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A Vernon athlete will be Canada’s flag-bearer at the Paralympic Games in Russia. The Canadian Paralympic Committee has selected wheelchair curler Sonja Gaudet to carry the flag for Canada at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Games today at 8 a.m. PST. “Being chosen to be the flag-bearer for the Canadian Paralympic team is an incredibly huge honor,” said Gaudet. “I have so many emotions going on in my mind right now and they are all good.” Gaudet is the world’s most decorated wheelchair curler, having won gold at the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games and at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Her long list of achievements also includes gold medals from the 2009, 2011 and 2013 World Wheelchair Curling Championships. “Sonja is also an influential spokesperson within the parasport community in Canada and conducts herself with exceptional professionalism,” said Ozzie Sawicki, Team Canada chef de mission.
“I hope to lead by example and send a message of ability and not disability.” — Sonja Gaudet
“A true team player, Sonja will represent our country with pride.” Gaudet hopes her role in the opening ceremony sends a message. “I am so excited to enter the stadium with my Canadian wheelchair curling teammates and to be representing all of my fellow Canadian Paralympic athletes here at the Games and across Canada,” she said. “I hope to lead by example and send a message of ability and not disability. And that it’s not about what’s missing, it’s about what’s there.” Canada’s first game is against Great Britain tonight at 9:30 p.m. (PST).
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Sonja Gaudet, a wheelchair curler from Vernon, has been selected as Canada’s flag-bearer during today’s opening ceremonies at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Russia.
Talkin’ Donkey to serve last fair trade cup
JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Following eight years of serving up social, environmental and spiritual awareness, Vernon’s own coffee house with a cause is closing its doors. The Talkin’ Donkey, a non-profit coffee house run by the Salvation Army, will pour its last mug of fair trade coffee March 29. It’s a bittersweet announcement, as the shop has accomplished so much, but is not sustainable. “We’re re-allocating our resources and our efforts,” said Salvation Army Vernon Captain Jean-Curtis Plante. “We have greater needs in the community.” The Talkin’ Donkey tried to restructure in January by shifting hours and cutting the 14 staff to six, but is still struggling to keep the doors open due to such factors as rising expenses. “Sustainability has always been an issue,” said Plante, as the shop serves only fair trade coffee, which is more costly than regular coffee,
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Jean-Curtis Plante, Salvation Army Vernon Captain, and David MacBain, community ministries director, celebrate the success of the Talkin’ Donkey with staff as the coffee shop with a cause closes its doors March 29. and also has an environmentally conscious angle with items such as biodegradable utensils and take-out
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adjoining thrift store, but has no plans to sell the space and will most likely expand the thrift store. Although sad to forgo the daily scent of freshly-ground beans and delicious food, the closure is being touted as a celebration (and there will be one March 29). Increased awareness of human trafficking and fair trade were the main focus of the shop when it opened, and Plante sees the success. “There weren’t a lot of fair trade options when it opened and now a lot of coffee companies are offering it.” And it was also a place where careers were started for a number of local musicians through open mic. “Half a dozen years ago Andrew Allen played here,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. Allen is just one of many musicians who credit the Talkin’ Donkey as their first stage. “Jodi Pederson, she was an employee of ours and sang here and went on to build her career.”
So although the doors are closing on one venture, they are opening wider for a greater need locally. “Since the recession, the good paying jobs for people who have no education or just Grade 12 education just don’t exist anymore,” said Plante, referring to B.C. statistics and local examples of families facing eviction and a single father of three whose utilities were cut off for a month. “Families who once could just make ends meet are now not able to make ends meet.” There’s a lot of new clients at the House of Hope and food bank in recent years, therefore resources will go towards helping them where they can. While the food bank is one avenue of support, the Salvation Army can also advocate on behalf of individuals by speaking with utility companies for them, providing referrals and issuing thrift store vouchers when household items or clothing are desperately needed. “There’s no shame in coming and needing help,” said Plante.
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Kyle Stinn, of Vernon, doesn’t let 18 centimetres of snow get in the way of winning Frostbike’s 17 to 20-year-old class Sunday at Silver Star Mountain Resort. He posted a time of one minute and 18:83 seconds, which was the third fastest time of the day.
There are growing concerns that Lake Country’s new Highway 97 is placing motorists at risk. Complaints are surfacing about the exit/entrances from the upper-level highway at both ends of Pelmewash Parkway, the old highway. “The merging is very dangerous,” Owen Dickie said Jim Anvari, an Oyama resident, of the southern exit near the Tim Hortons. Anvari says vehicles trying to get off Pelmewash Parkway and on to Highway 97 south cannot see the highway traffic until the merge lane is almost used up. “I was concerned at first with the safety of my own family and then I found out my neighbours have the same concerns,” said Anvari, who has launched a petition urging the Ministry of Transportation to take action. “The merging even becomes more dangerous when multiple cars and trucks try to do this merging. Imagine adding a school bus to the mix during morning commute.” Owen Dickie, a Lake Country councillor, drives the route frequently, and says part of the part of the problem is vehicles on Pelmewash Parkway are doing 50 kilometres an hour while those
Former officer to stand trial Morning Star Staff
A former Vernon RCMP officer has been ordered to stand trial in relation to child pornography charges. Ryan David Hampton, 35, is, according to court documents, facing nine counts in relation to his arrest in the spring of 2013. Hampton is charged with one count of possession of child pornography, one count of accessing child pornography, one count of obstructing justice and six counts of failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking.
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on the highway are speeding. “No one is doing the posted 70 kilometres an hour on the highway when the merge occurs,” he said, adding that an earth berm also obstructs visibility. Dickie wants the speed limit sign moved back on the highway to notify motorists to slow down and he would like the berm carved down in size. Problems also apparently exist at the north end of Pelmewash Parkway, where it exits/enters the new highway. “There is no indication of a tight corner,” said Dickie. “The speed limit should be 20 kilometres an hour but there are no signs that say that. Reasonable signage should be mandatory.” The most significant risk apparently comes from large trucks trying to access or leave the industrial area in Oyama. “There have been four accidents in that area recently and something has to be done,” said Coun. Jamie McEwan. Dickie has discussed both ends of Pelmewash Parkway with the Ministry of Transportation, but the department has stated the route is sufficiently designed. “They have forgotten or overlooked the exits and entrances on to Pelmewash,” he said. The District of Lake Country will pursue the matter with the ministry. “It may be properly engineered but it’s not signed properly at the speeds it was engineered for,” said Mayor James Baker.
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Financial Plan PreParation The Regional District of Central Okanagan is preparing to adopt its 2014 – 2018 Financial Plan. The Governance and Services Committee will hold a budget review meeting on Thursday, March 13th during the 8:30am meetings of the Committee and Regional Board to consider the five-year Financial Plan. Both meetings are open to the public in the Woodhaven Board Room, 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna. In accordance with the Local Government Act, the Regional Board will hold a Special Public Budget meeting on Friday, March 28th, 2014 at 9:00 am for consideration and final adoption of the 2014 – 2018 Financial Plan.
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Grow rules re-examined processing medicinal marijuana can be locatRegional District ed in the electoral areas of North was postponed Ok anag an Wednesday so politicians possible changes are headcan be made to ing back to the document. the drawing “We need a board when bylaw that’s not it comes to overly onerous,” me d i c i n a l said director Bob Bob Fleming marijuana. Fleming. Third The postreading of ponement came a bylaw outlining where after a public hearing facilities growing and in which operators of medicinal marijuana facilities protested the bylaw stipulating that operations in the rural zone would only be allowed on properties eight hectares (19.77 acres) in size. For industrial zones, a medical marijuana production facility would not be permitted on lots smaller than one hectare (2.47 acres) in size. richard rolke
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“A lot of the industrial spaces are less than that,” said one operator of a facility in the Swan Lake area that is less than one hectare in size. The Swan Lake facility has been operating under current federal rules and the owners have applied for a license under new regulations that come into force April 1. “We are a legal entity and we pay taxes. Our goal is to improve the economy,” said the operator. A rural Enderby facility is located on 4.5 acres. “My facility is 2,600-square-feet in size. Why do I need 20 acres?” said the operator of the rural Enderby operation. “How does that address concerns about noise and odour. There is a big mill in Armstrong and there’s homes right
across from it and you can smell it.” Director Mike Macnabb says RDNO’s goal is to ensure the growing and processing of marijuana occurs in appropriate locations. “Health Canada has dropped this in our lap and we have to deal with it and we can only deal with it through zoning,” he said. “We’re taking a cautious approach and saying larger (property) is better.” Fleming is suggesting that the eight-hectare requirement be dropped, at least in his area of BX-Swan Lake. “They (property) need to be completely tied to the size of the facility,” he said, adding that he recently toured a facility. “There is zero odour. It’s quite high-end and a substantial investment.”
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A public open house for the project will be held on Tuesday, March 11 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the City of Vernon Council Chambers. City staff and the consulting engineer will be in attendance to review the proposed works and answer questions regarding the upcoming project.
the passing vehicle’s side mirror. Police said the girl was unresponsive for a period of time. She was taken by emergency health services personnel to Vernon Jubilee Hospital and was responding. Her injuries were undetermined at The Morning Star’s press deadline. The driver of the vehicle was cooperating with the police investigation. Traffic was being detoured around the scene as police investigated the accident.
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A teenage pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Hospital Hill (32nd Street) Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. According to Vernon RCMP, the 14-year-old girl ran out onto the road in front of a vehicle. The driver saw the girl at the last second and swerved to avoid hitting her. It’s believed the girl was struck by
Please note that road closures and traffic control will be in place for the duration of construction. Access to homes and businesses within the construction area will be possible, but the road will be closed to through traffic. For more information regarding this project please contact Monahan Engineering at 250-503-1023 or visit http://www.vernon. ca/index.php/projects/pleasant-valley-roadreconstruction/
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Cultural master plan sparks debate richard rolke Morning Star Staff
A blueprint for Greater Vernon’s cultural scene is moving ahead, but not everyone is happy. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee agreed Thursday to establish a steering team to oversee the development of a cultural master plan. “The purpose of a cultural plan is to provide the regional district with direction on how to better support culture and provide a vision for culture in the community,” said Tannis Nelson, community development co-ordinator. The process has identified partner organizations, essentially those that receive GVAC funding such as the Greater Vernon Museum and the Performing Arts Centre. That raised concerns from the Allan Brooks Nature Centre and Okanagan Science Centre because they weren’t asked to sit at the table. Questions about the process have also come from some elected officials. “I have a problem
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with a committee of 30 people and the involvement of those groups. We’re setting up expectations,” said director Catherine Lord, adding that any actions depend on the public’s ability to pay taxes. Director Rob Sawatzky defended the size of the committee. “The nature of what we’re trying to do requires a large committee if we want collaborative input,” he said. During the meeting, director Maria Besso insisted that a cultural plan should not proceed until GVAC members have discussed the future of culture. “I’d like to see political commitment to what we’re prepared to fund and not fund and not just those (groups) grandfathered in the service bylaw,” she said. “Have we been given a mandate from people that they want their taxes to go up?”
Nelson says the master plan process will not just focus on existing stakeholders and residents will have a chance to be involved. “This is a community discovery process. If you are not an arts supporter,
you get a voice,” she said. Besso attempted to have a sub-committee of GVAC established to focus just on culture from a philosophical and fiscal scope. “With GVAC, the meetings are just once a month,” said Besso, adding that there isn’t time to get into specific details. Besso says that while a culture master plan proceeds, GVAC still needs to move a pro-
posed art gallery and museum towards referendum. “We are avoiding our responsibilities to discuss the facilities,” she said. Besso was unable to get sufficient support to form a working group. “She’s recommending five people and there are seven here (at GVAC). It’s an important topic that needs to be discussed with the full committee,” said Macnabb.
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he New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold. The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds. Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively Tom Fletcher revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko. In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath. In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil. Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter history of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007. Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title. Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies
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soon. “We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune. Somehow efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear. Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either. Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
The closure of our local coffee house with a cause is unfortunate news on the exterior. The Talkin’ Donkey not only provided a place for friends and colleagues to take a break from their busy days and catch up, but it had another agenda. The main purpose of the coffee shop was to raise awareness around fair trade coffee and human trafficking. Sales helped raise funds to free victims of human trafficking. And, by serving only fair trade, it supports overseas coffee production (no child labour, fair wages, etc). So it’s ironic that while trying to sustain fair trade, the Talkin’ Donkey has been struggling to be sustainable itself. But despite its pending closure in a few weeks, the Salvation Army is actually celebrating all the coffee house has accomplished in its eight years. All the awareness and support for overseas issues are just the beginning. The Talkin’ Donkey has also proven to be a huge supporter of local talents. Vernon’s own Andrew Allen has often given thanks for his career to the stage at the Talkin’ Donkey. Local artists are also supported on the walls and shelves at the Talkin’ Donkey. So although it’s unfortunate that this socially, environmentally and spiritually conscious coffee house is closing, it has made an impact – leaving a lasting legacy. And that legacy will continue, as efforts are now focused on a greater need within the community. If you’d like to be a part of that, donations and/or volunteers are always needed, both at the thrift shop and food bank.
