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Abbey the golden retriever is being hailed a golden hero. The pooch noticed flames rising on the porch roof of the McLeish Road rental property she shared with three adults and a cat Sunday night, and started barking. “When the dog started barking, a woman inside the home looked out the window and saw flames up on the roof of the porch,” said BX Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey Monday morning. “There was a man inside who had been lying down, but everybody was able to get out of the house.” The BX Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene shortly after getting the call at 8:40 p.m. Wacey was the second person on scene and stated by the time he got there, the fire had already burned through the roof, and the rental home was fully engulfed in flames. The home, built in the 1950s, along with its location, provided firefighters some tough challenges. “There were oxygen tanks and an oxygen-making machine in there, and propane bottles, we had challenges with that component as they exploded substantially three or four times,” said Wacey. “The fire spread out to a huge stand of cottonwood trees about 200 yards from the home, about 65 feet up and with the 50-kilometre an hour winds we had last night, we had fire spotting all throughout the pasture which was down below, along with hay barns and piles of hay. “We had a fire watch crew on all night watching for spot fires.” Susan Martinello owns the ranch property which housed the rental home. She and her partner, Doug Ackerman, were in their home when one of the tenants of the house came running up the
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BX-Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey (right) and firefighter Craig Moore walk through the remains of a rental home that burned down Sunday night on McLeish Road off of East Vernon Road. See related video at www.vernonmorningstar.com. driveway, screaming the house was on fire. Once they realized their tenants were out, Martinello and Ackerman turned their attention to their horses. “When you own horses, like we do, the first thing you think of is the barn,” said Martinello. “So we got two of our horses from the small barn, moved them up past the fire trucks and into the bigger barn.” All of the horses, plus the dog
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and the cat, were uninjured by the fire. The man who was lying down in the home at the time of the fire, a man who had been battling some health issues, was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, treated and released. According to Martinello, the three people inside the rental home were from the same family. “Our tenant lost her husband a couple of years ago, and her
mom and dad had just moved in with her temporarily a shorttime ago,” said Martinello. “She’s been in the house for about five years and she’s a great tenant.” While the rental house was insured, the contents, unfortunately, were not. “They’ve lost everything,” said Martinello. The three victims are members of Vernon’s Army Navy and Air Force Spitfire Unit #5, which is rallying behind its members.
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The ANAF is taking donations in a fire relief fund for the victims, and will be holding a fundraising barbecue, with hamburgers and hot dogs, and a dance Thursday night starting at 5:30, featuring the music of No Bad Days. The event is open to the public. Donations to the fund can be dropped off at the ANAF lounge. Wacey said Monday the cause of the fire has not been determined.
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Michelle O’Brien (above) snuggles up to her son Bowen, six, as they listen to live music at the Mad Hatter Parade and Tea Party at the Caetani Cultural Centre Saturday. Scarlett Witham, four (left), and Ethan Poitras, nine (right), don’t waste any time as they search for chocolate eggs on the Caetani grounds during the Easter egg hunt. Aidan Charles, four (below), enjoys his tea and scones.
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Vernon RCMP are investigating a major residential break-in. Police responded to a call on Sunday in the 2400 block of 45th Avenue after the owner discovered the two sheds in his backyard had been broken into, and more than $25,000 in equipment had been swiped, including a $21,000 ATV. “The owner reported that his 2009 CanAm Outlander 800RTX ATV, camouflage in colour, had been stolen along with all of the riding gear,” said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gord Molendyk. Also taken were a Husqvarna chainsaw and a Honda generator. Police believe the theft occurred over the evening hours Saturday, and that more than one individual was involved. “There was likely a vehicle involved and they would have needed to carry everything to it,” said Molendyk. The file remains under investigation.
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Surgeons share on-call duties ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Break a small bone in the North Okanagan and you could end up being treated in Kamloops. Vernon orthopaedic surgeons have sent a letter to emergency room physicians, stating as of April 1, call coverage for non-life-or-limb emergencies pertaining to orthopaedic patients will be shared between Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, and that switchboards at each of the hospitals will have the schedule of sites on-call. For life-and-limb emergencies, 24/7 coverage at both sites will continue. The matter is a dispute between the surgeons and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) over the Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP). “Effective April 1, 2010, orthopaedic surgeons in IHA will no longer have a MOCAP agreement,” wrote the seven Vernon surgeons in their two-page letter. “IHA elected to cancel the Level 1 MOCAP agreement. Level II MOCAP coverage was offered and rejected by orthopaedic surgeons.” According to IHA background material, MOCAP is a provincial program between the BC Medical Association and the Ministry of Health that pays physicians for disruptions to their time off to make themselves available for potential consultation. This is in addition to their regular pay. IHA states that health authorities are provided funding from the ministry each year, and each year health authorities review MOCAP allocations. As part of that review, health authorities work closely with a MOCAP contract review committee to determine if current call groups remain appropriate to meet patient needs and operational goals. The Physician Master Agreement (PMA) has five designated levels of funding covered by the MOCAP contracts: ■ Level 1 – availability by telephone within 10 minutes, and available to be on-site within 45 minutes ■ Level 2 – availability by telephone within 15 minutes, and available to be on-site within 2 hours ■ Level 3 – availability by telephone within 15 minutes, and available to be on-site within 16 hours ■ Call Back – physician not on call, but is called in to provide a service ■ Doctor of the Day – provides hospital for a patient without a designated physician ($400/24 hours) Physicians are paid annual amounts for 24/7 coverage, according to IHA, as follows: Level one pays $225,000; Level two pays $165,000; Level three pays $70,000 per group; and call back pays $250 per call back.
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“Level II MOCAP agreement implies assessment of patient within two hours of presentation in the emergency room,” wrote the Vernon surgeons. “This is not reflective of orthopaedic on-call responsibilities when dealing with life-or-limb emergencies.” The surgeons say the ER at VJH will be notified of dates of single-site coverage. During times when Vernon is “on-call only,” coverage for orthopaedic surgery for all patients from the North Okanagan, including the Williams Lake and Kamloops regions, will be transferred to VJH’s emergency room. “These patients will be triaged locally and admitted as required for their orthopaedic care,” write the surgeons. During times that it’s “Kamloops on-call only coverage for orthopaedic emergencies,” all orthopaedic patients arriving at VJH with non-life-orlimb-threatening injuries will be transferred to Kamloops. The letter does not say if the patients will be transferred by ambulance or need to make their own way to Kamloops. Life-and-limb emergencies include polytrauma patients, unreducable dislocations of major joints, knee dislocation, paediatric elbow fractures, femur fractures, compound fractures, fractures with associated neurovascula compromise, unstable pelvic fractures and pelvis fractures with vascular instability, and injuries associated with compartment syndrome. Attempts to reach both sides for comment prior to The Morning Star’s deadline were unsuccessful.
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City of Vernon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaw at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 12, 2010, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC: BYLAW #5245 (ZON00160) Location: 2706 - 30th Avenue and 2903 - 28th Street (see map at right) Legal Description: Parcel C, Lot 25 and Lot 26, Plan 327, Blk 21, Sec 34, Tp 9, ODYD Applicant: 0869733 B.C. Ltd. Present Zoning: C4 - Street Oriented Commercial Proposed Zoning: C8 - Central Business District Purpose: To rezone the properties for construction of an office building.
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Paramjeet Gakhal, above, places a rose at the monument dedicated to the slain members of the Gakhal and Saran families Monday evening during a memorial outside the Vernon Library. Amanpreet Sandher lights a candle at the monument. Some 100 people attended the 14th annual service for the tragedy.
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from April 6 to April 22, 2010. Any correspondence relating to these applications 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 4, 2009 (the date of notification) and 3:00 pm on Monday, April 12, 2010 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 pm on Monday, April 12, 2010 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.
34 TH STREET DOWNTOWN ROADS AND UTILITY UPGRADES OPEN HOUSE The City of Vernon has received funding from the Canada - British Columbia Building Canada Fund Communities Component (BCF-CC) and has commissioned Focus Corporation and Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. to undertake the design of road, bridge and utility upgrades for the following roads: 1. 34th Street from Coldstream Avenue to 24th Avenue 2. 28th Avenue from 35th Street to BX Creek 3. 25th Avenue Frontage Road from 34th Street to Hwy. 97 It is anticipated that construction will be undertaken from May to September of 2010. An OPEN HOUSE meeting with directly affected residents and businesses to view the project has been arranged for Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Vernon City Hall (Council Chamber) located at 3400 - 30th Street. You are cordially invited to attend this OPEN HOUSE at any time between the above noted hours to discuss the project. For more information or if you have comments, questions or concerns please contact Richard Bedard, Municipal Design Technician at rbedard@vernon.ca or call 250-550-3590.
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News Snow readings show grim picture BRENT MUTIS Morning Star Staff
Recent late-season snowfall gave a boost to the final weekends of some local ski hills but it isn’t doing much for the water supply in the Okanagan basin. Readings from April 1 indicated the snowpack is at 52 per cent of the average on data taken since 1970. That could mean harsh water restrictions for residents and potentially quite soon. “We’re looking at providing direction to the (North Okanagan Regional District) board,” said Al Cotsworth, manager of the Greater Vernon water utility. “It could go fairly quickly into stage two (two-daya-week) water restrictions.” The region needs a big favour from Mother Nature if the situation is to improve. “We did have, in the last week of March, some snow and our reading
(from April 1) for today’s includes that NORD meetsnow,” said ing but he’ll Cotsworth, recommend adding the late action if the flurries haven’t topic comes done enough to up. improve condi“It’s no tions. good to do Al Cotsworth “We’ve(also) this part way had a bit of rain through the here in the last little while summer,” he said. “If but I doubt it will be very people know they’re effective. under water restrictions, “Truthfully, we’re they’ll adjust their plantlooking for a snow-and- ing habits.” rain event to get water Agricultural waterinto the reservoirs.” ing practices are now Cotsworth says stage being monitored and two water restrictions Cotsworth says meters aren’t on the agenda are currently being
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reater Vernon politicians are spending considerable time ripping apart the parks, recreation and culture function but taxpayers’ interests are being left on the sidelines. Through an ongoing service review, elected officials from Vernon, Coldstream and the two electoral areas have identified common bonds but, more significantly, so-called differences. In the case of the city, it wants complete control over the Vernon Recreation Complex, saying that is necessary for improvements to occur. But while Vernon holds title to the complex, taxpayers from the other jurisdictions have pumped considerable dollars into capital works and operations over the last 30 years. Based on that, the actual question of ownership is fuzzy. And not only does the city want control, it wants Richard Rolke the other jurisdictions to continue paying towards upkeep. There would be, however, no say from those areas on how the cash is spent. Shockingly, Coldstream and BX-Swan Lake representatives appear willing to accept taxation without representation. It’s unlikely many Coldstream residents will be happy just forking over their hard-earned dough without having any meaningful input on the pool or other activities? Why would the district want to bow out now when it’s been a full partner at the table for three decades? Under the guise of being concerned about the financial burden facing his constituents, BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb won’t commit to anything. He says he’s more likely to give annual grants to the recreation complex or cultural amenities rather than having a firm line item on the tax notice. But there’s nothing that will force Macnabb
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or his successors to keep handing over those grants, so ultimately the purse could be closed. That means the other jurisdictions could be left subsidizing anyone from BX-Silver Star that walks through the door. It’s also been suggested by both electoral area directors that the museum, art gallery and other cultural facilities benefit the urban core more than their rural setting. Beyond being just insulting, such views are wrong. BX residents do access the programs offered by these groups. The service review also finds all of the member jurisdictions splitting up parks assets. A handful would remain regional in focus, while others would revert to local control only, including Polson Park. The reality is boundaries aren’t going to stop people from using their favourite park. Why would we create unnecessary divisions, particularly when Greater Vernon residents have been collectively funding parks for years? If there is a need for more individual input on greenspace, tinker with the system but don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. One other sticking point is the City of Vernon maintaining ownership of Kal Beach and the adjacent parking lot, which are both in Coldstream. There appears to be no reason for the city to continue with this historic anomaly (can you imagine the outcry if Coldstream owned a park site in Vernon), unless city hall wants to sell the parking lot for development. All issues surrounding the beach and parking lot, including traffic, specifically impact Coldstream. The easiest solution would be for Vernon to turn the land over to Coldstream, and based on the city selling a downtown lot to Okanagan Regional Library to $10, the precedent has been set. Ultimately, no one can actually explain why the parks and recreation function needs restructuring, but one thing is firm — Greater Vernon residents will be left wading through the mess.
They predicted it would happen and when it did, Tuesday, there was likely celebration in some parts of Canada and concern in others. On the surface, the fact that the loonie passed the American greenback in value feels good. Our inferiority complex allows us to take great comfort in beating our southern neighbours, whether it’s a gold-medal hockey game in the Olympics or the value of our money. Go, Canada, go. But aside from the bragging rights and another boost to our self-image, there is also the real benefit when one travels south of the border. To Canucks who used to deduct 30 to 40 per cent from their wallet’s contents when visiting the States, this is a huge and welcome boost to our purchasing power. Some experts say the surge in the loonie’s popularity may even keep the Bank of Canada from increasing the lending rate any higher. All good stuff. But, alas, the increase goes both ways and makes trips to Canada for Americans more expensive, hurting our tourism industry, and makes our already beleaguered forestry and manufacturing sectors that depend on U.S. markets even more vulnerable. In fact, the tourism industry may face a double whammy if more Canadians choose to go stateside this summer in light of the loonies’ high-flying status instead of staying home and enjoying all this country has to offer. However, it’s too early to know if the loonie has staying power and how much its status will affect the economy in the long run. For the short term, as in for several minutes on Tuesday, let’s celebrate the fact that our loonie, like our hockey team, is truly golden.
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ontrary to popular belief ER staffs are a special blend like fine coffee. From bed pans to belligerent drunks, they treat all the same. I have been in this room many times and seen none turned away to date. We take for granted the things we do not see, smell or touch. We put our lives in the hands of nurses and doctors who are overworked, underpaid, as well as underappreciated. When was the last time you said thank you to the nurse who came and got you after an hour's wait to be looked at? What we do not see is one doctor and nurses are working as we speak. Remember the ones you are trying to rush are most likely the ones who will be helping you. Help them by helping yourself, the more you waste of their time, the more of your time you have wasted. Hospitals deal with pains, not pains in the butt. That's not to say they cannot help you;
FATE OF THE VALLEY It never ceases to amaze me. When are we, as a so called intelligent race, going to wake up? Intelligent, that is a laugh. From the U.S. border to Vernon all we can see is money to whack up more concrete and development with absolutely no consideration to our most valuable limited resource. We only see dollar signs and every year water becomes a bigger and bigger concern. Who cares, as long as we can make a buck in the short run? Who cares what destruction we leave for future generations of humans and the wildlife, plants, flowers, etc. we share this part of the planet with? Oh, I hear those who only can see their limited view — development is an inevitable that cannot be stopped. That is where they are most likely wrong. We were given the right to vote. We could make a choice to say enough is enough and vote for those who are intelligent enough to realize that in order not to destroy this jewel we call the Okanagan, we can stop the development. We could allow people to move here only by purchasing pre-exist-
I know they are willing; they have helped me more than once. We have an excellent hospital here with one of the best staffs of doctors and nurses. I have been in a few hospitals in the past year; bar none Vernon is the cream. These
ing housing or subdivided lands and balance ourselves with nature. We can, by our choice, protect the water resources for every generation that follows. Or we can continue to destroy this jewel with no regard to the moment we have today or to the future, all in the name and justification of the almighty dollar. You would hope we would choose to be leaders of sustainability and protection of this valley. Rather, most of us choose to remain, like the majority of the human consciousness, followers watching irreparable destruction while we sit back and watch until it is too late, so we can then point fingers and blame someone or something else for a mess we helped create. Sound familiar? It is a habit man has had for thousands of years. We think if we do not get involved we are immune to any responsibility of what happens. It is called playing the role of the innocent victim. Yet there is no excuse. We are all responsible for the fate of this valley. Your decisions when you vote and your personal actions will ultimately decide the fate of this jewel we call
people would die to save you, would you do the same? To all those, including me, who complain of the wait, another tag, a green card, a form, a desk here and there, the wait, one hour to two hours, then finally a smiling face, "come
the Okanagan. The only thing that limits a person is that person's limited beliefs. Our power of choice is immense. We can continue to justify, living in this moment with no regard to the future of the watershed and lakes in this valley, or we can learn to live in balance with nature's limits. Or, quite simply, we just pave concrete over every possible square inch of ground and drain our water supply to the point where it cannot replenish itself and ultimately and permanently collapses. The good news if that happens, we will have hundreds of miles of lakeshore we can develop with new houses. The bad news is that those with lakefront property now will be cast to second or third row from the lake. Who cares? Do you know it might take a half an hour of your valuable time to write a letter to one of our local representatives voicing your concerns. But who has that kind of time to waste these days? So do we continue to base our decisions in the selfish greed of our egos, only caring about what's in it for us? Or do we truly open our eyes
with me, please." Vitals are taken, a bed is readied, just for you. Your anger subsides. I feel I came close to dying from a seizure recently, then an ambulance showed up with smiles, thank you, guys. The next thing I knew, I was in the hospital with all the full resources being used to help me, the complainer. These professional men and women did not see me as a pain, but as their job to find out what happened. Even the funky, redshoed nurse. It made me smile when it was needed. I cannot thank the staff of Vernon Jubilee Hospital enough for their heart-felt care, concern and dedication that they give day in and day out. Thank you for helping me and from all the ones who still cannot find the words. John Hawkins
and understanding to base our decisions on what would be in the best interest of the people, plants and animals and all the creations of life that inhabit the valley? Whether we take action or not, ultimately each one of us decides the fate of this jewel we call the Okanagan Valley. Mark Sandberg CO-EXISTING In response to the letter regarding people gobbling up all the land with our urban sprawl at the animals' expense........pass me a bucket! The next time you are on a plane get a window seat and take a gander at the vast expanse of unused wilderness and land out there. Now - compare it to the very small pockets the horrible humans are occupying with annoying things like houses and schools and places of business (the nerve). Anyone with an ounce of common sense will see that God has created lots and lots of space for us all to co exist. Yes, sometimes adjustments have to be made and yes usually that gives man the advantage. So be it. We dominate over them.........just like your little let-
ter points out about thousands of years of natural instinct. It goes both ways. I wish these greeny elites would give their heads a shake and get over themselves! Anne Ellis
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EXPOSED! “Regular Joe” Plumber & Wife Speak Out and Reveal the Raw Truth About That Canadian “Multi-Millionaire,” Darren Weeks, and his How to Get Rich in BC Seminars.
