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Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton hoists the Kraft Hockeyville trophy alongside Sean Reynolds, of Sportsnet, and Angie Clowry, Hockeyville bid organizer, as the crowd reacts in the Pat Duke Memorial Arena as Hockey Night in Canada announces Lumby’s win of the Hockeyville title.

The victory includes an NHL pre-season game and $100,000 for arena renovations. See more photos from the event on page A18.

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The hard work is starting now that Lumby has been declared Kraft Hockeyville.

With an overflowing crowd at Pat Duke Memorial Arena watching the televised announcement Saturday, the village rose to the top over SaintIsidore, Que. “It was so surreal and so exciting,” said Angie Clowry, bid organizer.

But with the celebration now wrapped up, planning for the Oct. 2 pre-season National Hockey League game begins.

Organizing will include the NHL, the NHL Players Association, Kraft and Sportsnet.

“They will tour our local facilities and make a decision on the best place to

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“We’re thrilled to have that level of talent here,” said Clowry.

The village will also be considering ways to capitalize on the national exposure the hockey game will bring.

“We want to show Lumby as the place to be,” said Acton.

Lumby’s journey to Kraft Hockeyville supremacy included the initial nominations and then making it into the top 10.

It was then shortlisted into the final two.

Mass voting was required for each stage of the process.

“Every vote, every person, was incredible,” said Clowry. “There are so many people to thank but we’re not done yet. There was a core group involved and we will be working right until the Oct. 2 game.”

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Mayor Kevin Acton isn’t concerned about where the game will be held.

“They (NHL, Kraft, etc.) will do what’s best for Lumby,” he said. “If that means in Lumby or wherever, that decision will be made.”

Another factor to be determined is how tickets will be distributed.

“Minor hockey kids will be the first in and the coaches,” said Clowry.

Acton admits residents will want to know all of the details about the game.

“There are a lot of expectations to meet.”

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Trees are taken down along Enderby’s Cliff Avenue Monday to make way for the revitalization project. The downtown makeover, with a $1.8 million price tag, is expected to be completed by July 1 and will feature a raised intersection at Belvedere Street to improve safety and create a public plaza.

I Care flies 25 proud years RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

After a long, steep walk up Gyp Mountain, Anne Nikon didn’t let gasps for air stop her from reflecting on her mom, Fran.

“My mom’s a bugger to put the flag up this high. She probably did it on purpose so people would remember what a bugger she was,” said Anne.

Anne Nikon and about a dozen others made their way from Falkland to the giant Canadian flag on the nearby hillside Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the I Care campaign and to remember Fran Nikon, who had launched the campaign and died June 27, 2015.

“I am just proud of her,” said Anne of Fran’s decision April 1, 1991 to rally Falkland residents and Canadians to be proud of their country.

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Claire Milliken signs a T-shirt Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the I Care campaign in Falkland.

April 1 was selected as the date to show she wasn’t fooling around.

“She was peeved off about people

feeling they did not want to be part of Canada. She turned it into something positive,” said Anne.

A few years later, Fran and other residents decided to install a 28-by-56-foot Canadian flag on Gyp Mountain.

It has become a landmark for those travelling on Highway 97.

“You drive and drive and then you come around the corner and you see the flag,” said daughter Polly Stepp.

Among those taking part in Friday’s celebrations was Fran’s friend Claire Milliken.

“She was a real character,” said Milliken, who is inspired, like others, to continue Fran’s legacy.

“She cared about it (I Care and the flag) so much and we don’t want to see it end. I look up at the flag and I think of her.”

You may have noticed your newspaper looks a little bit different this morning.

Hopefully it looks cleaner, brighter and a little easier to read.

A bit of a spring clean-up if you will, while still retaining what you’ve grown to trust and enjoy over nearly three decades of publishing The Morning Star in the North Okanagan.

“Our focus was to make it easier to read by changing the font size of the body copy,” said publisher Ian Ian Jensen Jensen. “We also redesigned the front page, as well as section and page headings, to provide a cleaner, bolder look while also retaining the essence of The Morning Star tradition as your trusted news source.”

Some sections may have new names and looks but it’s the same dedicated people bringing you the local information you depend on three times a week.

“We didn’t want to change the North Okanagan’s newspaper too much but we felt it was time to hit ‘refresh’ on the overall look of the product and inject some vitality into the presentation,” said managing editor Glenn Mitchell.

“We hope you like it and please let us know what you think as producing a community newspaper is always a work in progress and our readers and advertisers are always top of mind.”

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Asphalt type roofs should not be pressure washed as it will remove the protective granular coating & your roof will then become damaged from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

It is a good idea to have torn or damaged gutters fixed right away as rain water running behind the gutters can damage the fascia boards & even find its way into the roof framing system. Water is one of the #1 enemies of a home & it should always be controlled so that it does not damage your home. A small amount of time & money invested now will save you thousands of dollars later if you did nothing.

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Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, say a study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging.

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Dr. Lin and his colleagues used data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging, initiated by the National Institute on Aging in 1958, who have tracked various health factors in thousands of men and women over decades. The researchers found that study participants with hearing loss at the beginning of the study were significantly more likely to develop dementia by the end. Compared with volunteers with normal hearing, those with hearing loss and found they had twofold to fivefold the risk of developing dementia over time. The more hearing loss they had, the higher their likelihood of developing the memory-robbing disease.

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Paulsen pulls hat trick First in Canada to earn top-level certification RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A Vernon resident is an international leader in the ski industry.

Guy Paulsen is the first Canadian to Guy Paulsen attain top-level certification in all three winter ski disciplines – telemark, crosscountry and alpine.

“I’m still getting my head wrapped around it,” said Paulsen, nordic manager at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

“It speaks to my love of the sport and faith in the sport.”

In April, Paulsen passed the level three exams for Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors telemark certification, which makes him a master nordic instructor.

There are fewer than five master nordic instructors in all of Canada.

Paulsen admits that he didn’t consider the possibility of becoming a top instructor in all ski disciplines when he took the latest course.

“As a lifelong ski professional, part of the business is to upgrade,” he said.

Paulsen is a member of the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance hall of fame and the holder of numerous honours in the international snow sports industry. He has been chosen twice for the Canadian alpine demo team at Interski.

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Parking under enforcement JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

More than 350 tourists and residents were ticketed for illegal parking in Coldstream last summer.

The Commissionaires, which provide parking enforcement services from the beginning of May until the September long weekend, issued 356 bylaw enforcement notices (BEN).

The most tickets issued by location were 105 at the Bob Bibby Kalavista parking lot, followed by 72 on Westkal Road and 42 tickets issued at Creekside Park on Kidston Road.

“Half of the tickets issued (at Creekside Park) were warning tick-

ets because of the lack of parking lines and signage,” said Bob Bibby, Coldstream’s bylaw enforcement officer, in his report to council.

There was a spike in the number of tickets issued in July, which was due to additional Commissionaires being trained as well as construction contractors parking at the Kalavista boat launch.

Of all the tickets issued, only half have been paid, another 23 per cent are outstanding with the remaining 27 per cent being warnings or cancelled.

“Of the 23 per cent tickets still outstanding, four per cent either had out of province plates, which we are unable to obtain ownership information on, or were untraceable by ICBC, which leaves a total of 19 per cent left to collect,” said Bibby. “Two collection letters were sent out which resulted in five tickets being paid.”

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Library scam circulating Morning Star Staff

Okanagan Regional Library is the target of a phone scam.

Some residents are being phoned by a scammer.

“In both cases, a caller identified themselves as a collection agency working for the library to collect overdue fees,” said Marla O’Brien, ORL public relations manager.

“Be aware that ORL only Marla O’Brien uses a collection agency in the event that a member has more than $50 in fines due over 90 days, and always follows up with a written account outlin-

Vehicle thefts spark warning ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Vernon RCMP hate to sound like a broken record.

But the local detachment is again warning motorists to take out valuables and

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ing the fees and methods of payment. Members are never asked to pay fines over the phone.”

One of the people called is not a library member, and the ORL’s IT department can confirm there has been no compromise to personal information or the library’s data systems.

“With almost one in three people in our region being active library card members, it is not difficult for a scammer to call people at random in an effort to try to commit fraud with this kind of tactic,” said O’Brien.

“This is another example of how savvy scam artists are becoming.”

O’Brien says anyone who receives a suspicious call should not give out any personal information and should contact their local library branch.

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lock their vehicles following a rash of thefts.

“We get several reported every day and then there are the ones that don’t get reported,” said Cpl. Spencer Hornoi.

There were four thefts from vehicles on Monday.

“The bad guys are taking whatev-

er’s in the car,” said Hornoi. “Sometimes, they don’t find anything but people know someone’s gone through their vehicle because there are papers strewn about.”

Thieves have taken items like sunglasses, car stereos, computers, iPads and iPods from across Vernon,

not just one area.

The thing that also gets to RCMP is that in almost every case, thieves have easy access to the valuables.

“Very few vehicles are broken into,” said Hornoi. “The thefts are almost always from unlocked vehicles.”

City signs get animated ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

It’s out with the old, in with the new, for Armstrong’s A&W sign and the city’s sign bylaw.

The city is undergoing a process of changing its sign bylaw. The old version prohibits erecting animated signs, which is what A&W has requested.

The new bylaw allows for such signs but, because it hasn’t officially been adopted, the hamburger company has to go through the old process of applying for a development variance permit.

There were no public objections and no concerns or comments from the fire chief, building inspector or Ministry of Transportation to A&W’s plan to add an animated portion to the approved free-standing sign located on Smith Drive. This will replace the existing changeable letter portion of the sign.

An animated sign is described in the new bylaw as a sign that “employs sound or physical movement or change of lighting to depict

action, whether by flashing, oscillating, pulsating or traveling illumination.”

There are two conditions for the sign that A&W must follow.

“The change in message shall be limited to one change per minute, and no form of movement in the way of scrolling, flashing, fading change or illumination or chasing borders shall be incorporated into the sign or message,” said Coun.

Steven Drapala of the city’s planning and development committee.

The city’s new sign bylaw, which received unanimous three readings at a recent council meeting, proposes to allow for animated signs according to certain specific conditions designed to reduce the potential for driver distraction.

The bylaw also contains updated definitions and regulations, and provides additional clarity regarding sign regulations for business owners and residents.

Councillors Paul Britton and Lance McGregor were absent from the vote.

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Stable mussel funds sought of invasive mussels.

The money is coming from B.C. Victoria is under pressure to ensure Hydro, FortisBC, Columbia Power and efforts to stop mussels don’t collapse. the Columbia Basin Trust.

The Okanagan Basin Water There is a concern that any Board will write the provincial of the agencies could withgovernment demanding that draw funding beyond 2016 there is long-term, permanent and the monitoring activities funding for border stations could be impacted. inspecting boats for quagga “The good news is the provand zebra mussels. ince came up with funding “We want stable funding but they used everybody else’s to establish this as a core promoney,” said director Toby gram,” said chairperson Doug Doug Findlater Pike.

