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Band considers forestry blockade RICHARD ROLKE

sibility is for the band to resume camps at Browns Creek. A dispute on the west side of “That’s been discussed,” said Okanagan Lake is escalating. Alexis. Members of the Okanagan Band members established Indian Band held a checkpoint on camps in October to gather archeoWestside Road Saturday to look logical evidence but to also prevent for Tolko vehicles, and Tolko’s logging operation they also voted on from occurring. A judge whether to blockade ruled in mid-January that logging operations at the band can’t interfere with Browns Creek. harvesting. Chief Fabian Alexis Murray Wilson, forestry says his members are woodlands manager, says concerned that logTolko would be disappointging by Tolko will ed if a blockade occurs. put their watershed at Fabian Alexis “If necessary, we’ll go risk. back to the court for an “Do you think enforcement order (of the Vancouver and Victoria would idly court ruling),” he said. sit by and let harm come to their “We hope we don’t have to do water?” he said. that.” The results of the vote were not Wilson expresses concern that known at press time, but one pos- the dispute is escalating. Morning Star Staff

“Both sides went through a legal process and the court heard both sides and the judge made a ruling. We’re following that ruling,” he said. Wilson insists the Forest Practices Code has been followed and the Browns Creek watershed will be protected. “We had a hydrologist involved and all of our processes have been reviewed,” he said. Beyond a blockade at the forestry site, closing the reserve portion of Westside Road — which the band claims ownership of — is another option. “That could be one of the strategies discussed,” said Alexis. The band recently announced it will turn back and possibly impound Tolko vehicles using Westside Road through the reserve because it’s not satisfied with an

archeological assessment done at Browns Creek. “I would also remind everyone that title over these forest lands is something that is before the courts, therefore for the provincial government to allow as much clear cut logging as possible around our reserve before title reverts to us is not only utterly cynical, it is in this instance thoroughly irresponsible,” said Alexis. Criticism has also been directed towards Ottawa. “There has been a deafening silence from the federal government over this matter,” said Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation Alliance grand chief, in a press release. “Thus once again it is up to the Okanagan Nation community members to defend their own interests as they are not afforded the same protection as those living

in non-aboriginal communities.” George Abbott, B.C.’s aboriginal relations minister, is urging for calm. “It’s incumbent on all of the parties to follow the direction of the B.C. Supreme Court,” he said. “That’s where issues should be resolved and not through confrontation.” The legal status of Westside Road is currently being investigated by Tolko and the provincial government. “The ministry is aware that the band has asserted the province may not have jurisdiction on the road through the reserve and the ministry is reviewing the situation,” said Jeff Knight, a Ministry of Transportation spokesman. Tolko and its contractors have been using alternate routes to get into Browns Creek.

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than 24 hours later. Her valuables were recovered and Losing a wallet is always a nightmare returned to her by a Good Samaritan workwhen you realize youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing money, ing at the mall. identification and credit cards that might be Lily Smith, who had just finished her shift used to rack up huge bills. and was on her way home, spotted the wallet That nightmare was especially terrify- by a pay phone. Ordinarily, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have given ing recently for Melissa Loring it to security but with the mall because she lost her wallet closed, no one was around. at Village Green Mall Feb. 1 She took it home and did some when it contained thousands serious detective work to track of dollars worth of cash and down Loring. gift cards. She found a receipt from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was wandering through photo development kiosk, called â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lily Smith the mall when I got my purse them the next day and got Loringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to get a credit card and actiname and phone number. vate it,â&#x20AC;? said Loring, a 34-year-old mother â&#x20AC;&#x153;She called and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Is this Melissa? This of four. is your lucky day.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? recalled Loring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had my purse but my wallet was â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was dumbfounded, I still am. I had gone.â&#x20AC;? goosebumps for days; I get the impression Missing was her rent money, savings for a sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do it over and over again.â&#x20AC;? long-overdue holiday and several of her kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Smith confirms she never once considgift cards from Christmas. ered keeping any of the money she came She retraced her steps but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find across. the wallet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not at all. I was raised up like if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was horrible, absolutely horrible,â&#x20AC;? said yours, you give it back. Loring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel so good in here,â&#x20AC;? she said putting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went home, put on my pyjamas and hand to her heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy inside.â&#x20AC;? curled into the fetal position and cried on Loring, whose children are 13, 12, eight and off all day. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell anyone, not even and six, also has two dogs and hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been my mother. on vacation since she was 11. She recently â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the only time that I ever carry returned from a weekend away in Vancouver cash like that in it.â&#x20AC;? for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. After bracing for the worst, Loringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;This totally restoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my faith in human nightmare became a dream come true less nature,â&#x20AC;? said Loring. Morning Star Staff

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Road dust advisory descends on Vernon RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The City of Vernon is getting a jump-start on sweeping away air quality problems. Preliminary work has already started on cleaning roads of icecontrol sand deposited over the winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about two weeks early because of the weather conditions. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no snow left on the roads,â&#x20AC;? said James James Rice Rice, public works manager.

