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News Bylaw axes market sign

UP AND DOWN

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Phil Graham (left), Ray Wagner, Gary Horsting and George Resch start the the uphill ride to Sovereign Lake on Silver Star Road just past MacDonald Road as they participate in the 20th annual Up and Down Spin and Stride. The participants cycled to Sovereign Lake carrying their skis, skied to the top of Silver Star and back down and then cycled back to Vernon.

Parks process proceeding RICHARD ROLKE

agreed over governance of the function, control over parks maintenance, service Resolving Greater Vernon’s parks and contracts and who is responsible for the recreation conflict remains on track. recreation complex.

Trafford Hall, Regional Opinions have evolved District of North Okanagan partially as a result of new administrator, hopes to bring politicians being elected in Vernon, Coldstream and the November. two electoral areas together It’s been suggested that a for further discussions by the new structure may alleviate end of April. concerns and that led some “I see this as a negotiaofficials to investigate the tion. We need to allocate two Regional District of Central full days to this,” said Hall of Mike Macnabb Okanagan’s service model. potentially hammering out a “The last service review deal between all parties. there was three years ago and it The jurisdictions met in February, was in and out, no problem,” said Mike the first formal session on a parks and Macnabb. Greater Vernon Advisory recreation review since last summer.

Committee chairperson.

In the past, the participants have disRDCO’s function only deals with 28 Morning Star Staff

parks and is not responsible for recreational facilities (those are handled by individual municipalities).

It also covers the entire regional district while GVAC only looks over Greater Vernon and not other parts of the North Okanagan.

Of the 12 RDCO board members, six are from Kelowna.

“Kelowna carries 70 per cent of the weighted vote but there has been parks acquisition across the entire area,” said Bob Fleming, a GVAC director.

“Within their system, they operate pretty well.”

Other potential governance models will also be considered.

“We should see how other regional districts are operating. Why keep reinventing the wheel?” said Macnabb.

Lumby officials insist they are taking action after a nonprofit group was forced to rip down its sign.

The Lumby Public Market had to remove its promotional sign from Highway 6 because it did not conform with existing village bylaws.

“We’re going to have to solve this issue,” said Mayor Kevin Acton.

“It’s to the benefit of the community if we can attract people to the market.”

Presently, signs are only allowed on land if they advertise a product, service or activity on that property. The market sign was located on private land some distance from Oval Park where the market occurs.

“We are now a difficult position. Murray August Essentially there is no way we can have a sign promoting the market either within or without the village limits,” said Murray August, market chairperson.

“The market does not own a parcel of land, nor is the public market a for-profit organization.”

Upwards of 20 vendors participate in the market, which promotes local food production as well as area crafts.

“If local markets cannot advertise with signs, they will not survive,” said August.

“The bylaw regulations fly in the face of what public and farmers markets stand for — local entrepreneurs, farmers and artisans offering goods directly to the consumer.”

August believes there is a need for the village to review its entire sign bylaw.

“Sandwich board signs are only permissible in commercial or industrial zones,” he said.

“This leaves not only businesses outside these zones, but Lumby churches and other non-profits at risk to be fined if they put out a sandwich board sign advertising community events, such as a Christmas bazaar or book sale.”

Acton hopes to have the public market’s concerns addressed before its season begins May 5.

“There has to be some flexibility,” he said of the rules.

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Johnston named Good Guy NOCLS seeking golfers for annual tournament JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

A man who has, since day one, been dedicated to an event that supports equal living opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities is being recognized.

Brian Johnston, owner of Vernon Dodge Jeep, is one of the founding supporters of the North Okanagan Community Life Society’s charity Golf Classic. His dedication has been repeated yearafter-year, ever since that first year when he put a car up for auction in the event.

That has earned him the title of Good Guy of the Year.

“It’s not a chamber award, it’s nothing special, but it’s special to NOCLS,” said Garry Molitwenik, NOCLS executive director.

“He’s just a good ambassador, he’s a real champion.”

Johnston’s dedication to the event, which goes May 4 at the Vernon Golf and Country Club, stems from a personal desire to see the invaluable work that NOCLS does continue.

Just prior to that first golf event, Johnston’s business partner’s son had earned his driver’s license and had an accident that left him brain injured and in a wheelchair.

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Brian Johnston, owner of Vernon Dodge Jeep, is named the Good Guy of the Year by Garry Molitwenik, North Okanagan Community Life Society executive director. in assisted living,” said Johnston. “So to help people that are in that position is something that we wanted to do.”

NOCLS builds support around clients so that they can live in their own homes, versus group homes or segregated situations.

“We think that people should be able to live the same lives as you and I,” said Molitwenik, adding that keeping clients involved in the community and building relationships improves their quality of life.

“Without people like Garry and his team these people would be suffering,” said Johnston.

As a local business owner, another reason Johnston supports the NOCLS Golf Classic is

through a desire to give back to the community.

And that giving spirit is something he credits to Tom Foord.

Kal Tire founder Foord, who was actually the seventh NOCLS Good Guy of the Year, is

known for his outstanding community support of a number of charities and projects.

“It’s incumbent on businesses to give back,” said Johnston, adding that the Good Guy honour is one earned by his entire team at Vernon Dodge and the customers who support them.

Johnston encourages everyone to help support NOCLS at the annual charity Golf Classic, whether it’s through an auction item donation or by signing up for the event.

The event officially kicks off May 3 with a putting contest, barbecue and popular caddy auction. Among those volunteering as caddies are NDP leader Adrian Dix, CHBC’s Klaudia Ceglarz and MLA Eric Foster.

The official event, started by shot gun at 12:30 May 4, includes an auction at 6:30 p.m., dinner, awards and video presentation.

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“We will identify alternatives,” said Hall, adding that there is no process timeline as the ultimate goal is to ensure the best use of the site is determined.

“It’s an important piece of property.”

No cash for music school A funding request from the Vernon Community Music School has been silenced, at least for now.

The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has deferred the possibility of providing sup-

— Trafford Hall port to the non-profit group to replace the foundation on its 1908 East Hill building.

“The 2012 budget is already set,” said Mike Macnabb, GVAC chairperson.

The request — a specific figure was never identified — will be considered as part of the 2013 budget process.

GVAC is also presently working on a policy for financial grants

to community organizations.

The music school is attempting to raise $300,000 to replace the building’s aging foundation.

Community gardens questioned Water service to community gardens has some politicians asking questions.

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The Vernon Tennis Association is taking a swing at increased public access to the sport.

The group has presented immediate, short-term and long-term initiatives to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee for consideration.

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That has director Doug Dirk wondering if that will lead some residents shifting their habits.

“It may become more advantageous to go to a community garden than having a residential garden because of the cost of water,” he said.

Director Tom Ouchi doesn’t believe that scenario is likely.

“The intent of a community garden is for people who don’t have the ability to garden at home,” he said of residents in apartments or live on small lots.

“The 2012 budget is already done.”

— Bob Fleming club president.

“It’s important that we’re together sharing goals and costs with the decision-makers. We’d like to be able to plan more than one year at a time.”

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Long-term plans for two to five years include two new courts at Marshall Field.

“Often we’ve had 20 to 25 people on the court when there is only room for 16,” said White.

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“I like the idea of working with other groups because it makes it easier,” said Mike Macnabb, GVAC chairperson, of rationalizing financial resources.

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Spelling bee a challenge CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

The fifth annual Spelling Bee Challenge was a nail-biter.

The Wednesday fundraiser for the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre came down to a sudden-death tie-breaker between the Okanagan College Egg Heads and the Canadian Federation of University Women Bold’N Agers. The Egg Heads came out victorious by unscrambling the word ‘dictionary’ first.

“We had a strategy this year and we were really confident,” said team captain Chandra McCann.

“We tied last year so we thought this was going to be our year.”

The reigning Queen Bees gracefully passed on the championship after a three-way tie for third place with the Ph. Bees and The Morning Star Typos.

The 16 teams and 124 participants, with presenting sponsor Kal Tire and gold sponsor Interior Savings Credit Union, along with other sponsors and supporters raised $20,000 for the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre which provides services for at-risk youth and literacy programs for people of all ages in the North Okanagan.

The centre has been in its present building for seven years.

The youth centre, on the ground floor of the building, provides hot meals, help with services and recreation activities for about 20 youth a day, five days a week and sees 60 different youth each month.

“These youth have some disadvantages

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Kati Gardiner (left) and Annie Powter of the Ph. Bees put their heads together as they work out the correct spelling of a word at the fifth annual Junction Literacy and Youth Centres’ Spelling Bee Challenge at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Wednesday morning.

“We had a strategy.”

— McCann but we see many very strong qualities that can be encouraged to help them cope with their lives,” said Debbie Schiller, executive director of the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre.

“One of the youth who attends told us, ‘I come for the food, and the caring.”

One of the longrunning literacy centre programs is the One To One program which started in 1996 and is now in all area schools with 200 trained volunteers reading with 350

students who need to improve reading ability and confidence.

The Skills Boost program benefits students who would benefit from a tutor but cannot afford one by providing teachers to work with them individually.

The Baby Steps to Grad program helps young parents stay in school.

The After School Reading Clubs, now in four elementary schools, is led by teachers and volunteers. One participant told a leader, “I feel like I’m at war with reading, but I’m winning.”

The centre collects books for families during Family Literacy Week, provides Books on the Bus for children who have long bus rides to and from school and is working on the Give and Take Bookshelves which display books, magazines and other reading material for the whole family at places where families have access to them.

Books for Babies gives a board book and information on early literacy for parents of all local newborns.

The Seniors Computer Support Project is training volunteers to match up with seniors to help them improve computer literacy.

The teams got down to the spelling bee with Maureen Curry reading the words and definitions and Sun FM’s Jason Keis, beekeeper, keeping things under control.

Everyone was happy to support the programs and did their best and Morning Star managing editor Glenn Mitchell voiced the general feeling, “There’s always next year.”

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t happened to be the first word and it turned out to be a killer, so to speak. Yup, the debut offering in the fifth annual Junction Literacy & Youth Centres’ Spelling Bee Challenge at the Best Western Vernon Lodge on Wednesday morning was ‘‘assassin.’’

And we initially spelled it right. Crime reporter Roger ‘‘Assassin’’ Knox said he was certain it was right and we all agreed to go with what turned out to be the correct answer.

But somewhere around the third or fourth word of the first round, three of us (the three amigos or the three stooges, take your pick) started to think ‘‘assassin’’ didn’t look right.

So we crossed out an ‘‘s,’’ I think the first one, and moved on, although looking back we were nervous about it.

Well, guess what? We, the three amigos, that is, Glenn Mitchell were wrong, and that ended up being the only word out of 15 words in three rounds that we got wrong, eliminating us from being among the top two teams, who got them all right, forcing a tiebreaker that we should have, could have, and would have been a part of but.........

Now it should be noted that we spelled Craigellachie, tzatziki and, even mnemonic in the tie-breaker round for all the good it did us, correctly so that we ended up in a threeway tie for third in a group that included the former champs, the Queen Bees – which ain’t half bad.

But, but, but we had it and we changed it and we.....well you get the idea.

It helped a little bit to hear Murray Smith say his Rotary team had them all right too, at one time, but ended up changing three of them, or so he claims.

So it happens. You overthink the word. I find if you look at any word long enough it will look wrong, believe me I’m an editor, it happens (although just for the record and for

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the kind woman who sends these columns back to me in the mail with all the mistakes circled, I purposely replace ‘‘have’’ with ‘‘of’’ because I write this piece in a colloquial manner to better relate to my readers on an informal basis like I’m talking to them, or at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it, by the way do you like the column)?

Take a breath here.

Anyway it should be noted that Roger waited the obligatory 35 seconds before he posted his new claim to ‘assassin’ fame on Facebook. I’m a little worried about the division in the newsroom now, Roger and his assassin true believers and the, well, three stooges, er, I mean amigos.

And the fact that we’ve now gained runnerup status twice in the spelling bee and been forced to share the bronze medal with two others this time, doesn’t exactly dull the pain.

However, and I don’t know if Roger posted this fact or not on Facebook, but there’s a history to the big guy being sure about the spelling of a word in this same competition in the past.

The word was Tsawwassen and he was sure because he’d seen it a million times on highway signs. We trusted him. If memory serves he might have put in one too many of those darn consonants that pluralizes things. And we lost, again.

This time, of course, he was right, and we ended up being wrong anyway.

Aaaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh. There may be one too many ‘‘a’’s in that word so please forgive me and fight the urge to circle it and send it to me, he said bitterly.

Meanwhile we’ll try to be good sports about it, congratulations to the OC Egg Heads (nice name by the way), and I’ll try to maintain peace in the newsroom until next year when we’ll take another crack at it and, alas, likely come up short. Although I’m seriously considering dedicating five or 10 minutes a day for the next 52 weeks or so to work on spelling in the newsroom.

OK, staff, the word is isochronous.....

Obviously there is a need for municipalities to enforce rules, but someone in Lumby got a little over-zealous.

Village officials recently forced the Lumby Public Market to rip down a promotional sign because the sign was in contravention of bylaws. As it currently stands, a sign can only be placed on property if it advertises a product or activity physically taking place on that site. The public market occurs in Oval Park and the sign was located on private land on Highway 6.

It’s worth pointing out that the sign had been up for two years and it hadn’t caused a stir, but as soon as the village apparently received a single public complaint, down it came. Was there any actual merit to the complaint and why was the village so quick to act when bureaucrats and politicians had passed by the sign many times themselves and not said a word?

Was there any consideration that while the bylaw was being breached, the greater good of the community was being served.

Specifically, the public market provides an opportunity for local farmers and crafters to sell their products and residents can access food grown close to home. It also serves as a draw for visitors passing through town.

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However, policies need to be flexible and consider the specifics of individual situations.

In this case, there’s no question Lumby council needs to do the right thing before the market season begins May 5.

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n March 9, at approximately 10:30 a.m., I was parked in the “drop books off ” reserved area of the library parking lot. The signage reads reserved for library book drop only.

I am partially disabled with a handicap sign for my car which was displayed, however I am able to get my books in the outside drop and back to my car in a timely manner.

However the book drops were locked and I was forced to enter the library to return my books.

While in the library I talked to the information officer in passing and picked up some books to save a future trip and returned to my car, being no longer than 10-12 minutes.

Upon returning I had a ticket from the bylaw-enforcement officer for parking for “5+ minutes.” I find it interesting that they

DRIVING RULES WRONG I have coached minor hockey and baseball in Vernon since the 1990's and I have noticed lately, that it is extremely hard for young people to make a living around here. The economy is bad enough, but when our driving laws become an obstacle, I, for one, think this is unacceptable.

For example, recently, around mid-afternoon, a young man that I know and coached, along with two of his cousins, all under the age of 23, went out to Enderby to drop off their resumes to a business they heard might be hiring. They were not speeding, but simply had a "N" on their vehicle and there were three people in the car. They were pulled over by the RCMP and ticketed for having too many people in the vehicle. The young driver of the vehicle could lose his licence for this. I know there is an exception to this driving rule for family members, as long as they are siblings.

But, why not extend the exception to cousins, or for any young person going to work, or applying for work? I know some will say that this rule for young drivers means that they are safer on the roadways. But, I think the intent of this law was to curb late night young partiers from jumping into vehicles for a treacherous ride

specified “5+ minutes” on the ticket when the sign that I was parked in front of did not specify a time limit.

I filled out the adjudication form and received a phone call from their office March 12, and I explained what had happened and they said it was pretty cut and dried. I took too long and had to pay the fine, which I have done.

My concern with this is that they state a time on the ticket but there is no warning on the sign as to a time limit and they do not take into consideration special circumstances like inability to move quickly, the bins being closed forcing a trip into the library.

I would just like to warn other seniors with mobility problems there is no slack cut for us.

Brian Reilly

home. Who could not agree with that? But, my point is that, until we find an alternative, we are in an oil-based economy that is driven by the automobile, and young people need to be able to drive like adults, during work hours, in order to make a living. The dilemma that many young people find themselves in today, is that the fines are so harsh and expensive, new drivers find it difficult to afford a licence; and they definitely need a job in order to pay for it.

Many, find themselves in a "Catch 22" situation because a licence makes them more employable, but, some have to car pool to get to a job site. This means that if the young driver chooses to fit in with society and their peer group, and decides to give their friends, or workmates a ride, they face the gauntlet of the law.

To me, this forces young people to be penalized by an unjust law that unfairly targets young people and takes money out of our economy and puts it into the legislature. In this instance, there has to be a balance, such as allowing young people to drive within the law, like adults, during daylight hours, to wherever they need to be. Just like the rest of us. I see, however, many of the older drivers and their "know it all' attitudes involved in more vehicle mishaps

than the younger drivers; and I notice, many of the young drivers have taken driving lessons to make their insurance rates cheaper. How many of the older drivers have taken driving lessons? I have been driving since 1976 and I know many in my age group could not handle the severe penalties that these people have to endure, simply because they are young.

If nothing changes, the young people are going to have to start voting for themselves, or they can expect more of the same.

Dan A. Wilson BE VIGILANT The statistic of cancer patients arriving at Vernon Jubilee is certainly staggering. And the article addresses many important points, but it's something that is not said that catches my attention. Dr. Hwang said the onus is on residents to protect their health which is true, but more so in a way he doesn't imply.

Speaking as a person whose family has struggled with colorectal cancer, a degree of vigilance is required from the patient. For example, a family member of mine was repeatedly dismissed from a doctor's office with symptoms of colo-rectal cancer as the doctor concluded it wasn't indicative of cancer.

After consulting our own computer with symptoms, and basically demanding a colonoscopy, my family member was granted one, and results were cancerous.

The lesson to be learned, one should always take precautions if they feel their body is not well, and most certainly do no take a doctor's word as gospel.

