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Truck rolls between homes Tessa, the family border collie, normally freaks out at the sound of thunder. So Amy Johnson, who was enjoying lunch Tuesday with two of her three children – Jovan, three and Ailielle, nine months – in the Sterling Estates rental home they share with Johnson’s husband, Seth, friend Zach Taralson and third child Ebe, who was at school, thought it strange when Tessa curled up in a ball in the entrance foyer and started shaking. Then Johnson heard a rumbling, at around 11:30 a.m. Neighbour Terry Schaefer heard it, too. It was the sound of a runaway garbage truck.
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and also hit the corner of the home’s foundation. The front end of the truck was also damaged. Inside, in the basement, there were a couple of large noticeable holes in the wall and a big-screen television set had been knocked over but the Johnson’s musical guitars – Amy, Seth and Zach are a trio named Emet and are in the midst of recording a single – were unscathed. “That’s good as my sister is coming in tonight to record some background vocals,” said Johnson. Nobody was injured in the accident which was under investigation Tuesday afternoon by the provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officials. The Vernon RCMP also attended.
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Attendance climbs at O’Keefe Ranch Morning Star Staff
A North Okanagan historic site is being rediscovered by locals. Attendance at O’Keefe Ranch doubled in 2013 from 13,967 to 26,000, and much of that growth is being linked to the Come Visit Us For the First Time Again campaign. “Many locals have attested that they can’t remember when the last time they visited the ranch,” said Glen Taylor, general manager. During 2013, the Cowboy Summer Festival and Cowboy Dinner Show were revamped and both showed improved attendance. New events include the youth summer camp which allowed children to experience early settlement activities like churning butter and ice cream to baking on a wood stove. “We brought back the family fun daze which allowed families to experience the ranch and enjoy hay rides, stage coach tours, fun crafts for the kids and much more,” said Taylor. “Also new last year, we started offering a staff appreciation
dinner and a show which also proved very popular for businesses to come and experience a fun-filled evening with their associates. Let’s not forget our ever popular murder mystery dinner show.” The season wrapped up with the haunted corn maze. “It was a huge success with people attending from Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos, Merritt, Kamloops and 100 Mile House,” said Taylor. “The event was such a success that plans are in the works to make it even bigger, We are looking at adding a second maze to allow everyone to experience the event and shorten the wait times.” For 2014, there will be a Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala May 31. “This gala is one of our larger fundraising events, with proceeds designated to the restoration of the St. Anne’s Church,” said Taylor. The estimated cost of the restorations is $100,000. For more information about the ranch and details on the gala, go to www.okeeferanch.ca.
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A relatively new Vernon resident is at the helm of Canada’s largest slowpitch tournament. The Funtastic Sports Society has named Wee Yee as its new executive director. “It’s a great community event and what attracted me to it is the philanthropic endeavour and distributing funds to sports and recreation,” said Yee. Yee is a retired engineer who
spent more than 20 years on the Calgary Stampede Boad and has lived in Vernon for two years. “I have had the volunteer bug since the (Calgary) Olympics,” he said. Sixteen people applied for the Funtastic job, but Yee rose to the top to replace Jim McEwan, who has moved to Alberta. “He has a lot of great qualiWee Yee ties,” said Brett Kirkpatrick, Funtastic president. “He has 20 years of experi-
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Unsafe conditions kept Vernon firefighters from taking action on a cabin engulfed in flames. Firefighters responding to a blaze in the 140 block of Commonage Road just before 9 p.m. Saturday were faced with a steep and icy driveway. “The truck was sliding off the road and it became quite dangerous,” said Keith Green,
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Living room & dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, mattresses & more! Living room & dining room Morning Star Staff quently charged with Criminal Code offences, Lumby RCMP have arrested the same individ- then released on strict conditions. furniture, bedroom However, two weeks after the arrest, prowler ual twice in connection with complaints and theft of vehicle complaints still a rash of theft from vehicles furniture, mattresses continued in the area of those two roads. and theft of vehicles in the On the night of Jan. 12, police received a Mabel Lake-Trinity Valley & more! Living room report of a vehicle stolen from the intersection of roads area. Hurt and Mabel Lake Roads, and the suspect was& dining room Const. Henry Proce said arrested the next night. in late December how his Ryan Tyler Young, 32, of Lumby, furniture, has been detachment made a signifibedroom charged with two counts of theft of a motor vehicant arrest following a spike Henry Proce cle, and has been remanded in custody. furniture, mattresses in theft of and from vehicles Young is slated to appear in Vernon Provincial in that area. The suspect was taken into custody, subse- Court today. & more!Living room & dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, ROGER KNOX the individual. mattresses & more! Morning Star Staff The man, who is not a stuAn 18-year-old Coldstream dent at the school nor is he “He was Living room & dining room man is facing weapons-related known to administration, was arrested without charges following an incident taken into custody and was furniture, bedroom furniture, outside a Vernon secondary expected to face charges of posincident.” school Monday. session of a prohibited weapon, mattresses & more! Living room & — Gord Molendyk The man was walking past carrying a concealed weapon
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o one should be surprised by the outpouring of emotion over Patrick Nicol’s passing. You can reflect on his 22 years as city councillor or his domination of local airwaves for decades. But more importantly, he was an outgoing and compassionate person. He genuinely cared about those he came in contact with, and especially those that struggled to find a voice. One just has to look at the dozens of comments on The Morning Star website to understand the profound influence he had on so many people. One person wrote, “When the student is ready, the teachers appear. Patrick Nicol appeared in my life in my early 20s when I didn’t believe in myself nor had any direction, focus or purpose. I would leave Richard Rolke his office and would say to myself, ‘Wow, I deeply desire to be like that someday in my life where I can have that kind of self confidence and impact on people’s lives.’” Another stated, “I remember him sticking up for me with an issue I brought forward to the council, he helped make my words stronger.” There were times when I would be down on myself, wondering if I was making the right life choices or worried about my future in an uncertain industry. But, after talking to Patrick, even if just for a few minutes, I was left sitting on top of the world. He would assure me that I have something significant to contribute to the community and that in my own way, I was making a difference. Even when he was quite ill or experiencing his own personal challenges, Patrick didn’t turn away from those who needed a boost of confidence. At a time when cynicism towards politi-
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cians and business leaders is epidemic, what’s happening here in Vernon may seem shocking. But the national pundits and analysts never met Patrick. Phones have been ringing steady at city hall as citizens seek a way to reach out. Everywhere I went this weekend, people stopped me and wanted to talk about Patrick. They all had a story to share. For many people, Patrick went beyond being just a civic leader. He was more like a favourite uncle, a close confidant, a brother or a friend. Not surprisingly, a grassroots effort is developing to ensure Patrick’s legacy isn’t forgotten. Within a day of his death, some were suggesting on social media that a road be named in his honour. Others, though, are considering other alternatives given Patrick’s passion for sports and all things recreation. One concept that comes to mind is a park. Another possibility could be placing his name on the sports complex currently under construction next to Okanagan College. There will be those who say the facility is in Coldstream and not owned by the city. But keep in mind that Patrick was a champion for the facility and he was a true advocate for the entire region and communities working together. While the details are yet to be worked out, I am confident there will ultimately be a permanent memorial to Patrick and his community contributions. But if you really want to provide a lasting tribute, remember that Patrick would want all of us to be more compassionate and open to others, no matter their walk in life. He would want us to enjoy the simple things, whether it is the crack of a baseball bat at Lakeview Park or quail darting through your yard. For Patrick, life was too important to take for granted. Farewell my friend.
Local officials could hardly contain their enthusiasm after hearing that WestJet will begin offering direct flights between the Okanagan and Fort McMurray, Alta. in the spring. “We have a lot of buyers in Fort McMurray looking at Vernon’s residential market to live here for the lifestyle,” said Kevin Poole, Vernon’s economic development manager. And there is logic to that excitement. After all, oilpatch workers and executives could bolster a lagging construction industry by placing orders for new homes. Through their sizable incomes, they will support families and that means groceries, new vehicles, trips to restaurants and signing kids up for sports and cultural activities. Those children will also take up spots in schools that struggle with enrolment. However, becoming the suburbs for Fort McMurray isn’t the only answer to the North Okanagan’s economic challenges. What we need is a concerted focus by government leaders to encourage a strong financial climate that creates jobs here instead of sending spouses and children north. That is not only better for individual families, but for the community as a whole. There is a lot of talk about establishing industrial land, whether it is in Spallumcheen, Lumby, Coldstream or parts of Vernon, but the time for talk is over. There needs to be an effort to reverse the career options of leaving town or accepting a minimum wage position. There’s no question that some benefits will spin-off from direct flights between the Okanagan and northern Alberta, but there has to be more to the valley’s long-term survival, and that means keeping our young people here so they can establish positive futures.
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he staff and board of Okanagan Regional Library were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of former board member Patrick Nicol. Councillor Nicol served on the ORL board from 2003 until 2008. He was known as someone who cared deeply about the impact of library service on children and families in the community, and about the staff themselves. The following is a remembrance from former Vernon children’s librarian Monica Gaucher, now area librarian north: “Patrick was a real advocate for library service. He would come into the branch on a regular basis, whether he was on the library board or not, and ask us how we were doing. He would meet with our branch head, but more commonly he would want to talk to the front line staff. He would ask us how we were doing and what the demands of the job were like. He consistently asked if there was anything he THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who participated in the polar bear swim at Kal Beach Jan. 1. A total of 112 people braved the cold winter dip. Thank you to Sun FM and Vivacious Vicki. Thank you to Kal Tire and Tim Hortons for sponsoring the barbecue and hot drinks and Queen Silver Star Emily Pfannschmidt and Princess Antonya Crosby, and all who helped with the barbecue. Thank you to all of our guest swimmers, Mr. Mitchell, Mayor Sawatzky, Darcy Sochan, Ed Huber, Robin Baycroft, Susie Bartell and Peter Dorey. Thank you to Eric and Janice Foster for signalling the start. Thank you to all of the local businesses that sponsored prizes. A special thank you to BobbiJo Gordon for her countless hours spent organizing and helping to make this event a huge success. Angela Yablonski, The Zimbabwe Project CONSIDER OTHERS If city hall is concerned about air pollution, it should consider
could be doing better as a board member, or if there was anything specific we needed help with.
