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Vernon athletes in Olympic spotlight “In the final competition, he had the best So close for Kevin run going and unforHill. tunately didn’t quite Closer, still, for pull it off. That’s halfJustin Dorey. pipe skiing. You go big Both Vernon ath- or you go home.” letes were in the hunt Dorey had a chance but both were denied to reach the podium in their quest for with his second run Olympic medals on the but stumbled on a slopes in Sochi, Russia jump and lost some Tuesday. speed due to the slushy Dorey, 25, ended conditions. up 12th in “It was the first-ever amazing Olympic to see his men’s ski j o u r n e y ,” halfpipe said Silver event, despite Star profinishing in gram direcfirst place tor Wade after two G a r r o d , Justin Dorey qualifying among those runs with the gathered at high score of 91.60. Olympia, who watched Dorey appeared Dorey as a member of to be on his way to the Silver Star Freestyle a potential gold-med- Club when Dorey al-winning was starting score in his the sport in first of two around 2000. runs in the “When he final when started the his skis sport it wasn’t caught the even a dream edge of the because freehalfpipe wall style halfKevin Hill on a landpipe wasn’t ing and he even in the crashed, picking up a Oympics. But now, to score of 20.40 which have the opportunity would be his top score to go to the Olympics, for the final. to qualify first and up “To see him qualify- his game for the secing first was amazing,” ond run...it’s a risk no said Neil Sawatzky, an matter what. If he laid employee at Vernon’s it down I guarantee Olympia Cycle and Ski he would have won. – owned by Dorey’s To see that effort, the father, Peter – where blood, sweat and tears, 15 friends gathered to is a good experience.” watch Dorey in the final American David Tuesday morning (Peter Wise won the gold, was captured on TV Mike Riddle of waving to the camera). Sherwood Park, Alta., ROGER KNOX

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Friends at Olympia Cycle and Ski react Tuesday morning to Vernon’s Justin Dorey nailing a routine during the Olympic men’s ski halfpipe event final in Sochi, Russia.

“I raced my heart out for Canada today and did everything I could to get a medal.” — Kevin Hill

and did everything I could to get a medal,” Hill tweeted on his Twitter account. “My day ended in a crash in the semi finals in second place. I finished second in the small final for eighth place at the Olympics! Thanks so much for everyone’s support.” His family was screaming their support at their Vernon

home. “We were happy he wasn’t hurt, more so than his face which took a beating,” laughed his sister, Shanda, through a hoarse voice, the result of yelling her encouragement to her brother on the television. “Everybody that watched Kevin race knows that he could have been on the podi-

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Students at a Vernon school are being called on to show leadership. Judith Guichon, B.C.’s lieutenant governor, spoke at Harwood Elementary School Tuesday and her message focused around responsibility, respect and relationships. “You must get involved in your community,” she said. “You can help and learn to volunteer. Help your neighbour carry groceries or shovel snow.” Guichon pointed out that the students will eventually become parents, community leaders and elected officials. “In the future, it will be your job to protect our precious freedoms,” she said. Guichon, who is the Queen’s representative in B.C., was previously involved in hospital boards, recycling programs, the Fraser Basin Council and the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association. She spent much of her time at the school explaining her duties, including reading the throne speech, which outlines the government’s plans, and providing royal assent to legislation. “Lieutenant governors are watchdogs. We ensure the politicians keep society civil,” she said. Another critical part of her job is promoting excellence and achievement. “I get to honour great British Columbians who give of their time to make life better for all of us,” she said, who is currently in the first year of a five-year term. “I want to go to as many communities in this beautiful and diverse province as possible.” Besides Harwood, Guichon was at George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country Tuesday, while also attending tea at Vernon’s Schubert Centre and a reception for nonprofit groups hosted by Junior Chamber International. She also took part in a luncheon that profiled the activities of the Community

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Foundation of the North Okanagan. The foundation administers endowment funds that generate revenue to support community-based organizations. “It’s a huge privilege to see the difference that it has made,” said David Hockley, a foundation director. “But more requests come in than we can meet in grant presentations.” As part of its focus, the foundation has

developed the Smart and Caring Community Fund program. The goal is to expand the number of people involved in philanthropy. A fund can be created if a donor commits $1,000 a year for five years. “We want to make it more accessible for people,” said Leanne Hammond, fund development officer for the community foundation. Guichon says she’s impressed with the work of the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan. “We are all responsible for leaving our communities and province in as good if not better condition,” she said. Today, Guichon will visit Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong and A.L. Fortune Secondary School in Enderby.

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Carnival a ‘heroic’ success ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Diana Williamson may have done her cold dance too effectively. The executive director of the Vernon Winter Carnival had been hoping for some cooler temperatures when the 54th annual event kicked off Feb. 6. She got it. “Probably the only downside was the cold weather for the parade which kept the attendance down,” said Williamson. “Other than that, the Carnival went very well. I’m really pleased.” Vernon’s annual winterfest of fun and frivolity wrapped up Sunday, enduring all kinds of weather from cold temperatures to mild, along with rain and snow. This year’s Carnival featured three new events and eight events were sold out. “Attendance was great,” said Williamson, adding that the theme – Carnival of Superheroes – played a big factor. “I’ve had a lot of comments about the Carnival, lots of people loved how everybody got dressed up.”

While most went with traditional superhero costumes, such as Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Superman and Spiderman, others were a little more creative. Staff at Save-On-Foods dressed up in soup cans as “Souperheroes” and raised donations for the local food bank. Staff at the visitors information centre were “information heroes.” A theme for the 55th annual Vernon Winter Carnival will be announced in April. Work has already begun on next year’s event. “People have approached me about hosting events for next year, and there are some events we want to bring back,” said Williamson. “I’d like to see more events during the week and, of course, we’re always looking for sponsorship.” Ideas for the theme and the Carnival can be sent to Williamson at info@vernonwintercarnival.com, by phone at 250-545-2236 or by stopping off at the office on 35th Avenue. Anybody willing to join the Carnival as a director can put their name forward. The organization’s annual general meeting is slated for June.

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City reviews business licence bylaw Morning Star Staff

Feedback is being sought on proposed business license fees in Vernon. Council directed staff last year to review the business license bylaw and fee structure. “The existing bylaw has been in place with few revisions since 1985, and is inconsistent with current legislation, incompatible with the latest licensing software and inconsistent with future plans for on-line processes,” said Terralynn Muska, with the city’s planning and building department. “Further, a committee of city staff, a member of council and a representative from the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce set a goal to develop regulations that were both transparent and easily understood.” The proposed changes include a revised application process and fee structure as well as a shift

toward fees being based on the size of the business premises. The bylaw includes fees of $125 per year for contractors, $90 for home occupation, $60 for secondary suites, $800 for businesses more than 2,500 square metres and $115 for businesses under 100 square metres. “Business owners are encouraged to review the proposed bylaw, fee schedule and other explanatory materials,” said Muska, adding that council will make a decision on the proposed bylaw in late March. The information can be found at www.vernon.ca/services/bylaw_enforcement/doc/PP_ Business_Licence_Bylaw_Review_Presentation. pdf. Comments can be sent in by March 14 to tmuska@vernon.ca.

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Replant program tops agenda for BCFGA head RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

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“I want a replant pro- to the BCFGA. gram for 10-plus years. “I am very optimistic We have to negotiate that about the sector,” said with the government,” Dukhia, who farms in said Steele, who the BX. is a former viceDukhia president. says a “They say replant prothey are comgram will mitted to it but open up there’s no comnew marmitment until kets for there is a signagrowers and Fred Steele ture.” create onWhile disapfarm effipointed that he was not ciencies and there have re-elected, Dukhia says been numerous discushe remains committed sions with Victoria.

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for replant in 2011 but steady demand outstripped available money. Besides replant, other priority issues for Steele are ensuring grower access to tree stock and improvements to insurance when weather conditions destroy crops. He also believes there is a need to constantly remind residents, the media and elected officials of the importance the fruit sector plays in

the Okanagan economically and socially. “We have to do a better job of promoting ourselves,” said Steele. “If we have good communications with the public, the government is apt to be listening.” Along with Steele, the BCFGA executive includes vice-president Bhupinder Dhaliwal of Oliver. — with files from Kelowna Capital News reporter Jennifer Smith

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“All of the hard work has been done and the foundations made,” he said. According to many growers, five to 10 per cent of their orchards must be replanted each year to address rot and keep pace with market demand for new varieties. Government funding only covers a portion of farmer’s total cost of replant. Victoria came forward with $2 million

To rezone the property in order to accommodate a Visitors Information Centre on the property.

Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from February 17 to February 24, 2014. Any correspondence relating to this application can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between February 16, 2014 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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Janzen listed the official cause of death of Frederick Basil Marshall, 50, and Albert James Castanelli, 47, on May 21, 2013 as asphyxia due to drowning. The pair had been camping with a dog at an area on Kalamalka Lake accessible only by boat, and had been there since May 17. The plan was to return to the Coldstream area on May 21. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 21, Marshall texted the owner of the boat, saying they were ready to return when a sudden storm came up. Marshall texted that “they would have to wait before they set out because of heavy rain and lightning.”

About 45 minutes later, Marshall texted the friend, saying they were on their way. There had been a bit of a lull in the storm but the inclement weather soon picked up again. “The boat owner texted that they may have missed their window,” reported Jansen. “Eventually, Mr. Marshall quit responding to the boat owner’s texts.” Shortly before 8 a.m. on May 22, Vernon RCMP responded to a call from a citizen who observed a dead dog and some camping gear in the Cosens Bay area of Kal Lake. A search was launched. Castanelli’s body was found washed on shore. Marshall’s

body was found floating in the lake close to the overturned 12-foot aluminum boat. “Both Mr. Castanelli and Mr. Marshall were wearing lifejackets, but they were too large and ill-fitted to be effective,” said Janzen. Castanelli was wearing blue jeans, a shirt and jacket, hiking boots and a fanny pack. Marshall, who had a valid boat operator’s licence, was wearing jeans, runners and two jackets. Toxicology reports showed both men had a blood-alcohol concentration consistent with a moderate level of intoxication, which Janzen also listed as a contributory factor to the men’s deaths.

Workshop prioritizes strategies Morning Star Staff

Prioritization is the next step in Enderby’s move towards alternative transportation. The City of Enderby, in partnership with the Splatsin First Nation, Interior Health and the Shuswap Trail Alliance, is holding a second active transportation planning workshop Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Enderby Seniors Centre. “This planning process is a fantastic example of collaboration between a range of stakeholders and in the end, we hope that this project can help to strengthen Enderby and the Splatsin band as healthy, active communities,” said Mayor Howie Cyr.

The workshop will build on the outcomes of a December session where participants identified how active modes of transportation, such as walking, cycling, and public transit, could be further encouraged within the Enderby and Splatsin communities. “This next workshop will involve the participants considering the strategies that were identified at the previous workshop, and then prioritizing these strategies based on a number of community objectives,” said Phil McIntyrePaul, Shuswap Trail Alliance Project co-ordinator. To participate in the Feb. 25 workshop, RSVP to Kurt Inglis at 250-8387230 or kinglis@cityofenderby.com.

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A retired Vernon teacher is remembering a former student. Wayne Emde, who taught journalism and photography at Vernon Secondary School, has created a scholarship to honour Ashley Maile, who died in England last year at the age of 36. “Ashley was one of the most dedicated and creative students I had the privilege to teach,” said Emde. “He paid attention, learned the craft and then pushed the limits of black and white processing in the darkroom.” After school hours, Maile photographed music acts for The Morning Star. Following graduation in 1995, Maile enrolled in the two-year photography program at Langara College in Vancouver, continuing to photograph bands in the smaller clubs. Many of them returned as headliners and Maile had access to them that other photographers didn’t.

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Wayne Emde, a retired Vernon Secondary teacher, has created a scholarship to honour former student Ashley Maile. Finishing his formal schooling, Maile moved to England and gradually built up a clientele of bands, primarily heavy metal, and secured a position with Kerrang! magazine. Maile was one of the magazine’s most active pho-

tographers, and took pictures of major acts including Dave Grohl, Muse, Slash and Metallica among others in his career. “Two years ago, I was in London and we had lunch at a pub overlooking the Thames.

We had a chance to talk about his work and he shared stories of flying between concerts with Ozzie Osborne and studio sessions with Slash,” said Emde. “He was relaxed and happy, saying he couldn’t believe he could make so much money and have so much fun.” Emde hopes the scholarship will encourage a local student to pursue a photography or journalism like Maile did. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Vernon Secondary Student who chooses to enroll in a photography or journalism program of at least two years at a recognized institution. Those who wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the Ashley Maile Scholarship Fund can do so at the Vernon School District. In June, many of the bands and musicians that Maile photographed will play at a memorial concert in London and there will be a showing of his work.

