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A robbery at the Safeway gas bar has RCMP on the hunt for a suspect. Officers from the Vernon detachment were called to the incident Monday at about 4:50 p.m. “A lone male entered the business with his face covered and demanded money,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “The clerk complied and the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money from the till.” The suspect was last seen heading south from the gas bar. He is described as being about six feet tall; thin build, with short brown hair. He was wearing a grey hoody, dark pants possibly sweats and possibly white shoes. The police are asking anyone who might have seen a person matching the description of the suspect in the area or if anyone has any information on this robbery to please call the Vernon detachment at 250-545-7171 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Schools face $1.5 million shortfall KATHERINE MORTIMER

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In the past 14 years, the Vernon School Board has been forced to reduce its operating budget by more than $15 million, and that trend is continuing. Each spring local school boards across the province are required to submit a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education. “School District 22 Board of Education does not have local taxation authority to offset cost pressures,” said board chairman Bill Turanski. “Some past reductions have been justified due to declining enrolment Bill Turanski in the district but many new financial commitments that have been agreed to by the Ministry of Education are not sufficiently funded, such as the CUPE Collective Agreement.” In the past three years the board has had to cut its expenses by $5,035,920 to balance the budgets. This year it’s $2,214,920; last year it was $1,061,000 and the previous year cuts

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totalled $1,760,000. The cost reductions over this period have included the reduction of 33 teacher positions, two administrator positions and two support staff positions along with a reduction of $300,000 in school and district supply budgets. For the 2014-2015 school year the district needs to cut its expenses by another $1,500,000 to balance the district’s budget even though enrolment is projected to increase. With no additional funding provided by the ministry, increased costs include $440,000 for the cost of the CUPE agreement; $91,000 increased municipal pension costs; $25,000 increased WCB costs; $135,000 increased BC Hydro rates; and $232,000 increased benefit costs for CUPE and teachers. “Meeting these unfunded increases will affect programs and services available to students,” said Turanski. “The board values the excellent work our teachers, administrators and support staff are providing to students given fewer resources available.” Vernon Teachers’ Association president Heather Malcolm said it’s discouraging news for teachers, as even those with experience

don’t have job security. “It’s frustrating — last year the layoff line was quite high up and if you’ve been in a district for let’s say 10 years and your job is not secure from year to year, it’s very discouraging,” she said. “And it’s very hard for our young teachers; it would be good for it to be funded properly, for teachers to be secure in their jobs.” While teachers have been asked to accept a 10-year contract to create stability, Malcolm pointed out that with seven different education ministers in 10 years, there is a lack of that same stability at the provincial government. What Malcolm would like to see is everyone in education advocating for more funding. “CUPE and teachers are calling on the government not to make cuts, as we are the frontline workers, but where are the other partner groups in this? It’s a really hard thing because teachers have been saying for a long time that government has been underfunding the education system,” she said. “Teachers have been calling out the government on this, but where are the superintendents’ associations and the principals and vice-principals’

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Okanagan residents are being rallied to fight invaders. The Okanagan Basin Water Board decided Tuesday to consider ways of allowing residents to express concerns about the risk of zebra and quagga mussels to federal and provincial officials. “Our MLAs need countless correspondence from constituents,” said director Toby Pike at a meeting in Coldstream. Toby Pike “This is a nerve issue for people in the valley. They really don’t want this to happen.” The mussels are indigenous to Europe and since arriving in North America, they have spread across the continent, clogging water intake pipes and boat motors. They also deplete food sources for fish, produce toxins that contaminate drinking water and razor-sharp shells spread across beaches. Also on Tuesday, the OBWB board agreed to write a letter once again reiterating the need for the federal and provincial governments to take action on the mussels, particularly given that a boat infested with mussels was found at the Osoyoos border crossing March 12. “I’m quite disgusted with how the province and the feds are taking this so lightly,” said director Allan Patton. OBWB has been urging the federal government to permit border guards to inspect boats and prohibit entry of any contaminated vessels. It also wants the provincial government

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Court hears details in Foerster case when she arrived, so Concannon intubated Remembering the her. sight of Taylor Van Diest’s Concannon also battered form lying noted ligature marks on a hospital stretch- on her neck, which he er brought a reported Vernon physito nearby cian near to Mounties as tears as he tesevidence she tified at the hadn’t sustrial of the man tained her accused of killinjuries acciing the teen. dentally. Dr. Michael To assess Concannon the extent of Foerster was on-call in Van Diest’s Vernon Jubilee’s head injuEmergency Room ries, Concannon told Halloween 2011 and he the jury he applied the told the jury Tuesday that Glasgow Coma Scale. It’s nothing short of stop- a scoring system used to ping the assault would describe the level of conhave saved Van Diest sciousness in a person that night, although he following a traumatic tried. brain injury, and Van Concannon first Diest was assigned the learned he’d be treating lowest score possible. the 18-year-old when Other evidence that BC Ambulance called in she’d suffered a “devasa report of a girl found tating brain injury” were by the railroad tracks apparent as well. in Armstrong. From “Pupils are a winthe little information he dow into your brain,” gleaned, he assumed he’d Concannon said, notbe dealing with some- ing that a normal young one who had passed person’s pupils measure out drunk or, at worst, from five to six millisomeone who had been metres. hit by a train. “Taylor’s pupils were “What I was faced big… one was reacting with was a gravely sluggish, and one wasn’t injured young woman,” reacting at all. All were Concannon said, not- signs of traumatic brain ing that the zombie injury.” make-up Van Diest was A catscan later conwearing made his initial firmed those findings. appraisal of the situation When asked by a bit challenging. Matthew Foerster’s “What I saw when defence lawyer Lisa Jean I looked at her was a Helps whether one injuyoung woman dressed ry was more significant for Halloween, on a than the other, he replied stretcher, unconscious.” that Van Diest suffered Van Diest was unable a “multitude” of serious to breathe on her own injuries. kathy michaels

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When Helps narrowed down the question to head injuries alone, Concannon said that the skull fracture was more significant. Throughout the statement Concannon fought back tears, while the Van Diest family and their supporters openly cried. Outside the courthouse, they admitted it was hard to hear. “It’s extremely tough,” said Raymond Van Diest, Taylor’s dad. “Moreso today, hearing about the level of injuries. It’s hard.” F o l l o w i n g Concannon’s testimony, Supreme Court Justice Peter Rogers dismissed the jury for the afternoon session and told them to come back Thursday morning. The Crown’s case has concluded, and it remains unknown whether the defense will decide to call any evidence. Foerster is being tried before a jury of five women and seven men. To prove first degree murder, the Crown must demonstrate Foerster’s actions were planned and deliberate, or that he killed her while sexually assaulting her. At the tail end of a lengthy interrogation process that was videotaped in April 2012 and played for the jury on Monday, the accused killer explained he followed Taylor Van Diest down the railroad tracks where her body was later found as she walked to her friend’s house. “I talked to her for, it

seemed, a few minutes,” said Foerster, speaking very faintly in the video. “I pushed her down and I just told her to keep quiet and she wouldn’t listen and I freaked out and I took off. “I was scared when I realized what I’d done. I shouldn’t have never been there. I wish I could change it… turn back time. “But I can’t. I felt really bad for her and her family and how everything worked out. If I could take it all back I would,” he said. With a bit of prodding from Sgt. Mark Davidson, Foerster admitted that he did more than just push the 18-year-old over that night. “What did you hit her with Matt?” asked Davidson. “A flashlight,” said Foerster, noting later it was a Maglite. “How many times did you hit her?” Davidson followed. “I don’t know, I can’t remember,” said Foerster. “More than once?” Davidson asked. Foerster’s voice was often difficult to make out, but a low-level “yeah” can be heard at that point. Under further questioning, he said he levied the blows to Van Diest while she was on the ground. A forensic pathologist who last week gave evidence, said Van Diest died from blunt force trauma to the head, but

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Fridays are going to be busy for market-goers. The Vernon Friday Night Market will return to the Village Green Centre parking lot May 9, while the Coldstream Farmers Market has become year-round on Fridays and the Downtown Vernon Association is unveiling a new public market May 2. “We do fairly well and get a lot of people,” said Eugene Rohrer, Friday Night Market co-ordinator. However, he admits that having two markets on Friday night in Vernon, plus one in Lara Konkin Coldstream, could create confusion among consumers. Rohrer isn’t sure if some of the 25 to 30 vendors at the Friday Night Market could move to the DVA’s event on 30th Avenue. “There may be a few who go downtown but I have talked to our produce people and I believe they will stick with us,” he said. Lara Konkin, DVA executive director, agrees there could be public confusion about her group’s Avenue Market and the Friday Night Market. “We’re not referring to ours as a farmers market. We essentially won’t be a farmers market,” she said. “We will be successful using the downtown mer-

chants and vendors not using the (farmers) market. It’s an open public market and not a farmers market. We will have different vendors and we will be doing it primarily for the merchants downtown.” The Coldstream Farmers Market originally ran during the winter only but is now year-round at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall. “Some new, young agrarians are participating, and more will be attending quite soon,” said organizer Anita Fletcher. “This latter addition is an integral part of encouraging and sustaining local farming. Our other intention is to declare our market genetically engineered and genetically modified organism free.” Konkin says she wants to work with the other markets to address public confusion and ensure all of the endeavours are successful. “We will do our best in our promotions that this (downtown) is something different, those markets are still continuing and people should support them,” she said. The Friday Night Market actually began on 30th Avenue 19 years ago. But it was decided in 2000 to end the relationship with the DVA for a number of reasons. It initially went to Briteland but then shifted to Walmart and finally to the Village Green Centre. Along with the three Friday night markets, the Vernon Farmers Market begins April 17 at Kal Tire Place and runs Monday and Thursday mornings.

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The brakes are being put on excessive speeders. Two motorists put the pedal to the metal on North Okanagan highways over the weekend, but that soon caught the attention of the RCMP. “Every week, our officers come across individuals with excessive speeding,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “Any time a vehicle is more than 40 kilometres an hour over the posted limit, the risk of injury or death increases.” On Saturday at about 1 p.m., an officer pulled over a vehicle doing 144 kilometres an hour in a 100-kilometre zone at Otter Lake Cross Road and Highway 97A in Spallumcheen. The 35-year-old Lumby man driving the vehicle was issued tickets for speeding, failing to display his novice sign, not having an appropriate supervisor present while he is a novice driver and not producing a driver’s license. Two other individuals were present in the vehicle, but one had

an indefinite suspension under the Motor Vehicle Act while the other passenger had an invalid driver’s license. It would appear that the three individuals worked at the same place and were traveling together. After this all three could be without a driver license. The other incident occurred Sunday

at about 3:25 p.m. on Highway 97 between Vernon and Oyama when an officer registered a vehicle doing 150 kilometres an hour in a 90-kilometre zone. The Vernon woman had purchased the car three days before. “She wanted to test it on the highway,” said Molendyk. “I guess the thrill of

a new vehicle was too much.” The driver was issued a $368 ticket for excessive speeding and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. On March 28, officers conducted an enforcement operation throughout the region. During the single-day exercise, 69 speeding tickets were handed out.

