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Call for free information on your neighbourhood! birch lane complex! 2 Bed Townhome, Close to Everything!
great retirement townhome! 2 Bed / 2 Bath Home in Sought after Ironwood Complex!
#5, 3806 27th Avenue Downtown Vernon
#26, 1400 14th Avenue East Hill
MLS®10056979
$184,900
Don’s initial presentation was great and he did everything he said he would. Their advance work, the perfect price point and excellent advice during negotiations made our home sell in under a week! His technology in marketing our home was wonderful and we always felt he looked after our best interests. Two friends recommended The Don Miller Group to us and we have already recommended him to our friends. He is awesome!
Gordon & Colleen Hughes
st. michael’s court in east hill! Spacious 2 Bed / 4 Bath Luxury Townhome! MLS®10050960
15, 2305 23rd Street East Hill
$274,900
www.2305-23street.com
$199,500
www.140014avenue.com just listed!
$199,900
www.80rosomanroad.com
great price for quality home! 4 Bed / 3 Bath Stunning Family Home!
2295 Catt Ave Lumby
2029 Mountain View Ave Lumby
MLS®10056775
$329,900
www.2295cattavenue.com
horses will love the 38 acres! Gorgeous 3 Bed Home w/ Guest Home!
4140 Leatherback Rd Turtle Mountain
4735 North Grandview Flats Rd Armstrong
$699,000
80 Rosoman Road Enderby
great family home! Spacious 4 Bed / 3 Bath!
gorgeous custom built 5 bed home! Built by Award Winning Jemma Homes! MLS®10056504
MLS®10050595
MLS®10056629
www.380627avenue.com
We have already recommended Don to our friends!...
private, tranquil setting! 3 Bed / 1 Bath Home on 1.18 Acres!
new price!
MLS®10054683
$995,000 www.4735northgrandviewflatsroad.com
MLS®10055134
$349,900
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199,900
$
#8 - 4311 - 20th Street
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#2 - 2706 - 45th Avenue, Vernon
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536 - 537 Loon Ave, Vernon
• PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE for a quick sale! • Adult living (45+) at its finest in Somerset Downs • Bright 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome with gas f/p, c/a, b/i vac and much more • Many recent updates incl new lighting, new windows, new $6,000 ensuite MLS ® 10057479
2900 all incl.
$
• Solid and secure building offering show room and office space • Convenient location in desirable north end of Vernon • Flat lot with good parking and alley access • Call for full details on this leasing opportunity MLS ® 10052783
228,500
$
• What a place to live, relax and enjoy the true Okanagan lifestyle — Parker Cove • Clubhouse, Okanagan Lake, boat launch and park are all nearby • Gorgeous level entry rancher on two lots with room to park your RV and boat • Home features 2 bdrms + den, 2 baths, family room, large covered deck and much more! MLS ® 10046052
112 North Fork Rd, Cherryville
9549 Nickel Dr, Coldstream
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429,900
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139,900
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• Priced to sell — beautifully presented and maintained modular home • 55+ MHP close to all facilities • 2 bdrms, 2 baths, well appointed kitchen w/island, large open living area • 8x12 storage shed; sundeck; single carport. Quick possession possible MLS ® 10056212
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848 Lower Inonoaklin Rd, Edgewood
449,900
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MLS ® 10049649
179,900
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• Great investment property or affordable family living • Ground floor 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath unit with shaded patio area • Excellent storage, gas f/p, 5 appliances, extra parking stall available • Easy walk to downtown. Pet and family friendly complex MLS ® 10054040
298,500
$
• Great price — call for your appointment to view • Well cared for 3 + 2 bdrm, 2 bath family home on corner lot • Updated kitchen, new flooring paint and windows • Handy location close to schools, shops and public transit MLS ® 10047926
• Priced for a quick sale — call for your appointment to view • Neat, clean and tidy older-style home in Alexis Park • Offers 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appliances incl, full part finished basement • Easy care yard. Handy location close to all amenities MLS ® 10055259