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Lumby makes push for flood controls richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Lumby officials aren’t giving up despite hitting roadblocks over flooding. Mayor Kevin Acton is not satisfied with the response he got from several provincial ministries when he pushed for action to minimize spring flooding. “There is nothing the province has to offer us and they told us to continue to work with the regional district which

“We’re not done with the province.” — Kevin Acton

we continue to do,” he said. “One suggestion was to just sandbag every year and that’s not good enough. Why not do preventative work and prevent flooding. It

(sandbagging) seems like throwing good money after bad.” Some residents have suggested that the province needs to get involved because of the impact pine beetle kill

has caused in the watershed. Despite the apparent lack of interest in Victoria, Acton is not giving up. “We’re not done with the province. There’s no question they have a role to play,” he said. One of the next steps will be to talk to Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA. “We need to discuss the next steps in terms of the province’s involvement,” said

Scholarship helps orchard families jennifer smith Black Press

A bursary set up in Joe Sardinha’s name will focus on the pursuit of a fruitful occupation — higher education — and the business of growing fruit itself. Sardinha was an orchardist who served on the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association executive for over a decade, including six years as president. He died last year at the age of 52, after suffering a heart attack, and his family is hoping to furJoe Sardinha ther his legacy with the award. “Joe gave so much to the industry and I felt that he still had a lot to give,” said wife Julie Sardinha, who met Joe in their first month at university. The couple dropped out of school almost imme-

diately, Joe because he belonged on the farm and Julie to follow him and subsequently build their family. Education was nonetheless extremely important in the Sardinha home, as evidenced by their children. Applicants must be closely related to a BCFGA member, will be required to submit an essay on an aspect of the orchard sector and their family’s contributions to the association will be considered. “There’s people who served for years and years as delegates to the convention and it takes time away from their lives and their orchards and their families. I just wanted to recognize that. It’s a sacrifice. It’s a family sacrifice,” Julie said in an interview with CBC Daybreak South. The bursary will be given annually and the $1,000 will come directly from the Sardinha family. “A friend of mine told me that as long as we don’t forget Joe, or as long as he’s remembered, he’ll never be completely gone,” Julie said.

Acton. The Regional District of North Okanagan is also being asked to reduce levels in Duteau Creek reservoirs to accommodate snowmelt and reduce the risk of flooding downstream.

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Human rights being ignored

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t’s not exactly good public relations. Since Feb. 11, Okanagan Regional Library’s Vernon branch has largely been inaccessible to the public because of a broken pipe that sent a torrent of water throughout the main floor. While patrons have been able to return books or pick up holds, they can’t search the aisles for new reading material. Moms and tots have been forced to abandon the always popular story time and anyone who booked the meeting room has had to go elsewhere. That’s unfortunate as there was so much optimism when the branch was officially unveiled in May 2012. “We know that our customers are going to be very excited about this space,” said Maureen Curry, then-head librarRichard Rolke ian, as she showed off the 30,000 square-foot facility. “This new library provides a space for people to come enjoy the library, even if they’re not checking out books. That’s what a library should be.” And Curry’s prediction was essentially bang on as the community has not only embraced the 30th Avenue location, but taken complete ownership. It’s not unusual during any typical day to find toddlers balancing a stack of books as they find their parental unit or teens sitting quietly in a corner working on their latest school assignment. The public-access computers are generally full as people catch up on e-mail with loved ones or cruise the net to find work or housing. Occasionally, if I am between meetings but don’t have enough time to go home, I will find a comfy chair on the upper floor and catch up on my latest novel.

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For anyone who thinks libraries have become obsolete in our technological age, they should pop down to the Vernon branch. It has the highest circulation rate in the entire Okanagan (In January, it circulated 55,455 items not counting ebooks or online magazines and music). So it’s no surprise the interruption in service over the past week is personal for many residents. Their normal routines have been thrown off course. As soon as the news of the flood spread around town, some people were saying, “How did that happen, that building’s new?” or “We spent a fortune on that place.” Now the infamous pipe that burst is in a room where the book return is located. From outside, patrons can drop books through a slot and they slide into giant bins, where staff collect the books and then reshelve them for others to use. Apparently when the building was designed and constructed, it was decided that the book return room would be considered as an exterior feature. That means there is absolutely no heat there. Of course, we all remember what was going on leading up to Jan. 11. A cold front had descended on the region, bringing bitterly frigid temperatures that forced residents to dig out their toques, gloves and dress in layers. It usually doesn’t get chilly enough for water pipes to freeze but consider that this particular pipe is in an unheated room and has been at the mercy of the elements since 2012. How much pressure can one pipe take when the thermometer dips? Of course you can make every effort possible and things still happen. Equipment fails. But this prolonged closure will certainly have some residents questioning if there was room in the $12 million construction budget for more insulation or a baseboard heater?

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach recently referred to Russia’s stance on homosexuality as a political issue and chastised countries who were using the Olympics to shine an unflattering light on Russian president Vladimir Putin. This comment shows you how out of touch the IOC hierarchy is with the real world. Equality is not a political issue, it is a fundamental human right. Equality should exist regardless of political stripe. In an attempt to not offend Putin, Bach missed an opportunity to show support for the athletes he represents. Without the athletes, there would be no Olympic Games, there would be no IOC and Mr. Bach would be doing something else. But the blame lies not only with the president of the IOC. Canadian Olympic Committee president Marcel Aubut encouraged Canadian athletes to park their opinions at the door and focus on competing and winning. The athletes themselves have also missed an important opportunity. Some Canadian athletes have also said the matter is distracting and they need to focus on their competition. In other words, doing or saying anything at the moment is inconvenient. Life is inconvenient, things happen all of the time. How convenient is it right now to be an LGBTQ athlete or citizen in Russia? On the other hand the Olympic team from Greece wore rainbow-coloured gloves. Kudos to them for a simple but important gesture. — Penticton Western News

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Put problem wildlife in perspective

think people need to put the issue of habituated deer into perspective. There are two points I would like to make in response to A. Black's letter to the editor. 1. Tranquilizing ungulates is far riskier than most people know. Their rapid heartbeat and high-strung nature make it difficult to calibrate the amount required to subdue the animal without killing it. Should the deer survive the tranquilizing and relocation trauma, they will inevitably return to urban areas because they are habituated. Don't idealize it. Your Coldstream neighbourhood is no longer a wildlife refuge. Why do we have coyotes and cougars in the city? Because this is where the prey is. Why do we have bears in the city? Because people leave fallen fruit and bagged garage out to tempt them. This isn't rocket science, people. PRAISE FROM VARIETY It is with sincere gratitude that we take this opportunity, on behalf of everyone at Variety the Children's Charity, to thank Vernon for your incredible support of our 48th annual Show of Hearts Telethon. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise $6,671,138 to help families with children who have special needs, both in Vernon and across B.C. The funds raised will go towards providing life-saving, lifechanging and life-enriching support to children who face daunting challenges every day. Whether it's a power wheelchair that gives a five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy the gift of mobility, a bursary to a special school that gives a 10-year-old boy the confidence to learn and excel, or emergency transportation to an out-of-community hospital that gives B.C.'s most fragile babies the best chance possible right from the start, donations to Variety make a difference in the lives of thousands of children every year.

2. More deer and wildlife in general are killed on B.C. highways every week than are killed in urban areas to remove habituated deer in a year.

Families helping families, it's what builds and sustains communities now and well into the future. Thank you for showing your hearts to children who have special needs. Bernice Scholten, Executive Director, Bill Senghera, Board President Variety - The Children's Charity THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who made Family Literacy Week such a success. We had a fabulous audience for our Elephant and Piggie Party Jan 25, with much appreciated enthusiasm. All of the prizes and the performance were made possible by the awesome Friends of the Library volunteers who run the book sales that our community has been generously supporting. Judy and I had fun seeing everyone, and we hope that we have the same wonderful crowd

I don't hear much moaning and crying about that problem from "conservationists." Eighty per cent of wildlife vehicle col-

for our March break events. The Morning Star has been great about publicizing our events, and I’m excited to see new faces along with our favourite regulars. Stephanie Vollick, Youth Services Librarian, Vernon branch Okanagan Regional Library REMEMBERING PATRICK Patrick Nicol was very close to our hearts and held a special place in our lives for more years than we can remember. He will always be with us and we miss him dearly. Always a supporter of arts and culture, he helped us in so many ways, both as an individual and a professional. We participated co-operatively in so many events over the years. We also shared a love of sports (in particular, baseball), exchanged baseball cards and magazines and a love of music (Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watch Tower being a shared favourite). Unfortunately, due to an

lisions involve deer. Death and injury to people as an outcome of these collisions is also a serious concern. I suggest you visit this website for more information if you are in doubt: www.wildlifecollisions.ca/thefacts.htm If you are truly concerned about the welfare of habituated deer, ignore the Bambi eyes and stop treating them like characters in a theme park. Remove whatever food sources that tempt them into your yard. Chase them out rather than try to pet them. Do not believe that simply moving them somewhere else (my yard in a rural community? Thanks a lot) will solve the problem. You just made it someone else's problem. The only other solution is to move out of their traditional territory. Are you willing to do that? Brenda Giesbrecht

unforeseen family emergency (of our own) we were not able to attend the celebration of Patrick's life Feb. 3. but took time in our individual way (on that day, and on many more to come) to commemorate Patrick for the blessed human being that he was. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and survivors. Finally, to Patrick and his memory, we loved him more than mere words can express and will do so for as long as we have life in us. May you rest in peace dear Patrick. Ken Smedley, Dorian Kohl and family NO HEAD'S UP I think it might be a great idea to wait to write about the police campaign after it's over. I don't think distracted drivers deserve any sort of heads up. Here in Vernon, I've seen everything from people driving with headphones to reading a book, yes, reading a book, while driving. There is absolutely no excuse

for distracted driving. None. Zero. Your Facebook status update can wait. M. Peet

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Enderby unable to take action on river richard rolke Morning Star Staff

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bylaws do not extend to the river and the agencies that are responsible are provincial and federal. “The authorities have to decide if they are going to put regulations on it,” he said. If there’s going to be regulations, there needs to be enforcement.” The society asked council to consider placing marker buoys on the river. However, council instructed the group to contact those agencies directly involved in the river including the RCMP, the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Cyr also believes that any action to protect the environment and promote safety shouldn’t just be limited to motorized vessels. “It’s not just power boats out there. There are tubers and kayakers. There needs to be public education about the river,” he said.

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A.L. Fortune Secondary School in Enderby will host a Hockey Canada Skills Academy prospective player and parent evening Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Head instructor Terry Shykora will be there to explain how the program operates and the school’s administration will also be on hand to explain the benefits of their self-directed learning model. The program is available to boys and girls in Grades 8 to 12 who have a passion for hockey and the desire to improve their skills. Call A.L. Fortune school at 250-838-6431 to RSVP. The event will be held in the school theatre.

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Puppeteer has the whole woods in his hands Iceland’s Bernd Ogrodnik brings Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to life

Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

Many know the story of Peter and the Wolf from the Disney animated film, which originally came out in 1946. That version featured numerous changes to the original story that was created by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, known for his ballets, as a symphony for children, complete with a spoken narration and full orchestra. In Prokofiev’s version (spoiler alert!), the duck eaten by the wolf does not magically reappear like in the Disney film, says Figura Theatre’s Bernd Ogrodnik. And it’s the Prokofiev version that local audiences, young and old, will enjoy when Ogrodnik brings the musical play to life using wooden carved puppets in the Russian/European tradition for the next and season finale kids series show at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Sunday. “The outcome is not a Hollywood or Walt Disney production, which tends to change and bend and ‘cutify’ it,” said Ogrodnik, who originally trained as a classical musician and has been a prominent figure in the world of puppetry since 1986. He is currently the national puppeteer of Iceland, his homeland. Ogrodnik’s production is a Russian tale with all its original music and story-telling charm presented by the means of the puppet theatre. It is also an ode and introduction to Prokofiev. “I have always loved the music Prokofiev created for Peter and the Wolf. I get bored very quickly with unchallenging music, but as often as I have listened to this

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national puppeteer of iceland, Bernd ogrodnik is performing a musical version of Peter and Wolf with his hand carved wooden puppets for two shows at the Vernon Performing arts Centre sunday. piece, it keeps fascinating me,” he said. “The score for Peter and the Wolf is actually rather challenging to perform. Though written for children, it is full of surprises and difficult solos... just listen to the flute representing the bird.” Originally created for the National Theatre of Iceland, Figura Theatre’s Peter and the Wolf features a set of original wooden table-top

puppets, designed and created by Ogrodnik, who says they took a long time to design and carve, but are rather simple in nature. “The puppets are jointed in a way so that I am able to position them in different places and postures throughout the set. As the theme of the story (and music) is always focusing on one character at the time, it allows me to place the figures not in action

into a fixed position.” Ogrodnik compares his technique to that of a child playing with a toy. “Observing a child playing with a little toy action-hero, you will notice that the child himself will turn into this action hero, his demeanor, face and voice are entirely dedicated to this character. That is what I am doing in this production,” he said. “The great side effect, of course, is that the audience, even the adults, can really understand and relate to this way of performing, as we have played this way in our youth. We all have been puppeteers at some point in our lives.” A one-man show, Ogrodnik is currently taking his puppets and set, made of plywood with a painted backdrop, from Iceland across to Canada. “It is a travel-set, made to be packed-up into small cases, brought across the ocean from Iceland to North America as check-in luggage of an airplane, and then tossed into the trunk of a rental car in order to reach the most remote regions of this vast country,” he said. Although he uses some special mechanics like magnets and a rotating wheel to help him position his puppets or to keep them moving without touching them, he sometimes employs a helping hand from the audience, especially at the end of the performance when all the characters are in action simultaneously. “The performance delights audiences of all ages. Though nothing really frightening will happen on stage, the youngest are always best accompanied by grown-ups,” said Ogrodnik, “Grown-ups, though, will not need the excuse of being accompanied by small children to enjoy the music and story of Peter and the Wolf.” There are two limited-audience performances of Peter and the Wolf to choose from, starting at 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 each and available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-SHOW (7469), www.ticketseller.ca.

