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Terrific turnout at advanced polls RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Greater Vernon residents want to have their say on plans for a sports complex.

During the first advanced poll Wednesday, there were 1,225 ballots cast on whether to borrow up to $7.5 million for a running track and sports field at the college.

“It was higher than expected,” said Jeanne Byron, chief election officer with the Regional District of North Okanagan.

Of the 1,225 ballots, there were 870 voters at the Schubert Centre, 240 at the Coldstream municipal office and 115 at the regional dis-

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“People are exercising their right to vote and that’s great,” said Byron.

The next advanced poll will be April 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the same polling stations.

General voting day is April 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Priest Valley Gym, BX Elementary School, Ellison Elementary School and Coldstream Elementary School.

Based on current trends, there is the possibility that about 7,500 ballots could be cast by the time the referendum process is over.

“If we get that, that will be a really good turnout,” said Byron.

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The turnout among Greater Vernon residents was high Wednesday at advanced polling stations such as the Schubert Centre.

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Case made for traffic corridor will be a shorter commute,” said Dickinson.

If the greenway doesn’t proceed, Vernon officials insist a third north-south Dickinson is concerned congestion on 27th corridor is required to avoid future and 32nd streets will become traffic gridlock. increasingly challenging.

Council has received a staff “When you have a route exceedreport urging the continuation of ing capacity, you see an increase in the Polson Greenway along 29th accidents and that’s what we’re tryand 30th streets, between Polson ing to avoid,” he said.

Park and 43rd avenue.

And the status quo could even“It takes 10 to 20 per cent of the tually mean the contentious westtraffic off 27th and 32nd streets. ern bypass plan through Mission It becomes a huge, major spine,” Rob Dickinson Hill and Okanagan Landing resursaid Rob Dickinson, director of faces. engineering.

“If we don’t look at every other It’s anticipated the new route, once com- option in our city, we will see that $500 milpleted, could handle about 13,000 vehicles lion option (bypass) come before us,” said a day.

Dickinson.

“There will be fewer signals on this route “It’s a significant expense and that expense compared to 27th and 32nd streets and it for this community is unforeseen.” richard rolke

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The first phase of the Polson Greenway was completed between 43rd and 48th avenues in 2011.

“Those blocks have already seen increased traffic from 1,200 vehicles per day in 2005 to 4,800 vehicles per day in 2012, a fourfold increase,” said Dickinson.

There are six more phases projected for the greenway by 2026, with a cost of about $11.2 million.

Besides preparing for greater traffic volume, the work replaces underground infrastructure and the existing road surface.

“The road condition report completed in January of this year indicates the 29th/30th street corridor is in fair to poor condition,” said Dickinson.

The phase moving ahead for 2013 is from 41st to 43rd avenues. It will start in July and run until September.

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A cougar who has been going into farm yards in the Oyama area and killing goats and sheep was tracked down by conservation officers and shot Wednesday.

The first attack was reported March 12, said officer Ed Seitz, so they set up a trap for him, but he refused to be taken in.

He killed three sheep and a goat in that attack.

They finally removed the trap, and the cougar returned and killed again Tuesday killing several more goats at the farm.

Conservation officers brought in hounds to track the cougar and he was found within a mile or so of the farmhouse.

Seitz said he was a big male couger, about 120 to 130 pounds, in very good shape, so it’s not clear why he wasn’t doing his hunting in the wild.

“He was very brazen,” said Seitz.

Also on Wednesday, officers had to destroy a cougar at the Boys and Girls Club’s Lake Country Daycare in Winfield.

Caregivers rounded up the youngsters, got them inside and then called conservation officers to deal with the wildcat.

“It was a very scary situation. The worst situation you can imagine,” said Seitz.

He believes the noise the kids were making could have attracted the cat, who could have viewed them as prey.

This was a juvenile cougar, about two years old, weighing about 40 or 45 pounds.

“Typically these juvenile cougars haven’t learned to hunt successfully on their own.

They’ve been pushed away from their mothers and are out looking for easy prey,” said Seitz.

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Darren Evans, with Constructive Concepts, points out the design concept of the Vernon Veridian housing complex to Vernon Coun. Juliette Cunningham and Mayor Rob Sawatzky.

Housing units address a need RogeR Knox Morning Star Staff

In his previous life as a physician, Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky said he had to follow what evidence showed him about a person’s well-being.

That evidence, he said, showed that housing, home care, enough money and good food are far more effective in terms of health and well-being than any prescription or counselling he good give in his office.

That’s why Sawatzky is a big supporter of the latest affordable and attainable housing project announced in Vernon.

Vernon Veridian, located at 3705-24th Avenue, will soon provide affordable homes for families, singles and people with disabilities in the community.

“This project really fits as an important working effective tool in our ability to deal with our citizens as a body,” said Sawatzky at the press conference announcing the near completion of the project Wednesday at the site.

The B.C. government has invested $2.85 million for the purchase of the land and capital costs for the building, while the Kindale Developmental

“We’re definitely making progress.”

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Association will manage and operate Vernon Veridian.

“Developments like this contribute to a healthy, vibrant neighbourhood,” said Ve r n o n - M o n a s h e e MLA Eric Foster.

“Each year, more than 1,500 households benefit from provincially funded housing programs in our community.

“This building will add another option, giving more people in Vernon a safe, affordable place to live and raise their families.”

Darren Evans of Constructive Concepts Ltd., who have been building Vernon Veridian since breaking ground last November, said there will be 12, two-bedroom units available.

The units contain a garage, one bedroom on the main floor and one bedroom upstairs.

However, his company has a zoning application before council to turn eight of the units into bachelor suites – perfect for college students – which could serve as mortgage helpers to anyone who buys

a unit.

Annette Sharkey, executive director of the Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan, said affordable housing remains

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“Kudos to Darren Evans, for getting private developers interested in affordable housing was really key,” said Sharkey.

“He did a lot of work and this was his vision.

“Housing doesn’t happen overnight but we’re definitely making

progress.”

The units are close to being completed and Kindale will handle the applications.

“Vernon Veridian will be a welcome complement to our four residential homes and established success with the Under One Roof project in Vernon,” said B Elliott, Kindale’s executive director.

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The community could have high-speed Internet by the end of 2013 as a result of a $250,000 grant from the provincial government.

“This has been over 10 years in the making and this will make a huge difference,” said Eugene Foisy, Cherryville’s regional district director.

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would like to come out here to live but they won’t right now. Real estate sales have been lost because there’s no high-speed Internet.”

It’s hoped broadband service will draw families, which will enrol at the school, and new home-based businesses.

The current dial-up connection has made it virtually impossible for Lisa Larson’s log home company to receive large files for prospective customers.

They generally have to go through traditional mail.

“By the time we get something in the mail, 10 other companies have bid on the project,” said Larson.

High-speed service will also allow Larson to expand marketing further for her business.

Parents have gone to great lengths so their children can access Internet for school projects.

“You will see them parked along the roads trying to get cell service,” said resident Bobbe Fox referring to those limited locations where there is high-speed service, spe-

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Ben Stewart, citizens services minister, announces $250,000 Wednesday to extend high-speed Internet to Cherryville. cifically the school and library.

Foisy hung up on dial-up Internet years ago.

“I don’t deal with it. I don’t have the patience to sit for hours to download and then it cuts out,” he said.

The total cost to bring high-speed Internet to Cherryville is $300,000 and the Southern Interior

Development Initiative has provided $50,000.

Individual pricing for customers to access the service is not known yet.

Lobbying for upgraded Internet came from the Regional District of North Okanagan and Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA. “This is about economic development and opportunities. It’s hard

to do business without high-speed Internet,” said Foster.

Connectivity in B.C. has gone from 82 to 93 per cent since 2001.

“Our goal is to have 100 per cent of British Columbians connected to broad-band by 2021.

But that’s too far out. I hope I get a chance to move that up,” said Ben Stewart, citizens services minister.

Funtastic earns regional recognition North Okanagan.

“The Funtastic organization has not only The Funtastic Sports Society has been recogfocused on hosting the largest sport event in the nized for its contribution to the economy.

The slowpitch tournament and music festi- region, but continues to be innovative through the management of the event and to promote val was presented with the community the many sights and activities for visitors sports tourism award at the Thompsonto do in our community,” he said.

Okanagan Tourism Industry Summit in As part of its activities, the society Chase Tuesday. works with local tourism stakeholders to “We couldn’t be happier with this create partnerships. recognition,” said Jim McEwan, society “This award speaks volumes to the executive director. efforts of the community as a whole, and The award recognizes a business or to the Funtastic board and volunteers, organization that has demonstrated a Jim McEwan who’ve worked tirelessly to ensure the community partnership between sport annual event is inclusive of the comand tourism which has resulted in munity and continues to be a favored increased tourism revenues.

Mike Benedek, owner of RTown Okanagan, destination to the many visitors from the Lower nominated Funtastic for its contribution to pro- Mainland and Alberta,” said Brett Kirkpatrick, mote and move sports tourism forward in the society president.

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Steep cost to infrastructure richard rolke Morning Star Staff

The City of Vernon’s infrastructure deficit could break the bank.

Council has been told that there currently isn’t the financial resources to come up with the $17 million a year needed to replace $78 million in roads, sidewalks and sewer lines.

“Projected revenue is insufficient to cover planned expenditures,” said Dan Huang, a senior planner with Urban Systems.

“Over time, you need to close this gap.”

Presently, reserves are being depleted, there is insufficient borrowing capability and there are cash flow challenges with development cost charges.

Bob Spiers “Every city has this problem. Vernon is not alone,” said Coun. Bob Spiers.

To prepare for the future, the city is working on an assessment management revenue plan as part of an overall initiative looking at infrastructure sustainability.

Among the options to narrow the gap between revenue and costs are lobbying senior government for grants, financing alternatives, new development opportunities and changing levels of service.

The city can also look at ways to extend the life of existing infrastructure through maintenance.

“We want to get more out of our assets,” said Mark Dowhaniuk, the city’s infrastructure engineer.

Some steps to generate revenue have already occurred with a 1.9 per cent tax increase this year being designated for infrastructure.

Roads are the primary focus and an integrated transportation framework will be pursued over the summer.

Mayor Rob Sawatzky admits Monday’s report presents some challenges.

“Receiving this reminds me of taking cod liver oil as a kid. It’s good for you but it doesn’t taste very good,” he said.

Spiers believes it’s critical for the city to separate what is necessary for maintaining operations within the community and items he deems to be a wish list.

“Replacement and maintenance are more importance than new and unsustainable ones,” he said.

As part of the process looking at infrastructure, council will consider a 15-year capital plan and three-year capital implementation plan in October.

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So much for reality

urn on any cable channel these days and you can’t avoid the preponderance of reality TV shows. Some are entertaining, some ridiculous and a good many of them leave you with the feeling of, “Who are these awful people and why are they so nasty to each other?”

Top of the list is the Real Housewives franchise, which features so-called housewives of various U.S. big cities as well as my hometown.

If the Real Housewives of Vancouver is to be believed, women are nothing but a pack of gossiping, backstabbing shrews.

OK, I admit that these shows have been a mindless guilty pleasure for me, but lately I find myself horrified as these women, who are supposed to be friends, continually tear each other Katherine Mortimer down, either to their faces or behind their backs, and seem to take pleasure in it. This is the worst kind of bullying, their antics made more disagreeable by the fact that they are grown women with children, not eight-year-olds in the school playground.

Of course, we know that most of them are not friends. They are contractually obligated to spend time together.

These supposed “reality” shows do not reflect my reality in any way, shape or form.

The women I know do not behave as these women do, who are often heard to say, “women are catty” or “women can’t be friends.”

That is the most ridiculous piece of bunk I’ve ever heard. Obviously, we are not going to all get along, that much hasn’t changed since high school. But spending time with close friends, which includes my sister, is about laughing, sharing, boosting each other with kind words, not gossiping behind one another’s backs.

These shows seem to only depict the worst aspects of humanity, not the good. And OK, none of us lives in glass houses, all of us have enjoyed the chance to gossip with our friends.

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But this portrayal of women frankly feeds into the worst kind of misogyny, with the greeneyed monster rearing its ugly head when a friend succeeds and a joy bordering on schadenfreude when one fails. These shows would have us believe that this is how all women behave.

Most of the women I know cherish their female friendships. In fact, the older I get, the more I need them. We are each other’s support systems in times of stress, sorrow and need, but also in times of joy and triumph.

Any of us with close friends know that we can call on our friends at any time, to cry, to complain, to share child care when one of us needs a break. Or just to laugh so hard we cry.

Our friends make us feel prettier, thinner, funnier, kinder and valued.

In fact my favourite get-togethers are with my female friends, where we can bond over too many glasses of wine, mani-pedis or just watching a movie.

My very wise mother always told me that it takes a long time to get to know someone and that until we know someone well, it’s best not to divulge too much of ourselves.

My three oldest friends are women I’ve known since we were 13 years old. We’ve lived on opposite sides of the country and lived different lives. But the annual weekends we spend together are special. Yes, we spend time reminiscing, laughing about the antics of our Grade 9-selves. But our friendships go deeper than that, or they would not have survived.

Likewise, I have friendships that have not stood the test of time. We’ve grown apart for various reasons, and that’s OK. A study conducted by the UCLA School of Medicine found that our levels of the “feel good” hormone oxytocin increases when we connect with our girlfriends, which helps reduce stress, lowering our blood pressure and providing a calming effect.

So my oxytocin levels will be going through the roof this weekend as I spend time with my favourite girlfriend, who also happens to be my sister. Just one more sleep.

The Internet has virtually become an essential in most houses, right along with the toaster, refrigerator and TV. The world wide web is used for searching for employment, doing homework, planning vacations, looking for homes to rent or buy and, of course, recreation.

But while most of us take the Internet for granted, it’s still a luxury for residents in some rural areas.

That’s why it’s good to hear that the provincial government is investing $250,000 towards extending high-speed Internet to Cherryville.

What this service will mean is that the large number of homebased businesses in the community will now be on a level playing field with counterparts elsewhere. The will not have to fight with dial-up modems to download large files and they will be able to bid on contracts immediately instead of having to send off packages through traditional mail.

The world has changed and that means communication methods that were once accepted in the business world are now considered old-fashioned and antiquated.

And the same approach goes for education. With unlimited information available on the Internet, that is the first source most students turn to when handed a project by a teacher.

There have apparently been cases where families, retirees and businesses have wanted to move to Cherryville because of the small town atmosphere, but didn’t because broad-band Internet doesn’t exist.

So while the novelty of the Internet has worn off for some of us, it promises opportunities for Cherryville and will allow the community to become sustainable for years to come.

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community pride A few month ago, Krystine McInnes, a long-time Vernon resident, wrote of how ashamed she was of her city for its lack of vision and encouraged a new entrepreneurial approach to doing things.

This area does need to shake itsself up a bit and start focusing on what a truly magnificent place this could be with a clear, imaginative vision and some positive thinking outside of the box.

Let this be a city and area where we can be proud of a large, modern, first-class art gallery.

Let us be proud of a spacious, well-run, fabulously interesting museum.

Let us be proud of the fantastic sports facilities we provide for our healthy, vigorous youth.

Let us be proud of the gorgeous lakeside facilities providing well maintained beaches with all of the amenities drawing thousands of happy, money-spending visitors to our diamond in the rough.

To provide these things would, of course, cost money but I maintain it would be money well spent.

We do not need politicians who are always narrow mindedly focusing on lowering taxes and cutting costs.

We need some that are bold and advocate spending on these and many other services that would create employment now and pro-

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erhaps some of these people who want a running track should raise some funds to help pay for it instead of always expecting everyone else to pay the shot There are many retired people in this city who are on fixed incomes, have not had children in school for many years and will not be using the running track but are still paying for a number of amenities they don't use.

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Also, you don't need a track out the front door of the school to get exercise.

You can run or walk anywhere and for any distance in this city, or the easily accessible country. Instead of getting rides to school, jog there instead.

What's wrong with the track at Polson Park? It seemed to be good enough for me and my son to run on.

Why don't the students raise some money to upgrade that if required?

J. Halliday

vide facilities that we could all be proud of for years to come.

We do not spend anywhere near the amount on these things as our neighbours’ to the north and south do.

