five children (Jean, Colin, Nancy, Janet and Robert), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who all brought them much joy in their 68 years together. Mom was kind, caring and compassionate to all she met and always made people feel special with her warmth and genuine interest in others and what they were up to. She loved to have a good laugh, even at her own expense, as she never liked to take herself too seriously and her quick wit and good humoured sarcasm was ever present. Our family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, pharmacists and massage therapists who helped mom during her illness, particularly Patricia Weijs and Corrie Wiens, who cared for mom so tenderly in her final days.
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Goodbye Mom, we love you. There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 9 at 2:00 PM at the Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive with a tea service at the Church to follow.
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SHIPPER/RECEIVER For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer with over 230 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 12 retread facilities, 2 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the border of Quebec. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in 20 countries across 5 continents. Kal Tire is currently seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated, and career-minded Shipper/Receiver, to be responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. This position is based out of our Equipment Centre – just north of Vernon. A detailed job description, list of quali¿cations along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and bene¿ts package, employees share in a company-wide pro¿t sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Shipper/Receiver opportunity. Please submit your resume to careers@kaltire.com, indicating the job title in the subject line by March 7th, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. For current job opportunities with Kal Tire, please visit us today www.kaltire.com/careers
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Okanagan Indian Band seeks a HR Manager that could be ful¿lled either by a full-time employee or contractual basis. • assisting in recruitment and retention • performance management & improvement systems • employment & compliance to regulatory requirement • employee orientation, training & development policy development • employee relations • employee safety, welfare, wellness and health • previous experience with a First Nations organization and OKIB cultural traditions preferred To view complete posting with detailed tasks: visit www.okib.ca All applicants to: Okanagan Indian Band, Human Resources Attn: Howard Campbell, howard.campbell@okanagan.org fax: 250 542 4990 Deadline: March 20, 2012 @ noon or until a suitable candidate is identi¿ed * Only short-listed applicants will be contacted*
(Temporary Position) The CSRD is seeking an energetic, outgoing and friendly person to play a front line role in the Development Services Department as the Planning Assistant I. The ideal Candidate will have Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by an Urban Planning diploma from a recognized institute plus two years experience preferably in a unionized, local government environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position and is temporary full time until approximately December 31, 2012. The salary range for this position is $1,684.27 to $1,914.23 bi-weekly with an attractive benefit package. The hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A copy of the related position description is available on the CSRD website at www.csrd. bc.ca . Applications will be treated as confidential and must be received by Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Interested applicants must send a letter of interest and résumé to: Gerald Christie Manager, Development Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 gchristie@csrd.bc.ca Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.
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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. Best Western Vernon Lodge 3914 - 32nd Street An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld 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 HAIRSTYLIST Create your own income, chair rental. Steve @ 250-558-6565
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or Marie Harding Estate Administrators, at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience.
BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 202-2706 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6 Autoplan / Home Insurance Representative required for established Insurance Agency in Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fruit Union Plaza. Competitive Salary and BeneďŹ ts available. Permanent Full Time position. Minimum 1 year Autoplan experience required. Email resumes to dale_braken@cooperators.ca or drop off at #106 3101 Hwy6 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
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Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tile RooďŹ ng Inc. requires Experienced Brick layer Instructor, Vernon area. 3-5yrs exp. Duties: laying bricks, concrete blocks, stone & other similar materials to construct & repair walls, chimneys, ďŹ replaces & other structures according to blueprints & speciďŹ cations. Wage $25/hr, permanent F/T. Email: clark@clarkstilerooďŹ ng.com Class 1 Driver required for local Bio Solid Hauling Co. Duties to include: Operation of various equipment, Mechanically inclined an asset. Fax resume and abstract to 250545-3075 DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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 Line Cook with breakfast experience. Day shift only, Please apply with resume in person to 2511 Hwy 6.
FT/PT Esthetician/Nail Tech needed for busy spa/makeup store. Minimum 1yr. experience. Opportunity for advancement. BeneďŹ ts, Bonuses. Must be available some evenings and weekends. e-mail info@cheektochic.ca Immediate Full Time permanent position available for person with Personal Income Tax experience, some bookkeeping needed, knowledge of tax software and current Microsoft ofďŹ ce. Full employee beneďŹ t package available. Forward resume, references and wage expectations to demara44@gmail.com
Job Title: Transition House Worker (Full-time) Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday: 3pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11pm Job Summary: Provides crisis support, residential security, advocacy and information to residents (women, youth and children) and drop in or telephone clients who are experiencing intimate partner violence. QualiďŹ cations: Diploma in the social service ďŹ eld or equivalent. Experience in a similar setting is essential.
