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Flames and smoke have consumed a Coldstream home. The lone female occupant was able to escape her residence in the Kalview Trailer Park on Clerke Road shortly after the incident began Friday just before 9 a.m. “I saw fire coming out and then I heard a pop and the fire went totally up,” said Kayla Henessy, a neighbour. “It was really scary.” Coldstream, Lavington and Vernon firefighters converged on the scene and began dousing the fire with a mixture of foam retardant and water. “There was heavy smoke and heavy flames with neighbouring exposures,” said Shane Code, Coldstream fire chief. A primary goal was to ensure the blaze didn’t spread to the adjoin-
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Coldstream firefighters arrive on scene to a fully engulfed home in the Kalview Trailer Park Friday morning just after 8:30 a.m. on Clerke Road. ing mobile home and that resulted in crews cutting into the roof and walls of that structure. “We want to make sure the exposures are under control and avoid a
domino affect,” said Code. With the mobile where the fire originated, the deck and front of the building were destroyed, exposing the blackened interior and its
contents. A vehicle in the carport sustained significant damage. The cause of the fire has not been determined yet. “It seems like the area of origin
was the front of the building but we can’t say why,” said Code. The property owner is insured but it’s not known if the tenant had content insurance.
Racing Days forced to clear grandstand hurdle Activities at Kin Race Track hang in the balance as use of key infrastructure remains in doubt. The Okanagan Equestrian Society is scrambling after electrical deficiencies were pointed out in the grandstand. “We can’t use the electricity in the grandstand until it’s brought up to code,” said Ed Woolley, spokesperson for the society, which hosts Vernon Racing Days at the track annually. When asked if the building has been condemned, Woolley said, “I don’t know if that’s the official word to use.” Four races are scheduled for this summer, and the grandstand is vital because it consists of the viewing area, washrooms and
judge’s area. “We also need to have betting machines and we would then need a temporary location with another source of electricity,” said Woolley. “We could do it (races) without the grandstand but it would be difficult.” The society has received quotes to upgrade the electricity, but the bill could be about $15,000. “We should be able to get it up and running by the time of the races,” said Woolley. The society became aware of electrical issues after the City of Vernon took over responsibility for the site from the Regional District of North Okanagan. “Our staff called the B.C. Safety Authority and they were told to pull the (hydro) meters,” said Brett Bandy, the city’s real
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Jessica Harvey (above left), Tyesha Romano and Dory Geelkerken joke around before their graduation class photo in front of Vernon Secondary School Friday while Nolan Weins (below) straightens out Taylor McKnight’s bow tie prior to the photo shoot.
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he timing was perfect. After the last photo was taken, the sky opened up and 147 grads in their finery scattered to find shelter from the spring downpour. The second Vernon Secondary School grad class of the new school was captured on the front steps before their graduation ceremony Friday at Kal Tire Place. Teachers, students and family members milled around snapping photos as the grads joked, adjusted their tuxedos, hair and gowns – enjoying one of the last moments they will all
be together before heading out into the world post high school. Graduate Megan Prentice is trying to
decide where she will be in the fall, either the University of B.C. or the University of Victoria. “I’ll be leaving some friends behind but I will have the opportunity to make new ones as well,” said Prentice who reflects fondly on the teachers who helped her through her years at VSS. “Mr. Keeley and Mr. Acob helped me not just with school but with life in general.” Fellow graduate Kendall Tomiak is sad she won’t be seeing her friends everyday but is looking forward to life’s new challenges, including getting a degree in business. “I’m looking forward to growing up, making money and supporting myself,” said Tomiak.
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The Okanagan Military Tattoo will descend on Kal Tire Place later this summer with hopes of leaving a lasting mark on the community. Hundreds of singers, dancers, drummers and musicians will invade Vernon Aug. 1 and 2 in what is being billed as a “celebration of traditions,” said Norm Crerar, producer of the Okanagan Military Tattoo 2014. This year’s event will feature a special performance by the Calgary Stampede Band of Outriders. “Having a band of the stature and experience of the Calgary Stampede Band of Outriders commit to our tattoo really
sets the tone of the event,” said Crerar. “Other outof-town bands are reassured that the performers’ list has some heavy hitters on it but the local bands and performers feel like they are heading into a major production.” Traditionally, tattoos have provided an opportunity for civilians to witness the precision and professionalism in areas such as drumming, bagpipes and dance of military personal who have dedicated their lives to the defence and security of their country, said Crerar, “This year marks a special year for Canada as the nation reflects with pride and gratitude on the contribution of our servicemen and women on the 100th anniversary
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of the outbreak of the First World War,” he said. The Okanagan Military Tattoo 2014 will also showcase local musicians and dancers together with world-class performances by such groups as the RCMP Pipe Band, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band, the 100 voices of the Tattoo Choir, the RCMP Ceremonial Troop and the Massed Pipe Bands from the Okanagan area. A special “salute to our veterans” will kick off the second half of the event and local firefighters will compete in a firefighter challenge. The Calgary Stampede Band of Outriders was one of the first bands to sign up for this year’s event, and brings a wealth of experience to the stage, said Crerar. The brass and reed band is directed by Jay Michalak and has performed all over the world. One of their latest endeavours was performing at the Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland. “We are very happy to have been invited to perform at the Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon and the band members are looking forward to the trip,” said Michalak. Besides performing with the massed pipes and drums and other musicians, the Calgary Stampede Band of Outriders have its own solo performance to wow the crowd with and will be the lead-in band for the finale. Tickets for the Okanagan Military Tattoo are on sale at the Ticket Seller, 250-549SHOW (7469) or online at www.ticketseller.ca, For a list of performers, sponsors and recent updates, log on to www. okanagantattoo.ca
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Dog owners are being warned to be responsible. New signs clarifying the rules are being posted at Marshall Field and the DND grounds in Vernon because of an ongoing problem with dogs running loose. “There have been so many incidents with dog attacks,” said Pat Ellis, with K9 Control, the service contractor for the Regional District of North Okanagan. “We’re giving out lots of tickets in all parks.” In a recent incident, there was a direct conflict between an adult and a dog. “If it was a child instead of an adult it could have been very bad,” said Clint Kanester, Vernon’s bylaw enforcement
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manager. “The dog has since been put down by the owner as this was a second incident, but I have also seen dog fights and other issues over the years.” Current signs prohibit dogs from being on sports fields, but that rule is overlooked. “People have challenged it by saying, ‘They’re not being used as sports field right now (no teams present),’” said Tannis Nelson, RDNO community development co-ordinator.
“But not everyone picks up after their dog and while one field is not being used by teams, right adjacent there may be kids.” It’s hoped the new signs at DND and Marshall Field will ensure the rules are followed. “We’re trying to clean the message up so it’s clear for dog owners,” said Nelson. At DND, dogs will continue to be allowed off-leash in the designated dog area but they must be on-leash on trails and the rest of the park, and no
dogs are allowed on the sports fields at any time. Dogs must be on a leash around the perimeter of Marshall Field and they can’t be on sports fields at any time. Dog control officers can issue $50 tickets for not having your dog licensed, for not cleaning up after your pet or for being in an area clearly marked ‘No Dogs.’ “They are pretty good at issuing warnings and then tickets for multiple offenders,” said Nelson. The status of dog parks generated debate during the city’s recent parks plan process. “We got a lot of feedback about dog parks on both sides and people are passionate on both sides of the issue,” said Cleo Corbett, the city’s longrange planner.
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A Village of Lumby vehicle made the rounds. On Thursday at about 6 a.m., the RCMP were notified that a village truck had been stolen from the Pat Duke Memorial Arena parking lot overnight. “There was a report the truck had been reported seen at a
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The District of Coldstream didn’t have many options when it came to buying a new set of wheels. Council has approved $37,070 to purchase a half-ton pickup truck from Marjak Leasing, the only bid received when the item went to tender. “Was it too small a purchase to get anyone else to bid?” said Coun. Pat Cochrane. Staff was surprised by the lack of interest as three quotations are usually received. “I don’t know why other dealers didn’t put in a bid,” said Trevor Seibel, chief administrative officer. The district originally had $30,000 in the budget to acquire a new vehicle, so the additional $7,070 in the tender will come from the equipment replacement reserve.
a truck matching the stolen vehicle description was reported as a suspicious vehicle possibly casing a residence
along Highway 6 but the vehicle fled when the family dog started barking.” The Dodge truck was later recovered on Highway 6, near Mountainview Avenue in Lumby, after police officers were called to a single-vehicle collision. The 16-year-old male passenger was detained at the scene
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the third most common frustration; • Nearly 80 per cent have seen a family doctor in the last year for routine care; • Less than half accessed urgent care at emergency rooms or walk-in clinics and, • Approximately one-third have accessed alternative care such as a naturopath or nurse practitioner. Kirkman says the next step is to support local communities that have existing recruitment initiatives underway and to explore new recruitment opportunities for the whole area. “As you’ll see from survey results, the biggest frustration people have is wait times, so we will be looking at ways to help physicians be as efficient as possible and continue to support
Townhouse fire cause unknown richard rolke Morning Star Staff
The cause of a Vernon townhouse fire will never be known. The investigation has ended into the May 24 fire at Hawk’s Landing on Mt. Revelstoke Place which caused widespread damage in two
townhomes. “We have a strong theory but it’s not something we can prove,” said Lawrie Skolrood, a Vernon deputy fire chief. “The cause will go down as undetermined. We have gone as far as we can.” Skolrood won’t
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them around chronic disease management by providing continuing medical education opportunities,” Kirkman says, noting the third goal is to look at opportunities to do some patient empowerment and education. “We really need to question how we approach the system There are limited funds and services, yet we seem to have infinite needs and wants,” she says. With 65 per cent of respondents indicating they have chronic diseases, the practice wants to make sure the doctors are up-to-speed with the latest education. In terms of public awareness and education, Kirkman says people need to be aware of when it is appropriate to go to a doctor rather than emergency. “ER is over-used,” she says. “We have to make the right choices when it comes to the health care system, otherwise it’s not sustainable.”
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District issues layoff notices Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff
It’s bad news for 127 teachers in the Vernon School District who are receiving lay-off notices this week. The good news is that most of them will be recalled. At Wednesday’s district board meeting, director of instruction for teaching personnel Diane Rhenisch told trustees that this follows the normal end-of-year pattern. “We’re in the same position as last year — last year at this time we had 105 teachers laid off and of those, 103 of them were recalled to positions either during the summer or during the school year — of the two that didn’t come back, one extended her leave for the rest of the school year and the other declined the job offer,” she said. “So we don’t anticipate it to be any different than last year, although the number is higher.” The 127 teachers who received lay-off notices this week are all likely to be recalled, either during the summer or throughout the year. “I know 127 sounds alarming, but really it’s a piece of three things from my point of view: enrolment decline is part of it; budget pressures certainly have played a key role for us in our staffing and the mechanisms that are in our collective agreement around staffing procedures,” said Rhenisch. The district is facing a $1.5 million budget shortfall. She said the language of the teachers’ collective agreement uses what is called the layoff line, and any teachers who are below that line get laid off.
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The Vernon School District is facing a budget shortfall. “Every year I hear people say there must be a better way to manage the staffing process, but in my mind the term different works better, there’s got to be a different way,” she said. “There is nothing pleasant or good about the spring staffing process when layoffs are there. “I think in many senses, particularly with the changes we’ve made in the collective agreement moving forward that we’ve made things more balanced and more fair for teachers, so we’re very hopeful that it will be better for us moving into the future.” Lay-off notices were handed out this week and Rhenisch and Vernon Teachers’ Association president Heather Malcolm have been visiting schools and meeting with teachers. “Heather Malcolm has worked tirelessly
with me throughout this past week, meeting teachers, delivering the notices, going through what’s in the package for the teachers and then we’re both available to answer questions from teachers.” In the next few weeks, vacancies will be determined, transfers of teachers organized and placing of those teachers returning from leave. And throughout the year, other teachers with less seniority who didn’t get recalled will get recalled; “We have more Learning Improvement Fund funds this year so that will provide more teaching positions. “There are not as many retirements this year, but retirements will still trickle in, so I’m very optimistic that we will end up with everybody being recalled, not necessarily to their old FTE but to some work.”
Robyn Ladner, professional development chairperson with the VTA, said it’s a stressful time of year for teachers, many of whom are on a layoff recall cycle of about eight years until they are above the layoff line. “The problem is many are in a different job every year or they have a cobbled together position where they are in two different schools, and we also have a number of them who are out of their specialty area, such as a secondary teacher moving to an elementary school,” she said. “So not only is there the uncertainty of ‘am I going to work,’ but they have to start something new every year; it’s stressful but at this point they’ve resigned themselves to it.” Ladner said it changes every year, so it’s impossible to predict where recalled teachers will end up. “The school district does the best they can, but it’s been difficult this week especially, where we had teachers on strike and locked out and then 105 of them were laid off at the same time. “Having said that, morale is good and the
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very now and then I have to clear out the cobwebs of the brain with a series of questions that have been building up in my head over the last weeks, months, years, in an attempt to get a fresh start at life. Yeah, like that’s how life works. When do you actually get a fresh start without all of our accumulated baggage clogging the world of possibilities? Well, a motivational speaker would say every time the sun rises and the birds start chirping it’s a new beginning, a fresh start, an opportunity to rewrite your life story, a.... Yeah, yeah, unless you didn’t get a good night’s sleep and then..... Anyway here goes Glenn Mitchell nothing in the stuff rattling in my brain department. Most of them are unanswerable but you’ll soon get the idea: If a Canadian-based team doesn’t win the Stanley Cup in the foreseeable future is hockey still our national sport? Or does it just make the Olympic gold medal in men’s and women’s hockey just that much more sweeter? Would the Russians trade the recent gold in the world hockey championships for Olympic gold in Sochi in a heartbeat, or much, much quicker than that? Who decided a new recycling program in B.C. was a priority? And why? And did they think it would be welcomed with open arms, while lifting a blue box at the same time, just because they tell us it’s better for us? And speaking of recycling, I do my best, but sometimes when I’m cleaning out a 475 ml bottle of salad dressing with 122.75 litres of running water just so I can throw it in the blue box instead of the garbage, I start to wonder if the math adds up in Mother Nature’s favour or not? Plus now that the blue box is situated in our kitchen, instead of in the closet where the blue
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bag was but the blue box doesn’t fit, why do I feel like it’s an intrusion into my living space causing even more resentment? Not to mention an open commentary on our eating and living habits all week? It might have to go outside eventually, eh? I know some of the resentment against the blue box system is an aversion to change, especially when we’re unsure of the benefits and it makes things more difficult, not to mention I’m getting older and more stuck in my ways than I like to admit, so maybe I should give it a little time, eh? Perhaps it’s advisable to keep in mind the roundabout saga here in Vernon as when they were first proposed by former Mayor Sean Harvey (who is famous for something else too) there was much hue and cry about what a bad idea it was and such, yet today few would want to go back to four-way stops, am I right? And speaking of driving and the environment, what mathematical equation do oil companies use when there’s no market-based reason to raise gas prices before the May long weekend? Oh, right, they’re trying to motivate us to drive less and save the Earth? Gee, thanks guys, I think? Do you think if we put the BCTF negotiators and the government negotiators in a room and said they couldn’t come out until they had an agreement, we’d get a deal sooner than later? Or do you think it would break down when the two sides couldn’t agree on the lunch menu? Even though Liberal leader Justin Trudeau keeps getting in trouble for saying inappropriate things, can anyone remember anything Prime Minister Stephen Harper has ever said? And which is worse? Who do I cheer for now that the Canadiens are out of the NHL playoffs, and if it’s the New York Rangers how will I feel when former Canucks coach Alain Vigneault gets a Stanley Cup ring and Vancouver is likely still years away from winning the holy grail? Gee, I don’t know if this a healthy exercise after all – I’m suddenly starting to feel worse about life?