Brian Lauer a “Regular Joe” This guy, Darren Weeks, promises all sorts of things to us average Canadians about how we can get out of the “Canadian Rat Race” and on to the “Fast Track”. He claims that people can start from scratch and become “Rich” in 5 years or less. He talks about wrestling back control of your ¿nances from the Big Banks and Financial Planners. He says he teaches people how to buy Canadian Real Estate with “No Money Down”, and many other “creative” money making ideas and so on. Every time I used to read one of his ads, I thought, “Who could be dumb enough to fall for this guy’s smoke & mirrors?” Now, I’m going to tell you the raw truth about Darren Weeks and his “How to Get Rich in BC” stuff. My name is Brian Lauer. I live in Vernon, B.C. with my wife Donna and our 2 kids. I grew up in Saskatchewan, moved to B.C. in the early 70’s. After doing different jobs in the Alberta oil patch, and then in construction, I married Donna in 1991. A few years after getting married I was out of work for a few months and I decided to get into plumbing. It was pretty rough trying to make it on apprentice wages of only $9 bucks an hour back then – especially with a family to support. Once I got my Plumber’s ticket things were OK, but I always thought I could do better in life instead of just grinding it out 9 - 5. I was doing OK with my plumbing work. But at the end of the day I was always trading hours for dollars – and there always seemed to be more expenses than money in the bank. If I ever stopped working, the money stopped coming in. I had a $15,000 line of credit that I honestly thought I’d never pay off. Then in 2001 I saw an ad for one of these “Free Rich Dad” events. I had read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and I thought what the heck, maybe I should be a little more open minded – what can I lose at a ‘free’ seminar anyway? But in the back of my mind I was sure that they were going to try to get me all jazzed up and excited, and then try to sell me some $5,000.00 real estate course. I had told myself that I would only stay at the event until the “pitch” started, then I’d go home. What Donna and I discovered at Darren’s “How to Get Rich in Canada” seminar really shocked us. First of all, I was waiting the whole time for the “other shoe to fall” and wondering when I was going to get “pitched” the expensive Real Estate course. It never happened. The most expensive thing I could buy there was a book – and they weren’t hardly mentioned. What was mentioned
were rock solid ideas, tips and strategies that Darren himself has put to use in his own life to create millions of dollars in income and equity in his businesses, investments and Real Estate. The man doesn’t like the Big Banks or Financial Planning companies very much, and he showed us why not. He opened our eyes to a whole different way of thinking about money and wealth – and most importantly, he inspired us to take action and go for it! Within a week of attending that event we decided to make Real Estate investing our vehicle to wealth (but Real Estate is not the only subject covered at Darren’s events – he also goes in depth about Business and Investing). Over the next couple of months we got cracking and started buying our ¿rst investment properties. Now, just a few short years later, we have over 29 ‘doors’ (rental units) in B.C. and Alberta and we are looking for another apartment building to buy with our investors. The positive cashÀow from our properties is more than enough to replace my plumber’s wages. Now I work at plumbing because I want to, not because I have to. While others in my ¿eld are worried about the economy and impending work shortages – all I can see is opportunity! And I know that if anything ever happened to me, we would be just ¿ne with our Real Estate. Not only that, but we learned how to buy them right and at the right price, and our Net Worth now of¿cially makes us millionaires twice over! (Which is sweet revenge for all the snickers we got from friends and family when we ¿rst told them what we were up to). Now you might be asking yourself how such a thing could happen to a blue-collar guy like me. The answer is simple. It’s all about learning how real proven and effective wealth creation systems work. I’m not talking about the “late nite t.v.” crap that comes in from South of the border either. I’m talking about proven methods and strategies that work right here in Canada – our home and native land. In spite of everything you’ve heard about investing in Real Estate being ‘risky’ – or the failure rate of starting your own business – or how crappy investing can be (and it can be – if you do it the way the ‘establishment’ tells you to) you too can learn how to get rich sooner rather that later. So here is the raw truth about Darren Weeks: Unlike most of those ‘pretend’ experts out there, he actually teaches stuff that works. He not only teaches it – he does it! He walks his talk and has businesses, investments and lots of Real Estate. Just like me, you’ve seen his ads in this paper before. You’ve gotten postcards from him. Or maybe you’ve seen him on TV, or heard his ads on the radio. If you haven’t been to one of his “How to Get Rich in BC” events yet, I don’t know why. Maybe you think you’re too smart and know it all, or that it is going to be a rip off, like I did. But if you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich and happy? Maybe you are doing well already – but you could do better (many of Darren’s students are ‘retired’ in their 30’s or 40’s). Maybe you just don’t want to be sold something that’ll be a waste of your hard-earned money. About that you can
relax. At this event there’s nothing for sale that’s more expensive than a book – so leave your cheque book at home! I’ve got over two million reasons why you ought to check out what Darren has to say. What reasons do you have NOT to look at this? There is an event coming to Vernon on Thursday, April 15. This is a FREE event if you pre-register (otherwise it is $39.95 at the door) and registration is super easy. Either go on-line to www.FastTrackinVernon.ca or call the 24 hr. live operator to register by phone at 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236). By the way, I wasn’t paid even a penny or given anything to write this about Darren Weeks. I am a regular Joe just like you. I did this as my way of saying thanks to Darren for everything he’s done for me and my family. And I’m not the only person who feels this way. Darren has spoken to over 100,000 Canadians at his events since he started in 2001. Many, just like me, are now making more money than they ever did before and are reaching their own ¿nancial dreams. My wife Donna just says “Wow” about how much we have accomplished and how much more we are going to do and have. We continue to go to Darren’s events as often as we can, because we always learn something new, and meet great new people. All I can say is, “don’t envy us. Join us” BRIAN LAUER, Vernon, B.C.
Darren Weeks, Donna & Brian Lauer (after his make over!) P.S. Please don’t get my number and call me. The last thing I need is a zillion phone calls asking me about Darren Weeks. I’ve said what I have to say right here. What else could you possibly need to know? Go to his upcoming FREE Event and learn for yourself “How to Get Rich in BC”. This event is in Vernon on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and you can go either at 12 noon or 7 p.m. The event is FREE with pre-registration, so go online to www.FastTrackinVernon.ca or call 1-877-742-4236 to register with a live operator 24/7. Register now. You owe it to yourself.
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conflict with fellow resource users. There will also be updates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Environmental Farm Plan, and the Farmland Riparian Interface Stewardship Program. The B.C. government is presently modernizing the province’s Water Act which will have implications for water license holders and for those doing business around streams or waterways. Changes will affect most, if not all, beef producers in the province. The provincial government is encouraging public comment and has launched a blog on its website dedicated to water smarts located at: http://blog. gov.bc.ca/livingwatersmart/. Ranchers are strongly encouraged to submit their comments. You can also go to the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association website at www.cattlemen.bc.ca to find their position statement and other government documents pertaining to the Water Act modernization process. For more information contact: Lee Hesketh at 250-547-6586 or silverhillsranch@aol.com.
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A busy season at Historic O’Keefe Ranch will require volunteers. The ranch will host a volunteer fair Saturday, April 17, from 1-3 p.m. “The ranch has a very busy 2010 season planned, and, as a result, will have a variety of volunteer positions to fill to ensure the success of the season,” said Alicia Kay, special events and volunteer co-ordinator for the ranch.
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The volwith directly, unteer fair and ask any will provide specific quesan opportutions they may nity for the have. communit y “We are — Alicia Kay to come to looking for a the ranch variety of peoand see the various positions available. ple with different interests and skill sets,” said They’ll also have the opportunity to speak Kay. “There is truly something for everyone to the individuals they would be working to get involved.”
“We are looking for a variety of people with different interests and skill sets.”
Volunteers can spend their mornings in the General Store, or their afternoon in the rose garden. They can dress up and provide information to ranch guests. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for something they would enjoy doing. Small goodies will be offered during the fair. Call Kay at 250-542-7868, or e-mail her at events@okeeferanch.ca for more information.
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he Coldstream Ranch near Vernon controlled about 13,000 acres but, under the ownership of Lord Aberdeen, then Governor General of Canada, diversified and became heavily involved in growing apples as well as raising hogs and sheep alongside the traditional cattle. In the early 1900s the Coldstream employed about 100 hands in its various activities. As B. Eyre-Walker, who worked for the ranch in 1909, recounted in his book, Rolling On: The Log of a Land Rover (London: Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., n.d.): There were nine beds in my bunk-house, an upper room in a two-storey building with one window and — being early summer Ken Mather — as hot as the proverbial place. All the beds were occupied in spite of the persistent attentions of bed bugs. That room had for long been disputed property of man and vermin … The weather grew warmer and … I shared a tent with one of the range riders. Many men went under the canvas every summer, so that an encampment of some 15 or 20 tents sprang up in the scrub that sheltered some of the buildings. Walker’s memories of riding for the Coldstream Ranch are also useful in providing insights into the daily life of the cowboy at the time. Although he was inexperienced, he had done some riding and was chosen to join the working cowboys instead of being placed in any of the other jobs that the Coldstream had to offer. In rounding up cattle on the range, a greenhorn invariably got the dirty work — that was part of his initiation. The full-blooded cowboy — the man who had spent a lifetime in perfecting his craft — considered himself among the elite of ranch hands. He had been through the school, yet seldom had the opportunity of bossing others, therefore why should he ride hard after the stragglers that had broken away from the bunch, or flank a herd on a rough hill-side when the valley bottom was smooth and the going easy? As a greenhorn, I soon found my best friend was my pony. He knew far better than I what a recalcitrant steer meant to do, and if normally clever, thwarted such efforts perfectly. Indeed, given a “cow wise” cayuse, and open country, little remained for the rider to do but
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stick on. When, however, man and pony were engaged on close work, such as cutting out, roping, etc., the riders’ knowledge had to be no less, and every bit as swift in execution as that of his mount, otherwise the twain were soon parted. To expedite this, the methods perfected by riders to guide their mounts were reduced to the greatest simplicity and speed. To the Westerner the reins were not used as a check. To stop, the rider simply threw his weight back in the saddle; to go forward, the reverse. A deviation from the direct course was effected as easily; the swing of the reins meant more to a cayuse than hard pulling on the bit meant to an Old Country hack. Only those who have ridden and worked these clever brutes, can fully appreciate their knowledge of their duties. Ken Mather is curator at O’Keefe Ranch.
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Columbia-Shuswap Regional District directors got an answer, but it’s not the one they wanted. Directors had asked the Agricultural Land Commission to look at land within the Agricultural Land Reserve and advise what properties could be removed because they are unsuitable for farming. But in a reply to the board, commission chair Erik Karlsen advised that large-scale reviews were already undertaken in the late 1970s and ’80s with the most recent one taken place in 1997, leading to the removal of 14,000 hectares from the ALR. “In addition, OCP planning reviews completed in recent years in the Shuswap Region have been very supportive of the ALR and agriculture while not identifying areas which might warrant an ALR boundary review,” writes Karlsen. “For example, no mention was made of the necessity or desirability of reviewing ALR boundaries in Electoral Areas B, C, D, E or F during these recently completed or ongoing OCP reviews.” Karlsen notes as well that a large-scale ALR finetuning review tends to result in overly generalized assessments of agricultural capability, and are very costly in terms of resources and time. Director Kevin Flynn was the first to take offence to the letter, noting the city had not asked for a review in 1997 for a very good reason. “They say the OCP is the place to do that, but I don’t think so,” he said. “The commission has the ability to turn it down (request to remove agricultural land). I think they’re passing the buck.” Director Loni Parker was no happier with the letter. She says the board had not only contacted the ALC, a request was made for someone to give direction on a piece of property Area B wanted to remove from the ALR.
“They say the OCP is the place to do that, but I don’t think so.” — Kevin Flynn “It was very difficult to deal with them. They came an hour late and they weren’t even planning to see the land,” she said. “In my view they had made up their minds, it was a paper investigation.” Parker was also angry that commission members did not bring any equipment for examining soils and then gave an assessment on the wrong piece of land. “They’re telling us to go get an agrologist to do the work they’re supposed to be doing,” she said with frustration. Director Ted Bacigalupo said there have been some interesting discussions about the ALR at his OCP committee meetings. “We’re in year four of our OCP and I didn’t know the ALR has given us an opportunity to take properties out,” he said. “There are properties in the ALR that never should have been there.” Director Rhona Martin called the letter offensive. “My intention was for them to come out and look,” she says, noting that when agricultural land reserves were created sometime in the ’70s, properties that already had businesses operating on them were included. Martin also pointed out that the review mentioned in Karlsen’s letter was for individual blocks for specific applications in electoral areas. Her motion to send another letter to the commission to clarify the intent of the CSRD board’s first letter was supported unanimously.
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Queen Silver Star Miss Congeniality 2009 Paula Coulter (second from left) collected pledges for donating her locks to the Canadian Cancer Society recently. Society representatives Shirley Dill, left, Elba Ritchey and Rita Makasoff were at Blanca’s Hairstyling, where the haircut was done, to accept the donation.
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Bands get the ball rolling at Funtastic Festival headliners and new sponsor announced for Vernon’s biggest party KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Slo-pitch players are not the only folks that will be throwing their hands in the air at the A&W Funtastic Music Festival Canada Day weekend. Celtic and classic rock fans will unite when Vancouver’s Spirit of the West and Scottish rockers Nazareth headline the festival July 2 and July 3, respectively. The four-day music festival, which correlates with the Funtastic slo-pitch tournament, starts off with a bang on Canada Day, which falls on a Thursday this year, with local bands Mace, The Goods, The Young’uns and others taking the stage at the Department of National Defence (DND) Army Camp. “This year our opener correlates with the fireworks at the Army Camp,” said Funtastic Sports Society president Wilf Mulder. “We work closely with the Canada Day fireworks committee every year, even when it doesn’t fall on Funtastic weekend, but this year makes it extra special.” Revelers will kick up their heels on the Friday when local acts Channel Eight, Orio and Cold Driven rev up the crowd before folk-rock legends Spirit of the West take to the stage. Known for such high energy anthems such as Home for a Rest, Save This House, Political and And If Venice is Sinking, SOTW have been around for more than two decades, with 12 albums under their belt. Members John Mann, Geoffrey Kelly, Hugh McMillan, Vince Ditrich, and Tobin Frank last went into the studio in 2004 after a seven-year hiatus, producing the CD, Star Trails, and also put out SOTW’s 25th anniversary compilation, Spirituality 1983-2008: The Consummate Compendium, in 2008. The band has continued to tour the festival circuit and opened for Great Big Sea on its national tour last year. It will be a tribute to the ‘70s on the Saturday when High Voltage (an AC/DC tribute) and Love Gun (a tribute to Kiss) open up for Nazareth. This year is an exciting time for the Scottish rockers and their fans with Salvo Records set to reissue all of the Nazareth’s albums, remastered on CD with extra bonus
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Spirit of the West’s Geoffrey Kelly (left), Vince Ditrich, John Mann, Hugh McMillan and Tobin Frank get ready for happy hour when they headline the A&W Funtastic Music Festival in Vernon July 2. tracks. The first to be released is a new two-CD anthology collection as well as albums Loud ‘n’ Proud, Rampant and Hair Of The Dog, featuring such hits as Go Down Fighting, the Joni Mitchell-penned This Flight Tonight, and Nazareth’s most famed ballad of them all, Love Hurts, originally written by the Everly Brothers. Original members Dan McCafferty on lead vocals and bassist Pete Agnew will be joined by drummer Lee Agnew and guitarist Jimmy Murrison at Funtastic. The band tours Western Canada this summer, including a number of shows with The Headpins, featuring Vernon’s own Darby Mills. Besides the music lineup, which continues to grow, The Funtastic Sports Society is also excited to welcome its new festival sponsor.
“A&W is a supporter of a number of community events and have been for a number of years. It was a really good fit to have A&W join us as the music fest sponsor,” said Mulder. Another advantage, Mulder says, is A&Ws two locations on Anderson Way and the Fruit Union Plaza, where weekend passes to the music festival will go on sale June 1. Day passes will only be available at the gate, however, an early-bird deal for weekend passes will be available up to a certain date to be announced, he added. “We strive for value. We want to bring in bigger names, but also want to keep the tickets and weekend packages affordable,” said Mulder. Updates to the festival are expected to be announced in the near future. For more information, check out Funtastic’s website at www.funtastic.org.
Vernon writer shortlisted for national poetry award Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s Laisha Rosnau has been shortlisted for the 2010 Pat Lowther Memorial Award for her latest book of poetry, Lousy Explorers, published by Nightwood Editions. The award is given to a Canadian woman who has published a book of poetry in the preceding year, and is in memory of the late Lowther, whose career was cut short by her untimely death in 1975.
The award carries a $1,000 prize. Rosnau, who grew up in Vernon, recently moved back to town from Prince George with her young family. “In two years, I went from being a single girl living in downtown Vancouver to being married and a new mother in northern B.C. It was quite an adjustment,” she said. “Now, I’m back in Vernon, a place that is both very familiar and so different from when I grew up here, with two young children and my
own family. It will be interesting to explore the area from this new perspective.” An alumni of UBC’s masters of fine arts creative writing program, Rosnau’s work has been published in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, and was recently anthologized in White Ink: Poems on Mothers and Motherhood and Rocksalt: An Anthology of Contemporary B.C. Poetry. Her collection of poetry, Notes on Leaving (Nightwood 2004), won the Acorn-Plantos
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Poetry Award in 2005. Also a published author, her debut novel, The Sudden Weight of Snow (2002), was an honourable mention for the Amazon/ Books in Canada First Novel Award. The winner of the Pat Lowther Memorial Award will be announced during a special ceremony at the 44th annual League of Canadian Poets’ Poetry Festival and Conference to be held in Toronto from June 11 to 13.
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Melody has got rhythm DVOIRA YANOVSKY Vernon Jazz Society
The Vernon Jazz Club welcomes Melody Diachun, one of Canada’s finest contemporary jazz vocalists, to the stage Saturday night. Lauded in magazines and newspapers across the country, Juno nominee Diachun performs her own take on songs by artists such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Thelonius Monk and Cole Porter. “The music we’ll be playing is something I call new groove jazz, which unites the freedom and excitement of jazz expression with a hip, groove-oriented rhythmic base,” said Diachun. “I tend to be drawn to music with a Brazilian and Latin flavour, and funky types of rhythms.” Diachun will also perform some original material, including new tune The Sheltering Sky, inspired by a monologue on the human condition in Bernardo Bertolucci’s film of the same name. A self-proclaimed jazz purist, Diachun says she loves the old standards, but is also influenced by the music from her early days. “The music I heard when I was very young –– the music of the ‘70s –– has gradually crept its way into the music I write,” said Diachun. “I still love to sing jazz standards, especially those by Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Rogers and Hart, Lerner and Lowe, Irving Berlin, Ray Noble. These are some of the most beautifully written songs I have ever heard and I’m ready to sing them.” Diachun cites a vari-
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Jazz vocalist Melody Diachun graces the stage with her quartet Saturday at the Vernon Jazz Club. ety of diverse influences, including Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Igor Stravinsky, Billie Holiday, Prince, and John Coltrane. “My taste is evolving and I am constantly looking for the next artist who will inspire my ear,” she said. Diachun was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at
Canada’s 2009 National Jazz Awards and has released three CDs including 2008’s EQ. As part of the Olympic festivities, Diachun performed at the Sochi 2014 House and at a private party attended by the president of Sweden and International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge. She also hosts an online radio show on the brand new Just Jazz station for the Media on Tap Radio Network. Joining Diachun is Chris Andrew on piano, Doug Stephenson on bass and Ray Garraway on drums. Andrew is versatile in a variety of genres including jazz, funk, pop, Latin, and musical theatre. Based in Edmonton, he has studied in Cuba and toured across Canada many times. He’s performed with artists such as Joshua Redman, Sonny Fortune, Bud Shank and Joe La Barbera. In 2008, Andrew received the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award. Stephenson has been an essential member of western Canada’s jazz
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NUMBER 1636: This bylaw proposes to amend the City of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw 1268 by rezoning the portion of Lot 3, Section 6, Twp 35, K (Formerly O) DYD, Plan 13072 located at 2945 Moray Street, Armstrong, B.C. from Residential Low Density Single Family (R.1) zone to the Residential Secondary Suite (R.1-B) zone.
