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There’s a hope that Ottawa’s financial plan will put Canadians to work. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty revealed his new federal budget Thursday and it includes a focus on skills training to bolster the workforce and economy. Colin Mayes “There are challenges with skills training. It wasn’t seamless and there was a lack of money for people needing those skills,” said Colin Mayes, Okanagan-Shuswap MP. “Businesses have work but they are unable to find skilled people.”

The budget calls for a maximum $5,000 in federal funding per person for training That money will be matched by the provinces and employers. There is also $241 million over five years for First Nations Canadians to pursue skills training. Mayes defends funding for training when there are concerns about First Nations communities not having basic infrastructure. “We have been addressing those things. We have built 30 schools and addressed water issues,” he said. “We have spent billions on reserve and off-reserve housing. We are looking to the future and we must make First Nations communities viable. We must engage aboriginal youth in the economy.” The $5,000 in federal money for an individual wanting to pursue skills train-

ing must be matched by the province and employer. Nick Hodge, Okanagan-Shuswap NDP president, isn’t sure if that will be possible. “It’s difficult to get three parties organized,” he said, adding that employers and provinces may not have the money to participate in the new program. “Personally, I am pleased that the jobs strategy is so successful. I have three of them.” The Liberals are also not impressed with the budget. “There’s some shifts of training from the federal government to the provinces,” said Janna Francis, riding association spokesperson. “It’s a business as usual budget. There is nothing concrete and no details. The devil will be in the details.”

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After years of planning, the future of a proposed recreational amenity is in the hands of voters. The first advance poll for the community sports field and athletics facility borrowing referendum is Wednesday. “We’re ready to roll,” said Jeanne Byron, chief election officer. Residents will be asked if they authorize the borrowing of up to $7.5 million over 50 years to construct a sports complex at Okanagan College. Wednesday’s advance poll will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, the Coldstream municipal office and the Regional District of North Okanagan office. There will also be an advance poll at those same locations April 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. General referendum day is April 6 and the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym, Coldstream Elementary, BX Elementary and Ellison Elementary. Residents can vote at any of the locations. To cast a ballot, resident electors will be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) that prove residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). They must prove they are entitled to register in relation to the property and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners. There is no corporate vote under provincial legislation. To vote, you must be 18 years or older, a Canadian citizen, a B.C. resident for at least six months and a resident of Greater Vernon for at least 30 days. Information on the referendum can be obtained at www.rdno.ca. Prior to Wednesday’s advance poll and general referendum day, polling clerks have undergone extensive training. “Our teams are in place and ready to go,” said Byron. The steering committee promoting the referendum will hold a public information session at Okanagan College Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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ost fans only get to sit in the seats at their first National Hockey League game. Not Thomas Burton. He got to lead the Vancouver Canucks onto the ice at Rogers Arena at his first-ever NHL contest. Burton, who turns 11 Saturday, is the goalie for the North Okanagan Black Knights atom hockey team, winners of three tournaments plus the regular season and playoff championships in the North Okanagan Super League. Team manager Lisa Jameson entered Burton’s name in B.C. Hockey and Canucks Centre for B.C. Hockey’s Stand On Guard contest, where minor hockey players are given the chance to stand on the blue line in full gear with the Canucks’ starting lineups during the playing of the national anthems. Because Burton is a goalie, he stood beside Canucks starter Cory Schneider before their March 5 home game against the San Jose Sharks. “I found out the week before,” said Burton, who was joined for the big trip by his dad and goalie/team assistant coach, Luke Burton, and his nanny and papa, grandparents Vyvian Burton and Dan Sapergia. “My dad and (Knights coach) Randy Zbytnuik were the ones who told me. It was after school and I was at my friend Jordan Zbytnuik’s house. Randy drove up in his truck, got out and had this big smile on his face. “When he told me I was like, ‘Really?’” I went home and told my dad and we celebrated with dinner.” Of course, a mid-week Canucks game meant a couple days off of school for Burton, a Grade 5 student at Armstrong’s Highland Park Elementary. After checking in with the family at a Vancouver hotel and dinner out, Burton got his gear ready and was told to report to Door 16 at Rogers Arena. When they finally found the right door, Burton and his family walked in and found an all-girls team. “We panicked for a bit, thinking we might be in the wrong room or might have made a mistake,” laughed Burton. “But they were there for an intermission game.” A Canucks marketing person named Rod found Burton and escorted him to a dressing room, where he dropped his gear. He put on his chest protector and Knights jersey, and went and watched the Canucks’ pre-game

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warm-up from behind Schneider’s goal. After warm-up, Burton got fully dressed and was led to a door where the Canucks would be coming out and onto the ice. Head coach Alain Vigneault said hello and asked Burton if he planned to stop some pucks out there. Burton laughed and said, “Oh, I don’t know about that.” A signal from Rod would indicate when Burton was to run out in his pads and skates, leading the Canucks onto the ice. Burton saw the signal and made his way to the ice entrance, which is where he saw,

oh, about, 18,000 fans in the stands. “I looked at all the people and was really nervous and thought I was going to fall,” smiled Burton. “But I didn’t fall.” Burton got to skate “six or seven laps” with the Canucks before settling in beside Schneider, who leaned over and talked to the fellow netminder. “He asked me how long I’d been playing hockey and how my season was going,” said Burton, who lists Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings as his favourite goalie. “He said ‘Good job and have a great end of the season.’” Burton was then introduced as part of the starting lineup by Canucks P.A. voice John Ashbridge, then skated off to undress and join his dad in row four behind Schneider for the game, which the Canucks lost 3-2 in a shootout. “It was a pretty good game and Schneider

played really well,” said Burton, who now has a soft spot for the Canucks while being a diehard Edmonton Oilers fan. “My first NHL game was the best experience of my life. It was fun. I can’t wait to go to another game.” Burton thanked Jameson and his coaches for entering his name in the contest.

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Three people, including a man with arrest warrants from Vernon, were arrested and face multiple potential charges after a traffic stop Wednesday in Kelowna. At around 1:30 p.m., Kelowna RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle with three occuKris Clark pants on Saucier Avenue. Police noted that the green 1993 Ford Taurus bore a B.C. licence plate that was registered to another vehicle. “As police approached, a man was observed placing something in the trunk,” said Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Const. Kris Clark. “That item was later determined to be a loaded .25-calibre handgun.” The driver, a 27 year old Kelowna man, provided police with a false name and was arrested for obstruction and driving while prohibited. He was also found to be wanted on outstanding warrants out of Vernon.

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“The victim told officers she was crossing the road with a bag full of empty cans at the time, and it ripped apart with the cans falling on the street,” said Molendyk. “Our officers have been able to piece that part of the puzzle together by making patrols and finding some of the empty cans on the road near 27th Avenue and Coldstream Avenue.” The woman was taken to hospital for treatment of her leg injuries and it was ambulance personnel who alerted RCMP to the incident. Unfortunately, the woman did not get any description of the vehicle that hit her. Anyone with information about the incident can call the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171.

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A hit-and-run accident Thursday night sent a Vernon woman to hospital, and have the RCMP asking for the public’s help. A 34-year-old woman suffered lacerations to her leg after she was hit by a vehicle in the downtown core at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Police, though, did not become aware of the incident until 5 a.m. Friday. “She did not report the events earlier as she was under the influence of alcohol and she thought she was OK,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The woman said she attempted to run across the street at 32nd Street and 28th Avenue when she was struck by an unknown vehicle.

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The provincial government’s defence of victims assistance funding is gaining little acceptance. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, appeared before the Regional District of North Okanagan board Wednesday to address concerns that Ministry of Justice funding has not kept up with increasing costs. “The level of service the North Okanagan provides is higher than what other agencies provides in the province. Cunningham There is a cap on funding,” he said, suggesting there is a 24/7 response from volunteers here. And while Foster would like to see other funding models considered, he told directors the government faces some challenges. “We’re flat tapped out. The minute you start increasing in one area, it goes right across the province and that’s a big chunk (of money),” he said. However, those comments led some board members to accuse Victoria of downloading its responsibilities. “My taxpayers are the same ones you have and they don’t have any more money. Don’t impose more

duties on us,” said director Earl Shipmaker. Director Juliette Cunningham pointed out that the federal and provincial governments have more ability to raise revenue than regional districts. “The fiscal imbalance we have is out of whack,” she said. Manager Anita Eilander also took issue with Foster’s suggestion that the victims assistance program is an around-the-clock service here. “I’m not sure I agree that our level of service is different than other communities,” she said. “We don’t get called out in the night any more.” To deal with the current financial crunch, the RDNO board has amended the service bylaw so a maximum of $140,000 can be collected in taxes. The current cap is $120,000. Ron Baker, community protective services manager, says a number of factors have led to increased costs, including the provincial government mandating some activities. “The (ministry) grant has stayed the same but the costs have escalated,” he said. Specifically, RDNO has been told to provide services to Falkland although it is in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. RDNO has requested a meeting with its CSRD counterparts to discuss possibly contributing for Falkland services.

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The Enderby and District Credit Union has created a $500,000 fund for community initiatives. Allocated solely from EDCU’s retained earnings, the endowment will start distributing grants to Enderby charities in 2014. The decision was made as

part of EDCU merging with First West Credit Union. “As one of the EDCU board’s final activities, we wanted to create a legacy for our community, one that could benefit the community for decades to come,” said Quentin Bruns, board chairperson. “So we created the Enderby

and district endowment. It’s another way our local credit union can give back to the community in the years ahead.” The endowment will be with the First West Foundation. Effective April 1, EDCU will be known as Enderby and District Financial, a division of First West Credit Union.

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A new place has to have new furniture. Thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Kalamalka Rotary Club, and the generosity of Kal Rotarian and City Furniture owner Ruby Sharma, Bill’s Place – a recovery community featuring a house and apartments – has spectacular furnishings. “One resident was blown away with the quality of the furniture when they were moving it in, and the stuff just kept coming,” said Brad Houghton, addiction services manager with the John Howard Society who will operate Bill’s Place, located on 43rd Avenue. “One more table, one more bed, one more set of chairs, one more chest of drawers.” Bill’s Place is a recovery community for men seeking recovery from alcoholism and addiction. The main house with nine beds will serve as the primary care building with the goal of transitioning the men to the nine-

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A proposed trail along Kalamalka Lake is in the works. The Regional District of the North Okanagan is investigating development of a trail from Okanagan College to Crystal Waters Road, near Oyama. “It’s a plan in progress,” said director Bob Fleming, who is promoting the concept. Fleming would like to see construction start this year, but a price tag has not been Bob Fleming finalized yet. “Because most of the rightof-way is there, it could be a relatively low cost,” he said, adding that it may be possible to access senior government grants. If the trail proceeds, Fleming envisions it ultimately linking with the old highway along Wood Lake once the new upper level Highway 97 is open. “It would be a natural connection for a cycling route,” he said. RDNO working with MP The Regional District of North Okanagan hopes ongoing political relationships will pay off. Directors met with Okanagan-Shuswap MP

Colin Mayes recently to discuss possible federal grants. “If we keep the focal point with Colin Mayes, it will bode well for the area,” said Patrick Nicol, chairperson. Funding is currently available for a number of initiatives including upgrading cenotaphs. Art gallery on hold The Regional District of North Okanagan has clarified its position over a new art gallery in Greater Vernon. Mike Macnabb, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chairperson, has met with Vernoon Public Art Gallery representatives. “I assured them it’s still on the radar of GVAC but we have other issues before us,” said Macnabb. GVAC decided recently that it won’t consider the possibility of a new art gallery until a review of cultural services is completed. VPAG had wanted to go to referendum on a $5-million facility this year, but the earliest GVAC may be in a position to start discussing the matter is June. GVAC has stated it must consider a number of large-ticket items before getting behind a gallery. During his meeting with VPAG, Macnabb says there was an agreement to improve communications. “We don’t want it (relationship) to be adversarial,” he said.

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tor does pay off sometimes. And then there’s the smell of spring as all those things that lay dormant for so many months now begin to give off scents that combine together to form a life-affirming aroma. I’m sure scientists are busy trying to duplicate that smell in a lab somewhere but I don’t know if it’s possible and that’s a good thing because the scent that puts a spring in our step and new hope in our spirits should remain a natural high. Heavy sigh. However none of these things, although all good and fine and worthy of celebrating, are the real sign of spring for yours truly. Nope, mine is much more practical and mechanical, but nonetheless a great thing and just as worthy of much celebration in these parts. Yup, the street cleaner came down our cul-de-sac the other day and yes it feels great. Not only that but a power-spraying truck came by several days later and completed the job and I don’t even remember that happening before. I tried to get the operators’ attention both times but failed, so thanks guys, very much appreciate it. Especially this year because due to the number of storms and the amount of snow we got, there was literally a ton of sand on our street that had been hanging around cluttering up our lives and not helping our air quality much at the same time. OK, maybe not literally a ton, after all it’s hard to guesstimate weight with your eyes but I swear you could fill 1,000 turtleshaped sandboxes with the sand from our little street alone. And now it’s gone. Completely gone. And I’m grateful that spring has finally arrived. Now here’s hoping it doesn’t snow.

It’s difficult to know if the provincial government actually understands how funding services works. On Wednesday, MLA Eric Foster appeared before the Regional District of North Okanagan and told the board that the government can only do so much when it comes to supporting the victims assistance program. “We’re flat tapped out,” said Foster. That’s code word for downloading on to the regional district. Expenses for victims assistance have climbed while provincial funding has remained stagnant. Foster’s comments didn’t go over well with board members. “My taxpayers are the same ones you have and they don’t have any more money,” said director Earl Shipmaker. Because RDNO directors are closer to the ground and have a sense of the financial challenges facing residents day-to-day, they know that they can’t just arbitrarily raise taxes or take on responsibility from other jurisdictions without there being a negative impact. It should also be pointed out that the federal and provincial governments also have broader revenue sources than regional districts and municipalities. “The fiscal imbalance we have is out of whack,” said director Juliette Cunningham. What’s particularly troubling about this situation is victims assistance program costs have climbed because of edicts from the provincial government, including providing services to Falkland which isn’t even in the regional district. When Victoria is downloading programs to improve its bottom line, it must understand there is, ultimately, only one taxpayer.

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igh school students in the Greater Vernon area have been seriously lacking in easy access to track and field amenities. Not one high school in Greater Vernon has a track for the students during PE to just run out the door and do their laps. Nor can they participate or host track and field events at their schools. We have the opportunity right now to correct past oversights of the school board and local government to build track and field facilities first at VSS, while under construction, and second at Fulton. Having these two schools with standard tracks, complete with moderate, sensible seating, they can host regional and provincial competitions as well as providing two fields for possible B.C. Summer Games. VSS is centrally located and surrounded by the largest area of single-family housing, which could provide the East Hill area easy public access to fitness amenities. Fulton would also provide the same to the growing Okanagan Landing area.