Maybe we should stop worrying about cutting costs and instead, start thinking about spending more on much-needed services and facilities, then longterm residents like Kristine would again feel a sense of pride in this amazing city and area and would no longer think of leaving.

Let’s start by voting yes for the sports complex. denis marson smoke and mirrors From what I have read so far about the proposed sports complex at Okanagan College college in Coldstream, it seems it is being sold as an economic boom for Greater Vernon.

This complex will cost $7.5 million to build and ever-increasing amounts of our tax dollars to maintain, and will be utilized by a very small portion of our community.

The economic boom that is supposed to come from holding sporting events there has no basis in reality.

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support tHe complex This will be the third time that I am aware of (Fulton school and Coldstream) where Vernon had the opportunity for a world-class sports complex. Kin Race Track has been eliminated as a viable option because of the large footprint required for a track.

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On the other hand, the proposed new art gallery in the centere of downtown Vernon would help to bring in tourists to the downtown core who would then spend money in the restaurants, cafes, pubs and stores there. It would enhance the downtown core, teach children coping skills through the arts and increase out cultural profile.

But this proposal has been pushed aside, yet again, by nearsighted politicians who seem to lack vision of how to create a vibrant, thriving, living space for all of its citizens.

I trust that the tax-wise citizens of Vernon will be able to see through the smoke and mirrors of the highly politicized, incredibly costly, no return on our tax dollar complex and vote it down April 6.

Betty morrison

Games and national level events. I, like many of us from Vernon, spent hours commuting to Kelowna to train at the all-weather track and field facility.

Let me ask the undecided this question. Can you forfeit the $1 plus per month added to your property taxes for the good of our community, including our youth, our seniors and all of those area residents who want to stay or get fit?

It's time we stop being a country cousin to Kelowna and Penticton and move forward. There may not be another opportunity. mike Vanderbeck

college, designed as the core building of a college health science program with year-round recreation progras, sports medicine and public health training, makes better use of the site.

It's better to do nothing at the college site than to do the wrong thing and create another white elephant facility like the horse race track at the north end of town.

John prior

wHite elepHant All of the good arguments for spending $7.5 million on an artificial track and field at the Vernon college site have not convinced me to vote for it at referendum in April.

Arguments against: The location is wrong, the expense is too great for the wrong facility at the college site, the facility can only be used for about half of the year when it is not too cold or too hot.

At this time, a field house for year-round use for all sports would be more practical at the college site for the same reasons that an indoor soccer facility was built at Marshall Field.

An indoor field house at the

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a regulation-sized track, which we don’t have now; and additional field play time, equivalent to four fields*; and free public access to a high-quality sports facility; and free public parking for use of the facility; and a great facility for holding elementary school track and field meets; and the opportunity to host sporting events that will bring economic benefit to the community.

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Roundabout unpopular Along with an insufficient need for The prospect of the roundabout, some a roundabout in residents say the area Coldstream isn’t being wouldn’t allow the proper radius well received for a priority. by residents.

“The genThe idea eral feedback of a roundis they don’t about at see that we Kidston and need a roundKa l a m a l k a about.

They roads was don’t think it’s initiated a priority,” said by a grant Maria Besso Besso. applica“I one huntion - where Coldstream could dred per cent agree.”

She suggests a light, receive a $10,000 grant to study the prospect triggered by traffic, or of a roundabout at the a three-way stop would be more appropriate for intersection.

While traffic is the intersection.

“If it’s even necessometimes backed up down Kidston Road on sary,” said Besso.

The larger issue, school days (particularly in the morning) according to Besso, is many Coldstream resi- that Coldstream council dents feel a roundabout did not get a chance to discuss what projects a isn’t warranted.

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rushed to apply for this grant and I personally would have liked for us to apply for a grant for storm water management.”

Festival harvests concern Lavington’s second annual Community Harvest Festival has sprouted noise concerns in the area.

There are no formal complaints with the festival itself, which held its inaugural event last year at Lavington Park. But the request to extend its hours for amplified sound from 9 to 11 p.m. for this year’s Aug. 23-24 event, has harvested the need for a discussion over use of the park.

“This is just a local park, it’s not an exhibition ground,” said Coun. Doug Dirk, who questions whether residents even want ampli-

fied events in the park.

Dirk will be collecting input from residents neighbouring the park on the festival’s request for a noise extension and will bring the results back to council to determine whether a noise extension might be granted.

The festival was well received by residents last year, with 40 local artisans and food vendors as well as musicians. The event also collected half-a-ton of food for the food bank.

“However one of the only complaints we received was that the festival ended too early at 9 p.m.,” said Kiley Routley, Back to Earth owner, which operates the festival.

The event’s request also has the support of the Lavington C o m m u n i t y Association.

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Soles 4 Souls Canada is a month-long shoe collection, starting Monday, for people to drop off their gentlyused shoes.

April has been designated as Soles Month in Canada and North Okanagan residents are urged to step up to the challenge.

“We’re not asking for money, we’re just looking for shoes,” said Betty Gallant, RBC mortgage specialist who is helping to organize the local effort along with the Rotary clubs in the area.

From more than a dozen drop locations in Vernon and Armstrong, the shoes collected will be taken to Kelowna for sorting.

While most of the shoes will be shipped around the world to needy areas, those in need locally will also be helped.

“They’ll satisfy our local needs first,” said Gallant.

And even the remaining one per cent of shoes that aren’t used don’t go to waste.

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Betty Gallant and Sandra Ross drop some gently used shoes in the donation bin at Royal LePage in Vernon for the Soles 4 Souls collection underway from Monday to April 30.

“Nothing goes in the garbage, they recycle everything.”

From runners to high heels, all shoes are accepted but there are some specific pairs that are needed most.

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It’s going to cost more to attend Okanagan College.

The 2013-14 budget includes a two per cent increase in tuition fees.

“This is only the third time in eight years that we have implemented an across-theboard fee increase,” said Tom Styffe, board chairperson.

“Our goal this year was to avoid program and service cuts and we have achieved this.

We want to ensure that we continue to provide access to the quality education that our students and communities deserve.”

For a full-time student in university arts with a typical course load, the two per cent increase will amount to $62.79 per year, while a level one automotive painter apprentice will see tuition increase by $7.96.

While tuition has gone up by 6.1 per cent at Okanagan College since 2005, officials say the consumer price index has risen more than 15 per cent.

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Okanagan College has adopted its new financial plan for the 2013/14 fiscal year. tuition, the $95.5 million budget addresses a $1.6 million shortfall through reduced expenditures and expected increases in enrolment.

“We must a produce a balanced budget for the institution,” said Styffe.

“That balance extends to what we’ve asked our staff to do and what we are expecting of students. Our departments have found ways to reduce expenditures and increase revenues through contract training and through enhanced enrolment.”

As part of the bud-

get, the college had to manage $952,000 in inflationary costs, as well as an anticipated $120,000 reduction in funding from the province.

The increase in tuition is expected to yield about $302,500, while an increase in enrolment is projected to raise about $92,000 in additional tuition.

Reductions in departmental expenses and increases in revenue are estimated at $240,000, while increased revenue from contract and custom training is projected to yield $670,000.

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A video tour book will be made on the City of Armstrong.

The city was contacted by CGI Communications of Rochester, N.Y. CGI has negotiated a national partnership agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide customized, online community promotion programs to FCM members.

Only five communities throughout each province are selected annually to develop a video tour book.

Armstrong was chosen this year.

Melinda Stickney, the city’s deputy chief administrative officer, and chief financial officer Terry Martens observed an online demonstration of the program and viewed video tour book examples.

“We were impressed with the professional quality of the material produced,” Stickney told council members Monday.

CGI works with the city and their professional writers to develop the video content and take video footage, which Armstrong gets to approve.

CGI servers host the content and then provide the video tour book link from the city’s webpage.

“We were impressed.”

— Melinda Stickney Each tour book includes up to four categories of information such as quality of life, real estate, culture and things to do.

“There is never any cost to the municipality, and participation in the program is not contingent on participation from any other community organizations or businesses,” said Stickney.

It will be CGI contacting local businesses to promote the video tour book and discuss options for participation by those businesses.

There would be a cost to the business and that’ is negotiated with CGI. The work to set up the tour book, from start to finish, takes about three to four months.

Williams Lake and Victoria are two B.C. communities that have taken part in the program.

Council unanimously agreed to join CGI for the creation of the video tour book.

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“We respect the fact that it’s a school district-owned building, but we also recognize the importance of Armstrong Elementary School as a valued part of our heritage inventory,” said Coun. Ryan Nitchie.

The city had hoped the school, built about 1921, would have been named a heritage building prior to celebrate the city’s centennial.

Council would like to introduce the heritage building bylaw at

its April 8 regular meeting, hold a public hearing on the matter April 22, and adopt the bylaw May 13.

“That way, it’s done before the end of the school year and we can celebrate the school as a heritage designation,” said Mayor Chris Pieper.

Harding Road application moving ahead Council has approved a development permit application from Emil Anderson Construction for the property located at Highway 97A and

Harding Road that will feature 63 single -amily residential lots.

The application addresses the form and character of the residential development proposed for a portion of the property.

Council agreed to the application but wanted staff to remove one item in regards to landscaping and fencing from the application.

“It’s reasonable to expect the developer wants to sell his project, so they’ll do what makes sense,” said Coun. John Trainor.

The subject property is currently under application to amend the official community plan and zoning bylaw to expand the portion of the property that is zoned highway and tourist commercial.

Both sit at third reading.

A Tim Hortons will make up one part of the commercial aspect of the property.

The residential zoning is apartment and multi-family (R.4).

Funds coming The City of Armstrong has received the first installment from the province’s strategic community investment fund program.

Armstrong will receive about $332,000 from the program in 2013, and it recently received its first cheque for $94,653.

The city has yet to discuss where the money will be used.

Armstrong does not qualify for any of the province’s traffic fine revenue due to its population being less than 5,000.

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Hospital.”

The equipment will allow physicians to identify conditions such as hypertension, diabetic reinopathy and papilledema.

“Having current equipment keeps the treatment room functional for health professionals to give the best care possible for patients,” said Barbara Dyck, Lumby Health Services Society administrator.

NOCSRHD was approached for the funding because the society has limited financial resources.

“The society’s source of income is fundraising and that money is used to provide health workshops and clinics for Lumby, Cherryville and outlying areas that otherwise would not be available in small communities,” said Dyck.

NOCSRHD generates its funds from local property taxes, but Acton believes most residents will understand the reasoning behind the $1,300 expenditure in Lumby.

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North Okanagan goaltender Dustin Nikkel tracks a loose puck while defenceman Mac Ferner (left) boxes out the Rebels’ Jamie Vlanich in Game 1 of the KIJHL final Tuesday in Castlegar.

Besieged Knights seek to rebound Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Knights are managing as best they can with a Band-Aid lineup.

So far, it hasn’t been enough against the Castlegar Rebels, who won a pair of one-goal games to earn a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Kootenay International Junior Hockey League final.

The banged-up Knights have dressed a minimum of three call-ups throughout the entire playoffs. That number increased to five Wednesday night in Castlegar as they fell 3-2 in double-overtime to the host Rebels in Game 2. Castlegar stopped North Okanagan 2-1 in Game 1 Tuesday night.

The Knights are hoping to have forward Colton Thibault, who missed Johnston Game 2 with the flu, and possibly Morgan Johnston (concussion) back in the lineup tonight (7:30) as they host Castlegar for Game 3 at Nor-Val Sport Centre. Game 4 goes Saturday (7:00) at NorVal. “Couldn’t ask to be in a better position,” said Castlegar head coach Steve Junker. “We played well and generated some offence and controlled the play at times.”

Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette said forward Matty Saharchuk, who broke his hand in the Okanagan/Shuswap

Conference final against the Osoyoos Coyotes, is a long shot to return for this series.

The league winner advances to the Cyclone Taylor Cup, hosted by the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, April 11-14.

“Two one-goal games with a very depleted lineup – I cannot fault these kids one bit with the hand we’ve been dealt,” said Mallette.

If not for the stellar play of netminder Dustin Nikkel, Mallette said the first two games could have been a lot more lopsided. The Kelowna product had 46 saves Wednesday, and 33 the night before.

“Dustin Nikkel is bar none the best goalie in the league,” he said. “He’s dialed in right now and making some unreal saves.”

Nikkel had no chance on Erik Alden’s OT winner in front of 470 fans Wednesday night. Alden’s shot took a deflection at the hashmarks, the puck going straight up in the air and arcing just under the crossbar behind the North Okanagan tender.

For the 16th time in 18 post-season games, the Knights struck first in Game 2. Veteran forwards Derek Andrews and Steve Pantazopoulos worked a give-and-go, with Andrews firing from the top of the circle to beat Jordan Gluck (29 saves) during a first-period powerplay.

The Knights’ duo switched roles for the second goal, also on the man advantage, with Pantazopoulos scoring a carboncopy goal in the second frame.

Stuart Walton answered for the Rebels late in the first

period, and assisted on Bryan Lubin’s equalizer 5:08 into the final period.

“We had some point blank chances and their goalie came up big,” said Mallette, adding Castlegar likes to apply pressure in all three zones.

“They skate extremely well and come at you hard. They’re not a dirty team, but they do finish their checks.”

For the Rebels to have success in Armstrong, Junker said they would have to play with better discipline.

“Special teams have been key,” he said. “Our lack of ability to score on the powerplay has been a tough one, and our inability to stay out of the penalty box has cost us as well.

“They don’t need many opportunities to make them count.”

Lanky defenceman Mac Ferner handled North Okanagan’s scoring Tuesday night, creeping in from the point to bury a sharp-angle shot past Gluck on the powerplay. Thibault and Andrews drew assists.

The Rebels’ Travis Wellman pulled the hosts even with a late tally in the second frame, and Diego Bartlett netted the winner early in the third period.

Gluck had 19 stops.

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Gymnasts go all-Planet in North Van Morning Star Staff

Okanagan rhythmic gymnasts jumpstarted a busy portion of their season by racking up medals in the Planet Rhythmics Invitational at Capilano College in North Vancouver.

More than 250 participants from Canada, the U.S., Luxembourg and Russia competed, including 29 from the Okanagan.

In the 11 National Stream level, national teamers from other countries competed alongside Okanagan gymnasts considered national-calibre.

“It was a wonderful event,” said head coach Camille Martens. “To have all the levels of athletes together was really exciting and it provided a fabulous learning ground for beginners full of lots of inspiration, while also providing heated competition in the international levels.

“It was a great mid-season event for our team. Having completed in a bunch of early-season competitions, it was a perfect and inspiring meet for us at this time.”

Megan Hamilton won silver in hoop, bronze in clubs and took the overall bronze in the junior class.

In the senior division, Loren Stanley won clubs, Jessica Krushen topped the ball, Kelsey Anderson bagged bronze in ball and Hannah Stanley collected silver in hoop.

Emma Jotie took a bronze in the hoop and Amy Palmer won a silver in ball in pre-novice, while Isabella Haldane captured a bronze in free in novice.

Okanagan placed top-three in every category of the interclub level. Elizabeth Hirschkorn produced three gold medals in free, rope and overall, while Anastasia

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Kylie Fairweather (above) and Gillian Turpin (right) compete in the Planet Rhythmics Invitational at Capilano College in North Vancouver.

Martens earned a gold in free, silver in hoop and silver overall.

Cadence Arpots rung up three silver in free, rope and overall, while Cheyanne Scott garnered a silver in the free routine.

The provincial stream category saw Level 1 gymnast Gillian Turpin earn a trophy for best dance performance.

In the western stream, Naomi Yacyshen earned a bronze medal in free and also won best dance performance in pre-novice, while Chantel Bennett was awarded most flexible gymnast in novice and Isabel Wiseman won four bronze (hoop, ball, ribbon and overall) in junior.

Okanagan gymnasts sent eight athletes (three juniors, five seniors) to the Elite Canada the weekend before at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

It was a national team re-ranking event and saw Hamilton and Krushen both reaching the high performance pool finals. They are now eligible to make Team Canada at the National Championships in May. In Senior, Kelsey Anderson finished 13th, Hannah Stanley 18th, Loren Stanley 21st and Caroline Hoffman 32nd.