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CIVICS LESSON I agree wholeheartedly with the letter from James Osborne. Colin Mayes and the Conservative regime are subscribing to the ideology of "let them eat cake" when it comes to children who are going without adequate food resources. Meanwhile in an article by Barb Brouwer, in The Morning Star, he says people, "Don't know what poverty is in this country." Really? Is this the goal of the Conservative regime? Maybe our children should apply for assistance from www. samaritanspurse.ca/ They appear to be concerned about the health and well-being of children and believe in supportive actions like clean water, food and health services. Colin Mayes apparently, as stated in this article, has a daughter who works for SMP in Africa. Perhaps it's time she came home and talked to her father about social responsibility. For Colin Mayes to suggest lower-income families and seniors are doing well in Canada is ludicrous. I suggest he get out of the bubble of Ottawa and start to take note of the reality in Canada where children,
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pparently, our current provincial government can no longer afford to pay the cost of a decent education for our kindergarten to 12 students. Education Minister Peter Fassbender has revealed that the Liberal government will appeal a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the Liberal government violated teachers' rights when it stripped them of specific bargaining provisions in 2002. The rationale, according to Fassbender, is that the government's responsibility is to balance the interests of B.C. teachers against the best interests of students, their families, and the 4.6 million British Columbians. As a veteran of the teaching profession and a continuous fighter for quality education for my own children and the students I teach, I confess the past 10 years of unwarranted hatred and acrimony of
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teachers by the Ministry of Education have begun to wear me down. Of all of the people to turn the wrath of government upon it would seem teachers
seniors and families are struggling. Every so often, we hear the truth from this governing body. It behooves us to listen and reflect on the true meaning of their statements and what it says about them and us. Jacqui Gingras nailed it. The reference to Abraham Lincoln reminds me that this government is turning back the social responsibilities clock as far as they can. However, he forgets that Canadians have worked long and hard and fought long and hard to become a more ethically-minded, socially-constructive country that respects the rights of all peoples to benefit from services that we all pay for in the hope that as our neighbour's boat rises we will too. Mr. Mayes would do well to remember that the government of Canada does not own the country. They are merely the current business and service managers whose main job is to keep the country free from being overtaken by a rogue anti-Canadian regime domestic or foreign, maintain Canada's sovereignty and hard-won freedoms, protect her citizens from failing to thrive through supportive social programming, be fiscally responsi-
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ble while supporting workers right to earn a living wage that supports individuals and families and be mindful of the need to protect and support the life of the planet we all live on. I give them a complete fail on all of these aspects. Therefore giving Mr. Mayes a complete fail as well. Sincerely hoping the eyes of the many will turn to the values of all of us. Glenna Miles REFERENDUMS Here's what Christy Clark said recently about municipal referendums. Premier Christy Clark is sticking to her guns that a referendum on increased transit funding in Metro Vancouver should take place at the same time as the November municipal elections despite concerns from mayors. "Elections are supposed to be about issues," Clark said, adding transit is clearly one of the top three issues facing local government in the region. "It's absolutely the right place for it to be," she told reporters. "The referendum in the midst of a municipal campaign means that
If they fight for and win the legitimate right to negotiate class size and composition, pass legislation to strip it out of an already existing contract. If a Supreme Court decision upholds a ruling that the government has violated teachers' rights and demands and those rights must be reinstated, flaunt the ruling and appeal. I am tired of trying to convince politicians of the value of education. How many times must public citizens cry out that the education system is horribly underfunded? Maybe it is time to re-evaluate budgetary priorities, stop wasting tax dollars on already lost court battles and pony up real funding for a badly beaten-up education system. Minister Fassbender, if you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Brent Applegath
every voter, every politician will be focused on one of the most important issues for people in the Lower Mainland." Clark said she hopes it improves the low voter turnout that typifies civic elections. "They'll know where their local politicians stand on that issue, and they'll turn up to vote because they'll know that it matters." For Vernon elections and referendums, I totally agree with Premier Clark. This is what democracy is all about. More voters mean a better democracy. This is true for all referendums. Instead of having separate voting for elections and referendums, where special interest groups make the majority of votes. Perhaps our taxes would be a lot lower if this happened for all referendums. Let's hope the art gallery and museum referendums happen at the same time as the elections for a greater selection of voters. Peter Wright FORGET ABOUT IT Enough already with amalgamation. Does The Morning Star have a hidden agenda? I live in Coldstream. Why
are we so unique? What about Spallumcheen, West Kelowna, Delta, North Vancouver, Surrey and so many more? Enough already. Ken Laturnus
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Proposed Spall quarry gets rocky reception ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
One Spallumcheen councillor wants to crush a proposed rock quarry application in the township. Todd York presented a motion to council Monday that calls for
the ministry of mines – which has the power of approval – to deny Enderby resident Bruce Schartner’s application to operate a quarry at Schartner’s Back Enderby Road property in the township. Schartner’s property
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is zoned large holdings with an application for which, in the township, a business of any kind in permits resource use his years on council. such as rock “ T h e quarries. noise, the “It may be dust and appropr i ately proximity zoned, but it is to homes is not appropriateenough to ly situated,” said let the minYork. istry know Considerable we don’t Todd York opposition to the approve application has this.” been shown by neighSaid Coun. Christine bouring residents in the Fraser: “I’ve never seen form of letters, e-mails so many people come and in-person appear- out on a single issue in ances at three meetings my years on council. If with the application nothing happens now, being discussed. it’s safe to say we have “It’s too close to no say.” other people’s homes York’s motion conand enough valid points tains an eight-point have been made to not caveat should the minrecommend approval istry approve Schartner’s on this thing,” said York, permit. adding he has never If the ministry grants voted against somebody Schartner’s application,
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Spallumcheen council wants him to undertake a hydrological study to confirm there would be no adverse effects on the water sources of nearby properties from blasting and water use for dust suppression. Blasting is requested to be limited to three times a year, Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The hours of operation for the quarry would be Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Council requests that Schartner install adequate noise and dust mitigation that is inspected and approved prior to the commencement of blasting and excavation, including measures to ensure there are no health issues caused by silica dust, and provide adequate
reclamation security to ensure the site is safe and replanted. Council also requests a five-year time limit for quarry operation be imposed. “I have no idea if this will carry any kind of weight with the ministry,” said York. “I hope it does. If it doesn’t, let’s hope our concerns have enough weight to be able to have it run the way your expectations are.” Council voted 4-1 in favour of York’s motion with Coun. Ed Hanoski absent and Coun. Andrew Casson in opposition. Casson wants to see the entire process play out. That includes the ministry of mines hosting a community meeting in the township to hear all sides of the pro-
posed application. “I 100 per cent see the neighbours’ concerns, the community’s concerns and I have concerns as I live across the valley from the site,” said Casson. “But I feel we’re changing boats midstream on the applicant. It’s a good motion, I like aspects of it. But for me, it’s a case of we have to let the process go forward.” The township was not notified of Schartner’s application until Feb. 12 and was given 30 days to offer comments. Deputy chief administrative officer Corey Paiement said York’s motion and a letter from the township will go out this week to the ministry. No date has been set as of Tuesday for the community meeting.
Lake Country plant closes JENNIFER SMITH Black Press
There was almost a collective sigh of relief Tuesday when Ashland Chemicals in Lake Country told its staff of 32 it would close the doors for good. Business globally has not been good since 2008 and Ashland International had now identified the Canadian customer base was not even keeping pace with the lower performance. All of this was before Kelowna Pacific Railway collapsed, spiking the means of importing the chemicals from Texas needed to make their resins and gelcoats. “Basically, we were suffering and just trying to eke out a living here,” said manager Kelly Brown. He was in Ontario on vacation last July when he learned KPR had gone into receivership, stopping rail service in large part because their financial problems were just too great to maintain the rail line itself. The train was running slower and slower, making it less and less useful to customers, not to mention increasing the risk it would crash with a load of Ashland’s chemicals. The Lac-Mégantic derailment happened the next day. A 74-car freight train carrying crude oil exploded in the small Quebec town, blowing up 30 buildings and killing 47 people. That was when Brown says he knew it was over. The last half year has been a perpetual exercise in grasping at faint straws of hope, knowing full well that jobs would be lost, including his own.
“I tried to work with the shippers that were on the line here in Kelowna. There wasn’t a lot of high interest,” he said. “If you’re just selling metal parts, just to truck it up to Kamloops is not a big deal.” As of close of business Wednesday, CN Rail had not received a business proposal from the one proponent who has expressed interest in reopening the line. CN is working with the individual and there is no date set for when a proposal would need to be filed by, according to Emily Hamer, CN public and government affairs. Should this new operator fail to materialize, however, the federal, provincial and municipal governments will each have 30 days, in succession, to purchase the line for public use. Employees at Ashland, meanwhile, began the process of beginning anew Wednesday. “Ashland has been very good to us,” said Brown, noting severance packages and support services have been provided so the employees can find new work. Concerns raised by Ashland’s lawyers that hundreds of jobs could be lost in surrounding businesses because the company has pulled out of the region are likely for naught. Brown said the local Ashland plant, in fact, sold to suppliers who would then turn around and sell to local customers. Effectively, the major change will be that their supplies now come from a different state, he said.
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Support for starling control has taken flight. A year after city officials denied funding, it appears Enderby council has rallied behind the OkanaganSimilkameen Starling Control Program. “We had a really good presentation and we were not only impressed with the information but alarmed by the damage starlings do,” said Mayor Howie Cyr.
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lion in losses a year for Okanagan farmers. Starlings are also known to displace native birds, destroying eggs and killing adults. One of the program’s goals is to create public awareness about starlings as the birds often nest in urban settings and then fly more than 60 kilometres to feed. Residents are asked to identify and block nesting sites. Through the pro-
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cies in the world,” he said. Currently, the Regional District of North Okanagan is establishing a service to fund starling control annually. The service includes all municipalities and electoral areas and it will proceed if less than 10 per cent of voters in the region do not sign a petition opposing the function. “I believe starling control should become a regional function, with all municipalities contributing,” said Baird. If the service goes ahead, Enderby’s financial contribution will be $610 annually.
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Major changes are proposed for motorists and pedestrians using two Enderby roads. Council has instructed staff to proceed with plans that could impact parking and sidewalks on Mill Avenue and Belvedere Street. “This will be the best option for a walking and driving standpoint,” said Coun. Greg McCune. Greg McCune Parking and sidewalk widths on Mill Avenue, from Belvedere to Maud streets, will remain as is, but some parking on Mill Avenue, from George to Belvedere streets, will be reduced or realigned to create a wider sidewalk. Parking stalls near the Mill-Belvedere intersec-
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The community is invited to enjoy a fun day of nordic skiing which will in turn help local kids experience the sport for the very first time. The third annual JESS 4 Kids fundraiser gets underway at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place on the cross country ski trails to raise money to give kids who may not otherwise afford it the chance to try nordic skiing. The JESS 4 Kids program raises funds to get local kids active in the sport, all in the name of Jessica Eaman. She was just a kid herself when she began nordic skiing in Sovereign’s Jack Rabbit program. A love of the sport developed and she ended up coaching young skiers before she died at age 26 in a car accident in 2012. “In life, cross-country skiing coach Jessica Eaman loved seeing the rosy, smiling cheeks of students learning how to glide through the pines at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre,” states the program. “Organizers of her upcoming ski day hope the proceeds will pay for that scene to carry on.” For the past two years a group of dedicated volunteers have been busy raising funds locally to support kids in cross country skiing. JESS 4 KIDS program has supported kids from the Okanagan Indian Band and Harwood Elementary School. Saturday’s fundraiser will include live music performances by Amistad and Eli Garlick, a silent auction and games for the kids as well as adults. Everyone is invited to come and ski the Jessica Eaman trail. Sizzlin Shamrock will be serving up gourmet hot dogs or enjoy Cotton’s Chocolates cotton candy.
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Health care experts will discuss how to improve quality of life for people living with advanced lifelimiting illnesses in Vernon today. The event is part of Celebrate Research week at UBC’s Okanagan campus. The expert panel includes associate professors Carole Robinson and Barb Pesut, from UBC’s school of nursing, and associate professor Richard Sawatzky, of Trinity Western University’s school of nursing. Debra Pool will deliver expert patient perspectives at the Vernon event where Ruth Edwards, executive director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society, will moderate. The discussion, organized by the Canadian Institute for Health Research, the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, and the North Okanagan Hospice Society, is free and open to the public. However, people are asked to pre-register. For the Vernon event, 10 a.m. to noon today at the Schubert Centre, register at: http://qualitycafe2. eventbrite.ca.
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Provincial organizations are coming to Vernon to deliver training for those involved with managing volunteers. The March 14 session on risk management will be presented by the Administrators of Volunteer Resources B.C. “Many organizations in Vernon rely on volunteers, including our own,” said Lynn Belsher, NexusBC Community Resource Centre executive director. “Risk management becomes an important issue for organizations that depend on volunteers to provide services.” During the lunch, Volunteer B.C. will present information about changes to the criminal records review process. Participants will learn how the CRR differs from the RCMP criminal record check in order to help make informed decision about which process best suits the organizations’ needs. In the afternoon, attendees will learn about the regional and provincial results of the non-profits survey conducted by Social Planning and the Research Council of B.C. This includes cur-
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Morris locks up playoff spot ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Team Morris has a playoff spot at the Tim Hortons Brier Canadian men’s curling championships in Kamloops. Whether the Vernon/Kelowna squad plays in the one versus two game, or the three versus four matchup, was still to be determined at The Morning Star’s press deadline Thursday. The quartet of Jim Cotter and Rick Sawatsky, from Vernon, and Tyrel Griffith and skip John Morris had a chance to gain a spot in the one versus two game Thursday morning, but fell 7-6 in an extra end to Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton. The result left both rinks at 8-2 while Kevin Koe of Alberta was 8-1 with two draws left Thursday and one more this morning at the Interior Savings Centre. Team Morris finished round-robin play against Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock Thursday night. Stoughton’s win snapped a six-game Morris winning streak. “It’s just one of those games where we weren’t sharp enough,” Morris told Kamloops This Week after the Stoughton loss. “We were really close, but we weren’t sharp enough. Jimmy made a couple clutch shots to keep us in it, but we’ve got to be a little sharper and get, maybe, another break or two.” Manitoba and B.C. traded deuces in the first two ends, before alternating singles in the next five. The eighth end was the turning point, however, with Stoughton managing another deuce. After blanking nine, B.C. scored a single in 10 to send the game to an extra end. “The Stoughton team played awesome,” Morris said. “For us to beat those guys, we’re going to have to pick ‘er up a notch.” As a rink, the Manitoba champs curled at
91 per cent, including 92 per cent by Stoughton. That compares to 88 per cent for the Morris foursome, sparked by lead Sawatsky’s 94 per cent effort. Sawatsky, Morris and Cotter led their positions through 14 draws, statistically, while Griffith was second among the seconds. After the Thursday morning game, the B.C. champs had a battle to get into the one versus two page playoff game, where the winner advances to Sunday’s 4:30 p.m. final. The page playoffs are slated to start tonight at 6:30 p.m. if no tiebreakers are required. To get into the one versus two game, Morris had to beat Laycock and hope for a loss from either Stoughton or Kevin Koe. Morris’ rink was perfect Wednesday, scoring a 5-3 win over 2006 Olympic gold medalist Brad Gushue of Newfoundland, then scoring five in the third end en route to an 8-3, eightend decision over Ontario’s Greg Balsdon. “We were getting some rocks JOHN BURNS/CCA in play in that third end,” Cotter Team B.C., from left, Rick Sawatsky, John Morris and Jim Cotter tend to a Tryel Griffith stone with Manitoba told The Morning Star after the skip Jeff Stoughton surveying the action Thursday afternoon in Kamloops. Stoughton won 7-6 in an extra end. victory. “They were still making some good shots on us, and we ing but praise for the ice conditions (Dave cheering us on.” couldn’t seem to get in a good spot. On the Merklinger of the Vernon Curling Club has Morris, Stoughton and Kevin Koe had last rock, we decided to go for it. been helping oversee the ice at the Interior all clinched page playoff spots by Thursday “It was a tough shot but the rock was Savings Centre) and for the fans in his afternoon. well-swept (by Sawatsky and Griffith), and it hometown of Kamloops. Laycock was in the best position to grab was a great line call by Johnny to score five.” “The ice has been fantastic,” said the fourth and final spot, with Gushue, Prior to the setback against Stoughton, Cotter. “Merk and his team have done a Balson, Jean-Michel Menard of Quebec and Cotter said the rink has been focusing on fabulous job. The crowds and everyone New Brunswick’s James Gratton clinging to the things in their control. He had noth- here in Kamloops have been fabulous, slim chances.
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With so much on the line, hockey playoff carnage is inevitable. After two games in a best-of-seven B.C. Hockey League series, the West Kelowna Warriors came out the worst as the Vernon Vipers squared things with a 4-1 win Wednesday night before 760 fans at Royal LePage Place. Game 3 goes tonight at Kal Tire Place and the Warriors may be without top defenceman Adam Plant and high-scor-
ing Seb Lloyd, who were both injured in West Kelowna. The Warriors stuffed the Snakes 5-1 in the opener Tuesday night. Viper veteran Colton Sparrow knocked Plant out of Game 3 with a crushing, clean hit along the wall midway through the second period. Affiliate Dallas Calvin caught Lloyd with a knee-on-knee hit with three minutes remaining. Lloyd, the Warriors’ leading pointgetter, also needed to be helped off. “Both teams were giving it and taking it,” said Vernon coach Jason Williamson. “If their guy (Lloyd) isn’t hurt on
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Mulcahy, a Kelowna product, says the series has definitely amped up, but it’s not like the teams have a major hate-on for one another. “It’s just playoffs,” he said. “The intensity rises and the level of competition has escalated.” After giving up five powerplay goals (Plant earned 2+3) in the series opener, the Vipers played disciplined hockey in Game 2 and outshot the Warriors 35-25. “We were pretty relaxed in the second game,” said Mulcahy. “Game 1 was the first playoff game, or the first in a long time, for a lot of guys. Playoffs are a whole different beast and we were pretty tentative and nervous. In Game 2, everyone was rolling and the guys looked really comfortable.” Mulcahy said the Vipers made a couple of small adjustments to their penalty kill which was perfect on five Warrior chances in Game 2. Mulcahy opened the scoring Wednesday, beating Andy Desautels low after a turnover in the high slot, with five minutes left in the first period. Mulcahy made it 2-0 on an early powerplay in the second frame, burying a rebound of a Josh Bryan point shot. Just 30 seconds later, Persley beat Desautels low, blocker side on a partial breakaway after blocking a Ben Tegtmeyer shot. Matt Anholt replied for the Warriors two minutes later when he dug a rebound past Viper goalie Austin Smith. Shortly after, Plant was hit by Sparrow. Nathan Craft collided with Smith behind the Viper net with 20 seconds to play. Michael Statchuk dropped the gloves in defence of his goaltender, taking a decision over Craft, who took the instigator penalty. It seemed like West Kelowna’s powerplay would come through again when Carl Hesler whacked in a loose puck seven minutes into play. However, Hesler was called for slashing on the play, negating the goal. “They were short a few bodies and we took advantage,” said Williamson. “They’re (Mulcahy’s line) all 20 and they’ve been there before so they know what do to. Everybody in our lineup had a good night.” With Harvard Crimson Tide commits Plant and Lloyd suffering injuries, the Warriors could have
Just when their season appeared to be over, the North Okanagan Knights caught a break playing shorthanded. The Knights used the final six minutes wisely and stopped the host Summerland Steam 5-3 before 400 fans Wednesday night. The Game 7 glory moves the Knights into the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Okanagan Division final series against the Osoyoos Coyotes starting tonight at the Desert Bowl. Brett Hawrys went around a fallen d-man just outside the Steam blueline and buried a wrister upstairs, short side on Brett Huber for the 3-3 equalizer with Ryley Booth in the box for a delay of game penalty. Booth had eight seconds remaining in his minor for shooting the puck over the glass. The Steam had, six seconds earlier, taken a 3-2 lead on Paulsen Lautard’s powerplay snipe with Paul Biegel off for holding. “This win was indicative of how the entire season and this series has gone for us, all wrapped up in one game,” said Knights’ head coach Shawn Webb, whose club lost a 2-1 overtime thriller in Game 6 Tuesday night in Armstrong. Webb called a timeout late in the penalty kill (with Booth off). A few minutes later, Morgan Johnston converted the winner top shelf on a onetimer in the high slot after a nice feed by Midget affiliate Cole Woodliffe. “We told the boys, ‘We can either feel sorry for ourselves and make excuses for the next four months or we can go out and extend the season.’ I’m not sure who on the bench said, ‘Why wait.’ The boys were pretty elated after this one.” Tanner Burns and Booth counted powerplay goals six minutes apart to give North Okanagan a 2-0 first-
six regulars on injured reserve tonight. Ryan Ivey, Taki Pantziris, Jordan Masters, and Jason Cotton all missed Game 2. In the opener, Lloyd (2) and Hesler (1+2 also supplied goals for West Kelowna, who outshot Vernon 44-28. TJ Dumonceaux buried a Ken Citron rebound early in the third for the Vipers. Tyler Povelofskie ran Desautels with three seconds left, earning a game misconduct. Cotton, the Warriors’ second top scorer, limped off the ice after a second-period collision with Viper captain Ryan Renz and didn’t return. SNAKE BITES: A group of Warriors’ fans, who regularly lean over the glass at the Viper bench, tossed garbage at the Vipers with the chirping heating up in the final seconds...D Jared Wilson returns tonight after serving a two-game suspension for a blow-tohead penalty Saturday night in Merritt...Landon Smith of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks won the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy as league MVP. Brett Beauvais of the Penticton Vees took Top Defenceman. Bobby Henderson of the Langley Rivermen received the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy as Coach of the Year and Danton Heinen of the Surrey Eagles pocketed Rookie of the Year..The Vees lead the Cents 2-0 after 8-0 and 6-3 wins in Penticton...F Brad McClure of the Vees joined Beauvais, F Myles Fitzgerald of Victoria Grizzlies, D Marc Biega of Coquitlam Express and G Jayson Argue of Nanaimo Clippers on ity, our commun ort. the league’s first all-star y in s ie il m a F p eed our sup team...Warriors F David e Emma’s, n k li Pope and Vees’ G Hunter Miska made the second all-star team.