• A good investment opportunity • Quality custom built home with 2 mother-in-law suites to help with the mortgage • Huge double lot with fabulous lake views • Great BX location and only minutes to town and to Silver Star MLS ® 10042076
449,900
• PRICED TO SELL — investors be sure to check this out! • 3 rental suites — could be 4 — showing good income • Property is in excellent condition — new flooring, new paint • Good tenants currently in place
#104 - 3802 - 25th Avenue
4108 - 25th Street, Vernon
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3612 Commonage Cres, Vernon
294,900
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• Ideal family home in prime location on Middleton Mountain area • Appealing open concept living area on main + 4 bdrms, 3 baths • .22 acre lot is nicely landscaped, has u/g sprinklers and room to park RV or boat • Call for your appointment to view this outstanding property MLS ® 10050354
• Beautiful home and incredible backyard landscaping in this desirable Coldstream neighbourhood • Fully finished up and down with 4 bdrms, 2 baths, family room and more • New kitchen, roof, furnace, water heater, cement sidewalks • .71 acre lot — plenty of room to build and shop MLS ® 10056133
A 55+ community in Okanagan Landing Elegant ranch-style homes - no-stairs living Great area for walking - level, flat & close to all amenities Pet friendly, too!
395,000
$
• Appealing 4 bdrm, 3 bath family home on .31 acre lot • Bright open living area; gorgeous kitchen with eating bar, family room down • Lower level could be easily suited • 24 x 24 insulated and heated shop. Double garage + plenty of room for RV MLS ® 10057470
3701 - 36th Street, Vernon
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• 9.56 acres of peace and quiet in charming Cherryville • 3 + 1 bdrms, 2 bath 2003 modular home on full basement • Features incl cathedral ceilings in kitchen and living room, skylights, heat pump • Separate 680 sq. ft. guest cottage; lots of room for all your outdoor toys MLS ® 10044609
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• Looking for a good investment in the Okanagan, if so be sure to call about this great opportunity! • Well managed mobile home park with excellent cash flow and showing good return • Property has 15 mobile home pads, 6-plex rental unit, 5 RV sites, 2 cabins • Long term tenants in place. Currently being expanded and upgraded. MLS ® 10051394
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• EXTRA-ORDINARY VALUE for this family-sized East Hill home • Offers 3 + 2 bdrms, 3 baths, family rm and summer kitchen down • Large cov’d deck. Private backyard. Dble garage + RV parking • This really is a MUST SEE — call for your appointment to view MLS ® 10057420
Vernon 250-260-4549 / vantageonerealty.com / Armstrong 250-546-6132
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250.549.3944 www.suttonlakefront.com 2749 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC
Aaron Luprypa Elspeth Manning Beth Marks Mark Nichiporuk Mo Ruscheinsky Jake Russell Lindsay Siedmann Deb Steenkamp
Fred Toner
Need more room? new pRice
$326,800 MLS
This spacious 3 bedroom family townhome has 9 ft. ceilings on the main and fresh paint throughout. It looks new and possession is immediate. The full unfinished basement is ready for your ideas. The fenced yard is great in the summer with a patio to relax on! Located close to shopping, schools & BMX!
$239,900 MLS
Great price for this 3 bedroom home in park-like setting located minutes from the beach, schools & parks. The private yard (a gardeners delight!) backs on to parkland. The oversized covered deck is perfect for entertaining. RV parking and workshop for dad!
$179,000 MLS
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Cozy East Hill home situated on a quiet street has a partially fenced yard with alley access. Newer roof, furnace, hot water tank and bathroom. New windows and addition in 2009. SOme cosmetic touches still needed, but a great deal at this price!
Great starter home or investment property. Renter already in place! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with ensuite is nice and bright, with in-suite laundry. Conveniently located close to golf, beach and shopping. What a package!