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he irony may have been completely lost on the bureaucrats in Victoria. Last week, the provincial government announced sweeping changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve. “These improvements are aimed at continuing to protect B.C.’s rich farm land and helping farmers make a better living from it,” said Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm. The goal of putting more money into the pockets of farmers is admirable, but it comes at the same time that producers in the North Okanagan continue to struggle with the government’s devastating meat processing rules created in 2007. Those regulations wiped out farm-gate slaughtering and made it Richard Rolke virtually impossible for small-scale farmers to get their livestock processed. Many threw up their hands and walked away, impacting the economic lifeblood of rural communities. In response to mounting pressure, Victoria announced in February 2013 that up to five slaughtering licences would be allowed in the North Okanagan as pilot program. To date, not a single license has been handed out. What this says is that while there is apparently a vision for the ALR, practical, immediate measures that would help farmers are being ignored. Now when one looks at the changes proposed to the ALR, there doesn’t appear to be a significant impact locally. Under the plan, non-farm uses will remain prohibited in the Okanagan. But there is the suggestion that agricultural value-added activities could be permitted within the ALR. No details have been provided

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so does that mean food processing facilities or greenhouses could suddenly take root? The potential of alienating our already limited agricultural land base is a concern for Paul Christie, a Coldstream agrologist. “I wrestle with protecting soil for agriculture and then covering soil for agricultural uses,” he said. Obviously value-added activities will support the economy, but once the soil is replaced by concrete foundations, it’s gone forever and the region has even less ability to feed itself or adapt to climate change. There is sufficient property that barely grows weeds so there shouldn’t be a need to put factories where crops flourish. The reality is that most farmers are land rich and cash poor, and the ALR prevents them from taking advantage of their most valuable asset and pursuing non-farm uses, such as subdivisions, that would stem the red ink. But this situation is more indicative of a breakdown in relationships than a fundamental flaw with the ALR. When the Agricultural Land Commission was formed in the early 1970s, it was clear that in return for land being frozen for agricultural uses only, there would be support for farmers. But over the years, government funding - whether it’s crop insurance or replant programs - has been cut or unpredictable. At the same time, foreign products have been allowed to flood our market, creating significant competition. The government’s policy adjustments of last week will mean very little for the average North Okanagan farmer and they will continue to struggle financially. This scenario, of course, will contrast dramatically to farmers in northern B.C. who will be able to cut their losses and collect rent cheques from natural gas and oil speculators coveting their land.

B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong took a trip to India last year, one that involved government business and personal time. De Jong paid the personal-time portion of the trip’s cost — and he did so willingly and immediately, not after being caught spending public dollars. Other politicians would be wise to emulate de Jong the next time they jump on a plane on the taxpayers’ dime. Liberal MLA Linda Reid and NDP MLAs Jenny Kwan and Raj Chouhan have all pledged to repay thousands of dollars they used in travel costs. Kwan’s trips to Disneyland and Europe were paid for by government funds given to the Portland Hotel, while Reid and Chouhan billed taxpayers so their spouses could travel with them to South Africa. First of all, provincial politicians make more than enough money cover the cost of bringing their spouse with them on trips. An MLA’s base salary of $100,000plus places them in the “wealthy” echelon. Secondly, these scandals remind us that MLAs should be posting online, for everyone to see, detailed receipts showing how they are spending our money. De Jong said the scrutiny into Reid’s travel costs is warranted. “Politicians have to ask themselves whether or not the money, the public dollars that they are spending, are being spent in a defensible manner,” the finance minister said. We agree. We would add that politicians also have to demonstrate, via an unfettered process of presenting their spending habits, that public money is being spent wisely. A good first step would be to simply post online every receipt of every public expenditure. It’s done in Alberta. It can and should be done here. How could any MLA of any stripe possible object to true transparency? Kamloops This Week

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few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a producer of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an approved stewardship plan to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another stewardship plan and pay fees to that planholder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing, and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a producer of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, Multi Material BC (MMBC). We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its website. I recently went to the website and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: ■ MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests. ■ MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act ■ MMBC is not governed by the province's Financial Administration Act which sets out the rules for the administration of all public money. ■ None of the money collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the public accounts of the province or any other government organization. ■ MMBC is not subject to oversight by the auditor general of B.C. ■ Under MMBC's stewardship plan, as approved by the provin-

cial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies like Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations. ■ MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway. ■ The municipal governments of the province do not know the background of MMBC and don't yet realize the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other companies amounts to double taxation ■ The municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to producers paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for consumers, i.e. property taxpayers to pay for these services through the municipalities. ■ The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public, but companies like Buckerfields are pointing it out because until it is resolved, we are being taxed twice for the same service and residential taxpayers (including

to pay twice. ■ The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us producers and blames us for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control. ■ Any money charged under the auspices of the recycling regulation are included in the public accounts of the province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. ■ Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the legislative assembly in the form of a bill so that the proper public debate can occur. ■ Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is. One final word. Ninety-six per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all. Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general? We don't have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin. Kelvin McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields

me) are being taxed for something that someone else is actually paying for. ■ Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction, that is, the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal officials into the hands of a corporation under the Societies Act that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the provincial auditor general ■ Taxpayers and voters are unaware that the fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300 to 500 in the newspaper industry in B.C., even though recycled newsprint is very valuable. In finding all of this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the Legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this was, we ain't paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: ■ The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so taxpayers don't have

TOURISM CENTRE Re: City falters. Kevin Poole, economic development manager, concludes this news article by saying, “We try to get people here as tourists and then they often want to become a resident." But I wonder how closing both tourist information centres (just behind the welcome to Vernon sign) that are easy to find, and very user-friendly, to an impassable location, add up to getting people here? I don’t get it, do you? Cobie Taguchil

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It’s been 18 years since a quiet Vernon neighbourhood became the site of Canada’s second worst mass murder. On April 5, 1996, the Gakhal and Saran families were preparing for a wedding when the husband of one of the women arrived at a home on Okanagan Avenue and began shooting. “In years past the

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Transition House Society. “This year, a vigil will not be held as the family will be remembering their loss in private.” The victims of the 1996 tragedy were Karnail and Darshan Gakhal; son Jaspal; daughters Balwinder, Kalwinder, Harvinder, Rajwar and Jasbir Saran; and son-in-law Roger Saran. Previous memorials have attracted family, friends and members of the community. “We would appreciate that the media assist us to let our community know that there will not be a public vigil this year and to respect the family’s privacy at this time,” said McLardy.

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Two North Okanagan men got more than a speeding ticket. On March 28, police officers pulled over a grey Malibu that was speeding on Highway 97, near the Swan Lake weigh scales. A marijuana odour was immediately detected by the officers and 241 grams of marijuana were found inside the vehicle. “That’s a reasonable quantity of marijuana,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. Two 35-yearold men – one from Spallumcheen and the other from Grindrod – were arrested and taken into custody. They have both been released on a promise to appear in court for possession of marijuana. A speeding ticket has also been issued to the operator of the vehicle.

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British Columbians saved 65 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by one per cent during Earth Hour Saturday. That is the equivalent of turning off about 1.4 million lights. “Earth Hour encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts,” said Simi Heer, with B.C. Hydro, adding that the event is hosted globally by the World Wildlife Federation. The 2014 results of one per cent compare to 1.95 per cent in 2013 in B.C., 1.67 per cent in 2012 and 1.8 per cent in 2011. For North Okanagan communities, there was four per cent in savings in Lumby Saturday, while the results were 2.6 per cent in Coldstream, 2.1 per cent in both Enderby and Spallumcheen and 1.7 per cent each in Vernon and Lake Country.

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The Vernon Jazz Club will be hopping on the groove train as Groove Engine takes the stage this Saturday night. The band will be playing funk hits from the ‘70s including Superstition (Stevie Wonder), Brick House (The Commodores), and Jungle Boogie (Kool & The Gang), as well as a Groove Engine original, Gravy Train. This revved-up band features a full rhythm section, three vocalists, and a fivepiece horn section. It will be showcasing Laura Lebbon and Rachel Skinner on vocals, Michael Garding on alto sax, Colin Moorman on tenor sax, Stan Sabourin playing bari sax, Bruce Dougall on lead trumpet, Tim Benwell playing second trumpet, Neville Bowman on keys and vocals, Nick Garding on guitar, Brian Wiebe on bass, and Scott Gamble on drums. Groove Engine was started in 2012 by band leader Michael Garding who took core members of Soul Funktion and added more local talent to create a larger group. Garding studied jazz performance at Grant MacEwan College. He is the musical director of the 19-piece Michael Garding Big Band, which won Best Instrumental Artist/ Group of the year at the 2006 Okanagan Music Awards. His love for working in large bands is evident with his involvement with Soul Funktion, a 12-piece funk band and The Salmon Armenians, a 10-piece R&B group. Garding has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Tommy Banks, Big Miller, BC Read, Dee Daniels, and Campbell Ryga. Lebbon hails from London, England. She has experience performing in pop, jazz,

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Enjoy the funky, big band sounds of Groove Engine when the group plays the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. soul, funk, and musical theatre. She is an experienced studio recording artist and has been featured in TV and radio commercials in the U.K. Skinner has a particular love for musical theatre. She recently performed a variety of Broadway hits including Hopelessly Devoted (Grease) and On My Own (Les Miserables). Although Moorman began as a jazz saxophonist with bands such as Cameo and The Robert Jay Trio, he later toured as a sideman to rock and roll legends Bobby Curtola and Buddy Knox. Throughout the years he has become a pop-rock musician playing guitar, saxophone, and vocals with groups such as Three Wild Mice, Borderline Blue, and Moni Funk and the Groovemachines. Sabourin is a saxophonist, composer, and educator living in Penticton. Along with playing with Groove Engine, he also plays with Offramp and sits in occasionally for Penticton’s Thursday Night Jazz

