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nyone who knows the Ritchies will tell you: “It couldn’t have happened to better people.” Following a frightful year battling cancer, Ron and his wife Donna already consider themselves lucky. So along with Ron being in remission from the nasty disease, the Vernon couple are now $1 million richer. “I’m freaking out,” said Donna, who bought the ticket from Charlie’s Grocery Friday evening. “I haven’t slept.” Likewise, Ron is over the moon about their winning $6 LottoMax Quick Pick ticket. “We didn’t even think about it, I just put it in my wallet,” said Ron, who found out the good news Saturday morning when he checked the numbers at Safeway. Donna was checking her scratch and wins, collecting a couple bucks, when the lottery attendant told them someone from Vernon had won the Maxmillion. “Oh ya, nice,” said Donna. “I look over at Ron and he says, ‘it’s us!’” The Morning Star cannot re-print the words that escaped Donna’s mouth.
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Donna and Ron Ritchie of Vernon get ready to head to Kamloops to cash in their million-dollar lottery ticket. Then Monday morning 55-year-old Donna retired from her circulation job at The Morning Star so she can spend more time with, and spoil, “my babies” (together they have three children
“She was losing it,” laughs Ron. After checking the numbers over and over at various ticket checkers around town, the couple shared the good news with their family.
and four grandchildren). Ron, who is 59, works at the City of Vernon, but isn’t sure yet what his plans are – aside from buying a new truck. “We went and looked at it on
Saturday,” said Donna, adding that it’s not even brand new, it’s a 2008. The couple, who have until now lived virtually paycheque to paycheque, plan to talk with a financial advisor to ensure their winnings are well spent. “If you’re not careful, it can go like that,” said Donna. They have no plans to move, as they love their home and neighbourhood, and only have a few years left on their mortgage. But they are excited to be able to afford to hire a contractor for some renovations that are in the works. “I don’t have to try and save a buck,” said Ron, who was planning to do all the work himself. Donna and Ron have been together for 19 “wonderful,” years, aside from last year. Almost a year ago to the day, Ron learned that he had lymphoma. “We had a really tough year,” said Donna, as Ron went through six rounds of chemo. But they got through it. “She always said 2013 sucked, 2014 is going to be a new one,” said Ron. “She was right.” Not only did they win the fight against cancer, but they beat the one in 28,633,528 odds of becoming a Maxmillionaire.
Residents vote on future of new ice sheet Ice sports could abandon Vernon’s Civic Arena. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee approved a motion Tuesday to hold a November referendum to fund a replacement sheet of ice and decommission Civic Arena as an ice facility. Doug Dirk “The public should have the opportunity to weigh in on whether to keep the building (for ice sports) and the liabilities or replace
it,” said director Doug Dirk. The next step will be to determine costs and the location of a proposed ice sheet, whether it is twinning Kal Tire Place or Priest Valley Arena. It could cost between $9.1 and $14.5 million for a Civic-sized facility depending on building materials, but City of Vernon staff have suggested costs could be reduced because another 2,000-seat arena is not needed in the community. Four hundred seats is more likely and a basic arena could be $5 million. An engineering assessment was recently conducted of the 1938 Civic Arena, plus a 1979 renovation. The report suggests it would cost $1.5 million to replace the slab
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Friends rally support for Cleary’s family richard rolke Morning Star Staff
The community is rallying behind the family of a Coldstream man killed in an avalanche. A.J. Cleary, 34, died Saturday from injuries sustained when his snowmobile was caught in an avalanche five kilometres east of Keefer Lake in the Monashee Pass. “We’re all shocked and saddened by this news. We will remember A.J. for being a passionate mountain biker who was an inspiration to all young riders,” said Brad Baker, Silver Star acting general manager. A native of Come-by-Chance, Nfld., Cleary was a nurse at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and an avid outdoor enthusiast. He had worked part-time at Silver Star Mountain Resort last summer and was a downhill mountain biking coach. Silver Star Mountain Resort has opened a trust fund for Cleary’s family and resort president Jane Cann donated $1,000 to launch the fund. Cleary’s wife Laura is pregnant with their first child. “For someone that showed so much support for their community and its members, this is the least we can do for his family,” said Cann. Cleary was a member of the North Okanagan Cycling Society which builds, maintains and advocates for new trails. Donations made out to the Baby Cleary
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A trust fund and online fundraiser have been launched for former downhill mountain biking coach A.J. Cleary’s family. Trust can be dropped off at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation office in the hospital. Friends have also established an online fundraiser, with the goal of raising $50,000. “Laura is going to need assistance during this difficult time so we’re doing anything possible to make this transition easier,” said friend Andrew Spelchan. For more information, go to https://fun-
drazr.com/campaigns/8iPO7/ab/32zxQb. Cleary was one of a group of six people snowmobiling Saturday when at about 2:15 p.m., an avalanche struck, burying Cleary under as much as five metres of snow. After Cleary was found and rescued, he was transported to Kelowna General Hospital but he couldn’t be resuscitated. Cleary’s death has officials urging residents
to be cautious in the backcountry. Leigh Pearson, with Vernon Search and Rescue, believes the avalanche threat is serious throughout the North Okanagan backcountry. “Be prepared and be aware,” he said of snowmobilers, skiers and snowshoers. Beyond Keefer Lake, there was the potential for a group of snowmobilers to be injured in the Park Mountain area, near Sugar Lake, March 7. “They saw an avalanche come down one kilometre ahead of them. They did test holes and turned around and left because of conditions,” said Pearson. The avalanche risk is a result of new snowfall not sticking to older layers of snow, and that is creating instability. If people are heading into the backcountry, they should have an operating beacon with fresh batteries, a probe and a shovel. “Most snowmobilers and skiers are taking that equipment with them. The message is getting out to them,” said Pearson. Pearson is encouraging anyone spending time in the backcountry to take an avalanche course. “Instructors will show you how to select a route that will be safe, and if you have to cross an avalanche route, how to do it as safely as possible,” he said. For more information on avalanche conditions and training, go to the Canadian Avalanche Centre website at www.avalanche. ca/cac.
Concerns over possible Cherryville contamination richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Some Cherryville residents are questioning the safety of their water. There are concerns that wells in the area of North Fork and Lang roads have allegedly been contaminated. “It’s coming out of there like coffee,” said Eugene Foisy, regional district director, of the colour of the water. “It’s completely unusable.”
“It’s coming out of there like coffee. It’s completely unusable.” — Eugene Foisy
Besides domestic wells, it’s possible Cherry Creek is also impacted so as a precaution, students at Cherryville Elementary have been told to use bottled water at this time.
A similar issue arose in the community in 2006 and it’s believed the problem may be related to melting snow washing material from pastures into wells and the creek.
“There’s only 20 feet difference from the cows to the wells,” said Foisy. “Where they are being fed is right there.” Officials from the Interior Health Authority are expected to be on site in Cherryville some time today. “We are responding to a concern brought to us,” stated an e-mail from IHA. Other agencies, such as the Ministry of Environment, could
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Vernon’s Josh Dueck has struck silver in Sochi, Russia. Dueck won silver in men’s downhill Saturday during the first day of competition and also earned fifth Tuesday during slalom super combined at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. On the 10-year anniversary of the freestyle skiing accident that landed him in a wheelchair, sit-skier Dueck celebrated his second Paralympic silver medal, adding to his silver in slalom from the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. “This is fantastic,” Dueck said after the race. “I’m really about performance, and I took a fast line down the hill and took some chances and I got pretty lucky... I crossed the line and was thrilled. Second is awesome.” Though a long wait in the start caused by course delays proved problematic for some racers, Dueck said the extra time helped him harness his energy, think about family at home in Canada, and prepare to “just absolutely send it.” “It was more about letting all that go and just skiing,” said Dueck, who raced with a photograph of his daughter placed over his heart. Dueck looked poised for gold, topping the leaderboard as racer after racer tried to match his fast line, but Japan’s Akira Kano edged past Dueck’s time of one minute, 24.19 for the win (1:23.80). Takeshi Suzuki, also of Japan, captured bronze (1:24.75). Compared to his silver medal in Vancouver, Dueck credited much of the Sochi silver to a matured approach and also the sit-ski technology the Canadian team has invested in developing during the past four years. “The equipment has been huge. We’ve invested a lot of energy in keeping this equipment competitive with the rest of the world, and maybe even a little better,” Dueck said. “I had the ability to trust in that, point it down the hill and have a good time.”
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Judy Williams and Andrea Malysh speak in front of more than 60 people as they protest against Russia’s conflict with Ukraine Saturday in front of the Vernon Courthouse.
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Local residents concerned about the conflict in Ukraine took to the streets. More than 60 people attended a rally in support of the people of Ukraine in front of the Vernon Courthouse Saturday. “The message was clear, ‘Putin, hands off Ukraine,’” said Andrea Malysh, a rally organizer. The rally was initiated by Porter Johnson, one of Malysh’s young
“The message was clear, ‘Putin hands off Ukraine.’” — Andrea Malysh
students in the Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. “How would you feel if the country of your ancestors was bullied?” said Johnson, adding that he is saddened by what is happening in Ukraine. The Ukrainian
Canadian Congress was represented by Judy Williams, who provided an update of the recent developments between Russia and the Ukrainian government in Crimea. Many in attendance at the Vernon event stated they wish to do
more for Ukraine. “The Canada Ukraine Foundation is accepting charitable donations to support the humanitarian assistance required in Ukraine,” said Malysh. “The foundation has already arranged for timely delivery of needed humanitarian assistance required on the ground when funds become available.” Cheques made payable to CUF MaidanFund, along with your name and
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Predator Ridge fire hall proceeds richard rolke Morning Star Staff
A Vernon neighbourhood is a step closer to having its own fire hall. The city will lease land from Predator Ridge Golf Club for a fire hall, with construction beginning this spring and the facility expected to be open in the fall. “It’s exciting for Predator Ridge residents for this to come to fruition,” said Keith Green, Vernon fire chief. “It will be comforting for people in the interface area to know there will be resources (available).” Currently, Predator Ridge Keith Green is served by the downtown Vernon fire hall, but it takes about 20 minutes for crews to arrive during an emergency. By having a facility right at Predator, the goal is to reduce response times substantially. But that will depend on how many residents in the neighbourhood volunteer as firefighters and are available during an incident. Currently, three or four individuals have agreed to be volunteers while a tier of volunteers from
elsewhere in Vernon would be assigned to the hall. “We will try to slowly build up our paid-on-call base there,” said Green. The hall would include two trucks — an engine and a water tender. The lease between the city and Predator Ridge Golf Club is for 999 years at a cost of $10 for the initial term. The lease could be renewed for $10 for an additional 999 years.
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Despite assurances that farm-game meat processing would occur, no slaughtering has been sanctioned yet. In February 2013, the provincial government announced that up to five class E slaughtering licences would be allowed in the North Okanagan as part of a two-year pilot program. “There are none in
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tial site visit, the applicant determines how they want to proceed and goes about getting any necessary infrastructure in place. This varies between applicants. In some cases, a small building may be required. In other cases, minor changes to an existing structure is all that is needed.” Once that work is done, Russell says his office will do a final inspection before issuing a license. “We have not issued a license to date but one applicant is very close and another anticipates completion around May or June,” he said. Of the five applicants, two are from the Lumby area, two from the Armstrong area and the other is at Gardom Lake.
Flooding hits Coldstream JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Although a welcome sign of spring, the sunshine and warmer temperatures are causing some area flooding. Rapid snowmelt caused a stream of water to flow down Kalamalka Road Friday, primarily between Aberdeen Road and Wisbey Drive, but as far down as Whetzell Drive. There was so much water in drainage pipes that a man-hole cover near Coldstream Elementary was floating just above the road. Coldstream crews were quick to divert the water, setting up dikes, berms and sandbags to divert the water into the ditch. “We try and direct it where it’s going to have the least amount of impact,” said Mike Pethick, Coldstream operations superintendant. One area resident reports the water in the ditch was so high you could go white water rafting down it. “It did do some minor damage,” said Pethick. Ditches were filled in with gravel,
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some shoulders on Kalamalka Road were eroded and several driveways were undermined. The flooding isn’t a new occurrence to the area. “It’s happened probably three or four times in the past six years,” said Pethick. A rise in the mercury such as Friday’s is enough to cause rapid snowmelt, but since the ground is still frozen, the water goes with the flow of gravity. “It’s gotta go somewhere,” said Pethick. “But it can create quite a mess.” Staff is looking at different strategies to deal with the excess water, but Pethick admits only so much can be done without running up substantial costs.
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Two Vernon sisters and their story of survival are the focus of a new documentary. Twin Life: Sharing Mind and Body captures a year in the life of seven-year-old conjoined twins Tatiana and Krista Hogan. It airs Thursday on CBC’s DocZone at 7 p.m. “These little girls are just so happy, loving and sweet,” said producer/director Judith Pyke. “They handle their circumstance and every day with such sparkle.” Joined at the head, the sisters were given only a 20 per cent chance of survival at birth. The documentary unravels the mystery of Tatiana and Krista’s brain connection. “They are the only known twins in the world who can see what the other sees and feel what the other feels,” said Pyke. “Their family also believes they share the sense of taste, and can even send thoughts back
and forth. That’s because of a neural bridge between each girl’s thalamus – a part of the brain that regulates consciousness and relays sensory and motor signals. An MRI test suggests the twins can sense, and perhaps even control one another’s limbs.” Twin Life: Sharing Mind and Body follows major events in the twins’ lives, including the beginning of Grade 2, Halloween, their seventh birthday party and a medical trip to Vancouver. Because of their conjoined state, the girls face myriad health problems – including epilepsy and heart concerns. “As our cameras follow daily life at home, we see how the large extended Hogan family takes all of the challenges in stride, determined to give the twins as normal a life as possible,” said Pyke. “And we watch as two rambunctious little girls overcome the obstacles, thanks to a loving family who regard them as a blessing.”