Bandleader brings exciting rhythm to jazz club

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The Vernon Jazz Club will be swinging as The Morgan Childs Quartet returns to the stage this Saturday night. Childs will be joined by Chad Makela on saxophone, Dan Reynolds on piano, and Adam Thomas on bass. The band will be playing tunes written by Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen as well as some fun arrangements of standard tunes like Rogers and Hammerstein’s Surrey With the Fringe On Top. Childs, who grew up in Invermere, is a noted composer, bandleader and drummer. His groups have been featured on CBC Radio shows Hot Air, Tonic, and JazzBeat. He has received the Fraser McPherson Memorial Scholarship, three CBC Galaxie Rising Star awards at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, two General Motors

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morgan Childs leads his quartet into the Vernon Jazz Club saturday. Grand Prix du Jazz at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and a TD Fellowship in Jazz Award from the Banff Centre. His rhythmic, swinging play-

ing is influenced by a number of things. One of them is a trip that he made to New Orleans with his close friend and saxophone player, Chris Gale. “We spent time soaking up the music and culture down there. It brought me in close contact with the birthplace of jazz rhythm and specifically the trap jazz drum kit that I play,” said Childs. “That entire city just breathes rhythm, it’s quite an amazing place.” Childs has a degree in jazz performance from Capilano University and has performed across North America with top artists such as Ingrid Jensen, Laila Biali, Phil Dwyer, Brandi Disterheft, and Don Thompson. He has been a clinician and instructor at university programs around the country including Humber College, Capilano University, Vancouver Island University, and the University of Lethbridge. He is currently a

faculty member at the Humber College Community Music School in Toronto. Makela hails from Vancouver and is a saxophone instructor at Capilano University. He was a member of the renowned One O’Clock Lab Band led by Doc Severinson, the band leader for Johnny Carson. He has shared the stage with The Temptations, Percy Sledge, Corey Weeds, and David Liebman. “Makela is clearly a name to watch,” writes Coda Magazine. Reynolds was born and raised on the West Coast but moved to Montreal to study at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University. Here he was given the distinction of being a Schulich scholar and in 2010 was awarded the Oscar Peterson Prize for Excellence in Jazz Performance by the Hnatyshyn Foundation for the Arts. Reynolds played with the McGill Jazz Orchestra and has

worked alongside guest artists Phil Dwyer, John Taylor, and Joe Lovano. The pianist also has a love for playing classical music, especially J.S. Bach, Chopin, and Debussy. Thomas has been surrounded by music his whole life. Barely did an evening go by when the family record player didn’t see vinyl. At the age of 12, he began taking electric bass lessons and at 18 turned to the upright. Since then he has travelled to Texas for music school and lived in New York as a jazz musician. His CD with the Mike Allen Quartet, For My Love, has been featured on CBC Radio’s Hot Air and Tonic, as well as North by Northwest. The Morgan Childs Quartet takes the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) this 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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Kickstarter campaign launched for episode two of local TV pilot Morning Star Staff

The producers of a locally-made and award-winning TV pilot have just launched a fundraising campaign to produce their second episode. McLink Enterprises and TechYou Media are seeking $95,000 through the crowd funding initiative Kickstarter to produce episode two of La

Fontaine. The Okanagan produced TV pilot was recipient of the Best Drama Award in the International Pilots Competition at the 2011 Banff World Media Festival. “We’ve been getting lots of calls about where the show is headed and how we’d like to move forward. It’s a very exciting time” said M.F.

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(Matt) McDowell, the Lavington-based writer and director of La Fontaine. The pilot ended leaving a lot of unanswered questions, which McDowell says will be answered in episode two. Filmed around the Lavington-Vernon area in 2011, La Fontaine is a modern, gothic, onehour drama about a family who moves to a small town that is riddled with a secret culture of natural and unnatural genetic manipulation. The pilot was also nominated for Best Drama as well as Best Writer for McDowell at the International Television Festival in Los Angeles. For episode two, McDowell says he is bringing out the big guns, namely David Howard, screenwriter on the hit movie Galaxy Quest (starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman.) Howard will co-write episode two with McDowell if the Kickstarter campaign is successful, and McDowell says he hopes to make four episodes a year if their goals are reached. “The money will go towards the cast and crew because they so selflessly slaved themselves out for the first episode, it would be nice to give them something for the second. Other expenses include equipment rental, locations, food, editing, insurance and transportation costs,” said McDowell. The pilot for La Fontaine is now available for public viewing at lafontainetv.com.

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Jan Lisiecki holds the final note of a Chopin nocturne while performing with the Okanagan Symphony at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday.

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n Sunday at the described in the score as Performing Arts “strolling.” Centre, Rosemary It was fresh, laid back, with Thomson (conductor and added horns and timpani, movmusical director of Okanagan ing along with that strolling Symphony) rhythm. It was commissioned reunited by the CBC for the National with a Broadcast Orchestra, and preperformer miered in Vancouver. who’s The concert also included become a George Bizet’s Symphony in C, legend in an astonishing achievement by his own a young composer. lifetime. Started just after turning At nine 17, and finished a month later, Jim Elderton Bizet wrote it while studying at years of age, Jan the Paris Conservatoire under Lisiecki (with Thomson concomposer Charles Gounod. ducting) had played Mozart’s Probably done as a student Piano Concerto No. 13 with the assignment, Bizet showed no Calgary Philharmonic. interest in having it performed Sunday’s masterworks conor published. cert, Poised for Flight, showIt was never played in cased young composers and his lifetime. It remained performers “those with wisdom unknown till its first perbeyond their years,” and it was formance in 1935, and was a no-brainer to feature Lisiecki immediately hailed as a youthat the ripe, old age of 18. ful masterpiece on par with Introducing the concert was Mendelssohn’s overture to A assistant concertmaster Susan Midsummer Night’s Dream Letourneau. When at music (written at about the same age), college, majoring in perforquickly becoming part of the mance, she’d asked co-student standard Romantic repertoire. Michael Oesterle (majoring in That the symphony was composition) to write a violin never mentioned even in piece for her. Bizet’s correspondence caused Now, eight years later, we speculation about his motive heard his 2011 composition, for burying the piece. Because short symphony, The Sparrow’s he’d been hired to transcribe Ledger, for which he’d been Gounod’s music, familiarity inspired by Aaron Copland’s with his mentor’s work might short symphony. have resulted in resemblances In three movements, it between Gounod’s symphony opened with beautiful slow and his own. chords in the strings, introducHowever, critics view Bizet’s ing the woodwinds, developas the better composition. ing briskly with well separated Once discovered, his symphony orchestral colours. far outshone Gounod’s piece, A thoughtful second moveboth in terms of performance ment, certainly evocative of and numbers of recordings. nature, bridged to the third, Certainly Sunday’s perfor-

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mance was vigorous and totally engaging. The highlight of the evening was 18-year-old PolishCanadian pianist Jan Lisiecki’s performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9. He took the first movement at a brisk pace, fully in control, perhaps even held back in the early sections. The final cadenza (solo section), alternating between drama and serenity, was both moving and accomplished. His maturity was especially evident in these cadenzas, and this was equally true with his rendering of a Chopin nocturne (unexpectedly played as an encore.) Here, a less experienced pianist might have played too fast. As James Jolly wrote for The Gramophone: “Lisiecki may still be in his teens but his musical wisdom belies his youth. His is a gift too rare to be squandered.” He’s played in countries too numerous to mention. He’s performed with Yo-Yo Ma and Pinchas Zukerman, and at 14 was featured in CBC’s documentary, The Reluctant Prodigy. An exclusive recording agreement with the Deutsche Gramophon “yellow” label followed and, on his school board’s recommendation, he was advanced four grades to graduate from high school. Last year, he made his BBC Prom debut, and received the Leonard Bernstein Award. And the coming season includes his debut with La Scala in Milan, plus his official debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra, when he’ll perform three concertos in a single week.

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Members show opens at LCAG Morning Star Staff

Every year the Lake Country Art Gallery opens the doors of its gallery space to its members as a way to further support, engage and celebrate their artistic achievements. This year is no exception as the gallery gets ready to show the work of its members, starting Wednesday, at the month-long exhibition. The gallery has a membership of approximately 150 individuals whose contributions help support gallery programming, including the annual member’s show. “We are really blessed by the strength of the support of our members and volunteers”, said LCAG manager Petrina McNeill. “It’s really quite incredible that we have so many talented artists among our membership. Over the last two years, we’ve had an overwhelming response to our members’ show. We can’t wait to see what turns up this year.” “Our members and volunteers give so much to the gallery. I am constantly amazed at all the endeavours our members are up to in and out of their studios”, added LCAG curator Katie Brennan. “That they still have time sup-

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Art patrons visit last year’s members exhibition at the Lake Country Art Gallery. This year’s members show opens Wednesday and continues to March 21. port the gallery the way they do is outstanding.” Accompanying the members’ exhibition will the LCAG’s second installment of a pubstyled Trivia Night, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry is $10 per person and those interested in participating can bring or join a team. Brennan will test every team’s knowledge of art, culture and much more. Snacks and a cash bar will be available and all funds will go to support the gallery. On March 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., the gallery will be offering a workshop with Lynda Miller on how to photograph your artwork. “This is a great workshop for any artist who wants to learn how to accurately photo document their work for submission to gal-

leries, clients, websites, as well as family and friends,” said Brennan. The workshop is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Participants are asked to bring their camera and a piece of artwork to photograph. Gallery members with work in the members’ exhibition are welcome to use their piece in the exhibition to photograph. Contact the gallery for more information and to register at 250766-1299, lakecountryartgallery@shaw.ca A reception for the LCGA annual members show takes place Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs to March 21. Visit the gallery’s website at lakecountryartgallery.ca for more information.

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appreciate the days getting longer at this time of the year. Sure March can always reserve us a few surprises but it is nice to see blue in the sky so early and lasting much later. The seeds for this year are appearing in the stores with all the supplies needed for a fruitful year. I will start pruning the fruit trees in the next week as weather permits. At our last garden club meeting, we had Gordon Huston, general manager of North Jocelyne Sewell Okanagan Gleaners. It made for a very interesting evening, and I would like to share something about them. There is a lot to learn about this organization and you can find more by going to www.novgleaners.org The North Okanagan Valley Gleaners Society was created in the summer of 2007 by a group of individuals who had become acutely aware of the problem of world hunger and the fact that the Okanagan valley is rich in food supplies. Much of our local food production, unfortunately, goes to waste. The desire to make use of these gleanings to feed

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the hungry in other countries convinced them to do something. The Gleaners plant deals primarily in large quantities (995,000 lbs in 2013) but they are quite happy to add in the fall overflow from local gardens, those unripe tomatoes especially. Apples and pears are the fruits they can process, however supplying pickers can be a problem. Unfortunately squashes do not rehydrate well so they and hot peppers are on the no-no list, but give them a call at the plant at 558-5872 for any questions. They would be happy to give a quick tour during the morning operations to anyone who is interested in the beautiful drive up to 973 Whitevale Rd. and of course volunteers for the morning production are always welcomed. All of the gleaned veggies produced a record of more than five million servings of soup which will go out this year into the Third World. The North Okanagan can be proud of the effort made by local volunteers in being part of the solution to world hunger. Once per year stock is taken and a soup mix recipe is created from the ingredients on hand. The mix is packaged in 100-serving sealed bags, then packed into boxes or drums ready for shipping. Apples are also dehydrated, packaged and shipped as nutritious snacks.