Andrew Pecyna TIRED OF IT I am a retired nurse who is tired of the teacher bashing by parents, media and government.

I spent many years working at jobs where lots of overtime was the norm, but I was paid for it.

I was never expected to volunteer my time. It has become an expectation that teachers will volunteer for all things parents and teachers feel they have the rights to. How many parents who say they volunteer their time to fundraising, etc., actually volunteer for unpaid work at their places of employment?

Extra-curricular activities are just that. Not necessary because they make good memories!

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A select group of Spallumcheen water users who have been under a boil water notice for more than 20 years are now on notice from Interior Health to find a new water source.

The Meighan Creek Water Users community water system received a letter in February from Interior Health providing results of a site assessment inspection done on the water system on Jan. 31, 2012. The Meighan Creek source for this system has been on a boil water notice since Sept.

19, 1989.

“Surface water is considered to be at high risk of contamination due to pathogens that can enter surface water,” wrote Interior Health drinking water officer Janelle Kwan in a letter to water system secretaries Jim and Chellan Salak.

“Thus the Drinking Water Protection Act and Drinking Water Protection Regulation requires that disinfection and adequate treatment must be met for all water sources.”

The Salaks, in a letter to Spallumcheen council, said there are 15 water licences in the Meighan Creek system who live on Powerhouse Road, Pleasant Valley Cross Road, Highway 97A and Eagle Rock Road.

Kwan explained that the water system has been entered into Interior Health’s boil water remediation program, which is a five-year program that utilizes an incremental approach to move water systems out of the “high-risk” category by making necessary improvements to the water system.

Kwan listed improvement options for Meighan Creek users, including finding an alternate source or possibly hooking up with the City of Armstrong.

If users decide to keep the existing source, wrote

“The water has been this way for 20-some years.”

— Christine Fraser Kwan, “significant upgrades to the existing source as well as installing treatment to comply with... drinking water objectives would need to be met.”

“We have been notified by Interior Health that we should find alternative water for our small district,” wrote Chellan Salak in her letter to Spall council, asking for help.

“Most of our water users are seniors and are on limited income, so I think there would be a hardship if we all have to drill for water.”

Coun. Christine Fraser led considerable debate on the topic, insisting the township help out the residents as much as possible.

“The water has been this way for 20-some years... and it seems to me, in these instances that are coming up, that Interior Health is taking the letter of the law to the absolute letter of the law,” said Fraser.

“These are some really dramatic changes for people.”

Township administrator Lynda Shykora noted that Interior Health has offered support for the users, but Coun. Andrew Casson said any option that is undertaken will be expensive.

Council unanimously supported a motion by Fraser to add this to Thursday’s joint council meeting with the City of Armstrong for discussion.

Coun. Todd York was absent from the meeting.

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“Home sales were steady during March with some fluctuations depending on the community and the housing type,” said Rob Shaw, Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board president.

“Continuing to trend on long-term averages, the modest rise in unit sales reflects the gradual growth in the economy and points toward a brighter seasonal market ahead.”

Total residential sales for March was 114 units, an 11.8 per cent increase compared to 102 sales in March 2011 and a 54.1 per cent hike from 74 units in February.

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David MacBain, community ministries Launched by Bentall Kennedy, which director for the Salvation Army in Vernon, manages the Village Green Centre, the said food bank staff are excited at this corponational initiative will partner the comrate initiative being taken by Bentall Kennedy pany’s shopping centres in 17 locations across the country. across Canada with local food banks.

“The goal locally is to collect the most Scott Adam “We are partnering with the Salvation amount of non-perishable goods, and Village Army and we have plans in place for a Green Centre is ramping up to get various big fundraiser,” said Village Green general manager businesses on board,” he said. “The food bank staff are Scott Adam. very excited about a large national corporation setting Until the end of October, the centre and the up a national competition to help the Salvation Army Salvation Army Food Bank will host special events food bank in Vernon to continue to help our neighand promotions to raise awareness about hunger in bors in need. The VCG has taken us on as their charity the community and across the country. Village Green of choice this year and we are very excited about that, Centre will also compete against other participating and we are looking forward to helping those in the malls across Canada, for funds raised and pounds community all the more with this assistance.” of food collected. Winners will be given one of five Customers are also encouraged to support the $10,000 grants, to be donated to the winner’s partner food bank by entering the centre’s online contest for a food bank. chance to win free groceries for a year, a $3,000 value, “It’s our chance to go big or go home,” said Adam. at http://villagegreencentre.com/ “We want that $10,000 and it’s our job to do it. And “Our goal is to raise $75,000 and collect 20,000 we are also planning on collecting the most amount pounds of food during our national challenge,” said of non-perishable food items — we’ll be doing four John Minas, vice president, Retail Services East, projects a month.

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By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. If you are injured in a car crash, caused by the fault of another, you could suffer many losses. One loss may be work-related – you may be forced to find an easier but lowerpaying job and be unable to earn as much income as before the accident. Lawyers call this loss “diminished earning capacity.” It is often part of a compensation claim by personal injury plaintiffs.

But what if your earnings do not go down after the accident? Can you still win damages for “diminished earning capacity”? After all, you might think that because your income did not decrease, your ability to earn has not been diminished. Not true.

A recent BC case illustrates that this approach is too simplistic and can be unfair to the injured person.

jobs “was a huge blow” and it “was far less rewarding in terms of job satisfaction,” said the trial judge who initially decided her case.

Yet, by happenstance, her new job paid her a better salary, and so she did not suffer an immediate loss of earnings.

Still, her lawyers were able to prove that she suffered a reduction in her capacity to earn, a finding upheld on appeal.

The circle of secretarial or administrative positions that she could compete for in future had narrowed because of the limitations imposed by her injuries. In short, she became less marketable as an employee and less capable overall of taking advantage of all employment opportunities that might come her way.

As well, the trial judge The plaintiff (Colleen), 46, was concluded that there was a real injured in two car accidents and substantial possibility that (one right after the other).

Colleen would have moved up She hurt her neck, shoulder in her organization’s hierarchy and upper back, resulting in to a director position had she chronic widespread pain later been able to stay there – at diagnosed as fibromyalgia. an increased salary and with Before the accidents, she was a improved health and pension highly energetic and motivated Richard P. Barton benefits. (This particular finding individual. She had a fast-paced was over-turned on appeal as job as an executive secretary speculative only, reducing her to the president of a large compensation award somewhat). organization, which she loved and was And there was a real possibility that because ideally suited for. of her injuries (which had plateaued or possibly could even worsen), her working All that changed. Because of her chronic career would likely end earlier than it would pain – which was only controlled or made have if the accident had not occurred. endurable by large amounts of pain killers and anti-inflammatory medications – she Overall, she proved that she had suffered a could no longer handle the demands of her loss in her capacity to earn future income, job, nor the three-hour (both ways) commute as confirmed by the appeal court. The BC it involved.

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Timber to the provincial Agricultural Land Commission without the customary report from regional district planning staff.

“All of the (governance) processes take time and we’re trying to expedite the process,” said director Juliette Cunningham.

“For that area, not proceeding in a timely manner impacts the economy.”

North Enderby Timber wants to exclude 4.9 hectares adjacent to its Highway 97A site from the Agricultural

Land Reserve so it can be used for a log storage yard and dry kiln.

In return, the company wants to convert a former 4.9-hectare log sort yard on Crandlemire Road into agricultural capabilities.

North Enderby Timber officials asked RDNO two weeks ago to speed up the ALC application so other approval processes, such as an official community plan amendment, can proceed.

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RDNO staff had indicated it would have taken about seven to eight weeks for the ALC application to be considered through the traditional process.

While she supported fast-tracking the ALC application, director Jackie Pearase wants assurances that issues of land use and the environment will be addressed.

“I have concerns about sending it to the ALC with no planning document,” she said.

“I want to make sure the ALC is doing its job and visits the site.”

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Director Mike Macnabb says residents opposed to the land use change must be considered.

“In going through the letters of support, it seems self-serving - “If North Enderby exists, we exist,” said Macnabb referring to businesses associated to the mill operations.

But director Bob Fleming points out that if the ALC approves the application, North Enderby Timber must apply to RDNO for OCP and rezoning amendments and a development permit.

“All of the neighbours will get to have their say and we’re not stopping that,” said Fleming.

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The village has purchased a lot on Faulkner Avenue, adjacent to Duteau Creek, for $150,000.

“We want to make Lumby more inviting to people who live here and are passing through on the highway,” said Coun.

Randal Ostafichuk.

“There’s not a lot of greenspace along the highway.”

Mayor Kevin Acton believes the acquisition is a good use of financial resources.

“It’s another continuation of the salmon trail which we’ve been working so hard on,” he said.

Besides providing more park, there is the possibility that the land will increase economic development opportunities in the community.

“It will give us road access to the back piece of the property and it’s all industrial land in there,” said Acton.

A house on the property will be removed and then the village will go through a planning process to determine what kind of recreational activities occur there.

“We’re looking at open greenspace or the possibility of a small campground. There are no firm decisions yet,” said Ostafichuk.

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of the proposed new location.

“They can also get out of the weather There is pressure to maximize the (by going into the library).” number of people using the bus in Hodge believes the new location Lumby. would also provide other benefits The village will ask B.C. for residents.

Transit to either establish a “It’s close to the arena, the bus stop at the library on community centre and the curlShields Avenue or that the ing club,” he said. stop on Glencaird Street, by “It makes sense to have the bus the pool, be moved to the go where the people are.” library.

In another transportation“It’s a nice place for people related matter, the village wants Nick Hodge to wait because the library is improved highway signs promotthere and there are washing local businesses. rooms available,” said Coun. Nick Hodge Hodge says he started considering the Morning Star Staff

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Okanagan Regional Library denies it is unwilling to hammer out a new contract with staff.

CUPE members have voted 96 per cent in favour of strike, saying negotiations are at a standstill after multiple bargaining sessions and two mediation sessions.

“We’re still in negotiations.

No one has booked out of mediation,” said Lesley Dieno, ORL executive director. “Both parties have what they feel are Lesley Dieno their final offers on the table.”

CUPE local 1123 says wage increases and benefits could be resolved with cooperation from ORL “The employer has put us in a tough position. The work we do inside our communities is important and we don’t want to see that disrupted,” said Rose Jurkic, local president, in a release.

“However, in comparison to libraries of similar sizes we have fallen behind. We’re only asking for what workers doing the same type of work we do have.”

Dieno would not provide details on ORL’s wage offer but points out that the agency’s process includes a negotiating committee and the board.

“I’m not sure how the board will feel (about amending the offer),” she said.

“We need to get further direction from them.”

No immediate job action is planned by the union and Jurkic hopes both sides can negotiate a contract.

CUPE 1123 represents 150 library workers at 16 branches in the Okanagan.

issue after seeing Ministry of Highway signs that direct motorists to an array of services in Merritt.

“We could use more comprehensive signage,” he said referring to Highway 6.

The province provides standardized signage — a blue background with white icons — at the entrance to communities.

“Currently, individuals in Lumby have applied for their own blue and white signs so we have about eight of them instead of just one,” said Hodge.

Hodge believes one sign would update information being provided to motorists and clean up the roadway.

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It was a chance to come full circle at Silver Star for Josh Dueck, and a chance he couldn’t pass up.

Dueck, Silver Star’s Paralympic silver and X-Games gold medalist, landed the first ever backflip on snow by a skier in a sit-ski on Feb. 6, 2012 in the backcountry of Whistler, B.C. He built up to the feat by training on the BIGAIRBAG at Whistler.

When Dueck heard the Oakley and Camp of Champions BIGAIRBAG TOUR was going to be at Silver Star for the weekend, where he used to regularly pull tricks like this before his injury, he and all his supporters wanted to share the moment.

Dueck launched at least a half-dozen backflips into the big bag at the Star.

“He stayed around to chat and sign autographs after,” said Ben Jackson, Silver Star events manager. “Having the air bag at the resort is one of those really fun things and it also helps people learn some new skills in a controlled environment.”

Close to 200 people between the ages of 11 and 47 hit the BIGAIRBAG over two days at the Star’s TELUS Park, creating what park manager Dustin O’Ferrall called an “awesome atmosphere.”

“Everyone was being really supportive and were encouraging each other to try tougher tricks,” said O’Ferrall.

“And of course the energy really picked up when Josh showed up to practise his backflip on home turf here at Silver Star.”

Joining Dueck for the weekend to provide guidance for landing on the big, cushy air bag were Mike Shaw, B.C. park and pipe ski team head coach, and Miles Rickets, an Oakley rep and former provincial park and pipe ski team head coach.

The event was a huge success and Silver Star looks forward to doing it all again next year.

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“My friend, Kathy Emery (of Armstrong) was Miss Teen North Okanagan last year and she told me it would be a very good experience.

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Now, Nieberle is busy representing her title throughout the community at schools and various events (she recently volunteered at the Upper Room Mission) before heading to Toronto in July for the Miss Teen Canada-World pageant.

As part of the pageant process, Nieberle must raise at least $400 for Free the Children.

To do so, she is looking for a restaurant job where she will donate all the tips she earns to Free the Children. She is also hoping to volunteer with other local charities.

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The Miss Teen Canada-World pageant also affords the community an opportunity to support their local representative. During the pageant, July 14 to 21, individuals can vote online for Nieberle at www.missteencanadaworld.com.

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“This competition is not only a beauty competition, you get more points in your marketing skills and sponsorship skills,” said dad Herbert. “It’s a good thing for life.”

Mom, Andrea, admits her first reaction to the news of her daughter entering a pageant was: “Oh my gosh. It’s a lot of work and you will be very busy.”

But her eyes light up with pride the minute she sees her daughter sporting that crown and sash.

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Alex Wambold To further enhance the professional service that the Salt Fowler Team provides to their clients, the Team has expanded to include Alex Wambold as a full time member of their selling team. Lisa, Gord and her Team provide a professional foundation for Alex by employing all of the latest in technology and marketing to provide the best possible service for both Buyers and Sellers.

Alex was born in Russia and moved with his family to Germany when he was 3 months old. Growing up in Germany, Alex had the privilege to speak German while learning Russian from his parents.

After moving to Canada, Alex has achieved success in the construction business, which he is going to combine with his Real Estate experience.

Alex enjoys working with people, and recently became the assistant youth leader in his church. He also sees the need of people that have lost their hope and is part of a prison ministry.

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Lee struts skills in southern sun KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

She was just another tourist trying to match skills with the locals on a luxurious sandy beach beside the majestic Caribbean Sea. Or so the guys from Playa Del Carmen in Mexico thought about Vernon’s Kira Lee for a few moments.

“They didn’t pass to me at first, but I scored a killer goal and then they started passing to me,” chuckled Lee, who also played some beach volleyball on a family Spring Break vacation.

A relaxed game of beach soccer was a chance for Lee to unwind and perfect her tan after an intense four-day Olympic Development Program (ODP) soccer camp in sunny Florida a few weeks earlier.

A 16-year-old centre defender, Lee had an impressive camp and was selected to play scrimmage games with the Select A team, the best 14 Under 17s from a field of 90. She also attended the camp last year.

“I learned a whole bunch about the defensive end,” said Lee, a Grade 11 Seaton student.

“When to pressure and when to pull back.

Things that were great for my confidence.”

Lee was also in Tampa last December when the Thompson Okanagan FC went 1-2-1 at the Super-Y Soccer League North American finals.

This trip was all about showcasing her skills for college recruiters.

Throughout the regular season, players are evaluated during their games by the opposing team coaches for tactical, physical and psychological characteristics that will determine their ability to attend the ODP National Camp.

The top players chosen by the scouting system in each age group per geographic division of the Super Y-League are invited to participate in the ODP National Camp. These camps are attended by U.S. National staff coaches

to identify players for U.S. National Team Programs, as well as many of the nation’s top collegiate coaches.

“The coaches were really good; they knew what they were talking about,” said Lee, who played on a school exchange last year in Mexico.

“All the players were very good. Some were really fast. Some had great footwork and some just take you out. We trained in the mornings for two hours and played games at night. Our team only had one goal against and it was a real fluker. The wind really did take it from our goalie.”

Okanagan FC teammates Jordan Tassone, Courtney Hemmerling and Kianna Chuhaniuk also earned invites to the ODP camp.

Lee, who hopes to follow her older sister Linday (Alabama) into NCAA soccer, has already received e-mails of interest from colleges in Texas and Florida. She is training with her Pacific Coast League premier team and the UBC Okanagan Heat in preparation for the upcoming season.

“Kira is a strong athlete with good technical skills,” said Heat head coach Claire Paterson, who also serves as technical director for the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association in Vernon.

“She is a tenacious defender with great timing into tackles; she is difficult to get past. She has developed well competing against male athletes in the WFC Academy in Vernon.

“She is always looking for opportunities to improve as an athlete.”

Lee, who turns 17 in August, will also play in the Open Division of the Vernon ladies league with the Little Tex Outlaws.

Vernon striker Kyra Rae Horvath, a year older and ineligible for the camp, did receive a ODP selection which gets her name in the college database.

“Even thought I don’t go, I get put in a college list and my name gets referred,” said

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Horvath, who turns 18 in October. “I have been in contact with UBC Okanagan and the U of C (Calgary). I want to keep my options open so I haven’t made a decision yet.”

Horvath, a 5-foot-4 aggressive, fast forward, attended a soccer academy in Medicine Hat before moving to Vernon for Grade 10 (Kalamalka). She played for Thompson Okanagan FC in the Super-Y and High Performance League (HPL) the last few years.

She attended the UBCO identification camp with all returning Heat players and

about 25 other prospects last weekend, and felt she did well in the scrimmages.

Said Paterson of Horvath: “She’s a very good winger and another tenacious ball winner. She has a fantastic left foot that can whip crosses in.”