In Junior, Tessa Rohatensky was 26th and Emily O’Quinn 34th.

Vixens secure ASHL women’s title Morning Star Staff

The Buy-Low Vixens shut down the Shuswap Storm 3-0 Sunday to claim the Armstrong Safe Hockey Women’s League playoff title at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

Diana Huntley netted the winner at 6:47 of the opening period, assists going to Cheryl Meier and Morgan Zoethout.

Amy Irvine made it 2-0 3:50 into the third period with Edeen Ramsey and Leah Mulvihill earning helpers. Mandy Christensen added insurance with six minutes left, from Mulvihill and Cassie Bosworth.

“We had stellar defence and everybody backchecked hard so we had very few shots against us,” said Vixen goalie

Michelle Embleton, who shared the sixshot shutout with Patti Hansen.

The Buy-Low crew fired 33 shots at Phyllis Jorgensen and Denise Forsyth.

Zoethout supplied 3+1 and Christensen bagged a deuce as the Vixens ambushed the ASHL Bees 10-0 Saturday night.

Irvine pocketed 1+4, while Bernie Dwan dialed up 1+2 and other goals came from Nicole Gudeit, Christine Sherman and Bosworth. Coralee Hamilton and Christine Bosworth each provided three helpers. Embleton had to make just three saves.

Buy-Low opened the playoffs Friday night by grounding the Vernon Rocket Stars 4-0.

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Mulvihill and Dwan netted first-period goals, while the Bosworth girls later padded the lead. Jodi Tung rung up two assists in front of Hansen (10 saves). The Vixens unleashed 36 shots at Colleen Nerbus.

The Rebels rattled the Jayhawks 8-2 in the men’s playoff final Tuesday night at Nor-Val. Scott Belshaw, Kevin Porteous and Nikolai Seidman each scored twice for the Rebels, who got 1+2 from Ken Laventure and one goal from Matt Davyduke. Steve Nagy collected two helpers.

Brent Magnus and Terrence Giesbrecht countered for the Jayhawks. Greg Stefiuk recorded 23 saves for the win, James Lemay 26 in the loss.

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Star skiers chasing B.C. gold Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Ski Club Under 14 athletes hope to cash in on the home-course advantage at Silver Star Mountain Resort starting today.

The Teck Alpine Provincial Championships open with the giant slalom and slalom on the Big Dipper today from 9:30 a.m.-noon and again from 1-3 p.m. The same events to Saturday at the same times.

The skier cross, sponsored by Kal Tire, runs Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. down Simple Pleasures on a newly constructed track that can be seen from the Silver Woods chairlift.

Approximately 200 racers from across B.C. will compete. Vernon hopefuls to crack top-10 include: Gavin Donald, Christopher Richardson, Anton Youngberg, and Katrina van Soest.

Local U14 coach Ian Chernencoff is optimistic about success for the young racers. “The conditions at Silver Star have been excellent and the team has been dedicated to their training plan leading up to one of the big tests of the year for this age group,� said Chernencoff. “We are keen to compare ourselves to the rest of the racers from throughout the province. “The staff at the mountain resort have been working hard to prepare the mountain for the event, from safety to socials, hosting 200 racers and their families is a big task. Alpine ski racing fans are encouraged to come out and watch the future Canadian champions fly down the course.�

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Sara MacGillivray of Vernon trains on slalom gates for the U14 Teck Provincial Championships at Silver Star Mountain Resort starting today.

Petit rules SpringLoaded slalom Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Oliver Petit claimed first overall in the giant slalom event at the SpringLoaded Telemark Festival last weekend at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

Petit fended off a strong field of North American racers with a tworun combined time of one minute, 22:96 seconds.

SpringLoaded doubled as the Canadian National Telemark Championships, attracting telemark enthusiasts from B.C., Alberta and western U.S. “We had an impressive field of competitors in both race disciplines

this year,� said Guy Paulsen, Silver Star nordic manager. “The annual two-day event saw telemark racers from as far away as Colorado making the trip to race in both the GS and sprint classic disciplines. “This is a such a great event we have here at Silver Star. I am looking forward to next year already.�

Fernie’s Shane Landreville earned the men’s sprint classic title with a two-run time of 1:51:36. The runner-up was skier Peter McMahon of Whitefish, Mont. in 1:54:10.

Third spot went to Chris Henery of McCall, Idaho in 1:18:03. Petit finished in fifth. “This was my first trip to Silver Star and I was very impressed with the races and the resort,� said Henery, who drove 10 hours from Montana to compete.

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The Kamloops Player’s Bench Predators shaded the Vernon Sun Valley Sports Renegades 2-1 Wednesday in the 44th annual Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament.

Max Patterson and Bryce McDonald scored for the Predators, while Bryce Pyle, from Jagger Williamson, replied for Vernon in the Tier 2 Division.

Matthew Hicketts was in net for Kamloops, while Kieran

Watts went the distance for Vernon at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. The Renegades faced the Castlegar Rebels Thursday afternoon.

There are 20 teams in the Tier 2 bracket.

Tyler Collens scored three times as the Salmon Arm Silvertips stuffed the New Westminster Royals 6-2. Nathan Plessis added two goals for Salmon Arm, with Dawson Head drawing three assists.

The Willms Electric Whalers are through to the championship game of the Boston Pizza 3-on-3 Pond Hockey League playoffs.

The Whalers outgunned the Vernon Square Liquor Store Eagles 12-10 in an A-Bracket playdown Tuesday night at Okanagan Training Rink to advance.

Jeff Straight, with five goals, and Bryce Kakoske, with four and an assist, led the harpoon crew. Gord (Hoon) Cochrane chipped in with a deuce, and Erik Locke had a single in support of netminder Rodger Sewell.

Tim Proctor paced the Eagles with four goals, Dave Brown had 3+1 and Troy Killingbeck, Brad Wick and George Agar each had singles. Bruce Shaw took the loss.

The Eagles rebounded Wednesday night, bouncing Vernon Battery 12-8 in a B semifinal.

Proctor, with 3+4, and Killingbeck and Brown, each with a pair, powered the Eagle offence. Brett Williams (3+2) and Braydon Sophonow (2+1) had big nights for the Battery crew.

The liquor boys faced Pinnacle Pellet Thursday night for a berth in Monday night’s (6:00) championship game.

In B Bracket play Tuesday night, Williams produced 7+3 as Vernon Battery zapped the Extreme Pita Puckers 19-12.

Malcolm McPhee pocketed five goals for the Battery boys, with Sophonow (3+2), Brad Jones (2+7) and Justin Mitchell (2+3) completing the attack in front of Clay Coles.

Russell Hickman was good for 5+1 for the Puckers, who had Tyler Yawney in net. Cory Davis collected three snipes, Brandon Yawney added 1+4 and Kunal Chander and Jared Sochan scored once each.

Pinnacle thumped Dinoflex 22-12 in their Tuesday tilt, with Corey Massie exploding for 10+1.

Tyler Usselman (5+1), Laird Fawcett (3), Kevin Delaney (1+4), Jeff Kuzniar (1+3), Philip Klein (1+2) and Christian Gauthier (1+2) all hit the scoreboard to help Travis Rypkema pick up the win.

Yanik Fillion Murphy led Dinoflex with a 7+1 showing.

Mark Francis supplied 3+4 and Nadene Keller and Russ Parr each added 1+2. Scott Simpson was in net.

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Ganzeveld Trophy overall champions in the Bannister Honda Vernon Senior Men’s Curling Club, above, from left, Bert Dill, Bill Gawiuk, Art Haycock, Doug Seebach and sponsor Pat Loehndorf of Honda. Left: Stewart Fraser Cup B side winners, from left, Gary Cook, Gordon Sladen and Ken Harvey.

Missing: Harvey Gee.

notebook BASEBALL - Vernon & District minor baseball is looking for umpires for the 2013 season for all levels. VDBA will be hosting a level 1 & 2 Umpire Clinic Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fulton Secondary. E-mail umpireinchief@vernonbaseball.com to register.

BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250-260-1082).

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.

BrAzILIAN JIu JItSu - Classes Mon-Sat with adult, women’s and kids programs available at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu. Call head instructor Mario Deveault (250-804-9262).

FAStBALL - There will be a certification/recertification clinic for fastball umpires Sunday, April 14, 9-4 p.m. at Winter Carnival office. Clinic is open to anyone interested in umpiring this summer. Contact Mike Moorlag at 250-558-8493, or e-mail whats. ump@gmail.com.

FAStBALL - Vernon Men’s and Women’s Fastball Leagues are looking for players and/or teams for the upcoming season (May-Aug). Call Mike Moorlag at 250-558-8493, or e-mail whats.ump@gmail.com.

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Mak Barden of the Delta Ice Hawks won the Pacific Junior B Hockey League scoring title with 72 points this season.

The 20-year-old Surrey product is now making noise for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Barden scored 18 seconds into overtime Wednesday night, his third goal in two games since joining the Dawgs, in a 3-2 Game 5 BCHL playoff win over the Victoria Grizzlies.

The Bulldogs now face the Surrey Eagles in the best-of-seven Coastal Conference final beginning tonight at South Surrey Arena.

Victoria led 1-0 after one on Leo Fitzgerald’s first of two on the night. In the middle frame, the Bulldogs took the lead on goals by Manny Gialedakis and Jared Wilson.

Fitzgerald scored on a nice feed from behind the net by his brother Myles, at 15:11 of the third period.

Jay Deo, the current Gongshow BCHL Player of the Week, made 39 saves for his sixth win of the playoffs. Victoria outshot Alberni Valley 41-24, including 17-3 in the third period.

In the WHL playoffs, Vernon’s Cole Sanford had 1+1 and was named second star as the seventhplace Medicine Hat Tigers upset the second-place Saskatoon Blades 3-1 Wednesday night, completing a 4-0 series sweep.

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junior B HoCKEY – North Okanagan Knights vs Castlegar Rebels, Game 3 in best-of-seven final playoff series, 7:30 p.m., Nor-Val Sports Centre.

Castlegar leads series 2-0.

SaTURday Burke @ 307.4110 or visit vernonotr.com HOCKEY - Kids skating and skills sessions start soon at OTR. Novice players aged 8-10 will train Mondays from 3:30-4:30; Pre-Novice Tuesdays and or Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. Players get 20 minutes of skating, 20 minutes of skills and 20 minutes of 3-on-3 play. Fee is $150 for nine sessions.

Call head instructor Mike Burke @ 307-4110.

SLO-PItCH - The Vernon Umpires Association is holding an SPN Slo-Pitch clinic Saturday, April 6.

New umpires welcome. Call Chris Lynch at 5495109 or Nancy Agassiz at 545-0792.

SLO-PItCH - The Vernon Ladies Slo-Pitch League requires teams and or players for intermediate/competitive play Wednesday nights from April 17-June 26. Contact: vernon.ladies.slopitch@gmail.com SOCCEr - Super 8 fun women’s soccer will go Monday nights at 6:00 from April 15 through June 24 at MacDonald Park. Visit www.vernonsoccer.ca to register.

SOCCEr - The Lavington Community Association spring soccer program goes Mondays from April 22 through June 17, from 5:30-6:15 for four-year-olds; 5:30-6:15 for ages 5-7) and 6:30-7:15 for ages 8-10). Registration is $35. E-mail: lavrecreation@ live.ca.

SOFtBALL - The Lavington Community Association spring softball program goes Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. for ages 6-11, from April 30-June 25. Drop-in system (loonie entry). Skills, drills and fun games organized by parents. E-mail: lavrecreation@live.ca.

SOFtBALL - Enderby is looking to bring back minor fastball for ages 5-19. Registration goes Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Enderby Chamber of Commerce.

Sanford, who collected 2-9-11 in 53 regular-season games, had 1+2 in the series, getting an assist in Game 3, a 5-2 win before 3,751 fans at the Medicine Hat Arena.

Vernon’s Curtis Lazar netted the winner in two straight games as the Edmonton Oil Kings stuffed the Kootenay Ice 7-1 Tuesday and 4-0 Wednesday at the Cranbrook Rec Plex.

The defending WHL champion Oil Kings lead the series 3-1.

Cole Sanford J o r d o n Cooke blocked 25 shots and Tyson Baillie bagged two goals as the Kelowna Rockets stormed the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-0 before 2,559 fans Wednesday night at the ShowWare Center in Kent.

Zack Franco, with 1+2, and Myles Bell also scored for the Rockets, who trail the series 3-1. Game 5 goes Saturday night at Prospera Place. A sixth game, if required, would go Tuesday night in Kent.

D-man Evan Wardley supplied the overtime goal at 4:55 as Seattle won 3-2 before 6,021 fans Tuesday night. Franco and Cody Fowlie replied for Kelowna, who finished 50 points ahead of the T-Birds.

junior B HoCKEY – North Okanagan Knights vs

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Good Friday Service tonight @ 7pm Speaker: Rick Eby - Revelstoke

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Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!

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News At Vernon Dodge, we’re proud of our team of over 50 employees.

One of our people just hit a milestone that is truly remarkable.

Kent Hough ON YOUR 5,000TH VEHICLE SALE!

Selling 5,000 vehicles is a testament to the quality of service and knowledge that Kent offers all of his happy customers. He invites you to come down and see why it’s our people that make Vernon Dodge #1. silver star mountain resort photo

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The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and Silver Star Mountain Resort have teamed up on a new summer tasting event.

Mile High Wine, presented by Valley First, will run Aug. 10.

“We’ve had a successful partnership with Silver Star over the years and our summer tastings have been tremendously popular, drawing hundreds of people,” said Eric Von Krosigk, Okanagan Wine Festivals Society chairperson “Mile High Wine is your opportunity to revel in fresh mountain air and enjoy smooth reds, crisp whites and refreshing rosés from across the Okanagan Valley.”

Featuring more than 100 wines, the event will include outdoor wine tastings, appetizers and live entertainment along Main Street in the Silver Star village.

Guests can travel the valley wineries all under the open sky as 30 wineries from across the Okanagan Valley will showcase their new varietals at the summer signature event. Also featured

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Summer 2013 sees the return of open air tasting at Silver Star Mountain’s Mile High Wine event Aug. 10. will be Gumtree Catering.

“The summer tasting is a unique combination of outdoor recreation, spectacular views and great wines,” said Ian Galbraith, summer business manager at Silver Star.

“Experience the village, see the mountains, ride the chairlift and explore our world-class hik-

ing and mountain bike trails. We have some vistas you won’t want to miss.”

The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society represents 113 wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys and promotes wine tourism through its annual wine festivals and wine judging competitions.

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“Regional park visitors may find that some amenities will not be available until later in April, such as outdoor washrooms that require Bruce Smith water. Once we’re assured they won’t be damaged by overnight freezing temperatures, we’ll get them prepared and open for use.”

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Plans are underway for the second annual Enderby in Motion run and walk.

The five-kilometre portion of the event starts at the Enderby Curling Club at 8 am. April 13 and winds its way along the river and through town.

“The longer 10-kilometre portion takes runners, walkers and wheelers out into the country,” said organizer Patricia Cech.

Last year’s Enderby in Motion was held in conjunction with the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary relay visiting the community. The goal was to promote accessibility for all residents.

“It promises to be a fun-filled, exciting event,” said Cech of this year’s activities.

“Come on out and run, walk or wheel into spring.”

There will be a grand prize of two lift tickets to Silver Star Mountain Resort.

“There’s also lots of other prizes as well to be won and lots of categories for youth, men and women,” said Cech.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Entries must be in by April 6 and registration/ pledge sheets can be picked up at the Bank of Montreal in Enderby.

For more information about the event, call 250838-5640.

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Falkland residents never fool around when it comes to celebrating Canada.

On Monday, the community will celebrate the 22nd annual I Care campaign to promote national pride.

“To mark the campaign, Canadian flags will be handed out in town,” said Fran Nikon, co-ordinator.

On April 1, 1991, Falkland launched the I Care campaign by challenging people across the country to fly the flag year-round to show they care about Canada.

“It was April Fool’s Da,y but we were serious,” said Nikon.

“At that time, Canadian flags were mostly on government buildings and very few homes. This is our very own flag and a symbol of Canada and our pride in being Canadian.”

Nikon says it was gratifying to recieve letters about the campaign from across Canada and other countries.