Volunteers arrive daily (Monday through Friday mornings) to help with the cleaning, chopping and preparation of the produce for the dehydration, as well as packaging the final product. These volunteers may be seniors, members of local churches, groups from schools and clubs, or individuals and families from the local communities. At the processing plant, volunteers arrive for 8 a.m. (some even before!) and set to work cutting vegetables, washing and cleaning equipment, filling or emptying the dryers, and other tasks. No appointment or advance notice is needed...you can just show up! The managers — Harold or Gord — will help you fit in at a task that suits you. By 11:30 a.m. they are usually cleaning up and you are on your way by noon. Groups are welcome and they’ll do their best to accommodate your availability. Please call the plant or e-mail info@novgleaners.org The 20th Annual Seed Swap and Natural Living Fair will be March 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Enderby, at A.L. Fortune school, 500 Bass Ave. Admission is by donation. This year’s event honours June Griswold, pioneer and seedsaver. There will be a free seed swap table, and more than 50 vendors. I will be there with my seeds. For more information: 250-558-4556.

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St. David’s Day is a notable occasion You don’t need to be Welsh to enjoy this annual lunch and songfest Les Parsons Special to The Morning Star

“To be born Welsh is to be born Privileged, not with a silver spoon in your mouth but music in your blood and poetry in your soul.” This old Welsh saying will come to life in Vernon on March 1 when The Vernon Welsh Society holds its annual celebration of St. David’s Day with a lunch and songfest in honour

of the patron Saint of Wales, St. David (the equivalent of Ireland’s St. Patrick, Scotland’s St. Andrews and England’s St. George). St. David (or in the Welsh language, Dewi Sant) was a Celtic monk who became Archbishop of Wales in the sixth century and helped to spread Christianity to the Celtic tribes of Western Britain. He was descended from royal lineage, indeed a grand nephew of King Arthur and son of the Prince of SouthWest Wales known as Ceredig. However, his life was dedicated to his missionary work and spreading the gospel. He was credited with numerous miracles

including rising a youth from dead and causing water to spring from the ground. He also founded numerous churches and monasteries throughout the country. He died March 1, 589 at the age of more than 100 years old and was buried at the Glyn Rhosyn Monastery he founded where now stands the majestic Cathedral of St. David’s. He is a very important figure in Welsh history and in the establishment of the Welsh culture. His last words to his followers were “Do the little things I have done” and “walk the path that our fathers have trod before us.” On the anniversary

of his death a 1,000 strong male voice choir gathers every year at St. David’s hall in Cardiff in a remembrance performance. In Vernon, the Vernon Welsh Society marks the occasion with an annual lunch and sing along. All are invited to attend the buffet lunch whether or not they are of Welsh heritage. The only requirement is that attendees want to enjoy good food and rousing singing. A lunch will be held at The Village Green Hotel, 4801-27th St., March 1 at 12:30 p.m., doors open at noon. Lunch includes barbecued chicken and shepherd’s pie (even though St. David was a vegetarian) and a cash bar

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ish is a superfood. Packed with vitamins and minerals, and a major source of omega-3 fatty acids, fish can help to protect against a range of diseases, from cancer to heart disease, depression to arthritis, eye problems to brain disorders. It is recommended we eat at least two portions a week of fresh, frozen or tinned seafood (one of them oily fish). White fish like cod are a good source of low-fat protein and minerals. Oily fish such as sardines, pilchards, salmon and mackerel have the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and Cathi Litzenberger shellfish containing selenium are thought to have cancerfighting properties. Eating fish is good for your health, but there are downsides, mostly involving farm-raised seafood. Since eating fish helps prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer, reduces hypertension and aids brain development, it’s not advised to eliminate it from our diet. Instead look for fish and seafood that is harvested in a way that protects surrounding sea creatures and the ecosystems they depend on. David Suzuki has a good guide to follow; look it up online. Today I offer a baked fish that allows us to choose any fish we favour, and a seafood pasta casserole that can be prepared ahead of time if you wish. Crispy Baked Fish 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. seasoning salt 1-1/2 lbs fish fillets (your choice) Grated Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle 1/2 -1 cup crushed corn flakes Combine cooking oil, salt, pepper and seasoning salt in small bowl. Brush both sides of fillets with oil mixture. Place fillets in shallow bowl. Pour remaining oil mixture over top. Marinate for 15 minutes. Remove fillets from marinade. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese. Dip in crushed cornflakes.

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Arrange in single layer in greased baking pan. (If you use greased foil or parchment paper it will help with clean-up.) Bake in pre-heated 450 F oven for 12 to 15 minutes until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Serves 4. Seafood Pasta Bake 5 tbsp. butter, divided 2 cups sliced white mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 lb. imitation crabmeat, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup dry white wine Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour Pinch of ground nutmeg 2 cups milk 8 oz. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 25) 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 3 cups penne or small shell-shaped pasta 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease an 8-cup (2 L) baking dish. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp. of the butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, garlic and shallot for about 5 minutes or until softened and any liquid has evaporated. Stir in crabmeat and wine. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and nutmeg; cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until grainy-looking. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Fold in mushroom mixture, shrimp and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to sauce, stirring well to combine. Spoon half the pasta mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with half the mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Make another layer with remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Dot with the remaining butter. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbling and brown on top. Well worth the effort.

to lubricate the vocal chords (even though St. David only drank water). The cost is $25 per person and reservations can be made by contacting Les Parsons at 250-549-4348 before Feb. 24. Les Parsons is with the Vernon Welsh Society.

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kindale thrift store in armstrong 25-cent Yellow Tag Sale on all clothing until Feb. 22. The store is full, so come and see what you can find. We are at 2725 Patterson Ave. Open Mon. to Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vernon & district metis association Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at our office, #102, 3207-30th Ave., in the boardroom. All Metis and guests welcome. Info., 778-475-0823. the Vernon senior citizens recreational society (aka The Halina Seniors Centre) holds annual general meeting Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Halina Room, 3310-37th Ave. For voting rights, previous members must have paid their membership for 2014 by Jan. 31 and be in good standing. To run for the board, you must be a member in good standing. Info., 250-542-2877. tom mulcair Visits Vernon Feb. 19 at noon, Vernon Rec Centre auditorium. Several candidates to represent Okanagan Shuswap NDP in the next federal election will also be there. darts at the halina seniors centre Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. Come on and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. ladies of the royal purple Vernon lodge #123 invite past and new members to join us Feb. 19 at the Elks Hall at 1 p.m. for our meetings or come at noon with your brown bag lunch to play cards. You will make new friends or reacquaint with old ones. Come join us. Info., call Judy at 542-6574. food addicts in recoVery anonymous (fa) Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room #2. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? No dues or fees. For more info., call Catherine at 250-549-1747. 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. seniors drop-in (1751 Glencaird St.) has an “Artistic Corner” every Wednesday 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Olena Bramble and Jim Olson are painters who enjoy watercolour painting and this is their opportunity to share their talents with others. Join us. There is no cost, and supplies are always available. You never know, you may be an artist yet. For more info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. kalamalka toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more information, call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca under the spitfire anaf unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. New! Wednesday Wing Night, only 35 cents! Meat draw starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Spitfire Lounge. 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 1-866-918-3574. hi noon toastmasters Meet every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bean to Brew Coffee House. Toastmasters help to build leadership and communication skills in a safe, fun environment. Make us your educational, inspirational and entertaining lunch hour Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact James at hinoontoast@gmail.com 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).

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ut the AMP in CAMP while school is out with a day of hair-raising activities at the Okanagan Science Centre – including the Van De Graaff generator! Explore how we get our energy, and make your own by creating batteries from groceries and circuits from squishy dough – all to kick off the new Canada-wide Let’s Talk Energy Week! For children ages six to 10; $40 for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required – call 250-545-3644 or visit the OSC in Polson Park. The Pro D Day Camp at the OSC runs Friday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. Info., call 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 weightmanagement 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 Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pool room and coffee shop open daily. Thrift Shop 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. support group for senior parents For senior parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Community Living BC (CLBC), suite 201, 2802-30th St. Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. For info., call Julie at 250-307-4216. okanagan sheep producers assoc. meets Every third Wednesday of the month. Call Lorna Carter at 546-3318 or Rob Campbell at 546-3546. nordic Walking An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., call: Olena at 250-547-8866. 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 250-5429229 or Grace, 250-545-0808.

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stroke recoVery Vernon branch open house Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Exhibitions; guest speaker at 12:15 p.m.; demos; door prizes; refreshments. challenging our students to liVe like jesus Vernon Christian School invites parents to attend a parent session with Axis, a traveling team of post-college students from Colorado Springs. In their presentations, the team use more than 50 clips from movies, songs and the Internet to interactively teach students on culture, critical thinking, and world view. Axis believes that parents are the primary influence on a student’s faith. As a result, Axis gives parents the tools and information they need for effective family discipleship. They engage parents with a one-hour presentation called Sex, College, Beer, Technology, and Jesus: What your students are thinking about and tools for effective family discipleship. Plan to attend Feb. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the VCS Secondary Campus, 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd. Admission is by donation. Info., visit http://axis.org/why-axis/problem. healing after suicide loss support group Offered by the Suicide Prevention Committee of Vernon for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This support group is facilitated by trained professionals and peers and is offered at no cost. Registrations are now being accepted for the upcoming group which will run one evening a week for eight weeks. For more information or to register please contact at Betty Bates 250-2758062, ext. 4 or e-mail betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca the community seniors’ felloWship luncheon at Vernon Full Gospel Church with special Valentine theme, Feb. 20 at 10:45 a.m. Special music by the Heaven Bound Gospel Quartet and a special message by Pastor Pete Unrau. There will also be group singing with Karl and the Sing-Along Band followed by a

delicious lunch! Come, bring a friend and enjoy good fellowship! fundraising for the fulton resource room getting closer to their goal to be able to purchase a low recumbent tandem bike. We are holding raffles for gift baskets for Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Tickets available at Fulton office or through the resource room and are $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw dates: Easter – April 17; Mother’s Day – May 9; Father’s Day – June 13. people place garage sale April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot, 3402 - 27th Ave. Donations welcome (no large pieces of furniture or appliances) and may be dropped off at People Place, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds support social service agencies housed in People Place. Call 558-6585 for info. community hu song Hu is an ancient name for God, the Divine, or a sound that some see as resonating with the heart of all life. It has been used in many religions and cultures throughout history. Feb. 20, noon to 1 p.m. HU starts at 12:15 p.m., and lasts 20 minutes. Vernon library, 2800-30th Ave. are We at home here? The Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library and the Vernon Interfaith Initiative invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling from an interfaith perspective. Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome to this free program. We need to respect and embrace our differences if we are all going to be at home in Canada and dialogue is essential to achieving that. We need to raise and discuss questions that affect us. What is the meaning of the hijab? Why do Sikhs wear turbans? What do our many belief systems have in common? And can we all embrace a truly multicultural, multi-faith community? The Vernon library is at 2800-30th Ave. For more information on this and other great programs, please call 250-542-7610 or visit www.orl.bc.ca. armstrong seniors actiVity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. Ping Pong Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. kalamalka WeaVers & spinners guild meet the third Thursday of each month, Sept. to June at the Vernon Community Art Center (2704A Hwy 6) at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, contact Cathie at 250-260-3984. under the spitfire anaf unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. New players welcome! Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. royal canadian legion branch 167 lumby Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. schubert euchre group Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Schubert Centre in the fireside area. For more info., call Karyl Lee at 250-545-9803, Wilson at 250-542-8356 or Marion at 250-542-4072. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. the good food box enderby Boxes can be picked up every third Thursday between noon and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Street, across from the credit union. Info., please call 838-6298. odd felloWs meet Every third Thursday of the month at the OAP Hall in Lumby and at 3300 Mabel Lake Park the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Call 250-547-9092 or 250-542-0616. the Vernon silVer star Quilters Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., just off Silver Star Rd. We look forward to seeing new and longtime members. For more information, see www.vssq.org good food box pick-up reminder Your low-cost box of nutritious fruits and vegetables (with easy seasonal recipes) is available for pick up at All Saints Anglican Church or Trinity United Church on the third Thursday of the month. Call Diane at 250-306-7800 for details or go to www.goodfoodbox.net neW hope for WidoW/ers support group Takes place the third Thursday each month, noon to 1 p.m., room #004 of the People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. New widows and widowers welcome. Support group sessions led by Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre and New Hope volunteers. Bring a bag lunch if you wish.

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Vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Rod Gorsline at 250-542-4931 for more information. Pythian sisters Vernon temPle #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. the ParKinson’s Disease suPPort GrouP meets at the People Place the third Thursday of every month, September through June at 1 p.m. Everyone interested in the disorder is welcome to attend. Our Feb. 19 meeting will be a general discussion and sharing of information. Welcome to all — bring your questions and concerns. For more information, contact Gord/Pat Nuyens at 250-542-9026 or Nell Friesen at 250-549-1580. al-anon meetinG Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. aa meetinGs on thursDays Meeting, 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) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. For more info., call 250-545-4933. Vernon anD District animal care society We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require information about the cat.