Horvath, who used to play high school volleyball and run short and distance running, plans to pursue a career in kinetics, hopefully landing a job in sports.

She plans to attend the Dinosaurs’ ID camp, April 26-28, in Calgary.

Katunar backstops Game 1 win Morning Star Staff

First-period goals by Joey Benik and Logan Johnston were all Penticton Vees needed Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Netminder Chad Katunar did all the rest, recording 42 stops before 3,000 fans as Penticton iced the Powell River Kings 3-1 in Game 1 of the B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup final.

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ou wanna go? It’s a long-standing and simple question asked seconds before a hockey fight starts.

Unless a player is injured or has been asked by his coach not to scrap on a certain night, the answer is almost always yes.

I have one oldtime hockey fights video on VHS and have always loved watching tilts at the NHL, WHL or BCHL level. I support keeping fighting in hockey, but it appears it could be on the way out.

David Branch, who wields a lot of power as commissioner of the Canadian Hockey League (three Major Junior loops), is lobbying to have scraps banned starting next season.

Branch believes his league doesn’t need fighting as a mechanism to sell the game, that fights are not a big part of the entertainment package.

Said Branch, in a Q&A with the Toronto Star: “I believe with the evolution of our league, better coaching, better training, better athletes, the pure skill and competitive nature of our game and the excitement our players bring, stands alone as an ability to sell our game.

“There always has been and always will be an element that likes fighting but it’s not what we feel is a necessary force to keep fighting in our game.”

Branch says the CHL is out to remove the onedimensional player, the Kevin Mitchell palooka who doesn’t have the necessary skill to play the game. His only real attribute is to fight.

The enforcer is fast becoming a dinosaur in the NHL, where tough guys Colton Orr of the Leafs and Steve MacIntrye of the Penguins were demoted to the minors earlier this season.

The Penguins decided last year that Vernon’s Eric Godard, one of the league’s most feared fighters, was expendable because d-man Deryk Engelland, a Sicamous Eagles’ grad, could handle most opponents and also play more minutes.

Godard signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Stars last summer, but has spent the entire year with their AHL Texas affiliate.

Fighting majors in the NHL have declined 25 per cent this season, according to USA Today. And the New York Times did some research and discovered that of the last 15 teams winning the Stanley Cup, only four were among the teams with the most fighting majors in the regular season.

And Gabriel Desjardins, an NHL consultant who runs behindthenet.ca, did some number crunching and proved that while many people figure a figh ing victory gives teams a lift, he said it was worth a little more than a 1/80th of a win in the standings.

Chris Crowell, one of the fiercest wingers/fighters in Viper history, used to get the crowd going with a staged tilt seconds after the opening faceoff.

He won most of them. He doesn’t do any fighting with the NCAA University of Alaska-Anchorage Aces, where fighting is outlawed.

“I think fighting needs to stay in the game,” Crowell told me. “It adds a level of accountability between players that the refs can’t provide. Also, it adds another dimension for the fans. Most of the fans love watching the fights. Here in college, there is no fighting, and it is a different game than juniors or pro.

“Here in Anchorage the two major hockey teams are us and the Aces, who play in the ECHL. We play in the same rink and the Aces draw bigger crowds, and many of fans say they prefer the Aces because of the fighting.

“So apart from the accountability it brings between the players on the ice, it adds another element for the fans. And ultimately the fans’ opinion

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Ryan Cuthbert of the Kelowna Rockets gets the upper hand in a 2006 scrap against a Kamloops Blazer. is what matters.”

Former Viper coach Bernie Pimm, who also worked behind the Kamloops Blazers’ bench, studies the game closely. He is now involved in minor hockey in Ottawa.

“I think the answer to the question of fighting in hockey, is answered during the NHL playoffs,” said Pimm. “For two months a year the viewing ratings for hockey goes through the roof, yet ironically there is no hockey fights....I don’t think hockey needs fighting to sell the game and if the OHL is banning fighting we will still support it.”

Mike Kermode, a former Vernon freelance journalist, writes a Vancouver Canucks blog, and is concerned about a fighting ban being implemented.

“I feel like stick violations and cheap shots may become more frequent,” Kermode told me. “I imagine there will still be scraps in certain situations but they will just result in suspensions or whatnot. I fear that players will take advantage of not having to own up to their actions and gutless plays will be on the rise.”

Vernon’s Trent Dorais, hard-nosed captain of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, sees fighting as a way of keeping players in line.

“I think that fighting in hockey is a way of keeping everyone on the ice honest, and it is an exiting part of the game that fans enjoy watching.

“The amount of head shots and cheap shots to players will increase if dropping the mitts is not an option. I know for myself when I see another player hit one of my teammates from behind, he will pay the price and that’s the way it should be.”

The Rangers and Bruins lead the NHL in fighting penalties and they are two of the higher seeds heading into the playoffs.

Fighting, as Pimm noted, always drops in the post-season, where Scotty Bowman of the Red Wings used to counter an opposing team’s use of tough guys by sending out skilled players. He won a couple of Cups with Detroit without an enforcer. He believed that carrying a specialist was a handicap.

The WHL’s 22 teams rack up more than 600 fighting majors a year. Scott Parker of the Kelowna Rockets, who rarely lost a scrap, was a first-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche. He finished his NHL career with seven goals and 700 PIM. You won’t see teams drafting a fighter in the first round any longer. The OHL, by banning fights, will ensure its players get drafted on their skill basis and not pugilist record.

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They are the only team so far to record a try against the Aussies, and Colton Klein had them both.

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Their handling and running rugby was excellent to watch and very hard to defend.

Vernon’s United Under 12 Rep boys soccer teams were undefeated after opening action Friday in the Okanagan Ice Breaker Tournament at Beasley Park in Lake Country.

Kevin Mitchell’s United #1 came from behind to stop Nelson 3-1 before grounding the Kelowna U11 Saints 7-2, while Roy Cooper’s United #2 iced the Kelowna United U11 Warriors 8-2.

Perez Vermeulen scored twice on feeds by Owen Miller as United #1 rallied with three goals in the final 12 minutes versus Nelson.

Man of the Match Alex Ogunbiyi converted a play involving Cody Webb and Seb Wenger for the third goal. Nick Mitchell earned the win in net.

Against Kelowna, it was Miller getting the Man of Match water bottle full of Easter chocolate by scoring twice and setting up two of Vermeulen’s three tallies, including one off a free kick.

Ogunbiyi, off a Vermeulen corner, and Finn Plummer, on a long, hard breakaway after a through ball by Ogunbiyi, completed the United offence. Micah Martens, playing his first game of Rep soccer as a keeper, was fabulous in pocketing the win.

Ogunbiyi finished with three assists.

Rookie roadrunner Mika Burns scored twice and drew one assist was United #2 beat Kelowna with Dylan Huber in goal.

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attack, from Man of the Match Ben Purvis and Burns, after a nifty three-on-one with good pace.

Purvis made it 2-0 after a strong run and pass from Steven Benischek. CJ Storey picked off a kick by the Kelowna keeper and buried a long shot to make it 3-1 Vernon before Chris Atkins found a rebound off a Noah Schneider shot.

Burns, after a long run and feed by Purvis, counted United’s

fifth goal, while Adam Raber clicked on a free kick before Kelowna managed their second goal.

Burns lifted the ball over the keeper after taking a gorgeous cross from Cooper, after a nice run up the right wing, for the seventh goal. Brendan Yakura cleaned up things on a scramble after a corner to finish the offence.

The tournament finals are today.

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Midfielder Nick Mitchell (right) of the Vernon United #1 challenges a Kelowna Saints player during action at the Okanagan Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament Friday at Beasley Park in Lake Country.

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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Aggie Lewis bowled an 540 triple to go 153 pins over her 129 average.

Club 55 Men’s: Ken Henley – bowled a 685 triple to go 205 over his 160 average.

Ladies: Bert Skaley – bowled an 661 triple to go 178 over her 161 average.

Men’s: Conrad Shupe – bowled a 648 triple to go 222 over his 142 average.

HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Betty Gauthier 100 POA; Rick Carswell 323-300, Dan Deboer 320839, Wayne Schultz 301-339-879, 100 POA, 310; Ken Henley 300; Cy Steward 301, 100 POA; Judy Hoffman 100 POA; Matt Eisenhauer 346, 100 POA; Kiri Adams 326-777, 100 POA; Drew Soroka 331-373-936, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; Kaitlyn Deleeuw 305-817; Lyle Rachwalski 324; Sandra Harvey 757; Margaret Blaskovitz 100 POA; George Knorr 100 POA; Cheryl Keir 100 POA; Randy Borton 314; Krista Koenig 761; Barry Koenig 303-838; Nan Rueger 100 POA; Shirley Meister 100 POA; Gord Wiffen 318, 100 POA; Adam Morris 100 POA; Tim Simper 374, 100 POA; Bob Kern 309-844, 100 POA; Trevor Rachwalski 305, 307; Joy Stafford 313, 100 POA; George Clements 100 POA; Pat Strohm 100 POA; Dana Schnyder 757.

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SLO–PITCH - SPN Slo-Pitch umpire clinic goes Saturday, April 14. Contact Vic Rantio at 250-503 2321.

SOCCER - Women’s teams require players to fill rosters in Division 2, Masters and Super 8 (fun-filled) leagues for the spring/summer season. Visit: www.nowsa.webs.com. Two new Division 2 teams are looking for coaches. E-mail: nowasoccer@ gmail.com.

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BOXING - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9. Open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. The club welcomes new members, male and female, 11 years and older.

RUGBY - The Vernon Rugby Club (Jackals) hold practices Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45 p.m., at Polson Park, until July. Vernon plays in the Okanagan Rugby Union and plays games every Saturday until mid July. Call Mike Scheller at 558-3563, or Rob Miles at 938-4540, or e-mail: mikescheller@hotmail.com.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO MAKE A MISTAKE Napoleon Bonaparte, surely the most famous resident of the Mediterranean isle of Elba, said, “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

At the bridge table, it is an art to give your opponent a chance to make a mistake. In today’s deal, how should the play go in four hearts after West leads the club jack?

It is a matter of personal preference what you open with that South hand. Some would begin with one heart, arguing that if they bid four hearts, they might miss a slam. As against that, opening one heart might allow West into the auction with a one-spade overcall, and perhaps the opponents can make four spades or have

a cheap sacrifice. And since a slam is mathematically unlikely, socking it to the opponents with four hearts would be the choice of most experts.

Since the opening lead marks East with the club ace, declarer is in danger only if East takes the first trick and shifts to a high diamond, with West holding that ace.

Then South could lose one club and three diamonds.

To try to reduce that risk, declarer should call for dummy’s low club at trick one. Some Easts would automatically make the mistake of playing low. Then South would win at least one overtrick, since West cannot profitably shift to diamonds.

But East should notice the strong aroma of rodent wafting across the table.

What is declarer doing? He must want to keep East off the lead. So East should overtake with his club ace and switch to the diamond queen.

In a class I ran earlier this year, every South covered with dummy’s club queen, but most Easts won and returned a club!

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OREGON - Since my wife, Allyson, is a formidable cook, we decided to visit Portland, Ore., so she could chomp on the culinary scene and see if it was truly worthy of its burgeoning reputation.

We were encouraged by friends who enthused about exotic food carts, generous happy hours and talented chefs.

Reasonable prices and the lack of a sales tax also drew us.

First-timers in Portland, we decided to take a walking tour, the Epicurean Excursion, of course. We meandered through the trendy Pearl District.

At Pearl Bakery, we sampled croissants, baguettes and bouchons. The chef is so exacting he re-calibrates his recipes with each new batch of flour. At the In Good Taste Cooking School, we sampled savoury condiments chased by a local Pinot Noir aged in oak. Ally declared the Madras curry mustard her favourite.

We entered the garish Ringlers Pub, with a long, colourful history. Upstairs are the McMenamins Brewery and the Crystal Ballroom with a floating-floor. The guide described Portland’s Beervana reputation (most breweries per capita in the world) as we savoured handcrafted Sunflower India Pale Ale, Terminator Stout and Hammerhead Ale. Feeling more knowledgeable, we wandered to the Saturday farmers’ market.

Buskers played, children ran and everyone was carrying bags and baskets laden with fresh produce.

Next day, we sampled the food-cart scene, which Portland has raised to a new level. There are 600 carts located in pods throughout the city. We headed to the city-centre pod and were immediately intimidated by the incredible choice. It seemed every nationality in the world was represented. We drooled at Thai curries, Indian tandoori chicken, German bratwurst, stir-fried pumpkin, Polish sausage, Korean barbeque and more.

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The farmers’ market in Portland provides a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. little knowing what a gastronomic epic awaited us. L’Heure Bleue, as its also known, sits in an elegant, tall-ceilinged exwarehouse and is arguably Portland’s top eatery, having enticed chef Thomas Boyce away from Wolfgang Puck’s renowned Spago Restaurant in Los Angeles. We proceeded to sample our way through an eight-course meal with paired wines that convinced us this is one eatery we’d want to revisit often.

A sparkling argyle brut from Oregon accompanied our starter, a crispy bruschetta with shrimp, chorizo on a white bean puree. The second course, hamachi sashimi on grilled seasonal mushrooms, was elegant and exceedingly tender with a bite of pickled ginger. The subtle flavours intermingled perfectly with the 2009 New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Our server explained each course and the sommelier told us why he had selected each accompanying wine.

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“Impossible,” I declared, raising my glass. How could I turn down even a small fraction of the delicacies that confronted us: fois gras coated with Riesling jelly, octopus terrine with a chili lime vinaigrette, sweet-corn tortellini, dungeness crab risotto, leg of lamb with olive tapenade and pan-seared salmon. And the presentation was superb, each course a sculpted work of art. Sipping a late-harvest reisling, the kaffir lime custard and coconut ice cream melting in my mouth, I emitted a tiny burp. It was one of the most memorable dinners ever.

As we waddled toward our hotel, I asked if Ally had enjoyed the visit to Portland.

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Remembering the child immigrants JEAN MANIFOLD Special to The Morning Star

Are you a descendant of a British child immigrant? Is there a “home child” in your family background? How would you know? Join historian and author Art Joyce at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, 3009 – 32 Ave., on April 21 at 2 p.m. for his presentation, Laying the Children’s Ghosts to Rest: Honouring Canada’s Child Immigrants.

Between 1869 and 1939, about 100,000 poor children were emigrated from Britain to Canada as a means of providing indentured labourers for newly developing farms or – in the case of girls – domestic servants for households.

Tens of thousands more children were sent to Australia and New Zealand. Siblings were often separated and in more cases never saw one another or their parents again. Only a minority were actual orphans.

Even fewer were adopted by the families for whom they worked so hard. It was seen as an expedient solution to the growing poverty problem created by the Industrial Revolution in Britain, while at the same time helping develop the colonies.

Joyce discovered that he was the grandson of just such a “home child” about five years ago while doing genealogical research into his Joyce ancestors. Since then he has been expanding his interest to include research on the history of Canada’s child immigrants, and in particular, its impact on families in the Columbia Basin. He plans to compile a book based on both his own family’s experience and the experiences of other Basin families who have

British immigrant children from Dr. Barnardo’s Homes arriving in Canada at the landing stage, St. John’s, N.B. These “home children” are the topic of a talk at the Vernon Museum. “home children” in their background.

This project is supported by funds from the Columbia Basin Trust.

Joyce is the author of two books of West Kootenay history, A Perfect Childhood and Hanging Fire & Heavy Horses, on the heritage homes and public transit of the historic city of Nelson, B.C. A passage from A Perfect Childhood is quoted in the Knowledge Network’s B.C. Moments series and he was a popular heritage col-

umnist for the Nelson Daily News from 1996-2000. For the past six years he has worked as reporter/arts and culture editor for the Valley Voice newspaper in the Slocan Valley and is also the author of two recent books of poetry.

Admission to Joyce’s presentation is by donation. Please pre-register by phoning the museum at 250-542-3142.

Jean Manifold is with the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives.

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revolution is going on in the world of marketing today with the onslaught of the baby boomers, and canny retailers are already changing their marketing strategies to take advantage of this great business opportunity. In 2000 roughly 600 million people globally were 60 years and older. In 2025, this figure will have doubled to 1.2 billion people, and the World Health Organization expects Pat Black more than 2 billion 60-plus by 2050, making every fifth person 60 years or older.

But numbers don’t tell the whole story. Surveys reveal that today’s seniors are more highly educated than ever before, have independent sources of income, access to the Internet and read print media regularly. They have twice the discretionary spending as the 25 to 44 age group and purchase more investment properties, new cars and spend more money on travel than any other market segment. They are also the fastest growing sector to purchase computers, and spend $7 billion online annually.

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Business owners will have to change their marketing strategies to be successful in meeting the needs of this discriminating population and one of the best tools is also one of the simplest, perfecting customer service, so that satisfaction is the first thing to focus on. If you aren’t sure you are achieving this, ask your customers what you can do to be better.

Many businesses need attitudinal changes. Focus and start to think about your customers “feel age” not their “real age” as the marketing specialists call it.

Research of Tom Barry, marketing professor of Southern Methodist University, indicates that those with a younger outlook than their actual age generally evidence better health, which, in turn, influences personal economics. So the message to marketers is to focus on “feel age not real age” and he suggests, “Use

models that are cognitively younger; they don’t have to look younger, but have a personal message that is psychologically younger. The content of advertising, sales, and marketing messages should be cognitively based. For example, we don’t use medicine to avoid osteoporosis because we are afraid our bones will break, but because we want to go to the museum and play golf.”