period lead. Lautard had the only goal of the second period, while Sam Nigg levelled the score four minutes into the third. Johnston added an empty-netter with 36 seconds to play after a Knights’ shot block. Matt Halvorson drew the assist. T h e Knights, who finished 20 points behind the Steam, Brett Hawrys outshot them 31-23 with Zach Dyment again doing a fabulous Dustin Nikkel impersonation. Nikkel, who tended goal for the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters this year, was the Knights’ playoff hero last season. “Zach Dyment is playing like Nikkel right now,” said Webb. “We were happy for our 20-year-olds (Burns, captain TJ Christensen and Blake Culbert), but also for Zach. He’s given us a chance to win every game, but we hadn’t been giving him any offence.” Nigg scored at 3:23 of overtime as the Steam won the sixth game before 350 fans at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Jordan Boultbee connected in the second period for Summerland, while Ryan Kelm put the Knights ahead in the first. The Knights and Osoyoos split the regular season with four wins apiece. They also met last year in the division final with the Knights going up 3-1 and taking Game 7. Osoyoos placed third, nine points in front of the Knights. The Heat swept the second-place Kelowna Chiefs, who were never the same team after losing league-leading sniper Nick Josephs to the BCHL.
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a tie game with seven seconds to go. We played great defence to get a steal and Megan Prentice gets fouled on the lay-up. She misses the first free throw but makes the second with two seconds left.” VSS led 14-7 after one quarter with Prentice sinking six points. It was 26-21 Abby at the half. “The Fugel sisters were huge in the fourth quarter as Karley had nine points and Kristy six points,” added Mazurak. Karley Fugel finished with 17 points in 34 minutes playing time, while Kristy Fugel collected a dozen points in 22 minutes. Prentice finished with seven points, while Jordan Korol had five. “We face a difficult opponent in the quarterfinal,” said Mazurak, of the Knights, 73-54 winners over No. 14 Lambrick Park Lions of Victoria in their first game. Meanwhile, the Charles Bloom Timberwolves opened the B.C. Senior A Girls Championships in Lumby by falling 91-54 to Cedars Christian Eagles of Prince George Wednesday night. Hannah Pudlas pulled down 23 points for the Eagles. The No. 14 T-Wolves, who started with three Grade 10s on the floor, got the crowd going with some determined play, especially in stretches in the second and third quarters when they matched the defending silver medalists well. Said Bloom’s Katherine Norman, who coaches alongside Jennie Currie: “We are so proud of our girls. We knew it was going to be a tough game against the third-ranked team. Playing in front of our home crowd was inspiring.” Jenna Mulholland drained 17 points for Bloom, while Player of the Game Lisa Campeau kept the intensity up the whole game, backed up by Vicky Grahn, Abby Lagerquist and Brianne Robertson. Shelby Bauml received the Inspirational Player of the Game. Said coach Currie, a 1992 Bloom grad: “Shelby never gave up all game. Along with Buster Marsh and Amy Verhage, she battled hard under the hoop to use our height advantage. With our first game jitters out of the way, things are only going to get better.”
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Liam Williamson of the Vernon Kokanee won a silver medal in the 50-metre free at the 2014 Swim BC AA Championships last weekend in Chilliwack. Williamson posted a personal best 32.91 seconds, making his first B.C. AAA Boys 11 and under time standard. He also finished fourth in the 100 backstroke final with a personal best 1:23.49, making his second BC AAA standard. He has now qualified for the provincial long course AAA championships, July 3-7, in Victoria. Williamson was fifth in the 100 breast in a PB 1:38.86 and seventh in the 200 back final with a PB 2:58.64 for his third AAA time standard. Kiah Ward of the Kokanee won a bronze medal in the Girls 14 and over division 200 fly with a per-
sonal best 2:45.07. She was seventh in the 200 back final with a PB 2:36.08. Girls 11 & under: Cameron Shortt was fifth in the 200 fly final with a PB 3:26.45 for her first B.C. AAA Girls 11 & under time standard.; seventh in the 100 fly with a PB 1:31.96. Boys 13 & under: Nick Phillips finished fouth in the 200 fly final with a PB 3:04.85; seventh in the 200 back with a PB 2:44.01 and fifth in the 400 IM final with a PB 5:57.91. Matthew Winn was sixth in the 200 fly final with a PB 3:06.40; eighth in the 100 fly final in 1:22.98. Girls 13 & under: Morgan Mardiros placed fifth in the 400 free with a PB 5:06.00. Jaalah Ward was fifth in the 200 fly with a PB 2:58.38.
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The Nedco Coyotes go into the Valley Midget Rec Hockey Tournament tonight in Lumby with their offence cranked on extreme high. Adam Roemer and Brett Jewell both pulled hat tricks as the Coyotes bounced the Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy Autobots 11-5 in the Okanagan North Super League playoff final Monday night at Kal Tire Place. The Coyotes, who won the regular-season banner at 16-1-1, rung up five unanswered goals in a 4:28 span early in the first period. Brock Wagner, with a deuce, and Dominic Loosli got the Autobots back in the game before the period ended. “I guess our boys were amped up for this one,” said Nedco head coach Ross Jewell. “What a crazy start to a game – I don’t think either bench could believe how fast the first five goals went in. Then the anxiety level on our bench rose sharply when they answered back with three quick ones. “Thankfully Trey Spanier came up with some huge saves at key times and we were able to bury a couple chances to settle things down and turn the tide back our way. The Autobots didn’t get many good bounces and we got a few, or it could have been a different story. Their team played hard right until the end, and they played clean...” Jewell had a blast guiding the Coyotes, getting help from Brent Magnus, Mark Wasylyk, Terry Keryluke and Brad Shaigec. They open the Valley tourney at 6:15 p.m. against the host Lumby Stars. “Their positive attitudes and support for each other has made it a very rewarding year. We faced some adversity in the round-robin portion of the playoffs, but the boys dug in once the semifinal started and seemed to get better every period after that. I’m proud of them for the success they have earned through their hard work, determination and love of the game. Hopefully, we can keep it rolling for one more weekend.” Aaron Keryluke, with 2+2, Mack Wilton, Adam Sacht and Cameron Sawdon supplied singles for the Coyotes, who got two assists from Brett Lambert. Lee Brodoway and Daniel Desjarlais rounded out the fifth-place Autobots’ offence. The Coyotes doubled the Stars 8-4, while the Autobots stunned the Vernon Seed Orchard Snakes 6-3 in Sunday semifinals. Jewell and Keryluke each pocketed hat tricks for the Coyotes, singles going to the hustling Roemer and hard-working Nik Wasylyk, on a sweet wrap-
around. Jakob Alexis made a gorgeous move and fed Jewell for the first goal of the game. Dusty Beckner was solid in net. Centre Kristian Currie ignited the Autobots with three goals, while Wagner added 1+2 and Brodoway had a single. Isaiah Wenger counted two assists in front of a superb Jared Larsen. It was 5-1 Autobots at the ice clean. Austin Bosquet, Nikolai Negraiff and Chris Gallant countered for the Snakes, who had Bryce Dyck in net. The Coyotes smothered Blackurn Excavating of Salmon Arm 9-1, while the Autobots and Snakes tied 4-4 in final preliminary games Saturday. In B side Pee Wee action, the Billy D’s Family Restaurant Xplosion lost 6-3 to the Salmar Classic Hornets Sunday at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Liam Reid, with a deuce, and Dawson Martian pocketed goals for the Xplosion. Kevin Morgan, Brady Horton and Zack Laranjo had assists, Said Xplosion coach Dan Wilson, on behalf of assistant coaches, Blaine Martian and Greg Louis, Jason Clarke, and team manager, Fay Jeberg: “We had our share of peaks and valleys this season, and overall, we had a sucessful season because everyone on the team had fun improving their skills. Hats off to Eric Foufoulas who was voted the Best Goalie by the other Vernon Pee Wee coaches.” Vernon Lakeside Printing Blackhawks fell 6-1 to eventual Atom A champion Sicamous Eagles Saturday with Rylan Petty scoring for the Hawks, from Connor Cecchini. Donovan Phillips took the gold jersey for the Hawks. The M&K Ready Mix Rockets lost 6-2 to the Salmon Arm Save On Foods Oil Kings in the Atom B side final. Outstanding saves by Matthew Kuhnlein kept the Rockets close for two periods. Scotty Hoffman scored on a coast-to-coast rush, while solid forechecking came from CJ Maleniza, Nic Morgan, Nolan Thomas, and Riley Kimble, who enjoyed a breakout game. Damian Glover hustled to loose pucks and scored once, Max Stewart and Brody Wright backchecked hard and strong defence was provided by Levi Vanderdeen, Bradley Halvorson, Jon Finlayson, Kayden Bowering, Bryce Lauer, and Dylan Wapple. David Ivanoff delivered some beauty breakout passes. Sicamous doubled Lumby 4-2 in the A final. Both teams advance to the Valleys in Lumby.
Brady Beacom scored at 7:54 of overtime as the Stevenson Mechanical Thunderbirds clipped the host Lumby Stars 6-5 in the Okanagan North Super Pee Wee Hockey League playoff final Monday night. It was end-to-end, four-on-four action in OT with the goalies making TSN-moment saves all over the place. Beacom picked up a loose puck and fired it at Stars’ goalie Michael Preston, who blocked the shot with his glove, only to have it careen off the glove, bounce off his shoulder in. There was pandemonium at the T-Bird bench, especially since Landen Harrison and Jaden Foster recorded goals in the final three minutes to force overtime. The Stars pumped in two quick goals by Drew Mackenzie and Tanner Franje-Gilbert, to go up 5-3 in the third period. Josh Litven gave the second-place Stars a 1-0 first-period lead with Rory Campbell making it 2-0 early in the second on a breakaway, both snipes assisted by Mackenzie. Beacom, assisted by Harison, answered for the T-Birds midway through the second. Franje-Gilbert put Lumby up 3-1, from Tage Kineshanko, before Harison converted at 5:57, from Michael Pusey. The third-place T-Birds equalized when d-man Jaden Foster went end to end and slipped the puck under
Preston. Nick Tilby earned the assist. The Stevenson Mechanical coaching team of Paul Weary and (Grandpa) Joe O’Hearn got dynamic goaltending from Jordan Foster and Jared Ross in the playoffs. Jacob Wettlaufer rung up a deuce as the T-Birds toppled the North Okanagan #2 Knights 6-2 in semifinals Sunday in Armstrong. Samuel White, Beacom, Aidan Rivard and Elias Wery had singles. In preliminary action Saturday, smooth-skating d-man Elias Wery registered a pure hat trick and had two helpers in a 9-2 win over the Bannister GM Heat. Wettlaufer also pulled the hatty. The Stars had a hectic weekend, playing the intermission at the Canucks-Minnesota Wild game Friday night. They returned home late Saturday night, but came out inspired and toppled the first-place North Okanagan #1 Knights 5-1 Sunday morning. Franje-Gilbert opened the attack just 15 seconds into the second half, assisted by d-man Jordan Romailler. The Knights equalized 75 seconds into the third. Matthew Yaremcio scored from his knees, on a feed by Kineshanko, for Lumby’s goahead snipe. Franje-Gilbert, Morgan Holland and Yaremcio completed the offence. Kineshanko assisted two in support of marvellous Preston.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder THE WEEK ENDS WITH A TOUGH ENDING In “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” Tom Stoppard (my favorite playwright) pointed out: “Eternity’s a terrible thought. I mean, where’s it all going to end?” In today’s deal, the trump split is terrible and seems to end declarer’s chance of making six hearts. But he can survive. West leads the spade queen. South wins with his ace and cashes the heart ace to get the bad news. How must declarer continue? It is rare that an auction starting one of a major - two of a major ends in a slam. However, that South hand is very strong. When South rebid three clubs, North
assumed this was a help-suit game-try and jumped to four hearts because he had a good club holding and a maximum -- aces are wonderful. South then carefully employed Blackwood before bidding the small slam. It seems as though South must lose two trump tricks. But if South can reach an ending with the king-jack of hearts and a loser, while West still has his last three trumps, West can be trapped. To achieve this ending, South must ruff three diamonds in his hand and find West with exactly 3-4-42 distribution. At trick three, declarer plays a diamond to dummy’s ace. He continues with a diamond ruff in his hand, the club
king, a club to dummy’s ace, another diamond ruff, the spade king, a spade ruff on the board, and, at trick 10, the third diamond ruff. When that passes off quietly, South leads his last club. West must ruff and play away from his queen-10 of hearts into South’s king-jack. Beautiful!
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Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10 AM 3300 Alexis Park Drive - 250 - 545 - 0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
Sunday: 9 am & 11 am Pastor Don Reeve: The Gospel of Mark - Freed to Follow - Part 8 Coffee Fellowship in gym between services Kids Program during both services
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Wendy’s DreamLift Day was a huge success, raising $108,610 for the Sunshine Foundation. Taking part in the presentation are Todd Lewis, Wendy’s partner, Marilyn MacDougall, executive director of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Advisory Council, Ken Park, Wendy’s franchisee, Al Sismey, of South Okanagan-Similkameen Crime Stoppers, Capt. Mike Toledo, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Chiang Lee, Wendy’s Wendy vice-president; (from back left) Capt. Robert Peterson, Lt. Tom Behrens, Lt. Jeffrey Hallock and Capt. Tim Moy, all with the OCSD.
