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Ashton pleads not guilty in perjury trial ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A former Vernon teacher and principal entered not guilty pleas to a pair of perjury counts as her Supreme Court trial began Tuesday in Vernon. The case against Deborah Louise Ashton, 48, stems from her first Supreme Court trial in 2011 where she was facing five counts of allegedly having a sexual relationship with a former student, a matter that was heard before a judge and jury. That trial ended with a hung jury. The case was re-tried in 2012, in Deborah Ashton front of a Supreme Court judge alone, and Ashton was found not guilty on all counts.

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stating there are 201 pages of testimony for judge Geoff Barrow to read, but only four pages pertain to the purchase of a bracelet. “So if 197 pages are not relevant to the bracelet, what are they relevant to?” said Harris. “The testimony has no probative value to counts one or two. We’re here on a matter of buying a bracelet and the pickup and drop-off of a child at daycare.” Mann said he had no plans to re-try Ashton on any of the sexual relationship charges. Barrow, who is hearing the matter alone, will rule on the admissibility of the testimony transcript today. Ashton’s accuser from the last two trials is among five witnesses Crown plans to call. The first two witnesses – a police officer and a jeweler – were both slated to take the stand Tuesday. The trial is scheduled to last four days.

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Crown prosecutor Don Mann – who was not involved in either of Ashton’s previous trials – said in his opening that Ashton was charged with perjury over testimony she gave in regards to a bracelet she allegedly gave her accuser, as well the picking up and dropping off of a child at a daycare centre. Mann said Ashton’s testimony was knowingly false. “Crown has to prove that the accused made a false statement, knew it was false and intended to mislead by making a false statement,” said Mann. Mann spent most of the opening morning submitting an application to have the accuser’s testimony transcript from the first trial admitted as evidence. The accuser from the previous two trials can’t be named because of a publication ban. Ashton’s lawyer, G. Jack Harris – who argued for her in the first trial – vehemently objected to Crown’s application,

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An East Hill house fire could have had far more serious consequences. Two couples fled main floor and basement suites as flames roared through a home in the 2000 block of 30th Avenue just before 6 a.m. Tuesday. “We are very fortunate everyone got out,” said Lawrie Skolrood, Vernon deputy fire chief. “When there’s an early morning fire, there is a concern about people sleeping.” The individuals living upstairs were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with minor burns and smoke inhalation. The couple residing downstairs were able to get out of the house safely. “They heard some crashing noises and windows breaking and they woke up,” said Skolrood. A neighbour, who happens to be a Vernon firefighter, heard some yelling outside and observed a man outside with no shoes or shirt on. The neighbour provided him with shoes and clothes and then reported the blaze to 911. Sawdust insulation was one of the difficulties experienced by firefighters. “An older building like that can have hidden spaces,” said Skolrood of the challenge of trying to extin-

Cummins hopes, “the conflict of interest commissioner would be able to complete his new investigation before May 14 when British Columbians are scheduled to go to the polls in a provincial general election.” Foster says he has confidence in the review led by Fraser last year. “I did nothing wrong. I did it all by the book,” he said of leasing the space and negotiating renovations. “To be in a conflict of interest, there has to be personal gain and there isn’t any.” In a June 7, 2012 letter to Foster, Fraser outlined the findings of his investigation. “It is my opinion that neither your private interest nor that of your constituency assistant were furthered by the lease arrangements that you negotiated as part of your official duties or functions as an MLA,” said Fraser. “In my view, a reasonably well-informed person would not properly have the perception that your ability to perform your public duty or function must have been affected by your private interest or that of your constituency assistant.”

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Flames consume one corner of a home in the 2000 block of 30th Avenue in Vernon just after 6 a.m. Tuesday. guish the blaze. Extensive damage was done to the kitchen and living room. A cause has not been determined and it’s not known if there was insurance in place. Emergency Social Services is

providing assistance to the occupants of the home. A woman staying in an RV on the property has also been displaced because electricity to the home and the RV were shut off during the blaze.

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster continues to fight what he believes are politically motivated allegations. John Cummins, B.C. Conservative leader, has requested that conflict of interest commissioner Paul Fraser reopen his investigation into Eric Foster Foster leasing space from his executive assistant’s family and renovations done to the 31st Avenue office after the 2009 election. “If he wants to contact the commissioner, he can,” said Foster of Cummins. “Why don’t they talk about policy? Those are the things that matter. Where will he get all of the efficiencies he needs to get the money he is going to save? How are you going to build a pipeline with no environmental assessments?” In June 2012, Fraser found that Foster was not in a conflict of interest when he decided to lease and renovate the office. “It is evident that the commissioner’s earlier investigation was seriously flawed,” said Cummins in a release. Cummins says his party has four outstanding concerns about Fraser’s report pertaining to ownership of the office, who paid for renovations, the location of the office and leasing costs.

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The City of Vernon’s infrastructure deficit is a staggering $78 million. Council was told Monday that efforts are underway to replace aging roads, sidewalks and sewer lines while trying not to hit taxpayers too hard. “The plan is try-

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Vernon has an infrastructure deficit of $40 million for road upgrades. Among the measures that could make infrastructure upgrades sustainable are regular maintenance, managing contingency funds, combining projects for economy of scale and building up reserves to avoid borrowing. “You have to look at how to sharpen your pencil internally because that’s what you can control,” said Trickey. Trickey is also urging the city to pursue federal and provincial

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grants for replacement works. “There is a need for government to fund renewal,” he said. The process looking at infrastructure will continue and council will consider a 15-year capital plan and threeyear capital implementation plan in October. “I am happy to see the information being brought forward,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky. “A lack of information means we won’t make good decisions.”

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Fundraiser targets Habitat land Morning Star Staff

Efforts are underway to ensure Habitat for Humanity has a permanent foundation to build on. A group of local residents want to raise $300,000 to purchase a piece of land for the Vernon chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which has a goal of constructing affordable housing for local residents in need. “Without affordable homes our young, working families have to relocate leaving an unbalanced demographic in our communities,” said Beth Marks, with the group known as Habitat Champions. “We need our young families to be able to live and flourish in the

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North Okanagan.” Along with Marks, the other Habitat Champions include Sareena Sharma Nickoli, Karin O’Brian, Charlene Silvester, Kathy Szoboticsanec and Cheryl Kaminsky. They will work with Glory Westwell and the Habitat committee. Marks says the goal of $300,000 was selected because that is the cost of a lot which will possibly allow a fourplex.

“Habitat wisely does not go into debt so once we have the land all other facets will come into force and the build will begin,” she said. “Once the first build happens, it becomes the seed of the next land purchase and the next build. Kelowna has done 18 projects benefitting 75 people to date. There’s no reason why our North Okanagan communities cannot do the same.” The Vernon chapter

Appeal date draws near for Saskatchewan case Morning Star Staff

A date has been set in Saskatchewan to appeal sentences handed to a pair of North Okanagan residents. Crown is appealing sentences handed to Brock Ernest Palfrey and Troy Ernest Swanson on Nov. 30, 2012 in connection with the largest drug bust in Saskatchewan’s history. Crown’s appeal will be heard on April 25. Palfrey pleaded guilty to three counts of

trafficking a controlled substance, one count of conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance, one count of instructing commission of an offence for a criminal organization and two counts of failing to comply with conditions. Swanson pleaded guilty to one count of unlawfully importing cocaine into Canada and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Palfrey was sen-

tenced to 18 years less time served, and Swanson was given 11 years in prison, less time served. Crown is appealing both sentences on the grounds they should be longer in length.

Man in lake false alarm Morning Star Staff

Ten members of Vernon Search and Rescue responded to a report of a person through the ice on Swan Lake Monday at 4:30 p.m. Upon further investigation, it was found that a man in a kayak had gone for a paddle and was not in any trouble. The kayak was blue in colour and from a distance could look like he was clinging to the ice and not sitting in the kayak.

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said Will Pearce, chief extra $267,130. administrative officer. Coun. Mary-Jo “It will give the engi- O’Keefe declared a conneers and ourselves flict of interest as her time to go family owns through the land within project and the area, and bring back a when the new resolumatter went tion.” to a vote, Staff had it was 3-3. recommendLegislation ed Monday stipulates that Will Pearce that the origia motion dies nal budget for in a tie vote. revitalizing A few min30th Avenue, from 33rd utes later, Coun. Brian to 35th streets, climb Quiring attempted to from $2.1 million to have the motion recon$2.4 million because of sidered. But that did not higher than expected proceed because there tender prices. wasn’t unanimous supThe scope of the port from council to project had been bring it back. reduced somewhat so It was then decided staff was seeking an to hold a special meet-

ing today as a way of possibly keeping the project on track. “There is a concern it may collapse,” said Quiring, who supports revitalization. “Too much time and energy has gone into the project. We’re a little bit over budget and we need to find the money.” The timing of a council decision is critical because city staff want the work completed before the summer tourist season. If it can’t be done by then, revitalization may wait until next year. Coun. Catherine Lord wants the project to proceed but she opposed the staff recommendation.

“It’s strictly an issue of financing,” she said. Instead of relying on potential surplus budgets from low capital tenders in 2013 or eliminating some priority capital works, Lord suggested deferring the next phase of the 29th Street Polson Greenway because she doesn’t believe it’s critical at this time. Coun. Bob Spiers insists he will not endorse revitalization in any form. “We’re going to take from priority, necessary infrastructure to give to Pleasantville infrastructure,” said Spiers, who has previously referred to revitalization as cosmetic.

from vehicles in the early morning hours of Sunday. “The reports continued throughout the morning and officers report they are investigating at least six reported thefts from motor vehicles,” said Vernon-North

Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Gerry Kovacs. Some of the thefts occurred after windows had been smashed, and others were from unlocked vehicles. Police officers had received a report earlier in the evening of a suspicious male wear-

ing a black hoody and ball cap. He was checking vehicle doors by a parking lot in the 3500 block of 30th Avenue. “We’re reminding everyone to remove all contents from your vehicles when parked, and lock your vehicle,” said Kovacs. “We also remind people to report all suspicious activity in your neighbourhood.” Items taken during Sunday’s crime spree were “typical stuff you find in cars,” said Kovacs. “At this point, there was nothing of great value stolen,” he said. “We had one theft of some tires that were left unlocked in a carport. “Those types of things, if they’re not locked down there are people out doing these type of thefts in the dark of night, picking up items that can easily be accessed and walked away with without causing a lot of disruption in a neighbourhood.”