Say yeS to complex I'm writing in response to the controversy in regards to the proposed running oval and track and field complex. Maybe a different point of view, from a 14-year-old (like myself) will open eyes to why me and many of my peers would benefit from the new complex. The Polson track is well-loved by youth, middle agers, and seniors. Schools host track meets there. The Relay for Life, a track and field club, ultimate Frisbee, football practices and games, outdoor concerts, summer day picnics, job fest, and so many more things rely on that facility. That oval is a needed and necessary part of sports and recreation in Vernon! The proposed facility would provide a beautiful setting to walk, run, play, and compete. The relative price of the facility is being way over scrutinized. Some odd millions of dollars for a brand spanking new track? That's like what, $15 for each household? There are similar facilities all over the Okanagan, and each of them is well-loved, and consistently being used and appreciated. I don't get the reasons behind

These schools already have parking, washrooms, baseball diamonds, football/soccer/rugby fields, and tennis and basket ball courts. Having a running track at these schools would provide the students and the community complete outdoor fitness facilities. As for the proposed sports complex at the college, I think it would be a major mistake. All of the users and spectators from the schools and general public would have to drive or be driven there. Public parking would have to be provided. Washroom facilities, covered grandstands and lighting are going way overboard for what the community needs at the moment considering that all Vernon had previously was the small track at Polson Park. The land at the college should be left for future use and expansion of the college facilities and programs only. Let's be practical and frugal and provide the community with amenities that facilitate the most use with as little cost. Brad Foster

not building the sports complex. When places get run-down, you replace or upgrade them. I refer you to the new library. That may have cost a pretty penny to build, but at any time of the day, dozens of people are appreciating the beautiful facility. The same would and will happen with the new running track. It would foster a new generation of high-jumpers, long-distance runners and physically fit youth. It would re-inspire senior power walkers and busy business people, and it would create an even better sense of community. I can't overstate the importance of this running oval and track and field complex. I'm not old enough to vote, so please, vote yes in the April 6 referendum, for myself and for the youth of Vernon. Kristen morgan wrong Site Though I am in favour of the sports facilty in general, I believe the college is the wrong place to have it. Sally Girby, in her letter to the editor, had a great idea at the race track. It seems no one has addressed the issue of traffic. Hospital Hill is already at capacity, especially in the summer with

boats and motorhomes. It can be a nightmare trying to make even a right-hand turn on to the highway. Though it would be great to host events such as the seniors games, all of those participants and families have to get in their cars and drive north for meals and accommodations. Near Wesbild Centre is right in the midst of all of these amenities. While on the topic of the highway, please folks, remember you're still in town while heading south up the hill. There's no need to go 60 kilometres per hour, let alone 90. And the flashing lights at the top? School kids have to cross there so keep your eyes open. lori wallinder Facility aFFordaBle A lot of young people these days are not as physically active as they should be and improved sports facilities are important to offer opportunities to increase activity, even if it is only walking. The $7.5 million dseems like a lot of money, but the benefits of having a sports facility for the community's use and increasing tourism is worth the cost. The costs for everything seem to keep rising. However, the pro-

jected cost to individual taxpayers for the sports facility is only $15 a year. The cost of $15 would be equivalent to the cost of one or two lunches at a fast food restaurant or one lunch at most other restaurants. I think this is a small cost to pay for the long-term benefit of a sports facility. Sharon rauhala BacK the tracK I am writing to you in regards to the community sports field and athletics facility. I'm not good at sports. Heck, I probably will never use the facility, but you better believe my kids will. I just don't get how the community supported the Polson Park development plan but they are not willing to see it through. In order to get Polson Park upgraded with fields for picnics, Vernon has to get a new track plain and simple. There are hundreds of reasons why this is beneficial for Vernon, and other than it costing a tiny amount to homeowners, most about $15 a year, what is a major con? Why are all of the older people unwilling to let Vernon change, let it grow, let this beautiful town have some potential? So that more families will want

to move here, so one day I won't be the minority. This is not just about the money. This facility will bring Vernon closer together. So why vote against it? Jenna Boulianne

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Hosting a big event in Spallumcheen may require a permit. Township council is considering a staff report that would create a new special events bylaw where permits would be required to host what would be defined as major events. Major events would include 1,000 or more participants per day; would be an event that lasts more than 12 consecutive hours from set up to take down; and events that carry over into the next day. An application fee of $500 would be charged and the application submission must be in within 180 days of the event. “In preparing the new bylaw, it is recognized that there are many different types of events that could be held within the township,” wrote deputy corporate officer Cindy Graves in a threepage report to council. “The bylaw’s intent identifies what requirements are relative to the nature and size and terms of a permit.” Minor events in the bylaw would be described as having between 100 and 1,000 participants a day. Applicants would have to pay a $100 fee and submit their application within 60 days of the event. Security for major events would cost not less than $10,000, and not less than $1,000 for major events. “The applicant would be required to post security allowing the township the ability to draw down on the security to cover the costs of polic-

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ing, public works and fire services,” wrote Graves. “There is also a provision for the applicant to pay any costs incurred by the township as a result of the special event for costs that exceed the security.” A further requirement would be liability insurance of not less than $5 million on in an amount satisfactory to the township with the township named as coinsured. The new bylaw being proposed came after the township and the MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park hosted the Sturgis North motorcycle and music festival for five days in July 2012. There was an existing bylaw in place which had provisions intended to provide Spallumcheen with the means and authorities to regulate

such major events. However, the township’s legal counsel said the existing bylaw “lacked the legislative authority contemplated,” and recommended repealing it and introducing a new bylaw. Ev e nt s in Spallumcheen that would not require a permit under the proposed new bylaw would be events sponsored by the township, events held by the North OkanaganShuswap school district, events approved by contract with Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation, and local business or association under the Society Act unless the event is a commercial event. Coun. Todd York wondered if the bylaw proposal would affect groups who host events

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YOU AND THE LAW THE DANGERS OF GROW-OP HOMES By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. “So what if someone once grew a few pot plants here?” That house or condo you’re eyeing (though somewhat run-down) is very attractively priced, and the agent says it’s a steal. But there’s a lot more to consider than you may realize. Buyers, owners, landlords, tenants and lenders are all at s i g n i f i c a n t risk from homes, apartments and commercial buildings used as marijuana growing operations or illegal drug labs. For example, a landlord whose rental property has been used as a grow-op risks having it seized by the government under B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Act (in effect since 2006).

The repair and restoration costs (including investigation costs and permit fees) to fix and make a former grow-op dwelling safe and fit to live in can soar into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even after the home has been repaired, it will always have the stigma of being a former grow-op, negatively impacting its resale value. Property Disclosure Statements require sellers to indicate if they’re aware that the dwelling has been used as a grow-op or for making illegal drugs. How can you protect yourself before making a property purchase you might later regret? Be wary if the seller refuses to sign a Property Disclosure Statement (sellers don’t legally have to). And pay close attention to what’s in the statement if the seller does sign. It may only hint at problems in an effort to minimize their seriousness. Also make the statement explicitly a part of your purchase contract.

The grow-op problem is particularly wide-spread in B.C., famous for its “B.C. Bud.” It’s estimated there are up to 20,000 cannabis grow-op dwellings in the province, some two-thirds in the Lower Mainland alone. For buyers, a former grow-op house or condo poses serious health and other risks. There may be residual Look for any signs that the toxic mould from the indoor property might once have been farming operation. Herbicide and a grow-op. Check for the obvious pesticides may have been used (e.g., a dented front door, Dave Schaefer possibly from a police boot, or in producing the plants, and there may be high concentrations of rings left by plant pots) as well carbon monoxide and carbon as unusual odours and humidity, dioxide, endangering children and adults odd electrical wiring and the like. Ask to see breathing the air. copies of B.C. Hydro bills to ensure they’re not unusually high – hydroponic grow-ops use Safety hazards include a 40 times higher risk of more power than homes normally do. And make fire than in a typical residence. Even after the it a condition of the deal that the building home is no longer a grow-op, the fire risk is still passes a professional property inspection – an greater due to faulty re-wiring or connections, experienced home inspector may notice signs of short-circuits or potentially explosive gas leaks. a grow-op that you might miss. Water and structural damage are other common problems. Critical supports may have been Also make sure the property qualifies for removed to expand the indoor grow space and financing. Getting a mortgage for a former make it more profitable, making the dwelling grow-op can be difficult, if not impossible. structurally unsound. Water and humidity may have damaged floor coverings and appliances. If you suspect or encounter any grow-op issues, consult your lawyer immediately.

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From the mouth’s of babes, residents are invited to hear some of the hilarities kids have to say, all in support of children. The Kids Say Things More Better event goes Thursday at Vernon’s Prestige Hotel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kids will take the spotlight for the show, where they will be interviewed in a format similar to the Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby shows, Kids Say the Darndest Things. “You’ve got four, five and six-year-olds that are giving us their spontaneous answers,” said Linda Abbott-Simons, organizer of the event which took

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The camping season is just around the corner at B.C.’s provincial parks in the North Okanagan. Kekuli Bay and Ellison parks open March 28 while Fintry and Mabel Lake parks April 1. “There are good opportunities for locals to enjoy provincial parks in the spring before the waves of tourists arrive,” said Jeff Kuly, park facility operator. “While reservations may be unnecessary this early in the season, now is a good time to scout out campsites to reserve at a later date. Provincial parks are usually full during the May long weekend and in July and August, so reserving a spot early for these dates is strongly recommended.” Reservations can be made through www. discovercamping.ca or by calling 1-800-6899025. Sites can be booked up to three months in advance. The individual sites in the Monashee loops at Mabel Lake will be added in April to the reservation system and can be booked for dates between June 25 and Labour Day. “All sites in the Trinity loops will remain firstcome, first-serve,” said Kuly. Kuly says Kekuli Bay has become the North Okanagan’s most popular spring destination.

“Reserving a spot early for (long weekends) is strongly recommended.” — Jeff Kuly

“Last spring, four high-density power sites were added to the park,” he said. “These high demand sites are the only ones of their kind in the North Okanagan’s provincial parks. The overflow tenting area at Kekuli Bay also received a significant facelift last spring.” Tenters can now set up on a terraced, irrigated lawn with tables and several shared fire pits. “This overflow is a great option for spur of the moment tenters on long weekends or in July and August,” said Kuly. If you want to try something new, rent a yurt (a traditional Mongolian structure). “Fintry has a yurt that backs on to the lake and Ellison park has two yurts,” said Kuly. “For those without RVs or tent trailers, yurts are a great alternative to tenting, especially in the cooler months.”

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Monique Johnston is on her way to becoming a calendar girl. The Vernon supermarket cashier/spa practitioner, as of Thursday, was sitting third out of 46 entries in the online Bikini Model Search 2014 Calendar Contest. Six winners will be chosen on March 31 based upon 40 per cent popularity, 40 per cent participation, and 20 per cent judges’ discretion. Johnston, 23, had 925 likes of her picture on the Facebook contest page as of Thursday morning. Two other women had more than 1,000 likes. (You can add to the likes and help her out at facebook.com/paradisebash. Click on Photos, then Albums, then the semi-

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Tanner Kozak (right) of Turn-Key Controls and Tyler Loose of North Enderby Timber battle for a loose ball in the Vernon Men’s Indoor Soccer League playoff final Wednesday night at the VantageOne Centre. Loose scored twice and singles came from Chris Ovens, Pat Varley and Devin Janke as NET won 5-0. Brent Poulsen earned the shutout. The Davidson & Co. Dynamite grounded the Camels 6-2 for third place.

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Demico Hannoun scored twice as the host Surrey Eagles jumpstarted Round 2 of the B.C. Hockey League playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs. Ex-Vernon Viper Adam Tambellini counted an assist for Surrey in support of first-star netminder Michael Santaguida, who finished with 24 saves. All of the Eagles’ Pearce Eviston offence came in the opening period, with Brady Shaw and Trevor Cameron rounding out the scoring

in front of 1,200 fans. Game 2 of the best-of-five Coastal Conference semifinal set went Saturday at South Surrey Arena. In the other Coastal semi, former Viper Pearce Eviston netted a shorthanded goal and second star as the host Victoria Grizzles bounced the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 3-2 Friday at Bear Mountain Arena. Leo Fitzgerald (powerplay) and David Walchuk, with the winner in the second period, handled the attack in front of Brady Roleau, who faced just 18 shots. Chase Van Allen and Evan Tironese scored in support of Dawgs’ keeper Jay Deo (32 saves). The best-of-seven Interior Conference

final between the No. 1 seeded Penticton Vees and No. 2 West Kelowna Warriors begins Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Meanwhile, former Vernon Viper defenceman Steve Weinstein has been recognized as an Atlantic Hockey secondteam all-star. The Los Angeles native was the NCAA Division 1 Bentley Falcons’ most consistent defenceman this season, finishing with six goals for 25 points in 35 games. Weinstein is third in scoring among Atlantic Hockey d-men and 15th nationally in points per game (0.71). Weinstein also produced a plus-8 rating during the season.

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The North Okanagan Knights are down to their last chance. Up 3-1 in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference final, the Knights blew two opportunities to put the Osoyoos Coyotes away for good, and now they face a series-deciding Game 7 tonight (7:30) at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The winner will battle the Saharchuk Kootenay Conference champion Castlegar Rebels in the league final, which starts Tuesday. Osoyoos recorded a pair of 3-1 wins in Games 5 and 6 – Thursday in Armstrong and Friday in Osoyoos – to force the final game. The Knights will be without sniper Matty Saharchuk tonight. The Kelowna product broke his hand in Game 5 after taking a hard slash. Saharchuk (6-9-15) is tied with Brett Hawrys (7-8-15) for the team lead in post-season scoring with 15 points. He needs to be in a cast four to six weeks to avoid surgery, and after seeing Saharchuk’s x-ray, North Okanagan head coach Kris Mallette said: “It’s clear as day; you don’t even have to be a doctor.” Mallette is challenging his other players to step up if they are going to have a chance against a hungry Coyotes squad that has all the momentum. He singled out a handful of players that are matching Osoyoos’ intensity, but added he wants to see more tenacity from his entire roster. “We’re shying away,” he said. “They’re physical and our guys have absolutely no push-back. The way we’re playing right now, I haven’t seen this from us before. I haven’t seen us get pushed around and not respond. “I need to see guys laying it out on the line. We had a model of how we want to play, and ‘safe’ wasn’t it.”

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Danny Todoyschuk. However, should a net detective with proven creditionals call the Viper Den looking for a place to play, he will be given a fair look. Once the Surrey Eagles are done in the playoffs, the Vipers will officially announce the four players they have coming this way to complete those major deals which sent Adam Tambellini to the Eagles and Aaron Hadley to Nanaimo Clippers. They won’t be fourth-line forwards or depth d-men. They will be impact players. Williamson’s problem is a good one. He will soon have too many players. Some will have to be traded, including a few veterans who underachieved in a 21-win season. “Our goal is to win the BCHL, to frontdoor this thing,” said Williamson, over lunch at Earls this week. “In our exit meetings, there was a lot of anxiety with some players. I think they learned how to win down the stretch. At the beginning, we were losing a lot of one-goal games. We would panic and lose. We told the guys, ‘If you’re not here for the right reasons, you’re gone.’ Every player in North America wants to be here. Don’t let them take your jobs.” In the final year of a three-year contract, Williamson earned an education degree from Niagara University in New York, where he played hockey on a scholarship. He has never taught a day since, choosing hockey over math and phys-ed classes. “It was a tough year because I wanted to win as bad as anybody. Did I enjoy going to the rink everyday? Yes. Did I enjoy being around the coaches and players? Yes. I expressed to (owner Wray) Duncan that I wanted to be here. This is home. Vernon is very passionate about its team; it’s like Little Montreal. “When things were going south, Offering: Displays, Demos, Snacks & a raffle for prizes! Duncan told me, ‘I believe in you, I Located at 3106 30th Ave believe in this team.’ Duncan is a guy who comes in the dressingroom and on the bus. He sees what we’re doing.

o you wanna play for the Vernon Vipers in the 2013-14 B.C. Hockey League season? Get in line kid. The list is long and getting longer. Head coach/GM Jason Williamson can welcome back all but three players from a season where Vernon finished 13th overall in a 16-team circuit. They were dead-last on the powerplay. They Kevin Mitchell were dead-last in goals scored. He will put the “best 22 on the ice” as the Vipers go about building a dream team for the 2014 Royal Bank Cup, May 10-18, at Wesbild Centre. The Snakes are rock-solid in net with Austin Smith and

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Vernon Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson will have some tough roster choices to make for the 2013-14 B.C. Hockey League season. He’s always been in my corner. We had a good meeting at the end of the season and he’s still really entrenched in this team.” Williamson, 32, knows he has to upgrade in most areas. The quartet headed here from Surrey and Nanaimo will address much of the team’s weaknesses. Prospects are aplenty. From the skate-till-they-drop Junior B Knights in Armstrong there are power forwards Morgan Johnston and Colton Thibault and skilled forwards Matty Saharchuk, Mat Lambert and 15-year-old Blaine Caton. Rugged d-man Mac Ferner will also

get a look. Also from the Junior B ranks are big scoring wingers Dallas Calvin and Kurt Black in Beaver Valley. Both players had strong cups of mocha with the Vipers this season. Toss in tough, offensive d-man Alex Gran from the Okanagan Major Midget Rockets and the competition for spots will be fierce come Aug. 19 training camp. Williamson has contacts in the Boston area, where the Vipers once plucked Mike Collins and Garrett Noonan. He has also amped up his scouting in Ontario and is heading to the USA Midget Nationals, April 3-7, in Pittsburgh on his own. “I’m looking for kids in Ontario and Saskatchewan and we’ll take the best of the best. Penticton has done a good job recruiting in Ontario and we gotta do a good job there too.” Williamson and assistants Dave Robinson and Jason Read had high expectations for this season. They quickly learned after a bunch of one-goal losses, they had a very fragile group. “We changed the culture and we ended the season on a high (winning four straight against top teams) so we have a good sense of where we are going into one of the most exciting seasons ever in Vernon.” While only 32, Williamson has heard and seen all the whispers, rumours and Network 54 comments calling for his head. He’s got thick skin and realizes there are holes in his game. He strives for excellence and watches NHL games every night looking for a way to better his coaching. He wants to prepare his players better. Get them to pay attention to detail more. Get them to compete harder. Besides Wray and anybody who really knows the man, Williamson finds unconditional support from his wife Kristin. The couple had their first child, Maddex, on Saturday, Jan. 26, a day off for the Vipers. “You can’t not take the job home. I get phone calls every night and I’m making calls asking guys for advice on things all the time. She’s very supportive. She understands.”

Maclise pulls trick for Coyotes Continued from A21

For the third consecutive game, North Okanagan scored first Friday at the Sun Bowl, only to watch the Coyotes rally in front of 400 fans. Troy Maclise fired a natural hat trick for the Coyotes after Knights’ d-man David London (6th goal) had opened the scoring with a textbook powerplay goal in the first period. Forward Owen Barker set a screen, allowing London to skate right up the middle to beat netminder Jesse Gordichuk. Maclise (8th, 9th, 10th) got the Coyotes on the board during a second-period powerplay. He completed the trick by going wide on the Knights’ defence and driving to the Dustin Nikkel net. Said Coyotes’ head coach Ken Law: “He’s got outstanding speed. He’s pretty hard to contain, and when he’s taking it to the net, he can pick most goalies apart. “We probably never should have got down 3-1, but the guys came out and played the way we can. We battled hard to get back into it and I think we caught hem a bit off guard.” The Knights have lost three in a row only once this season, way

back in early November. And given how netminder Dustin Nikkel has been dialed in against Osoyoos, Mallette has faith the Knights can pull it off. “I’m not going to count them out,” he said.“They have not blown us out in any of these games. “Dustin Nikkel has given us every opportunity to win hockey games.” The Knights were without captain Steve Pantazopoulos Friday night as he served a one-game suspension for crushing Osoyoos d-man Beau Browning behind the net with 3:50 to play in regulation in Game 5. He earned a major interference penalty for the infraction. Browning did not dress for Game 6. As a result, Mallette dressed Kelowna Tier 1 Rocket call-up Kobe Oishi and Vernon’s Curtis Sexsmith, in addition to regular reinforcements Blaine Caton and Matt Halvorson, both of Vernon. The Knights scored in the opening minute as Saharchuk (6th) converted on a powerplay at the 49-second mark in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Nor-Val. The Coyotes’ Garrett Kucher equalized less than four minutes later. First star Brandon Watson netted the winner in the second period, and Maclise added an empty-netter in the final second of regulation. Nikkel earned second star for his 45-save performance. Gordichuk made 28 stops.