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harwood 105, 2100 - 43 Avenue Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 $214,900
east hill 2102 - 18 Street Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $298,000
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$274,900
#62, 7760 Okanagan Landing Road
25 Twin Lakes Road, Enderby
684 Cougar Street
• 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2.7 private acres, log & beam home • 3 bdrm, den, 3 bath, granite, hdwd, tile, rm under gar, fenced yd • 3+4 bdrm, 2½ bath, island kit, decks back & frt • Open concept, level entry, WO bsmt, extras • Rec centre, pool, hot tub, spa, fitness cetnre, beaches, more! • Parklike 2000’ shared beach/boat launch
• Renovated & move-in ready. +3100 ft2, double lot • 3 bdrm, 1 bath, shop/garage, yard for children • Walk to park, school or town from this great home • Updated bath, floors, plumbing, elec & more MLS®10057192
$589,000
$599,900
STUNNING ENDERBY CLIFF & VALLEY VIEWS! “SEASONS” PICTURE VIEWS - OK LAKE & HILLS! IMMACULATE HOME AT PARKER COVE!
MLS®10057507
MLS®10051872
MLS®10052309
MLS®10051529
Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year! Thanks for your support in 2012!
Season’s Greetings to clients & friends
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$189,000 MLS 10055197 ®
$329,000 MLS 10046262 ®
1204 - 43 AVENUE
$349,000 MLS 10051209 ®
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3911 - 15 STREET
$339,900 MLS 10054336 ®
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$489,000 MLS 10053646 ®
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$679,500 MLS 10048458 ®
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8123 & 8131 BUCHANAN RD
$729,000 MLS 10051428 ®
UNOBSTRUCTED LAKE VIEW
7109 JASPER DRIVE
$749,000 MLS 10056064
Kim Slattery
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$379,000 MLS 10056481 ®
KAL LAKE ACCESS
8, 13341 KIDSTON ROAD
$759,000 MLS 10048931 ®
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GorGeouS Lakeview LotS 743 MiddLeton way
Southern exposure, Kal Lake & valley views, close to beach, fully serviced, utilities at lot line. $ MLS®10054864 164,900
745 MiddLeton way Southern exposure, Kal Lake & valley views, close to beach, fully serviced, utilities at lot line. $ MLS®10056277 164,900
8896 Crofton road 180° unobstructed views, HST paid, fully serviced, level entry walkout rancher-style lot $ MLS®10052299 195,000
#10, 4404 - 20 Street Family sized townhome in trendy Harwood court. Huge floor plan with 4 bedrooms on the upper floor, full bath + ensuite. Spacious living room with a fireplace. Formal dining room has patio door to deck and fenced backyard. Close to school. MLS®10056760
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1603 - 31 Street Full duplex with 2 bed & 1 bath per side. Great starter with investment potential close to VJH. Updates include kitchens, roof, gutters & soffits, separate electrical services, concrete driveway, 790 sq ft per side with partial unfinished bsmts.
349,900
MLS®10053720
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#205, 3802- 25 avenue Bright, well maintained 2 storey back corner unit townhouse that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-unit laundry, gas f/p, balcony & parking. Room for the whole family, close to downtown, shopping, restaurants and transit. Move in ready!
325,000
$
MLS®10054518
164,900
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year
Sue & Rorie
Working Together With You = Success
250-550-4224 sue.royallepage@shaw.ca
Amazing Views #23, 5920 Heritage Drive
Ideal Starter/Investment 1707 - 41 Avenue
Hey! It’s Snowing! #204, 9812 Silver Star Road
Secure family complex 3 bdrm + den, media room, elegant master suite Granite, quality throughout
2 bdrm, 1 bdrm suite down Open floor plan Private yard
Ski-in/ski-out Fully furnished 1 bdrm + alcove Owners’ locker, hot tub, games room
$470,000 MLS 10049952 ®
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14, 3603 - 27 Avenue
Immaculately kept, bright level entry, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse in 55+ adult community within walking distance to downtown shopping. New laminate flooring, interior paint, covered patio, garage, private yard, full unfinished basement Includes all appliances & window coverings.