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Chilean Maid served with awards JIM ELDERTON Vernon Film Society
For centuries maids have been stereotyped as objects of lust, jokes, and as resentful working class women oppressed by the rich. In the TV series Upstairs Downstairs, although servants were basically invisible upstairs, they emerged as real people below stairs. The Maid from Chilean director Sebastián Silva introduces a wealthy Santiago family who decide to acknowledge the 41st birthday of their sullen and withdrawn maid Raquel. After 23 years she has become part of the family, but when they persuade her to emerge from her kitchen for a brief celebration, her discomfort is even stronger than their awkward dependence on her, and she soon retreats to her room. Worried by Raquel’s
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Catalina Saavedra (playing Raquel in The Maid) won the World Cinema Special Jury Prize for Acting at the Sundance Film Festival. grim attitude and increasingly poor health, they decide to hire a second maid to ease her workload and hopefully improve her morale. They hire one new maid after another, only to be defeated every time by her aggressive household tactics. But eventually she collapses while serving breakfast. Grudgingly she accepts a period of
bed rest and convalescence. When Raquel returns to work she discovers that a cheerful new maid, Lucy (about her own age), has effectively replaced her. But her household terror tactics prove no match for Lucy’s humour and resilience. And Lucy succeeds where the family failed, simply by treating her as an equal. As their mutual trust and
affection grows, Raquel begins to transform. Like numerous British and European films, The Maid successfully highlights the subtleties in the shifting power balance in the servant-employer relationship. At the Sundance Festival it won World Cinema Jury Prize Drama, and Catalina Saavedra won the World Cinema Special Jury Prize for Acting. Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times reported: “The Maid will resonate with everyone savvy enough to seek out this perceptive film –– and make it their own.” The Maid is not to be confused with a 2005 horror film from Singapore, about a maid recently arrived from the Philippines, struggling with supernatural forces while acclimatizing herself to the customs of the Chinese Ghost Month. The Maid screens at the Vernon Towne
Moon is full with workshops The opportunities to get creative keep flowing with Runaway Moon Theatre’s Reflection Community Art Project. The Enderby-based theatre continues to celebrate water with free drop-in sessions in each of its four workshop series covering music, fabric design, ceramics and movement. On April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Timbercreek Hall (behind SuperSave Gas in Enderby), Marion Lee and Uscher Eder will lead a workshop on decorating fabric with dye. A Japanese way of tie-dye, Shibori involves sewing, wrapping or clamping fabric before dyeing it. Participants will use the theme of water in their design, and will work together on lengths of
fabric which will become a part of Runaway’s upcoming summer show. Murray MacDonald’s music workshop series, Roar, Splash and Trickle, continues at the Enderby Museum with a session April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. “If you haven’t been able to make any of the previous evenings, make time for this one. It may be your last chance to come and play around with making water music in a fun and engaging environment,” said Runaway Moon publicist Jaci Metivier. Workshops in movement with dancer Kristi Christian and a ceramics session with potter Stephen Plant are scheduled for April 17 and 18. For a full workshop schedule or more info, visit www.runawaymoon.org.
Westside Landfill Closure INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE The Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting a series of drop-in Information Open Houses to provide information about the Westside Landfill Closure and Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre Join us at one of our Westside Road meetings to view the displays, talk to staff and provide feedback. Plus enter your name in a draw for a backyard composter! Westside Road • Wednesday, April 14th - 4:00 to 8:00 pm Killiney Beach Community Hall, 514 Udell Road • Thursday, April 22nd - 4:00 to 8:00 pm Wilson Landing Fire Hall, 2396 Westside Road For more information, please visit our Westside Landfill Closure page at regionaldistrict.com
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News Provincial movie industry gets tax breaks, but no subsidies TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The B.C. government is increasing its tax credit for movie and television labour costs to 33 per cent, but it won’t match Ontario’s decision to subsidize the industry, Tourism Minister Kevin Krueger says. B.C. is increasing its tax credit from 25 to 33 per cent of labour costs effective this month, but will not extend the credit to a quarter of all spending by production companies, as Ontario has done. “Ontario will be losing taxpayers’ money for every dollar of tax credits they pay out,” Krueger said. Movie and television production is a lucrative and competitive business, where B.C. ranks third in North America behind Los Angeles and New York, thanks mainly to U.S. productions. The B.C. Film Commission reported Thursday that total annual spending in B.C. rose by $100 million in 2009, to $1.3 billion. The number of productions declined from 260 in 2008 to 239 last year, but large U.S. projects such as
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If it were November or December, Mark Ferner says he could possibly understand it. But to have more passengers than a Westjet seat sale in the midst of an April playoff run, the Vernon Vipersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach is baffled. The Snakes dropped back-to-back games for just the second time all season as they fell 4-0 to the Powell River Kings in Game 3 of the B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup final Monday night at Hap Parker Arena in Powell River. Following Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-1 loss in Game 2 at Wesbild Centre, the Vipers trailed the Kings 2-1 in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 4 Tuesday night on the Sunshine Coast. Game 5 goes Thursday night at Wesbild. If necessary, Game 6 would go Saturday at Hap Parker (7:30 p.m. start), with Game 7 returning to Wesbild Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t question some guysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; effort,â&#x20AC;? said Ferner, referring to the lead-by-example play of twins Connor and Kellen Jones, Dave Robinson, Garrett Noonan, Kevin Kraus, Stevie Weinstein, Robbie Short and a handful of others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we need more guys to be better, and how we get better is by getting better efforts, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough thing to swallow because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a team that prides ourselves on our work ethic, and right now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just not getting it. Right now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just being out-competed.â&#x20AC;? The Vipers have prided themselves on their ability to get production from all four lines this season, but that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been the case so far in this series. If Ferner canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on his depth, he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to juggle ice time to get results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have to run with two-and-a-half lines and four dee, we will,â&#x20AC;? he said. Chad Niddery buried a loose puck as a posse of Kings crashed the Vipersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; net on a late first-period powerplay. Mat Bodie made a dynamic rush into the Vernon zone and drew the lone assist on Nidderyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth of the post-season. The Kings made it 2-0 at 5:17 of the second period as Cody Rainaldi unleashed a wicked snapshot from the right wing to beat Vernon goalie Graeme Gordon under the crossbar. The Vipers, who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scored since the first period of Game 2, enjoyed several scoring chances from in tight and the mid slot, but the likes of Cory Kane, Short and Connor failed to hit the net. Powell River cashed in another powerplay 48 seconds into the third period as Drew Pettitt counted his first goal of the playoffs with a hard, low one-timer to Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glove side. Bodie earned the assist.
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Viper forward Kellen Jones (left) battles with the Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chad Niddery along the boards during Game 3 of the BCHL Fred Page Cup final Monday night in Powell River. The Kings slammed the Snakes 4-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 went Tuesday night on the Sunshine Coast. The Kings completed their offence with 6:38 left on a five-on-three powerplay when Bodie went top shelf, stick side, with Gordon screened. Kellen, for goaltender interference, and Adam Thompson, for high sticking, took minor penalties 22 seconds apart to give the Kings the two-man advantage. Bodie, a smooth skating East St. Paul, Man. product, leads the post-season scoring race with 7-19-26 in 19 games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been waiting for this all year,â&#x20AC;? said Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach Kent Lewis, of the Powell River captain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He played great as captain at the World Junior (A) Challenge and he elevates his play in big games. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a good leader in the dressing room. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 30-year-old in a 19-year-oldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body.â&#x20AC;? Lewis credits his squad for shutting down the Vipersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skill game with a gritty brand of hockey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did what we had to and I think they got frustrated,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a pretty dialedin group and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a hungry team right now. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a ball out there, and we know
weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing a good team.â&#x20AC;? Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; netminder Josh Watson turned in 28 saves for his fourth shutout of the post-season. Gordon made 26 stops for Vernon. Said Viper captain Kraus: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emotions got the best of us and we let it get out of hand.â&#x20AC;? Aside for the first-place battle with the Penticton Vees in the regular season, Vernon hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t faced a ton of adversity this year. Kraus says thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have adversity is because we always played as a team and we kind of got away from that. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had everyone giving their best effort. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had guys just sitting there eating up ice time.â&#x20AC;? In Game 2 Saturday night, Rainaldi collected the winner 3:05 into the third period and Mitch Labreche added an empty-net insurance goal with 24 seconds remaining. Despite being outshot 9-5 in the first period, Vernon got off to a solid start when Connor took a feed from Sahir Gill just inside the Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blueline then danced around a pair of Powell River defenders before sliding the
puck five-hole on Watson on the powerplay. Special teams played a role again in the second period, this time in Powell Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favour. After killing off Jason Yeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tripping minor midway through the period, the Kings went on the powerplay shortly after, with Matt Garbowsky tapping home the rebound off Justin Dasilvaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point shot, deflating the 2,200 fans. The towering Dasilva set up the winner with a gorgeous stretch pass to Rainaldi, who cut around defenceman Curtis Gedig and tucked the puck behind Gordon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out with a lot of speed, a lot of grit... thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we base our whole hockey club on,â&#x20AC;? said Dasilva. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a speedy team and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to keep that up for the entire series.â&#x20AC;? Watson recorded 30 saves to earn second star, while Gordon made 23 stops. Meanwhile, the Spruce Grove Saints hammered the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 6-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in the AJHL Enerflex Cup final.
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The Vernon connection was huge as the Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence upended the Spruce Grove Saints 5-2 Sunday night in the 42nd Tim Hortons Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament final at MacArthur Island Arena. Cole Sanford scored twice and his linemate Curtis Lazar had two assists. The Vernon duo were joined by Lumby defenceman Dylan Bowen on the gold-medalist winners. Lazar, who compiled three goals and nine points, was named the Top Forward and chosen to the first all-star team. Sanford finished with 5+2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spruce Grove was definitely up there as one of the better teams weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played,â&#x20AC;? said Lazar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a big team, but they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match our speed.â&#x20AC;? Christo Koukis, a Los Angeles product, garnered 1+1 while playing on the LazarSanford line. Fraser Bulbuc and Gavin Broadhead also scored for POE. The teams were scoreless through one period, while POE went up 2-0 after 40 minutes. Sanford made it 2-0 with a goal with three seconds left in the second period.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was at the top of the circle, spun and got a good shot away,â&#x20AC;? said Sanford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hurried the shot because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to run out of time.â&#x20AC;? Nelson Gadoury and Thomas Foster replied for Spruce Grove. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a close game until the third period when we pulled away,â&#x20AC;? said Sanford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That team went to double overtime the night before against Calgary so they were exhausted.â&#x20AC;? Sanford praised Lazar for a stellar tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He played really good. He was shooting the puck, passing and using his speed, and playing physical.â&#x20AC;? Bowen enjoyed a solid game on the blueline, getting a few strong shots on net. Both teams took just three minor penalties. The Vernon Royal LePage Renegades bowed 7-2 to the Notre Dame Hounds of Saskatchewan in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B final of the 16-team affair. Alex Gillies and Richard Meaney scored for the Renegades, whose game MVP was goalie Devon Pearson. Cory Millette pulled the hat trick for the Hounds.
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Pursuit of Excellence players Cole Sanford (left) and Curtis Lazar swarm the Westside Warriors' Brett Mennear in the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament. Vernon moved to the B final by stopping the Kamloops Blazers 3-1 Saturday. Aaron Benjaminsen, Colton Thibault and Gillies scored for the Renegades, whose MVP was Pearson. Chad Butcher countered for Kamloops.
United girls bank bronze at Beasley Morning Star Staff
The Vernon United U15B girls earned the bronze medal at the season-opening Icebreaker Soccer Tournament last weekend at Beasley Park in Lake Country.
United, coached by Glen Coulthard and Tom Ouchi, got three shootout goals to defeat Kelowna U14A 1-0 in a bronze-medal match that showcased skilled and aggressive play
from both teams. Vernon held Kelowna to limited scoring chances and a scoreless result after two halves. In the ensuing shootout, solid goalkeeping by Candice
Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; keeper. In the same tourney, the Vernon U14 boys 1-2, shutting down Kelowna 1-0 in their opener. With 30 seconds remaining in the first half, Noa Acri worked on the right side before placing a shot over the Kelowna keeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. Kelowna controlled the second-half play, but the defensive corps and keeper Victor Gouchee put up the wall. Acri was Man-of-the-Match. Vernon then bowed 1-0 to Squamish, who got their goal off a corner kick one minute into the second-half. Vernon finished play by bowing 1-0 to Calgary, who clicked on a header off a corner in the first half. Man-of-the-Match was Dylan Towns.
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As little as one month ago, Kevin Hill was the guy on the outside looking in at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. An alternate for the Canadian men’s snowboard cross team, the 23-year-old Vernon native watched as teammates carved up the Cypress Mountain course. Fast-forward three weeks, and Hill grounded those same riders to claim gold at the 13th annual Canada Snowboard Cross Nationals last weekend at Mount-Tremblant. “It feels awesome to end the season in first place... knowing you can beat some of the best riders in the world,” said Hill. “It’s a big confidence booster and it takes off a lot of the stress. “My time trials went really well and I qualified a second or so in front of everyone which was pretty satisfying.” Jake Holden (Caledon, Ont.) finished second, while Americans Robert Minghini and J.J. Tomlinson were third and fourth respectively. Canadian team member Rob Fagan claimed seventh place, Francois Boivin was eighth, Mike Robertson crashed in the quarterfinals and Drew Neilson did not start. Hill, who turns 24 in June, has parlayed a successful pro BMX career into stellar results in snowboard cross, a sport he has competed in for less than four years. At first glance, the two sports might not have much in common, but Hill says the cross-training experiment has really paid off. “It’s pretty much the same idea, so it’s the best,” said Hill, of the two sports. “Going from eight guys in BMX trials to four on a snowboard, it’s a little less stressful.” Hill’s previous best on the FIS World Cup circuit was a sixth-place finish at Stoneham, Que. in January. He told Canada Snowboard: “I just want to climb up the ladder as high as I can in my sport and do the best I can,” Hill says the $1,500 first-place purse will help to offset the $17,000 it costs to travel to competitions during the
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Vernon’s Kevin Hill (left) hits a jump in a snowboard cross event earlier in the season. season. “It’s kind of tough, but hopefully I’ll be on the national team next season,” he added. “It makes you want to work harder. I want to make a small living out of it and be able to pay my bills.” Hill has just two weeks to hang up the board and dust off the bike as the Canadian ABA Nationals series starts in Chilliwack, April 16-18.
Hill thanked B.C. Snowboard Association coach Chris Nakonechny, his parents, Don and Arleigh Hill, and girlfriend Katie Patterson for supporting him on this adventure. He also thanked sponsors Dunas Skate & Snow and Balcaen Consolidated Contracting of Lavington. In women’s action, Maelle Ricker of Squamish added a national championship to her Olympic and World Cup titles to complete a perfect season. Better Business Bureau
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Sports SPORTS BRIEFS Baryla cashes in $12G in Houston Open Vernon’s Chris Baryla earned $12,412 after tying for 62nd place in the $5.8 million PGA Tour Shell Houston Open last weekend. Baryla, 27, made his second cut in seven tournaments this season, finishing at 71-73-75-73-292, tied with Americans D.A. Points and Paul Goydos. Baryla has earned $24,254 on the Tour this year. Anthony Kim parred the first hole of a playoff with Vaughn Taylor to win $1.044 million. Kim and Taylor were tied at 12-under 276 after Kim missed a 6-foot par putt in regulation on the water-lined 18th hole to settle for a 2-under 70. Grahame DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask. (68) and Charl Schwartzel of (67) finished a stroke back at 11 under. DeLaet, a 28-year-old Boise State grad, earned $336,400. He earned just $5,000 on the Nationwide Tour last year.
Camels brush back Eco-Wise 2-1 The Vernon Liquor Store Camels opened the Okanagan Oldtimers (35+) Soccer League season with a 2-1 win over Kelowna Eco-WiseWater Monday night at Beasley Park. Rookie Henry Czerwonka scored the winner on a wacky 25-yard shot which curved around a number of players and rolled over the line off the post. John Daly opened the Camels’ offence in the first half on a gorgeous one-time, left-footed drive to the top corner. Mike Collins drew the assist. Eco-Wise equalized early in the second half when Camels’ keeper Mike Moorlag got caught trying to dribble past some attackers. In other action, Vernon Toyota bowed 1-0 to Salmon Arm and Kelowna Sirius swamped Vernon Bosman Accounting (formerly De Dutch) 9-0.
All-Stars sweep Red Line Atoms The Vernon 2000 All-Stars swept the Kelowna Red Line Selects 7-1 and 8-3 in exhibition spring Atom Tier 2 Rep action Saturday at the Enderby Arena. Harrison Fenwick pocketed 4+1 as Vernon took the series morning opener. Bryant Cumming earned 2+2, while Matthew Dolinar supplied 1+4 in front of Reece Hawthorne. Luke Trytko replied for Kelowna, who trailed 2-0 and 3-0 by period scores. In the afternoon game, Steve Benischek bagged 2+1 and Fenwick also scored twice in front of Dylan Blazek. Zach Agar, Nick Mitchell, Bryant Cumming and Connor Senn contributed singles. Trytko (2) and Riley Keyes scored for Kelowna, who trailed 3-1 and 7-2 by period scores.
Sports swap and sale goes Saturday The Vernon Freestyle Ski Club will hold a major fundraiser Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Seaton Secondary School. The club is calling it “Everything But Ski Sport Swap & Sale.’ “It’s a great chance to either clear out the garage and storage area of unused sports equipment or pick up some new gear,” said Carla Peters of the freestyle club. “We are modeling the event after the ski swap idea and have taken the idea to other sports.” Items may be dropped off for consignment Friday at the Seaton gym between 4-8 p.m. The club will take a 20 per cent commission.