“Letters, posters with flags and drawing of what students thought about Canada and photos of classes in front of bulletin boards that were decorated with a flag and Canada themes were recieved,” she said.

To further promote Falkland’s patriotism, a giant Canadian flag was constructed on

Gyp Mountain with assistance from Lafarge Canada and other businesses.

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Marti Giroux (left) and Calvin Hoy, with Vernon Winter Carnival, present awards to Jessie Bicknell, Julie Boyle and Melanie Inzunza, who organized the inaugural St. James Family Fling.

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And the winners are...

The Vernon Winter Carnival Society has honoured a number of events that were held during Prehistoric Carnival Presented by Fix Auto Collision.

“We would like to thank all of the event organizers who participated in this year’s Winter Carnival and helped make it such a success,” said Brittany Sjoblom, executive director.

1. Junior Event Runner-Up: The Okanagan Science Centre and the many events they run for Winter Carnival 2. Best Junior Event: Kids Karnival 3. Sporting Event Runner-Up: The Starting Block 10 km Run 4. Best Sporting Event :Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament 5. Senior Event Runner-Up: Bag of Bones Dinner and Dance 6. Best Senior Event: Senior Jopo House 7. Event with a Commercial Runner-Up: Funtastic Sports Society / Downtown Vernon Association Broomball Tournament 8. Best Event with a Commercial: Suds N’ Cider 9. Best Youth Sporting Event: Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament 10. Family Event Runner-Up: Feather Fanciers Show and Antique and Collectible Sale 11. Best Family Event: St. James Family Fling 12. Adult Event Runner-Up: Irish Pub Night 13. Best Adult Event: Medieval Madness Feast II 14. New Event Runner-Up: Server Olympics 15. Best New Event: St. James Family Fling 16. Carnival Spirit Award : The Okanagan Science Centre 17. Christel Cam Parade Spirit Award: Scouts Canada - North Okanagan Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (this award is based on votes by the public) 18. Carnival Cop of the Year: Ron Morgan Applications to host an event for next year’s Carnival will be available in June at www.vernonwintercarnival.com.

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“Lyme disease-carrying ticks are less common in the Interior than on the coast. However, our residents do travel around the province, so it’s important they are aware of the signs of lyme disease,” said Dr. Karin Goodison, public health physician with the Interior Health Authority.

“About 70 to 80 per cent of people newly infected with lyme disease will develop a skin rash that looks like a bull’s eye target and often expands from the site of the tick bite. The rash may be accompanied by fever, headache, and aches or pains in muscles and joints.

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Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.

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Festival is for those who love the written word Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

Scribes from all over the province are about to turn off their computers for some actual face time when they converge for the inaugural Vernon Writers’ Festival.

Hosted by the Federation of B.C. Writers (FBCW) and Gallery Vertigo, the festival, which runs April 11 to 14, starts with a book fair followed by three days of workshops given by a lineup of highly accomplished authors and writers, said event organizer Markella Mildenberger, local FBCW representative and editor of the federation’s magazine, Word Works.

The Vernon Writers’ Festival has been the culmination of all the interest shown by both local and visiting writers, however, Mildenberger says it is also an opportunity to highlight the FBCW. “I discovered there were many writers in the area that still didn’t know about the B.C. federation, which started in 1971 as a chapter of the Canadian Authors’ Association,” she said. “It is the largest Canadian writers organization in the country. It accepts writers of all disciplines.”

A five-year Vernon resident, Mildenberger is a graduate of the journalism program at Grant McEwan University in her hometown of Edmonton.

A mother of two, she has worked primarily as a technical writer for businesses and corporations and joined the FBCW soon after moving to Vernon as a way to meet fellow writers and also work on her own craft.

“They were looking for an area representative, so I joined up,” she said, adding “Before I wrote for everyone else, with sales and business writing. Being part of the federation has helped me with my creative side. I’ve also been learning marketing and promotions, which has helped with what I am doing now.”

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markella mildenberger is organizing the inaugural Vernon Writers’ Festival, taking place at Gallery Vertigo april 11 to 14.

Also on the board of Vernon’s non-profit, artist-run gallery and studio space, Gallery Vertigo, Mildenberger says this region is as much a haven for writers as it is for visual artists. Part of her duties as the FBCW area representative has been to facilitate the Vernon Writing Group, which meets at Vertigo once a month.

“We now have 58 writers and every meeting we have between 10 to 20 of them show up,” said Mildenberger. “We do open readings and critiquing. We have had novice writers join us, and one woman has been writing non-stop since she joined. The group has really inspired me.”

The group is also happy to conduct offthe-page programs with students.

“We are trying to get more young people involved. We have put it out to teachers in

Vernon that we want students to be involved, whether as guest editors or contributors,” said Mildenberger.

Many FBCW members, along with B.C. writers in varying genres, will be part of the festival, conducting workshops and highlighting their published works in the B.C. Book Fair, which kicks off the event on April 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallery Vertigo.

“All B.C. and local authors will be there to sign and sell their books and mingle with the public. We have people from Kelowna and as far as Whistler and Victoria coming. There will even be a table for e-books,” said Mildenberger. “Author registration is encouraged as space is limited. The public is encouraged to attend, support and meet some local authors.”

Ten workshops will be held over the following three days, and will include evening readings by donation.

Workshops include one on story structure with Vernon novelist, poet and creative writing instructor Laisha Rosnau as well as one on character development by Patricia Donahue, the 2012 Okanagan Arts Award literary recipient and author of Mighty Orion-Fate.

Shawn Bird, a Salmon Arm English teacher and author of Grace Awakenings, will present a workshop on blogging and social media. Whistler fiction writer Stella Harvey, author of Nicolia’s Daughter, will talk on how a novel comes together, while Ben NutallSmith a Vancouver author, actor and musician, who is vice-president of the FBCW, will present From Memoir to Scribbles.

FBCW president and author of 12 screen plays, George Opacic, will also be presenting three workshops, including one on using your corpus callosum, right brain/left brain, said Mildenberger.

“We’ve scheduled it so registrants can take every workshop,” she added. “This exciting festival also brings blue pencils appointments to participants wishing to have a professional opinion and input on their writing.”

In addition, Wayside Press has donated its printing services and all workshop handouts will be printed in books for the participants.

“Staples has also loaned us a projector and we are also sequestering more sponsors,” said Mildenberger.

Registration fees to attend the workshops are $25 for FBCW and Vertigo members and students, and $40 for non-members. All fees collected, sponsorships and donations will be donated to both Vertigo and the FBCW. To become a sponsor or to register for the festival, visit the events section at www.bcwriters. ca or e-mail markellamildenberger@yahoo.ca.

Vernon musician seeks out votes for Hit Like a Girl drumming contest Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

She’s not a boxer or a martial artist, but Jennifer Ventresca can deliver a knock-out blow. In her case, it’s with a pair of sticks applied to a tom, cymbal and snare.

The Vernon resident is currently entered in the second annual Hit Like a Girl, an international online voting contest for female drummers, and she needs her community’s support to help her move up the hi-hat, so to speak.

Influenced by such diverse art-

ists as Pink Floyd, Styx, The Eagles, NWA, Wu Tang Clan, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ventresca is one of the few female drummers in the Okanagan. And the girl isn’t afraid to rock out.

“My goal is to travel and play music forever and learn from new drummers and people everyday to make myself way more rock ‘n’ roll,” said Ventresca.

She first picked up the sticks when she was eight years old, after her Uncle George, who was visiting

the family at the time, left his drum kit behind.

“I am sure my parents were really excited for that because I loved it,” she said.

Ventresca started “messing around”, as she puts it, playing along to Eagles’ tunes until she entered high school. That’s when she joined the school band at W.L. Seaton Secondary, where her music teacher, Geoff Dolman, encouraged her to play with conviction — even when it came to pounding through the mistakes, she said.

Ventresca also became a familiar face on the local music circuit, playing Valley venues and festivals with funk-reggae-rock band Know Tomorrow as well as Strawberry Jam. Now, when she isn’t working her day job as a server at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, she can be seen and heard drumming with local band The Original Shakedown, which formed last June. She has received a lot of support from her bandmates, lead singer-guitarist Ryan Murphy and bassist Britt Grozier, who can be

heard accompanying Ventresca on her entry video for Hit Like a Girl.

“We started the video off with one of our songs, which is called Who’s Holding, and finished off with a song called Goosebumps,” she said.

Online voting for the contest ends on Sunday, and at last count Ventresca, who is in the 18-plus category, was at 600 votes. The top 10 proceed to the finals April 9.

To learn more about the contest or to vote, visit www.hitlikeagirlcontest. com. Type in Ventresca’s name in the search engine to find her page.

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More gun play from the U.S.A. Olympus Has Fallen

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well coordinated assault on the White House leads to the president (Aaron Eckhart) being taken hostage by a Korean terrorist group.

Taylor & Howe Fearing the worst might happen to the commander in chief, American forces must leave any rescue attempts to a lone secret service agent (Gerard Butler) trapped inside.

We say, “U.S.A! U.S.A! U.S.A! U.S.A!” TAYLOR: This is a melodramatic propaganda piece disguised as an action flick.

They should have left a small American flag flapping in the lower right hand corner of the screen, like a logo. I knew we were in for trouble within the first 30 seconds of the film. In fact, you could tell its intentions by the overzealous music.

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The Secret Service fails to protect the White House in Olympus Has Fallen.

HOWE: That’s because it’s an action suspense movie.

They could hardly have gone with Pop goes the Weasel playing in the background, could they now? I liked it. It had everything you would come to expect from these style of films: lots of gunfire, large explosions, big sound score, and the reliable friend who turns out to be one of the bad guys... you didn’t see that coming.

TAYLOR: When the North Koreans were getting in there, then talking about some of the reasons for their taking this action in the first place,

I started hoping they would be successful. The things that were supposed to make me root for the “good guys” actually had the opposite effect on me. This is largely due to my own politics, but even considered objectively, the film must take the brunt of the blame.

The film is blatant in its ideology.

HOWE: Calm down Mr. Taylor. So what if it’s about patriotism? Do what I do at these sorts of movies, plop your friend in the seat next to you and enjoy Olympus for what it is. I didn’t even mind the fact that you had just

one ex-secret service agent taking on 30-odd terrorists and ending up with only a slight scratch. If Steven Seagal can do it on a boat or train, why not Butler in the White House?

TAYLOR: Fair enough, Mr. Howe. Sometimes I get on my soapbox. Let me put it this way: There is a lot of violence in this film, a lot of graphic killing of men and a few women, using various weapons or techniques. If this is the variety of action you prefer, by all means, enjoy Olympus Has Fallen. The killing is well captured. But I am unable to get past the setting of the film.

The plot is determined by the characters being who they are, rather than what they do.

I didn’t care about one of the nearly 100 people I saw die on screen. When you then throw in the threat of a nuclear countdown, it’s the 1980s all over again. Without fear and pride, this film goes nowhere.

— Taylor gives Olympus Has Fallen 2 White House sacks out of 5.

— Howe gives it 3.5 secret passages out of 5.

The film is currently showing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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The 12 time-heavy tracks are freighted with clever coyness and playful sensuality, backed by producer Timbaland’s beats and experiments in his sonic playpen.

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The songs are as much Timbaland’s as Timberlake’s: JT’s vocals acting as riffs against the languorous washes of bass hooks and techno funk minimalism.

Timberlake and company reach back several decades to the early-’70s experimental soul era.

From this angle comes free-form grooves and Timberlake’s vocal hooks often consist of call-andresponse with himself or looped voice samples from older sources. It works brilliantly on several tracks: Don’t Hold the Wall, Tunnel Vision, and Let the Groove Get

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The 20/20 Experience summons a vintage soul production presence with soft, booming sounds. It updates the sensibility with loops, echoes and clever vocal filtering. Harsh club mixes aren’t allowed here.

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Dr. Chris Impey Astrophysicist University Distinguished Professor University of Arizona

The search for life in the universe addresses one of the most profound issues in science - the status of biology on Earth in a cosmos that is likely to contain many habitable planets with all the ingredients needed for biology.

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ART SHOWS COATCHECK GALLERY Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club presents its latest exhibition and photography sale, Precious Moments, now through May 5.

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Featured artist: New Holly Smith with scenes from the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver and Victoria. Also showing: Sue Wiebe, Francis Hatfield and Angela Miller-Bongers: a portion of Angela’s sales goes to research a cure for Huntington’s symptoms. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment weekdays and evenings.

GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Odin features the work by well-known Lavington artist Barry Rafuse in a solo exhibition in the main gallery and a solo exhibition by Westside artist Jerry Markham in the smaller gallery, as well as a series of figurative works by Peachland’s Brenda Maunders in the ski room. Other artwork by Odin artists is also featured. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

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Interdisciplinary artist Sonny Assu sheds light on the dark, hidden history that Canada continues to harbor towards its Indigenous population in an exhibition in Gallery One. Gallery Two features work by Kama? Creative Aboriginal Arts Collective Society.

THE HUb ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. The Vernon school district global education program and The Hub have come together to create an art show to bring attention to the impact of bullying. Worthless continues through March. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is by donation.

LAKE COUNTRY ART GALLERY 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 250-766-1299. Paper Exchanges, an exhibition of local and international printmaking, continues at the gallery to April 28.

NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAmES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544.

Nadine’s eighth annual winter exhibition features more than 70 works by local artists including new paintings and sculptures. Open daily six days a week and Sundays by appointment.

OKANAGAN ARTISTS OF CANADA host “Art Splash” annual show and sale of original artwork by local artists, May 4, noon to 9 p.m. and May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Ballroom, 3914 -32nd Ave. VERNON PUbLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173.

Winfield-based artist Richard Suarez, former sculpture professor at UBC Okanagan, shows a large body of his drawings and paintings in the exhibition quantumspaces. Runs to May 23. Art From the Heart, featuring artwork from young, up-and-coming elementary school students from the Vernon school district, continues to April 18.

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JO bURT EXPERIENCE Evergreen rocker Jo Burt (of Black Sabbath fame) will be bringing The Jo Burt Experience back to Western Canada for a quick two-week tour this spring, prior to returning to the U.K. to finish up work on his most recent album of new songs. He and his band perform at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus theatre tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

SYLVIA bROWNE An evening of insights and live readings by the renowned psychic and spiritual teacher will be held Tuesday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. as part of her 50th anniversary tour. All $95 Q&A VIP tickets are now sold old.

Regular-priced tickets ($61.50) are still available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

OH CANADA... STAND ON GUARD CBC Gadfly/author Arthur Black and Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, present a satirical and political revue of our True North at the Schubert Centre in Vernon April 8 at 8 p.m. Special guest, pianist Henry Piovesan, will also perform. Tickets are $20 and are available now at the Bean Scene or online at okshuswapgreens.com.

SAbRINA WEEKS AND SWING CAT bOUNCE On April 13, Maple Blues Award winning act Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce return to the Army Navy Airforce Club Hangar in Vernon, 2500-46th Ave., to celebrate the release of their second album Got

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Jon Burgundy, Josh Weed, Alex Campbell and Michael Wood of Victoria indie rock band, the Michael Wood Band, play Lorenzo’s Café in Ashton Creek tonight. The group, which also returns to The Saloon at Silver Star Mountain April 6, has just returned from playing Canadian Music Week in Toronto. The band’s song Take Me Away was also recently selected as a semifinalist for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition, from 20,000 entries from 119 countries worldwide. Check ‘em out at www.michaelwoodband.com.

My Eye on You. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and at The Bean Scene (2923 30th Ave).

AURA CHAmbER CHOIR presents its spring concert, Lux Æterna: Requiems by Fauré and Duruflé, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. The settings of the mass by these great French composers are of such beauty that they cannot fail to be uplifting. Conducted

by Imant Raminsh and accompanied by Marjorie Close on pipe organ and Terry Logan on piano, the concerts take place at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205- 27th St. Vernon (Additional parking is available in the Beairsto school parking lot.) Tickets are $18 for adults (students are free), and are available from choir members, at the Bean Scene Coffee House (2923-30th Ave.) and at the door. For further information, visit AURA’s web site at aurachamberchoir. com, email to aurachoir@gmail.com or call 250-542-8118.