On Thursday, the Ministry of Environment issued a dust advisory for Vernon because of traffic stirring up winter traction materials that have accumulated during the winter. Because of the advisory, residents are asked to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and to stay indoors with windows and doors closed to reduce exposure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as breathing or lung conditions, hay fever, asthma or persons who react strongly to dust,â&#x20AC;? states the ministry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest

discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheeze, follow the advice of your health care provider.â&#x20AC;? A mild winter resulted in less sand being needed to control ice and snow, but Rice says clearing the debris up is a priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The longer the sand sits on the road, the longer we have dust and air quality issues,â&#x20AC;? he said. High concentrations of dust are expected to continue until weather patterns change. Full-scale road sweeping will get underway March 1 and residents are being asked for their help once signs go up in their neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to keep the roads clear for

sweeping so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking residents to park their vehicles off the road,â&#x20AC;? said Rice. Residents and businesses that border sidewalks are also asked to sweep debris on to the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide sidewalk cleaning,â&#x20AC;? said Rice.

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Valley shines at Olympic showcase RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

“We talked about tourism and investment.” — Kevin Poole Okanagan,” said Kevin Poole, Vernon’s economic development manager. “We talked about tourism and investment in the Okanagan.” Among those who spoke at the press conference were representatives from Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sparkling Hill Resort.

The media and trade and investment officials also had a chance to meet with representatives from 100 Okanagan companies including Rogers Foods, Okanagan Spirits and Aspenware. “One woman from a U.S. outlet was going around and doing interviews,” said Poole. Lippert handled several

Differences occur over Coldstream tax increase RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Opinions are divided over a looming tax hike in Coldstream. Coun. Pat Cochrane believes there is the possibility that the proposed 5.59 per cent residential tax increase can be trimmed before the 2010 financial plan is adopted. “I expect council will have some further discussions and there could be a bit of room for change,” he said. However, Coun. Maria Besso disagrees, saying the municipality’s costs are climbing while revenue has dropped. “We don’t want to cut back services,” she said. A 5.59 per cent hike would equate to an extra $47 for a home assessed at $468,500. About 12 people attended a public input meeting on the budget Wednesday, and Trevor Seibel, director

of financial administration, says there were no complaints about the tax increase. “We explained some of the challenges we’re facing,” he said, adding 5.59 per cent is necessary because of the closed glass plant generating fewer tax dollars. A total of $90,000 — which amounts to about a two per cent tax increase — has also been budgeted for legal costs if the City of Vernon attempts to withdraw from the regional water function. “There’s been discussions about reducing it but it’s still tenuous where the direction will go,” said Besso of recent attempts to keep the water utility intact. “Until we have confidence the water issue won’t go to litigation, we want to keep that money in the budget to protect the rights of Coldstream.” Another aspect of the budget is infrastruc-

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Industrial strategy questioned RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The Nor th Okanagan’s rural politicians are questioning the benefits of industrial development. Members of the Electoral Area Advisory Committee have decided not to sign the City of Vernon’s memorandum of understanding on industrial development at this time. “Additional definitions are in order because it (industry) doesn’t enhance the electoral areas,” said Rick Fairbairn, chairman and rural Lumby director. Under the memorandum of understanding, Vernon would be the contact point for any industrial and business development looking to

“There’s really not a lot for us to gain.” — Rick Fairbairn start up in the region. Fairbairn says property taxes from industrial development would go to the provincial government because it’s the taxing authority for unincorporated areas. “There’s really not a lot for us to gain other than some local employment.” The directors are also concerned that industrial operations could encourage annexation into adjacent municipalities. “That would lead to a decline in revenue on

the electoral areas and place financial pressure on other services like fire protection,” said Fairbairn. Wayne Lippert, Vernon’s mayor, admits annexation is a possibility because of industrial activities but says that isn’t sufficient reason not to get involved. “If it’s big industry, it probably wouldn’t be located in an electoral area. It would probably be in Spallumcheen, Enderby or Lumby where services exist already,” he said.