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KELOWNA – From both the personal and team perspectives, Brandon McMillan’s career with the Kelowna Rockets didn’t exactly begin with a bang. The speedy grad of the B.C. Major Midget League’s Vancouver Rangers managed a paltry two goals in 55 games in his rookie season, while the Rockets finished last in the Western Hockey League’s B.C. division with just 22 wins. Four seasons later, McMillan is happy to report that life is good in the land of Ogopogo. “I remember that first year was tough and pretty frustrating,” said McMillan, whose family moved with him to Kelowna from Tsawwassen during his rookie season in the WHL. “But I think everybody knew that wouldn’t last, and it’s been a pretty good ride here ever since. We were a lot better the next year, we went to the Memorial Cup a year after that, and now we’re back in the race again. I can say it’s really been a great four years here for me.” McMillan hasn’t allowed himself much time to reflect on his major junior career which, in all likelihood, will end within the next several weeks. The NHL’s Anaheim Ducks are expected to promote the 5-foot-11, 190 pound forward to
the pro ranks next season. If he doesn’t make the jump straight to the big club, McMillan will most likely suit up for the Ducks’ new AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The Ducks liked both his speed and work ethic when they drafted McMillan in the third round – 85th overall – in the 2008 entry draft. As a bonus, the NHL club saw McMillan excel as a forward with Team Canada at the 2010 world junior championship, then watched him display his versatility by playing defence for the Rockets during last spring’s WHL championship run. Kelowna head coach Ryan Huska said McMillan has evolved into one of the organization’s most dependable players. “The one thing about having a tough first year as a team is that Brandon and our young players, the 16and 17-year-olds, had the chance to play a lot, so he’s really benefitted from that over the course of four years,” said Huska. “He’s become a very good two-way player and was very important in our run to the Memorial Cup last year. He works very hard off the ice and has made himself an even more explosive skater because of the work he puts in. (In the playoffs) this year he’s been doing everything we’ve asked of him.” Through 11
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Vernon’s Lisa Weatherill and Kirstan Moore each had two points as Team B.C. stopped Saskatchewan 10-3 Tuesday morning at the 2010 Tim Hortons Canadian Ringette Championships. Weatherill opened the scoring shorthanded, 4:05 into the Under 16 division game. She later added an assist. Moore, a defenceman, pocketed two assists. Emily Jude, with 2+2, and Leigh Maxwell-Smith, with 1+3, led B.C., who faced Nova Scotia later Tuesday and will battle Quebec and Ontario today. In Monday opening action, B.C. iced host Saskatoon 9-2 with Jude and Maxwell-Smith each netting hat-tricks and Moore recording one assist. B.C. then fell 4-3 to Alberta with Maxwell-Smith earning two goals.
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Four-year vet Brandon McMillan is a huge part of the Rockets’ playoff success. post-season games, McMillan had two goals and nine assists and, playing on a line with Geordie Wudrick and Lucas Bloodoff, played a vital role in Kelowna’s first-round upset of the Everett Silvertips. Because Kelowna lost so much veteran talent from last year’s
club – 10 players, including Jamie Benn, Tyler Myers and Colin Long – few gave the Rockets much of a chance of contending this season. But based on what the Rockets have shown thus far in the playoffs, McMillan said there’s every reason to believe the club can have another
prosperous run though April and, just maybe, beyond. “Before the playoffs, I think a lot of people had written us off,” said McMillan, who had 25 goals and 42 assists in the regular season. “We showed a lot of resilience against Everett and that we can play with anybody.”
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Grizzlies grab Keystone spot
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Alex Spadoni scored goals Groomed as a coach in two minutes apart early in the the B.C. and Western Hockey third period to spark Revelstoke. Leagues, Vernon’s Troy Mick Brad Friedrich made it 3-0 just used those skills to guide the 1:44 later on a five-on-three powerplay. Kootenay International Junior (B) League The Panthers got a Revelstoke Grizzlies this powerrplay goal from Josh Bloomenthal season. The Grizzlies before Luke Richardson scored shorthanded bounced the Peninsula Panthers of Sidney with 1:34 remaining. 4-1 Sunday night in Andrew Parent regisTroy Mick tered 29 saves for the the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial final win. Revelstoke had bowed 5-1 to in Parksville. Revelstoke will represent B.C. in the Western Peninsula earlier in the tournaKeystone Cup, starting ment. “We just played Grizzlie Thursday, April 15 against the host Kamloops Storm. hockey (in the final),” said Mick, in his first year with Revelstoke. “We ran this program like a Junior A program, the guys “In our first two games, we just believed in our system, and weren’t very good. We played obviously, they reaped the Peninsula in a hostile house rewards,” said Mick, who guided with all their fans so it was fitting justice we got to beat a the Vernon Vipers to the 1999 Royal Bank Cup title. team that had beaten us, for
gold. We had strong forechecking, we played physical, we were relentless on the puck, and we got strong goaltending, all championship-calibre traits.” Vernon product Chris Gillies, a late-season call-up, did not see action in Parksville, but received a gold medal because of his playoff duty in the KIJHL. Gillies will be with the Grizz at the Keystone Cup. Revelstoke has lost just two post-season games. Vernon’s Riley Spraggs, a super rookie who had seasonending knee surgery during the playoffs, will also travel with the Grizz to Kamloops. Revelstoke will face the NO Hawks (Ontario), Beaufort Chiefs (Alberta) and the Storm in the Keystone Cup. The Grizzlies won the KIJHL playoff title in five games over the Nelson Leafs after going 35-9-1-5 in the regular season.
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Vernon Freestyle Ski Club members (from left), Jackson Peters, 6, Sterling Peters, 9, and Josh Melbourne, 9, are ready for the club’s huge sports swap Saturday at Seaton Gym from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Consignments will be accepted Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Seaton.
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BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (260-1082). BOXING - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings from 10-11:30. The club welcomes new members male and female 11 years and older. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU - Classes Mon-Sat with adult, women’s and kids programs available at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu & MMA. 5 – 740 Waddington Drive. Call Mario Deveault at (250) 804-9262. FASTBALL- Vernon Major Men’s Fastball League is forming a women’s fastball division for the upcoming season. Play would begin in early May, with games during the week on local fields, and winding up by the end of June. Interested team representatives or players please contact Dennis Einarson at 306-0378. GARAGE SALE - The Silver Star Freestyle Club is holding a huge ‘Everything But Ski Sport Swap & Sale’ on Saturday, April 10 at Seaton School Gym, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Items related to golf, camping, water sports, fishing, baseball, hockey, soccer, racket sports, lacrosse, running and cycling will be accepted Friday, April 9 from 4-8 p.m. HOCKEY - The Okanagan Training Rink is holding a men’s 3-on-3 league from April 5-May 10 with 10 guaranteed games and playoffs. Call 549-7468 or e-mail Mike Burke at otr.vernonhockey.com. HOCKEY - The Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association summer hockey school goes Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 9-13 for players aged 7-15. Premier skill development and specific drills for forwards and defencemen, along with quality power skating instruction, will be featured. Call 542-0754. LACROSSE - North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association registration forms are available at Sun Valley Sports. SKATING - The Vernon Skating Club is accepting registrations for Canskate learn to skate programs. The club is forming synchro teams for the coming season and invites all current or former skaters of all ages to try out. Call Heather at 260-6632 or visit www.vernonskatingclub.ca. TRACK AND FIELD - The Vernon Track and Field Club holds open practices Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon, at Polson Park. UMPIRES CLINIC - Vernon is holding a SPN clinic for fastball umpires (beginners and refresher for veterans) Saturday, April 10. Call Jason at 550-6289.
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News Water quality an area of concern at Lake Country open house ownership next to foreshore, recreation, livestock, terrain stability, forestry, wildfire, mining and wind generation. Many of these hazards would be relatively insignificant on their own but together they pose more serious threats. Heather Larratt of Larratt Aquatic, which did the intake study, proposed an intake protection zone around each intake to keep development out of the surrounding areas.
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Bob walks with purpose CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
Bob Shephard kept hearing about cutbacks to community programs and decided that he was going to do what he could to help. “I read in the paper that funding was down for the United Way and I already walk for exercise so I thought I would put my walking to good use,” he said. He wants to raise $1,000 for the United Way which supports a variety of programs and services for all people in — Bob the community. “We’re so happy that Bob is doing this. We’re calling it Bob’s Big Walk for United Way and we’re taking pledges of any amount right up to the day of the walk. One person can make a difference,” said Linda Yule, executive director of United Way of North Okanagan Columbia
Shuswap. Shephard, 64, who works washing windows at downtown businesses, has got up to 25 laps (.25 kilometres each lap) of Wesbild Centre and is aiming for 70 laps (about 10 miles) for his walk. He estimates this will take about eight hours with rest stops. Shephard would also like people to join him for as many laps as they want. “I just want to do something to help all these good programs keep going in the community,” he said. Shephard Bob’s Big Walk for United Way takes place April 15 at Wesbild Centre with Mayor Wayne Lippert joining Shephard for his first lap at 8 a.m. For more information and to make pledges, call Yule at 250-549-1346 or e-mail lmyule@shaw.ca.
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Bob Shephard asks the community to support him in Bob’s Big Walk for United Way April 15 as he goes for 70 laps of Wesbild Centre.
New arrivals Nov. 22: Born to Chad and Lora Robinson of Carvel, Alta., a girl, 8 lbs. 6 oz., named Ella Rose. A sister for Leif. A granddaughter for Les and Theresa Robinson of Enderby, B.C., Murray and Joan McLenaghan of Barrhead, Alta. Jan. 18: Born to Reagan and Leigh Church of Kelowna, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Rowan Bond. A brother for Mackenzie Lyn, 3. A grandson for Ron and Cheri Watt of New Additions Armstrong, B.C., Wanda and Buzz Berezowski of Sorrento, B.C., Wendy and Don Bond Church of Red Deer, Alta. Feb. 6: Born to Robert Cann and Sarah Gowans of Oyama, a girl, 5 lbs. 8 oz., named Isabella Rose Cann. A granddaughter for Julie and David Gowans of Harrietville, Australia, Steve Cann of Porepunkah, Australia, Jane Cann of Oyama, B.C. A great-granddaughter
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for Kath Millett of Frankston, Australia, Harry and Carmel Gowans of Mt. Eliza, Australia, Desmond Schumann of Hervey Bay, Australia. Feb. 16: Born to Chad and Christine Schulz of Armstrong, a girl, 5 lbs. 12 oz., named Riley Kendra. A sister for Darian, 35 months. A granddaughter for Gord and Karen Weighill, Ellie Schulz and Len, Char and Henry Schulz, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Mary Lattenville, Marion Weighill, Ralph and Stella Kientz, all of Vernon. Feb. 23: Born to Ryan and Tonya Smith of Abbotsford/Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 13 oz., named Caleb Isaiah. A brother for Baden, 4; Peyton, 2. A grandson for Dorothy Smith and Gerry Reiswig, Dennis Smith and Kathy King, Gord and Val Nicholson, all of Vernon. A great-grandson for Dave and Janie Smith of Vernon, Anna and Henry Hann of Mission, Irene Nicholson of Port Coquitlam. March 1: Born to R.J. and Christy Baird of Armstrong, a boy, 9 lbs., named Jacob Ross. A grandson for Tom and Hieke Veldhuisen of Armstrong, Ross and
Nicky Baird of Enderby. A great-grandson for Marrie Veldhuisen of Durgerdam, the Netherlands, Martin and Nell of Lumby. March 6: Born to Danny Stein and Donalyn Raffan of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 1 oz., named McKenzie Summer Stein. A granddaughter for Karen Raffan, Don and Diana Raffan, all of Armstrong, B.C., Tammy and Marty Stein of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Cliff and Joyce Wenger, Margaret Raffan, Gerda Stein, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-great granddaughter for Gertrude Wenger of Vernon. March 10: Born to Erol and Kristine Bortucene of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Lucy Grace. A sister for Anna, 14; Solomon, 12; Emily, 6. A granddaughter for Ray and Maryanne Bale of Burundi, Africa, Bayezid Bortucene of Mission, B.C., Lois Bortucene of Vernon, B.C. March 11: Born to Corbin and Stephanie Elle, a girl, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named Dayla Elizabeth-Rose. A granddaughter for Eric and Caroline Elle, Leigh and Marilyn Hewer, all of Coldstream, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Rose Costar of Calgary, Alta.
Daffodils blooming in April for Cancer Society Morning Star Staff
Everyone is reminded to wear a daffodil pin on the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day Friday. “This is an important thing that people can do to support those they know who have cancer or who have been lost to cancer,” said Canadian Cancer Society honourary chairman Patrick Nicol. “Everyone who campaigns is a volunteer and it is a physical and emotional effort for them
to do this but they know why they are doing it. “They find that they are always welcome and that the door that they knock on will have a story of some connection to cancer. These are stories from the heart and people want to help with donations of any amount. Each one is significant.” He added that people like to take the opportunity to ask the volunteer canvass-
ers questions about the society and its services. “Jackie George (campaign chairman) and all the volunteers are exceptional. We know it’s going to be a good campaign,” he said. New this year, the pins are available around town and are a way to support the Canadian Cancer Society and a reminder that the door-to-door campaign is on now and throughout April.
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250.260.6205 DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM SPRING GARDEN WASTE/LEAF DROP OFF PROGRAM The District of Coldstream’s 2010 Spring Garden Waste/Leaf Drop Off Program will begin on Sunday, April 11th, 2010 at its Transfer Station located at 10405 Middleton Drive. Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Days of Operation: April 11th, 18th and 25th May 2nd, 8th, and 9th (Open Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th for final weekend) 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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aster weekend has passed, leaving many of us with left-over turkey, ham and hard-cooked eggs which need to be made into something interesting and edible. I plan to make mine into a few quick meals for the coming hockey play-off nights. Go Vipers, go! As of this writing, I’ve not come up with anything suitable for all the chocolate, but eating it is still a good idea from where I sit. Today’s recipes are designed for quick preparation, are freezable, and taste delicious as well. Enjoy! Ham-stuffed Manicotti Cathi Litzenberger 14 manicotti pasta shells 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup butter or olive oil 1-2 cups cooked, cubed ham 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 tbsp. butter or olive oil 6 tbsp. flour 3 cups milk 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (can substitute your favourite cheese if you like) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cook manicotti as directed on package. Drain, rinse in cool water and set aside. Meanwhile, cook onion, garlic and green pepper in 4 tbsp. of oil or butter until tender. Add ham, eggs, salt and pepper to taste, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. In another heavy saucepan, cook 6 tbsp. oil or butter until foamy. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles, about 3 minutes. Add milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens. Stir in cheese. Mix 1/4 of cheese sauce with ham mixture. Fill manicotti shells with ham mixture (your fingers work best for this; it’s messy but most efficient). Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in greased 13x9-inch glass baking dish and arrange filled shells over sauce. If there is any left-over stuffing, just sprinkle it over the filled
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The Ozone, Grade 6 and 7 students at Ellison school, are organizing the community soup kitchen at All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon April 17. The students and their teacher, Kim Ondrik, are asking for community help in the form of donations of money, food and service items, and help with set-up and clean-up. Donations are needed by April 13. For more information on what is needed and how to help, contact Ondrik at kondrik@sd22.bc.ca.
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shells. Pour remaining sauce over the filled manicotti. At this point the casserole can be cooled in the refrigerator, then wrapped and frozen up to 3 months. To thaw and reheat, thaw casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then uncover, sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 - 50 minutes. If not freezing casserole, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 F for 30 - 35 minutes until bubbly. Nice served with a tossed salad for a complete meal. Serves 8 Turkey, Ham and Swiss Casserole 8 ounces mini fusilli, farfalle, macaroni or other pasta shapes 3 tbsp. butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced ham 3 tbsp. flour 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 tsp. dried leaf marjoram or thyme 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 cups diced turkey 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, optional Topping: 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 tbsp. butter, melted Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse; set aside. Heat butter in a large skillet and sauté the onion and celery over medium-low heat until softened. Add ham and stir in flour until wellcombined. Gradually stir in the milk until thickened. Add marjoram, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, turkey, and peas and carrots, if using. Add the cooked pasta and blend thoroughly. Spoon the pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Topping: Combine the crumbs with 1 tbsp. melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and topping is browned. Serves 4-6.
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s March came to a close, we had some real good rain. All plants come to life quickly after a good rain. Those small shrubs such as flowering plum, forsythia, smoke bush and that type of shrub really come to life. It is a little too early to get too active in the garden. We can still get some cold nights that will cause real damage. The garden centres are really loading up great stacks of small plants. I see small Fred Lyall geraniums grown from seed for a very low price. There are some really nice small pansies that will come in to bloom very quickly. I much prefer surfinia if I can find them. They are a hybrid petunia that does not produce seed. One variety that I use is called dark pink. I also like one that is almost white with pale pink edges. One of the most aggressive petunia supertunias is a dark blue one that likes to spread and put out a lot of blooms.
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One of my favourite basket items for a shaded area is trailing begonias. You should start the tubers in early March. In June, July and August, they will really put out some nice blooms, such as reds, yellows and apricot shades. They need good fertilization: 15-30-15 water-soluble is real good. As I listened to Kiss-FM recently, I was pleased to hear they were having a garbage clean-up day. The part that bothers me is the people who throw their garbage along the roadside. I suggest, especially if you own a business, to clean up the frontage of your property. If you have planted shrubs, be sure to pull the weeds that pop up between them. An example of well-kept boulevards is the frontage by Vernon Credit Union. Another is in front of the Best Western Vernon Lodge. There are others who do not do too well. Communities in Bloom will appreciate your efforts. Okanagan Gardens and Roses meets April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. A very good program is assured. If you are gardening in a smaller space, this is your chance to get some good advice. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.
Pink Shirt Day moves to stop bullying Morning Star Staff
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs join the provincial and national movements to celebrate Pink Shirt Day — Bullying Stops Here April 14. Boys and Girls Clubs across the Okanagan will be participating in planned activities that provide education, awareness and teach skills to encourage empathy-building. Organizers encourage the community to wear pink on April 14 to show that bullying will no longer be tolerated. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia when two young men stood up to bullying in their high school. A new student was being bullied when he came to school wearing a pink T-shirt. The other students bought 50 pink T-shirts and got other students to wear them to school to show
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met with an overwhelming response from schools, employers and politicians. Thousands of people wore pink to school and work. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink April 14 to show support against bullying. Pink
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Feature Event: The Shoparama Spring Market takes place April 10 and 11
THE NORTH OKANAGAN NATURALIST CLUB MEETS April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Lodge, presenting “Lords Of Nature” by Peter Stockdale. VERNON AND DISTRICT 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 more information. KALAMALKA TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express at 34th St & 48th Ave. Call Rob at 260-3981 for more information. THE LADIES NEWCOMERS SUPPER CLUB Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. VERNON WOMEN IN BUSINESS April 7 luncheon meeting, guest speaker is Mayor Wayne Lippert, doors open 11:30 a.m., Schubert Centre. KIDS DISCOVERY CLUB Held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A Christian-based group of five to 12-year-olds. Boys and girls learn crafts, games, storytime and snacks. Group starts March 24, Living Word Lutheran Church, 6525 Okanagan Landing Rd. Call Pastor Harold at 250-545-1514 for more info. FREE FENCING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Want to try a new sport? Get some more exercise? Do a sport with a friend or family member? Try fencing! Fencing runs Wednesdays, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Harwood elementary gym. No experience or equipment necessary. Call Matt at 250-306-9253. NEW STITCHERS GROUP Stitchers of all levels welcome! Meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6770 Cools Rd. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children are welcome, too! If you enjoy cross-stitching or other types of needlework, please come! For info., call Kathleen at 250-541-0227. 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. Call 542-6151 for info. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUPS The Alzheimer Society of B.C. early stage support group meets first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Meetings at People Place, room 102. Call 1-800-634-3399. THE LADIES OF THE ROYAL PURPLE LODGE #123 We are a non-profit group that meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Elks Hall. Bring your lunch bag and join us at noon. Meeting starts 1 p.m. Call 542-4576.
he Vernon Winter Carnival Society is getting into the spirit of spring with The Shoparama Spring Market showcasing artisans, specialty food producers, entrepreneurs of almost any kind. We’ve combined a budding bunch of more than 70 exhibitors, featuring products such as original art, unique jewellery and accessories, spa products and Friesen’s famous cinnamon buns. There will be entertainment, spring bunnies will bring goodies for the kids and the first 50 people Sunday morning will receive a free coffee coupon. Don’t forget to enter for the main door prize of $100 Shoparama Dollars as “find-the-spot-prizes” Saturday evening. The concession is hosted by The Aviemore School of Highland Dance. Admission is free, however you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank: Tony and Eddy (right) have been sorting food and toys at Shoparama for the Salvation Army Food Bank for many years. The Shoparama takes place April 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310-37th Ave. For more information, call 250-542-5983 or e-mail ingridbaron3@shaw.ca.