banning wood burning appliances used for heating city homes instead of thinking about antiidling bylaws. Today's cars don't burn lead fuel, are much smaller and are more efficient than cars of yesterday. There are much better, safer and easier ways of heating a house that don't emit a dangerous and nauseous byproduct (smoke). Can't we do something to discourage this antiquated, dangerous and messy method of heating in the city where natural gas, electric units or pellet stove are available? Bob Desy SEEING POVERTY One of my personal heroes, Steven Lewis, said, “If you were born in Canada, you have already won the lottery.” He was of course comparing our Canadian standard of living to that of sub-Saharan Africa. Lewis is certainly correct. A homeless person living in Canada has an easier existence than a woman living in a Sudanese refugee camp. However, I truly resent Colin
"He really cared for the ORL, and especially for the staff that worked in the Vernon branch. He and I had many con-
Mayes telling his constituents, “ People don’t know what poverty is,” (Morning Star Jan. 5). Further, he informs us that it is not the Harper government responsibility, “To feed the children that might not be getting proper nourishment." As a secondary school teacher, I see heartbreaking poverty everyday. I am one of many teachers in my school who regularly buy meals or provide snacks and fresh fruit for students who are too hungry to do school work. Many are trapped in a grinding, downward spiral of terrible poverty. And most of these children come from single-parent homes. Mr. Mayes states that he and his government believe that good jobs are the answer. Unfortunately, this Victorian age credo that one can pull one’s self up by his or her own boot straps by hard work and a good job is quite simply a load of crap. Single mothers and fathers are kept out of the job market by the high price of child care. Until the Harper and Clark governments commit to decent
versations about how important libraries and reading were to him. He often told me of his mother, what a reader she was and how she had instilled in him the importance of libraries and reading. "On a personal note, he was an absolute champion. He had got to know me a little bit over my 11 years in Vernon, and at a certain point in time, became aware of struggles I was dealing with. He would call and e-mail me personally to check up on my situation, offering any help that he could. I regret never telling him how much those calls helped me get through that difficult time.” Patrick will be very much missed, especially by the library community. On behalf of the staff and board, I would like to offer condolences to his family and friends. Stephanie Hall, Chief executive officer Okanagan Regional Library
funding for affordable child care the cycle of poverty will remain. After many years, B.C. still has the deplorably embarrassing title of the province with Canada’s highest poverty rate. At 18.6 per cent, that means for every 50 student I teach, nine students are in financial need. No Mr. Mayes, my povertystricken students are not as poor as the many people who live in Sub-Saharan Africa but they are hurting none the less. I find it galling that my elected representative and the Harper government have such an uninformed and glib attitude when it comes to the reality of child poverty in Canada. Brent Applegath CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Kayla Wirth, Grade 12 student at Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong, for the interesting and well-written essay published Jan. 8. The article was certainly refreshing to read in The Morning Star for a change. Applause to her parents, teach-
ers and fellow students for inspiring such a gifted writer. You are our future Miss Wirth, well done. P.L. Bourdon
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Jazz artist well versed in flamenco dance/singing AMANDA MORAZAIN For The Morning Star
The Vernon Jazz Club will be moving to the beat as Latin singer, songwriter, and guitarist Stephanie Pedraza warms up the stage Saturday night. Pedraza will be joined by Andre Stepanian on both acoustic and electric guitar, Brent Gubbels on acoustic and electric bass, and Lyndon De Witt on drums and percussion. The band will be showcasing tunes from Latin America, some originals, as well as songs made popular by Ketama and Santana. Pedraza is a unique combination of singer, songwriter, flamenco dancer, and cantaora, a traditional type of flamenco singing. She was born into a Latin-American family who moved to Colombia when she was young. Although she did return to Canada, she remained fully immersed in her Latin roots of song and dance. This explains why her original compositions are a seamless blend of traditional Latin rhythms, pop, and jazz, with both English and Spanish lyrics. Her album Where I Rest, released in 2011, has been featured on CBC Radio as well as on the CBC stage during the Vancouver Jazz Festival. She also released a musical video for
the song Brisa. Pedraza was one of the 70 selected musicians out of 1,500 artists to take part in the Bogota Music Market, one of Latin America’s biggest music platforms for artists to network with music buyers and record labels, including Sony Records, Warner Music, and Rhythm Foundation. She has lit up the stage at numerous festivals including Expolatino Calgary, The Harmony Arts Festival, Cultural Blast, and both the Vancouver and Calgary International Flamenco Festival to name but a few. Stepanian is currently involved in several music projects including The Sumalao Latin Band. During his college years, he teamed up with fellow guitarist Martin Simpson to form the band Alma Libre. As a member of Alma Libre, he released two successful albums, opened for the Rite of Strings at the Vancouver du Maurier Jazz Festival and performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The group was also nominated for Best World Release and Best Instrumental Release from the West Coast Music Awards. Gubbles has been a Vancouverbased professional musician and teacher for more than 20 years. He
has performed with multiple orchestras across the country such as the Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Regina Symphony Orchestras. He has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and has graced the stage at innumerable festivals. He can be heard on recordings by Gypsalero, Juno nominees Susan Crowe, Compadres and the Hard Rubber Orchestra as well as Juno winners James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez. De Witt was raised in Vancouver and born in Columbo, Sri Lanka. He began playing drums at the age of seven and later enrolled in the Douglas College music program where he had a chance to take private lessons with Vancouver’s great Sal Ferreras. De Witt is currently playing with Pedraza and Doug Towle and can be found teaching private drum lessons in White Rock. Their music can be heard at www. stephaniepedraza.com. Stephanie Pedraza takes the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at www.vernonjazz.ca.
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Latin-Canadian singer-songwriter-guitarist Stephanie Pedraza brings her band to the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday.
Symphony travels to city of music and dreams
V
ienna has many times been voted the world’s most livable city. The seventh largest city in Europe, during the age of Viennese Classicism, it was named the “City of Music.” It hosted Strauss Jr., Mozart, Haydn, Brahms and Richard Strauss (no relation to Johann.) But it was also known as “The Jim Elderton City of Dreams” after the psycho-analyst, Sigmund Freud. Hardly surprising that Vienna is known for music and romance. On Sunday, the Okanagan Symphony performed a programme rich in waltzes and love songs, celebrating Viennese tradition. As the last great capital for 19th century-
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style balls, Vienna still hosts over 200 annual balls, some with up to nine orchestras. They are held all night in beautiful palaces, and are certainly places for romance. This was the environment in which Austrian composer Johann Strauss Jr. became Vienna’s darling for dance music. Known as “The Waltz King,” he was responsible for the popularity of the Viennese waltz. Vienna was also a centre for operetta. These, usually short, are considered less serious than “real” opera. Strauss Jr. was also the most prolific composer of German operetta. His third, Die Fledermaus, has became the most performed operetta worldwide. Other Viennese composers featured on Sunday were Franz Lehár, Franz von Suppé, Richard Heuberger and Oscar Strauss, Johann’s younger brother. Rosemary Thomson, OSO musical director and conductor, introduced the
evening’s music as “ear candy,” and started with von Suppé’s Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna. The dramatic opening led to a beautiful slow waltz on cello. It finished at a gallop, with glorious timpani reminiscent of the steam organs on carousels. She then introduced Taylor Pardell (soprano), one of four alumnus from the UBC Opera Ensemble, with Lehár’s My Lips, They Kiss So Hot. This had a Spanish flavour, yet sung (as was all the pieces) in German. Chelsea Rus (soprano) and Aaron Durand (baritone) followed with Heuberger’s We Go in the Chambre Separee, a deliciously flirtatious duet: “Patience, my treasure, come with me awhile apart, in cozy corner made for two.” The fourth singer, Martin Sadd (tenor), gave us Happily Have I Kissed The Women, Lehár’s account of Paganini’s infidelity. But undoubtedly the best known piece of the evening was Strauss’ Blue Danube
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Guest musicians Chris Dlouhy on clarinet, left, Julien Haynes on violin and Annastasia Martens on cello follow conductor Coreen Smith in rehearsal for Counterpoint Choir’s upcoming concert, Songs of Hope and Freedom. Two performances will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Shear Dimensions downtown, from choir members and at the door.
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Artists are being asked to be a part of the first comprehensive artist directory in the North Okanagan. Spearheaded by SPARC (Armstrong Spallumcheen Arts Council Society), the purpose of the directory is for SPARC to contact artists for upcoming events and to connect the artists to relevant events and to the appropriate people. “We invite all emerging and established artists who work in, but not limited to, the following fields: dance, design, graphic arts, literary arts, media arts, music, culinary arts, visual arts, theatre, pottery, etc.,” said Angela Passmore, with SPARC. Those interested to be a part of the creative, community directory can e-mail SPARC at sparcartscoun-
cil@gmail.com. They should include a short bio, their contact information and, if applicable, a website address. “Registration is free and you will be informed of arts council projects and other
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lready 30 minutes of daylight gained at night. The snow in the yard is gone and already I see a change. The leaves of the fall crocuses are pushing out of the ground. Some shrubs overwintering in the green house are making new growth. It feels like the worst of winter is over but if we don’t have enough snow, we will pay for it this summer. January is a good month to look over seed catalogues and Jocelyne Sewell dream of the perfect garden. Today, I would like to go over the subject of edible flowers from Iowa State University. This will give you lots of time to get your seeds if you are interested to put a bit of life in your meals. Safety reminder: be careful not to pick flowers exposed to pesticides or those growing by the roadside. Also, be cautious if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies. From garden to kitchen: harvest flowers in the morning after the dew has evaporated. Choose flowers at their peak
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for best flavor. Put long-stemmed flowers in water and keep in a cool place. Use short-stemmed blossoms within a few hours of harvest or store between layers of damp paper towelling or in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Just before using, gently wash flowers, checking thoroughly for insects and soil. For best flavour: remove the stamens and pistils from flowers. Also remove the sepals (except on pansies, violas and Johnny-jump up, in which they add flavor. To dry edible flowers: some flowers dry well, while others lose their flavour. Check by drying a small sample before drying an entire crop. Gather flowers in early morning before the sun shines on them. Hang upside down by the stems in a dark, well-ventilated area. Flowers without stems can be dried on a fine screen. Once dry, label and store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place. Bee balm (monarda didyma): Add colour and interest to flower beds, foods, and beverages. Prefers a sunny location, with rich moist soil. Will spread rapidly. Bee balm flowers have a citrus, minty flavour. Use in salads, as garnishes or tea. Use two tablespoons of chopped, fresh flowers or one tablespoon of dried flowers for four cups of water, steep for five to
10 minutes, strain and serve. Borage (borago officinalis): Annual with blue, star-shaped flowers. Borage flowers have a crisp, cucumber flavour. Use in salads or as garnished. Float in drinks or freeze in ice cubes. Use candied flowers to decorate cakes, pastries and desserts. Borage does not dry well. If eaten in large quantities, borage can have a diuretic effect. Borage readily reseeds itself once established. Calendula (calendula officinalis): Also known as pot marigold, this hardy annual produces pale yellow to deep orange flowers. Plants bloom from late spring to midsummer, then decline in hot weather. They reseed themselves and bloom again until frost. Calendula flowers have a slightly bitter flavour and are valued mostly for their colour. Use petals in salads, soups, butter, rice, stews, poultry or in tea (use same proportions as for bee balm). It is sometimes used as a saffron substitute. Dry individual petals on paper (petals shouldn’t touch each other):store in moisture-tight container. For more information, call 250-5584556. Jocelyne Sewell is an organic gardening enthusiast and member of the Okanagan Garden and Roses Club.