Band. His big band composition, Ozone, was featured in the fall 2011 edition of JAZZIZ magazine and has been included on a Washington State University publication of recorded jazz music called Zoot Suit. Lead trumpet Dougall is a former member of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Military Band and a current commercial lead trumpet player in local music groups. His debut trumpet solo album won Canadian Instrumental Album of the Year at the 30th annual Covenant Awards held in Calgary. Benwell, who recently moved from England to the Okanagan, has performed with The London Concert Orchestra, The Bath Festival Orchestra, and The Millennium Jazz Orchestra to name but a few. He was a founding member of the EM Horns and has appeared on BBC Television’s long running Songs of Praise. Since moving to the area, Benwell has been

a regular fixture with The Dreamland Band and has been a part of the Michael Garding Big Band, the Pops Orchestra, and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. Bowman is no stranger to the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club. His quartet was featured with vocalist Ali Henry earlier this month. Bowman has been a part of numerous multi-award winning bands including Just In Time, the Jazz Cafe Quartet, Ten2Nine, and the Michael Garding Big Band. He is also a successful arranger and composer and can be found performing in theatrical performances in the Okanagan. Nick Garding is a musician who originally played drums and bass before he took up the guitar. He is a graduate of the performance program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton. Wiebe has performed live on local television and CBC Radio. He has toured North America and Europe and has performed or recorded with David Ruis, Andrew Smith, Daniel Powter, and Canadian rock legend Darby Mills. He continues to perform, record, and produce in a broad spectrum of genres with a variety of instruments. He plays ney flute, upright and electric bass, fretless bass, guitar, and keyboard. Gamble is also a regular on the Vernon Jazz Club stage. This season he has played with both Julie Masi and Rann Berry and The Random Act. Gamble is comfortable in any genre and it is for this reason that he has worked with a variety of musicians both live and in the studio. Groove Engine takes the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at www. vernonjazz.ca.

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Anyone who has devoured those Baton Rouge baby-back ribs or Creole jambalaya at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill on a Thursday night have most likely heard the smokin’ sounds of guitarist Les Copeland. A regular entertainer at the Vernon Prestige Hotel establishment, Copeland is as well known to these parts as Satchmo and Dr. John are to The Big Easy. He’s been a regular fixture on Vernon’s music scene for the past 20 or so years, with bands such as The Red Hot Ramblers, the Les Copeland Blues Band, and playing with various other musicians around town. Copeland has also worked with some of the greats, including Grammy award winning Delta blues legend David “Honeyboy” Edwards, whom he toured with before Edwards died at the age of 96 in 2011. Then there are the countless musicians he has brought to town including Edwards, Sonny Rhodes, Jimmy D. Lane, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, the list goes on. And it’s here in Vernon where Copeland continues to play and promote talent. He’s back at it Friday, April 11 when he presents a concert featuring upcoming local talent at the Prestige Inn Banquet Room. “I think the public is really going to enjoy this show,” he said. “It’s an excellent lineup.” The special evening of music will feature singer-songwriter Jodi Pederson, flamenco guitarist Lance Carr, up-and-coming band Naked Ghosts and The Les Copeland Band, with special guest emcee Kevin Rothwell. “This will be the first live performance of my new tunes, so don’t miss this one... Show some love for your local arts, folks,”

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Flamenco guitarist Lance “El Gitano” Carr is one of the musicians performing at a Special Evening of music with Les Copeland, Jodi Pederson and naked Ghosts, Friday, April 11 at the Prestige Hotel Banquet room in Vernon. said Pederson in a Facebook message from Toronto, where she is recording the new songs for her sophomore album. A familiar face on local stages since she was a teenager, Pederson recorded her first album with Toronto’s Lenz Entertainment after being discovered by music producer Jack Lenz. An award winning songwriter, she is now based in Vancouver where she continues to record and write music.

Winner of the CFG Malaga, Spain, 2012 International Guitar Competition, Carr is also a familiar face to anyone who has dined out at Vernon’s Los Huesos Mexican Restaurant, where he regularly performs. A graduate of classical guitar from Trinity Western University and jazz from Capilano University, Carr has toured nationally with Juno winner Greg Sczebel as well as internationally in North America, Europe and Asia. His recent CFG (Classical Flamenco Guitar) win in Malaga earned him a grant for a 1945 Marcelo Barbero Spanish Flamenco guitar, and lessons with professor Ruben Diaz, a pupil of late legendary Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia. Known for fusing modern beats and grooves, played on guitar like a drum, with traditional Spanish flamenco, Carr has just released his new CD, El Gitano, which is also his nickname and means gypsy, and says he will have copies available at the show. Originally hailing from Vernon and Olds, Alta., Naked Ghosts features Jesse Hubner (drums), Garnet Aronyk (lead guitar), Sage Aronyk (bass/backup vocals), and Austin Boylan (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), who are all under the age of 19. Describing their sound as “very soulful... psychedelic garage sounds brewed from the heart of the Okanagan,” Naked Ghosts have just released their debut EP and have been busy playing gigs around the Okanagan, including the last ever show at the Talkin’ Donkey coffee house this past weekend. Tickets for a Special Evening of Music are $20 and can be purchased in advance at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, the Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium and East Side Liquor Company or at the door. The show is open to all ages. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

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her father: “I am going to be an artist.” Her father took her seriously, and when Woods grew older, she spent six years developing her technique and talent at the Alberta Art College. Working at jobs and raising children kept Woods busy with life’s responsibilities, but for the last 20 years she has been painting full time, both with watercolours and acrylics. “Art for me is survival and an obsession that I am driven to do,” said Woods, who has been a volunteer art instructor at the Canadian Mental Health Association for the past 14 years. An opening night reception for Art Passion takes place at the Downstairs Gallery at the Bean to Cup April 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The coffee house will donate a portion from each drink sold on opening night to the Kindale Developmental Association. The art will be available for viewing until the end of May.

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Tyler Konkin displays some of the artifacts he has found at the Kids Dig It! Archaeological Shoebox Dig March 21 at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives during the spring break camp hosted by the museum.

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ome of my old sweet pepper seeds finally germinated. The older the seeds, the longer it takes to wake up. Last year my early garden suffered but I am hoping for a much better season this year as I am back to normal (what is normal?) This is how I do my sweet peas. On March 26, I soaked 200 seeds in water. The next day Jocelyne Sewell I drained the water and put a plastic bag over the jar. On the 28th, roots were already showing and I finished the germination by putting the seeds between a damp shop towel on a tray to hold them, enclosed in a plastic bag. Because I was short of time, they ended up in the fridge for a few days so the roots would not get too long. They are now potted and will be transplanted a bit later. I do that with all my peas and beans and it works very well. The lettuce seeds showed roots within two days and so did the marigolds. Last week a friend told me about a plant she purchased last fall: Haskap or

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honeyberry. I just got one which is still quite small in a four-inch pot and went on the web for more information. An interesting hardy shrub with clean foliage and delicious bluish-purple berries that are edible; dense growing habit, must have another honeyberry variety for cross pollination. Selected for better fruit production and higher yields, Haskap has a sweet tangy zing flavour that most people say is a cross between blueberry, raspberry and black currant. Haskap has long been known by the ancient Japanese as, “The fruit of Life longevity and Fruit of vision”. The fruit is high in Vitamin C and A along with high fibre and potassium and is at the top for antioxidants. Anyone around here will be able to grow this as the hardiness is zone 2a. Berry Blue Honeyberry (this is the one I have now) has green foliage throughout the season. The narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour. It features subtle creamy white flowers along the branches in early spring. It features an abundance of magnificent blue berries in late spring, which are excellent for fresh eating and making jams and jellies. While it is considered to be somewhat self-pollinating, it tends to set heavier quantities of

fruit with a different variety of the same species growing nearby. (I should have read this before and saved one more trip to the nursery). The smooth gray bark is not particularly outstanding. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Plant Characteristics: Berry Blue Honeyberry will grow to be about five feet tall at maturity, with a spread of four feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn’t necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. For more information: 250-558-4556.

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breads and a great feast. Today we continue with Easter recipes started last week. Both are easy to prepare and can be the star of your Easter dinner table. Herb and Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 tbsp. chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crumbled 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. kosher salt (or coarse salt) 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

5 to 6 lbs. (2.5 to 3 kg.) boneless leg of lamb Heat oven to 325 F. In small bowl, stir all ingredients except lamb until well-mixed. Place lamb in shallow roasting pan (keep netting or string on lamb). Spread herb mixture over entire surface of lamb. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not rest in fat. Roast, uncovered, from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes for medium-rare or until thermometer reads 140 degrees F. (For medium doneness, bake until thermometer reads 155 F.) Remove from oven; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove netting or string before serving. Serve with pan juices if desired.

Easter Ham 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 fully cookedbone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds) 1-1/2 tsp. whole cloves In small bowl, combine brown sugar, marmalade and mustard; set aside. Score surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert whole clove in centre of each diamond. Place ham cut-side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F. Brush ham with glaze. Bake 45 minutes longer, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes. Serve remaining glaze with sliced ham. Yield: 16-18 servings (2 cups glaze).

dent of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society. Believing that what you don’t know can hurt you, Cooperman will provide his insightful perspective on the politics, pollution problems and passions surrounding pipelines, tar sands and fracking while addressing their extensive environmental and economic impacts. Everyone is welcome to come and be inspired to “be the change you wish to see” in the world with this timely talk from an impassioned advocate for positive change. The Fraser Declaration opposing the

pipeline has been signed by 130 First Nations chiefs. As well, the Union of BC Municipalities passed two resolutions at its 2011 convention opposing tanker traffic on the West Coast and the proposed pipeline. The Alberta Federation of Labour opposes the pipeline project and told the review panel, “The Northern Gateway pipeline is not in the public interest because it would result in the loss of tens of thousands of potential jobs in upgrading, refining and petro-chemical production.” There is a growing awareness that B.C. would have to absorb all the environmental

risks of this project, including jeopardizing its fishery and tourism industries. The pipeline is proposed to go through the Coast Range Mountains and cross and follow many streams and rivers. Yet, Kitimat has had two earthquakes just in the last year. In Kitimat, where there are tankers as long as the Empire State Building is tall, Haisla First Nation elder and carver Sammy Robinson, when asked about the likelihood of a tar sands tanker spill, said, “I know there will be an accident, no ifs about it.” Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted at the door if you wish to donate towards expenses. All Saints Anglican Church is at 3205-27th St., with parking off 26th St.