OUT INNERSPACE Made in B.C. contemporary dance company presents Vessel, an ensemble piece that explores the concept of inner space, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are 25/adult, $22/senior, $20/ student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

NORmAN FOOTE Juno award winning children’s performer is at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 14 at 2 and 4 p.m. for the final performance of the VPAC society’s 2012/2013 Kids’ Series.

All seats are $12, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.

OKANAGAN SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Kaleidoscope featuring pianist Minsoo Sohn, April 18, 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. On the program is Pierre Mercure’s Kaleidoscope, Rachmaninoff ’s 2nd Piano Concerto and Cesar Franck’s Symphony.

Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

FILM VERNON FILm SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. April 15 is Hitchcock.“Hopkins and Mirren are acting pros in stellar form. There’s no way you want to miss the pleasure of their company,” Rolling Stone. Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m.

Tickets are $7 each, available one week in advance at the theatre and the Bean Scene.

KARAOKE/OPEN MICS/JAMS ALEXANDER’S bEACH PUb 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m.

Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires.

ARmSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Open mic is every Friday starting at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Kim and Kaila Sinclair, first time performers are always welcome. To get e-mail updates send an

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e-mail to kimsin@telus.net. Karaoke is every Saturday night at 8 p.m. bLUEGRASS JAmS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca bLUE OX PUb Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams continue at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com bRANDING IRON PUb 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044.

Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday is the jam with host Dan Engelland.

COLDSTREAm COFFEE HOUSE at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Family friendly acoustic-style coffee house takes place third Saturday of the month. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available.

ENDERbY INN 707 Cliff Ave., Highway 97, 838-7100 (Enderby). Live video DJ and karaoke every Friday. Every Saturday night at 9 p.m. is karaoke hosted by Tara of Cosens Karaoke.

FOLK AND FAVORITES JAmS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Sunday jam starts at 7 p.m.

FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Tonight is the jam night.

EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m.

OKANAGAN CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING 2913 29th Ave., 250-549-4399. April 5 and 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. is the open mic/jam hosted by Brandon Schmor, Bill Boyd, and Hannah Jukes. Sound engineered by Kris Eide. Family friendly atmosphere. Snacks and drinks for purchase.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION bRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Larry and Friends host Sunday afternoon jam from 2 to 5 p.m.

TORO’S PUb 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

WOODY’S PUb Winfield. Awwzeez! Superstar DJ and Karaoke Services, performs Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS ARmY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUb 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277.

Dance in the Spitfire Lounge tonight to the live music of No Bad Days from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. bOURbON STREET bAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m.

THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321.

Tonight is The Bedspins, 9:30 p.m. start. No cover. On Saturday, Darby Mills of The Headpins fame headlines with opening act The Young ‘uns taking the stage at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the front desk of the Village Green Hotel, $15 at the door, which opens at 8 p.m. Seating is first come, first serve.

ITALIAN KITCHEN 2916 30th Ave. 558-7899. Les Copeland plays live jazz on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.

LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Tonight, Victoria’s Michael Wood Band winds its way back to the North Okanagan with its infectious rock groove. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Cover is $10. Saturday, U.K. rocker Jo Burt is joined by his band, including guitarist Dzal Martin. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music is at 8 p.m. Cover is $15.

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RIVERFRONT PUB Hwy. 97A, Grindrod, 838-7261. Tonight is multi-instrumentalist Devon Coyote and his three-piece band the Midnight Howl. April 5 is Ryan Stock’s Mayhem (Ryan Stock and Amber Lynn Walker). Edmonton’s Stock has one of the largest repertoires of circus skills in the world. He effortlessly inserts power tools into his face, swallows swords, eats glass, juggles chainsaws, throws knives, and swallows and regurgitates various objects, as seen on Discovery Channel’s Guinea Pig and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. (Not for the squeamish.) Advance tickets are $15 at the pub or the Enderby chamber of commerce office.

TALKIN’ DONKEY #1-5400 24th St., 5452286. Victoria punk band Durban Poison plays a free all-ages show Tuesday at 8 p.m.

2929 NITE CLUB, 2900 29th Ave., 549-7448. Molson March Madness concludes Saturday with Shambhala fave Stickybuds, along with Dee Bass, and Maxx Ammo. Tickets (19+) are available at Downtown Internet Lounge, Bean To Cup, Margherita’s and Dunas Skate Shop.

VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. April 6 is the Eric St. Laurent Trio playing fresh, exciting, rhythm-based jazz and blues. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 available at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup or at www. vernonjazzclub.ca.

THE INTERgALACTIC NEmESIS Live actors voice the characters of this periodsci-fi-horror-suspense-comedy-romance adventure, while images from the graphic novel, from which it is based, are screened at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult, $22/ senior, $20/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller.

NORTH OKANAgAN COmmUNITY CONCERTS Clarinet virtuoso Francois Houle performs with pianist Jane Hayes for the last NOCCA concert of the season, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Individual tickets are $35, $17.50/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

ImAgINATION mOVERS Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty of the Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV series Imagination Movers bring their Rock-o-Matic Tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre May 2 at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 regular, $118.50 VIP, with premium seating and a chance to meet The Movers, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

HAIRSPRAY The Vernon Community Music School’s Lights of Broadway stages their biggest show, with their largest cast, with one of the most exciting and loved musical productions on Broadway, May 10 at 7 p.m. and May 11 at 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27/adult, $25 student/senior/60-plus at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS Powerhouse Theatre presents this Neil Simon comedy, directed by Monty Hughes, April 24 to May 4, at 8 p.m. (No shows Mondays) and a Sunday matinee April 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, ticketseller.ca.

UPCOMING

TUNES FOR TEETH 2 Benefit concert for the Community Dental Access Clinic returns for a second year April 19, 7 p.m., at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Vernon. Musical performances by Mace, Steel Wound, Jesse Mast and Brandon Schmor.

Tickets are $20, available at the Bean Scene, Talkin’ Donkey, Discovery Shoes and the door.

PA R A M A O H S Spring Market Vernon Rec Center Auditorium & Gymnasium 3310 - 37th Avenue

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ear Annie: I am married to a wonderful guy who has a daughter by his ex-girlfriend. I have not yet met my stepdaughter. Her mother has full custody and won’t allow my husband access.

I am older than my husband by three years. I want to have a child. Before we married, my husband and I talked about having kids.

We talked about it again last December, and we agreed that it was time to start a family.

Here’s the problem: He has now decided he’s not ready. I work in the maternity ward of a local hospital, and Kathy mitchell & marcy sugar I see the complications older women can have with pregnancy and with delivery. I am getting close to that age. I want to have a healthy pregnancy and child, but the longer we wait the harder it will be. My feeling is that one is never really “ready” for kids, but you make the necessary sacrifices to have something so amazing in your life.

I have asked my husband why the sudden change in attitude, and his only response is, “I don’t know.” I’m getting tired of that, but when I say so, he replies, “I feel ya.” Totally not helpful. I don’t want to force him to have a baby, but I want a family and am getting tired of his excuses. I love my husband, but this is driving me crazy. How can I find out what is really bothering him and get him on the same page again? — Monica Dear Monica: Whether or not to have children is one of those non-negotiable issues that can break up a marriage. Your husband is being evasive and seems uninterested in the idea of children. We wonder why he hasn’t fought harder to be a part of his daughter’s life. If having a child is crucial to you, your husband needs to know that you are willing to leave the marriage in order to find a more cooperative partner. Frankly, we aren’t sure he will make any effort to stop you.

Dear Annie: I have worked in the restaurant industry all of my life.

Our place is near a clinic. It’s one thing to leave gum under the tables, but I am amazed at the number of people who leave their used bandages, cotton and surgical tape. They just put it on their plate and expect us to dispose of it. Yuck.

I understand that these people are coming to eat after having procedures done, and I am grateful for their business. But would it be too much to ask that they dispose of these medical bandages in the bathroom garbage? It’s pretty disgusting to have these things on the table. — A Waitress, Not a Nurse Dear Waitress: We agree. Since you get a lot of clinic customers, you can ask management about posting a sign asking people to dispose of post-procedure bandages in a specially designated “hazardous waste” container in the bathroom. But some people will leave them on the table regardless. It might be wise to talk to management about having a box of disposable gloves that can be worn when clearing the tables.

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An interpreter at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre leads youngsters on a walk. The centre holds its annual fundraising dinner and auction April 5.

Supported by the community Morning Star Staff

Eagles and hawks freewheel above Allan Brooks Nature Centre while yellowbellied marmots poke their heads out of their winter dens for their first sun of the season.

Spring also brings the centre’s annual Dinner and Auction, held April 5 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, with emcee CHBC’s Mike Roberts. For the first year, the pre-dinner entertainment will be a trio of young musicians. The Triple Scoop Trio features Anastasia Martens on cello, Jacob Bennet on violin and Jenny Sutherland on piano.

“These talented musicians are between 11- and 14-years-old, which is so fitting because much of our educational programming is focused on children and youth,” said Aaron Deans, executive director.

The centre, which overlooks Vernon

from its location on the Commonage, offers spring and fall programs for school groups and summer day camps for youth, as well as trails and interpretive displays open to the public beginning April 20.

“We’re able to run the centre without regular funding from government thanks to the tremendous support of volunteers and individual donors from within our community. We’re truly a grassroots, community-led and funded organization — and we’re proud of that,” said Deans of the centre, which is funded entirely through memberships, donations and fundraisers, like the dinner and auction. “We all hear and read about cut-backs to government funding, and how many organizations are competing for limited funds, so we’re focused on being able to do more by collaborating with businesses and other organizations throughout the community

and we’re grateful to be community-run and funded.

“We are a local part of a groundswell of international initiatives which address what’s known as ‘nature deficit disorder.’

We strive to create unique opportunities for kids, families and the general public to connect with and know more about the benefits of nature. It’s a lifestyle that many of us have come to know in the Okanagan which connects us to the rich natural heritage of our region.”

The centre, said Deans, “truly is, as Mike Roberts of CHBC referred to it, ‘A Jewel of the Okanagan’.”

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre Annual Dinner and Auction takes place April 5 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge.

For more information, contact Deans at 250-260-4227. To purchase tickets, go to www.ticketseller.ca.

caring for a person with dementia.

“It is through education that caregivers understand the disease and learn effective strategies to deal with changing communication and behaviors,” says Michelle Hallgren, support and education coordinator for Vernon and the North/Central Okanagan for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “With this new understanding caregivers

become empowered and they are ultimately more resilient on the dementia journey.”

The one-day workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. Pre-registration is required. For information and to register, call Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399. Today is the deadline for registration.

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Dementia often brings about changes in behaviour and communication, which can dramatically affect family caregivers.

That’s why the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is running its free Family Caregiver Series in Vernon in early April.

The series provides practical coping strategies for family members who are

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could accept Jesus as a martyr, an embodiment of sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect man ever born. His death on the cross was a great example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous virtue in it, my heart could not accept. — Gandhi I believe that Gandhi speaks for many in our society today. The question is, of course, on what basis does one accept one thing about Jesus, while not accepting another?

“Well, I don’t believe in the supernatural or miracles.” Yes, but does that make it untrue?

The magnitude of Jesus’ claims make it

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incumbent upon us not to just doubt that he is not God, you’d better KNOW that he is not God. If there is a chance that it is true and you miss it, your life is ruined.

“But why would I consider Jesus?” Well, first, you have the fact that Jesus made claims about being God in flesh, and that he was bringing to earth the Kingdom of God. Then you have the claims of hundreds of people who say that Jesus performed miracles. More than that, you have hundreds of people saying that not only did Jesus die, but they personally saw him risen from the dead. This is why we celebrate Easter still today, after all.

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What is noteworthy is that you have these followers proclaiming Jesus’ resurrection within a generation of the life of Jesus, when the claims about him could have been disproved. Christianity exploded from the very start. There was no time for Jesus to become a legend.

If he is not who he claimed to be, can we even call him a “good” man? Wouldn’t we have

to assume that he was a liar?

What other options do we have? A lunatic who fooled himself and all his followers?

Consider the impact of his life and teaching. Indeed, it is hard to believe in who Jesus says he is, but it is even harder not to.

Pastor and theologian Timothy Keller argues that the fact is, all of us have a bias when it comes to the claims of Jesus. After all, if Jesus’ claims are true it is going to affect the way you live. Changes are going to have to take place.

You will lose control of your life. You don’t call the shots, you have to do what he says. He taught that all that you are and all that you have belongs

to him, and is to be used for his purposes.

In other words, you cannot be objective when it comes to the claims of Jesus. There is a conflict of interest!

You have a tremendous motive not to believe it. How many of us can honestly say that when we looked into the claims of Christ we said to ourselves, “If what I find here to be true, I am prepared to give up everything to follow, serve, worship and know Jesus?”

But why did Jesus come to earth, live, die and rise again? So that we might have eternal and full lives; so that we might find freedom, purpose, joy and peace.

Knowing him is the key to it all.

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Group offers understanding to other bereaved parents Editor’s note: The following is from The Compassionate Friends.

Bereaved parents and siblings must heal from the inside out, and most do if given time. It is not a secret that grief and loss are not high on anyone’s priority to talk about. No one is really ever comfortable talking about grief.

There is one person, though, who really needs to talk about it, should talk about it, and would be helped by talking about it and that is the person who is grieving themselves.

So, therein lays our dilemma but also the solution.

Notice I said people are uncomfortable talking about grief except for the grieving person?

That’s the answer. The rest of us don’t have to talk — we would do the grieving person a much

bigger favour if we just listened. And listened readily with no judgment, inappropriate reactions, platitudes, suggestions, or anything other than a sympathetic, patient ear and, if appropriate, a warm hug.

When a relative or friend says something like “Cheer up,” it minimalizes the feelings of the bereaved person; to the bereaved it really is that bad or even worse. A better statement to validate their feelings would be “I know the death of your child/brother/sister must make you terribly sad, and you have the right to be.” This statement does not make unrealistic demands at a time when it may be impossible for the bereaved to meet other’s expectations. Sure we want them to cheer up and be happy‚ because we love them but maybe right now they just can’t

do it. Give the bereaved space and time to work out their feelings.

The bereaved person needs an outlet for their grief that is safe, anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental where they do not feel vulnerable, where they feel comfortable to let go, and where they feel comforted. That’s what The Compassionate Friends (TCF) strives to offer bereaved parents.

TCF members cannot provide easy answers or solutions — or ways to avoid the pain. There are no quick fixes in grief, no shortcuts or detours around our grief work.

What we do offer one another is an opportunity to be with other parents who have endured the same pain and survived — others who have been there and can say, “Me too,” when you describe your frustration, your

confusion, your impatience with trivial matters which threaten to consume your energy, your anger at the injustice of your child’s death.

What TCF offers is the chance to learn about ourselves as we confront our grief and as we recognize ourselves in some part of another parent’s story or another parent’s pain.

TCF meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 340027th Ave. in Vernon. For

more information please contact any of the following: Darlene at 250558-5026 in Vernon or Kelli at 1-250-379-2465 in Falkland.

Although older siblings are most welcome to attend the TCF meeting it would be more beneficial to them if they could share other siblings’ stories, so depending on the interest level a TCF sibling group could be started this year. If you are interested please contact Darlene.

Dave Bootsma is pastor of Free Grace Vernon (www. freegracevernon.com)

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Community Calendar TURKEY DINNER AT THE ELKS LODGE At 3103 -30th St. Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with Karen our famous home-cooked turkey dinner with Goodwin March 29, 7-8:45 pm. at W.L. Seaton all the trimmings for $9. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Topic “Taking Steps Following dinner, three mini meat draws, 50/50 Towards a Healthy and Happy Life.” Drop-in draw and crib tournament for anyone who wants class consists of guided meditations and a teach- to stay and socialize. Everyone welcome, meming. Suggested donation $10, special rates for bers and non-members. All proceeds go to charistudents & seniors. Info., see www.dorjechang. ties and the needy in Vernon.

TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please.

SUN VALLEY SWAP MEET Hosted by Sun ever taken the beginner course, would you like to Valley Cruisers at the Village Green Hotel, 4801- join us? We take new members anytime. Relaxed 27 St., March 29 and 30 starting at 8 a.m. For and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian more information, call Reg at 250-308-4701.

UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 At 2500- Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984.

46th Ave. Grandpa Darts 1 to 4 p.m.; you don’t THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great have to be a grandpa to join the fun! Friday Night bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downLive: dance in Spitfire Lounge to live entertain- town Armstrong and support local Healthcare ment, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday night dinner Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday specials from Spitfire Grill.

INFANT MASSAGE At the Aboriginal Infant and to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Early Childhood Development Centre. For more Phone 250-546-8813 for more information.

HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you info., call Connie at 250-542-7578.

HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to are one of the many in the North Okanagan who participate in carpet bowling Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Come of confidential information, support and/or advoon out and learn a new game. Call 250-542-2877. cacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572.

CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN Vernon Community SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Arts Centre. Open for members only when the Health and Addictions offers group for individuals studio is not in use by a class. Interested in experiencing a loved one struggling with a sublearning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/ stance misuse issue. Learn about complex issues session, multi-use passes also available; contact of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling us for more info. at 250-542-6243.

VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Painting with substance misuse issues, without enabling and Drawing Drop In Fridays any time between their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Explore your creative Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. side in a fun and encouraging environment. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our Bring your own supplies and meet new friends mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call abuse of horses. Info. about membership or volunteering: 250-260-5344 or www.bcihrs.com 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca WOMEN’S ONLY DROP-IN SPACE A safe space CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welfor women to talk to a women’s support worker, come to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to get help with problem solving and referrals to com- 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. munity resources. Room #107 in the People Place CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a (Independent Living Vernon), staffed by Women’s member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative.

Services staff from John Howard Society and Members can help stage events and workshops in Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

VERNON & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU or heritage or just want to be part of something Weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer Centre Society and help us create a thriving creand we will help you find a position. Contact us ative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU Located in People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors Yarn info., call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.socialplanning.ca Classes or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca • FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Easter Patterns weekend, we’ll have turkey dinner on • Supplies Friday for $8 and Sunday breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. for $6, with meat draw to follow at 2 250.549.4200 p.m. Proceeds to local charities.

3915 31st St. Vernon, B.C. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT If you www.atwistofyarn.com or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are in joining a support group, call Single ? interested Joanne at 545-3967. We can make a differYou Will Meet Someone. ence, in our lives and the lives of others.

Amazing New Friends. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM No Sense Waiting. Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Fun Activities Ave., with babies 10 days to two months and Events. old. Public health nurses present to weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and UPCOMING EVENTS! • CALL TO BOOK YOUR SPOT smoking cessation. Info., 250-549-5721.

March 30 Hillview Golfing March 31 The Green Jam Night MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP April 6 Salmon Arm Nature Walk Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. Info., call Patricia,

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oin Canada’s “Parliamentarian of the Year,” Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and author-humourist Arthur Black, as they engage in a serious and satirical revue entitled: “Oh Canada - We Stand on Guard.”

This event will be historical and hysterical. It takes place April 8 at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave in Vernon, at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets available at Vernon Bean Scene or online at www. okshuswapgreens.ca. Rush tickets will be available at the door.

558-6900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155.

CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., Vernon Alliance Church.

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca.

THE LADIES NEWCOMERS SUPPER CLUB Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185.

THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201.

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FUNDRAISER FOR THE FOOD BANK London Drugs is holding a fundraiser for The Salvation Army Food Bank March 30 and 31. The store will sell Tropical Isle Fruit to their customers, who in turn will hopefully donate it back to the Food Bank. London Drugs will match up to 120 units of product sold.

OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE March 30 it’s Saturday Serious “Fungi” – Single-Celled Spectacular! Bubble into the OSC at 1 p.m. and put the fun in fungi as we explore the ever-useful Saccharomyces cerevisiae, more commonly known as yeast! Take a microscopic look at the single-celled wonder that has helped humans bake and brew for thousands of years. Help staff scientists, volunteers, and yeast cells themselves experiment by breaking down sugars and even blowing up balloons! Suitable for all ages.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY March 30 from 2 - 4 p.m., Artist Trading Cards – Creature Cards. ATC session focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork.

Participants encouraged to invent their own creatures/characters and give them whatever skills, attributes or powers that they can imagine. We love to have kids and family members of all ages participate. You don’t have to be an artist, ATC’s are for everybody. We want to encourage sharing ideas and trading between participants at the end of each session. Materials provided. Drop-in, $2.

Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com LORDS OF NATURE WILL BE SHOWN March 30 at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 3012-37th st (Alexis Park Dr.), noon at St. Mary’s Hall. Park in back of church. Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators journeys to the heart of predator country: the Yellowstone plateau; the canyons of Arizona; and the rugged country of Idaho and Minnesota to learn from scientists and people now living with the great beasts society once banished. This captivating documentary explores the role top predators play in restoring

and healing biodiversity.

EASTER LUNCH To celebrate Easter, All Saints’ Anglican Church hosts a special lunch with treats; entertainment by Jim Leonard at the Soup Kitchen March 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All welcome!

KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB DANCES Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd N. Kelowna.

Doors open 7 p.m. Dancing 8 p.m. to midnight.

Light lunch provided 10:30 p.m. Dress code casual dressy, no jeans, sweat pants, running shoes or baseball hats. March 30, Wyshbone.

Easter weekend, wear your favourite fancy outfit.

Crazy hats welcome. Membership annual dues $15, dances $10 members, $13 non-members. All welcome. Info., 250-862-8640 or 250-762-6907.

NORTH OKAN. DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome.

For more info., see www.vernonbridge.com AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No handicap access. 250-545-4933 THE Bx/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake. blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues.

THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs.

Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. Info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346.

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VERNON COLLECTORS CLUB MEETS Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. ROYAL CDN. LEGION 189 LADIES AUxILIARY Cribbage Tournament last Sunday of each month.

Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration 9 a.m. Games begin 10 am sharp. Cost $26 per team, lunch included.

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HOW DO YOU GET TO YOUR WINNERS? Who wrote this about whom? “In this matter of shimmering into rooms, the chappie is rummy to a degree.”

This week we are going to look at the important topic of entries. It is no good having winners in your hand or on the board if you cannot get to them.

In this example, how should South plan the play in three no-trump after West leads his fourth-highest heart?

The North hand is too strong for one no-trump and too weak for two no-trump; hence, one spade. South is too weak for a two-level response; hence, one notrump.

When the opening-lead choice is between a major and a minor, it is usually right to pick the major because opponents will look for major-suit fits, but rarely worry about the minors.

South should establish and run his club suit. But as long as the opponent with the club ace learned the game before breakfast this morning, he will know not to take the first club trick; he will win the second club.

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Maxwell Blake Lodge On March 10, 2013 at the age of 88, my father died in the Vernon Hospital as a result of a stroke. He was born May 16, 1924 in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

When he was a child, the family moved to Faust, Alberta to try farming.

When he was around 15, he traveled to BC to start his construcƟon career. His new career was interrupted while he served in World War II. He served with the Zegina ZiŇe Zegt., ĮghƟng at Eormandy and on to Įnal victory over 'ermany.

He came back to Canada aŌer the war and conƟnued his career, working various posiƟons, including a heavy equipment operator and welder. ad was a member of the OperaƟng ngineer͛s hnion >ocal 115 for 62 years, working all over BC, including the Mica and Revelstoke Dams.

He married my mom, Barbara, in 1959 and helped raise four step-children. I arrived in 1960. Mom passed away in 1993 of cancer.

A year later, he married Rose and moved to Vernon to start a new life with his new love. hnfortunately, Rose also died in 2004 from cancer.

During his reƟrement of around 30 years, Blake became heavily involved in the Vernon >egion, where he served on the džecuƟve Board. He enũoyed many hours there, at the meat draws and visiƟng his many friends.

He also spent a lot of Ɵme playing cards, especially poker and crib. He made many friends who will truly miss his.

Dad was also predeceased by his parents William and Alice >odge, his brother YuenƟn >odge in Fort ^t. :ames and his daughter Veronica Miner from Oliver, BC.

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KARL-HEINZ KRAUSE 1934-2013

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SMITH, Raymond Charles Peter It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Charles Peter Smith on March 23, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born May 24, 1952. 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

Douglas Lloyd Gee July 23, 1937 – March 22, 2013 dŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ŚĂƐ ůŽƐƚ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͘ ŌĞƌ Ă ůŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽƵƌĂŐĞŽƵƐůLJ ĨŽƵŐŚƚ ďĂƩůĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĐĂŶĐĞƌ͕ ŽƵƌ ŝƌĂƐĐŝďůĞ ŽƵŐ ƉĂƐƐĞĚ ƉĞĂĐĞĨƵůůLJ Ăƚ ŚŽŵĞ ŚĞůĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂƌŵƐ ŽĨ ŚŝƐ ĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌƐ͕ ^ƵƐĂŶ tŽƌƚŚLJ ; ĞƌƌLJŚŝůůͿ͕ <ĂƚŚĞƌŝŶĞ 'ĞĞ ĂŶĚ DĂƌŶŝĞ ;'ĞĞͿ Kƌƌ͘ ŽƌŶ ŝŶ tŝŶŶŝƉĞŐ͕ DĂŶŝƚŽďĂ͕ ŽƵŐ ŵŽǀĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝƐ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ƚŽ sĞƌŶŽŶ ŝŶ ϭϵϰϵ͘ ŌĞƌ 'ƌĂĚƵĂƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ WŽůƐŽŶ WĂƌŬ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ ŽƵŐ ƐĞƌǀĞĚ ĂƐ ĂŶ ŝƌ &ŽƌĐĞ ZĂĚĂƌ KƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϵϱϰ ʹ ϭϵϲϭ ŝŶ dƌĞŶƚŽŶ͕ KŶƚĂƌŝŽ͘ ,Ğ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƚŽ sĂŶĐŽƵǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ Ăƚ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů DŽƚŽƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϵϲϭ ʹ ϭϵϲϯ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ǁŚŝĐŚ ƟŵĞ ŚĞ ŵĞƚ ĂŶĚ ŵĂƌƌŝĞĚ ĂƌŽů ŶƚŚŽŶLJ͕ Ă ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ŶƵƌƐŝŶŐ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞ ŽĨ ^ƚ͘ WĂƵů͛Ɛ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů͘ ŽƵŐ ĂŶĚ ĂƌŽů ƐĞƩůĞĚ ŝŶ sĞƌŶŽŶ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŽƵŐ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝƐ ĨĂƚŚĞƌ DƵƌƌĂLJ 'ĞĞ ĂŶĚ ďƌŽƚŚĞƌ͕ ,ĂƌǀĞLJ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ŽǁŶĞĚ ŚĞǀƌŽůĞƚ ĐĂƌ ĚĞĂůĞƌƐŚŝƉ͕ sĞƌŶŽŶ DŽƚŽƌ WƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ;sDWͿ͘ ŽƵŐ ůĞŌ sDW ŝŶ ϭϵϴϱ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϴϲ͕ ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ďLJ ŚŝƐ ĞŶƚĞƌƉƌŝƐŝŶŐ ƐƉŝƌŝƚ͕ ŽƉĞŶĞĚ ƚŚĞ ^ƋƵŝƌĞƐ &ŽƵƌ WƵď ǁŝƚŚ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌƐ ZŝĐŬ ZĞŝĐŚĞůƚ ;ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌͿ͕ ŝĐŬ &ŝůĞ͕ :ŝŵ DĐ'ŝůůǀƌĂLJ͘ dŚĞ WƌŽǀŝŶĐŝĂů WƵď ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ ŶĂŵĞĚ Śŝŵ WƵďůŝĐĂŶ KĨ dŚĞ zĞĂƌ ŝŶ ϭϵϵϮ͘ ŌĞƌ Ă ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ƌƵŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽƵŐ ƐŽůĚ ƚŚĞ ƉƵď ŝŶ ϭϵϵϳ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϵϵ ŚĞ ĂŶĚ ZŝĐŬ ZĞŝĐŚĞůƚ ďƵŝůƚ ƚŚĞ ůƵĞ ,ĞƌŽŶ WƵď͘ /ƚ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ƐĂĚůLJ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϭ ĚƵĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĚŽǁŶƚƵƌŶ͘ ŽƵŐ ŵŽǀĞĚ ƚŽ ^ĂĂŶŝĐŚƚŽŶ ŝŶ ϭϵϵϰ ĂŶĚ ůŝǀĞĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ƵŶƟů ŚĞ ƉĂƐƐĞĚ͘

He is survived by his brother 'arth >odge and his sister Marilyn Wlante both in Alberta͖ his children, :eī ;draceyͿ >odge, Wat ;donyͿ vans, Allan ;MarthaͿ 'eernaert, Heather ;RudyͿ <lassen͖ many grandchildren, nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces.

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He is survived by Rose͛s children ileen Hopkins, Wayne MacDougall and Allyson MacDougall and their children.

'ĞŶĞroƵƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂrŵŝŶŐ͕ ŝrrĞǀĞrĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚrŝǀĞŶ͕ ŬŝŶĚ ĂŶĚ ĐoŵƉĂƐƐŝoŶĂƚĞ͖ oƵŐ ǁĂƐ ĂďoǀĞ Ăůů ĞůƐĞ ĂŶ oƉƟŵŝƐƚ ʹ ƚoŵorroǁ ŝƐ Ă ŶĞǁ ĚĂLJ͕ ŶĞǁ oƉƉorƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ͕ ďĞƩĞr ƟŵĞƐ.

I take great comfort in knowing that my father was loved by many, many friends.

He managed to live a long, fulĮlling life and had a great reƟrement. In the end, his death was quick and free of pain.

dŚroƵŐŚoƵƚ ŚŝƐ ŝůůŶĞƐƐ ƚŚĞrĞ ǁĂƐ ŶĞǀĞr Ă ĐoŵƉůĂŝŶƚ or ƐĞůĨͲƉŝƚLJ ďƵƚ oŶůLJ ĚĂLJƐ ĨƵůů oĨ ŐrĂĐĞ͕ ĐoƵrĂŐĞ͕ ŚƵŵoƵr ĂŶĚ ŝŶĚoŵŝƚĂďůĞ ŚoƉĞ.

dhank you to all of his friends in <amloops, Vernon and all over the province who knew my dad as the great man he was.

A gathering will be held at the Royal Canadian >egion, Vernon Branch on April 1ϳ, 2013 between noon and 4:30 pm Dad would have wanted everyone to send a donaƟon to the local legion or any charity that supports service veterans.

“Good bye, Dad.”

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WILFRID KIRBY TREEN We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on March 21, 2013, of Wilf Treen, at the age of 79 years.

Wilf was very acƟve with the CMHA for many years, and was a giŌed and creaƟve painter and sculptor.

He was a longƟme resident of the Vernon and >umby areas.

Wilf was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Edith, and sisters Phyllis and Muriel.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Barbara; his children Wes, Penny Anne and Bill and wife Hilary and their children: Ben (Alinja), Emily and Eric, and Wilf’s great-granddaughter, Tegan. He is also survived by brothers Belden and >en (Marlene), sisters Marũorie and Doreen and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members; and Penny Alger, the mother of his children. In lieu of Ňowers, friends may make donaƟons in memory of Wilf to the CMHA, 3100 ʹ 28 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1W3.

Friends are invited to ũoin the family at a gathering to celebrate Wilf’s life, to be held at CMHA on Saturday, June 15th, at 1:00 p.m. All are welcomed.

He was a kind and gentle man. He loved well.

CremaƟon arrangements were in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

Cards of Thanks

• The Vernon Speed Skating Club

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Lorne Robert (Bunny) Allison

zou͛re forever in our hearts dad. A celebraƟon of Bunny’s life will be held at the Army & Navy Branch #23 at 23rd and Main St. in Vancouver on April 13th from 1-4pm.

Thank you to Dr. Dhaliwall, Dr. Humphries, nurses, care aids and volunteers at Hospice House for taking such good care of our dad. DonaƟons can be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

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Glory Centre Come experience the miraculous healing

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He leaves behind his wife Judy, daughter Sarah, son Andrew, parents Dale and Bev, brothers Dale, Rick (Sherry), Randy (Susan), Robin (Teri->ynn), sister Dawn (Kirk) and many nieces, nephews and friends.