Little Seedlings Daycare in Armstrong is looking for a responsible, energetic person to work with school aged children, CertiďŹ cation & First Aid required. Call Jennifer at 250-546-3600
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Employment Opportunity #1 Leading Import Dealer is now accepting applications for Sales and Leasing positions. Are you a highly motivated self starter? Do you feel comfortable interacting with clients on all levels? Do you have the desire to earn an above average income? Do you have previous sales experience? We offer an industry leading compensation and benefits package to the qualified individual who possess these qualities. If you have the desire to embark on a new exciting career in automotive sales and leasing, send your resume c/o The Vernon Morning Star to Box #3 at 4407 25 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1P5. DL# 30382
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The Shuswap Recreation Society is a non-proďŹ t society, contracting the Operation and Management of Recreation Facilities and Programs for the City of Salmon Arm. The Shuswap Recreation Society is looking for an accomplished individual to become our next Controller. This position reports directly to the General Manager and provides ďŹ nancial reporting to the Board of Directors as well as the City of Salmon Arm. Candidates for this position will have a minimum of ďŹ ve (5) years accounting experience and possess an accounting designation. (CGA, CMA, CA) Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure all accounting processes and systems meet the needs of timely, accurate and meaningful reporting to the Society â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure adequate insurance and risk management â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure strong internal controls â&#x20AC;˘ Preparation and implementation of budgets, meeting the standards of the City of Salmon Arm. â&#x20AC;˘ Play a key role in strategy planning and development of the Society â&#x20AC;˘ Manage the Society IT infrastructure The Shuswap Regional Society offers a competitive salary and a generous beneďŹ ts package. QualiďŹ ed candidates can send resumes with a covering letter to: dberger@salmonarmrecreation.ca by March 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm For more information on the Shuswap Recreation Society please visit www.salmonarmrecreation.ca
HAVE YOU SOLD 500 CARS? EXPERIENCED Sales Rep needed to sell the best built, best backed, best priced vehicles on the market today. We offer up to 30% commission, monthly bonus, lucrative Business OfďŹ ce and accessory spiff program, car allowance, beneďŹ ts package and a great team atmosphere. Send resumes to: mike@vernonhyundai.com Vernon Hyundai 4607 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Y6 Attn: Sales Manager Experienced only need apply.
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Employment Help Wanted HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca THE STARTING BLOCK Mature Energetic Personable Individual who enjoys running, part time hrs, Mon thru Fri. Drop off Resume at Store, 3017B 30th Ave. downtown. Wanted Class 1 driver, 5/10 years experience, US, Canada, 5 axle, prefer fast pass, non smoker preferred,good miles, clean abstract. 2012 equipment. 250-308-8279 or 702-239-9570
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Medical/Dental
PART-TIME DENTAL HYGIENIST REQUIRED Please apply in person with resume and references at Dr Loland & Dr Taves office Suite #2 3500, 30th St., Vernon, B.C.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY CDA (p/t or f/t) Please reply to Email: doctor@armstrongdentalcentre.com
Professional/ Management HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.