Not only is the message important but so is the medium. This might mean running a series of ads in your local newspaper accompanied by a “sponsored editorial piece” that showcases your knowledge about market needs and how your product can serve it. Online seems to be the way to go as well, as the number of seniors using the Internet grew by 55 per cent between 2004 and 2009. The largest percentage increase in use of the Internet has actually been in the 70 to 75 age group. E-mail marketing also remains a powerful force when used properly, as it still outranks all other forms of direct marketing, and depending on your particular target you may need to pay attention to the preferences and needs of the senior market — are your fonts too small? Is your e-mail too visually cluttered? Is your message clear and apparent?

The senior market is a golden opportunity for business; all they need to do is find the key to open the door.

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And Stepping Stones Road will receive an overlay project for $120,000.

Four road projects have been pencilled in for “We don’t know yet what the order will be as Spallumcheen’s 2012 road capital plan, which will we’ll wait and see what happens with the tender see the township spend nearly $1.5 milprocess,” said Forslund, adding he hoped lion. to have tenders out within two-to-three A 2.2-kilometre stretch of Salmon weeks.

River Road, from the west boundary at Asked by Coun. Ed Hanoski if he Hullcar Road to the Okanagan Indian thought one tender document was the Band territory, will receive a full depth best way to cover the projects, Forslund reclamation and overlay project at a cost said absolutely. of $785,000.

“I think there’s much better pricing for Reclamation, said Ed Forslund, public larger quantities,” he said.

Ed Forslund works manager, is spreading gravel on top Council unanimously supported of the existing asphalt, then bringing in a Forslund’s request to proceed with tengiant rototiller-like machine to spread dering the projects. the gravel into the asphalt and mix it together.

There is a possibility that the township will The formula is then regraded, packed and rolled, receive up to $250,000 to help with base reclathen paved over. mation and overlay road projects for this year as Overlay is adding more asphalt to the existing council will apply for a general strategic priority surface. fund grant.

A section of Back Enderby Road, two kilometres The township did the same thing in 2011 but did south of Fortune Road, will also receive overlay and not receive any funding. full depth reclamation at a cost of $350,000.

The 2013 capital expenditure of $1,865,000 was McLeery Road, at Highway 97A, to Rashdale also unanimously approved.

Road will benefit from full depth reclamation at an estimated cost of $210,000.

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Maytée Ferrigno honours her Roman Catholic faith in her home, with items of special meaning to her.

A joyful celebration Editor’s note: Following is the next in a series on the Inter-Faith Bridging Project, launched last fall by Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society, with funding by Embrace BC. CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

The sombre anticipation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during Semana Santa leads to the joyous celebration of his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

“In Guatemala, Easter is all over the streets. It is not something you can ignore, even if you are not religious. Easter is the time I get the most homesick,” said Maytée Ferrigno, who came to Canada with her new husband, Juan, 25 years ago.

“The houses and shops are decorated with purple bows on the doors and yellow bows on the windows. The altar in front of the houses are full of lilies and other fragrant flowers with floral arches in some streets.”

There are Holy Week processions each day from one church to another with statues telling the Easter story carried by participants. Some of the processions depict the stations of the cross, the path Jesus walked to his death.

“One statue I loved as a child was the one of Veronica, who wiped Jesus’ brow, and his image stayed on the towel. Everyone walks on the street along with the procession.

There is always music, a brass band playing solemn music. The streets are a carpet of beautiful, colourful patterns in flower petals,

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seeds and coloured sawdust. People wake up early to do this out of love. Your senses are all there with colour, music and fragrance.

It is an amazing thing seeing the faith of the people doing these things and it is such a joyous time for everyone.”

The procession stops at the altars along the street and everyone says a prayer together. The processions are led by priests and sometimes by men in costume playing the part of Roman guards.

Viernes Santo (Good Friday) is an important day.

“When I was a child, my father would wake me up very early in the morning and we would sneak out and watch the people making the flower carpets. Then he would take me out for breakfast at a street vendor.

That was our special time,” said Ferrigno “In Guatemala, Easter is a time to be with family. We used to go to my grandparents’ home in a town by Lake Atitlan. Most people there are descendants of the Mayans. We always had a special meal, cold with olives, pepper, garlic and tomatoes. I think it came from the Spaniards. I like to make it for my family now. At 3 p.m., we would go to church and say prayers. The procession that day was Jesus carrying the cross in the morning and then a procession of burial, with Jesus as a statue in a glass dome and the Virgin Mary dressed in black with funeral music.”

Saturday night was a time for a family party to look forward to the resurrection.

There was a tradition of spanking the chil-

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Maytée Ferrigno decorates the front door of her house for Easter the way it would be done in her home country, Guatemala, during Semana Santa (Holy Week). The altar includes a crucifix, a statue of the Virgin Mary, palm fronds, flowers, candles and traditional bright woven fabric.

There is also a large purple ribbon (not visible) on the door. dren gently in fun to make sure that they grow well in the coming year.

On Sunday morning, everyone, the girls and women in their best dresses, goes to church for a joyous service, followed by a big family meal, often a barbecue.

“We have spent the 40 days of Lent preparing for this day, thinking of what we have been doing wrong and how we might be better. It is a time of the joy of rebirth, of gratitude for Christ who sacrificed for us and love and compassion for everyone. We want to share our hope. We can make the world a better place in small ways around us by being gentler, kinder and more giving. We must look at what is positive and good in the world.”

Ferrigno is an employment counsellor with the Vernon and District Immigrant

Services Society, teaches Spanish at Okanagan College and is a member of the Inter-Faith Bridging project steering committee funded

by Embrace BC. “Being part of the committee has been a wonderful experience for me to learn about the different faiths. There are so many good things that we have in common. It has made my life very rich. I have a new group of friends who might have different beliefs from me but we all really want the same things for our families, friends, communities and the world. This has been a very blessed project.”

The funding for the Inter-Faith Bridging Project is now over but the steering committee is looking at ways to get more people involved and to continue in the community in some way.

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Jessica, in a short period of time, had built strong relationships through friendship, her drive and her acts of kindness. Relationships were important to her and so was being warm, supportive and kind.

Kindness is one of the greatest strengths someone can have. A problem can present itself and we have options: ignore it, hope someone else takes care of it, or participate.

Some people are wired for kindness and they immediately go to that place. Others not so much and may need some coaxing and others just aren’t interested, or are going to be more guarded with their kindness.

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find adventure. The way I see it, those with love in their heart truly are the winners.

There is the story of a starfish lying on the beach. Thousands of them and they needed to be in the water but were on the sand. A man was patiently lifting them up and throwing them back in the ocean, one by one.

Another man stood on the hillside watching in disbelief and in his mind, this “saviour” looked ridiculous, and so he marched down to tell him so.

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“You can’t possibly make a difference, there are thousands.”

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For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.

After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living” – The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 15 Where would Christianity be if there was no resurrection of Jesus? It would not exist.

In the Gospels, Jesus himself declared that his claims about himself being the Son of God would be proven by him rising from the dead after three days being dead. Thus, if he did not rise then we can confidently conclude that he was a fraud or delusional. But all the evidence points to him rising from the dead.

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Christian belief that This would make it far Jesus Christ rose from too early for it to be a the dead. In turn, they legend. Moreover, most are amazed at how of the eye witnesses Christians can believe were still around to be such “nonsense.” questioned to verify “People the facts surwere superrounding stitious and Jesus’ resurignorant back rection. then. Everyone The resbelieved in urrection resurrection,” of Jesus was argue some. the central They explain theme of the that people early apostles’ Dave Bootsma preaching, so desperately wanted and they did to believe in Jesus as this from the very outMessiah and the resurset. It was the core of rection, that they conthe “good news” they vinced themselves that urged their listeners to they saw him. The four believe and respond to.

Gospels, they say, were As biblical scholar written later to support N.T. Wright points out, and solidify these beliefs. a bodily resurrection However, the paswas almost inconceivsage quoted above able to the dominant from 1 Corinthians worldviews of the time.

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world was corrupt and broken. Therefore, salvation was understood to mean being set free from the body. In this worldview, resurrection was undesirable. A soul being freed from its body would never want it back.

The resurrection of Jesus would also have been unthinkable to the Jews, according to Wright. For many Jews in Jesus’ day hope lay in a future where all of the righteous would together be raised, when God renewed the entire world and removed all suffering and death.

In other words, there had to have been a very compelling reason why Jews, Romans and Greeks of the first century abandoned their former religious beliefs and deities (which they had held for many generations), and became worshipers and followers of Jesus.

That he was a good teacher and moral man would not have been enough. Nothing less

than a verifiable resurrection would have convinced them.

So what if Jesus did rise from the dead? It gives a real and stable basis for hope — hope that things will get better; hope that there is a good purpose to life; hope that there will be an end to pain, suffering and sorrow; hope of an afterlife. It really is good news, and it really does change the lives of those who believe it.

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“No experience is necessary and women of all ages, shapes and sizes and different physical conditions come. They can do as little or as much as they want to. The idea is to have fun and learn about some of the different kinds of dance in our community,” said Debbie Larson, African dance instructor and organizer of this event.

As well, there will be instruction in belly dancing, Polynesian dance and at the end, relaxing yoga.

“The women find out that dancing makes them feel good. When we hear a beat, we want to move to it. Women always comment on what fun they’ve had and ask for more,” said Larson. “I so appreciate the women who volunteer their time

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Community Calendar APRIL 8 LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOC. monthly trapshoots the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for more info. contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445.

ECKANKAR PRESENTS DREAMS Dreams are real, another way to find wisdom from the heart.

Dreams open new avenues of truth and give insights just for you. For info. about how to work with dreams contact Eckankar at 250-307-6677 or eckankarvernon@gmail.com SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Teens welcome too. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon, across from Nolan’s Drugs. Please use the side entrance under Krause Jeweller’s awning.

For more information call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com VERNON & DISTRICT METIS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., Halina Centre. For more information contact William Gagné at 250-545-9415.

MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class.

Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Pool room and coffee shop open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.

APRIL 9 OKANAGAN GARDENS & ROSES CLUB MEETS Second Monday of the month, Schubert Centre, 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Info., Jocelyne at 250-558-4556.

HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3

p.m. Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more information.

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

SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday it’s crib and bingo at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1:30 p.m. Dance with bands 1st Monday each month (Oct. – May) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158.

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

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491.

CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every second Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Ave. This is an informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Interested parties should call 250-542-6155 and ask for Carole, if not available please leave a message.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source.

Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session.

For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148.

HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing.

Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

APRIL 10 VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB TUESDAY RAMBLE April 10, Spion Kopje Hike.

Meet Curling Club and depart 9:30 a.m.

Call Dave at 1-250-548-3524. Hiking boots, lunch and water required.

OKANAGAN LANDLORDS’ SOCIETY Please join us for an evening of open discussion for all landlords at our Coffee Casual at 7 p.m., April 10 at The Pantry Restaurant, 3908 - 32nd St., in Vernon.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY April 10, noon, art presentation. This week’s topic:

Feature Event: Science in Society lecture series

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oin us for Dr. Rosie Redfield, microbiologist, University of British Columbia, for Is the Blogosphere Changing the Face of Science? Redfield will present compelling evidence about how social media are changing the way scientists communicate and who participates in the scientific process. The journal Nature named Redfield as one of the 10 people “who mattered” in 2011 in the world of science. Check out her YouTube video at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFdYL9-myqo. Lecture takes place Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Okanagan College Vernon, Lecture Theatre. Tickets: $5 in advance at the Okanagan Science Centre or $7 at the door. For more information, contact 250-545-3644 or visit www. okscience.ca. Lecture is part of the Science and Society Speaker Series presented by the Okanagan Science Centre and Okanagan College.

High Renaissance Painting (Italy and Germany), Part 1. Approx. 1 hour. Drop-in, admission by donation.At 3228-31st Ave., call 250-545-3173.

THE SENIORS ACTION NETWORK MEETS April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the People Place, room 006, 3402-27th Ave.,V ernon. Please join us at this open meeting to get and give updates on important senior-related issues in the community and help make a difference for seniors. Call Dayle Drury at 250-545 8572 or e-mail sirb@socialplanning to learn more about April’s meeting.

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

PREGNANCY SUPPORT Every Tuesday we offer a drop-in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are located at 2902 29th Ave. We are accepting double strollers, maternity and infant clothing donations.

TEACH AND PLAY FOR KIDS Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more information, call 250-542-7578.

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

WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3.30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6. Experienced carvers come and meet other carvers, share techniques and ideas.

New to carving? We’ll help you get started. New members are welcome anytime.

ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS Meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Hut B15 at the Vernon Army Cadet Camp. Sea Cadets are boys and girls from 12 to 18 years of age. Registration fee is $20. Further information is available from the commanding officer at 250-503-8345.

UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 Cribbage night and dart league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. New members welcome. We are at 2500-46th Ave. Call

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

ELKS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome.

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

SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455.

UPCOMING 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.

HAUGEN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SOCIETY Hosting the first in a series of “coffee party” fundraisers starting April 11 to May31. We invite you to consider hosting a coffee party as the funds from these coffee parties will help pay for the extensive renovations to the Haugen Healthcare clinic. With a donation of $10 per guest you will be supporting the delivery of quality health care in the Armstrong/ Spallumcheen area. Anyone who would like to attend a “party” or host can contact Coleen at 250938-3588 or Jannette at 250-546-9409.

VERNON SECONDARY TALENT/DESSERT NIGHT Help support VSS Dry Grad by attending our Talent and Dessert Night April 12 at 7 p.m. in the VSS Auditorium. Tickets are $7 available from the VSS office or at the door. Tickets include a wide variety of entertainment performed by the students, dessert and refreshments.

DISCUSSION ON GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD) April 12 from 1 - 3 p.m., Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.), hosted by Volunteer Network). Usually people who have GAD appear to handle life with no problem but inside they often live with a constant knot in their stomach, and have a feeling that who they are or what they do is never “good enough.” Everyone is welcome. There is no cost. For more information call Olena at 250-547-8866.

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Raised on cello At 26, musician David Eggert is following his passion from Edmonton to Salzburg and beyond KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

Like Jacqueline du Pré and Yo Yo Ma before him, David Eggert manages to engage audiences internationally as a solo artist on a deeply resonating instrument.

Known for a dominating stage presence and imaginative interpretation, the award winning, Edmonton-born musician is said to have an inventive approach to the traditional cello repertoire while fostering a strong commitment to musical creation of our time.

Eggert is currently living in Salzburg, Austria, where he is a teaching assistant at the Mozarteum to Clemens Hagen of the Hagen String Quartet. There he is making waves on the European circuit, playing a 1871 Niccolo Bianchi cello, generously loaned to him by the German Music Foundation.

The Morning Star reached Eggert in Salzberg by e-mail before he returns to Canada to give two performances for the North Okanagan Community Concert Association at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this week.

MS: At 26, you must be one of the younger instructors at the Mozarteum in Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg?

DE: The Mozarteum is a wonderful island of progressive musical thinking in this rather conservative town. The school is of course soaked in tradition, but has its eye on the possibility, and the future of classical music.

International representation among the student body is refreshing, and stimulating, as is the geographical proximity to Italy, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, etc. The relaxed pace of everyday life is conducive to practising and focus, and nearby lakes and forests keep nature within arms reach.

I love it.

MS: I was amazed when I read you first picked up the cello at age three. That instrument must have been massive back then!

Couldn’t your parents have started you on violin? However, I gather the instrument and music was a natural calling. When did you know this was what you were going to do with your life?

DE: I started on a mini-cello. They have

many sizes, my parents would just trade it in for the next size as I grew!

I was born into a musical family. My mother is a singer, and together with my father and siblings, we had a complete string quartet.

Being serious about playing the cello was not the coolest thing to do as a teenager in Alberta. But no other fields –– though physics, mathematics and philosophy did temp at times –– ever brought with them as many thrills as practising and playing concerts and travelling. There was no moment when I made up my mind. It simply would have been a major disruption to my life to start studying anything else. If anything, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada introduced me to many passionate musicians from across the country, and confirmed that it was a valid thing to do with my life.

MS: I know there is a lot of pressure on youth to keep up with their grades, while playing sports or music or both. How did you survive and do you have any regrets, or on a more positive side, a raison d’être that kept you pursuing music.

DE: My father added constant fuel to a fire of curiosity that was strong in me from a young age. With his guidance, and my mother’s support for any kind of creativity and imagination, I became a slightly overly enthusiastic student (not an angel mind you). I was a nature nut, I loved documentaries, you could say a dork. I loved paradigm shifts and paradoxes, my brain was a hungry one. I liked to gobble up ideas and theories like a feast and digest them over the course of months.

Music was certainly an escape too. I was amazed at what a human was capable of creating, how many different chasms of our consciousness great music could access.

I would listen to the slow movement of Beethoven 7 or the Schubert cello quintet upwards of a hundred times, each time, hearing some new connection. It was marvelously ordered. It was emotionally poignant. I could hear tragedy, but it was also so uplifting. I was sort of in my own world.

(Impossibly forgetful as well.)

MS: The cello has allowed you to see a lot of the world so far. Do you think as you get older, you may want to settle down, perhaps return to Canada to teach, or shall we expect to see you on even more international concert stages?

DE: Though I’m wrapping up my fourth year in Salzburg, I am still antsy to travel and discover. Europe can occupy a lifetime of travel and discovery, but the far east is fascinating to me as well. I could see myself

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Cellist David Eggert is in Vernon Tuesday and Wednesday to perform the next North Okanagan Community Concert at the Performing Arts Centre. having a base out of which I operate, but my appetite for travel isn’t showing signs of having had enough. I like the fact that my music is often connected to travel, and I plan to let it take me further.

MS: Now please tell me about this cello you are playing that is older than the first airplane. How did you feel when you were first given the 1871 Niccolo Bianchi? And can you describe its sound in your own words?

DE: I was particularly happy to have been allotted this particular cello, because it fulfilled most of my preferences for an instrument: It is small and compact with a big sound. The basic qualities are fine and sinewy, elegant, slightly piercing, on the bright side. The low register is the best, with a grumbling grittiness that I absolutely love.