Road projects abound in rural areas richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Demands for improved road maintenance are coming from throughout the North Okanagan. The Ministry of Transportation is being told of deficiencies on a number of roads in the rural electoral areas. “There are concerns about the condition of Silver Star Road,” said director Mike Macnabb, who has heard from residents and businesses at Silver Star. “We get humongous frost heaves along there.” Another issue that is arising is the Enderby-Mabel Lake Road heading east to Jackie Pearase Kingfisher. “Mabel Lake Road has two levels of snow removal — up to Ashton Creek and then beyond,” said director Jackie Pearase. “I went out the other day and it was crap and then when I came back, it was still crap, and it hadn’t snowed all day.” But there appears to be some positive developments taking place on the Lumby-Mabel Lake Road. “We have committed to do some blasting and road widening this summer a couple of kilometres from the park,” said Danny Morris, the ministry’s district operations manager. Among the concerns coming from residents is
that portions of the Lumby-Mabel Lake Road are narrow and in rough shape. The South Mabel Lake Property Owners initiated a petition last year demanding improvements to both the paved and gravel portions of the road because of growing traffic volumes and close calls on the route.
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Cultural clash
ho would think that a cultural master plan would be contentious? But longterm visioning for cultural services in Greater Vernon is getting off to a rocky start. No sooner had regional district staff proposed a steering team to oversee the development of the plan, and the composition of the group was drawing fire. Specifically, the Okanagan Science Centre and the Allan Brooks Nature Centre were feeling snubbed because they weren’t asked to sit around the table. It appears that selecting who sits on the steering team is based on organizations who have been fortunate enough to receive annual support from taxpayers for decades, such as the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the Vernon Richard Rolke Performing Arts Centre. Left sitting on the sidelines are the science centre, Allan Brooks, the Vernon Community Music School, Gallery Vertigo and other groups who contribute significantly to the area’s cultural spectrum, but don’t get funding or, if they do, it’s only handed out in dribs and drabs. Shouldn’t all groups have a voice to ensure the broad definition of culture, and the people who are actively involved in those pursuits, are represented? It just needs to be made clear, though, that being part of the process doesn’t automatically guarantee any group will receive a new grant or continuation of support. Beyond outside agencies, division over the cultural plan is also coming from within. Director Maria Besso has suggested the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee form a small working group to “see what the politicians are committed to fund and not fund.”
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Besso has insisted that because GVAC only meets once a month, the current structure is overwhelmed with a number of issues and culture is being shoved off to the side. She believes a working group would allow GVAC to focus specifically on culture and move ahead. Besso’s argument has some merit because Greater Vernon’s elected representatives have been overwhelmed with responsibilities. There was the restructuring of parks and then revising how recreation facilities are operated. On top of this, there’s been development of the $70 million master water plan, which will go to referendum this fall. GVAC is also in the midst of constructing a running track and trying to determine if the aging Civic Arena needs to be replaced. With all of those balls in the air, there isn’t enough time to juggle them during a couple of hours once a month. Either the entire GVAC board sets up additional meetings to focus specifically on culture, or a select handful should be tasked to propose options for political direction. On top of all of this, the Greater Vernon Museum and Vernon Public Art Gallery are frustrated that creation of a cultural master plan will delay their concept of modern, expanded facilities. And that would be unfortunate as the condition of the current gallery and museum are well known as is the potential for the entire community through enhanced infrastructure. Waiting for the master plan to be done doesn’t mean the need for a gallery and museum will go away. Ultimately, Greater Vernon does need a long-term blue print for culture as it’s as critical as recreation and employment opportunities to the overall livability of the community. But given the rough ride the process is getting, it’s difficult to know what the future will hold.
Many people will remember what happened when the physical plant at Armstrong’s Hassen Arena failed. The season was cancelled, forcing hockey players, figure skaters and others to travel out of town to maintain schedules. Hardships ensued. And a similar scenario could occur any time at Vernon’s Civic Arena, particularly because the refrigeration system is ancient. “We are rolling the dice every time we put ice in the arena,” said Doug Ross, the city’s recreation manager. That’s why the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee decided Tuesday to move towards a November referendum on a new ice sheet. Obviously a new facility will come with a price. It could be upwards of $14 million if a similar-sized structure was built, but if an arena is twinned with Kal Tire Place, fewer seats will be needed and stand-alone mechanical infrastructure wouldn’t be required. A basic arena could be $5 million. Civic could be repaired, but other issues may arise in the 1938 structure. Should taxpayers throw good money after bad? No one likes paying more taxes but the bottom line is there is a significant demand in the community for ice time, whether it is figure skaters or oldtimers hockey. If Civic Arena suddenly has to shut down because of equipment failure, a situation similar to what occurred in Armstrong will be unavoidable. Elected officials won’t be popular with some residents, particularly given that a $70 million master water plan is already headed to referendum. But if the politicians didn’t consider the current and longterm recreational needs of residents, they would be avoiding their responsibilities.
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Alternatives create a better future
ccording to Brian Gilowski's letter to the editor, those who take issue with the development of the Alberta oil sands, and current pipeline proposals, are "negative and naive." He then reminds us that we all drive cars, use products and eat food that depend on the oil industry. If we can move beyond black and white, we see that we live in a world that is both very dependent on fossil fuels and very threatened by global warming. Canadians have been insulated from the impacts, but Americans are waking up to the high costs of holding on to the status quo, after Hurricane Katrina, super storm Sandy and now the California drought. President Obama, in his recent State of the Union Address, called climate change "unequivocal" and has directed, through EPA regulation, that power plants cut carbon emissions. John Kerry, secretary of state, delivered a speech recently while touring the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, which at 315 kilometres an hour, had the strongest winds ever recorded.
BIG HEARTS I was a volunteer at the recent Valentine’s Gala put on by the Haugen Society. There was tremendous support from the community as far as buying the tickets and contributing items for the silent and live auctions. The emcee, announced each of these supporters one by one. When he introduced the ladies of the hospital auxiliary's Bargain Bin, the applause was heart felt and evolved into a standing ovation. These ladies have seen the need in our community from the beginning and have steadfastly contributed to the ongoing costs of running our Haugen Healthcare Centre so Armstrong/ Spallumcheen can keep doctors in town. Their commitment to health care in our area, while providing a venue for recycled clothing and goods, is an amazing achievement. I thank them for their kind caring
He stated: "We should not allow a tiny minority of shoddy scientists and extreme ideology to compete with scientific facts." Referring specifically to large energy corporations, he added: "We simply don't have time for a few loud interest groups to hijack the climate conversation." So we depend on fossil fuels, but we desperately need to start turning the ship. It is discouraging that such simple ideas
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SCHOOL ZONES In response to Ron Heuman's letter regarding school zone speed on Okanagan Landing Road. Ron, that sign has been changed from 30 kilometres back to 50 kilometres. It is, although, still the same along Fulton Road at 30 kilometres. I just wanted to point that out to you in case you haven't noticed in which case you're not paying attention to the signage along Okanagan Landing Road. We don't need to confuse the readers any more then they might be with all of the different speed zones there are through out Vernon. I agree they should be all the same. Patti Mondor AMAZING COMMUNITY This past holiday season, the B.C. SPCA's Vernon branch was over whelmed with an outpouring
as a gas tax to encourage smaller cars and fewer miles are now meeting stiff resistance. Blaming China, for example, is like justifying throwing garbage onto an already dirty highway. Let's start with coal, the largest carbon polluter, and replace coal with natural gas. To Alberta's credit, it has reduced coal in its electricity generating plants from 80 per cent to 50 per cent.
of generosity from this amazing community. Not only were there piles of donations of food, blankets and toys around the Christmas tree for our shelter animals, but thousands of dollars in donations, many inkind donations and unbelievable general support of the shelter. As the new manager of this fantastic branch, it is indeed very heartwarming to be part of this community and know that there are so many incredibly caring ‘animal’ people out there! I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing commitment to the branch and encourage anyone to consider us for any future adoptions! We are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Thank you on behalf of myself, the staff and volunteers, and most importantly, the animals. Chelsea Taylor Branch Manager B.C. SPCA Vernon
Why are we even talking about doubling the volume of the coal-shipping facilities in Vancouver, to get more coal overseas ? The oil sands are a fact, and a major job-creator, including for many Vernonites who commute. We're not going to shut this down. But we can cap the rate of expansion, increase air and water pollution standards, get serious about carbon capture, and build the 'best' pipelines, not just the ones that industry is pushing. Who would pick Northern Gateway moving dilbit (diluted bitumen) through the Douglas Channel, if we had the alternative of going to oil refineries back east? A further quote from John Kerry: "Climate change can now be considered the world's most fearsome weapon of mass destruction." Being critical of oil sands development and pipeline proposals may not be "negative and naive," but realistic and optimistic, in the sense that we can see the danger and are prepared to stand up and propose alternatives to create a better future. Dave G. Smith
RV REALITIES The wife and I did our cross Canada retirement trip a couple of years ago in our recreational vehicle accompanied by friends in two other units. I cannot recall any town in which the tourism booths had been placed anywhere but the entrance to the municipalities. As there were three units in our small group, we often said, "If we get separated we will see you at the tourism office at the entrance to town." We would then pick up tourism literature and decide if we would stop at that town and what we wished to do before moving on. For what it is worth, I can assure you that tourists will not stop at any town where they have to go into the town to find the tourism booth, particularly when large RV units are involved. Who dreamed up this halfbaked idea and why? Brian Sutch
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ANNOUNCING...
News Youth earns heavyweight title
The Member REALTORS® of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) are pleased to announce Morning Star Staff the elec�on of Ms. Darcy Griffiths to the posi�on of James Dessert, President.
Darcy has been a member of OMREB since 1991 and has served as a Director for 4 years. She will serve as President for the 2014‐2015 term along with 11 Directors represen�ng the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap Zones of OMREB.
Darcy Griffiths
OMREB President 2014‐2015
An ac�ve REALTOR® for 23 years, Darcy (Broker/ Owner, Royal LePage Downtown Realty) has sold real estate in Vernon since 2001. She is proud to represent the professional REALTORS® of the Okanagan, Shuswap and Revelstoke areas, and fully supports the many ini�a�ves undertaken by the Board Members that help a�ain a higher quality of life for all our communi�es.
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ROUGH LAYOUT: NORTH OKANAGAN Display AD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Size: 4.5” W x 4.5” H (B&W) Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Placement: Business Sec�on Coldstream, B.C. on March 19, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matter[s]: Black Press Papers & Run Dates: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2618, 2014 Vernon Morning Star — Wed., March 12, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer — Wed., March 12, 2014 Location: 135 Third Avenue, Electoral Area “F” Kelowna Capital News — Thurs., March 13, 2014 Legal Description: Parcel A (KP86723) Blk 9, DL 526, KDYD, Plan 592
Proposed Amendment: To amend the text of the Regional District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 to permit the retail sales of farm supplies and feed and seed (bagged) in the General Commercial (C.1.) zone. The amendment would allow this type of use on the above described property, as well as all other properties within the Regional District of North Okanagan that are zoned General Commercial (C.1)
a Grade 8 student from Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby, was the big winner of the 2014 Spaghetti Bridge Contest at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus March 7. Dessert’s bridge weighed in at a mere 994.99 grams, but more than held its weight as it took on 112.58 kilograms of pressure before collapsing before an enthusiastic crowd of students, parents, teachers and onlookers. Dessert took home $1,500 in first place winnings, courtesy of the event’s title sponsor, the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. Fellow Lumby student, Brendan Mattenley, Grade 9, was awarded third place with a 962.44 gram bridge that held 63.10 kilograms. Second place went to the Okanagan College team led by Glenn Watson, whose 970.64 gram bridge held 70.92 kilograms.