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Lord of the longboard by summer, ski cross savant by winter. No matter what the season, Vernon’s Brendan Davidson can find a way to push his athletic limits. Davidson, an 18-year-old who trains with both the provincial and national ski cross development teams, has spent the winter traveling to NorAm tour stops in Colorado, Vermont, Ontario, Utah, and most recently, Fernie. The event featured top racers from the Canadian, U.S. and Japanese national teams, including some that had just returned from the pre-Olympic World Cup race in Sochi, Russia. Davidson, representing the Vernon Ski Club, advanced through four-man heats to the semifinals. In the small final, he came out of the gate in first place and maintained the lead right to the finish, taking fifth overall and second in the Junior (Under 21) category behind Zach Belczyk of Canmore, Alta. The Fernie course consisted of big air features, banked corners and high-speed rollers. The race was won by American national team member Trevor Ricioli of Mammoth Mt., Calif. He was followed by Canadian team member Mathieu Leduc. In the second race, Davidson again advanced to the semis. He was in third place going into the high-speed section of rollers near the finish. He caught up to the others and the four were side-by-side near the finish when a collision took out Davidson and two other riders. Not quite having shaken off the fall, he was pulled by his coach from the small final. Davidson is ranked third in the U18 group and eighth overall on the NorAm tour. He plans to use this winter’s experi-

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Brendan Davidson (left), a member of the Vernon Ski Club, leads a heat of racers down the course at the NorAm ski cross tour stop in Fernie. ence when he competes in the World Cup Downhill Longboard series in Europe this summer. In other ski news, Vernon’s Bryan Cookson, who is attending high school in Salt Lake, Utah, is having a strong season. The 18-year-old won a pair of giant slalom races at a U21 divisional race in Sun Valley, Idaho in early February. He then garnered first- and thirdplace GS finishes at the Western Regional

U21 Championships at Mission Ridge, Wash. Cookson is competing in the U.S. nationals this weekend in Squaw Valley, Calif. Meanwhile, the Vernon Ski Club is hosting the Teck Provincial U14 Ski Championships, March 29-31 at Silver Star. The event features giant slalom (March 29), slalom (March 30) and the ski cross (March 31).

The win saw the Lepine crew, featuring Vernon’s Carol Martel at second, finish the 12-team spiel at 5-6. It also forced the Quebec rink into a Saturday-morning tiebreaker with Manitoba’s Lois Fowler, which they lost 7-5. Fowler advanced to meet Alberta’s Deb Santos in the semifinal, the winner facing Colleen Pinkney of Nova Scotia for the championship today at 10 a.m. (EST). Lepine bowed in both her Thursday

games, falling 7-6 to Santos and 8-6 to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Laura Phillips. Meanwhile, the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, featuring Vernon’s Alyssa Kyllo at third, finished the round-robin of the CIS university women’s nationals at 2-4, missing the playoff round. TRU fell 6-5 to the Western Ontario Mustangs in their final game Saturday morning.

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Langley’s Karen Lepine ended with a win, but it wasn’t enough for her rink to secure a playoff spot in the Canadian Seniors Curling Championships in Summerside, PEI. Lepine, formerly of Vernon, recorded a double in nine and single steal in 10 to ground Quebec’s Catherine Derick 7-6 in her final round-robin tilt Friday afternoon.

Thunderbirds clip Rockets in playoff opener Continued from A21

With the Vipers, Weinstein, 22, won three straight Fred Page Cup league titles and back-to-back RBC Cup national championships in 2009 and 2010. Meanwhile, captain Luke Lochart pocketed the equalizer and overtime winner as the Seattle Thunderbirds upended

the host Kelowna Rockets 5-4 in Game 1 of their WHL Western Conference playoff opener Friday night at Prospera Place. Roberts Lipsbergs and Jesse Forsberg each added 1+2 for Seattle, who got a single from Riley Sheen and 35 saves from Brandon Glover. Myles Bell, Damon Severson, Dylen

McKinlay and Tyson Baillie replied for the Rockets, who got 45 saves from Jordon Cooke. Stephane Legault collected 3+4 as Curtis Lazar’s Edmonton Oil Kings thumped Zach McPhee’s Kootenay Ice 9-0 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff opener Friday at Rexall Place.

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Honey bees create a buzz in Spallumcheen ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Spallumcheen council is all for the honey bee’s survival. Council unanimously supported a request from Day of the Honey Bee founder Clinton Shane Ekdahl to recognize May 29 as the special day. “I move that we send a letter of support calling for a provincial and national Day of the Honey Bee,” said Coun. Christine Fraser. Ekdahl said the potential the national

day possesses could stimulate the local economy, farmers markets and fair and produce revenue for local beekeepers. Across Canada, beekeepers, apiarists, beekeeping associations, farmer’s markets, postsecondary institutions, municipal groups and other individuals have planned activities and events for May 29 and the week surrounding the date to educate and inform the public on the honey bee. The honey bee,

“I move that we send a letter of support.” — Christine Fraser

according to Ekdahl, is responsible for 70 per cent of food crop pollination. GMOs discussed regionally Council voted unanimously to send a request from a local

resident concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to a regional group. Sherry Roy wrote council asking them to join 12 other B.C. municipalities in banning GMOs.

“I hope and pray that our municipalities are looking at these issues seriously and will also make the decision to ban GMOs in our Okanagan Valley crops, as Cherryville just did,” wrote Roy. Coun. Christine Fraser motioned to send Roy’s letter to the regional agricultural advisory committee for information. Provincial funds arrive The township has received the first installments from the

province’s Strategic Community Investment Fund program. Spallumcheen receives $95,950 from the provincial small community grant and $2,907 in traffic fine revenue.

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Based on recommendations from its dog control contractor the Township of Spallumcheen has adopted some changes to its dog control bylaw The fine for a dog molesting or harassing passers by, approaching a person or other animal in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack will drop from $500 to $250 for a first offence. A second offence will cost the pet owner $500. If a dog inflicts injury or attacks a person, the fine is $500, as it is if the owner fails to destroy or permanently confine a vicious or diseased dog. There will be $250 fines issued if a person interferes, obstructs or impedes the poundkeeper’s lawful performance of duties, and if there are more than three dogs on a property of less than five acres (except owner/ operator of a kennel). Fines of $50 will be issued for having a dog at large, a dog disturbing a surrounding neighbourhood or a dog not under control and in the custody of its owner or agent. If a complaint to the poundkeeper is received about a dog biting or attempting to bite someone, a diseased or vicious dog or a dog that has

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around swerves, curves and sixteen hairpins, we stop at viewpoints to zoom in on panoramas. The shrinking city below gives way to a milieu of summits. Rising to the west, beyond Columbia River’s shorelines, are the Monashees. To the northwest are the Cariboos, east are the Purcells and where we stand are the Selkirks. Collectively they make up the Columbia Range –steeper slopes, warmer and wetter, and 60 to 90 million years older than the Rockies. Mount Tilly and Macpherson are both impressive distant peaks, but Begbie is the granddaddy that takes the prize. Since 1914, when the

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park was declared, this snow-buffed beacon has been admired by the outdoorsy — even by Prince Arthur, who became Canada’s 10th governor general. As well as being treated to pristine vistas, our byway cleaves through varied geographical zones: a rainforest of old growth cedars, stubby firs that dot the sub alpine and flowery meadows that colour the meadows every August. Although a few trailheads are accessible en route, we hold out for the ones on top, via the complimentary shuttle ride from the upper parking lot. Even our hiking hound, Kalli, gets to hop on board. “I’m liking these trails already,” I say to Brent during our drive to the high country. Starting at the top definitely has its advantages, especially for my newbie hiking legs that have yet to be broken in. Well-worn paths fan out from this pinnacle like an intricate web and cater to all abilities –from easier rambles like Fire Tower and Sky Trail to the more tedious 18-kilometre round tripper to Jade Lake. And each finale, whether it’s a tranquil lakeshore or picturesque perch, promises to satiate any trekking crave. We decide on a middle-of-the-roader, a 12-kilometre return trip to Miller and Eva Lakes. Most of this route is a breeze. A descent through wooded groves and flowery meadows, leveling out to a travers-

ing hillside. “This falling grade may seem easy now,” Brent warns, “but wait unill the return trip. What goes down must come up.” Our downward route bridges gurgling brooks, bisects blooming slopes and weaves around rock slides that are strewn with Jurassic-sized boulders. Distant snowy summits frame the horizon and wild critters provide front row entertainment. Hoary marmots whistle louder than our camp kettle, protesting pikas squeal with furry and well camouflaged grouse give us a hoot from their hidden homesteads. It’s a symphony of nature to us and one that perks up our pup’s ears. Although the last couple of kilometers shifts into uphill gear, we’re well rewarded in the end –first by Eva Lake’s embracing valley then from Miller’s island jetty where we soak up the sun. The junction to Jade Lakes is a mere 50 metres away, but the elevation is too steep for my weak knees. “I guess we should head back,” I say to Brent, recalling that the park gates close at 5 p.m. “There’s a lot uphill on the return trip.” Knowing the itinerary for this holiday by heart, Brent grins and responds, “Fear not, my dear, this is just a warm up of what’s to come.” Jane Cassie is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.

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Horseback riders must be responsible for their business in Lake Country. Council is amending the nuisance bylaw so it is clear that anyone riding a horse in public areas must clean up after their animals. “People do take horses on trails and walkways and there has been a concern,” said Mayor James Baker. “Take a scoop and a

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bag with you.” The bylaw states a person will be fined if manure is left on public or private property or any park, boulevard or road allowance other than the property of the horse owner.

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Cherry farm creates concerns about noise JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Noise concerns are cropping up over a new farming operation taking root in Coldstream. Coral Farms, from Lake Country, has purchased an about 100acre plot of land off Buchanan Road (the former Palfrey farm in Lavington) and plans to grow cherries on it. But as many cherry growers protect their trees from birds by blasting propane cannons, and also use helicopters to dry the fruit, there are some noise concerns. “There is going to be concern from local neighbours about the noise,” said Coun. Doug Dirk, who suggests the option of netting could be used to keep birds away.

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“We want to be looking at our noise bylaw and we want to be proactive.” But Coun. Maria Besso suggests Coldstream may not have the authority to regulate noise stemming from the orchard. “In the ALR, our noise bylaw wouldn’t be able to impede normal growing practices,” said Besso. According to Coldstream staff, Coral Farms will construct a house behind the red

barn on the Buchanan Road property and has plans to construct a 15-man camp next year. Coral Farms could not be reached for comment.

time to find a safe place to stop before they pick up the manure because vehicles can scare horses. “This addresses their safety on a roadway,” said Baker. The ticket for not picking up horse manure is $25.

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There are many things that Scotland has given to the world such as pipe bands, that acme of culinary perfection known as the haggis, and the poetry of Robert Burns. But the bestknown symbol the world over, in my mind at least, is the tartan. This style of cloth and patterns is used everywhere for and on all sorts of things. This is often done with no regard to such rules that have grown up over many years of custom and usage. And don’t tell me that you don’t have a tartan or that you are not supposed to wear a particular. For a start there are more than 14,000 tartans the last time that I looked at the list. And if you cannot find one that you like well then you should not even consider wearing any tartan. The only exception to this is that a certain number of tartans are designated as “personal,” and are intended for a person or a limited body of people. Apart from these if you wear any tartan you are complimenting the family, clan or association who are the main users of it. There are several types of tartan such as Clan, District, Regimental or Military, Occupational, Association, General, Fashion, Provincial, and National. I “have

the right to wear” several such as Caledonia (General), Culloden (District), Inverness (District), Royal Air Force (Military), Newcastle (District of birth). You will see that, being a Geordie, I do not claim to be associated with any Scottish Clan, although I’m sure there is a Scot somewhere in my family tree! Tartan Day is an acknowledgement of this ubiquitous symbol that originated in Scotland and has spread throughout the world. April 6 was the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath (the original inspiration of the U.S. Declaration of Independence) was signed in 1320 by the Scottish nobility to defy the Sasunnach (English). The modern event is now officially recognized across Canada. If you want to know something more about tartans or other things Scottish come and visit with members of the Sons of Scotland in the Village Green Centre on Saturday. Oh and by the way please don’t call a tartan a plaid‚ as a plaid is a long cloak. As a tribute to that other great Scottish product a whisky-tasting will be held on Tartan Day at 7 p.m. at the Japanese Hall, Bella Vista Road. Tickets are available at Shear Dimensions Hairdressers or The Argyll School of Dance.

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or communities to be healthy and well-functioning they must be balanced and here in the North Okanagan, as the population changes, we are in danger of becoming a very unbalanced community. Consider this, stats from the Regional District show that more residents of the area are over 45 than under 45 with one in five residents seniors. By the year 2031 it is expected that this pat black will jump to one in three. This has a tremendous implication for services such as education, housing, health care and employment. It also has a tremendous impact on the cultural and artistic life of everyone in this community. Already we have seen a decline of 1,775 elementary and secondary students within the North Okanagan or 11.6 per cent loss of students over the last 10 years. Although this means a reduction in the demand for educational programs and institutions, it also means that the loss of children amounts to the loss of working-age families and their ongoing contribution to our society. With the decrease of a younger population and the increase of the life span of seniors we must consider the equivalent rise of health care costs. The average B.C. cost of care in 2008 was $3.333 per

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person. For those over 80 the cost was $15,137, five times the average cost, and between 2001 and 2011 there was a 51 per cent increase in people aged 80 and up in the North Okanagan, with this number expected to increase. To attract younger people and their families we have to change the way we do business and actively look at ways to entice younger newcomers to settle here and stay. The only way to make a decent living should not be for one of the parents to have to work in Alberta and be a part time father or mother or to work two or three poorly paid part-time jobs. It should not be so hard to find a full time job with decent wages and benefits. Bringing these opportunities to the North Okanagan is vital. While we have several initiatives and organizations working specifically to develop business and industrial opportunities we do not seem to be making gigantic strides in this effort. One of the organizations working to increase jobs is Community Futures North Okanagan which identifies projects that will benefit the community and builds community partnerships to implement different initiatives. Vision North Okanagan is one of these initiatives begun in February 2009, and is a group of regional residents and professionals who have a passion for community economic development and has developed a strategic plan. Community Futures has also developed a web-based portal called Our Okanagan

that allows businesses to link together to provide a valuable resource and promote business development. The City of Vernon has an Economic Development department and is working to expand and retain businesses as well by providing a detailed analysis of the City of Vernon targeted towards investors and businesses looking to relocate or expand to the area, among other services. The City of Armstrong, City of Enderby, Village of Lumby, Township of Spallumcheen, and the District of Coldstream all utilize the Contract Planning Services of the North Okanagan Regional District for review and recommendations on applications. So while we have resources in place to promote and assist industry and business to locate here we must do more. Some emerging industries have been identified that would do well in the Okanagan such as Advanced Technology, Film, Aviation, Manufacturing and we must do all we can to further their progress. Amalgamation may be another option that draws business to this area. The patchwork quilt of municipalities and districts must be very confusing to potential new entrepreneurs and would save all of us a bundle in taxes. Let us not assume that the majority of residents are happy with the status quo; let’s hold a referendum on this matter to see what the majority determines. It can’t hurt and we need all the help we can get to produce an ideal location for potential businesses.

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Committee Vacancies Sister Cities Committee — Request to Fill Two (2) Vacancies The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill two (2) vacancies on the Sister Cities Committee for a two (2) year term. The Committee’s purpose is to facilitate the exchange of information and cultural experiences between the City of Vernon and its Sister Cities and other municipalities, as directed by the Mayor.

Heritage Advisory Committee — Request to Fill Two (2) Vacancies The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill two (2) vacancies on the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee’s objective is to provide Council with recommendations on matters relating to the designation and preservation of heritage buildings and structures. The committee reviews heritage grant applications, assists with the Heritage Plaque Program and assists in the preparation of Statements of Significance.