APRIL 8 CLARENCE FULTON SCHOOL GRAD FASHION SHOW Gowns, dresses, tuxes, fun wear, formal wear, the April 8 evening show is an evening of pure enjoyment. Bigger and better than any year, with more than a dozen fabulous stores involved. Tickets going quickly, so scoop yours soon from any Fulton grad or drop by the school at 2301 Fulton Rd. THE PROBUS CLUB OF VERNON Has room for a few more members. A world-wide organization of clubs for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women, Probus now has 41 clubs in B.C. and 206 in Canada. Our next meeting is April 8 at 10 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church hall on Alexis Park Drive, admission $3. Our speaker will be James Weir of Investors Group whose topic will be “Wills vs. Trusts.” Come early and join us for coffee and goodies. For further info. please call Vic Vickers at 250-558-3074. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS (VERNON) Meets April 8 at 7 p.m., Halina Centre, Vernon Recreation Complex, 3310-37th Ave. Guest speaker Dr. Doug Miller, naturopathic physician, will discuss various healing modalities, including NAET, a cutting edge energy technique incorporating elements of Chinese medicine, kinesiology, and quantum physics. NAET is used to accelerate growth and heal emotional trauma, negative core beliefs, allergies, etc.
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THE PALESTINE STUDY GROUP Will not have its regular meeting April 8, due to circumstances beyond our control. We will meet April 22, at 10 a.m. at People Place in order to view the award-winning documentary “Occupation 101”, which details the human costs of Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). This is reputed to be a very eye-opening video. These meetings are open to the public at no charge. Call Steve at 545-3202 for more info. VERNON CAMERA CLUB MEETS Evaluation Night April 8 at 7 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. The theme is Macro. Please bring $1 drop-in fee; new members always welcome! For more info., contact: Lyle Larrigan at 250-260-1112 or Megan Noonan at 250-307-0435. FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES MEET April 8 at 10 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. (across from Canadian Wholesale Club). Tickets available for our spring luncheon. Guest speaker. Please attend. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Thursdays it’s snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more info., call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR DEPRESSION Group for men dealing with depression meets Thursdays at Albert Place, 3610 - 25th Ave., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call Ken at 778-475-5660 or e-mail spotswood@shaw.ca. DROP-IN CRIB Every Thursday at 2 p.m. for $2, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 5101-25th Ave. THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA sponsors Navy League Cadets, ages 9 to 13, and Sea Cadets, ages 12 to 18, in Vernon and across Canada. For more information on these character developing programmes for youth please call 250503-8319 for Navy League Cadets; 250-503-8345 for Sea Cadets; 250-549-2240 for Navy League administration. BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY CHAPTER The stitching group gathers every second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Come and join us. Call Pat at 549-2219 or Mary at 545-3939. VERNON MS SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS Regular communications are held on the second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, 3005A-32nd St., Vernon. JCI VERNON MEETS Worldwide Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs meets second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., NOCLS, 2400-46th Ave.. For info. call Sharla Zandvliet at email.sharla@gmail.com or 250-550-4076.
UPCOMING B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION Luncheon April 9 at 12:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. Speaker Bonnie Taylor, Community Health.
ALLAN BROOKS NATURE CENTRE FUNDRAISER Dinner, dance, silent and live auctions, April 9, Best Western Vernon Lodge. Tickets are $60, with $25 charitable tax donation receipt available. Entertainment by Chorealis Vocal Ensemble and pianist Verne Bryant. Dinner is deluxe buffet, with wine at each table courtesy of Don Kassa and Priscilla of Re/Max. Cash bar available. Tables of eight can be reserved by calling Walt Duncan at 250558-5051. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Many items up for bid. Tickets at TicketSeller, 250-5497469, ernon Performing Arts Centre or at www.ticketseller.ca. GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES WORKSHOP April 9 at Glad Tidings Church, 9:30 a.m. For all those interested in small farm production or farmers’ market foods, from veggies to eggs and home baked pies. A great chance to learn about the program before it is implemented by Government of B.C. Foods and quality safety specialist Elsie Freisen has agreed to stop in Armstrong on her way to the coast. For more info., see www.gov.bc.ca/foodsafety/index.htm DANCE AT THE ENDERBY SENIORS COMPLEX The Wildwood Band plays April 9 from 2-4 p.m. All welcome. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with guest teacher, nun Kelsang Chenma, April 9, 7-8:45 p.m. at Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Series topic for April is “Learning To Love.” Drop-in fee adults $10, students $5. For info call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. No class April 16. PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN Want to save money? Eat healthier? Get more activity? The garden is accepting gardeners for 2010! At 6161 Pleasant Valley Rd., about 1 km north of Butcher Boys in a lovely rural setting;100 Square Foot Gardens are at your disposal. Sign up and share with friends, family, or as an organization. Teach your children or grandchildren where their food comes from and save on groceries. Nothing tastes better than home-grown veggies. Only $10 per garden per season. Registrations taken at Vernon Recreation Centre until April 30. Call Bryan for more information at 250-545-5510. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ April 9, appies, cards and games night at Terry’s, 7:30 p.m. Call Terry at 250-2604418 by Thursday if attending. Enjoy pool table and table tennis. BYOB and your favourite appetizer. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE April 9 is registration deadline for youth classes: Exploring Papermaking and Printing; Simple Handmade Books; Happy Mark Making; Dare to Draw; and Play with Paint. To register, call 250542-6243 or see www.vernonarts.ca VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GARDEN FAIR Annual garden fair is looking for Vernon’s support with clean, saleable items: White Elephant, books (except encyclopedias), children’s books, games, toys, perennial plants, jewelry, accessories, purses, gloves, hats. No shoes, however. We appreciate your effort in making our Garden Fair in Polson Park a success. Please contact for pick-up: Connie at 250-545-5595, Linda at 250-558-3720 or Sharon at 250-503-1045. Leave a message if no answer. Please do not take donations to the hospital.
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Community Calendar UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING April 10 at 2 p.m. for the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (NOTRA) at the Historic O’Keefe Ranch north of Vernon. Volunteer time commitment is about three hours per week for the spring session which runs April 12 - June 4. Horse experience is an asset, but not a necessity. Contact 250-549-0105 or notra@telus.net for more information or check out our website at www.notra.info VERNON DISTRICT GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA 100th Birthday Tea and Cookies Launch, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church. Celebrate with us and enjoy a walk down memory lane with our heritage uniform displays. Admission by donation. GO-KARTING! Starts April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. and April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Wesbild Centre. The web page is www.sikaracing.com for more information. VERNON YACHT CLUB A sight to see, April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon is Crane Day. The public is invited to come by the club (7919 Okanagan Landing Rd.) and watch sailboats and large power boats being lifted by a large crane back into the water for the start of the 2010 boating season. Fun on the water for the whole family: April 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, 21st Annual Boat and Leisure Show at the club. Free admission, free sailboat rides, prizes, free bounce & play for the kids; free shuttle from Marshall Fields, concession and lots of exhibitors on and off the water. ANAF SPITFIRE UNIT #5 FUNDRAISER Hosted by cancer survivor Naomi Cochrane April 10, fundraiser in The Hangar for the Leukemia Society: Be a Dancer for Cancer, music by Kath & The TomKats, show starts 8 p.m. Door prizes, silent auction, designated drivers, food and drink. Seating limited: $20 per ticket; call 307-2245. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Artist Trading Cards Workshop April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Marge Bomford will produce a workshop on different techniques and inspiration for creating Artist Trading Cards. HUGE GARAGE SALE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST April 10 at 8 a.m., hosted by the Elks Lodge of Vernon and the Vernon Navy League Cadets, Elks parking lot, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound). We will have individual table rentals so there will be a huge variety of items to choose from. If you or your friends or neighbors would like to rent a table for $10 please call Maureen at 250-558-0876.Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. for only $4. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET April 10 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Odd Fellow’s Hall 3005 Wood Ave. Armstrong. Call 250-546-3735 to rent tables: $5 each. EVERYTHING BUT SKI SPORT SWAP AND SALE Fundraiser for the Silver Star Freestyle Club, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at W.L. Seaton secondary gym, 2701-41 St Ave. Pay-outs and pick-up of unsold gear is same day from 3 to 6 p.m. Drop off consignment gear April 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser Commission to club is 20 per cent. Tags cost $1 each (these you will need to purchase to attach to your consignment items). We will be accepting the following items new and used: golf, camping, water sports, fishing, baseball, hockey, soccer, racquet sports, lacrosse, footwear, bikes. Please, no clothing or helmets! We have a number of retailers who will also be on site with great deals on gear! For more information, call Carla or Rod Peters at 250-275-
4954 or e-mail to silverstarfreestyle@gmail.com1 CRISIS LINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING STARTS SOON The PIN Crisis Intervention Society is accepting applications and booking interviews for upcoming volunteer training, April 10 to May 1 (choose between two evenings per week, Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays; and three Saturdays). Training is 36 hours total. To book an interview, or for more information, please call 250-545-8074. OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP GREENS AGM Annual General Meeting April 11 at 4 p.m., Armstrong, OddFellows’ Hall, 3005 Wood Ave., opposite City Hall (Bridge St.) There are vacancies on the executive. If you would like to stand or nominate someone, please contact nominations secretary Greig Crockett at 250 260-5877 or chull@telus.net. If you have any ideas you would like to discuss please contact Greig, and they will be considered for inclusion in the program. You must be a fully paid-up member in order to vote. If you need to renew your membership, you can pay the $10 renewal at the AGM before election of the new executive. NORTH OKANAGAN JUNIOR ACADEMY Come and enjoy our International Food Fair April 11, from 4–7 p.m. Passports are $15 at the door which enables the holder to receive a serving of vegetarian food from each of the 8 booths (including dessert). We are a K - 10 Christian School in Grandview Flats (between Vernon and Armstrong) and are raising money, with 2/3 of the proceeds going to school projects and 1/3 to charity. For directions and more info., visit our website at www.noja.ca or call 250-546-8330. ANAF SPITFIRE UNIT #5 FUNDRAISER Friends of Kevin barbecue April 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. No Bad Days and Pingo generously donating their time. Spitfire Lounge, opens 1 p.m. All proceeds from sale of burgers or hot dogs will be donated to Friends of Kevin fundraiser. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Attending the International Food Fair April 11; car pool at 4:30 p.m. For location and more information, call Carole at 260-5238. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA General meeting April 11 at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary meets April 12 at 1 p.m. All members urged to attend. BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT Course presented by St. John’s Lutheran Church, starts April 12, runs Mondays for seven weeks, 6:30 to 8 p.m., takes place at Vernon Christian School. No charge, parent manual available for $10. Childcare available for $3 per child or $5 per family. For info., see www.loveandlogic.com or to register, call 250-549-2244 or e-mail dianne@stjohnsvernon.com OKANAGAN MAINLINE OSTOMY ASSOCIATION MEETS April 12 at 7 p.m., Schubert Centre boardroom, 3505-30th Ave. Program is a rap session; an ET nurse will be in attendance. Everyone welcome. For more information or transportation, call Les at 549-2263. SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets April 12, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, in room 06 downstairs. Topic will be “Recycling in the North Okanagan,” with Nicole Kohnert, manager with NORD Solid Waste Dept. Visitors and new members welcome. For info. please call Nadine at 250-549-1479.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting The Armstrong Regional Cooperative will be holding the 88th Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, 28 Apr 2010 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Oddfellows Hall at Armstrong and members are invited to come and exercise their rights as shareholders to be democratically involved in the CO-OP’s business. We will be announcing the FY 2009 Patronage Equity Refund of 7.6% putting over $2.7 million back into our member/ shareholder’s hands. Director elections will be held and refreshments will be served. For more information call 250.546.9438.
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CAPRICORN DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Financial carelessness on your behalf today could cause added expenditures or a big loss of some kind. When making a purchase, pay special attention to details and hang onto all receipts.
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care and education, despite the fact spending for both continues to rise. Health spending is up $2 billion in the last year, and total provincial spending will reach an unprecedented $42.5 billion in the coming year. NDP leader Carole James and former Social Credit premier Bill Vander Zalm are on separate barnstorming tours to fan opposition to the HST. Last week
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in Kamloops, Vander Zalm said the government is in the red because it built projects such as the Golden Ears Bridge, highways and the Vancouver convention centre during good times. Vander Zalm didn’t know what he was doing when he was premier, and clearly things have not improved. He doesn’t say how he would have altered the timing of the Olympics
or the U.S.-triggered global recession. For her part, James wants to cancel income tax reductions for “big business” as well as the HST. That would be the big business that has shed all those salaried jobs, and particularly a forest industry being bled white by excessive municipal taxation. Employment figures for B.C. show the recession drove more people to self-employment,
increasing a long-term trend. The elephant in the room that nobody talks about is what I’ll politely call tax avoidance. That plumber in Philadelphia, or his counterpart in Prince George, is almost certainly familiar with the concept of working for cash. Self-employment gives people the ability to declare their income in a somewhat more creative way than get-
ting a pay stub every two weeks. The beauty of consumption taxes is that everyone pays them. Even the dope dealer buying his girlfriend two sports cars in different colours has to pay. Scrap the HST? Sounds great, but then what? Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Donald Dahl (Don) Swanson
was born on April 12th, 1916 in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2010 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 93 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, to whom he would have been married for 60 years on June 28th; his children, Gregory of Golden, B.C., Jo-Ann (Ken) Kletsky of Vernon, B.C. and Rodney of Golden, B.C.; his former daughter-in-law, Donna Swanson of Kelowna, B.C.; four grandchildren, Lana Swanson, Larisa (Aaron) Dueck, Timothy Kletsky and Ryan Swanson; one great-granddaughter, Myah Dueck; one sister, Lucille Putland and one sister-in-law, Ruth Swanson, both of Churchbridge, Saskatchewan; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Swanson. Don was born and raised in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan and was the Mayor of that community for several years. He served overseas during W.W.11 from 1941-1945. Don was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, loved cross country skiing, golfing and gardening. Cremation preceded the Funeral Service which was held at Peace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Richard D. Schulz officiating. Interment of Don’s cremated remains followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Don to the Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1204-30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1Z5 or to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements were made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Joseph It is with our heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Sorochinski on April 1st, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Family and friends gathered at Joe’s home for a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made at the SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 250-542-4333
Niels (Nels) Winding {1931-2010} It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Niels Winding on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Nels is survived by his wife Josephine, stepchildren Tracey {Tyler and Nicole} and Craig, in-laws Grace and Larry Nelson, Kate Ross, Ann and Charlie Locke, numerous nieces and nephews in Canada as well as family in Denmark and Luxemburg. Nels was born and raised in Denmark, where he trained as a journeyman cabinetmaker before immigrating to Canada as a young man. He was an accomplished artist, as well as a lover of cars and boats. His quiet strong support will be forever missed. Loved by family, his many friends and colleagues, we are sad but will always treasure his humor, stories and knowledge. At the request of Nels, no service will be held, however, his family is planning a gathering at a later date. Vi elsker dig Nels.
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Asparagus pickers needed, exp. an asset, dependability a must. 250-546-6600. BAGRY Bro’s Orchards Ltd. needs workers, 4110-15 Ave, Vernon. $9.14/hr.Start date June 20-2010. 250-542-2136.
Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator at 250-503-5300 today to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon, Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP, KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 9A2
Help Wanted
ATTENTION
9 9 9
• $2500+/month • Must be able to start immediately • Company Training • Permanent Positions • Promotions within 90 days
For an interview call:
250-860-9480
Students 18+yrs welcome!
Join the Team!
CAR AUDIO INSTALLER REQUIRED Full time position available March. Experience is necessary!! Good salary base plus bonuses! Send/Drop resumes off Att: Gary at 3107 48th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 3R5
Immersive Media IMC is the leading provider of full motion, high-resolution, interactive spherical video technology and production services. IMC is a publicly traded company that is listed under the symbol “IMC” on the TSX Venture Exchange. www.immersivemedia.com IMC is currently recruiting for a
Controller/Vice-President, Finance
Okanagan Advertiser is one of BC’s oldest independent newspapers with offices in Armstrong & Enderby.
We are looking for a journalist to fill a permanent full time position to join our reporting team. You would cover news, city council and other meetings, sports, features, entertainment and community events. We require a self-starter who can produce clean copy plus photographs on deadline on a weekly basis. Initiative to generate and follow through on story ideas is a definite asset.
Qualifications: • Journalism degree/diploma and newspaper
experience • Self-motivated • Detail oriented • Excellent communication skills • Photography experience and digital camera an asset • Solid work ethic • Flexible • Friendly, outgoing attitude • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Experience on Mac computers using InDesign • Possess a driver’s licence and vehicle
Reporting to the CFO, you will be a key member of the senior management team overseeing the Finance, IT and Human Resource functions. You will be responsible for the management and day-to-day financial and administrative activities. An ideal candidate will hold a CA, CMA or CGA designation with a minimum of 5 years experience, in public practice or medium size company entrepreneurial setting, preferably in the high tech sector and in a senior finance/accounting role. A strong understanding of IFRS conversion, payroll, treasury and public company reporting with an ability to work on numerous tasks and priorities at all times. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong relationship and team building abilities and flexibility to travel to Dallas Texas and Portland Oregon subsidiaries as required. Email resumes or additional information requests to drowley@immersivemedia.com Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Help Wanted
Vernon Yacht Club
Requires part time Bar Manager, must have Serving It Right certificate $14 /hr + tips to start. Responsibilities will include ordering all liquor, pop, cleanliness of bar, operations of bar, bar inventory, etc. Please fax resume 250-545-0388 office@vernon yachtclub.com
Caregiver for elderly woman, 15-20hrs/week, holiday BC’s Oldest Floating Boat Show plus relief, must be flexible. Ref & criminal record check. Reply to box 14 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Cook wanted for evening shifts at busy Armstrong Restaurant. Fax resume to 250-546-8039 FARMWORKERS for pruning & picking, $9.14/hr upto 50hrs/wk, July 20-Oct 15. Contact RS Dhaliwal. 15850 Old Mission Rd, Oyama BC. 250-548-3017. FT perm. cooks req’d. East Indian Cuisine. $15/hr. Fax 250541-1088, 3007-30th ave, Vernon. The Curry Pot.
Check Classifieds!