Keep gambling safe and fun Find out how during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Vernon, March 2 to 8. Visit the myth busting kiosk to learn more! • Galaxy Cinema Vernon, March 7 from 6pm to 9pm • Schubert Centre Pancake Breakfast, March 8 from 8am to 11am • Village Green Mall, March 8 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm
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Get ready for another season of camping as B.C. Parks’ reservation system prepares to open. Starting at 9 a.m. March 15, Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations at most campgrounds. “I encourage all campers to familiarize themselves with their favourite provincial parks and take advantage of the convenience and peace of mind offered by the Discover Camping reservation system,” said Mary Polak, environment minister. In total, there are more than 5,200 easily accessible (front-country) campsites. Up to three reservations can be made in one transaction. Individual front-country sites are available up to three months in advance, while group sites are available up to 12 months in advance of your arrival date. Discover Camping’s interactive system allows campers to view availability, layouts and amenities at 109 reservable campgrounds in 97 provincial parks throughout the province. Most front-country campgrounds are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Campers can also access the Discover Camping reservation service from their smartphones. Some campgrounds on the reservation system are 100 per cent reservable, while others offer a first-come, first-serve inventory. Reservations can be made through the call centre at 1-800-689-9025 for a surcharge of $5 (plus tax).
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ike a lot of boomers, I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I’m comfortable with the computer, but I cringe in frustrated fear when I see change happening with the program I use for writing. I use my cell phone with relative ease, which is not bad given there was no manual and like everyone, I had to just somehow intuitively grab the information out of the air. Last week, I invited a friend for dinner and I thought we could watch a movie as part of the evening’s Carole Fawcett entertainment, using my new flat screen TV and DVD player (don’t get ahead of me here).
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Other friends connected it all up for me and it seemed to be so easy when they explained it to me. “Just press this when you want to watch TV and if you want to watch a DVD, just press this.” Right. I’ll just do that. I mean, how difficult could it be? Again, don’t get ahead of me. So after dinner, I said, “Let’s start the movie.” So, I pushed the buttons that turned on the TV and then attempted to turn on the DVD player. It didn’t. Great. I pushed more buttons than Carter has liver pills and still nothing happened. It had seemed so simple when my friends showed me. After finding the flashlight and peering closely at the DVD player, I found the manual play button, because thankfully I remembered they used to have this feature. Eureka! They still do. The print was so small I thought I’d have to go in search of my magnifying glass, but then I realized that realistically I would not be able to hold my flashlight and the magnifying glass and deal with button pushing all at the same time. OK, now focus Carole. I pushed the on button and the DVD compartment slid open. Woo hoo! We’re going to watch a movie. I find another button to push and with that done, the DVD (having been carefully placed into the almost non existent rings of the tray) vanishes into the bowels of the machine as I send a silent prayer to the techno gawds. “OK,” I say to my friend, “we’re making progress and we will indeed be watching a movie tonight!” I am ridiculously optimistic. I head back to the chair and pick up the DVD remote and push play. Sweet relief. We see the pre-movie scenery start to play. We are chatting, when I notice that things on the screen are not progressing. “Is this looking familiar to you?” I ask my friend. So I push play again and the screen goes blank. Aarrgghh. A small square showed up in the right hand corner of the TV screen and it had hieroglyphics displayed but there was no hint as to what they might mean. I mean who designs these things? In my head I’m thinking, “Do I really want to watch this movie?” But, I forge ahead telling myself, “I am not one to give up on anything, ever.” So after more peering at the actual DVD player to establish if there are any more manual buttons, my friend and I resort to using both the remotes, one for the cable and one for the DVD player. So there we are, two boomers sitting side by side on the couch, each with a remote in our hand, squinting at and pushing buttons to see if we can get anything at all on the screen. Nada. I began to feel weepy and the counselor in me kicked in and I thought – this could be a new condition for the DSM V, under personality disorders – technology disorder. Snap out of it Fawcett. Right, I’m fine, really. I think. Eventually, the technology gawds must have felt sorry for us, because I finally pushed the right button (but don’t ask me which one it was). It turns out the movie was not very good after all. So then we had to figure out how to stop it, remove the DVD and then change the TV back to regular television programming. That took another 25 minutes. Sigh. I think I’ll stick to books, real ones, not ones you can read on any device and when I want to watch a movie, I’ll head to the local theatre. Carole Fawcett is a counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and freelance writer. www.amindfulconnection.com
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Walking, cycling routes ready to review Morning Star Staff
Members of the public are invited to review the draft map of the best routes for walking and cycling in Vernon. There will be a session March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at East Hill Community Church, 3605 12th St. “This was a follow-
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sessions, stakeholder group sessions and the city’s pedestrian and bike master plan sessions.” To attend the March 12 session, RSVP to dsbreception@vernon.ca or call 250-550-3624 by Monday. The project is cofunded by the City of Vernon and the Healthy
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A play to begin the conversation Cara Brady Morning Star Staff
The play tells a story about what happens when people truly learn what it is to be good neighbours. We’re Already Home is the culminating project of the Interfaith Bridging and Connecting Project which has been holding events to bring the area’s faith communities and other interested people together for more than two years. Co-writers Arnie Hayashi, Lorna Tureski and Terry Jordan, who is also the dramaturge, guiding the project along the way, have been working for about a year. “We knew we weren’t limited and we originally wrote five times as many scenes as needed. We decided on two principal families, one Muslim and one Christian, and an Okanagan spirit, and how they related and added characters, one of whom is both two years old and 2,000 years old. The discussion became richer as we worked together,” said Hayashi, who has a paralegal background and was eager to learn about writing and the creative process. The story and characters came together with suggestions from Jordan, a novelist, playwright and creative writing teacher and former writer-in-residence at Mackie House. “In any kind of dramatic construction there is a struggle. These characters are people in the world and their faith is part of it. I’m proud of this play and the way we were able to work together. We’ve become good friends and we might write together again.” What happens in the play is not material to any specific faith but rather to humanity and relationships between people. “In the end, the characters know each other intimately enough that it is their relationship as people, rather than faith identity that is important. If you don’t really know people, you deprive yourself, as we help each other in our struggles. It takes courage to be vulnerable,” said Tureski, a master of fine arts student at UBC, who was also writing a novel at the time she was taking part in writing the play. Hayashi agreed that it is easy for people to be comfortable in their own belief systems and not be ready to learn.
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Sydney Cochrane plays Sila and Narinder Bal is Aisha in We’re Already Home, a play that wraps up the Interfaith Bridging and Connecting Project. “When we let our guard down, we can start making connections and be better people for it. We learned so much with the writing, about the different faiths, what was a serious matter and what was OK to use in a humourous way. There was a lot of research.” Tureski added, “At first, I didn’t really get how this was going to work but I’m happy I stuck with it. The play is part of the process of bridging and building a sense of community.” We’re Already Home will be presented as a staged reading with actors with scripts in hand, moving around the stage. “It’s like a radio play with the audience using their imaginations,” said Jordan, who is also co-director. “The actors are from the community and they’re very good. We think of the play with great affection. As with any fiction project, you want your characters to live on. We feel lucky to have Shon Thomas
and his directorial skills. He’s made such a difference; his energy and insight into the play and its characters. We know the play is in good hands now.” Thomas, drama teacher at Kalamalka Secondary School, who calls this kind of production readers’ theatre, is co-director and helped with the casting. “We had open auditions and it was a great experience. We had people with theatre experience and those who wanted to learn and people of all ages and backgrounds, someone who grew up here and someone who is new to the area. They are bringing so much to the play and they are all volunteers,” he said. He thinks that shows people in Vernon acknowledge diversity but can sometimes feel isolated and not know how to connect. “There is a vibrant arts community with the desire and ability to adapt and the play
strikes a chord with those people and the general community,” he said. “Sometimes we just don’t understand and make assumptions. I like the cultural and religious components with the trickster spirit mix up in the play that make a very realistic sense of good neighbours. I hope the play makes people think and starts a conversation.” We’re Already Home, presented by the Interfaith Connecting Project, takes place March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Powerhouse Theatre 2901-35th Ave. Okanagan First Nations will open the evening and there will be ethnic finger foods available at intermission. Ethnic and smart casual dress is encouraged. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Vernon and District Immigrant Services office or by e-mailing Nola Dibski at vdiss. interfaith@gmail.com.
Local performers are spotlighted in Lake Country talent contest Morning Star Staff
There are still two spots left for the Lake Country Open Mic Has Talent event, which spotlights original singers and songwriters from the Okanagan. The last date for the 2014 contest is April 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Country Coffee House. This contest
is generously sponsored by the Lake Country Open Air Performance Society and the Central Okanagan Foundation. The competition began with a talented array of performers Feb. 5 who showcased their original songwriting skills along with their performance skills for judges Ryan Donn and Justen Gordon. Brief video clips of these performances
are available at www.lakecountryopenmic.ca and the public can vote for their favourite performance of the night. Two spots are available for the April 9 competition; registration forms are available at Lake Country Coffee House, 10345 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. or can be downloaded from the Web site at www.lakecountryopenmic.ca.
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lthough Girl is only his second solo album, nobody could doubt that musician/producer Pharrell Williams doesn’t have a strong work ethic. The musician is also a singer/ songwriter whose collaborators are too exhaustive to list here. But let’s try a few: Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Robin Thicke, Dean Gordon-Smith Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, etc. Williams is on a career high this past year, as he and Daft Punk hooked up for the best moments of Random Access Memories. As Williams has always
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been an astro-minded songwriter, the end result of that collaboration tipped Williams further along in his exploration of electronica, pop and funk as heard here on Girl. He and his musos have the Midas touch on this album, but some tracks are exhausted by silly lyrics (Lost Queen). Those are forgotten quickly. The mood on this record is relentlessly sunny, and the songs are beaty and bouncy with no other object than elevation. If Williams has fun while laying down the taut grooves, we can believe it. It’s a wide enough dance floor to welcome in Disney- friendly hits like Happy, an exercise in hooks and imagination. The bubbly radio-grabbing buzz of Happy doesn’t obscure the Atlantis-deep grooves on the album. The funky songs are streamlined and run on snappy guitar lines and lavish string sections (via Hans
Zimmer) that whip up a whirlwind of disco-funk levity. The yin-yang of the dead-serious string section and bubbly pulse is ensnaring. This direction follows a similar path to Williams’ past and present collaborator, Justin Timberlake. The duo kicks out a shot of compressed funk (Brand New) that’s a slick study in minimalism. Hunter stays this course, and emerges as one of the most understated pure funk tracks since Prince’s heyday. The syncopation is nearly mechanical, but the song is down and solid. Come Get it Bae takes this a step further with its trippy robot voice and big-ass groove. There are other funky gems here (Gush, Gust of Wind) and they bring on the good times that are Williams’ prime directive. The lyrical work isn’t reaching any stratospheric heights on Girl, but the exuberance and rhythmic smackdown replace it – the songs move.
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Fibre arts are among the most ancient of all artwork, and among the most practical. The The Suicide PreventionThe Committee Suicide Prevention of Vernon Committee of Vernon weaving, spinning, presents: presents: knitting, crocheting, Clair Jantzen Clair Jantzen www.vernonmorning .com quilting, and felting of fibres is not only work
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that clothes and keeps warm loved ones and families, but is also part of new, exciting artistic traditions. Artists from around the world take this vital work and reimagine it within gallery spaces formerly hung with oil paintings. Gallery Vertigo invites fibre artists of the North Okanagan to show their work in March and early April in their downtown Vernon gallery. Allison Griswald, hosts a twice-monthly knitting circle at Gallery Vertigo and is curating the Fibre Arts Exhibition. “Many of us have memories of our grandmothers, mothers, or aunts, knitting or sewing for their families,” she
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WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH MARCH 12TH Schubert Centre Schubert Banquet Centre Room Banquet Room 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Doors open 6:30pm Doors open 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH This event is free to attend, This event however is free pre-registration to attend, however is required. pre-registration is required. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH To register please call To Betty register Bates please @250-275-8062 call Betty Bates Ext 4@250-275-8062 or email Ext 4 or email Schubert Centre Banquet Room Schubert Centre Banquet Room betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Doors open 6:30pm “When someone we love “When dies someone by suicide we host love of dies conflicting by suicideemotions a host ofisconflicting churned emotions These is churned up. These This event is free to att end, however pre-registrati on is required. Toup. register Doors aopen 6:30pm
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Fibre artists are invited to submit their work for an upcoming show at Gallery Vertigo. said. “We’ll be looking for work that represents that end of the spectrum but also the ‘new’ end of fibre arts, as well.” A recent resurgence in fibre arts has meant that young, contem-
porary artists have reenvisioned how fibres can be used to make works of art. This includes the infamous “yarn bombers” who knit colourful patterns on public objects like
parking meters. “We’d like to see Gallery Vertigo come alive with the full spectrum of fibre arts on display — from quilts to abstract sculptural works,” said Michelle Mitchell, Gallery Vertigo program coordinator. “Small or large, accomplished or beginner, your fibre arts have a home at Vertigo — so bring your creations down!” Today is the last day for submissions. A festive celebration will take place Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fibre Arts Exhibition begins Tuesday and runs to April 5. Gallery Vertigo is at 3001-31 St. (Suite 1, upstairs). For more information, call 250-503-2297 or e-mail info@galleryvertigo.net
Top country artist takes the stage at Lorenzo’s
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Alberta Country Music Awards. The Claresholm, Alta. resident brings his show to Lorenzo’s Cafe on Saturday. “Chisholm is constantly pushing the envelop towards having the most entertaining show with
is not just another guy wielding a gas tank bass. Along with four CCMA Awards, Chisholm was crowned male artist of the year at the
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A mystery at 40,000 feet
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ir Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) follows the same routine before every flight: a belt of scotch, a cigarette and a general sense of feeling sorry for himself. Settling into his seat for a six-hour flight across the Atlantic Ocean, no sooner are we underway when Marshal Marks starts getting text messages on his secure line. The messages explain that someone on board the flight will die every 20 minutes until $150 million is transferred into a certain bank account. Can Marshal Marks solve the mystery of multiple murders on the red eye? We say, “If you hate flying, this won’t help the nerves.” HOWE: I hate flying at the best of times, and after watching Non Stop it didn’t help the cause, seeing as I’m going on vacation to England in the summer. I found some of the action as tense as Neeson did, gripping
Liam Neeson has a plane full of suspects to deal with in Non-Stop.
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the arms of his seat on the plane during takeoff. It wasn’t that it was a great movie, but I did find the concept a novel idea. TAYLOR: And the execution, if you felt the tension. I thought the film was fun, taut and it managed to keep its secrets from me.
Non-Stop relies on the old double and triple bluff. The audience, like Marshal Marks, starts watching the passengers on the plane, trying to decipher who might be the bad guy. So we all keep an eye on the angry bald guy, or the Muslim, or the nerdy weirdo. Hey, wait a minute, this film just points out that we’re all paranoid bigots! Well, just wait till you find out who actually did it. HOWE: Then, when it turns out the people you thought were bad are good, you start looking at the people you trust, like the overly familiar Jen
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(Julianne Moore) who made such an effort to be sitting next to Marshal Marks, talk to him, get to know him. Ultimately, it could be anyone on the plane but it’s the strangest twist of all that creates the biggest mystery. Half way through the movie, it becomes clear that everyone believes Air Marshal Marks is the one doing these nasty deeds. TAYLOR: And that’s where things get a bit silly, finally concluding in a very tidy package with a bow on top. I liked the climax of the film, when we learn of who is doing the
murdering/hijacking and more importantly why. But immediately after this discovery, the plot diverts from its flight plan and buries itself. Fortunately, this divergence is short lived and by that point, you’ve already had your fun. — Taylor gives Non-Stop 3 rolls of duct tape out of 5. — Howe gives it 3 slugs of whiskey out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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Fab Fourever celebrates Beatles’ 50th Morning Star Staff
Anyone coming of age in 1964 remembers The Beatles’ historic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show on three consecutive Sundays in February of that year. It was the start of Beatlemania. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Fab Four’s first arrival to North America, Canada’s best Beatles’ tribute band is coming to
Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon in early March. The Fab Fourever will appear at the Kelowna Community Theatre Saturday, at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton Sunday and at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Monday. Presented by Legends of Rock ‘n Roll, the concerts will feature the different phases of
The Beatles’ career, complete with costume changes and staging. The show chronicles the band’s arrival on this side of the Atlantic, right through Sgt. Pepper to Abbey Road. Tickets are $40, available at Ticketseller (250-549-7469, online at ticketseller.com or at the theatre box office). The Vernon show begins at 7:30 p.m.