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Spring reminds all of us that there is always a way to start over, to make new decisions, to release the old and embrace the new; to be thankful for life. Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week for the Christian faith which commemorates the temptation, betrayal, and crucifixion of Jesus and finally, His resurrection from the cross on Easter Sunday. As well this month, the Jewish faith will be celebrating Passover (Pesach) which, briefly, is a commemoration of their liberation more than 3,300 years ago by God from slavery in ancient Egypt that was ruled by the Pharaohs. This year Passover starts the evening of March 25 and goes to the evening of April 2. With these significant religious celebrations in mind, I decided to offer a mixture of recipes which can be used respectively for both Christian and Jewish celebrations; the exception being the beef stew, because a lamb stew would be more appropriate for Passover. But everyone, regardless of religion or beliefs, is sure to enjoy today’s recipes. Andrea’s Halibut with Veggies and Feta 4 halibut fillets Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced zucchini 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp. fresh chopped basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups diced tomatoes, or use cherry tomatoes halved 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Preheat oven to 450 F. Squeeze lemon juice on each fillet; set aside. Heat olive oil in skillet and sauté onion, zucchini and garlic. Remove from heat. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and tomatoes to first mixture; mix well. Divide mixture, and top each fillet with an equal portion. Sprinkle each with feta cheese. Place in a foil pan that is lightly sprayed with oil and bake for 15- 20 minutes (depending on thickness of fillet). Serve on rice. Slow Cooker Beef Stew 2 lbs. (1 kg.) stewing beef cubes 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in wedges 3 carrots, cut in chunks 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 cups beef stock 1 can (5 oz./156 mL) tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew (bottom left), halibut with veggies and feta ready to go into the oven and chicken soup with matzo balls can be used to celebrate different faith traditions, as Christians begin Holy Week and Jews prepare to mark Passover. 1 cup frozen peas 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour Trim and cut beef into 1-inch cubes. In 18- to 24-cup (4.5 to 6 L) slow-cooker, mix together beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beef stock, tomato paste, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours (or on High for 5 to 6 hours) or until beef and vegetables are tender. Add peas, salt and pepper. Increase heat to High. Whisk flour with 2 tbsp. water; stir into stew. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Tip: For drama, serve the stew in bread bowls. To make one, hollow out a crusty bun, leaving 1/2-inch thick shell. Chicken Soup 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken 2 stalks celery, cut in chunks 2 carrots, washed and cut in chunks 1 onion, cut in chunks 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled 1 liter chicken broth 1 pinch dried thyme 1 pinch poultry seasoning 1 pinch dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 bay leaves Pinch dried parsley 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, optional Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Place first celery, carrot, and onion in pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and place in a bowl until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, strain the cooking liquid, discard the vegetables and place the cooking liquid in a large pot. Place second celery, carrots, onion, bouillon and chicken broth in the pot and let simmer. Season with thyme, poultry seasoning, basil, salt and pepper, bay leaves and parsley.

Bone chicken and cut up meat into bitesize pieces. Return meat to pot. Cook until vegetables are tender and flavours are wellblended, up to 90 minutes. If adding noodles, stir into pot and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, until noodles are al dente. Serve hot. For Passover, serve with Passover noodles, Fluffy Egg Drops, or matzo balls. Matzo Balls for Chicken Soup 2 eggs slightly beaten 2 tablespoons oil or chicken fat 2 tablespoons soup stock or water 1/2 cup matzo meal 1 teaspoon salt Beat eggs slightly with fork. Add other ingredients, except matzo meal, and mix. Add matzo meal gradually until thick. Stir. Refrigerate for 20 minutes in covered bowl. Wet hands and form into balls. Drop into bubbling chicken soup or into a large wide pot into which 1 quart water seasoned with 1 tablespoon salt has been added and has come to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes. Yields 4 balls per each 1/4 cup of matzo meal.

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long time ago on a Saturday morning in the spring, our lives changed forever. The day started out like many Saturdays with young children in the household who eagerly embraced every sunrise as an opportunity for new adventures. My husband and the boys were playing their funny games with boxes made out of cars, and blocks piled high. It was Easter weekend and there was an excitement in the air.

At 8 a.m. we were discussing our weekend plans, what park we would go to that afternoon. At 11 a.m. I’m in the Emergency department and Dr. Armanious is telling me that Gord has died. I wanted to run out into the parking lot and just start screaming. It was that quick, and our lives changed. He was there and he wasn’t. But he was, and lives on. When someone you love dies, it hurts; you still feel their presence,

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but in a different way. Gord is there in our sons’ faces, in their laughs, the way they run, their artistic spirits, their sportsmanship, their kindness, in their hearts. His photo

is on our shelves, his stuff still around, his friends close by. Twenty years have gone by since he died April 10, 1993. The boys were one and three when he died, now they are men. We have grieved him, we have allowed ourselves to feel the pain of his death, to cry, to talk, to scream, to question what happened. It is years of grieving, of talking, of missing him, of questions, of learning to live with a great loss. I didn’t want Gord’s death to hang as a dark cloud over the boys’ lives, by grieving him they could have their own good life; going through the process eventually allowed the sunshine through that dark cloud. We will miss him forever, and he is always in our hearts. My sons lost their father, I lost a husband and friend, his parents lost a son, his sisters a brother, his friends a dear friend, Norm lost his best friend. He was 39 and died of a heart attack. He had smoked since he was a kid, had great intentions to quit when the boys were born, and really wanted to. He died at 39 wearing the patch. If you are still smoking, place your children’s photo on your cigarette package.

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I want you to imagine all that you will miss. There are so many times I missed my sons’ father: at bedtime when he used to change the stories Beatrix Potter wrote to make them funnier, when the kids scored goals, sang at the Christmas concert, skied with ease, fought, argued with me, looked at their friends’ dads with a sadness in their eyes, or when they learned to drive, had a crush, and told me they loved me more than there were stars in the sky. Because he should have been there, and been told the same. When the boys were younger and saw someone smoking, they had no problem telling them their father died of a heart attack, because he smoked. When a child’s parent’s die, friends and family can write letters to the kids describing their parent as friend, son, brother, whatever the relationship. These letters can be very helpful in understanding the parent they didn’t get to know. There will be lots of questions, and so when good friends can answer those it is a great gift. As parents it is important to take care of ourselves because we are needed and loved, lucky us. So take care.

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UKULELES FOR FUN We are fun-loving, ukulele enthusiasts. We meet to practise every second Sunday at the Army, Navy and Air Force, 2500-46th Ave. New members are always welcome, no experience required. Come and join the fun! The next practice is March 24, beginners at 1:30 p.m., regular practice 2 to 4 p.m. LUNCHES/DINNER FOR ANJA’S SUNSHINE RIDE March 24 at Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen, 12:15 to 3 p.m.; March 30 at The Curry Pot at noon; April 7 at Boa Thong Thai Food Restaurant for dinner. Tickets $20. Enjoy good food and help make dreams come true for kids with special needs. Tickets, Anja at 250-550-8116, e-mail anrie007@yahoo.de or www.sunshineride.ca or on Facebook INTERFAITH CAFE March 24 from 2 - 4 p.m., Japanese Cultural Centre, 4895 Bella Vista Rd., Vernon. Refreshments served; all welcome. The cafe is a unique, creative, safe way to discuss our different faiths. Join us for an afternoon of friendship and conversation. Enjoy ethnic refreshments. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & WORSHIP SERVICE You are invited to The Vernon Church of Christ (4107 Pleasant Valley Rd.) for a free continental breakfast at 10:15 a.m. March 24 before worship services that end at noon. Call 250- 545-6892, e-mail vernonchurchofchrist@telus.net or see www.vernonchurchofchrist.com. KAIROS If you are interested in working on social justice issues and environmental concerns, please join the KAIROS monthly meeting March 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at All Saints Church, Vernon. We explore together questions of the situation in Israel/Palestine, indigenous rights, the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation national event in British Columbia, climate justice, resource extraction, and our ongoing journey of ecumenical justice-making. Info., www. kairoscanada.org, or Karen at 250-308-2094 or katrues@telus.net. ECKANKAR HOSTS A COMMUNITY HU SONG March 24 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Prestige Hotel, 4411-32 Ave. (Hwy 97). Sing HU to open your heart to Divine Love. HU is an ancient name for God; it brings spiritual upliftment and expands your awareness of God’s love and guidance in our life. We sing the HU for 20 mins., followed by a short contemplation. Non-denominational; HU is for everyone. All welcome. Info: 250-307-6677 or www.eckankar.org CHOREALIS SINGS! Chorealis is a 12-voice a cappella ensemble based in Vernon, welcomes you to their choral concert March 24 at 7 p.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Church. Chorealis Vocal Ensemble performs a range of musical repertoire from madrigals and motets to classical and contemporary works. Guest instrumentalists will also perform musical interludes. Join us for an evening of exquisite music. Tickets are $12 available from singers and at the door. For more information please visit our website: www.chorealis.ca VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information. MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop open daily; Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.

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VERTIGO VOICES READING SERIES Join us at Gallery Vertigo for dynamic readings by local and national authors. 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. Join us at Gallery Vertigo, 3001-31st St., upstairs. Doors open 7 p.m., readings begin 7:30 p.m. All welcome, by donation. Info., 250-503-2297. SOLD MEETS The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets March 25, with member Arnie Smith completing his presentation on Iran during the first half of the meeting. The remainder will be an open discussion period covering a wide variety of top-

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he annual seed/plant swap and sale takes place Thursday, March 28 at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon, with the swap at 6:30 p.m. and the sale at 7:15 p.m. AGM is at 7:30 p.m. Jane Emlyn will share how to keep garden expenses to a minimum, Julia Lissau will give tips on seed and plant growing in Okanagan heat, and Huguette will give the latest news on GMO. More “seeding” at 8:30 p.m. Questions and discussion welcome. Bring a carload, pen, and envelopes for your seeds! Sponsor: Sustainable Environment Network Society (www.sensociety.org).

ics suggested by those present. Meetings held at the People Place, room 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. VERNON BRANCH OF THE B.C. RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOC. Meets March 25 at Paddlewheel Park Hall, 7813 Okanagan Landing Rd. Registration 10:30 a.m. Cost is $15 for VRTA members $18, for guests. Presenter will be Val Heuman from the Paddlewheel Park Community Association, speaking about the history of Paddlewheel Park. There will also be an opportunity to tour the old station house to view the seven-metre model. To register, contact Ann at 250-542-1055. NORTH OKANAGAN RODEO ASSOCIATION AGM Annual general meeting March 25 at 3627 Hwy 97, Armstrong (1st right after Hawthorne Storage). Meeting follows practice that starts 4:30 p.m. Bring horses and something for a pot luck dinner. AGM meeting follows, parents need to attend, we have to fill all board positions. VERNON PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & AWARENESS Group meets March 25, 7:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402- 25th Ave. The speaker will be Dr. Joseph Schnurr, member of the Inspire Health Southern Interior located in Kelowna. Dr. Schnurr’s presentation will be “Whole person approach to the treatment and prevention of chronic illness.” Everyone is welcome. THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS (VERNON) Meets March 25 at 7 p.m. at 2913-29th Ave. Guest speaker will be Denis Wilson who has been travelling internationally practising his psychic skills for many years, doing readings and headlining psychic fairs. He is ranked the #4 psychic in the world. Denis will demonstrate an aura machine that allows you to view the living rainbow of colours as they cascade through your aura. Find out what your colours mean and why they are special to you. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY SOCIETY AGM The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society invites all of its members to the Annual General Meeting March 25 at 6 p.m. Your vote is important in helping shape the future direction of VPAG. The AGM will provide information about the past and future activities and initiatives, present the 2012 Annual Report, review financial statements and elect future directors. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@ vernonpublicartgallery.com\ OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ March 25, movie night at Towne Cinema at 5:15 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Rust and Bone. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $7. Meet in the foyer where the chairs are so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Sunday if attending so seats can be saved. March 29, dance to music of No Bad Days at The Army and Navy Club, 2500-46th Ave.) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Rock and roll and country). Contact Dot at 250542-4042 if attending. No cover charge.

FLOOR CURLING AT SCHUBERT CENTRE Every Monday 10 a.m. to noon; Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 3 p.m. It’s loads of fun, easy to do and lots of friendly people. All welcome. AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. SCHUBERT CENTRE TAI CHI CLUB For people who have already taken beginner tai chi there are classes Monday and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 4 p.m. All classes one hour. Doors at Schubert locked at 4 p.m. Please be early for Crystals • Gemstone Jewellery • Spiritual Gifts afternoon Holistic Healing Room • Wellness Workshops • Readings classes. I n f o . , Go online for a complete schedule Catherine of workshops, classes and readings D a w s o n Spiritual well being for the body, mind & soul at 250inyougo04@gmail.com 5 4 5 - 250.546.2741 www.inyougoinspiration.ca 3410 Okanagan St., ARMSTRONG 6494.

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Ave., Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. 250-545-4933 fratErnaL orDEr of EaGLEs Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. okanaGan turnEr’s GuiLD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests welcome to visit and see if they wish to join — membership $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HaLina pattErn DancErs Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608. VErnon accorDion cLuB mEEts Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome, listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for info. BinGo in EnDErBY Mondays 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George St., 6 p.m.; 19 games. coDa mEEts Mondays at noon at Vernon Alliance Church.

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VErnon puBLic art GaLLErY March 26, noon-hour video presentation of PBS Documentary Art:21. This week’s topics include: Transformation. Drop-in. Admission is by donation. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com intErninG canaDa’s ‘EnEmY aLiEns’ Presentation by Andrea Malysh. A very intriguing

topic on thousands of people who were imprisoned in all areas of Canada, forging a permanent part of our history. March 26 at 7 p.m., Vernon Museum, 3009 -32nd Ave. Space limited; call to preregister, 250-542-3142. Refreshments served. Admission by donation. VErnon & District GarDEn cLuB mEEts March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Centre, Polson Park. Speaker will be Harriet Hanna of Hanna and Hanna Orchards in Salmon Arm and her topic is “What’s Hot this Season in Annuals & Perennials.” Visitors welcome. Please bring coffee/tea mug. For info., call 250-549-2189. Book LauncH cELEBratinG citY of armstronG March 26 from 2 to 4 p.m., Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery, 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd. Book Launch for Celebrating the City of Armstrong 1913 to 2013, written by Jack Jamieson and Jessie Ann Gamble. Authors in attendance. sEniors’ actiVitY cEntrE, armstronG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 50+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Tuesdays, table tennis 12:30 p.m. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. confiDEntiaL mEntaL iLLnEss famiLY support Group Caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. fourth Tuesday of every month at Mental Illness Family Support & Info. Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233. maDD mEEts Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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al szeliga, president of the Vernon Community Music school, (left) joins Pete Pasechnik and his daughter Penny Latta of Pasechnik Contracting for the final pour of concrete for the new basement foundation.

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With the new foundation poured and set, the Vernon Community Music School can get back to what it does best, music. The final pour to the basement foundation completed phase one of upgrades to the music school March 15. The Smith house was built in 1908 and the newly completed work to the structure will insure the integrity to the home of the music school for another 100 years or longer. “This completion of this project gives us more certainty in the building and we can go back to the

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day-to-day business of the music school and stop focusing on the fundraising and worrying about the facility,” says Al Szeliga, president of the Vernon Community Music School. The restoration has been a team effort between longtime general contractor Pete Pasechnik and engineer Rene Bourcet. With a large chunk of the project behind them, there is still some work to be done. The outer wings of the foundation and the exterior wooden porches and verandas are next on the list for revitalization. The Vernon Community Music School wants to thank the community for all its support and fundraising efforts that made this project possible.

Morning Star Staff The recipient of the first annual John Lent Poetry Prose Award will read in Vernon on Monday. Wi n n ip e g based poet Ariel Gordon was the first recipient of the award with her manuscript of poems, How to Ariel Gordon Make a Collage. “The winning selection fearlessly wrestles the complexities of human relationships using emotionally dynamic lines and metaphors,” wrote the judges, writers and Okanagan College English professors Laisha Rosnau, Jake Kennedy and Kevin McPherson. The award is named after retired Okanagan College Regional Dean and English professor John Lent, who co-founded Kalamalka Press. And it was Lent’s name, in part, that drew Gordon to enter the contest. “Three things were highly intriguing to me about this contest,” Gordon wrote on her blog Jane Day Reader when she heard the good news. “John Lent not only had a very interesting career, but is also very generous to new writers, including me from the few times we’ve met. “But first and foremost, it’s an honour to be published with the press John founded, and, specifically, under the aegis of a prize named after

him,” said Gordon, who works as promotional/editorial assistant at the University of Manitoba Press. The chapbook – her fourth – is in the final stages of being letter-pressed by Jason Dewinetz, another English professor with Okanagan College. “He’s brilliant,” she said. “I followed his Greenboathouse Books for years. He has such a fine eye for design so I’m greatly looking forward to what he and his students do with this text.” Gordon will be joined by Prince George poet Gillian Wigmore, whose first book of poetry, soft geography, won the 2008 ReLit Award and whose second, Dirt of Ages, was sold out after her dynamic reading at 2012’s Vancouver International Writers’ Festival. “It’s unusual for a book of poetry to sell out at such a prestigious event,” says Vertigo Voices organizer Laisha Rosnau. “If you come see Gillian read, you’ll know why it was! “I’m excited to have two extraordinary, fiery new voices in Canadian poetry reading in Vernon. And, with the presentation of this award, to be able to celebrate how much John Lent has influenced Canadian writing and writers, not only here in the Okanagan but across Canada.” Gordon, Wigmore, and the presentation of the inaugural John Lent PoetryProse Award is Monday at the Vertigo Voices Reading Series at Gallery Vertigo, 3001-31st. St., upstairs. Doors open at 7 p.m. and readings begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome, by donation. For more information, call 250-503-2297.