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ost everybody has had the occasion when they had to make a quick cake for a crowd; perhaps a pot luck, dessert, or unexpected company, and there’s nothing much faster than baking a sheet cake to feed the hordes. When I wore a Cathi Litzenberger younger woman’s clothes, I didn’t realize there was a name for these sorts of cakes. I just wanted a cake big enough to serve a lot of people and would simply mix up one of my favourite moist cake recipes and pour it into the largest pan I owned, like the jelly roll pan for instance, or a
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cookie sheet (something learned from being raised in a family of 10). Sheet cakes usually end up slightly less than two-inches deep – perfect for some of us watching the waist line (well, OK that might just be my reasoning). These cakes are almost always iced or at a minimum, will have a sweet topping on them. My favourite is a cream cheese icing. Today I have two simple sheet cake recipes for you to try. The great thing about these are that they freeze extremely well so you can have them on hand in your freezer for those times people drop in unexpectedly. PineaPPle Sheet Cake ReCiPe 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained In a large bowl, combine cake ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 15-inch-by10-inch-by one-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Cool. For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cake and sprinkle with nuts. Yield: about 24 servings. PumPkin Sheet Cake 1 can (15 ounces) solidpack pumpkin 2 cups sugar 1 cup canola oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt FROSTING: 1 package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened 5 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons milk Chopped nuts or sprinkle of cinnamon In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture, beat-
ing until well blended. Pour into a greased 15-inch-by-10-inch-by one-inch baking pan baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts or cinnamon. Yield: 20 to 24 servings.
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Walk for Memories honours caregivers riment of their own health and On Sunday, British well-being. Each person who cares for Columbians in 23 communities across the province, including someone with dementia will Vernon, will participate in the experience the challenges asso2014 Investors Group Walk for ciated with the disease in their own unique way. It is Memories to support important to recognize dementia research. that there are many The Vernon walk different approaches occurs at Kal Tire Place to supporting somefrom 9:30 to 11 a.m., one with dementia and with registration at caregivers often need 8:30 a.m. to explore a variety of More than 70,000 techniques and stratepeople face dementia gies to determine what in B.C., with 15,000 Maria Howard works best for them. more people diagnosed Caregiving can with a form of dementia each year. The number of become a 24-hour-a-day job. Among the honorees being people living with the disease in B.C. is expected to double by celebrated by the 2014 Investors Group Walk for Memories are 2038. “Events like the Investors doctors Lynn Beattie and Mirza Group Walk for Memories Faisal Beg, who are engaged in are so important because they research that will improve the help the Alzheimer Society of lives of British Columbians B.C. continue to raise funds for who face Alzheimer’s disease or research, support, education and another dementia. Beattie, this year’s Vancouver information for those who face Alzheimer’s disease and other walk honoree, has been involved dementias,” said Maria Howard, in several research initiatives, CEO of the Alzheimer Society including clinical drug trials in Alzheimer’s disease. of B.C. The drug trials have focused “The walk is also a place to meet people who understand the on the psychological resilience and well-being of spousal caredementia journey.” This year’s Investors Group givers, the genetic epidemiologiWalk for Memories is dedicated cal study of Alzheimer’s disease, brain power, resistance training to all caregivers. “All caregivers are courageous and cognitive function in older individuals who improve quality women and much more. “Fundraising events like of life for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another the Investors Group Walk for dementia,” reads the Alzheimer Memories are key to improving the lives of those facing demenSociety of B.C. website. They may be spouses, chil- tia. The ultimate goal of research dren, family members, friends or is to find a cure and, in the meantime, to find paths to mitipaid professionals. Many caregivers provide gate dilemmas for persons with ongoing and around-the-clock dementia and their family memcare to aging family members on bers,” said Beattie. Beg, this year’s Tri-Cities Walk top of holding a job and raising children, sometimes to the det- honoree, is a biomedical engiMorning Star Staff
neer who has worked to integrate engineering with an understanding of brain structure to create more accurate computational tools for making better measurements within the brain, research that contributes to improved early diagnosis. The reason accurate early diagnosis is so important is that it opens the door to care and treatment that helps people with dementia remain active and independent longer, she said. Dementia is a term that describes a general group of brain disorders. Symptoms include the loss of memory, impaired judgment, and changes in behaviour and personality. Dementia is progressive, degenerative and eventually terminal. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for almost two-thirds of dementias in Canada today. For more information on the Investors Group Walk for Memories, visit www.walkformemories.com or call the Kelowna branch of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. toll free at 1-800634-3399.
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rewarding to help people in need of emotional support, community resources or crisis intervention. Apply online at www.peopleinneed.ca or to book PRO LIFE THRIFT STORE 1/2 PRICE KIDS’ an interview, call 250-545-8074 or e-mail crisisWEEK Everything your kids need, 1/2 price, line_vc@shaw.ca including all baby, kids’ and teen clothes; also kids’ DAyS FOR gIRLS SEWINg SESSION Jan. 22 at shoes and toys are on sale. Sale runs Jan. 22 to 25. the Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Store hours Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Days For Girls is currently sewing hygiene kits Saturday 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are at 3102-31st Ave., for girls in Haiti and Uganda. Please bring sewing near bus depot. Call 250-545-0777. machines, sergers, cutting boards, rotary cutters and MOSAIC MARKET CALL FOR VENDORS We quilting cotton if you are able to. are organizing for the 2014 season and would like THE SPIRIT OF LAugHTER WITH CAROLE to invite more vendors to join us. We hold the mar- FAWCETT Join Carole Fawcett Jan. 22, from ket at Westshore Estates Community Park every 6:45 - 9 p.m. at The People Place. Inject yourself Saturday morning during the summer and will most with joyfulness, positive energy and also enjoy likely be commencing towards the end of June this a relaxation hypnosis session at the end of the year. We are seeking vendors who make, grow or evening. By minimum donation of $5 per person. bake their own products; entrepreneurs who either Bring blanket, pillow, water and a friend and can provide a service in the community such as pet, be prepared to laugh. Learn tools to help keep home or yard care and/or cleaning as well as those your mood upbeat and boost your endorphin level who have name brands such as Tupperware, Mary at the same time. Looking forward to meeting Kay or Amway to sell. We have very reasonable you! For more information, call 250-550-0316. rates for one-time, part-time or full-time vendors. HI NOON TOASTMASTERS Meet every Please come and join our talented and friendly Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bean to Brew group of vendors at Mosaic Market. Interested Coffee House. Toastmasters help to build leadervendors should contact Audrey at 250-542-7381. ship and communication skills in a safe, fun enviKINDALE THRIFT STORE IN ARMSTRONg hav- ronment. Make us your educational, inspirational ing a 25-cent White Tag Sale on clothing, Jan. 22 and entertaining lunch hour Guests are always to 25. Lots to choose from, so come on in and see welcome. Info., contact Kevin at KevinGowie@ what you can find. We are located at 2725 Patterson shaw.ca or Andrew at anorris36@yahoo.ca Ave. Open 9:30 to 4, Monday to Saturday. uPPER ROOM MISSION BOuTIquE Storewide FILL A BAg FOR A LOONIE at the Mission Dollar ½ price sale Come on down to the first sale of the Bin Thrift Store Jan. 22 to Jan. 25. Clothing, books, year. Thanks to the generous donations from the CDs, movies, footwear, linens,household items. people of Vernon our store is full, and it’s time etc. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 to 5 at 3008 34th again for our amazing 50 per cent off sale. Swing Street. Volunteer staffed. All proceeds benefit the by under the big blue awning at 2708-34th St. and Upper Room Mission. Volunteers and donations check out our HUGE selection of items! From always appreciated. clothing and winter sports equipment to fantastic PIN CRISIS LINE VOLuNTEER TRAININg The household items and furniture we’ve got something People In Need Crisis Line is accepting applica- for everyone. Sale runs Jan 22 to 25. Red Dot items tions for upcoming training, Feb. 15, 16, 22 and exempt. All proceeds to the Upper Room Mission. 23 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Training includes FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERy ANONyMOuS 20 hours of classroom training and an additional (FA) Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the People 12-16 hours of one-to-one training with staff. This Place, 3402-27th Ave., room #2. Are you having volunteer experience is invaluable for everyone trouble controlling the way you eat? No dues or who takes part whether you are a student, work fees. For more info., call Catherine at 250-549in the helping field or an individual who finds it 1747. AL-ANON MEETS Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Wednesdays 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave., Thursdays 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., and Sundays 8 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. For more info. call 250-545-4933. HOME-COOKED MEAL FOR ENDERBy SENIORS Seniors, please join us for a home-cooked meal at the Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come in early, cost is just $7. For more info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. SCARBOROugH FAIRE LADIES CHORuS Meets Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 1705-32 Ave. New members welcome. Call Therese at 250-558-1993 for more info. or come to the Vernon Community Music School for one of our practices. SENIORS DROP-IN (1751 Glencaird St.) has an “Artistic Cornerâ€? every Wednesday 9:30 11:15 a.m. Olena Bramble and Jim Olson are LELAND painters who enjoy watercolour painting and KLASSEN t +VTU 'PS -BVHIT .POUSFBM ELIJAH this is their opportunity to share their talents ANDREW TPSPOUP $BMHBSZ BOE TADEMA VBODPVWFS $PNFEZ 'FTUJWBMT BRIGHT with others. Join us. 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the month 9:30 - 11 a.m. You can have a massage, join in some weight lifting and stretching exercise, enjoy a smoothie, try to figure out a brain teaser. Place: Seniors Drop-in (1751 Glencaird St.) Nov. 27. For more information, call Olena 250-5478866. NARCOTICS ANONyMOuS Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866918-3574. THE VERNON CHAPTER OF THE MS SOCIETy Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. A COuRSE IN MIRACLES Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. THE HALINA CRAFTERS Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the clubroom. New crafters welcome! If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. 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. Please call 542-6151 for more information. CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) WESTSIDE RESPONSE SERVICES SOCIETy WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road. AA MEETINgS ON WEDNESDAyS Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. For more info.,c all 250-545-4933. THE VERNON DIET CLuB MEETS Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is most welcome. Call 542-3252. IS SCRABBLE ON yOuR “TO DO� LIST? Join us and have fun, meet new friends, and even learn new words every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Schubert Centre by the fireplace. Everyone welcome. Call Julia for more information at 250-542-0892. THE SCHuBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday, with posted hours. For more information, please call 250-549-4201. Wednesdays we have afternoon dancing to live music, and a birthday lunch the last Wednesday of
every month. Thursdays it’s tai chi, seniors’ support group (fourth Thursday), Fun Time for Seniors, line dancing, exercise class, wood carving, with cribbage at 7 p.m. Fridays it’s canasta, mah jongg, happy hour with live music. VERNON KALAMALKA CHORuS of Sweet Adelines International invites you to experience singing close, four-part a cappella harmony for women’s voices. Join us Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Halina Centre gym, 3310 37th Ave. For further information, call Deanna at 250-542-9229 or Grace, 250-545-0808.