MS: I hear you’ve picked Saint-Seans and Fauré along with Hungarian master Kodaly to perform here in the Okanagan. Why these pieces in particular?

DE: I’ve called this program Epics and Miniatures, Music and for Cello and Piano from Paris and Budapest. The program starts with five charming short pieces in baroque and romantic style, moving then to two

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musical depictions of the end of time, by Messiaen and Xenakis, master and pupil respectively. It’s 2012, why not?

The second half is the epic solo sonata from Kodaly, a rhapsodic, folky, wise, vast, at times eerie, rumbling, deep composition, conjuring orchestral textures from a single instrument. The program is not typical cello piano recital... er... the pillow will not be of much use.

MS: Is there anything special you are going to do first when you arrive back in Canada, besides play for us?

DE: I will go for a walk in the beautiful Okanagan forest with my mother and sister, who are coming from Alberta to listen. I plan to stock up on smoked meat in Montreal, Mennonite farmer sausage, go to a chamber orchestra concert in Toronto, and set up my vote in the Alberta provincial election through proxy.

Eggert performs at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. He will be accompanied by Kelowna pianist Arnold Draper for part of the program.

Admission is by NOCCA membership, and individual tickets are $35, $17.50/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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oming off a Giller Prize win for The Bishop’s Man, celebrated reporter Linden MacIntyre has entered the upper ranks of Canadian novelists.

In conjunction with the publication of his latest novel, Why Men Lie, MacIntyre spoke with Quill & Quire magazine about his chosen vocations.

MacIntyre still recalls the moment that spurred him to try his hand at fiction. In 1982, as a reporter with Maureen Curry CBC, he was dispatched with a TV crew from the current affairs program The Journal to cover the aftermath of the massacre of Palestinians at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps in Lebanon.

As workers sifted through the debris of a demolished building, they uncovered the body of an elderly woman. Later, as MacIntyre looked on, an infant’s hand and part of its arm fell from a front-end loader used to pull apart the rubble.

The grisly incident has remained with MacIntyre, who was struck by the emotional and psychic scars suffered by the children who were standing beside him while he was shooting photos, and who witnessed the atrocity.

“These boys will become old men shaped by what they saw in that place,” he said. “How much of the violence and pathologies and mental illnesses of our time can be explained by people’s exposure to that stuff?”

Those memories were still fresh when MacIntyre sat down to write his first novel, The Long Stretch. The scene from the refugee camp does not figure anywhere in his fiction, at least not literally. But thematically, the experi-

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Why Men Lie, published in March, is the final volume in a loose trilogy that began with The Long Stretch and continued with The Bishop’s Man, winner of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize. In between there was a nonfiction book, Who Killed Ty Conn, and a memoir, Causeway: A Passage from Innocence.

Together, the three novels tell the story of a group of loosely connected Cape Bretoners, who, despite having travelled the world and taken very different paths in life, have been profoundly affected by the long-buried act of violence.

Why Men Lie is told from the perspective of Effie MacAskill Gillis, a University of Toronto professor and the sister of Father Duncan MacAskill, who was at the centre of The Bishop’s Man. As this was the first of MacIntyre’s novels written from a woman’s point of view, his wife Carol Off (co-host of CBC Radio’s As It Happens) concedes she was concerned.

“I had serious misgivings, and I was pleasantly surprised that he pulled it off,” she said.

As a journalist used to the spotlight, MacIntyre, who turns 69 in May, will now be judged as a serious Canadian novelist, as opposed to a journalist with a side career in fiction.

After adding a Giller to his array of Geminis, how does MacIntyre view himself as a storyteller?

“I don’t think I’ll ever comfortably define myself as a novelist. I’m a reporter,” he said. “But I always defined a reporter as a storyteller as opposed to a social animator or activist.”

While he insists that journalism will always have an important societal role, he obviously relished the opportunity that fiction allows to “dive into the middle of a story and take a position.”

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irror Mirror is a wee bit of a weird one.

Is it a family movie or a young person’s romantic comedy?

With this in mind, we have enlisted the help of Peter’s 17-yearold daughter, Brooklyn.

Mirror Mirror is based on Taylor & Howe the classic Snow White, which is a very old fairy tale told by different European cultures, made famous by the Brothers Grimm.

We really needn’t retell the story here. Even in this updated version, everyone lives happily ever after.

We Say. “Take the kids and grandparents, leave them there.”

BROOKLYN: I could best describe Mirror Mirror as the pre-teen/teen version of Disney’s Snow White.

It’s got the beautiful, stylish, and modern Snow, the dreamy, eloquent Prince, a comical version of the Seven Dwarfs, and a whole lot of humour, some of which only the younger generation will appreciate.

This movie creates the perfect scene for every girl’s dream: a gorgeous, angelic teenager who is stifled by an evil queen, rebels against everything she’s ever known, fulfilling her dreams and making people envious in the process, as well as coming across the perfect partner.

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HOWE: The sets are splendid, the forest scenes are eerie, and the costumes are beautiful. I think they should bring back the ruffle. Did my ears deceive me or did I hear a few laughs coming from your direction, Mr. Taylor?

TAYLOR: The film looked fine, it did nothing to offend the eyes. I’m a fan of selfdeprecating comedy treated in realm of family films when done well, and this film made me chuckle, once or twice, quietly, to myself. Yet, this film is like a tall glass of tepid water, it’ll do if you’re thirsty.

HOWE: Obviously not so quiet.

BROOKLYN: I thought Julia Roberts took a very unique approach to the queen.

It was unexpected and eccentric, but nonetheless effective.

Lily Collins, I found, got the sweet innocent voice of Snow White down to an art, and provided a modern and relatable character.

HOWE: I will agree with you on Julia Roberts performance, she makes a wicked witch. Nathan Lane does what he does best, way over the top and loud. As for Lily Collins, I didn’t find her annoying except for her caterpillars.

TAYLOR: The only dudes in the room were little boys, or those in tow.... except for us.

BROOKLYN: There are lots of twists, laughter, beauty, and love. What else do you need in a movie? I found it

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TAYLOR: It’s a little chick flick. It’s cute.

HOWE: It’s fun, it’s colourful and humorous. I did enjoy the slapstick humour from the seven dwarfs and the romance between Snow and the Prince wasn’t over the top. By the sound of the audience, everyone was really enjoying themselves, even me. Michelle, get the kids, we’re going. Ta ta.

Brooklyn gives Mirror Mirror 4 poisonous apples out of 5.

Howe gives it 3 bumbling butlers out of 5.

Taylor gives it 3 focus groups out of 5.

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It may be simplistic to relate a women’s skin condition with her bone health, but that’s exactly what researchers found. Women with more face and neck wrinkles seem to have lower bone density in the hip, heel and lower back areas. It is another reason to take care of our skin during the sunny days of summer coming soon.

Now that spring is here, it is a good time to check the medicine cabinet for old, out-dated medications. Also ensure that medication storage area is totally out of the reach of curious children. Medications like opioids (codeine, morphine), benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam), blood pressure and heart medications can be harmful to children. Ensure drug safety in your home.

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The forecast is looking clearer as Greater Vernon gets ready to celebrate Arts and Culture Week in B.C. As part of its mandate to work together and help build arts and culture in the community, the Culture and Arts in Action committee recently held a logo contest for Greater Vernon’s celebration of arts and culture week.

Although there were a lot of great Andrew Hutton’s winning logo will be entries, with the theme, “under the used to promote arts and culture week umbrella,” there could only be one win- in Greater Vernon. ner, said Lynne Hossay, executive director of the Vernon Community Arts ing a venue for groups to get together Centre, who was on the judging panel. and work collaboratively on initiatives “Andrew Hutton’s logo was selected when it makes sense.

“There are a lot of cultural expebecause he captured our definition of culture in his umbrella in a really sim- riences available in Greater Vernon: music held at sporting events, heriple way,” she said.

Hutton, who works as a creative tage inspired artistic performances, art consultant at The Morning Star and also inspired by our environment. It makes runs his own graphic design company, sense that these groups have the opporreceived $100 for his winning logo. The tunity to get together and work on projdesign depicts an umbrella made of ects that would help them all. In addiwords that reflect the Culture and Arts tion to the collective celebration of arts and culture week, the Culture and Arts in Action committee’s mandate.

“When the contest came out, they in Action committee is also supporting wanted different topics featured under other projects like the development of a one umbrella, so after a few tries, I went public art policy in the City of Vernon,” said Tannis Nelson, community develwith this one,” he said.

This is not the first time Hutton has opment coordinator with the Regional been recognized for his work. Last year, District of North Okanagan.

Arts and Culture Week in B.C. takes he won a logo contest for the Business After Five, sponsored by the Greater place April 22 to the 28. Watch as the community comes together in a display Vernon Chamber of Commerce.

The Culture and Arts in Action of rainbow coloured umbrellas to celcommittee has developed their defini- ebrate arts and culture.

For more information on local events tion of culture to include art, heritage, sport and science. With this definition happening during Arts and Culture Week of culture, the committee is provid- in B.C., visit greatervernonculture.ca.

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Sun Flare sending SOS

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No batteries. No problem.

Sun Flare Systems has taken the latest in solar technology and given it a portable twist.

With its new SOS (Solar Operation Simply) in a Box, the family-owned Vernon company has developed a solar disaster kit that will generate power anywhere there is available ultraviolet light.

The kit’s thin-film solar modules are durable, yet flexible enough to be rolled up and squeezed into a weatherproof Stanley Tool box. Because the unit weighs less than 50 pounds, it can be transported on airlines.

“This has put us in the lead when importing much-needed equipment into locations where it is needed the most,” said Sun Flare CEO Matthew Siegler, who operates the company with parents Joel and Diane Siegler.

The SOS’s compact size makes it ideal for use in disaster areas, or in developing nations where electricity isn’t always available. Siegler, a former electrical contractor, first came up with SOS in a Box after he began working with the Anchor Academy in Salmon Arm. “They do a lot of relief efforts in Kenya, Africa, and they came to us and asked for a quote,” said Siegler, noting the unit would also be useful for hunting, camping and search and rescue.

Available in 136- and 204-Watt models, the SOS kit comes with all the cabling attached in one wired unit, making it virtually a ‘plug and play’ device. A flushmounted, weatherproof, 120-volt, 15-amp power outlet at the end of the box makes for easy access. There is also a 12V outlet.

During the daylight process, the SOS harvests the sun’s energy through a charge controller mounted inside the box. This trickle charges a 12V, 18A battery through a 400W inverter.

At night, the SOS is capable of running low-wattage LED lights, radios and other emergency equipment, or even charging cell phones.

“You think of the sun as your fuel source,” said Siegler. “You run everything you want during the day, and then at night you have enough reserve to maintain the laptop for a period of time.”

Starting at around $1,500, the SOS is less than half the weight of a standard

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Vernon’s Matt Siegel (above) demonstrates the flexibility of the thin-film solar modules used in Sun Flare Systems’ SOS in a Box solar disaster kit. gas generator, has a zero-carbon footprint, makes no noise and is capable of charging the equivalent of five laptop computers simultaneously (in daylight).

Advances in industry technology mean solar panels no longer have to be mounted at a 45-degree angle. Nor does it have to be ultra-sunny for them to work efficiently, says Siegler.

“You can lay them flat, hang them from trees. You can shoot a hole through one and not actually compromise the panels,” he said.

“Yes, there’s way more energy on a perfectly sunny day, but the panel technology right now is you just need UV light – anything outdoors.”

Sun Flare Systems is also using solar technology to put a unique spin on billboard advertising. Siegel discovered it is possible to place a vinyl graphic directly over a solar panel without it interfering with its ability to capture energy.

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“A lot of illumination in the advertising industry depends on revenue,” said Siegel. “We have taken a very simple tool and turned it into an advertising revenue stream with zero carbon footprint – lit.”

Sun Flare’s billboards range from single-pane solar mini-boards, which can be installed anywhere and operated independent of the power grid, up to full-sized versions. If the billboards are connected to the grid, any excess solar power can be fed back in for a credit. It is also possible to retrofit existing signs so that the solar panel becomes the fuel source, or swap them over and have any additional power generated sold back to the grid.

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Shoots, blooms, sprigs and blossoms are just a few of the homegrown treats that will be available at Pilgrims’ Produce on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 from 2-4 p.m.

The Food Action Society of the North Okanagan and Pilgrims’ Produce are teaming up to celebrate the abundance that the spring season provides. Other local sponsors will add to the event, located at 1568 Eagle Rock Road in Armstrong, with a variety of food, interactive stations and live music.

IPE Iron Chef 2011 winner Gumtree Catering will be serving up tasty appetizers made from fresh local ingredients. A duo from local band Cod Gone Wild! will provide live music. Interactive displays will be set up by Element Eco Designs, Curly Willow Organic Farm and Runaway Moon Theatre, Rosebank Farms, Armstrong Asparagus Farm, Harry Adam, Lavington Roses, Sunshine Farms, North Okanagan Garden Adventures, Ravenstoft Farm, Comfy Ewe Wool Works, Hartwood North Farm, Wild Mountain Honey and

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Beverages will be provided by Shuswap Coffee, Coldstream Creek Road Orchards and Pilgrims’ Produce.

The Food Action Society’s goal is to raise awareness about sustainable food resources in the community. Their website (www.foodaction.ca) has a directory and map of local food producers and a calendar of interesting local events. Last fall they staged their first harvest celebration of local food and drinks, Roots ‘n Brews, which was a great success.

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The percentage of distance for business is then used to apportion fuel, insurance, repair expenses etc. to the business statement.

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Pierre Goyette wasted no time in making his mark on Vernon’s Speedpro Signs.

After just one year as owner, Goyette claimed the Speedpro Canada National Sales Achievement Award at the recent convention at the Banff Springs Hotel, beating out candidates from across the country.

To help with the turnaround, Goyette carried out numerous renovations at the 32nd Street location, investing in state-of-the-art printing and production equipment.

The results have allowed Goyette

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Terry Baptist Darryl Payeur, General Sales Manager, is pleased to announce that Terry Baptist, through his sales and customer satisfaction achievement, has been named our

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Work is underway at the BMX track on 47th Avenue in Vernon. It was ripped up last fall, the dirt was sifted and all of the rocks were removed. Recent sunny weather has helped dry out the dirt and the track is expected to be open for practise Monday. Information about the BMX season can be found at www.vernonbmx.com and riders of all ages are welcome. This year, the club is hosting a national event in June and the provincial finals in August.

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Bill and Sheila DeMaid and Mike and Lynne Moore are thrilled to announce the marriage of their children Brittany and Brian on March 31, 2012. An outdoor ceremony took place in the Wedding Meadow at Silver Star Mountain with a reception following at the Chilcoot Conference Centre. A special thank-you from the newlyweds to all their guests who helped make a special day even more so.

Both families wish Brian and Brittany a life of love and happiness.

Glen and Kathy Smith of Nanaimo together with Dave and Debbie Schneider of Vernon are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children - Stefan Schneider and Kaitlin Smith. They were recently engaged in Chicago where they currently live. The wedding is planned to take place in the Okanagan July 2013.

Jerry and the late Christina White, of Lumby, B.C., are proud and excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Jocelyn, to Clayton Blaine Sterling, son of Blaine and Adriene Sterling of Salmon Arm, B.C. Wedding to take place in Lumby, October 12, 2013.

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Lee - Spence The families of Meghan Lee and Trevor Spence are delighted to announce their upcoming marriage.

The wedding will take place June 9, 2012 at The Paddlewheel Park Hall in Vernon followed by a honeymoon in the Queen Charlotte Islands.

Lilburn - Kaliszuk Paddy & Colleen Lilburn of Cherryville, B.C. are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Kayla Lilburn to Cody Kaliszuk, the son of Steve & Jodie Kaliszuk of Vernon, B.C. The outdoor wedding will be held in the fall of 2013, in Cherryville, B.C.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY Pursuant Section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Vernon intends to close, and cancel the dedication as highway, for the purpose of disposal and consolidating with adjoining lands the following described road: 148.7m2 of Plan 3277, DL 71, ODYD (lane between 3902 and 3904 30th Avenue). Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed road to Mayfield Homes Ltd., Suite 304, 10240 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 3W6, for the purchase price of $36,792. The purchaser is also required to pay all appraisal, legal, survey, processing, advertising, and registration costs related to the road closure and disposition. The closed road area will be consolidated with the purchaser’s adjoining parcels.

The “Lane between 3902 and 3904 30th Street Road Closure Bylaw Number 5340, 2012”, will be considered by Vernon Council at its Regular Open Meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to council at the meeting, or, by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by Friday, April 20, 2012. Further inquires can be direct to Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-5503245 or bbandy@vernon.ca.

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Clifford Reuben Kanester June 17th, 1924 - March 28th, 2012 Clifford will be sadly missed by his sons: James (Anne-Marie) and Clinton (Kathryn); his daughter Janet; his four loving granddaughters: Nadia, Jennifer, Emily, and Wynne; and also by his companion June. Clifford was predeceased by his wife Lillian March 28th, 2010.

Clifford Reuben Kanester was born at Wood Mountain in Southern Saskatchewan in 1924. During his formative years, his family left the area and travelled by wagon caravan to Meadow Lake in Northern Saskatchewan, and then to Creston, BC.

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In 1941 at the age of 17, Cliff volunteered for the war effort and after being trained in Vernon, shipped overseas, to England, Sicily, Italy and Belgium.

After Cliff returned to Canada in 1946, he returned to Creston and worked brieÀy as a barber, forester, miner, and then ¿nally entered the Utility construction industry where he solidi¿ed his career and worked all over the Province constructing water & sewer lines, microwave towers, ¿sh ladders and other infrastructure.