$229,000 mls 10057169
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$219,500 MLS 10049640
7118 L&A Road
Beautiful 4.85 acre property overlooking swan lake. Ideal for the horse lover. 2 bedroom, 2 bath totally renovated home. 4 paddocks, riding ring, fenced & x-fenced, auto waterers. Office above box stalls & tack room. separate 2 car heated shop & more.
www.donaoki.com
lot 12, 100 Ki low na roaD
Family retreat on popular Okanagan Lake. 3 bedroom mobile in Harvey Parker Beach. Fully set up and ready for summer enjoyment. No roughing it here, all the amenities of home. $59,000 MLS®10045603
124, 5484 - 25 avenue
Better than new 2 bedroom double wide in the new section of Big Chief MHP. Oak kitchen with skylight, vaulted ceilings, family room with laminate floor, master suite with large ensuite. 9’x20’ covered deck to enjoy the birds in the park area. Close to shopping & on the bus route. $144,900 MLS®10048745
$674,000 mls 10057242 ®
Ken McCluskey
205, 3300 Centennial Drive
250.545.5371
Southwest facing 2 bedroom condo in Regency Court. New laminate floor, open spacious floor plan with a balcony offering a view toward Alexis Park and Okanagan Landing. Quick possession. Close to downtown. $219,000 MLS®10028311
1.800.434.9122
Visit www.kenmccluskey.com or email: ken-mccluskey@shaw.ca #205, 357 MONASHEE RD
THE GRANDVIEW AT SILVER STAR All ready for the holiday season! Fully furnished Grandview luxury with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & superb views.
$325,000
MLS®10041787
#106, 307 BROWNE RD
I’d like to thank my clients for your patronage this year, and offer best wishes for the New Year.
CREEKSIDE ESTATES Drastic price reduction! Walk out onto the lawn beside the creek from this upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath garden apartment
$199,500
Phase 3 BraeBurn heights
Now selling 11 lots offering a great Coldstream and Kal Lake view. Southern exposure. Prices starting at $239,900+HST. MLS®9191196
MLS®10055605
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Vernon’s Ty Schulte, 16, of the Silver Star Freestyle Club, finds some big air during the Solomon Jib Academy event Sunday at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Approximately 20 Silver Star members participated in the academy, a global tour for athletes 16 and under. They learned new tricks from professional coaches and were judged on their moves with some fabulous prizes up for grabs.
Massive Falkland grow-op busted Morning Star Staff
RCMP have shut down what they are calling one of the largest marijuana grow operations ever in the North Okanagan. On Wednesday, RCMP officers searched a rural property in the 4300 block of Culling Road in the Falkland area after a lengthy investigation. “The search located 13,383 marijuana plants is various stages of development in a large outbuilding,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson
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The operation was being run off a generator for its power supply. “This is one of the largest grow operations we have dismantled in the area,” said Sgt. Dave Evans, of the RCMP’s rural detachment. “This is just one more of the illegal grow operations we have targeted in our area. We will continue to conduct these kinds of investigations in the future.” A 38-year-old man was taken into custody at the Culling Road property.