We would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. >indsay PritcheƩ, his staī, Kevin (OT), the nurses at Community Care and the staī at Southward Medical, Vernon Funeral Home and many others for all their support and T>C in our hours of need.

Darrell’s last words were “I’m going Įshing” which seemed strange because he didn’t Įsh͊ There will be a celebraƟon of life at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of Ňowers, please make a donaƟon to the Kidney FoundaƟon or Heart and Stroke FoundaƟon.

CremaƟon arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

In Memoriam

Cards of Thanks

In loving memory

Just a note to thank everyone involved with the benefit held for our son, Michael Nitchie. It has been a difficult 2 years for our whole family dealing with the complications of HHT. Special thanks to Paul Moore, John Noseworthy, Darcy McFarland, Dan Engelland, Gail Fisher, Rene and the staff of The Branding Iron Pub and the volunteers from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum, and everyone else who called or came to the benefit to support him.

Thank you so very much!

Bob & Marylee Nitchie & family

Sam J. DeRuiter

July 9, 1954 - Mar. 28, 2002

A silent thought, a secret tear Keeps your memory ever dear Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay Love and remembered every day Your family and friends

Information IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours.

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Community Corner is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations.

Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

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In 2002 he was diagnosed with kidney failure. He spent 8 years on dialysis before receiving a new kidney on December 8, 2010 from an angel. In 2009 he had heart surgery. He Įnally succumbed to his illnesses in 2013.

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Darrell was born in Toronto, Ontario on August 2, 1957. His father was in the Air Force so his family moved across Canada from coast to coast. In 1989 Darrell and his family called B. C. home. His passions in life were carpentry and driving. Darrell started his driving career in OƩawa in 1979 working for Butler Mercury. In 1980 he moved to Edmonton where he started working for Purolator Courier and in 1987 he switched to Federal Express (Fed Ex). He was transferred to Kamloops in 1989 and then to Vernon in 1993. AŌer driving his weekly route between Kelowna and Salmon Arm he would spend his weekends exploring BC with his family.

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It is with great sadness that we say “See you later” to Darrell Steward.

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August 2, 1957 to March 24, 2013 (age 55)

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Predeceased by his loving wife Audrey, loving partner Jan, grandson Dallas, brother Ollie and sisters Phyllis, Josephine and Norma. He will be sadly missed by his son Jim (Diane), daughter Robin (David), grandchildren Tracey, Christopher and great-granddaughter Kadence and all his loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Bunny lived for his family and treasured everyone that touched his life. He loved his years of coaching soccer and liƩle league ball. He loved golĮng and curling with his buddy (nephew) Pat. He reƟred from the City of Vancouver Streets Division as a loader operator.

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Darrell (Derry) Bruce Steward

March 20, 1928 - March 21, 2013

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Thanks to Our Volunteers & Supporters for making the Okanagan Regional FUNale!

Speed Skating Meet a Success!

• Rob Tornberg & Saputo Foods • Butcher Boys • Glenn Kuhnlein & Vernon Superstore • Natasha & McDonald’s Vernon • Sandi Slisak Catering & VSS • Mark Budgen - Monashee Sur. & Geo. • Vernon Morning Star & Kevin Mitchell • CHBC Okanagan

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Information The Navy League of Canada Annual General Meeting, will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 7 - 9 p.m At D-17 (off Mission Rd., Vernon Army Camp). An Open House will be held in D-12.

Lost & Found LOST: Bunch of keys on ring.

If found please phone 250260-3502.

Employment Business Opportunities OUTDOOR Patio Blinds business fo sale. Aluminum casing, vinyl screen, spring loaded 7ft + H. x various widths. All stock for sale. 1st $5000 takes. Retail value $27,000 includes Chinese import connection. Call Rick 763-7884 OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

Career Opportunities LIVE-IN POSITION AT SCENIC FISHING RESORT IN SUNNY SOUTH OKANAGAN Mature couple wanted for contract to manage and operate ¿shing resort.

Non-smokers. No pets.

Varied duties.

Phone for particulars.

250-493-3535

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

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Kelowna based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev: 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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FARM WORKERS for thinning picking, pruning $10.25/hr up to 50 hrs/wk. June 10 to Oct 15. Contact DAVE BRAR. 15544 Old Mission Rd, Oyama, BC. 1-(250)766-3745

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Help Wanted DHC Communications Inc. is recruiting for the following open positions in Nelson, BC: â&#x20AC;˘ IT Systems Administrator â&#x20AC;˘ Jr. IT Technician Further details available at http://www.dhc.bc.ca Cook/Front Counter Staff at busy Asian Take-out. LMO accredited. Rice Box, Vernon

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Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs.

Please indicate on your resume position applying for.

Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

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Kindale Developmental Association

RESPITE PROVIDERS

We are currently recruiting people to provide respite services, either in their home or in someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington. If you or someone you know wants to apply to become a respite provider, they can call the Kindale office at 250-546-3005 and ask to speak to a home share coordinator.

What is a Respite Provider?

A Respite Provider is a person who wishes to provide respite supports to individuals with a developmental disability, including FASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Respite supports may be provided in the caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, the home of the respite provider, and/or in the community. You may be asked to provide respite for 1-2 hrs, a weekend, or even longer.

The choice of respite provider is the decision of the caregiver and they are responsible to ensure that the respite arrangements and environment are safe and appropriate for the individual receiving care. Terms and conditions of service and payment are negotiated between the caregiver and the respite provider.

A written contract is not required, but is recommended.

Venture Training

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community.

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Full-time Road Service Agent

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Road Service Agent working out of our Vernon office.

We require a conscientious team player with the desire and ability to work well with the public. This position requires a minimum Level 1 licence, however a Level 2 licence is preferred. Previous Autoplan experience is essential.

We offer a stimulating work environment, a competitive salary package and full benefits.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume to: Dianne Varga, Human Resources, via email at dvarga@capri.ca or mail to Suite 100-1500 Hardy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 8H2.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Kindale Developmental Association

HOME SHARE PROVIDER

Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington.

Home assessments and/or training will be provided.

Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

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Requires a front-line location Manager Full-time, year round, located in Vernon, BC You will be a mature, self-starting individual, with a positive attitude, the ability to complete objectives with-in broad management directives and minimal on-site supervision.

You are friendly, outgoing, have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;can doâ&#x20AC;? attitude. â&#x20AC;˘ Manage & execute all daily tasks relating to a large, modern self-storage facility â&#x20AC;˘ Manage the customer service process â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain high sales performance, marketing and promotion â&#x20AC;˘ Leadership and training of staff â&#x20AC;˘ Execute all administrative and operational procedures

Venture Training

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community.

We are currently seeking

Casual Support Workers For our Residential and Community Integration Day Programs.

Qualifications: First Aid Certificate Class 4 Drivers License Community/Support Worker Certificate or Equivalent

Previous experience in managing a Self Storage Facility is an asset, but not a pre-requisite.

Subject to Satisfactory Criminal Record check review

A minimum 2-3 years of management experience in a sales and customer focused environment is a requirement.

Wages as per BCGEU Collective Agreement

Salary negotiable based on experience, relocation assistance to the successful candidate may be available.

Please respond by email with a covering letter, your resume and salary expectations to: rxtra2@gmail.com .

Closing Date: April 7, 2013 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit current resume with cover letter to: Human Resources Manager Vernon & District Association for Community Living 4240 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com We thank all those who apply but only those interviewed will be contacted.

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ALEXANDER’S LIQUOR STORE

Cashier, Mature, Responsible, Reliable, Computer Cash Experience, must be bondable.

Drop off Resume at RCSS Gas Bar 5001 Anderson Way. DENTAL Hygeniest required F/T for maternity leave. Excellent recare system in place.

Phone: 250-868-0030 or Fax: 250-868-2160 Farm Worker.

Thinning, picking, pruning, $10.25/hr. up to 55/hrs/week, July 1 - Oct 31. Contact Rajan Bagha, 3606 15th Avenue Vernon, BC (250)938-0738 Lake Country Truss is accepting resumes for a Truss Assembler.

Experience preferred. Drop off resume in person from 8am to 2pm at #60 Udy Place in the Spallumcheen Industrial Park.

Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 20 to Nov 15. Thinning, Summer Pruning & Harvesting, $10.25/hr.

Phone 250-503-7693 or Fax 250-5422136. 317 French Rd, Vernon Part-Time Admin Assistant/ Project Coordinator needed for local home builder.

Please email resume to

Pho Fusion Vietnamese Cuisine is seeking an experienced cook with one or more years experience. Send resumes to #103 -5100 Anderson Way, Vernon BC or apply within.

(778)475-5565 $15/hr

QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from mid July through to Sept., 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest. Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field.

Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

RV Resort in the Enderby area requires a healthy, mature couple to be “ Campground Managers”. These are year round positions and come with a salary package that includes $40,000 yearly salary for the couple and full use of a fully modern onsite 3bdrm house with all utils incl’d. Email resume to: sfrvc@telus.net Universal Packaging is looking for Production Line Workers.

Must be able to work shift work and own steel toe boots.

Starting rate is $11.50/hr plus incentives and benefits after 9 months of permanent full time employment. Resumes accepted at the front desk at 1810 Kosmina Rd or email careers@unipack.ca

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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

REQUIRES PERMANENT PART-TIME (25 - 30 HRS/WK) LIQUOR STORE CLERK Must be able to work a variety of shifts including Evenings and Weekends. SIR required.

Experience an asset.

Apply in person to 12408 Kal Lake Rd, Coldstream

F/T AND P/T MATURE EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES Are you an upbeat, motivated and talented hairstylist ready for a change?

Platinum Concepts, a one-of-a-kind newly renovated salon has room to add two stylists with clientele to their existing team.

Please bring resumes in person to Platinum Concepts 3309a 31st Ave. ATT: Sharon Majeau’s Catering

at the Royal York Golf Course in Armstrong is hiring for the 2013 season.

Full time/Part time (seasonal) kitchen & wait staff. Email resume to:

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Required for Supervisory & Cashier positions Wages negotiable based on experience

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Production Workers - chop saws, packaging, assembly, wood production. Seasonal, $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250-545-7203 or email cmullins.valleywoodreman@ shaw.ca Required Experienced Cooks, Pizza/Pasta experience preferred. Must have food safe.

Also Hiring Servers. All applicants min 3yrs experience.

Drop resume between 2-4pm at 3127 30th Ave Billy D’s, attention Kim. RESIDENTIAL & JANITORIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check. Reply to Box # 12, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5

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Vitamin Manager Submit resume in person at Dairy Queen 3110 Smith Drive, Armstrong Automotive Technician, Apprentice Mechanic wanted.

Contact Integra Tire Auto Centre (250)546-3772, Fax 250-546-3781 AUTO PARTS DISMANTLER. DO YOU HAVE TOOLS, MECHANICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS? D&M AUTO RECYCLING HAS AN OPENING FOR YOU. 40 HOURS PER WEEK BENEFITS AFTER 3 MONTHS. APPLY BY EMAIL: ACCOUNTING@AUTORECYCLING.COM

FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

PART TIME ALCOHOL AND DRUG CLERK

Nature’s Fare Markets in Vernon is looking for a full-time Vitamin Manager to become a team member in our award-winning store. Nature’s Fare is a BC owned and operated business that is dedicated to the needs of its customers and its staff. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program, and exciting staff incentives. The successful candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of vitamins and supplements, is passionate about health and the health food industry, and possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience with purchasing and knowledge of inventory control systems are necessary to succeed in this role. This position requires an individual who is positive, who can offer exceptional customer service, and who can effectively lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, retail environment. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and be flexible on availability.

Please send resume by email to careers@naturesfare.com, or apply in person at Nature’s Fare Vernon.

Versatile Painting & Sandblasting in KITIMAT is looking for qualified, experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others.

Please send resume to: guy@versatilepainting.ca

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DINOFLEX® Group LP – Retail Sales Representative We are looking for one good person… Dinoflex Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber products is looking for a dynamic sales staff member at our Salmon Arm factory. If you are customer service driven, love to multi task and want to support a product you can believe in this job is for you.

Your first task will be the Summer Sale that runs from May to August. You will assist customers by providing service and product knowledge; outside work is required as well as heavy lifting. For the right candidate, an opportunity exists to move into wholesale sales. Our sales team provides service and support to distributors worldwide.

This position requires a Degree or Diploma majoring in Business and 1 to 3 years previous customer service experience working with inbound and outbound phone and Internet inquiries. Candidates with excellent communication skills, strong customer service and inside sales skills with a mathematical aptitude should apply. Experience in flooring is not essential but experience with people is a must. For more information on our company or our products visit www.dinoflex.com.

Dinoflex Group offers in-house training, benefits and competitive salaries. To be considered e-mail your cover letter and resume by April 1, 2013 to: info@ dinoflex.com or by fax to (800).305.2109 or mail to Dinoflex Group P.O. Box 3309, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4S1. Please include in the subject line: RSR14.

Dinoflex Group thanks all candidates for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

18 hours per week Under the direction of Alcohol and Drug Counsellor Duties include: All t\Sing and ¿ling of reSorts • Create and maintain a database using Excel • Monthly reports and correspondence • Schedule appointments • Other duties as may be required; please ask for a complete job description.

4uDli¿cDtions include: • Absolutely must respect con¿dential information • Must have computer knowledge • Accurate keyboarding • Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, issues and lifestyles • Enjoy working with public • Must have a criminal record check • Must have valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation Must be at least two years drug and alcohol free and have a demonstrated wellness plan 3reference will be given to a quali¿ed Aboriginal person Start date: As soon as possible To apply: Submit resume with covering letter and three work related references.

Thank you to all applicants – only those who are short listed for an interview will be contacted.

First Nations Employment Services 2904 – 29th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: (250) 558-5321 fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca Closing date: Wed., April 10, 2013 4:00pm

RCA Casual Position

LEGAL ASSISTANTS Consider becoming a part of our team at Nixon Wenger Lawyers. We are looking for highly moƟvated individuals with strong administraƟve skills interested in ũoining our stable and growing Įrm.

We have legal administraƟve career opportuniƟes available in each of the following areas: • Wills and Estates • LiƟgaƟon • Corporate / Commercial Successful candidates will be responsible for managing Įles, communicaƟng with clients, organinjing and preparing documents and other duƟes as assigned. Applicants will have a strong client service focus and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven organinjaƟonal and Ɵme management skills are essenƟal while maintaining utmost conĮdenƟality.

Our Įrm oīers compeƟƟve salaries, a group beneĮts package, an RRSP program and a posiƟve work environment.

Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday April 12th at 4:00pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideraƟon will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We are hiring skilled and compassionate RCAs to join our team.

Salary Range: $17.84 - $19.92 Union: BCNU Collective Agreement North Okanagan Hospice Society offers: • Quality end-of-life care to the dying and their loved ones • A team environment where caring, integrity, cooperation and humour are valued • A workplace where individual contributions are appreciated Qualifications: • RCA/HCA Certificate • Minimum 6 months recent facility experience caring for patients with total and/or complex care needs • Availability to work blocks of 8-hour day, evening and night shifts • Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position • Enthusiasm for learning and working in a team environment • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to organize and prioritize • Ability to operate related equipment • FoodSafe Certificate • Current certification in Emergency First Aid-Community Care • Palliative Care Certificate or equivalent training and experience in end-of-life care an asset To join our team, please include a copy of your RCA, FoodSafe and First Aid Community Care certificates and a short description of your philosophy of care for those facing the end of life with your resume and cover letter.

Email your application to: Elsie Swartz, Care Team Leader North Okanagan Hospice Society elsie@nohs.ca

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250-550-7900 Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOK required at a Vernon seniors’ residence. Minimum 3-years experience. Dayshift.

Permanent full-time 40-hour week. Wages commensurate with experience. Personable and outgoing personality with good computer skills. Foodsafe certified. Mail resume and references to Jeff Tenbrooke, PO Box 22016, Vernon, BC V1T 2E0.