We doubt there is anyone who hasn’t been annoyed by spam. We’re not talking about that delicious canned spiced ham, but the endless stream of e-mails advertising everything from Viagra to Rolux (sic) or the $30 million a nice man in Nigeria wants to send you. We’re being a bit silly here, but what is really ludicrous is the federal government’s new anti-spam legislation, which takes effect on July 1. It is hard to imagine a more trivial non-problem for the government to concern itself with, let alone how the rules, which require businesses get written or oral consent before they send e-mails or other digital messages to consumers will put an end to spam. The new regulations address a problem that, by and large, has already been dealt with through technological means; spam filters at the level of both your home computer and your Internet Service Provider are sophisticated, effective and constantly being updated. This legislation also doesn’t do much to stop the particular flavour of spam email that is a problem: fraudulent or phishing e-mails trying to scam you into revealing your personal information. They’re unlikely to ask your permission either. On the end user side of the question, there will be some that want to file grievances regardless of how effective their spam filter has been, and the Canadian RadiotelevisionandTelecommunications Commission is already saying they won’t be able to handle the expected flood of complaints. So what have the feds accomplished with their new anti-spam legislation? An increase in bureaucracy, to be sure, but not much else. We would prefer they concentrate on legislation that actually means something. – Black Press
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tepping out the door on my way to early morning coffee, my heart skipped a beat at the sad sight that greeted me — the carcass of my neighbour’s cat hauled up on to the lawn, its head an unrecognizable mess. Whomever had hit the poor thing must have stopped long enough to clear it from the road, but didn’t have the nerve to find its owner. Another neighbourhood tragedy on 25th Street. Needless to say, I’m thrilled at the news the City of Vernon is finally contemplating concrete action to reduce traffic on our street — bravo. It’s a move that we’ve been calling for a long time now, and one that will certainly have a positive impact on our neighborhood. The proposed measures promise four tremendous benefits, both for the residents themselves and for the City of Vernon as a whole. First among these is the provision of a much-needed quiet, safe, convenient north/south corridor for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. While most recognize the need to be more active (go visit Europe wrong way to go I attended the city consultation gathering at the Alliance Church. The city planners talk of a bike lane and sidewalk for 25th Street. What alarms me is their solutions to fix 25th Street's issues for the few bike riders and walkers is to stop all drivers heading south or north on 25th Street at 32nd, 39th and 43rd avenues from driving straight through the intersection and no left-turns in any direction. They call this traffic calming. Some people think people are using 25th Street to avoid 27th Street, I have lived in this neighbourhood for 48 years. There is a little more traffic but we have more people living in this neighbourhood. The city has allowed more family homes to be built and more secondary suites in single-family homes. Therefore, more cars mean more traffic. These neighbours need 25th Street as our through street to get to the grocery stores and other amenities we use in our community. After 27th Street, our next through street is Pleasant Valley Road. Their plan makes it very difficult to get into or out of our neighbourhood. 25th Street is also, and always has been, a fire lane. Are our emergency vehicles supposed to zig-zag through our streets to get to a house
or Asia for a few weeks, return, and take a good look at the waistlines of people around you to understand why) the main barrier cited is almost always safety. Examples from other cities show us just how dramatically activity levels increase when traffic reduction measures are put into residential neighbourhoods like ours. Residents are also looking forward to a very welcome drop in noise pollution. The numerous stop signs and road crossings along 25th Street necessitate a lot of acceleration and deceleration for people using it fire or a heart attack victim? Would you buy a house in a neighbourhood that was hard to access? This will devalue the sale of our homes and increase our house insurance premiums. This plan will serve about half a per cent of the population. What about the other 99 per cent of property-taxpaying citizens and renters? Certainly not a democratic plan. The city's solution lacks common sense. We the people of this community no longer trust the people that run it. 20th Street is a prime example of how the citizens who pay their wages are heard. A long overdue sidewalk on 25th Street will solve the walker's problem. Pedestrian-operated lights with crosswalks will make it safe to cross 32nd, 39th and 43rd avenues. The issue of drivers speeding was a concern voiced by many. We have speeders every where in this town no matter what street. Blocking an intersection will not fix speeders. Citizens taking down their license numbers and colour of car and reporting these people to the RCMP will slow them down. As I expressed at this event, from the mayor on down to those who sit at a desk or are labourers, they are our employees and we are their employers. We, through our property taxes, pay their wages.
as a thoroughfare, which of course causes a lot more noise than steady driving. Just as an aside, it’s a little surprising that people actually use 25th Street that way. I’ve timed how long it takes to go from 30th Avenue to 46th Avenue via both 25th Street and 27th Street, and 27th Street is almost invariably a minute faster — go figure. A third benefit would be the rise in property values along 25th Street that are sure to follow. Property values have had an average increase of 10 per cent over All we want is a common sense approach that works for everyone, but just a select few. r. Haskivich cHeers for cbc The CBC has been a part of my family for many years. It has made me think, challenging me with different points of view and presenting new ideas. It has shown me parts of Canada I might never have seen. It has introduced me to Canadians whose voices I might never have heard or understood. It treats me as an intelligent person wanting to understand all sides of an issue. It continues to keep me company and provide good quality entertainment as I go through my days. Unlike private broadcasters, whose mandate is profit for its shareholders, the CBC’s mandate is to give Canadians a platform and a voice, to connect us from sea to sea to sea, and to keep us informed. This is worth every penny of my tax dollar and more. Despite governmental claims to the contrary, the CBC has suffered drastic cuts. Check out the graph on Friends of CBC, at www.friends.ca/. Further cuts to the CBC will jeopardize the quality of programming that this country deserves, and needs. A vibrant democracy requires an informed citizenry. The CBC is part of that information process. Ah,
and above the general market increases in Vancouver and Victoria after traffic calming measures have been put in place; a boon both for the residents themselves and for the tax base as a whole. Lastly and far most importantly, is the safety factor. Traffic reduction measures will mean a safer neighborhood for our pets, our children, and ourselves; a safe route for kids to walk to school, a safe route for mom and pop to stretch their legs on their bicycles or walk their dogs, and a safe, happy, healthy community for all. My fingers are firmly crossed that tragedies like the one that befell my neighbour's cat will soon be relegated to the past, and that 25th Street will once again be returned to the quiet neighbourhood lane it was originally intended to be. Three cheers for the insightful city councillors who have taken the initiative to put this long-overdue proposal forward, and a further hip, hip, hooray (and my vote for re-election) thrown in for good measure if they have the gumption to see it through. tom carlson but wait. Perhaps this is what our current government fears. susan young
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There are calls for action over abandoned boats on Okanagan Lake. There have been recent complaints about a submerged vessel in the Adventure Bay area. “It’s a real safety issue for our community,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe. “It affects our citizens when a child drowns on it.” However, navigable waterways are a federal jurisdiction and there is little the city can do to prevent abandoned boats. City council will write a letter to the federal government demanding action. Bypass debated The contentious issue of a bypass is driving debate in Vernon again. City staff has been asked to review the possibility of including a bypass route in the proposed 25-year transportation plan. “It could put the provincial government on record that one may be neces-
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City of Armstrong: City Hall: 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B0 Mailing Address: City of Armstrong, P.O. Box 40, Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B0 Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Holidays. Mail slot available. Phone: (250) 546-3023 Prepayment Plan - contact the City of Armstrong for details Other Payment Information: Online payments can be made at all BC Credit Unions, CIBC, TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and Bank of Montreal. In-person payments can be made at the Armstrong branches of CIBC, Valley First Credit Union, and Vantage One Credit Union. Taxpayers can claim their Home Owner Grant online through the City’s website: www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca District of Coldstream: Municipal Hall: 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, B.C. V1B 1L6 Mailing Address: District of Coldstream, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, B.C. V1B 1L6 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Holidays. Mail slot available. Phone: (250) 545-5304. Prepayment Plan – contact the District for details. Taxpayers can claim their Home Owner Grant online through the District’s website: www.districtofcoldstream.ca Village of Lumby: Village Office: 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0 Mailing Address: Village of Lumby, P.O. Box 430, Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Holidays. Phone: (250) 547-2171 Prepayment Plan – contact the Village for details. Taxpayers can claim their Home Owner Grant online through the Village’s website: www.lumby.ca Township of Spallumcheen: Municipal Hall: 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, B.C. V0E 1B6 Mailing Address: Township of Spallumcheen, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, B.C. V0E 1B6 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Holidays. Mail slot available. Phone: (250) 546-3013; Toll Free: (866) 546-3013 Additional Payment Information: In person at: Valley First Credit Union, Armstrong Branch only. Vantage One Credit Union, Armstrong Branch only. Taxpayers can claim their Home Owner Grant online through the Township’s website: www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca Corporation of the City of Vernon: City Hall: 3400 – 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 Mailing Address: Corporation of the City of Vernon, 3400 – 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed Holidays. Mail slot available. Phone: (250) 550-3636. Prepayment Plan – contact the City of Vernon for details. Taxpayers can claim their Home Owner Grant online through the City’s website: www.vernon.ca
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Champness on a roll Morning Star Staff
As the Okanagan’s triathlon season hits full stride, Vernon’s Nathan Champness is looking to do the same. After a solid offseason and a two-win, two-lossspring that culminated in a B.C. Amateur Duathlon title in Penticton on May 10, the 30-year-old is looking to ratchet things up a notch heading into this weekend’s Oliver Race. “I’ve been looking forward to this all offseason.” says Champness. “I raced over each of the main four triathlon distances (sprint, Olympic, half-iron, full-iron) last year, and came away with a thick book of notes. We’ll see how good the studying was this summer.” In addition to the many fitness and technical details which needed work over the winter, Champness has been adding to his support network, which already included the Starting Block (Saucony) and Breakaway Health and Fitness. The new additions include Sun Country Cycle (Felt Bicycles), Re-Cycled Accessories, and Save-On Foods. “It’s been very exciting talking to the owners and managers of each of the businesses. They’re all on different levels of operation, but they’ve all contributed to the community in some way and are consistently trying to find ways to make that commitment stronger, and in that way be of greater benefit to Vernon.”
That sponsorship is perhaps most important to Champness, who looks at the community support given to hockey in Vernon and sees potential for much of the same in triathlon. “I would love it if we can eventually take all the amazing support I’ve received over my triathlon career and ultimately set up some sort of development pathway for aspiring young triathletes. It’s a fantastic sport that gives kids tremendous opportunity to develop themselves, both in fitness and in character. We’re seeing huge interest in the newly-formed Tri Monsters (North Okanagan Youth Triathlon Team), and potential for great things down the road.” Right now, for Champness, that road heads through the 2014 triathlon season, leading up to the Challenge Penticton in August. He won the Fresh Air Kelowna Cherry Blossom Triathlon in early May. Champness took the men’s race in one hour, three minutes and 28 seconds. Kelowna’s Jake Van Allen needed his race best 17:47 run split to fend off fellow Kelownian Chad Reid who arrived in third a mere 18 seconds behind. The inclement weather did little to spoil the enthusiasm of this well attended and unique event, which featured a 700m pool swim at the H2O PHOTO SUBMITTED Aquatic Centre before athletes exited the pool and onto their bikes for a three loop 21km ride up into Nathan Champness crossing the finish line at the Fresh Air Kelowna Cherry East Kelowna. Blossom Triathlon in early May.
Tigers trounce Raiders in Ryan’s return Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Source for Sports Tigers thumped the Kelowna Raiders 16-4 in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League play Thursday night at Memorial Arena. The Tigers (5-2) welcomed back Ryan Sarazin from Marquette. The Golden Eagles field lacrosse freshman sniped four goals in his debut. “Sarazin gets the ball in the net, he knows how to score. The kid is a competitor and a huge asset for our team,” said Tigers’ assistant coach Chris Scabar. Tigers’ coach Myles Brumpton wasn’t able to make the game, but he wasn’t shocked by Sarazin’s impact. “It was the perfect game for him to come back in. We’ve been anticipating his arrival for a while now,” said Brumpton. The Tigers’ struggling powerplay was the benefactor of Sarazin’s return, as they went 4-for-8.
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“He helps out our powerplay a lot. He is a shooter with the velocity that others don’t have,” said Tigers’ coach Keith Hanna. Fifteen different Cats found their way Ryan Sarazin on to the scoresheet. The Tigers received great games from Mitchell Anderson, Jordan Orr and Quinton Harrish. Both players entered the tilt in the top 15 in league scoring. Anderson bagged a hat trick, Orr recorded two goals and three assists, and Harrish registered three points. Singles came from Sean Connors, Bayne Bosquet, Liam MacPhee, Thomas Landels and Braden Barr. “Everybody contributed last night. It makes it tough for teams to guard us when everyone is scoring,” said Scabar.
Tigers’ net detective Thomas Bella seems to be finding his form. Bella joined the team late and has been eased into action by the Tigers’ coaching staff. He Brett Hanna replaced the starter Aaron Jensen in the second period and turned away all 19 shots. “Thomas came is and made some nice stops on the penalty kill in the third,” said Hanna. Although the Tigers got burned for a slow start against Kamloops in their last game, they led front to back in Kelowna. “We played a lot better 60 minutes last night. Our leaders Thomas Landels and Brett Hanna did a great job last night. They really pick this team up and get them back
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into the game,” said Scabar. “Brett was relentless last night. He was running all over the place and probably stripped the ball from 10 guys last night,” said Hanna. The defensive tandem aren’t really known for their offensive prowess, but they managed to bring a goal and two assists to the party. Nick Alcorn had a pair of snipes for the Raiders (1-7), while captain Kevin Hogan and Cam McMillan added singles. “The Raiders are a young squad, but despite the score, they played a lot better. They are an improving team with a good upside,” said Hanna. The highly anticipated Tigers’ home game went Saturday night as they battled the Armstrong Shamrocks (3-4) at Kal Tire Place. The Tigers continue their six-game homestand as they take on the South Okanagan Flames (1-4) June 7.
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been a pleasure working with her over this past season. I’m looking forward to what she can do at the B.C. Summer Games this July.” The Silhouettes are hosting their annual Watershow Saturday, June 21 at 4 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre. The public is welcome to watch the athletes showcase their routines. Admission is free. Provincial results: Level 2 13 & Over Figures (26 Competitors): 2nd Emma Smith, 5th Meagan Sloot, 9th Brittany Hill-Lonergan, 14th Carmen Peterson, 14th Kayla Muller, 16th Jenny Bernard, 18th, Cassidy Schwaerzle, 20th: Taylor Kelly. Level 3 Figures (23 Competitors): 14th: Kassandra Ferguson, 16th Meighan Kerr. Level 4 Figures: (8 Competitors) 1st: Palfreyman. Level 5 Figures: (6 Competitors): 1st: Shelby Kerr. Level 2/3 Technical Skills: (60 Competitors): 14th: Ferguson, 19th Meagan Sloot, 20th Carmen Peterson, 26 Kerr, 29th: Smith, 30th Muller, 43rd. Level 4/5 Technical Skills: (14 Competitors): 1st: Julia Palfreyman, 8th: Shelby Kerr. Level 4 Solo: (3 Competitors): 1st Palfreyman. Level 3 Duet: (5 Competitors): 3rd: Ferguson & Meighan Kerr. Level 5 Duet: (2 Competitors): 1st: Shelby Kerr and Palfreyman. Level 2 13 & Over Team: (4 Competitors): 3rd: Jungle Team (coached by Katie Dick): Team members: Ferguson, Buchholz, Hill-Lonergan, Peterson, Smith, Sloot, Muller, & Schwaerzle. 4th: Jaws Team – (coached by Norlene Keller): Team members: Dalby, Kelly, Elliott, Bernard and Sunderland.