Lippert also points out that small, cottage-based businesses, including tourism, could set up shop in rural communities. “Industry has a lot of definitions. It doesn’t mean there will be a big factory,” he said. “Are they saying they don’t want things to keep local jobs here.” Lippert also doesn’t believe rural areas should ignore economic development just because property taxes will go to the provincial government. “They need to look at it from a wholistic scale,” he said. “Look at what it will do for people in the electoral areas. You can have jobs closer to home.” Most North

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here are not too many people who can call a press conference for 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on a Friday and have the whole world show up to see what you have to say. OK, maybe the president of the United States, but even Barack Obama couldn’t command the kind of attention and ratings that Tiger Woods did on Feb. 19. Well, at least not since his world and his car crashed against that fire hydrant on Nov. 27 of last year. It’s been a spectacular fall from grace for the best golfer on the planet and I gotta admit my wife and I Glenn Mitchell were there watching along with the rest of the world as we ate our toasted raisin and cinnamon bagels. “He’s bigger than the Winter Olympics,” my wife proclaimed as CTV, along with CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, CBC, FOX, and likely anyone who works for the UPS, RCMP, CIA, CFL or any other acronym, broke away from their regular programming and tuned in. I thought he did A-OK. Sure it was heavily controlled (although what happened with the camera going black?) like most of his life, but he took responsibility for his actions, apologized several times, addressed the worst of the allegations and attempted an explanation of some kind. I thought he looked sincere, albeit in rough shape. I’m sure it’s more than most people thought he would say and I’m not sure he owes the world much more, even though this will likely spark another feeding frenzy amongst the celebrity-crazed media (hey, I’m writing about it as well so I can’t be too self-righteous). And this gives me a good excuse for telling of my two brushes with Tiger (or brushes with greatness as David Letterman would call them, although I’ll try not to embellish quite as much).

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Once in the late ‘90s we were in Maui when the Mercedes Championship golf tournament happened to be on at the same time at the Kapalua Golf Resort just down the road. I thought this might be the only time in my life I could show my kid the world’s greatest golfer in action so I took him. I think he was three or so but he knew who he was so he was excited. I think we stayed long enough to see Tiger muff a chip shot out of the rough (hey, he’s human after all) and have a hot dog, and the little guy had had enough. So a couple years later I learned my lesson and went by myself on the final day of the tournament that kicks off the PGA season and is only for event winners from the previous year. It was magical. Thanks to a Vernon connection I was in the jam-packed stands to see Tiger and Ernie Els both eagle the 18th hole, which just happens to be one of the longest on the tour, to force a playoff between the pair. Then they played the same hole again and again made incredible putts to both birdie and force another hole in the anything-you-can-do-I-can-do-better contest. Finally, on the next hole, No. 1, Tiger again sunk a 20-footer or so, and Ernie missed his 18-footer to give Woods the win and the car and the admiration of a crowd that just felt grateful to be there. I was cheering for the easy-going, lanky South African – who looks like he’d be a good guy to go for a beer with – that day, but that’s partly because he was an underdog to the strutting, robot-like golf machine who looked like he never drank anyway, because that would mean he let his guard down. However, Tiger was humble and even funny in his acceptance speech that day in January of 2000 and how could I not be impressed? Ten years later he again was impressive in his speech, and even more human. He’s paid a huge price for his transgressions, whether you believe he can change or not, and he’s taken the first step in writing his comeback story. Don’t bet against him teeing it up for The Masters in April.

Is the fruit industry going through just another temporary valley or are we witnessing the demise of an industry whose history is intertwined with the culture of the Okanagan? While we are not audacious enough to offer a conclusive answer, we are concerned about the direction of the industry after recent emergency meetings. The meetings painted a bleak picture as industry leaders demanded millions in immediate aid to help them stay afloat. Declining prices, rising competition and seemingly indifferent politicians have over the years undermined the very industry that was once the economic and social foundation of the Okanagan. Yes, times change. All of us would agree that the tree fruit industry no longer occupies its once dominant place. Yet the tree fruit industry remains an important part of the local economy with immense upward potential as a green industry that branches into different segments of the economy. Hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs in every conceivable sector of the local economy depend on tree fruit growers. Yes, you can make the same argument for other industries in trying to justify public financial aid. Yet the tree fruit industry is not just an economic engine. It also has an ecological dimension, which we cannot overstate. It acts as a carbon sink, lessens our dependence on foreign food imports and contributes to the overall esthetics and ambiance of the region. Indeed, the sustained presence of the tree fruit industry is one of the reasons why people come to the Okanagan. Yes, it might be difficult to put a value on those things now. But they would be impossible to replace if the industry were to disappear. - Penticton Western News