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James Dessert, of Lumby, receives $1,500, from Henry Murphy (left) an Okanagan College instructor, and Bruce Stevens, with ASTTBC. Dessert placed first in the heavyweight category at the Spaghetti Bridge Contest. Students from Charles Bloom Secondary are historically strong competitors, typically ranking high in the Secondary categor y contest results. Creating engineering marvels out of a common kitchen staple is the order of the day at the contest. This year, 186 students participated in building
bridges in either the demonstration or competition categories. The spaghetti bridge world record of 443.58 kilograms was established in Kelowna in 2009 by a team from Hungary and remains intact. Heavyweight First James Dessert, Grade 8, Charles Bloom Secondary, Lumby
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Copies of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2618 and relevant staff reports may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of North Okanagan on or after March 12, 2014 and up to and including March 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Statutory holidays. Be advised that: 1. Your name and residential address must be included with your submission; and 2. Written submissions are subject to public disclosure. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Phone: 250-550-3746 / Fax: 250-550-3701 NO SUBMISSIONS ON THE ABOVE BYLAW WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for a three year term commencing May 1, 2014 for the seasonal maintenance of six lake access parks and one trailhead in Electoral Area E. Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender – Electoral Area E – Parks Maintenance” will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Thursday March 27, 2014 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Services are to be provided on a seasonal basis. A detailed description of the Services required can be found in the Tender documents. Tender documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous. Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader T: 250.833.5923 or TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca
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Bridge weighed 994.99 grams Bridge held 112.58 kg Second - Glenn Watson, Shaun Bliss, Eric Chovancak, Okanagan College second year Civil E n g i n e e r i n g Technology students, Kelowna Bridge weighed 970.64 grams Bridge held 70.92 kg Third - Brendan Mattenley, Grade 9, Charles Bloom Secondary, Lumby Bridge weighed 962.44 grams Bridge held 63.10 kg Team Building First Daniel Roodzant, Gaelyn Gilliam, Grade 9, Kings Christian School, Salmon Arm Second Kyle Sobon, Jaden Balogh, Rylan Skelton, Connor White, Grade 9, KLO Middle School, Kelowna Third Finn Tobin, Ryan Pybus, Sean Steeves, Grade 8, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, Kelowna Secondary First James Dessert, Grade 8, Charles Bloom Secondary, Lumby Second - Brendan Mattenley, Grade 9, Charles Bloom Secondary, Lumby Third - Gary Todd, Grade 9, KLO Middle School, Kelowna
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Kill Matilda ready for the Ides of March Thursday’s show supports Armstrong Metalfest 2014 Morning Star Staff The flesh-eating zombies of The Walking Dead may want to think again before taking a chomp out of Vancouver female-fronted punk band Kill Matilda. They are tough cookies, as events have proven in the past year. About to take the stage as part of the Ides of March Metal Festival at The Green in the Village Green Hotel on Thursday, Kill Matilda is charged again with the task of clearing the nation of a spreading zombie epidemic after a life-ordeath encounter for bassist Mykel Exner, who was diagnosed with a tumor in his carotid artery.
After successful surgery and recovery, his wife and bandmate, lead singer/guitarist Dusty Exner, experienced an ectopic pregnancy, where the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity. She had to undergo surgery for internal bleeding and doctors were unable to save her baby. However, the loss didn’t stop the singer for long, who stated around the incident, “I have a guitar, I have a microphone. One week out of my hospital bed, I will meet you onstage.” That statement has come to fruition as Exner and the band is gearing up once again to hit the road in promotion of their new release, #punk#zombie#rocknroll. The six-song EP/re-release features tracks from Kill Matilda’s 2011 full-length album I Want Revenge, with an acoustic rendition of Geisha With A Switchblade, and is the lead-in to a yet-to-betitled follow-up album produced
by producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, The Melvins) expected for release in the fall. “The amazing attention of Garth Richardson! Although this man has produced so many amazing albums and we’re not the only band getting some attention and love, he took the extra steps to personally engineer our new album, which is something he has not done in like 10 years or something. That makes me feel very, very special,” said Exner. Presented by West Metal Entertainment, The Ides of March V is a support show for Armstrong Metalfest 2014. The show also features Vancouver’s Terrifier (formerly known as Skull Hammer) and Fatal Instinct, also of Vancouver. Kill Matilda plays The Green on Thursday. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge.
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Kill Matilda’s Marcus Luk (drums), Mykel Exner (bass) and Dusty Exner (vocals/ guitar) plays The Green Thursday for the Ides of March Festival.
Vertigo comes alive with music Morning Star Staff
The Colour of Music is Gallery Vertigo’s annual juried members exhibition and one of the highlights of the gallery’s year. It gives local artists in all mediums a chance to show their art in one of the warmest, funkiest art settings in the North Okanagan. “We have a long history of community support and artistic innovation and this year members asked for a more inclusive jurying process,” explains Gallery Vertigo coordinator Michelle Mitchell. “We’re excited that the show will be juried by three artists working in different mediums and styles.
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Gallery Vertigo is accepting submissions for The Colour of Music.
“It is a way of keeping close to our cultural community partners and bringing their expertise into the gallery.” Music is one of the broadest and most structured themes in the universe. It reaches from the unfolding mathematics of the Big Bang to the piano études of Chopin, and from the patterning of sunflowers to the calls of lazuli buntings on local hills in the spring. “We think the theme offers all of our members the chance to unite colour, form and rhythm – and, for the realistic painters and sculptors among us, a chance to portray the many dramatic image possibilities of music – individual musicians, instruments and all the places music is played and made,” says board member Harold Rhenisch. “The range of possibilities is as broad as the human spirit.” The gallery is seeking submissions of artwork in all forms for The Colour of Music show. Artists need to be members of North Okanagan Artists’ Alternative (NOAA), the group that runs Gallery Vertigo, and can submit up to two artworks, in any medium. Artists who are not yet members of NOAA can sign up for membership at the same time as submitting their artwork. Gallery Vertigo is accepting submissions from March 24 to April 5 at the gallery located at 3001-31 St. (Suite 1, upstairs). The exhibition runs April 8 to May 3. Opening is April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with appies, beverages and live music. For more information, call 250-503-2297 or email info@galleryvertigo.com.
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Members of the Enderby Artists Initiative celebrate being nominated for an Okanagan Arts Award in the art organization category. These awards will be given out by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan March 22 in Kelowna. The Enderby Artists Initiative has been running the Courtyard Gallery for almost a year.
Enderby council gets creative Morning Star Staff
Enderby politicians are showing their creative side. City council will work with artists from Courtyard Gallery to create artistic masterpieces, which will be auctioned off. “We invite you to watch the councillors creating their artwork Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.,” said Tatianna O’Donnell, with the Courtyard Gallery. Saturday’s event takes place at the Falling Coconut at 506 Old Vernon Rd. in Enderby. “You can view the completed work of the council artists at the Courtyard Gallery from March 25 until April 25, and to see which piece you may wish to bid on at the first-year anniversary live auction,” said O’Donnell.
To celebrate its first year, there will be an open house April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., walk next door to the legion, listen to live music and bid on your favourite work of art at 7 p.m. Courtyard Gallery is located at 907 Belvedere St. in Enderby. You can lean more about the gallery at www.courtyardgallery.ca. The Courtyard Galley is run by members of the Enderby Artists Initiative. The Enderby Artists Initiative has been nominated for an Okanagan Arts Award in the art organization category. The award will be given out by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan March 22 during a ceremony at the Rotary Arts Centre in Kelowna. “Wish the Enderby Artists Initiative luck,” said O’Donnell.
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Winner of both the Best Performance and the Audience Award at the recent Whistler Film Festival, Cas & Dylan, a smart, funny and heartfelt film will be shown by the Vernon Film Society at the Towne Theatre on Monday. Following in the tradition of Canadian road movies such as Goin’ Down the Road and One Week, the film follows Dr. Cas Pepper (Richard Dreyfuss), a curmudgeonly surgeon whose only companion in life is his dog, as he leaves Winnipeg to travel to B.C. Before leaving, he meets an aspiring young writer named Dylan (Tatiana Maslany) who possesses a life-altering secret and wouldn’t mind coming along for the ride. The two unlikely companions hit the road, encountering a series of bizarre twists and turns along their cross-country journey. It isn’t long before they realize that, in searching for an escape route, they may have
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Tatiana Maslany and Richard dreyfuss star in Cas & Dylan, presented March 17 by the Vernon Film society. found their place in the world. Beautifully shot against the background of the prairies and the Rocky Mountains, Cas & Dylan is a voyage of discovery. Actor-turnedfilmmaker Jason Priestley’s wealth of experience as an actor is obvious in the performances he extracts from his two leads. Boasting a terrific soundtrack featuring Canadian artists, Cas & Dylan will appeal to audiences young and old. Cas & Dylan will
screen March 17 at the Towne Theatre at regular times of 5:15 and 7:45 pm. Tickets are available one week ahead at the Towne Theatre and the Bean Scene for $7. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be a member. The Vernon Film Society is celebrating its 30th anniversary and, as a thank you to loyal patrons, is offering passes for any five movies for $30. These passes will be available for purchase at regular movie nights and will expire at the end of December, 2014.
‘Elite’ time
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Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to the ministry team. Melanie Baum is from Armstrong, and will be focusing her attention on building a Kids’ Korner and Young Family dimension to the worship life of Knox. She brings with her experience of working with toddlers and young children in other church settings. It has been many years since Knox has had a regular Sunday School, but Baum finds this challenge an exciting opportunity. “Since many churches have established programs for children, it can become difficult to change curriculum or direction,” she said. “Here at Knox, I am able to work with the small group of young people currently attending, and, using their input, begin designing a program of education and events that is meaningful for them, and relevant also to the adult worship service.” Rev. Teresa Charlton, minister at Knox, sees the dynamic of older members and younger children and grandchildren as a unique feature. “We have the opportunity to build bridges between the generations: the young learning from the wisdom of age, and our youth encouraging our seasoned members to be young at heart,” she said. Thanks to the forward thinking of church members many years ago, a trust fund directed towards children and education is available for upgrades to the Sunday school rooms and to make use of current technology in the classroom. The Synod of British Columbia, a regional support network of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, is financially supporting this initiative in its beginning stages. “It is hoped that with time and dedication, Knox will soon be able to offer nursery care, toddler playstations, bible stories and crafts for younger children, and in
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First aid and babysitting courses offered Morning Star Staff
Spring break starts next week and the Kelowna & District Safety Council has a full roster of fun and educational safety programs planned for kids ages eight to 12 in Vernon. In addition to its babysitter training courses, KDSC has also added two new programs for children this year: Home Alone and first aid. All courses will be held at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. “These are great, confidence-boosting courses for kids,” says Tania Meyer, executive director of KDSC. “After polling our 10 and 11-year-old students last year, we were really surprised to discover that 90 per cent of them had already babysat younger siblings and 85 per cent of them had already been home alone — and that’s prior to having any training or knowledge about staying safe in those situations. “So it really shows how important these courses are and it helped us to decide to start offering Home Alone and first aid in
addition to our babysitting courses.” Open to boys and girls ages 10 and up, five Babysitters Training Courses ($60) are scheduled for spring break March 20, 21, 25 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To update the course, KDSC has added a new module to the course called the Business of Babysitting, which will appeal to young entrepreneurs. Many other important topics will be discussed, including rights and responsibilities, age-related developmental and behavioral characteristics of children, child care, nutrition, injury prevention and emergencies. Kids aged eight to 10 can now take the Canada Safety Council’s three-hour Home Alone ($40) course March 15 and 29. Kids will learn about house keys, strangers, proper use of a telephone, what to do when feeling scared, how to establish a daily routine, manage their time, identify their responsibilities, demonstrate what to do in case of an emergency and how and when to call 911. KDSC is also now offering the
Canadian Red Cross’ First Aid Courses March 15, 19, 22 and 29. Level 3 ($35) is targeted to eight to 10-year-olds and Level 4 ($45) is targeted to 10 to 12-year-olds. Both courses cover calling for help, choking, bleeding, comfort, poisons and burns at age-appropriate levels; Level 4 delves into the topics in more depth and also discusses broken bones and unconsciousness. As Home Alone and first aid are half-day courses, some are scheduled so that participants can take both courses on the same day. All courses include a student manual and graduation certificate, and the Babysitter Training Course also includes a babysitter’s tote bag and a wallet card. Registration is available through the appropriate course page on KDSC’s website at www.kdsc.bc.ca. Course schedules for the summer and fall are also available online. KDSC is a non-profit organization and operates the Little Travellers’ Safety Village as well as a motorcycle and driver training facility.
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our diets, we can reverse the damage done. Research shows the brain thrives on a fatrich, low-carbohydrate diet, the opposite to what has been heavily promoted since the 1980s. So how do we switch our mind sets and diets to believe that, “Fats are our friends.” We can start by consciously cutting carbs (except for complex carbs such as fruits and veggies) and sugars and adding foods rich in omega-3 like oily fish, nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables. Spinach & Feta Quinoa Salad 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth (can substitute
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chicken broth or water) ¼ cup parsley, chopped ¼ cup dill, chopped Salt and pepper Juice & zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup crumbled feta Heat olive oil in large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute. Add spinach and cook until it wilts, 2-4 minutes. Add quinoa, broth, parsley and dill and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and sim-
mer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and zest, and mix in the feta. Serve immediately. Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas 8 6-inch corn tortillas Canola cooking spray 1 - 6- to 7-ounce can boneless, skinless wild salmon, drained 1 avocado, diced 2 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeños, plus 2 Tbsp. pickling juice from the jar, divided 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 - 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 2 Tbsp. prepared salsa 2 scallions, chopped Salt and lime juice, optional Lime wedges Position racks in
upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375 F. Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place on 2 baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Combine salmon, avocado and jalapeños in a bowl. Combine cabbage, cilantro and pickling juice in another bowl. Process black beans, sour cream, salsa and scallions in food processor until smooth. Transfer to microwavesafe bowl. Cover and microwave on High until hot, about 2 minutes. To assemble tostadas, spread each tortilla with some bean mixture and some salmon mixture; add sprinkle of salt and lime juice if desired, and top with the cabbage salad. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Museum gives the buzz on honeybees Morning Star Staff
Most people know that honeybees are tireless workers who provide us with honey, but did you know that they are also responsible for pollinating one third of all crops we eat? John Gates, one of Western Canada’s most respected beekeepers, will give a presentation at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics include honeybees, what
they do and how and why they do it; how essential they are for modern food production; basic beekeeping; and current worldwide problems with bee health. Gates began beekeeping in 1974. A year later he was hired by the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s beekeeping program where he worked until retiring as provincial beekeeping specialist in 2002. He has lectured on honeybees in Canada, the United States and New Zealand. Gates has owned
and operated Gates Bee Farm, a bee breeding, pollinating and honey production business in Spallumcheen, since 2002. As space is limited, please preregister for this event by calling 250-542-3142. Bring your bee questions as Gates will have a half hour Q&A session following his presentation. Admission is by donation. For more information, see www.vernonmusuem.ca or facebook page www.facebook. com/vernonmuseum.