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Julia Palfreyman of the Vernon Silhouettes put in four hours a week for eight months preparing for the Jean Peters Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships. Going the extra mile worked big time as the Grade 8 VSS student rung up four gold medals. She competed in solo, duet with Shelby Kerry, figures and technical skill last weekend at Saanich Commonwealth Place. “I feel like my solo was my best,” she said. “I performed to the best of my ability. My music was Fix You by Cold Play.” Palfreyman has been a water junkie since starting swimming lessons at age three in the Yukon. “My babysitter actually got me interested in the sport,” chuckled Palfreyman, who moved to Vernon in Grade 4 (BX WANTED Elementary). “I would 3 HOMES IN like to compete as long VERNON WITH as I can.” She is coached by Buy any lifetime sunroom or Katie Dick and Lisa screenroom under our advertising Balcombe. Dick loves partnership agreement you will save Palfreyman’s mind-set. % UP TO 35 “Julia is a hardPre-engineered working, self-motivated Maintenance free athlete,” said Dick. “She Journeymen installer Transferable warranty has a love and passion 10 year service warranty for synchronized swimming that puts her sport LIMITED TIME OFFER as a priority in her life. CALL NOW! She set her goals at the beginning of the seaFACTORY son and achieved them DIRECT SALES T:4” at this meet, and it has 250-351-4928
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Vernon BMX riders took part in provincial qualifiers last weekend, competing in three races in three cities. The first race was hosted Saturday at Ranger Park in Vernon. Top finishes were recorded by the following Vernon riders: Grady Krause (1st), Charlie Erickson (2nd), William Erickson (3rd), Anderson Erickson (3rd), Cade Davies (2nd), Korbin Davies (2nd), Nathan Martin (1st), Shylo Orchard (1st), Chris Spence (1st), Dean Botterill (2nd), Brendan Davies (1st), Bryce Mellors (2nd), Kaylee Mellors (4th), Kai Earl (1st), Keenan Earl (1st), Nate Hardy (3rd), Jadon Riddick (1st), Faith Riddick (2nd), Hanya Riddick (2nd). Next stop was Sunday morning at
Kelowna’s track where Krause (1st), Charlie Erickson (2nd), William Erickson (3rd), Anderson Erickson (1st), Cade Davies (1st), Korbin Davies (2nd), Martin (1st), Orchard (1st), Spence (2nd), Botterill (3rd), Brendan Davies (1st), Jason Riddick (5th), Faith Riddick (2nd), Hanya Riddick (3rd) all placed. To finish off the weekend, the Vernon riders were Penticton bound where they placed accordingly: Charlie Erickson (1st), William Erickson (2nd), Anderson Erickson (1st), Cade Davies (3rd), Korbin Davies (1st), Orchard (1st), Spence (1st), Botterill (2nd), Brendan Davies (2nd), Jadon Riddick (4th), Faith Riddick (1st), Hanya Riddick (3rd). Next stop is the Firestorm Nationals, June 13-15, in Kelowna.
It took the Silver Stars just five minutes to put away Kal Tire in Okanagan Men’s 50+ Soccer League action Thursday night at MacDonald Park. The Stars improved to 6-0-1 by brushing back the Tiremen 3-1. An own goal in the opening minutes saw defender Rich Zecchel beat Kal Tire keeper Terry Lowe with a scorching six-yard back pass of sorts. Defender Grant Badgero then took down Paul McArdle inside the 18 and Mahmoud AbdelKader buried the penalty shot for a 2-0 lead in the fifth minute. The Tiremen regrouped at the half and just missed on chances by Mark DeVolder, Ted Sheehan and Janne Huberts. Roadrunner John Matejicka made it 3-0 on a partial breakaway with Zecchel getting a piece of the shot as it deflected past Lowe, early in the second half. Defender Rob Parkin ran to the right touch line and sent in a hard cross which was nodded in past Stars’ keeper Dave Gould by striker Kevin Mitchell, with 18 minutes remaining. Lowe punched a sure-goal over the bar and made a few other clutch stops to earn Burger King Man of the Match for Kal Tire (3-3-1). Defender Steve Coombs took the Prestige Hotel Man of the Match for the Stars.
Shamrocks smother Rattlers Morning Star Staff
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The Armstrong Shamrocks rocked the Kamloops Rattlers 16-9 in Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League play Friday night at NorVal Sports Centre. Although the Rocks (4-1) were without leading scorer Pat Nelson, they got scoring from nine different runners. Brennan Plante and Steve Clark sniped hat tricks for the Rocks; they were Clark’s first goals of the season. Carston Schlaak, Rob Rintoul and Kyle Versteeg bagged a pair each for Armstrong, while Kas Boudreau, Thomas Belenger, Jarrett Medhurst and Shaun Koenig added singles. A.J. Lockwood pulled the hat trick for the Rattlers (1-5), while Nathan Woldum, Dylan
Woldum and Lee Black scored twice. The Shamrocks are holding their inaugural North Okanagan Lacrosse Alumni night during a home game against the Kelowna Raiders June 14. They are inviting all former players from the Shamrocks and the Vernon Tigers and Royals to attend. There will be a registration table set up at the entrance where alumni and a guest will receive a complimentary pass to the game. All players will be introduced in between the first and second period. The Shamrocks want to celebrate a very rich tradition of senior lacrosse in the North Okanagan, one that dates back to the turn of the century. The Rocks battle the Kelowna Raiders (3-2) Friday night in Armstrong.
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Fencers step up Morning Star Staff
Three Vernon fencers surprised the competition in the 2014 Canadian National Fencing Championships at Rexall Place in Toronto. David Enns and Jaxsen MacKay, and head coach, Matt Clarke, represented the Okanagan Freestyle team in Cadet, Junior Men and Senior Men Epee events. In Junior Men’s Epee for men 19 and under on the Saturday, Enns, 17, and MacKay, 16, won most of their matches and were awarded a bye into the top-32 direct eliminations. Enns ended up battling a strong Kingston fencer, ultimately losing 13-8 with time running out. MacKay also bowed out to a Kingston fencer. “David and Jaxsen were on fire” said Clarke. “Although the boys didn’t earn any medals on Saturday, they shocked many talented fencers. They represented the Okanagan very well.” MacKay placed 20th and Enns 25th in a field of 54. The Sunday was a big day for the trio with MacKay and Enns in the Cadet Men’s Epee 17 and under class. “I could see David adapt to each opponent and really enjoy his matches, which made him fence even better.” said Clarke. Enns won four out of five matches, his only loss coming
by one point. MacKay encountered many tough matches but took a victory from Phillip Heidecker, a top-ranked Quebec fencer, after being down two points. Enns and MacKay fenced their first round of direct elimination matches at the same time, with coach Clarke pacing between the two so he could offer advice. MacKay was paired against a very strong Toronto fencer and lost 15-13 in the top-32 bracket. “Like most of Jaxsen’s matches, it was a nail- biter that came down to the end,” said Clarke. Enns drew an unknown opponent from Quebec, Clement Theriault, in his first elimination match. It started with Clement taking a twopoint lead forcing David to play catch-up. ”David figured out what was working and what wasn’t and adapted his style” said Clarke. Towards the end of the match Enns grabbed the lead and held on for a 15-14 win. Enns then defeated a Kingston entrant 15-10 to enter the top-eight bracket, where he lost 15-6 to veteran Quebecer Loic Beaulieu. “I couldn’t figure him out,” smiled Enns, to coach Clarke. Enns finished sixth overall, the highest result for a B.C.
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Matt Clarke of Vernon lunges in a match at the national fencing championships at Rexall Place in Toronto. fencer, with MacKay placing 30th, in a field of 43. Clarke, a fencer since 1998, and coach since 2008, and the founder of Okanagan Freestyle Fencing, had never fenced in a senior men’s event at a nationals. In the round-robin pools, Clarke faced stiff competition and posted one victory while losing a few matches by only one or two points. “I didn’t win many matches, but I was given some gamechanging advice by some top B.C. fencing coaches and instructors like Victor and Igor Gantsevich, and Tigran Bagjoric. After a bit of direction, I really became more confident.”
Clarke won his first direct elimination match 15-5 against an Albertan fencer before losing to Jean Luc D’Eon of Saskatoon. It was a tight match which came down to the last point, with three seconds left. Clarke finished the day placing 58th of 74 athletes. “It wasn’t a great finish, but I learned a lot about myself and my fencing and am eager to compete next year” said Clarke. Added Clarke: “The boys and I made many new friends and respected rivals that will encourage us to train harder” said Clarke. “It was a big step for our fencing community in Vernon and Canadian fencers know one thing; the Okanagan has talented fencers.”
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Gerry Peckham, High Performance Director at the Canadian Curling Association, was just one of the people to support Gaudet’s nomination. “As an athlete Sonja is relentless in her pursuit of excellence and has also emerged as a great ambassador of wheelchair curling world-wide,” said Peckham. “In addition to her commitment and responsibility to the life of a training Paralympian, she continuously demonstrates unwavering caring and dedication to her community.” Meanwhile, Forrest was described as “hard-working, community-minded and always pleasant to be around.” She is the absolute epitome of her motto that “life is a journey, so plan a great trip.” Both Gaudet and Forrest are members of the Vernon Curling Club. Another member of the club, Jim
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NORTH OKANAGAN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION U13 BOYS TEAM W L Gold 4 0 Red 2 2 Interior Savings 1 3 White 1 3 SUBWAY U14/15 BOYS Navy 5 1 Orange 5 1 Red 2 3 White 2 4 Green 0 5 U18 BOYS Crowne S.L.P. 4 2 Kidston & Co. 3 0 H&L Glass 2 2 Sun Valley Sports 2 1 Nixon Wenger 0 5 ROYAL LEPAGE U13 GIRLS Bristow Chartered Accts 4 0 Team 4 White 4 1 Team 2 Red 1 3 Interior Savings 0 5 SUBWAY U14/15 GIRLS Navy 5 1 Orange 3 3 Red 2 3 White 2 4 Gold 2 3 U18 GIRLS H&R Block Green 4 0 H&R Block Orange 3 0 Nixon Wenger 2 2 Caufields Engraving 1 2 Subway 1 2 H&L Glass 0 2 Kidston & Co. 0 3
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FOR THE RECORD Low Gross Front: Dave Saunders 43 Low Net Front: Jim Fuhr, Art Heale 37 Low Gross Back: Bob Shannon 39 Low Net Back: Wayne Brown 35 16 PLUS BLUE TEES Low Gross: Bob Collins 82 Low Net: Bruce Rasmussen 70 Low Gross Front: Bob Spearman 39 Low Net Front: Mike Jenkins 33 Low Gross Back: Ken Jantz 39 Low Net Back: Wally Okrainic, Harry Bowker 33 Deuces: Pete Taylor, Tom MacGillis VERNON MEN’S NIGHT – MAY 28 INDIVIDUAL 0-9 HANDICAP 1st Low Gross: Greg Betts 76 1st Low Net: Ray Allen 70 R 2nd Low Gross: Geoff Bennett 77 2nd Low Net: John Martin 70 3rd Low Net: Brian Ostafew 72 4th Low Net: Bob Birmingham 73 10-13 HANDICAP 1st Low Gross: Glen Taylor 76 1st Low Net: Andy Erickson 67 R 2nd Low Gross: Dave Murison 77 2nd Low Net: Doug Buckingham 70 R 3rd Low Net: Herb Wilms 70 R 4th Low Net: John Price 70 R 14-16 HANDICAP 1st Low Gross: Tim Ouelette 81 1st Low Net: Keith Christian 68 2nd Low Gross: Rob Faust 84 2nd Low Net: Michael Longworth 70 R 3rd Low Net: Barry Lappin 70 R 4th Low Net: Jack Samuel 71 17+ HANDICAP 1st Low Gross: Rolf Staudhammer 86 1st Low Net: Wil Rogers 61 2nd Low Gross: Bob Keyser 88 2nd Low Net: Warren Henry 68 3rd Low Net: David Powter 71 R 4th Low Net: David Simpson 71 R 9 HOLE 1st Low Gross: Monty Davis 36 1st Low Net: Rob Tornburg 32 2nd Low Gross: Randy Todosychuk 38 R 2nd Low Net: Brian Revel 33 ROYAL YORK LADIES WINNERS MAY 27 FLIGHT A Low Gross: Ester Wallis 42 Low Net: Mary Larcombe 35 Long Drive: Marianne Desjardins FLIGHT B Low Gross: Sandy Melvin 44 Low Net: Dianne Rosman 30.5 Long Drive: Myrna Skaalid FLIGHT C Low Gross: Susie Anderson 49 Low Net: Ellie Smith 36.5 Long Drive: Allyson Lemke FLIGHT D Low Gross: Deb Katerenchuk 55 R Low Net: Rita Bednarz 34.5 Long Drive: Deb Katerenchuk FLIGHT FOR FUN Winner: Ingrid Leonard Long Drive: Debbie de Ruiter KPs: 2nd Shot: Myrna Skaalid; #2: Blanche Delanoyt; #7: Marlene Boone Least Putts: Pat Dearing, Ellie Smith 14 Longest Putt: Jean Wilkie
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The Morning Star ran an article about NBA shooting coach Dave Love’s basketball camp for this Friday, when the camp is actually Saturday 10-5 p.m. We apologize for the error.
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NOTEBOOK BASKETBALL - Weekly $5 drop-in basketball for 35+ goes Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym. BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250260-1082). RUNNING & TRIATHLON FITNESS - The Kal RATS Running & Triathlon club offers workouts for all levels of ability. There are swims, track sessions and bike outings offered all season. Contact the club at: www.kalrats.com or call 542-1803. TRACK AND FIELD - The Vernon Triple A Track and Field club holds practices Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Polson Park Oval. Call Brent Helland at 250-309-1992 or visit vernontrackandfield.com. BOXING - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9. Open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. The club welcomes new members, male and female, 11 years and older.
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Bookland rallies behind Hospice House TYLER LOWEY Morning Star Staff
Bookland is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the North Okanagan Hospice Society with a massive fundraiser. Bookland, located downtown Vernon, sells books, magazines, greeting cards, and gift items. Every dollar made Saturday will go directly to Hospice House. “It’s hard to find people in this community who haven’t been touched by Hospice House,” said Lexi Boone, Bookland store manager. The event goes goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include face painting by donation, a bake sale, helium balloons and local author Randy Kolibaba will sign copies of his new book, The Lies Behind the Truth, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will also be door prizes handed out every hour with gift cards to Nature’s Fare and Bookland. Bookland will also be promoting its new Hospice Corner. Due to new recycling rules, some books cannot be recycled in the blue bins anymore. Bookland encourages people to bring in those books and they will sell them in the corner, located at the front of the store, with the proceeds ongoing to Hospice House. Bookland raised $10,000 for Hospice House in 2008 after it underwent expansion. The store has been a fixture in downtown Vernon for 45 years. “We are always trying to expand in our store. We also now sell puzzles, games, candles and mugs in our gift section,” said Tamara Lochhead, of Monahan Agency, which owns Bookland. Operating a book store in a rapidly digital environment doesn’t phase Lochhead and Boone. “There is always going to be people who like to hold a book in their hands. We get people with Kindles and e-readers that come in and buy books still,” said Boone.
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Tamara Lochhead (left), with Monahan Agency, and Bookland store manager Lexi Boone prepare for Bookland’s Hospice House Day fundraiser Saturday from 9 to 5 p.m.