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audience throws lettuce into the spinning blades,” said Temple. “You have to see it to believe it. “Ryan is also the originator of many insane stunts such as the ‘Human Meathead,’ wherein he forces a meat hook into his nose and out of his mouth. “The list of his stunts could go on for days, but whether he’s putting a propane blow torch out on his tongue or subjecting himself to a jolt from a police taser, he does so with a tongue-in-cheek presentation and a relaxed demeanor that makes the show palatable and entertaining for even the most squeamish of audience members.”

Taking ‘Stock’ in tricks From power tools in the face, to glass-eating and juggling chainsaws, Ryan Stock has one of the largest repertoires of circus skills in the world. “He effortlessly inserts power tools into his face, swallows swords, throws knives and eats and breathes fire,” said Chance Temple, with Riverfront Pub in Grindrod, which will play host to the entertainer on April 5. Ryan Stock and Amber Lynn, known as Ryan Stock’s Mayhem, bring what many would call “stupid human tricks” to the stage. “He can even balance a running lawnmower on his face while the

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ordan Turner (Halle Berry) is a 911 operator in the city of Los Angeles, who becomes personally involved in the kidnapping of a teenager (Abigail Breslin.) We say, “Don’t think about it, just go see it.” TAYLOR: It’s fun when a small movie that nobody is talking about, (and you think is gonna suck,) takes you by surprise and turns out to be a lot Taylor & Howe of fun. HOWE: I agree with you, The Call is one hell of a roller-coaster ride. If you haven’t seen the trailer, (and you probably haven’t,) but enjoyed Silence of the Lambs, The Bone Collector or any other decent mystery thriller you really should check this out. TAYLOR: This film grabbed me when I wasn’t looking, stuffed me in the trunk and drove me to a dark, awful place. I loved it. In the middle, just when I thought things were starting to get dull, The Call built up and delivered the most satisfying conclusion I’ve seen in a while. The entire audience loved it, all three of us. HOWE: The plot we have seen before and there are no big explosions or chase scenes, but for some reason The Call is a very good movie. It had me on the edge of my seat a few times and towards the end I could feel the tension building up inside me. TAYLOR: I think the major proponent of this film’s success is the fact that it doesn’t waste any time and puts

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CHRIS SHIDELER The start of spring is a good time to check the expiration date on your EpiPen. The EpiPen is a specially designed injected device that can save the life of someone who has serious allergies. However, it may not work well if it is out of date. Check yours today! When you read that regular exercise is good for you, the exercise doesn’t have to be jogging or walking. One of the best forms of exercise is swimming. The water keeps you buoyant so there is less stress on your joints because it’s not a weight-bearing exercise. Aerobic swimming classes can help you lose weight and improve your mental health as well. We often hear about the dangers of drinking too many cola drinks. Besides a high sugar content, cola soft drinks also contain a phosphoric acid which can reduce the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. This can lead to a lower bone density. If you are used to have a soft drink every day, try sparkling water.

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Halle Berry is a 911 operator personally involved in kidnapping in The Call. both main characters in peril instantly. Combine that with the fact that the peril occurs in real-time, to characters that I, for one, instantly felt empathy for and I think we’re starting to understand how the film succeeds. There’s no “getting to know” these women in order to feel something for them, the audience is simply plunged into an intense, emotional situation. The film is also put together well, there’s some interesting editing and an overall, fast-paced, taut feel. HOWE: There were a couple of very good performances from the cast. The first being Michael Eklund, who gives us a creepy performance as the cold-blooded serial killer with a certain fetish, the second being from Abigail Breslin (Little

Miss Sunshine) proving she’s turning into a great actress. TAYLOR: I agree, I don’t remember seeing Eklund before, but he was appropriately weird. It would be a shame if too many people missed this movie. In an entertainment world awash with expensive garbage, this small, cheap film is suspenseful and effective. It’s also a lot of fun. The Call doesn’t waste any time, pull any punches or live up to any formulaic expectations. It’s not fancy, it’s just good. Don’t miss The Call. — Howe gives The Call 4 cans of paint out 5. — Taylor gives it 4 trapdoors out of 5. The film is currently showing at Vernon’s Galaxy Cinemas.

Elizabeth Scott Vocal/Choral Bursary offered Morning Star Staff

As we move into spring, post secondary students and soon-tobe post secondary have not only exams to worry about but also how they are going to finance the

next year of their education. For post secondary students studying vocal arts, vocal teaching, choral directing, music therapy or piano accompaniment the

Elizabeth Scott Vocal/ Choral Bursary is aimed for you. While the funds for this bursary are administered by the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan, it will be the members of the Elizabeth Scott Vocal/Choral Bursary Committee who make the choice. Scott herself

is a member of the committee. “We are very proud of the achievements of the previous winners,” said Catherine Dawson, with the committee. “Two of them have completed their MA in vocal arts and are venturing out into the very competitive field of their choice. Two others

are currently applying for placements to take their masters degree.” Those interested can find out more by calling Dawson at 250-5456494. The entry form is not complicated but does require two references from music instructors. The deadline for applications is May 31.

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Vernon’s own Orlando Perracini (left), singer/guitar player of the LA Connection, wraps up another season at Pina Loca in Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico, along with sax player Don Spears from Gabriola Island.

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you’ve stepped into the Victorian Kal Hotel lobby,” said Mike Smith, event chairman. “Everyone will have a ‘reservation’ at the hotel, including the guests.” Once again, local playwright Barbara Keith will engage and entertain the audience while dropping subtle clues to the solution of the mystery Murder at the Kalamalka Hotel. Keith, who also wrote last year’s mystery, has made every effort to reflect the local

area and time period, while creating a fictional murder. “Actors will circulate among the guests during dinner and will answer questions aimed at guessing the identity of the culprit,” said producer Val Heuman, who is tirelessly working to make the play come alive. “We’re excited to be able to present this event and grateful for the keen interest shown in it,” said Lion Mike Smith.

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The Murder at the Kalamalka Hotel event takes place April 6 at the Schubert Centre, with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and the play starting at 6 p.m. Last year’s dinner and silent auction was completely sold out and this sequel promises to be just as popular. Items for the silent auction are still being sought from within the community. Businesses or individuals wishing to donate an item are encouraged to call 250503-1907.

“Coming in the door will feel like you’ve stepped into the Victorian Kal Hotel lobby.”

This annual major fundraising event enables the Vernon Lions Club to provide much needed support to worthy community causes. The proceeds from the event will go towards the North Okanagan Hospice Society, which provides palliative care in a caring and dignified environment, and the Family Resource Centre Society, which offers a wide variety of counselling and programs for children, parents and seniors within the community.

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The stage is being set, the actors are rehearsing, and ticket sales have been brisk for the sequel to the Vernon Lions Club’s successful fundraiser, Death on the SS Aberdeen, held last spring. This year, the murder mystery takes place in 1908, on land, at the historical Kalamalka Hotel. Steve Pauls, owner of the present day hotel, is enthusiastic about the play and has made available several period photographs which will be used in the decoration of the Schubert Centre where the fundraiser will be held. “Coming in the door will feel like

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Ottawa provides tough tanker rules to oil spill safety and aboriginal consultation. The fifth was an unspeciWith one crude oil pipeline to the fied “fair share” of revenues from oil B.C. coast in environmental hearings exports. and another waiting to apply, the “There hasn’t been a single major federal government has announced tanker spill off the coast of British stricter rules for foreign oil tanker Columbia, ever,” Oliver said. “But inspections and more coastal flights we want to make sure we keep that looking for signs of oil record, and in the very spills. unlikely event that something A new Canadian Coast untoward happens, we want Guard incident comto be able to respond quickly mand system, improved and comprehensively.” hazard markers for shipB.C. Environment ping, increased surveilMinister Terry Lake said the lance flights and research announcement is a welcome into the hazards of heavy step. oil were announced in “We’ll have to look at Joe Oliver Vancouver Monday by how it compares with other federal Transport Minister regimes, but from I see here, Denis Lebel and Natural Resources it goes a long way toward getting to Minister Joe Oliver. what we understand to be a worldThe government has also tabled class system,” Lake said. “If we’re new legislation it says will strengthen going to have this material moved requirements for pollution preven- through the province, the environtion and response at oil facilities and ment and the taxpayer have to be introduce new offences and penalties protected to the fullest extent.” related to pollution. B.C. hired an Alaska consulting Foreign tankers will have to be firm in February to conduct B.C.’s inspected annually, a rule now in own review of spill response on the place for Canadian vessels, to see if coast. they are equipped with double hulls Lake said that is needed with or and other safety features. without proposed oil pipelines, since A tanker safety expert panel was there are daily crude shipments from also announced to review current Alaska, exports of Alberta heavy standards and recommend further crude from Burnaby, and a general rules. Lebel and Oliver described the increase in shipping for Asia-Pacific program as moving to a “world-class trade. tanker safety system,” the term used Fuels are shipped to locations all by B.C. Premier Christy Clark last along the coast, and freighters and year when she announced conditions other ships all carry large amounts of for provincial acceptance of increased bunker oil for their own fuel. heavy oil shipments by pipeline and Transport Canada reports about tanker. 1,500 tanker movements on the West Oliver said in an interview that the Coast in 2009-10, among 475,000 changes are not a response to the B.C. total ship movements that year. government’s demands. The only major oil spill on the B.C. When Clark presented five condi- coast in 20 years was the sinking of tions last summer, Oliver immedi- the BC Ferries’ Queen of the North ately agreed with four of them, related in 2006. TOM FLETCHER

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A couple of local college students have earned a spot in the national spotlight. More than a dozen Okanagan College students will compete in the Enactus Canada exposition in Toronto this May after winning the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge and the Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge, and placing third in the Capital One Financial Education Challenge at the western regional Enactus Canada exposition in Calgary. Vernon students Monika Jassi and Nikki Wiebe competed on the gold-medal Scotiabank Ecoliving Green Challenge team alongside team members from Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Penticton. Okanagan College has built a solid reputation at the competition, which includes 18 post-secondary institutions with more than 300 participating students from across western Canada. For the second year in a row, Okanagan College took home two golds, a bronze and $3,500 in cash prizes. On the road to the podium, the college outperformed competitors from UBC, SFU, Brandon University and the University of Alberta, among others. The teams presented to a panel of independent judges on a number of community-based projects, all developed and organized by the Okanagan College student group. “It is amazing to see the difference our team is making in the community, how meaningful and powerful of a connection we make with the people of our communities,” said Paven Sekhon, president of Enactus Okanagan College. “I am very proud of the team, and all of the hard work that went into this, we would not be here if it wasn’t for our faculty, our community and the support of Okanagan College.” A number of the projects were implemented in Vernon. Among them was Instill Life, an educational program for students in Grades 4-6 that runs in 10 classrooms (270 students) across the cities of Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna. One of the projects that has had the furthest reach in Vernon has been the Young Entrepreneur program. Enactus Okanagan College runs the project in three communities and has impacted more than 1,635 local students since its inception eight years ago. “Every year, our students amaze us by demonstrating

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Enactus Okanagan College is sending more than a dozen team members to the organization’s Canada exposition in Toronto in May. their drive to succeed and their desire to give something back,” said Nicole Almond, president of Enactus Canada. “The work being done in the Okanagan by our community of business, academic and student leaders is inspirational and gives you hope for the future.” The first-place finishes for Okanagan College will secure the teams a spot at the national competition where they will go up against regional winners from Central and Atlantic Canada. “Enactus projects provide such a great opportunity for students to get involved in their community,” said Barb Nudd, faculty advisor. “Enactus students who develop and implement the projects, faculty advisors who support

them, businesses and other organizations who assist and contribute, become part of positive change locally, nationally and internationally. “It’s wonderful to see our students so completely engaged and it is a privilege to work with them.” Now in its eighth year of operation, Enactus Okanagan College (formerly called SIFE) has expanded its reach and community impact significantly. The program operates at all four of the college’s campuses and has an active membership of 110 students. With 10 projects underway annually, and by engaging 231 community stakeholders, Enactus Okanagan College has directly impacted more than 10,454 people.

about business strategies, leveraging, delegation, leadership revenue generation and fiscal responsibility. Given the widespread use of the Internet and online transaction, Jacklin sees potential for the students to reach a global market. “As long as you’ve got access to a computer and Internet connection, you can create a website or a blog where you can sell a product or service or opportunity on there,” he said. Participants ranges in ages 18-30 and come from four West African countries – Benin, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast. The institute also reaches out to community groups in villages near Cotonou, formerly a French colony. Jacklin marvels at the students’ approach to learning, and to life in general. “When you tell them to do something, they just execute on it. That’s their mind-set and belief system,” he said.

“They’re really hungry. They’ll study until they know it and can apply it. “In North America, we’re always trying to get things more efficient to save time. Over there, they have none of that stuff, but they have a lot more freedom and time. They spend a lot more time in social gatherings and communication with each other.” On completion of the three-year program, the intention is for students to utilize their newfound business skills to secure funding for the ventures. Using a hypothetical situation, Jacklin foresees African crafters building wealth from their products by selling and distributing them online, rather than simply bartering them. Jacklin has plans to return to Benin in six months. Meanwhile, he is keeping up with their training through Skype sessions.

Jacklin lends entrepreneurial expertise in Africa GraEME COrbETT Business Editor

Darren Jacklin is helping break down entrepreneurial borders. Jacklin, formerly of Vernon, is using his experience as a professional speaker and corporate trainer to reach out to a budding group of business people in West Africa. He recently visited the Van Duyse Leadership Institute, an organization started by a friend’s family in Cotonou, Benin, to deliver entrepreneurship training to a group of 26 students. He taught a seminar in advanced Darren Jacklin results training. It is part of a three-year program that helps the students learn

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invested in building a successful business. An insurance-funded buy-sell agreement allows for the smooth transfer of shares or other business assets from a departing or disabled shareholder to the remaining shareholders of a corporation. The common elements of a buy-sell agreement are: a triggering event (such as death, disability, retirement); a fixed price or valuation method for the business assets; the manner in which the purchase will be financed. There are several options for funding the buy-sell agreement, so that money is available to purchase the shares of the departing or disabled shareholder – whether it’s yourself or a business partner. However, insurance is typically the most cost-effective option. Establish a sinking fund – Very few businesses have the resources available to establish a sinking fund, and the amount of the fund may be inadequate if the departing shareholder leaves prematurely. Obtain a loan from a financial institution – Few institutions will consider lending to a company especially where the departing shareholder is also a key person. Buy out the departing shareholder’s shares via installments – This could jeopardize the financial well-being of the company if the installments are to be paid for a lengthy period of time, like 20 years, as the company is receiving no value for those payments. Life insurance – Life insurance is the primary vehicle used to fund buy-sell agreements since it’s typically the least costly alternative, and it provides an immediate influx of cash. As a result of the unique tax attributes of life insurance, it may also provide significant tax benefits to the departing shareholder, and in the event of death, the surviving shareholders. Kirbey Lockart is an investment advisor with RBC Dominion Securities. This article is provided for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advisor before implementing a strategy.

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Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm Sat. 8am - 5:30pm & Sun. 9am - 5pm

BUY-LOW FOODS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mott’s Clamato Cocktail 8 AM - 9 PM Selected Varieties 5301 25th Ave, Landing Plaza

FULL Service:

or Garden Cocktail 1.89 L Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

$ 78 ea.

• Bakery • Deli • Meat Department Price until Sat. Mar. 30, 2013

$ 98

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NAME:___________________________________________ Get tuned up for the season … we have hockey equipment, skates and do sharpening

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• Access to alkaline water • Onsite showers

bikram yoga

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WASHINGTON CAPITALS

We offer President’s Gold Leaf Service, a custom made corporate moving program to get your new employee in place as quickly and efficiently as possible. For more information … cidelmoving.com

DL# 30382

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20 Intro Special • Two 90-minute classes (within 5 days)

Snacks, Easy Meal Ideas, Deli Options And More!

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EDMONTON OILERS

COLLISION

#105 - 5146 26th St, Vernon

(Between Wendy’s & Burger King)

montreal canadians

#1-3009 - 43rd Avenue Vernon

autosound

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, wife, grandma, sister and friend. She died March 13th with her husband, daughter and son by her side. She was 68 years old. She leaves behind her wonderful husband, Ken, her three children, Michele (Rick), Richard (Carolyn), and Jason (Christa), her grandchildren, Mark, David, Brad, Shaun, Jaden and a granddaughter who will be born in May, and a brother, Glen. Her dog, Kailey, will miss her very much too.