Community Calendar database research; examples of genealogy charts and published family histories; colouring sheets for children. Refreshments served. For further information call Pat at 250-546-9535 or Louise at 250-546-3266. The museum will be open. Vernon Public art Gallery family saturDays Feb. 22 from 1-3 p.m.: Ted Harrison, Northern Landscapes. Family Saturdays takes place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike, at a minimal cost to participants. This month, participants will learn about one of Canada’s most recognized artists, Ted Harrison. Learn to paint with bright, bold colours to create vibrant sunsets and skylines, mountains and oceans, people and animals. All materials supplied. Suggested ages 5+. Drop-in, $3/members, $5/non-members. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com story With your coffee! Let someone tell you a story Feb. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cracked Pot Coffee House (across from Towne Cinema). Free readings by local authors and poets, as you relax with your favourite cuppa. Readers are Pat Black, columnist with The Morning Star and budding novelist; Shawn L. Bird, colourful author of YA, poet and teacher from the Shuswap; Howard Brown, popular open-mic poet who interweaves his academic/philosophy background

with his work in coal mines, oil fields, the navy and trades/industrial electrician, to deliver poetry of a unique mix; Patricia A. Donahue, award-winning author and teacher who draws on her academic background to pen the Mighty Orion Trilogy. interesteD in VolunteerinG With hosPice? The North Okanagan Hospice Society would like to invite you to attend an upcoming information session on becoming a volunteer, March 13 at 10 a.m. This information session is designed to invite you to participate in our spring training April 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 14, 15, 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please register for the March 13 volunteer information session by calling Leigh at 250-503-1800, ext. 110 or by e-mail to leigh@nohs.ca. uKuleles for fun meets At the Army and Navy Club Feb. 23 in The Hangar, beginners 1:30 p.m., more experienced from 2 to 4 p.m. Adults only, please. Meet our leader and great teacher, Patch. Info., Patch at 250-545-6049 or Jan at 250-542-4912. the Vernon & District GarDen club Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park behind the Science Centre. Speaker will be Gwen Steele and her topic will be “Plants that Shine.” This month we ask members to bring something that is locally made and good for snack time. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, please call 250-549-2189.

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Vipers looking for single digit ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Two huge points Saturday have the Vernon Vipers one point away from a B.C. Hockey League playoff berth. The Vipers’ stunning come-from-behind 3-2 double overtime win against the West Kelowna Warriors Saturday at Kal Tire Place leaves the Snakes needing a single point in their final four games to clinch a post-season spot. “Every game is like a playoff game right now and we need all the points we can get,” said Vipers forward Dexter Dancs, who had a monster game Saturday, sending the game into overtime in the dying seconds, then setting up the game-winner. “It would be nice to slide into second spot, and getting home ice for the first round would be awesome.” The victory put the Vipers in third place with 66 points, four points behind the Warriors and Penticton Vees, though those two teams played Tuesday night in West Kelowna. The Vipers have a five-point cushion on the Merritt Centennials, who have four games remaining, and are 10 up on fifth-place Salmon Arm. The SilverBacks, who visit the Vipers Friday night, have five games left. The Warriors were up 2-1 and two minutes away from taking over sole possession of first place in the Interior Division Saturday in front of 1,916 fans at Kal Tire

Place, including approximately 60 very loud and very vocal Warrior supporters. But a tripping penalty to Warriors forward Carl Hesler at 18:57 gave the Vipers a late powerplay, and pulling goalie Austin Smith made it a two-man advantage. Vernon kept the puck in the Warriors zone, and were rewarded with 12.7 seconds left when Dancs poked a puck underneath goalie Andy Desautels to send the game to overtime. “The game plan was simple, ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR get pucks to the net,” said Dancs. Dexter Dancs and Jared Wilson of the Vipers (left) celebrate Dancs’ game-tying goal past West Kelowna goalie “We had six guys on the ice, they Andy Desautels with 12.7 seconds left in regulation Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Vernon won 3-2 in double OT. had four, we got the pucks to the his return after missing four games due to 7:03 mark on a powerplay, and Seb Lloyd net and I was lucky to hack one injury. “Andy was very good. He gave us a upped the lead to 2-0 1:39 later, banging in a in. It felt pretty good.” chance to win it. ” rebound past Smith. The Vipers dominated the two overtime The Warriors, coming off an 8-5 home ice The Vipers finally got on the board at periods, holding the Warriors without a loss to the Victoria Grizzlies Friday, domi- the 12:43 mark of the middle frame when shot. Desautels made two spectacular saves nated the opening period, helped out by four defenceman Kenny Citron sent forward in the second overtime frame on Dancs and Vernon minor penalties and a five-minute Tyler Povolofskie in alone on Desautels with Brett Mulcahy seconds before Dancs tried checking from behind and game misconduct a beautiful stretch pass. Povoloskie went a wraparound. The puck slid out to the slot call late in the first period to Vipers forward to the backhand and snuck the puck past where Vipers defenceman Riley Guenther Liam Coughlin, who crunched Warriors Desautels to give the Vipers life. wired a shot past Desautels at 3:34 for the d-man Braden Pears into the boards at the Vernon also killed off a five-minute win. West Kelowna bench. checking from behind/game misconduct “This was a tough game and a tough one Pears suffered a cut but would return to penalty to forward Colton Sparrow late in to lose, but all games are tough at this time the game, wearing a cage and a new uniform the third period following a hit on Warriors of year,” said Warriors head coach Rylan to replace his original sweater, which was defenceman Taki Pantziris, who did not Ferster, who praised the play of his goalie in bloodied. Pears opened the scoring at the return to the game.

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The Fulton Maroons and VSS Panthers will represent the North Zone as No. 1 seeds in Okanagan Valley Senior Basketball League playdowns this week. Dale Olson’s crew took the Zone senior AA boys playdowns at Fulton by ambushing the Kalamalka Lakers 86-54 Saturday night. Michael Rouault flushed 31 points while earning 15 rebounds and eight assists for the Maroons, who got 21 points from Tye Kitzman, 10 from Cory Ang-Hamilton and eight from Riley Beauchamp.

Ajay Jhajj pocketed 16 points for the Lakers, while Alwien Dippenaar canned 13 and Lucas Ross drained a dozen. Fulton ran up an early 19-7 lead and rung up 18 unanswered points in the second quarter. Fulton hosts and opens the Valleys against No. 8 Summerland Rockets Thursday at 3:30 p.m., while Kal goes in sixth and meets No. 3 South Okanagan Hornets at 7 p.m. “The boys are playing very well right now,” said Olson. “This should be the toughest Valley that we have had in a long time. The semis should be awesome basketball. We need to get some of the boys back and healthy just in time to

make a good run.” The Seaton Sonics rallied to clip the Pleasant Valley Saints 67-66 Saturday for the third Valley berth. They, however, have dropped out of the tournament due to injuries. PVSS will replace them and open Thursday at 8:45 p.m. against No. 2 Westsyde Whundas. The Sonics were down by a deuce to the Saints with 14 seconds left when Matt McEachran Law somewhat politely interrupted his coach/father Charlie Law during a timeout, asking for the ball to make a winning trey. See CULLUM on A25

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Thompson Okanagan Ringette League All Stars’ Teigan Moore maneuvers past the Kelowna team in high gear during ringette action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena.

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Rocstar Drywall U16A Adrenaline Rush won the TORL Cup with three playoff wins. The Rush ambushed Kelowna 6-0 Saturday behind goals from Alex Drury, Katelyn Paulin, Maddy Percy, Caleb Pope, Hannah Popilchak, and Maddie Powls. On Sunday morning, Vernon iced Westsyde 7-1 with Ostafie and Pope each supplying two goals, and then stopped Kelowna 3-1 for the title with Ostafie bagging a deuce and Taigan Radomske earning a single. Garrett Adams was in top form between the posts all weekend. The Rush advance to provincials in Prince George in two weeks, where they hope to strike gold for the third straight year. The U14A Rush took silver in the TORL Cup, defeating Westside 9-2 in between losing 6-3 and 6-5 to Kelowna. Courtney Bacon (2), Alyssa Racine, Kalen Webster and Emma Carter scored in the 6-5 playoff loss, while Bacon (3), Racine (2), Aly Carter (1+3), Abby Williamson and Emma Carter scored in the win. Bacon and the Carter sisters had goals in the 6-3 loss. The red-hot Vernon Ice Rockets blasted their way to another ringette victory, dismantling Kelowna #1 14-4. Hillary Quiring, Aimee Skinner and McKenna Jackson led the Ice Rockets offence with three goals each. Kristen Francks and Kennedy

(Ringer) Jackson had two goals apiece while Victoria Schutz rounded out the scoring. Jordan Tung and rookie Caryss Hill each had an assist. The team worked well together to set up Kylie Sheldrake and Hill, who had numerous shots on net. Alecia Hughes and Brooklyn Tardiff fought hard in between the blue lines in support of goalie Katrina Winstanley. Vernon Advertising Work Victory scored a 10-7 U12 league win Saturday against West Kelowna. Jaden Scott and Kenzie Kosure had three goals each for the Victory, Tristan Dewitt added a deuce while singles went to Grace Cornell and Kristin Ho. Vernon DCT Chambers Roar lost a hard-fought 5-4 Petite Division battle to Kelowna Saturday. Julie Francis scored twice for the Roar while Emma Lochhead and Georgia Lannon also found the back of the net. Ashly Shwaluk chipped in two assists while call-up McKenna Jackson added one. Great hustle was shown by Sierra Lochhead and another callup, Hillary Quiring. Chayse Krause and Mackenzie Gilman all provided strong defence while Brooklyn Ashby was outstanding for the Roar in net. The Vernon Novice B squad fell 8-2 to Shuswap A Saturday. Astrid Beatty and Rhys Taylor-Hawes, assisted by Amelia Johnson, scored.

McEachran-Law calmly dribbled down court, stepped back, and drilled the winning three-pointer with seven seconds remaining. PVSS had a chance to win it with two seconds left but missed shots and Seaton grabbed the final rebound. “It was a total team effort again for Seaton who played with a roster of six and had to overcome the loss of their only big forward as Brent Matterson fouled out early in the third, leaving 5-foot-8 Adam Motyer to play inside,” said coach Charlie Law. “Motyer responded well, playing great defence and chipping in 13 to support the offence.” Added Law: “Grade 9 callup Cheng was sensational, using his quickness to penetrate and get to the hoop and the free throw line. Cheng converted three and ones and finished with 20, the same total as McEachran-Law, who came out hot draining 12 of his 20 points in the first quarter, before being double teamed and shadowed the rest of the game. “Ben Kornelson, as always, was a huge force for PVSS, dominating the glass and flushing 13 for the Saints. Junior call up Brayden Wiebe looked very poised for PVSS canning 15, including three treys.” Tyson Ringdal and Brady Soderman each collected 14 points for PVSS. In the senior girls playoffs, it was the Panthers smothering host Fulton 84-30 in the final. Jordan Cullum returned from injured reserve and scored the first six points for VSS, who got clutch minutes from all of their bench which was down to eight bodies due to injuries to Jordan Korol and Kristy Fugel. Karley Fugel sank 22 points for the Cats, while, Cullum added 18, Megan Prentice dialed up 14 and Anna Rice, Dayce Knopf and Jessica Melvin each pocketed 10. Megan Johnson chipped in with nine.. AJ Jacura led the Maroons with 11 points, while Brittany Skrenek contributed six. The Cats, coached by Lonny Mazurak and John Keeley, open the Valleys Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at Princess Margaret in Penticton versus the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops. Said Fulton head coach Mike Scheller: “Congratulations to Vernon. They are simply better than us in all facets of the game. We had a good first quarter but their talent took over.”

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Vernon Panthers’ Karley Fugel takes a foul from Brittany Aeichele of the Fulton Maroons Saturday. Scheller said it was the Maroons’ finest showing, in three tries, against the Cats. “Fiona Anderson stepped up and played her best game of the season. I liked the effort and hustle of Brittany Aeichele from the second quarter on. Sam Orr stepped up and played solid defence for us, and hustled all over the court. Cherish Ayers also played hard and had her best game of the season.” Fulton tangles with the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops in their Valley opener Thursday at 3:45 p.m. The top three teams from the boys and girls playdowns advance to provincials, March 5-9, at the Langley Events Centre.

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A tremendous first quarter that saw the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s basketball team jump out to a 24-14 lead wasn’t enough of a cushion as the Thompson Rivers WolfPack returned the favour in the second frame and held on to defeat the Heat 72-65 in the final game of the season Saturday afternoon in Kamloops. In what head coach Heather Semeniuk agreed was the “the best quarter of basketball” that her team may have played all year saw a UBC Okanagan team play with great energy and zeal and playing

relentless pressure defense. Starting the game with defensive pressure paid off for the Heat as they generated 16 points off of 13 Thompson Rivers’ turnovers, the quick Heat lineup stole the ball eight times in the first 10 minutes. For UBC Okanagan, Emily Kanester of Vernon scored nine points in both halves to give her a game -high 18. Kanester also hauled in seven rebounds and grabbed four steals. Sarah Allison (South Surrey) potted in 11 in the first half, finished with 13 and dished out four assists. Olivia Johnson (Kelowna), led the Heat with nine rebounds.