Lake Country tourism information hits the road KEVIN PARNELL Morning Star Staff
The visitor information centre in Lake Country has opened for another season at Gatzke Orchards in Oyama. But for the first time ever, tourism information will be available at several different locations throughout Lake Country this summer and even in neighbouring communities. Ryan Roycroft Gatzke Orchards will once again act as the main stop for tourists looking for information but Gatzke Orchards has also committed to a plan that will see at least 140
hours of mobile service, setting up a kiosk at various events through Lake Country this tourist season. The tourist kiosk will be set up at regular events such as the Lake Country farmers market as well as special events like ArtWalk, the classic car show and Oyama Fun Days and will also set up at both the Vernon and Kelowna farmers markets as part of a trial run this year. The idea for a travelling kiosk came from Lake Country’s tourism development commission (TDC), formed in 2013 to work on tourism policies and promotions “While the TDC recognized the importance of having a fixed, central location for visitors services, they also wanted to see the district reach out more,” said Ryan Roycroft, Lake Country’s economic develop-
ment manager. “We want to go where the people are, rather than waiting for them to come to us.” Tourism information booths are becoming a struggle to continue to operate as tourists have changed the way they get their information in this day and age. Together with the new highway promoting a flow of cars that don’t go past Gatzke Orchards, the Lake Country visitor information booth is located in an area that gets fewer traffic than it used to. But Roycroft says moving the information around is a unique way to try to get in front of tourists that are out and about in the community. “I think this is a really good approach to providing visitor’s services, especially in a community as large and spread out as Lake
Country,” he said. “All of our neighbours are struggling with figuring out how to provide these services and I feel that Lake Country and the tourism development commission have hit on a really creative and innovative solution.” The visitor information booth used to be operated by the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce until it opted against performing the service and handed it back to the District of Lake Country last year. Gatzke’s was hired as the contractor to provide the service. Data will be collected this year at the travelling kiosk and a report prepared to see what the results of the new strategy were. Meanwhile, the main tourism information booth is now open for the season in Oyama.
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Au Pair in America is based out of London, and is part of the American Institute of Foreign Study. Applications are done with Au Pair in America, and then they get sent to Scotia Personnel, the Canadian agency that sets people up with foreign exchanges. “There is more than just nanny jobs available. People can work in foreign hotels, teach English, look after elders and be camp counsellors for the summer,” said Inzunza The camp counsellor position runs anywhere between nine and 15 weeks in the summer, but they have been filled for this year. “It is a great opportunity for people to leave the Okanagan and live in a different part of the world,” said Inzunza. Au Pair in America
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Melanie Inzunza is the ambassador for Au Pair in America in Vernon.
viewer in B.C. The process is fastmoving, and nannies can be matched up with families within two weeks after applying. Once selected, the
nannies are flown to New York for three days of training. From the Big Apple, they are flown to their respective locations. “It only costs the nanny $500, the flights are covered, you get health insurance and a work visa. You even get two weeks paid vacation, plus you get a month to travel across America after your year is completed,” said Inzunza. Once the applicant is off living abroad, they are part of the Au Pair in America network. There are places in each city the nannies can meet up with other people ion the profession. “It was honestly the best year of my life. I got to meet so many great people. I am still in touch with other nannies eight years later,” said Inzunza.
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relocated from the Sun Valley Mall to the other end of 30th Avenue, near Nolan’s Pharmasave. “The biggest thing was that Fareed can do his repairs in the store now. The old store didn’t give us enough space,” said Ziba. Fareed is a goldsmith and a watchmaker, and Ziba is a gemologist. Ziba can make appraisals on site as well. “We love the new location, hopefully we get a bunch of new followers now,” said Ziba. An opening ceremony was recently held. “We appreciate everyone who came down here. It is a celebration for us and we wanted to share it,” said Fareed. The Lors moved to Vernon from Airdrie Alta. 10 years ago. “We love the area,” said Ziba.
Fareed Lor repairs a ring during the grand opening of Gold’ N Time’s new location on 30th Avenue in Vernon.
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Gold’ N Time Jewellery has a new home in downtown Vernon. Store owners Fareed and Ziba Lor have
The Pretium Group is pleased to announce Stu Wotypka has joined us as our Design / Creator Specialist. Working along with our team, Stu will lead our design / creative business in the BC Design Industry and establish a new division focusing on 3D Design by Pretium. The rise of Wotypka’s reputation in Design has been a gradual but impressive one. Originally from Swift Current, SK, he completed his college studies at Medicine Hat, AB where he earned a diploma in Visual Communications. He eventually established Intelligent Development in 1998. Since then his talents have remained in high demand as many of his creations have set a new standard within the Design industry. “I’m diverse in what projects I take on because I always like a challenge,” Wotypka said. “When you can take a vision from within and make it so other people can see it and enjoy it — that’s very rewarding.” Stu (the gearhead) can be reached at his new office in Vernon at 250-938-3825 and invites his clients to stop by Printech Printing or Bold Media, both of which are Pretium Group companies.
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Diversity Dance provides array of classes Morning Star Staff
Diversity Dance and Fitness opened in January on 30th Avenue. Lisa Schofield came over from East Yorkshire, U.K. six years ago and it has been her lifelong dream to open up her own dance studio. “Dancing is my passion. Before this I had an office job and it wasn’t for me,” said Schofield. “I love owning my own studio.”
Diversity Dance and Fitness offers a variety of classes such as tap, ballet, jazz and musical theatre. Schofield’s studio also provides Bokwa, which combines boxing movements and Kwaito, a South African dance. “I want to bring something new to the town of Vernon,” said Schofield. Schofield will offer more classes in July during to accommodate students on summer break.
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The Abai Jungle Lodge provides a resting place for visitors wanting to track down the proboscis monkey in Borneo.
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BORNEO - The dugout canoe wobbles, and I instinctively grab onto the sides. Then the outboard motor catches and settles to a low purr and the canoe steadies as it moves forward through the thick, muddy waters of the Kinabatangan River. The late afternoon sun’s rays filter through the jungle around us, as we search for a creature I’ve flown half way around the globe to see. He is elusive and shy — and so rare that only about 7,000 of his species still exist - and Kinbatangan Forest Reserve in east Sabah is one of the last places on earth to see him. He is no beauty, and the Malaysians have nicknamed him “Monyet Belanda” or “Dutchman” monkey — the joke being that like the previous colonial occupants of Borneo, he is ginger haired, has a large nose and a pot belly. He is the proboscis monkey, inhabitant of the mangrove jungles of Borneo. Along a narrow tributary off the main river the jungle is alive with bird warbles and the rustle of undergrowth as tribes of long-tailed macaques forage for their evening meal. The boatman slows to a crawl, and pulls up to an overhanging branch. Blending almost completely with a broad
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The proboscis monkey, which has a distinct nose, is common in the mangrove jungles of Borneo.
flat leaf, is a coiled green deadly poisonous wrangler pit viper. Just ahead of our prow, a stork-billed kingfisher in a dazzle of blue wings dives into the river and emerges with dinner in his bright red beak. “That was lucky,” my guide Al says. “We don’t often see one of those here.” But, there is still no sign of the resident with the Jimmy Durante schnozzle. I’m beginning to despair of finding the reclusive simian, when our boatman suddenly veers away to the opposite shore, pointing urgently at the tree tops. And there he is, my funny-faced friend. He is a big guy, with a red snoot, so pendulous that it covers his mouth, and a belly that looks as though he’s been tippling beer by the gallon. As I raise my binoculars, he is busy surveying his coterie of females spread out
on nearby branches. Unlike the males, their noses are smaller and slightly up-tilted. Big daddy scratches his armpit and turns to look speculatively at us, through small beady eyes. I’m enchanted. His dark red fur sits like a cap on his head, and blends into an orange cape over his shoulders and back, while his arms and legs look as though he is wearing grey gloves and leggings. He is so bizarre as to be utterly beautiful. And, evidently that’s what his wives think too — according to zoologists, it is his droopy cucumber–shaped schnozz (the bigger the better) which singles him out as a highly desirable catch. So, judging from the size of his harem — I lost count after identifying nine females — our guy is one heck of a sexy dude. I lower my binoculars, as we head back to the Abai Forest Lodge, the river now reflecting a dramatic sunset sky. It’s been an unforgettable experience, and one that makes me acutely aware of the fact that these unique primates, even more than the Borneo orangutan, are struggling for survival. Unlike orangutans who bond readily with humans, proboscis monkeys can’t be reared in captivity; they are reclusive animals who
pine for their natural mangrove swamps and literally starve themselves to death within a matter of days. Also, because of their finicky digestive systems (they have more than one stomach, hence the size of their paunches) they are confined to a specialised diet of leaves, fruit seeds and flowers exclusive to low lying wetlands. In earlier decades much of these marshes were cleared and filled to make way for oil palm plantations, a lucrative cash crop in eastern Borneo. Consequently, these animals were in danger of being pushed to the
edge of extinction. To their credit, the Malaysian Wildlife Conservation Agency in Sabah has now established several wilderness parks in the Danum Valley, the Kinabatangan floodplain, and the KabiliSepilok Forest Reserve to protect the proboscis monkey and his kin. Even more heartening, is the news that Tourism Malaysia has adopted the shy simian “Dutchman” as their mascot. He is, after all, one of the country’s most precious treasures. Margaret Deefholts is with Travel Writers’ Tales.
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This is truly a mess and people who live in this area are very annoyed, not just the people who live in this area, but those who have to use these roads to get to work or appointments. I am sure the traffic pundits at City Hall are trying to resolve this traffic nightmare but the choices are limited and the tourists will soon be pouring in. Trafffic on 27th Street is now bumper to bumper and with Pleasant Valley closed for most of the summer, there is no alternative getting across this city. That bypass we all refused to consider a few years ago is looking pretty good right now. Municipal elections are coming up in November and speculation is rife about who will run or not. Personally I think this must be the worst job on earth. Trying to meet citizens’ needs without the resources to do so must be very frustrating. Former city councils
have neglected its infrastructure for so long that major repairs and renewals are desperately needed and we do not have the resources to make these major changes. We talk about terrible roads and sidewalks but the budget for these needed repairs just isn’t there. The dilemma is that we as taxpayers all have our gripes about what we need but are not willing to pay additional taxes to make major changes happen. The overpass around downtown for instance would help a lot to fix our traffic problems but who is willing to pay a higher tax bill? It is easy to criticize our local politicians but I feel they are doing the best job they can making economic development a priority and scraping and reshaping resources to trim budgets, but we better remember unless we are willing to pay more taxes to increase resources we are stuck with what we have.
A recently published study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that if you are a woman over 30 years of age, exercise may be the single best thing that you can do to lower your risk of heart disease. For those over 70 years of age, exercise was superior to quitting smoking, lowering body weight and reducing blood pressure for lowering the risk of heart disease. More than 32,000 women of various ages were studied. Authors found that smoking was the greatest risk factor for heart disease for women under 30 years. For women over 30, the best way to lower the risk of heart disease was through physical activity. The bottom line: women over 30 years of age need to get moving, and if they are moving, they need to move more. The authors called for women’s physical activity programs to become a much higher public health priority.
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Are you, or someone you know one of the 1.5 million Canadians who have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or one of the estimated 1.6 million more that may have it but remain undiagnosed? If so, Medical Arts Health Research Group has openings available for people with COPD symptoms to participate in a clinical research study. The study will take place in Kelowna, but there is transportation money for those who qualify. COPD is a progressive long-term lung disease and often includes chronic bronchi-
tis, emphysema or both. Over time, COPD slowly damages a person’s airway by partially blocking it with mucus or swollen tissue. Symptoms of COPD include a long-lasting cough, coughing up mucus, and being short of breath, all of which can make daily tasks very challenging. For more than 12 years, in cooperation with physicians and medical specialists, Medical Arts Health Research Group has been conducting clinical research into a wide variety of health issues. By volunteering to participate in a research trial, you will play an important role in the advancement of medical sci-
ence and you may gain access to treatments before they’re widely available. You also have the support of a specialized team of health care providers, who will monitor your health closely. Eligible participants will receive study-related medical care, monitoring and study medication at no cost while participating. Additionally, you may be compensated for your travel to study appointments. To find out if you qualify for this or other studies, please call The Medical Arts Health Research Group at 888-490-4320, e-mail copd@healthresearch.ca or visit the website at www.healthresearch.ca/copd
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There’s room for large recreational vehicles in Armstrong. City council has adopted a zoning bylaw that removes the length restriction of a recreational vehicle in residential zones. “The bylaw will help achieve compliance,” said Mayor Chris Pieper. “With the old bylaw, there was a lot of noncompliance.” The former rules limited RVs to a maximum length of 32.81 feet. However, the city heard from some residents
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A former B.C. premier is endorsing plans for medical marijuana to be grown in Lumby. Mike Harcourt is the new chairperson of True Leaf Medicine, which has applied to Health Canada for a licence to grow and distribute medicinal cannabis from a facility in Lumby. “Mike Harcourt brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and credibility to this pioneering enterprise,” said Darcy Bomford, True Leaf chief executive officer and the founder and former CEO of Darford International, a Vernon-based pet nutrition company. “There is a real need for trustworthy sources of supply for physicians, and with Mike at the helm, we’re sending the message that we are serious about
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and working with Kindale is always a pleasure,” said Lisa Grant, Prestige Hotel sales and convention manager. A beach party food extravaganza will be put on by chef Inna Turchin, which will include a build your own burger table and a complementary bellini for each guest. The Shawn Lightfoot Band are donating their time for the entertainment. All funds raised during the event will be spilt between the two nonprofit groups. “At Kindale, we are very proud of the many partnerships that we are involved with and partnering with Upper Room Mission promised to be another great example of working together to help people in our community,” said B Elliot, executive
director of Kindale. The funds raised for Kindale at the party will go towards their 70 Grand for New Kindale Van fundraising campaign. The Upper Room Mission’s portion of the funds raised will go towards updating their heating system. “We are very excited to be working with Kindale on a new and fun event,” said Lisa Anderson, fundraising director of Upper Room Mission. This will be the first time that we have collaborated with another non-profit group, hopefully it will be the first of many more to come.” Tickets are $50 and are available by contacting Cindy at Kindale or Lisa at the Upper Room Mission.
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YOU AND THE LAW PASSPORT ALERT WHEN TRAVELLING WITH KIDS By Janice Mucalov, LL.B.
Want to take your kids to Disneyland or that long-promised exotic vacation hot spot? They’ll need their own passport. If you’re separated or divorced, you best allow lots of time to get your ducks in a row to avoid a major last-minute “Oops!” If your children are under 16, they can’t apply for their own passport. And most often you won’t be able to do it alone – you’ll need the other parent’s consent on the passport application. That can be problematic if your ex isn’t close by and willing to co-operate. You may need that signature even if you’re the parent the kids mostly live with and you have the primary parenting responsibilities. Passport Canada allows you to apply for a passport for your child if you’re the custodial parent with sole custody and your ex doesn’t have custodial rights. But most separation agreements and divorce court orders these days give parents joint custody, and talk about the child’s primary residence and the different parenting responsibilities and time and contact with the kids after the separation.
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So if you share parenting with your ex, you’ll need your ex’s signature on your child’s passport application. (Without it, you’ll need a court order, which is costly and could take weeks to get.) You’ll also need to submit all agreements and court orders that deal with the custody or parenting of your child and any travel authorizations (or mobility restrictions) involving the children. Passport officials look very closely at these documents. To avoid problems, the separation agreement or court order dealing with your separation
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and divorce arrangements can deal with this ahead of time. Depending on the situation, the document could specify that one parent alone can apply for a child’s passport, or that both parents’ signatures are needed. You should also get a consent letter from your ex allowing you to travel out of the country with your children – even if your child has a valid passport. In many cases, countries that you’re travelling to, like the United States, will want to see that the child’s other parent has agreed to your taking them there. This is almost always the case when travelling by air, and usually also at vehicle border crossings. There’s a useful consent letter form you can download from the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website, which details critical information about the parents, child and trip. It’s preferable to have the consent letter officially notarized, to show it’s genuine. But that assumes your ex will agree.
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The Green Party is preparing for the 2015 federal election. Chris George and David Smith have been unveiled as nominees to be the party’s candidate in Okanagan-Shuswap. “Both have experience and integrity,” said Greig Crockett, party spokesperson. Married and raising a young family in Notch Hill, George has operated independent businesses from Salmon Arm to Kamloops. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Thompson Rivers University. “The present government can’t seem to manage our social, environmental and economic interests together. It will take new leadership to balance the equation”, he said. A retired accountant and consultant living in Vernon, Smith has worked 35 years in the forest industry in Lumby, Armstrong and Salmon Arm. “The Green Party is the only party that understands how the economy and environment work together. Healthy communities and quality jobs over the long term require strong environmental action now,” he said. Candidate nominations are still being accepted by the Green Party, and the nomination meeting will be held in the fall.