Help Wanted ESTABLISHED underground construction company requires highly skilled professional pipe layers, equipment operators, truck drivers, flaggers, concrete finishers & foremen. Strong work ethics and extensive experience are mandatory. The successful applicant will be self driven, have an aptitude for the construction industry and a high level of motivation. As well, they will pass a mandatory skills and safety written exam and drug testing. Top wages and extensive benefits pkg offered only to those that have a strong desire to be successful and maintain the highest standard of work results & ethics on a long term basis. Please apply in person to BC Underground, #203-171 Commercial Drive, Kelowna BC, FULL-TIME Anna’s Pizza in Lumby for Full time position for a person who has experience working in busy commercial kitchens. Must have exp. cooking, food prep, baking, supply ordering & supervising staff. Must be able to work weekends & evenings. 5 day work week .Drop off resume at Anna’s Pizza, 2090 Norris Ave, or email dveotten@gmail.com
4407 25 Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1M2
Instructor required for classroom teaching for the Legal Secretary Diploma program at Sprott-Shaw Community College in Vernon. If you want to share your knowledge with others please email loria@sprott-shaw.com or call Lori at
250-558-0855 Full-Time Senior Level Bookkeeper / Accountant Our client, a well established company, requires an individual with strong accounting fundamentals and excellent bookkeeping skills. The candidate must be exceptionally well organized and possess an understanding of accounting and spreadsheet software, preferably Accpac and Excel. Duties will include providing monthly financial reports and communicating the results to the shareholders. Reply in confidence, with a cover letter, to:
3109 – 32nd Avenue,Vernon, BC V1T 2M2 ATTENTION: Mr. Shelby Wall, CGA Fax: 250-542-5116 Email: shelby@clarkrobinson.com
Should you be interested in this opportunity please forward a cover letter and resume directly to Wilma at wilma@okadvertiser.com by 5:00 pm on April 15, 2010.
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Help Wanted Full time housecleaning position, Monday-Friday. 250-5580840. GENERAL Laborer req. to work with Brush Clearing Crews. Working in the Southern Int. Seasonal & Full Time. Drivers licence and clean abstract req’d. First Aid Cert., Herbicide Cert. are assets. Fax resume: 250-861-8737 Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd. Currently has an opening for Track Supervisor. This position will be based out of our Vernon, BC offices and will report to our Manager of Track. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in track maintenance and inspection and be able to supervise unionized employees. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca or drop them off at our Vernon office at 2806 – 27th Ave. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE technician is required for OK Tire in Port Hardy, B.C. If interested please send fax resume to 250-949-7723 or email: oktire@cablerocket.com Attn: Gus. Local production plant cleaner needed, afternoon shift 3-9pm, must be reliable, team player, work unsupervised. Reply to Box #15 c/o The Morning Star
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Looking for Electrical Residential Apprentices and Residential Journeyman only. Email resume to matt@trilakeselectric.ca Looking for live in caretakers helper, senior w/electrical, plumbing, & painting exp. 250503-7315. NAHANNI CONSTRUCTION, Yellowknife, NT. Nahanni Construction is currently looking for Journeyman Certified: Electricians, Welders, Plumbers and Scaffolders. Please apply by sending your resume to: Jody@NahanniNCL.com Need Cash? Cash Factory Loans offers Payday, CTB, EI, & Pension Loans up to $800, collateral Loans up to $10,000, now offering Cheque Cashing & Tax Returns! Money in Minutes! #6, 2601 Hwy 6 across from Tim Horton’s, or 250-5031010.
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com Pacific Hospitality Inc. located at Vernon, BC. requires a Hotel Clerk Supervisor. Completion of Secondary School and 1yrs experience in a related field is required. Salary $15/hr for 40hrs work/week. Send resume by email to tina@vernonexpress.com or fax to 604-599-4974. Position available with retail copy and print company. Must have recent Photo Shop and Corel Draw experience. Be available days, evenings, weekends. Fax resume to 250-545-1267. P/T Pharmacist, excellent remuneration at Lumby I.D.A. Pharmacy. Please fax resume to: 250-547-9593 RESIDENTIAL Cleaners needed, Drivers licence required /bondable, Box #8 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 THE Holidays Inn Express Vernon is looking for a part time Night Auditor & Front Desk Agent, must be reliable, honest & have computer skills, customer service exp. is also required. Please apply within. THE Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeepers & frontdesk agents. Please apply in person to Darren or Angie at hotel, 4411-32nd Street.
Education/Trade Schools
Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government funding may be available.
Toll Free:
1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
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Help Wanted WANTED IMMEDIATELY CDA, p/t or f/t. Please reply to Armstrong Dental Centre 2775 Wood Ave. Box 327, Armstrong BC. V0E 1B0 Ph:250-546-9811 Fax:250-546-9034
Home Care/Support Prof. support worker for young man living in Winfield, requirements incl. DL & First Aide, must be outgoing & enthusiastic w/a good sense of humour. Permanent PT, shift work from Wed-Sun. Judy 250-766-0539
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services REQ’D immed., Butcher halal process, 3-5yrs exp., FT, perm., $16.40/hr. Amir’s Market Kelowna. Resumes via fax, 250-491-4786 email: goodtastyfood@gmail.com
Trades, Technical RV TECHNICIAN required at B.C. Interior’s Largest RV Dealer! Join the team at Voyager RV in Winfield, F/T, start asap. Competitive Pay with benefits. Must be able to work well in team setting. Email resume to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax 250-766-4640
Work Wanted DAY HIRES Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL “Seasonal Pickers, Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Skilled Trades People”
Contact Workfirst 250-545-5764 DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service. Yard waste, household junk. Same Day Service. 250-307-9449 HANDYMEN SERVICES Home & Mechanical repairs (Appl & small engines) Window cleaning, painting, pressure washing, ODD jobs, dump runs. 250-550-9099. Prof. pruned trees, haul garbage, yard maintenance, move furniture. (250)549-0537 RENOVATIONS Complete Renovations, Roofing, & other Odd Jobs. Reasonable rates. Call Bob 250306-4364 Vernon & Area. Will clean up your junk scrap iron, dead batteries, etc. Call us first, 250-546-2416, Russ.
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Financial Services $500 LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll free: 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE consultation, Government Approved, BBB Member 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money. It’s that simple. Your credit, age, income is not an issue. 1-800-5872161 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping
Rubbish Removal ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING
BOOKKEEPERS AVAILABLE Personal, small business and corporate, A/P, A/R, payroll, all returns & statements. Experienced. 250-309-2056 250-558-0312
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Call 250-307-8998
Boarding
BOOKKEEPING for small & corp. businesses Payroll, GST, PST, WCB, A/R, A/P, etc. 250-542-1306.
Countertops QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Fencing CEDAR FENCE PANELS, 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong FENCE POST Installation, Excavating, Trenching, and Brush Cleaning. Great rates. No transport fee. Call Ly at 250-308-5403.
Lawn & Garden ALLIUM LAWN CARE Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups. Experienced & Insured. Call Wesley @ 250-307-4933
Home Improvements CHECKPOINT ConstructionRenovations & repairs in the Vernon area. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, etc,. 30 years experience. Call Dave for a free quote & design help. 250-307-3164. Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
Kitchen Cabinets QUALITY GRANITE, Let the Beauty of Nature Inspire Your Home, Update Your Kitchen with Quality Granite Countertops @ Affordable Prices. Free In-home Estimate Serv. 250878-7040 Call Joe.
Landscaping LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 7’+ $25. Also assorted Junipers, Globes, Dwarf Pines Forsythias, Spireas & many other shrubs & trees. 250-542-6004 RYMAR SYNTHETIC GRASS, no watering, no mowing, pet friendly, for lawns, playgrounds & putting greens. Ask about our FREE INSTALLATION special. Free estimates 250-938-5228 in Vernon, www.rymargrass.ca
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250493-2687
Painting & Decorating CAN’T FIND a painter for those small jobs? I love small projects-25 years experience. Call 250-309-3178.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Computer Services
Horse pastures, shelter, tack barn, close off-road access to R. Cl. 604-925-4214. Large Paddocks, pipe fencing, automatic waterers, shelters, 2 arenas, lessons, training, Coldstream, (250)558-0553
Equestrian “DIAMOND H TACK”: 14th ANNUAL CONSIGNENT GARAGE SALE! One Day Only! Sat. April 17 @ 9am Sharp. consign any of your Horse, Rider and Stable Products from March 22 to April 14/10. Pick up your consignment package at 1953 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna. Phone 250-7625631 Wanted to lease, gentle, safe horse, once a week for senior, near trails. 250-938-4774.
Feed & Hay FREE to a Loving home, 8yr.old mature, sweet, gentle, lovable, neutered, female Blk&Wht cat.shelaka@gmail.com or 250-5584905 Hay for sale, grass alfalfa mix, Call 250-546-9879 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Mcleery Ranch Hay Sales, grass & alfalfa grass, squares $7, 1st & 3rd cut haylage for cows, sheep & goats. (250)546-0420, 250-309-1470
Pets
Appliances
I need A Loving Home by April 12th or I have to go to the SPCA. I’m a very loyal 13yr old Shepherd black Lab in very good shape. I’m comfortable w/cats but not other dogs. Please think about adopting me. 250-260-1959
Washer, Dryer, Stove, front load washer. Some dryers $100. (250)549-3781
BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 8th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Dacshund/chi hua hua cross, $550 male, $600 female, 8wks old, first shots, dewormed, (778)476-4762 For Sale Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 250.546.3606 Free-2 1/2 year orange Persian cat, lovely disposition, great companion. 250-5035561. GOING TO be Big and Beautiful Brown and White Malamute Puppies. 12 weeks. All shots and health care cards with 1 year guarantee. Wormed. Home raised. Great temperaments and loving. View Parents and Grandma. $450. 250-547-9763 for details.
Joe’s K-9er BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTS Obedience classes, all ages. 250-558-8332, 250-549-2318 k9ers.training@gmail.com www.k9guidefortrainingdogs.com
THE RUFF LIFE Professional Dog Training Lessons fit to your schedule! Basic - Advanced Training & Behaviour Modification Bring a friend and both receive $25 off. 250-550-0390 www.therufflife.ca Whoodles, (Soft coated, wheaton Terrier Cross small standard poodle), non-shedding, non-allergenic, family raised, intelligent & easy to train. Ready to go April 6th to good homes. Vet checked, 1st shots, $1000 (250)838-5500
Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES ARMSTRONG. New shipment from Sweden just arrived. Quality antiques. Open Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm or by appt. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd.) 250-546-2529.
Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649
Livestock
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
Livestock
250-938-0868
13yr old TB Broodmare, quiet, Baymare, 15.3, exc.mother, Dutch offspring can be viewed, $600. 10yr old Paint X Mare, 15.1, red & white, broke, $1500. 250-546-8256. 50 STARTED PULLETS brown egg layers $7, ready to go now. (250)546-6608 BACK COUNTRY Horsemen meeting Tue. Apr 13th, 7pm Rocky Mtn Transport Bldg, 2906 41 Ave, Vernon. Featuring “Spring Trailer Inspection” by ROB REIMER. Everyone welcome. Ralph 250-764-4482 Chicks hatching soon, limited quantities, Black Australorp X’s, will lay brown eggs, unsexed $5 per Chick, Pullets $15/ea, Reserve now. 250838-6632. For Sale Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 250.546.3606 Miniature horse herd including mares and foes, also baby Hedghogs. 250-379-2076.
Pets
Landscaping
Landscaping
TOPSOIL
LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS WE LOAD PICKUPS, TRAILERS, ETC. WE DELIVER: Lava rock, bark mulch, landscape rock, sand and gravel, screened topsoil, manure, Nature’s Gold organic products. SPRING HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 6 pm
PRYCE LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
542.7520
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone 542-7203
www.vernonanimalcare.com Affordable MINPIN-YORKE pups, 8wks old, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, etc. Black & tan, $350. Phone 250545-3367, 250-550-4597 Chi hua hua, 1 male, $450, new litter March 20, orders accepted, (250)492-7775
Computer Services
MicroSolve Computer Solutions
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 harddrive.
542-8620
Building Supplies EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong.
Building Supplies Geothermal. Spring Special! $4,350.00 Federal rebate available too! Geoguys.ca 250-938-1598. Book before July and beat the H.S.T. on retrofits and new homes.
Classifieds = Results!
Classified Ads Work!
Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 37 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.
MACHINERY SALE SATURDAY APRIL 10 - 8:30AM
NEXT REGULAR THURSDAY SALES APRIL 8 & APRIL 15
www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY APRIL 7 • 6:00 P.M.
AUCTION
Collector Records - Beatles, Elvis, Bob Dylan & More. 2 Year Old Electric Scooter
FURNITURE: Large 5 Pc Oak Bedroom Suite, Bar Table & 5 Stools, Oak Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Coffee & End Table Sets, Oak Fireplace Mantle, Pr Upholstered Chairs, Table & Floor Lamps, Curved Glass China Cabinet, 1940’s Bedroom Suite, Sofa & Love Seat Sets, Shelf Units, Mattress Sets, Ent Units, TV’s, Stereo’s, Recliner, Corner Cabinet, Metal Chairs, Large Black/Marble Coloured Bedroom Suite, Pots & Pans, Planters, Epson Power Point Projector, Mirrors & More. New Scratch & Dent Appliances Side-by-Side Fridge, Double Door Fridge, 2 Wine Coolers, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Bread & Coffee Makers & More
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609 KAL LAKE ROAD
Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading
• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies
OWNERS: KEVIN & LORI WOURNELL
™
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
Pets BEAUTIFUL BELGIUM and King Long Coated Shepherd puppies. 10 weeks up to six months. Blacks. Black and tans. Brown and black sables. Red with black muzzles and ticking. All shots and wormed. Complete health care cards and 1 year guarantee. Great temperaments. Home raised. Well socialized. View parents and grandparents. Lots of references. $450-$750. 250-5479763 for more details.
TOOLS & MISC: Air Compressor, Compound Miter Saw, Tile Saw, Table Saw, Air Nailers, Shop Vac, Ext Cords, Roll Bar, Impact Guns, Hand Tools, Come-a-Long, Tires, Canopy, Lockable Tool Chest, Boat Seats & Windshield, Kids & Adult Mtn Bikes, Exercise Machines, Skiis, Camping Stoves, Fishing Rods, Plus More.
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
Garage Sales
250-545-3259
Garage Sales
Authorized Dealer
250-542-8191
4620-23rd Street
www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
LARGE. SMALL 250.541.0111 VISA DECORATIVE HOURS DEBIT Mon. - Fri. MASTERCARD LAVA ROCK INTERACT 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday SENIORS DISCOUNT 8:00 am - 4:00 pm SLATE Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm LANDSCAPE Closed Stat Holidays BLAST ROCK WHITE DOLOMITE BARK MULCH www.justrocks.org TOP SOIL SAND & GRAVEL 186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
DEADLINE
2 PM Wednesday 3 lines or less (Approx 10-15 words) Include: Date, Time & Address
$
15.00 + GST
Includes 2 Garage Sales Signs “Please take Garage Sale Signs down immediately after Sale ends”
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
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Providing Energy Efficient Solutions and Upgrades for Your Home
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ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Construction Clean • Water Stain Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
250-307-3760
Brighter Outlook
window cleaning Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson
250.306.2679
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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PLUMBING
MASONRY Free tes a Estim
250-938-9566 25025 2 50 938 938-9566 9566
VERNON â&#x20AC;&#x153;For All Your Masonry Needsâ&#x20AC;? Needsâ&#x20AC;? - new home - Brick, Cultured construction Stone,Glass Block - renovations - Over 20 years - repairs in Masonry - masonry BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business
ACCOUNTING
PAINTING
DARCYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLUMBING - Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *CertiďŹ ed
DANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
309-7008
WATER SYSTEMS
OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR - EXTERIOR - CEILINGS SPRAYED STUCCO - WOOD - VINYL - FENCES 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE â&#x20AC;˘ WORK GUARANTEED
Call Jack 250-308-2870
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PAINTING & RENOVATING Quality Since 1989 â&#x20AC;˘ Handyman Services â&#x20AC;˘ No Job Too Small SENIORS DISCOUNT
TOM: 308-8778
INTERIOR SPECIALIST CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
549-0115
Sales, service & installation
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water When You Need Itâ&#x20AC;? INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Kelly Desjardins
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Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
250-550-5553
SIERRA WELL & PUMP 3rd Generation Pump Tech Reg.# WPI09093001
Rob Moore 250-546-9992
Wendy Hesketh CertiďŹ ed General Accountant
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
INCOME TAXES PERSONAL CORPORATE
HERE!
EXCAVATING
Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
TONY VENTRESCA For Great Rates On...
Interior / Exterior Painting Drywall Repairs
250-309-1217
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KNN CONTRACTING â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘
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DITCHING SEPTIC LAND CLEARING DRAINAGE
www.knncontracting.com Kirk Forster 250-540-5595
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JD 310 4X4 Extend A Hoe Driveway, Repair Cold Paving Drainage Systems General Excavating Tandem & 1 Ton Trucking
SERVICE Ltd.
250-260-6756
CRANE SERVICES
CCS
COLDSTREAM CRANE SERVICE LTD. s 4RUCK -OUNTED #RANE s "UILDING MATERIALS DELIVERY TRUSS LIFTS ROOlNG ETC s 'ENERAL FREIGHT ,OCAL LONG DISTANCE HAULING Competitive Rates Call Les for free estimates #ELL s&AX
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CONCRETE back filling rock walls general excavation landscaping preparation driveway prep Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy â&#x20AC;˘ Email: gordiek@telus.net â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-308-7373 skidsteer services shrub and brush removal
R.I.P.
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Rainbow City Painters SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES All work guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates Serving Vernon since 1990 Ask us about our 5 year warranty Get my quote and compare 250-542-1347
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250-550-7900
Mudjacking & Underpinning XCAVAT
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R.O.W.P. Septics / Waterlines Driveways - Homesite Preps Rock - Concrete Breaking Fencing - Hydraulic Post Pouding Brush Danger Tree Removal
CELL: (250) 308-9237 TONY PREB
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
CALL ROCKY
(250) 547-1481 or (250) 545-9522 Free Estimates!
TRAFFIC CONTROL
5464 Highway 6 Coldstream
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EARTHWORKS LTD.
Trucking, Excavating & Materials Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
Tazzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concrete RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Call Kevin 250-308-8268 â&#x20AC;˘ Foundations â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Floors â&#x20AC;˘ Sidewalks â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Wall â&#x20AC;˘ Engineered Wall â&#x20AC;˘ Driveway â&#x20AC;˘ Suspended Slabs
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MOBILE PRESSURE WASHING
LANDSCAPING (250) 550-0170
SK 2/#+ 7!,,3
Simon Simo Si mon mo n
Decorative i Rock Retaining Walls
TOPSOIL TOPSOIL
Pure black, clean, cheap! Please call 250-306-0736
Scenic Valley
is still going ...going ...going as Vernon’s Finest originator of DISTINCTIVE landscapes since 1972 davidlgiddings@shaw.ca • 778-475-1217 • 250-503-8593
• Design • Installation • Maintenance
558-3507
Tel: (250) 308-4099
“Making Green Space YOUR Space”
www.outdooraspects.com
FireGuard Sprinkler Systems Ltd. Locally owned & operated in Vernon area - Lawn & Garden Irrigation - Yard Lighting - Interface Fire Protection System - Fire Spinkler Systems for your home
L a n d s ca p i n g
A.S. (Andi) Towns • Driveways Owner • Patios • Walkways OFFICE: (250) 542-8316 • Rockwalls CELL: (250) 309-4539 Stone Paving & Landscaping
EMAIL: heritagestonepaving@hotmail.com
Over 15 years Experience • Call for a Free Quote
NAGY LANDSCAPING Complete Landscape maintenance, hedge & shrub trimming, Spring clean-up, tree removal, New Landscapes.