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Bat disease raises concern Morning Star Staff
A disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern North America may arrive in B.C. during the next five to 10 years. White nose syndrome is a fungal disease that kills bats during their winter hibernation period. In order to improve the understanding of bat biology in B.C. and potentially increase their survival rate from the disease, provincial wildlife officials are urging the public to report any bats observed flying during daylight hours this winter, or sites where they are known or thought to hibernate. Bats provide tremendous benefits because they are such effective consumers of pest insects, and their loss could lead to significant ecological and economic impacts. White nose syndrome is named for the fuzzy white fungal growth on the nose, ears and wings of hibernating bats. First discovered in New York in 2007, the disease has killed millions of bats in 22 states and five Canadian provinces. The fungus is thought to have been introduced to North America and is primarily spread by batto-bat contact, although human spread by contaminated clothing and gear cannot be ruled out. It is currently not known to exist in bat colonies west of the Rockies. Scientists in B.C. are working to understand what bats need, how to protect them from white nose syndrome and how to help populations survive should the disease arrive. One of the first steps is to better understand bat behaviour and habitat use in the winter. British Columbians are urged to contact provincial government biologists at 250-387-9500 if they see bats in the winter. Information of particular importance is the location of winter bat roosting sites, unusual behaviour such as flying during the day, and observation of dead or dying bats. For more information, consult the Current Issues section at www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth/
District projects target carbon levels Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is submitting two projects in response to the Ministry of Education’s carbon neutral capital projects. This program is meant to recognize the cost of carbon offsets paid by school districts, which for the 2012 calendar year amounted to about $4.5 million. The first project is to upgrade the mechanical systems at North Shuswap Elementary, which is estimated to save 32 tonnes of CO2 and $9,800 in energy costs per year. The second project is to upgrade the boiler and control systems at Len Wood Middle School, which is estimated to save 12 tonnes of CO2 and save $5,000 in energy costs per year. No B.C. Hydro exemption Public schools can’t avoid the rising costs of B.C. Hydro. The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District received a letter from Energy Minister Bill Bennett saying that public schools will not be exempt from B.C. Hydro rate increases. With significant increases in the hydro rates expected, the B.C. School Trustees Association approached the government for an exemption.
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Provincial officials anticipate the white nose syndrome, a fungal disease, could arrive in B.C. and negatively impact the province’s bat species.
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Mission Hill school explores calendar options alternative to the current school calendar. “As a school we are always looking for innovative ways to improve student achievement,” said principal Lynne Gibson. “We have noticed that two months off in the summer is not conducive for some of our students, especially those that are already
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While the twomonth summer break is usually welcomed by students and staff alike, one Vernon school is looking at ways of changing the school calendar to ensure optimal learning. Last spring, Mission Hill Elementary School began to explore an
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“One of the things that schools who have a balanced calendar in place have also reported is that a balanced calendar has positively affected the health and wellness of both staff and students.” The traditional school calendar currently runs from September to the end of June, with two weeks off for winter break and two weeks off for spring break. A balanced calendar looks to redistribute some of the nine weeks off in the summer, creating a more balanced year for students and staff. Gibson said the number of days students are in school doesn’t change as that is mandated by the Ministry of Education, usually between 187 and 190 days. During previous work as an administrator in a multi-track calendar school in Calgary, Gibson saw the benefits to students who were in the balanced calendar
track. “I brought the idea to the staff and parent community, with the idea that we would explore the idea to see if it was a fit for our school community,” she said, adding that a committee was struck of parents, support staff, teachers and administration. “We believe it has the potential to improve student achievement as well as the health and wellness of both staff and students.” Initial conversations have led to presentations, with opportunities for staff and parents to explore questions about a balanced school calendar. Information gleaned from these meetings has been shared with staff, parents and all partner groups. “The Vernon School District board has been very supportive of the process and has mandated that they will require a 90 per cent positive response from parents in order to move forward,” said Gibson. “Moving forward requires lots of discussion and updates to procedures and processes within the school district itself.” The development of the calendar can be
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designed to meet the needs of the school community and will depend on input from all parties. “We have had wonderful conversations with both staff and community using the World Cafe format. As you would expect we have had some parents who support the idea and others who are unsure. We will know for sure when we have our votes.” She said some of the concerns from parents and staff revolved around students having opportunities to participate in community programs and being accommodated by local day care facilities. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Mission Hill school library. Everyone is welcome, including community service providers, day care providers and local churches, parents, business owners or representatives from other community programs. Following the meeting, the final step will be a presentation to staff and parents followed by the voting process, with voting done by ballots given to each family with a student at the school.
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Family Fling a hot ticket event Morning Star Staff
The Best New Event at the 2013 Vernon Winter Carnival returns for another fun family evening. The St. James Family Fling is slated for Friday, Feb. 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the school. “The people who attended last year are still talking about what a great night it was,” said event spokesperson Julie Boyle. “It was so special to see kids teaching their parents new dance moves, and all ages enjoying the night together.” The family fling was designed as an affordable event to help families celebrate and make Carnival memories together. Some businesses used this as a family event for their staff last year or it was a great night out for extended families. The cost is $5 per person with preschoolers getting in free.
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The Inzunza family – Melanie, Endi, Baya (five) and Orlando (two) are ready for the second annual St. James Family Fling on Friday, Feb. 14 at St. James School. The fling, part of the Vernon Winter Carnival, was voted Best New Event at Carnival in 2013.
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There will be a live deejay sponsored by Boogie Nights, a Superhero photo booth to keep with the overall theme of Carnival of Superheroes, spot
prizes and a concession. New this year is the addition of a face painter. “We nearly sold out last year, so get your
tickets early this time,” said Boyle. Tickets are available at the St. James School office by calling 250-542-4081 or the Winter Carnival office.
Students set sail for loppet Morning Star Staff
Final details are underway for the Larch Hills Pirate Loppet. The cross-country ski event, which runs Friday, is a joint venture of the North OkanaganShuswap School District and the Larch Hills Ski Club, near Enderby. About 400 students in Grades 3 to 7 will participate. “We are now seeing schools bringing students up to the hill as part of the PE program,” said
organizer Brian Smith. To help out with this, not only does the ski club donate back most of the money raised to schools to help purchase class sets of skis, it also donates time for ski schools so students improve their cross-country skiing skills. “Cross-country skiing is a lifetime sport. It promotes balance, coordination, strength and endurance,” said Smith. District superintendent Glenn Borthistle will ski with the students Friday.
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Maroons hoist Corporate crown Morning Star Staff
Tournament MVP Michael Rouault drained 23 points as the Fulton Maroons stuffed the Westsyde Whundas 73-52 in Saturday afternoon’s final of the 14th annual Maroon Corporate Classic. All-star Tye Kitzman rung up 16 points for Fulton, while Riley Beauchamp sank a dozen, Karanmeet Khatra added 10 and Darrien Broomfield had seven. All-star Joe Davis powered the Kamloops crew with 34 points. Cory Ang-Hamilton of the Maroons, Jordan Rice of Westsyde and Jason Pinneo of the Sa-Hali Sabres rounded out the all-star team. “It was a great tourney with some very competitive games,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “I thought my guys played extremely well defensively and that’s what won it for us. “Westsyde is a good team that came through the other side basically untouched, so I was a little worried going into final. It started as a defensive battle that we opened up a little as the game went on. It was overall one of our best games of the year. “A big thanks to our sponsors Tim Hortons and Super 8.” The VSS Panthers lost an 85-84 overtime thriller to the Sabres in the consolation final. Chris Inscho had a career-high 31 points for VSS, while Andy Hladik counted 22 and John Garvie dialed up 18. Shelby Hartwig pocketed 21 rebounds. The Panthers led throughout the game and were up by 13 heading into the fourth quarter, but coach Glenn Garvie said “Turnovers and missed shots in the final quarter cost us the game.” Chris Gallant flushed 17 points as the Kalamalka Lakers iced the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson 68-32 to finish seventh. Nick Stanhope fired a dozen points, while Jamie Pruckl scored 10 and Tye Oddy had eight. The VSS Panthers bowed 70-54 to No. 3 Duchess Park Condors of Prince George in Saturday’s final of the Sa-Hali Senior Girls Invitational. Tournament all-star Karley Fugel recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordan Korol posted 11 points and six rebounds. Kristie Fugel sank seven points, while game star Megan Prentice and Anna Rice each added six. “We saw improvement from every player and many of the mistakes we made are mistakes that young teams make,” said John Keeley, who coaches alongside Lonny Mazaruk. “So much of the really good stuff we saw our players do on the floor does not show up on the stat sheet.” Earlier Saturday, the Panthers iced the Abbotsford Christian Knights 69-44 with Fugel earning 15 points and 12 rebounds and Korol getting 14 points and nine boards. Rice (game MVP) pocketed 11 points and six assists, while Prentice collected six points and six steals. Korol recorded 24 points and a dozen rebounds as VSS upended College Heights Cougars of Prince George 72-34. Jordan Cullum took MVP with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Fugel counted 14 points and 17 rebounds. Fugel put up 16 points and 15 boards and Korol received MVP with 16 points and 12 rebounds as the Cats opened by
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Brianna Falk (above right) of the host Vernon Panthers evades Marin Felt of the Okanagan Mission Huskies in the Pit-Stop Junior Girls Basketball Tournament Saturday at VSS. Tye Kitzman (left, facing) of the Fulton Maroons goes up for a jump shot against Jordan Rice of the Westsyde Whundas Saturday afternoon in the 14th Maroon Corporate Classic.