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Marilyn grew up in Burnaby and moved to Vernon in 1972 with her young family. She was a wife and mother for a Ɵme and was a member of the Beta Sigma Whi Sorority of Vernon. In 1980 she got her nursing diploma and went to work as an R.N. at Vernon Jubilee Hospital unƟl she reƟred in 200ϰ. During that Ɵme she got her degree in nursing while working full Ɵme and raising three children. She worked in many areas of the hospital and made some wonderful friends. She enũoyed going to some craǌy folk fesƟvals with her friends. It was at a single͛s dance that she met and later married her wonderful partner, Ken. They were together 20 wonderful years. Marilyn and Ken really lived life to the fullest. They enjoyed cross country skiing and kayaking on the ocean. They travelled to many, many new and eǆciƟng places. They did everything from hot air balloon rides in Turkey to living on a houseboat and travelling through the locks in &rance. then they weren͛t travelling they enjoyed camping and golĮng with their friends. They also spent many hours working in their yard. Marilyn also enjoyed taking and teaching bridge lessons and playing bridge with her friends. She had bowling friends and water aerobic friends and work friends and some of those overlapped each other. She especially enjoyed ͞family funcƟons͟ when we could all get together and laugh. She also made the best pies around. Marilyn (mom), we want you to know that you will always be loved and with us and never be forgoƩen by your family and friends. You are now pain free and able to rest in peace. With love from Michele, Richard, Jason and your husband Ken, whose lives you have touched so dearly. A special thank you to all her friends who came to see her in the hospital, hospice and at home. The visits meant a great deal to her. A celebraƟon of life will be held on April 6th, 2013 from 1Ͳϰpm at the Kalamalka Country Club, 830ϱ Westkal Road, Vernon. In lieu of Ňowers, a memorial donaƟon may be made in memory of Marilyn Cain to the North Kkanagan Hospice Society 3ϱ06 Ͳ 27th Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 1Sϰ.

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Margaret June Danby passed away peacefully in Kamloops on March 18, 2013, at the age of 86 years. Margaret was born in ngland, and was a longƟme resident of North Vancouver, prior to moving to Vernon where she resided for ten years before moving to Kamloops in 2006. Margaret will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of more than 60 years, Peter, of Kamloops; son Simon (Ilean) of Vernon; and daughter Gillian (Murray) of Kamloops; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No service will be held, at the request of the family. CremaƟon arrangements were in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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Ian will be lovingly remembered by his two sisters, Sheila (Hugh) Statham and Joni Davidson; three halfbrothers, Bryan (Donna) Davidson, Robert Davidson and Brent Davidson; two nephews, Grant Statham and Craig Statham; two great-nephews, Ryan Statham and Jack Statham; cousins and extended family members; and his best friend and her family, Audrey (Allan) Derkach, Sierra and AusƟn. He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Davidson and his mother, Doreen Davidson. Ian was born and raised in Vernon, B.C. and worked as a Brakeman for CN Rail in the Robson/Albreda subdivision for two years before a car accident changed his life forever at the age of 22. Despite being in a wheelchair for the remaining 45 years of his life, Ian maintained an incredibly posiƟve outlook on life, always enjoying a good laugh. He loved people and his colourful stories and hilarious imitaƟons were legendary, along with his twisted sense of humor that someƟmes drew cringes from his sisters. CremaƟon has preceded a CelebraƟon Of Ian͛s >ife which will be held at the Paddlewheel Park Hall, 7813 Okanagan >anding Road, on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.

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Dal will be lovingly remembered by his son, Gregory (Franca Ponari) Bracken of Calgary, Alberta; his daughter, Helen (Kerry Bosley) Donald of Gosford, near Sydney, Australia; three grandchildren, Corrie (Brandy) Banman, Katrina (Greg) Caton and YuenƟn Donald; Įve greatgrandchildren, Aspen, Amy, Ashleigh, Megan and Elliahne; one sister, Beatrice Brockman of Tisdale, Saskatchewan; one special cousin, Doug Moss; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and many dear friends and neighbours. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen on April 15th, 2005. Dal served during World War II in the RCAF 408 Bomber Squadron from 1941-1945. He had a passion for farming in his earlier years, was an avid gardener, author, sportsman and generally just loved life!

Ian loved animals and formed close bonds with several cats and dogs in his life. Those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of him to the Vernon SPCA, 4800 Haney Road, Vernon, B.C. V1H 1P6.

CremaƟon preceded a CelebraƟon Of Dal͛s >ife which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Chaplain Ron Watson oĸciaƟng. A RecepƟon will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Dal to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.

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Wesley John Moore November 19, 1924 - March 19, 2013 With sad hearts the family of Wesley John Moore announce his passing on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Wes was born in Armstrong on November 19, 1924 - the second of three boys born to Mae Smith and James Moore. His growing up years were spent in Silver Creek where he learned farming, gardening, cooking, baking, canning and yet sƟll found Ɵme to get into some mischief with his brothers! Wes worked over 40 years in logging. He had three sons during his Įrst marriage. In 1969 he married Joyce and became Dad to six year old Angie. He moved his family from Canoe to 70 Mile House and then to 100 Mile House. In 1989 he and Joyce ReƟred to Vernon. Wes enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labour. He was kept busy doing odd jobs for his neighbours and collecƟng cans and boƩles. He was a dedicated volunteer for the local M.S. Society and a life-long lover of animals, especially his Mitzi and Molly. In recent years illness slowed him down considerably, but he could oŌen be seen cruising the neighbourhood on his scooter - the “red Cadillac”. Wes passed away peacefully at home with his wife Joyce by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Norman and George as well as his Įrst wife Gertrude. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Joyce; his four children: Ronnie (Barb), Larry (Marline), Paddy (Sandi) and Angie; one very special daughter-in-law Yvonne (Vern); eight grandchildren: Terri-Lynne (Steve), Kyle (Krissy), Toni, Kelly, Craig (Jackie), Michele (Mike), Jay (Samantha) and Tyler (Anjie); nine great-grandchildren: Alexis (Lonnie), Jordan and TyeLynn, Brandon and Trevor, Brooklyn and Brayden, Makaela and Montana; one great-great grandson Seth plus a great-great granddaughter on the way. Wes also leaves behind several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews plus many more great nieces and nephews. Of course we cannot forget the countless friends he has made over his 88 years. Services to be held on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:30 pm at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons can be made to the Heart and Stroke FoundaƟon, the Cancer Society or any charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. pleasantvalleyĬ.com. Rest in peace, we will always love and miss you.

Larry James Erfle Larry passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2013 in Armstrong, B.C. where he had resided for the past 25 years. Larry was born Aug. 17, 1941 in Kincaid, Sask. where he lived unƟl 1947. The family then moved to Kelowna, B.C. and from there moved to the North Okanagan (primarily Enderby/Armstrong area). He then moved to the Vernon area. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Donna, his son Lance (Nicole), daughter Tania (Akbal), 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson; 3 sisters Brenda (Bob), Bernice, all of Alberta, and Ineǌ of Vancouver, B.C.; his father-in-law George Kowalchuk of Vernon, 2 brother-in-laws Michael of Kelowna, and Kevin (Sue) of Vernon, 2 sisters-in-law Carmen, and Nikki (Craig) all of Vernon. Larry also had 5 nephews, 3 nieces, 12 great-nephews and nieces, and a brand new great-greatnephew. He was predeceased by his parents Henry (1996) and Leona (2009) ErŇe and his mother-in-law Vivian Kowalchuk (2002). Larry͛s love for music and musical instruments began in church. He started wriƟng songs as a teenager and sang with his sister Inez on the radio. Over the past 30 years Larry had many Country Bands. His last band was one named Nite-Flyer. He was ever the ͞Handy Man͟ in all aspects Įxing anything that was basically broken. He spent a lot of Ɵme at the lakes Įshing, boaƟng, skiing, etc. with family and friends. He also loved camping. Larry was employed in Vernon with Specialty Cleaners, Super-Value, Safeway, MacKenzies Men͛s Wear, Robo Car wash, Siglet Bros. and The Vernon Music Store. He then worked for the Dept. of Highways which changed to the Private Sector where he reƟred due to illness. Being determined and moƟvated, aŌer only 6 mos. on dialysis he returned to work on nightshiŌ. He would come home aŌer work, and being a home paƟent, went on the machine, but aŌer 6 mos. had to Įnally reƟre.

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Larry touched everyones heart. He will be missed by his family, friends, coworkers, and employers. Rest in Peace my love. A ͞CelebraƟon of Life Memorial͟ is set for March 28th at 3pm at the Schubert Centre (3505 30th Ave., Vernon, B.C.). Those wishing to do so may make donaƟons to the B.C. Kidney FoundaƟon. Larry wished to thank the Kidney Dialysis Staī for their support and friendship over the past years.

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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

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Obituaries

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Obituaries

Martha Therese Kornelsen (nee Merten)

was born on February 4th, 1961 and was called Home to be with her Lord on March 20th, 2013 at the age of 52 years. Martha will be lovingly remembered by her children, Peter, Theresa and Ben, all of Armstrong, B.C.; her mother, MaryRose Merten of West Covina, California; her father and mother-in-law, Merv & Mary Kornelsen of Vernon, B.C.; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Kornelsen on June 18th, 2011. Martha will always be remembered for her steadfast love and devoƟon to Jesus Christ and her family. A private family Graveside Service will take place at the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Cemetery prior to a CelebraƟon Of Martha͛s Life which will be held at the Armstrong Bible Church, 2145 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, B.C., on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. with Mr. Dan Winsby oĸciaƟng. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Martha to the YWAM Project Funding Program, P.O. Box 57100, RPO East HasƟngs, Vancouver, B.C. V5K 5G6. tĞ͕ DĂƌƚŚĂ͛Ɛ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ǁŝƐŚ ƚŽ ĞǆƉƌĞƐƐ ŽƵƌ ĚĞĞƉĞƐƚ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ŽĐƚŽƌƐ͕ ŶƵƌƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂī Ăƚ ƚŚĞ sĞƌŶŽŶ :ƵďŝůĞĞ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůŽǀĞ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞ ƚŚĞǇ ŐĂǀĞ ƚŽ ďŽƚŚ DĂƌƚŚĂ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƌƐĞůǀĞƐ͘

Employment Help Wanted Majeau’s Catering

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Employment

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Automotive Technician, Apprentice Mechanic wanted. Contact Integra Tire Auto Centre (250)546-3772, Fax 250-546-3781

Universal Packaging is looking for Production Line Workers. Must be able to work shift work and own steel toe boots. Starting rate is $11.50/hr plus incentives and benefits after 9 months of permanent full time employment. Resumes accepted at the front desk at 1810 Kosmina Rd or email careers@unipack.ca

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Community Corner is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

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

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Cards of Thanks

Stanley Arthur Walker

NORAH KATHLEEN STEWART

(nee Denison) We regret to announce the passing of Norah Stewart at Hospice House in Vernon on March 19, 2013, in her 91st year. Norah was born in Vernon on April 11, 1922, to Norman and Ethel Denison of Creighton Valley near Lumby. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers: John, Don, and Harry; sisters Dorothy, Sybil and Daphne; and Christel Cam, beloved daughter-in-law and best friend. She is survived by son, King Cam; grandchildren Dean, Denise and Delphine Cam; and Ingrid, Dennis and Herb. Norah served in the RCAF (WD) from July 1943 to March 1946. While in the Service, she took typing and book-keeping at Western Tech in Toronto and boarded with General MacNaughton͛s nephew, also taking accounƟng courses at Trenton, ON. She was posted to McLeod and Calgary prior to Pat Bay on Vancouver Island. Norah was a member of the RC Legion in Vernon since 1954 and was a charter member of η899 Wing RCAF AssociaƟon. She received several awards, including a naƟonal for her dedicaƟon to the Wing, of which she was very proud, always willing to help out in any way when called upon. She was the Wing Public RelaƟons oĸcer and also Wing Photographer for over 20 years. Her prime goals in life were to enjoy life to the fullest and appreciate family and friends.

September 8, 1928 – March 13, 2013

Thank you The family of Stanley Walker would like to thank the following people for their amazing care and support during Stanley’s illness: • Dr. Donald Smith & Jody • Doctors & Nursing Staff of VJH Emergency Dept. • VJH 2nd Floor East Nursing Staff • Interior Health Home Support, especially Monique & Linda • BC Ambulance Service • Dave S. from Respiratory

With deep gratitude, Sherry Lynn & Steven

A CelebraƟon of Life Service will be held in the chapel of Vernon Funeral Home on Saturday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m., with Padre Brian Jackson oĸciaƟng. The family would like to extend their appreciaƟon to the caring staī and volunteers at Hospice House for their kind and loving care of Norah over the past month.

Obituaries

In lieu of Ňowers, friends wishing to do so may make donaƟons in memory of Norah to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 – 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be oīered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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Bookkeeper required fulltime, $14-$18/hr. Non-smoker. Reply to: Fax 250-549-4416 aslan@aslanservices.ca Cook/Front Counter Staff at busy Asian Take-out. LMO accredited. Rice Box, Vernon

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Kindale Developmental Association

Funeral arrangements have been made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

Employment

542-8620 Help Wanted

RESPITE PROVIDERS

We are currently recruiting people to provide respite services, either in their home or in someone else’s home in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington. If you or someone you know wants to apply to become a respite provider, they can call the Kindale office at 250-546-3005 and ask to speak to a home share coordinator.

What is a Respite Provider?

A Respite Provider is a person who wishes to provide respite supports to individuals with a developmental disability, including FASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Respite supports may be provided in the caregiver’s home, the home of the respite provider, and/or in the community. You may be asked to provide respite for 1-2 hrs, a weekend, or even longer. The choice of respite provider is the decision of the caregiver and they are responsible to ensure that the respite arrangements and environment are safe and appropriate for the individual receiving care. Terms and conditions of service and payment are negotiated between the caregiver and the respite provider. A written contract is not required, but is recommended.

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 Behaviour Interventionist – 30 hrs/wk Responsibilities will include conducting assessments, writing and revising behavioral support plans for developmentally disabled adults, providing behavior management training to clients and caregivers, documenting and providing input on client behaviors, developing policies and procedures, documentation and reporting. Board Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA) certification (or working towards certification) with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) preferred. A diploma or certificate in a related human/social service field with related experience may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience with a solid understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis Principles, and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are a must. Drivers license and First Aid/CPR required Subject to satisfactory criminal record check review

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Please submit current resume with cover letter by 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 26, 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 Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Employment

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GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

HOOKTENDER, F/T.- Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net

Help Wanted

ALEXANDERâ€™S BEACH PUB

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Full-time Road Service Agent

Competitive wages, benefits package, minimum 2 years experience, serious applicants only apply. Apply with resume in person to 12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon Attn: Glen NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Road Service Agent working out of our Vernon office.

Experienced registered AHT required for a full or part time position in Lumby at White Valley Veterinary Services. Email resume to dr.ronflater@flatervet@shawbiz.ca or call 250-547-9700.

We require a conscientious team player with the desire and ability to work well with the public. This position requires a minimum Level 1 licence, however a Level 2 licence is preferred. Previous Autoplan experience is essential.

Farm workers required for thinning, picking & pruning from June 1 - Oct. 31, 40 hrs week, $10.25/hr. Call Ranjit Dhaliwal: 250-548-3017.

We offer a stimulating work environment, a competitive salary package and full benefits.

INSURANCE

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume to: Dianne Varga, Human Resources, via email at dvarga@capri.ca or mail to Suite 100-1500 Hardy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 8H2.

Career Opportunities

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Part time Dental Receptionist for a busy downtown Vernon practice. CDA would be an asset.

Please email resume to drkoshea@hotmail.com

ACCOUNTING CLERK Required for busy automotive dealership. Applicant must have accounting experience. Duties include cash reconciliation, bank deposit, and A/R. Bring resumes to the attention of Brian Simpson.

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON â€˘ 250-545-0606

BANNER

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MARINE MECHANIC

Banner Recreation & Marine, a Power Sports Dealership with stores in Vernon, Kelowna and Golden is looking for a couple Marine Technicians for our Vernon Dealership. Successful candidates must have minimum 2 years mechanical experience with boats, motorcycles, quads and snowmobiles. Should be a power sports enthusiast. Bike licence would be an asset. This is a full time, permanent position starting immediately. Competitive wage package, benefits along with profit sharing potential. Please send cover letter and resume to: bannister@bannerrec.com ATTN: Marine Tech

Davison Orchards has positions available for supervisors in the market, bakery and cafe.

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT ANALYST Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canadaâ€™s largest independent tire dealer. Based in 9ernon BC Kal Tire has Ă€ourished by focusing on customer serYice and teamwork. Kal Tireâ€™s key differentiator is its 5000+ Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customerâ€™s expectations with the best technical skills Tuality products competitiYe prices and exceptional serYice aYailable anywhere. We are currently seeking a Senior PeopleSoft Analyst to join the Kal Tire PeopleSoft Support Team, a part of Kal Tire Finance. A detailed job description and list of TualiÂżcations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be Yiewed on our website at kaltire. com/careers. Kal Tire offers a competitiYe compensation and beneÂżts package, along with a company wide proÂżt sharing plan that recogni]es indiYidual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Senior PeopleSoft Analyst opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Senior PeopleSoft Analyst and Job ID# 684 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers

Vernon & District Volunteer Bureau volunteervernon.ca or 250.545.0585 The Hearts & Hands Community

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March 20, 2013 Position

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Cancer Society

Canvassers

St. John Ambulance Family

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Centre

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Duties Collect donations & thank donors Distribute awareness materials Provide on-site first aid at community events Participate in emergency & disaster programs

â€˘ Wellness Group

â€˘ Volunteer Drivers

Please drop off your resume

Monday, March 25th from 2 - 5 pm

3111 Davison Road, Vernon, BC www.davisonorchards.ca

Kindale Developmental Association

Training for all positions Tuesday mornings April 2 to May 21

Take seniors to local appointments, shopping, etc

FRONT COUNTER CUSTOMER SERVICE Knowledgeable with Computers, PosiĆ&#x;ve AĆŤtude, Team Player, Passionate about problem solving & able to work well under pressure. Please drop Resume oÄŤ with References to Joanne @ 3208 â€“ 28th Street.