Findlater at OBWB’s meeting The government is contribin Coldstream Tuesday. uting in-kind support through The provincial government recently staff, equipment and office space. announced an extra $2 million for eight “Are they taking it seriously if they permanent inspection stations along think $250,000 in-kind is enough?” said B.C. borders to try and stop the arrival director Cindy Fortin.

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In the last few years, OBWB has launched a $600,000 awareness campaign about mussels through its budget and external resources.

“The province has not done public education of this type,” said Anna Warwick Sears, OBWB executive director.

Among the inspections stations will be one in Penticton and that has raised concerns within Osoyoos, which is right on the U.S. border.

“There is already evidence of border guards finding boats with mussels,” said Sue McKortoff, OBWB director and Osoyoos mayor.

“It’s a huge border for boats and to have someone coming down from Penticton out of their work day is missing the boat.”

Enderby council considers small increase in taxes RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Taxes could barely budge for residents in Enderby.

City council had its first look at the draft 2016 budget Monday, including a 0.69 per cent tax increase.

“It’s less than one per cent,” said Mayor Greg McCune.

“It was part of the guidance we gave to staff. With the Cliff Avenue (redevelopment) project, we didn’t want a huge tax hit.”

McCune is satisfied that the budget covers necessary capital and program expenditures for the community during the coming year, including upgrades to Cliff Avenue.

“Everything, including reserves, looks good,” he said.

Budget discussions will continue further and McCune says there’s the possibility the tax hike could evolve.

“I don’t see it going much farther. Maybe one per cent.”

If the 0.69 per cent remains, this will translate into an additional $12 for taxes and utilities for the average home.

Water user fees have been adjusted to provide savings up to $40 a year for those with lawns or large families and for those who consumed less than the 2015 allocation.

“There won’t be as much as a hit for people with large families,” said Coun.

Tundra Baird.

The proposed 2016 municipal budget will

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It’s time to talk suicide

ecilia Skerritt has come to accept that her mother took her own life.

“She’s an inspiration to me.

She had five children and managed to stay around as long as she could,” said Skerritt.

“She was the coolest person and she gave us enough on her good days.”

But it wasn’t always like that.

When her mom, also named Cecilia, died at age 49, Skerritt was afraid that people would be judgemental or Beyond the headlines ask a bunch of quesRichard Rolke tions. Instead, they didn’t know what to say and ignored her altogether.

“People kind of ran away from me.”

Thirty years later, Skerritt is co-ordinating the suicide grief support group for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

“Participants get to be with others who have had similar experiences,” she said.

While people can talk about cancer diagnoses or other diseases at length,

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there is still a stigma attached to suicide.

The support group provides a safe environment.

Among the topics are the impact of loss, guilt, anger, coping as a family and building a support network.

“They get to celebrate the person who died. Sometimes with suicide there is shame but they were here. They did live,” said Skerritt.

“They were loving spouses, children and siblings. How they died is a small part of their lives.”

Societal perceptions about suicide and mental health are also discussed.

“People say it’s a selfish death but it’s a death from a disease she (her mom) struggled with,” said Skerritt.

“It’s a symptom of the illness. It’s hard to blame a person for being ill.”

I have previously written about my life with anxiety. It’s a day-to-day struggle and no matter how supportive family and friends are, you can have this sense of being very alone.

My family has also been touched recently by suicide and the questions and pain it has generated have been overwhelming. But I have also been

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impressed with the strength and openness of those on the front lines of this tragedy. Through their grief, they have reached out to others in the hope of raising awareness.

And the first step towards awareness is knowing that resources exist.

If you are feeling suicidal, the People In Need Crisis Line is available at 1-888353-2273 or 1-800-784-2433.

CMHA’s eight-week support group program for those impacted by suicide runs from April 14 to June 2.

Pre-registration is required by calling 250-275-8062, extension, 4 or e-mailing sgsg.vernon@cmha.bc.ca Like with all forms of death, closure is elusive and virtually a myth. The goal is to manage those emotions and move ahead.

“If they are stuck in grief with no place to turn, I hope this is where a journey without their loved one can begin,” said Skerritt of the support group.

It’s not only time for us to have the conversation about mental health and suicide, but to challenge ourselves to be compassionate and understanding. We are not alone.

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There are a few people getting hung up on what-ifs, when now is still the time to celebrate Lumby’s win.

And what a win it was as the village earned the title Saturday of Kraft Hockeyville. Along with $100,000 for upgrades to Pat Duke Memorial Arena, the community will host a pre-season NHL game.

This achievement came as a result of a core group of volunteers pulling together the Lumby area and the entire North Okanagan. That resulted in rapidfire voting during each stage of the process with residents and businesses spreading the word.

It demonstrated what we have known all along – that Lumby and the North Okanagan have tremendous civic pride and are great places to live.

Perhaps naturally, some people have tried to find the negative and particularly the possibility that the NHL game may be played in Vernon and not Lumby. That result has always been suggested but until the officials from the NHL and Sportsnet tour the local arenas and make a decision, it’s all speculation. In fact, we need to have confidence that the participating groups will make the right call not only for themselves but also for Lumby to ensure a successful event.

But until a decision is made, let’s take time to reflect on what has been achieved in a very short time period.

Lumby has risen to the ranks above all other communities and is Hockeyville.

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Impacts of diabetes can be managed

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n Canada, diabetes is reaching near epidemic proportions. In 2015, an estimated 3.4 million Canadians were diagnosed with diabetes and another 5.7 million, or 22.1 per cent of Canadians, were diagnosed with prediabetes.

By 2025, these numbers are expected to double.

The bad news is that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are significant health conditions that can lead to serious complications.

The good news is that there are actions that can be taken by people living with diabetes to stay healthy and limit their complications later in life.

These include incorporating healthy meal plans and regular physical exercise (both aerobic and resistance training) into their daily routines.

Better still, we know that for those who have pre-diabetes conditions, regular exercise can help you prevent you condition from worsening.

EXPENSIVE BAND-AID That seems to be the thinking behind city council’s latest action to address the traffic situation along 25th Street.

It’s been over three years since residents and citizens interested in creating a north-south active transportation corridor through Vernon, began calling for traffic calming measures in lower East Hill.

With 27th Street, Highway 97 and Pleasant Valley Road all serving as north-south arterials for motor vehicles, 25th Street presents itself as the ideal quiet, protected green-way for people on foot and on bicycles.

As a tranquil neighbourhood street with access to four schools, it’s a terrific route for walkers and riders alike to escape the noise and the potential danger of fast moving vehicles, a much needed alternative in this era of sedentary lifestyles.

It was with excitement and enthusiasm that we saw the city finally propose action on this file, but alas, rather than actually

In the Okanagan, we are fortunate that we have an abundance of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities that can help us limit sedentary behaviour and help keep us healthy.

The impacts of diabetes can be managed.

Through exercise, a healthy diet, taking medications as directed, and keeping a close eye on blood sugar and blood pressure, the risk of eye, kidney and heart disease can be managed.

To help people living with diabetes or prediabetes, UBC Okanagan has teamed up with the Canadian Diabetes Association to offer free programs in Vernon.

The Walk ‘n’ Talk Diabetes program is open to all levels and runs from April 7 to 25.

If you feel like you need help and support managing you condition, there is help.

To learn more, I encourage you to contact 1-888-628-9494 or Glenna.armstrong@diabetes.ca Dr. Charlotte Jones, Associate Professor Medicine, UBCO Faculty of Medicine

doing something about it, they decided to take their proposal to referendum, and then proceeded to set things up for failure by including votes from residents as much as three blocks removed from 25th Street, then setting the approval bar at an impossibly high (and oddly arbitrary) 66 per cent.

Almost miraculously, the response was still a resounding 63 per cent in favour, a clear majority, and a far clearer majority of something closer to 80 per cent when those not directly on 25th Street were removed from the results.

This failure to meet the 66 per cent bar was used as an excuse to mothball the issue and to pass it off to a future council.

Now here’s where it gets interesting, and where those of us concerned with improving our city, while still keeping a keen eye on the bottom line, are left shaking our heads in disbelief.

Almost every one of our councillors was elected on some variation of the fiscal responsi-

bility platform, and yet rather than investing $178,000 in the originally proposed traffic calming measures to solve the problem (these figures came from the city’s own planning department), they’ve opted for a whopping $854,000 sidewalk installation instead.

While the sidewalks may help to keep walkers away from the cars, they do nothing to slow vehicle traffic or to create a welcoming environment for people to walk or ride bicycles.

We have both sidewalks and bicycle lanes along 27th Street, and they’re both virtually unused.

Why? Because the heavy vehicle traffic renders it completely uninviting.

Lately, the residents on the block of 25th Street, between 30th and 32nd avenues, presented a petition to city council to consider a limited trial right-in, right-out for the intersection of 25th Street and 32nd Avenue.

Utilizing movable concrete barriers the measure could be implemented tomorrow for

almost no cost.

Doesn’t it make sense to at least try the virtually free solution before going ahead with an $854,000 project that well-established city planning research already shows us will be largely ineffective?

While the council shot the proposal down, against the wishes of residents and virtually without explanation, I urge them to reconsider.

In the name of solid city planning principles, fiscal responsibility, public health, residential property values, and general livability, I urge city council to give the cheap solution a try before dismissing it out of hand.

It’s the sensible thing to do.

Tom Carlson SELECTIVE MEMORY Each year in November, lest we forget becomes the operative phrase.

Sadly, as little as three months later, readers have been smacked in the face (eyeballs) by our obviously forgetful new MP, Mel

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In an article entitled, "MP demands focus on terror" one reads that "According to Arnold, there is a need for the government to take every action possible to eliminate the root cause of the madness and violence that has ravaged Syria and Iraq."

Well said.

It is now 13 years since the American invasion that was the root cause of the madness and violence that, ever since, has ravaged Syria and Iraq, not to mention Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen and other countries in that region.

Or perhaps it is a mistake to believe the American government attacked, destroyed, and occupied Iraq in an attempt to steal the Iraqi people's oil?

There aren't, in 2016, too many folks left who still believe the Bush/Cheney/Wolfowitz fairy tale that Iraq threatened us with weapons of mass destruction.

Does our MP? How soon some of us, selectively, seem to forget.

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Autism walk connects families with support Food, fun and games included JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Greater Vernon is invited to help turn Polson Park into a sea of blue during the upcoming Autism Awareness Walk.

The walk, marking its third year, gets

underway Sunday at the Polson Park band shell rain or shine from 1 to 3 p.m. with a warm-up starting at 1:15 p.m.

The event is hosted by the Autism Awareness Committee, consisting of local organizations working with children and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder “We do this to provide awareness to our

community of service providers available to help families that are affected by autism and to bring families together for an afternoon of fun, food, and games,” said Kerry Casperson, one of the event organizers.

The autism committee consists of Stepping Stones Counselling Group, Sky High Professional Group, NONA, Child

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and Youth with Special Needs and NOYFSS. “I initiated the walk three years ago as I work with kids on the autism spectrum and wanted a forum for families to get together and have fun and also for families to get a chance to see what service providers are in the community,” said Casperson, who is pleased with the growth of the event.