Vehicle thefts spark warning RogeR Knox Morning Star Staff

Another rash of thefts from vehicles has Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP advising motorists to remove all items from their cars, trucks and vans. Police began receiving reports of thefts

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Roll Up The Rim and Timbits are coming to Armstrong. City council unanimously approved a development permit application from Kelowna-based Emil Anderson Construction Monday to build two commercial buildings, including a Tim Hortons restaurant, at the corner of Highway 97A and Harding Road. “We have an agreement with the TDL Group (Tim Hortons) to build a building in that location,” said Greg Asling, general manager of land development and homes for Emil Anderson Construction. “Tonight was strictly for the form and character of the development. So just basically the aesthetics, the exterior planning, the signage and the landscaping.” The other commercial building is unidentified at this point. Coun. Ryan Nitchie said city planners had a few concerns, which the applicant has agreed to address.

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here’s been a lot of talk about amalgamation since a consultant suggested that route would create efficiencies for Vernon. It’s generated letters to the editor and some scuttle when politicians gather. However, while merging Vernon, Coldstream and the two electoral areas appears simple on the surface, there are some key factors to consider. Specifically, while many believe there would only be one level of governance instead of three, the reality is there would be two. Regional districts are mandated under provincial legislation and all municipalities must belong to one (even in the case of larger communities like Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna). If Greater Vernon were to join together as Richard Rolke a single entity, it would obviously take some current duties away from the Regional District of North Okanagan, such as water and parks and recreation. However, even under a diminished form, RDNO would remain as its purpose does not hinge on Greater Vernon alone. It is a collective of six municipalities in the North Okanagan and provides governance for the five electoral areas, which include rural Enderby, rural Lumby and Cherryville besides the two adjacent to Vernon. Through that collective, a number of functions are provided. Among them is representation at Okanagan Basin Water Board, which focuses on water quality and quantity and attempts to control milfoil in our lakes. The region, as a whole, is also looking at growth and how development occurs in the years to come. Housing, employment, transportation and the environment know no boundaries.

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Perhaps the most important function, though, is solid waste. Under provincial legislation, it is regional districts, not municipalities, that are responsible for managing garbage and recycling. That scenario wouldn’t change if Greater Vernon merges. It’s also interesting that talk of amalgamation comes while the City of Vernon has been warned about its infrastructure deficit — a whopping $78 million. Amalgamation would expand Vernon’s tax base, but expenses and liabilities would also climb. All of a sudden, existing city residents would be on the hook for maintenance of sprawling roads throughout the BX and the Commonage. Because electoral roads fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial government, many have been neglected for years. As an example of the potential burden, Vernon has experienced a significant cost for roads — and meeting demands for urban standards — since Okanagan Landing was absorbed 20 years ago. If there is one positive from amalgamation, it could be the end of the fighting that flares up every few years within Greater Vernon. Obviously there would also be fewer bureaucratic hoops to jump through if development policies were handled by the same entity dealing with water and parks. But, it should be pointed out, that presently, all three jurisdictions are working together and resolving outstanding concerns. And in terms of cost savings, all that would likely be trimmed are a few politicians and senior administrators. There would still be a need for the rank-and-file workers to meet public demands, which won’t shrink just because there’s fewer jurisdictions. Ultimately, amalgamation of part or all of Greater Vernon may occur, but for anyone who believes this is the gateway to panacea, they may be disappointed.

The ethnic vote scandal plaguing the governing B.C. Liberal government proved one thing. B.C. voters still care about government and the political system. The B.C. Liberals were caught red-handed trying to score ‘quick wins’ in the upcoming election by apologizing to ethnic groups for past wrongs, such as the Chinese head tax. Special exception was taken with the plan in the memo, which was leaked by the NDP, to use government resources to achieve these ends. It’s not a new tactic in politics to try to capture votes through announcement of special projects paid for with tax dollars. The B.C. Liberals themselves made fun of the previous NDP government for shovelling money off the back of a truck into the lead-up to an election. So why are people getting so bent out of shape over this latest example of pandering to the electorate? Even though everyone is doing it, it doesn’t make it right. Despite the cynicism rampant in today’s society and the lack of faith in the system often voiced by voters, people still care deeply about this province and its elected leaders. People still care whether they are misled. They care where their tax dollars are spent. And there is still an expectation, no matter how naive, that people elected to positions of power act with integrity and honesty. When they don’t, when politicians fail to uphold the trust the people give to them, B.C. voters react swiftly and decisively to remove them from office. Despite B.C.’s reputation as political blood sport, the province includes countless examples of selfless people who dedicated their lives to public service. The ethnic vote scandal might show that we often get less than we ask for from politicians. That doesn’t mean we quit demanding excellence. — Nanaimo News Bulletin

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read with interest stories concerning education funding shortfalls, declining enrolment and then the dire need for a new Vernon School District administration office. Now I hear CHBC News reporting that consolidation of Vernon schools may be considered. The solution is right in front of us with ample office space existing within the elementary and secondary schools now. The costs of operating, renovating or building a new administrative office must be put back into the education sys-

union attack Colin Mayes, I see that Bill C-377 has been called "Politically Motivated Attacks on Unions" by a senior Tory Senator Hugh Segal during a reading of this bill in the Senate. Senator Segal hit the nail on the head when he stated: "Honourable senators, this bill is about a nanny state; it has an anti-labour bias running rampant; and it diminishes the imperative of free speech, freedom of assembly and free collective bargaining." I imagine that, were it to pass, subsequent legislation from the other place from private members might be aimed at newspapers; networks, TV and otherwise; student groups; universities; junior baseball leagues; and even, God forbid, community soccer. Where we are headed with this bill is down a dark alley to a very dark place indeed. It appears even conservative senators are still progressive. How about you are you ready for an amendment to include every citizen of Canada who belongs to any kind of organization or would you see to help scrap this discriminatory legislation? chuck Johnson, iBEW Local 213 grEat drivErs We run for recreation and fitness and will be found running on various roads in the Greater

tem here in Greater Vernon. There is no reason that offices could not be located within the schools. Administrative staff could quickly make a move into school offices with networked computers and thereby eliminate the band aid repairs that drain public funds. Folks this is a very workable and common sense solution. Maybe our friends at The Morning Star could do a follow up story detailing the amount of excess physical space that exists within local schools. P. Wood

Vernon area. We wanted to pass along a heartfelt thanks to the area drivers who show courtesy and keep us safe by moving over or slowing down as they pass. With the receding snow-banks along the roads this spring, we will do our part by staying on the shoulder and giving as much of the road back to you. Thanks for keeping us safe this past winter. steve Jenkins and Jodi koenig Poor vErnon I read with interest Len Ganz' letter and wholeheartedly agree with him. The budget is at least $1 million over, but 'beautification' of 29th Street is going ahead! Why, I ask? It just means more driving lanes downtown will peter out, leaving tourists and residents alike wondering what is going on. All that is gained is seating, a jutting curb and a few bushes. Wow. This 'pet project' puts me in mind of the two roundabouts in town, which were totally uncalled for and carried a high price tag for a town struggling with revenue. In the same issue, I liked Chuck Columbus' idea for the art gallery and museum. I hope the foundations of the old buildings will support additional floors and their badly needed expansion will finally be done.

I have lived here for over 30 years and seen many changes, but have no axe to grind as I am a mile out of Vernon's boundary and come under the regional district. What a high price tag for all these different councils and regional districts for our Okanagan Valley. The mayor suggests amalgamation should be citizen driven, but surely knows the Liberal government is the one to decide these matters and they have no appetite for controversy just before an election. Tough economic times need tough decisions. Maybe one day common sense will prevail, but probably not in my lifetime! chris Bett ungratEfuL I witnessed my pay it forward efforts go literally into a garbage can when I provided a man begging in front of a coffee shop. I provided him with a coffee and a muffin. As I drove away, I saw him put both into the garbage can. Quite put out, I re-entered the parking lot and observed the man occasionally get money deposited into his hat but on three more occasions of donations of coffee and something to eat, as soon as the Good Samaritan was gone, he threw the goods into the garbage can. He obviously just wants the

cash. I think the next time I will just offer to buy someone a coffee inside the coffee shop. audreen Bickler drEadEd PEnny Okay, we lost the penny. One cent here, one cent there, big deal, right? Yep, I can see all you 'rich' people nodding your heads in agreement. Hey, all those pennies add up you know. And why do we need new coinage every year anyway? Has anybody seen a worn old penny, or nickel? But that's not why I am writing, what about all those American pennies we get in our change? Is the Canadian mint going to get them too or are they going to sort them out and send them back to the States? And if they keep them the American government is losing their money when they need all the money they can get. And what about the American tourists? I am sure they are going to bring those 'dreaded' pennies up and then the mint will take those too. Or are 'we' going to tell them that they aren't allowed to use them here. L. Ball Pvss thankfuL The staff and students of Pleasant Valley Secondary would like to thank the North Okanagan Minor Hockey Association for donating the ice time for our annual grad/teacher hockey game.

We would also like to thank the fans for coming out to support us. The game was played March 6 and the fans were truly entertained by both the hockey players and the announcers running the score clock. This year, the staff team won 15-7, but the students are already talking about next year. doug Brown, Pvss athletic director

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NOTICE OF ELECTION BY OTHER VOTING COMMUNITY SPORTS FIELD AND ATHLETICS FACILITY REFERENDUM

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, qualified electors within the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Electoral Areas “B” and “C” of the Regional District of North Okanagan will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the “Community Sports Field and Athletics Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2571, 2013” authorizing the borrowing of up to seven million five hundred and thirty thousand dollars ($7,530,000), with repayment of the debt over a twenty (20) year term, to facilitate construction of an athletics and sports field facility on Okanagan College property, located at 6950 College Way, Coldstream, British Columbia?”