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Water park splashes to life RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Cooling off will become a lot more fun for Lumby youth. The community is moving ahead with a water spray park after the provincial government announced $348,258 for upgrades to Oval Park Tuesday. “It’s going to be amazing,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. “If we want youth in our community, we need facilities for them.” Presently, children have access to the swimming pool but it’s not well designed to handle toddlers. Besides the spray park for children, outdoor fitness equipment will be installed in Oval Park. “It’s a great project because it covers both ends of the demographic scale — children and adults,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, adding that
“If we want youth in our community, we need facilities for them.” — Kevin Acton the exercise equipment will be popular with seniors. “These kinds of projects enhance the community.” Foster believes it is important for the provincial government to assist communities with recreational amenities because of the cost of infrastructure. “Some times you get behind when you’re also having to deal with water, roads and sewer,” he said. The total price tag for the spray
park and fitness equipment will be $435,322, with Lumby and Cherryville taxpayers contributing $57,064. There will also be $30,000 from the Teddy’s Angels and Martin’s Devils ball teams and support from the Lumby Lions. “We are thankful these opportunities are available given the economic times,” said Rick Fairbairn, White Valley Parks and Recreation chairperson. “All of this provides an opportunity for the community to come together with a beautiful area the community can be proud of.” While there had been a concern about the spray park sending the wrong message about water conservation, Acton says any water used will be recycled. “We have to be responsible with our water and good stewards of the resource,” he said.
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The third-place finisher in the race for Vernon mayor outspent his competitors combined. Patrick Davies had expenses of $31,208 during the November election, while $19,689 was spent by Rob Sawatzky, who led the polls, and incumbent Wayne Lippert, who came second, had $10,900 in expenses. “My intention was to get a replacement for the mayor at the time and it happened. If it took $31,000, it was a good deal,” said Davies. “It would have been nice to win. But the success was we got people who had never voted before excited.” Davies put significant personal resources into his campaign, according to documents filed with the City of Vernon. He contributed $7,639 while there was $5,000 from Latitude Marine which he owns and $5,050 from Naked Media which operates out of his Patrick Davies house. Other donations included $4,000 from Walter Davies, $2,000 from Aldebaran Enterprises and $1,500 from Brad Chapman. The biggest expenses for Davies were advertising, signs and pamphlets. “As a businessperson out of nowhere and a young guy, we had to get out there and give everything we had,” said Davies. Of his $19,689 in expenses, Sawatzky directed most of it to getting the word out through signs and advertising. “It’s the sad reality that this is what you have to do,” said Sawatzky of the dollars required to launch a campaign. Sawatzky pumped $13,500 of his own money into his inaugural run for mayor. “Given that I didn’t have a high profile and business roots, I was OK with picking up the cost,” said Sawatzky. “I was looking at it as community service.” Sawatzky received $4,600 in donations worth more than $100 and $408 valued less than $99. His donors included $750 from Lakeside Developments and $500 each from Cecil Schmidt, Victor Cumming and Robert Ross. Sawatzky says he still doesn’t know who some of his supporters were and those issues were left to his business agent. “The more independence you can have the better,” he said of serving as mayor. Like the other mayoralty candidates, Lippert’s spending focused on creating public awareness. He had $10,850 in contributions over $100 and $50 under $99 in value. Among the donors were $3,000 from Wesbild Holdings, $1,000 from R.L. Walker Contracting and $500 each from Tavistock Properties, Okanagan Spirits and the Vernon Professional Firefighters Association. Documents indicate Lippert provided $100. Lippert could not be reached for comment. Of the 15 councillor candidates, Patrick Nicol, who topped the polls, spent $13,233 of his own money. Lily Kerr, who came in 13th, spent the least at $297, with $300 being donated by 1&2 Electric.
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The man who tried to rob a Coldstream woman in the Lincoln Lanes parking lot in November has been given jail time. Judge Mark Takahashi s e n t e n ce d Ro b i n Edward Konkle, 41, to 20 months in prison in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday, after Konkle pleaded guilty to armed robbery. Konkle was also ordered to provide a DNA sample, and was given a 10-year mandatory firearms prohibition. The woman had finished her bowling league games and was returning to her car in the parking lot on Nov. 25 when she was approached by a man the woman had seen inside the bowling alley drinking a pop and playing with his cell phone. The woman said the man demanded money as she opened her car door, and she instinctively pressed her car horn, scaring off the suspect. A video surveillance camera inside the bowling alley caught an image of the suspect, which local media broadcast. A man was arrested a few days later by Vernon RCMP, who received tips from the public thanks in part to the video footage.