Vernon Regional Transit is accepting applications for a

PART-TIME CLERK Skills required: proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, data entry, general filing, able to assist with internal and external calls and customer inquiries, complete accurate fleet and maintenance reports. Candidate must have the ability to organize and prioritize. You will work well independently and in a team environment. Reply to email: vernontransit @firstgroup.com

BANNER

RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS

PARTS PERSON

Banner Recreation & Marine is looking for a parts person to join our team in Vernon. Candidate must have experience in the field of Powersports. We are looking for someone who is organized, personable, energetic, good communication skills and has good knowledge of Power Sports equipment. This is a full time, permanent position starting immediately. Competitive wage package based on a hourly wage plus commission along with profit sharing potential & benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to: gmvernon@bannerrec.com ATTN: Parts Position

OPTICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Full or Part-time, Grade 12 minimum. Experience in edging, surfacing, repairs, etc. preferred, but will train a suitable candidate. Please call Peter 250-260-6220 or bring your resumĂŠ to Lensmakers Optical. 3304 32nd Avenue, Vernon. Flexible hours. No stats. No Sundays. No late evenings.

HOME SHARE PROVIDER

Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington. Home assessments and/or training will be provided. Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Administrative Assistant

Attend regular training sessions & meetings â€˘ Medical First Responder

Resource

Seniorsâ€™

Bee a community volunteer

We are looking for dynamic candidates who have experience leading and motivating teams

Help Wanted

The RBC Dominion Securities Branch located in Vernon is looking for an Assistant to join the team in maintaining, developing and growing Investment Advisorâ€™s businesses by providing clients exceptional service in an efficient and professional manner. The ability to organize and prioritize work is important, as is excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of customer service experience in an office environment and a willingness to complete licensing courses. Experience in the Investment field would be considered a strong asset. ** If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to lori.stene@rbc.com. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

RCA Casual Position We are hiring skilled and compassionate RCAs to join our team. Salary Range: $17.84 - $19.92 Union: BCNU Collective Agreement North Okanagan Hospice Society offers: â€˘ Quality end-of-life care to the dying and their loved ones â€˘ A team environment where caring, integrity, cooperation and humour are valued â€˘ A workplace where individual contributions are appreciated Qualifications: â€˘ RCA/HCA Certificate â€˘ Minimum 6 months recent facility experience caring for patients with total and/or complex care needs â€˘ Availability to work blocks of 8-hour day, evening and night shifts â€˘ Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position â€˘ Enthusiasm for learning and working in a team environment â€˘ Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients â€˘ Effective verbal and written communication skills â€˘ Ability to organize and prioritize â€˘ Ability to operate related equipment â€˘ FoodSafe Certificate â€˘ Current certification in Emergency First Aid-Community Care â€˘ Palliative Care Certificate or equivalent training and experience in end-of-life care an asset To join our team, please include a copy of your RCA, FoodSafe and First Aid Community Care certificates and a short description of your philosophy of care for those facing the end of life with your resume and cover letter. Email your application to: Elsie Swartz, Care Team Leader North Okanagan Hospice Society elsie@nohs.ca

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Employment

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT Required immediately for full service general dental practice. Perio, implant, oral surgery, all aspects of family dental treatment. Ortho module beneficial.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

(Full-Time) Exempt The City of Vernon is searching for a dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications Officer. If you have proven communication and public relations skills and enjoy an environment where you can demonstrate your political savvy, this position is for you. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, and in accordance with Council direction this position is responsible for the administration, planning and coordination of internal and external communications, and public relations programs and services for the City. In addition, the incumbent will assist Divisions with researching, communicating and writing grant applications. (This position was previously a contract position and is now being filled permanently.) Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is March 29, 2013. Please quote competition # 26-COV-13.

Personal delivery of resume preferred. 513 Mill Ave., Enderby, BC, V0E 1V0 Ph: 250-838-6675 Email: northokanagandental@yahoo.ca

Financial Services

Experienced Bartender

required immediately. Apply within with resume.

3004 - 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon

ALEXANDERâ€™S LIQUOR STORE

REQUIRES PERMANENT PART-TIME LIQUOR STORE CLERK Must be able to work a variety of shifts including Evenings and Weekends. SIR required. Experience an asset. Apply in person to 12408 Kal Lake Rd, Coldstream

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN The 5egional 'istrict of 1orth 2kanagan 5'12 is seeking to Âżll the following temporary student positions. A detailed list of qualiÂżcations, along with further information regarding the RDNO may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca.

WATER CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

COMP NO. 13-10 (Closing April 5, 2013) The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to Âżll the Summer Student position of Water Conservation Technician. Reporting to the *reater 9ernon Water 0anager, the Water Conservation Technician will assist staff with water conservation initiatives, including reading irrigation water meters, determining those customers who are exceeding their allocation, and patrolling urban and rural areas regarding the current water restrictions. This is a full time position from 0ay 1, 013 to September 30, 013 with a wage of 1 .00 per hour plus vacation pay.

WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN

COMP NO. 13-11 (Closing April 5, 2013) The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to Âżll the Summer Student position of Water 4uality Technician. Reporting to the Water 4uality 0anager, the Water 4uality Technician will assist technical staff with Âżeld and ofÂżce work such as water sampling, calibration of Âżeld equipment, veriÂżcation of water quality data, data entry and supporting water conservation initiatives. This is a full time position from -une 3, 013 to August 30, 013 with a wage of 15.00 per hour plus vacation pay.

WATER CONSERVATION AND IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

COMP NO. 13-12 (Closing April 5, 2013) The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to Âżll the Summer Student position of Water Conservation and Irrigation Technician. Reporting to the Water 4uality 0anager, the Water Conservation and Irrigation Technician will assist staff with water conservation initiatives, including the landscaping assessment program, water use awareness and patrolling urban and rural areas regarding the current water restrictions. This is a full time position from -une 3, 013 to August 30, 013 with a wage of 15.00 per hour plus vacation pay. Applications, quoting the Competition Number will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 5, 2013 to: Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3719 E-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.

Volunteers

Volunteers Are you an upbeat, motivated and talented hairstylist ready for a change?

BOARD MEMBER OPPORTUNITY Vernon Womenâ€™s Transition House Society was incorporated in 1980 and since that time has provided shelter, safety and support to thousands of women and Children fleeing domestic abuse.

Platinum Concepts, a one-of-a-kind newly renovated salon has room to add two stylists with clientele to their existing team.

You can be part of this dynamic organization by participating as a member of the vibrant, progressive Board of Directors. We are presently seeking prospective Board Members with the following attributes:

Please bring resumes in person to Platinum Concepts 3309a 31st Ave. ATT: Sharon

â€˘ Knowledge, experience or interest in the areas of policy governance, strategic planning, finances and community development â€˘ The desire to be a part of a Policy Governance Board â€˘ Ability to commit up to 100 hours annually for meetings and representing the agency at functions â€˘ Committed to improving the lives of women and children in the North Okanagan. To express interest, please submit a resume and cover letter, describing your interest to: Nominating Committee Chair Vernon Womenâ€™s Transition House Society PO Box 625, Vernon, BC V1T 6M6

Lake Country Truss is accepting resumes for a Truss Assembler. Experience preferred. Drop off resume in person from 8am to 2pm at #60 Udy Place in the Spallumcheen Industrial Park. Landscape company requires experienced Landscapers & Maintenance Crew, must be physically fit. Email resume northvalley@telus.net 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 Part-Time Admin Assistant/ Project Coordinator needed for local home builder. Please email resume to vernonhomebuilder@yahoo.com

Help Wanted

Vitamin Manager Natureâ€™s Fare Markets in Vernon is looking for a full-time Vitamin Manager to become a team member in our award-winning store. Natureâ€™s Fare is a BC owned and operated business that is dedicated to the needs of its customers and its staff. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program, and exciting staff incentives. The successful candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of vitamins and supplements, is passionate about health and the health food industry, and possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience with purchasing and knowledge of inventory control systems are necessary to succeed in this role. This position requires an individual who is positive, who can offer exceptional customer service, and who can effectively lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, retail environment. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and be flexible on availability. Please send resume by email to careers@naturesfare.com, or apply in person at Natureâ€™s Fare Vernon.

Employment Help Wanted Production Workers - chop saws, packaging, assembly, wood production. Seasonal, $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250-545-7203 or email cmullins.valleywoodreman@ shaw.ca QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ€™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 yearsâ€™ 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 Susieâ€™s Bluenose Deli Hwy 6 Lavington. Looking for hard working responsible person with some knowledge of this kind of work 15-20 hrs/wk, Fri & Sat, and fill in through the week. Drop Resume at Deli. WELDER - Join us at a busy metal manufacturing shop in Salmon Arm. REQUIRED: Good welding skills; ability to read and understand drawings; good knowledge of safety; good math and measurement skills; experience with basic hand tools, portable power tools, etc.; excellent work ethic; team player; pride in work, ability to meet deadlines. Overtime necessary at times. PREFERRED: Experience with Aluminum welding an asset. Wages assessed on experience and qualifications; INQUIRIES: MARGARET MCMASTER, ADAM INTEGRATED INDUSTRIES, VIA PHONE: 250-832-3480; FAX: 250-832-4530; EMAIL work@adamintegrated.ca

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOK required at a Vernon seniorsâ€™ residence. Minimum 3-years experience. Dayshift. Permanent full-time 40-hour week. Wages commensurate with experience. Personable and outgoing personality with good computer skills. Foodsafe certified. Mail resume and references to Jeff Tenbrooke, PO Box 22016, Vernon, BC V1T 2E0.

Medical/Dental Fast Paced Surgical Specialist office looking for regular P/T MOA. Experience Necessity, EMR an Asset. Please send resume to part-timemoa@hotmail.com

Professional/ Management EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com

Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

Work Wanted *1 Vernonâ€™s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. DUMP RUNS,Yard cleanup, weed whacking, moving Renoâ€™s. Paul @ 250-550-4256 Babysitting available in Coldstream area. Experienced 16 yr old student with first aid & babysitting course. Available for Spring Break, evenings & weekends. 250-309-2277 Professional pruned trees, trim hedges, general yard maintenance. (778)475-2858

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Repaints our specialty! â€˘ Walls â€˘ Doors â€˘ Windows â€˘ Trim â€˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â€˘ www.timetopaint.com or

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RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS

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250-309-4802

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25 + years Experience

Ph: 307-0387 You Belong

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250-550-7900

WHITESTONE PAINTING RENOVATION & HANDYMAN

Serving Vernon & Area for 23 years!

Tom 250-308-8778

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES YARD

DECKS & PATIOS

MAINTENANCE

Spring Clean-up Special Power Sweeping

Parking Lots Driveways Walkways Commercial Residential Strata We also offer: Garden Tilling • Chain Harrowing • Rough Mowing • Trenching • Property Cleaning • Bobcat Skid Steer bluespringsland@gmail.com Contact Chris (250) 306-1676

- Personal & small business tax returns - Reasonable prices - Pickup & delivery your oĸce/home

www.tcr-enterprises.com

• SPRING CLEANUP • Leaf Removal • Mowing • Aeration • Nutrient Management • Weeding • Pruning • Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Call Jake BUS. CELL. 250-351-5478

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Specializing in Small Businesses

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WINDOW CLEANING

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | STRATA

250.542.7817

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250-550-7900

PTP Business Services

Top Quality Vinyl Decking Many Wood and Composite Options Custom Railings and Stairs E N T E R P R I S E S Superbly Finished Concrete Patios

Jed - (250) 306-7704

OK Landing Lawn & Garden

TAX RETURNS

Summer is almost here! Time to get your deck or patio DONE!

Blue Springs Land Maintenance

LANDSCAPING

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

250-545-8294

QUESTIONS? CALL

250-550-7900

ELECTRONICS

WINDOW CLEANING EAVESTROUGHS PRESSURE WASHING (250) 308-0689 FREE ESTIMATES

Fitness/Exercise

Moving & Storage

Feed & Hay

Counselling

VERNON JAZZERCISE Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective, 60-minute, total body workout. All ages, fitness levels and sizes are welcome. First class is always FREE. Classes run as low as $4 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am at the Vernon Family Church 3805 25th Avenue (250)921-4667 or vernonjazzercise@live.ca.

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

Approx. 100 - 3rd cut Alfalfa silage bales & 400 1st & 2nd mixed alf & grasses. B.R.O. Call John 250-540-2475

Reduce Debt by up to

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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 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Livestock

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.

(1) 250-899-3163

2 Coats Any Colour

GRASS Hay, Alfalfa Grass, Square bales & Cow Hay, reasonably priced. 250-546-8010

3 Rooms For $299,

SOZO Photography makes a memory last. The ability to capture emotions and character has been a pursuit of Cindy’s over 8 years now. Internationally known as a photographer of patience for the right moment, Cindy prides herself in pulling out the gold in people of all walks of life. No travel fee for weddings in Kelowna. www.sozophotography.com

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

Spring Time. Revive Your lawn! Aeration - Dethatching Book Now! 250-549-9388

Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

Grass Alfalfa Hay, $5/bale. 1 (250)546-6069

Photography / Video

Garden & Lawn

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. 250-766-3835

Misc. for Sale

Vernon Animal Care Society featured

Computer office desk, slide out for files & printer top, oak finish, $200. Peugeot folding bike for RVing, $100. OBO. (250)546-2987 Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4 min 5. Call (250)309-6107 Minikota Extreme 30lb thrust, $50. (250)545-2610 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Round glass patio table, $35. Pedestal TV wall unit, solid oak, 7ftx40in, $400. OBO. 250-546-2987 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 Teak desk and custom made Chesterfield & chair. All for $500. 250-275-0737 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 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

CAT OF THE WEEK

Daisy is a sweet one year old spayed female dilute calico. Daisy was found as stray, she is not happy around other cats, but is slowly getting used to some dogs. She is very playful and affectionate and happy to have been rescued from life as a stray cat. For more info on how to adopt Daisy please call Laurie @ 250-545-6044 and leave a message.

Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

Merchandise for Sale

Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Farm Equipment

Pets Cotton, DE-tulear - Shih-Tzu papillon Puppies, 9wk old, born Jan16. Vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, non-shedding. $400. 250-546-6019

Pets & Livestock

Furniture Estate Sale: quality living room & dining room furniture. 250-487-8722

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

Firewood/Fuel

Landscaping

Feed & Hay

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

1st Cut alfalfa grass, 2nd cut grass. No rain. Shed stored. $3/ 65lb bales. 250-307-8633

Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.

Antiques / Vintage

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Antiques / Vintage

APPRAISALS When you really need to know “The True Value”

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

250-550-7900

Pets

Fir $210./cord, Apple $240./cord. Delivery available. 250-546-3505 250-540-7873

Livestock

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

24/7 • In Vernon since 1973

Services

Financial Services

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

250-545-6251

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Call

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 Industrial Metal Lathe & Drill Press. 1(250)546-6114 SCRAP PAPPY 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

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

Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

250-542-4540 Guardian Estate Appraisals www.blundellartandantiques.com

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

Misc. for Sale Check out our March Specials on the web www.briteland.com

Peter Blundell AA SORT OUT YOUR TREASURES!

Call Matt 250-306-9896

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

Painting & Decorating

Residential & Commercial

CLEANUPS, POWER RAKING, AERATION, PRUNING, SHRUB & HEDGE TRIMMING, MOWING, MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

CONCRETE CONCRETE WORK

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

NAGY LANDSCAPING

BOOKING NOW FOR SPRING!!!

Farm & Garden Mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00

250-545-3420

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

It’s Chick Season

Waterers, feeders, heat lamps, leg bands, feed, grit & poultry wire

Misc. Wanted Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521 Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4, 12 valve. diesel 89-1998 models. Bob (403)703-4777

2 bed, 1 bath, level entry. Adult building. Clean, great shape. N/P, N/S. $755 + util. Super single senior rate $695. Avail. Immed. Drive by, peek into #1, 1900 46th Avenue Ph: 250-558-8762

Musical Instruments Henry Piovesan Accepting new students for the Spring season.Adult beginners welcome! Lessons in audio recording and most instruments, keyboards specialty. Skype Lessons 250-558-9033 visit www.pianojam.com

Kal Hotel Bachelor Suites

Working Electric Yamaha organ, 2 keyboards. Free! 250-545-6432

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Six-Plex for Sale in Vernon. East Hill. $540,000. For more info call .(250)542-4269

Available April 1st Starting at $450/mo.

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Houses For Sale

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All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW.

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Available April 1st.

Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)

On-site Resident Manager.

250-542-1701

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Vernon

250-549-7258

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS

DISTRESS SALES

3611 27th Ave.

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties

1 & 2 Bedroom From $725 to $825 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable inc. MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call

www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

Vernon

250-549-7258

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

250-503-7315

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

ARLINGTON, EMBERS & CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P, clean and well maintained. Call: 250-275-8066

Houses For Sale

GerryBoyce

REALTOR®

250-545-5371

LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, A/C, DW, nice view, private location, on-site laundry. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay. WILLOW BROOK 1 bdrm, F/S, A/C, on-site laundry, on bus route, close to grocery, summertime swimming pool, covered parking. $575/mo. Sorry NS, NP.

250-542-5580 MUST SEE!