Travel abroad with children can be tricky, so don’t leave things to the last minute. An experienced family lawyer can help with the many wrinkles. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nick Vlahos of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.
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Grade 6 students Ali Oberle and Nelah Taylor turn newspaper into costumes.
Beairsto elementary school students model their creations at the finale of the sixth Wearable Art Parade: Grade 5 students Eva Calder, Emma Harbec, Kaijha Hartwig and Celina Ramun; Grade 4 students Sasha Pisiak and Tristen Hutchinson; Grade 5 student Sophia Beaty. Facilitated by teacher Rita Eng, the Wearable Art Club invited students to create clothing and accessories out of recyclable materials, after which they named their design, chose a piece of music that reflects the character of their creation and created a catwalk routine to model their end product. Some materials used this year included newspaper, pop cans, punctured basketballs, tissue paper and scraps of fabric.
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recently participated in a discussion around the importance of knowing who is involved in supporting the children, youth and families we work with. Sometimes services don’t know; questions aren’t asked at intake or during assessment or in sessions of who the other supports are. This is changing, though, as the recognition of the wraparound support and team approach to care is embedded in service. There is real value in knowMichele Blais ing who the other supports are for best care. So I was thinking about this for all of us. Who is your support system? Your pack? Your village? There is an assessment tool used by an agency in Bruce County that asks the client for the names of people they work with or are connected to or are their support system and put the names in small circles or clouds. It is a great visual for the individual and agency to easily identify the other services or supports and where gaps may be. I have heard of a high school counselor using this tool with his students and he has found it very effective for helping the youth to see they do have support. In those circles could be your counsellor, doctor, bff, close friends, family, employer, naturopath, church, community centre, hair dresser, book club, neighbours, teachers, coaches, massage therapists, dentist, physiotherapists, trainer, yoga instructor, vet, teams; you get the picture.
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Within our families there are some easy ways for us to have our children and youth recognize this support for them. When the lads were young I would draw on a paper our house in the middle and all the houses around us with the names and phone numbers of our neighbours. I also did this for our friends. They knew their full names and if they needed help who to call. I also have drawn up a list of the plumber, electrician, vet, handyman, etc. so if we are gone from the house and something happens, whoever is staying there knows who to call. All of these people are part of our village and I still make these pictures, for me. With our kids it can be an insightful discussion to know who their important people are. Sometimes we assume it will be a particular person, like a teacher, and often it is, but sometimes not. A coach may be really important but maybe not the one you think; maybe it is actually the assistant coach. Or maybe it is a friend’s parents, bus drivers, day care workers, school secretaries, counselors, education assistants, neighbours, playground supervisors, relatives, art instructors, music teachers, employer. When I was a kid, Mr. Jantzen the school janitor was really important to me. He was one of the kindest most caring people I knew and watched out for us kids. He knew all our names and just seemed to know when you were having a bad day. There are many ways for adults to be a caring person in a youth or child’s life and it starts with positive attention. I care about you, you are important to me. People will come into our children’s life and have great impact, mostly posi-
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tively and sometimes negatively. When the negative happens as parents we need to really pay attention to that damage and work to counter-balance it with our children’s strengths and get them connected to us and others who will help them grow as individuals, not damage their sense of self. Our sense of self is incredibly important through all stages of our lives. This can be a life journey for some on building a strong sense of self because this is what carries us through the challenges of daily living and the tragedies and struggles that will happen. Pretending it won’t happen or trying to buffer ourselves won’t stop anything; building skills helps us be ready. It’s developing our emotional intelligence. Developing your village and being part of someone else’s is part of that. At all stages of our lives we will need to receive and give support. Your village doesn’t have to be all of Vernon and it is the people you are connected with. Who else is out there that you want to connect with? I think it is why people move to condos or gated communities looking for a collective support. We live in a fantastic neighbourhood and I feel very privileged to call this corner home. I also have an amazing network of support with my work, and wonderful friends and the people who take care of us. This all gets developed over time and people come and go. Sometimes people are with us for long periods and sometimes not, it is the quality of the connection that matters. You build this one person at a time. To the village, people!
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Take a walk through history in Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery and learn about the famous, the infamous, the unfortunate, the rich and the poor. The characters of Vernon’s past come alive when their stories are retold by your guide, Lawrna Myers of the Vernon & District Family History Society at a tour June 14 cohosted by the society and the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives. “Local political figures, the Okanagan Hotel Fire victims and
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the georgette shop Upscale retail at affordable prices. The store is overloaded with summer, so it’s surprise sales daily. We wish to give a big thank-you to our super volunteers. They are the best! Donations of good clothing and small furniture and household goods gratefully accepted. We are at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winston’s Pub. cherryville archers holding a shoot weekend June 1. All bows welcome to this family-friendly event. Dry camping and lunch concession available. For more info., call Lawrence at 250-542-6425 or Len at 250-545-5547. strawberry social June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Parker Cove, Westside Road. Quilting and crafters’ display, strawberry shortcake with tea/coffee $5, quilt raffle, door prizes and loonie draws. All raffle proceeds will go to charity. nocca members If you are a season ticket holder with North Okanagan Community Concert Assoc., you are a member and our Annual General Meeting is June 1 at 2 p.m. at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. metis elders for new horizons society Spaghetti and bannock dinner and fun-filled loonie auction June 1 at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., St. James Catholic School hall, 2700-28th Ave. Advance tickets $6/person, at Vernon and Dist. Metis Assoc. office; $7 at door. All welcome. community-wide sing-along The last for this season will be June 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27 St, Vernon. Karl will lead us as the Sing-along Band plays and we sing our favourite gospel songs. Bring a friend! narcotics anonymous Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. smarties drop-in art gallery vertigo All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun. Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Workshops, every Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 300131st St., downtown Vernon. Info., 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com. Updated events
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info. on our Facebook page. aa meets sundays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., call 250-545-4933.
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ave some fun and save a ton all this month as the Mission Dollar Bin celebrates two years! Enter our draws for great prizes and stock up on clothing, shoes, dishes, linens, books, etc. all just one loonie each. Watch the board for weekly specials. Since 100 per cent of our proceeds go directly to charity, there’s no tax! We’re open 9 til 5ish, Tuesday through Saturday at 3008-34th St., downtown Vernon. Bobbe and the other volunteers invite you to “Shop and save the thrift shop way.” Thanks for your support of our Upper Room Mission.
north okan.-shuswap conservative assoc. presents Robert Culos, president of the Vernon Bar Association, on “Senators, Judges, Courts and Crime: What’s happening in the Conservative government?” Schubert Centre, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Admission free. Info., Linda at 250 515-1034. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. enderby cliff quilters meet First, third Alliance Church. and fifth Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enderby fraternal order of eagles The Vernon Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. New members Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the always welcome. More information at 838-7858. month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003. vernon accordion club Dancers and listeners invited to enjoy two hours of accordion music. Mondays 7-9 p.m., Halina Centre. irrigation made easy Learn about waterAccordion players, join us on stage. Info., 250- wise backyard irrigation techniques from an 546-3192. June 2 is our last gathering until fall. Eljay irrigation expert, including how to set your creative activities program for automatic timer and use a rain sensor, at this free adults Every Monday, Schubert Centre 10 workshop. Meet at the Xerindipity Garden in a.m. to 1 p.m. in meeting room. Includes intel- Polson Park at 7 p.m., June 3. Event is part of lectual discussions, poem writing, arts and music RDNO/City of Vernon 2014 Environment Week. making. Group-led program. Supplies provided. Info. on this and other activities, visit rdno.ca Facilitated by Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka. To dancing in the park Hosted by Star register, call 250-549-4201 or Schubertcentre@ Country Squares, come join us in Polson Park shaw. ca or just drop in. every Tuesday between 7 and 9 p.m., starting floor curling at schubert centre June 3, for the months of June and July (except Every Monday 10 a.m. to noon; Thursdays 1 to 3 for Canada Day). There may be a chance for you p.m. Loads of fun, easy to do and lots of friendly to give it a whirl and learn about upcoming lespeople. All welcome. sons in the fall. Bring a lawn chair and join us for fun time at halina seniors centre the health of it. And for the more experienced, Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., runs every first and third join us for Plus from 6:15 to 7 p.m. For more Monday of the month. Come to the first one and info., call Roxy at 250-503-1861. plan out the games for the upcoming weeks. A single friends 50+ Weekly coffee meets time to have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village session. Everyone 50+ welcome! The centre is Green Centre. Call Carole at 260-5238 for more at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. information, or come out for coffee and pick up Info., call 250-542-2877. an activity list. Join us, there is no membership vernon old time fiddlers club fee. Group has been meeting for 12 years; we Respect wildlife New members welcome to join us at one have fun and do all kinds of activities. by leaving them alone of our practices twice a month at the Halina vernon horseshoe club We welcome Centre, the first and third Monday of the new and old members to come and enjoy the May and June is the time of year when fawns are born month at 6 p.m. We play at Halina Centre fine art of pitching horseshoes, Tuesdays and and young birds are ready to leave the nest. It is also dances, Schubert Centre, Armstrong Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Alexis Park Drive. the time of year when we get several phone calls Seniors Centre, rest homes, farmers’ mar- Info., Don at 250-545-2760, Marshall at 250-503with concerns of abandoned wildlife. The majority kets and dinner dances. For more informa- 1639 or George at 250-542-4992. of times the animal has not been abandoned, but tion, call Gwen at 778-475-4042, Bill at armstrong seniors activity centre rather the mother is gone seeking a food source. 250-545-9383 or Mary at 250-545-5831. We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Pool Monday to She will return several times throughout the day to bingo in enderby Mondays at 6 p.m., Friday at 12:30 p.m. Ping Pong Tuesdays and nurse her young. Enderby Seniors Complex on George St. 6 Thursdays at 1 p.m. It is important to understand that as long as a human p.m.; 19 games. open crib games every Tuesday 1 p.m. and is close to the young, the mom will be concerned coda meets Mondays at noon at Vernon every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. about her safety and stay away. It is unrealistic to think that all young wildlife will survive. Nature does not work that way. Fostering wildlife is usually only successful with trained and licensed personnel at a rehabilitation center. Veterinary clinics do not have the licensed staff or rehabilitation facilities to treat wildlife. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Unfortunately people who want to be good Samaritans do not comprehend the poor The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is seeking volunteers for survivability of these young creatures when being two Focus Groups with the following participant criteria: orphaned. If you encounter wildlife that is clearly injured, take it to a wildlife specialist for treatment. you reside in the Greater Vernon area Contact us for their information. are a current Greater Vernon Water Utility customer
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The RDNO is looking for ten to fifteen people to provide input on water utility educational materials. The material is intended to inform the public in preparation for a fall referendum, held during the municipal elections. To participate, contact the RDNO at 250-550-3700 by Friday, June 6th, 2014. Participants who commit to the full two hour session will be compensated with an honorarium.
wood carving club Meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com play the game of kings at the vernon library Drop in for chess every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All abilities welcome to attend, including complete novices wishing to learn the game. The Vernon library is at 2800-30th Ave. For more info., call 250-542-7610 or see www.orl.bc.ca. okanagan community proJects is a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan Valley, interested in participating in projects that will help build and support the community. We are creating a network of people who have a project idea or who would like to help build or support a project. We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m., downstairs at Bean to Cup Coffee House, 3903-27th St. You can join our Facebook group by searching Okanagan Community Projects. For more info., call Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at 250-938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. aboriginal infant & early childhood development Free swimming Tuesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For more info., 542-7578. vernon placer (gold) miners’ club Meets first Tuesday of every month OctoberJune, basement of Peace Lutheran Church, 120430th Ave. 7-9 p.m. Yearly memberships due: $20 per family. Info. Merv Mathers, 250-547-9690 or Donna Smith at mrspumpkin36@hotmail.com armstrong and district garden club Our regular monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the small room of the Odd Fellows hall and we welcome anyone interested in becoming a member. support group for senior parents For senior parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., Schubert Centre meeting room, 3505-30th Ave. Join us for coffee and opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. Info., call Julie at 250-307-4216.
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Potters share their world through clay Okanagan clay sculptor Shaz features work inspired by living in the Kingdom of Tonga at OKPA’s annual spring show and sale
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Clay artist Shaz Ball has returned to the Okanagan from the Kingdom of Tonga, where she lived for five years, and will be exhibiting her work at the annual Okanagan Potters Association spring show and sale in Vernon this coming weekend. The artist, who goes by her first name, is well known in Vernon for her eclectic array of clay wall art, including themes related to music, wine and the Okanagan. Raku, with its shiny metallic glaze, is her specialty. While living in the exotic Kingdom of Tonga, a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 176 islands in the South Pacific, Shaz says she was able to express the freedom of uninhibited dance and acceptance of self, which is reflective in her art. “I went to Tonga for a change and the experience. It was fascinating and more,” she said, adding, “I miss
some things about Tonga, but it is great to be back.” Besides being introduced to a new culture, Shaz says she loved experiencing the carefree attitude of the locals, the freedom and experience of kayaking to uninhabited islands, and swimming with humpback whales. “(It) all aided me with my expressionism,” she said. Shaz started creating art in 1996 and has exhibited her works in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout B.C. and Alberta. “The need to explore and expand as an artist has led me on a constantly evolving path,” she said. Shaz has continued to create since being back in the Okanagan. Now the president of the Okanagan Potters Association, this past winter she attended an artist retreat in the mountains, which she says gave her the time to create a number of new clay sculptures for the OKPA show. “It’s just the beginning of works to come,” she said. The OKPA spring show and sale will be held in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre foyer this Friday from 10 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Several potters from the Okanagan/Thompson Valleys, as well as a few artisans, will be featured. There will also be a one-of-a-kind exhibition of unique works by some of the exhibitors. Visit okanaganpotters.ca for more information.
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Clay sculptor Shaz has returned to the Okanagan from the Kingdom of Tonga and is showing her work at the Okanagan Potters Association annual spring show and sale at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday and Saturday.
Asparagus strikes gold with silly western fable
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hat’s a gal gotta do to get a drink around here? That’s the thinking upon entering the Rowdy River Saloon, located smack dab in a 1850’s Colorado mining camp. It’s easy to be transported to that time, when townsfolk aimed their chewing tobacco into spittoons and carried guns ready for a quick draw, when you watch the musical Gold Dust, currently being staged by Armstrong’s Asparagus Community Theatre. The fun and very Kristin Froneman silly production, with songs such as First Beer of the Day and When I Get Down to Business (sung with va-va-voom by the local madam) is sure to make any cow-poke smile. The dreariness of Wednesday’s rainy opening night was dismissed as soon as Asparagus co-founder and veteran actor George Young broke through the saloon doors. Playing prospector and miser of all misers Jebediah Harp, Young’s facial expressions are worth their weight in gold alone.