Trades, Technical TICKETED STIFF BOOM CRANE OPERATOR welding and/or steel fabricating experience an asset. Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com Second/Third Year Carpenter Apprentice required. For established local construction company. Reliability, experience and motivation essential. Send resume to 250-545-3971
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TAMMY DEMCHUK formerly of Teri’s hairport is back at Shear Dimensions Hair Design. Call her at 250-549-5201
*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
2 Reclining chairs, 1 new, $350 obo, other used $150 obo, heat & massage, remote control (778)475-1452 vernon KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Lg dresser, armoire $50ea, Dining room table w/4 chairs $80, patio set, table & 4 padded chairs free.(250)545-8750 Moving: Home Theatre set, Black leather sofa, tv table & T.V., Karaoke machine, weight machine. 250-540-8459 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Financial Services REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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Business/Office Service E-BAY shoppers: Oroville WA address to receive parcels 509-476-0221
Computer Services NorVal Computer Sales & Service Enderby, BC Computer Clean-up $59 House Calls $30/hr Remote Support $20/hr Off Lease Computer Sales www.norvalcomputer.com 250-838-6111 / 250-938-0512
Household Services Housecleaning services available. References available. (250)803-1523
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
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706
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Boarding Horse Boarding w/Riding Arena on farm in Laving ton, reasonable rates. 250-558-7854
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 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 bales, 60lb bales, $4/bale, (250)379-2536 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 Round 4x5 straw bales, $35. per bale, Dozen bales, shed stored. (250)379-2853
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McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420 Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147
Pet Services HAPPY Home Dog Sitting. Loving comfy home care for your pooch. $15 a day. References available. Call 250-5500117
Pets Animal Care Society
ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
Come out and meet Coconut, yes that’s her name. She’s a beautiful young adult spayed female. BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Chihuahua pups for pics & info jeanross54@look.ca $350 (250) 375-2555 Westwold Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, 2 females, 1 male born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. $300. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message. Papillion/Pom X, male, 5 months, fun, loving & affectionate, $425. with sleep kennel and coats. (778)475-5081 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. Shepherd X Chow big puppies, 4 males $150each, born Jan 8th (250)545-7858 Sweet, affectionate Chi-shi cross babies, 3 females. $400 each. 250-309-1111. WANTED: Dog sitter for female Wheaton non-shedding. for details call (250)548-3484 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Garage Sales FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
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Fresh Nuts • New Crop Dried Fruit Fine Confection • Gourmet Gifts
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
6 Acres. 900sqft. 2 Bed. 1 Bath with Laundry. Open Concept. Vaulted Ceilings. Spacious Kitchen. Attached Carport. Full Insulated Basement. 20x24 insulated Shop with Power and Water. Spring Water/Well. Private and nicely Treed. Second Residence Allowed so use this one for your Guest House? Only 315k. Quick Possession Available. 250-547-9763 for Viewing and Information.
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PRIVATE Collector buying coins from Royal Canadian Mint. I can buy big coin collections too! Todd 250-864-3521
STORE CLOSING
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
OKANAGAN SMALL APPLIANCE EVERYTHING
3100 - 29 Ave. MUST GO!! Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00 for the month of March
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
Delta 3 hp Table Saw w/unifence, carbide blades, etc $900.obo; Ban Saw 3hp shaper. 1 (250)832-8992 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load. 778-212-6107, 250-546-9536, 250-309-6107 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Micro Suede de couch, couch lovelo seat, att med brown, excelle at, excellent exc 4 cond. nd. $300. Coffee ttab table, light ight ht Oak. $40.Like new new. 25025 308-7671. 8-7671 8-7671. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Rocker $80, 3-pce luggage $90, 2 Lamps $40, Queen Bed/Frame $90, 542-3439 Safety 1st, stroller, big basket, new cond, great for boy or girl, $50 (250)260-8997 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815
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Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
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
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BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL
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BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
Wanted to buy-old traps from mouse size to bear traps. Also trapping related items. 250542-8520.
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Tools Craftsman 10” Table Saw w/ Casters, 5000rpm motor. 45 degree tilt, $200, Craftsman Professional 10” Radial Arm Saw with power shaft. $450 (250)260-7800
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30” Caloric (Maytag) gas stove exc/cond $250. (250)542-2572 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
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SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
250-260-0110 Misc. for Sale
Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big
250-351-9666 • 250-938-4174
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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.
250-558-4795
Houses For Sale
Please join us for a free, informal session to learn seller’s strategies for staging, storage & helpful hints to sell your home at top dollar. Meet Adrienne of A Lasting Impression Home Staging, Tremel from Vernon Moving & Storage & Beth, Realtor® at Sutton. Wednesday, March 7th, 7 - 8:30ish pm at the Sutton office is where the fun will happen. Call Beth for more info!
250.306.2384
LAKEFRONT REALTY
2749 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC
12, 3806 - 27 Avenue •End unit in Birch Lane • 2 bdrms and 2 full baths • Partial basement, great for an office • A true ‘one owner’
$199,000 MLS®10025966
GerryBoyce
REALTOR®
250-545-5371
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REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
For Sale By Owner 6 bdrm house/in-law suite, 3200 + sq.ft., just under 1/2 acre, hi-bay shop. Asking $485,000. 250-308-8279.
LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, Avail Immed, $375,000 250-491-0823
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Business for Sale GREAT Window of Opportunity to purchase a guest house in the sleepy little village of Greenwood, BC. This is a 3600 sq. ft commercial business with 7 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Located on Hwy #3, in a town with a mining boom about to happen. Age and health are forcing the sale of this wonderful opportunity that will allow you to make an excellent income all for $299,000. Call Art at 250-4976130 for more details.