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Chiefs top Classic KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Another tournament, another A title trophy. So it has gone for the Calgary Blackfoot Chiefs this hockey season. The Chiefs held off the Warman Wildcats of Saskatchewan 3-2 Sunday night to win the 43rd annual Coca-Cola Invitational Pee Wee Hockey Tournament at Civic Arena. The Chiefs earlier this season claimed tournaments in Lethbridge and Springbank (near Calgary). Vern Olson of Calgary was named winner of the Ernie Kowal Memorial Trophy as Top Coach of the eight-team tourney. Kyle James, captain Quinn Olson and Zack Ashton scored for Calgary, while Josh Pillar and Kyrell Sopotyk replied for Warman. “Our forwards forechecked great, our goaltending (Taylor Gauthier) was fantastic and we worked our bags off,” said Olson, when asked what worked for the Chiefs in the Amy Myles Memorial A final. “They were a great team. All the teams were great all-around, but we were better.” The Chiefs went undefeated in preliminary play and then ambushed the Vernon Watkin Motors Vipers 10-3 in Saturday semifinal action. Olson and Ethan King each recorded deuces, while singles came from Mitch Fleming, Ben Karman, Ashton, Spencer Weinkauf, Mitch Watson and Eric Parker.

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Vernon got snipes from Lochlan O’Keefe, captain Eric Noren and Nic Teale. The Edmonton Knights of Columbus Lancers grounded Vernon 7-3 in the Alex Kuly Memorial B final. Liam Robb (2), Nicholas Magis, Ryan Spence, Konor Campbell, Jared Holliday and Graeme Bryks handled the Lancer offence. Cameron Moger, Trevor Kennedy and Teale answered for the Vipers. Said Bryks: “Our first period was sloppy, but we worked harder and got things going in the ROGER TEPPER/MORNING STAR third period. I think the competition was very hard. In some Warman Wildcats’ Austin Lamotte attempts to shoot the puck from between his legs on Calgary Blackfoot tournaments, there are some Chiefs’ goalie Taylor Gauthier in the 43rd Annual Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament A final. light teams, but the competition The win was controversial since the timeMarotta received great applause from here was hard. It was a great tournament.” keeper failed to turn on the clock with 7.5 fans and parents. His move has sparked hunWarman got four goals from Sopotyk and seconds remaining. dreds of comments and Likes on Facebook. 1+4 from Austin Lamotte in a 7-5 semifinal The Clippers skated down for the winner The Strathcona Warriors of Edmonton, win over Edmonton. Bryks, with four snipes, and the referee and tourney officials ulti- coached by Brad MacGregor (son of forand Magis, replied for the Lancers. mately ruled there would have been enough mer NHLer Bruce MacGregor), took the Liam Moody supplied the winner in time for the goal. Dan Oxnard Memorial Trophy as Most double overtime as the Nanaimo Clippers Prince George coaches berated officials Sportsmanlike Team at the tournament banshaded the Prince George Cougars 3-2 in the before leaving the ice, refusing to shake quet Saturday night at the Best Western Mickey McMahon Memorial C final. hands or receive their trophies. Vernon Lodge. Brandon Rogers had the other two Matthew Marotta of the Cougars stayed Strathcona clipped Seattle 5-4 in the Nanaimo goals, while Evan Crobar and on the ice, kneeling down on the blueline Mickey Ogasawara Memorial D final behind Corey Cunningham supplied the Prince while Nanaimo received their hardware, and two goals apiece from Ty Whitford and then shaking their hands. Ethan Sochatsky. George goals.

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Midgets brush back Lions The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers are in the Okanagan Mainline Midget Tier 1 Hockey Association final series. The Vipers rallied to stop the North Kamloops Lions 4-3 Saturday at Memorial Arena to take the best-of-three semfinal series 2-1. The Lions opened the scoring at 14:30 of the second period playing 4-on-4 but Jagger Williamson equalized on a pass from Nick Higgs. Vernon went ahead with the first of three powerplay goals just before the end of the second period, with Cole Woodliffe scoring from Williamson and Mitch Lukacs. The Vipers spent the first three minutes of the third period on the penalty kill, including 30 seconds of 5-on-3 which they killed, but North Kamloops (third place, at 6-8-2) responded with two in just over a minute to go ahead again. Lukacs tied it from Williamson on the first half of a Kamloops double minor for head contact and Layne Greene came through with the winner from Jacob Dolinar and Lukacs on the second half of that penalty. Austin Goss made 30 saves in net. The fourth-place Vipers (6-9) had a little extra help from a Kamloops connection when Carson Richards’ skate blade broke in the first period and a family friend of one of the Vipers rushed home and brought his own pair of skates to get Richards back on the ice while they tried to get his skate fixed. Said Vernon head coach Rob Spraggs: “It showed the character of this team to battle back from being down 1-0 in the series and then down 3-2 in the third period of an elimination game. The players never panicked and stuck to the gameplan and that paid off for us in the end. If we can keep that character and team-first

mentality against Kelowna, I think we have a chance to pull off the upset.” Vernon, third at 6-9, open the bestof-three final against the league-leading Kelowna Fripps Warehouse Rockets (141-1) Saturday, 3 p.m., at Memorial Arena. Game 2 goes Sunday, 1:45 p.m., at Civic Arena. A third game, if required, will go Sunday, March 2 in Kelowna.

Lakers lose to Mystix

The Sladen Moore Lakers lost 7-3 to host Kamloops Mystix in Game 1 of the Bantam A Female final series. Down by four goals after two periods, Jenna Fletcher connected from Andie Kaneda early in the third period. Just four minutes later, Makenna Southam pinched in off the blueline and buried her second of the season, the assist going to Brooke Berube. The Mystix, coached by former Vernon Laker Dusty McLellan, added two more snipes to regain a four-goal lead. Fletcher added one more snipe in the penalty-filled tilt. Game 2 goes Saturday, March 1, 2:45 p.m. at Civic Arena since nine of the Lakers are in the B.C. Winter Games in Mission this week.

H&L Glass stop SilverBacks

The H&L Glass Vipers vaulted over the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in the Atom ‘C’ standings with a 3-1 victory Saturday at Hucul Pond. In the early going, Vernon leaned on the sharp goaltending of Jaret Cooper and the steely penalty killing of Braden Schmiegelt, Liam Leibel and Brock Holliday. With five minutes to go in the first, Liam Remple issued a cross-ice stretch pass to Nick Noren, who cut in off the right wing and popped the puck upstairs on the glove side. Salmon Arm clawed back with an early

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REC HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Green Pub Moose 12 – Steve Vallier 4+5, Sean Andrews 3, Tim Proctor 2+5, Brandon Moffat 2+5, Jayce Polman-Tuin, Mike Weir 2A. Goalie: Brad Atkins 28 saves Kasper Denture Red Wings 5 – Cody Bostock 2+2, Mike Tew 2+2, Greg Taylor. Goalie: Jaron Chasca 24 saves. Game 2 @ Civic Arena RE Postill & Sons 7 – Bryce Kakoske 3+2, Dave Robinson 2+2, Rob Bauml, Chris Bradford, Jason McLeod 2A. Goalie: Jason Silzer 24 saves M&K Ready-Mix Bruins 2 – Braden Anderson, Tim Yayner, Dave Schneider 2A. Goalie: Shane Hillman 26 saves SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Teale Utility Canucks 14 – Thomas Swales 3+3, Tyler Quiring 3+2, Brett Williams 3+1 Reed Church 2+4, Troy Killingbeck 2+3, Jason Elders 1+4, Chris Usselman 3A, Brad Wick 3A. Goalie: Steven Clarke 20 saves & 3A M&K Ready-Mix Bruins 8 – Jeff Scott 2+2, Yayner 2+2, Brandon Anderson 2+2, Justin Horochuk, Don Hunter, Tyler Galenzoski 2A, Jaret Pereboom 2A. Goalie: Shane Hillman 17 saves

goal in the second. Game-breaker Cash Anderson put the Snakes back on top at 15:46. Intercepting a pass at his own line, Anderson bolted into the clear, put on a bevy of moves and then raised the puck over the goalie. Less than a minute later, Salmon Arm turned up the heat on the powerplay. Between the pipes, Teja Sheldrake was a human force field, almost singlehandedly killing the penalty with seven stops. Special teams were the difference in the third. After two tidy penalty kills, led by workhorses Chris Bond and Maddex Minard, Vernon’s power play hit pay dirt at 16:02. The speed merchant line of Emma Elders, Anderson and Noren had heads spinning around the SilverBack net before Noren’s backhand found mesh. Sheldrake was awarded the Hard Hat for his 21-save shutout turn.

Valley Wood smother Kelowna

The Atom A Valley Wood Wolfpack posted an 8-2 win over Kelowna #1. Jacob Boden opened the scoring, netting a rebound off a shot from Jace Weir at the point. Funk then skated in and snapped a shot over the goalie. Boden added another goal from Jakob Jones making it 3-1 at the break. Ronic Chauhan then buried a pass from Jones in front. Jones was all over the ice and scored unassisted. before d-men Isaac Thomas and Weir recorded slapshot snipes from the point. Steel Quiring added the last goal on a pass from Boden in the slot. Goalie Owen Swiscoski was solid in net.

B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W Penticton 32 West Kelowna 31 Vernon 28 Merritt 28 Salmon Arm 25 Trail 9 ISLAND DIVISION Victoria 34 Powell River 32 Nanaimo 27 Cowichan Valley 20 Alberni Valley 19 MAINLAND DIVISION Langley 33 Prince George 30 Coquitlam 26 Surrey 24 Chilliwack 13 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER Landon Smith, Salmon Arm Myles Fitzgerald, Victoria Brad McClure, Penticton Gerry Fitzgerald, Victoria Adam Rockwood, Coquitlam Michael McNicholas, Vernon Canon Pieper, Coquitlam Dexter Dancs, Vernon

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improved benefits. In budget 2013, your government increased the Last Post Fund for veterans. This fund is the most generous amongst all of our allies. We have made investments to understand and address PTSD and our clinics are now being cited as the model being used by our allies. With the transition to provide one-stop government services through Service Canada, we are committed to ensure that no veteran is left behind in receiving the very best assistance possible. We are dedicated to the men and women who have served Canada and will not waver in that commitment.

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Falkland Elementary School students are enjoying the most important meal of the day before hitting the books. The school has received $1,025 from the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club for its breakfast program. “We are grateful for the Boys and Girls Club’s generous support”, said principal Doug Cumming. “Our school’s secretary, Dorry Tessel, contacted the club after we

had learned that the budget for the breakfast program had been reduced and was bringing the continuation of the program in jeopardy.” Jack Welpley, with the Boys and Girls Club, was able to secure the funding through the Newman Foundation. The money will allow the school to continue to provide healthy breakfasts for all students during school days.

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cue-bid. Then, when South shows club support, North might well bid game in that suit. Five clubs makes unless East leads a trump, which is feasible when South shows a three-suited hand. But if East starts with the diamond ace before shifting to a club, North wins in his hand, ruffs a diamond in the dummy (South), plays a heart to his ace, ruffs another diamond, leads a heart to the king, draws trumps, tries unsuccessfully to drop the spade queen and claims, conceding one heart. In four spades, South should plan on losing two spades and one diamond. He draws two rounds of trumps and turns to the clubs. West ruffs the third round and leads a

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Bomford, Lucy Joyce (JOY) 1919-2014

Joy passed away peacefully in Vernon on Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude, in rŵstrong in Darch, 1992. >eŌ to ŵourn is son Jack (Donna) of Calgary, AB and their children, Shaun, Dichelle (Allan) and their respecƟǀe families – Sarah, Meghan, Jesse, Jarrid and Becky. /n Vernon she leaǀes her daughter, Marge, and grandson, Darcy and Cassandra (Redding), Brydon and Owen. Joy was the second eldest of a family of ĮŌeen. Also mourning are surǀiǀing siblings along with their families, namely; Maurice (Irene), Ollie (Gerry), Inez, Jack (Bonnie). Mom and Dad leŌ Manitoba in 19ϳ1 to moǀe west to liǀe near Calgary where their children and grandchildren had seƩled. In 19ϴ0 they moǀed to Armstrong, two years aŌer their daughter and grandson moǀed to Vernon and where four of her brothers had relocated seǀeral years prior. Mom will be remembered for being busy with the community, homemaking, bowling, shuŋeboard, sƋuare dancing and playing cards, although she hated to lose! Back on the farm in southern Manitoba she was ǀery instrumental in forming a ladies group - the ‘Palmerston Pals’ for those farm ladies in the area, not too far from our home town of Crandall, MB. Mom worked outside of the home as a cashier in a grocery store, at a bakery, a restaurant and also as staī at the Father >acombe Eursing ,ome in Midnapore, AB. Mom had a zest for life and loǀed to traǀel, eǀen aŌer Dad had passed. She was a busy lady who loǀed her family, adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and had a great loǀe for pets, birds and nature. During the past few years, Mom resided at ,eron Groǀe and we’d like to thank the staī there for the special care and aƩenƟon they gaǀe Mom in her Įnal years. A Remembrance CelebraƟon will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to www.MyAlternaƟǀes.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to A>TEREATIVES FhEERA> Θ CREMATIOE SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-ϳ2ϯϳ Θ Vernon 250-55ϴ-0ϴ66

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Dorothy Harrop (Baumbrough) born August 1, 1922 to William Herbert Baumbrough and Mabel Bennett, passed away on February 13, 2014. Survived by her daughters Lynne Wawryniuk, Vernon, BC and Anne (Alex) Morrow, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, and her two grandsons Shane Morrow, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK and Neil Morrow, Regina SK. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, John (June) Baumbrough, Edna Brown, Harold (Lydia) Bambrough and Joan Petho, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her Husband Don Harrop and daughter Karen Harrop, along with her sisters, Fran and Mary. Funeral services are to be held February 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, Vernon, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics in Dorothy’s name. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

KENNEDY Our darling, Carley ‘Kitty’ Rosaline Kennedy, was tragically taken from us in her 27th year, on Monday February 10, 2014, near Chase, B.C. Kitty is survived by her mother Rosaline Olson, step-father Randy Olson, father Leath Kennedy, sister Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Jean Kennedy, Libby’s beau Davin Garg, grandmother Jean Clarke, and ‘Grampa Ben’. Aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to list are also devastated. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Donations made in Kitty’s name to the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated, to continue Kitty’s lifelong devotion to giving and caring. The memorial was held on Saturday, February 15 at the Head of the Lake, Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, at 1:00 pm.