slamming Sardis Falcons 69-38. Fulton went 1-2 at the Sa-Hali tourney, finishing Saturday with a 44-37 win over Sardis. All-star Brittany Skrenek bottled up 15 points for the Maroons, who got 10 from AJ Acura. Lee Richardson took game MVP. Earlier Saturday, the Maroons fell 81-36 to the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton with MVP Erin Sakamoto scoring 10 points and Rajvir Randhawa adding seven. “We are improving from tournament to tournament,” said Fulton coach Mike Scheller. “Teams are scoring on us late which inflates the margin of victory. Our last game against Sardis was a very complete game for our club.”
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SilverBacks slip past Snakes in overtime Morning Star Staff
Whoever said B.C. Hockey League Sunday matinees are humdrum affairs forgot to tell the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm SilverBacks. The teams entertained 856 fans with a trio of first-period scraps, and then took it to overtime, where the host ‘Backs eked out a 3-2 win Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Alex Gillies, a Vernon product, pocketed his second goal of the night, and 25th of the season, by tipping Andrew Farny’s point shot past third star Danny Todosychuk for the winner 1:19 into the first OT. The Interior Division has tightened right back up, with the third-place Vipers (2314-3-5) trailing the surging West Kelowna Warriors (26-12-2-2) by two points. Troy Mick’s Gorillas (22-17-1-5), winners of two straight, are four points back of Vernon. “Thirteen games left and it’s still tight,” said Vernon head coach Jason Williamson. “Everyone’s gearing up for the stretch drive so every point is important.” Vernon entertains the division-leading Penticton Vees (27-11-2-4) Friday night (7:00) at Kal Tire Place. The Vees have lost three straight. The Snakes visit the Merritt Centennials (22-17-3-1) Saturday at Nicola Valley Arena. It was a feisty start to Sunday’s tilt as Vernon d-man Jared Wilson answered Jeff Kennedy’s dance invitation, and three minutes after that, the Vipers’ Tyler Povelofskie and SilverBacks’ Jack Berezan tangled in an all-rookie tilt. Liam Coughlin and Salmon
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Dexter Dancs of the Vernon Vipers protects the puck from Scott Clark of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Arm captain Blake Box completed the fisticuffs after Box slashed Coughlin at 15:06. Gillies got Salmon Arm on the board six minutes into period one as Vernon had trouble clearing the zone. Gillies finished with a backhander over Todosychuk’s pad. Williamson credited Salmon Arm netminder Adam Clark (28 saves, second star) for some big saves late in the first period when Vernon finally got some pressure in the SilverBacks’ zone.
Brett Mulcahy, with his third goal in six games as a Viper, replied for Vernon 6:26 into the second frame. The Kelowna product completed a slick three-way passing play with linemates Demico Hannoun and Colton Sparrow, who has played some of his best hockey as a Viper over the last month. Alex Jewell (11th goal), another Vernon native, restored the Backs’ lead as his shot deflected off Dylan Chanter’s visor and past Todosychuk (30 saves).
Coughlin (13th) forced OT when he onetimed a Michael McNicholas offering on a 2-on-1 rush 11:02 into the third frame. Meanwhile, Dancs and McNicholas each had a goal and an assist as Vernon bounced the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-1 before 1,700 fans Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. “It wasn’t our sharpest game, they just did what they needed to do to win,” said Williamson. “Our penalty kill was good (held Alberni 0-for-6) and Smitty (netminder Austin Smith) played well.” Coughlin and third star TJ Dumonceaux chipped in with a pair of helpers each. Williamson had split up the line of McNicholas, Coughlin and Dancs, but reunited the trio for weekend duty. “When they’re together they seem to score,” said Williamson. “It was just a matter of time because I was going to run them until they did.” Logan Mick (3rd) opened Vernon’s account on a 2-on-1 with Dumonceaux, and McNicholas (20th) picked the top corner, glove side, on netminder Nathan Warren (19 saves) to make it 2-0 at the break. Alberni responded on Mitch Owsley’s third snipe of the year 17:08 into period two. Dancs (18th, second star) restored the Snakes’ two-goal cushion on a three-way passing play with McNicholas and Coughlin just 37 seconds after that. Brendan Persley (5th) completed the offence with a knee-down one-timer in the third frame, helping Smith (29 saves) record his 12th win.
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Rush reach semifinals at Golden Ring
Calgary Havoc 4-2 on a two-goal effort by Connors (both from Ostafie) and Woodliffe and Popilchak each added one. In Petite play Saturday, the Vernon Victory slammed the West Kelowna Warriors 20-9. Liam Vandwyk, Grace Cornell and Kristin Ho each collected four goals, while Allassa Johnson, Jaden Scott and Bryn Korol had two apiece. Rounding out the scoring were Ashley Saunders and Hannah McMorran, each with one goal. The Victory kept rolling Sunday with an 11-4 spanking of Salmon Arm. McMorran, Scott, Korol and Cornell each fired deuces, while Saunders, Brooklyn Ashby and Ho recorded singles. Despite some amazing defence by Jasmine Horton and Chloe Scabar, the Vernon Ice Rockets bowed 8-5 to Kelowna in Novice play Sunday. Hillary Quiring led the Rocket attack with 3+1, while Makenna Jackson and Aimee Skinner each scored once, assists to Victoria Schultz and Jordan Tung. Netminder Kristen Francks stood strong, and Katrina Winstanley skated hard to shut down the Kelowna offence. Brooklyn Tardiff showed great hustle in the neutral zone. The Vernon Novice Ice Dragons fell 13-6 and 5-4 to Kelowna in a pair of road games. Rookie goalie Brianna Visser stood firm along with strong defence from Miah Cohen, Kierra Newman and Sasha Austin. Handling the Dragons’ offence were Shaila Austin (3), Amber Lowe (2), Astrid Beatty, Brooklyn Lewis, Rhys Taylor-Hawes, Sierra Fernley and Amelia Johnson. Playmaker Sadie Christensen racked up an assist. The Vernon Purple Flames fell 8-7 to Westside in a tightly contested Bunny tilt Saturday at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna. Ksenia Wiker scored for Vernon in the first half, and trailing heading into the second, the Flames rallied with offence by Kennedy Jackson (2+1), Sydney Lewis (2+1), Teagan Scober and Jocelyn Tew.