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Vernon Secondary School principal Morris Vardabasso (left) walks through the new commons area with large V’s at its centre as Stuart Kamstra, the school district’s supervisor of capital projects, gives him a tour of the new high school which will be completed by the fall.
City tops rate of ER cancer patients RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon leads the world when it comes to people arriving at the emergency room in pain and not knowing they have cancer. A recent study indicates that of 75 patients requiring colorectal cancer treatment between April 2009 and March 2010, 43 per cent showed up at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on an emergency basis for bowel obstruction, hemorrhages and perforations. They were first diagnosed with cancer while in the ER. “It’s very, very high. It ranges from six to 36 per cent (elsewhere),” said Dr. Hamish Hwang, a local surgeon who authored the study, which was published in the B.C. Medical Journal. “It’s the highest published data in the world.” He became intrigued with the topic after moving to Vernon six years ago. “I would see one of these patients about
“It’s the highest published data in the world.” — Dr. Hwang once a month. It’s unusual because I didn’t see it as often in Vancouver.” Hwang believes there may be a high number of colorectal cancer cases because of the region’s elderly population. Many aren’t being diagnosed early possibly because they don’t have a family doctor or they aren’t accessing health care services. “People, for some reason, are not going to see the doctor,” he said. Hwang also expects some people avoid screening because the colon is involved. “People are embarrassed but they shouldn’t
be.” Not being aware of the situation until a patient arrives in ER makes it more challenging for doctors if the cancer has spread. There is also pressure on limited space in the hospital. “The ones that come in emergency on average stay 24 days in the hospital, twice as long as non-emergency cases,” said Hwang. “When the hospital is at capacity, this is a huge burden.” Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the third most in women. It is the leading cause of cancer death in non-smokers. Hwang is calling on the provincial government to initiate a colorectal screening program, something that currently doesn’t exist. “For countries with screening, emergency rates are lower. Italy is six per cent,” said Hwang. “There’s no checks and balances for these
people.” Hwang is also putting the onus on residents to become active in preventing the disease. “People need to take charge of their health,” he said. Hwang recommends colonoscopies for people with a family history of colon cancer and fecal occult blood tests or fecal immunochemical tests for anyone over age 50 (not covered by the Medical Services Plan). Hwang believes lessons can be learned from VJH as B.C.’s population continues to age. “Vernon is a crystal ball for the whole province. What’s happening in Vernon will be the whole province in 25 years,” he said of 22 per cent of the city’s total population being more than 65 years old. “Now is the time to be doing something. I hope this study is a wake-up call for the government and the public.”
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MLA defends teachers’ right to action RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster isn’t criticizing teachers for pulling out of after-hours programs. Teachers in the Vernon School District will withdraw from extracurricular activities to protest the government’s back-to-work legislation. “It’s disappointing but it’s a volunteer thing and no one says teachers have to go beyond their contract,” said Foster of helping with sports teams and clubs. “A lot of teachers feel bad but
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“No one says teachers have to go beyond their contract.” — Eric Foster they have to do what they believe they have to do. My friends who are teachers don’t want to hurt students and they’re getting a lot of rhetoric from their union.” The government’s legislation was expected to be adopted into law Thursday.
Under Bill 22, the government will be able to name a mediator to settle the dispute with the B.C. Teachers Association, but Victoria’s mandate of net-zero for wages must be adhered to. “Every other government union has settled for net-zero and the
BCTF will have to do the same,” said Foster, adding the government is willing to discuss issues surrounding class size and composition. Foster says the government had no choice but to bring debate of the bill to an end because NDP opposition members were grandstanding. “They asked how much the government and union spent on sandwiches (at meetings). It’s a total waste of time,” he said. “Get up and ask questions. Bring forward constructive amendments and we’ll look at them. Just
don’t say something over and over again.” The official opposition defends its actions in the Legislature. “This bill gives up on the future, gives up on the possibility of doing it better, gives up on our public schools,” said Adrian Dix, NDP leader, in the House. “We will not support legislation that hurts class size provisions. We will not support legislation that hurts class composition provisions. We will not support legislation that puts an end to real mediation and imposes a disrespectful process on teachers.”