Randy Twan June 7, 1951 February 4, 2014

Randal Douglas Twan passed away peacefully at Vernon Jubliee Hospital, surrounded in love by his Family. Randy had been a pillar of strength and love for all those that knew him. Through the many battles Randy had fought throughout his life, his strength and positive outlook will be most remembered. Randy had devoted himself to his children, grandchildren, and above all his loving wife Debbie of 36 years. For those of us who have been lucky enough to have Randy in our life, we all embody qualities that we admired most in him, so we carry him with us in our travels. Randy passed on his mother’s birthday, so we take comfort in knowing that his mother embraced him in his own travels. Randy has been survived by his numerous brothers and sisters, as well as his children David (Dalin), Clinton, Stacey and his grandchildren Brooklynn and Grayson. Condolences can be submitted on-line at www.pleasantvallyfh.com

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Alexander Thomas Krnasty, at the age of 32, on February 8th, 2014 in Kelowna, BC. Alex was born June 20th, 1981 in Red Deer, AB. Taken far too soon Alex will never be forgotten. Full of life, love and determination, Alex took pride in his work with the HEU union and in his work at VJH/KGH. Alex loved creating music, being outdoors, and spending time with his friends and family. Alex is survived by his loving mother Deborah Orr, grandmother Sharon deJong, sisters Krissy (Jordan), Amber-Lea (Josh) and nephew Jaden, father Ron Gatensby (Lucie), sister Jennifer, and brothers Gabriel and Olivier. Forever in our hearts, an unimaginable loss, Alex was a sweet soul, with a magnetic personality that influenced the lives of those around him. He had an infectious smile and of course that laugh! A gentle soul for this world to lose, there are many, many great memories of Alex. As a family, we want to invite you to come and celebrate his creative and giving soul and life. A memorial service will be held February 22nd, 2014 at 1pm at Easthill Community Church in Vernon (3605 12 Street, Vernon). If you desire to support a cause in Alex’s memory, he had many passions, but these are a few that we know were very important to him: The BCSPCA (www.bcspca.ca) as he loved animals or the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Unit 3 East/West (2101 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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George passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on February 13, 2014 at the age of 87. He is survived by͗ his loving wife AnneƩe of 55 years; daughter͗ <aren, granddaughter͗ Alana; son͗ >ee (Andrea); grandchildren͗ >avone, >uke, Carrera, <ayleigh; great granddaughter͗ Tianna; brothers͗ Victor <azimer, Andy (Patricia) <azimer͗ Sister; Anne (>es) Valouch; including numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Born at home in Glendon, Alta. and raised in >avington, B.C. with 5 sisters and 5 brothers. As the oldest boy he developed a protecƟve and providing nature, a Ƌuality that all those who knew him enũoyed. In 1969 he designed and built a cable suspension bridge over the Columbia River near Revelstoke, B.C. so that his logging crew could get to work more safely. He enũoyed many work related accomplishments, even returned to school at the age of 48 to obtain a Power Engineering cerƟĮcaƟon and was able to reƟre at the age of 59 in Eanaimo, B.C. as a Marine Engineer. Spending Ɵme with his family, hunƟng (especially Beaton River and Galloping Hills) and traveling extensively with his wife were the passions of his life. then it came to traveling, he was known to get good value from their motorhomes and took great pride in doing his own custom modiĮcaƟons, maintenance and repairs. tith one in parƟcular they enũoyed over 480,000 ͞George driven͟ miles. Their travels included Mexico, Cuba, Australia, Fiũi, Cook Islands, Dominican Republic and a Caribbean ͬ Panama Canal cruise with Cuba and Mexico being George’s favorites. >ast winter, as with many winters, was again spent in MelaƋue, Mx. At George’s reƋuest no Ňowers please. Service will be February 22, 2014 at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 1͗00 pm and a celebraƟon of George’s life following in the tea room.

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We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.

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QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ€™s Landing Rd. Lake Country B.C. Applicant must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education, 5 yearsâ€™ experience managing a cherry sorting room, as well as a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, including quality control and Phytosanitary systems. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days per week, 10-12 hours a day from June 15 to September 15, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range is $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0183 or email at: jobs@coralbeach.ca

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WE have an immediate opening for a dynamic fireplace salesperson for our busy store in Vernon. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the fireplace industry, in either the retail or building sector, be comfortable in dealing with homeowners and contractors alike,and possess the drive and determination needed to excel in a fast paced environment. We offer an excellent starting salary and commission structure,as well as benefits and RRSP plan. If interested in this position please reply in confidence to Bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca

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RT 219 - Husband Rd & Michael Rd â€˘ 138 papers â€˘ Avail. now EAST HILL RT 61 - 15 St & 16 St â€˘ 116 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 64 - 21 Ave & Pottery Rd â€˘ 77 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 65 - 19 Ave & 19 St â€˘ 79 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 84 - 30 Ave & 13 St â€˘ 70 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 95 - 25 Ave & 26 Ave (Sandpiper)â€˘ 67 papers â€˘ Avail. now

to join our team. Our dealership has been growing at a tremendous pace and we need a motivated & dedicated individual to continue on that path of success. We are open to interviewing candidates with or without automotive sales experience. Applicants should have excellent communication with a track record of success. We are offering a guaranteed salary & benefits package. If you want to explore your opportunities at a high volume, high energy & sales effective dealership, contact bradn@bannisters.com

â€˘ Shift work required â€“ production 24 hours a day â€˘ Physically fit to handle the demands of the job â€˘ Ability to stand and work for 8-hour shift â€˘ No allergies to food ingredients used in bakery â€˘ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment â€˘ Competitive wages â€˘ Extended benefits after 6 months

Full-time/Part-time/Casual

RT 216 - Giles Dr & DeJong Dr â€˘ 92 papers â€˘ Avail. now

EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON

A Vernon-based manufacturer of premium pet treats has openings in both its packaging and baking departments.

ARMSTRONG/VERNON

RT 214 - Westkal Rd â€˘ 76 papers â€˘ Avail. now

Bannister GM in Vernon, BC is looking for an

3201 - 37th Avenue Vernon, BC â€˘ V1T 2Y4

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CASUAL RESIDENTIAL WORKER

Seeking another experienced, tolerant, stress resistant and courageous full-time or part-time Legal Assistant.

KingFisher Boats in Vernon, BC requires experienced Painters, Assembly Technicians and CNC Operators. Send resumes to recruiting@kingfisherboats.com. For further details please visit www.kingfisherboats.com.

Help Wanted

Employment

MISSION HILL RT 14 - 15 Cres & Valleyview Pl â€˘ 168 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 21 - 18 Ave & 31 St â€˘ 90 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 71 - 20 Ave & 36 St â€˘ 74 papers â€˘ Avail. Mar 5 RT 122 - 17 Ave & 34 St â€˘ 54 papers â€˘ Avail.now OKANAGAN LANDING RT 405 - Cameo N & Lakeridge Dr â€˘ 146 papers â€˘ Avail. Feb 26 RT 413 - Scott Rd & Palmer Rd â€˘ 107 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 418 - Dallas Rd & Myriad Rd â€˘ 147 papers â€˘ Avail. now RT 423 - Long Acre Dr & Klinger Rd â€˘ 92 papers â€˘ Avail. now

Contact Circulation â€˘ 250-550-7901

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Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Holistic Health

Kitchen Cabinets

Chi & Chinese Alternative Health Care for mind, body & soul. Magic hands for pain, stress - $40 & up, text or call 250-486-2199 In/Out - Cherry Lane area www.chi-healing.net

Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673

Communication Services

SEE our ad in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Seasonal Farm Laborer

Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately May 1, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.33/hr. Accommodation provided if required. Apply by fax at: 250766-0813 or send email to: jobs@coralbeach.ca SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Rapidly growing accounting firm is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. We specialize in assisting NPO’s and private enterprises with their staffing and accounting needs. Excellent knowledge of Sage 50 required and personal tax experience an asset. Preference will be given to candidate’s with experience working in an accounting firm. Flexible scheduling options are available. Starting at 3 days/wk with the possibility for full-time. $17 - $20/hr depending on skills. Email resumes to kkhutton@shaw.ca.

Medical/Dental PART TIME and holiday relief MOA with full emr experience wanted. Mail resume with references to 3591 31st, Vernon, V1T 5J4

Trades, Technical

MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

Art/Music/Dancing Learn to play Piano/Keyboard Polson Park Music School Lessons only $11 per hr 250-542-0800

Health Products RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

MPC SPRING MOVERS

250-503-8193 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

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299,

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

Services

Moving & Storage

Painting & Decorating

Work Wanted

Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100.

Services

2 Coats Any Colour

Financial Services 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.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

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

PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul more for less. DAILY DUMP RUNS 4 Trucks serving Vernon 7 Days a week

250-766-3835

Telephone Services DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay First crop hay, $3.75 a bale call 250-309-5956

Livestock

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

3 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale. (250)546-9766

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

Pets

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Auctions

Full Service Dog & Cat Grooming

Auctions

AUCTION

s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 6:00 P.M. ESTATE AUCTION Large Selection of Household Furnishings & Tools from a Shuswap Estate + Other Consignments. Partial List Includes:

Jewellery & Collectibles: Gold & Diamond Rings, Watches, Silver Bracelets, Sterling Silver Tea Set, Coins & Bills, Framed Native Artwork FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Dual Recliner Sofa & Chair, Pr. Upholstered Chairs, 2 Leather Chairs, 5 Pc. Bedroom Suite and 4 Pc. Bedroom Suite, 2 Elec Fireplaces & Mantles, Queen & King Mattress Sets, Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Fold Out Bar Unit, 4 Modern Bar Stools, Glass Door Knick-Knack Cabinets, Bunk Beds, Occ. Tables, Lamps, Nesting Tables, Chevelle Mirror, Glider Rocker, Dining Table & 4 Chairs, Cabinets, Book Shelves, Stainless Fridge, Gas Stainless Stove, Washer & Dryers, TVs, Stereos, Bose Speaker System, Piano, Crystal Bowls & Wine Glasses, Singer Sewing Machine, HP Laserjet Copy/Fax Machine, File Cabinet, Metal Storage Cabinet with Safe, Guitar, Antique Cook Stove, Portable AC Unit, Plus More.

250-275-1385

ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

Cleaning Services

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

DOUBLE THE POWER Quality work because we care, bondable, seniors discount. Ref avail. 250-306-5552. Higher Standards Cleaning Bonded & Insured. Call Alice 250-558-0840

4 Border Collie/Lab cross puppies for sale, 8 weeks, b/w 778-475-0767

Apt/Condo for Rent

www.vernonanimalcare.com

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals

+ + + 2006 Pontiac Wave — Only 47,000 Kms + + +

Family Oriented Complex

TOOLS & MISC: DeVilbiss Air Compressor, Mastercraft Floor Stand Drill Press, Craftsman 10” Table Saw, Ryobi 9” Band Saw, 4 Ton Press, 30” Metal Brake, Sand Blaster, Gas Pressure Washer, Gas Weed Trimmer & Blowers, King Dust Collection Unit, Makita Polisher, Makita Belt & Disc Sander, Chain Saws, Roto Zip, Work Benches, Air Tools, Storage Cabinets, Tool Boxes, Fishing Rods & Boxes, Wet Suits, Water Skiis & Wakeboard, Golf Clubs, Camping Gear, Patio Table & Chair Sets, Propane Patio Heater, 18” Truck Tires & Rims, Basketball Hoop, Ladders, Patio Umbrella, Cedar Patio Bar, John Deere Lawnmower, Large Propane BBQ, Wheelbarrow, Plus Much More.

Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.

www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

DODDS AUCTION

250-545-3259

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

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Pets

Sporting Goods

Apt/Condo for Rent

BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca BICHON FRISE/HAVANESE X puppies, vet checked & shots, del avail. 250-804-6848 Mini Dachshund puppies, regular wormings, 1st shots. $500 each. 250-260-4074.

RUGER GP 100’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, Scout, Hawkeye, Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452, all in stock at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Merchandise for Sale

Furniture SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

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

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 Diningroom set, china cabinet, table w/6 chairs. Excl Cond $425obo 250-558-1984 For sale crocheted blanket. $50. Call Frances at 250-5421197. IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Oak bedroom suite with dresser, 2 night stands and headboard. Good condition. $400.00. obo. 250-549-1489 please leave message. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 863-3082 Chad 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! I’m Looking to Invest in a Large Coin Collection. Money no Object. Anywhere in the Okanagan. 778-281-0030 Lawn Mower self power push, side delivery, Briggs preferred 250-545-1998 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.

Musical Instruments 120 Base Bellina (Italian) Accordion w/case, exc condition $450.obo. 250-558-1179

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bedroom $600. grd flr, hydro extra. Quiet, adult blding - parking. NO PETS, PARTIES or DRUGS. NO SMOKING in Apt. Call for interview. 250 558 5020

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FS, DW, balcony, valley view. Sorry, NS, NP. $750/mo. Available immediately. Private, on bus route. VINTAGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FP, FS, DW, WD, under ground parking, gas heat, elevator. Sorry, NS, NP. $795/mo. Available March 1. BACHELOR Neat & clean bachelor apt. FS, private balcony, covered parking, on-site laundry, on bus route, close to grocery, new carpets. Sorry, NS, NP. $550/mo. $50/mo. Available March 1.

250-542-5580

Hilltop Manor 4001 - 34A Street, Vernon 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $650 per month. Secure, Monitored, Covered Parking On Site Laundry Some Pets Okay Phone 250-351-5695 to view

Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

1 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 1&2 bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P, covered parking, cable included. $825/month. 250-5037315 1 & 2 bdrm, n/s, n/p, 45+ building heat & water included. From $625-$775 250-5037315 1bdrm apart’s close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$650 + utils. (250)307-4948

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

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

Columbia Apartments Available March 1 st

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

To view call

250-545-1519 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 1-bdrm semi-furnished, downtown, near Rec Centre, secure building, reno’d, on-site laundry, sundeck, f/p, n/p, n/s, Avail Now, $700/mo, (250)558-2928 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 2 bdrm 1 bath condo, avail March 1. $800 per month + util.,250-306-2049. 2bdrm 2bath condo, central Vernon, w/d, d/w, underground prkg, $100 move in incentive $1150/mo 250-308-7448 2bdrm apartment in six plex near hospital. f/s incld, n/p, util extra $600/mo 250-308-8500 2 BR, 2 Bath. Heritage Hill. Insuite laundry, 2nd FL balcony, SS appliances, 1 car garage w/ storage. NS NP. Available immediately. $950. /mo + utilities. 250-260-0186 Bright cozy suite, w/d plus wheel chair ramp, private driveway & entrance. Must see. $750/mo 250-542-2330 ENDERBY 50 plus, 2 B condo w/ensuite, quiet, 5 appl, elev, cov parking, balcony, storage, exc. loc, $700. incl util, references required, 250-838-0121 smilinghouse@hotmail.com Enderby clean quiet 2 bdrm, a/c, laundry in bldg. ref’s req’d 250-308-9299. FOR RENT - Pioneer Place in Enderby has a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom unit available Feb. 1st. Person or couple must be 55 or older and capable of independent living. Fridge, stove and shared free laundry. Street Parking. Rent is 30% of proven monthly income. Prefer non-smoking tenants. Sorry no pets. Call Donna at 250-8389736 for application forms and to view. HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 bdrm + den N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 1 bdrm available to mature renters. Pet negotiable. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00. Ask about the move in incentives. 250549- 5254 Studio suite bright, newly reno’d from $575 incl util & cable. N/S N/P 250-549-0644 Willow Manor, 1 & 2 bdrm reno’d suites. 50+ Walk to shops $625 & up. 250-938-5704

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION Burk’s Renovations

Please contact the Classified Department

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS250-550-7900 DIRECTORY

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • Decks • Fences Need Help? Please Call...

Bob - 250.275.0706

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YOU BELONG HERE! Please contact the Classiﬁed Department at

250.550.7900

WINDOWS & DOORS

Contact the Classified Department at

250-550-7900 if you have any questions about the Business Directory

TREE SERVICES THE FALL GUY professional tree removal certified utility abborist/faller CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

250-540-3255

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Windows, Doors & now...

KITCHEN CABINETS!!

by Norelco

Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations

www.odws.ca

HANDYMAN

HANDS

• Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

Call Robert

250.308.6230

SIDING

A-Z Renovations

Showroom 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE

&HLOLQJ DQG WULP H[WUD Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

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Quality Work Guaranteed

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Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca www.nulookhomeworks.ca

Licensed & Insured

PLUMBING

DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL

PLUMBING BY DAN

SERVICE REPAIR & NEW FIXTURE INSTALLATION Phone: 778-475-0822

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

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900 MOVERS

Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

MPC MAINTENANCE PLUS.CA SPRING MOVERS

PAINTING URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)

TIM 250-307-8772

250-309-4802

WHITESTONE •PAINTING •HANDYMAN •RENOVATIONS

Since 1989 - Free Estimates

Tom 250-308-8778

• We Move You Upstream!! • Residential/Commercial • 22 ft freightliner • Insured, Licensed • Owner, Operator • 25 yrs. Exp. Local • Professional • Punctual, polite MPC also offers: • Pressure Washing • Building Maintenance • Landscaping, lawncare • Executive RV rentals (We deliver) NEW!! PONTOON DECK BOAT TOURS!!!

Bus # 250-503-8193 mpcmaintenanceplus@hotmail.com

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com

308-9783 or 549-5140

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY

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Rentals Commercial/ Industrial NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9â€™x9â€™, 1528 ft. $1100 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198

Office Space For Rent 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 5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455 Great location for lease. Retail/office, 1315sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 22 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, Aval Mar 1, Call Rick250-770-0903

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm, level entry, gas heat, country living, $800/mo including utilities, f/s, n/s, small pet ok, 250-546-9307

Homes for Rent Interested in RENT-TO-OWN Call Glenn Colwell for details

250-309-1199

Rentals

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

3brm lakelot for sale or rent, Avail Mar 1, 6k down Westside rd $850/mo +util 250-550-5550 4bdrm 2 full bath on Upper East Hill, stainless steel kitchen appliances, gas stove, newer washer/dryer, large fenced backyard w/small shed & garden area, work shop space in bsmnt.Home is child & pet friendly, N/S.$1400/mo does not incld util. Call 250307-1611 Armstrong newer 3bdrm, 2.5 bath house near AES school $1600/mo (250)540-4140

Recreation Wanted: to rent or lease from May/June or close there of until the end of August a lot on Okanagan Lake(Westside Rd). Please call 250-549-1489 leave message.

RV Pads

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices NOTICE is hereby given that 0709984 BC Ltd is officially requesting input into the draft Woodlot License Plan for Woodlot 2021. The crown land is situated in and around Silver Hills near Shuswap Falls (1140ha) and the private land is in Trinity Valley (120ha). The plan covers the entire Woodlot License operating area. Information about this plan can be obtained by contacting Luke Gubbels at Landmark Forest Management (250-804-0332). Inquiries/comments regarding this plan must be submitted to Landmark (Box 87, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2) by March 10, 2014.

SPRING SPECIAL We Rebuild Diesel & Gas Engines & CYL heads. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903

4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST

Houses For Sale

3 bdrm, Just reduced, age 55+ $24,500. #16-1600 43 Ave Look at offers. 250-558-1511. Best pad in park with 3 bdrm double wide, custom cabinets. Sold â€œas is where isâ€?. $85,000. 250-542-8406.

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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â€˘ 3 bdrm exec. home, Predator Ridge. 5 appliances, garage, deck, wet bar. Upscale living. Access to fitness centre & amenities. $1950.

250-275-6224

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2 bdrm townhome located close to town. NS, NP. Available immediately $ 950/month. Peter Hill 250.558.8362 Vernon Management Ltd.

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3bdrm end unit, 108 - 2100 43rd Ave, Lower East Hill, n/p, n/s, $1100./mo avail immediately Call Brian 250-308-4255

Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 Vernonâ€™s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174. Hiring!

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2005 Toyota Matrix XRS Red 6 spd manual, p/w, p/l, sunroof. a/c Great on gas, regularly maintained. Summer and winter tire/wheel sets. Lady driven, 2nd owner. Only $5,995. Call 250.550.4917

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of BARRY ELWOOD COPE AKA BARRY E. COPE AND BARRY COPE, deceased, retired, late of #446-4651 23rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor care of FULTON & COMPANYÂ LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 300 â€“ 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2CÂ 1Y1, on or before the 13th day of March, 2014, after which date the estateâ€™s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice. GRAHAM COPE, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF BARRY ELWOOD COPE AKA BARRY E. COPE AND BARRY COPE, DECEASED

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) POWER SWEEPING SERVICES QUOTATION PROCESS School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2014 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No. 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE, Salmon Arm, BC or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM March 7, 2014. Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca

82 Honda CB 900 dual trans, shaft drive, very fast $1,800 250-260-1805

Scrap Car Removal #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 Recyclerâ€™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

Trucks & Vans 1997 Chev 4x4 pickup, auto, runs good, new tires, canopy $1500.obo 250-308-2823 2002 Ford F150 XLT, 124K, $6000. (250)545-7329 2003 Pontiac Montana van, fully loaded, mounted summer/winters $3,500 obo 250260-7936 or 250-309-4623

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Suites, Lower 2 bdrm,Coldstream, $1,200., 1bdrm $650. Util incl., n/p, n/s, Both units level entry & 5-appl. Avail now. 250-938-3587. Exec 1bdrm furnished legal suite suits 1 person. City view, patio & yard. Everything incl, w/d, n/s,n/p, htub usage, DD, RR $850.Mar 1. 250-306-0137 NEW Garden Apartment 1 Bdrm. Huge, bright, immaculate, in private home. BellaVista , 6 new appl. Gas FP, bus rt, sep.ent, ns, np, pets neg. Kijiji 562692675 avail Mar.1 $785.mo. shr. util., Refs.req. 250-545-1359. Nicely renoâ€™d 2bdrm, East Hill, avail. March 1, util. , included. $900/mo n/s, n/p. Call Kim 250-329-4186 Spacious 1bdrm suite in Coldstream Estates. $750. utilcable & wifi incl., ns, w/d, suit single profs. 250-558-9800

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2000 Ford F350 7.3 litre diesel, 6 speed manual trans. 285k on frame...106k on engine Crew cab, long box, HD hitch plus 5th wheel hitch. AC...cruise...Ele doors and windows Aluminum side rails, storage bins, four new winter tires, In good shape...asking $9500 250-275-3058. bmdev@shaw.ca

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1bdrm, D.T. from $450 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 TVâ€™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 250-307-4478 for more details.

250-542-5580

3bdrm in Falkland w/sun room, newly renoâ€™d, large fenced yard, large kitchen & lvng room, w/d, n/s, n/p $900/mo 250-306-2569

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8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.

3bdrm 1.5 bath renoâ€™d house, no drugs, no parties, no dogs, bus rte, $1000. util incl. Avail March 1. 1604-43rd St, Vernon. 1 (250)707-0604

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3 storey 3 bedroom townhouse @ 4100 25th Ave, Vernon. Rent per month is $850.00 plus utilities (hydro & gas). Unit has single car garage, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & dishwasher. No pets. For more information please call 250-5463005 and ask to speak to Sherri or email kindale@kindale.net

RV PAD RENTAL $2500 near Mabel Lake 403-208-2074 www.Shuswapfallsrvresort.com i.mackay@shaw.ca

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COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath family home. Close to lake access, main floor family room and den, FS, DW, W/D, quiet and private, great view of Kal Lake. Small pet okay. Sorry, NS. $1495/mo. includes sewer & water. Available immediately. COUNTRY SHACK Old 2 bdrm shack, Okanagan Landing. Ideal for hermit with dog. Wood heater, FS, WD. $695/mo. Available March 1.

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