VOTING DATES AND POLLING LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors within the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Electoral Areas “B” and “C” of the Regional District of North Okanagan, at ANY of the following locations:

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ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in areas in which the election is being conducted for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and; • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Consent forms are available on the Regional District website at www.rdno.ca or by contacting the RDNO office. Please note that individuals will not be eligible to vote on behalf of a Corporation. There is no Corporate Vote. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Regional District of North Okanagan, Election Officials below, or by visiting our website at www.rdno.ca. Jeanne Byron, Chief Election Officer (250) 550-3718

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Fill a bowl this St. Patrick’s Day

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The wheel spins as hands gently coax the ball of wet clay into a discernible shape. It takes a bit of patience, especially if you are a novice at throwing clay on a pottery wheel, but the results can be rather delicious. On St. Patrick’s Day Sunday, patrons can select and purchase one or more thrown and/or hand-built bowls, created by artists and non-artists alike, at the Vernon Community Arts Centre’s fourth annual Empty Bowl fundraiser. Those who purchase a bowl will also get to enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade Irish stew and some live entertainment. A few artists and local celebrities have thrown a few bowls into the mix, including well-known local potters Bob Kingsmill, Buck Striegel and Gale Woodhouse, glass artist Patricia Doyle and some of the staff at Sun FM, said Empty Bowl coordinator Jenny Diller, pottery instructor at the VCAC. “Members of the centre have volunteered their time to make and glaze the bowls. The bowls have been made using recycled clay, which we also use for our children’s and Joining Hands programs,” she said. One of the VCAC’s major fundraisers of the year, besides its Artsolutely Christmas sale, the Empty Bowl event is a reminder that the arts centre exists to service the community in all aspects of the arts. “A lot of people still don’t know we’re here. We are not just teaching about clay, we offer all kinds of other classes,” said

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Jenny Diller looks over the many bowls that have been hand-built and thrown upon a wheel for the Vernon Community arts Centre’s fourth annual empty Bowl fundraiser. Diller, adding empty bowl fundraisers are common amongst arts groups around the world. “When we thought about holding one here, we thought St. Patrick’s Day would be the best time. It’s been held on that day since, whether during the week or on a weekend, and this year it’s on a Sunday... If it brings in new people, that’s great.” The bowls are now on display at the VCAC, however, there are no pre-sales. “Patrons will have to map their way to their favourite bowl as soon as the doors open on Sunday at noon,” said Diller.

“We get quite the line up in the morning. Some people come in and purchase threeto-four bowls. We have lots of volunteers inside to help them. The stew, which is excellent, is also made by volunteers.” The Empty Bowl fundraiser runs at the VCAC, located at the east entrance to Polson Park, next to the Okanagan Science Centre, Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Bowls are $20 each, which includes the stew (vegetarian option available), beverages and entertainment. For more information, visit the VCAC website at www.vernonarts.ca.

It was young people who took over the stage Saturday and showed why there’s a future in music, especially when it is performed live. The fifth annual Our Kids Have Talent saw 12 acts of 19 musicians, aged 10 to 18, perform everything from blues, country, pop, rock and more at the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in the Prestige Hotel. Although three acts were chosen as the top finalists by judges Betty Ann Northup, Jackson Mace and Craig Carmody, everyone came out a winner, said OKHT organizer and founder Kath Raeber. “Every young musician knocked the socks off of a bursting-at-the-seams audience,” said Raeber. “Guests were invited into a lounge setting complete with white linens, delicious appetizers by Chef Inna, door prizes from Healthy Spot, Rancho Vignola, and Back to Earth Enviro Products, Production by Killer Sound and mood lighting by Evolution Audio, which created a fantastic high-end gig atmosphere.” For 18-year-old Vernon vocalist/pianist Morgan Hillis, who took home second prize, the event gave her and her fellow contestants an opportunity to market themselves and share their music in a positive environment. “At the finale event, I was able to network with other young musicians like myself, which is such an awesome opportunity for all of us to be inspired by people that share a love of music,” she said. Hillis, along with first place winner Jesse Mast, of Salmon Arm, and Vernon viola/violin duo Hana Friedman and Eli Garlick, who placed third, were given studio recording time. Fellow finalist Chantelle Betuzzi came away with the prize for best marketer, with just under 2,000 views of her audition video on YouTube, while Beamer Wigley, Moose People, Megan Lauridsen, El Gusto, Camryn Sproule, Ben Klick, Olivia Penalva and Gallon’s Corner also came away with prizes.

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Authors explore polygamy and duality on the page and stage Vertigo Voices begins with spring readings For The Morning Star

Vertigo Voices, the reading series co-hosted by Okanagan College and Gallery Vertigo, begins its spring lineup Thursday with local author Hannah Calder and Victoria poet and playwright Marita Dachsel. Dachsel is launching a new collection of poems, Glossolalia (Anvil, 2013), a book that explores the lives of the polygamous wives of Church of Latter Day Saints founder Joseph Smith. While researching the book, Dachsel wondered, “What was it about polygamy, or more to the point, Joseph Smith, that made [these women] choose this relation-

ship?” Dachsel was surprised by how varied the women’s reasons were. “ S o m e w o m e n Hannah Calder embraced it — they believed that they were fulfilling the end times… and they were entering this covenant for the greater good,” she said. “Some of the younger ones were coerced into it — their and their family’s eternal salvation hinging on agreeing to it.” In October, Dachsel took work from Glossolalia, as well as poetry from collections by Elizabeth Bachinsky and Jennica Harper, to create a feature-length dramatic

work, called Initiation Trilogy, that played on Granville Island to rave reviews during the Vancouver International Writers’ Festival. “I wanted to see art based on the Venn Diagram of poetry, theatre, and installation art,” she said. “I was interested in exploring alternate ways for poetry to reach an audience; to go beyond the page and the traditional reading.” Another writer who has thought of the interplay between the page and the stage is Vernon novelist Hannah Calder. Originally from the U.K., Calder attended her last two years of high school in Vernon and returned with her family recently, after years living abroad, to teach English at Okanagan College. Calder will be reading from her first novel, More House (New Star,

2009), as well as new work in progress. M o r e House is a novel in which two different storylines are marita Dachsel played out on one film set. “I was very aware that I was in the process of writing a novel, particularly because I had allotted myself only one hour a day to complete,” said Calder. “The role of director allowed me to enter and interrupt the novel when I pleased and to bring attention to the artificiality and arbitrariness of writing a novel. One of the characters is also a director and I (as writer, narrator, director, etc.) disagree with her quite frequently. It was fun to have

her there.” Many of the characters are also visual artists in Calder’s new novelin-progress. “There’s lots of mental illness to go around. The humour in it is lighter than the humour in More House,” she said. “At times I resort to sarcasm in More House and I don’t think I’m doing that as much now – maybe because I’m older!” Calder and Dachsel will read from their works at Gallery Vertigo, #1-3001-31st St., Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Vertigo Voices Reading Series continues with readings by internationally-known Canadian poet bill bissett March 19 and the presentation of the inaugural John Lent Chapbook award March 25. Admission is by donation. Call (250) 503-2297 for more information.

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It’ll be a wild St. Paddy’s Band Cod Gone Wild lets loose with three local concerts Morning Star Staff

It’s that time of year again to don your green and get jiggy with Okanagan-Maritime band Cod Gone Wild. This week, the band is hosting three theatre-style, family performances as part of its St. Patrick’s Day celebration tour. The mini tour kicks off Thursday in Lumby at the Charles Bloom Secondary School theatre before making a stop in Lake Country Friday at the Creekside Theatre. The Cods will then round out the tour with its annual St. Patrick’s Day performance, Saturday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. All three shows will feature the Okanagan Celtic Choir, which is directed by Cod Gone Wild’s lead singer and guitarist Andrew Mercer, while the Vernon performance will also feature the Coldstream School

Choir and, for the first time, the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band. “Fans can expect to hear an assortment of brand, new music and musical diversity at these shows in addition to the classic favourites that go hand in hand with St. Patrick’s Day,” said Mercer, adding the Vernon show is also a fundraiser. Over the past two years, Cod Gone Wild has donated $3,500 to the Have a Heart Radiothon in support of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “With the support of community groups and performers this year we hope to add to that amount again this year in a big way,” said Mercer. Cod Gone Wild takes the stage in Lumby Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Lumby Health Foods & Caffe Mazzega. The Lake Country performance starts Friday at 7:30 p.m. Call 250766-5669 for reservations. Saturday’s show in the Performing Arts Centre starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are at the Ticket Seller box office. Call 250-549-7469 or order at www.ticketseller.ca.

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Ruth Edwards, executive director for the North Okanagan Hospice Society, chats with grief and bereavement counsellor Panadda Kosakarn, who is getting ready to facilitate the upcoming Finding My Way, Coping with Grief support group at Hospice.

Helping the bereaved find their way

Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff

For those who are grieving, sometimes just knowing they are not alone goes a long way towards healing. That’s the idea behind Finding My Way, Coping with Grief, the eight-week grief support group at the North Okanagan Hospice Society that begins next month. The group welcomes the newly bereaved as well as those whose loss happened some time ago. Grief and bereavement counsellor Panadda Kosakarn said it’s a safe place to share stories, tears, laughter and feelings. “We have had a range of the bereaved at the groups, from a recent loss of a few months to a few years,” she said. “It’s open to anyone who finds they are at the stage where they are ready and feel they would benefit from the support of the group, where they can share their stories and at the same time bear witness and provide support and listening to other people’s stories, and be able to be with others as they share emotions.” Kosakarn said the group will meet every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to noon from April 10 to May 29. The first few weeks the group will spend getting to know each other. “The group has to be able to be honest, to learn that it is OK to speak your truth and to be aware of others,” she said. “A lot of times people who are grieving, they will say they think they are going crazy. “They start to hear the complexity and depth of each individual story. It’s a way of having a sense of normalcy, to have the realization that it happens to other people as well.”

Hospice executive director Ruth Edwards said that is a common feeling among the bereaved, even with those who have experienced grief in the past. “Even if they have experienced grief before, they are surprised at how different it is, at the different feelings they have,” she said. Anyone who has lost someone they love knows that the love never dies, that grief forever changes a person, but Kosakarn said healing does take place, even while an individual learns to live with the loss.