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e have all seen an increase in recycling receptacles around town, grocery stores handing out fabric bags, and repair garages providing drop-off sites for used motor oils. We have slowly become so accustomed to these green changes that we have forgotten to thank these businesses for their efforts, which undoubtedly cost them in the short term. The other day, I read an article about the new centre of excellence Okanagan College is building in Penticton. It will exceed all modern standards in conservation and environmental sustainability. Through design, built-in conservation and recycling, and solar power, this building meets the “Living building challenge," which means it uses net zero water and net zero power Also, the centre for learning at the KLO campus in Kelowna surpassed the gold rating awarded by LEEDS SOMETHING STINKS There is a product produced from sewage sludge (human waste) mixed with wood chips. This is done at a plant on Commonage Road in Vernon. It is sold as fertilizer by garden centres. Seventy per cent of sewage sludge comes from Kelowna. Tons of sludge is sitting in the open and moved around until the smell is gone. This process is polluting a wide area with a bad odour. It has been going on for the last three years. After numerous complaints and meetings, Vernon council made a decision in the spring of 2009 to reduce the incoming amount of sewage by 40 per cent. This brought us some relief. In the late summer of 2009, our mayor, Mr. Lippert, and some of the councillors, namely Ms. Baumbrough, Mrs. O'Keefe, Mr. Lee and Mr. Gilroy, voted for an expansion of this plant. Councillors Spiers and Nicol did the right thing and voted against it. Why are our mayor and the four councillors not putting their support behind the taxpayers of Vernon who put them in office and also pay their wages? Kelowna shelters its people from

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) before our government even mandated the standard as law. Just a few days after reading the article, I ran into my neighbour’s son who had just returned from his first day at electrician’s trade school at Okanagan College. He told me that his campus was on a four-day work-week to cut down commuter pollu-

the bad smell by bringing the sludge to Vernon. As long as our elected officials let that happen, nothing will change. How can anybody be so naive and enter into an arrangement where a city three times the population of Vernon can bring its sewage sludge here and pollute our good air? When will Mayor Lippert and his team tell Kelowna to dispose of its sewage sludge in its own municipality? Only then will we have an improvement. Does Vernon want to be on the map for having the biggest outhouse in the country? Some tourist attraction this will be. Manfred Brenner COYOTES GETTING WORSE I just read Doug Roseveare’s letter and I totally agree with him. If I had a gun and knew how to operate one I would take care of the situation myself. As I was listening to the coyotes howl (a few yards away from my home) the other night, I wondered what in the world were going to do about this situation. I live beside the college, I am not out in the country, and we have coyotes sitting right at the mailbox

tion by a whopping 20 per cent. By simply spending a couple extra hours on campus each day, he completes the hours he needs for the week in only four days. He saves $20 on gas every week, puts less mileage on his car, lowers his carbon footprint, and he saves money and gas that would normally go towards his childcare that fifth day. If you assume 500 staff and students

a few yards from our front doors in the middle of the day. They do not appear to be afraid or concerned in the least when people are near. One of my neighbour’s dog was attacked a year ago in the early morning hours. Thankfully he whined and cried at the front door and my neighbour was able to get him inside unscathed except a couple patches of hair missing. My other neighbour showed me some pictures she had taken a couple weeks ago of a very large coyote in her backyard, oblivious to the knocks on the window. She has a small child. What would have happened if her child had been out there? When she called the conservation officer, she was told there is nothing they can do, just keep an eye on your children and leave your pets inside. Well, I have two small dogs, and I do have them inside most of the time. But am I not even able to allow my dogs to run free in my own back yard anymore? I can’t imagine what I would do if one came and carried off one of my beloved pets right in front of me, like has happened to other people.