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Based loosely on 17th century French writer Molière’s comedy The Miser, Young’s character puts the cheap in cheapskate. Like Harpagon from Molière’s fable, Harp is obsessed with wealth and even faints, holding his heart, when he hears the words rich, money or gold. Meanwhile, he’s hiding the fact that he’s actually hit a claim, having stashed away some gold dust in a whiskey jug. Jebediah tries to hide the inheritance from his children, telling them he’s had to sell his horse and candlestick, “times are so hard.” However, his kids, Suzanne and Cliff (played by the lovely Madison Reynolds and just as sweet Nathan DomarchukWhite), are wise to their dad’s wily ways, but they’re too busy singing love songs with their respective paramours to fight him. That is until wedding bells start ringing. Suzanne wants to get married to lanky drifter Jim Don (played with wit and wisdom by Phelan Gotto), while Cliff is head over heels with smart cookie Mary Ann (Kaila Sinclair; what a voice this girl has!) Both want their father’s blessing, but Jebediah’s got other plans. The old man gets the hair-brained idea that he’d be better off marrying Mary Ann, while Suzanne should marry Mexican Don
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Juan, Senor Alvarez (a moustachioed Paul Kirkwood-Hackett), who is 40 years her senior and will marry her without a dowry. (Cue the song No Dowry.) Harp, as you can well imagine, is most pleased with that tidbit of news, so he gets in the way of true love. The guy really is a scoundrel, but a likeable one. Other characters who enter the saloon include the town’s madam, Diamond Lil (played with sass and class by Laurisa DeFehr), who is more popular than a turnip in a pig-pen. She gives us all the business in the aforementioned cheeky number and shares advice to anyone who will listen, at one point saying, “Out here in lonely ol’ Colorado, a good lookin’ woman can melt snow and make stones whistle Yankee Doodle.” Joining the ensemble is the narrator/ barkeep/cook and chief bottle washer, played by the charismatic Mark Trussell with three different accents at that, although it’s unclear what his French character, LaFleche, is doing in this dusty mining town but stirring up trouble. Spending most of her time in a stupor is the hilarious Jeunesse Pearson, who plays the town drunk, then briefly a saloon girl,
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and also as the self-wound inflicting sheriff, who needs a pen really badly. (Seriously, go see this play just for that scenario.) Besides all the tunes, sung along to the tinkling of upright piano player Julie Dorsey (who gets her own scene stealer) and guitar wielding Kim Sinclair, the show has a barroom brawl to rival that of the boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson (although no ears were chewed off that I could see.) There’s also a gun draw to the detriment of poor Silver Billy the Kid (a very short cameo by the aptly named Brodie Muskett). Add a twist ending and the authentic set, complete with an English bar (thanks to set designer Maryke Simmonds and the show’s director Mandy Penner, who sought the help of Armstrong antiques dealer Allen Bensmiller with that find), and you have yourself one heckuva rowdy time in the Ol’ West. Asparagus’ presentation of Gold Dust continues at the Centennial Theatre in Armstrong, Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at The Guy Next Door, located at 3450A Okanagan St. in Armstrong, or reserve by phone at (250) 5460950.
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Vernon Public Art Gallery staff arrange Joyce Devlin’s painting Inside the Garden. The major work, measuring six-by-60-feet in six panels, has recently been donated by the artist to the gallery for its permanent collection.
VPAG adds to collection Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Public Art Gallery has recently acquired a major piece of artwork to its permanent collection, with the donation of a painting by former North Okanagan-based artist Joyce Devlin. The Ottawa Valley resident, who grew up in Lavington, has donated the six-by-36-foot acrylic painting painted in six panels, entitled Inside The Garden, which she completed in 2011. “We are very excited to add this significant piece of art to the gallery’s permanent collection, specifically because of Devlin’s long-term engagement with our community and the Vernon Public Art Gallery,” said VPAG curator Lubos Culen. “It
is a summary of her lifelong studio practice and pursuit of being a fulltime professional artist.” Devlin, née Noble, was born in 1932 in Fort Fraser, B.C. After moving to Lavington at the age of nine, she started art lessons with VPAG founder Jessie Topham Brown until she was 17, when she left for Vancouver to study at the Vancouver School of Art (currently Emily Carr University of Art and Design) from 1950 until 1953 under legendary artist Jack Shadbolt. Later relocating to Ottawa in 1965, Devlin exhibited her work in the U.S. and across Canada. Throughout her artistic career she produced numerous commissions, which
included portraits of influential Canadians such as Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, Sen. Jean-Paul Deschateletes, and Gov.-Gen. Edward Schreyer, among others. In 2012, Devlin spent time in Coldstream during her participation in the artist-in residence program at the Mackie Lake House. During her stay in the area, the VPAG hosted an exhibition of Devlin’s works from the gallery’s permanent collection and organized an artist talk in which Devlin talked about her life-long studio practice and life as a full-time artist. The continuing dialogue between the VPAG and the artist identified a possibility of acquiring additional pieces of Devlin’s work into the gallery’s permanent collection. Two years after the initial idea of acquiring artwork, Devlin donated a major piece to the collection. The piece was produced when Devlin was 79, and embodies her spiritual relationship with nature and specifically the ongoing creation and re-creation of her garden at her home in Burritts Rapids near Ottawa. “We are so pleased to be the recipient of this generous donation from Joyce Devlin,” said VPAG executive director Dauna Kennedy Grant. “With earlier works by Devlin already in our collection, Inside the Garden will be a valued addition to the VPAG permanent collection.”
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n the near future, the war against the mutants (be they superhero or supervillain) is being won by the humans, but only because they have developed giant robot Sentinels with the ability to absorb and use any superpower they come into contact with. Magneto (Ian McKellen) and Prof. Xavier (Patrick Stewart), fearing that all mutant-kind may be wiped out, come up with a plan to send Wolverine’s (Hugh Jackman) consciousness back in time, to his 1973 body, to convince younger Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and younger Prof. Xavier (James McAvoy) to team up much sooner than they did in the current reality. It is hoped that together they may stop the war against the mutants before it’s even begun. We say, “X-Men: Days of Future Past breathes new life into a franchise now 14 years old.” TAYLOR: If your comic book film franchise is suffering from ageing actors, simply start the stories again, with younger actors playing the same characters. The next film, X-Men: Apocalypse, is already in the works with James McAvoy as Prof. Xavier, Jennifer Lawrence as the “new” Mystique, Nicholas Hoult as Beast and Channing Tatum rumoured to be Gambit. Having said that, I quite enjoyed this current reboot. It had a fun, interesting plot, inventive use of special effects and didn’t overuse frantically choreographed fight sequences. HOWE: I would have to agree with you on most of what you have said, but, and it’s a big but, it is missing the all-important ingredient that made The Avengers a better all-round movie. That
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missing ingredient is a huge slice of cheddar. TAYLOR: I liked that the X-Men take themselves seriously. They were always supposed to be the “more realistic” batch of superheroes, at least in my mind. The X-Men deal with the more philosophical questions that arise by the mere existence of mutants in the first place. Prof. Xavier starts his school for gifted youngsters to address the apparent needs of the planet. That aside, the things that impressed me in this film were the clever ways in which battles were fought. HOWE: I guess what it comes down to is the acting for me. McKellen and Stewart, even though they are only in it for about 10 per cent of the movie, are as good as usual. Jackman is great. McAvoy and Fassbender take to their roles as Charles and Erik like a duck to water. My biggest disappointment, and I can’t believe I’m saying this as she is a fantastic actress, is Jennifer Lawrence. I can’t put my finger on it but she seems so out of place.
It looks and feels like this is her first acting role. TAYLOR: I don’t share that sentiment. Mystique becomes a central figure in this plot line and Jennifer Lawrence is just as sexy, tough and blue as Rebecca RomijnStamos was. Lawrence is also able to deliver a personal back story of pain and betrayal that I guarantee her
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predecessor would have found difficult, perhaps impossible. I’d put money on the next X-Men film having her romantic interests be a major plot point. – Howe gives X-Men: Days of Future Past 3 mind trips out of 5. – Taylor gives it 3.5 wax jobs out of 5. The film is currently playing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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Local emerging artist Meena Trikala Alves is trading in fashion for art when she shows her work in the exhibition, Awakening, at the Bean to Cup Downstairs Gallery. The self-taught artist,
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gression, she said. “My paintings are mostly large canvas, heavily textured abstract art using acrylic, oils and metallic paints. I am so blessed to have always been able to work in the fields that showcase my talent and passion.” An opening night reception for Alves’ exhibition is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A portion of all drinks sold that night will be donated to the Kindale Developmental Association. Alves’ art will be available for viewing until the end of the summer. For more information about Bean to Cup and their downstairs gallery, visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/beantocup.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder HE ALLEGED NINE, SO HUNTED FOR NINE Earl Wilson, a journalist who wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column called “It Happened Last Night,” said, “A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.” Three no-trump is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine tricks. Well, what should South do in this deal after West leads the heart two in answer to his partner’s overcall, and South takes East’s queen with his king (or ace)? After East’s one-heart intervention, South had two choices: a takeout double (if North would have read it as such!) or a natural twono-trump rebid, showing a
balanced hand with 18, 19 or a poor 20 points and hearts well held. Since North could have still looked for a 4-4 spade fit at the three-level, South made the same rebid that he would have produced if East had remained silent. South starts with only five top tricks: two spades, two hearts and one club. Since the club finesse is probably losing, declarer should try to add four diamond tricks to bring his total up to nine. It looks so easy to lead the diamond queen or jack at trick two, but with this layout, that costs the contract. East wins the trick and establishes his hearts. When diamonds break badly and the club finesse is losing, South cannot recover.
As a small safety play, declarer should cross to dummy’s spade king, then lead a low diamond toward his hand. Here, the ace appears, collecting only low cards, and the contract is safe. However, if the ace does not appear, South wins the trick and continues the suit, hoping for a 3-2 break.
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Bruce Harold Anderson
was born on February 12th, 1948 in Cranbrook, B.C. and passed away on May 25th, 2014 in the North Okanagan Hospice at the age of 66 years. Bruce will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Aggie Carey, to whom he was married for 37 years; his beloved canine friend and idol, Kaila; one sister, Heather Anderson of Mexico; one step-sister, Christine Watts of Cowichan Bay, B.C.; one nephew; three nieces; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Olga Anderson and his stepfather, Ed Bakken. Bruce moved to Vernon in 1973 to pursue his career as a Broadcast Journalist and was employed at CJIB, focusing on news and sports. He was an extremely caring man who made many friends during his lifetime. Bruce was an avid gardener, was passionate about his model car hobby and he loved music. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Bruce’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Gwen Smith officiating. A Reception will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Bruce to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Wallace Bruce Wolpert 1924 – 2014
Wallace Bruce Wolpert passed away May 18, 2014. He was born March 26, 1924 in Swan River Manitoba, the youngest of four children, to Henry ‘Herman’ and Ethel Wolpert. Wally was married to Nettie on October 19th, 1943. In 2013 they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. His first job at the Crescent Creamery and school years were in Swan River, MB. He also joined the Armed Forces from 1941-44, being a member of the Legion for over 50 years. Wally worked for HBM & S Co. in Flin Flon, MB as a young man. He was avidly involved for 24 years volunteering with the fire dept. and served as president of the community club in Creighton SK. Wally also received a citation from the Governor General of Canada. After moving to Vernon BC in 1985 he worked at Valley Auction for 25 years to the late age of 86 years. The highlight of his life was spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wally enjoyed watching hockey and curling, a sport he played when his children were young. He enjoyed participating and supporting his grandson, Dallas, in hockey. Wally is survived by his loving wife Nettie Wolpert; eldest daughter Myrna (Dennis) Glowa, their sons Ray, Kevin and Michael; son Herman Wolpert and his daughters Denise and Sandy; daughter Penny Wolpert and her sons Cody, Ryan and Dallas. Eleven great-grandchildren further survive him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Close family and friends will attend the celebration of life and burial on June 6, 2014. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online obituary www.MyAlternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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La Fleur 1954 - 2013
Born Dec 18 in Ste. Agathe, PQ to Zepherin Conrad and Shirley Anne (Nee Fendick) La Fleur. He was a happy, easy to please baby. At 5 yrs Montreal Children’s Hospital diagnosed him with social and motor problems. When rejected and ridiculed by local schools Mom opened a kindergarten after which he went to a Jewish sponsored school in Montreal while living in Morin Heights, PQ His particular joy growing up were visits to “Butterfly” World & car rides and growing things. He made our home a garden. He graduated from Mary Mount High School, mowed lawns & helped in gardens. Family moved to Vancouver Island but soon René started to travel. While he was in Australia Mom joined him there and backpacked with him from South to North and first saw bungy jumping. He loved Hawaii where he studied the life of Monarchs in depth. This “Nature Boy” was a great photographer and his collection of flora & flanna spectacular. To all those who helped René, I extend profound thanks - including mate Trevor, cousins David and Bob, nurses and aids in Vancouver Gen. Damon who found him work, Betty - Landlord, Don who hired him to look after his garden. Goodbyes were said by Son and Mom at 6am on Nov2/13. René treated our planet like the heavenly world it is, always leaving it a healthier place. I will never stop missing my “Special” son.
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking KOOTENAY based Transportation Company seeks experienced Driver Trainers. This is a position for individuals who have an interest in playing an active role in the development of new drivers to the industry. Selected candidates will play a supportive role throughout an extensive on the job training program. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience as a commercial driver, effective communication skills written and verbal, and a strong desire to teach and share industry knowledge with new comers to the Trucking industry. For more information visit us on line at Sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 ext 230
We regret to announce the passing of Jimmy Gibson, age 63, on May 27th, 2014. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; daughters, Claire and Rebecca; grandsons, Owan and Arron; sister, Maureen McKelvie and family of Paisley, Scotland; and brother-in-law, Donald Clark and family of Wemyss Bay, Scotland. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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In Loving Memory of " Bill " John William Tilson May 29, 1936 ~ June 4, 2013
We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence; We often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part; God has you in his keeping ~ We have you in our heart. Polly and family
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Wonderful memories woven in gold. These are the memories we tenderly hold. Deep in our hearts his memory is kept. To love, to cherish and never forget. Love - Donna, Jeff, Giulia & family, and Angie & Rob In Loving Memory Of
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Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an established leader in the supply of home furnishings and appliances in the Okanagan. We are committed to creating the “ultimate” customer experience in product and service satisfaction. We are looking for reliable, team oriented individuals with exceptional communication skills in our Vernon store for the position of Sales Professional.
Join us in creating the future of end-of-life care in the North Okanagan. The North Okanagan Hospice Society is a community based charitable organization whose purpose is to provide respect, comfort and compassion in life’s final journey, for those who reside in the North Okanagan. The Society is seen as a leader in providing End-of-Life programs in the BC Interior. Our twelve-bedroom facility, staffed by a caregiving team of employees and volunteers, provides individualized physical, emotional and spiritual support to those with a palliative diagnosis. In addition we provide grief and bereavement services. We are seeking individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors who have experience serving on a board, can commit an average of ten hours per month and have a passion for community engagement. In particular we are looking for people with expertise in accounting, human resources, and health care. As we are a Policy Governance board, knowledge and experience in this system of governance would be an asset. If you wish to learn more about the North Okanagan Hospice Society please visit our website www.nohs.ca. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Board, please send an indication of your interest and a résumé that includes your work, volunteer and board experience to: Nominatingcommittee@nohs.ca by June 10, 2014.
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INSURANCE AGENCIES GROUP Our Enderby office, McLeod Insurance, is seeking an experienced Personal Lines Customer Service Agent To come and join our dynamic team We are looking for a level 1 or 2 agent with min 3 years autoplan and personal lines experience who will bring a positive attitude, excellent communication and organizational skills, and commitment to customer service. We offer a positive and progressive work environment with a competitive salary and benefit package. Full time, permanent position. Preference will be given to those with a Level 2 license. Please send resume and cover letter by email to: lynne.holmes@jmins.com
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(Full Time — Permanent) Due to a resignation, the City of Vernon is seeking a Watch Clerk. Reporting to the Municipal Support Services Manager - RCMP, this position provides operational and administrative support to the General Duty watches of Vernon/North Okanagan Detachment, subject to the Members’ shift schedules. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is June 9, 2014. Please quote competition # 47-COV-14.
Parts Manager at Vernon Nissan Vernon Nissan – A division of the Sentes Automotive Group Vernon Nissan invites you to join our ever expanding team as a Parts Manager. Work in a very supportive team environment. Automotive parts experienced required. Nissan parts experience would be considered an asset. Candidates must be able to display their organization, communication, computer skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and a desire to succeed and grow. Come and see why we are a part of the largest auto group in the Okanagan. The Parts Manager position heavily focuses on shipping, receiving, and managing inventory, assuring the utmost efficiency of the parts department as a whole. As part of the Sentes Automotive, this is a tremendous career opportunity with benefits and a compensation package based on level of experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email with resume, cover letter, and references to brianwestwell@sentes.com
Vernon Nissan 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon
Activities Coordinator Part time position required for seniors living residence. Must have a vivacious personality and be able to work as part of a team, as well as independently to create and implement a variety of social activities and fitness routines suited to seniors. Fitness certification is required along with related education and experience to work with seniors. Class 4 driver’s licence would be a benefit. Excellent remuneration paid to the successful candidate with benefits package available. Bring resume to Canterbury Court, 3011 Gateby Place, Vernon, BC
Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. 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.