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The Vernon Rush were semifinalists in a stacked Tween A ringette division last weekend at the Esso Golden Ring tournament in Calgary. The tourney featured 175 teams from five provinces, making it the biggest ringette event on the planet. Vernon, coached by Warren Carter, went 3-0 in pool play before falling 5-3 to the Red Deer Elev8 in Sunday’s semifinal. Alyssa Racine, from Emma Carter, Carter, from Emily Williams, and Courtney Bacon handled the Rush offence. The Rush penalty killers held the skilled Red Deer squad scoreless on six powerplays. Racine scored twice on the game’s first shift as Vernon began pool play with a 7-4 stuffing of the Calgary Bow View Snype on Friday. Abby Williamson, with a pair, and singles by the Carter girls, Emma and Aly, and Williams, rounded out the attack. Madison Fox chipped in with three assists and Evan Koshure, Wynter Vanderveen, and Racine all chipped in with two each. Caenen Wisse made several acrobatic saves in the second half. Bacon pocketed a pair as the Rush silenced the Edmonton Roar 4-2 Friday afternoon. Williams and Racine sniped singles. Williamson, both Carter girls, Williams and Racine all earned assists. Williams and Emma Carter each supplied 2+2 as the Rush gonged Calgary NW Avenge 7-4. Racine (2A), Bacon and Vanderveen added singles. Kalen Webster, Koshure, Vanderveen and Fox supported Wisse until the Rush attack found its groove. Hailey Quiring’s gritty play, including a goal and two penalties, sparked the Rush to a 7-4 win over Calgary Bow View Velocity 7-4 in the quarterfinals. Racine (3+1), Emma Carter (2+3) and Bacon capped the Vernon attack. Emily Williams, Fox and Aly Carter each drew two assists, with single helpers coming from Koshure
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Vernon Advertising Works Victory’s Alyssa Johnson (left) is guarded closely by Shuswap Surge’s Mikaela Curdyk in Petite ringette play Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. and Williamson. In Junior A action at the Golden Ring, the Vernon Rockstar Adrenaline Rush went 2-1 in round-robin play, starting with a 4-3 win over Sherwood Park Elevate. Saige Woodliffe opened Vernon’s account with a quick goal from Caleb Pope. Kendra Ostafie completed a hat trick, fed twice by Taigan Radomske and once from Maddie Powls. In another goal-trading game, the Rockstars fell 5-4 to the Red Deer Radha. Hannah Popilchak got Vernon on the board, assisted by Shelby Connors, and then it was Maddie Powls’ turn for a hat trick, assists to Woodliffe, Radomske and Maddie Percy. The Rush wrapped up pool play by doubling the North
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Vernon Bantams win title Morning Star Staff
The Sun Valley Source for Sports Vipers clipped the West Kelowna Warriors 2-1 in Sunday’s final of their home Bantam Tier 1 Hockey Tournament at Civic Arena. Reed Cashato and Harvey Pawsey scored for Vernon, with Brady Marzocco getting a helper. Kieran Watts was in net. Vernon toppled Kamloops Blazers 5-2 in the semifinal Sunday morning with game MVP Matt Kowalski netting the hat trick. Marzocco bagged a deuce, while Owen Beliveau pocketed two assists. The Vipers shut down the Prince George Cougars 7-0 in preliminary play Saturday night with Kowalski and Stephane Richard each supplying two goals. Pawsey, Dylan Sedlacek and game MVP Jason Shaigec added singles. Connor Johnston registered four helpers, while Powell Connor had three in support of Conor Webb. Sun Valley upended West Kelowna 5-1 Saturday morning on snipes by Richard, Kyle Sherwood, Riley Swiscoski, Beliveau and Marzocco. Game MVP Johnston earned three assists with Sedlacek and Cashato each counting a pair. Keith Chase’s Sun Valley boys are 44-4 on the season, including three tournament titles. They have lost twice in tourney finals. The Fix Auto Bantam Tier 2 Vipers tied host Penticton 2 -2 and drew 6-6 with the visiting Salmon Arm Silvertips. Nick Cherkowski converted in the opening period Saturday in Penticton, from Lucas Halvorson and Brayden Jones. Dex Elders levelled the score midway through the second period, from Cody Webb and Mason McLennan. Mika Burns tapped in early in the first from brothers Joe and Sam Eggert in Sunday’s tie at Priest Valley Arena. Early in the second, Damian ColjeeFehr buried a wrister on assists by Brennan Schwark and Halvorson, and then
Cherkowski and Joe Eggert added goals, from Burns, to finish the second. The Vipers clawed back late in third with Elders clicking, from Sam Eggert and Cherkowski. With 18 seconds remaining, Schwark tied it, from Sam and Joe Eggert. Ethan Huizinga stopped 35 shots. The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers bowed 8-6 to the Prince George Cougars in Midget Tier 1 league action Saturday morning at Kal Tire Place. Special teams were huge with Prince George recording four powerplay goals and one shorthanded snipe, while Vernon counted one powerplay, one four-on-four and one shorty. Scoring for Vernon were Nick Higgs (2), Carson Richards, Jeff Bochon, Eamonn Miller and Cole Woodliffe. Jacob Dolinar collected four helpers. Prince George lost 11-1 to Kelowna later Saturday night before earning a 4-4 tie Sunday morning. The Coca-Cola Midget Tier 2 Vipers lost 2-1 to the Trail Smoke Eaters and shaded Kamloops 2-1. Logan Revell, from Julian Darkanzanli and Josh DeCoffe, had the Viper goal Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Brenden Zupp fired the first Vernon goal Sunday at Memorial Arena, with Kaden Black and Michael LeNoury picking up assists. Black produced the winner from Carl Main. Dylan Huber and Alex Gilowski each pocketed two goals as the North Okanagan Knights grounded the Revelstoke Grizzlies 8-1 in Pee Wee Tier 4 play Saturday at the Forum. Brett Zbytnuik, Griffin Evans, Wesley Graves and Kevin Thomas Walters contributed singles in support of Caedon Bellman. Kord Haller provided three assists. The Knights brushed off the host Grizz 5-4 in exhibition action Sunday with Graves and Eli Dwyer each scoring twice and Bryan
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Brew once in front of Thomas Burton. In Atom Tier 1 action, the Valley Wood Vipers tied the host Penticton Vees 2-2 Saturday afternoon. The Vipers came out swinging with goals by Jacob Boden and Austin Roest in the first period. Roest buried a big rebound. Goalie Owen Swiskoski had a perfect first half for Vernon, making some spectacular saves. Cayden Hamming played the second half, and was busy, as he tried to hold off the very determined Vees. D-men Porter Palfreyman and Connor Elliot, played a key role all game, especially, on a late penalty kill. The game MVPs were given to Palfreyman, Swiscoski and Hamming In Atom Tier 3 play, the H&L Glass Vipers iced the West Kelowna Warriors 2-1 Sunday at Jim Lind Arena. John Spraggs opened the scoring two minutes into the second when he corralled a pass from Brock Holliday. Left winger Colby Restiaux gained the Warrior line, faked a shot, and then LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR feathered the puck over to Spraggs. His Matthew Kowalski of the Vernon Vipers jumps as he initial shot blocked, Spraggs leaned into and Jacob Bourchier of West Kelowna collide Saturday a second wrister, whistling it past the in the Bantam Tier 1 Tournament at the Civic Arena. goalie’s blocker. Standing tall in net, Jaret Cooper proficiency. held West Kelowna scoreless in the first half. Tied 1-1 late, a fifth straight win over At 8:43 of the third, West Kelowna greased West Kelowna looked doubtful. With 67 one in, and five minutes later the Warriors seconds left, before a defensive zone faceoff, went on a powerplay looking for the lead. Vernon coach Brent Bond called a timeout Those hopes were quashed by net closer to focus his Vipers. It worked like a charm. Teja Sheldrake, along with defenders Adam Twenty-five seconds later, Cash Bourgeois, Liam Remple and Quinn Soon, Anderson, who has made a habit of victimwho keyed Vernon’s penalty killing to a per- izing his old teammates this season, haunted fect 4-for-4. them yet again. Competing for every inch of ice, lineFirst, Nick Noren found Emma Elders mates Chris Bond and Jordyn Morris worked in the high slot, and the whirling dervish the puck time and again to Maddex Minard, on skates whipped a wicked shot on net. who paced Vernon with seven shots. Liam Anderson collected the rebound and hamLeibel kept his line clicking with his passing mered home the winner.
Knights on quest to catch Yotes Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan Knights would love to catch the Osoyoos Coyotes before the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League regular season wraps up 11 games from now. With two wins over the Yotes in the last week, they’re going about it the right way. The Knights went 2-1 over the weekend, capped by a 3-1 stuffing of Osoyoos Sunday afternoon before 280 fans at Oliver Arena. The Knights, fourth in the Okanagan Division at 19-20-0-1, topped the league co-leading Kamloops Storm 6-3 Friday night before falling 4-1 to the Chase Heat (19-19-0-2) in a lacklustre effort Saturday night before 200 fans at Art Holding Memorial Arena. “When we skate, we’re a very good team and we’re hard to play against,” said North Okanagan head coach Shawn Webb. “It’s on them how they want to finish off this year – do they want to make some noise going into playoffs, or not make playoffs at all? We are in a position where we can still push for second or third in our division.” The Knights struggled in the first period against the Coyotes (22-17-0-1), trailing 1-0 at the break on Colin Chmelka’s team-leading 25th goal. “We came out and got absolutely manhandled the first 20 minutes,” said Webb, who credited netminder Zach Dyment (41 saves) for keeping his
team in the game early. Needing a change, Webb shuffled his lines, uniting Logan Mostat, Logan Geefs and Dennon Leibel, and their instant spark on the opening shift of period two set the tone for the rest of the Knights. “From then on, the rest of the game we were on them pretty hard,” said Webb. Colin Robin (5th goal), on a textbook breakout with Morgan Johnston and Ryan Kelm, got the Knights on the board with 6:20 to play in the second frame. Brett Hawrys (10th) recorded the winner 2:08 into the final period, and Johnston (9th) buried a saucer pass from Blake Culbert on a 2-on-1 for added insurance. Culbert (7th) scored shorthanded in the third period for North Okanagan’s lone goal against the Heat. Chase jumped out to a first-period lead on Kurtis Johnson’s 14th snipe. Nicholas Fidanza (15th) and Buddy Summers (6th) scored 38 seconds apart late in the second period to put the Heat in firm control. Austin Lee (2nd) made it 4-0 five minutes into period three. “With Chase, we absolutely spotted them a three-goal lead,” said Webb. “We carried the majority of the third period, but it was too late by then.” North Okanagan played its fourth game in five days as they visited the Princeton Posse (13-22-0-4) for a makeup game Tuesday night.
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You have had to fight hard to overcome obstacles in the past. To ease the situation in the future, you must change your whole approach. Pressuring yourself has been a major part of the problem. The simplest methods will likely lead to the highest returns in the year ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Implement a clear system to prepare yourself to meet your goals. Traveling may be the best way to find the information you need to move forward.
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partner to be able to win a trick before the defenders have taken five. Admittedly, here South rates to have club length because he did not show a major or raise diamonds, and five diamonds might make when three no-trump fails. But do not spend your life looking for that distribution. It will arise only rarely. If this deal were played in a tournament, almost every declarer would make his contract. West would automatically take the second trick with his heart eight, cash the heart ace, and find himself stuck on lead after taking the fourth trick with his heart 10. South would win the last nine tricks.
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Jeanette May Hultman was born on October 13th, 1967 in Vernon, B.C. and was called Home to be with her Lord on January 13th, 2014, where she joined her parents, Ivo Vernon Hultman and Bernice Anne Hultman. She leŌ us suddenly, but peacefully, at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. at the age of 46 years. JeaneƩe will be lovingly remembered by one sister, Mardelle Rosella (Steve) Ho; three brothers, Marvin Roy Hultman, Dawson Ray (Julia) Hultman and Daniel Alfred Hultman; her awesome nieces and nephews, Allie, Bailey, Michah, Kemily and Brennan; and numerous extended family members. JeaneƩe was a very special soul that touched the lives of everyone she met and knew, in such a unique and special way. Rob and Grace Schock, her caregivers since February 2012, will greatly miss JeaneƩe and she will conƟnue to be loved and cherished by us all unƟl we are reunited again. A private family Graveside Service at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery will precede a CelebraƟon Of JeaneƩe͛s Life that will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Tim Kamke oĸciaƟng. A RecepƟon will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Peter William Simpson Sept. 5, 1959 ~ Jan. 16, 2014
/t is with hearƞelt sadness that we announce the passing of Peter tilliam Simpson on Jan. 1ϲ, 2014 in Vernon, .C. Peter was born in Rossland, .C. on Sept. 5, 1959. Peter will be forever missed and loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Anne and ill Simpson and his brother on, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. A celebraƟon of life will be held on tednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at 2pm at St. James Catholic Church, Father . Eormandeau oĸciaƟng. /n lieu of Ňowers, the family would appreciate that those who wish to do so could perform a simple act of Ŭindness in Peters͛ memory. The family wishes to thanŬ Vernon Fire Rescue, .C. Ambulance, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, neighbors, and friends for their messages of condolence and respect for our family at this diĸcult Ɵme.