“It’s a way of having a sense of normalcy, to have the realization that it (grief) happens to other people as well.” — Panadda Kosakarn “People reach out to each other,” she said. “And we encourage people to bring photos and stories of their loved one, and personal mementos — we honour everyone.” Kosakarn believes western society still has a way to go when it comes to how we care for the bereaved. “Just the fact that we still need somebody like me, that people feel they don’t have a built in support system, that you need a professional who can be in that place with them,” she said. “It can be a very lonely place, and many people tell me that in the first little while after a loss, they

receive many invitations and then it fades, and it’s the consistency that people need, knowing that others care, that they are still there and not just saying ‘you should do this’ and ‘you should feel this.’ “Invite them to participate in activities, it’s having that connection, to allow the person to express what they need.” Kosakarn said the group doesn’t follow a set of hard and fast rules, rather the partipants’ needs will provide the guidelines in running the weekly meetings. “We hope people will leave having learned some of the knowledge and to learn about what to expect about the grief process and some of the skills that they need, to find the sense that what they are going through is normal, to find support from one another,” she said. “We start the group by setting the ground rules, doing guided relaxation when appropriate, sharing the stories. “And of course, confidentiality is key. As a facilitator, when people are grieving and they feel they cannot talk, they can choose not to. When they are grieving, there are no shoulds, and that’s OK. However, the facilitator would keep an eye on that, and that nobody dominates the air time. Some people of course just need to talk, some need to share their stories over and over, and need to keep repeating it over and over.” The cost to attend Finding My Way, Coping with Grief is $60, as a donation to Hospice, but an inability to pay is not a barrier to attending the group: no one will be turned away. To register, please call Kosakarn at 250503-1800, ext. 200 or e-mail panadda@ nohs.ca

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A little taste of sunshine

s spring fast approaches, we will be looking for quick breakfast ideas so we can get out into the sunshine, yards and gardens. Fruit and a muffin go well with our morning java (or tea) and since they can be made ahead and frozen, now is a good time to begin baking a variety: some for eating fresh now, and some for the freezer to be heated up on rush days. I was testing out muffin recipes the other day and have a couple my readers might enjoy. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the peanut butter/banana muffins especially if chocolate chips are added. And what can I say about the sunshine muffins, Cathi Litzenberger except that they are quick and easy to make as well as being a delicious addition to any breakfast. Enjoy! Peanut Butter Banana Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 2 ripe bananas, mashed

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Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the peanut butter, oil, eggs, milk and bananas. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon the batter into 12 well-greased muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins. Note: You can add 1/2 cup small chocolate chips to mixture. Sunshine Muffins 1 orange 1/2 cup orange juice 1 egg 1/4 cup oil 1-1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans) Wash orange. Cut orange into 8 pieces. That’s right, the whole orange (peel and all)! Put cut-up orange, orange juice, egg and oil in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt and blend until just mixed. Add raisins and nuts and blend a few seconds. Pour mixture into greased muffin tins and bake at 375 F for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 12 large muffins.

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If your New Year’s resolutions are starting to fizzle and lose momentum, life coach Jodi Seery from Live and Love Vibrant encourages you to change your approach. “When you are trying to use will alone to force change in your life, you eventually power out and become discouraged,” she said. “It takes a tremendous amount of energy to restrain, deny, limit or cajole yourself in an attempt to make change. You end up in a power struggle with yourself, either way you or yourself will lose that struggle.” Attempting to force yourself to change your behaviour of eating, exercising, spending, communicating or being in relationship with others through self admonishment, criticism, guilt or denial is an attempt to force yourself to change

through the use of applied force, otherwise known as stress. This will work for the short term, but it will not lead to lasting change, said Seery. “Stress engages the fear centre of the brain. A thought like ‘I have to lose 20 pounds to be attractive and loved,’ kicks the fight or flight response on causing a surge of adrenaline that will carry us for a while but eventually will leave us feeling depleted and exhausted, resulting in an end to our will power.” The first step in creating lasting change and sustainable happiness is to get out of your head and into your body where all emotion exists. Emotion is the fuel that propels change. “To get the cleanest burning, highest octane emotion fuel we want to be very clear why we want what we are

attempting to change. This step is fundamental because often we are chasing one thing when really what we want is something deeper.” This step also helps us recognize if we are attempting to change ourselves for external reasons like the approval of someone else. “Our brain is the logic and our body is the emotion and the means by which we physically achieve action. Both need to be engaged to create lasting change but the key is that the body must be the leader of the brain.” Seery will teach you how to turn your desires into motivation to ignite and create lasting change in a free presentation at the Vernon library on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Seating is limited, registration required. Visit liveandlovevibrant.com/you to

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PATCHWORK FARMS located at the new agriculture site at Okanagan College, is inviting interested public to drop by to learn more about the project and how they may be able to support it, March 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Okanagan College, 7000 College Way. There will be a brief tour followed by a short presentation at 5:30 p.m. Info., e-mail patchworkfarms@shaw.ca or call 250-542-6920. Learn how you can help us grow! FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESSION Find out how you can make a difference for children and families in our community through fostering March 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 300, 3100 -30th Ave., Vernon. No need to register. For info., contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 noksupport@okfosterparents.ca BOSOM BUDDIES MEET March 13 at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Best Western Vernon Lodge to participate in Girls Night Out. Door prizes and info. on women’s products, and wine. See you there. RSVP Renee at 250-542-6325 or Mary Ann at 250-549-3351. WELLNESS DINNER CLUB March 13 is reservation deadline for dinner on March 17 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a vegetarian dinner and health presentation at the Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 45th Ave at Pleasant Valley Rd. Payment is by donation. Reserve by calling 250-545-3969 ext 2, or e-mail wdcvernon@gmail.com VERNON & DIST. FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Annual general meeting March 13, doors open 6:30 p.m., meeting starts 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 - 30th Ave. Joyce Young will speak on “Familysearch.org web site.” COMMUNITY GARDEN ALLOTMENTS Still available this spring at the East Hill and West Vernon gardens, but going fast! Visit www.greatervernonrecreation.ca and click on “Community” tab for more information about each garden. Registration takes place at the Recreation Centre front desk or call Wendy at 250-542-6920.

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NORTH OKANAGAN CYCLING SOCIETY AGM NOCS holds annual general meeting March 13, Village Green Hotel, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please bring your nominations to the AGM. We invite all cyclists in the community to hear what we accomplished in 2012, our plans for this year and to find out how you, as a member, can make a difference. Renew or buy your 2013 membership or make donation to NOCS online or at Sun Country Cycle, Olympia Cycle or Skyride Cycle and get your membership decal. SPRING BREAKOUT FOR SENIORS Rotary Club of Vernon’s 38th annual event is a free evening of dinner and entertainment for seniors, March 13 at the Vernon Rec Centre 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free but must be picked up in advance at Schubert Centre, Halina Centre or the rec centre. Requests for rides can also be made. LIFE DRAWING DROP-IN AT VCAC Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your own drawing materials and draw experienced male and female live models in a non-instructed, friendly group environment. No pre-registration required. Each time you drop in, enter your name in monthly draw to win a free drop-in session! Members $10, non-members $15. Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Call 250 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca NORTH OKANAGAN PIPES AND DRUMS Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at NOCLS, 240046th Ave., Vernon. Our group’s focus is to play our instruments, enjoy the music of the Scottish culture, serve our communities and to socialize with other like-minded people. Our schedule is low key and relaxed, getting together for one practice a week and keeping the engagements to a level that everyone is comfortable with. Anyone interested in joining the group would be most welcome no matter what level you are at. Need to learn to play bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum? We have excellent teachers who can make that possible. Please see www.pipesndrums.ca DUTCH CANADIANS COFFEE TIME Meets the

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o you dream of running your own business? Do you want to travel and go to school at the same time? Do you aspire to be an accountant, work in advertising, promotions or the hospitality and tourism industry? High school students, adult learners and parents are invited to attend the Spotlight on Business session and learn about the opportunities that Okanagan College School of Business grads have waiting for them! Takes place March 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Vernon Campus, room D344. Hear from current students, professors and graduates about what makes the Okanagan College School of Business special. Everyone that attends will be entered into a $500 tuition draw. Apply to Okanagan College at the session and we will waive the $30 admission fee. Info., Tawnya Cameron at 250-545-7291, ext. 2309 or tcameron@okanagan.bc.ca second Wednesday of the month at the Village Green Centre food court at 10 a.m. For info., please call 250-503-5115. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S VERNON GROUP MEETS Second Wednesday of every month, 9 p.m., Schubert Centre. Newcomers welcome. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the international recognition of human rights. Info., www.amnestyvernon.ca. GOOD FOOD BOX ORDERING REMINDER Give yourself, a friend, or a family in need, the gift of healthy eating this month. A family-sized box of nutritious fruits and vegetables with easy seasonal recipes is available at the amazingly low price of $15 ($9 for a smaller box for one or two people). Orders must be in by the second Wednesday of the month. Call Diane at 250 -3067800 for details or go to www.goodfoodbox.net KOREA VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEETS The second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion. All members and wives welcome. Call 542-8030 or 5427760. THE VERNON LAPIDARY CLUB (ROCKHOUNDERS) Meets the second Wednesday in the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park at 7:30 p.m., everyone welcome, no obligations. Call 545-1274 for more info. Guests invited to attend meetings and discover how exciting the family-oriented club is. Field trips and lapidary workshops are scheduled for the fall and winter period. Members also welcome to drop-in to the centre Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; $5 per session, multiuse passes also available. Info., www.vernonrockhounds.org OKANAGAN ARTISTS OF CANADA Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre at Polson Park, 10 a.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Linda Hunt at 250-545-0530 or visit www. okanaganartistsofcanada.com.

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A public open house will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the City of Vernon Council Chambers. City staff and the consulting engineers for the project will be in attendance to answer any question you may have. 30th Avenue from 33th Street to 35th Street will be upgraded and will include the replacement of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm) in addition to the construction of new sidewalks, curbs, street lights, benches and landscaping. Traffic management and pedestrian access through and around the site will be the priority of discussion with this project. For more information on this project please visit http://www.vernon.ca/30ave.

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VERNON & AREA PRO-LIFE SOCIETY Annual general meeting and dinner March 14 at 6 p.m., Schubert Centre. Tickets, $20, available at Pro Life Thrift Store, 3105-31st Ave. Guest speaker James Borkowski, “Reaching Youth with a Life-Affirming Message.” CFUW PRESENTS CAPSULE COLLEGE Canadian College of University Women is putting on

this series for the public; funds go for two scholarships of $2,500 to students at Okanagan College Kal campus. Admission $7 at the door. March 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Halina Centre, Iceland Odyssey with Julia Lissau. March 21, Halina Centre, 9 to 11 a.m. Advocacy in India and an Artful Life, with Julie Oakes. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF VERNON AGM Annual general meeting for TCF, a selfhelp organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child, March 14 at 7 p.m. at The People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For further info. please contact Darlene at 558-5026. DISCOVERY WORKSHOP ON ‘MINDFULNESS’ Even though “mindfulness” has been a practice for ages, it is just now beginning to be become interesting in the West. At the next Discovery Workshop, March 14 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Lumby Community Hall we will talk about Mindfulness. What is it? And what are its benefits? Info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. VERTIGO VOICES MARCH READING SERIES Join us at Gallery Vertigo for dynamic readings by local and national authors. Vernon novelist Hannah Calder and Victoria poet and playwright read from their work March 14. Canadian poetry icon bill bisset reads March 19. Winnipeg poet Ariel Gordon and Prince George author Gillian Wigmore read March 25. John Lent will also be present as we present the inaugural John Lent Chapbook Award March 25. Please join us at Gallery Veritgo, 3001-31st St., #1, upstairs. Doors open at 7 p.m., readings begin 7:30 p.m. All welcome, by donation. Info., 250-503-2297. PROBUS CLUB OF VERNON an association of retired and semi-retired men and women who in retirement appreciate and value the opportunity to meet others in similar circumstances and with similar interests. We meet the second Thursday of every month at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave., 10 a.m., to meet and mingle, have coffee and goodies and listen to a guest speaker. We also form smaller sub groups for folks interested in bridge, golfing, hiking, dining, book club, etc. Info., call Denis Marson at 250-550-3086. KNITTING CIRCLE ARMSTRONG New members welcome. Join us the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday of the month, Armstrong Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. Bring project or just yourself. We are donating blankets, toques, baby things to those in need. Call Rhonda at 250-546-3906, Pat Corbet at 250-5462465, or Wanda Bristol at 2250-546-2983. 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. ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS Regular communications held second Thursday of each month, except July and August, 8 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, 3005A-32nd St., Vernon. JCI VERNON MEETS Worldwide Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., Village Green Hotel, 27th Street. Info., Dan Proulx at 250-307-7802.