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.
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Responsibilities: • New & used vehicle inventory • Must be: - Honest - Hard working - Reliable - Prompt • Full Time position with great working hours • Please bring drivers abstract with resume Drop off resume in person Attn: Brad Nakucyj, Sales Department
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Kelowna area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Kelowna region.
LEGAL ASSISTANTS Consider becoming a part of our team at Nixon Wenger Lawyers. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong administrative skills interested in joining our stable and growing firm.
Experienced receptionist required. Must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, have good computer skills and be familiar with (Word, Excel, Simply Accounting as well as email) Competitive salary depending on skill level. Position available immediately. Send Resume to Box 18, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
We have legal assistant career opportunities in each of the following areas: • Family Law • Litigation Successful candidates will be responsible for: • Organizing and preparing documents and pleadings • Recording time • Managing files • Communicating with clients and opposing counsel • Other duties as assigned The candidate requires a strong client service focus and must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven organizational and time management skills are essential while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Completion of recognized Legal Assistant program will be an asset to the successful candidate, but is not mandatory for these positions. We offer competitive salaries, benefits package and an RRSP group plan benefits program. Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by 4:00 pm, Thursday June 4, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
PLUMBER / GAS FITTER Stevenson Mechanical Ltd. is looking for experienced plumbers/gas fitters. The successful applicants must have a proven record working with customers and have plenty of experience in residential construction and service work, preferrably with some refrigeration experience. Stevenson Mechanical offers competitive wages and is committed to long-term employment and continuous training. Submit resumes to support@stevensonmech.com
Part Time Cleaning/Janitorial Job in Vernon — 12 hours per week on weekends If you maintain a high standard of cleanliness. If you are friendly and welcoming to Tenants and Owners, please email your resume to gberger@gatewaypm.com or fax to Gerhard at Gateway Property Management. Phone 250-762-0327, Fax 250-762-0427
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Premier Seniors Residence requires an executive-style assistant who presents a winning personality and who is a capable multi-tasker and problem solver. For an interesting and stimulating challenge, join our dynamic team who excel in service. Potential for future advancement. Position includes variety of tasks to assist management, front desk and emergency response duties, liaison with seniors on a daily basis. Full time Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 - 7:00 p.m. Benefits eligibility. Please bring resume to Canterbury Court, 3011 Gateby Place.
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
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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ALEXANDER’S LIQUOR STORE REQUIRES PERMANENT FULL-TIME LIQUOR STORE CLERK Must be able to work all shifts including evenings and weekends, be reliable and have SIR. Apply in person to 12408 Kal Lake Rd, Coldstream
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Email resume to debrahanna@hotmail.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE WILL CONTACT FOR INTERVIEW DRIVER BFI Vernon is seeking a residential garbage truck driver. This is a physically demanding position. The successful applicant should be strong, dependable, diligent and a team player. Min Class 3 licence is required. Email resume with drivers abstract to kelowna@bficanada.com
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If you want to explore your opportunities at a fast paced, high volume & high energy dealership, submit your resume to Box #15 c/o The Morning Star. 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1P5
WorkBC Employment Services Centre … provides a wide range of services and supports to help BC job seekers find work. • Self-serve resource centres • One-to-one employment support • Workshops • Self-employment services • Placement and training services • Apprenticeship supports 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon Tel: 250-545-2215 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Spanish Team Lead Wanted SQM Group specializes in measuring call center quality assurance for organizational compliance and customer satisfaction performance for the largest companies in North America. We have a location in both Vernon, BC and Coeur d’Alene, ID. We are looking for a Spanish Team Lead who has a passion for customer service in our Vernon, BC location. The Team Lead will be managing the quality for our Spanish telephone survey representatives and transcribers. The Team Lead may also be conducting Spanish surveys, completing Spanish transcriptions and translating English surveys or other material into Spanish. Candidates must have the following key competencies and qualifications: • Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English and Spanish • Minimum 2 years’ previous supervising, coaching or training experience • Competent keyboarding skills and a highly accurate 40 WPM typing speed in both English and Spanish • Good customer service skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (empathy, teamwork, positive attitude, upbeat energy) • Must be highly detailed orientated, able to follow verbal instructions • Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and flexible within a team environment • Ability to work in a team environment Compensation and Benefits: Competitive hourly wage and benefits package Start date for position is no later than June 23, 2014. Please send resumes by June 6, 2014 to the following address or email kim@sqmgroup.com. SQM Group, Attn: Kim Lane 4611 23rd Street Vernon, BC V1T 4K7 www.sqmgroup.com
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Services
Merchandise for Sale
Help Wanted
Work Wanted
Rubbish Removal
Braby Motors Service Dept. in Salmon Arm has two full time positions available. We are looking for an experienced Service Advisor and a Tower Operator Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to multi task are a must. Exceptional wage and benefit package. E-mail resume to pat@brabymotors.com or fax to (250)832-4545
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
LOADERUP $99.00 P/U Loads Now that’s 1/2 the price We Haul It All Big Trucks + Bin rentals A Proud Vernon company since 08 PROJUNK 250-766-3835
Employment
Coral Beach Farms Ltd. is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to manage a satellite farm in West Vernon. Applicant must have 5 years’ experience managing crews in the agricultural industry, education in agriculture an asset. Work will consist of 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. Duties will include the management of large crews to complete planting, grafting, pruning, spraying, irrigation, frost control, blowing, crop protection, and weeding, mowing, bird calling equipment and supervising picking of cherries. Farm manager will be responsible for Health and Safety training of their crew, time keeping, budget controls, and quality control in pre-harvest analysis. Pay is $21.50 per hour. Please fax your resume to: 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca Hiring Experienced tire service person. Min., two yrs exper. High pay job in Whitecourt, AB. Call 250-308-4337 House Cleaner required, part time 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 HOUSEKEEPER needed at Silver Star Motel, permanent/ part time. Must be able to work weekends. 250-545-0501. Jimmy Trims Family Hair Center requires a licensed Stylist to work a full time position. We are a full service Salon being in business in the same location for 25 years. We offer one of the best commissions splits in the Industry with a minimum guarantee, flexible hours, working in a friendly, cheerful environment. If you are looking to make a POSITIVE change PLEASE contact us in Railway Plaza 4710-31 Street or call 250-542-6430. Local Physiotherapy Clinic is looking to hire part time Receptionist. Regular weekly hours of one to two days a week, with flexibility to fill in for sick days and holidays. Please drop off Resumes, along with a Cover Letter to: #201-4710 31st St, Vernon. Looking for Journeyman Carpenter and Carpenter helper. Needed as soon as possible. Versed in all aspects in residential home construction. Submit resume to: christianson.guy@gmail.com Professional House Cleaners Year round employment. Must be bondable and have reliable vehicle. Good starting wage. Group plan. Phone Scrubbies. (250)260-1730 Welders with experience ticket not required. Email resume to daniela.ramtech@shaw.ca
Trades, Technical VERNON PAVING is a division of Lafarge Canada Inc., operating in the Okanagan Valley. We currently employ approximately 25 staff servicing Muncicipal, commercial, residential and Provincial paving markets. Vernon Paving is a Union company with employee benefits and competitive wages ranging from $19 $28/hr depending on experience. We offer a safe work environment, on the job training, up to date well kept equipment and room for advancement. We are currently looking for a ROLLER OPERATOR, SKIDSTEER OPERATOR, RAKERMAN & LABOURERS. These positions are based out of our Armstrong location and work sites are throughout the North Okanagan. Please submit resumes to: alex.heglund@lafarge.com or fax to 250-546-6565 by June 15th, 2014.
A1. Dump runs, yard clean up, weed whacking, hedge trim, painting. Paul 250-550-4256 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100. All types of new construction. Renovation & Repair. 250540-3520 or 250-938-0891 Caring, Licensed Long term Care Aide looking for cleaning or respite. Exce. references. Call Dora Cell# 250-550-0328 Hm# 250-836-3346 JT Yard Maintenance, shrub pruning, trimming, lawn mowing, dump runs. 250-542-0232 Rubbish Removal, garages, basements, garage sale pickup, small moving jobs. Call 250-260-3196
Services
Art/Music/Dancing Affordable piano/keyboard beginner lessons. $11/hr Polson Park Music School 250-542-0800
Financial Services ARE YOU 10K or more in Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. 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 UNFILED TAX returns? Unreported income? Avoid prosecution and penalties. Call a tax attorney first! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
Kitchen Cabinets
Boarding Horseboard in Coldstream, full board, 4 blks from VRC, Space Avail. Call 250-5580618 Horse Boarding facility for rent, indoor (60 x120)/outdoor, round pen arenas. Large 10 stall horse barn. 10 acre hay field, outdoor paddocks. Aval. July 1. $1,100/mo. (1bdrm cabin on property also for rent.) Call 250-308-8915
Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. 22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000lb axles, 95lb winch.
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 4th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322
Merchandise for Sale
Moving & Storage
411 Discbine $3300.; Stacker 1030 $2000.; Swath Turner $600.; Silage Chopper with corn cutter & swath pickup $700.; 782 for parts - good tires $400.; All New Holland. GT Highdump wagon $700.; New 10’ Chisel nose cultivator 3pt hitch $1100.; Versatile 160 4WD Bidrive Tractor Loader $13,000.; Rubber tire Hydraulic lift 4 bottom plow $800. 1-(250)546-2010
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Oak Corner Entertainment Centre
A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Top Dollar Paid $155./complete scrap vehicle. Delivered to our yard (cash). Pick up available. Commercial & Farm equipment. Top price paid for scrap. (250)503-7003
We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab.,paint etc.Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St.,Vernon, 250-549-7099 Order your Happy Shacks Now! Limited Supply.
Holds everything incl. up to 47” TV & Stereo Sys.
Pets & Livestock
Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. At U1ST - MOVING 2 men on a two ton truck. $80/hr. Call 250-859-8362. 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
Merchandise for Sale
Farm Equipment
300 OBO 250-260-1161 $
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 12ft aluminum boat. Seats need a little TLC. $400 obo Call 250-545-4019 12’Trampoline with safety closure; Free standing hammock; BBQ. Call 250-545-0944 30 gallon plastic barrels $10 each 250-558-0176 45 piece dinnerware, $75; reclining couch/chair, beige, $100; china cabinet, $50; exercise bike, $80; brown leather recliner, $75; glass coffee/end table, $35. 250-838-0424 60 GL Air compressor 220v $225.; 22” B&G Singlestage Snow blower $400.; 10 GL Pressure Sand Blaster $125.; Motorola MJ270 2 way Radio $25.; all obo (250)309-9925 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES 2 fronts - 225/40R18 OEM BMW run flat tires in excellent condition. Used only 5 months. Paid $950 new, will sell for $450. Call 250-3074478. Huge collection of Christmas Decorations. Also Halloween. One of a kind! Bargain prices! 250-545-5212
Medical Supplies
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Financial Services
Financial Services
Eagle Golf Pride ladies golf clubs & baby blue Spalding bag,4 irons, 2 woods, 1 putter. Pic on Kijji.U-Comfy leg and foot massager. $250. As seen on TV. Treadmill-Freespirit, Sears, ex cond, wide tread. $500. Mini trampoline. $20. Stair stepper. $20. Tires-All Season 17”. Offers. 250-5037685.
Garage Sale booking deadline is 4 pm Wednesday. Call 250-550-7900 Hardy Water Lilies. Various colours. Fertilized in 1 gallon pots, ready for your pond. $10 each or 3 for $25. Call 250-545-9642. KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION Centennial Farm, Salmon Arm, June 14, photos & info avail. www.valleyauction.ca or call (250)832-1372 Stucco Plaster Mixer, 2 bagger, 16” wheels on suspension, $500 250-545-5212
Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Landscaping
Landscaping SPRING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8 - 5:30 PM Saturdays 8 - 2 PM CLOSED SUNDAYS
FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Like new Ashley Espresso bunk bed, top single, bottom full, Paid $2600. Asking $750.(250)306-8165
May 31, 8 - 1, 3509 18 St. Bikes, tools, building materials, kids items, furniture. MOVING SALE - house sold now EVERYTHING MUST GO - appliance, furniture, pictures etc 2005 28 CRES, VERNON MAY 31, 8-3.
Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURS., JUNE 5 STARTING AT 9:00 AM
903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca
FARM AND LAND
AUCTION
Saturday, June 7th for Elaine Sharp and Edith Murray
Farm items start @ 10 am • Land Auction @ 1 pm
64 Springbend Road, Enderby Land Parcel approx 21.12 Acres REAL ESTATE REP: Dennis Wrangler Downtown Realty - Armstrong, BC 250-549-0996
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ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4PM WHITE DOLOMITE Sunday 9AM - 4PM Closed Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL
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250.546.9420 • Armstrong, BC • www.valleyauction.ca Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
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WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Downsizing! queen bedroom suite; canning supplies; garden tools; over the range microwave; bedding etc. 250545-4820
Firewood/Fuel
Furniture
Merchandise for Sale
250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111
ROCKS
NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
AUCTION Dodds
ADVANCE NOTICE HUGE ESTATE ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE
SUN, JUNE 8 • 1:00 P.M.
Large Selection of Furniture including Dining & Bedroom Suites, Settee Sets, Clocks, Lamps, Radios, China, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold & Silver Jewellery, Watches, Coins, Primitive Tools, Toys, 1948 Harley Davidson, Massey Ferguson Tractor, Plus Much Much More. DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 8 TIME: 1:00 PM PLACE: DODD’S AUCTION, 3311 - 28 AVE, VERNON VIEWING: SAT, JUNE 7, 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM SUN, JUNE 8, 9:00 AM TO SALE TIME
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Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311 - 28 Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
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PAINTING
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES LANDSCAPING
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• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies • Waterfall & Lighting Products
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Misc. Wanted
Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
Wanted: We Buy, Sell & Trade Worldwide Military Items such as Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Bayonets & Swords. Simon’s coins, 290632nd St. 250-308-1522. We accept debit, visa,master card.
Musical Instruments 1Silent electric violin full size, 1Zachary full size, excellent cond. Pictures on kijji (250)503-7685
Sporting Goods GOLF balls your favorite name brand, rescued, like new $3.00 dozen. 250-542-2847. RIFLES, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, muzzleloaders sold, bought & serviced at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. The Okanagan’s friendly Gunshop. 4-1691 Powick Rd Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 6.27 Ac. near Edgewood, full RV hookup, $89,900, cash offers, e mail for pics: selkirk8@telus.net 250-269-7328
For Sale By Owner PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
ROD FORGO
15124 Middle Bench Road, Oyama, BC V4V 2C4 • Fax: 250-548-4045
BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-863-3082 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
LED LIGHTS ONLY Old - New - Broken for Charity Display Drop off @ Lottery Kiosk Polson Mall, Vernon or call for Pick up. 250-545-2742
250-550-4598
MARCEL LABRECQUE
250-550-7900
WANTED
Vernon • Salmon Arm
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Vernon
250-549-7258 1.7 acres, on Cherry Creek, 900 sq.ft.,house, outbuildings, 185-NorthFork Rd, Cherryville. $220,000. (250)547-9821 or Cel 250-540-8667.
Mobile Homes & Parks Best pad in park with 3 bdrm double wide, custom cabinets. Interior drywalled. $85,000. 250-542-8406. RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Recreational From custom building to major repairs, insurance claims, renovations & parts. Free estimates, reasonable rates and seniors’ discounts available. For all your RV Needs, call 250-493-7445 Penticton
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER
250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
1&2 bdrm aparts close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$650 + utils. (250)307-4948
Apt/Condo for Rent BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom
… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 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:
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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 1bedroom 1person $599.00 available soon. Hydro and cable not included. Laundry Rm. QUIET ADULT person only need apply. NO PETS, PARTIES, DRUGS, PREFER NON SMOKER! Call for Interview 250 558 5020.