19.4 Acres, 8km east of Enderby off Mable Lake Rd, on Watershed Rd. Trees, fields bordering on Crown Land, plenty of water, $265,000. (250)838-9971
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 **A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256
Youth Boys Name Brand T-shirts(15) Size Med-Large.$50.00 for all. Name Brand Jeans sizes 28-30.Paid $50.00 for each asking $20.00 per pair. All Like new. Call 250-308-7671.
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Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care
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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 Columbia Apartments Available April 1 st
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Open Houses BEAUTIFUL 5.7 acre property in ALR; 2+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms tastefully decorated; raspberry hobby farm, fenced pasture, rolling hills, character home lovingly built. 2 car detached garage, RV parking, greenhouse and irrigation shed. Call Martha 778-3632003 OPEN HOUSE MARCH 3 & 4 1-3 PM
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Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Centre Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
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250-542-8989 Spacious 720 sq. ft. 1 bdrm garden apartment $610. Hot water & appliances included. N/P, references required. Inquiries 250-542-7723
MOVE IN INCENTIVES 1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking
250-503-7315 250-545-7251 1 bedroom 580. Hydro not incl. No smoking preferred. No drugs, pets, or parties. Adult building. Laundry room. 250-558-5020 to view.
Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742
Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent Apartment for Rent
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
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CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773 CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS & ARLINGTONS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, Heat included; N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066
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250-542-1701 1&2-bdrm $600-$750. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630 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, East Hill available immediately hardwood flrs, n/s n/p. On site laundry, heat incl. 250-260-5870 2BD, 2bth, Turtle Lodge Resort. Steps to beach, boat launch & strge. 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d. Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student/Mature pref’d. $950. March 15. 1-780-458-2086. 2bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, d/w, a/c, parking stall, laundry on site, ns/np. $750/mo +util DD, RR’s (250)306-1697, 250-275-2521 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE. Gas F/P, Lrg Sundeck, Secure, mature adult building w/Guest suite, Library & Rec room. NS. (Cat OK) $995 incl. heat & UG parking. Ask for Long Term Discount. 250-309-2000 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS $740. includes heat. 250-545-6810. 2BD, Top Floor, Mountainview Place in Vernon. Newly reno’d. Avail Now. $850+util. 250-7640570 2 BED 1 bath upper level, w/d #48 - 3800 40th Ave. No pets. $800 Avail now. 250-545-1699 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Alexis Park. In-suite laundry, 1 parking stall. NS/NP. $950/mo. Ref. req’d. 250-558-5053. Armstrong Senior Residence, accepting applications. Ground level, onsite laundry, workshop, parking, 1-bdrm $450, Studio $400, Subsidies possible, no pets, only quiet 55+, n/s, n/p, need apply, phone Doreen, 250-546-0257, or EriK 250-546-0559 Armstrong updated 1 & 2 bdrm,off street prkg. $625. & $725.250-317-1333, 307-0848
RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 Large 1bdrm, $550-$650, close to Rec Centre, no dogs. 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Lower EastHill, 2-bdrm apt in 4plex, f/s, d/w, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail now, Ref Req. No drugs, $700/mo+util & DD. (250)5420509, 250-540-7614 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.
Commercial/ Industrial Historic Main Street
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3,000 sq.ft. Storefront Office or Retail
chlvernon@shaw.ca 250.542.5100
4800sqft. Upstairs Office Space with Elevator 2900 30th Ave. (250)545-1733 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203
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2-bdrm, lower Easthill, close to town, storage, laundry hookups, no smokers, no pets, $700/mo, (250)549-8424
1 a 3-bdrm, 5acres, Avail Immed, Commonage area. Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060
3bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautifully reno’d, great location, n/s, $1050/mo 558-0969/938-1957 New Reno bright & clean- A must see! Small pets allowed. 2bdrm near dwntwn, $800/mo+hydro 250-306-9385
Mobile Homes & Pads 1 a 3bdrm mobile, lakeview, beach access, Westside Rd., Av/immed R.N.250-542-0060 Country Living - ARMSTRONG Located on a large acreage, 6km up Deep Creek Rd. Near new trailer nestled in the trees with a view of the Valley. Open concept, 2bdrm 14’ x 56’ft, W & D, N/S. See it on Kijiji #358088935 Available March 1st or 15th $995. 250-309-1786 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044
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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. $1500. Available Apr 1. NO pets/ smoking.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm large bsmt suite including utilities, yard, good parking, shared laundry, laminate floors. Pet friendly. $950. • 4 bdrm+den upper suite, util. incl., just off Tronson Rd, new appliances, some reno’s done, garage, steeper driveway. $1500.
Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299
2bdrm+den in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented buildg, prkg, storage, no-dogs, newly painted, av/now $750+hydro 547-6060 2bdrm downtown, 800 sq. ft. newly reno’d, new appls., close to all amenities, n/s, pets ok, $999. +util 250-503-1308
1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1290. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet. April 1 to Oct 31 $2200 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca
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Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.
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1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154. 2+1bdrm + den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, view, suits prof couple, n/s, n/p, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466. 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Fintry area, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645. 2-bdrm, upstairs, recently renovated, big back yard, new W/D, central location, n/s, n/p, util incl, $900, 2-bdrm bsmt, w/d, n/s, n/p, $800 util incl Mar 1, 250-309-8551 evenings 2 bedroom house MARA, $850./mo includes utilities, 1-(250)838-6630 3+1bdrm, 1.5bath, Lavington, close to school, Mar 15 or Apr 1, $1400.+util. (250)550-5463 3 bdrm,1 bath, central, lower East Hill, Vernon, $950.Upper floor of house, recently reno’d, 900 sq.ft., util, cable & phone extra, lrge yard. n/s.604-2903523. 3-bdrm, centrally located, 6 new app., a.c., hard wood, granite, n.s., n.p., Ref. $1200 + 65%util Apr1 (250)545-7235 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 250838-7019 CLEAN, BRIGHT RANCHER steps to beach. Avail March or April 1st. 2 bdrm, full bath, sunroom for den, dining or office. propane gas F/P in living rm. full laundry rm, all appls, all newer laminate flrs throughout, lrg yard, detached garage, sprinkler system. Fintry is off Westside Rd, approx. 35/40 min to Kelowna. A beautiful lakeside community surrounded by Lake Okanagan, park, falls, trails. N/S, pet neg, $1200. (Kristi) 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed $1150. 250-491-0823 Large 4bdrm, 2.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1495+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, LUMBY,1 BEDROOM house f/s/w/d-n/s n/p $650 + dd. 5476799 eves; 547-6779 day Older 2-bdrm house, on acreage, close to town, avail Mar1, $900 (250)275-3137 Rare Opportunity, new house close to Walmart. 3-bdrm, 2.5bath, den, dble garage, Avail Mar 1, $1300. (250)558-7814 Tudor Style 3-bdrm, 2-bath home East Hill furnished, amenities, utilities, wifi, phone incl. Bring only your clothes. $1675 250-545-0117, 250309-2249
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HOUSE RealEstate REVIEW OPEN WEEK-END DRIVE DRIVE WEEK-END
ARMSTRONG ALEXIS PARK 35133780 - 41 Avenue Schubert Road Sunday, 2:00-3:30 Sunday, 12:30-3:30 $319,900
DESERT COVE 5004 - 5 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $339,000
FOOTHILLS EAST HILL 2103 - 29 Place Crescent 1437 Red Mountain Sunday, 12:00-2:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $499,900 $355,000
MISSION HILL HARWOOD 33, 1600 - 43 -Avenue 1706 43 Street Sunday,Saturday, 1:00-3:00 12:00-2:00 $84,000
3608 Alexis Park Drive BELLA VISTA Sunday, 2:30-3:30 6828 Cameo Drive $314,900
723 - 7 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $239,000
2903 - 18 Street 8022 AspenSunday, Road 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $269,000
LUMBY OKANAGAN LANDING 2234 Catt Avenue Snowberry Road Sunday,1000 2:30-3:30 $328,800 Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00
Starting at $299,000
North Sunday, 12:00-2:00 ARMSTRONG $785,000 27, 3805 Patten Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 DESERT COVE starting at $379,900
729 - 7 Avenue
EAST HILL - IRONWOOD 18, 1400 - 14 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $265,000
1:00-3:00 245, Sunday, 3780 Schubert Rd Sat &$253,000 Sun, 12:30-3:30 starting at $289,000 ENDERBY
BELLA VISTA OldLane Salmon Arm 2713294 Balsam Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-2:00 $259,900 $349,000 CITYFOOTHILLS 2502 - 39 Avenue 7024 Apex Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $479,000
$729,000
$669,000 818 - 8 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $229,000
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19, 1400 - 14 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $239,900 27, 1400 - 14 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $244,800 52, 1400 - 14 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $238,000