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KLASSEN, Stanley Alfred It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Alfred Klassen on January 8, 2014 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
OLIVER, Carol 1939 – 2014
Carol Oliver passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2014. The Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com
BABCOCK, VERLA LEVAIN Aug 20, 1929 – Jan. 9, 2014
We are saddened by the loss in this life of Verla Levain Babcock. She was a devoted wife to her husband Dale who predeceased her in December of 2011. She was born in Biggar Saskatchewan on August 20th, 1929 and passed away January 9th, 2014 in Vernon, BC at the age of 84 years. She leŌ behind her two daughters, Tracie Savage and Marla Kelly, both of Vernon and 5 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Verla was an avid volunteer and gave her Ɵme freely to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary as well as to the Cancer Society, as well as volunteering in memberships at the Schubert Centre. Many thanks to the staī at Heritage Square for all the care they gave to her during her Ɵme living there. In lieu of Ňowers please forward donaƟons to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4 in Verla’s memory. A celebraƟon of Verla’s life will be held Saturday, January 25th, 2014, in the Banquet Room of the Schubert Centre, at 3505 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. at 2:00 p.m. We welcome all who would like to aƩend. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Verla’s obituary at www. Įschersfuneralservices.com.
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Eva Williamson (Neufeld) Eva Sawatzky was born near Laird Saskatchewan on September 16th, 1922. She was the middle child of eleven of Johann and Maria Sawatzky. In 1941 she married Herbert Neufeld and they had 10 children. AŌer several moves that took them from Abbotsford, BC to Capasin, Saskatchewan, and back to Abbotsford for 1 year, they Įnally seƩled in Lumby in 1959. In 1972 they moved to Coldstream Ranch and aŌer Herb died Eva moved to Vernon. Eva became a caregiver and later on she married Peter Williamson. She is survived by sons: Ronald (Heather), Howard (Diane), Douglas (Rosemarie), Bennie (Paƫe) and Rodney; daughters: Marilyn (Gordon), Bisschop, Beverley (Duane) Anderson, Dianna, Judith (Stan) GrutchĮeld; daughter-in-law Linda; her brother Edward Sawatsky; and sister- in-law Lucy Sawatsky. Eva is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, nine of her siblings, her Įrst husband, Herb Neufeld, 2nd husband, Peter Williamson, and her beloved son, Harley. The family would like to express a warm “Thank You” to the wonderful, caring staī at Polson Extended Care Facility and to Dr.Gillhouly. A celebraƟon of life for Eva will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to be held in Coldstream Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com
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PERSONAL LINES AGENT The Vernon office of Johnston Meier Insurance is looking for a professional Personal Lines agent to join their dynamic team. Level 2 license with prior experience. Must possess great customer service and time management skills. Full time position. Email resume to: vernon@jmins.com.
BAKING SUPERVISOR A baking supervisor is required for a fast-growing baked pet treat facility in Vernon, BC. Successful applicant will be able to supervise, schedule and develop the baking team in order to reliably and efficiently produce quality products in support of the company’s current and future business. Hands-on baking experience is preferred as is leadership by example. Qualifications; • Food safety is a top priority; candidate must be familiar with GMP, HAACP, Sanitation and FSMA requirements • Minimum five years experience in industrial production • Demonstrated experience in production supervision • Ability to triage equipment problems • Strong organizational and communication skills • Experience with Excel, Word and Email • High level of attention to detail • Proven scheduling and training skills Thank you for your interest in this position. To apply, please email resume to info@darford.com with Baking Supervisor in the subject line.
Kindale Developmental Association
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
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Applications are invited for the Custodian Spare Board for casual custodial assignments throughout the District. Custodian positions are Union positions and the salary will be $19.64 per hour. Qualifications required include: Minimum grade 10 with a Custodial Worker Certificate from OUC with minimum of 94 hours of instruction, or equivalent from another recognized vocational institute. Must have proven experience in the application of modern custodial methods and procedures required for School District plants, 3 months relevant experience pertaining to products, equipment and procedures, physically able to perform all custodian duties including lifting heavy objects and shovelling snow, ability to perform cleaning and minor maintenance of school plants. The Custodial Worker Course is being offered at OUC starting February 1, 2014. Please contact OUC to register. Duties will include: Cleaning of floors and outside entrances, dusting, disposal of refuse, sanitizing washroom fixtures daily, building security, snow removal from sidewalks and entrances, other related duties as may be assigned or required. Please submit resume with full supporting documents to: Human Resources Department, Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, Fax No. (250)832-9428 or email: apply@sd83.bc.ca by February 7, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interested, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Sparkling Hill Resort is looking for an Accountant to join their team. The successful applicant will have experience in the hospitality industry (preferred), full cycle accounting, QuickBooks, payroll for 100+ employees, government/tax remittances, cost analysis & variance review. Please forward all resumes to jana.gohl@sparklinghill.com, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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
Attention Hair stylists chair rental aval, full/part time, Memphis Hair Group, call Steve @ 250-558-6565 Chair Rental available for stylist. Apply at Reneez Salon. (250)503-0960 Commercial cleaners required immediately for Armstrong, Enderby and Vernon. Also Floor Maintenance worker needed, experience preferred but will train for the right person. Email resume to: dann.romanchuk@hotmail.com DRIVER BFI Vernon is seeking a residential garbage truck driver. This is a physically demanding position. The successful applicant should be strong, dependable, diligent and a team player. Min Class 3 licence is required. Email resume with drivers abstract to kelowna@bficanada.com Farm labourers $10.33 hr. 5-6 days/wk; planting, pruning & harvesting. AprThru Oct 250540-1011 sobvfm@shaw.ca NEED PERMANENT, Seasonal, experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, March 1 $10.25/hr. Email resume to: officesgw@gmail.com
Coral Beach Farms Ltd. is looking for full time, permanent Field Managers to manage large and diverse crews in year-round field work. Experience specific to cherry farming is necessary to efficiently manage crews and complete planting, grafting, pruning, spraying, irrigation and picking of cherries. Must also have experience with Quality Control of cherry picking, and be able to administer health and safety training to crews. Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions, for 40-50 hours per week, 5-6 days per week. These hours are subject to change during our harvest season. A second language is an asset. Wage is $16$18/hour. Apply by fax at 250766-0813 or e-mail at: jobs@coralbeach.ca. Part time some experience musical instructor. Will train. $11 per hour. Call Ed 250308-2522 Required: Care aid who must live in Vernon, work in private home, female nonsmoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax 250-558-5285 Residential Cleaners needed, must have drivers license & criminal record check. Reply to Box #5 c/o The Vernon Morning Star 4407-25th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen 2810 33rd St, Vernon, BC requires a Full Time Cook $11.50/Hr. Cook/Prep/Clean Filipino/Canadian exp. High School Preferred. Apply: t_smelser@yahoo.ca
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS required for Long John’s Pub at Silver Star Mountain. Call 250-549-2992
Trades, Technical Busy Door Company in Okanagan is seeking qualified door tech. Should be experienced in residential/commercial overhead door & automatic gate services and installation. Email doordoctorokanagan@shaw.ca or fax 250-545-2919 JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
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Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100.
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Art/Music/Dancing Polsen Park Music Beginner Piano/Keyboard Lessons only $11 per hr 250-542-0800
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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping
Elementary Educator is available to tutor Grade 3-7. All subject areas. Avail Tues, Wed after 5pm & Sat. 250549-1099.
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Cleaning Bonded & Insured. Call Alice 250-558-0840
Financial Services
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DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll free 1-877-556-3500 BBB rated A+ 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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 21 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
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Gain clarity for the new year on your love, finances & career. 45 yrs exp. Call for appointment. Ana 778-930-2602
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Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
Pets
NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURS., JAN. 23 STARTING AT 9:00 AM
903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca
Full Service Dog & Cat Grooming
250-275-1385
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 • 6:00 P.M. ESTATE & BAILIFF
FURNITURE & MISC: Large Leather & Upholstery Sofa, 5 Pc Coffee & End Table Set, Queen 5 Pc Bedroom Suite, King and Queen Mattress Sets, Tile Top Sofa Table, Dining Table & 4 Chairs, Matching China Cabinet, Tea Wagon, Ornate Sofa & Chair, Dinette Table & Chair, Shelf Units, Antique Chest of Drawers, Recliners, Bedroom Suites, Wire Rack, 2 Sets Royal Albert China, Framed Mirrors, Bar Stools, Antique Books, Fans, Fridges, Stove, Dryer, A/C, Table Top Dishwasher, Desks, Flat Screen TVs, Antique Treadle Sewing machine, Upright Piano, Champion Juicer, Pressure Canner, Overhead Projector, Janome Memory Craft Sewing Machine, Walker, Stroller, Storage Cabinets, Reclining, Sofa & Chair, Stereos, Large Lot Spinning Wheels, Loom Acc., Wool Etc., Books, Vacuums & More. Large Selection of Estate & New Jewellery & Diamond Rings Silver & Gold Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Etc.
TOOLS & MISC: New 3000 Watt Generator, Craftsman 10” Table Saw, Makita Compound Miter Saw, 3 Hilti Power Activated Cement Nailers, Scroll Saw, Angle Grinders, Makita Belt and Palm Sander, Shop Vacs, Makita Hand Planer, Clamps, Router, Weedeater, Tool boxes, Hedge Clippers, Battery Charger, Wet Sharpener, Pet Carriers, 10 Pairs Downshill Skiis, 4 Snow Boards, Skates, Hockey Gear, Camping Gear, Garbage Burner, Lawnmower, Lawn Ornaments, Plus Much More.
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
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Roberta’s Painting, Serving Armstrong & area for 7 years Free estimates 250-546-3570 or 250-938-4796.
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250-260-0110
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Painting & Decorating
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-545-3259
AQUASENSE WHITE ADJUSTABLE TUB AND SHOWER CHAIR
LIKE NEW • $30.00
2 Coats Any Colour
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Misc. for Sale
Moving & Storage
(1) 250-899-3163
BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
U1ST - MOVING 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250859-8362. 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
3 Rooms For $299,
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Auctions
EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARERS NEEDED RESUMES TO: OKANAGAN TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES 3010 34TH ST,VERNON or email smahood@shaw.ca
Merchandise for Sale
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
www.vernonanimalcare.com LOST dog, Puggle (Pug/Beagle cross), named Duke, 8 years old, tri color, wearing collar, very shy, went missing Jan. 12 from Noble Rd in Armstrong. Reward offered. Pls call 250-546-8875 or 250-3098875.