“The walk grows every year with at least 200 people out last year.”

The event follows National Autism Awareness Day April 2.

April is Autism Awareness Month, so in celebration, everyone is urged to wear blue for the event.

There will be lots of food, treats, family fun and music, along with the walk.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that affects brain development.

The degree to which it affects the brain varies and is unique to each individual who is diagnosed with autism.

Common challenges may include difficulties in language development, verbal and non-

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The third annual Autism Awareness Walk gets underway Sunday at Polson Park. verbal communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors.

The current prevalence of ASD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is one in 68.

Boys are four times as likely as girls to be diagnosed with ASD. Due to challenges in communication and differences in brain development, individuals with ASD may experience extreme challenges in having their needs met or communicating to others.

This may come across as frustration

in younger children (meltdowns) or may look like being rude in older individuals.

Because autism is a spectrum, the varying strengths and challenges are uniquely intertwined for each individual.

Some individuals with autism can have strengths in the area of visual learning or an interest in a topic that brings their knowledge to almost genius levels, yet they may have challenges in every day areas of life that many people may take for granted (such as caring

for their own hygiene, dressing self or preparing meals).

When diagnosed at an early age, there is advanced research to suggest that early intervention may help individuals with ASD to achieve many gains in the areas of language development, increases in academic areas of weakness and skills to help with independent living as they approach adult life.

If you have concerns about your child talk to your doctor about possible assessment options.

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“Police have been told that a 35-year-old Lake Country man was attempting to confront the driver of a vehicle driving erratically in the laneway,” said Const. Jesse O’Donaghey.

The man, who attempted to wave the driver of the vehicle down, was struck by the vehicle and subsequently flung to the ground before fleeing the area.”

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate the suspect vehicle which has been described as white, newer model SUV, possibly a Nissan or Mazda.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital for assessment and treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

“The RCMP would like to remind the public to ensure their personal safety, report any aggressive and dangerous driving behaviours to police,” said O’Donaghey.

Anyone with any information on this incident can contact Const. Wyatt Wright at 250762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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It was 2009 when Cheryl’s health began to take a turn for the worse. Originally she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Over the next four years, Cheryl’s health rapidly declined while she and husband Chris fought for a proper diagnosis and some sort of treatment. They had gone from an active family travelling around the province and supporting their kids in sports like motocross to people bouncing from one frustrating appointment to the next.

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Terminal prognosis beat Continued from A11 It was during this time, that Justin, an honour roll student at George Elliot Secondary, told his mom to hang on, approaching Cheryl and telling her to keep fighting long enough so he could become a doctor and save her.

“Seeing her condition and how frustrating it was, as a kid you look at it and don’t understand,” said Justin, now just days away from turning 22 and in his fourth year at UBCO studying biology. “You feel like doctors should be able to provide the best to heal that person. In my mind that was when I made the decision that medicine was what I wanted to get into.”

As Justin turned his focus onto trying to become a doctor to save his mom, his parents continued their struggle to get help. In 2013— four years from her initial MS diagnosis—they were finally told it was ovarian cancer after two large tumours were found. Doctors told the family to prepare to say goodbye and planned some final chemotherapy treatments.

Driven to help his wife, Chris had taken to researching alternative treatments and found all kinds of wild tales of how to fight cancer.

Finally a friend in the community called him over and told him about cannabis oil and how it had helped their family. The friend pointed to research done by fellow Canadian Rick Simpson, who through his research had published what’s become known as the Rick Simpson Protocol, containing specific instructions on how to extract cannabis oil from marijuana plants.

Simpson says he first discovered the healing properties of cannabis oil in 2003 as a potential cure for cancer as well as for many other ailments. Hearing about the Rick Simpson Protocol, Chris Pearson dove into action.

“With a termination date of six months, my number one focus was that the kids could remember the magnificence of mom,” said Chris. “She has been an amazing mom and I’ve watched people deteriorate when they get sick. I didn’t want my kids to remember her that way. I wanted her to go with dignity and be positively remembered as a happy person and easy to get along with. I absolutely didn’t

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“I absolutely didn’t think it would work. I thought I could just give her something for the pain.”

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think it would work. I thought I could just give her something for the pain.”

So as Cheryl began to prepare for a doubledose treatment of chemotherapy in late 2013, Chris had gone through the process to receive medicinal marijuana as a treatment and could legally possess the drug. Using the Rick Simpson protocol, he produced cannabis oil.

But he still had to convince Cheryl to take it.

Finally, it was in a meeting with the head pharmacist for the Canadian Cancer Society where Cheryl was convinced.

“My wife is dead set against cannabis, doing something that she grew up to believe is criminal,” said Chris, noting that the meeting with the pharmacist started to change her mind. “When I asked if it would work, he said there are no clinical trials but he advised us that three of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies had applied for patents for synthetic forms of this specifically for the treatment of cancer, so there is obviously something to the concept.”

A few days before her first chemo treatment, Cheryl started taking doses of cannabis oil. But a few treatments into chemo, it was found that Cheryl was allergic to the chemotherapy drugs. She wouldn’t be able to continue with her chemo and again doctors informed the family to travel and love each other, and to say goodbye. However she stayed on the cannabis oil. It was the only thing she was taking.

Seven weeks later they received a call from her oncologist stating that a recent CT scan had noted a dramatic improvement in her liver, and a 25 per cent reduction in both tumours.

The positive results would continue as tests showed the cancer in her body was decreasing. She soon passed her date of termination and was was sent to Vancouver for surgery to remove the tumours.

“We went for the surgery and both tumours came out well,” said Chris. “Both tumours were completely dead when they ran them through tests.”

By March 2014, Cheryl Pearson was officially in remission and recently, she spent Easter with her loving family by her side.

“Her end of life was going to be December 2013,” said Chris. “The chances they gave us were a five per cent chance to make it December. It was impossible that she made it to December. The fact we are now two-plus years later is something that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.”

“I guess I never would have believed it, the results I saw from this plant,” added Cheryl.

“Initially, I only thought you could smoke it and I was not going that route. I didn’t have the knowledge. I was just thinking it was a puff of smoke and if I have cancer, I’m not going to add to it.”

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Artists tap into their experiences from Mexico John Hall and Alexandra Haeseker show joint collaboration at Headbones Morning Star Staff

Two artists, two countries, 12 paintings, and the pleasure of collaboration. None of it a simple task or situation, but worth the experiment to see what might transpire.

Artists John Hall and Alexandra Haeseker each looked to their individual experiences of living part of the year in central Mexico. It was enough of a disconnect to start new bodies of studio work. They invited a dialogue-without-words by passing unfinished paintings back and forth between them to have the other complete, as each saw fit.

The results are 12 complicated paintings, which are about to be shown in the exhibition Pendulum/Pendula at Headbones Gallery in Vernon.

“The title, Pendulum/Pendula, is in the two languages of Canada and Mexico and as the nuances of a culture are oft defined through the specific articulation of the language, this is an apt titling for both cultures are evident within the imagery,” said Headbones owner/curator Julie Oakes.

Born in Holland, Haeseker is based in Calgary, where she and her husband, artist Derek Besant, both taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design. They

have divided their time between San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Canada.

Hall is a professor emeritus from the University of Calgary and he and his artist wife, Joice Hall, also lived and worked between Calgary and Mexico during the time that Pendulum/ Pendula was created from 1992 to 1998.

There are clues from each artist as to what was influencing them in their own studio practices before coming up with the 12 paintings in Pendulum/Pendula.

Haeseker had been creating compositions using partial portraits, dime store objects and bright pop colours, while Hall had used masks, Mexican chachas, and a panoply of reflective foil and plastic papers.

“Each was masterful.

Together they reached even further - almost over did it - for as they co-operated in their shared realm of technical perfection, their shared strength becomes as hard to visually endure as opening the kitchen junk drawer and trying to find a quickly needed key,” said Oakes.

The imagery in Pendulum/ Pendula is similar.

It’s something that early Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch might have embraced, says Haeseker. “(It shows) heads wrapped in cellophane, limbs cast out of metal, the entrails of the paper ribbons streaming like fallen rain, cheap plastic toys painted in exquisite detail, and the realm of the foreigner present, as through

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Calgary artists John Hall and Alexandra Haeseker show their combined paintings influenced by their respective stays in Mexico in the exhibition, Pendulum/Pendula, opening at Headbones Gallery April 16. the looking glass of what Mexico yielded to them as subject matter,” said Haeseker.

Some parts are painted in opaque flats with sparse definitions, but rendered in a systematic painted language.

“Another section reveals

stained washes built up in layers that confound one’s perception of what lies behind the masks, or the narratives of comic books, Jello and glass, or how Barbie ever ended up in a Mexico street stall,” said Haeseker.

Pendulum/Pendula opens

with a reception at Headbones Gallery, 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. with the artists in attendance.

The gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.

The exhibition continues until May 28.

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Modern Family’s Phil Dunphy has nothing on this gal.

The escapades of a wheeling and dealing real estate agent are at the core of a comedy adventure being presented in Enderby this week.

The Grindrod Players stage the kneeslapping farce Straight from the Horse’s Mouth at the A.L. Fortune school theatre.

Written by Pat Cook and directed by

Alice Brown, the plays follows Katy Bittlemeyer, agent-owner of Dream House Inc., a real estate company “where all your dreams come true.”

Brittlemeyer’s dad, Mel, and her boyfriend, Jeff, try their best to support Katy in her business dealings, although they don’t always agree with her questionable style.

With her sharp wit and savvy marketing business sense, somehow she can

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As it happens, some opportunities are a lot bigger than others.

Katy finds this out when she purchases the Lydecker estate, along with “...any and all items located on the acreage.”

Katy’s staff do their best to juggle the daily operations of the business. This proves challenging as the sneaky and conniving psychiatrist neighbour, Clement

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Carolyn Anele will perform at Enderby’s Courtyard Gallery April 21.

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Courtyard celebrates Morning Star Staff

Enderby’s Courtyard Gallery is gearing up for the third anniversary celebration.

The exhibition, Celebrate the Artists, officially opens April 21 at 7 p.m.

“Until 9 p.m., we will be offering refreshments and live music

by Carolyn Anele,” said Tatianna O’Donnell, with the gallery.

“In case you don’t know, Carolyn is a top 25 finalist for the 2014 Singer-Songwriter Mentor Experience for the song I’m Not Ready A Mother’s Prayer. She is also a winner of the 2013 B.C. Musician Fred Penner National Songwriting Contest for I’m A Baby.”

Anele is also a 2013 semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition for Coal Dust Sandwiches, which was written

by Anele and Enderby’s Howard

“So the art and the music is worth coming for.”

— Tatianna O’Donnell

Brown.

“So the art and the music is worth coming for and don’t forget the refreshments,” said O’Donnell.

“The refreshments are culinary creations created by our very own artists. You know they will be interesting and delightful.”

The exhibition continues until May 28.

The Courtyard Gallery is located at 104-907 Belvedere St. For more information, call 778-443-0529 or go to www.courtyardgallery.ca.

The gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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lthough we got into spring just over two weeks ago, after last week it seems that we jumped right into summer. I am not complaining, but some of the plants might get a bit confused. The good news is that the bees are all over foraging for pollen and even bumble bees are at work.

I have been busy transplanting and A GArdener’s diAry transplanting some Jocelyne Sewell more. All my peas and sweet peas are in and in front of them, some lettuce which will be ready for picking in no time. The spinach is in and a bunch of arugula plants. All the geraniums and plants I had in the house are out during the day and now spending nights in the greenhouse except for basil and peppers which come back in the house after supper. Onions from sets should also be going in. Tip from West Coast Seeds: most of the bulb should form on the surface of the soil, so don’t transplant too deeply. Bulb size is depen-

dent on the size of the tops: the bigger the tops, the bigger the bulb.

I planted some carrots in containers and they are up also. I will be transplanting some broccoli this week.

According to the book about square foot gardening, you should have them spaced at 12 inches or five cm from each other. I noticed some little white butterflies already looking for spots to lay their eggs. They love cabbage and broccoli so I will have to cover them with row cover or practise companion planting. Consider the following pairings (and a few that dislike each other) when making your garden plans.

Beans get along with most veggies, but not onions.

Cabbage and broccoli love celery, beets, spinach and chard. This is a good place for your onions, too.

Carrots do well with peas, lettuce and tomatoes, but keep the dill at the other end of the garden.

Cucumbers like to be near beans, peas and radishes, but far from potatoes.

Tomatoes will thrive near carrots, cucumbers and onions.

If you plant some radishes close to

cucumbers, you can let some go to seed.

The seed pod is very tasty and good in your salad. If the radishes are not hybrid, you can even save some seeds.

Back to broccoli and cabbage, to avoid diseases, plant in soil that has not had a crop grown in it for at least four years. Years ago, I experienced club root in my cabbage on Vancouver Island where the soil is much more acidic. I could not grow them in that bed for seven years. When we think of the brassicaceae family, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower jump to mind. I came across a list of this family which also includes mustard, rapeseed, canola, rutabaga, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, rapini, turnip, Chinese cabbage, arugula and radish.

It is better not to plant different vegetables from the same family next to each other. They are attractive to the same pests and problems. If they are heavy feeders, they may deplete the food supply of your soil. Make sure you top dress your plants with compost. They also love rain water which you can harvest yourself with rain barrels.

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ences into a deepening awareness of life and its meaning, while simultaneously increasing our compassion for all living beings,” said Karen Goodwin, with the Dorjechang Buddhist Centre in Vernon, which is hosting the event. “In this workshop, we will have opportunities to practise meditations that we will be able to use the rest of our lives.”

The one-day course takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village Green Hotel (Selkirk Room), 4801-27th St., Vernon.

Please register by Thursday: the cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. For more information, and to register, see www.dorjechang.ca or call 250-5580952. No fragrance please.

Buddhist event shares wisdom and compassion

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Walk and Talk diabeTes Activity-based free eight-week program starts April 6 at Polson Park and runs Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Each session includes short healthy lifestyle educational talk followed by a low-impact walk. Topics include walking safely, proper footwear, healthy eating, active living, staying motivated plus other talks focused on diabetes prevention and self-management.

Suitable for diabetics, pre diabetics, family and friends. Join us by registering with Glenna Armstrong at 1-888-628-9494 or email glenna.armstrong@diabetes.ca. Let’s get active!

Taking care of you and me group Run by North Okan.

Youth and Family Services Society April 6 to May 25, Wednesdays 3 to 4 p.m. Four sessions of relationship-building activities and then four sessions in a seniors home working one-on-one with patients who have dementia. Goal is to have kids be successful in putting needs of someone else before themselves. For kids ages nine to 12, at NOYFSS, 3100-32nd Ave. Register: Jordan at 250-545-3572 or email groups@noyfss.org reclaim your life Are you over 60 and finding that chronic pain, poor mobility, stroke or illness is affecting your mood? Are you finding it difficult to stay positive and active? Would you like to learn how to take back your life, start enjoying things again and reclaim your life? If you are interested in finding out more about a new guided self-help program call Betty at 250-275-8062, ext. 4, or email at betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca nonc meeTs North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club meets April 6, Village Green Hotel; featuring guest speaker and wildlife photographer Frank Townsley. georgeTTe ThrifT shop Almost everything half price of already ridiculously low prices. Shoes half price, three huge racks of clothes for $2. Your purchases support local mental health programs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday at 3100-28th Ave. basic draWing for adulTs April 6 to 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Learn about shape, proportion, perspective and human anatomy with Tina Siddiqui! It’s $160 members, $170 nonmembers. Call 250-542-6243 to register today or email vcacinfo@shaw.ca for more info!

Vernon & disT. kennel club meeTs The first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. This is an opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people and new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for info. iode lambly’s landing chapTer Meets April 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Enderby Health Unit meeting room. Visitors welcome. norTh okanagan & local firsT naTion communiTies Free program: legal advocate can provide low-income men and women with info. on their welfare rights and tenant rights and benefits. Legal advocate can represent you with the ministry in your denial of welfare rights/benefits or designation as a person with a disability. Legal advocate can appeal your denial of Canada Pension Plan Disability, EI or Old Age Security. Legal advocate can advocate with you regarding your landlord disputes and represent you at a residential tenancy hearing. Legal advocate will look at law/policy and draft legal appeals on your behalf. Calls returned in 12 to 24 hours and immediate assistance for evictions. Legal advocate does not give legal advice. Drop-in clinic Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Info., legal advocate Jody Leon, BSW, LLB, Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, #102-3301 24th Ave. Call 250-542-3555, ext. 209; fax 236-426-2497.

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feature event: beginner Taoist Tai chi classes start Thursday, april 7

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ung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi offers a form of exercise and personal development that promotes health and relieves stress. The practice incorporates gentle, deep stretching with a full range of motion, benefiting the whole physiology. At the same time, it is a form of meditation, allowing the mind to gradually become more peaceful and better able to manage the stresses of life. All classes are taught by accredited instructors and are presented in a way that is relaxed and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The first day of these two new beginner classes on Thursday, April 7 will be a special opportunity to try out a tai chi class, get to know us, have a tour of the hall and enjoy a special tea break. Classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To find out more, visit www.taoist.org, email vernon@taoist.org or call 250-542-1822.

hi noon ToasTmasTers All welcome who are interested in fantastic social exchanges to join the group. We also have energized and informative get-togethers with an abundance of humor.

Come to The Pantry restaurant, 3908 - 32 St., beside the Vernon Lodge Hotel noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Arrive early; we don’t want you to starve so have an excellent meal served by the restaurant while you learn, laugh and enjoy with us. More information: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telusnet eVening x-ray hours aT lumby healTh cenTre Open Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. All doctor requisitions accepted. Same-day appointments, no waiting! New hours for Lumby X-ray Services: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call Lumby Health Centre to book your X-ray appointment at 250-547-9741.

The Vernon sTar counTry squares Square dance graduates are welcome to join the fun at the Vernon Star Country Squares 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Dr. Visitors are always welcome! For more information, call Darlene at 778-475-1889. music loVers! Join the Vernon Community Band for another and revel in a variety of quality music and fun with conductor Toni Rose, Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m., Vernon secondary school band room. Everyone welcome! Call 250-549-2414 for details.

Vernon kalamalka chapTer of sWeeT adelines Rehearsals, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Halina Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Our friendly members would welcome ladies of any age to share our wonderful hobby of singing four-part harmony, a cappella style. For information contact Sandra at 250-545-2650 or email sandradesouza1@gmail.com or Grace at 250-545-0808 or visit us online at www.vernonkalamalkachorus.

The coldsTream farmers markeT Every Wednesday 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year except two weeks flanking New Years. Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, gluten-free products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. Bring your knives for sharpening, too! We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas).

The schuberT cenTre has a wonderful Thrift Store in its basement. Full variety of dress and casual clothes for men and women.

Housewares, jewelry, material, bedding, craft items etc. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. They accept donations of gently used clothing, jewelry,household goods etc. We would love to accept larger donations but pickIn Honour of Tartan Day... ing them up is difficult. Every second Saturday of the month the centre has a pancake breakfast KALAMALKA HIGHLANDERS and the Thrift Store is open 8 to 11 a.m., usually PIPE BAND with great deal on most items i.e. two-for-one or fill a bag etc. Everything on display is cleaned, & their Celtic Friends ironed, mended and tested for working order before sold. If you feel you have four hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer in the Thrift Store, please call 250-549-4201. okib land use planning family meeTings Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting • Pipes and Drums • Traditional Music • Argyll Highland Dancers with family groups to learn more about the • Okanagan Celtic Choir • Kilt 45 OKIB land use planning, and to make sure that and much more... the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing at times and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre future generations. Share your voice!

Tickets: Adults $25.00 • Seniors $20.00 • Students & Jrs $18.00 darTs aT The halina seniors cenTre Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost Come in Tartan for a chance to win a prize! is $2 drop-in or $5 for the month. Everyone 50+ welcome. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at

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3310-37 Ave. Come on and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. home-cooked meal for seniors in enderby Seniors, please join Wheels to Meals for a home-cooked meal at the Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come early, cost is just $8. For info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. kalamalka ToasTmasTers club Join a fun group of interesting people, while learning to improve your speaking and leadership abilities. We meet Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. For more information, call 250-549-2983 or email karinepoz@gmail.com. Looking forward to meeting you! narcoTics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access).

Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. drop-in crib aT The eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community. Open every day 1 - 7 p.m.

The Vernon chapTer of The ms socieTy Hosts yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the People Place. a course in miracles Join us at the Centre, 2913-29th Ave., for study group Wednesdays 5 to 6:30 p.m.; all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399.

The halina crafTers Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

If you are 50+ and like to craft, and meet some friendly crafters, we are in the Vernon Recreation Centre. Call the Halina Seniors Centre at 250-542-2877 for more information.

Vernon TreaTmenT cenTre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for info. alzheimer supporT groups The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. For more information please contact Michelle Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail mhallgren@alzheimerbc.org coda meeTs Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) WesTside response serVices socieTy WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road. aa meeTings on Wednesdays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible.

Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. Info., call 250-545-4933.

april 7 buddhisT eVenT Visiting Buddhist teacher Gen Sanden will be at the Village Green Hotel, 4801-27th St., April 9 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to teach a meditation course on “Wisdom & Compassion.”

To register, see www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952 (Karen).

Register by April 7: $35, $40 at the door. No fragrance please. mission Trip — WanT To Join us in haiTi? Judy Douglas and Kyle Adam are planning an information get together at Judy’s home (3917-13 St.) April 7 at 6:30 p.m. with coffee and dessert.

What we plan to chat about is an open Q&A on how the project is doing and plans for a mission group to head down in early 2017.

Even if you are just interested in hearing more, please join us. At this point it will be at Judy’s home but if large interest shows, we will relocate. Please contact us if you are planning on attending, by phone or email: Judy at 778-212-8877 or judydouglas@telus. net or Kyle at 250-558-9617 or kadam@waterprojectforhaiti.com

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our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear.

Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. halina seniors centre dances Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. cancer relaxation support group For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-550-8802. time out needlework at halina seniors’ centre For those who like to socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and/ or hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching and learning. For more info., call 250-542-2877 or just drop by. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible..

Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily.

(H) handicap access. (X) no access. Info., call 250-545-4933. vintage cars Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call club president Gary Handel at 250-558-5304.

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peers facilitate this group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Offered at no cost by the Suicide Prevention Committee of Vernon. For info. or to register, contact Betty Bates at 250-275-8062, ext. 4, or email sgsg.vernon@cmha.ca You can also pick up our brochure at CMHA (3100 – 28th Ave.) vernon lapidary and mineral club hosts a mini-show and sale at the Village Green Centre on April 8 and April 9, during regular mall hours. Come out, check out the displays and the sales and see if lapidary is something for you. It’s a great time to join and participate in the upcoming rockhounding field trips. Call Linda at 250-558-5550 if you require more information. double vm bible camp fund raiser Roast beef dinner, live auction and dessert auction April 8 at 6 p.m. at Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Sheilds Ave. Tickets are $18 and include door prizes, Toonie Toss and games. large community garage sale April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. and April 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall, 3335 Patterson St., Armstrong. Plants, baking, garden tools, household items, furniture, sports equipment, children’s toys, books and electronics st. andrews united church celebrates new lift Ribbon cutting and refreshments April 9 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, Belvedere Street, Enderby. mystics in the marketplace spring fling April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vernon Atrium. There will be psychics, healers, artisans and home businesses (60 vendors) We will be asking for an admission by donation to the Vernon Pet Soup Kitchen and the Upper Room Mission. Also be a raffle for great prizes. north okanagan orchid society holds Exclusively Orchid Show at Village Green Centre April 9 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please come and enjoy our members’ blooming orchids which includes many exotic species and hybrids never seen in stores. Meet our club members, learn about orchids and vote on your favourite orchid. Call Anne at 250-545-5932 for more info. canadian cancer society daffodil tea April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex, 1101 George St., Enderby. Admission by donation. Daffodils for sale.

Guest speaker at 2 p.m. all saints’ nursery school spring fling kids’ flea market and fair Come support All Saints Nursery Preschool at this fun, family event!Bouncy castle, cake walk, crafts, Home Depot build-it station, face painting, concession, silent auction.

April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3205-27th St. nature walk April 9 at 9 a.m., join North Okanagan Naturalists Club for a walk to Coldstream’s “Erratic Rock.” Meet on the shoulder of Grey Road, just north of Hwy 6. Info., Harold at 250-3073543. Optional coffee stop after. the 24th annual book sale Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery at 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong, April 9 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. As usual, we have many hundreds of books, and more are put out during each day of the sale.

watercolour for beginners for ages 14 to 18 Thursdays, April 7 and 14 (6 to 7:30 p.m.), April 21 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Be taught on a professional level to create through technique and exploration with Kim Smith at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.

Cost is $80 members, $90 nonmembers, $20 materials. Call 250542-6243 to register or email vcacinfo@shaw.ca for more info! exploring clay class for ages seven to 28 Thursdays, April 7 to 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of building forms in clay with Cyndi Howald at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.

Cost is $75 members, $85 nonmembers, $25 materials. Call 250542-6243 to register or email vcacinfo@shaw.ca for more info! staying connected group for girls ages 13 to 16 Facilitated by North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society, the Staying Connected Group is an ongoing group that runs Thursdays 3:30 to 5 p.m. for teen girls 13 to 16. This group provides a safe environment for teen girls to talk about being a teenager and the struggles of growing into an adult. You are invited to be a part of community activities, and talk about what’s going on in your life, drugs, alcohol, self-esteem, sexual health, self-harm and mental health. Group is drop in, and runs throughout the school year. Located at NOYFSS, 3100-32nd Ave. To register, please contact Jordan at 250-545-3572 or email groups@noyfss.org armstrong knitting circle Meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Heaton Place. Come join us. For more info., please call Ouida Kempner at 250-5463673 or Rhonda Brozer at 250-546-3238. wood carving at the schubert centre Wood Carving is alive and well in The Schubert Centre. Come, test the waters and you will be pleasantly surprised. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. until noon. Phone Allie Paulsen at 250-558-3315 for details. vernon silver star Quilters meets the first and third Thursday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd. (off Silver Star Road, past Butcher Boys) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Table tennis Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. Play pool Monday to Friday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the pool the palestine study group meets April 8 at 10 a.m. at The People Place. We will be discussing our upcoming film preroom. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907. halina seniors’ centre table tennis Come out and try a sentation of Roadmap to Apartheid as well as the BDS movement fun game of table tennis at the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec and other current events.

Centre) Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. messy church April 8 from 5 to 7 p.m., All Saints Anglican Cost to drop in is $2 or $5 for the month. Info., call: 250-542-2877. Church, 3205-27th St. (parking lot on 26th St). Join us for crafts, tops (take off pounds sensibly) chapter #4844 games, worship and supper! This month’s theme is The Story of Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Alpine Centre, #29. It’s Easter. Kids need to be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome. $32 to join, then $5 a month. Info., M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. For more information, contact Jane Bourcet at janebourcet@gmail. under the spitfire anaf unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., com or 250-306-0191. This is a free event, but please RSVP to Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts allsaintsvernon@telus.net so we have an idea of numbers. at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday healing after suicide loss support group We are taking registrations for spring support group, tentatively scheduled league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at to start April 14. Runs for eight weeks every Thursday evening at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open Canadian Mental Health, Vernon branch. Trained professionals and to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778UP TO 60% OFF! Paderno Everyday pans.

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Micah Davyduke (above right) and Kobe Maltman play ball hockey as they wait for the Kraft Hockeyville announcement Saturday at the Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby while Frank Anderson, an English bulldog, is dressed for the occasion.

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NOMINATE someone who makes a major or positive contribution to our community!

Tell us their story & let’s celebrate their dedication this June!

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The submission you provide should be approximately 250 words and include information such as: length of time nominee has spent in the community; specific examples of the work and/or contribution he/she has made; community associations and memberships. Please provide references of other individuals who may be able to provide further support on the nominee’s behalf.

• COACH Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement.

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• MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship.

Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.

• COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them.

• ABOVE AND BEYOND This person makes a positive contribution to their community through their work. Someone who goes beyond the requirements of their job to support the community and make it a better place.

• EMERGENCY SERVICE Makes a positive contribution to the community by going the extra mile – over and above the call of duty. Is exemplary in the area of emergency services and unselfishly shoulders enormous responsibility while accepting the potential risks and challenges of the job.

• SERVICE ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to one community service organization. This person is well thought of and is significantly relied upon by others in the organization.

• VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives.

• YOUTH VOLUNTEER Makes a positive contribution to youth in the community. Someone who is depended upon and committed to provide direction, programs and/or support to ensure our youth have positive experiences.

• ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Makes a positive contribution to the community by championing environmentally friendly initiatives. Someone who inspires others to be “green” by being a leader in ecologically sound practices.

• COMMUNITY BUILDER Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.

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Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, visits with Sarah Gregory, Kingfisher human resources manager, and human resources assistant Jolene Vincent at the 2016 Vernon Job Fair hosted by the NexusBC Community Resource Centre at the Vernon Atrium Hotel.

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Rural funding up for grabs Morning Star Staff

Local communities are being encouraged to apply for the $75 million B.C. Rural Dividend.

The provincial government created the three-year program help rural communities

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with populations under 25,000 diversify.

“The rural dividend will contribute to the overall wellness and sustainability of communities in the Shuswap and North Okanagan so they continue to be great places to live and

work,” said Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MLA. “This program encourages innovation, sustainability and collaboration, and recognizes that each community has its own particular needs.”

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Brown rules in San Fran Two NCAA triple jump wins Steve FroSt SFU Athletics/Morning Star Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – Simon Fraser University Clan junior Ella Brown of Armstrong won back-toback triple jumps in San Francisco last weekend, provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Division II national outdoor championships.

Brown followed her victory in the triple jump at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival on Friday with a victory at the Stanford Invitational on Saturday with a personal best performance.

Brown’s winning jump at Stanford was 12.02 metres ranking her ninth overall in NCAA D2. Brown leaped 11.88 metres on Friday.

“This is a big breakthrough for Ella.” said Clan head coach Brit Townsend. “It was a personal best and this will give her a good chance to make the outdoor championships.”

The automatic qualifying standard in the women’s triple jump is 12.70 metres. A leap of 12.02 metres would have qualified for nationals last year.

“I’m super excited about how

this weekend went,” Brown told The Morning Star. “Having such a big PB especially so early in the season is awesome especially since it was over 12 meters which is what I have been aiming for for a while.

“I was pretty nervous going into especially the Stanford meet because it was my second day of competing and it was a Div. 1 meet and I had placed pretty high expectations on myself so jumping over 12 was actually a relief. And getting the meet record at San Francisco State the day before was the cherry on top.”

Brown is studying environmental resource management. She has been spending summers in Pemberton the past few years.

Another highlight from the Stanford Invitational was senior middle distance runner Cameron Proceviat finishing 11th in the 800.

His time of 1:50.85 provisionally qualifies for nationals and he currently ranks eighth overall.

“We qualified a lot of individuals for the conference championships and we had a lot of personal bests so it’s a great start to the seasons,” added Townsend.

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Vernon’s Aaron Heidt took second place in this year’s 14th annual Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10-K and Relay Race Sunday in Kelowna.

The reigning champion in the half marathon men’s division, Heidt tried valiantly to defend his title but could not outrun Kelowna’s Brad Bickley, who crossed the finish line in one hour 12 minutes 24 seconds.

Heidt, who won the men’s 40-49 age group, finished in 1:13:17, nearly 12 minutes ahead of the third-place finisher, Cael Wainer.

Vernon’s Michael Stoll was 12th overall in 1:33:28 and fifth in the men’s 40-49 age class.

Rick Jenkner of Vernon won the men’s 60+ age group, finishing 36th overall in 1:41:14.

The female half marathon was won by Kelowna’s Gina Tranquada (1:29:55). Vernon’s Jacqueline Erickson was 10th overall in 1:41:58, and third in her age class of female 20-29.

Kelowna’s Christy Lovig tied the women’s 10-K course record, the same record that she set at last year’s event. Lovig ran the distance in (36:48) in both 2015 and 2016, down to the second. Alison Gill of Kelowna came in second (41:59).

The men’s 10-K race was swept by UBC Okanagan’s cross-country team. Sam Goodrich finished first (35:49),

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Other North Okanagan results, half-marathon: Ron Neden, Armstrong, 86th overall, sixth age group (M60+), 1:56:40; Kylie Tokairin, Vernon, 111th overall, 17th age group (F20-29), 2:04:29; Alyssa Skaalid, Vernon, 110h overall, 19th age group (F20-29), 2:04:29.