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Salmon Arm Drive LAVINGTON173 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 6408 Lavington Way $249,900 Sunday, 12:30-1:45 $339,900 FOOTHILLS
$298,000
$367,838 to $399,896
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1, 992 Mt Ida Drive VERNON Sunday,SOUTH 12:00-1:30 1, 5484 - 25 Avenue $369,900
Sunday, 1:30-4:00
6745 Foothills Drive 9495 AngusSunday, Drive 2:30-4:30 $464,900
NORTH$87,000 BX 7981 Silver Star Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 1308 - 43 Street $788,000
Sunday, 2:00-3:00 MIDDLETON$749,900 MOUNTAIN
$289,000 OKANAGAN LANDING 1000 Snowberry Road Sun/Wed/Thur, 11:00-3:00 $367,838 to $399,896
Sunday, 2:00-3:00 $299,900 6909 Foothills Drive 108, 91 Middleton Way HARWOOD Sunday, 12:00-2:00 48, 4740 - 20 Street $434,900 Sunday, 11:00-1:30 $165,000
Sunday, 1:00-2:30
OKANAGAN LANDING 1, 5484 - 25 Avenue Sunday, 1:30-4:00 $87,000
37, 2727 Lakeshore Rd Sunday, 1:00-3:00 - The$124,500 Breeze
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WATERFRONT spacious 3 bd 2.5 bth home, 3 car garage, dock w/boatlift, fenced yard. NP/NS. Apr. 1. $2000/mo + utils. 604-815-1874
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm in quiet home, central, bus, n/drugs, refs. $390.util/int incl. 250-549-7418, 307-9407 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, 250-549-0644 1 bdrm + rec rm. with cable, wifi, laundry, hot tub, pool, shared kitchen. In family home in east hill. 2 blocks from transit. N.S. No cats. Asking $130 per wk. Cell: 250-306-3019 Email: goldie63@telus.blackberry.net 1 Bedroom in central location right in front of bus stop, all utilities included, furnished/unfurnished your choice, n/p n/s n/d $450. 1-250-308-5164 Available Immediately 1 furn bdrm, quiet, central, bus, n/p,n/d, n/s, prefer female working or student, util incl, $300. 250-308-8428. Incredible Lakeview room for rent, priv/bath, n/s n/p n/parties, n/drugs, $550. 558-0638 Rooms for rent fully furn, cable& internet incl., smoking ok, $450. 250-549-7049.
1BDRM newly reno’d $700 util/incl Sep entry & driveway Shared w/d, n/s, n/p Avail Mar 1 MUST SEE!!!!!! Call 250-308-6111
1 Bdrm, 700sq.ft. Coldstream. Bright, priv ent, util./cable/int incl., shared laundry, n/p, n/s, $650. Mar 1, (250)-558-3352. 1bdrm $750/mo, lots of daylight, internet, cable & util incl, new bsmn’t, near schools, NS/NP. 250-308-2499. 1-bdrm, bsmt suite, self-contained, private, $495 incl/util 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443 1bdrm, lg bright in security 4-plex, 3-appl, close to town, n/s, n/p, w/d available. $700. April 1st. 250-308-9182 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1-bdrm, util, internet & t.v. incl, w/d, sep driveway, $725, Avail Now. (250)503-1931
1-BED Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $625. 250-308-7267 1BR, Coldstream, view, sep entry, patio. F/S, DW, W/D,TV, utils. Quiet, NS, NP, Refs. $750 250-306-3591. 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 walkout, living rm, kitchen, 1/2 prkg, like new. Storage, Sep entry. $750/mo. 3712 Commonage Crescent. (250)542-6620 2-BDRM bright lake view walk out in OK Landing. W/D, F/S, Parking, Util Incl. n/s, n/p, n/parties. $850 Month Avail Now 250-308-2545 2 Bdrm in Arm. Inc all util/sat/int/prk/shared.ldry. N/s, close to schools, d.town. 5466312 2 BDRM, on Middleton Mtn. Computer & laundry room. N/S 1 person $825 incld’s util’s. Must be quiet. 1-778-808-9574 2-bdrm walkout bsmt suite, 1yr old in Coldstream. Insuite laundry, $1100 incl/util, N/S, N/P, no parties, Avail immed, (250)275-3188 pics avail. 2bdrm walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, np. $850 util/cable incl. Avail Apr 1. 250-547-6339 Bachelor unit, newly reno’d, $575 incl util & cable. D.T. locat, N/S, N/P, 250-549-0644 Brand new 1 bdrm bsmt suite for rent with new appliances. Util/incl. $750. NS/NP. Contact 250-549-3664 BRIGHT 1 bdr suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mon includes util. 250-275-0665 Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 2bdrm, 5appl, $900 + 40% utils, ns/np Avail Immediately 250-542-1155 Enderby, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, garage, laundry, incl util, $825 Avail April 1, (250)938-0149 Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $700, Bachelor $450. both incl all util, sat/int., 250-558-9171.