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Fire forced an elderly Coldstream couple from their home Saturday. The man and woman escaped the blaze unharmed, but their Lakeview Drive home sustained significant damage. The blaze started from within a storage tent next to the home, where the owner reports he started his 1981 Mercedes. “He had started the car and it was running very, very rough and he saw the fire start from under the right front fender,” said Shane Code, Coldstream Fire Chief. The tent was fully — Shane Code engulfed by flames when crews arrived. “It had already taken its way to the master window and was making its way into the soffits,” said Code. Coldstream firefighters, with the help of the Lavington Fire Department, were on scene for six hours attempting to contain the blaze primarily to the roof. “The roof is toast but we saved probably 60 per cent of the main floor.” The residents of the home are believed to have home insurance. Initially, fire crews were actually called out to a minor brush fire, but as they were heading to the scene and saw the thick black smoke on the ridge they knew it was something more. “We were fairly confident it was probably more than a minor brushfire,” said Code. There was also concern that there may have been a dog inside the home, but following a search inside there was no dog. What was thought to be the sound of a dog was actually an alarm system.

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Construction is slated to begin Monday to install sanitary sewer to 12 homes on Vernon’s Aquarius Road. During the project, which will run until April 30, there will be single-lane traffic with flag people on site. “This is a side road mostly used by local residents who have been informed of the construction,” said Richard Bedard, municipal design technician. “There should be little to no interruption at the Aquarius and Tronson road intersections aside from sweeping and clean-up from trucking as part of this project.”

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Armstrong students are trying to get the community’s support online to win Canada’s Coolest School Trip. Len Wood Middle School’s division nine class has entered a video in the school trip contest, but needs the community to help by voting for their submission online. Classes were invited to create a print, radio or television advertising encouraging people to explore Canada’s stories and

special places by visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. With their own video about the fortress, students in Armstrong are up against the voting power of Canada’s larger cities. “At stake is the grand prize, an all-expenses-paid four-day trip for the entire class to visit the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia in June,” said

division nine teacher Diana HaywoodFarmer. “In addition, runners-up will receive money to donate to a Canadian charity of their choice, lunch for the entire class and a special virtual presentation from Parks Canada or one of its partners.” Voting is underway until March 22 at contest.myparkspass.ca. You can vote once a day. The five classes with the most votes in T:10" each category will be judged for a chance to

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The Vernon Vipers wanted to go out in style and they did exactly that Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. Brendan Persley netted the double-overtime winner to give the Snakes a 3-2 win over the Merritt Centennials in their final B.C. Hockey League regular season game. It was their fourth straight win. Persley seemed to have forever and a day as he coolly roofed a rebound over sprawled netminder Tyler Steel in front of 1,800 fans. The rugged power forward joked that he went over some positive energy exercises on the bench before his shift. “We didn’t have anything to lose; we just went out and worked hard,” he said. Persley added the Vipers’ strong finish to the season will bode well for next year as they build up to host the RBC Cup national championship. “Summer is going to be good for everyone to go home, see their families Brendan Persley and come back. We’re going to be a force.” Added Vernon captain Brett Corkey, named team MVP at a Monday night awards ceremony: “We won all four games against some pretty good teams. We proved we had the team it took to make it. It was just a little too late. “I’m excited for the group next year. Great group of kids. I Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star think they’ve got something special here.” Vernon Viper Colton Sparrow slides between Diego Cuglietta (left) and John Saunders of the merritt Centennials in b.C. Hockey Mitch McAllister, with his fourth goal in three games, and League action Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. the Vipers won 3-2 in double-overtime to end the year on a four-game win streak. Andrew Tegeler scored for Vernon in regulation. McAllister (7th goal) opened the scoring during a five- weeks have been tough, just waiting and anticipating getting those guys everyone just stepped up and realized this is our hockey club,” he said. “They held each other accountable, we minute powerplay when his centring pass deflected past Steel started in playoffs. ¥ “We’ve played a lot of games against opponents where worked hard and kept it simple. off a Merritt defenceman’s leg. “It’s a sour taste in our mouths, but they’re going to learn Merritt’s Payton Schaefer earned the major and an early things don’t really matter and those are tough teams to play.” Rylan Ferster’s Warriors brushed back the Cowichan Valley how they have to be right from the drop of the puck next shower for kneeing Vipers’ forward Michael Roberts in open Capitals 4-3 in OT Saturday night to relegate Merritt to third season.” ice. Roberts left the game and did not return. SNAKE BITES: McAllister nearly doubled his season Tegeler (6th), electing to shoot on a 2-on-1, forced over- in the Interior. The Vipers finished last at 21-25-1-9, six points ¥ point last on weekall to Civic earn thefinancing. BCHL’s Gongshow Player time less than a minute after Jeff Wight (13th) had given the out of a playoff spot. Don’t pay for 90total days Danny Todosychuk made 30 saves for his of the Week. The Medicine Hat product had the winner and Centennials the go-ahead goal 12:38 into the an assist against Merritt last Wednesday and supplied 2+1 eighth win of the season. Steel had 27 stops. third period. 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He joined the Cents to the rink, being with the guys and battling every day on Salmon Arm SilverBacks grounded the host Prince George full-time midway through this campaign. He said the loss was a blow for the 31-17-3-5 Centennials, the ice. And the fans we have here are unbelievable. All the Spruce Kings 5-3 Saturday night in front of 2,100 fans at the who lost home-ice advantage for Round 1 of the Fred Page support we get, we really appreciate it. I’ve got a lot of great Coliseum. The No. 4 ‘Backs will face the No. 1 Penticton Vees to open the post-season...Vernon’s Curtis Lazar had memories.” Cup playoffs with the West Kelowna Warriors (30-13-4-9). FG4A5CK The Vipers can possibly return 18 players for next season, a goal, his 36th, as the Edmonton Oil Kings iced the host “Westside took over home ice tonight but we wanted to battle hard. 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Joe Sigalet of the Vernon Boxing Club claimed the Bronze Gloves heavyweight title Saturday night at the Vernon Recreation Complex. The 25-year-old earned a unanimous decision over Kelowna’s Travis Peterson (Thistletown Boxing Club) to earn the title. The duo traded some heavy blows, with Sigalet (1-0-1) staggering Peterson in the second round with an overhand right, but he was unable to finish the southpaw. “I lost my breath in the first round there, but other than that it was good,” said Sigalet, adding he was motivated by the hometown crowd. “I was so exhausted but I had the drive to keep going. My friends propelled me to win. You want to put on a show because people are paying to watch. “I was really aggressive and I defended well and returned with punches that were suited to his style. My overhand right came into perfect effect.” Sigalet is now training for a fight at the end of April in Vancouver. Steve Schols, an 11-year-old fighter with the Vernon club, was stopped in the third round by a Vancouver boxer in the 80-pound Junior A division. The two-day event was sanctioned by Boxing B.C. and Boxing Canada and is for fighters with less than 10 bouts. It featured 33 bouts for competitors from age 11 to senior heavyweights, as well as female fighters. “This event was a stunning success,” said Tony Stamboulieh, who hosted the tournament through his CounterPunch Boxing Club. “We had 14 clubs representing every corner of the province, including Kenny Lally, five-time and current Canadian Champion on show.

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Joe Sigalet (left) of the Vernon Boxing Club goes toe-to-toe with Travis Peterson of Thistletown in the Bronze Gloves Tournament presented by CounterPunch Boxing Club at the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium Saturday night. “The event was well attended and the spectators thoroughly enjoyed the event.” The Bronze Boy Award for best overall boxer went to Jason Weiss from Salmon Arm Bulldogs. The Bronze Girl award went to Sara Haghighat-Joo from Maple Ridge Boxing Club. Stamboulieh, head coach at

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A year ago, the Holy Cross Crusaders of Surrey reached the final four before getting upset. Going for gold was their mind-set at the 2013 B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships in Kamloops, and they did so by dominating the field. After a one-sided first-round victory, the Crusaders Jessica Harvey won their final three games by an average of 30 points, including a 69-37 victory over the VSS Panthers in Saturday’s final. A 62-40 semifinal win over the Wellington Wildcats of Nanaimo was Jenna Marrion the No. 1-ranked Crusaders’ closest game in the Sweet 16. “We didn’t shoot the ball well Friday or Saturday,” Holy Cross head coach Steve Beauchamp told Black Press Sports. “But the kids did it on the defensive end.”

With all five starters returning, including the provincial MVP and three allstars, the Crusaders will likely begin next season as the overwhelming favourites. “After Saturday’s game, people were already asking about next season,” said Beauchamp. “But we haven’t looked that far ahead, yet. This win was a long time coming, it was a very satisfying tournament.” Tournament MVP Michele Bos saw 31 minutes of floor time and led the Crusaders with 16 points and 14 rebounds in the gold-medal game. All-stars Rachel Beauchamp (14 points), Amy Sprangers (12) and Nicole Vander Helm (10) supported the Holy Cross offence. Karley Fugel played 29 minutes for the Panthers and finished with 11 points and nine boards, making the all-star team. Jessica Harvey racked up eight points and eight rebounds coming off the bench, while Jenna Marrion collected seven points. All-star Quinsy Leier got in 32 minutes and could only drain a pair of free throws under tight marking, adding seven rebounds. Ashtyn Mckenzie dialed up five points and eight rebounds as a substitute. “They keyed on Quinsy,” said Bobby Mitchell, Panther co-coach with Lonny

Mazaruk. “Quinsy had a strong week and a strong year. She made the right moves while being keyed on, making some smart passes and playing great defence.” Holy Cross gained 36 points off turnovers, including 15 in the first quarter. Both teams netted 24 points in the paint, while Vernon’s bench managed 13 points to the Crusaders’ dozen. “We’re disappointed,” said Mitchell. “We let things get away for us early in the second (quarter) when they went on a 14-0 run. It’s a little sad for our Grade 12s, but we can reflect on a pretty good year. That (Holy Cross) is a very good team. They could have competed in Triple A and won that title.” Vanessa Botteselle of North Vancouver’s St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints was named the Top Defensive Player. The Duchess Park Condors of Prince George, who placed fifth, took the Most Sportsmanlike Team award.