12noon Paddio Daddio’s MARCH 9th A Benefit for the 1 pm Indecision 2 pm Margit Sky Band 3 pm Chicks 3 and the Zipper Cancer Centre 4 pm Whiskey Dick 12 Bands from all over BC 5 pm No Fixed Address performing for 12 hours!! 6 pm Hip Replacements The Longhorn Pub 7 pm Steeltoad 4513-25th Avenue 8 pm Spare Parts Admission by donation 9 pm Red Fish 10 pm Lefty 11 pm Wheelhouse For more info and sponsors contact Rick Rock Entertainment 250.863.7938 rickzipp@shaw.ca
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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES
BEAN TO CuP Downstairs Gallery, 2903 27th St., 250-503-2222. Hidden Within, featuring pareidolia, the art of seeing faces in clouds, the man in the moon, hidden messages on records played backwards etc. by Jen and Donna, runs until the end of March. CHERRYvILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is filled with beautifully handcrafted fine arts and crafts, including glass art, fused, blown and flame worked, steel sculptures, painting, pottery, jewelry, weaving, photography, soaps, candles and home ware. Open by appointment during the winter months. Call (250) 547-2070. COATCHECk GALLERY Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club is presenting their annual photography exhibit, Visions of the World, featuring some of the finest photographs by members of the club. The exhibit is open to ticket holders of events happening at the centre. EMPTY BOwL FuNDRAISER Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support the VCAC. Pick a handmade bowl created by a local artist or community member, fill it with Irish stew and enjoy some entertainment, all for just $20. Be sure to check out a sneak peak of the bowls on display during the month of March. But be warned: no bowl will be on sale until St. Patrick’s Day, noon to 2 p.m. Call 250 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. FOR YOuR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Kelowna’s Carrie Harper and Jolene Mackie are the featured artists this month. Photographer Amy Bell is showing photos from her Cherry Kiss Pin-Up Studio. Open Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment anytime. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The 2013-14 winter exhibition features the work of Glenn Clark, Destanne Norris and Barry Rafuse among other acclaimed Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m., or call for an appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Four Way, presenting the work of UBCO fine arts student, Lucas Glenn, Sarah Anne Franklin , Malcolm McCormick and Kelsie Balehowsky, opens today with a reception, from 6 to 8 p.m., includes performance by Kelowna band Joyful Door. Exhibition runs to March 29. kISSIkOw STuDIO/GALLERY 3502-17th Ave. Vernon, 250-5403626. The new gallery is now open on Mission Hill for public viewing by appointment; works by Beryl and Doreen Beaupre. For more info visit kissikow.com. LAkE COuNTRY ART GALLERY 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 250-766-1299. The gallery presents its annual Member’s Show to March 21. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Ninth annual winter show, featuring local, well-known artists and all original art. Gallery is open daily and Sundays by appointment. PHOTOGRAPHER’S DELIGHT March 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Halina Centre, Vernon Rec Centre. Ward Strong, entomologist at Kal Forestry Centre, shares photographic techniques and shows microscopic images of six-legged creatures. Part of Capsule College public presentation funding two $1,500 scholarships at Okanagan College. Sponsored by Vernon’s University Women’s Club. Admission $7 at the door, $4 for students. Information: 250-545-7753. vERNON PuBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Now on display is Embodiment, group exhibition featuring sketches and drawings produced by artists from VPAG live model drawing sessions; Thrown, baseball-inspired prints by Vernon’s Christine Kashuba; Paula Scott’s Stories and Dreams, investigating identity politics in narrativedriven painting; and dis/Order by Salmon Arm’s Amy Modahl, a textbased conceptual inquiry into the relationships of linguistics and the visual arts. Exhibitions run to March 13. vILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St., (Highway 6) Lumby, 778-4733029. Winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op, which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
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Beth Graham is one of the stars in Catalyst Theatre’s Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe. The award winning production is at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre tonight, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller box office. Call 250-549-7469, or visit www.ticketseller.ca
CONCERTS/DANCE I AM wOMAN, HEAR ME LAFF 10 wITH MARY wALSH Get ready for Marg Delahunty Warrior Princess when Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh headlines the Vernon Performing Art Centre’s 10th annual celebration of International Women’s Day Saturday. Walsh is known throughout Canada as an accomplished actress, comedian, political satirist and social activist. Ticket are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for students and are on sale now through the Ticket Seller Box Office at 250-549-SHOW (7469) or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Show starts at 8 p.m. SYMPHONY & SYLLABLES wITH SHANE kOYCzAN Special concert with the Okanagan Symphony performing with spoken word artist, writer and performer Shane Koyczan that will tantalize and open our imaginations to a world of possibility. Takes place March 9 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets $51/adult, $44/senior 65+, $23/youth 18 or younger, at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THE FAB FOuREvER Legends of Rock ‘n Roll presents this special tribute to The Beatles’ 50th anniversary, featuring vintage Beatle period specific instruments, and several full costume changes, from when the Fab Four first invaded America right through Sgt. Pepper to Abbey Road. Takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40/adult at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THE wAILERS Bob Marley’s iconic band will be performing the album Legend in its entirety to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its release in 1984. The anchor of the band is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who was co-producer on many of Marley’s records and was responsible for almost all of the bass lines on Marley’s hits. Concert is at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 15 at 8 p.m., with special guest Shane Philip. Tickets are $48.50 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COD GONE wILD Vernon band gives all ages mini-tour of the North Okanagan in support of new release, Battered and Fried. Shows include: Cherryville Community Hall, March 13 at 7 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m Tickets: adults $25, students/seniors $20, available at Lumby Health Foods & Franks Store in Cherryville. March 14 at Enderby Drill Hall Showtime: 7 p.m, doors at 6:30 p.m Tickets: adults $25, students/seniors $20, available at The Enderby Chamber of Commerce and The Enderby Museum. March 16 Creekside
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Theatre matinee show, featuring the Okanagan Celtic Choir Showtime 3 p.m., doors at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $27, students/ seniors $25, group of four $92 available at Lake Country municipal hall office, or by calling the box office at 250-766-9309, March 17 is the St. Patrick’s Day and CD release celebration, featuring the Okanagan Celtic Choir, Andrew Smith and friends, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: adults $30, students/seniors $25 available at the Ticket Seller, www.ticketseller.ca, 250-549-7469. Proceeds to Sun FM’s Have a Heart Radiothon. MARIACHI LOS DORADOS Vancouver-based mariachi band heralds the advent of spring with a brand new CD and tour through the Okanagan. Band plays March 19, 7:30 p.m. at Okanagan College Vernon campus theatre. Tickets are at The BookNook, Vernon. Ph. 250-558-0668. Also March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong. Tickets at Chocoliro, 250-546-2886. ROCkIN HONkY TONkIN SRING DANCE Cadillac Bob & The Les Copeland Band with special surprise guest performers at The Elks Hall, 3103-30th St., March 22. Sponsored by Vernon Towne Theatre. Tickets $10 dollars each available at the door. Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight .
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vERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. March 17 is Cas and Dylan, showing at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and Towne Cinema.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ARMSTRONG HOTEL 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jam nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. Come on down for good times, fun and some laughs. 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 e-mail to kimsin@telus.net. Karaoke is every Saturday night at 8 p.m. BLuEGRASS NIGHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLuE Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Fifth annual Friday Night Jam, hosted by The Mabel Lickers Band, happens every Friday at 9 p.m. Jamming starts around 10 p.m., so get ready for some good music and fun times. BRANDING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Karaoke is on tonight, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOuSE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Family friendly acoustic-style coffee house takes place the 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. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. FOLk & FAvOuRITE NIGHT Fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Superstar Karaoke is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. TORO’S PuB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS
ARMY, NAvY, AIR FORCE CLuB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. In the Spitfire tonight is Date Night “Under the Spitfire” with dinner specials and dancing to country & western by local band High Plain Drifters. BOuRBON STREET BAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday from 7 to 10. BRANDING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. CHECkERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653.
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Mulan Magic
studios showcase music and dance from throughout the world at the vernon Performing Arts Centre March 29 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult, $20 student/child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Elvis, Elvis, Elvis Legends of Rock ‘n Roll presents three world-class Elvis impersonators, each playing a different era of the King’s career, plus the Memphis Beats Band, Uptown Hornz, and TCB Singers, March 30, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $43.25/ adult, available through the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. KEN SMEDLEY presents A Canadian Musical Comedian who is the master of all that is silly, sidesplitting and strange. Bring out your spare funny bones!
Tuesday, April 8 7:30 pm Sagebrush Theatre, Kamloops Tickets $23.50 each @ Kamloops Live Box Office • 250-374-5483
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Emily Loewen rehearses as Mulan with the help of castmates Ayva Lewis (from right), Jade Cleland, Sarah Wohlgemuth and Sawyer Bliss (Mushu) in the Kidston Elementary School production of Disney’s Mulan Junior. The show will be performed at the Kalamalka Secondary School Theatre March 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are by donation.
LIVE MUSIC THE DEN Silver Star Mountain Resort. Live music all week. DoriaN’s GrEEk TavErNa 3224 30th Ave., 558-5100. On Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., songwriter/guitarist Chris Madsen provides live music on guitar. ENDErby royal CaNaDiaN lEGioN br. 98 909 Belvedere St., 8387283. Dance party at the Enderby Legion the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7 to 11 p.m. THE GrEEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321 Bender hits the stage tonight and Saturday is the grand unveiling of Forty Foot Fred. Bands take the stage at 9:15 p.m. No cover. lorENZo’s CaFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. March 8, Shane Chisholm. Take a listen to some great country twang! Call to reserve. Doors open 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets, $10. loNGHorN PUb 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. The Wheelhouse Band presents sixth annual Rock for Care, a benefit for Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, Sunday. Features 12 bands from all over B.C. performing for 12 hours of live music. Starts at noon.
Admission by donation. los HUEsos MExiCaN rEsTaUraNT 2918 30th Ave 250-275-4820. Live Spanish guitar by “El Gitano” Lance Carr Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. rivErFroNT PUb Hwy. 97A, Grindrod. 838-7261. Tonight, it’s The Goods playing classic and pop rock vErNoN JaZZ ClUb 3000 - 31st St. Vocalist Laura Crema with guitarist Bill Coon perform gorgeous renditions of classic jazz, Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Music is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at www.vernonjazzclub.ca.
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Theatre takes a bite out of this acclaimed AshmanMenken 1982 Broadway musical-turned Hollywood film, about a man-eating plant. Directed by Lana O’Brien, with musical direction by Paul Hunter. Ends tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday with a matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469. GriNDroD PlayErs presents the hilarious comedy Herr Kutter, the Barbaric Barber, a play by Billy St. John at A.L. Fortune Secondary School theatre in Enderby. Runs tonight and Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m., curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday is a matinee at 2 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30). Tickets are $8 adults, $7
seniors and youth under 12, available at the door only. NEvErMorE Edmonton’s acclaimed Catalyst Theatre presents this haunting theatrical production using song, poetic storytelling and surreal imagery to explore the imaginary life and mysterious death of Edgar Allen Poe. Stages at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior and $40/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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vaN DJaNGo North Okanagan Community Concert Assoc. presents the return of this popular group for its 60th anniversary celebration, March 21
at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Features violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels playing gypsy-jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Tickets are $35/ adult, $17.50/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. DaNCE: Global FUsioN Talented professional and amateur dancers from Vernon’s City Dance as well as several Okanagan dance
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News Laws must be fixed
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n Dec. 20, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a unanimous ruling that declared three key anti-prostitution laws to be unconstitutional, saying that the laws against keeping, working in, or being found in a common bawdy house (or brothel); against living on the avails of prostitution (“pimping”); and against public solicitation for prostitution are unconstitutional because they infringe on the rights of prostitutes by depriving them of security of the person. At first glance, this looks like a devastating blow against the efforts to reform Canada’s prostitution laws and to make buying sex illegal in Canada. And it will be the devastating blow if we do not seize the opportunity that is presented by this ruling. While most reporting interprets the ruling as a declaration that prostitution is a constitutional right that cannot be infringed upon, the Supreme Court was
careful not to say that. In fact, they went beyond that to specifically call attention to the fact that even before this ruling, our prostitution laws were inherently problematic. This ruling is a wake-up call that we must fix our prostitution laws; and the call is urgent, for the courts have imposed a one-year deadline. The ruling calls attention Colin Mayes to a glaring shortcoming in the current legislation, that prostitution itself, even before this ruling, was already legal. Indeed, they call upon Parliament to come up with laws that would, “pass Charter muster.” In their decision, the court took care to say that these prohibitions are only unconstitutional given the fact that prostitution itself is legal in Canada. Since prostitution is legal, the Supreme Court justices say that the three prohibitions make it too difficult for prostitutes to safely engage in sex work. Not only do they not say that prostitution should be legal or that it would be
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unconstitutional to prohibit prostitution itself – they go so far as to call upon parliament to do just that – find a constitutional way to prohibit prostitution. This invitation is quite telling of the court’s inclination against the legitimacy of prostitution itself, and that the judges do not think any laws against it would be unconstitutional. The ruling consistently emphasizes the role of government to protect the life, health and safety of its citizens – and suggests that laws that contradict this role are unconstitutional. In the court’s opinion, the objective of Canada’s current prostitution laws is to “prevent public nuisance.” Not only does this objective take a back seat to the higher objective of protecting the life, health and safety of prostitutes, it reflects a current lack of concern for the people involved in this industry. A change in objective will both address the “nuisance” and acknowledge the worth and value of those who are involved in the industry and do more to protect their health and safety than simply removing the prohibitions in question (which only gives the illusion of protection). In the ruling, the court also suggests that the objective of criminalizing pimping is itself not only constitutionally sound but that we as a society, through our laws, have a duty to seek to protect people from this exploitation. The prohibition against pimping was struck down, not because exploiting prostitutes itself is a constitutional right, but because the prohibition as written could be used to prevent prostitutes from hiring bodyguards, secretaries and other supportive roles. Again, the court felt its ruling was bound by the fact that prostitution itself is legal. That they have given us a year to fix this suggests that they think it can (and should) be done. In my next column, I will present the possible options to Parliament in response to the Supreme Court challenge.
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Stork Report Aug. 16: Born to Matt Jones and Lee-Anne McRae of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Westley Wayden Jones. A brother for Waylon, 6 1/2; Wyatt, 5. A grandson for Dave and Sandy McRae, Barry Jones, Ellen and Terry Meyer, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Bob and Dot McRae, Alphonse Jones, all of Vernon; John and Rose Watt, Joyce Watt, all of Ontario; Ed and Iris Meyer of Vernon. Feb. 11: Born to Andrew and Dana Paris of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Oliver James Davis Paris. A grandson for Jim and Kathleen Sparrow, New Additions Cheryl Paris, all of Vernon; Bob Paris of Richmond. A great-grandson for Charlie and Darlene Sutton of Vernon. Feb. 12: Born to Alysha and Thomas Belanger of Vernon, a boy, 9 lbs. 6 oz., named Walker Axel Camille. A brother for Kashius. A grandson for Allison VanEwyk, Michelle and Greg Belanger, all of Armstrong, B.C. A great-grandson for Monica and Gordon Barber of Armstrong; Alice Belanger of Vernon. Feb. 13: Born to Tyler Haberstock and Tenille Watson of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 10 oz., named Noah Dale Haberstock. A brother for Andrew, 17 months; Ava, 3. A grandson for Renee Webber, Corey Watson, Tannyce and Don Haberstock, all of Vernon. A great-grandson for Herman Haberstock, Bea Quigley, Judy and Doug Lloyd, Sue and Wayne Watson, all of Vernon. Feb. 13: Born to Shea Alexander and Alyssa Stenhouse of Falkland, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 4 oz., named Marley Jade Alexander. A sister for Seth, 13 months. A granddaughter for Michelle McLean, Susan Alexander, Bill Bensmiller, all of Falkland. A great-granddaughter for Kay Corbett, Edna Corbett, both of Falkland; Don Stenhouse, Linda Stenhouse, both of Lavington, B.C. Feb. 16: Born to Madison and Alex Heglund of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 9 lbs., named Bowen Alexander. A grandson for Chuck Rudeloff of Vernon, the late Marlene Rudeloff, Patrick and Helen Heglund of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Samantha Kosty of Vernon; Margaret Goertzen of La Crete, Alta., Amy Dolansky of Saskatoon, Sask. Feb. 17: Born to Michael and Sarah Stanishewsky of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 15 oz., named Liam Robert Leon. A brother for Tyler, 3. A grandson for Steve and Carol Stanishewsky, Cindy Cantin, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Jean Wolfe of Vernon, Jean and Leon Kodiak of Quesnel, B.C.
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Kathy Munts (left), Regena Warner and Sheila Hayes participate in the Yoga for MS classes every Wednesday at the People Place.