Call Cheryll 250-549-1011

For Sale By Owner

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

DOWNTOWN REALTY

741 Upland Drive • 5 bedroom family home • Completely renovated • In-ground pool • Park-like back yard

$719,000 MLS®10060541

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, MARCH 24…12:00 - 5:00 GREEN TIMBERS COMPLEX

Clean, cozy, comfortable, 720 sq. ft. freshly painted and carpeted apartment located in a park-like setting. Close to downtown and all amenities. $610. 250-542-5498

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS 1604 31st Street

45+ Building 2 Bedroom From $745 MOVE IN INCENTIVES FOR SENIORS • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-558-9696

CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS

• Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove

Call to view 250-308-6801

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 Bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

Homes for Rent

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane

Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

THE PLACE to Live in Vernon

Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

URBAN POINTE 1 and 2 Bedroom Modern Suites starting at $730.00

Commercial/ Industrial

Central location New appliances, Elevator On-Site Resident Manager

NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9’x9’, 1528 ft. $1080 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198

Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Incentives with 12 month lease

A New Tradition of Quality Living

Call 250-307-5522

Darren Chinchilla

1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p $650. 250-550-4069 2bdrm 1.5 bath condo. Cnt loc. Sm pet neg. Avail April 1. $985/mo. (250)260-3400 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $750/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2 bdrm condo/by creek. Quiet complex. $800/mth. Contact Doreen 778-212-0454 2bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. $675-$725/mo Call 250308-8500 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS. includes heat. 778-475-3047 Vernon. Affordable Sr. housing. Bach. suite in Armstrong complex. No stairs. Subsidies available. $415 incl. heat and HW. Ph. 250 546-0257 or 250 5460559. Armstrong Townhouse bright 1 level 2bdrm 2bath corner unit, gas f/p, 6-appl, n/s, $1100. April 1. (250)260-6002 Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites from $630 p/m, laminate floors & designer finishes avail. Great living close to downtown.prefer mature renter. Some pets OK Scooter parking. 250-549-5254 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 Enderby apt, 2 bdrm,new floors & paint, a/c, quiet main floor, 250-308-9299. HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $575.&up 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788

250-260-0079 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1st

1 bedroom apt. Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.

To view call

250-545-1519 1 bedroom suite (inside warehouse) $750/month, beside Creekside Vet. Call Holly

250-549-4467

1-bdrm apartment, close to business, Kal beach & bus stops. Cable & Gas included, a/c, no-pets, no-smoking, good References a must. Avail April 1, Suits 55+ Long-term rentals. $530. 250-542-2060 Lv msg 1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948

3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean, reno’d,avail now. 250503-6034 or 250-307-5120. Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $825. May 1 (250)838-9657 Silver Star Mtn, 2bed/2bath, fully furn, w/d, d/w, bbq, cable, internet. $750pm. Avail April 15-Dec 1/13. 250-306-1596.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Homes for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

250-542-5580

Trucks & Vans

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#202, 4710 - 31 St., Vernon, B.C. www.VP3.ca 250-308-1888

Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …

250-549-4467

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bedroom large suite in Foothills. Newer home, 5 appliances, covered patio, beautiful views, finishing, large storage. No pets.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY !!! Beautiful main floor of NEW house for rent in Kamloops. Private home on cul-de-sac, private back yard, garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private laundry, vaulted ceiling, large deck, modern interior. $1,800 month, no pets. This home is a must-see. email cfaint@live.ca or phone 250372-3132 to view. Caretaker position on small acreage in main level of 3bdrm house, 4-appl, June 1 util/sat paid, $900./mo (250)542-8231

LIKE GOLD!

WATKIN MOTORS

Trucks & Vans

250-545-0611

DL# 6076

Let Team “Terry & Kerry”

GET TO WORK FOR YOU TODAY! 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X4

Low kms, leather, loaded

Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.

$895 incl utilities.

Walk to town sm home lge shed/yard. 4appl 1bath. $1000 incl water. NP. 778-475-3778

STK# 3SC107A

Family Oriented Complex

• Very nice 3 bdrm., 1 bath corner unit with • 2 parking spaces in front of unit. private fenced yard, patio and garden • Gas f/p, C/A, vaulted ceilings, in• Community outdoor pool & playground unit laundry. MLS® 10055345

street parking. Pets OK.

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.

and remember Tim Hooper treats you

Townhouses

(shower, no tub), yard,

5bdrm = 3bdrm up, 2bdrm down. East Hill. F/S, w/d. April 1. 250-545-4665

1BDRM home, pleasant location, w/good workshop, large yard. Vernon, N/P, $900. Avail May 1. 250-542-9154 3bdrm, 2bath, 5appls,1 block to Safeway Alexis Park school, West back yard. ns.np. Avail now. $995.+util. 250-309-5041

Apt/Condo for Rent

Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com

suite of home. 2 pc bath

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

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN 2 bdrm - full basement, totally remodeled, new paint, new floors, fenced yard, Great garden area, Covered parking. $920/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Victorian Retirement Residence 3306 22nd Street -250 545-0470

• 3 bedroom larger lower

3 BR Mobile home for rent. $650. Westside Road. Electric/Propane heat.. 250-3087529

PARKER COVE 2+1 bdrm house, across the road from the lake, beautiful spot, huge deck, F/S, DW. $920/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. • 250-550-2120

Apt/Condo for Rent

250-309-1742

$1100 incl utilities.

5 passenger, only 18,670 kms

19,318

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Darren Chinchilla

2 full baths, great

2bdrm in Lumby. F/s, w/d. $800/mo. No dogs. 250-9388996 from 5:30-10pm

Brookside Garden Rentals $185,000

Vernon

250-549-7258

Duplex / 4 Plex

Trucks & Vans

Homes for Rent

www.RentToOwnVernon.com

Commercial bldg at Vernon airport: 2 options avail, 4800 sqft space, which would incl 1200 sqft live in suite. 2nd space 1800 sq ft both w/bay doors. Contact 250-307-4252

See what we have to offer!

RENT TO OWN

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Kerry Selles

Stk# A12-651A

12, 800

Terry Baptist

BANNISTER Cell 250-558-0076

Ask for Kerry Selles!

4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 D L # 9 1 3 3

Cell 250-308-8599

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Ask for Terry Baptist!

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Rentals

Ofﬁce/Retail

Suites, Lower

2500SQFT can be subdivided. Close to the Bay, Village Green Centre. Little or no lease hold improvements needed for offices. Call Lyn (250)306-1741 2 - Upstairs Office Spaces 280 - 600 sq.ft.; Street Level Retail 1100 sq.ft. 2808 - 48 Ave. Across Rd from Bay side Village Green Mall. 250-5494226 or 250-542-1661

East Hill, 2bdrm basement suite,1200 sq.ft., n/s, just renovated, own laundry. $850./mo 250-550-5413. LAVINGTON/COLDSTREAM Huge bright renovated 1bdrm +den, view, tub/sauna, sep entr, cable/util incl. NP, NS, n/parties, $800 (250)308-0655 Newly renovated, bright in East Hill. Great location, lots of parking, mature person only $750. util incl. (250)832-0637

Rooms for Rent Quiet, central, bus, int, appls, w/d DD/Ref’s $380+util. Suits senior or quiet person! Absolutely no drugs! 250-549-7418

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, avail now, $550 util incl., 250-307-8747 Room for rent + full run of the house. Internet, cable & utils all incl. $450. Avail now! 250540-2232, 250-308-6404

Storage 20ft Secure Container Storage in Swan Lake, Vernon Area, or at your own place. (250)558-8322

Suites, Lower 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 1-bdrm (Large) f/s/dw, shared laundry, $700. Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits 1 quiet female, Avail now 250-558-0142 leave message 1bdrm newer reno’d suite, own entrance, walkout, Lower BX, n/s, n/p, $750 incl utils. Avail April 1. 250-503-8927 1bdrm, sep ent, w/d,quiet single, n/s, np. no parties, RR. $575. 250-503-0211 2bdrm large apt w/garage in Lavington, ns/np, util incl except hydro $850/mo avail now 250-545-0935, 250-558-1083 Bright, clean, 2bdrm, lower suite, close to hospital, n/s, n/p, must see, $875/mo. incl util.& laundry 250-306-4088. Deluxe 1bdrm lakeview, steps from beach, 6appl, prkg, suits 1 person. N/parties or noise. N/S, N/P. Furn or unfurn. $800 incl utils. R.R. (250-542-1614

Suites, Upper

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Auto Accessories/Parts 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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Antiques / Classics Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ Village Green Hotel 4801 27 St, March 29 & 30. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701

Ford Ranger BakFlip F1 Folding Tonneau Cover for 6’ bed, used 6 months $450.obo Ph: 250-260-8933

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 White 8ft canopy with clamps, Good cond, $200 firm. (250)545-2610

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid,auto, silver fully loaded backup cam $15,900. (250)549-2051

HIGH QUALITY TRAILERSEquipment & car haulers, enclosed cargo, industrial HD flatbeds, dump box/utility. w w w. s h u sw a p t r a i l e r s . c o m 1-855-832-8414

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1991 Mercedes 300E, gas, 216K, exc cond, leather, trailer hitch, 2sets tires/rims $2500. 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957 2002 Honda CRV, green, sunroof, new tires. 146,000Miles. $8,500 obo. 1(250)547-6290

1983 Honda 650cc Silverwing, mint cond. 31,000km, $2500 obo. (250)260-1805 Murray

Transportation

2BF Goodrich all season tireson rims and balanced 155/180/R13 - lots of Tread $60. firm. 1 (250)549-3826 4 P205/55R16 Michelin Harmony summer tires on rims. 1season, 5holes off Chev Cobalt $450.obo 250-503-1126

Legal Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club will be held at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Lodge on Sunday April 7th, 2013 at 2 pm. For more information see www.sovereignlake.com or contact Hugh Hamilton at hugh@sovereignlake.com.

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Motorcycles

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 East Hill, quiet adult building, garage/heat incl, n/s, n/p. $700. 250-542-4269 2bdrm Main floor, all util, n/p, n/s, $850. Upgraded, Cascade Dr. 250-550-4408. 2bdrm, newly reno’d., 5 appl., n/s, fenced yard, suits mature adult, absolutely No smoking, 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

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Transportation

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Auto Services Quality Auto Body work, back to metal, $55/hr. Call 250-547-0081

1986 Slumber Queen, 4cyl Toyota motor. Sleeps 4. Good cond. 120,000km. New tires. $8,500 obo. 1-250-547-6290 1994 West Port 34’ 5th Wheel, 2 slides, 2 doors, Winter pkg, good live in, mint, $12,000.obo (250)819-8527, 250-613-7771 1995 Citation Supreme 26’-RL 5th Wheel, Loaded, lrg f/s, microwave. Bathroom & shower separate. Exc cond. $13,000. obo. 250-542-2838 Mid ‘70s 8’ Vanguard camper, 3way fridge, propane stove & oven. $400obo. 250-546-6706 Thinking About Selling Your RV, Car or Truck? Tesko Auto Sales Park & Sell Program. 250-938-1258 www.teskovernon.com Want to downsize. 2001 36’ Condor MH, 72K, exc shape, $36,000. obo. 778-212-7374

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Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 ARMOUR TOWING Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, Call: 250-801-4199

Trucks & Vans

2006 Buick Lucerne CX only 35,000 km. as new cond. not driven in winter. Smooth quiet luxury. $12,000 or best offer. 250-832-8352

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14’ Lund Alum. Boat, 8hp Merc motor, EZ load trailer, $3000. (250)542-5621 Peterburough 16 ft bowrider Tri-hull split window .Merc 50 hp .New carpet/seats/floor. Bimini top, removable skibar, trolling mount. Nice $2900. 250-547-0081

Recreational/Sale

1990 Ford, 4x4, reg cab, 300K runs great, 2nd owner, $1200. Firm (250)351-5601 2008 Avalanche LTZ, mint. Great offer. 43,000km. Black/ ebony interior. Rare. Priced at $32,500 obo. 250-558-5050 2008 GMC Sierra 4x4 ext cab. 39,000kms. 4 winter tires incl. $16,500 obo. 250-503-0683

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RT 507 - PV Rd & Dunkley Rd • Available now EAST HILL RT 110 - PV Rd & 36 Ave • Available now RT 80 - 18 St & 21 Ave • Avail April 3 HARWOOD SCHOOL AREA RT 44 - 41 Ave & 20 St • Available now COLDSTREAM RT 227 - Cunliffe Rd & Holtam Dr • Avail April 3 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 SWAN LAKE RT 307 - McDonald Rd & Alain Rd • Avail Apr 3 Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

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RE: THE ESTATE OF DONALD HENRY HAAK ALSO KNOWN AS DONALD HAAK ALSO KNOWN AS DONALD H HAAK ALSO KNOWN AS DON H HAAK FORMERLY OF 1464 MABEL LAKE ROAD, ENDERBY, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of DONALD HENRY HAAK also known as DONALD HAAK also known as DONALD H HAAK also known as DON H HAAK are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, BEVERLY DORIS HAAK, c/o her solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before April 18, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Mary Wilhamena Black aka Mary Black, Mary W Black, Mina Black. Deceased, late of Vernon, British Columbia who passed away February 16, 2012, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act to send particulars of their claims to the Cheryl Eckhoff, 106 – 2805 Smith Drive, Armstrong B.C. V0E 1B0 before April 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled to it having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SPRING PICK UP OF ORGANIC RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE The City of Enderby is accepting quotes for the pick-up and disposal of residential organic yard waste within the City during the week of April 22 – 26. Details of the Request for Proposal is posted on the City’s website under “RFP’s Tenders”: www.cityofenderby.com Closing date 2:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2013

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ʹͺǦ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ The Salmo and Area Supportive Housing Society is seeking quali�ied contractors to join their team to construct a 20 unit seniors building with 8 family townhouses. The project is located 730 Railway Avenue, Salmo B.C. The Site described as: Lot 2 DL 206 and 206A KDP NEP71801, PID#: 025-478-401 Please submit the following: • Opening letter introducing your company; • Corporate brochure;

Herewith is a brief description of the project: • 20 unit apartment with support services areas and 8 family townhouses with covered parking; • Site is generally �lat but will require �ill to raise site due to �lood plain; • The seniors apartments are 560sf for a one-bedroom and 740sf for a twobedroom. The townhouses range from 1200sf to 1375sf;

�uali�ied Contractors wanting to receive an R�P Package are required to meet the following: • Contractors must be registered with HPO as a home builder; • Is familiar with a design build, a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract with Engineers contracted with the builder. The Architect will be contracted by the Society; • Has experience in multi-unit, multi storey housing development; • Has experience with working with non-pro�it housing societies and BC Housing; • Can obtain bonding (Performance + Material and Labour) – amount available must be submitted; • Verify they can work with in kind donations; • You carry 3rd party liability insurance, vehicle insurance and can obtain course of construction insurance if required; • The Society has determined that they will interview 3 �inal contractors; The anticipated schedule is to break ground by late spring with the goal of lock up prior to the next snow season. The successful proponents are required to obtain general liability insurance and show proof of registration in “good standing” with WCB. Note: Any printing is at the cost of the proponent.

If interested, please respond by ʹǡ ʹͲͳ͵ to receive a copy of the Pre�uali�ication document: Ref: 93697 - ‘Salmo Affordable Housing Project’ - please contact Kane Bentsen at 250-717-3113 or email at bensen@shaw.ca

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Butcher - Lypchuk Kacher - Goplen Craig and Judie Goplen of Coldstream, along with Ken and Marie Kacher from Fort Saskatchewan, are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Katie and Matthew. The wedding will take place on August 31, 2013 at The Mackie House.

Linden Alexander Lypchuk is excited to announce the upcoming marriage of his parents, Scott Lypchuk son of Glenn and Michele Lypchuk of Armstrong and Dawn Butcher daughter of Glen and Marge Butcher of Vernon. The celebration will take place March 30th 2013.

Ava Mae and Ella Marie Rex and Melissa Hawthorne would like to welcome with great joy, Ava Mae and Ella Marie, twin girls born on Jan 25th, 2013. Sisters to Makayla and Reece and Grand-daughters to Brenda and Floyd Edwards and Elaine and Jim Hawthorne.

Beaupre - Thompson

Jones - Jones Ken Jones and Joyce Jones of Vernon, BC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacy Jones to Nicholas Jones, son of Olaf and Lynden Rodseth of Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Jones met Mr. Jones while she was working in Melbourne. The couple currently live in San Francisco, California. A September wedding planned.

Beryl Beaupre is pleased to announce the engagement of her youngest daughter Tracy Anaka to Norman Thompson, son of Karin Thompson residing in Telkwa, BC and Norman Thompson residing in Kitimat, BC. Their magical day is set to take place September 5, 2013 in Vernon, BC along beautiful Kalamalka Lake with an amazing reception following at the Best Western. The couple currently reside in Vernon, BC with 3 children and a baby 4 to be expected sometime end of June and beginning of July. The busy family couple have been doing bottle drives to help fundraise to go towards their wedding proceeds. If anyone would like to donate bottles, they can be picked up or dropped off at 6900, #129 Tronson Rd.

Odiorne - Kerkhof Bonnie and Dave Odiorne of Armstrong BC are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their son Douglas, to Lindsey Kerkhof, daughter of Cheryl and Ray Kerkhof of Enderby, B.C. Marriage to take place June 22,2013 in Enderby, BC Bonnie and Dave look forward to having Lindsey become a part of their family.

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