each use (conservatively) 10 litres of fuel each school day, their four-day week is saving 20,000 litres of gas every week. Plus, there would be 52 days per year that barely any heating or air-conditioning is used by the buildings. This is not just some short term test; this campus has been successfully working the four-day work week for several years now. I am thrilled that today’s post-secondary students have enough social conscience to notice the impact that we have on our planet, and our backyard. I applaud the college administrators that supported these new projects and especially the fourday work-week. We know our environment is under siege and these bold innovations show we are finally making positive changes. Thank you Okanagan College. I am proud to call you my neighbour. Ian O’Callaghan

I am afraid for all the people walking by unaware of what is lurking in the bushes at night with their dogs or little children beside them. I have seen and heard the coyotes moments before someone walks right by. I have also seen the remains of animals they have attacked. Nothing was left but the fur and the tail. If the conservation officers can’t help, who do we seek help from? I have been concerned about this for years hoping the problem will go away but it’s just getting worse. Jill Straughan MORE GREEN? Regarding the City of Vernon's purchase of the old medical clinic on 31st Avenue. Purchased for $1.4 million, demolition $507,000. Attention taxpayers – wow. There is talk is that that spot is going to be a green space. Do we really need another green space? Would it not make more sense to make a parking lot with monthly ticket parking, and get back some of the taxpayers money. Everyone knows that parking downtown is an issue, not only for shoppers but also for people who work downtown.

If anybody else agrees, please voice your opinion to the City of Vernon. G. Gosselin

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ticipate if it wasn’t paying the same rate as a place with large orchards,” said Trainor. However, Gilroy believes a withdrawal by Armstrong could allow the moth to spread throughout the region. “There’s 1,000 (backyard apple) trees in Armstrong,” he said. “The Kootenays got out of the program a few years ago and it’s been devastated by the moth.” Mike Gavinchuk, BX-Swan Lake director, also supports SIR. “Codling moth doesn’t have any borders,” he said. “It’s not right for someone in my area with a big orchard to have to spray because someone has a tree and it gets infested and spreads.”

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Demands to protect farm land could extinguish plans for a new fire hall in Lake Country. Council has decided not to forward an application to the Agricultural Land Commission for property on Okanagan Centre Road East to be taken out of the land reserve for construction of a fire hall. “We prefer to do a little more looking,” said Mayor James Baker. James Baker The site was purchased in 2007 but some members of council and the district’s agricultural advisory committee have expressed concern about such a use on agricultural land. “We’re still looking for a location that’s not in

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Athletes who trained at Silver Star Mountain Resort prior to the Games are beating a path to the podium. To date, five medals have been won by biathletes and cross-country skiers who trained in the Vernon area. “It’s been an amazing time at the Olympics and we want to offer a

big congratulations to all the athletes who trained at Silver Star, whether they’ve won medals or not,” said nordic manager Glenn Bond. As expected, the Norwegian biathlon team is having success. Emil Hegle Svendsen won gold in the men’s 20-kilometre individual event in a time of 48 minutes, 22.5 seconds.

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BAKERY

ea.

lb.

Canadian AAA 6.57 kg Boneless Beef CUT FROM CANADA AAA GRADES OF BEEF

Plus deposit, recycling fee where applic.

500 98

ea.

lb.

Black Forest Ham Grimm’s

DELI

Buy One 500g Pkg. of Maple Leaf Side Bacon at our regular retail and Get One Free!

Buy One Get One

FREE

High Liner Signature Fish Fillets Selected Varieties Frozen 680g

ea.

FRESH

DELI

• Regular • Lazy Maple 500 g

100g

Grimm’s Garlic Coil 375 g

Buy One Get One

Buy One 375g Grimm’s Garlic Coil at our regular retail and Get One Free!

C A N A D A

G O C A N A D A

Quaker Crispy Maple Leaf Minis for Side Bacon

FRESH

BAKERY

Boneless Fresh 5.03 kg

Outside Round Roast

2 for

Selected Varieties 2x227g 454g

Pork Sirloin Chops

ea.

Becel Margarine

Ocean Spray Cocktails

Imported Sweet

BAKERY

Red Delicious Apples

FRESH

ea.

FRESH

C A N A D A

G O

CALABRESE 6 for BUNS

/100g

ea.

Head Lettuce

3 for500

DELI

Selected Varieties • 680 mL

FRESH

G O

3 for

PRIMO PASTA SAUCES ASST. FLAVORS

ROAST BEEF

C A N A D A

LB.

Selected Varieties 104g - 167g

PASTAS

G O

LB.

Plus deposit, recycling fee where applic.