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spring break-out for seniors 39th annual event for seniors presented by The Rotary Club of Vernon, March 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Vernon Rec. Centre. Admission is free, but you must get your ticket first at Schubert Centre or Halina Centre. Free transportation available. For more information, please call Betty Gaudet at 250545-3128 or Byron Beck at 250-545-7753. healing after suicide loss The Suicide Prevention Committee of Vernon presents Clair Jantzen, who holds master’s in clinical counseling and is a registered professional counselor. He has completed advanced training with the Grief Recovery Institute and is passionate about caring for people, hoping to provide them with the necessary understanding and context for their life and its challenges. See www.clairjantzen.ca. Event takes place March 12 at Schubert Centre banquet room, 7 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m. Event is free, but pre-registration is required by calling Betty Bates at 250-275-8062, ext. 4 or e-mail to betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca the bosom buddies meet March 12 at 5 p.m. in the lobby of Best Western Vernon Lodge for “Girls Night Out.” There will be a great meal with some inexpensive wine and merchandise from several of the businesses in Vernon. Vernon & dist. family history society agm Annual general meeting March 12 at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 - 30th Ave. amnesty international Vernon group meets March 12 from 7-9 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Newcomers always welcome. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the international recognition of human rights. Info., www.amnestyvernon.ca. armstrong seniors actiVity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. scarborough faire ladies chorus Meets Wednesdays at Vernon Community Music School beginning at 1:15 p.m. Qualified vocal instruction, a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, blend and harmonize and have fun with a great group of ladies who love to sing. Call Therese at 250-558-1913 for more info. anaf holds information session Questions re: Veteran pension and benefits? Need help with meals, housekeeping, yard work? Join Veterans Lunch in the Spitfire Lounge, second Wednesday of each month, or contact Alan McMahon at 250-545-5467. single friends 50+ Weekly coffee Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Call Carole at 260-5238 for more information, or come out for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, there is no membership fee. Our group has been meeting for 11 years, we have fun and do all kinds of activities. good food boX ordering reminder Give yourself, a friend, or a family in need, the gift of healthy eating this month. A family-sized box of nutritious fruits and vegetables with easy seasonal recipes is available at the amazingly low price of $16 ($10 for a smaller box for one or two people). Orders must be in by the second Wednesday of the month for pick up on the third Thursday. Call Diane at 250 -306-7800 for details or go to www.goodfoodbox.net drop-in crib at the eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community. Open daily 1 - 7 p.m. the Vernon chapter of the ms society Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. korea Veterans association meets The second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at the ANAF. All members and wives welcome. Call 542-7760 for more information. Vernon lapidary club (rockhounders) Meets second Wednesday, Vernon Community
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Arts Centre in Polson Park at 7:30 p.m., everyone welcome, no obligations. Guests are invited to attend club meetings and discover how exciting the family-oriented club is. Members also welcome to drop-in to the centre Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; $5 per session, multi-use passes available. Info., www.vernonrockhounds.org or 545-1274 for info. dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday 2-4 p.m. A wide variety of music is provided by “George’s Friends.” Join us for good exercise, fun and socializing. Members $3, nonmembers $4 and for listening it’s $1. Coffee, tea and cookie included. parent and child walk in the park Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. okanagan artists of canada Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre at Polson Park, 10 a.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Linda Hunt at 250-545-0530 or visit www.okanaganartistsofcanada.com. Vernon women in business hosts a monthly business meeting and luncheon the second Wednesday of each month at the Prestige Hotel & Conference Centre. Join us for education, inspiration and motivation and connect with like-minded business women. Bring your business cards! Noon to 1 p.m. (arrive any time after 11:30 a.m.); $15 for members, $18 for guests ($3 discount for first meeting as a guest). For more info., see www. vwib.com or e-mail membership@vwib.com. tops (take off pounds sensibly) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m. with meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250-542-9381.
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interested in Volunteering with hospice? The North Okanagan Hospice Society invites you to attend info. session on becoming a volunteer, March 13 at 10 a.m. This information session is designed to invite you to participate in our spring training April 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 14, 15, 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please register for March 13 volunteer info. session by calling Leigh at 250-5031800, ext. 110 or by e-mail to leigh@nohs.ca. Vernon camera club meets March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. The evening is an evaluation night of club members’ work and any guest with an interest in digital photography, beginner to expert, is most welcome to attend. For more information, see www.vernoncameraclub.com or call Ritchie at 250-306-2255. liVe model drawing session for artists March 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vernon Public Art Gallery. No experience required, just bring your drawing materials of choice, easels are provided. Set to music in a private space, artists are welcome to draw without inhibition. Models are experienced, male and female, nude or draped. Participants must be over the age of 19. Pre-registration required; $10 members, $20 non-members. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com the friends of history meet March 13 at 10 a.m. at The Pantry. Guest speaker is Duke Dawe on the topic, “His Flying Career.” Everyone welcome. Lunch available. the science in society speaker series presents Dr. Jessica Grahn: Music and the Brain, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Okanagan College Vernon Campus Lecture Theatre. Tickets: $7 in advance; $10 at the door. Jungle tribes of southeast asia Research on life in a distant village comes alive March 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Halina Centre in the Vernon Rec Centre as Mary Stockdale explains how community resil-
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hinking about a degree in arts or science? Join Okanagan College at a university transfer information session Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. Hear from professors, current college students and advisors about the value of an arts degree, opportunities a science degree can offer you and how to transfer your credits to other B.C. universities. Save money and benefit from small class sizes, free tutoring and the experience of knowledgeable professors. Start at Okanagan College and go anywhere! Find out more, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Okanagan College, Vernon Campus lecture theatre. Parking on campus will be free that evening and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Tawnya Cameron at 250-545-7291 ext. 2309 or tcameron@okanagan.bc.ca
ience comes from applying traditional ecological bers and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the knowledge in the face of outside influences. cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the This talk, the third of the spring Capsule College Rec Centre. Info., call 250-542-2877. public presentations, funds two $1,500 scholar- al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at ships at our college and is sponsored by Vernon’s Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. University Women’s Club. Admission at the door cancer relaXation support group For people living with cancer and their support peris $7, $4 for students. Info.: 250-545-7753. armstrong knitting circle We meet the sons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, first, second and fourth Thursday of every month, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact 7 p.m. at Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Colleen at 250-542-6373. Commerce on Bridge St. next door to City Hall. time out group at halina seniors’ cenInfo., call Rhonda Burr at 250-546-3906, Wanda tre If you enjoy counted thread needlework, Bristol at 250-546-2983, or Ouida Kempner at cross stitch and hardanger come and join us for 250-546-3673. We are a small group but would an afternoon of stitching and socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching, learnenjoy new members if you are interested. the Vernon badminton club We play from ing and solving the problems of the world. Every 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 3310-37th Coldstream elementary school gym, until mid- Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for info. or just drop by. April. New members and drop-ins welcome. Vernon stroke recoVery branch Meets Call Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shuttlever- Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke surnonbc2012@gmail.com. halina seniors’ centre table tennis vivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, Come out and try a fun game of table tennis at recreational, educational activities to enhance, the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec Centre) develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, welcome. For further info., call: 250-542-2877. tops (take off pounds sensibly) Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park chapter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 Dr.; open meeting and is handicap accessible. to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th join, and then $5 a month. For more information, Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. the good food boX enderby Pay for your Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., box every second Wednesday, no later than 5 VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis p.m., at Baron’s Real Estate, Century 21. Boxes Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap can be picked up every third Thursday between access. (X) no access. Info., call 250-545-4933. noon and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Vernon ms society support group Meets Street, across from the credit union. For more on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241. information, please call 838-6298. new hope for widow/ers hosts ancient free and accepted masons coffee drop-in Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 Regular communications held the second Thursday a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, 3402- of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, 27th Ave., People Place. This is a time for wid- 3005A-32nd St., Vernon. ows and widowers to share their journey through grief in a safe environment. Vernon calorie counters We meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. Info., call Aggie at Brett Wade, PhD, author of the Ekahi Method presents a life-changing, 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. half-day workshop which guarantees to help you achieve success in your life common threads Ministering to the by improving all your relationships and your health. Have you ever wondered: needs of our community. Free, good qual• Why some people drain your energy? ity used clothing and footwear. Every • How some environments affect your mood? Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays • Why your relationships never work out? from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Register now for this popular event at: Call 545-7105 for more information. http://www.ekahimethod.com/public-speaking/ halina seniors centre dances March 15th at the Prestige Inn in Vernon. Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing Early Bird rate of $125.00 includes FREE $38.00 worth of products! to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ Visit www.ekahimethod.com or call 778-214-1272 for more information. welcome. Cost: $3 members, $4 non-mem-
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Craft for kids aged 4 to 8 and their caregivers, March 27 from 1-4 p.m. Harry Potter Trivia: Chance to win magical books, all ages JCI VERNON MEETS JCI Vernon members range between 19-40 welcome, March 28 from 1-2 p.m. Just drop in for these free proyears of age, and work together to achieve goals and contribute to grams! The Vernon branch of the ORL is at 2800 – 30th Ave. For our community. JCI Vernon meets the second Thursday of every more information please visit www.orl.bc.ca or call 250-542-7610. month at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Chamber of Commerce office, 2901SPRING SCIENCE MARCH BREAK CAMPS AT THE OSC 32nd St. We welcome anyone with an interest in JCI to join us for Maker Breakers March 17 to 21 for ages six to 10 from 9 a.m. to our upcoming meeting. See www.jcivernon.com 3 p.m. daily. Campers: get your creative juices flowing for a full VERNON AND DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We have a week of crafting, inventing, and engineering! Each day features lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has a different theme in science, but will focus on your ideas and gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of creative skills! Build your own Super Structures, design, make, the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if and program Lego Mindstorms/Wedo robots, and even create you wish, we only require information about the cat. your own take-home ecosystem! Mad Science March 24 to 28 for FREE LEGAL DROP-IN CLINIC Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m., ages 6 to 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. A camp for all aspiring room 303, the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Open to all, regardless lab rats! Each day features a different subject, from the science of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minbehind magic, to the mysteries of ocean life, to fossils, bones, and utes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information or to make archaeology! Campers will then put their sleuthing abilities to the an appointment, call Colleen Hoople, Specialized Victim Assistance, test while learning all about DNA, fingerprinting, chromatography, at 542-3322 or Wynn Hartfelder, Outreach, at 542-1185. and other forensic science! Cost is $150 + GST for members; $175 + GST for non-members. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park. Cost per camp is $150 + GST for members; $175 + GST for BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with nun Kelsang Chenma, non-members. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park. March 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson NORTH OKANAGAN OPTIMIST CLUB MONTHLY MEETING Dr. Class topic, “Being a Good Person in the Modern World.” March 17 from 7 to 9 p.m., The Pantry, 3908-32 St.,Vernon. If Drop-in class with guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested Bringing Out The Best In Kids appeals to you, you are invited to donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. Info., www. find out more about this community oriented service organization dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. by attending their monthly meeting. Planning is well under way A CN-CP TELECOMMUNICATIONS RETIREMENT SOCIAL for the second annual Unplug and Play Week, April 26 to May 4. March 14 in Vernon. If you are a former employee and wish to New members always welcome. For more info., see http://northoattend, or to obtain further information, contact Ed Tanaka at 250kanaganoptimistclub.org 545-3552 or John Topping at 250-545-1287. AFTER-SCHOOL WRITING LESSONS AT VERNON LIBRARY THE ANNUAL DELLVIEW HOSPITAL STAFF REUNION March Join Vernon library Writer-in-Residence Harold Rhenisch. For 14 at noon at The Pantry. All staff and their partners are welcome. kids aged 8 to 15. No registration necessary for this free program. For more info., please call LaVerne at 250-542-5449. March 17, Teaching Your Story To talk; March 31, Pages That LOCAL BUSINESSES CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY Enactus Whisper, Shout and Sing; April 7, Book Gymnastics. Writer-inOkanagan College holds third annual Charity Challenge, a Family Residence program is paid for by Vernon Friends of the Feud style event to benefit North Okanagan Library. The Vernon branch is at 2800-30th Hospice Society and Enactus. Competing Ave. Info., www.orl.bc.ca or 250-542-7610. teams from local businesses go head-to-head. KALAMALKA CARING KLOWNS Fun-filled evening takes place March 14 at 7 WORKSHOP Annual workshop April 12 and p.m., Village Green Hotel, and the $35 ticket 13. Are you compassionate? Do you like to includes admission, appies and a drink ticket. Tickets laugh? Do you like to make others happy? Do you like to give available at Village Green Hotel and the Bean back to the community? Well, clowning might just be for Scene. you. For more information or to register, call Doris at INTERFAITH THEATRE EVENING 250-546-6396 or Beverley at 250-558-3576 or see www. March 14 at the Powerhouse Theatre the kalamalkacaringklowns.com Interfaith Connecting Project will presTHE EMPTY BOWL FUNDRAISER Whose ent a staged-reading of the new play, We’re bowl do you want? Celebrate March 17 Already Home. This play, written by Terry St. Patrick’s Day and support your Vernon Jordan, Arnie Hayashi and Lorna Tureski, is Community Arts Centre! Pick a handmade bowl created by your favourite local artist or commua heart-felt comedy, the story of two neighnity member, fill it with Irish stew and enjoy bouring Vernon families — one Muslim, some fantastic entertainment, all for just $20! one Christian — and an Okanagan spirit Be sure to check out a sneak peak of the bowls character, who fumble their way in and on display during the month of March. But be out of multi-cultural and religious misunwarned: no bowl will be on sale until St. derstandings only to find they are more Patrick’s Day! Noon to 2 p.m. at Vernon alike than they had first imagined. The Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. play opens 7:30. Tickets $10 each, from 12,500 Call 250-542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca any of the Steering Committee members or INCLUDES (1) D E R D TWELVE THOUSAND & FIVE HUN for more info. call Vernon and Dist. Immigrant Services at 1) $230 BI-WEEKLY, 96 $12,500 MONTHS, 4.99%, TOTAL 899 WING RCAF ASSOC. LUNCHEON 250-542-4177 or e-mail at vdiss.interfaith@ PAID=$35,340. TO YOU March 18 at Schubert Centre, 11:30 a.m. gmail.com STK #140133 Major David W. Brown from Wing THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS March Telecommunications and Info. Services 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the People PLace, 3402TH office of #19 Wing of Comox National 27th Ave. Buy, sell, trade, auction. Note: new Defence is our guest. Info., Joe at 250date and time. Everyone welcome. Info., Roy 542-4386. at 542-4127. DANCE AT ENDERBY SENIORS’ COMGET ‘THE BUZZ’ ON HONEYBEES March PLEX March 21 from 2-4 p.m., The 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Greater Vernon Backyard Band is playing at The Enderby Seniors’ Complex. a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lumby Health Centre. Call 250-547-9741 for an Museum & Archives. Presenter John Gates, owner/operator of Admission $5, includes coffee and snacks. All welcome. Gates Bee Farm, Spallumcheen, has over 40 years of beekeep- appointment. KIDS DIG IT! ARCHAEOLOGICAL SHOEBOX DIG During this ing experience, including 27 years with Ministry of Agriculture’s S.O.L.D. Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets camp, children will become junior archaeologists digging for hidMondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place and all are welcome to Beekeeping Program. Learn what, why and how honeybees do den artifacts. They’ll learn to excavate their way through the layers attend. March 17, “Nasittuq, Canadian Forces Station, Alert” with what they do, how essential honeybees are to modern food prowith care and piece the mystery object together. March 21 from duction, basic beekeeping and current worldwide problems with Jack Phillips. 1 to 3 p.m. $10/child, suitable for ages 6 -10. Spaces are limited. bee health. As space is limited, call 250-542-3142 to pre-register. SPRING BREAK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Held at Grace To register, please call the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Bible Church, 5661 Silver Star Rd., Vernon, March 17 21 from Admission is by donation. 250-542-3142. 9:30 a.m. to noon, Open to kids from Grades 1 to 5 Cost: $55 famINVITATION TO OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND MEMBERS PURPLE DAY FOR EPILEPSY Did you know there are 19 types Presentation on the health plan (draft) report by the Health Plan ily rate or $30 per child (includes T-shirt); to register, visit www. Team, March 15 at Head of the Lake Hall, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. gbcvernon.ca and click on VBS tab or call Donna at 250-549-3095. of seizures a person can have? On March 26, wear purple to supIncludes info. booths, giveaway and prizes, healthy light lunch. SPRING BREAK FUN AT THE VERNON LIBRARY Ali. K Zam: port awareness of Epilepsy world-wide. Do you have epilepsy? Magician Leif David will wow you in this family show, March Anyone can have epilepsy, a loved one, a family member, a friend. For more information, call 250-542-5094. INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF STORYTELLING WORK- 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon: Craft for all If you are interested in joining an Epilepsy support group, we SHOP With Gabriel Newman at the Vernon library March 15 from ages, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Princess Pageant: Stories with will be gathering in Enderby the evening of March 26; call Karen 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Workshop will explore topics such as “creating Cinderella, Princess Lessons, Costume contest for ages 3 to 8 Durant 250-838-9581 for more info., anyone can join us. For more your story,” “crafting your story,” and “presenting your story.” and their caregivers, March 20 from 1-2 p.m. Pirate Party: Stories information on what you can do in support of Purple Day call Newman has a master’s in interdisciplinary performance and with the Captain, Treasure Toss, Pirate Craft, ages 3 to 8 and their 1-888-9 SEIZURE or check out www.purpleday.org. 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Alzheimer action urged RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The City of Vernon is demanding action to address the growing number of individuals coping with Alzheimer’s disease. On Monday, council called on all levels of government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to adopt a dementia strategy. “We want to see some sort of plan in place to deal with this disease,” said Coun. Catherine Lord. Catherine Lord “The stress on the caregiver is huge and until you go through it, people don’t realize that.” Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia currently impact about 500,000 Canadians and that’s expected to grow to 1.1 million people within a generation. It’s also believed that three million Canadians face the challenges of providing care for those suffering from the disease. The city’s motion is in support of Ontario MP
Cookie sales help kids grow Morning Star Staff
The McDonald’s in Vernon and Armstrong are donating all the proceeds from cookie sales Friday to McHappy Day this year. “The charity we have decided to partner with for 2014 is NONA,” said Natasha Sellers, with the Vernon/Armstrong McDonald’s restaurants. The North Okanagan Neurological Association is a non-profit organization that believes every child has the potential for growth. They offer support to families and caregivers of children with a wide variety of developmental challenges in Vernon and the North Okanagan. “Please help support our fundraising efforts and visit us on Friday for a cookie or two,” said Sellers.
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Where there is a Will there is a way Where there is a Will there is a way. You should make a Will when you marry or start a family or the moment you have any protect-able assets, for instance, you own a house or a business. The protection of your children should be a priority. Would you prefer the government appoint a guardian for your minor children? You will also require an Advance Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney in case something happens to you and you are unable to make decisions yourself. Many people advertise that they do Wills and Estate Planning. For us, it is a specialty. We have given many presentations on it to community groups and have taught this subject at the Bar Admission course all new lawyers must take. At Laarakker Law, Wills and Estate Planning is not just something we do; it is something we specialize in. After all, the legacy you leave behind is more important than what you leave behind.
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Claude Gravelle, who has introduced a bill in Parliament seeking a national strategy for dementia. It would include the development of strategies in primary health care, health promotion, caregiver support and research. “This disease is becoming more prevalent as our population ages, and we need a plan to deal with this so that we all share in the caregiving and give some relief to the immediate family whose lives are greatly impacted,” said Lord. As a retired physician, Mayor Rob Sawatzky supports any efforts to expand support for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as their caregivers. “It’s these kind of chronic diseases that have a big toll on individuals, families and communities,” he said.
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March is Nutrition Month and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is taking the opportunity this month to bring awareness about healthy living for people with diabetes. Registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator (CDE) Barbara Allan, will be presenting a webinar Thursday at 6 p.m. called A-Salt with a Deadly Weapon. It is part of the CDA’s new series of educational diabetes webinars are packed with relevant and upto-date information for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Canada. “From the start of my career, I’ve always had a special interest in people living with diabetes,” said Allan, who in 1991 became one of the first CDEs in Canada. “There is so much hype about salt and sodium that it’s sometimes hard to know what to believe. Through my webinar, I’ll speak to the value of sodium in everyday health and nutrition; the role that sodium has on blood pressure control; and discuss why reducing sodium may be important with some practical suggestions.” Allen is an active volunteer for the CDA as a guest speaker and committee member on various education resource projects and program initiatives including the CDA’s official meal planning system – the Beyond the Basics suite of materials. Individuals can sign-up at no cost to attend A-Salt with a Deadly Weapon or any of the available
webinars running until August 2014, with topics ranging from kids, food and nutrition to health, travel, foot care, and more. The CDA has worked diligently to create a highly-informative and engaging series, which feature CKNW producer Jessica Gares, experienced diabetes educators, health professionals and other knowledgeable speakers. “Our webinars will provide people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes free professional information, facilitated discussion and a new way to connect with others in the diabetes community,” said Leanne Morgan, senior manager, community programs and partnerships (BC and Yukon) at the Canadian Diabetes Association. “We hope to reach a diversified audience and serve residents in city, rural and even remote communities. Individuals can participate in our webinars in the convenience of their own home or any computer or in group settings.” To register and for further information on A-Salt with a Deadly Weapon, visit diabetes.ca/webinar. These webinar series are funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Lilly. Other diabetes webinars occurring in March include: - Variables - Managing Activity, Diet, Blood Sugar, Stress and More, also on Thursday, at 6 p.m. - Eating Well, March 26, at 5 p.m. To register or for more information, visit: diabetes.ca/diabetes-webinars
Presentation deconstructs dinner Morning Star Staff
An upcoming presentation will tantalize the taste buds of local residents. Jon Steinman, a radio show host, filmmaker and journalist, will be showing two 24-minute episodes of Deconstructing Dinner on garlic and pork March 25 at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus. “Deconstructing Dinner
invites us to rediscover food in our kitchens, our communities and through our sense of taste,” said Andrea Gunner, one of the event organizers. “Jon teams up with local farmers, scientists, backyard gardeners and chefs in each episode.” Steinman will speak after the films and answer questions from the audience. The presentation takes place
March 25 at 7 p.m. in the college’s auditorium. Attendance is by donation. It is sponsored by the Food Action Society of the North Okanagan, the Sustainable Environment Network Society and the Armstrong Food Initiative Society. For more information, contact Gunner at gunnera@telus. net or 250-546-2712.
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Lucy Van Dyke, seven, works on a painting during Family Saturday at Vernon and District Art Gallery. Top right: Matthew Henderson, nine, takes part in Family Saturday at Vernon and District Art Gallery with his parents Dave and Elizabeth Henderson.
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Auxiliary honoured for dedication to health care Morning Star Staff
The City of Armstrong has recognized an amazing group of volunteers. Mayor Chris Pieper presented the city’s latest Award of Excellence to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary (ASHA), a group that has brought recognition to the community by achieving distinction in being recognized locally and regionally for contributions made through their tireless work taking in donations and selling them. Since 1995, the ASHA has donated more than $2 mil— Pieper lion to healthrelated organizations in the North Okanagan, and awarded more than $145,000 in bursaries to students pursuing a career in the health industry. “Their work contributes by ensuring the re-use and recycling of items that would likely end up in a landfill, and by contributing the funds raised from that work to other organizations to encourage and ensure health care works, over and
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Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper presents the city’s latest Award of Excellence to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary, accepted by members Judith Nelson, past president (from left), Judy Ells, treasurer, Sandra Borden , second vice president, Maureen Karran, president and Jackie Keesey , first vice president. above those provided as basics by provincial health authorities,” said Pieper. “From their early beginnings with a focus on the Armstrong Spallumcheen Hospital, to the major contributions to
the Vernon Jubilee Hospital and all of the small, medium and large projects of other organizations supported in between, the auxiliary has made a major difference in the health of the communities.
“The legacy created by hundreds of volunteers, the contribution of thousands of hours, for 80 years, is extraordinary.” The ASHA celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2014.
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“With all the ups and downs over the years, it’s been tough for Kitimat. We need some stability. We need to know that everything’s going to be good for a long time, not just a year or two. The Northern Gateway project will bring that stability. I’m glad it’s going to bring jobs, but also training. Wouldn’t it be great if our kids could get more education here, rather than heading off to Vancouver or Calgary? For me, the best thing about living in Kitimat is that you can go hiking or fishing on your way home from work. It’s a special place to live. But without jobs and stability, I worry that my kids and grandkids won’t be able to live here with me. And that’s what I want more than anything. So I’m voting yes.”