In 1951, while working in Revelstoke, he met Lillian Cass, and the two married in 1952. The family settled in Kamloops, and Cliff continued to work around the Province to support both his new family, and pay off a house he had purchased for his mother. In 1964 Cliff moved the family to Penticton to the main of¿ce of Interior Contracting where he acted as a manager for the of¿ce.

In early 1966, Cliff commenced work as the superintendent of construction when the Vernon Irrigation District went from a canal based system, to underground pressurized pipe system. This allowed the family some stability; a small house and farm was purchased in the BX and the family moved to it in 1967. Over the years following, Cliff built up the farm and continued to work for the Irrigation District until he retired to full time farming at age 68.

He felt strongly about rural communities and served as the area B representative on the Regional District for several long terms, working as the chairman of Parks and Recreation Committee. One of his prides was assisting with the creation of the BX/Swan Lake Fire Hall. His last term in of¿ce ended in 2009.

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Lost & Found Found: Set of keys with 2011 VSS grad keychain (Eagle Bay Camp Lanyard) in Middleton Mountain area. Call (250)-2605855

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Coming Events Federal Superannuates Annual General Meeting on April 12th/2012 at 10 am at the People Place (across from the Canadian Wholesale Club) This is Election Time, so please make the Time to attend and even consider to let your NAME STAND for the Executive, all Positions are open.

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BERNECE IRENE BAKER

(NEE ERNEST) January 14, 1923 to November 29, 2011 Bernece passed away peacefully at Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong, BC, at the age of eighty-eight years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bernece’s honour to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (#800, 2550 Victoria Park Ave, Toronto, ON M2J 5A9). Service of Remembrance to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong, BC).

Interment at Armstrong / Spallumcheen Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca.

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

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In his retirement years, Cliff kept busy with hobbies such as: genealogy, photography and dark room work, leather work and saddle making, raising and training horses and horseback riding.

Stefanie passed passed away away peacefully peacefully on on April April 44thth,, 2012 2012 in in Stefanie Heron Grove at the age of 86 years.

Heron Grove at the age of 86 years.

A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home.

She is is survived survived by by her her loving loving husband, husband, Joe, Joe, of of 66 66 She years; one son, Joe Jr. (Donna) of Vernon; two years; one son, Joe Jr. (Donna) of Vernon; two grandsons, Daryll Daryll (Dahnis (Dahnis Forsyth) Forsyth) of of Coldstream Coldstream grandsons, and Brian Brian Antoniszak Antonishak of of Burnaby; Burnaby; relatives relatives in in the the and Ukraine and many friends.

Stefanie was predeceased Ukraine and many friends. Stefanie was predeceased by her her son, son, Marshall, Marshall, in in 1979.

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In remembrance of Cliff and his life, donations may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

Services will will be be held held in in St. St. Josaphat’s Josaphat’s Ukrainian Ukrainian Services th Catholic Church, 2210-40 th Avenue, Vernon.

Catholic Church, 2210-40 Avenue, Vernon.

Prayers will will be be held held on on Monday, Monday, April April 99thth,, 2012 2012 at at Prayers 7:00 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.th The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, 2012 at at 10:00 10:00 a.m. a.m. with with interment interment to to follow follow April 10 10th,, 2012 April in Pleasant Pleasant Valley Valley Cemetery.

Cemetery. The The reception reception will will be be in back at the church. back at the church.

Arrangements have have been been entrusted entrusted to: to: Arrangements PLEASANT VALLEY VALLEY FUNERAL FUNERAL HOME HOME PLEASANT (250) 542-4333 542-4333 (250) Condolences may may be be offered offered at at Condolences www.pleasantvalleyfh.com www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

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In Loving Memory of

who passed away April 4, 2005

It has been seven years since God called you to his Kingdom of Heaven and we miss you so much.

Life has not been the same. Not a day passes by that we don’t think of you, your smile, your love, your care and all you did for us.

You touched everyone’s heart that you met and will always be missed and forever loved by all.

Thank you for watching over us for you are our guardian angel.

FOREVER LOVED - FOREVER REMEMBERED By your husband Arthur, Brad, Jamie, Ace, Family and friends

Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry

250-542-3980 LOST: #1234 - “Stewie” - Light orange tabby, long hair, large n.male, collar with bell, tattoo. 41st Ave., Harwood area. #1235 - “Shadow” - Black, white bib/paws/tum., sht. hair, yellow eyes, young n.male, tattoo.

Orchard Hill Rd., Bella Vista area. #1236 - “Cosmo” - Brown tabby, white on neck & paws, med. hair, young male, red collar with bell.

Valley View Apts., 31st St., nr.

Hospital. #1238 - “Pumpkin Pie” - Grey tabby, dark stripes, white bib/ paws/tum., long nose, sht. hair, young (7 mths), male. Chukar Rd., across from Airport, Tronson Rd. #1239 - “Puss” - Grey, thick sht. fur, yellow eyes, n.male. leatherback Rd., Turtle Mtn. Reward.

FOUND: #1232 - Black, white triangle on forehead & white cheeks/bib/ paws/tum., sht. hair, young. Capri Gardens Apt., 35th Ave. March 6/12. #1233 - Darker tortoiseshell, more orange on back, very small white patch on neck, sht. hair, small plump female. 17th St. nr.

Hunter’s Store. Feb/12. #1240 - Brown tabby, white on face/chin/bib/back legs, sht. hair, young male, friendly. Nr. 711 Store, Middleton Mtn. area.

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Children Childcare Available Hailey’s Garden Reggio Early Learning Centre Exceptional preschool program for 3-5 year old children. Miss Susan (250)549-3203 NOW OPEN-ARC-ENCIEL/RAINBOW CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTRE. Unique to Vernon- French & English Licensed Child CareFull Day- Half Day- After School programs.

Spaces still available-East Hill Area-7:30 – 5:30 Call Sylvie @ 250-5494265.

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Business Opportunities Marble Slab Creamery Opportunities in Vernon.

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Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Commercial Cleaning Business contracts & equipment in Armstrong Area. For details email sdubland@uniserve.com EARN EXTRA INCOME! Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income,www.123bossfree.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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Farm Workers FARM WORKERS for thinning picking, pruning $10.25/hr up to 50 hrs/wk. June 26 to Oct 15. Contact DAVE BRAR. 15544 Old Mission Rd, Oyama, BC. 1-(250)766-3745

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Evelyn Hughes, aka “Johnnie”, passed away on March 30th, 2012 aŌer a courageous baƩle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Laura and son-inlaw Brian; her granddaughter Rebecca; her sister Margaret (Wilf); many nieces and nephews, and her cherished friends. She was predeceased by her son Tom and her husband John.

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Stanley “Stan” Parton Milum

March 20, 1917 - March 31, 2012 Stan passed away peacefully, at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong, BC, just 11 days following his 95th birthday. Stan was predeceased by his wife Ruby in 1985, brothers Gordon, Wes, Dick and Harold and sisters Ruby and Beulah. Stan leaves to mourn his sister Rita Frick of the lower mainland. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Stella Meger of Vernon, BC; his son John Milum (Sue) of Armstrong, BC; his 5 grandchildren Patti Hansen, Kelsey (Danny) Kashluba, Karla Wiebe (Wes), Jason Meger (Angie) and Steve Milum. Stan will also be missed by his 11 great-grandchildren Justin, Jordi, Katie, Josh, Charles, Summer, Wayne, Sarah, Meaghan, Brianne and Mathew as well as numerous cousins¸ nieces and nephews.

We will remember Mom as a strong, determined lady that was never too busy to help you out. She never complained about the many obstacles the disease put in front of her. She always said “I can’t give in now!”

Mom will also be remembered for her dedicaƟon to her family and friends and her love of cooking for all of us.

Stan was born in Bowsman¸ MB to Paul and Caroline Milum. Stan enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and Àshing and was known for his “Àsh stories”. Stan enjoyed several escapades while trapping and prospecting up North and had many stories to share of such. Stan also spoke fondly of his up-bringing and growing up within a wonderful family. Stan was a World War II veteran with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and was stationed overseas for 70 months.

In lieu of Ňowers, please contribute in Mom’s memory to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital FoundaƟon for Noric House. A celebraƟon will be held at a later date.

A gathering to Celebrate Stan’s Life will be held in the Chapel of Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Arrangements (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong, BC) commencing at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 13, 2012, with reception to follow. The family wish to thank the staff at the Pleasant Valley Manor for the care and support of our dad over the past years.

A special “thankyou” to all the caregivers at Noric House for their compassion and amazing care.

In lieu of Áowers¸ donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca.

Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com

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

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Career Opportunities Splatsin Health Services P.O. Box 460 Enderby, BC V0E 0V0 Phone (250) 838-9538 Fax (250) 838-9548

Community Health Nurse – Part Time (14-21 hours/week) Splatsin Indian Band is a community of over 400 people on reserve, and a total population of over 800. Located in the interior of British Columbia adjacent to the city of Enderby, we are the southernmost band of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people.

Under the supervision of the Director of Health Services, the Community Health Nurse primary areas of responsibility include Pre-natal Care, Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management, Immunizations and Environmental Health. The successful candidate provides front-line health services and is an active team member in delivering these quality programs and services to community members.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Degree in nursing OR RN with community health programming/ experience • Active registration with CRNBC • Minimum two years experience in community health or public health • Practical knowledge of federal, provincial and aboriginal organizations mandated to provide health services • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team, including professional commitment, communication and client care skills • Valid BC Drivers License and Abstract, & use of own vehicle for workrelated purposes • Criminal Record Check will be required prior to start • Experience in working with First Nations would be an asset Salary dependent on education & experience but is equivalent to BCNU scale.

Job description available upon request.

Please submit your resume with references to:

Competitive wages, benefits package, minimum 2 years experience, serious applicants only apply. Apply with resume in person to 12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon Attn: Glen NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Looking for experienced kitchen clean-up and cooking staff.

Must be passionate about food Drop resume at 3408 31st Avenue, Vernon.

Driver/Swamper required, minimum Class 3 w/air, must be physically fit. Must send abstract. Fax resume to 250547-9414 or email: office@aldonwaste.ca

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age.

Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca

Janice Willier, Director of Health Services P.O. Box 460 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 Fax: 250-838-9548 Email: Janice_Willier@Splatsin.ca Website: www.Splatsin.ca DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 13, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Pursuant to secƟon 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of aboriginal ancestry.

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Local Vernon Paving Company looking to fill the following positions:

Dynamic Rail Services has an immediate opening for a Field Supervisor, responsible for overseeing all aspects of track construction and maintenance.

Preference will be given to candidates with more than five years of hands on track construction experience, equipment operating, welding or mechanical experience and class 3 or better drivers licence. This position will based out of our Vernon, BC offices but will also require working out of town for extended periods of time.

Please submit resumes to info@khawk.ca or you may fax resumes to 250-549-1589.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Receptionist required for 10-12 hrs/wk. Must be a friendly energetic individual to join our team. Must be experienced, organized and able to multi-task. Please drop off resume to #105 3301 24th Ave, Attn: Tania

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Promotions within 30-90 days.

No Experience Needed.

F/T EXPERIENCED DINING ROOM SERVERS REQUIRED. Apply in person with resume after 4:00pm to 3006-28TH Ave. Vernon

A BUSINESS BOOMING Our expanding Kelowna company needs TEAM players for F/T work. NO experience necessary.

Great opportunity for those willing to grow with our company.

• Paver Operator • Screedman mid-April start Fax resumes to 250.545.4599 Email to rboysltd@shaw.ca ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Harry Martens

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

2,500+/mo to start!

$

Students Welcome.

250-860-3590

Call 250-860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca

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Landscape maintenance company requires physically fit laborer, experience an asset but not required. email resume snowplowguy123@gmail.com

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Looking for F/T Graphic Designer/Print Production Staff. Must have extensive Adobe Suite experience.

Please email resume and portfolio to hr@triboda.com

Be the Centre of Attention

Now Hiring!

Career Opportunities

Valet Real Estate Sales Administrator Apply on line at www.predatorridge.com w w w. p re d a t o r r i d g e . c o m

Career Opportunities

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 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 240 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 10 retread facilities, 4 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the Quebec border. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in over 19 countries across 5 continents.

Are you looking for a challenge in your career? Do you want to be part of a highly motivated team? Kal Tire is looking for a Database Administrator to join our Information Services (IS) Team. The Database Administrator is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, performance, integrity and security of the Oracle database infrastructure. This position requires a capable and versatile professional with a broad background and experience in systems support and database administration. This individual will evaluate existing and emerging technologies, liaise with the other IS teams and business units, and assist in designing and implementing reliable, responsive, secure, and cost effective solutions related to a variety of database environments. In addition, the Database Administrator is responsible for day to day operational tasks such as database performance analysis, incident management, proactive tuning, maintenance, administration and backup and recovery across the database application infrastructure.

A detailed job description and list of quali¿cations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers.

Kal Tire offers a competitive salary and bene¿ts package along with the opportunity to participate in pro¿t sharing.

Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Database Administrator opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Database Administrator in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

To view current Kal Tire career opportunities please visit us today www.kaltire/careers.com Follow us on Twitter@KalTire

OCRTP 22752

Starting May 5 in Vernon, part-time.

Must be 19 years of age by start of program.

Career Opportunities

Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Apr 14/15 New $290 Renew $165 tx incl call 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services SUMMER CAMP COOK Mabel Lake east of Enderby June, July & August, weekends off. Cabin provided. Post resume/inquiries to: maccamp @shaw.ca by April 21.

Medical/Dental

Bartending Certificate

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Ranjit Dhaliwal Orchards 15850 Old Mission Rd, Oyama, B.C.Requires seasonal workers for thinning, picking, pruning from June 26-Oct. 50 hrs week. $10.25/hr. 250-5483017.

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

Reply to Box #14, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5

Education/Trade Schools

Apply now at www.okanagan.bc.ca/apply or call 250-545-7291, local 2850.

Pizza cook required immediately, must be 19 years of age or older, weekends & nights.

Apply in person #4-100-Kal Lake Rd, Uncle Dave’s between 11-5pm Mon-Fri.

Seasonal Fruit Processing Assistant positions available at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country) . Must have own transportation. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience and knowledge of cherries relating to receiving fruit, measuring quality & firmness and ensuring traceability following quality procedures and standards.

Applicant must be capable of work in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week.

10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 3rd. until the beginning of September 2012. Pay range $10.50$14/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

CDA with experience required for 3 days a week at a busy dental office. Prostho Module an asset. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC Dental Receptionist, CDA experience an asset, 4 days/wk, friendly caring person well versed in all aspects of dental front end. Office using Abeldent Software. Drop resumes at Dr. Goplen’s office, 3102 34th St. Vernon.

Help Wanted

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Do you thrive in a dynamic & challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

We want to hear from you.....

Apply online today & build your career with us!

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Help Wanted

NOR RENOVATIONS LTD. LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ROOFING INSTALLER Only apply if you have a valid drivers license.

Competitive hourly and piecework rates.

Apply in person with Resume to 6230 Pleasant Valley Road Or fax resume to 250-558-3933

National Bank Financial is a national full service investment dealer servicing clients at more than 96 offices in Canada and abroad.

EXPERIENCED SERVER & COOK

Our Vernon Branch is presently recruiting to fill a full-time position of

Fax resumes to 250-549-6891 or email to squiresfour@shaw.ca

Investment Assistant The successful candidate will provide administrative support and superior customer service. They will also act as a resource person for clients concerning the firm’s products, procedures and policies with an excellent understanding of financial markets.

In this capacity you will be responsible for assisting the Investment Advisor with all tasks related to managing client accounts while maintaining a strong work ethic.

You have experience in the financial services industry and successful completion of the Canadian Securities course is preferred.

Please forward your resume to: National Bank Financial Attention: Debbie Hartwig 3100 - 30th Avenue, Suite 101 Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C2

Squires Four is looking for one experienced Server & one experienced Cook Minimum 2 years experience.

Hwy 97 North, Vernon

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Vernon Public Art Gallery is currently seeking a part-time temporary Administrative Assistant for a 3 month term. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance to the Executive Director in the daily operations of the Gallery. Applicant must have excellent organizational and customer service skills, and be proficient in Microsoft office. Experience in event planning is also an asset. Applications will be accepted until 5pm, Friday, April 13th, 2012.

Apply with cover letter and three references to: Vernon Public Art Gallery Attn: Dauna Kennedy Grant, Executive Director 3228-31st Ave. Vernon BC V1T 2H3 dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com (No phone calls please)

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Volunteers

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Volunteers

Volunteers

V e rnon and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau T he H earts and Hands C ommunity Network

volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 Ext. 239 Located in the NOEES Office 3201-30 Street

April 3, 2012

Kalamalka Caring Klowns (Workshop April 13-15) Caetani Centre

NO Therapeutic Riding

Required Positions Crisis Line Assistant

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

Duties

Comment

Referrals/Emotional support

Contact clients in the mornings Visit hospital, care homes, events

Gardener

Work with gardening volunteer team

Event Coordinator

Coordinate & manage social media

Horse Leaders & Sidewalkers

Leading horses and walking beside riders with disabilities

2.5 hr shifts

Assist clients with disabilities

1-2 hrs per week.

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Baker Hughes Alberta -

Good Morning Program Caring Klown

Rowing & Paddling Centre Adaptive Rowing Assistant

Services

HHDI RECRUITING

K ey: y o u and agency d etermine times s

Non-Profit Organization

Employment

is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

W o uld y ou like to help y o ur community? He e re are some Volunteer O pportunities -

Crisis Line (Training date April 13/12

Employment

Help Wanted

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Help Wanted

Work Wanted

Drivers

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

Responsibilities: • Coordinate investigation of claims from inception to completion • Manage incoming RFQs, Dealer and retail customer inquiries • Utilize and oversee the Company CRM and customer lifecycle • Generate and distribute reports/follow-up • Commitment to continuous improvement and open communication.