Stretching it out with yoga The Multiple Sclerosis Society holds weekly yoga classes for people with MS Cara Brady Morning Star Staff
People tend to turn up early for the MS yoga classes. “I know I need to stretch to feel better but who has the self-discipline to do it at home alone? I would just not sustain a whole hour of exercise but this is fun and social and the relaxation at the end, oh, I love that,” said Regena Warner, who has been coming to the program for two years. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1973. “I’ve seen so many treatments and par-
ticipated in so many research studies for medications. Coming to the group helps me maintain strength and flexibility and a positive attitude. I always enjoy seeing the others.” Sheila Hayes agrees, adding that it’s important to make your own commitment to the program. “If you don’t use, you lose,” she said. “I know I’d be stiff if I didn’t do this. If I do it, I can maintain my function and motion. I like that the moves can be modified, using a wall for balance or in a chair or wheelchair. I think the socialization is very important too.” Kathy Munts has been a group member for five years. “We can accommodate people at any level and we encourage anyone with MS who thinks they could benefit from this type of exercise to come and join us. We’d love to see you,” she said. Anne Foss has been the MS Yoga class
instructor for 10 years. “People find that they can maintain what strength and flexibility they have if they do yoga. The poses can be adapted to anybody’s needs but we do suggest that people who are starting any exercise program check with their doctor first,” she said. Sherry Wezner, community services coordinator, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Okanagan Chapter, said that while there is still no known cause or cure for MS, there are now nine medications used as disease-modifying therapies. “The MS Society funds the yoga classes but there is also funding for individuals to take part in other physical activities that would be helpful to them,” she said. Each case is considered individually. For more information on this or the yoga classes at The People Place, contact Wezner at 250-762-5850 or sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca.
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Doctors and staff of Vernon Optometry have been acknowledged by Optometry Giving Sight as Gold award level fundraisers, thanks to their efforts during the 2013 World Sight Day Challenge. Vernon Optometry raised funds during last year’s World Sight Day Challenge by holding a silent auction fundraiser. This money will be used to support sustainable eye care projects in underserved communities around the world, helping people who are needlessly blind and in urgent need of eye care. “We are delighted to have received a Gold award,” said Dr. Tanner Udenberg. “I have supported Optometry Giving Sight for many years and am proud to donate to such a worthwhile cause.
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“The World Sight Day Challenge is a great way to help support the millions of people who don’t have access to the basic eye care that we can take for granted.” Thanks to the efforts of Vernon Optometry, 759 people around the world were provided with an eye exam and glasses.
Optometry Giving Sight is committed to supporting programs that focus on training local eye care professionals so that in time, people in need will have access to sustainable eye care from within their own community. Last year saw many highlights, one of them being the
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ear Annie: I do not have a dishwasher. I wash all of my dishes and silverware by hand. I place my silverware in the dish drain rack with the handles down and the eating end up. I think it makes sense that the water drains away from the eating end, making it more sanitary. And the bottom of the drain can accumulate all kinds of detritus. Why would I want my fork
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graduation of 34 students from degree and diploma optometry programs in Africa. Collectively, these graduates have the potential to impact tens of thousands of lives in just their first year of practice. Optometry Giving Sight is a joint initiative of the World Optometry Foundation, the International Centre for Eyecare Education and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The World Sight Day Challenge is coordinated by Optometry Giving Sight which is designed to raise funds for projects that provide vision care, local training and infrastructure support for people who are blind or vision impaired due to uncorrected refractive error — simply the need for an eye exam and a pair of glasses.
Dear Annie: My wife reads the paper daily, so I’m hoping you can get through to her. She has put on more than 100 pounds since our two kids were born. I would like to tell her I love her and worry about her health. We talk about growing old together and all the things we will get to experience with our children. They are now at a great age to travel, and we can enjoy their sporting events. My wife exercises a little but cannot refuse a cookie, brownie or piece of cake. I try to lead by example by exercising regularly, eating no goodies and
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science on tap: quench your interest Presented by CIHR Café Scientifique March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, Schubert Centre, Vernon. What makes for quality of life when you have an advanced life-limiting illness? Please join us for refreshments and a discussion about quality of life issues. Moderated by Ruth Edwards, executive director, North Okanagan Hospice Society. Please register at http://qualitycafe2.eventbrite.ca b.c. gov’t retired employees’ association Meet for a luncheon March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Guest speaker: Peter O’Callaghan, chartered accountant on the subject, “Your personal income tax.” world day of prayer 2014 March 7 at 1:30 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., Vernon. This year, the women of Egypt invite you to join with them in World Day of Prayer, praying under the theme, “Streams in the desert.” All are welcome to join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Egypt. the palestine study group meets March 7, at 10 a.m. at the People Place, downstairs. We will be watching the last half of a documentary entitled Roadmap to Apartheid, which compares the apartheid system which prevailed in South Africa to the apartheid in the present state of Israel. This film has won many awards. For more info., call Steve at 545-3202. buddhist meditation class with nun Kelsang Chenma, March 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Class topic will be “A Life Less Ordinary: Exploring Faith.” Drop-in class with guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. Info., www. dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. enderby olde time dance club Dance March 7 at 8 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Theme is “hard times.” Everyone welcome — bring the kids and grandparents too. Adults $6, teens $3, children free; includes lunch. Info., call 546-6186. falun gong/falun dafa An ancient Qi Gong practice for mind and body, falun gong relieves stress and anxiety, increases energy and vitality, greatly improves physical health through five sets of gentle exercises, including a seated meditation. Suitable for people of all ages. Has benefited more than 100 million people world-wide. Based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. Please bring a mat and a firm cushion as we will be doing an introduction to exercise 5 and meditation. Classes are free and held Fridays at 10 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th. For info., see www.falundafa.org the road home rescue & safekeeping society is a charitable organization that assists animals and their owners in times of emergencies. We are in urgent need of short-term foster homes for animals coming into our care. For more info., see www. theroadhome.ca or call 250-545-1548 or 250-309-0940. adopt a dog and save a pet’s life Shelters in Cancun, Mexico are caring for homeless dogs who are spayed or neutered and waiting to be adopted. WestJet will fly in the dogs and all they need is a rabies shot, papers saying they are healthy and vetchecked, all of which can be done by the shelter. See cancunanimalrescue.org or islaanimals.org arthritis community vernon & area support group Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. pregnant? need assistance? For information, support and layettes come visit us at 3105C-31st Ave. The Vernon Pro-Life office is open Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment, call 545-5520. yoga in the chair class Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Schubert Centre and
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every Friday at noon at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. By donation only. Great for seniors, great for anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. Info., contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca for that furniture you no longer have room for Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. to all metis citiZens Our office is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for coffee and bannock at #102, 3207-30th Ave. under the spitfire anaf unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. Grandpa Darts 1 to 4 p.m., and you don’t have to be a grandpa to join the fun! Friday Night Live: dance in the Spitfire Lounge to live entertainment, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday night dinner specials from Spitfire Grill. vernon & district volunteer bureau Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca mood disorders support group Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155.
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celebrating international women’s day March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Centre. We will show short films about ending violence against women, followed by a celebratory dance party with music by Keli Westgate from Dance Dance Party Party. All ages and genders welcome. By donation, suggested $5 minimum. All proceeds to Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. Info., www.keliwestgate.com/women’s-day workshop on creativity, aging, memory an/d health Presented by Jeanne Sommerfield and Dr. Dalia GottliebTanaka March 8, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Learn why being engaged in creative expression activities is important as we age and what we can do about it. This workshop is for program facilitators, caregivers in medical services, administrators, staff, students, and volunteers. To register, see www.cecd-society.org. More info.: dr.daliagt@gmail.com or call 250-503-0117. vernon public art gallery March 8 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Print Day. The Community Gallery will be set up for an open, drop-in printmaking session enabling artists to have access to a printing equipment in a friendly, social environment. Practice printing monoprints, linocuts and dry point etching at your leisure. Make use of our press, tools and ink. Paper available for purchase and a technician will be on hand for assistance. Maximum paper size: 12”x20”. $7/members, $10/non-members. Gallery is at 322831st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or info@vernonpublicartgallery.com garage sale First Vernon Girl Guides fundraiser March 8
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canada Water Depot, 4318-29th St. Misc. items, children’s clothes, games, books, small housewares. Also collecting bottles. meat draw at the royal canadian legion Every Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and 50/50 at our new location, 510125th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-545-3295. royal canadian legion branch 189 oyama Meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. meat raffle: lumby legion Every Saturday 3 to 5 p.m. ladies friendship bible coffees Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. the north okanagan duplicate bridge club meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome. 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 free hot lunch for families and children For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. the idea exchange takes place every second Saturday at Gallery Vertigo. The Idea Exchange is for North Okanagan Artists Alternative members only. You can join the organization for as little as $15 per year and take part in this series of free demonstrations. vernon buddhist temple The Vernon Buddhist temple meets the second Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. We have been practicing Pure Land Buddhism in Vernon since 1948. Reverend Yasuhiro Miykawa leads the services held at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Society, 4895 Bella Vista Rd. Let us share the message of our Buddhist teachings, which emphasizes peace, loving kindness, compassion, non-violence, inter-relatedness of all living beings, attitudes of care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment. For further information please call Mari at 542-5633. pancake breakfast and flea market The second Saturday of each month at Schubert Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. Scrumptious pancakes, crisp bacon, lots of coffee and tea. Several tables with goods and goodies available for purchase. And of course our Thrift Store is open at the same time with 1/2 price on clothing or if you prefer two for one. Flea market tables available by calling 250-549-4201.
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Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads. To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain. The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use. Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800. Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille
do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles. 12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel Zack Spencer pension do make the very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.
Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring.
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What are my favourite trucks? – It’s a question readers ask me all the time in the supermarket and on the street. Though not in order of preference, here are my ten choices. 2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/Sierra ½ ton pickup has gone through some monumental changes this year. What an improvement with a very comfortable and refined interior on all trim levels, and three engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3-litre V6, 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Very similar in design to its big brother the Silverado, this Mid-size truck fills a void in Canada. Still expected to work as hard as a full-size truck, the Colorado can tow more than 3,039 kilograms (6700 lbs) a 2.5L I-4 engine is standard with an optional 3.6L V6 with a six speed automatic transmission. 2015 GMC 3500HD Denali is a beast. This truck is built to pull and with 10,251 KG (22,600 lbs) of trailer towing capacity it does just that. The 6.6L V8 turbo engine delivers 397 hp and 765 lb ft of torque and is paired with a 1000 series Allison transmission. With interior upgrades such as 12-way power adjustable Not only will the bucket seats, heated leather Ram EcoDiesel give wrapped steering wheel and a Bose sound system you can you 420-pound feet operate it in comfort. of torque and plenty 2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost: of towing capabilities, With more than 100,000 Eco Boost engines being produced it will also reduce co2 monthly, you can bet a majori- emissions and run on ty of these engines are finding B20 Biodiesel. It’s a their way into the 2014 F150 pickup. It holds the record in game changer. Canada for highest pickup Ian Harwood sales, and at 12.9/9.0 L/100 km (city/highway) it keeps the money in your wallet a little longer. 2014 Ford Raptor is still one of my favorite off-road vehicles. It has electronic locking rear differential, shift on the fly 4 wheel drive, advance trac with roll stability control, and trailer sway control. Front and rear mounted cameras to add a second pair of eyes to the terrain around you and a 6.2-litre V8 engine to help you get up and over that hill. 2015 Ford F150. All new design features and a completely aluminum body and high strength steel in its frame make this truck up to 317 KG (700 lbs) lighter. It has 11 new class-exclusive features, including 360-degree camera view, integrated loading ramps stowed in the pickup bed, 400-watt power outlets inside the cab, LED headlights and side-view mirror spotlights, and remote tailgate release 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. This is a much-anticipated truck from Ram With a 3.0-litre V6 Diesel engine with a torqueflite eight-speed transmission. Not only will the Ram EcoDiesel give you 420-pound feet of torque and plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce co2 emissions and run on B20 Biodiesel. It’s a game changer. 2014 Ram 3500. The largest and most capable pickup Ram has to offer. Alterations to the frame including eight separate cross members, hydro formed frame rails and high strength steel add up to a truck that is capable of towing of towing up to 13,607kg (30,000lb). A 6.7l Cummins turbo diesel engine delivers 385 hp and 850 lb ft of torque. 2014 Toyota Tundra. New body style this year, impressive hood and fender design. The western themed 1794 Edition commemorates the founding year of a Texas ranch where the Tundra plant is situated. This interior is covered with Saddle tan brown leather seats and rich maple wood grain panels throughout. It is powered by a 4.6-litre or a 5.7-litre engine. Can it compete with the big boys? This is the year to see. 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma has continued to increase popularity and is a very agile four-wheeler. The double cab gives plenty of room for all your buddies and the 4.0-litre V6 engine can get you to your favorite fishing hole and back. With the addition of some modern day technology such as Backup camera, heated seats, 6 airbags, and a power invertor, this truck has everything I am looking for in a pickup. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
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For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. † Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Sierra with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + Whichever comes first. 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Homemade KITT: Knight Rider by Rob Sass
Chris Palmer needed five Pontiac Trans Ams, numerous visits to eBay, countless hours of work and the generosity of several friends to recreate the car that starred in the hit 1980s television show “Knight Rider.” And he wouldn’t hesitate to do it all over again. “It was totally worth it – more than worth it,” Palmer said of his KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) lookalike. “I love this car. Everybody seems to love this car.” Palmer started with a 1991 Pontiac Trans Am, which had a better drivetrain but was nine years newer than the car used in the show. That decision necessitated the purchase of four more Trans Am models – two each from 1982 and 1983 – so he could swap out the panels and parts required to make it look like KITT. The ’91 also has a five-speed manual transmission, unlike KITT’s automatic, so Palmer chopped the gearshift and swapped out the knob to make it look authentic. Palmer found KITT’s unique dash (complete with two video screens) and the car’s trademark front bumper on eBay, and everything operates and sounds as it did on the show. KITT’s Michigan vanity license plate reads KNI6HT. The Detroit-area resident said his 3½-year project would not have been possible without the
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Going topless for under $30,000 by Alexandra Straub
Perhaps it might be too early to start thinking of going topless. Then again, maybe not. Dreaming about the days when we don’t need to crank the heat to full blast in the house, or bundle up to go outside to shovel snow are warming thoughts. And so is the thought of open air driving. Here are five convertibles under $30K that might help beat the winter blahs and get you thinking about the sun. Fiat 500C - $16,495 As if the Fiat 500 wasn’t cute enough, there’s also a drop top version to give it even more character. The Pop trim has a starting price of $16,495, whereas the Lounge trim is still starts under $20K at $19,895. Both come with a 1.4L, 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. Okay, I know that’s not an incredible amount of ponies but, hey, we’re all equal is stop-and-go traffic, right? To catch the attention of fellow commuters, the 500C comes with the option of 3 canvas top colours and 14 different exterior hues. You can even retract the roof while driving. Push the power-operated canvas roof button once and it will open the top to the midway position at speeds up to 96 km/hr. Push it again, and it retracts behind the rear head restraints at speeds up to 80 km/hr.
Despite a healthy dose of ponies under the hood, wrangling the Ford Mustang Convertible is anything but a chore. VW Beetle Convertible - $29,075 One of the most recognizable vehicles on the road is the VW Beetle. And its convertible version offers a very similar silhouette as its coupe sibling, thus helping it easily be spotted. The latest generation of German convertible is better than ever. Boasting more trunk room (now rated at 201L as opposed to 141L) than the previous two generations, a more “masculine” look and better driving dynamics. There are two engines to choose from: a 1.8L, 4-cylidner that produces 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbocharged (TSI) model with 200 horsepower with the manual
Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink. One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a relatively r normal car.
the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius. After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.” Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to. I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business. I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said. The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his. He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way. A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles. Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew? My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash. Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale. Stay tuned!
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transmission (but 210hp with the optional automatic DSG) and 207 lb-ft of torque. Mazda MX-5 - $29,250 Given the title of the world’s most popular 2-seat sports car, it’s not hard to see why. The front engine, rear-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 is a blast to drive. Ask anyone who has captained it. Whether taking it out for a spin on the road or the track, this tiny two-door has nothing but good times woven into its sheet metal. The Mazda MX-5’s manual vinyl top takes only a few seconds to drop down, allowing its driver and passenger to experience a completely new world of topless driving.