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A1 Avail immed., 2-3bdrm mobile, just off lake, private beach area, w/apps. West side rd, Louie Ln. 250-542-0060
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THREE BDRM Spacious apt/condo, ground floor, easy entry, quiet complex, adult oriented. Sorry, NS, small pet okay. $780/mo. + utilities Available June 1.
250-542-5580 1&2 bdrm, down town, f/s, avail now, no pets, $600$750. 250-260-8454 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p Starting $650. 250-550-4069 1bdrm Armstrong condo, clean, $625/mo. New flooring & paint. 250-548-3378 250870-3378 1bdrm suite,$650. + Electricity. Avail June 1. N/S, N/P. (250)542-9591 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $800/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223.
Embers Apartments 2 bedroom - NS - NP SENIOR building; Downtown location 250-275-8066 Arlington Apartments 1 bedroom - NS - NP SENIOR building Next to Schubert Centre 250-275-8066 FURNISHED condo at Silverstar. King bed plus dble bunks, utilities & wifi inc. $850/month Jun-Nov. Non-smokers & refs required. Call or text 778-2157609 HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Studio suite bright, newly reno’d $600. incl util & cable. N/S N/P 250-549-0644
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For lease 960 sq.ft., shop space for rent/lease, 14’ high overhead door, 3 phase power, gas, seperate meters, Spall Industrial Park. Call Jack 250549-0141 for info.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.
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250-549-7258 3 bdrm, Armstrong, n/s preferred, small pet ok, older character home close to all amenities, appl incl., $1450. Avail immed. (778)212-1737 Lumby: 2 bdrm, 2 bath Main floor suite, $1200 incl.util, n/s, view, July 1st or September. Darren 250-550-5399. Salmon Arm/Silver Creek 3bdrm, 2 bath farm home Pets & kids ok, fenced yard. Available now $1000 mo 2500 sqft shop & barns also available for $500 250-309-4703
Silver Star house - suite, sleeps 6; No smoking/pets. www.silverstarskichalet.com 250-718-1240
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Quiet, central, near bus, incl/int/cable, pets, $390+util, DD required. 250-549-7418 ROOM $425 + cable - Fridge, utils incl, shared kitchen, bath, laundry, bus rte, lower East Hill. Aval immed 250-558-3579
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Suites, Lower 2bdrm walk-out, Middleton Mtn $1200 util incl., n/s, no parties, n/p. Avail now 250-275-3188. ARMSTRONG 1 bedroom walkout. In suite laundry. Excellent location. NS/NP $750 inclusive. 250-549-0644 BX beautiful, bright, 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath, walk-out, 10’ ceilings, very large bsmt suite, high-end finishes throughout $1,100mo incl all util. (N/S, N/D, N/P) By application.(250)260-8425 Exec 1bdrm furnished legal suite suits 1 person. City view, patio & yard. Everything incl, w/d ns/np, htub usage, DD RR $850. June 1. 250-306-0137
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02 Dodge Neon, $3,500 obo, mint cond.; Set of Shaped downhill skis/boots. Call 250260-0588
2001 Chevy Blazer, 4x4, auto 4.3L, fully loaded, runs great, 240K $3200.obo250-351-9787 2005 BMW X5, 185K, AWD, Black, fully loaded, good cond. $9000.obo (250)309-0483
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RE: THE ESTATE OF RAQUEL CHERIE POOLE, DECEASED Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Raquel Cherie Poole, formerly of 9070 College Drive, Coldstream, British Columbia, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator care of 3009B - 28th Street, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 4Z7, on or before July 3, 2014, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Lisa-Renee Ward, Executor of the Estate of Raquel Cherie Poole C/O: ALLAN FRANCIS PRINGLE LLP Barristers and Solicitors 3009B - 28th Street Vernon, British Columbia V1T 4Z7 Telephone: (250) 542-1177 Facsimile: (250) 542-1105
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OFFICIAL NOTICE Joseph Charles Tessier, this is your official notice that on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 9:30am in the morning at Family Court, #200 1366 Aster Street Pemberton, B.C. VON 2LO, the Director of Child, Family and Community Service will make an application for a Continuing Care Custody Order in relation to your children, E.T., born July 12, 2000 and V.J.S.-T., born September 20, 2007. You have the right to be present and to be represented by counsel. An order may be made in your absence. Joseph Charles Tessier, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Karen Krywulak, Social Worker at the Ministry of Children and Family Development, #205 -1366 Aster Street, Pemberton, B.C. VON 2LO, Phone 604 894-2091. Collect calls accepted.
Monashee Community Forest LLP Timber Volume Available for Purchase The Monashee Community Forest will be harvesting approximately 70 ha on CP 2 with an estimated 25,000m3 of timber volume this summer / fall. The community forest is looking for parties interesting in purchasing volume from this permit. CP 2 is located in Trinity Valley north of the community of Lumby. Information packages can be picked up at the village of Lumby municipal of�ice between May 28 and June 6, 2014. Interest to Purchase bids must be received by noon on June 9, 2014.
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Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # REC-1461 - MCC Replacement - Vernon Recreation Centre” will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 pm local time, June 26, 2014 for: General scope of work includes the replacement of the existing motor control center in the basement boiler room and the replacement of a panel in the main floor corridor. Existing MCC shall remain operational and loads shall be transferred to the new MCC to minimize downtime of each panel or equipment. Further information, tender forms, and specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Manager, Procurement Services at the Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday. Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Meeting Bonafide Contractors are invited to attend a mandatory pre-bid site meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at site located at lobby of Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 - 37th Avenue, Vernon, BC. Only bidders that attend the meeting will be eligible to submit tenders. Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
NO. 51281 VERNON REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: BANK OF MONTREAL PETITIONER AND: PATRICK WAYNE SITKO AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS ADVERTISEMENT To:
The Respondents, Sandra Janet Marie Sitko and Norma Marie Sitko
TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 21, 2014, an Order was made for service on you of a Petition to the Court and the Affidavit of Queenie Tang issued from the Vernon Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 51281 by way of this Advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner claims the following relief against you: judgment in the amount of $302,018.61, plus interest thereon; foreclosure remedies including sale of the property at 3705 21 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia; and costs. You must file a responding Response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vernon Registry, at 3001 - 27 Street, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 4W5, a copy of the Petition to the Court, Affidavit of Queenie Tang and the order providing for service by this Advertisement. This Advertisement is placed by Petitioner, Bank of Montreal whose address for service is c/o the law firm of Lawson Lundell LLP, whose place of business and address for service is 1600 – 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L2 (Attention: Kimberley Robertson). Fax number address for service is: (604) 669-1620. 14134.120081.ALT1.10478635.1
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The B.C. government is adding another $1 million to its program to place automated defibrillators at sports facilities, recreation centres and libraries around the province. The machines are programmed to allow anyone to use them in when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. When activated, they play recorded instructions to apply the electrodes to an unconscious
person, then signal whether an electric shock is indicated to restart the heart. Health Minister Terry Lake said the automated defibrillators can be used without risk to the patient, and save precious seconds before ambulance paramedics respond to a 911 call. The machines also instruct bystanders to perform chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Dr. William Dick, vice-president of medical programs for the B.C. Ambulance Service,
says ambulance attendants respond to more than 2,000 cardiac arrest calls a year, and the machines already in place have proven their effectiveness. “I’ve seen this myself in my practice as an emergency physician,” Dick said. “It’s incredible when a save like this occurs, and a person is revived and brought into the emergency department. And then we continue their care and they walk out of the hospital alive and well.”
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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaw at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: Zoning Text (Bed & Breakfast) Amendment Bylaw Number 5498, 2014 Applicant: City of Vernon Purpose:
To allow for the “bed and breakfast home” use in duplex and semi-detached housing units on lands zoned either R6 - Lakeshore Residential or RTR - Resort Residential or HR1 - Hillside Residential Single and Two Family or C3 - Mixed Use Commercial or C10A - Tourist Commercial and Residential. Currently the “bed and breakfast home” use is only permitted within single detached housing units on lands designated with any one of the above noted zoning districts. The above noted amendment bylaw clarifies that the “bed and breakfast home” use is permitted within a single detached housing unit located on a property either zoned A1 - Agricultural within the ALR or A2 - Rural Large Holdings or A3 - Rural Small Holdings or RR - Rural Residential or R1 - Estate Lot Residential or R2 - Large Lot Residential or R3 - Medium Lot Residential or R4 - Small Lot Residential or C2 Transitional Commercial.
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department, located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-5503634. Copy of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from June 2 to June 9, 2014. Any correspondence relating to this application can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between June 1, 2014 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf.
The Parks Master Plan process is underway and we need your help. Here are two more ways to get involved and help shape the future of Vernon parks. Share Your Park Photos We want to see what you love about Vernon parks and what could be improved. Your pictures say a thousand words and we want to use them in the Parks Master Plan to reflect the diversity of our parks. Your snapshots could be featured in the plan, but only if you share. Don’t worry, you will get all the credit. Become a Park Ambassador Do you visit a local park regularly? Do you want to help us understand the park better and make a difference in its future? We are looking for volunteers to become Park Ambassadors to periodically monitor and observe local parks over the next few months. Park Ambassadors will be asked to attend a one hour training session and will be given tools to monitor how the park is being used, what is working well and what could be improved. Please help us get more eyes and ears on the ground and understand your local park better. To get involved, please email parks@vernon.ca or phone Cleo Corbett, Long Range Planner at 250-550-7830. For more information, visit www.vernon.ca/parks. Numerous public consultation events will be happening throughout the year to get your feedback on parks. You’re the expert.
Pleasant Valley Road Construction 43rd Avenue will be closed at Pleasant Valley Road starting Monday June 2 and continuing for approximately one week. The full road closure is required to replace water, storm and sanitary sewer piping in intersection. Traffic control will be in effect and detour routes posted in advance of the road closure. For more information regarding this project please contact Monahan Engineering at 250-503-1023 or visit http://www.vernon.ca/index.php/ projects/pleasant-valley-road-reconstruction/
NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Notice of Assignment of Lease — 6215 Okanagan Landing Road In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, The City of Vernon hereby advises of its intent to assign its lease with 674088 BC Ltd. for 6215 Okanagan Landing Road (Vernon Regional Airport) to West Central Air Holdings Ltd. (Lloyd Good). The assigned lease will include the addition of an option of a Second Renewal Term of 10 years upon expiry of the lease on December 31, 2023. The amount of rent for the first year of the Second Renewal Term will be based on the market value of the Lands as fully serviced commercial property as of July, 2023 and the percentage rate of return for unimproved fully serviced commercial property at the Vernon Regional Airport. For further inquiries as to the Lease, please contact Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, City of Vernon at 250-550-3245.
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MEETING
Monday, June 9, 2014
8:40 am Committee of the Whole of Council 1:30 pm Regular Open Meeting of Council 5:30 pm Public Hearing - Zoning Text (Bed & Breakfast) Amendment Bylaw # 5498, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
8:40 am Committee of the Whole of Council 1:30 pm Regular Open Meeting of Council
All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.
3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 • 250-545-1361 e-mail: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings
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Rob Fulthorpe (left) and Courtnay Arnold, with Scotiabank, donate $5,000 to Ryan Jameson, Meighen Rees, Kevin Aschenmeier and Edna the iguana, of the Okanagan Science Centre. This is the 12th consecutive year Scotiabank has sponsored Summer of Science camps. Registration for this summer is underway.
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Brian Martin (left) and Betty Selin, with Sun FM, receive $1,000 from Mike Caira, Brian Schierer and Henrik Hansen, of the Vernon Shrine Club. The funds went to Sun FM’s Have A Heart Radiothon and helped with the purchase of two vein finders at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
ALC fight at Legislature tom fletcher Black Press
The B.C. Legislature adjourned for the summer Thursday with opposition MLAs battling to the end against legislation to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones. The government used its majority to cut off debate and pass the bill, despite days of
demands to withdraw it and complete promised consultation with farmers around the province. Independent MLAs Andrew Weaver and Vikki Huntington joined NDP critics in denouncing the move to ease restrictions on secondary farmland uses in the North, Kootenay and Cariboo zones. Another target of
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criticism was the move to formalize the six local Agricultural Land Commission panels to make decisions on exclusions and permitted uses. Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald accused the government of adding social and economic considerations to farmland as a pretext to undermine the commission’s independence. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick pointed to amendments made to the bill in response to criticism that emphasize that the ALC is independent and its top priority remains to preserve productive farmland.
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DAVIES - KANKE Bruce and Terry Davies of Coldstream and Bob and Corrine Kanke of Antigo, Wisconsin are finally getting around to announcing the engagement of Sarah and Matt. There will be an international celebration of their vows August 2nd, 2014 at the Davies’s home in Coldstream.
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Donald and Leslie Banks of Vernon, B.C., and Moe and Heather Evans of St. John’s, Nfld., are so happy to announce the recent marriage of their children, Stacey Banks and Robert Evans. The wedding took place on Friday, September 13th, 2013, at the bride’s family cabin at Magna Bay, B.C., on Shuswap Lake, with close family and friends in attendance. The rest of the day was spent wakeboarding. A reception with approximately 150 family members and friends attending was held on Saturday, September 14th, 2013, with good food and dancing under the tents. The sun was shining, the moon was full and the stars were bright and good times were had by adults, children and dogs alike. Rob surprised Stacey with a short honeymoon at Sparkling Hills. We would like to thank everyone who helped with the setting up and taking down of everything, the music, the bartending, and most of all, thanks to everyone who attended from sea to sea to make the wedding a special weekend for Rob and Stacey.
Mike and Terry Paull from Armstrong, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chantelle Paull to Scott Pshyk, son of Paul and Shirley Pshyk of Vernon. A wedding is planned for July 26, 2014 in Armstrong, British Columbia.
NIKITA GUSH The family and friends of Nikita Gush would like to share their celebration of her convocation this June from UBC Okanagan with a Bachelor of Arts, major in Political Science and a minor in English. Nikita concludes her time at UBCO on the Dean’s List and as a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society for her top academic standing. Nikita immensely enjoyed her time at UBCO and was an active member of her school community. She had the opportunity to be an undergraduate research assistant for her English professor, founded a political interest club, and was an executive member of both the Law Club and the Political Science Student’s Association. Nikita attended Harwood Elementary School and Clarence Fulton Secondary School. She will continue her education by studying for the Law School Admissions Test in expectation of attending law school in 2015. Nikita’s parents would like to congratulate her ability to have a dedicated work ethic while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Nikita has especially enjoyed working at the Vernon Community Arts Centre as an art instructor and program director during her summers and hopes to keep up her creative pursuits in art and writing during her free time.
KUTYN - WAKUTZ
WILES - GRUNDY Gord and Chery Wiles of Coldstream, BC, together with Donnia Kyba and Mark Adler, of Ottawa, Ont. are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Charlene Wiles and Adam Grundy. The outdoor ceremony took place June 15, 2013 at the Marshes Golf Club in Kanata, Ontario. Liz Pershin and Fionna Main, childhood friends and formerly of Coldstream, were among the bridal attendants. Ian Wiles, brother of the bride, was master of ceremonies. After a month long honeymoon in Europe, the happy couple returned to their home and jobs in Ottawa. Their family and friends wish them a long, happy life together filled with love, laughter and adventure.
Geordie and Jessica Wakutz of Vernon are excited to announce the engagement of their oldest son, Matthew Wakutz, to Mary Kutyn, daughter of Chris and Diana Kutyn of Courtney, BC. Their engagement took place on Crescent Beach on May 9, 2014. Mary just graduated with a BSc in Nursing from Trinity Western University and Matthew will graduate from the same program next year. The happy couple plan to work as nurses in the Langley area, and in the future would like to do more nursing missions overseas. The wedding will take place at the Oceanside Filburg Park in Courtney, BC on August 31, 2014. Their families and friends wish them a warm congratulations!
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