Computer Services

Mark’s Yard Maintenance Tree pruning, hedges, yard clean up, dump runs & tree removal.

Small landscape jobs. Call (250)307-0725 Will clean up your junk scrap iron & dead batteries etc. Also dump runs. Call us first Russ 250-546-2416.

Services

Computer Services

™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions

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

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

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician

542-8620

WE DO IT ALL!

• Solid administrative, client liaison and relationship building skills

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

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings an asset • High level negotiation and conÀict resolution skills • Superior MS Of¿ce skills • Experience with database management, CRM software is considered an asset • Experience in Marine/Automotive mechanics would be an asset but not required.

Send resumes to recruiting@westwinn.com.

For more detail visit www.harbercraft.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

**A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256

TUTOR - Gr 10-12 Math & Physics. Reasonable rates.

First 2 hrs free. (250)545-8279

Quali¿cations: • Extremely organized and able to manage multiple priorities

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Education/Tutoring

Customer Care and Warranty Specialist The successful candidate must have strong relationship building and technical skills to respond effectively to the varied inquiries about our products and services.

The ability to drive the customer lifecycle and warranty process to a full and documented completion is what sets you apart.

WILLIAMS Machinery LP is looking for a General Equipment & Parts Specialist in Kelowna to provide vendor and customer support under direction of Journeyman or Partsman. More details at www.williamsmachiner y.com/aboutus/careers or send resumes to careers@williamsmachinery.com.

KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561

Esthetics Services

$ Save On Nails RECORDS REVIEWER I

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 17, 2012. Please quote competition # 32-COV-12.

Reduce Debt by up to

Nail Salon Prices

Gel Nails ................... 39 $

Acrylic Nails ......... 39 $

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

70%

• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest

1-866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Legal Services

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian DIAMOND H TACK 16TH ANNUAL Garage Sale, Saturday, April 14th at 9AM Sharp! Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from March 24 to April 11th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, BC (250)-762-5631

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Eavestrough EAVE ‘N FLOW eavestrough cleaning Professional, reliable.

Starts $89. Jim 778-475-4801

Home Improvements ALL HOME RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS. Free estimates.

Call Gary(250)253-4663 BLINDS/DRAPERY Repaired in your home. Installations also available 250-558-9119 dragonfleas@hotmail.com

Landscaping Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630.

Reversible Compactor retaining wall tool for Rent. $100./wk or $300./mo (250)542-6325 TOP SOIL OGOGROW Wholesale pricing, delivery available. MacAulay Co (250)558-8695

Landscaping SPRING HOURS Monday to Friday 8 - 6 PM Saturdays 8 - 5 PM Sundays 10 - 2PM

14 years serving the community

Esthetics Services

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

Services

We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver!

• Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel

250.542.7520

ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE

609 KAL LAKE ROAD

Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading

• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies

Manicures .............. 19 $

Pedicures ................ 19 $

778•475•4141 (Call for appointment)

Authorized Dealer

Financial Services

Financial Services

250-542-8191

4620-23rd Street

www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.

MANAGER, RCMP RECORDS Full-time Exempt ‘Position under Review’ Due to a retirement, the City of Vernon is searching for an individual who has extensive experience in police records and demonstrated leadership abilities. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of records review, information release and workflow combined with demonstrated knowledge of PRIME and all related police software. In addition, you have talent for leading people and understand the complex nature of this multi-faceted work environment.

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 20, 2012. Please quote competition # 33-COV-12.

Repairs

Repairs Attention RV’ers

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE

SERVICE

’ It s our job to make RV care easy, affordable and convenient. We offer guaranteed repairs and personalized service for you and your RV. √ No Job To Big √ All Insurance Claims √ All Extended Warranty Claims

We want your business!

SERVICE DEPT. 6395 HWY 97N VERNON B.C.

250-545-2916

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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION BILL’S HOME REPAIR • Painting (Exterior & Interior) • Wood, Chainlink, Vinal Fencing

Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst.

• All Your Reno Needs • Painting & Home Design

SINCE 1992

503-4606 • 558-3352

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 • mark.u@shaw.ca

billshomerepair@hotmail.com

Supplier & Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

A-Z Renovations

ODEEM EXTERIORS

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

SPECIALIZING IN EAVESTROUGHING SOFFITS, FASCIA & SIDING 250.308.2059 250.275.4842

HANDYMAN

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

250-309-4802 TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

250.308.6230

LICENSED AND INSURED

www.tcr-enterprises.com

EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING

Brighter Outlook

STEVE BERNHARDT

Residential • Strata • Licensed • Insured

• mowing/trimming • Block/ rock walls • Pruning/planting • Pavers • Stone patios/ walkways • Hedge trim/shape • Irrigation, water features • Small shrub/tree removal • Garden recovery etc.

• Turf, etc.

250 540 0202 • 778 475 4846

• Rock Retaining Walls • Landscape & Waterscape Design • General Excavating • Interface Fireguard & Tree Removal

Ph: 307-0387

CARPET CLEANING

“The Ultimate in Carpet Cleaning” * Commercial * Residential * Automative

Call Clayte: 250-503-7701

LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS this is

Call the classified department at

KITCHEN CABINETS!! by Norelco Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEWom Quality Professional Installations

Showro www.odws.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294

www.odysseylandscape.ca

Wade Miller 250.938.5480 wade@odysseylandscape.ca MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE

NAGY LANDSCAPING

DETHATCHING, AERATION, HEDGE & SHRUB TRIMMING, TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL, LAWN MOWING, DEBRIS REMOVAL, ZEROSCAPING & NEW LANDSCAPE Residential & Commercial

250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896

New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

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

EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL • ETC.

RES & COMM • VERNON & AREA

250-558-5342 • 250-550-9405

OK Landing Lawn & Garden COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | STRATA

• Mowing, Aeration • Leaf Removal, Nutrient Management • Weeding, Pruning, Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Call Jake BUS. 250-503-1270 | CELL. 250-351-5478

250-550-7900 CLEANING 3D

Cleaning Services

ALLSWELL

Steam Cleaning Cleaning

If you would like to advertise your

WINDOWS & DOORS Windows, Doors & now...

25 + years Experience

is here!

THE PLACE FOR YOU!

250.306.2679

• Landscape Lighting • Rock/Block Retaining Walls • Water Features

Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener NO JOB TOO Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care SMALL * Residential * Commercial * Strata mazerjan@hotmail.com SPRING CLEANUP & PRUNING NOW power raking & aerating 250-550-5386

CUSTOM ROCKWORK SPECIALIST C: 250-938-2173 | H: 250-542-5300 | E: dsbernhardt@shaw.ca

Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

• Landscape/Construction • Irrigation Installation • Synthetic Turf

landscape and maintenance

DECKS & PATIOS

window cleaning

Odyssey landscape

Twin Hills

BADA BATHROOMS.COM

Jed - (250) 306-7704

CARWAY STUCCO

250-550-7900 LANDSCAPING

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

STUCCO

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

Quality Work Guaranteed

terryhill999@yahoo.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Insured * References * Guaranteed

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

TIM 250-307-8772

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

250-550-7900

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

250-550-7900

Call Robert

BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?

Nu-Look Homeworks

SPRING HOURS

* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products

Monday to Friday 8 - 6 PM Saturdays 8 - 5 PM Sundays 10 - 2PM

Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com

Meridian Commercial Cleaning OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Big enough to do the job, small enough to care!

250-938-1837

Email: mazerjan@hotmail.com

We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver!

• Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel

250.542.7520

ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE

609 KAL LAKE ROAD

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PAINTING

CONCRETE

PRESSURE WASHING

• Raise & Level Sunken Concrete • Mudjacking • Polyurethane Lifting • Residential • Commercial • Free Estimates

FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS

WHITESTONE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

549-0115

TOM: 308-8778 Residential Exterior Painting

• Quality Work • Competitively Priced • 2 Year Warranty

250-938-5398 www.collegepro.com

250-503-7926

Email: russ@accurateconcrete.ca Web: www.accurateconcrete.ca

JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • NEW CONSTRUCTION CEILINGS • TEXTURED OR PAINTED REPAINT • STUCCO • VINYL • WOOD (Minor Repairs) JACK 250-308-2870 cell

Repaints our specialty!

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

250-938-9082 www.pro-painters.ca

Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

LAWNbusiness & GARDEN in the

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS?

Call for more information

CALL

250-550-7900

250-550-7900

CRANE SERVICES

DRYWALL

Advertise your

DO YOU HAVE ANY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ALFALFA and alfalfa grass,round bales approx. 550 lbs. $40 each. Undercover, 100 plus bales Armstrong 250546-9974 or 250-260-8253 Alfalfa/grass hay, 650 bales @ $5. each. $4.50 each if you take all. 1 (250)546-6986 BARN STORED HAY. 2nd cut. No Rain $6.00/Bale (250)838-0039 COW HAY, tops & bottom bales. 250-549-0628 Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well.

250-838-6630.

Excellent Grass & Timothy Hay, 65 lb bales. $6.ea, free local delivery. 250-550-7394 EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay.

No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale.

250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

Quote available for installation.

Good quality Hay, Grass mix, heavy square bales. Barn stored, no rain, (250)5429419, 250-309-5956 Grass Alfalfa mix hay for sale, excellent quality $5/bale (250)546-6690 HAY FOR SALE Grass & alfalfa grass, 1st & 2nd cut, small squares 70 lb bales. (250)546-8010 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

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

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

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

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE

308-9783 549-5140

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Feed & Hay

BOOKKEEPING

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

250-550-7900

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

30 round bales, net wrapped, 1230lbs, alfalfa/grass 2nd cut, no rain, $75/bale,Vernon, good 1st cut small squares for $6. 250-5583008.

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Russ Gauthier

CCS

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

s 4RUCK -OUNTED #RANE s "UILDING MATERIALS DELIVERY TRUSS LIFTS ROOlNG ETC s 'ENERAL FREIGHT ,OCAL LONG DISTANCE HAULING Competitive Rates Call Les for free estimates #ELL s&AX

Pets

Antiques / Vintage

Firearms

Garage Sales

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184 Meadow hay, exceptional quality, 500lb bales. 250-5152429 Falkland.

Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147

DOBERMAN pups, Ready May 2. Females & males, $650.ea (778)212-2468

COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES 5min from Armstrong, Open Fri-Sun 10am-5, or by appt.

Barn full of Quality Antiques, 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) 250-546-2529

FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316

GARAGE SALE DEADLINE

Appliances

OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around,4-1691 Powick Rd Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Livestock

LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:

250-938-0868 4 Peacocks. $25-$75 each.

250-309-1506 Grindrod.

Wanted pasture for rent for cowcalf about 20 pairs. Armstrong, Vernon area. 250-5466411.

Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions

Min Pin, Pug Terrier Cross puppies, 10wks old, very cute. $300 each, (250)545-3010 PUREBRED Miniature Pincher puppies.

Family Raised.

Ready April 4th. Tails docked and dew claws removed. Vet checked, dewormed and 1st shots. Asking $775. Call (250)309-8044 Two beautiful and very affectionate kittens available free to a loving home. Kittens are six months old, brother and sister, and best friends. They have been spayed and neutered and received their first round of shots. Kittens must go together as they have never been apart. They have been litter-box trained, are very wellbehaved, and have never lived outside. Please only call if you are able to give them the love and attention that they need.

250-859-0592.

Unregistered Purepred Rottweiler puppies, taking deposits now, puppies due Apr15, Must be paid in full, if requesting tails on.

(250)549-0324 250-547-6815 WOLF HYBRID Cubs Avail. $850.Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna(250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Poultry

WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER

Chicks - Dual purpose, isabrown X wyondot, $3.each, (250)260-7974

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 12th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322

Red Rock X pullets, 4 wks old, $5.00. 9 wks $9.00. Med/ Organic fed. 250-306-2858.

Small ads, BIG deals!

Tazz’s

COLDSTREAM CRANE SERVICE LTD.

Feed & Hay

Havanese & Bichon Pups available, good disposition, family oriented, first shots, dewormed, micro chipped for Identification. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 or email: rleech@telus.net

CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Electric Range, White, 30 inch, clean, Hotpoint. $175.

(250)549-2339

Building Supplies 1x6 Cedar fence boards. No holes. 3’ - .90ea; 4’ - $1.40ea; 5’ - $1.87ea. Rouck Bros.

Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com

Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696

Livestock

- Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

3:00 pm Wednesday Make sure to include : Address, Date and Time

Firewood/Fuel

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available.

250-260-7932

Furniture

Garage Sale Directory Starting Friday, April 13th.

Call The Classified Department 250-550-7900

Auctions

- Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam

Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268

Firewood for sale, cut to length, split and delivered prices vary (250)547-6533 lv msg.

Inversion recliner, easy clean cushions, heat massage, brand new. $375. obo. Vernon 778-475-1452.

Farm Equipment

Concrete

“All Your Concrete Needs”

Construction

College Pro PAINTERS

Ask for a FREE Quote!

HOT • COLD • STEAM • GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca

Concrete

• PAINTING • RENOVATIONS • HANDYMAN

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Auctions

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

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

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

UPCOMING SALES

MACHINERY SALE First of the Season

Saturday, April 14th • 8:30am Park N’ Ride Available

MCGLADDERY FARM SALE

Saturday, April 21st • 9:00am See our website for details & pictures www.valleyauction.ca 250-546-9420 903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

The Morning Star Sunday, April 8, 2012 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Merchandise for Sale

Sunday, www.vernonmorningstar.com April 8, 2012 - The Morning Star B21 B21

Merchandise for Sale

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Medical Supplies

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

10662 Pinecrest Road in Westshore Estates. A Carpenter’s Dream: 860 sqft of Heated workshop that is in the lower level & part of the house!

Rancher style home with open main living area for entertaining, bright walkout basement with a fabulous guest area setup with bedroom and full bathroom. Master suite on the main has room for king size bed & big furnishings, 5pc ensuite & roomy closet! Rural setting offers the serenity of nature, but the safety & community living provided by the residential neighbourhood.

Asking $499,000.

MLS 10041399. Call Tamara Terlesky RE/MAX Kelowna to book your personal tour: 250-2125115 or Toll Free: 1-877-2125111. Visit: www.terlesky.com or Email: tamaraterlesky@gmail.com

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Wanted used clean kitchen cabinets, uppers & lowers, Oak face preferred. Will remove and pay up to $500.

250-549-8865.

Commercial/ Industrial

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

Sporting Goods OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around,4-1691 Powick Rd Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6 Pro-Form cross walk caliber Tread Mill, like new, many features. $500. (250)546-3064

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 Barn Board BIRD HOUSES: 1’to 4’ Tall From $50 and up.

A MUST SEE! Call Susie @ (250)542-0364 Coleman deluxe BBQ, used 1x, cast iron grill, fuel gage Save $150. asking $350 250542-6261 Cultured Marble Hearth & Mantle & columns $250. Steno chair $65. 250-545-3175 Deep freeze $150.; portable Dish Washer $100.; Pool Table $200.; (250)545-5404 MOVING SALE Computer desk, great value @ only $30.ea. JVC DVD player $25 ea.; Samsung video cam, barely used $75.; B&D GrassHog weed eater $25. Call 250.307.4478 Moving: TV’s, Dishes, Table/6 chairs, chair, coffee/end tables, dresser. selling cheap.

(250)308-2864 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 No REFUNDS on 1 week Classified word ads.

PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched, potato & cheddar, homemade Cabbage Rolls, Ukrainian hand painted Easter Eggs, Easter Bread. Babka Babka, Banana Plant. 250545-3667 Shoprider Scooter, great for senior or disabled person, $700.obo (778)475-1588 SNOWBOARD PACKAGE Inc. Ride board 155 cm, size 7.5 Thirtytwo boots, Bolle helmet, Spy goggles. Barely used. Awesome deal at only $250! Call 250.307.4478 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation.

Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 XBOX 360 package 20 GB console with 1 controller, plug and play charger kit, Turtle Beach ear force X1 headset.

Incl. 4 games. Only $150! Call 250.309.9878

Real Estate Acreage for Sale $164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

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

Custom order your new home today!

832-6699

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1150sqft, 2-bdrm, 2-bath Condo, 204 Kal Lake Rd, Recent upgrades, $223,000 250-938-8446

www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com

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Darren Chinchilla

Immaculate 2bdrm/2bath condo. 19+ Close to senior centre/Safeway Balcony A/c Gas fp U/G parking No pets No rentals Large cupboards & extra storage Fresh paint Move-in ready More info & photos see OKHOMESELLER.com Listing #26730 Offers wanted Phone to view 250-545-2983 or 545-1130

250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

Small Ads work!

• 2 bdrm bsmt suite of home. Laminate floor, own yard, pet friendly, central, FS, WD. $850.

Houses For Sale

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Why rent when you can own?

Discover the Secret!

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

Hawthorn Lane

www.VernonFirstTimers.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258

Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon.

Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives.

2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

2000 sq.ft. mountain view home in Lumby. 4 bed, 3 bath, double garage, suited basement.

Asking $359,000, open to offers.

Address 2046 mountain view.

Call Dave @ 250-306-1540.

$

419,900

Brand new 2500 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

Cash for Vintage Clothing & A cc., Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pickup 250-769-7975 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

3bdrm 1200 sqft. Lakeview Home, Immediate Possesion.

6.5km out Westside Rd, 12 yrs old, $51,900. 250-550-5550

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250-558-4795

Check out our April Specials on the web www.briteland.com Awarded “Green Business of the Year”

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00 Open Sunday 10:00 - 4:00

250-545-3420 For Sale By Owner

PRIVATE SELLERS ONLY! Buyer needs 1 Vernon Lot Will pay $50,000 - $120,000!