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All tutors must April 2 at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., Vernon, 7 to 9 p.m. This video and PowerPoint presentation features Jim complete an RCMP Criminal Record Check and Cooperman, president of the Shuswap Environmental Action attend an orientation session. For further informaSociety. Everyone is welcome; no charge, but donations accepted tion, contact coordinator Kathy Wylie at kwylie@ at the door to go towards expenses if you wish. junctionliteracy.ca or 250-549-2216. okib land use planning family meetings Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more info., call $32 to join, then $5 a month. Info., M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. free blood pressure and weigh-in clinic The first family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning 542-7578. underway, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! tops (take off pounds sensibly) Meets Wednesdays 9 to Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Family meetings ongoing through spring/early summer, at times 9:45 a.m., meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location. the vernon silver star quilters Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use Park Dr. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250-542-9381. first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. Rd., just off Silver Star Rd. We look forward to seeing new and Share your voice! healing energy sessions at trinity united church nisga’a writer jordan abel reads from his collection, The longtime members. For more information, see www.vssq.org Trinity United Church offers sessions every Wednesday. You can Place of Scraps, exploring the dismantling of First Nations culture new hope for widow/ers hosts coffee drop-in Every book an appointment by calling the church office at 250-545-0797. by anthropologists. Abel will be joined by award-winning poet Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, free viewing of movie, temple grandin April 2 in cel- Claire Lacey and fiction writer Thea Bowering. Readings will be 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a time for widows and widebration of Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness followed by discussion. All are invited to attend April 3. Doors owers to share their journey through grief in a safe environment. Day, Boys and Girls Club, 6 p.m. Refreshments provided. Starring open at 7 p.m. and readings begin at 7:30 p.m. at Gallery Vertigo at vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. 6 p.m. New members 3001-31 St. #1 upstairs. For more info., call 250-503-2297. Clare Danes, the film tells the true story of Temple Grandin. welcome. Call Rod Gorsline at 250-542-4931 for more information. vernon heritage east hill homes Friends of History the north okan. naturalists’ club We invite the public and members to attend Vernon Lodge April 2 at 7:30 p.m. to hear presents Barbara Hartley April 3 at 10 a.m., speaking on “Vernon pythian sisters vernon temple #21 Meets the first and Doug Burles of Kamloops speak on White Nose Syndrome in Bats. Heritage East Hill Homes” at The Pantry. Lunch is available. third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. vernon and district kennel club meets The first Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Vernon Museum. vernon calorie counters We meet every Thursday at 9:30 youth triathlon team open house April 3 from 4 to 5 Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. This is an opportunity to connect with others involved in many p.m., Paradigm Studio, #100, 2802-30th St. Come meet Coach a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weighdifferent dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people and Laura and Coach Mel and learn more about triathlon for youth and in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, the new North Okanagan Youth Triathlon Team at this meet and support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187. 549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 greet open house. For more info., call Mel at 250-550-0521. Patterson Ave. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling armstrong knitting circle We meet the first, second common threads Ministering to the needs of our commuand fourth Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Armstrong nity. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce on Bridge St. next door to 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance affected by someone else’s drinking. Wednesdays 7 p.m. at Peace City Hall. Info., call Rhonda Burr at 250-546-3906, Wanda Bristol Church. Call 545-7105. Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave., Thursdays 1:30 p.m. at Trinity at 250-546-2983, or Ouida Kempner at 250-546-3673. We are a halina seniors centre dances Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. 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Join us, there is no membership fee. cancer relaxation support group For people living with the vernon badminton club We play from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. drop-in crib at the eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome Mondays and Thursdays at Coldstream elementary school gym, until cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies mid-April. New members and drop-ins welcome. 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to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. April 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in two Vernon stroke recoVery Branch Meets Thursday from great rooms at the Vernon Rec Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Free coffee 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support Sunday at 10 a.m. to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, rec22nd annual gigantic Book sale Armstrong/Spallumcheen reational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain Museum & Art Gallery, 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd. April 5 to 11 motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 info., call 250-546 8318 or see www.ArmstrongSpall/MuseumArt. a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicom. As usual, the galleries are filled with thousands of books and cap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th more books are put out throughout the day. Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. keyBoard music lessons with instructor melly oey Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting start April 5, for young children, and run Saturdays; eight 45-min(X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis ute classes. These private lessons are an introduction to reading Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no music, learning about melodies, rhythm and beats. Kids will have handicap access. 250-545-4933 fun and quickly learn to play electric keyboard with both hands, Vintage cars Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car and accompaniment music. To register call Vernon Community Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Arts Centre at 250-542-6243 or see www.vernonarts.ca Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome the Friends oF the Vernon museum agm Annual interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a general meeting April 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum, 3009-32nd vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necesAve. Refreshments will be served. Everyone sity. For more information, call club president welcome to attend. Gary Handel at 250-558-5304. pipe Band music and highland dancVernon and district animal care ing exhiBition Everyone welcome at Trinity society We have a lost-and-found cat regUnited Church April 5 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. for istry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has thrilling afternoon of pipe band music and a highgone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with land dancing exhibition. There is no charge, so please bring a description of the cat and we will do our best to your friends along. This is the 28th consecutive year that help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, Vernon has played host to this event formerly called Mini we only require information about the cat. Meet. Pipe bands from Kamloops, Kelowna and Shuswap/ Free legal drop-in clinic Every Salmon Arm will be present as well as the two bands Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m., room 303, from Vernon; the Kalamalka Highlanders the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Open to and the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth all, regardless of financial circumstances, Pipe Band. Our judges will be Tennille Brownvolunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minBeaumont, a world-class drummer and her husutes of basic advice on legal issues. For band James Beaumont, one of the top bagpipers more information or to make an appointin the world. If you really love the music of ment, call Colleen Hoople, Specialized the pipes, come to Trinity at 9 a.m. and watch Victim Assistance, at 542-3322 or Wynn the individual piping competition that goes until Hartfelder, Outreach, at 542-1185. noon. Info., Paul at 250-260-3151. early years Fair April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come to the Vernon library to learn triathlon clothing & gear sale what your community has to offer for fami0 0 ,5 12 (1) INCLUDES The Kal R.A.T.S will be hosting a sale of lies with children under six years. Story DRED TWELVE THOUSAND & FIVE HUN 1) $230 BI-WEEKLY, 96 gently used running, cycling and swimtime 10:30 a.m.; children’s entertainment $12,500 MONTHS, 4.99%, TOTAL ming gear and clothing April 4 from 6 to 9 PAID=$35,340. 11:30 a.m. provided by North Okan. Early TO YOU p.m. at Lakers’ Clubhouse. Great bargains Years Council. Call 250-542-7610, ext. 6829. STK #140133 to be had. Cash sales only, items sold as is. the community-wide sing-along Free admission but donations to food bank April 6, 7 to 8 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, TH welcome. For more info., contact Linda at 3908-27th St., Vernon. Join us for an hour of 250-558-7823 or go to www.kalrats.com singing your favourite gospel songs as Karl enderBy old time dance cluB April leads and Sing-Along Band plays. 4 at 8 p.m. at the Drill Hall in Enderby. Last Vernon’s First autism awareness dance of the season. Theme is Easter Spring walk & BBQ April 6 from 1 to 3 p.m., wear Flowers. Everyone of all ages welcome. Adults $6, teens $3, chil- April 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. blue and join us to be the voice for people with autism. Family dren free. Lunch included. Info., call 250-546-6186. The AGM for Class topic is “Why Meditate? Understanding The Benefits Of fun, music, food (concession by donation, hosted by Vernon Lions the dance club is April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Drill Hall. Please attend Meditation.” Drop-in class with guided meditations and a teach- Club), live music from local musician Brandon Schmor; Shriners ing. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. clowns; rain or shine. All are welcome. No dogs, please. Co-hosted as there are important changes to be made. B.c. goV’t retired employees assoc. On the first Friday Info., www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. by Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, Stepping Stones Counselling of the month for a luncheon at 12:30 at Schubert Centre. Next the palestine study group meets April 4, at 10 a.m. at Group, NONA Child Development Centre, NOYFSS and Children meeting April 4. John will be reporting on the spring directors the People Place, downstairs. Steve Heeren will be out of town and Youth with Special Needs. this time so Johann Funk will be our convener. I’m sure he will Vernon juBilee hospital auxiliary garden Fair Our meeting. Meet fellow retirees. presentation From canadian lutheran BiBle produce an interesting agenda. For more info., you can call him at Annual Garden Fair is May 10 and we are collecting items for school A group of students and staff from school in Camrose, 1-250-492-2751. He and Vera now live in Penticton. the garage sale and looking for jewellery, household items, small Alta., present concert at Living Word Lutheran Church April 4 at 7 garage sale April 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagles Hall. Help send furniture, garden items, children’s toys, puzzles, books and plants, p.m., 6525 Okanagan Landing Rd. We would love to have you join 1st Vernon Girl Guides to camp. Cookies also available. clearly marked with name of plant. For delivery or pick up, please us for this special evening as they utilize music, drama, movement cdn. cancer society daFFodil tea April 5 from 1 to 3 call the Hunts at 250-558-4299 or the Smiths at 250-542-1953. and visual art to explore “Intersections” in our lives. “Intersections p.m., Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex, 1101 George easter party at the Vernon museum Join us at the are where roads meet, choices are made, collisions happen and St. Admission by donation. Daffodils for sale. Greater Vernon Museum & Archives April 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 directions change.” We depend on God to guide us through life’s shoparama spring market Come and support a budding p.m. This fun family event includes Easter basket making, egg intersections. Free will offering will taken. If you are willing to bunch of entrepreneurs, crafters and home-based business. Baking, decorating, golden egg hunt, cookie decorating and Easter games! billet students, call Jim Johnson at 250-558-0440 or Living Word too! Together with a fun shopping experience, you can support Also, visit the museum daily April 8 to 11 to find the hidden bunny the Cancer Society and the food bank. There will be entertain- and enter to win a prize. (Maximum one entry per person per day.) at 250-545-1514. allan Brooks nature centre A night of feather fascina- ment, spring bunnies will be hopping around with goodies for the Call 250-542-3142 to pre-register for the Easter Party. Admission tors and lapel boutonnières, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre invites kids, door prizes and a yummy concession. You can even pick up $2/child. Parents required to accompany their children. Info., you to its Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction April 4 at the Best some Easter cookies! Admission is free, however you are invited www.vernonmuseum.ca

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Numbers add up for city roger knox Morning Star Staff

Armstrong’s finances are in good shape. Chief financial officer Terry Martens released his 2013 financial results report to city council. The city collected more revenue in 2013 than budgeted for. “The actual revenue was 102.8 per cent of budget,” wrote Martens. “Most of the additional $112,072 in revenue was due to parks and recreation and developer contributions for park land, which was transferred to general reserves.”