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Fresh off the success of its second annual FrostBike downhill BC Cup race, Silver Star Mountain Resort is again taking the lead on yet another great way to enjoy winter. Fat-bikes will be making their debut on selected cross country and snowshoe trails at the resort that will run through to the end of the ski season on April 6. “We are conducting an official trial for fat-biking on two specific trails,” says Guy Paulsen, Nordic manager at Silver Star Mountain. “We want to make sure fat-biking is a good fit at the resort and doesn’t impact some of our core products like cross country skiing or snowshoeing negatively.” Fat-bikes got their start in the late 1980s when regular bikes were modified to allow racers to compete in the Iditabike (later to become Iditasport) race in Alaska. About the same time bikes were being modified in the Southern U.S. to ride the deserts in New Mexico. Paulsen says he’s confident the latest trend in combining summer and winter activities will be a success at Silver Star. “We are very encouraged at growth of the sport and how it can fit into the healthy
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Koe ices Morris in Brier final ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
For Kevin Koe, good things come in threes. The Calgary skip scored three-enders in the second, fifth and seventh ends – each time his rink had the hammer – and posted a 10-5 victory over the Vernon/Kelowna rink of Jim Cotter, John Morris, Rick Sawatsky and Tyrel Griffith in Sunday’s final of the Tim Hortons Brier Canadian men’s curling championship before a standing room-only crowd of 5,238 partisan B.C. fans at the Interior Savings Centre. Koe was facing the B.C. champs for the third time in Kamloops, winning the only game that truly mattered. He was appearing in his third Brier championship, reaching the final all three times. Sunday’s win was his second Brier tankard. “The first three was the big one,” Koe said.“We gave up a terrible deuce in one. We bounced right back. Jimmy [Cotter] had some uncharacteristic misses.” The numbers tell much of the story: Koe shot 92 per cent, Cotter 82 and Morris 72. “Obviously it was a tough one to swallow. We didn’t perform the way we wanted to. That’s just the way it goes, that’s curling,” said Cotter, of Vernon, who was born and raised in Kamloops. Team Morris beat Koe 7-6 in the opening draw of the Brier and scored a 9-5 victory Friday night in the oneversus-two page playoff game, which gave Morris a berth in Sunday’s final and a day off Saturday after having played 12 games in seven days. The loss relegated Koe to the semifinal on Saturday – a 9-8 win over Jean-Michel Ménard of Quebec – and gave the Alberta champs an edge heading into Sunday’s final. “We just got caught a little on the ice. The ice was good, of course, it just curled a little bit more than we had seen all week,” said Cotter, who made it clear the ice wasn’t a problem, and that Vernon’s Dave Merklinger and his ice team did a great job all week at the Brier. “We just got caught on that early, and against a great team like Kevin Koe, by the time you catch on, sometimes it’s just a little too late and that was the case for us.” Added Vernon’s Sawatsky: “I think it was a big advantage for Koe to play in the semi where the ice conditions were the same as the final. We made a few mistakes based on those ice conditions and got caught in a couple of spots. Earlier in the week we would have been fine but because the ice had changed, we didn’t make the necessary adjustments and got caught. “That’s the difference between winning and losing at that level. A mistake here and there, Kevin and his guys had an advantage playing Saturday and were a little more dialed in than we were.” Playing in a Brier in his hometown, and with a ton of support in every game, is something Cotter will look back on with pride. “Kamloops put on a great Brier,” he said. “The fans were
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Jim Cotter watches B.C. teammates, from left, Tyrel Griffith, Rick Sawatsky and John Morris tend to a rock in the Tim Hortons Brier final Sunday at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops. Kevin Koe of Alberta defeated the Okanagan rink 10-5. amazing, really got behind the team and I couldn’t be more proud of my teammates. I couldn’t ask to play with better guys. They’re great on and off the ice.” Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton – who captured his first Brier title in Kamloops in 1996 – won bronze with a 9-5 win over Ménard on Sunday morning. Both the Koe and Morris teams received $40,000, while Stoughton earned $30,000 and Menard won $20,000. Alberta now becomes Team Canada and will compete at the 2014 World Men’s Curling Championship, which runs from March 29 to April 6 in Beijing. Even though the final result was not what the B.C. champs wanted, the quartet was honoured for its week-long play to get to the last game. Cotter, Morris and Sawatsky were named to the Brier’s first all-star team while Griffith made the second team.
Earlier in the season, Team Morris lost to eventual Olympic champion and 2013 Brier winner Brad Jacobs in the Roar of the Rings Olympics qualifier final. “The loss hurts, it stings, but after a few days of healing and reflection, we’ll look back and appreciate the accomplishments we were able to make in a short period of time,” said Sawatsky. “I’m real proud of the guys, the way they played and the way we came together in a short period of time. There’s definitely potential there.” Added Cotter, about the rink’s future: “We haven’t talked about it. Since we formed the team, we always look at what we can do today to be better for tomorrow. We always just focus on the next event. That was a big reason for our success. We focused on today, not a lot about tomorrow. “I’m sure in the next couple of weeks we’ll sit down and talk, figure some stuff out and see where everyone’s at.”
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Vipers chase Game 6 win KEVIN MITCHELL
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WEST KELOWNA – Down their starting goalie and trailing the Vernon Vipers 3-1 in a B.C. Hockey League first-round playoff series. Things didn’t look sweet for the West Kelowna Warriors. Rather than fret, they simply went back to their powerplay which worked five times in a Game 1 victory, getting two more Monday night in a 4-1 win. Game 6 in the series went Tuesday night in Vernon. A seventh game, if required, would go tonight at Royal LePage Place. Red Wings’ draft David Pope scored twice and rookie 16-yearold goalie Cody Porter made 26 saves as the Warriors won before 1,025 raucus fans. The Warriors went 2-for-9 on the powerplay, scoring all their goals in the second period after a tight-checking opening frame. Kylar Hope and captain Matt Anholt also supplied snipes for the Warriors, who welcomed back second leading pointgetter Jason Cotton up the middle and towering Ryan Ivey on the back end, from injured reserve. Porter, a Vancouver product who went 8-5-1 in the regular season, stepped in nicely for co-MVP Andy Desautels, hurt in a collision with Vipers’ forward Dexter Danc in Saturday night’s 4-1 Viper win at Kal Tire Place. Dancs was not penalized on the play, but the league reviewed the play and issued Dancs a threegame suspension. The Vipers appealed the decision Monday. Anholt said getting semihealthy bodies back was huge. “It did a lot. I was telling those guys at the pre-game skate this morning, ‘Even if you guys can play sparingly, it can raise the momentum and morale in the room a lot’ and it obviously did because those guys played great tonight.” Brendan Persley replied for the Vipers at 1:27 of the third period from in tight on a wild scramble. Vernon went 0-for-3 on the powerplay while outshooting West Kelowna 15-4 in the third. “They shouldn’t have surprised us,” said Vernon head coach Jason Williamson. “We knew they were gonna be desparate and hungry and they definitely were. It was a pretty evenly-played game. It just got away from us in the second and we win the third. It’s a game that we’d probably like back. “Going into the series, if we knew we’d be up 3-2 going home, we’d probably take that. They’re a good hockey club, they’ve got pride, they don’t wanna go down
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Players from the Vernon (in white) and Fraser Valley U19 teams go after a loose ring in a game at the provincial championships in Prince George. semifinals. Shelby Connors led the way offensively for the Rush. She had 7+5, recording points in each game. Kendra Ostafie and Maddie Powls both contributed with eight points. Ostafie had four snipes in the semifinals. The U14A Tweens took a B.C. bronze. They went 2-2-1, but an overtime loss against Kelowna landed them bronze. “These girls had a great season,” said head coach Warren Carter. “They were heartbroken by this tough overtime loss but they can be proud of their effort at provincials and the whole season.” Alyssa Racine was the leading scorer with 12+5, which included
7+2 in a win against Fraser Valley. Courtney Bacon and Emily Williams wrapped up their season each in doubledigit point totals. Bacon had 6+7 while Williams had 6+5. Vernon’s Newalta Bombers were in the U14B provincials in Prince George. “The whole team played fantastic all weekend just as they have all season,” said head coach Blair Campbell. The Bombers won their first two games, outscoring their opponents 13-3. Makayla Vanderzwan buried seven goals and Bryn Taylor-Hawes had six. In other Petite Ringette action, the Vernon DCT Chambers Roar put the
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The York House Tigers shaded the VSS Panthers 49-47 Saturday to finish fifth at the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships in Langley. Karley Fugel drained 15 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for the No. 6 Panthers. Fugel was named to the second all-star team for the second consecutive year. Jordan Korol pocketed 10 points for VSS, while Jordan Cullum took game MVP with seven points and Anna Rice recorded seven points and four assists. “We were down 40-24 in third quarter, but in true Panther fashion, never quit and fought back to within two points,” said VSS coach Lonny Mazurak, assisted by John Keeley. “We had a couple of opportunities to tie it up but came up short. “It was a great season for the girls as they improved everytime they hit the floor. Both coach Keeley and myself are proud of the resolve the group showed when facing adversity. Special mention goes to our three seniors (Megan Prentice, Megan Johnston, and Karley Fugel) who helped lead our young group through the highs and lows of our season.” The Tigers were No. 9 in the sweet 16. The No. 2 Windsor Dukes of North Vancouver stopped the No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints of Vancouver 69-64 in the final. Sherri Erico of Windsor took tournament MVP. The Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna brushed back the Kelowna Christian Knights 69-49 in Saturday night’s final of the B.C. Senior A Girls Basketball Championships in Lumby. Hannah Johnson of Immaculata was chosen Top defender, while the first all-star team consisted of Mustangs’ Ashlyn Day, Emma Johnson and Jaeydn Penkala, and Kelowna Christian’s Roza Kalashnikoff and Jacqueline Sellars. The host Charles Bloom Timberwolves fell 57-54 to the the Fort St. James Falcons in the 13th14th-place game Saturday. Jenna Mulholland flushed 19 points for the 14th-ranked Timberwolves, while Game MVP Buster Marsh recorded 13.
“Our girls played with heart and intensity in our last game,” said Bloom coach Jennie Currie. “ They forced turnover after turnover with their press on Fort St. James but struggled to put the ball in the hoop. We definitely outplayed them, but in the end, couldn’t outscore them. “Next year we will miss the leadership of our Grade 12’s, Shelby Bauml and Lisa Campeau, but we will have the rest of the team back. The girls are already planning for hosting next year’s provincials and setting new goals.” The Falcons were honoured with the Barry Dearing Fair Play award. Meanwhile, the Fulton Maroons took seventh at the Telus Senior AA Boys Championships in Langley by stuffing St. Thomas Aquinas 77-58. Tye Kitzman collected 27 points, while Michael Rouault added 25 for Fulton, ranked No. 8. “It was a great way to end the year,” said Maroons’ head coach Dale Olson. “The boys fought back hard. I am very proud of the year that we had, 27-8 overall, and we return nine players next year.” The Lambrick Park Lions iced St. Michael’s Jaguars 70-64 in Saturday’s all-Victoria final. The Valleyview Vikings, who upset the Maroons in the Okanagan playdowns at Fulton, bagged bronze medals with an 83-78 win over the R.C. Palmer Griffins of Richmond. Fulton finished 2-2, losing to eventual champion Burnaby South Rebels in the final in Pitt Meadows. Nathan Banga and Isaac Olson took Player of the Game awards, while strong tournament showings came from Hunter Kreiger and Cole Hunter. “It was a very successful year for our boys program overall,” said coach Olson, who also guided the Grade 8s. “Things look good for the future of Fulton basketball.” Burnaby South brushed off the Argyle Pipers of North Vancouver in the final. VSS will be without Valley MVP Shelby Hartwig at the provincial senior AAA boys tournament, starting this morning at the Langley Events Centre. The towering Hartwig will be in Phoenix with his family for a fantasy sports holiday planned a year ago. The No. 6 Panthers open tonight against the 11th-rated R.A. McMath Wildcats of Richmond. A win over the Wildcats will put VSS into a quarterfinal Thursday against the winner of No. 3 Fleetwood Park Dragons of Surrey and No. 14 Charles Hays Hurricanes of Prince Rupert.
REC HOCKEY PLAYOFFS BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Game 1 Playoffs @ Priest Valley Arena Teale Utility Canucks 9 – Jason Elders 4, Chris Usselman 2, Thomas Swales 1+3, Kevin Swales 1+2, Mike Burke, Dean Yoland 3A, Gord McDonald 3A. Goalie: Steven Clark 34 saves & 1A. Cidel Moving Oilers 4 – Jayson Reardon 2+1 Ryan Dubetz, Jake Stutchberry, Aaron Campeau 2A Clayton Ricketts 2A. Goalie: Danny Robert 18 saves. Game 2 Playoffs @ Kal Tire Place Leko Blackhawks 7- Sean Gracey 2+1, Jonny Kashuba 2, Mike Mason 1+3, Corey Webb 1+2, Mason Holmes, Kevin Stecyk 3A. Goalie: Jason Hoffman 15 saves. Kasper Denture Red Wings 1 - Blair Fernley, Garth Gartner. Goalie: Garth Gartner 21 saves. Game 3 Playoffs @ Kal Tire Place Godard Excavating Predators 6 - Luc Binkhorn 2+OT winner, Jeff Bevan 1+2, Kevin Body, Justin Horochuk, Curtis Gobbet 3A. Goalie: Chris Kingdon 11 saves. R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans 5 - Bryce Kakoske 2+3, Leath Gare 2+2, Dave Robinson, Jeff Ovington 2A. Goalie: Jason Silzer 16 saves. SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Game 1 Playoffs @ Civic Arena Spartan Auto Bulls 7 - Shane Burgi 2+1, Travis Sanderson 2, Kevin Beckner 1+3, Steve St. Denis, Taylor Jackson, Troy Blais 3A, Brett Barnard 2A. Goalie: Travis Corrie 33 saves & 1A. Kasper Denture Red Wings 2 - Blair Fernley, Duane Dennis. Goalie: Jaron Chasca 20 saves. Game 2 Playoffs @ Civic Arena M&K Ready Mix Bruins 6 - Braden Anderson 3, Tyler Galenzoski 1+2, Don Hunter, Jaret Pereboom, Dave Schneider 2A, Shane Hillman 2A. Goalie: Shane Hillman 28 saves. Kalavida Flyers 2 - Rich Hoglund, Rick Galvagno, Manish Bhatt 2A, Jeff Kuznair 2A. Goalie: Jordan Vallance 24 saves. Game 3 Playoffs @ Priest Valley Arena Cidel Moving Oilers 10 - Vernon Miskosky 3+2, Taylor Zoethout 2+2, Ricketts 2, Logan Stockley 1+3, Taylor Summerfelt, Shane Williamson 1+2, Evan MaCauley 3A, Campeau 3A. Goalie: Robert 23 saves.
Kal Tire Whalers 4 - Jason Deboersap, Gerry Giesbrecht, Dave Higgins, Ben Cave. Goalie: James Scherck 33 saves. Game 5 Playoffs @ Priest Valley Arena Teale Utility Canucks 6 - Troy Killingbeck 2+2 Elders 2, Kevin Swales 1+2, Brad Wick, Burke 2A, Yoland 2A. Goalie: Clarke 17 saves. Green Pub Moose 3 - Sean Andrews 1, Steve Vallier 1, Brandon Moffat 1+1, Tim Proctor 2A, Jayce Polman-Tuin 2A. Goalie: Brad Atkins 14 saves.