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The Vernon Davidson Lawyers Orcas topped the Shuswap Ring Robbers 6-2 in Novice ringette action Saturday. Kristin Ho pulled the hat trick, Amy Skinner netted a pair and Rhys Taylor-Hawes scored once for the Orcas. Mackenzie Gilman, Sierra Lochhead and Paige Neufeld each pitched in with assists. Amber Lowe, Daine Thoma and Logan Thoma all showed great hustle, while Brooklyn Young had another outstanding performance in goal. The Vernon DCT Chambers Voltage fell 12-5 to Shuswap Black in Petite ringette action Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Grace Cornell pocketed a deuce, while Mackenzie Munroe, Emma Elders and Jaden Scott each added singles. Elders also supplied two assists with other helpers coming from Bryn TaylorHawes, Kenzie Koshure and Kalen Webster. The Voltage got great hustle from Carly Newman, Rylie Marchand, Emma Lochhead, Amy Demetrick, Giselle Torres and Levi Knop in front of Brooke Buller.

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The Vernon Speed Skating Club’s year-end Okanagan Funale Saturday at Wesbild Centre saw several locals set personal best times. Skaters from Kamloops, Kelowna and Salmon Arm raced against Vernon for their final time this year. Sam Eddy and Brooke Meeks made their competitive debut, setting up the next racing season by each achieving three personal best times. Local skaters represented their community well, on and off the ice. In total, there were more a dozen personal best times recorded by Vernon skaters. Laura Hall and Shaughnessy Barker led the team in the first division, while Daniel Hall and Nate Benn had some fantastic races out of the second division. Sam Eddy walked away with the third division while establishing his seed times for the 2013-14 racing season. Lauren Eddy and Luca Ariano each established new best times while chasing Sam Eddy. Meeks and Jared Eddy each set new best times out of the fourth division. “The competition was very well run, as good as the best provided by much larger and more experienced clubs,” said Vernon head coach Mike Hall. “The volunteer group of parents worked together to pull off a tremendous event in which all participants had a chance to record personal records while at the same time having the opportunity to enjoy friendships established with competitors from other clubs for the final time this season.” The Vernon coaching group is looking ahead to next season with anticipation to see what these

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Cliff caps Juvenile career with bronze Morning Star Staff

Brendan Cliff left today for a school trip which will take him from Italy to Greece. Throw in a bronze medal the Vernon skip earned at the Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile Curling Championships Sunday in Prince George, and it’s been a month to remember. Cliff, a 16-year-

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Vernon skip Brendan Cliff watches Matt Young (left) and Deven Schmidt tend to his rock at the B.C. Juvenile Curling Championships in Prince George. 5-5 by the end of the eighth, forcing an extra end in which they did not have hammer. Under pressure is how this team plays best and after Young set up a couple of good guards, both Schmidt and Schiman each put a rock on the button and then had them removed by the opposition, who also had guards up front and three rocks in the rings by this point. With his first shot, Cliff made a “miracu-

lous” double tap up of his own rocks that also resulted in a doubletake out of Carpenter’s rocks for Team Cliff to count a deuce. Carpenter missed his try at removing a rock off the button on his first shot, so Cliff placed a second guard out front of his rocks with his final stone, leaving Carpenter with one shot: a difficult angled double-runback that had to remove two of Cliff ’s rocks. He tried, and ended

up removing his own rocks, allowing Cliff to count two. After winning the B event, Cliff bowed 7-2 to Zane Bartlett of Grand Forks in the C semifinal Saturday. There was no dinner party to celebrate their medal finish. “We rushed home and climbed in our own beds and had an incredible sleep,” laughed Cliff, who played in a fun junior windup Monday afternoon at the Vernon

club under Brierexperienced coach Jim Cotter. Kyle Habkirk of Coquitlam, who the Cliff rink never did face in Prince George, bounced Bartlett 7-3 for the gold. Habkirk bagged a bronze medal at the provincial juniors (under 21) earlier this year. The Coquitlam foursome, backed by third Nicholas Umbach, second Ryan Harbrink and lead Kento Sato, went unbeaten in the Juveniles. On the girls’ side, Sarah Daniels of Delta won all her games for gold, outlasting Cierra Fisher of Kamloops 9-7 in the final. Marika Van Osch of Juan De Fuca took bronze after beating Diamond Wilson of Prince George 7-3. Sydney Hofer of Vernon went 0-3 in preliminary play to miss the playoffs. Third Erin Huitema and a front-end of Sarah Huitema and Emma Denty, rounded out the Hofer rink, coached by Dale Hofer.

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6-4 over Valley West on Friday, before the Hawks made things interesting with a 4-1 victory Saturday in Game 2. It was the first BCMML series win for a Rockets team since 2006. Rockets GM David Michaud said his club came to play on Sunday. “There’s no doubt we felt a little sorry for ourselves for a few minutes after losing on Saturday, but the guys were quick to turn the page and showed up ready to play,” said Michaud. “To be honest, I think the pressure was on (the Hawks) because winning two in a row in the situation they were in is really tough. We knew if we played our style and our game, we’d have success.”

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KELOWNA – Faced with a character test, the Okanagan Rockets delivered the goods in the opening round of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League playoffs against the Valley West Hawks. The Rockets stuffed the Hawks 8-3 Sunday at Royal LePage Place, taking the series 2-1. Cortlan Procter, 17, who set the tone with a goal at 89 seconds, scored four times for the Rockets. Liam Finley, Josh Blanchard, Cory Santoro and Brett Mennear also scored for Okanagan, which led 3-0 and 6-3 by periods. Okanagan won the series opener

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noteBook BaDmINtoN - Vernon Badminton Club meets Mondays and Thursdays 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Coldstream Elementary gym. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Call Dennis at 250-5584756 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com for information. 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 (250-260-1082). BoXINg - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9. Open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. FastBaLL - There will be a certification/recertification clinic for fastball umpires Sunday, April 14, 9-4 p.m. at Winter Carnival office. Clinic is open to anyone interested in umpiring this summer. Contact Mike Moorlag at 250-558-8493, or e-mail whats. ump@gmail.com. FastBaLL - Vernon Men’s and Women’s Fastball Leagues are looking for players and/or teams for the upcoming season (May-Aug). Call Mike Moorlag at 250-558-8493, or e-mail whats.ump@gmail.com. sLo-PItCH - The Vernon Umpires Association is holding an SPN Slo-Pitch clinic Saturday, April 6. New umpires welcome. Call Chris Lynch at 250549-5109 or Nancy Agassiz at 250-545-0792. sLo-PItCH - The Vernon Ladies Slo-Pitch League requires teams and or players for intermediate/competitive play Wednesday nights from April 17-June 26. Contact: vernon.ladies.slopitch@gmail.com soCCer - Teams in women’s soccer are looking for players in all divisions, from first and second divisions to Masters and Super 8 fun. Visit www. nowsa.webs.com for info and e-mail address. soCCer - The Lavington spring soccer program runs Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks, starting April 22. Four-year-olds go from 5:30-6:15, while players 5-7 will be split into two groups at the same time. Ages 8-10 go from 6:30-7:15. E-mail: lavrecreation@live.ca to register.

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If the end of the B.C. Hockey League regular season is an accurate gauge, the West Kelowna Warriors look very much like a playoff-ready club. They won three weekend games as they prepare to meet the Merritt Centennials in round 1 of the post-season beginning Friday. The Warriors rallied to beat the Nanaimo Clippers 3-2 Sunday afternoon. Josh Monk, ex-Viper Marcus Basara and David Pope scored for West Kelowna. Steve Myland earned the win. “Since Christmas we’ve been on a pretty nice streak,” said Monk. “I think we’ve got a lot of depth, and I think guys realize what it takes to win now, and how to win.”

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KILGOUR, Pearl Elizabeth It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Pearl Elizabeth Kilgour on March 10, 2013 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Joseph Maurice Lessard In loving memory of Joseph Maurice Lessard, born Feb. 6, 1951 - Feb. 25, 2013. Remembered by his son Cary and his family, Vanessa, Isaac, Cassidy, Ciara, and Garrett, as well as one daughter Marsha. Service to be held Fri., March 15 at the Upper Room Mission at noon, 3401 27th Ave.

WHITE, Jemima Jemima passed away peacefully at Creekside Manor on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 at the age of 76 years. She is survived by, Peter, her loving husband of 56 years; three sons: Steve (Jeri) of Lumby, Michael (Jodi) of Vernon, and John (Alicia) of West Kelowna; two daughters, Anna-Marie (Troy) Eckhart of Tappen, and Vicki (Rod Erickson) of Winfield; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one step-grandson and one stepgranddaughter. Jemima is further survived by family members in Northern Ireland.

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Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Accounting software Experience in full-cycle accounting environment an asset. Energy and attention to detail a must. Resume and salary expectations to tierfinloch@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Zöe Stevens Notary Corporation

is now interviewing for a permanent full-time or parttime Conveyancer/Legal Assistant in our Vernon office. Our employees enjoy flexible leadership and rewarding work in a busy office with skilled teammates. We place a high value on accuracy, knowledge, experience, loyalty and communication skills. Experience in residential conveyancing/mortgages in BC is a requirement. Experience in development work would be an asset. We pay our employee’s extended benefits and offer competitive wages. We don’t require overtime. Please email us your resume. Search for our website and you will find our email address. Your submission will go directly to Zöe and will be kept 100% confidential.

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Now Hiring! Night Audit Maintenance Manager Sous Chef w w w. p re d a t o r r i d g e . c o m

Venture Training

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking a

Permanent Full Time Program Coodinator 1

The successful candidate must: A minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory position Post Secondary training in the Human Services field Two years experience in program development and delivery to developmentally disabled participants Excellent communication, written and oral skills. Current First Aid / CPR Valid BC Driving License Subject to Criminal Record Review Qualified individual please submit a current resume and cover letter by Sunday, March 17, 2013 to: Human Resources Manager Vernon & District Association for Community Living 4240 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com We thank all those who apply but only those interviewed will be contacted.