In the 10K: Steve Briggeman, Vernon, 10th overall, first age group (M50-59), 42:10; Naoko Hoshi, Armstrong, 36th overall, sixth age group (F20-29), 53:30; Mitsuyo Kaneda, Vernon, 47th overall, fourth age group (F50-59), 56:51.

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Continued from A27 Rebecca Todd, Vernon, 63rd overall, 12th age group (F20-29), 1:00:00; Monika Weatherill, Vernon, 97th overall, eighth age group (F50-59), 1:11:13; Lisa Weatherill, Vernon, 99th overall, 18th age group (F20-29), 1:13:03; Katherine Pickering, Vernon, 104th overall, 19th age group (F30-39), 1:16:22.

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Goalkeeper Summer Crosby held off a flurry of shots in the opening minutes while United settled into the match.

United mid-fielder Jessica Grages booked the first goal at 25 minutes with a chipper shot to the inside post.

Five minutes later, Kaia Barker drilled a top right corner shot which was narrowly blocked by the Pinnacles goalie.

A Pinnacles takedown of a United midfielder in front of the goal allowed centre defender Marika Ternan to convert a 22-yard free kick which green-beaned over top of the Pinnacle goalie’s fingertips, putting Vernon ahead 2-0 at 60 minutes.

A solid defensive line of Ternan, Kenzie Killingbeck, Elizabeth Hirschkorn and Keaira Korberg, along with a tireless midfield hustle supported by Lanaya Bandy and Alexis Gauvin, nicely held off an aggressive Pinnacles offence until the 75th minute when Penticton finally connected.

Impressive 50-50 ball wins in the dying minutes of the match allowed Vernon to hold off the Pinnacles.

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Kenzel Aarts-Roman, left, of Vernon Tolko United, battles Jarrod Mendonca of the Penticton Pinnacles for a high ball in Under 18 Rep soccer play Sunday at Kings Park in Penticton. Penticton won 2-0. players joining the roster with very little practice time. I’m pleased with our team’s work effort to pull off the win.”

The U14s host the Revelstoke Avalanche Sunday, 11 a.m. at the new Greater Vernon Athletics Field.

Vernon Tolko United U15 girls opened the season with a 4-1 loss Sunday to Penticton.

Although United started with a short bench and were missing some important players, they didn’t let that phase them, starting strong and playing some great possession ball.

“The defence played well the whole game, with Kelsey Carriere, Nadia Smith,

Talia Quiring, Carly Southham and Gabriel Triggs shutting down the Pinnacles for most of the first half,” said United coach Felicia O’Gorman.

“Miscommunication for the Vernon team led to an easy opening goal for Penticton, but the Vernon players picked up the pace and came back with some great scoring opportunities for themselves. “ Aggressive runs down the side from Bridgette Peterson and Jayden Strachan led to the assist on Vernon’s only goal, when Strachan served up a nice cross to the foot of Danica Ariano, who volleyed a one-timer into the net.

Another good

opportunity came when Ariano slid the ball through for Brianna Bobbitt, who struck it well, but sent it just over the cross bar. Bobbitt and Emilia Durfeld had a marvellous matinee in midfield, providing great feeds for forwards Kiera Corriera and Mariya Blades, but the Pinnacles’ defensive back line was difficult to break down, cutting short Vernon’s attacks.

Goalie Hailey Yablonski was hit hard during the first half, but kept her focus throughout the match, shutting down many of Penticton’s chances.

Vernon entertains the Shuswap Selects Sunday, 9 a.m. at the new college turf field.

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U13 boys lost 3-0 to Kelowna United in their league opener Sunday at UBCO Field.

The game was close in the first 30 minute with back and forth chances at both ends, Kelowna scored with five minutes left in the first half.

Kelowna scored two more times near the start of the second half.

Vernon goalie Gage Stoll recorded many great saves, and with the help of two standout fullbacks Mark Hesketh and Josiah Falk, they kept the score down.

Great speed and outstanding effort was turned in by Justin Russel and Quinn Soon.

United hosts the Kamloops Blaze Sunday (3 p.m.) at GVAP.

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Cotters miss playoff Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s father-daughter duo of Jim and Jaelyn Cotter did not advance to the playoffs at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championships in Saskatoon.

The Cotters finished 4-3, good for fourth place in their eight-team preliminary round pool, but not good enough to be one of the 12 teams advancing to the playoffs.

The B.C. champs finished the preliminary round with a 6-4 loss to Ontario’s Lisa Weagle and John Epping and a 7-6 win over Saskatchewan veterans Stefanie Lawton and Steve Laycock.

Alberta’s Jocelyn Peterman and Newfoundland/Labrador’s Brett Gallant – who beat the Cotters 10-3 in the round-robin – won the Canadian championship with a 12-8 win over Edmonton’s Laura Crocker and Gallant’s teammate on the Brad Gushue rink, Geoff Walker.

Crocker and Walker had been undefeated heading into the championship game.

It’s the second silver medal of the spring for Walker as the Gushue rink lost the Tim Hortons Brier final to Kevin Koe of Alberta.

Peterman and Gallant will represent Canada at the 2016 World Mixed Doubles Championships April 16-23 in Karlstad, Sweden.

The Worlds will be the first qualifying event to determine the seven countries that join the host South Korean team in the field of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeonChang, South Korea, where mixed doubles will make its debut as an Olympic medal sport.

Former Vernon curler Dave Stephenson was an inch away from playing for a Canadian Senior Mens title in Digby, NS. Stephenson, who throws third stones for Bob Ursel’s B.C. championship rink out of Kelowna, and his mates fell 6-5 to Ontario’s Bryan Cochrane in a Saturday semifinal.

Ursel, who had the hammer in the final end, saw his final stone on a tough double attempt come up half an inch short, allowing Cochrane

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Jaelyn Cotter of Vernon follows her rock at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championships in Saskatoon. to steal the winning point.

Cochrane, whose only loss in the event was a playoff-round, 8-2 setback to Ursel, rallied from 5-3 down after six ends.

Cochrane, from Russell, Ont., defeated Randy Neufeld of La Salle, Man. 6-3 for the Canadian championship.

Alan O’Leary of Dartmouth, NS defeated Ursel 7-5 in the bronze medal match.

Neufeld knocked off O’Leary 11-5 in the other semi.

Veteran curler and hometown favourite Colleen Jones of Halifax won the Canadian Senior Women’s Championship in Digby with a 5-2 win over Saskatoon’s Sherry Anderson.

Cochrane and Jones will represent Canada at next year’s World Senior Curling Championships, April 22-29, at the new Crossings Ice Complex in Lethbridge.

Force in tough nationals Morning Star Staff

It was their goal all year – getting to the Canadian Ringette Championships and compete with the high level of competition.

The Thompson Okanagan Ringette League (TORL) U16AA Force, now Team B.C., met their goal of reaching nationals, but ran into some tough teams right away, falling twice in London, Ont. The Force lost 7-3 to Team Manitoba in their first game. Despite outshooting and out-chancing their opponent in the first half, they found themselves tied 2-2 on goals by Delayney Gregory, and Alyssa Racine, on a sick behind the net feed from Emma Carter after being led by linemate Kate Meraw.

But the Bisons pulled away in the second half when the Force got into some penalty trouble. Salmon Arm’s Courteny Bacon tallied for the Force, assisted by Abby Williamson and Emily Elsom. Vernon’s Aly Carter suffered a wrist and thumb injury and will be unfortunately relegated to the cheering squad for the rest of the week.

In their second game, the Force dropped a 3-1 decision to Alberta’s Zone 5 Pack team.

Salmon Arm’s Emily Willams got the lone Force tally, assisted by the Vernon duo of

Abby Williamson and Racine.

Kelowna’s Georgia Gregory was particularly strong in goal especially during some sustained second half pressure by the Alberta squad, aided by Vernon’s Evan Koshure and Maddy Fox, and Kelowna’s Hailey McRae and Brooklyn Keller.

Racine, Williams, and Emma Carter turned the momentum with their team down 2-1 by turning in several shifts with continuous pressure but couldn’t mount the equalizer before surrendering a late goal.

Coach Warren Carter of Vernon knew the Force would be in tough all week, and expected them to rebound for their Tuesday matches.

“We’ve played many of these teams and they really are all quite close in calibre,”said Carter> “It’s continuing the work ethic and getting that odd break that will make he difference in the end. I expect that we will rebound.”

The force played twice Tuesday and then all teams will be re-seeded for play further in the week. Gold-medal games go Saturday.

Some of the team will end their season of road tripping by cheering on the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon before their last trip home of the year.

Wurtele wins Ironman Morning Star Staff

A pair of Canadians took top honors with come from behind wins Saturday at the traditional kick-off race of the North American Ironman 70.3 triathlon series in Oceanside, Calif.

Vernon’s Heather Wurtele won the women’s division while Harrow, Ont.’s Lionel Sanders took the men’s race.

Trevor Wurtele, Heather’s husband, was seventh in the men’s event.

“I had one of those days were my legs felt amazing on the bike so I pushed hard,” said Heather.

“I sure felt it on the run though.”

The women entered the cool, calm water three minutes after the men. A small group quickly formed with Americans Holly Lawrence, Mary Beth Ellis, Jennifer Spieldenner and Alicia Kaye leading the way. This group exited the swim together with a 30-second plus lead over Camilla Pedersen (Denmark) and Caroline Steffen.

Previous champions Wurtele and Heather Jackson (USA) exited together 2:05 down.

Onto the bike, Lawrence quickly established herself at the

front — a position she would stay in until the final mile of the bike. She and Kaye quickly opened a gap over the rest of the field and would eventually extend it to more than a minute.

As expected Wurtele, Steffen and Jackson were all riding their way closer to the front of the race. On the big climb at mile 35, Wurtele made a major move, separating herself from the other chasers and moving into third place.

By mile 45, Wurtele had the gap down to less than 45 seconds and was closing fast. She pushed extremely hard on the last flat stretch and took over the lead just upon entering Oceanside.

She entered transition with a seven-second lead on Lawrence.

Wurtele pushed hard on the run, clearly trying to extend her lead on her chasers.

Wurtele ran her way to her second title here in three years.

In the end, the top three women all ran matching 1:21 run splits.

Sanders turned in a race-best run split of 1:11:43. He combined it with a race-best bike split of 2:07:48 — making him the 2016 champion in 3:51:17.

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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 bylaws at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: 3701 – 27th Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5587, 2016 Location:

3701 – 27th Street (see map at right)

Legal Description: Lot 4, Blk 27, Plan 327E, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD Applicant:

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Proposed Zoning: C4 – Street Oriented Commercial Purpose:

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Present Zoning:

C10 – Tourist Commercial

Proposed Zoning: C5 – Community Commercial Purpose:

To rezone the property in order to construct a medical office on the subject property.

Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Community Infrastructure and Development Division located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. A copy of the bylaws 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 April 4 to April 11, 2016. 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 April 3, 2016 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016 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, April 11, 2016 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.

NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. April

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Open House for White Spot Restaurants Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Application

An open house has been scheduled for the public to view the OCP amendment application submitted by White Spot Restaurants. The proposal is to permit drive-through uses at 3600 - 3606 27th Street, as shown on the map at the right.