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Suites, Lower NEW ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE $750/month (Utilities included). Close to Beach & College. Call 250-306-5579
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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.
1 a AVAIL IMMED 4 bdrm, 4 appl, terms neg, n/p, Avail now central location DT, 542-0060
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2003 Land Rover Freelander, 113,000 KM, Auto, AWD, full load, heated leather seats, sunroof, Alloy wheels, Very Clean. Asking $6500 250833-2637 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD, 120,000km + ext warranty, 2 sets tires, roof rack, AC/AM/FM/CD/MP3, detailed. $12500 (250)546-2906
Bikini Babe Brooke, 22, Island Barbie Tia, 23, slim busty Julia 26, 250-938-7154
LARGE 1bdrm, $850/mo all util/incl, 2min walk to lake, swimming pool, sep.entry, parking, Mar 1, 250-540-3307. Lrge Bachelor, Mar 1, priv ent, w/d,d/w pet neg, n/s, util/incl$600+dd 250-307-4012 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553. Spacious, bright 1 bdrm suite w/view near Lumby. $675 inc appl, laundry, util, sat tv, internet. N/S. Mar 1.250-547-9464
Suites, Upper SUN VALLEY MALL ONE BEDROOM SUITE Available now, suitable for mature single, N/s, n/p.
250-275-6224 1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $890 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1bdrm Downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $800/mo (250)260-3196 1bdrm, large, clean, n/s, adult building, stairs, spacious yard, closet to town. Available Immediately $600. 250-938-0583 2bdrm, 5-min from Armstrong f/s, w/d, avail Mar 1, n/s, n/p, D.D/R.R. $850. 250-306-9909. 2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Bright, clean & quiet. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month +utilities avail immed. 250938-4529 or View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com 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. 250-545-3535 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
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 2012-04) MECHANICAL CONSULTING SERVICES VERNON RECREATION CENTRE SWIMMING POOL MECHANICAL DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is interested in receiving proposals for Mechanical Consulting Services for the Vernon Recreation Centre Swimming Pool Mechanical Dehumidi¿cation System. Work includes review of the existing swimming pool dehumidi¿cation system to provide recommendations on repair, modi¿cation and replacement as required. The proponent’s experience, quali¿cations, timelines and other factors, as outlined in the document will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of this RFP. Proposals with the words “RFP# 2012-04 “Mechanical Consulting Services – Vernon Recreation Centre Swimming Pool Mechanical DehumidiÀcation System ModiÀcations” marked on the envelope will be received at the of¿ce of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9, up to and including 2:00pm, local time on Friday, March 16, 2012. There will be a Facility Tour for interested proponents at: 9am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Further information and instructions may be obtained from the of¿ce of the Jim Coughlin, Acting Facilities Manager between the hours 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; telephone (250) 550-3729. Proposals received after the closing time will be returned unopened. This is a Request for Proposals only, not a tendering process. The RDNO reserves the right to waive information in any Proposal, or reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal deemed most favourable to the Regional District.
3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5-appl, walk to schools/shops, ns/np, $950. Avail Now. (250)307-0548 3-bdrm, 1.5bath Townhouse, F/S, W/D, 2 Parking Stalls, patio on greenbelt, storage shed, $1150/mo util.incl, Avail March 15, (250)549-3632 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath unit @ Pleasant Valley Village, w/d hook ups, n/p. Avail Mar 15, now. $875/mo (250)542-8381
Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Toyota Solara SLE, 2dr auto,loaded, Exc cond. Low kms $5,150.obo 250-548-3484
Auto Accessories/Parts
2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, financing available, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191 Alero 2000, black, V6 auto, a/c, power windows, locks, cruise, leather, new tires, 179,000kms. $3200. obo. 250542-1940 or 1-360-318-6561.