Funding details for Vernon Jubilee Hospital are just a few weeks away. Health Minister Michael de Jong will be in Vernon April 2 or 3 to announce capital spending for new acute care beds in VJH’s Polson tower. “It will be a positive announcement and the details of the announcement will be released when he’s here,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA. Foster, community leaders, health care workers and residents have been demanding the two shelled-in floors in Eric Foster the tower be completed and beds added to resolve capacity issues. Overcrowding has led to cancelled surgeries and patients being kept in hallways. Foster hasn’t been given an indication if there will be funding for both floors or just one at this time. “I’d like two floors. There are financial benefits to doing the job all at once instead of spreading it out over two or three years,” he said. “I hope that whatever we do, it will relieve the backlog.”
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of a teacher’s job. action. “It’s voluntary but I volunteer as a par“The government is going ahead in spite Sports teams are benched and clubs in ent. I fundraise so they have money for their of the legitimate objections we have,” said limbo as teachers escalate opposition to the classrooms and for field trips,” she said. Cummings of class size and composition. government. “I can see their point, but Cummings isn’t sure how a Teachers in the Vernon School it’s disappointing.” ban on extracurricular events District will not volunteer for Some teachers have stopped will impact graduation cerextracurricular activities to provolunteering with sports teams emonies. test the provincial government’s and other groups now, while “A lot of parents are legislation, which imposes a netothers will complete what they involved so it may not make zero wage settlement and class have started or not start anya lot of difference to graduasize levels. thing new. tion,” he said, adding parents “We’re in the middle. It’s frus“It’s extremely difficult and and community members can Rundell Cummings trating,” said Nicole Makohoniuk, it reflects how serious the situavolunteer as coaches or club District Parent Advisory Council tion is,” said Bruce Cummings, sponsors. president, of the government and the Vernon Teachers Association president. Cummings denies the union is putting union. “These extras are not part of our job. students in the middle of the contract dis“It feels like parents and kids are being That (withdrawal) is all that’s left to us pute. held hostage.” because legal avenues are gone.” “Will they be affected by this, yes. Are Makohoniuk understands that many Once legislation is passed, the union will they affected by Bill 22, hugely. Have they sports team and club activities are not part not be able to strike or pursue other job been affected by 10 years of cuts, enorMorning Star Staff
mously,” he said. “We don’t take this lightly. We’re working hard to improve education.” School district officials say administrators will be unable to keep extracurricular programs going. “It will have a huge impact on the culture of schools and that worries me,” said Bev Rundell, superintendent, adding some sports may continue with community coaches. A priority will be grad planning. “Grad activities may be different if it’s just principals and vice-principals involved in the organizing,” said Rundell. Besides Vernon, teachers in other districts have decided to withdraw from extracurricular activities. They include KamloopsThompson, Sooke, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, Prince George, Peace River South, Creston, West Vancouver, Okanagan Skaha and Sea-to-Sky.
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JANET 855 - 8 AVENUE (DESERT COVE) HELDMAN Newer rancher, great location, fantastic views. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept kitchen w/island & Great Room
250-308-6098 heldman@telus.net
with cozy fireplace. Stairs leading down to 6’ bsmt/ crawl. Nicely landscaped. Indoor pool, hot tub & more. MLS®10040261
$295,000
5017 - 5TH AVENUE (DESERT COVE)
3 bdrm rancher loaded with extras & many custom features. Partially finished bsmt. Dark cupboards, laminate flooring. Pond w/waterfall. S/S appliances. French doors to patio. A must see! MLS®10052777 $314,000
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STOCKING STUFFER POND HOCKEY This Beautiful 2 bedroom gem, this property is a Christmas Special, in a secure building with secure waterfront small acreage, with majestic underground parking is all polished trees on a small nearly private Lake up for granny and grampa. between Armstrong and Vernon.