The Open House for the White Spot Restaurants OCP Amendment application is to be held as follows: Location: Vernon City Hall (Council Chambers) 3400 – 30th Street Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For further information please contact Roy Nuriel, Long Range Planner at 250-550-3493 or rnuriel@vernon.ca

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Georgia Atwood and Lenore Mulvaney (left), organizers of the International Women’s Day Celebration, donate $1,807 to Richard Rolke, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation director, and Megan Desimone, head social worker at VJH, for the hospital’s social work fund.

Concussions a priority Morning Star Staff

B.C. Children’s Hospital is launching a new evidence-based tool for educators to help prevent, recognize and respond to concussions in the classroom.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is an online, free resource that school professionals can use to help children as they return to school after time off from a concussion or if they Terry Lake sustain a concussion while at school.

“Keeping kids safe from injuries is a priority for our government,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“Tools like this equip all people who care for children – including parents, coaches and educators – with knowledge on how to prevent head injuries and tips to help kids recover fully, if they suffer a concussion.”

Outdoor activities and sports like hockey, soccer and football are a fun way for children and teens to stay active. But if an impact happens that involves a direct blow to the head or other part of the body, it can result in a brain injury known as a concussion.

“Parents and teachers often question when it’s safe for a child to go back to school after a concussion, or if children should be pulled out of sports,” said Dr. Shelina Babul, associate director and sports injury specialist at the B.C. Injury Research and Prevention Unit and B.C. Children’s Hospital.

“We developed the CATT to help them educate themselves on how to help a child recover and get quickly back to their usual routines.”

Developed by the B.C. Injury

Research and Prevention Unit at B.C. Children’s Hospital and the University of B.C., the CATT provides educators with recommendations about classroom adjustments to help students as they recover and to avoid potential life-long complications.

After a head injury, a lot of ordinary things at school can bring back concussion symptoms. Stimulation from other kids in the classroom, loud noises on the playground, and the stress of school work can trigger headaches, nausea, dizziness and confusion.

“CATT is a direct result of PHSA’s commitment to innovative research for better health,” said Carl Roy, Provincial Health Services Authority president.

Teachers can go to www.cattonline.com to find out about modifications they can make for a concussed student such as reducing reading and homework, shortening the school day or adjusting deadlines for projects and tests. The tool features short, five-minute videos with sports stars like pro hockey player Sidney Crosby that provide kids with tips about staying safe during play.

The CATT also has specific information for medical professionals, parents, players and coaches.

Smartphone-accessible forms and tools help parents and coaches track symptoms in order to respond to a head injury and record information that may be helpful to medical professionals.

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury.

Symptoms of a concussion can include headaches, nausea, dizziness and confusion. They may appear immediately or after hours or days. Serious complications can include brain damage, disability and death if not recognized immediately.

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SPRING GARDEN WASTE/ LEAF DROP OFF PROGRAM The District of Coldstream’s 2016 Spring Garden Waste/Leaf Drop Off Program will begin on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at its Transfer Station located at 10405 Middleton Drive.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Open Sundays: April 3rd April 10th April 17th April 24th May 1st May 8th May 15th May 22nd

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Garden waste is required to be in clear bags or bundles with compostable twine only (i.e. NO wire or plastic ties).

This service is provided for Coldstream residents only. Proof of residency will be required.

For further information, please contact the Publics Works Department at (250) 550-1505.

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Newspapers reach educated, highincome earners better than other media, which makes advertising in the newspaper an awfully smart choice.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder CONTROL SLAM BIDDING

BY SHOWING CONTROLS Samantha Stosur, an Australian tennis player who won the US Open women’s singles in 2011, said, “It was a lifelong dream to win a Grand Slam, so when I was able to do that, it felt so good and I wanted to do it again. It’s not that hard to stay motivated.”

Inexperienced bridge players who bid a slam quiver like Bertie Wooster when faced by his Aunt Dahlia in the wonderful books by P.G. Wodehouse.

One fear is that if you go down in a slam, a game bonus has just gone out of the window. But as we gain experience, we reach a slam and feel as excited as a young child who has just

learned to ride a bicycle.

Also, the play is not normally difficult.

How should South play after West leads the diamond queen?

When thinking about bidding a slam, you need to consider three important factors: combined highcard power, trump fit and controls (aces, kings, voids, singletons). In today’s deal, North-South have only 28 points, but with an 11card fit and the necessary controls, six spades has play.

South must try to eliminate his diamond loser immediately. He cashes his club ace, plays a club to dummy’s jack, and discards his last diamond on the club king. Then he drives out the spade ace and claims.

Over three spades, South control-bids four clubs, showing the club ace (or a void). When North rebids four diamonds, indicating the diamond ace and slam interest, South uses Blackwood, then signs off in six spades.

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t $-"44 o %3*7&3 53"*/*/( t "*3 #3",& $0634& 4406C 29th St. Vernon 250-542-6122 1-855-549-6122 www.taylorprotraining.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

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Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Help Wanted

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR Part-time / 18 Hours per week Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Mental Health and Addictions Counselor provides drug/alcohol treatment and prevention services to Aboriginal people in the North Okanagan area in a holistic and cultural manner and with absolute maintenance of conÂżdentiality. Job Description available on request 4XalLÂżcatLons Masters Degree in Social Services preferred Bachelor of Social Work or related degree with considerable work experience in one on one psychotherapy 7o $SSl\ All applications must submit a cover letter, a current resume, and three work related written letters from past supervisors outlining your suitability for the job. ,ncoPSlete aSSlLcants wLll not Ee consLdered $ttentLon Patricia Wilson, Executive Director )irst Nations )riendship Centre Society 2904-29th Avenues, Vernon, BC V1T-1Y5 Email:ed#fnfc.ca Fax: 250-542-3707

FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE JOB POSTING

COURSE DATE April 21st & 22nd May 19th & 20th June 23rd & 24th

Call now to book your new career

CALL

mon to fri 8am to 4pm 250-306-1473

Dog Bather Wanted Full Time $10.50/hr Drop resume off to

It’s Bath Time Tues-Sat. 9-3 3005 31 Street, Vernon No phone calls please.

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In the convenience of your home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, performance maintenance & virus control.

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

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

250-542-8620

FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE JOB POSTING Two (2) Employment & Training Counselors 37.5 hrs per week & 34 hrs per week

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the position assesses eligibility for funds for training and employment opportunities for persons served; and coordinating training and employment activities for individuals and groups. The position works closely with the Executive Director who works with Okanagan Training & Development Council (OTDC) contract administrators who support agencies to fulÂżll their contract.

Main Duties: ‡ 3reparing a yearly operational plan for uses for OTDC contract funds ‡ $dministering OTDC contract funds ‡ 6upports training and employment activities for individuals and groups ‡ 3erforms administration duties * more detailed information available Education: ‡ Certi¿cate or diploma in a post secondary program in administration, education, social sci ences or human services ‡ .nowledge of effective administration procedures including bookkeeping, ¿ling & $R06 program ‡ .nowledge and experience in career counseling ‡ .nowledge of training course components ‡ .nowledge of training, education and employment resources Note: Preference will be given to those applicants who self-identify with Aboriginal ancestry.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls. More info available from the FNFCS website www.vernonÂżrstnationsfriendshipcentre.com To Apply: $ll applications must submit a cover letter, a current resume, and three written letters from past supervisors outlining your suitability for the job. Incomplete applicants will not be con sidered. $ttention 3atricia :ilson, Executive Director Closing Date: )irst 1ations )riendship Centre 6ociety Noon on th $venues, 9ernon, %C 9 T < April 15, 2016 Email ed#fnfc.ca Â&#x2021; )ax

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INTEGRITY TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part Time Outreach :orker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 16 hrs per week, Fle[ible :ork Schedule

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Nutritionist Coordinator, the Outreach Workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties will include: Â&#x2021; 3roviding counselling and or referral for identiÂżed health and lifestyle risks related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period Â&#x2021; )acilitating weekly drop in sessions 4ualiÂżcations Â&#x2021; *rade or eTuivalent with related nutrition or food preparation skills Â&#x2021; Experience in counseling or teaching would be an asset Â&#x2021; *ood knowledge of breast feeding management, pregnancy and childbirth and infant development Â&#x2021; 0ust have good communication and conĂ&#x20AC;ict resolution skills Â&#x2021; 0ust be able to work independently in a group or individual setting Â&#x2021; 0ust have practical knowledge of food shopping and preparation Â&#x2021; Cultural safety training and knowledge of $boriginal culture distinctiveness and sensitivity in providing services Â&#x2021; 9alid )irst $id CertiÂżcate and )ood 6afe CertiÂżcation Â&#x2021; 0ust provide a satisfactory criminal record check, this position is working with the vulnerable sector Â&#x2021; ReTuires a valid class driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation with business insurance for work Note: Preference will be given to those applicants who self-identify with Aboriginal ancestry. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls. More info available from the FNFCS website www.vernonÂżrstnationsfriendshipcentre.com

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We are a full service flooring store. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fun, energetic, creative, and passionate about what we do. Our employees are among the happiest, and most skilled in the flooring industry. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing significantly. Right now, we are looking for:

Receptionist/Sales Assistant Sales experience helpful, but more importantly, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for someone who loves making a room beautiful. Computer skills is a must.

Starting Date: April 26th, 2016 To Apply: 6ubmit resume, a cover letter and three work related reference letters to; $ttention: 3atricia Wilson, Executive Director )irst Nations )riendship Centre 6ociety th $venues, 9ernon, %C 9 T < Email: ed#fnfc.ca Â&#x2021; )ax:

Closing Date: Noon on April 15, 2016

4708 - 34th St., Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-3206 Behind the Holiday Inn Express Email: info@nufloorsvernon.ca www.facebook.com/nufloorsvernon

www.nufloors.ca

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Financial Services

Work Wanted

Work Wanted

Work Wanted

Financial Services

*1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

A1. Dump runs, yard clean up, weed whacking, hedge trim, Call or textPaul 250-550-4256.

Affordable Handyman Services. Small jobs. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, local moves, etc. Kris 250-308-4100

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

A-plus Yard Services. Mowing, pruning, trimming, cleanup, Dump Runs 778-475-4815

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

Volunteers

Volunteers

Litigation Legal Assistant Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team. Must have law firm experience & enjoy working with a team.

Email resume: bevz@kidston.ca

www.kidston.ca

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS ARMSTRONG/VERNON Full-time/Part-time/Casual Skills/Education - Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Other - Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support.

Wages per BCGEU agreement Please send cover letter, resume and references to: Kindale Developmental Association c/o PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

NO PHONE CALLS

Kindale

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Cleaning Services PEGGYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOUSE & Office Cleaning. $24/hr. References available. Call 250-541-0911.

Volunteer Drivers

REQUIRED

To take seniors on day trips. Valid class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license for 20 passenger bus.