250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896
THE LAWNMOWER Strata MAN Residential, & Commercial BOOKING NOW:
250-545-7818
FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS Ask for a quote (/4 s #/,$ s 34%!- s '2!&&)4) 2%-/6!, Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca
LAWN CARE
STUCCO
LAWN MOWING
CARWAY STUCCO
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
DON’T SOIL YOURSELF, LET US DO IT FOR YOU!
LANDSCAPING Specializing in Decorative Curbing & All Your Other Landscaping Needs
- Decorative Concrete Specialists - Acid Staining - Concrete Engraving - Repairs, Toppings & more!
DAVIES DRYWALL
All Your Drywalling Needs
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
www.PinnacleConcrete.ca
(250)938-3166
DECKING
250-550-7900
*10% Discount for Seniors*
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 250-550-7900
WELDING
Ph: 307-0387
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-803-8575
DRYWALL
25 + years Experience
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Call for your FREE QUOTE today!
DECORATIVE CONCRETE
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
ROOFING The Greenway Roofing Co.
KARRYALL ROOFING LTD. Above All A Good Roof
All aspects of roofing including roof repair
FREE ESTIMATES
Journeyman Roofer
Owner Kerry Haak - Enderby, BC
250-309-0874
250-803-1139 • 250-309-1587
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SUPERIOR DECK LTD VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
WELDING FABRICATION SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR 8102 Highland Place, Vernon ( north end of Swan Lake)
250-260-3257 www.lenblower.com • len1066@shaw.ca w
WINDOWS & DOORS “For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
STONE & TILE INSTALLATIONS
Okanagan Stone & Tile
in business
Specializing S i li i g iin B Bathroom th & Kit Kitchen Renos & Exterior Work. No Job too Big or Small. Free Estimates. Excellent Rates.
Erik 250-545-9345 • eriklocke@telus.net
MOVING
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HERE!
558 -7914 or 307-1975
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PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
THE MAN WITH THE VAN If its time to pack up and move we do both! • Fully licensed & insured for expert moving and deliveries • Most respected & recommended small moving company in the Okanagan
Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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Farm Equipment
Medical Supplies
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Apt/Condos for Sale
Homes Wanted
Acreage
300 gallon tank package(gas) 2008. $1200.Custom made 1500 L complete diesel tank. $1500. 250-938-0868. Kubota BX 1800 w/loader, mower, cultivator, snowblade, Craftsman tiller, Stihl trimmer, Craftsman Chainsaw, grape press, (250)545-5543 New Holland, 1032 Bale wagon, good condition, (250)4957423 Wanted to buy: 3pt hitch fertilizer spreader & Heinzman Piano. 250-542-1984
LIKE NEW MUST SELL electric wh chairs, assist poles, walkers, hospital bed, power lift recliners, transfer chairs, etc 250-546-8047 Mobility scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, walkers, new & used. Shoprider Dealer 250-542-3745
For Sale Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 250.546.3606 Full set of upper & lower kitchen cupboards, large pantry, & 2 small bathroom vanity’s. Great for cabin or bsmnt suite. Ready in 2-3wks. $900 obo. 250-503-0911. Full size truck canopy, $100. Vanity w/sink & taps $40. Spruce, Linden, Walnut, Maple & Lilac trees $10ea. 250-5428670 Granite: Island piece 43” 3/4x61”, 3 counter top pieces 84”x29”, 3 black splash pieces 4”x84”, grey w/pink/black $4000 obo. (250)546-6138 Hamster cage & small aquarium $10. 250-275-0995. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature pkg special! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to connect! 1-866-287-1348 Large desk, arborite top, 70x30” 10 drawers, 1 door $50. Modern leather/wood chair $150. (250)838-2662 Lovely new white duvet cover, 62”x82” with 2 pillow shams $35. (250)549-1798 NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate - Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT NEW RENO: 2006 Matching Frigidaire Range, Fridge, DW, white, incl. rg. hd & mic/wv. (1991) all for $800. Windows, wd, dbl paned, RO 30Wx45T $15. Vinyl, dbl glz, RO 72x48.5 1/2 sld $75. Sliding patio dr. 72x80, Argon Gas $250. (250)547-6370 Porcelain doll with papers & boxes $45. (250)545-6783 Single pedestal, drop leaf oak top table w/2 chairs, white $150. Small 12’ farm trailer, single axle $250 obo. (250)838-2662 *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. **STORAGE: Boats and RVs any size. Seasonal and household goods. Elephant Storage Centre. Safe, affordable storage. 6136-Okanagan Avenue. 250-549-2255. Truck load of apple & so-on firewood $90. Good basketball stand $75. 250-503-0781
washer, dryer, ceiling fan, toilet, lawnmwer “needs little TLC” all $250. 250-306-7498.
Purchase your vacation property before new mortgage rules take affect April 19,2010. Creekside unit 109 at Shooting Star. Two bedroom, two bath condo, fully furnished. Ski-in unit, 840 square feet. New carpet, gas, cable included. $320,000 OBO. Call 250-5494008.
QUALIFIED BUYER Looking for small to mid-size East Hill area home. Call (250)542-1978 leave/msg.
10acres for rent, $500/mo per acre. 250-838-0743.
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Free Items FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303.
Fruit & Vegetables Apples 0.39¢/lb. All varieties. PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT.
Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Large 5pc sectional, grey/blue color w/hide-a-way & 2 lazy boy’s, $499. (250)545-8738 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver QUEEN pillowtop mattress, box. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647 TEAK Table blonde w/chairs, leaf, & Buffet. 70’s style, org tweed, $350 (250)503-1211
Garden Equipment Tillers 2HP 5HP $100 each, 8HP $150. Free p/up dead garden/lawn tractors. 250-2605819.
Heavy Duty Machinery 18mo. old upright 3cyl 220 Extreme duty Compressor, replacement cost $3700, asking $2600 obo. (250)549-1065
Medical Supplies 2008 Mobility Scooter Shoprider red deluxe model, exc cond. windshield, maintained by Vernon Medical, New $4295, Must Sell $2750 obo. 250-5588792.
Misc. for Sale
www.okmobilityscootersplus.com
Misc. for Sale 2006 Beachcomber 6-person hottub, loaded, lights, insulation pkg, like new. $9000 new, Asking $4800. 250-549-6005. 2 10’x10’ black low cut pile carpets, velvet textures, only used for 3 home shows, paid $880 new, asking $475. (250)545-0636 3 tier garden water fountain w/pump $75. 120gallon fish tank & all access $550 obo. 250-275-6769. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get your first month free. Bad credit? Don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today toll-free 1-866884-7464 Bird cage- medium base tall with many toys perches, 25doz. canning jars- 1/2 pint to quarts, electric deep fryer, antique steamer trunk. For details (250)308-8982 after 5pm. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. Countertop 2 barrel ice cap machine, hot cappuccino machine, & microwave, perfect fry self contained countertop deep fryer. Call for details & prices, 250-306-9909 DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062. www.jmcomprock.com Dinette set 6 padded chairs (incl. 2 captains) $399. Decorative glass top stand, $75. (250)545-8738 Double hide-a-bed, good cond. $95. Electric organ w/bench $150. (250)838-2662 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. Electric range, in good shape, $125. Satellite disk, 50” $100. Overhead projector $100. 250838-6663 FIR BARK MULCH, $15/YARD. Delivery available. (250)838-6630, 250-804-6720 For Sale 4-15” Motegi Racing Chrome Wheels and TiresC/W chrome nuts and locks.Fits 2000-2008 Dodge Caravans $500 firm. 250-503-1677.
BARK MULCH
FIR
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CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
Shavings & Sawdust 10 to 150 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Misc. Wanted WANTED: 1/8” Paneling or what have you. 250-838-0473. Wanted: Cash for: Copper/ Brass- Radiators, wire, plumbing, etc. Will also haul away unwanted metal 250-546-3556 WANTED: Used white fridge & used gas F/P, in good cond. 250-308-8138. WANTED: Wheelbarrow for gardening, small & in good shape. Call 250-545-3918
Small ads, BIG deals! Sporting Goods As new Golf practice tent $75. Carts, mens clubs, bags, $10$20. 250-545-1200 Fischer ski boots, size 41, skiis, 188, poles 144cm $200 (250)546-2968 after 4:30pm RUSSIAN SKS’s - Top choice, from $299. 1120 RDS Ammo, $195. Shotgun + ammo specials. Guns bought & sold, Glocks. Complete Gunsmiths Services. Bluing, Powdercoating. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575
Acreage for Sale 13.9 tree’d acres. Mins from Arrow Lake. Offers over $99,000. 250-269-7492 READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST. obo. 250-547-6932. SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $800,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
For Sale By Owner 2000 sq.ft., 2 storey 1996 home, Enderby. 3bdrm + den,3 full bath, 2 decks w/view of Enderby Cliffs. Landscaped yard, fully fenced, rv parking. 2 car garage w/220. Central air/vac,gas heat/hotwater/stove/2 f/p.Large kitchen white Ceramic tile, new laminate/carpets. $359,900.250308-9882.
Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties
2bdrm, 2bath, close to town, quiet seniors building, asking $232,000. 250-549-1436. 2bdrm condo Middleton Way area, quiet side complex, $169,500. (250)938-0014 Lux condo, level entry, 2bdr,2 bath, 2u/g stalls, f/p, granite tops,Geo thermo,Aberdeen Heights, 3211-Centennial,Vernon. Save Realty Fees. $314,000. 250-307-4840.
PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.* Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/07
LUMBY: 3 view lots on new subdivision (Schunter Drive) Lot 2: $115,000 + GST. Lot 3: $120,000 + GST. Lot 4: $125,000 + GST. Call Mike 250-547-9402, 250-309-1042
Mobile Homes & Parks
HOME & LOT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
250-832-6699
250-549-7258 www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
2bdrm, 1.5bath, lots of upgrades; floors, countertops, window coverings, new decks, central air, wheelchair accessible, serious inquiries only. $350,000 Firm. Drive by 2310-40th ave. 250-545-6017.
HOME & LOT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Good building for Seniors!
250-542-1701
250-832-6699
www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
Recreational WILDERNESS Cottage on Semi Priv. Mountain Lk.1hr. S.E. of Kelowna. Year-round waterfront retreat, self-cont., 2bd & 1bth, detached garage, great fishing, hunting, ATVing $160,000. Price below assessed value. 250-763-3165
Townhouses
Apt/Condo for Rent
1000 980
On-site Resident Manager.
3bdrm w/2 additions, open area, kitchen, dining & living rm, 1300sqft, 14x18 220 wired shop & garden shed, covered patio, 19+ yrs old, in 45+ park, 2min walk to beach. $160,000. (250)548-0069, 250-550-4207
wolvesdenranch@hotmail.com
AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST 2 bedroom suite, $ /mo view towards lake ..... 2 bedroom suite, $ /mo view towards lake .........
REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
4bdrm, 3.5 baths, hardwood,best value on Middleton Mtn.$497,000. 250-309-1867.
Married couple looking for vendor financing for 2yrs, have down payment. Looking for raw acreage or acreage w/house & outbuildings. 250-963-9619 or email
The CLIFFS
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
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Homes Wanted
Spacious 1 bedroom suite. 2 bedroom corner suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, plus heat, hot water and hydro all included.
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
OPEN HOUSE: Lake Country Apr 10/11 (1-4pm) Garage wired for 220! Mortgage Helper with a suite. $415K, 10059 Kelwin Rd. Lake Country. (250)766-9243, 250-212-3182
MORRIS MANOR
250-542-8989
www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $799,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Apt/Condos for Sale
Lots
Apt/Condo for Rent
2bdrm, 2bath, 7appl, single garage, centrally located, walk to Kin beach, pet friendly, no age restriction, large yard. $327,000. 250-503-1488. NO strata, 3bed, 2bath reno’d, deck, carport, hot tub, 1908 42St. $214,000. 250-549-1276
Westmount Apts 2 Bedroom Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Included.
Available May 1st
250-545-7251 1 BDRM - $650 New paint & lino. ADULT bldg. Parties, pets & drugs are not welcome, please do not apply if any of these apply to you. Hydro not included. Call for interview 250-558-5020 or leave msg.
WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Vernon Management
250-549-0198
Apt/Condo for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Apartments * Condos *
2 bd 1 bath apartment 3906 27 Ave $745 + util incl FS Avail now 1 bd 1 bath cozy bsmt suite $750 incl util 6980 Pleasant Val Rd avail mid March 2 bd 1 bath downtown townhouse $745 + util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
www.buyokanagan.com
Scenic Setting PICTURESQUE spectacular sunsets, garden walking Cozy 1 bedroom distance to all amenities. apartment, conveniently 1 bdrm garden painted, apt. located & freshly management. N/PExcellent $520/mo. Avail. Aug. 1
542-5202 610. NP. 250-542-7723
$
1&2 bdrm, Senior Bldg, NS/NP, avail Imm, Heat and hot water Inc, Clean and New. 250-558-9696
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Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 2BDRM, 1bath condo, nicely finished, f/s, w/d, a/c, avail. April 1. $850/mo. n/s, n/p. 250-503-6002. 2bdrm $700-$750. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630 2bdrm condo at Creekside, Silver Star, April-Dec. Incl. all utilities except phone and internet. 650/month. 260-0281. 2bdrm condo at Firelight, Silver Star, April-Dec. Includes all utilities except phone. 1000/month. 260-0281. 2-bdrm condo in Armstrong, Avail May 1, $800/mo, (250)546-8177 2BDRM, Royal Anne opposite Schubert. Spacious. Elevator, heat, parking, incl. NS. 55+. $725/mo. 250-545-6810. 3bdrm, 2bath, apt. on 2nd floor w/sep.entry, very clean, recent reno’d, no W/D, NP, avail Imm, $900/mo. Hawthorne Lane, 202-3505 38th street, Vernon 250-575-6161. ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261 Brand new, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1250/mo incl all appli, AC, W/D, Secured heated U/G Parking. Call Mel 604936-8513, 778-772-4919. CALL ABOUT OUR RENT INCENTIVES” 1bdrm & 2bdrm, SENIORS spacious, very clean and well maintained buildings. Centrally located, close to downtown Safeway & Schubert Centre; n/s; n/p; available immediately, Century/Arlington 250-275-8066 Call for rent incentives! Large 1bdrm, $740. 1bdrm +den $790. F/S, DW, AC, balcony, NP/NS, clean, centrally located, on-site managers, quiet building, (250)5455773, 250-550-0243 Condo for rent, May 1st or earlier, 2-bed/2-bath in quiet area near creek and golf course, includes FS/WD, strata fees incl, $1200/month + util, call 250-306-3672 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P $600/mo & up, laundry avail. 250-308-9299 Fabulous Silver Star cozy 2bdrm, beautifully furnished, new TV. www.salbsilverstar.com 416-702-1298. avail April- Dec Low monthly rate, util/incl. Furnished, 1-bdrm + bunkroom, Silver Star, 5-appl, $629 incl/util,ns/np, (250)558-5045 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW 1bdrm condo on OK Lake, hot tub, private beach, underground prkg, $1275/mo. incl: hydro/gas/cable/phone & internet. 250-308-0793 NEW 2bdrm 2bath, avail. Imm. A/C. S/S appl. Laundry avail. NP. $1050 & up 780-278-4140 Nice 2-bdrm, downtown Falkland, f/s, $650+util, call Roy at (250)868-7690 RICKFORD Manor. Call about rent incentive. 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412 Spacious Condo, 2-bdrm, 2bath, util/incl, insuite laundry, $1100 no dogs,(250)558-0371
Bed & Breakfast BED AND Breakfasts, Attractions, tourism operators get incredible exposure for your business…Advertise in the 2010-2011 BC Alberta Bed & Breakfast directory. Call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 ext. 744
Shop from home! Commercial/ Industrial Downtown Of¿ce Space For Lease
500 to 5000 sq. ft. 2 MONTHS FREE WITH 3 YR. LEASE 6 MONTHS FREE WITH 5 YR. LEASE Call Dawn Taylor, Re/Max Vernon 250-309-4092
2400sq’ Office/warehouse for lease. 690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. Av May 1. Rick, 250-770-0903 Private office, self contained at ground level with parking, near malls. 250-558-7797. Retail commercial office space approx. 1544sqft in busy Spallumcheen Industrial park, avail. immed. rate neg. 250-549-0141 Shop for rent in Vernon 1250 sqft. Roll up door, gas heat Comes with or without paint booth. Lots of parking $900/mo util. 250-549-4500 UP to 4000sq.ft. high exposure retail/commercial space. 250-558-1166 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 1-250-314-7225, 250550-4178.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm by Multiplex, priv.yard, no dogs, $825/mo. 250-5424310. 250-308-9028. 3bdrm, 2bath, East Hill area, f/p, a/c, garage, NS/NP, shared W/D, avail May 1. $1050/mo +util. 250-275-1659. 3bdrm duplex, W/D, F/S, $1050/mo. 250-550-4100 Len. 3bdrm + rec. rm. 2bath, $1000 +util. DD. Good ref’s. NP, NS, Avail. immed. (250)549-2338 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE South Vernon, 4plex, quiet family area, f/s, 1.5bath, no dogs, May 1, $975/mo. (250)275-3249 BRIGHT 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, 3 levels. Large yard. Pet friendly $1100 + utils. 250-938-4840 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $800 (250)838-9657
Homes for Rent
Thor
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Apt/Condo for Rent
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• Lumby 1 bdrm above ground suite, new, bright, 800 sqft. $800 incl utilities • Bachelor suite incl. util, shared bathrooms. $550 • 2 bdrm upper suite, incl all util. FS, WD, looks good. $950 • 3 bdrm townhome. 1.5 bath, nice, cat OK. $950 • 2 bdrm condo, very nice, hardwood floor, new cupboards. $1100 • 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, large upper suite w/util. $1300 • 1 bdrm bsmt suite, big living room. Incl util. $775
2-bdrm + den, centrally located, 6 new app. a/c, hardwood, granite, n/s, n/p, Ref. $1200, May1. (250)317-9458 2bdrm, downtown, W/D h/u, yard, garden, n/s, $850 +some util. Avail now (250)503-1926 2bdrm , newly renovated, East Hill home, avail May 1st. Firm on date. Only $1100. Pets ok. Sarah 778-982-1067. 2bdrm, NS/NP, W/D, F/S, April 1. $1100/mo +util & DD. 250542-1791. 3bdrm house on lake, avail. immed. to end of June. $1600/mo. util/incl. Fully furnished. 250-540-7695 3bdrm mainfloor of bright lower EastHill home, absolutely NS, $900 +util. 250-558-0933. 3 BDRM Pet Friendly Top Floor, W/D, Fenced Yard, Huge Deck, F/P, Mountain Views. N/S, $1150 + 1/2 utils. Avail May 1. 250-550-5660
Homes for Rent
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon THE ROCK, Near new 3 bd townhome, great location & view. 5 appliances, central air. $1,400/mo. plus water. Family welcome. Available May 1. Sorry, NS, NP. COLDSTREAM, Great 3+1 Bd family home, awesome view. Great neighbourhood, F/S, D/W, W/D. $1,670/mo. Available May 1. Sorry, NS, NP. MISSION HILL, Totally remodeled Bsmt 1 bdrm, shared laundry. $800/mo. incl utilities. Available April 1. Sorry, NS. CROZIER RD, Old farm house. Garage, shed, acreage. $1,200/mo. Available May 1. Sorry, NS, pet OK. COLDSTREAM, Close to Kidston Elementary, 3+1 bd, remodeled home on 1/4 acre. Gorgeous setting. $1,600/mo. Available May 1. Sorry, NS.