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2010 Ford Lexington Motor home 27’, 7000 kms, queen bed, generator, polar pkg, $80,000. (250)546-0911
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Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford F350 4x4 crewcab, canopy, exc/drivetrain, $3600 (250)306-8840 2001 Chev 1500 4x4, reg.cab, LB, 4.8, auto, 190K, exc/cond, $6900, (250)308-2225 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms,new tires.$6900 obo 250-307-3170
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE ESTATE OF RANDELL CLARK HENNIGAR, DECEASED Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Randell Clark Hennigar, Deceased, formerly of 90 Killarney Place, Vernon, British Columbia, are hereby noti¿ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Executrix, c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, 1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 5X3, on or before May 11, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to claims of which the Executrix has notice.
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Sheila Michele Waddington, Executrix In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 20, 2011, at Vernon Multiplex, Vernon BC, Peace Officer(s) of the Vernon RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5445.00 CAD, on or about 18:35 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under Section 354(1) Possession of property obtained by crime (Criminal Code of Canada). Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-900, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed
with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
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AUTOMILE!
16,900
$
2005 HONDA CRV EXL
B2381
12,900
14,500
$
$
4 cyl., 5 spd., A/C, PW, PL, PM, alloys, 52,700 kms C0881
4 cyl., auto., A/C, PW, PL, PM, cruise, CD, keyless, 59,700 kms C1031
2007 HONDA FIT SPORT
2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG SEDAN
26,900
21,900
$
$
Roof, load, running boards, 72,900 kms C0681
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, VSA, local, 15,350 kms B1081
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE EXL
2011 HONDA CRZ
31,900
20,900
$
$
AWD, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, roof, alloys, local, 8100 kms B3041
Auto., A/C, leather, PW, PL, PM, roof, extra tires, 79,600 kms C0981
2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR
2007 HONDA CRV EXL
17,695
21,500
$
$
Auto., leather, roof, alloys, CD, spoiler, 34,503 kms B2791
4 cyl., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, power seat, roof, leather, 78,000 kms
C0551
2010 FORD FOCUS SES SEDAN
2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L SEDAN
16,900
21,900
$
$
3.5L CVT, PW, PL, PM, cruise, CD, fogs, A/C, VSA, alloys, 74,700 kms B3071
Leather, roof, Bluetooth, CD, cass., load, 87,000 kms B2261
2005 NISSAN MURANO SL
2007 ACURA TL
15,500
13,995
$
$
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, hist., 84,460 kms B2451
Auto., A/C, PW, PL, PM, CD, heated seats, 36,000 kms B2761
2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT
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4 cyl., auto., leather, load, roof, 88,500 kms
2010 FORD F350 CREW CAB 4X4
NOW!
STK#U5465.
6.4L DIESEL,auto, full load, local one owner, only 38,000 kms, heated leather seats, back up camera $ WAS $41,995
38,995 OR $
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2007 DODGE RAM 3500 MEGA CAB SLT 4X4
STK#U5475.
5.9L DIESEL,
NOW!
8
DODGE DIESELS IN-STOCK!
auto, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L,tilt, alloys, tow pkg, DVD WAS $29,995
** 28,995 OR $299B/W
$
2007 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6
NOW!
STK#U5353.
Auto, A/C, loaded, quad seats, power sliding door, roof rack, keyless remote WAS $12,995
9,995
$
** OR $106B/W
2007 DODGE RAM 1500 SXT QUAD CAB 4X4
NOW!
2 5.7L auto, A/C, cruise, AVAILABLE! P/W, P/L, alloys, tow pkg, keyless remote $ WAS $20,995 STK#U5363.
** 18,995 OR $198B/W
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STK#U5430.
DIESEL, auto, A/C, cruise, heated seats, P/W, P/L, only 108,000 kms WAS $17,995
NOW!
** 14,995 OR $157B/W
$
2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 4X4 STK#U5470.
5.9L CUMMINS DIESEL,
6 speed manual, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, alloys WAS $28,995
NOW!
** 27,995 OR $290B/W
$
2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 STK#U5442-2.
Auto, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, alloys, keyless remote WAS $8,995
NOW! 7,995
$
2004 NISSAN FRONTIER XE 4X4 STK#U5477.
5 spd manual, A/C, tilt, alloys, tinted windows WAS $10,995
NOW! 9,995
$
1967 CHEVROLET MALIBU STK#U5500.
Barrett Jackson car, auto, full restoration in 2011, small block 350 WAS $26,995
NOW!
24,995
$
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