Under its pint-size hood is a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine with an output of 167 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. There’s also the option to outfit the MX-5 with various transmissions: a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, there’s fun to be had by all. Mustang Convertible - $29,499 Under the hood of this American muscle car, the Ford Mustang’s 3.7L, V6 engine will give you the grunt and glory of 305 horsepower. You’ll also be able to fit four people inside along with 272L of cargo around back. Despite the healthy dose of ponies under the hood, wrangling this convertible is anything but a chore. With either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, you’d be pleasantly surprised as to how gracious this ‘Stang can be to drive. Then again, if you want to fire this rear-wheel drive vehicle up, you might just giggle in the process. MINI Convertible - $29,500 There’s something to be said about driving a MINI. It’s unlike any other experience out there. It feels like driving a street-legal go-kart, but without the abrasiveness that go-karts can have. Its pristine handling and fabulous gearbox only enhance the experience. Granted, visibility out the rear with the top up isn’t fabulous, and there isn’t a lot of trunk space (but there still is room for four!), those are secondary details. Take the 121 horsepower MINI Convertible for a spin and fall in love with things that come in small packages. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
A car that drives and parks itself by Keith Morgan
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With great sadness, the family and friends of Ferne Reiswig announce her death January 30th, 2014, in Vernon, BC. Ferne Anna Fell was born the 19th of February, 1926, in Sundance, AB, the sixth child of Ernest Henry McKenzie “Harry” Fell (1890-1982) and Bertha May Louise (Brown) Fell (1900-1974). Ferne married Russell Reiswig May 25th, 1943 in Rutland, BC. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary prior to his death in 2000. Ferne and Russell were well Ŭnown caƩle ranchers in the FalŬland area, operaƟng a 400 acre cow and calf business on their Paxton Valley Ranch for over 40 years. They harvested trees from their ranch land and sold rough cut lumber produced on their sawmill. Ferne was a cerƟĮed log scaler and had memorized the complicated mathemaƟcal tables necessary for scaling the Ɵmber they milled. A long-Ɵme, acƟve member of the 'randview Seventh-day AdvenƟst Church in Armstrong, Ferne last held the post of Sabbath School Superintendent. In her younger years, Ferne was a leader in the PathĮnder Club at 'randview S A Church and VacaƟon Bible School in FalŬland. Later, some of the VBS students became members of the Falkland Community Choir, which she organized and conducted for twenty-some years. Between haying and calving, Ferne was a busy quilter. Many children born in the Falkland district have been the recipients of the lovely baby blankets she made during her last quarter century In Paxton Valley. The many quilts she craŌed for her family and friends will keep them warm throughout the coming nights as they each say their hearƞelt “'ood Bye for Eow” to one of the last great pioneer womenͶeveryone͛s AunƟe Ferne. Ferne was predeceased by her twin brother, sisters Joyce Fell, Muriel Shannon, Helen Hanson, Eona Combs, and her brother Bud Fell. She is survived by her half-sister KiƩy Lynch of Lacombe, AB, sisters-in-law Rubie iprick of WinĮeld, BC and orothy Lobdell of Washington, WA, and a vast family of nieces and nephews. Very special thanks to Anne Eelson of Armstrong in whose home and tender care Ferne spent her last two and one-half years. A memorial services for Ferne will be held March 15, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. in the 'randview Seventh-day AdvenƟst Church, 4678 E. 'randview Flats Rd., Armstrong, BC with a recepƟon following at the Eorth Kkanagan Junior Academy. At her request, Ferne’s cremains will be interred beside her husband’s on the ranch in Paxton Valley at which Ɵme a CelebraƟon of Life will be held at the Falkland Community Church, the date and Ɵme to be announced in the spring. CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTEREATIVES FhEERAL Θ CREMATIKE SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 Θ Vernon 250-558-0866
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Ken leaves his former wife Lucille and his son Ian. Ken worked in the forest industry his whole career. Ken had lots of stories about the plywood days and loved to reminisce about them. Ken’s friends are invited to a celebraƟon of his life at the Vernon Golf Club, 800 Kalamalka Lake Road between 3 and 5, March 15, 2014.
James Robert (Bob) Johnson September 12, 1947 – February 26, 2014 On February 26, 2014, Bob passed away peacefully with his wife Cecile by his side at the Vernon Hospice House. Bob was born and raised in Ontario but was employed by BC Hydro as a lineman. Bob enũoyed Įshing and hunƟng and hours at the lake. He enũoyed sports͖ especially the “Blue Jays”. He leaves to mourn his wonderful wife Cecile͖ son Regan and daughter Chanade, both from Alberta. He also leaves 3 stepsons: Howard (Paƫ) of Ontario, Jim (Anne) of BC, and ave (Janice) of Alberta͖ sister: Feir Johnson of Ontario͖ good friends: onna Broschak of Ontario, as well as onna Broschak of Edmonton, AB͖ his best friend: Barry Ward͖ numerous grandchildren͖ and 1 great grandchild͖ 4 sister-in-laws: Theresa, Martha, Lyn, and Sue͖ brother-in-law: Harry͖ and many friends and colleagues. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staī at Interior PalliaƟve Care and the Vernon Hospice House. Friends wishing to do so may make a memorial contribuƟon in memory of Bob to the Eorth Okanagan Hospice Society (3605 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4) or to the Schubert Senior Society (3505 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2E6).
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William “Bill” John Bird Born July 28, 1936 in Vancouver, BC. Called home by his Lord and Saviour March 3, 2014. Succumbed to aspiraƟon pneumonia following an operaƟon in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Predeceased by his parents, sister and brother. Lovingly remembered by his wife Helen of 36 1ͬ2 years, two daughters: Terri, Lori ( on), two sons, Chris (Sue), James (Tamara), eight grandchildren, Įve great-grandchildren. One nephew: Roy Kimmins, in-laws and many friends. Special thanks to r.’s Taves, Eadia, and all staī for their care and kindness. Memorial services: Sunday, March 9, 2014 Λ 4 PM, at The Glory Centre, Alpine Centre, 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, hnit 48 and Sunday, March 16, 2014 Λ 6:30 PM at The Open Valley Cowboy Church, at the Head of The Lake Hall. Memorial service in Prince George at a later date. In lieu of Ňowers, please contribute to your favorite charity.
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Beloved Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend of Many. With great sadness we announce her passing in her home at 8:10 pm Feb 17 2014 at the age of 72. She was born in Souris Monitba, daughter to Julien and Edna Moreau. Her life and memory will be forever cherished by her Sister (AnneƩe), Son (Paul Lenz), 5 Grand Children (Lacey, Sasha, Chalyse, Tylor and alya) and 1 Great Grandson (Corbyn). eanna was predeceased by her Father (Julien Moreau), Mother (Edna Moreau) Sister (Judy Cartlidge) and aughter (Karen Lenz). She was a very strong, posiƟve person unƟl her last day with us. Always trying to see the good in every person and situaƟon that arose. She loved her family and friends dearly and always had a shoulder, ear or soŌ gentle touch when it was needed. Her Įnal resƟng place will be Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery where she will join her dearly loved aughter Karen Lenz. There will be a small memorial for family and close friends, as well as a celebraƟon of life to be arranged this summer for all who can make it. We love you to the moon and back, forever and always. Rest in Paradise.
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HELEN BERNICE SEYMOUR Helen passed away peacefully with family by her side, at the Noric House, on Friday, February 28th, at the age of 80. She was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 57 years, Larry Seymour. She is loved and will be remembered by her 5 daughters and their families, Beverley, Diana, Marilyn (Allan), Sharon (Michael) and Shelley (Clay). She has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by her friend and dancing partner, Jack Hurst. Helen was born in Eston Saskatchewan in 1933. She came from a large farming family of 2 sisters and 4 brothers who immigrated to Canada from the United States. She met and married Larry in May 1951 and lived in Dawson Creek unƟl her and Larry moved to Vernon in 1959. They moved back up to the Peace River country in 1977 and returned again to Vernon in 1987. Everyone who met Helen fell in love with her kind, gentle spirit. She will always be remembered for her love of laughing, playing cards and dancing.
May 26, 1929 – February 23, 2014 Doris Sadorsky (nee Proctor) of Vernon, B.C. passed away at Polson Extended Care Unit of Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Sunday February 23, 2014 at the age of 84. Doris is predeceased by her husband Victor Sadorsky. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Perry Sadorsky (Irene) of Toronto; and twin grandchildren: Michelle and Victoria. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Jackson oĸciaƟng. A recepƟon will follow in the Tea Room. Friends wishing to do so may make donaƟons in memory of Doris Sadorsky to the Polson ResidenƟal Care Fund at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 250542-4333.
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The family would like to thank the wonderful staī at Noric House who adopted our mom and treated her like their own. Their professionalism and kindness will not be forgoƩen.
As time goes by without you, and the days turn into years, they hold so many memories and a million silent tears. To us you were so special, what more is there to say, except to wish with all our hearts that you were here today. They say time heals all sorrow, but we know this is not so, for it hurts as much this sad day, as it did twenty-two years ago.
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Auto Mechanic or 3rd/4th Year Apprentice, part time to full time, experienced, motivated, start immediately. Reply to Box #5 Vernon Morning Star 4407-25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5 Cabinetry Employee Required in Armstrong. Min 10 years experience in cabinetry, painting & installation. Fax 250-546-9155 CLEANER needed, night shift, FT or PT, Call 250-309-5675.
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Okanagan College is seeking applicants for the position(s) of: • COLLEGE PROFESSOR, ANTHROPOLOGY: Arts & Foundational Programs – Vernon Campus Part-time Continuing appointment Posting No. 0001262 Closing date: March 17, 2014
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Seeking another experienced, tolerant, stress resistant and courageous full-time or part-time Legal Assistant. Please apply with resume to: kernlaw@junction.net
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• CLASS 1 LOCAL DRIVER Physically fit and efficient with electric jack usage. Drivers abstract required. • BOBCAT OPERATOR Bailing cardboard & paper. • GENERAL LABOURER Sorting and excellent customer skills. Interior Freight and Bottle Depot has the above FullTime opportunities available immediately. Applicants will have good math skills. Please apply in person at 4205 24th Avenue, Vernon COOK Req. F/T for Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen 2810 33rd Street Vernon, BC. $11.50/hr. Cook / Prep / Clean. Filipino / Canadian experience & High School Preferred. Please send resume: t_smelser@yahoo.ca DESC SERVICES DESC Services is looking for a Part Time Community Support worker. This position provides 1-1 support young male with developmental disabilities along with a relief/on call component. Shifts can include mornings, evenings and weekends. Successful candidate will have experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, relevant postsecondary education, a clear criminal record check, drivers licence and reliable vehicle. Given the support needs of the individual, male applicants are preferred. Please send resume to descokanagan@shaw.ca Frontline Traffic Control requires Certified experienced TCP, require own transportation, wages DOE. Reliable people need only apply. 250309-3452 before 6pm or Fax resume: 250-838-0896 Full-time Building Operator required for Vernon Square Mall. You will have proven experience in general maintenance and repairs. Comfortable working outdoors on a regular basis and performing tasks that require heavy lifting. Must have knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems and experience in landscaping and irrigation maintenance. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and understand the importance of teamwork. Flexibility in regards to work availability is a must. Qualified candidates are invited to mail or fax a resume to: Property Manager, Vernon Square RioCan Management (BC) Inc. #200 – 1640 Leckie Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7C6 Fax: 250-861-5668 GROWERS SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED is looking for a location manager in our Vernon, BC store. The successful candidate will be an outgoing sales leader with strong communication skills, relationship building ability and knowledge of crops grown in the area. Experience in fertilizer and crop protection retail is highly preferred. This is a great opportunity with a well-established local company that offers competitive salary and benefits. Position is available immediately. Apply with resume to hr@growerssupply.biz or fax to 250-765-4545. House Cleaner required, part time on call, leading to full. Permanent. Must pass criminal record check & have own auto.Exp preferred,but not nec. 250-558-7839 or email resume to mikeruhwald@hotmail.com
Quality Control Supervisor
wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. Seasonal position. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality Control in the cherry industry, as well as experience operating a multi-lane cherry optical sizer with color variance programming and defect sorting. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from July 7, 2014 to September 10, 2014. Accommodation provided if required. Pay rate $14.00$16.00/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca
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Career Opportunity Vernon Nissan – A division of the Sentes Automotive Group Vernon Nissan is looking for a top performing sales person. We have a great training program, a great starting salary and a signing bonus of up to $5,000 dollars or more! If you know you have what it takes to give exceptional customer service and perform at a high level we would like to hear from you. We promote from within and have a lucrative pay plan with great benefits. Vernon Nissan is a top performing Nissan store and one of the top performing pre-owned dealers in the Okanagan. If you have what it takes to be the best email: brianwestwell@sentes.com
Vernon Nissan 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon DL#30811
Bannister GM in Vernon, BC is looking for an
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Kindale Developmental Association
Accountant
Kindale Developmental Association is a progressive non-profit organization, dedicated to help create inclusive communities for adults with developmental disabilities. Kindale has it’s office in Armstrong and provides various programs and services, providing direct human services. Kindale is currently seeking candidates for the position of ACCOUNTANT. This full time Accountant position is responsible for the operations and administration of financial management for Kindale Developmental Association. Ensures that all necessary financial systems are in place and that our operations meet the requirements of sound accounting procedures and practices. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Accounting certification and education at a degree level, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five years’ experience in a finance and accounting role, preferably with a non-profit organization. Experience with Adagio would be considered an asset. Our Accountant is responsible for all finance and accounting functions including internal and external financial and statutory reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, accounts payable/receivable, and internal audit, as well as internal information management requirements of the organization. If you have the skill set and experience, send your resume and a cover letter to the attention of Deborah Anderson deborah_anderson@kindale.net with Accountant in the Subject Line. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Kindale Developmental Association is dedicated to achieving a work force that is representative of the communities we serve. Kindale is an equal opportunity employer. www.kindale.net
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Vernon Morning Star has an opportunity for an Advertising Sales Consultant, a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to develop new business and create strong marketing programs for our print and online publications. The winning candidate will be a team player who is organized, competitive and driven to help clients develop their marketing strategies. You have built your career on relationships and understand the importance on consulting with clients about their objectives and developing solutions that help them achieve their goals. Our environment is fast-paced and no two days are the same. A valid driver’s license and a vehicle in good working condition is required for this position. Reply in confidence with resumé by March 21, 2014, attention: Ian Jensen 4407 - 25 Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Fax: 250-558-3468 Email: publisher@vernonmorningstar.com No phone calls, please.
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Housekeeping Front Desk Staff. Housekeeping: previous exper helpful, but not nec. Front desk: Computer proficiency or Wyndham Soft Hotel Prgm exper. is required. Great opportunity for a mature individual. Drop off resume w/reference to: 4006 32nd street, Vernon. No phone calls/faxes.
RV Techs - An exciting opportunity for you! Voyager RV’brand new RV Service facility is almost complete, and now need RV Technicians to join our team. Are you a journeyman, or experienced RV tech with a passion to work with a great team? Join the BC interior’largest dealer for great wages plus bonuses & benefits packages. Full-time, starting asap. Please send your resume to Logan at parts@voyagerrv.ca or fax 250-766-4711 or call 1-800668-1447.
Local Food distribution company looking for experienced class #1 driver (abstract required). Job is full time delivering food products to the interior of B.C. Competitive wages and full benefits. Will involve some lifting up to 55 lbs. Contact john@snowcapinterior.com
PAUL ORCHARD LTD. General farm labour required in Vernon & Oyama. No experience necessary but must be able to learn quickly. Duties include, but are not restricted to pruning, thinning, & harvesting fruit. June 20-Oct 31. $10.33/hr. 10hrs/day, 6days/week. 4116 Cascade Dr. Vernon, BC, V1T 9M2.
Work Wanted Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100. Experienced Class 1 driver seeking local work. Call Ivan at 250-558-9138
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Seasonal Farm Laborer
Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 2, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.33/hour. Accommodation provided if required. Apply by fax at 250766-0813 or by email at: jobs@coralbeach.ca Small Engine Technician Savoy Equipment is under new ownership and we are currently accepting resume’s for the position of Small Engine Technician in our Vernon store. This is a seasonal and/or part time position to start but could work into something more permanent. Applicants must have experience working with small engines including chainsaws, and/or lawnmowers. Please submit resume’s to savoyequipment@gmail.co m or drop off to the attention of Kyle Duncan at the Vernon store.
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Art/Music/Dancing Learn to play Piano/Keyboard. Polson Park Music School. Lessons only $11 per hr 250-542-0800 Piano, Theory, composing. 40+ years experience, beginner-advance, all ages(adults welcome). Exam prep, jazz, popular, online music etc., “fun,caring, a brilliant musician”.Excellent roll model for our kids. Discuss study plans,fees at first meeting(no charge).Lessons in central Vernon. arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250-540-4242.