NOTEBOOK CYCLING - The North Okanagan Cycling Society AGM goes Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m., at the Village Green Mall. Volunteers needed to motivate mountain bikes to lead events and trail projects. Tonight’s meeting was postponed due to the tragic death of popular cyclist AJ Cleary. FASTBALL - Fastball umpires needed for the upcoming season. The Vernon Umpires Association will be hosting a clinic Saturday, April 5 at the Winter Carnival office for new/returning umpires. Registration is done online. Contact Mike Moorlag at 250.558.8493 or whats.ump@gmail.com. LACROSSE - North Okanagan minor lacrosse accepting registrations. New players will pay half price (contact Chris Collard 250-938-1770 to register in this case). Registrations received after March 15 may be placed on a wait list. Visit their website @ www.legendslax.ca.
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Dora Mary Graham May 19, 1919 - March 10, 2014
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LUCILLE VIOLET WILKINSON July 5, 1943 – March 01-2014. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Sister and wonderful friend. Lucille left us on March 1, 2014 after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her sons Douglas Wilkinson, Lorne Wilkinson (Tammy), daughter Susan Young (Jack), grand-daughter Jennifer & great-grand baby Tiffany, her sisters Linda, Florence and Lisa and stepfather Alfie Dickson, numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and her cherished “lunch brunch” group. She is also survived by her friend Maureen and loving family friend CC who along with her son Doug helped ease her through this final journey with care and love. Lucille was an admin supervisor for the provincial government income assistance office for over 20 years. She was diligent in her job mentoring many to become exceptional public servants. After retirement she volunteered with the elder college and the hospice society where she assisted many families through situations much like her own this past month Lucille was a very spiritual person. She accepted this diagnosis with courage and strength far beyond what most could endure… she was at peace with herself and ready to go with the “angels” “You have earned your wings my dear friend – fly with love and peace. ★Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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ALLEN, Fay Bettylou Rose 1944 ~ 2014
It is with deep regret we announce the peaceful passing, in ICU at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, of Fay BeƩylou Rose Allen on March 6th, 2014. Fay was born in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan on December 4th, 1944. She was always a happy go lucky person who could talk to anyone she met. Fay met her husband, Tom, in 1980 and was married in 1981. She enjoyed bowling and playing baseball on the Vernon Special Olympics team and was also a member of the Vernon Toastmasters Club 1929 for many years. Fay further enjoyed watching car races and spending Ɵme with her friends. She will be forever loved and missed by her loving husband, Tom͖ stepbrothers, Kevin and Stewart PaƩerson of Nakusp. She will be further missed by her best friend, Doreen, and her dog, Bandit. At Fay͛s reƋuest she will be cremated and buried with her mother in Creston, BC. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staī at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. A CelebraƟon of Life will be held Saturday, March 15th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Schubert Centre (3505 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC). Those wishing to do so may make a donaƟon in Fay͛s memory to a charity of choice. zou are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family͛s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternaƟves.ca . Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Π Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-ϳ23ϳ
McNamara, William CRAIG
March 11, 1941March 2, 2014 Craig died at the North Okanagan Hospice House in Vernon on March 2nd aŌer a courageous baƩle with Mesothelioma. Craig was born March 11, 1ϵ41 in Zegina to t.C. ; illͿ and Margaret McNamara and grew up in tinnipeg. Craig worked over ϯ0 years at Memorial hniversity, St. John͛s and then reƟred to the cabin he built on 'ambo Pond, Newfoundland. He reminisced oŌen of the adventures with friends ͚on the pond͛. He relocated to nderby, C to be closer to family and had many happy cross-country ski days with his sister Sharon and brother-in law rich. Craig was predeceased by his parents and his sisters, 'ail Zice and Sharon turmann. He is survived by his sister Sandra Horton of taterloo and brother-in-laws ob Horton, ob Zice of Toronto and rich turmann of tinnipeg. He is aīecƟonately remembered by his nine nieces and two nephews, all whom have fond memories of their bachelor hncle Craig.
Special thanks to his friend Sherry and the caring staī of the Community Care team in nderby and North Okanagan Hospice House. Thank you to Dr. reƩ Poulin for your wonderful care of Craig. No funeral on reƋuest.
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Mervin Frederick Fishley Oct. 28, 1925 - March 6, 2014
Predeceased by his loving wife and best friend Avis Fishley. Survived by his children Dan Fishley, Theresa Tucker, Jim Fishley, Patrick Fishley. Merv was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren where he peacefully passed. Merv will be sadly missed but always remembered for his wisdom, wit, encouragement and sacriĮce for all he loved. Funeral services to be held at mmanuel apƟst in Vernon at 11:00 am on March 21, 2014.
Hammond, Gary Arthur
March 16, 1952 – March 8, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gary Hammond on Saturday March 8, 2014 in Salmon Arm BC. His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 41 years, Liz and children Steven, Brian (Cynthia) and Kim Noble (Dan) brothers David, Paul and Jeī of Ontario, brother and sister in law Woody & Doris Schut, Ed & Janice Schut & Rene Taylor-Lowen. “Grandpa Gooey” will be forever remembered by his grand children, Natalie Warnes, Meghan & Lauren Hammond of Edmonton Ab. Gary was predeceased by his parents and infant son Nelson. Gary was born in Hamilton Ontario to Don & Lois Hammond. Gary & Liz moved to Peachland B.C. with children in 1990. In 2009 Gary & Liz moved to Vulcan Alberta. He was always passionate for motor sports and fulĮlled one of his great dreams by designing and building Sun Valley Motor Speedway in Vernon B.C. From the age of 16 he had been driving trucks all over North America. He has owned and operated a trucking company since 1986. Gary was always opƟmisƟc and tried to make everyone he came across smile. When anyone would ask how he was, Gary would always say “Bodacious”. He called his latest trucking company “Just Cruisin” (into reƟrement). Gary was doing what he loved and never took life too seriously. He found many joys in his life and also brought joy to others. Family and friends will have a CelebraƟon of Life at a later date in the Okanagan. The family asks that in lieu of Ňowers to kindly make a donaƟon to the Heart & Stroke FoundaƟon in his memory.
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It is with hearƞelt sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Mary Lochhead, aŌer a brief illness at the age of 89 years at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Mary was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and spent most of her childhood years there before moving to Calgary. There she met her future husband, Jim Lochhead, and soon aŌer, both enlisted in the Canadian Army and AirForce and served our Country from 1942 ʹ 1945. When the war ended work brought them to Vernon where they decided to stay and raise their family. Mary and Jim, along with their close friends, Tom and Norah Foord, decided in 1953 to become partners and start a small Ɵre business in downtown Vernon which is known today as one of Vernon͛s biggest success stories. KAL TIRE was a huge life achievement for both, which they were edžtremely proud. In 19ϳ8 Mary and Jim decided to reƟre from business and enjoy family life travelling, golĮng & curling. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her four children: Sandy (Neil) Mitchell of Yualicum, B.C., Dan (Debbie) of Vernon, Jamie (Linda) of Kelowna, and Larry (Donna) of Vernon, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 2005. At her reƋuest there will be no formal service. As an edžpression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send a donaƟon in memory of Mary to the North Okanagan Hospice House at 3605 ʹ 2ϳ Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Manager of Payroll The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Manager of Payroll. This is a full time Management Professional position offering a competitive salary and full benefit package. The position: Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Manager of Payroll, as a key member of the Finance Team, is responsible for the efficient operation of payroll and benefits systems for 1000+ staff and for performing various accounting analysis and reconciliations, including, but not limited to, payroll operations. With the assistance of payroll clerks, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of payroll for all teaching and non-teaching personnel, ensuring that all regulatory and contractual requirements relating to payroll and benefits are maintained. Experience with automation of payroll processes such as electronic timesheets and/or payroll experience in a school district environment would be considered an asset. The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: • CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, accounting knowledge, several years progressive experience in managing large, complex computerized payroll and benefits systems, supervision of payroll staff and integration of payroll and HR functions; or a comparable combination of education, training and experience. For a further detailed job description, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and all supporting documentation by MARCH 21, 2014 by noon. All applications must be emailed to apply@sd83.bc.ca or faxed 250-832-3751.
In Loving Memory of
Edward Leeper
For further information, please contact Kyle Cormier, Director of Human Resources at (250) 804-7841.
April 9, 1932 – March 2, 2005 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure Your love will light our way Your memory will forever be with us Gaye, Cory, & Shelly
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Professional Office Assistant Vernon location We are looking for an individual with the ability to multi-task, and work independently. The ideal candidate will have: - 2 years experience in an administration role. - Applicants must be able to work in a confidential office, and work in a fast paced environment - provide excellent customer service and communication skills. Position will be part time hours 20-25 per week, usually on a 9-1 or 2pm day and be flexible to work additional hours on request. Compensation will be based upon experience. Please provide you resume along with references to Box 24 c/o TheMorning Star 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Position will close on March 19th.
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking REGIONAL and Long haul drivers wanted. We offer stable secure employment, Extended Benefits, Pension Plan, Auto Deposit Pay, $0.70 per mile BC runs, $0.65 BC/AB runs, paid tire chains, tarps, and extra picks /drops. Class 1 with clean abstract and verifiable mountain experience, apply online: at sutco.ca or fax: 250-357-2009. Call 1888-357-2612 Ext:230
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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.
To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Wanted Immediately 4 local drivers; We require 4 class 1 drivers for local work; Duties include local deliveries in and around the Okanagan area as well as switches. Must be willing and able to work rotating weekends. Must have own transportation and be reliable. Please fax resume with current abstract: 250-546-0600. Email parris@ricknickelltrucking.com no phone calls please. We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.
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MUST have a minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital or care facility. A current criminal record check and at least 3 references are a condition of hiring. Please email resume to hearthstonevernon@yahoo.ca.
EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS, PREP & DISHWASHERS May to September
Email resume to debrahanna@hotmail.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE WILL CONTACT FOR INTERVIEW
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6
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 Come join our team! The Longhorn Pub is seeking experienced servers. You must be able to work in a fast paced environment and deliver exceptional customer service. Previous experience in a restaurant or as a bartender an asset. All applicants must possess a Serving It Right certificate. We offer a competitive wage plus benefit package. Please apply in person with resume at 4513 25th Avenue Vernon B.C. Concrete forming, must have experience, then i need you. Local work. Please respond to Box # 2 c/o Vernon Morning Star, 4407-25th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 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 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 General farm labour required in Oyama. No exp. nec. Quick learners. June 20-Oct 31. Pruning, thinning & harvesting. $10.33/hr 6 days/week. 250307-5262 or email psjanda@outlook.com Metal roofing installer, shinglers & labours. Must have transportation. Call 250-3093157 or send resume to: curlyroof@gmail.com
Full Time Listing Coordinator required for busy Real Estate office. Duties include measuring of homes, photos, virtual tours, uploading to MLS system, You Tube, Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin. Experience preferred. Please send resume to Box 23, c/o The Morning Star 4407 - 25 Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 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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SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
Swan Lake Landscape division is looking for experienced landscapers for the spring of 2014. Must have at least 2 years landscape experience including bobcat operation, some knowledge of irrigation and basic knowledge of trees and shrubs. A valid class 5 license with current abstract required. A good starting wage is offered to the successful applicants.
Please apply by email: admin@myswanlake.com Fax: 250-542-7952 or drop resume off at front till at the store. All applications are to the Attn: Landscape Manager
Circulation Clerk Vernon Morning Star
The Morning Star is seeking to hire an individual to work 30 hrs. per week. The position is responsible for managing our carrier force, ensuring quality on-time delivery of our 3X weekly Award-Winning Community newspaper and our free Daily delivered Tuesday through Friday. The job requires a versatile person who has strong communication skills, works well with the public and youth, multi tasks and can meet deadlines. Maintaining our data base and computer knowledge is required. A driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract are essential. The Morning Star is looking for someone with a little experience and a lot of enthusiasm - who can contribute to our excellent reputation in local communities. The Morning Star is a member of Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward a resume by Wednesday, March 19, 2014 including cover letter and references to: Circulation Manager The Morning Star 4407 - 25 Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Email: circulation@vernonmorningstar.com Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR
PART TIME RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES
The Cowboys Choice is a western lifestyle retail store located in Vernon BC, providing products through our retail outlet as well as online ordering. We offer western fashions for men, women and children, as well as home decor and a wide variety of essential tack items, such as saddles, bits, ropes, blankets and pads. Employees enjoy flexible hours, a competitive salary, fun and professional working environment. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm with Sundays in the summer. The right candidate(s) will be friendly, outgoing, eager to learn with a high grade work ethic and bring with them an energized mind set to the team environment. Horse and tack knowledge an asset. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to lift heavy freight. Apply in person with cover letter.
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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 resumÊ 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.
Please fax resume to 250-542-1631 Or email to fairweather@shawcable.com
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COLDSTREAM LUMBER
is a value added lumber re-manufacturing company located at 10035 Ricardo Rd just off Highway 6. Operating since 1949, we pride ourselves in quality and teamwork.