Merchandise for Sale
Furniture Maple oval dining table with 2 leaves & 4 chairs. $200 250545-9846 SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562
Garden Equipment Mastercraft 4hp + Yardworks 4hp snowblowers $250 each 250-307-0009 Sears Trac-Drive snowblower, 5hp, 22’’, 5spd. Like new $400 250-307-0009
250-503-1373
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Snowblower 24” 8hp MTD Snowflight $250. (250)5466152 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)503-7003 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted Coin Op Washing/Dryer machines. Any condition. Can pick up. 250-549-0644 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confidential 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted: We Buy, Sell & Trade Canadian, US & World Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion, Placer & Scrap Gold. Simon’s Coins, 2906- 32nd St. 250308-1522. We accept debit, visa,master card. Wanted: We Buy, Sell & Trade Worldwide Military Items such as Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Bayonets & Swords. Simon’s coins, 290632nd St. 250-308-1522. We accept debit, visa,master card.
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Painting Flooring Tiles Decks
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250-550-7900 LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden Leaf Removal • Shrub/Hedge Shaping Pruning • Mowing • Yard Cleanup Nutrient Management Jake 250-351-5478 Cell
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Burk’s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • Decks • Fences Need Help? Please Call...
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Commercial/ Industrial
Shared Accommodation
Horizon Manor by the hospital 1 bdrm apt $625/mth. 2bdrm. $725. 250-545-1780.
Houses For Sale 3408-Okanagan Ave, Vernon 5 bdrm, 2 bath, w/ 2bdrm basement suite, may finance or take motorhome. $269,000. 250-545-5532.
Lots By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. 250-275-1626
Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm, mortgagable, new siding, paint & carpets, hardwood floors, appliances. Just reduced, age 55+ $25,900. #16-1600-43 Ave. Look at all offers. 250-558-1511. Mobile home in park near Lumby. Many updates, very comfortable. Asking $39,000 250-547-6155
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, DW, on-site laundry, quiet & private, great views. Sorry, NS, NP. $750/mo. Available immediately.
250-542-5580 1 bedroom/2nd flr. $615.00. Suitable for 1 very quiet person, NO PETS, PARTIES OR DRUGS! ADULT Blding Only! References, non smoker. Call 250-558-5020.
VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS
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All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW. No smoking / No pets. Lease Incentives possible for new tenants On-site Resident Manager
250-542-1701 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom
… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 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
A New Tradition of Quality Living
Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER
250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
Bachelor & 1Bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. No pets, $500$600/mo Call 250-308-8500 Brand new studio suite. D/T Avail Feb 1st. $600 incl util & cable. N/S N/P 250-549-0644
45+ Building
HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 bdrm + den N/S, N/P 250-545-5773
• NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
Rickford Manor 1 & 2 bdrm suites available to mature renters. No dogs/ No smoking building close to downtown $680.00 and up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549- 5254
1 Bedroom from $625 2 Bedroom from $725 Move in Incentives for Seniors
250-558-9696 250-503-7315
WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS
Willow Manor, 1 & 2 bdrm reno’d suites. 50+ Walk to shops $625 & up. 250-938-5704
250-306-5770
1bdrm apart’s close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $700 + utils. (250)307-4948 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p Starting $650. 250-550-4069 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788.
1500 - 1800 sq. ft. of PRIME OFFICE space in Downtown Vernon. On-site parking. Great location, newly renovated.
TWO MONTHS FREE RENT. Call to view
250-862-7785 Great location for lease. Retail/office, 1315sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 21 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, Aval Mar 1, Call Rick250-770-0903
Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm 1 bath, lovely, no stairs, n/s, pet neg, $950. 250558-0969, 250-938-1957 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $825. (250)351-4181. Large 3bdrm up, 2 down, 2bath, carport, np, $1050 +util, DD, ref’s Feb 1. 250-542-9591 Main floor, 2bdr, reno’d, w/laundry, close d/t, $950 incl., util., n/s,n/p. adult oriented.250-306-4088.
Homes for Rent
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, family home in Kinloch subdivision. Open lofted floor plan, close to lake access, main floor family room plus bonus office room. F&S, DW, W&D. Great view of lake. Small pet OK. Sorry, NS. $1550/mo. Available immediately.
Suites, Lower 1bdrm $650/mo, n/p, n/s. Bachelor suite $550. 250307-5255 or 250-938-1763. 1bdrm near town & hospital. Laundry, own heat, w/d, n/p, n/s, you pay tv/internet only. $725/mo 250-542-6349 1 bdrm newly renovated bright walkout. $735/mo includes utilities, cable, W/D. N/S, N/P. (250) 545-5154 2bdrm, 1bath, Reno’d Kitchen on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs ok, n/s, no/parties $900. util incl., 250-275-3188
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Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467
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2bdrm basement suite, 1 bath, nice clean,near Walmart, avail now. n/s,n/p 5312 21st street 250-503-6034 or 250542-9565
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Townhouses 2 BDR Townhm 38 st 35 ave. Spacious living. Walkout patio. Storage, quiet building, large bdrms renovated building, parking, a/c, water included, $840/month. Pet friendly. Vernon. Call 250-300-8076 or email rzthomas@hotmail.com.
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Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 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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55+ Bach suites for rent, level entry, newly renovated, ns, np, ref req & dd req Starting at $500. 250-558-9656 $750 2 bed, Lower East Hill 1250-762-5459 Cozy 1 bdrm suite, w/d, f/s, n/s, R.R. util incl., $700 + dd. Armstrong. 250-306-1929.
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250-542-5580 Armstrong, clean 1700sqft spacious home 4bdrms, 2.5bath, lrge kitchen, huge yard, deck, dbl garage, n/s, n/p $1350+util 250-833-6179 Near downtown Vernon, 4 bdrm with w/d, workshop & large fenced garden, fully carpeted bsmt. Ref req $1200+util 250-549-3324 (New) 3bdrm 2 full/bath, upper flr, Bella Vista, 1800sqft. family rm, a/c, 5appl, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail. Feb 1, $1200 + half util. 250-542-9711 aft 4pm
Furnished rooms for rent. $400 -$450 incl util & cable. Call 250-550-4740.
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Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.
ALEXIS PARK 2 bdrm ½ duplex, full bsmt with 1 bdrm down. Great location close to school & town. F&S, laundry hookup. Garden area. Sorry, NS, NP. $850/mo. Available immediately.
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1bdrm, D.T. from $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Executive Home Middleton Mountain- Shared Looking for a temporary to mid-term furnished living arrangement? This is a rare opportunity to share a very large executive home in Vernon. You would have entire lower floor with bdrm/bath. Absolutely gorgeous home with city views, gourmet kitchen, big screen TV’s, hot tub and more. If you are a single person, non-smoker, non-partier.Great price, all utilities included. Available February 1st. Not suitable for Seniors. If you have a compatible lifestyle and tons of positive energy please call 250-3074478 for more details. Quiet, central, near bus, incl/int, appls, $390+util, DD required. 250-549-7418 Room available, util incl, furnished or not, $500./mo Avail immediately. (250)550-6069
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#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 250-307-8869 AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199 AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855 Midvalley Autohaul will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
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2007 Subaru Outback Wagon. AWD, female driven, low km’s, sunroof, 2 sets of tires on rims. $12,500.00. (250) 503-3850
SPRING SPECIAL We Rebuild Diesel & Gas Engines & CYL heads. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903
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The calendar most recognized of January 1st - December 31st is the Gregorian calendar mandated by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and was created to somewhat tidy things up into a neat package. In Chinese Metaphysics we use the solar calendar, as it is far more accurate in placing the seasonal points of each year. The Solar year begins on a day we call Li Chun, which means Beginning of Spring and this year falls on February 4th. At this point the Sun enters 15º Aquarius and the Great Dipper points to the East. The Solar calendar uses dates that indicate the position of the earth in its revolution around the sun and is far more accurate as it wasn’t created to fit anyone’s rules: it is how the earth orbits the sun. Working with the natural seasonal movements of the earth is far more logical - and incredibly useful - compared to the simple positioning of numbers on a page...
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Yes! Tank-less water heaters or on demand type water heaters have been found to be more energy efficient. Recent studies by CMHC found that gas fired on demand water heaters were 46% more efficient than the conventional gas fired storage water heaters. One drawback was noted that 2% more water consumption was recorded due to a delay in hot water arriving at the tap & consumer’s tendency to use more hot water because the supply was endless. And the supply is endless, as an example, I had one installed in my home. One day I drained my hot tub to clean it & replace the water; I then filled it with hot water via my hot water on demand system. I had to wait for the water in the hot tub to cool down before I could use the hot tub. The cost of retrofitting an on demand water heater is more than a conventional water heater. A conventional heater may cost around $1000 to replace while to retrofit an on demand water heater will most likely start at $2500 or more. Shop around for your best deal, Information on energy savings research can be found on the CMHC web site. And remember: when in doubt, always ask an expert.
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Acupuncture has a well deserved reputation as a pain relief modality. Scientific studies show that endorphins are released by the stimulation of acupuncture points. Pain is a sign of congestion and acupuncture clears blockages which exist or may appear from threatening conditions. Acupuncture can prevent the occurrence of pain and illnesses by balancing the smooth flow of energies within the body. When this harmony is reached, one’s immune system and general vitality are at maximum to resist illness. This central feature has far ranging effects. “... acupuncture has been shown to benefit all types of aches and pains from arthritis to back pain and sports injuries, stress, depression, fatigue, circulation and digestive problems. It can also help menstrual, gynecological and sexual problems, hay fever, asthma and unspecified ailments such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and fatigue.”* A wide array of conditions arise from the single cause, which is congestion. These illnesses and other ailments are treated effectively with acupuncture. * The Reader’s Digest Complete Encyclopedia of Healing Facer, Sian, Jane McIntosh et al. 2000, The Reader’s Digest Association (Canada) Ltd. p.17
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• Manufacturer’s warranty • 150 + point inspections • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 24-hour roadside assistance 2010 GMC TERRAIN
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64,995
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2009 PONTIAC G5
Stk# 14-019A
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Stk# P13-725
2008 CHEVROLET
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40,750
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