The city was a smidge over in its general expenses last year, 100.8 per cent of budget. The overage of $33,477, said Martens, is the net effect of a variety of favourable and unfavourable variances. “There is a general fund surplus of $78,595 which represents two per cent of the budget,” said Martens. “That’s good news. The surplus was calculated after carrying over $47,000 for programs and projects not finished in 2013.” The city is working on its 2014 financial plan. The major

Pelmewash cleanup today Morning Star Staff

Volunteers in Lake Country plan to roll up their sleeves and beautify a recreation corridor. At 10 a.m. today, there will be community cleanup along Pelmewash Parkway along Wood Lake, as well as part of Oyama Road. “It’s extremely encouraging to see the huge community spirit from such a wide variety of residents this year,” said Rae Stewart, with the Regional District of Central Okanagan. Rae Stewart Among those participating are George Elliot Secondary School, the Oceola Fish and Game Club, Walk Around Lake Country, Oyama Traditional School, the District of Lake Country, Gatzke Orchards, Interior Land Reclamation, the Fresh Outlook Foundation and the Ruff n’ It Doggy Spa. It’s all part of the Community 20 Minute Make Over and the official kick-start to April’s Community Clean-Up Month. To arrange your own clean-up in Lake Country and get free litter bags and gloves, contact RDCO’s waste reduction office at 250-469-6250.

Central Okanagan taxes fluctuate Morning Star Staff

North Westside taxes will go down for regional services while those in Lake Country will climb. The Regional District of Central Okanagan has adopted its 2014 budget for 80 different services. The actual tax rate varies from neighbourhood to neighbourhood and municipality, depending on the local services provided. For a North Westside home assessed at $459,000, there will be a decrease in 2014 taxes of $36.78. In Lake Country, a residence assessed at $463,000 will see the RDCO portion of the tax bill jump $15.45. In the North Westside electoral area, rather than taxation or rate increases, needed capital upgrades and equipment purchases will be completed through funding from the federal gas tax program. The projects include the North Westside Fire Department and the Westshore Estates water utility. The overall financial plan includes $16.3 million to fund property acquisition and development within the regional parks system.

expenditure will be a $740,000 capital project for Dunn Road, which will feature road, water and sewer upgrades. Martens’ good work was confirmed by an audit conducted by KPMG. “Because of all the pre-work Terry does, we’re one of the first communities in B.C. to have their financial statements done,” said Coun. Kelly Rowe of the city’s finance committee. “We have no new debt, we’re paying down our old debt and, overall, we’re in a good financial position.”

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Richard Rolke (left), of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, accepts $7,000 from Deb Armatage, Taylor Babiy and Eric Juzwishyn, of the Longhorn Pub. The money was raised at the annual Rock for Care and will go towards digital mammography at VJH.

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The sixth annual Rock for Care at the Longhorn Pub raised $7,000 and set a new record as its best fund-

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tal,” says Sue Beaudry, VJHF director of development. “With more than 6,700 screenings and 3,500 diagnostic examinations annually, our current analogue equipment isn’t sufficient to provide the quality healthcare our community needs.” Organized by Longhorn co-owner Eric Juzwishyn and Rick Zip, from the Wheelhouse band, Rock for Care featured 12 bands in 12 hours. “We get some great items for our auction, the bands donate their time and our staff is great, but it’s the customers that are the No. 1 reason for our success,” said Juzwishyn. This year’s big ticket auction item was a Budweiser guitar that fetched $1,000. Juzwishyn, whose mother was a nurse, supports the VJH Foundation as a way to give back to the community. “Everyone will need the hospital at some point in their lives,” he said. The goal for the Take a Picture campaign is to raise $428,400. For more information, go to www. vjhfoundation.org or phone 250-558-1362.

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Precaution urged during spring tick season covering up before you macentor andersoni), head outdoors and which does not carry Tick time is here. The arrival of warm- checking for ticks on the lyme disease bacer weather means many yourself, your children, teria. The wood tick of us are spending and your pets after can carry other dismore time outdoors. being outdoors are eases such as Rocky spotted The change in weather simple things that go Mountain also brings out ticks - a long way to prevent fever, although it is small bugs that feed on tick bites,” said Jennifer very rare. Some ticks also have the blood of humans Jeyes, communicable and animals and can disease specialist with toxins that can cause temporary muscle sometimes transmit Interior Health. The most com- weakness and paralysis disease. “Ticks are most mon tick species in the if attached for several often found in tall grass Interior Health region days, but the sympis the tick (dertomsEOR#6280 fade once the tick and Run wooded Date: Aprilareas 2, 2014soMorning Starwood (4.333" x 8") Full Colour Morning Star Staff

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Snakes roll through Express lines ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Alright class, here is what is known after the Vernon Vipers’ 6-1 win over the Coquitlam Express in the B.C. Hockey League’s threeteam, semi-final round-robin tournament Sunday night at Kal Tire Place: The Interior Division champion Vipers are 2-0 in the sixgame round-robin. The Mainland Division champion Express, playing their first game of the round-robin, are 0-1, same as the Island Division winners,Victoria Grizzlies, who fell 5-4 at home Friday to the Vipers. Still with me? Have the Vipers clinched a spot in the Fred Page Cup best-ofseven league final? No. Are they close? Yes. Will they have to play their final two round-robin games Saturday at home against Victoria and Monday in Coquitlam? Maybe. That depends on what happened Tuesday in Coquitlam and what happens Thursday in Victoria when the Grizzlies and Express meet in back-to-back games. “I could not tell you how it (round-robin formula) works,” smiled Vipers forward Colton Sparrow after Sunday’s win, where he popped in his seventh postseason goal. “This is all new to me and I try not to focus on that. It’s one game at a time, you win a game then you move on. We don’t want

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Vernon Vipers defenceman Michael Statchuk (6) works to keep John Saunders of the Coquitlam Express from reaching the front of Vipers goalie Austin Smith during Vernon’s 6-1 BCHL semi-final round-robin win Sunday at Kal Tire Place. to crunch numbers.” The league confirmed Monday that the final two round-robin games slated for Saturday in Vernon and Monday in Coquitlam would not be played if Victoria or Coquitlam sweeps the home-andhome this week. At the very least, the Vipers have assured themselves a spot in

a tiebreaker game April 9 to determine the other league finalist. If the three teams end up tied at 2-2, a tie-breaking formula, which could include goals for and against totals, would be used to determine the first finalist. The other two teams play April 9. “It’s a little bit out of our hands,” said Vernon head coach Jason

Williamson. “We’ve done what we need to do and we’ll see what happens when the other two teams go head-to-head Tuesday and Thursday. We’ve done our job, now we wait and see what happens.” The Vipers put themselves in a comfortable position with their victory Sunday, ignited in the first period by a powerplay marker at

11:46 from Liam Coughlin, who buried a rebound after Express goalie Gordy Defiel made a save on a point shot from Jared Wilson. The game-winner would come exactly seven minutes later, courtesy of Defiel of all-people, who inadvertently misplayed a Dylan Chanter dump-in into his own net. “It was very important for us to get off to a good start,” said Coughlin, the game’s first star. “We didn’t have a good start in Victoria, so it was definitely key to get on these guys early as they hadn’t played yet.” After a scoreless middle frame, the Express cut the lead in half just 46 seconds into the third period when Bo Pieper picked up a Brendan Lamont rebound in the slot and buried a backhand over Vipers goalie Austin Smith’s glove for his fourth goal of the playoffs. Vernon defenceman Riley Guenther re-established the twogoal cushion with a shot from the point past a screened Defiel at 6:22. In the last half of the game, it was all Vernon. Michael McNicholas finished off a three-on-one, taking a great pass from Dexter Dancs and beating Defiel at 13:25. Sparrow banged in a rebound at 19:11 with Dancs finishing the scoring at 19:50 as he took a pass from Coughlin and put it past Defiel.

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The gold medal match was everything it was hyped up to be: packed stands, rambunctious crowd, fast play, physical checks, frequent penalties, spectacular saves, few goals. The Vernon U16A Rocstar Adrenaline Rush

scored one more goal than Manitoba to post a 3-2 win in the final of the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Winnipeg. The win is the first by a Vernon Ringette Association squad at a Western Canadian championship.

Kendra Ostafie, named to the tournament’s first allstar team, scored the gold medal-winning goal for the Rush with 13 minutes left in the third period, capitalizing on an error by Manitoba’s goalie. “For the rest of the game, the girls knew they couldn’t

let up for even a second,” said Rush coach Paige Powls. “The team outplayed, outhustled and outskated Manitoba.” As the clock was winding down, goalie Garrett Adams made save after save to preserve the gold. Vernon never trailed in

the championship. Saige Woodliffe gave Vernon a 1-0 lead in the first period, onetiming a sweet pass from Ostafie. After Manitoba evened the game, Taigan Radomske scored her first goal of the tournament to give the Rush a momentary lead. Manitoba

scored shortly afterward, setting the stage for Ostafie’s heroics. The Rush went 2-2 in the round-robin, which included an 8-6 loss to Manitoba in the final game of the preliminary round.

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‘Few but mighty’ fans cheer on Vernon champions Continued from A25 Ostafie had a hat trick for Vernon, Shelby Connors added a pair and Alex Drury rounded out the scoring while Maddie Powls chipped in a pair of helpers. The loss meant Vernon had to play a semifinal game to advance to the gold medal contest, and did so with a 6-3 win over the Manitoba Interlakes host team. Despite falling behind 1-0 a minute into the game, Ostafie tied things in the second minute. Saylor Martian went end-to-end to give Vernon a 2-1 lead, then, after Interlakes equalized, Hannah Popilchak fed Ostafie for the goahead goal.

Drury would add another and the Rush took a 4-3 lead into the second period, where Vernon would dominate. Adams made a number of key saves and Powls took advantage of a gift from the host keeper to make it 5-3 Vernon. Ava Haldane rounded out the scoring. The Rush began the Westerns with a 3-0 win over Interlakes behind shutout goaltending from Adams. Popilchak scored two minutes into the game, on a feed from Maddie Powls. Drury scored the other two goals. The B.C. champs then won a back-andforth contest with Medicine Hat, posting a 7-5 decision.