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Cleaning Bonded & Insured. Call Alice 250-558-0840
Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
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HIRING in Fort St John, BC. EXPERIENCED MILL ELECTRICIANS. Wage up to $50/hr. Housing & Benefits. Shift-7days on/ 7off. Email resume: tom@fsjelec.com or fax 250-630-2114 Ph: 250-2634350 HVAC Journeymen for Beebe Mechanical Systems in Thunder Bay, ON. Full service union shop. Relocation Incentive will be discussed with successful candidates. Trade and Gas (G3 min) Certificate required. Please send your resume to: christa@beebemechanical.ca or fax to: 807-6232551
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
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8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. U1ST - MOVING 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250859-8362.
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Best pad in park with 3 bdrm double wide, custom cabinets. Interior drywalled. $85,000. 250-542-8406.
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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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
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. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 SHOPRIDER Power chairs in excellent condition, Model P242L 14 in. tires, indoor/outdoor use. Used Approx 18 months New batteries $1695. Model P242M 10 in. tires, indoor/outdoor use. Brand New $1995. Vernon area can be delivered. 403- 5402991
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Feed & Hay First crop hay, $3.75 a bale call 250-309-5956 Grass/Alfalfa Round bails, net wrap, small squares. Some cow bails.250-546-8010
Livestock 2 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale. (250)546-9766
Pets Vernon Animal Care Society featured
CAT OF THE WEEK Adoption Day at Paws & Claws Vernon March 8th from Noon until 4 pm Mick, as in Mick Jagger, is a young neutered male (unlike his name sake). This Mick Jagger was found as a stray, and he is family friendly. His foster mom says he has a beautiful personality. Mick will be at Paws & Claws on Adoption Day
Mick is available for adoption at Paws & Claws 250-503-0055 1 Border Collie/Lab cross puppy for sale, 10 weeks, b/w Natural herders.778-475-0767
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Auctions HUGE AUCTION - MASSIVE INVENTORY OF FLOORING UNRESERVED - Equipment, forklift, tools, displays, racking, more - SAT. March 15th 2207 48th Ave., Vernon - 10 AM - Advance viewing 8 AM or view online @ www.westernstarauctions.com
Farm Equipment Case Model 430 Tractor with front end loader & 3 pth diesel 40hp $3900. 250-546-7233
Firearms WINCHESTER Model 94, 30-30, lever-action rifle, new condition, spotless, $650 incl 2 boxes ammo, Firearms Lic. Acquisition req’d. 250-5456640
Furniture SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562
Garden Equipment 2 chainsaws Stihl MS250 $325, McCulloch Pro Mac 650 $175 250-307-0009 “Old pharts used parts” misc lawn & garden tractor parts attachments 250-307-0009
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BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 2 piece China Cabinet, Dining Table & six chairs. Great Condition. $500. (250)503-2468 53 inch Sony tv, gently used high end Sony Proj. tv. Multi PIP & surround sound. Like new! $200obo 250-558-5026 60’s dresser w/mirror, great cond, Lift Chair, reclines, w/remote, 3yrs old, pd $2,000. Rocker recliner, sage green, 3yrs old. Offers 250-545-6330 Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Up to $100 for complete vehicles. Call 250-309-6107 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details. Maytag agitator Washer & Dryer, cream, exc condition. test run. $300./set, New Birdcage $100.; Solid wood stereo, turn table & am/fm $200. 250-545-5694 lv msg NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Renovation sale! Excellent condition: Kitchen cabinets, double SS sink, faucet, range hood fan, cloud light, counter tops. 2 WR sinks, faucets, countertops. $2,000.00 OBO Phone: home: 250-549-7056 or cell: 250-938-2722 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
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Need a trusted person to speak to in confidence and without pressure? I’m your gal and I don’t bite. Beth Marks 250-306-2384 Sutton Realtor ®
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PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul more for less. DAILY DUMP RUNS 4 Trucks serving Vernon 7 Days a week
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RealEstate WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE WEEK-END DRIVE CITY ALEXIS PARK 3785602 - 38 Browne St #2, Road Sunday, 10:00 Sunday, 1:00- -12:00 3:00 $299,000 $211,900
676 Middleton Way HARWOOD DESERT COVE FOOTHILLS MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 2:007,-1117 3:30Mt Fosthall Dr 319 - 3 St1826 - 47 Avenue 6, 1404 Copper MtnSunday, Crt Sunday, 1:00 - 3:001:30 - 4:00 Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $639,900 Sunday, 12:30 - 1:45 Sunday, $219,000$319,900 $449,000 $524,000
OK LANDING NORTH BX 72285529 Lakeridge Pearson Place Rd Sunday, 2:30- -1:00 4:30 Sunday, 11:00 $419,900 $618,800
ARMSTRONG EAST HILL 2316 Hunter Ave 904 33 Avenue Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 Sunday, $369,900 1:30 - 3:30 $698,800
EAST HILL 936 MtLane Grady Crt MIDDLETON MTN. 117 Blackcomb Crt#6 - 7373 Brooks 11042 Darlene Rd Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 Sunday, 2:00 - 3:15 Sunday, 1:00$439,000 - 2:00 927 -Mt. Sunday, 11:30 1:30Grady Close$538,000 $639,900 $459,800Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $497,000 KELOWNA 523 Middleton Cl OK Landing 904 - 33 Ave 304, 436 Cedar Ave#405, 7922 Sunday, 1:00 - Rd. 3:00 Sunday, 1:00$559,900 - 3:00 Sunday, 11:00 12:30 933 -Mt. Gady Court Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00 $698,800Sunday, 11:00 - 1:00$556,500 $399,900 933 Mt Grady Crt $469,800 2005 - 28 Cres MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN Sunday, 2:30 -Rd. 4:30 #92 - 7760 OK Landing Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 1018 Mt Ida Dr $469,800 Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 523 Middleton Close $409,900 Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $579,000 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $509,900
LANDING 6729OKANAGAN Apollo Road 92, 7760 OK Landing Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 $358,800 $579,000
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3, 8508 Clerke Rd Avenue #9 - 1220 - 25 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $52,000 $295,000 COLDSTREAM ENDERBY 11821 Lambert Dr 511 Regent Sunday, 1:00 -Avenue 2:00 Sunday, $448,900 1:00 - 2:00 $188,900
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STEPPING SILVER STONES STAR 124 Stepping 303, 9808 Stones Silver StarCresc. Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $159,900 $695,000 THE TURTLE RISE MOUNTAIN 105, 3806 - 35 Ave 323 Cordon Place Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $215,000 $419,000
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LOOKING FOR A SAFE & CAREFREE RENTAL INVESTMENT WITH A HIGH MONTHLY INCOME? Coldstream Meadows is the perfect choice with a long term, no-involvement, secure lease. Call or email for information.
Bjorn Edblad 250.308.7134 bjorn@vernon4sale.com Royal LePage Downtown Realty
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER
250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon BACHELOR Neat & clean bachelor apt. FS, private balcony, covered parking, on-site laundry, on bus route, close to grocery, new carpets. Sorry, NS, NP. $550/mo. Available immediately. DOWNTOWN BACHELOR Above Greek restaurant. Large bachelor. Sorry, NS, NP. $550/mo. all included. Available Apr. 1.
250-542-5580 Columbia Apartments Available March 1 st
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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:
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1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 2 bdrm 1 bath condo, avail now.$800 per month + util.,250-306-2049. 2bdrm apartment in six plex near hospital. f/s incld, n/p, util extra $600/mo 250-308-8500 Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220
Hilltop Manor 4001 - 34A Street, Vernon 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $650 per month. Secure, Monitored, Covered Parking On Site Laundry Some Pets Okay Phone 250-351-5695 to view
Enderby clean quiet 2 bdrm, a/c, laundry in bldg. ref’s req’d 250-308-9299. HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 bdrm & 1 bdrm + den N/S, N/P Rent Incentive Available 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 1 bdrm available to mature renters. Pet negotiable. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00. Ask about the move in incentives. 250549- 5254 Senior Secure Bldg. N/S, N/P, includes cable & water, covered parking $825./mo 250503-7315 Studio suite bright, newly reno’d from $600. incl util & cable. N/S N/P 250-549-0644
Commercial/ Industrial NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9’x9’, 1528 ft. $1100 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198
Office Space For Rent 1500 - 1800 sq. ft. of PRIME OFFICE space in Downtown Vernon. On-site parking. Great location, newly renovated.
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250-862-7785 5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455 Great location for lease. Retail/office, 1315sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 22 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, Aval Mar 1, Call Rick250-770-0903
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 1ba, newly reno’d. $850+60% util. w/d hookup. n/s, n/p. Av now 250-309-4657 2-bdrm, 1-bath, Ok lake view, deck, newly reno’d, f/s, w/d hookup, carport, n/s, n/p, Ref, $700+util (250)542-0892 3bdrm 1.5 bath, updated, w/d, d/w, near bus, schools park $1000./mo 250-308-0228. 3bdrm + garage, 2bath, 5appl, f/p, a/c, 2 sun decks, very clean, Easthill area, NS, $975/mo + util. 250-275-1659 Bright, clean lower 2bdrm suite avail. Util incl, n/p, n/s $850mo 250-306-4088
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Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER
250-309-1742 • 3 bdrm exec. home, Predator Ridge. 5 appliances, garage, deck, wet bar. Upscale living. Access to fitness centre & amenities. $1950.
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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath family home. Close to lake access, main floor family room and den, FS, DW, W/D, quiet and private, great view of Kal Lake. Small pet okay. Sorry, NS. $1495/mo. includes sewer & water. Available immediately. LOWER MISSION HILL 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex, neat & clean, private back patio, FS, WD, flat screen TV & FP. Sorry, NS, NP. $1100/mo. includes sewer & water. Available April 1.
250-542-5580 Interested in RENT-TO-OWN Call Glenn Colwell for details
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2000 2 Honda Accord, auto, 155K. $3199.1994 175 kms, $1,499. Call 250-938-7273. 2007 DODGE CALIBER for sale, 153KM. $6000 OBO. 2 sets rims summer/new studded winters 250-808-6063 rosakingmarsh@hotmail.com
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Townhouses Armstrong 2bdrm, 2bath 1 level TH, 5 apps, n/s, n/p, Apr 1 $1,100. 250-260-6002
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Legal Notices NOTICE is hereby given that 0709984 BC Ltd is officially requesting input into the draft Woodlot License Plan for Woodlot 2021. The crown land is situated in and around Silver Hills near Shuswap Falls (1140ha) and the private land is in Trinity Valley (120ha). The plan covers the entire Woodlot License operating area. Information about this plan can be obtained by contacting Luke Gubbels at Landmark Forest Management (250-804-0332). Inquiries/comments regarding this plan must be submitted to Landmark (Box 87, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2) by March 10, 2014.
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2BDRM 1 bath, East Hill, small pet welcome, $875/mo. 3202 PV Rd. (250)309-0553. 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1200.incl util. 250-558-3664 4bdrm+loft East Hill, f/s, dw, w/d, lrg yard, n/s. Avail April 1. $1500 + utils. (250)308-4940 Lumby 2bdrm up/2 down, 1 bath Wheelchair access.DVA appr’d n/s, n/p, gas incl, shop not incl $1050. 250-547-6403
1-bdrm f/s, dw, shared laundry, $685. Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits prof female, Avail Apr 1 250-558-0142 leave msg 1bdrm, Harwood, avail now, suits 1 quiet mature prof, n/p, n/s, shared laundry, $750 util/cable/incl. 250-306-8054 2bdrm $825.; in 4plex. n/s, n/p Utils/laundry incl Family oriented Avail now 250-938-8576 2bdrm Clean, cozy, and quiet, Avail April 1 or sooner. Gas fireplace, purified water, close to amenities, n/s, n/p $725 +utilities. 250-545-0883 2bdrm East Hill. Completely reno’d! Great view. N/P, N/S. $775 incl utils. 250-307-5120 2 bed basement suite, East Hill, n/s, n/pets, utilities included, internet, $800 pm. 250545-1620 2 bedroom furnished suite with hot tub, in Okanagan Landing, available March 15th to June 30th. $1000 a month - utilities included, shared laundry 250-938-5364. $750. 2 bed, Lower East Hill. 1-250-762-5459 Avail Apr 1, new bright 2bdrm; 1bath. 6 app, prkg, n/p, n/s $950, DD & util.250-542-9107 Exec 1bdrm furnished legal suite suits 1 person. City view, patio & yard. Everything incl, w/d ns/np, htub usage, DD RR $850. Mar 15. 250-306-0137 Spacious 1bdrm suite in Christian home in Coldstream, 8 min from d/t.Prvte ent $750. util,cable & wifi incl.,ns, w/d, suit single profs.250-558-9800
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RE: THE ESTATE OF ANNA MARION ELIZABETH BLISS ALSO KNOWN AS ANNA MARION BLISS ALSO KNOWN AS ANNA BLISS FORMERLY OF 2602 - 36 AVENUE, VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ANNA MARION ELIZABETH BLISS also known as ANNA MARION BLISS also known as ANNA BLISS are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Penelope Louise Bliss, c/o her solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before March 29, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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INVITATION TO TENDER
Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # REC-14-21 - Supply & Install Hot Water Storage Tanks - Recreation Complex” will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 pm local time, March 31, 2014 for: Supply & install hot water system including two new hot water storage tanks, two water-to-water heat exchangers, associated piping & pumping equipment, including decommissioning & removal of existing hot water storage tank & associated piping Further information, tender forms, and specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Manager, Procurement Services at the Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday. Non Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Meeting
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1bdrm, D.T. from $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Roommate wanted in Armstrong, furnished condo, unfurnished bdrm, on bus route, parking space, w/d, util & internet. $475 pm. $235 DD. 250-306-5091.
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Bonafide Contractors are invited to attend a non mandatory pre-bid site meeting which will be held on March 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm at site located at lobby of Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 - 37th Avenue, Vernon, BC. Although not a mandatory site meeting, bidders are advised to attend. Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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Those looking forward to the reopening of the Penticton Public Library on Sundays will have to wait until the new year, however, the service will then operate from January through April. For the last 20 years the facility had been offering limited Sunday openings, withdrawing the service only in the warmer months. However this year, dealing with rising costs and a budget frozen by city coun— Library board chair Al Kidd cil at the 2009 amount of $934,719, the to library’s governing board decided not an Kidd said that currently there is no room resume Sunday operation in October in of in the 2010 budget for the $2,700, but that shortfall budget a up make to attempt next year there will be. around $4,000. “We have gone through the pain of not Library board chair Al Kidd pointed out being open on Sundays this fall,” said Kidd. that in 2010 the board was forced to create “We feel it would be the best bang for our $22,000 in saving in order to meet the stagif we could open in January.” dollar to expect they 2011 in that and nant budget Using the money, the library would be find an additional $31,000 in savings. on Sundays until April, at which point “We have agonized over the Sunday deci- open it would stop for the summer. The board sion for some time and we just can’t change would then have to find more money or once and money no in the way the reality is. There is again consider not reopening on Sundays we have no money for next year,” said Kidd. October. “We felt that Sunday closure had the least “I can’t predict the way things are going, said affect on our clientele and on our core service no but to be honest, that is where we stand,” ... So, that is what we went with. We had like to look after this winter would “I Kidd. alternative, we felt.” right now and deal with next fall It was a decision that some on council sessionwe get there.” when questioned, particularly Coun. John Vassilaki, Vassilaki said he liked the idea. who pushed a motion, eventually approved “I am really happy to hear what you Nov. 1, that the city come up with an addiforward today and at least the bringing are on tional $2,500 to keep the facility open winter session will be open on Sundays and Sundays until 2011. is what I wanted,” he said. “Concerning Speaking before council Monday night, that fall, I will be bringing a motion forward next Kidd proposed an alternate utilization for the again during budget deliberations to see what money. can do about next fall or make it a year “What we would like to do, with your we situation where every year somehow round OK, is to take that ($2,500), add $2,700 ourin we will come up with the funds to take care selves and open Sunday service starting David Sim of Sunday openings.” pso January,” he said. steady flow n gets ready to rig up of boats sail Okanagan Lake over the maanother sailboat to be rina and on CORY BIAL to trailers lifted out of the wa at the Ver ter for win ECKI/MORNING STAR non Yacht Club Saturdter storage as a ay.
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