Medical/Dental Fast Paced Surgical Specialist office looking for regular P/T MOA. Experience Necessity, EMR an Asset. Please send resume to part-timemoa@hotmail.com

Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

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

Financial Services

Work Wanted

Fitness/Exercise

A1. DUMP RUNS,Yard cleanup, weed whacking, moving Reno’s. Paul @ 250-550-4256

VERNON JAZZERCISE Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective, 60-minute, total body workout.

All ages, fitness levels and sizes are welcome. First class is always FREE. Classes run as low as $4 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am at the Vernon Family Church 3805 25th Avenue (250)921-4667 or vernonjazzercise@live.ca.

Services

Counselling Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities.

Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Financial Services 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.

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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

Fir bark mulch. $25 yard. Old manure $25 yard. We deliver.

250-804-6720 LOCALLY Grown Pyramid & Emerald Hedging Cedars, also other trees, Junipers & Shrubs. 250-542-6004

PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime.

250-766-3835

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

Water Services

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

Bulk potable water to fill your CISTERN, POOL, HOT TUB etc.

4 years servicing Vernon and area www.alpinewaterhauling.ca 250-938-4149

Livestock

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

250-260-0110

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Feed & Hay 1st & 2nd Cut HAY no rain, in a barn. Delivery available.

(250)545-1817 1st Cut alfalfa grass, 2nd cut grass. No rain. Shed stored. $3/ 65lb bales. 250-307-8633 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales.

250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Livestock Pure Bred Black Angus Polled Cow/Calf pairs. 5-10yrs of age. 21 Pairs at $2000 each. 6 Cows to Calf at $1500 each.

(250)675-2528

Pets

Firearms

Vernon Animal Care Society featured

Wanted: Hunting Rifle, bolt or lever action.

(250)546-3505 or 250-540-7873

CAT OF THE WEEK

Firewood/Fuel Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.

Daisy is a sweet one year old spayed female dilute calico. Daisy was found as stray, she is not happy around other cats, but is slowly getting used to some dogs. She is very playful and affectionate and happy to have been rescued from life as a stray cat.

Paws & Claws on Anderson Way 250-503-0055

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment

Furniture *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ (1)(250)870-2562

Oak table 4 chairs 42x58, only 4 years old. $140. (250)5583820

Heavy Duty Machinery

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 6th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 BUNNIES for Sale. Cute & fluffy, Perfect for Easter! $30 each. (250)275-2565 Cotton, DE-tulear - Shih-Tzu papillon Puppies, 9wk old, born Jan16. Vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, non-shedding. $400. 250-546-6019

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

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY 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

Farm Services

Farm Services

Medical Supplies

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Pets

CHERRY HYDRO cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes/hr, good condition, $40,000 obo. (250)498-9696. sukhiorchards@hotmail.com Tractor Isiki , 15 hp, deisel, 536 hrs, rototiller incl. Top cond. $4000. 250-542-1032

Firearms

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Rubbish Removal

Landscaping

Tom 250-308-8778

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Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745.

Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Misc. for Sale 10,000 BTU Air conditioner.

1yr old. $200. 1(250)542-9256

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Sporting Goods

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

For Sale: 21spd bicycle with helmet, brand new, only used 3 or 4 times, $75. Phone Bob at 250-545-1837

******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS

Discover the Secret!

1 & 2 Bedroom From $725 to $825 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable inc.

MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call

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:

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation.

Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815

WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential!

Cash Paid!

250-308-7342, 250-260-8069 We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4, 12 valve. diesel 89-1998 models. Bob (403)703-4777 WANTED used 16’ Aluminum Flat Bottom wide beam Canoe. Square back preferred or Coleman same Style.

(250)547-2233

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Musical Instruments

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082

Henry Piovesan Accepting new students for the Spring season.Adult beginners welcome! Lessons in audio recording and most instruments, keyboards specialty. Skype Lessons 250-558-9033 visit www.pianojam.com

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Misc. Wanted

Garage Sales

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 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Garage Sales

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property.

250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

MUST SEE! Clean, cozy, comfortable, 720 sq. ft. freshly painted and carpeted apartment located in a park-like setting. Close to downtown and all amenities. $610. 250-542-5498

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

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Open Houses

Armstrong: 2047 Game Crt off end of Hunter Ave. Fri/Sat, Mar 29/30, 8-4 MOVING SALE Armstrong: 3210 Patterson St. Sat, March 30, 8am-1pm MULTI-HOUSEHOLD SALE!!

Armstrong: 4767 GrandView Flats Rd N.. Fri Mar 29-Sat Mar 30. 9am-4pm. Furniture, appliances, plants, antiques, household, tools & more!

Coldstream 8502 Aberdeen Rd. Fri/Sat March 29/30, 8am1pm. Moving Sale!

COLDSTREAM MAMMOTH GARAGE SALE! 576 Mt Thor Drive Sat, March 30, 8am-1pm

Everything’s for sale!!

INCLUDING THE HOUSE!!!!

We are selling everything from housewares, kitchen items, home decor, artwork and MUCH MORE!!

NO EARLY BIRDS!!!

VERNON: 2812 27th A Ave. (Fermco Parking Lot) Sat March 30, 10am-3pm.

BBQ & Fundraiser for Local House Fire Victims!

Furniture, clothing, kitchen & bath ware, electronics. A bit of everything!

Vernon: 4302 22nd St. Saturday, 8:30-1pm.

MOVING/DOWNSIZING SALE!

Loads of baby items, crafts, furniture pieces, bdrm suites, china cabinet & lots more!

VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 2704A Hwy 6, at Polson Park.

Friday, April 5 10am-3pm.

Clearing out office & art supplies!

Vernon: Multi-family Sale.

220 Stepping Stones Rd. Fri & Sat, 9am-3pm.

12’ Alum boat, household stuff, clothes, tools, books, collectables.

Vernon: 7003 Pinto Pl. (Bella Vista) Sat, March 30, 8-3.

HUGE SALE!! Lots of Items!!!!

Open Houses

Open Houses

RealEstate WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE ALEXIS PARK 3703 - 35 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $310,000

FOOTHILLS 1334 Phoenix Ridge Lane Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $629,000

5, 3804 - 32 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $179,900

LAWRENCE HEIGHTS 93, 9510 Hwy 97N Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $153,900

PREDATOR RIDGE 20, 333 Longspoon Dr 563 Longspoon Crt Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00 $399,000 - $699,000

To be replaced

COLDSTREAM 8768 Hofer Dr Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $549,000

EAST HILL 3303 - 20A Street Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 $429,900

OKANAGAN LANDING 12, 6600 Okanagan Ave Monday, 11:00 - 1:00 $334,900

Happy Easter weekend!

SILVER STAR 209 Grandview Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $299,800

2 bed, 1 bath, level entry.

Adult building. Clean, great shape. N/P, N/S. $755 + util. Super single senior rate $695. Avail.

Immed. Drive by, peek into #1, 1900 46th Avenue Ph: 250-558-8762

Kal Hotel Bachelor Suites Available April 1st Starting at $450/mo.

Call Cheryll 250-549-1011

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 Bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

Open Houses

WEEK-END DRIVE

3611 27th Ave.

250-503-7315

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742

Hawthorn Lane

250-503-1257

A New Tradition of Quality Living

Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1st

Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

250-545-1519

1903 31A Street

CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS

■ 1 & 2 Bedroom From $625 to $725 ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital MOVE IN INCENTIVES

1 bedroom apt.

Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets. Non-smoking.

To view call

• Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove

Call to view 250-308-6801

1 bedroom suite

250-503-7315

(inside warehouse) $750/month, beside Creekside Vet. Call Holly

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

URBAN POINTE

1604 31 Street st

45+ Building 2 Bedroom From $745 MOVE IN INCENTIVES FOR SENIORS • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl.

• Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-558-9696

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All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW. Available April 1st.

On-site Resident Manager.

250-542-1701

250-549-4467

THE PLACE to Live in Vernon

1 and 2 Bedroom Modern Suites starting at $730.00 Central location New appliances, Elevator On-Site Resident Manager Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing See what we have to offer!

Incentives with 12 month lease

Call 250-307-5522 1-bdrm apartment, close to business, Kal beach & bus stops. Cable & Gas included, a/c, no-pets, no-smoking, good References a must. Avail April 1, Suits 55+ Long-term rentals. $530. 250-542-2060 Lv msg 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p $650. 250-550-4069 1bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail April 1st. 250-260-5870.

Victorian Retirement Residence 3306 22nd Street -250 545-0470 Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.

Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.

Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.

Serious inquires call …

250-549-4467

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Transportation

Transportation

Shared Accommodation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Sports & Imports

1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644

2BF Goodrich all season tireson rims and balanced 155/180/R13 - lots of Tread $60. firm. 1 (250)549-3826

1991 Mercedes 300E, gas, 216K, exc cond, leather, trailer hitch, 2sets tires/rims $2500.

250-558-0969, 250-938-1957 1991 Toyota Previa AWD. Great running cond. new radiator. 8tires on rims. Some rust. $1000. 250-309-1974

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

1 LARGE bdrm apartment.

N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils.

(250)307-4948 2bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. $675-$725/mo Call 250308-8500 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS. includes heat. 778-475-3047 Vernon.

Affordable 2bdrm lower suite, w/d, n/p, $800/mo. incl/util.

250-549-8463 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $825. May 1 (250)838-9657 Silver Star Mtn, 2bed/2bath, fully furn, w/d, d/w, bbq, cable, internet. $750pm. Avail April 15-Dec 1/13. 250-306-1596.

3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove.

Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664

ARLINGTON, EMBERS

& CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P, clean and well maintained.

Call: 250-275-8066 Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites avaliable to mature renters starting from 650.00/month non smoking building close to downtown scooter parking. 250-549-5254 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok.

250-307-0937 Enderby apt, 2 bdrm,new floors & paint, a/c, quiet main floor, 250-308-9299.

HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $575.&up 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 Willow Manor, reno’d suites.

Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

Commercial/ Industrial NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9’x9’, 1528 ft. $1080 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198

Commercial bldg at Vernon airport: 2 options avail, 4800 sqft space, which would incl 1200 sqft live in suite. 2nd space 1800 sq ft both w/bay doors. Contact 250-307-4252

Mobile Homes & Pads MOBILE $700/mo Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton. 2 bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS. Private lot lrg fenced yd. 250-499-9703

Homes for Rent

Darren Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

250-309-1742 • 3 bedroom larger lower suite of home. 2 pc bath (shower, no tub), yard, street parking. Pets OK.

Motels,Hotels 1BDRM, quiet, N/S, kitchenette, walk-out. weekly/ monthly $590-$630. Call 250-558-6837

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250-549-1848, 250-550-0227 Large country lower, on 3 acres, between Hillview & V.S.S.schools. 2 bdrm, f/p, d/w, covered patio, carport, very large yard. 1 year lease. $1150 pm all util & appl incl.

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Walk to town sm home lge shed/yard. 4appl 1bath. $1000 incl water. NP. 778-475-3778

Quiet, central, bus, int, appls, w/d DD/Ref’s $380+util. Suits senior or quiet person! Absolutely no drugs! 250-549-7418

RV Pads LARGE Seasonal RV lot for rent at Shuswap Falls RV Resort Seasonal rate $ 2,700 from April 15th to Oct 15th, 2013. Price includes Water, Sewer, Power, Fire Pit, Picnic Table, Clean Shale Pad and Driveway. For more info http://www.shuswapfallsrvresort.com or see my ad at kijiji.ca BC Vacation rentals. Call Dave 403-703-9066 or reply via email:dstosky@telus.net Lot is also available to purchase

Room for rent + full run of the house. Internet, cable & utils all incl. $450. Avail now! 250540-2232, 250-308-6404

Suites, Lower 1BDRM, Avail now, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750.

250-558-4670 1bdrm, sep ent, w/d,quiet single, n/s, np. no parties, RR. $575. 250-503-0211 1bdrm, walkout, East Hill, n/s, n/p, priv ent. suits mature person $750incl/util 250-306-2727 1-PERSON, bright, clean, quiet, private, daylight 2BDRM suite, walk d/t, f/s, w/d, pool, n/s, no/dogs, Avail May 1. $750.+1/2util 250-542-0825 2bdrm, bright, spacious, huge master, sep.W/D, central location, $800/mo. 250-215-4564.

Bright, clean, 2bdrm, lower suite, close to hospital, n/s, n/p, must see, $875/mo. incl util.& laundry 250-306-4088. *East Hill* 1bdrm, large bright/clean, f/s, g/f, shared laundry, suits responsible single. n/s, /n/p. Ref, $600/mo util/incl April 1,250-308-8478 East Hill, 2bdrm basement suite,1200 sq.ft., n/s, just renovated, own laundry. $850./mo 250-550-5413.

Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $650. incl all util, satellite TV & internet., 250-558-9171.

New 1bdrm + den daylight, 6 appl. priv entry/deck, n/s, n/p $850./mo+dd. 250-545-3529 Newly renovated, bright in East Hill. Great location, lots of parking, mature person only $750. util incl. (250)832-0637 QUIET, rural, 2 bed, level entry, daylight. Small pet ok.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/††/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Cruze (R7A), 2013 Equinox LS FWD (R7A), Trax LS FWD (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,550). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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 Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. ▼Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 48/72 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Trax LS FWD/2013 Equinox LS 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 $208.33/$138.89 for 48/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,550) included. * 2.49%/0.99%/2.99% purchase financing for 84 months on 2013 Cruze LS/2013 Equinox LS/2013 Trax approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/RBC Royal Bank/Scotiabank.

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 2.49%/0.99%/2.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $129.85/$123.27/$132.09. Cost of borrowing is $907.15/$354.62/$1,095.39. Total obligation is $10,907.15/$10,354.62/$11, 095.39. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $16,495/$28,535/$19,995 on 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS/2013 Chevrolet Equinox/2013 Chevrolet Trax with $0/$2,000/$0 down equipped as described. ‡ Based on a 36 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 0% advertised on 2013 Cruze LS equipped as described.

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Beetle research expands Morning Star Staff

The genome of the mountain pine beetle – the insect that has devastated lodgepole pine forests – has been decoded by researchers at the University of B.C. and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre.

This is a first for the mountain pine beetle and only the second beetle genome ever sequenced. The first was the red flour beetle, a pest of stored grains.

“We know a lot about what the beetles do,” said Christopher Keeling, a research associate in Professor Joerg Bohlmann’s lab at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories.

“But without the genome, we don’t know exactly how they do it. Sequencing the mountain pine beetle genome provides new information that can be used to help manage the epidemic in the future.”

The genome revealed large variation among individuals of the species – about four times greater than the variation among humans.

“As the beetles’ range expands and as they head into jackpine forests where the defensive compounds may be different, this variation could allow them to be more successful in new environments,” said Keeling.

Researchers isolated genes that help detoxify defence compounds found under the bark of the tree – where the beetles live. They also found genes that degrade plant cell walls, which allow the beetles to get nutrients from the tree.

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Researchers have decoded the genome of the mountain pine beetle. uncovered a bacterial gene that has jumped into the mountain pine beetle genome. This gene codes for an enzyme that digests sugars.

“It might be used to digest woody tissue and/or the micro-organisms that grow in the beetle’s tunnels underneath the bark of the tree,” said Keeling.

“Gene transfers sometimes make organisms more successful in their environments.”

The study involved researchers from the University of Northern B.C. and the University of Alberta.

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The provincial government has announced $2 million to continue to support the First Link program oper-

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“We value our partnership with the Alzheimer Society and are pleased to support First Link,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid.

“It is a valuable early intervention program

that connects people and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, or another dementia, with supports and services.”

First Link offers customized information and access to services as soon as possible after diagnosis.

The diagnosed individual and their family will continue to be supported by First Link.

Clients will receive regular contact and access to education ses-

sions, support groups and social programs, all designed to help manage and better understand dementia.

“This $2 million in funding will allow the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to expand the First Link program to reach more individuals and families throughout the province,” said Larry Okotinsky, acting chief executive officer of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “By doing so, it also enhances the commitment the society makes to provide support, education and information for families impacted by dementia throughout their journey with the disease.”

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Open 8:00 - 6:00pm - 7 Days A Week • 250-542-7614 On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC Flower Shop 250-545-7166 or 250-545-7666 • www.myswanlake.com

$ 00 / 4 5

Prices in effect Fri. Mar. 29 to Thurs. Apr. 4, 2013 LIKE US ON

/100g