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Connors had a hat trick and one assist, Caleb Pope scored twice while singles went to Ostafie and Drury. Katelyn Paulin got on the scoresheet with a helper. The Rush then fell 5-4 in overtime to Regina with the Saskatchewan champs jumping out to a quick 2-0 lead. Woodliffe got Vernon on the board, and the Rush trailed 3-1 at the break. Goals from Pope, Ostafie and Connors gave Vernon a 4-3 lead, but Regina tied the game with eight minutes to goal, then scored in overtime. “It’s not luck that got us to the Westerns, and it’s not luck that won us the championship. It was six months of hard work, commitment and passion from every single player that got us here,” said Paige Powls. “At times, I don’t think these players realize how talented they are, and what kind of legacy they are going to leave behind in Vernon Ringette. But they are, without a doubt, the

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The Vernon Rocstar Adrenaline Rush U16A ringette team celebrates its Western Canadian championship victory on the weekend in Winnipeg. most talented group of athletes I’ve ever seen.” Adams (goalies) and Connors (shooters) represented B.C. in the skills competition. Popilchak placed second in speed skating. The skills relay was won

by Vernon’s Haldane, Ostafie, Maddie Powls and Woodliffe. The Rush had the least number of players on its roster of any of the others and had a “few but mighty” fan base cheering them out.

Vernon had the most players registering points in the tournament (10 out of 12), and six of the Rush ended up in the top-12 of tournament scoring. Also members of the Western Canadian

champs are player Maddy Percy, assistant coach Val Percy and trainer Eli Paulin. The team’s hostess in Winnipeg was a girl named Hayleigh, 10, who scored 120 goals last season.

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“I thought we started the game well, the second period was a bit sloppy, but we pulled away in the third,” said Williamson. “The guys made some plays. Anytime you get a win at this time of the year you have to relish it and be proud of it.” For the Express, it was not only their first game of the round-robin, but their first in eight days since eliminating the Langley Rivermen. It took them six minutes to get their first shot on goal. “We try not to use excuses but I think the layoff did hurt us. It’s not the same practising everyday,” said Express assistant coach Rob Boyd, a former

Vernon Minor Hockey rep coach. “The first period wasn’t even our same team. We played a little better in the second and I think it’ll come.” Boyd said his team has to grasp the importance of this round-robin format. “It’s easy to say every game is a game seven in the room, but I don’t know from the players’ standpoint if they grasp that urgency.” he said. “It’s not like a game six or game seven and you’re facing elimination, your back’s against the wall and you have to win. This is a different format and there’s not that sense or urgency, and we’re playing a team we only saw twice during the year so there’s no real rivalry to fire you up.” Defiel finished with 24 saves while Smith made 29 stops as

both teams had 30 shots on goal. Vernon went 1-3 on the powerplay, the Express were 0-3 with the man advantage. Snake Bites: Defenceman Kenny Citron is day-to-day with a lower body injury, suffered Friday in Victoria. He did not

Kamloops leads the best-ofseven two games to one. Game four went Tuesday in Fruitvale. Vernon Vipers prospect Dallas Calvin assisted on all three Nitehawks goals, including the opener by former Viper Ryan Edwards. The Nitehawks evened the

series Saturday in Kamloops with a 6-2 win. Edwards had a goal and two assists while Calvin had 1+1. The KIJHL champion advances to the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial Junior B championship tournament, hosted by the league’s Nelson Leafs April

play Sunday...One of the biggest cheers of the night came in the third period when it was announced Sparrow’s mom, Chris, won the 50/50 jackpot. “She’d better buy me something nice,” laughed Sparrow after the game.

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9-13. The Vancouver Island League’s Victoria Cougars and Pacific League’s Aldergrove Kodiaks have booked their tickets to Nelson. The winner in Nelson advances to the Keystone Cup Western Canadian championships April 17-20 in Abbotsford.

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There was once a time when Vernon’s Heather Wurtele needed a lead off the bike discipline to win a triathlon. That was then. This is now. Wurtele has shown she can now post superquick splits when needed. Two weeks ago, she won the Ironman 70.3 in Monterrey, Mexico where she posted a 1:19 run split. On Saturday, Wurtele went even faster (1:17:56) to win the Ironman California in Oceanside. Wurtele’s winning time of four hours 13 minutes and 12 seconds was a course record, and was 63 seconds faster than defending champion American Heather Jackson. Meredith Kessler of the U.S. was third at 4:19:52. Kessler and Julie

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Vernon’s Heather Wurtele celebrates her win Saturday at the Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside. Dibens of the U.K. led the way out of the water. Dibens, in her first race after a year away from the sport recovering from foot and knee surgery, pulled away on the bike, enjoying a lead of around two minutes on a group that included Wurtele, Jackson and Kessler. There was just no stopping Wurtele on the run. She moved to the front by the four-mile point of the race and never relinquished the

lead, en route to her second consecutive victory. Wurtele’s husband, Trevor, enjoyed a top-10 finish in the men’s race, placing eighth in 3:58:48. Trevor completed the swim in 25:29, the bike in 2:15:56 and finished with a 1:14:25 run. Top Canadian man was Victoria’s Brent McMahon, who finished fifth in 3:55:46. The men’s event was won by 2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno of Germany in 3:49:25.

Laura Medcalf and Melissa Spooner are very excited to launch the North Okanagan Youth Triathlon Team (NOYTT) for the 2014 season. There will be an open house Thursday from 4-5 p.m. for introductions and question answering. It will take place at Paradigm Naturopathic Medicine, 100-2802 30th Street. “We want kids to fall in love with triathlon, be immersed in it for nine weeks at a time, and then go enjoy all of the other great sports and recreational opportunities our area has to offer during the year,” said Medcalf, a certified triathlon coach. Registration for their first season is available for kids between eight and 15-years-old. Event distances will change for the different age groups. NOYTT is trying to provide a opportunity to develop different skills than what is offered at local swim and track clubs. Vernon hosted the Kids of Steel triathlon last June. It took place at Kin Beach with more than 180 participants. “As race announcer for Kids of Steel in Vernon last year, I saw so much excitement from local kids and families who jumped at the chance to try out the sport, so the creation of a team was the logical next step for the community,” said Spooner, who is a certified triathlon coach and owner of Endurance Health and Fitness. NOYTT offers two sessions this summer. The first is a nine-week program leading up to the Paradigm Naturopathic Medicine Kids of Steel triathlon in Vernon June 21. Registration deadline for the first session is April 15. The second is another nine-week program

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NOTEBOOK BASEBALL - Vernon & District Baseball Association presents the B.C. Minor Baseball Caravan of Coaches Tuesday, April 15. It’s a free night of skills, drills and laughter at the VantageOne Credit Union indoor facility. Events are at 5 p.m. for 7U t-ball, 9U tadpole and 11U Mosquito players, 6:30 p.m. for 13U Peewee, 15U Bantam and 18U Midget (sign-up is half-hour before each session). Reply to vicepresident@vernonbaseball.com to register. BASEBALL - Vernon & District Baseball Association is hosting Level 1 & 2 umpire clinics Sunday, April 13 at Fulton Secondary School. Check in at 8 a.m., clinics begin at 9 a.m. Pre-register by going to BCBUA. Minor baseball will pay your clinic fee. SOCCER - Have you always wanted to try the game

Father may know best but, right now, son has bragging rights. More than 70 of the Okanagan’s elite basketball players participated in four all-star games on Saturday at the UBCO North Campus Gym. The four games featured junior and senior boys and girls squads, all made up of players from the Thompson-Okanagan, including a matchup where John Garvie of the Vernon Panthers played against his dad, Glen, who coached the other team in the senior boys contest. The game was a boat race with the team in the dark jerseys winning 10582 behind 19 points from Michael Roualt of the Fulton Maroons, andJohn Garvie’s 18 points. There was plenty of Vernon talent on display in the games.

VSS’ Jordyn Cullum earned player of the game in the junior girls contest, scoring a team-high 14 points in the 61-46 victory. Megan Roualt of Fulton chipped in with seven points. Former VSS senior girls assistant coach Bobby Mitchell coached Cullum and Roualt to the win. Panthers teammates Jordan Korol and Karley Fugel were paired against each other in the senior girls game. Fugel won the Panther showdown, outscoring Korol 12 to 10, but Korol’s team won the game 88-77. The junior boys game was the closest game of them all. The dark jerseys won the contest, 57-48, with Noah Alleyne of the Maroons chipping in two points for the winners.

of soccer? Vernon’s Super 8 women’s league is looking for you. Women are invited to come out and learn the game, stay in shape and share your skills. Super 8 is for everyone. The smaller field and great sportsmanship allows us to reduce player injury and provide lots of touches. There is something for everyone & we would love to have you join us. Season April 14-June 23 and Sept. 8-29. To register http:// www.vernonsoccer.ca/nowsa/index.php or contact Erica ehaugust@gmail.com or Kelly kelly.megyesi@ gmail.com. TRACK AND FIELD - The Vernon Triple A Track and Field club is ready to go outdoors. Practices start at 6 p.m. April 2 (with registration at 5:30 p.m) at Polson Park Oval. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays form 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Brent Helland at 250-309-1992 or visit vernontrackandfield.com for more info.

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Ella Brown is making a great first impression. The 18-year-old Pleasant Valley Secondary School grad from Armstrong, now a freshman at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, won the triple jump at the UBC Open Ella Brown in Vancouver on the weekend. It was SFU’s first outdoor meet of the season, and

Brown’s victory – she won with a personal best jump of 11.57 metres – automatically qualifies her for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships May 9-10 in Oregon (SFU competes in NCAA Div. 2). “Ella’s best last year was 11.46, so to start the outdoor season with a personal best and no faults in six jumps is a great way to begin,” said Ian Cameron, Brown’s coach for six years with the Vernon Triple A Track and Field Club. Brown also had leaps of 11.32, 11.35, 11.35, 11.37, and 11.50 at the UBC Open.

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Activity Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL

It’s a good year to make life-altering changes. The ability to apply your skills with energy, drive and perseverance will not go unnoticed. Your eye for detail will put you ahead of the competition. Turn your vision into reality by attacking every situation with enthusiasm. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Do your research before you make any personal changes. Don’t be disappointed if others don’t share your goals. You will find new sources of income by exploring innovative ideas.

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Bruce Coad

February 17, 1951 March 27, 2014 It is with great sadness that I write of the passing of my father, Bruce Coad, at age 63. My family and those few people lucky enough to know him well will remember him as intelligent, eccentric, thoughƞul and loving. He lived a full life, including extensive travel in his younger years, raising my sister and me in his middle age and Įnally exploring all things that interested him right up unƟl the day he died. He will be missed beyond words and conƟnue to be loved by those who survive him. My family and I invite anyone who knew him or would like to remember him with us to his CelebraƟon of >ife on ^aturday, pril ϱth between ϭϮpm and Ϯpm at ϭϭϵ3ϴ >ambert r. Coldstream, BC

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We regret to announce the passing of George Henry Jones in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the age of 92 years. He will be lovingly missed by his children, Gina (Chris) Sayner, Wayne (Adeline) Jones, Joyce (JJ) Jones and Louise (Trev) Jeīery, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. George was predeceased by his loving wife Cecile and one son Peter. George and Cecile called Enderby their home for 40 years before moving to Vernon in 2005. A CelebraƟon Of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Ray Parker oĸciaƟng. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME (259) 542-4333.