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SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.33/hr 10 positions starting March 1, 2014. 100 positions starting July 1st. Email resume: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca
Employment opportunity part time position.
to start March 17th or sooner
Applicants must be physically fit. Benefits after three months. Wages dependant on experience. Please drop off your resume at our corporate headquarters #205 - 3303 Coldstream Avenue, Vernon.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Temporary Operations Maintenance Planner (exempt) – 2 year employment opportunity The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for the temporary position of Operations Maintenance Planner. This is a full time Management Professional position offering a competitive salary and full benefit package. This position will be for a two year period. The position: The Operations Maintenance Planner reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the maintenance management programs for the school district’s assets including, facilities, sites, and fleet. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic, flexible and cohesive maintenance management team. This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the successful candidate. The person: The preferred candidate must hold a trade (Red Seal) certification. A Maintenance Asset Planning (MAP), or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certificate and experience working in a complex public sector environment would be an asset. The ideal candidate possesses: • Three years experience in the supervision of operations staff including trades, labourers and contractors. • Demonstrated ability to operate computers and application software such as Microsoft Office and ability to access and effectively use a variety of web based applications. • Experience working with a Capital Asset Management System (CAMS), and understanding capital planning processes. Those with VFA software experience will be given preference. • Minimum of three years experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Those with Web Works software experience will be given preference. For a further detailed job description, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and all supporting documentation by MARCH 28, 2014 by noon. All applications must be emailed to apply@sd83.bc.ca or faxed 250-832-3751. For further information, please contact Jerry Westby at (250) 832-9415. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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School District No. 83 (North Okanagan Shuswap) is an equal opportunity employer.
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Help Wanted
Employment
Services
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.
Trades, Technical ENSIGN IS looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at www.ensign jobs.com. Call 1-888-3674460.
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
Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & benefits Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net
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. 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
Manual Machinist wanted for busy shop in Burns Lake BC.
We are in search for a manual machinist who is qualified in machining and welding. We do a variety of different jobs for the logging industry and mills in our area, such as machining, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds and repairs, fabricating, mechanical repairs, lineboring and welding. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and benefit package. Full time employment. Please send resumes to Andy at andypat@telus.net 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. Required person to help run Lawn & Garden Business, 3+ days per week. Must have the following: clean DL, experience, be able to work alone or with helper, punctual, able to work with mowers, weedeaters etc. Wages $14-$17 p/hr. Send resume to Box # 4, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5
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.
Medical/Dental CDA with experience and Prostho Module at a busy dental office. Part time for Mat Leave. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC, or fax 250-545-8942 or email dr.craiggoplen@shawbiz.ca
LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. Dump runs, yard/home clean up, weed whacking, painting. 250-550-4256
Services
Art/Music/Dancing Learn to play Piano/Keyboard. Polson Park Music School. Lessons only $11 per hr 250-542-0800
Financial Services ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for jewellery, computers, smartphones, games, tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawn brokers.com. DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Landscaping
Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Cleaning Services
Feed & Hay
Garage Sales
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Higher Standards Cleaning Bonded & Insured. Call Alice 250-558-0840
Hay for sale.Grass hay alfalfa grass mix 1st cut. 250-5451817.
Fencing
Livestock
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
WESTSIDE Post Pounding & Farm Fencing. Great rates! Call 250-308-5403.
2 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale. (250)546-9766
Handypersons
Pets
Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Coin Op Washing/Dryer machines. Any condition. Can pick up. 250-549-0644 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls! PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
Brussells Griffon x Schnauzer puppy. 9/12lb. Phone:250548-3039 or 250-540-0754
Moving & Storage
Merchandise for Sale
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.
Appliances
U1ST - MOVING 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250859-8362. 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
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
www.vernonanimalcare.com
Brand new front load washer, white w/2 year warranty. Direct drive. Paid $1,000 Asking $800. obo. 778-473-2004.
Auctions
Heavy Duty Machinery 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.
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul more for less. DAILY DUMP RUNS 4 Trucks serving Vernon 7 Days a week
250-766-3835
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Feeder hay, small squares & rounds Horse hay small squares. Cherryville. 1-604833-4626
• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies
Authorized Dealer
250-542-8191 • 4620-23rd Street Mon-Fri:7:30am-5pm • Saturday: 8am-4pm Sunday: 10am-2pm APRIL - JUNE
www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
Renovating kitchen, various sizes of kitchen cherry cupboards.Admiral black smooth countertop w/electric elements, s/s black Whirlpool fridge water/ice depenser.Genn-air wall oven & Microwave flush convection.In good working order.Best offer.250558-5848 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale. Big year end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562
Auctions
Auctions
Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.
Furniture
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURS., MARCH 13 STARTING AT 9:00 AM
903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Water cooler(hot & cold)- $65 electric rotisserie oven - $65; 3/4 violin - $90; cast iron free weights -70¢/lb; soft guitar case - $35 Mark, 250-3082576 for pictures http://www .kijiji.ca/v-view-dtails.html?aId =573658394&uuid=144b195dfba0- a20b-2683-704ffffffc79
Musical Instruments Kawai Piano Exc cond, $600. Light Oak Dining Suite, table & 6 chairs, China Cabinet & Hutch $1400. (250)549-3707 or leave message please
Sporting Goods RUGER GP 100’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, Scout, Hawkeye, Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452, all in stock at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin
Real Estate For Sale By Owner ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576
Houses For Sale QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING?
Misc. Wanted
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
Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 863-3082 Chad
SHOP LOCALLY
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Sutton Realtor ®
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT $2.19
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $3.99
AND COLLECTIBLE
AUCTION
SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH View and browse the catalogue on-line Partial List Includes: Remarkable detailed Burl Walnut four piece bedroom suite with four poster bed, early Canadiana oak mirror back sideboard, Vintage Ladies Sterling Silver and Rose cut Diamond Pendant (Appraised at $6,678.00), signed bronze figurines, Native collectibles, c1775 English Dragoon Style Flintlock pistol, Retro psychedelic orange upholstered corner sectional, 14 pieces of Moorcroft, large assortment of high-end jewellery and sterling silver, Original Vicat Cole water colour and Keith Haring drawing on Magazine page, boxed lots and so much more…. Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms.
VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, March 16th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
ANTIQUE IMPORTS
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA
250-260-0110
Moving sale 2 tvs, surround stereo, 2 couches, chairs, small kitchen appls, dishes, air conditioner, fans, dresser etc. For info call 250-308-5155
2 piece China Cabinet, Dining Table & six chairs. Great Condition. $500. (250)503-2468 3 large cabinets w/glass doors 6ft high $40ea or 3/$90, Golf bag w/gloves/cart $30, Bandsaw metal cutting 3/4hpmotor $100obo, Old style school desk $30. 778-475-4730 53 inch Sony tv, gently used high end Sony Proj. tv. Multi PIP & surround sound. Like new! $200obo 250-558-5026 Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Up to $100 for complete vehicles. Call 250-309-6107 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
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
Affordable dump runs. Make the right call. Beat any quote. Kris 250-308-4100.
Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading
Livestock
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Moving Sale! Sat, March 15th and Sunday March 16th, 8206-Webster Drive, Coldstream. 9am-6pm.
Merchandise for Sale
3021 - 29TH AVE., VERNON 250-542-9119
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $5.49
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST” FIND US ON FACEBOOK
www.surplusherbys.com
3325 31ST AVE., VERNON 250-545-9820 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-663-2887
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION You Belong
HERE!
Burk’s Renovations *VTWSL[L 9LUV]H[PVUZ 9LWHPYZ +LJRZ -LUJLZ
‘Framing to Flooring’ Licensed & Insured
Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca www.nulookhomeworks.ca
30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • Decks • Fences Need Help? Please Call...
Bob - 250.275.0706
SIDING
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 GUTTERS
DECKING RAILING PATIO COVER www.competitionexteriors.ca
to the
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TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
CONTRACTOR Reno’s, Additions & New Construction. No Job too small! ONE PRICE. NO SURPRISES. 40+ Years Experience
Call Bruce 250.808.1690
WINDOWS & DOORS Windows, Doors & now...
KITCHEN CABINETS!!
by Norelco
Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations
www.odws.ca
Showroom 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294
1044 Middleton Way, Vernon
• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION
Tazz’s
Concrete - Foundations Concrete - Concrete Floors “All Your Concrete Needs” - Driveways - Retaining Walls SENIORS DISCOUNT - Sidewalks/Curbs Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268 - Suspended Slabs
Construction - Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam
DRYWALL
ROOFING
DAVIES DRYWALL
Glendale Roofing & Renovations
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Seniors Discount Free Estimates Emergency Repairs
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price. Book now!
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
To advertise in the Business Directory please contact
THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
250-550-7900
TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
BADABATHROOMS.COM
250.308.6230
LICENSED AND INSURED
PAINTING WHITESTONE
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
•PAINTING •HANDYMAN •RENOVATIONS
Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings
Tom 250-308-8778
308-9783 549-5140
Since 1989 - Free Estimates
FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY
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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
L. McCoy Bookkeeping Certified Bookkeeper 778-475-4905 lmccoybookkeeping@yahoo.com
Painted - Repaired or Retextured
GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!
Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)
&HLOLQJ DQG WULP H[WUD Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!
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FULL HOUSE PAINTER Tony Ventresca 250.309.1217 fullhousepainter@shaw.ca
painting & handyman services pressure washing
LANDSCAPING EVERCARE LANDSCAPING
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
• HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • FRUIT TREE PRUNING • TREE REMOVAL • WEEDS • MOW • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL
RES & COMM • VERNON & AREA
250-558-5342 • 250-550-9405
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
TAX RETURNS
PTP Business Services
- Personal & small business tax returns - Reasonable prices - Pickup & delivery your oĸceͬhome
250.542.7817 ptpbus@telus.net
OK Landing Lawn & Garden BUSINESS DIRECTORY
250-550-7900
Commercial • Residential • Strata Mowing • Shrub & Hedge Shaping Pruning • Leaf Removal • Nutrient Management Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
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Real Estate
Rentals
Houses For Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
AFFORDABLE LUXURY BETTER THAN NEW. Completely redone beauty, over 2100 sq ft on one level. Many features not found in an new home in this price range. 9 new app. 4 rooms with fireplaces, huge birch kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, built in wall to wall entertainment centre, huge garage, lots of parking. Country setting, Vernon area. Compare value, you won’t be disappointed. $479,900. 403540-2991
Mobile Homes & Parks Best pad in park with 3 bdrm double wide, custom cabinets. Interior drywalled. $85,000. 250-542-8406.
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 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane
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:
250-503-1257
A New Tradition of Quality Living
1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788.
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
Columbia Apartments Available March 1 st
Large 1 bedroom apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 2 bdrm 1 bath condo, avail now.$800 per month + util.,250-306-2049. 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 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.
TWO MONTHS FREE RENT. Call to view
250-862-7785 5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455
Apt/Condo for Rent
Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467
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Rentals
Rentals
Duplex / 4 Plex
Shared Accommodation
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.
Homes for Rent
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
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.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent
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A coalition of business stakeholder groups is launching a provincewide advertising campaign to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printed-paper and packaging. The campaign calls on British Columbians to contact Premier Christy Clark and ask her to reconsider a plan, which turns over B.C.’s blue box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group governed by large corporations.
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s I stated in my earlier column on prostitution, the Supreme Court of Canada has challenged Canada’s Parliament to legislate definitive direction to the courts. Many think that if government would only regulate the profession, prostitutes will be healthy and safe and the cost to the government for monitoring this business would be to tax it. This is not the answer says a recent released report by the Macdonald Laurier Institute, Oldest Profession or Oldest Oppression? The author, Benjamin Perrin, is a UBC academic and a legal expert on prostitution and the sex industry. Perrin’s unequivocal recommendation is, “Canada’s objective should be to abolish prostitution,” because “its harms are inherent and cannot be regulated away.” In his paper, Perrin refers to legal prostitu-
tion experiments in the Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand Australia and Nevada. All have legalized prostitution but the human trafficking and associated oppression of women has not been lessened by the legitimizColin Mayes ing of the trade. In the Netherlands, safety and health conditions have moderately improved but still two-thirds of the prostitutes (20,000) are trafficked from eastern Europe and developing countries. Police have not seen a decrease in crime in any of these example countries. Despite decriminalization, prostitutes continue to suffer incidents of violence, threats, forcible confinement, theft and refusal to pay for services. Germany’s new leniency encouraged prostitutes from abroad. Germany now harbours 400,000 prostitutes with many “virtual slaves to criminal gangs.” Perrin’s studies of other
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crime, deterred sex act purchasers, changed public attitudes, and cut street-level prostitution in half. Plus it found no evidence that the problem simply moved indoors and some skeptics had speculated.” Now I am only reporting a choice made by other jurisdictions, and some options
for parliamentarians to review. I believe seldom is prostitution a career choice for women. Therefore, it is important that assistance to broader career choices be part of the overall legislative initiative. Colin Mayes is member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap.
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Automobile Journalists Association of Canada in their Car of the Year Awards.
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2014 North American Truck of the Year! JUST VOTED 2ND YEAR RUNNING! BESTCAR CAR DEALER DEALER BEST NORTH OKANAGAN
NORTH OKANAGAN
BESTTRUCK TRUCK DEALER DEALER BEST NORTH OKANAGAN
NORTH OKANAGAN
2013
Terry Baptist Sales
Robert McLaren Sales
Alex Kreis Sales
Leif Peek Sales
Scott Young Sales
BANNISTER “A Family Business, with Family Values ”
Chris Beaton Sales
Richard Bisson Sales
WINNER
Bannister GM
4703 - 27 Street, Vernon BC
bannisters.com 250-545-0606
2013
WINNER
DL#9133
Brad Nakucyj Sales Manager
Bannister GMC