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 $30.79/hour to $40.42/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 accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Employment

Help Wanted

Work Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Longhorn Pub seeking Experienced Servers & Bartenders. Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Ave.

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

KITCHEN MANAGER / CHEF

Janitorial Supervisor – Full time year round, salary plus benefits Summer Head Bike Repair Technician Summer Bike Patrollers Please check www.skisilverstar.com for more details, please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@skisilverstar.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

DATA ENTRY CLERK (Part-Time — Temporary)

Reporting to the Revenue Supervisor, Finance, this position processes information from source documents into the accounting system and verifies the accuracy of data input. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is March 21, 2013. Please quote competition # 23-COV-13.

SWANLAKE Nurseryland Is now hiring

Sales Personnel For yard sales.

Knowledge of plant material is an asset but not essential. Please email resume to: admin@myswanlake.com or fax to 250-542-7952 Sales people need only apply.

EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR The Downtown Vernon Association, a business improvement association with more than 650 businesses, has an opening for an Event & Marketing Coordinator. The person will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of downtown events, member relations and marketing. Do you have…. • A college or university degree in event management, marketing or relevant professional experience. • Have 3 - 5 years experience in a coordinators role • Skilled in managing project budgets & timelines • Proficiency in MS Office, website maintenance and social media. This is a full time position, candidates must be prepared to work a flexible schedule due to weekend or evening events. A competitive salary is offered. A detailed job description is available www.downtownvernon.com. Immediate start date. Forward resumes to: ldelaney@downtownvernon.com by March 17,2013 or mail to DVA #4-3101 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A8

Starting at $42,000. Minimum 3 years experience. Medical and Dental available. Please send resumes ATTN: SERRY Fax 250-549-6891 email: squiresfour@shaw.ca

Hwy 97 North, Vernon

General Farm Workers needed

at Davison Orchards, Vernon. Work includes pruning, thinning, picking, fruit and vegetables. Seasonal work. June 15 - October 31. $10.25/hr 40 hrs/wk. Call 250-549-3266 Housekeeper to do all housework and laundry. RR. 1-2 days per week. Reply to Box 15 C/O The Morning Star,4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC.

Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

High traffic Salon seeking outgoing, motivated individual for appt. bookings, greeting clients and product sales. Customer service and cashier/sales experience required. Part time with possible full time. Please submit resume INCLUDING WORK REFERENCES, in person to Chatters Salon in Village Green Center. Deadline Friday, March 15 IN HOME SUPPORT We are looking for a Individual or couple who are willing to move into an individuals home and provide supports to a young man who has special needs. Applicants must have a current drivers license, criminal record check, & experience working with special needs individuals. Also seeking activity workers to work in conjunction with the support worker. Reply to Box 20 c/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. Pho Fusion: Kitchen Helper, apply in person with resume: 103 5100 Anderson Way.

RN CONSULTANT

To provide transfer of function training for support staff of an individual living in a group home who has well-established tracheostomy/ laryngectomy. Health Care Plan is up-to-date and current care staffs are trained in trach care. Duties include staff training, care plan development, and periodic monitoring of stoma/trach. This is a part time position, providing services as needed. Please fax resume to Kindale Developmental Association (Att: Rose) 250-546-3053 or email: rose_ breitkreutz@kindale.net

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Students & adults both welcome! ARMSTRONG RT 507 - Pleasant Valley Rd & Dunkley Rd • Available Mar 24 BELLA VISTA RT 66 - 25 Ave Sherwood Pk & Landing Meadows • Available Mar 24 BX RT 124 - 1600 - 43 Avenue • Available ASAP HARWOOD SCHOOL AREA RT 44 - 41 Ave & 20 St • Available Mar 13 or ASAP LUMBY RT 603 - Catt Ave & Glencaird • Available now RT 606 - Shuswap Ave & Maple • Available now MISSION HILL RT 16 - 17 Ave & 37 St • Available Mar 13 Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

Employment

OFFICE Assistant - IT support. Vernon Christian School. 32hrs per week. Resume and statement of faith to mdriediger@vcs.ca by April 2. Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 20 to Nov 15. Thinning, Summer Pruning & Harvesting, $10.25/hr. Phone 250-503-7693 or Fax 250-5422136. 317 French Rd, Vernon QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from mid July through to Sept., 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest. Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

Medical/Dental LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858

Professional/ Management COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor - this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the internal and external communications program. The Communications Supervisor provides expert advice and direction to the management team and elected officials on communication policies and strategies. See our website for full job description

Employment

A1. DUMP RUNS,Yard cleanup, weed whacking, moving Reno’s. Paul @ 250-550-4256

Services

Alternative Health The Healthy Living Mall improve all areas of your health. www.rdanielshealth.com

Counselling Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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 can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Home Care CAN I HELP? Seniors with chores, personal care, etc. Care Aide, 24yrs experience. Eileen - (250)307-1081

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Trades, Technical

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Cleaning Services

Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business. Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca

PEGGY’S HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING. $22/hr. Ref avail. 250-541-0911 250-938-6338 SPRING CLEANING? Drop off your sleeping bags/duvets/comforters/horse blankets, at Sunshine Laundry Express located on Hwy 6next to Tim Hortons.Bring in this ad for a $2.00 discount per item.

WELDER FABRICATOR WANTED Small fab shop in Salmon Arm requires enthusiastic welder/fabricator with excellent skills and good attitude. CWB certification preferred. Full-time position. Health and dental package. Wage dependent upon skills and experience. Forward resume to admin@ruppmetalworks.com or by fax to 250832-7816.

Blue Springs Land Maintenance Power Sweeping* Garden Tilling *Chain Harrowing* Rough Mowing* Trenching* Property Cleaning* Bobcat & Tractor Services. Chris 250 306 1676

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

www.quesnel.ca City of Quesnel.

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The Empty Box

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OK Landing Lawn & Garden RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | STRATA

â€˘ SPRING CLEANUP â€˘ Leaf Removal â€˘ Mowing â€˘ Aeration â€˘ Nutrient Management â€˘ Weeding â€˘ Pruning â€˘ Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Call Jake BUS. CELL. 250-351-5478

Seniors Discount Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price. Book now!

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STUCCO CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

25 + years Experience

Ph: 307-0387

DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

HEEMSKERK ACCOUNTING Accounting & Bookkeeping Services including payroll, e-filing, corporate & income tax and year end. Certified Professional Bookkeeper - IPBC member reliable, accurate, no-nonsense hkaccounting@shaw.ca | 778-475-4997

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PAINTING

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Spring Clean-up Special Power Sweeping

WINDOWS & DOORS

RUBBISH REMOVAL Pro Junk Removal Services

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Serving Vernon & Area for 23 years!

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SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Landscaping

Rubbish Removal

Livestock

Farm Equipment

Medical Supplies

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Fir bark mulch. $25 yard. Old manure $25 yard. We deliver. 250-804-6720

PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. 250-766-3835

Pets & Livestock

CHERRY HYDRO cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes/hr, good condition, $40,000 obo. (250)498-9696. sukhiorchards@hotmail.com

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

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082

Moving & Storage

PURE BRED Polled Hereford yearly bulls, semen tested, ready to breed, 1300-1500 lbs. Call Ed Conroy (250)3653270. murray.gore@caw.ca

Garden Equipment

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

Feed & Hay

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

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Alfalfa grass mix, under cover, $5.50/bale. Call 250309-5956 or 250-542-9419 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. Grass Alfalfa Hay, $5/bale. 1 (250)546-6069 GRASS Hay, Alfalfa Grass, Square bales & Cow Hay, reasonably priced. 250-546-8010 Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910. Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630 Small square straw bales $4/bale. barn stored, dry & tight. Wayne 250-550-8584

Landscaping

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal

PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN FOR THE 2013 SEASON! DECORATIVE ROCK Mon - Saturday, please WHITE DOLOMITE phone for current hours BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK SLATE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca

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ROCKS

186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL

Garage Sales

Saturday, March 16th

Pets ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.

JD 16hp Lawn Tractor, new seat/battery $500. (250)3070009

HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, vet checked & shots, del avail. $650. (250)804-6848

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Heavy Duty Machinery

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WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Industrial Metal Lathe & Drill Press. 1(250)546-6114

Appliances Washer & Dryer, excellent working condition. $250 obo (250)308-9642

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

FREE

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7436 SUN PEAKS DRIVE (TOP OF FOOTHILLS)

BEST GARAGE SALE EVER! TOOLS & OLD COMIC BOOKS ARTS & CRAFTS • TOYS • BOOKS CHINA • FURNITURE

LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM … IT IS OUR 1ST GARAGE SALE EVER!

Auctions

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 50 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.

REGULAR SALE THURS., MAR. 14 903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, BC

Ph: 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca

Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

Real Estate

Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4 min 5. Call (250)309-6107 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Stop Paying for Storage Start Investing in Storage. Purchase as much space as you need for Home, Auto, RV, Boat, Work, etc. Call Victor @ 250-558-8791 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Body Parts for 1982/83/84 Mazda B2000 pickup. (250)542-3921 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069 We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

For Sale By Owner

Misc. Wanted Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521

Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement, Log home. $410,000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong BC 1-250-546-8630 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

Houses For Sale ATTN: 3 bdrm +2bdrm in-lawsuite, $349K, 2bd, full bsmt, $249K, 3bd + 2bd ste, $309K. 3 Great fully reno’d houses. Lee Bliss Realty 250-306-1945

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

The CLIFFS

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2 bdrm $ 1 bath suite ...

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2 bdrm $ 2 bath suite....

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1 bath suite ... 2 bath suite....

suites include AllAll suites include heat, hydrohydro and hot water, heat, and hot F/S, W/D, ACW/D, and DW. water, F/S, AC and DW. Available April 1st. On-site Resident Manager. Available April 1st.

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1bdrm, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Rent incl hot water, cable, parking, F/S. N/S. 50+. $620. Call (250)309-3763 1bdrm suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $675+DD. 250-549-4220 2-Bdrm downtown near rec centre, lower flr, secure, reno’d, on site laundry, ns, avail Mar 16. $800. 250-558-2928 3bdrm, 1.5bath, Family unit, Alexis Pk, a/c ns, ref’s, $975 +util. April 1. 250-558-3736 Affordable Sr. housing. Bach. suite in Armstrong complex. No stairs. Subsidies available. $415 incl. heat and HW. Ph. 250 546-0257 or 250 5460559.