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We regret to announce the death at Kelowna General Hospital on March 29, 2014, of Helen (“Faye”) Lawless, (nee Denysyk), at the age of 81 years. Faye was born in Saskatchewan and was a resident of Vernon since 1989. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Michael. She is also survived by brothers, Edward and Nick; sisters Mary, Olga, Marge and Darlene; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Friends wishing to pay their last respects to Faye may do so in the chapel of Vernon Funeral Home on Friday, April 4, between 3 and 5 p..m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James’ Roman Catholic Church in Vernon on Saturday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Dale Normandeau, celebrant. CremaƟon will follow. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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Richard Barry Sharp May 10, 1946 – March 30, 2014

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We regret to announce the passing of our brother, Richard Sharp on Sunday, March 30, in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He was born in Armstrong and raised in Salmon Valley, spending the majority of his life in the Okanagan and the last few years in the Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong. He was predeceased by his father Norris Sharp in 1979 and his mother Eleanor Sharp in 2008. He will be missed by his older brother John (Donna) and his twin sister Judy Glaicar (Clarence) as well as nieces and nephews. There will be a tea of remembrance at the home of Clarence and Judy Glaicar for friends and family on Saturday, April 5 from 2pm – 4pm. Special thanks to all the staī at the Pleasant Valley Manor for the wonderful care he received for the last few years as well as the doctors and staī at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. His passion and luck from crib was a highlight in his life. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca

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Don Yaremcio

FERNUIK, Andrew Harry

Sept. 29, 1939 - April 2, 2013

On March 26th, 2014, at the age of 81, Andy leĹŒ us aĹŒer a determined ÄŽght with cancer and we expect, true to form, that he bartered his way into the next world and got a good deal. He is lovingly survived by: his sons, Richard in Calgary; Brent (Janelle) and his precious grandchildren, Taia and Elias, in Toronto; his brother, David, in CoĆ‹uitlam; and sister, Irene, in Camas, Washington. Many nieces & nephews, with whom he always kept in touch, will also miss him. He will sadly missed by, Jean, his partner of ÄŽĹŒeen years, and her children and grandchildren. Andy worked for the CNR for over 43 years, starĆ&#x;ng at a young age and working his way up the ladder. He was involved with the Calgary Army Cadets for many years, volunteering as their camping trip cook and shooĆ&#x;ng instructor. One of his proudest accomplishments was as an oÄ¸cial for the biathlon events at the Calgary Winter Olympics. Here in Vernon, he was a member of the Vernon Golf Club, loved to curl, sĆ‹uare dance and won awards for his beauĆ&#x;ful garden Ĺ‡owers. From this very generous man, you could always count on a sharp knife, a good meal, a liĆŠle cheer, a good story told, and a candy from his pocket.

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It has been a year today since we said goodbye although it seems like an eternity.

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We love & miss you dearly Love Irene, Ken, Donald & Kathyrn, Vanessa, Matthew & Tessa

Please send cover letter, resume and references to Kindale Developmental Association c/o PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

Skills/Education â€“ Special Needs Worker Certificate or equivalent, experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Other â€“ Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support. Wages per BCGEU agreement

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At Andyâ€™s reĆ‹uest, there is not to be a formal funeral service, but a gathering for family and friends is being planned for a later date. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Humphrey, Dr. Rankin, the nursing and support staÄŤ at both the cancer clinic and Hospice House. Those friends wishing to make a memorial contribuĆ&#x;on in memory of Andrew, please do so to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B. C. V1T 1S4 or the B.C. Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oÄŤered at www.pleasantvalleyÄŹ.com

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Lost & Found LOST: Garage Door Opener South Vernon Area. (250)5428042 Missing light brown toy poodle. Responds to the name Haruko. Please call Lissa 250307-3578.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ€™s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ€™s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking 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 driverâ€™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 inâ€™s please.

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A Great Place to Learn!! VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepĆ&#x;ng applicaĆ&#x;ons for:

Payroll Support Clerk Complete job descripĆ&#x;on available on website: www.sd22. bc.ca under the Human Resources Menu dĹšĹ?Ć? Ć‰Ĺ˝Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x;Ĺ˝Ĺś Ĺ?Ć? Ĺ?Ĺś Ä‚ ĆľĹśĹ?Ĺ˝Ĺś ÄžĹśÇ€Ĺ?ĆŒĹ˝ĹśĹľÄžĹśĆšÍ˜ dĹšÄž Ć?ĆľÄ?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć?Ä¨ĆľĹŻ Ä‚Ć‰Ć‰ĹŻĹ?Ä?Ä‚ĹśĆš Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž ĆŒÄžĆ‹ĆľĹ?ĆŒÄžÄš ĆšĹ˝ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?ÄšÄž Ä‚ Ć?Ä‚Ć&#x;Ć?Ä¨Ä‚Ä?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒÇ‡ ĆŒĹ?ĹľĹ?ĹśÄ‚ĹŻ ZÄžÄ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÄš ĹšÄžÄ?ĹŹ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĆšĹ˝ ÄžĹľĆ‰ĹŻĹ˝Ç‡ĹľÄžĹśĆšÍ˜ Interested and Ć‹ualiÄŽed applicants should forward their resume with supporĆ&#x;ng documentaĆ&#x;on, professional references and cover leĆŠer by April 7, 2014 to: ,ĆľĹľÄ‚Ĺś ZÄžĆ?Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒÄ?ÄžĆ? Í˛ ^ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆš ^ĆšÄ‚ÄŤ School District No. 22 (Vernon) 1401-15th Street Vernon, B.C. V1T 8S8 Email: personnelÎ›sd22.bc.ca Fax: (250) 549-9200 Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

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All American Forest Products is a forest marketing company in the rebounding industry. We foster a culture of respect, open communication, professionalism, positivity and encouragement for personal and professional development. We are looking for a self- starting, progressive, positive, and motivated team member who is seeking a career in the accounting field. The position is for an Assistant Controller. An accounting degree and experience is a prerequisite. Must have Microsoft Office training and be a keen problem solver. If you consider yourself to meet these qualifications and are interested in joining our team please email your resume to Johnal@aaforest.com

Farm Workers

Forestry

FARM WORKERS for thinning picking, pruning $10.33/hr up to 50 hrs/wk. June 10 to Oct 15. Contact DAVE BRAR. 15544 Old Mission Rd, Oyama, BC. 1-(250)766-3745

WANTED: FORESTRY Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Experienced in planning and harvesting operations. Full time permanent. E-mail resume: njb_ins@telusplanet.net.

LOOKING For Experienced Farmworkers with a min. Class 3 and Looking For Irrigation workers - must have DL Email cozmad56@gmail.com

Help Wanted DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for busy downtown practice.

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Employment Help Wanted

GENERAL LABOUR AND/ OR SUB-CONTRACTOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY.

MUST BE RELIABLE, AND ABLE TO MULTI-TASK. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENCE AND CLEAN DRIVERS ABSTRACT. MUST HAVE SOME SORT OF INSULATION AND OR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE. PLEASE FAX RESUMES TO (250)-546-6233 OR CONTACT OFFICE @ (250)-546-3456.

Come join our team at Hearthstone Residential Care Facility, a 16 bed private care facility. We are now interviewing experienced

LPN’S AND RCA’S

Shift work is required, 12 hour shifts, 4 on and 4 off rotation of days and nights. Apply by emailing your resume to: hearthstonevernon@yahoo.ca check us out at our website at www.hearhtstonevernon.com.

Experienced stylist required. Part time or full time. Bring resume to Artistic Hair Design 3402 - 31st Avenue.

250-545-1745 ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

VILLAGE MARKET EXPERIENCED

DELI CLERK Full and part time position.

CASHIER

Full and part time position, evenings and weekends. Bring resume to Jessica at Village Market, 1900 - 32nd Street, Vernon

Housekeepers

needed April - October. Must be physically Įt and able to get to Predator Ridge. Experience an asset but not required. Email resume to joinourteam@ predatorridge.com or apply online at www.PredatorRidge.com. • ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS

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Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Beneﬁts. Relocation costs paid to qualiﬁed applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181 CareAide needed, no certificate necessary. Call 250-5589947 Come join our team! The Longhorn Pub is seeking an experienced line cook. You must be able to work in a fast paced, friendly environment. A minimum of 2 years experience in a restaurant or pub is required. All applicants must be available for a variety of shifts and possess a food safe certificate. We offer a competitive wage plus benefit package. Please apply in person with resume at 4513 25th ave Vernon B.C. COOK Req. F/T for Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen 2810 33rd Street Vernon, BC. $11.50/hr. Cook / Prep / Clean. Filipino / Canadian experience & High School Preferred. Please send resume: t_smelser@yahoo.ca Currently looking for two part time Ophthalmic technicians in a busy Ophthalmology office in Vernon. Working knowledge of Ophthalmic care and Ophthalmic equipment preferred. Please email resume ngehrmann@shaw.ca EDO JAPAN Hiring ft/pt all positions Cook/ prep/cashier/sushi. Mature, with experience would be an asset. Full benefits. Apply at the Fruit Union Plaza. Experienced Pizza & Appy cook needed immediately. Lumby, BC. Wage Neg. 250307-2945 or 250-547-8877

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Work Wanted

PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. Dump runs, yard clean up, weed whacking,small moves, painting.Paul 250-550-4256 Prof. pruned trees, cut down trees & yard maintenance. 778-475-2858 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.

Help Wanted

Experienced Breakfast line cook wanted for F/T position. Servers and banquet staff needed for P/T and F/T positions. Fax: 250-833-5716 or wendy@aquaticobay.com Drop resumes off at Prestige Inn, Salmon Arm

Housekeeping Front Desk Staff. Housekeeping: previous exper helpful, but not nec. Front desk: Computer proficiency or Wyndham Soft Hotel Prgm exper. is required. Great opportunity for a mature individual. Drop off resume w/reference to: 4006 32nd street, Vernon. No phone calls/faxes.