250-542-5580 4-bdrm, 2.5-bath, $1900+util, 3-bdrm, upper floor, 1.5-bath $1350+60% util, 1-bdrm, ground floor, w/kitchen & bath, $850+40% util or $950 flat. All of the above, 180 degree view of Kal Lake/Coldstream area, NO PETS, Avail Immed, (250)869-9788 4 units for rent, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Armstrong,2-4 bdr, executive home. View at (bold) www.arttales.ca or Call Sean @ 250-306-0959 5min walk to downtown Salmon Arm, Newly reno’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/P inside, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 Alexis Park, 3bdrm, upper floor, W/D, AC, D/W, fenced yard, deck, NS/NP, May 1, $1350/mo. 80% util. 250-5451229. Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park with lakeview, N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Immed, RR Kristen 250-3065604 Easthill, 3bdrm, 2bath, very clean, 5appl, carport, f/p, fenced yard, cat ok, ns, $1600. Avail imm. 250-309-4802. EastHill, 3bdrm, large fenced yard, carport, F/S, NS, No dogs, $1275/mo incl.water, garbage, sewer, recycling. Avail May 1. 250-542-0775. Furnished, 4bdrm, 3bath, executive, Silver Star, April 1. ns, np, $1199+util. 250-558-5045 FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED UPPER FLOOR EXECUTIVE HOME. PANORAMIC VIEW, 3BDRM, 2BATH, JACUZZI, 2 F/P, LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED, NS/NP. $1700/MO. 250-308-9282 Mission Hill, 2-bdrm house, w/inlaw suite, 5-appl, carport, f/p, exc/view, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo (250)838-9657 Upper floor of house overlooking Kal Lake, 2bdrms, 2 full bathrooms, jaccuzi tub, large windows w/view, all appl. covered parking & deck, NS/NP, R.R. please, 1yr lease, D.D. + 1st month rent. $1500/mo +2/3util. Avail May 1. 250-5584867.
Office/Retail 1700SQFT w/office & storage space. Ideal location for small business. Lots of parking. For further info please contact 250-542-8566, 250-309-9246
Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.
Rooms for Rent $350/mo, 5min walk to lake, use of kitchen & bathroom, male pref. 250-558-3874.
Senior Assisted Living
1 Bedroom Suite Available in the Victorian. Please inquire for a viewing Elly 250-545-0470
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE SUPPORTIVE LIVING, vacancy 10 seniors only, (250)542-3711, 250-308-2148
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo incl.util. furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 Rooming house, large room for rent, East Hill, bus route, cable & util/incl. $425/mo. (250)558-3579 Roommate needed for 4bdrm house in Coldstream, newly reno’d, D/W, W/D, big yard, $750 incl/util. (250)307-7327 Senior looking to share currently rented 2bdrm bsmn’t suite, bus route, OK landing area. $450/mo +1/3 util. 250542-2902.
Suites, Lower LARGE 1-BDRM + den, Easthill. Private Entry. $850/mo. Util. incl. May 1. Pets neg. Fenced yard. 250.558.4752 MIDDLETON AREA - Large 1 Bedroom, sep entrance, fireplace, deck, laundry, N/S, N/P, utilities inc, references reqd $900/mo 250-542-9282 Modern 1bdrm daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $775 util incl.,250-558-0883. NORTH BX 1000sq.ft. 1-bdrm, hydro, gas incl, $825 suits single gal, (250)542-4364 ROOMY 2bdrm, daylight bsmn’’t suite,f/s W/D, D/W, util/incl, ns, $850/mo. 250542-0743 Spacious 1bdrm, mtn/lake views, Pv.W/D/entry, DW, NS/NP, storage, parking, near college, $725/mo. 938-2679. Superb fully furnished & equipped ski chalet, 2bdrm, 1bath, Sleeps 6, Avail Immed Oct31 $795/mo 250-661-9914. Updated 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, great location across from Morning Star. Well suited for single person, Avail May 1st $500/mo util incl 250-5423309
GMC Sonoma fiberglass canopy, $200. Mazda B2200 fiberglass canopy, teal green, $200. (250)260-0394 New truck parts, 1995 GMC 454, starter, front hub, alternator, bearings, fuel pump, misc parts. 1997 Chev, new 4 spd, std trans., 250-558-4184. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685. TIRES 16”, 4 summer 90% tread $375 & 2 winters 50% tread $60/both (250)503-1211 Used Tires for sale, all brands & sizes. call for details. (250)540-1471 WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250546-9055.
Auto Financing
Suites, Upper Sun Valley Mall Ltd. 3334 - 30th Ave., Vernon Bachelor unit available April 1st. Fridge, stove, laundry. Reliable person to apply only.
250-275-6224
Storage Fenced and secured storage on Okanagan Avenue Vernon from $30/mth 250-549-4500 M&K Storage 8x20 containers for rent, our yard, $100/mo. 250-545-2936, 47th Ave & 31 St
Suites, Lower 1BDRM $650/mo incl.heat, hot water, F/S, NO DOGS. 250542-3241, 250-542-9042 1BDRM, avail immed, $600/mo incl.hydro, NS/NP, no parties. 250-549-6747. 1bdrm, ground level, priv.home in Bella Vista, suitable for ONLY 1 quiet person. Heat, hydro, ac, incl. Priv.ent, patio area, off street parking, W/D incl, nearly new appl. n/s, drugs or parties, $750/mo. 250-545-5597. 1bdrm, sep/entry, NS, NP, FS, WD, sat/TV, util/incl, $700 for 1 . 250-545-6090. 2 bdrm, avail May 1st, $900 util incl.,Phone 250-707-0604 or 250-801-1060. 2-bdrm bsmn’t suite, clean, n/p, no-smokers, for quiet person, level entry, 39th Ave. April 15. $800. 250-545-5841. 2bdrm, East Hill, new reno’d, adult oriented, priv.entry, insuite W/D, NS, D/W, off street parking, 1 cat ok. $950/mo. util & Sat.TV incl. Avail Imm. 250542-4757. 2bdrm, level entry, newly reno, laundry, $820 util/incl. April 15. 250-549-2478. Cozy 1-bdrm, Coldstream, unfurnished, ground level, private entrance, n/s, n/p, Suitable for single person. $600/mo, 1 (604)557-2007
Homes for Rent
1200sqft, 2bdrm, sep.W/D, great location, huge master, 2 car garage, bright & clean, $1150/mo. 250-215-4564. 1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, n/p, April 15. $675pm util incl., 250-307-8747 after 3pm. Armstrong 2bdrm, nice neighbourhood, newer W/D incl. $850 +util. 250-938-4840 IMMACULATE 3-bdrm 2-bath, f/p, WD. large yard/deck $1200/mo, (250)306-0046
Townhouses ROCK, the end unit. 4bdrm and 3.5bath rm. close to all amenities and bus routes. includes all appliances and security system!! $1600+utilities. 250 558 8860.
Want to Rent
Auto Accessories/Parts 1989 Ford tempo for parts, $500 obo. (250)549-2338 1999 SUV V6 “transmission” packaged, ready for install, $650. 250-307-0248 DODGE Transmission & transfer case, $500. (250)546-6934 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303.
Homes for Rent
Bright family-sized eat-in kitchen. Sparkling hardwood floors. Private fenced-in yard. Lovely home on quiet tree-lined street. Credit problems OK. Call 1-877-509-9009 or get info at VernonRentToOwn.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Houses *Twnhme * Furnished Accommod. * Vernon * Armstrong
2 bdrm 1 bath Coldstream home $1000+util 9913 Kalamalka Lake Rd Incl F,S Available now 3 bdrm 2 bath Parker Cove home $1200+util #3 Lakeshore Rd Includes F,S,W,D,DW Avail now 3-4 bdrm 2 bath rural farmhouse $1200+util 8553 HWY 6 includes FR,ST Avail April 3+1 bdrm 4 bath custom exec home $1800+util 501 Whitecourt Pl. Incl F,S,DW. Avail May 2010 3 bdrm 3 bath townhouse $1200+util 1607 43rd Avenue Includes Fr St Available April long term 2 bdrm 2 bath Foothills townhome $1400+util 6964 Manning Place Includes appl.. Avail now 3 bdrm 2.5 bath furnished townhome $1595+util 4900 Heritage Dr Includes 6 appl. Avail. May 2 bdrm 1 bath one level downtown home $1125+util 2802-38St Includes appl Avail April 4 bdrm 3 bath furnished executive home 18451 Crystal Waters Rd $1500 incl util & appl 3 bdrm 1 bath renovated home 2113 34 st $1100+util inc FSWD avail now 3 bdrm 3.5 bath deluxe twnhm $1400+util 704 4900 Heritage Dr Incl F,S,W,D,DW,MW avail May CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119
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FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
Cars - Domestic 1994 BUICK Skylark V6, 297000km, New: rad & hoses, water pump, heater core, brakes, CD Player $1400 OBO 250-545-6601 OR 250-5468669 Pls Leave Msg. 2001 Cavalier, 2dr, 5spd, 4cyl, good shape, $4200 obo. 1991 Oldsmobile V6, best offer. 778-475-4586. 2002 Intrepid SE, silver/gray, 4dr, power options, a/c, 150,000K, new tires. clean car. $4700. (250)938-5590 Must Sell. 1984 Cougar, low miles. 1992 Topaz. 1988 GMC 350ci, canopy. 250-540-3733.
Cars - Sports & Imports 1985 Toyota Celica, silver, new brakes, passed inspection 09, $2200. (778)475-2525 1992 1.6L Honda Civic, 4dr Sedan, pw, pd, power sunroof, many after market add ons, asking $800. 250-549-3274. 1992 Silver Miata, exc. cond. new top with glass rear window, new battery & brakes, c/w security system, $5500. 250-540-3741 1993 Golf, 4dr, auto, good condition, 215,000kms, $1795 obo. 250-558-5511. 1997 Lexus ES300, 4dr Sedan, 286,000 highway kms, 2nd owner, professionally serviced since new and loaded. Heated leather seats, sunroof, 6 CD, power everything, never smoked in, new tires. In great shape. Have new one, must sell this one. $6800. obo.250542-5705 or 250-306-0274 cell. If no answer please leave message. 1998 Honda Accord 2dr, 4cyl, 2.3L V-tech, new clutch, 138k, $4495 obo. 250-306-2256 1998 VW Jetta gl, std, ac, 196,000km, good condition, all brand new brakes 3200.obo 250-308-9490 1999 VW Jetta 4dr auto, new winter tires, runs good, $4400. (250)308-0793 2005 Acura EL, silver, 4dr, sunroof, heated leather seats, climate control, 53,000kms, incl.winter tires on rims, manual, all serviced at Acura. $14,000. 250-309-4920. 2005 Mazda 3, 4dr, 5spd, loaded, includes sunroof, 70,000kms, ex cond. $9,500. 250-545-8502. 2005 Saab 92X, 96,00K, AWD, tinted windows, leather, fully loaded, $15,000. (250)550-7135
Motorcycles
2BDRM bottom unit or house, exc.ref’s, wanted long term lease. 250-549-5103.
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Auto Accessories/Parts
1992 Grand AM V6 150km, p/w, p/l, nice cond. $1250. 250-546-3276
1978 Suzuki GS550, 40,000km, good cond. runs great, good tires. $1000 obo. 250-260-3967. 1982 Yamaha SR250 street bike, 4 stroke, 5spd, only 7580km, good learners bike, $850. (250)503-0259 2002 HD Softail std. luxury blue, lots $$$ in upgrades, exc.cond. $15,500. 250-5421881 H, 250-558-8928 C.
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Property Management
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Cars - Domestic
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – In Alexis Park area. Totally refinished one year ago. This suite is large and spacious, includes F/S, D/W, W/D, and utilities. Pet friendly.
RENT: $950.00 per month includes utilities • TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT – On Okanagan Avenue in Regency Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W, & on site coin laundry.
RENT: $775.00 per month plus electricity • LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - Second floor – above downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month includes heat, water, & sewer. • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – On Alexis Park Drive. Close to schools, bus route, and shopping.
RENT: $650.00 per month plus utilities • ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT –on 43rd Avenue, on site coin laundry, close to shopping and bus routes.
RENT: $575.00 per month plus utilities
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Motorcycles
Recreational/Sale
Trucks & Vans
Escorts
2002 VSTAR 1100, 19,000 kms. Excellent condition and loads of extras, must see $6,990. 250-308-8810 2003 100yr Ann. Harley softtail std. blk, lots of goodies, must see. $15,500 obo. 250-5421881 (H), 250-540-7244 (C). 2003 Honda Ruckus, 50cc, black, 8000km. Like new, $1400 obo. 778-475-1886. 2006 HD Softtail Deuce, 14k, Screaming Eagles pipes, other extras, $14,000. 250-542-5804 LEARN to ride from the most experienced instructors in the BC interior. Small class size; courses start every two weeks. Use our bike for the road test at no extra charge. www.vtwinokanagan.ca or 250-764-7075 MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC TRAINING at GPRC, Fairview College Campus. Enroll for fall, 2010. Hands on street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Apprenteship opportunity. Residences. Fairwiew, Alberta www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. 1888-999-7882 OUTDOOR POWER equipment technician training. Learn small engine repair on watercraft, snowmobiles, ATV’s. Enroll for fall 2010. GPRC Fairview College Campus. Fairview Alberta. www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview 1-888-999-7882
IEU 3000i Honda generator, 2003, like new, used only 2x, asking $1500 obo. 1995 Sierrra 5th wheel. Call to look at trailer & price. 250-558-3374 leave msg. WANTED: An 8ft. light Roadway or Aphil Camper. (250)542-1810
A Must see! ‘94 F350 dually crew cab, auto, 460, AC, CC. Chrome push-bar/brush guard, custom ‘Westcoast’ style heated, lighted mirrors, checker plate run boards, dual tanks, ‘Armaguard’ sprayed box-liner, remote locks-alarms, No Rust! Professionally overhauled, bills to show. New brakes, tires, radiator, hoses, alt, belts, battery, cables, isolator, camper wiring & tie-downs. Reasonable offers to $7895. West Kelowna 250-769-6010
1st Class Mystique Escorts Gorgeous ladies of all ages to suit every need 24/7 outcall service. (250)558-5500. mystiqueescorts.ca. NOW HIRING. 30 year old, petite, attractive, brunette is available from 11:00am-12midnight in Vernon. 250-540-0344 ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com Sweet & sexy, available daytimes, lots of fun & ready to play! No blocked calls. Vernon (250)307-6202
Recreational/Sale
Buying, Selling?
1984 Citation with air $3400 obo. John (250)542-7871 1985 Class C 25’ Empress MH, exc.cond. lots of extras, sleeps 6, Asking $12,700 obo. View online @ Kijiji & Castanet 250-545-2015, 250-307-4899. 1988 Citation Supreme, Class C, DUAL FUEL, all options, vg cond, Gen.set, (250)546-9691 1989 24’ Prowler, Travel Trailer, rear bed, big bath/shower tub, a/c, awning, sleeps 8, new batteries, propane tanks, tires, no leaks, stored indoors, very, clean $5900obo(250)558-0618 1997 Terry 5th wheel, sm. slide, air, solar panels, bsmt. model, storage, sep. shwer, 24.5’, $7,800. 250-769-5928 2003 Arctic Fox camper, 22’, like new cond, stabilizing bars, 2x6v batteries, solar panel installed, sep.pullout couch, $14,900. 250-549-0661. 2005 GULFSTREAM Cresendo 36ft, CAT Diesel Pusher, Freightliner chassis, 31,600 miles, Diesel Gen, washer and dryer, air ducted, 2 slides. All the extras. No smoking. No GST or HST. $95000 OBO Pt Cruiser Tow car available 2006 Class A Motorhome, 37ft Commander, Allison trans, 3-slides, 5700kms, $98,500 (250)494-9683 2006 Monterey 26’ trailer, loaded, bunk,, 4300lbs., mint, ext. warr., $16,500. 764-4256 2007 PIONEER Spirit 24’ Bunkhouse travel trailer. Exceptionally well maintained, toilet and oven never used. All options! $20,000 obo 250-5458850 2008 31.5’ Class A Hurricane, 16,000kms, new cond, a must see. MUST SELL! $64,000. 250-838-0685.
Scrap Car Removal FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $2 and up/each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Snowmobiles 2008 Summit 800cc, 146” track, 22.5 flow rites in air box, $7999. 250-558-8201.
Sport Utility Vehicle 1976 Jeep CJ5, black, 4x4, $5500. 1-780-906-7966, 250558-8201. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot edition. 140,000kms, exc.cond. $12,500 obo. 250550-4022. 2003 Jeep Liberty, exc.cond. Only 63,900kms, $14,900. 250-542-6042.
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Hello, My name is Chris Beaton and I am really excited to be a part of the excellent ssales staff down at Walthers GM. I was born and raised in Vernon, B.C. and believe it’s one of the best places in the world to live. I love to play drums and you can see me playing on a team at Vernon Alliance Church in town. After three years at the Canadian Automotive Institute I am thrilled to be applying myself to a business I C ttruly enjoy! I would like to extend an invitation to all of my colleagues throughout tthe years to come down for a visit at Walthers GM!
Terry Baptist has been employed by the Walthers Family for over 24 years. Fresh out of high school he became a GM parts specialist, and continued working the parts department for 7 years. He then moved into sales and found his niche! Terry is married to Christine and has two sons Brian and Michael. He loves living in Vernon!
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Dean has worked for New/ Used car sales, leasing, Fleet Management and New Car Manager positions for the past 30 years. He started selling cars in 1980. He volunteers for many positions in Vernon and is actively helping people in the running community. Dean has a wife Val and they are both quite active in the community. He looks forward to dealing with you in a professional and courteous manner!
Chris is a long time Vernon resident, having lived here since 1970. He has held sales and management positions since 1982, most recently as a sales consultant for Walthers GM over the past 8 years. Chris has been happily married to his wife Jean for over 30 years raising two sons Ryan and Matthew. His after hour interests include soccer, football, hockey and most of all fishing. He invites all his friends and colleagues to stop in for a coffee or just to say “Hi”.
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