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Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail now. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3bdrm Spacious newly renod upper 4plex ste. Bath, f/s, w/d, a/c, n/s, n/p. Deck & storage. 1610-45th St. South Vernon $895. Apr. 1. 250-869-7373 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean, reno’d,avail now. 250503-6034 or 250-307-5120. 4bdrm, 2bath, Enderby, fresh paint, 5-appl, 2full kitchens, lower in-law suite, n/s $1200. Avail now.Tony 250-307-7219 Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, 5-appl, N/S, pet friendly, $1200 incl util. Immed. 250-542-0122

Mobile Homes & Pads $750 mo Olalla 1/2 hr south of Penticton. 2bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS, lrg fence yd. Private lot. Available March 15. 250-4999703.

Homes for Rent 3BDRM, N/S,quaint, spacious, bright, private, large yard, $1000./mo 250-558-6837. 3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove. Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664 5bdrm = 3bdrm up, 2bdrm down. East Hill. F/S, w/d. $1500. April 1. 250-545-4665 BX area, Small 3bdrm 1.5 bath, f/s, w/d, dw, N/S. N/P. $1200/mo incl all utils. Avail March 15th.. 250-503-5467 Executive 4bdrm 3bath home, 6appl, East Hill near schools & parks. N/S, pets neg. Avail April 1. $1650. 250-309-0069 Large country lower, on 3 acres, between Hillview & V.S.S.schools. 2 bdrm, f/p, d/w, covered patio, carport, very large yard. 1 year lease. $1150 pm all util & appl incl. Avail immed. 250-503-4959.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 Quiet, central, bus, int, appls, w/d DD/Ref $390+util. Senior, international welcome! Absolutely no drugs! 250-549-7418

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Suites, Lower 1bdrm avail April 1. (suits 1). N/S, N/P. Own entrance, parking & laundry. All util incl. $650/mo. 250-550-5513. 1BDRM, Avail now, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 1 bdrm daylight suite,avail March 15th, n/p, n/s, w/d,new flooring, util & cable incl., $700. 250-558-8791. 1bdrm + Den East Hill, clean, spacious, laundry, heat & electricity incl, $690. 250-938-4840 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, ns/np, DT, $579. incls util.Ideal for 1pr. 250-308-1917

1bdrm, sep ent, w/d,quiet single, n/s, np. no parties, RR. $575. 250-503-0211 1bdrm, w/d,f/s centrally located, util/incl, pets welcome, $850. Avail now 250-540-7695 2bdr 1bath, Private entrance/ bright. Own yard, shared laundry. $900 incl utils/cable/ internet. Bella Vista area. (250)307-6628 2bdrm East Hill. Completely reno’d! Great view. N/P, N/S. $800 incl utils. 250-307-5120 Bachelor Reno’d, North Swan Lake, suits single, small pet ok. N/S. Avail April 1. $575/mo util incl. 250-307-1497 East Hill, 2bdrm basement suite,1200 sq.ft., n/s, just renovated, own laundry. $850./mo 250-550-5413. NEW suite in renovated East Hill heritage home. Walk to everything - it’s only two blocks to downtown. Open floor plan, 900 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 5 appliances, separate entrance, private patio. No smokers, no pets. Utilities included $850. Available April 1. Call Jeanne 250-558-9552 RECENTLY renovated 1 bdrm basement suite westmount area. $850 month. Inc utilities, w/d, f/s, dishwasher, ns, Quiet neighbourhood close to shopping area and bus route. Shared private yard (250)2600029. TWO bright updated 1 bedroom walk-out suites. Separate ground level entrances, cable and internet and shared laundry. Walking distance to town. $600/month plus 1/4 utilities. Trina cell 250-3092806. Available April 1.

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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2005 Honda Pilot EXL AWD, dvd, sunroof, loaded w/heated leather seats, immaculate condition, 185K, $10,495. Cliff 250-550-4589

Trucks & Vans 1990 Ford, 4x4, reg cab, 300K runs great, 2nd owner, $1200. Firm (250)351-5601 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 V8, 4X4, auto, ext-cab, s-box, a/c, 244K, canopy, tow-pkg. $3800obo. 250-558-3414

Boats 15’ Welded aluminum boat, 6’10” wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up fisherman’s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750. Chilliwack 250-244-1704 quintrex@telus.net

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Legal Notices “By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individual for the amount stated Michael Cochrane-Brunelle $500.64 & Marlene Payne $523.04. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 5492255.”

Suites, Upper 1bdrm Downtown, N/P, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $750/mo (250)260-3196 2bdrm, Armstrong,w/d, f/s, new flrs, sep ent, avail immed, $900. incl util. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250-306-9909 2Bdrm Bright, New, Lwr East Hill. N/s N/p, cable, dw, W/D, $1100.util incl. 250-260-8290. 2bdrm East Hill, quiet adult building, garage/heat incl, n/s, n/p. $700. 250-542-4269 2bdrm, newly reno’d., 5 appl., n/s, fenced yard, suits mature adult, avail. April 1, $750.+util Ref’s Req. 250-549-1868 3bdrm upper flr house on Kal Lake Rd. $1250 utils incl. Near beach/schools. Avail immed. 250-275-3188 Coldstream between Kal park /beach, new bright lrg bachelor suite, quiet, n/s, n/p, n/parties, private ent util incl. shared w/d bus route $625. 250-545-2205 Main floor,2bdrm, all util, n/p, n/s,$950 or neg.upgraded, Cascade Dr.250-550-4408.

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Cars - Domestic 1993 Ford Escort, 4dr, 4cyl, hatchback, red. 172,000km. $750 obo. (250)558-4159 1998 Grand Am, auto, good condition $800. (250)542-6499

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Rodolphe Albert Joseph Langdeau, deceased, (also known as Rodolphe Joseph Albert Langdeau) formerly of Vernon, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Rodolphe Albert Joseph Langdeau are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator c/o Landmark Law Group 780 – 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 4C1 on or before April 12, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF Deborah Ellen Leroux NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS (Section 102(4)) Notice is hereby given that Deborah Ellen Leroux of Vernon, B.C. made an assignment in Bankruptcy on the 5th day of March, 2013. The first meeting of creditors will be held on the 18th day of March, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at the office of the Trustee: MNP Ltd. Suite 320 - 1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9Y2

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Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, Care Towing (1991) Ltd. is selling the goods of Warren David Fitzgerald described as a 1997 Ford F250 pickup truck - VIN# 1FTHX25G4VED04927 for reason of towing and storage in the amount of $5,342.00. The vehicle will be sold on March 21, 2013 or thereafter, under the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act. Arrangements to view vehicle can be made with Care Towing (1991) Ltd. at 250-542-0207 Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, Melnick’s Professional Towing Ltd. DBA: Protow is selling the goods of Alec Steven Barnett described as a 2001 Dodge 1500 4wd crew cab pickup truck - VIN # 1B7HF13Y21J506417 for reason of towing and storage in the amount of $8,312.64. The vehicle will be sold on March 21, 2013 or thereafter, under provision of the Warehouse Lien Act. Arrangements to view vehicle can be made with Protow at 250-549-2077 Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, Care Towing (1991) Ltd. is selling the goods of William Barry Davey described as a 2000 Dodge Durango 4 door Station Wagon - VIN # 1B4HS28Z6YF195619 for reason of towing and storage in the amount of $8,764.00. The vehicle will be sold on March 21, 2013 or thereafter, under the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act. Arrangements to view vehicle can be made with Care Towing (1991) Ltd. at 250-542-0207 Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, Care Towing (1991) Ltd. is selling the goods of Duncan Howard Day described as a 2006 Interstate box trailer VIN# 10176N041515 for reason of towing and storage in the amount of $9,199.68. The vehicle will be sold on March 21, 2013 or thereafter, under the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act. Arrangements to view vehicle can be made with Care Towing (1991) Ltd. at 250-542-0207

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Ross Blankley (right), of Watkin Motors, donates $3,940 from the Drive A Ford event at W.L. Seaton Secondary School to parent organizers Cathy Higginson and Dave Hesketh and grads Carlie Bickel, Rebekah Bailey and Brittany Higginson. The money will go towards Super Grad festivities.

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Lee Bisset, with Tolkoâ€™s Lavington division, presents $3,940 to Ruth Edwards, executive director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society. The money is a combination of the staff payroll lottery and a donation in memory of Terry Bisset, Leeâ€™s wife, who died at Hospice House in 2012.

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Vernon Rotary members Murray Smith (left) and Greg Kalyniuk (right) present $1,250 to Aaron Deans, from the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. This is the second installment of a $2,500 commitment to the centre.

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Carolyn Laidman-Betts (above left) and Betty Hinton, of the Kalamalka Rotary Club, present $1,254 to Jonah Donnelly and Jackson Cooper, of the ScoreHawks hockey team. Below, Dryden Reimer (left), Wyatt Reimer and Carson Maguire, of the ScoreHawks hockey team, thank Dianna Ferguson, who sponsors the team in the memory of her husband Bob Ferguson.

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Trevor Miyazaki (left) and Lee Callow, of Finning Canada, present $5,833 to Elise Allan, of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The money will go towards medical equipment at the hospital.

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teer with the seniors’ support organization Silver Threads, said members see cases of abuse frequently. “It’s the elderly woman who comes to her craft class with unexplained bruises,” Brice said. “It’s the couple who lose thousands of dollars through a telemarketing scam. And it’s the quiet-speaking gentleman, who while living with family, appears neglected and uncared for.” Ralph Sultan, minister of state for seniors, said he has encountered abuse and exploitation of seniors in his own family, and it comes up frequently as he has traveled B.C. asking seniors and their caregivers what they need from government. In an interview, Sultan acknowledged that the funding is a modest effort to bolster volunteer efforts. “It is a beginning step, but it also reflects the fact that this problem can not be solved top-down,” Sultan said. “It will have to be solved bottomup by mobilizing many different organizations around the province.” The B.C. government also provided $1.4 million last year to the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks, for prevention and education to reduce elder abuse and neglect. Katrine Conroy, NDP critic for seniors, said she agrees with extra support for the information line, which is supported by lawyers and other experts to help seniors find help. “Anything that’s done to eliminate elder abuse is a good thing,” Conroy said. “The community resource networks are really good organizations.” She added that the government’s proposed Seniors’ Advocate is inadequate, because it is not an independent office and won’t deal with individual cases. Sultan said the advocate is to help develop policies to protect seniors, and a federal study being funded partly by the program will provide the information needed to to that.

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Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores. AIR MILES® offer effective March 13 to 16, 2013. Turkey offer effective March 13 to 21, 2013. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

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