Phone Jack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Schubert Centre Society

at 250-549-4201

Landscaping

Landscaping

PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5 PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4 PM Sundays 9AM - 4 PM WHITE DOLOMITE Closed Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK BARK MULCH SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca

JUST

250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111

ROCKS

186 GREENHOW ROAD

/0 30$, 500 #*( t /0 163$)"4& 500 4."--

VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERY

Landscaping For sale locally grown Cedars 6 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Emeralds $25.

Pyramids $20. 250-542-6004

Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating PAINTING and CARPENTRY Wall Ceramic tile...Artworks Tom @ 250-938-0715 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable dump runs. Call Kris 250-308-4100.

Pets & Livestock

Pets Livestock

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Rescue Dogs for Adoption All dogs are fixed & shots.To approved homes.

Cadbury: 6yr choc. lab/chesapeake, male; Meadow: 2yr female aussie/staffiex, good w/everything, can be shy at first, needs 6ft fence; Brady: 3yrs lab staffie, loves his ball, car rides, very loyal dog. For info: 250-541-7778.

Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances White clean 30â&#x20AC;? 4 burner stove, oven works fine, good cond. $120. 1-250-980-3970

Firearms PENTICTON GUN SHOW: This weekend, April 9 & 10.

Meet Chris from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Tues-Sat 10-6 250-762-7575. facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Heavy Duty Machinery To p s o i l , r o c k , s a n d , s o i l , Portable Vibratory Screeners, Prices range from $4295 to $14,500 Reduced freight for a limited time.Toll Free 877-2547903. www.idmcabc.com

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION

WINDOWS & DOORS

Burk’s Renovations Ron @ 250.309.0435 ‘Framing to Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca

Bob - 250.275.0706

No job too small, free estimates.

BUILDING IN THE OKANAGAN SINCE 1979

1.250.308.9410

HANDYMAN

Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

TIM 250-307-8772

Quality Work Guaranteed

A-Z Renovations • Renos • Repairs • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

HARDI-PLANK

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

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

250.306.5917 mehain@shaw.ca

ELECTRICAL

LICENSED AND INSURED

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

IRRIGATION

BCWWA CERTIFIED TESTER

Handyman Renovations Painting

Since ‘89 - Small Jobs Welcome

250-308-8778

www.badabathrooms.com

250.308.6230

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS?

Terry’s Painting Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim

CONTACT

250 550 7900 250-550-7900

Contact the Classified Department at

250-550-7900 if you have any questions about the Business Directory

Free Estimates 25 yr exp.

250 307 5685

Rainbow City Painters

Hire AAA - MAID FROM PHILIPPINES Call Evangeline

250-540-3644

Shockproof Electric Ltd. Your small job & renovation specialist!

VERNON • KELOWNA Licenced & Bonded

250-212-1420 shockproof15@gmail.com

All work guaranteed • Free Estimates • Serving Vernon since 1990 Taking early bookings - Get my quote and compare

250-309-3469 Repaints our specialty

BELONG

HERE! Contact the cOaVVLÀeG GeSaUtPent toGa\ at

250-550-7900

CONCRETE WORK

Driveways, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks & steps FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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250-545-6251

• Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured

24/7 • In Vernon since 1973

Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com

COMPUTER

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

YOU

PEOPLES CHOICE

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

308-9783 or 549-5140

3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra)

SERVICE & SALES

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com • 1.250.899.3163

250 558 2905

250-550-7900

TONY PREB Cell: 250-308-9237 Coldstream

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Window and Doors ORGAN’S •• New Construction GLASS • Renovations CO.LTD.

FREE ESTIMATES

• Sealed Units

FLOORING

ROOFING

All Your Flooring Needs

PURPLE HORIZON ROOFING

AJAC FLOORING Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank Any Room Any Size

Specializing in re-roofing.

Fiberglass Shingles • Metal • Torch-on Call Dan for a FREE ESTIMATE!

250-306-0049

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEPING CanAccess Accounting CPA, “Controller On Call" for SmallMedium sized businesses. Bookkeeping, Payroll Year End & Tax Filing.

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

STUCCO

OUTPOST COMPUTERS DAVE DANDELL

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

• Excavating & Fencing • R.O.W.P. Septics/Waterlines • Driveways - Homesite Preps

250-549-8448

Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint.

NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

“PLUS”

WINDOWS & GLASS

mjaven83@gmail.com 250 540 4537

SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES

HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES

250-549-0611

For a FREE estimate today!!

EXCAVATI

Make your House GREEN!!

CONCRETE

“EXTERIOR’S ONLY”

EARTHWORKS INC. • Basement Digs & Backfills • Retaining Walls • All Underground Services • Land Clearing • Road Work Call Brent Gairns

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4709 - 29th St., Vernon • 250-542-7727 • WWW.MORGANSGLASS.CA

HOUSE CLEANING

PAINTING

EXCAVATING

25 years experience

• Tiling, Wood & Laminate Flooring • Bathroom Renovations • Custom Showers & Plumbing • General Repairs, Carpentry & Decking CHRIS Free Estimates 250.540.0025 WWW.INSIDEOUTVERNON.CA

Tom - WHITESTONE

250-309-4802

Backflow Testing JOHN MEHAIN

Inside Out Renos

FASCIA

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 Check us out at competitionexteriors.ca

Call Robert

CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL

SOFFITS

Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977

ON

HANDS

SIDING

• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES

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RENOVATIONS, NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Complete Renovations: Basements • Kitchens • Baths * Repairs

1044 Middleton Way, Vernon

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Home Sweet Home CONTRACTING

30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • T-Bar Ceiling Need Help? Please Call...

Certified Technician

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

250 550 7900 250-550-7900

ARMSTRONG STUCCO FREE NEW CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES RENOVATIONS

Bal 250-938-4387

CARWAY STUCCO New, Restucco & Repairs

25 + yrs Experience carwaym@shaw.ca

Ph: 307-0387

YOU BELONG HERE!

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES TREE SERVICES

BELONG

PRE-PAY TO SAVE

HERE!

â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Book Spring Horticultural Oil & Fertilizers â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removals & Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges â&#x20AC;˘ Wind & Storm Damage â&#x20AC;˘ Coniferous Tree Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Snow Load Protection Serving Vernon, Lumby, Lake Country, Armstrong and Areas

250-542-7525

www.ArborCare.com

250-550-7900 A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. Wanted

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Buying Bullion, silver & gold coins, bars, ingots, collectors coins, coin collections, antique money plus ANYTHING GOLD or SILVER. Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coins 1250-864-3521

Misc. Wanted

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Always Buying Jewelery, Gold Silver, Coins, China, Coin & Paper Currency Collections Call Christine 1-778-281-0030

Misc. for Sale 5 piece patio set(glass top)$50.Blue floral sofa, 80â&#x20AC;?, exc cond. $50. Craftsman 42â&#x20AC;? mower blade and 2 bags. $1600. 250-545-1998 John Deere 3cyl diesel 7.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mower, good for golf course, great cond $3000. 778-4750902 POLE BARNS, shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; email: jcameron @advancebuildings.com.

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca Tv stereo cabinet, sofa matching recliner, recliner, desk, concrete hand tools, large speakers. 780-803-8754.

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

â&#x20AC;˘ BCTrees@ArborCare.com

Misc. for Sale

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

PENTICTON GUN SHOW: This weekend, April 9 & 10.

Meet Chris from The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. Tues-Sat 10-6 250-762-7575. facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Wanted gently used cement mixer. 1 (250)260-7974.

Auctions

Auctions

s Dodd

ON-SITE

AUCTION

250-542-6004 ECO FRIENDLY 250 542 3774 LANDSCAPING

OK Landing Lawn & Garden SPRING CLEANUP

Over 25 years exp.

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Acting on the Instructions of Jack & Dawn Irwin, Doddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will auction the furniture, tools & equipment from the farm plus other consigned items. PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: Furniture and Appliances: Oak Dinning Rm Suite, China Cabinet, Leather & Upholstered Furniture, Coffee & End Tables, Bar Stools, 3 - Sets Fridges & Stoves, 2 - Stacking Washer & Dryer Sets, Microwave, Bookshelves, Lamps, Mattress & Box Springs, Night Tables, Bed Frames, Mirrored Dressers, Futon & Frame, Framed Pictures, Area Carpets, File Cabinets, Wine Rack & More.

Antiques & Collectibles: Enamelled Wood Cookstove, Gas Pump, Large Enamelled Esso Sign, Harley Davidson Pants, Doctors Buggy, Toys, Saddles, Shell Back Chairs, Wood Spoke Rims, Challenger Arcade Game, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grain Scale, Weather Vane, Large Oil Signs, Church Pew, Plus More.

Tools & Equip: Miller Trailblazer 302 Gas Welder, 2 - Gas Jumping Jacks, Plate Tamper, Generators, Gas Water Pumps, Gas Pressure Washer, Airless Paint Sprayer, Hitachi Air Compressor, Air Tools, Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, Jointer, Mechanics Tools & Rolling Tool Chest, Construction Heaters, Stihl Gas Cutoff Saw, Gas Leaf Blower & Weed Trimmer, Chopper/Shredder, Ladders & More.

Tractors & Attachments, Vehicles & Misc. : Bolens Utility Tractor With Front End Loader, Husqvarna Riding Mower, 3 Pt Hitch, Roto Tiller & Fertilizer Spreader, Rear Blade, Utility Trailer, 2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4 Pick-Up, 2002 Chev Montana Van, 12â&#x20AC;? Alum. Boat, 9.9Hp Suzuki Out Board, Canoe Plus Much More!

Sale subject to additions or deletions or cancellation

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Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping â&#x20AC;˘ Mowing

Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849

YOU BELONG HERE!

Auctions

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

MACHINERY SALE Sat., Apr 9th t 9:00 am Consignments accepted up to 3:00 pm Friday, April 8th FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT

250-546-9420

903 Raffan Road, Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

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NO JOB TOO SMALL

mazerjan@hotmail.com SPRING CLEANUP POWER RAKING & AERATING 250-550-5386

www.valleyauction.ca

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH t " .

Viewing: Friday, April 8th 9am - 5pm Saturday, April 9th 8am - Start of auction

www.pitch-in.ca

Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Park & Rideâ&#x20AC;? available at Tolko (next door)

Dodd

MOVING ESTATE AUCTION

MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE * Residential * Commercial * Strata

Cedars 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Emeralds $25 Pyramids $20

Auctions

Sporting Goods

BUY AND SELL WITH A CLASSIFIED AD

Locally Grown

Spring Clean Up Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning

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Training program popular with parents TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government’s new training

and employment program for single parents on income assistance has grown to

2,500 applicants in its first five months.

S o c i a l Development Minister

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College looks to award alumni making a difference Morning Star Staff

The Okanagan College Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their

are doing remarkable things, and these awards are a wonderful opportunity each year to recognize the impact they are having in our surrounding communities and far beyond,” said Kara Kazimer, OCAA president.

All members of the Okanagan College Alumni Association are eligible to be nom-

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On March 31, an individual entered the Armstrong substation yard, climbed equipment and received an electrical shock. He

was taken to hospital with injuries.

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