$135,000
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1907 19TH STREET
3600 32 STREET
DIAMONDS in the rough, this 4 bed, 2 bath fixer upper in east hill could be a great opportunity for the guy that knows how.
GINGER BREAD Located next to Boston Pizza this little, commercially zoned, house has large opportunity. Coffee Shop? Business Office? Beauty Salon?
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$229,900
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$339,000
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618 6TH AVE DESERT COVE 5675 MCCLURE ROAD
250-550-5570
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2 bdrm, 2 bath, alley access, club house, RV parking
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MLS®10036064
4 bdrms, 2½ baths, 0.23 acre. Lots of updates, in-law suite. MLS®10056244
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Karin Vassberg 250-549-2103 cell 250-540-4879
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Thank you to all my clients, friends and family for making 2012 such a wonderful year, I am so Happy that I could help so many people with what may have been the biggest purchase or sale that they made this year!! I am looking forward to helping everyone in 2013.
SUB-DIVIDABLE 775 Bluenose Road
• MLS® #10049859 • Over 18.310 Acres
$199,000 DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY 7376 Hitchcock Rd • MLS® 10017548 • 37.71 Acres - GREAT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
$3,800,000
RENT - TO - OWN #7, 4909-27 Avenue
• MLS® 10045619 • 4 Bedroom home
$329,900 #202, 1607 - 43 Avenue • MLS® 10054636
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SUMMER IS COMING #55 15970 Oyama Road #72, 15970 Oyama Road • MLS® 10054049 • Great resort for your family getaways!
• MLS® 10046405 • Tween Lakes Resort • Beach, playground, boat docks & storage available
$159,800
$250,000
LAKE VIEW 8876 Okanagan Landing Rd
FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO BEACH 11608 Palfrey Drive
$438,000
$444,800
• MLS® #10046539 • 3 Bed, Huge Lot, MUST SEE
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45 ACRES
$199,000
• 13-4600 Bella Vista Road
• Minutes south of Mabel Lake • Sweeping views of valley and Shuswap River • Great building sites • Subdivision potential • MLS® 10046200
• Vista Ridge - a 40+ gated community • 2 beds + den • Full ensuite off master bedroom • Attached single garage • MLS® 10056665
NEW LISTING
$299,900
NEW LISTING
• Lot 1 Proctor Road
• 9478 Angus Drive
LAVINGTON
• 4 bedrooms, 1½ bath • Suite potential • Loads of parking for RV and Boat • Room for a shop - large lot • MLS® 10056292
$239,900
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• Executive Style Home - Westshore Estates • 4 Bedroom + 3 Bathrooms • Separate guest quarters • Detached shop / garage • MLS® 10052388
• Over 2 Acres, View of Swan Lake • 3 Bed, 2 Bath - suite potential • Walkout Basement • Fruit Trees, loads of parking • MLS® 10056392
• 5 bed, 3 bath • Full walkout basement • RV & Boat parking • Fully landscaped w/ U/G irrigation • MLS® 10045390
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Dave (4A) Forai
STEPPING STONE ESTATES
• 142 Stepping Stone Cres
• 555 Mt. Ida Drive
COLDSTREAM
• 3 bedrooms up, Ensuite • Price is $349,900 • 1 bedroom in-law suite • MLS® 10055997
• 90 Hillcrest Way
2007 RANCHER W/ WALKOUT BASEMENT
$599,900
NEW LISTING
• 3606 21st Avenue
$349,900
WESTSIDE
$429,000
• MLS® #10050295 • 4 Bedrooms, Lake View, HUGE Private BACKYARD, Close to Elementry and High School
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$514,900
On behalf of my wife Tracy, my daughters Brooke & Brielle, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my current and future clients/friends, a safe and happy Holiday Season! We would also like to wish you and yours good health, prosperity and happiness for 2013. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!