Commissions Negotiable Call 1-877-509-9009 or email info@okeefe2.com O’KEEFE2 Team @ OK West Realty Corp., Vernon

******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 Panoramic Hilltop, 4-bdrm, 2.3Acres, 10min from Vernon, $549,000 (250)540-2788

The CLIFFS Suites from$795 / mo Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking. N/S, N/P Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building.

On-site Resident Manager.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models.

Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Houses For Sale

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

1604 31st Street 45+ Building 1 & 2 Bedroom From $595 - $845 • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl.

• Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-503-7315

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condos for Sale

Misc. Wanted

For Sale By Owner

Coyote Crossing Villas

Good Incentives available with Lease Options

250-542-1701 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. $800/month + damage deposit +utilities.

Cable, phone not included.

Available immediately.

Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725 1bdrm apts, clean, cozy, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, f/s, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg n/s n/p starts @ $650. furnished avail 250-550-4069

Houses For Sale

WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY? sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience.

Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)

MOVE IN INCENTIVES 2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.

250-503-7315 250-545-7251

Look Here

1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat/hot water included Inside Scooter parking. Call Mike

COMMERCIAL/ WAREHOUSE SPACE

2 Bedroom Apartment 4100 Alexis Park Drive Renovated & spacious, f/s, air. Move-in incentives.

Call Betty 250-549-2770

1bdrm, DT, furnished apt, w/d, util/WiFi/Bell/TV incl. $1000.

N/S, N/P, (250)260-3196 1-bdrm partially furnished apartment, close to business, Kal beach & bus stops. Cable & Gas included, a/c, no-pets, no-smoking, good References a must. Avail April 15, Suits Long-term rentals & seniors. $520/mo, 250-542-2060 Lmsg 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE. Gas F/P, Secure, mature adult building w/ Guest suite & Amenities. NS. (Cat OK) $995 incl. heat & UG parking. Ask for Long Term Discount! 250309-2000 2bdrm, 2-bath, walk-in-closet, balcony, a/c, newly reno’d, ns/np $900.heat/incl, Centerpoint Condos 250-938-0991 2 bdrm, close to D/T, avail immed,n/s, n/p, a/c laundry on site,bus.$775.250-549-7415.

2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS. includes heat. 778-475-3047 Vernon.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt in Quiet Bldg, F/S Included N/P, $695/mo Plus Utilities, Call 250-308-8500

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES

6min from Enderby Newly Reno’d Bachelor Suite, with f/s. $550, avail now 250-517-8657

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon BEST APARTMENT

By Vernon golf course, 2 bdrm, FS, DW, AC, laundry HU, ground floor, gas FP, very roomy & bright.

Available May 1. $800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. VINTAGE TERRACE Neat & clean 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FS, DW, WD, AC, gas FP, great views, UG parking.

Available May 1. $795/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. GREAT VIEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, view to OK Lake, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry.

Available immediately. $750/mo. Sorry, NS.

250-542-5580 2 bdrm 1 bath level entry townhome. End unit. Great retirement home. NS, NP. Adult building. $725/ month, single senior rate $675/month. Available immediately 250-558-8762. $595.

Cozy, clean, 720 sq. ft., 1 bdrm garden apartment.

Close to all amenities.

You have your own park.

NP, References required.

250-542-7723 to view.

1bdrm Armstrong condo, clean, new reno, $590/mo.

250-548-3378, 250-870-3378

Historic Main Street

1-bdrm, downtown, near Rec Centre, secure building, reno’d, on-site laundry, sundeck, f/p, n/p, n/s, Avail Now, $750/mo, (250)558-2928

250-542-8989

Armstrong

Convenient downtown location, approx. 2000 sq. ft, heated overhead door & man door.

Call (250) 308-8500

Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.

Bright, Clean, 2-Bdrm Apt in Downtown Area, Fridge, Stove, Heat & Hot Water Included, Pay Laundry, No Pets, $725/mo, Call 250-308-8500

CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p.

250-545-5773 East Hill, Lakeview Manor, 1 Bdrm & Bachelor available, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail immed 250-260-5870.

EMBERS & ARLINGTONS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, - N/S; N/P; Seniors.

250-275-8066

RENT INCENTIVE RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm - 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults; 250-275-8066 Enderby 1-bdrm, nice suite, $650/mo + Hydro, incl H.W. & heat, ref req, senior discount.

(250)613-2670 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299 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 MOUNTAINVIEW PLACE 3700 28A St. 1 bdrm downtown, secure bldg, balcony w/nice city view, recently renovated, dw, f/s, a/c. Avail Apr1, NS $800/mo 250-558-2928 No REFUNDS on Classified Word ads.

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Serenity on the Mountain SILVER STAR condo luxuriously furnished. Silk, leather, exotic art. Apr 10 - Dec 10 $895 inclusive, Wifi ns/np. 416-7021298, www.salbsilverstar.com Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call (250)549-4467

For Lease

3,000 sq.ft. Storefront Office or Retail

chlvernon@shaw.ca 250.542.5100 COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 2400 sq. ft. across from Central Hardware, great exposure.

Available April 1. $1600 gross lease.

250-542-5580 COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE IN LAKE COUNTRY 1100sq’ Office space for lease. Reception area, four offices, coffee/ storage room.

Located on Beaver Lake Road, 1 1/2 blocks from Highway 97.

Easy access.

Offstreet parking. $1100.00/month +utils.

Lease negotiable.

Phone:(250)766-3700 Turn Key Professional office for lease, Downtown Vernon.

Phone Ross (250)260-3573 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

Cottages / Cabins QUIET 2 bedroom cottage, farm setting, Vernon side of Lav. 10 min from dwntown. $950/mth incld. utilities and laundry. N/S N/P. call 250309-4761

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bd, Laundry in unit, large, bright, new paint and flooring, $725/mo, call Sean at 250306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca 2-bdrm, 1-bath, Ok.lakeview, deck, newly reno’d, f/s, w/d hookup, carport, n/s, n/p, Ref, $700+util (250)542-0892 2bdrm near downtown, New Reno bright/clean - must see! $800/mo+hydro 250-306-9385 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail.March 1 $900/mo. +util.

250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3-bdrm, 1-bath, Duplex, fenced backyard, n/s, n/p, incl central air, f/s, $850/mo + gas & hydro. Avail Immed, Ref Req, (250)545-6962 3-bdrm, + storage, 1/2-duplex, n/p, n/s, Commonage Crescent, $900+util (250)558-0712, or 778-386-5609 Coldstream, avail now, 2bdrm 1 bath, n/s, n/p, $700 + Hydro, f/s,w/d hookup. Near beach, parks,schools .250-503-1324 Mission Hill, 2 bdrm suites avail now. $800 & $900. W/D, fridge/stove. Incl util. N/P. Lianne 250-306-6996

Mobile Homes & Pads Modular Home avail May 1st Seniors 55+. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, fenced yd, Stg Shed, sm pet ok. $700.+util, DD $350.

(778)475-1929 ask for John

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Recreational/Sale

1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1190. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca

Coldstream, 4bdrm, May 1, quiet cul-de-sac, office, media rm, ns/np, f/s, w/d, a/c, $1650 + util. RR. 250-558-4717 Country living at its best, private yard, 2+1-bdrm, 20min to Vernon & Armstrong, May 1st. $800+DD, (250)379-2711 FALKLAND. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with big yard.

Available April 1st. $1100 plus utilities. (250) 306-9025 Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1100+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, NICE 1700 sq ft mobile on 2 acres. 3brm, 1 bath, lrg deck, lrg addition, 5 newer appl, wood stove. Horses, pets ok.

Horse shelter/hay shed, access to trails. $ 1000/mo + util.

NS. DD + refs reqd. 20 min N of Vernon. 250 379 2614.

North BX, very nice view, 5bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, ns/np $1700 +util., avail April Now. 250-558-2988

HARWOOD area - Large 1 bedroom suite with European shower, (no Bath) Gas Fireplace, Separate entrance, Shared laundry, Quiet tenant only, ns, np. $650 incl utilities not phone or cable. Avail. now.

250-545-6066 LRG 2BR, Armstrong, Sep entrance & ldry, N/S inside, Pet negotiable, $850 sat/internet/util/incl, May 1, 250-5403415 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553.

2-bdrm Townhouse, spacious, walkout, reno’d bldg, parking, patio, a/c, water incl, $850, Also 2-bdrm, apartment, reno’d, 3appl, a/c, balcony, storage, water, parking incl, $800, (250)769-0626, Vernon, BC

1992 Gulfstream “Friendship” 36’ cummins diesel, exc shape $38,500.obo (778)475-1588

M&K Storage 8x20 containers for rent, our yard, $100/mo. 24 hr access 47th Ave & 31 St. 250-545-2936. SPECIAL Yearly Rate Available.

1 bd + den, under deck parking, insuite laundry (not shared), RR, NS & NP $800.

250-503-7418 1 Bdrm Bsmnt Suite overlooking Kin Race track. 900 sf incl w/d/f/s storage avail. Privacy on acreage, but in town convenience Incl utilities. $850 Available May 15 Call 604619-6147 1bdrm daylight, N/S, incl W/D, F/S, util. internet & satellite.

6km up Silver Star Rd. $650/mo.

250-542-4807, 250-558-8308 1-bdrm, Easthill, Avail May1, n/p, n/s $800 util incl, (250)545-8688 1-bdrm level entry, completely reno’d, 40+bldg, large tree’d backyard, hot water incl, N/S only, N/P $600. 250-545-1220 1bdrm, lrg ground level, f/p, water purifier,large yard, quiet area, close to golf course, $700.incl util.

Avail immed.

250-542-5652.

1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, very quiet, ns/np, parking, DT, $625.incls util. 250-308-1917 1-BED Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $625. 250-308-7267 2 Bdrm 1200sq/ft renovated walkout bsmt suite. East hill $900/m incl util/cable/internet & w/d. ns 250-550-5099 2-bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845 2bdrm 1bath walkout, living rm, kitchen, 1/2 prkg, like new.

Storage, Sep entry. $750/mo.

3712 Commonage Cr. (250)542-6620 2-BDRM, Armstrong, with laundry, newly reno’d., ns, np, $750 util/incl, Apr 15 or May 1 250-546-3309, 250-306-4356 2-bdrm bsmt, $800/mo, n/p, Avail Immed. (250)260-1879, 250-351-4543 2-bdrm, level entry suite, Mission Hill area, n/p, $695 util /incl, AvImmed, 250-542-5369 2bdrm walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, $800 util/cable incl.

Avail Immed. 250-547-6339 Absolutely Gorgeous! Brand New 1000sqft, Large Bedroom + Den $975/mo 250-542-5659 Avail now, Basement Bachelor suite for single quiet person, N/S, N/P, Parking, $550/mo References, (250)542-9107 BRIGHT suite in Middleton.

Available April 15. Laundry, utilities and satellite. $775.

250-545-3394 Enderby (rural) Bachelor $450. incl all util, sat/int., 250558-9171.

GARDOM Lake, 2-bdrm, 1bath, level-entry suite, n/s, n/p, $950/mo, (250)546-3424

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250-309-1742

• 1 bdrm lower suite, newly finished basement. New 5 appliances, galley kitchen, huge living rm, small bdrm, Mission Hill, on-street parking, NP, NS. $750, utilities included.

• 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 townhome in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). Recently reno’d, looks great, large living area, new AC wall unit, dedicated parking, small deck, FS, WD. $800.

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm townhome in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park) 1½ bath, laminate flooring, dedicated parking, 1200 square feet, 5 appliance, good shape, NP. $950.

• 3 bdrm large bsmt suite including utilities, yard, good parking, shared laundry, laminate floors. Pet friendly. $895.

• Completely furnished home ready for you to live on the lake. Boat launch & dock, lake views, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, 5 appliances, 2 level outside deck, balcony off master bdrm, gar, storage under gar, parking across road. $2,000 on a year lease.

SILVER STAR

Newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome. Fully furnished and ready to go. Tandem garage.

Available April 12 to November.

Very reasonable rent for the right tenants. NS, NP, #25 Pinnacles. 250-558-8762

1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet.

April 1 to Oct 31 $2000 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a Av Immed, clean, private, large, 3-bdrm unit, n/p, Commonage area. 250-542-0060 2BDRM - ENDERBY,FENCED yard big shop, f/s, w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p. $1000 + utilities avail May 1 250-804-9481 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Fintry area, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645.

3bdrm, 2bath, BX area, main floor, $1100.incl utilities. avail.

May 1st., NS. (778)475-4775 3bdrm 2 bath, den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, n/s, n/p suits couple, R/R & credit check $1200. 250-545-7466 3-bdrm, large fenced backyard, $1200+util, n/s, n/p, near Hunter Store (250)542-5619 3-bdrm, large home, nice view, main floor, on 6acres, by Vernon Airport, n/s, n/p, w/d, Ref Req, $1100/mo (250)549-6992 4-bdrm, 1.5-bath, a/c, covered deck, fenced yard, Easthill, n/s, n/p, Avail May1, $1350/mo + util, 250-549-0738 4bdrm, executive home, furnished, Silver Star, n/s,n/p, $999 + util., May 1-Nov30.

250-558-5045.

Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, w/d, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1400. Avail May1, 250-838-9657 Charming 1914 Heritage Home, hardwood floors, 2-bdrm, 5appl, non/smokers, n/pets, Avail June 1, $950/mo + util, (250)503-2445

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2005 Hyundai Tucson GL 71,900 kms

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RV and camping sites.

pstinn@hotmail.com Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, newly renovated, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable.

N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 BELLA VISTA area, shared furn’d house, includes all meals, Sat TV, internet, pool, lake view, N/S, N/P, avail May. 1st. $850./mo. 250-503-7875.

Private Room in large family home overlooking Swan Lake, all inclusive (except your food) must like dogs, suit self sufficient person, $500.00 avail immediately. Call Susan 250309-0483 to view.

ROOMMATE WANTED To share fully furnished brand new home on mission hill.

Large yard, covered patio, laundry, parking and great view.

Avail immed. $600 everything inc. Call Rachelle 250-309-3164

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Homes for Rent

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Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Auto Financing

EAST HILL Just above catholic church. 3 bdrm executive, upper floor of house, FS, DW, WD, gas FP, family room, hardwood floors, great view & deck.

Available April 1. $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

250-542-5580 1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $800 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1bdrm Downtown, N/P, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $750/mo (250)260-3196 1bdrm, large, clean, n/s, adult building, stairs, spacious yard, closet to town. Available Immediately $600. 250-938-0583 1bdrm suite, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p, parking, $650/mo util incl, (250)545-8101 2-bdrm, 1-bath, 1100sqft, f/s, d/w, a/c, w/d, Clean, bright & spacious, bus route. $1000/mo (250)215-4564 2bdrm, 5-min from Armstrong f/s, w/d, avail immed, n/s, n/p, D.D/R.R. $900 util/incl, 250-306-9909.

2bdrm, awesome East Hill, location, walk to downtown, laundry, gas stove, util incl, small pet friendly, $950.

250-938-4840 2-bdrm, close DT, Avail Apr1, Refs & DD req. N/S, N/P, $750 + util, 250-558-9656 2-bdrm, Easthill, quiet adult building, garage & heat incl, shared laundry, n/p, n/s, $750 (250)558-0305 3Bdrm, upstairs lrg home, n/s inside, pets ok, 1.5 bath, Armstrong area. $1000.+ shared util. Avail neg. (250)307-4919 Bachelor suite, close to town, n/s, $625 util incl, Avail May 1st. (250)545-8900 CENTRALLY located, Armstrong suite, new, a/c, d/w, shared laundry, n/s, private, util/incl. $750. Avail. immed.

Kelly 250-546-9129

Townhouses BROOKSIDE GARDEN RENTALS FAMILY ORIENTED COMPLEX 3-bdrm, 1.5bath, full bsmt, near hospital & downtown area, Ref. Req, no partiers, Serious Inq only, Under New Mangament. 250-549-4467

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Cars - Domestic 1994 Chrysler LHS, 202kms, immaculate, leather int., Runs well.$1400. 250-306-5539

Motorcycles

3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, walking distance to town, $850/mo. 250-558-5053.

1995 Harley Davidson FLHTC, Custom Touring, 60,800 miles. $9,000. 250-308-9821.

Harley Davidson MC, 2005, VROD, 23,000km, $12,000, 250-838-7680

Utility Trailers

Utility Trailers

Boats 16 1/2 ft Campion Ski/Fish boat with soft top 65 hp Merc and 4.5 hp kicker ,seats 6, galvanized trailer. Ready to go. $3500. 250-547-0081

Legal

Legal Notices ASSET SALE Instructed by Shuswap Bailiffs, Goldman Brothers Auctioneers Inc. (Vernon, B.C. Phone 250545-6251).

Public Auction sale. Assets of North Valley Frame Works Inc. Roof, Floor Truss & Wall Systems, 2006 Hundegger, Alpine Floor Master, Stealth Roof Truss, J.D. Adams Websaw, Tailift, 2003 Gradual zoom boom, 2002 Sterling truck tilt deck, 2001 Lode-King 53 & 36, 1992 Kenworth, Kaser & Hankerson. On Saturday, April 14th at 10 AM at 601 Bass Ave, Enderby,BC.

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Trucks & Vans 1996 Dakota, V6, auto, new battery, maintained, canopy, 192K, $3700 (250)838-7500

CARGO

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Must Sell due to poor health 1998 - 10 ft Camper, exc cond, extras. (250)545-5944

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */ †/**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Terrain FWD (R7A). Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, end or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Terrain FWD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.29 for 72months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. **Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ,The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Δ2012 GMC Terrain FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models. VFor more information visit iihs.org/ratings ¥Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide.

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