Seasonal Laborer

EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers earn up to 63,000+ per year with Sutco. Drive late model equipment, have piece of mind and security with extended benefits and a contribution matched company pension plan and are home daily. Currently looking for 3 full time drivers to join our operations based in the Okanagan Valley. Must be able to cross the U.S. Border. Apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888-3572612 ext 230 EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers earn up to 70,000 + with Sutco. They driver late model equipment, provide piece of mind for the family with extended benefits, and have security with a company matched contribution pension plan. Currently looking for 2 Highway drivers for our flat deck division. Apply online at sutco.ca or call ! 888 357 2616 ext 230. Farm Labour 2 jobs, no experience, pruning, thinning, & picking. 40hrs/wk $10.33/hr June to Oct 31. KM Orchard Ltd. (250)309-0975 Farm Workers needed to start June 20 to Oct 20. $10.33/hr, hardevaujla@hotmail.com Farm workers need for Mann Orchard, Bella Vista Rd, $10.33/hr. Call 250-549-4403 Live-in Care-aide required for elderly couple. 3 weeks June/ July. Must have solid references and drivers abstract. Barb 250-558-7827

Help Wanted

King’s Christian School is seeking applicants for an 8 month maternity leave bookkeeper position. Must have knowledge of Simply Accounting. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 10th. Interested individuals please send a resume and statement of faith to: King’s Christian School 350-B 30th St NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone:250-832-5200 Fax:250-832-5201 Email: info@kingschristian school.com Live-in Caretaker for a 20 unit Sr. Independent-Living Complex. Couple preferred. Resume to Three Links Lodge, #21-3700 Highland Park Road Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B4. Metal roofing installer, shinglers & labours. Must have transportation. Call 250-3093157 or send resume curlyroof@gmail.com Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 20 to Nov 15. Thinning, Summer Pruning & Harvesting, $10.33/hr. Phone 250-503-7693 or Fax 250-5422136. 317 French Rd, Vernon

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 late July, 2014 to late August, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to, general farm labor, pruning, thinning, irrigation etc. Pay $10.33/hr. Accommodation provided if required. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca

Professional/ Management THE Kelowna Farmers & Crafters Market is looking for a market manager to start immediately. Please email resumes to: KelownaFarmersMarket@shaw.ca

Trades, Technical CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certified, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: mattm@accessprecision.com Fax: 250-832-8950

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Yard Maintenance Handy Person required 1-2 days/wk. Must have own vehicle. Phone 250-558-7827after 6pm

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George. Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & beneﬁts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

Help Wanted

Career Opportunity Vernon Nissan – A division of the Sentes Automotive Group Vernon Nissan is looking for a top performing sales person. We have a great training program, a great starting salary and a signing bonus of up to $5,000 dollars or more! If you know you have what it takes to give exceptional customer service and perform at a high level we would like to hear from you. We promote from within and have a lucrative pay plan with great benefits. Vernon Nissan is a top performing Nissan store and one of the top performing pre-owned dealers in the Okanagan. If you have what it takes to be the best email: brianwestwell@sentes.com

Vernon Nissan 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon DL#30811

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Now Hiring For

NIGHT SHIFT

Approx 32 hrs per week (1am to 9am) Job would include some custodial work as well as being able to do Kitchen prep. Starting wage is $11 an hour with benefits after 3 months. Apply within 3309 - 39th Ave, Vernon • Contact: Evelyn, Nancy or Cindy

Lifestyle Naturals is looking for a

VITAMIN/SUPPLEMENT SALES CLERK Knowledge preferred but willing to train suitable candidate. Part Time that will extend to more hours during vacations etc. Wages are competitive. Candidate must be friendly, reliable, responsible, and able to work on their own. Must be willing to work evenings & weekends. Drop off your updated resume in person at Lifestyle Naturals in the Village Green Centre Attn: Karen Lowen, Manager.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

(Part Time — Temporary) May 5, 2014 - July 25, 2014 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services, this position processes information from source documents into the accounting system and verifies the accuracy of data input. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 10, 2014. Please quote competition # 31-COV-14.

SUMMER STUDENT BYLAW COMPLIANCE

(Full Time — Temporary) May - September 2014 approximately The City of Vernon is has two summer student positions available in the Bylaw Compliance department. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 10, 2014. Please quote competition # 30-COV-14.

Help Wanted

CONTRACT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Central Hardware is seeking an experienced and reliable Contract Sales Representative for a full time, permanent position. Looking for 3-5 years of related work experience, knowledge of building materials and experience with point of sales systems required. Job Description: • Contract Sales • Quoting • Blueprint take offs • Purchasing

Qualifications: • High school Diploma • 3-5 years of related work experience • Computer fluency • Point of Sales system experience • Read and interpret Blue Prints • Experience with building materials and/or construction experience an asset • Customer sales experience is an asset

Submit resume in person at 4211 25th Ave., Vernon or email: dave.danforth@centralhardwareltd.ca

KAL TIRE PLACE Join our Team!

Recreation Services-Kal Tire Place employs event support staff for concession food and bar service. We require additional food service staff who must be available for various weekday, weekends and evening shifts. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold a valid foodsafe and serving it right certi¿cate. Please address to ³Attention 1icole Huckabay´. Recreation Services-Kal Tire Place is also hiring for conversion and building service workers. Staff must be available for various weekday, weekends and evening shifts. Please address to ³Attention Brian Robertson´. Short listed candidates will have to provide a completed criminal record check. Please drop off resume at Kal Tire Place main of¿ce at 3445-43rd avenue Vernon or fax to 250-542-5 08.

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CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

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

Renoâ€™s, Additions & New Construction. No Job too small! ONE PRICE. NO SURPRISES.

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Construction - Framing Concrete - Concrete Floors - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl â€œAll Your Concrete Needsâ€? - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Decks/Patios SENIORS DISCOUNT - Sidewalks/Curbs - Renos Complete Ph: 558-5452 â€˘ Cell: 308-8268 - Suspended Slabs - Post & Beam TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

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Bob - 250.275.0706

ELECTRICAL PILATO ELECTRIC Service Calls. Repairs, Maintenance & Construction. 21 yrs. Exp.

RES & COMM â€˘ VERNON & AREA

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Fully licensed in BC, Bonded & Insured.

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Pruning â€˘ Mowing â€˘ Shrub & Hedge Shaping Call or text Jake 250-550-5849

Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca www.nulookhomeworks.ca

Licensed & Insured

JOB JAR Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations

No job too small!

250-542-8368 (Home)

Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)

WINDOWS & DOORS 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon

â€˘ New Construction or Renovations â€˘ Installations â€˘ Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows â€˘ Interior & Exterior Doors â€˘ FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 â€˘ Phone (250) 545-6096 â€˘ Fax (250) 545-1977

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by Norelco

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Showroom 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC â€˘ 250-542-1294

24/7 â€˘ In Vernon since 1973

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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SPRING CLEANUPS, YARD HAUL AWAY, POWER RAKING, CORE AERATION, MOWING, PRUNING AND SHAPING, TREE REMOVAL, RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPING.

Specializing in Small Businesses

250-306-9896

TAX RETURNS

250-550-7900

â€˜Framing to Flooringâ€™

PAINTING

FULL HOUSE PAINTER Tony Ventresca 250.309.1217 fullhousepainter@shaw.ca

BOOKING NOW!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?

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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

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

NAGY LANDSCAPING

Call Matt

GUTTERS

Tom Pilato 250-878-1811

250-545-6251

â€˘ HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE â€˘ FRUIT TREE PRUNING â€˘ TREE REMOVAL â€˘ WEEDS â€˘ MOW â€˘ PLANT â€˘ CLEAN-UP â€˘ DUMP HAUL

FASCIA

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DRYWALL

SIDING

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981

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PTP Business Services

- Personal & small business tax returns - Reasonable prices - Pickup & delivery your oÄ¸ceÍŹhome

painting & handyman services pressure washing

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

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

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

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308-9783 549-5140

250.542.7817

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FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY

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Handyman Renovations

Since â€˜89 - Free Estimates

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URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)

Seniors Discount Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Holistic Health

Equestrian

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

FARRIER, BWFA cert. Shoeing, Trims 250-792-2112, 250509-4138. farrier_8@live.com

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1-877-5563500 BBB Rated A+ or www.mydebtsolution.com 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.

Home Care Certiﬁed Care Aide 12 yrs exp Let me help you with shopping, bathing, light housekeeping. Please call (778)257-5890

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Fencing WESTSIDE Post Pounding & Farm Fencing. Great rates! Call 250-308-5403.

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

Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men on a two ton truck. $70/hr. Call 250-859-8362. 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

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small ads,

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales PLACING A GARAGE SALE AD

BIG deals!

Make sure to include your: Address Date Time

the classiﬁeds

250-550-7900

FEELING BOOKING the DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY PINCH? 4 PM

Feed & Hay Custom meat 309-2909.

cutting. 250-

Hay for sale.Grass hay alfalfa grass mix 1st cut. 250-5451817.

Supplement your

3 lines or less (approximately 10-12 income with a words) $20.99 including carrier route tax & includes 2 garage sale signs.your still hold Please take the garage sale signs day down job! after the sale.

Pets BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 4th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322

Poultry

250.550.7901 250-550-7900

LAYING HEN CHICKS Miller Browns. 8 wks old p/u first week of April $8 each 250546-6608

classiﬁeds@vernonmorningstar.com

Started Pullets 17 weeks just starting to lay brown eggs. $12.00 each. 250-308-7972.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

White Student desk w/chair $30.; In Cabinet Kenmore Sewing machine w/accessories $100.,(250)545-8833

Livestock

White Inglis Stove, Whirlpool dishwasher, fridge & range hood. good cond. $500. (778)475-1363

Furniture

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

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Landscaping

Landscaping

Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading

• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies

Authorized Dealer

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

Rubbish Removal

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

250-766-3835

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian DIAMOND H TACK GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY, April 12th at 9AM Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from March 28th to April 9th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, BC (250)-762-5631

250-542-8191 • 4620-23rd Street Mon-Fri:7:30am-5pm • Saturday: 8am-4pm Sunday: 10am-2pm APRIL - JUNE

www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.

PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4PM WHITE DOLOMITE Sunday 9AM - 4PM Closed Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca

JUST

250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111

ROCKS

NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

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

Misc. for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Misc. for Sale

6 piece setting (Royal Albert) country rose (red) $300. 37” Sony flat tv, 1yr old $300. Large Chesterfield, Taupe in colour, 1yr old $500. Queen box spring & mattress $50 250-613-7771

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and 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. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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 Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls! FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com 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

For sale crocheted blanket. $40. Call Frances at 250-5421197. Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $3.50 lb. CWF. 250307-3430 or 250-546-6494

Garage Sale booking deadline is 4 pm Wednesday. Call 250-550-7900

Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Up to $100 for complete vehicles. Call 250-309-6107

IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details. Large Trampoline, no safety netting. You take apart, take away $100obo 250-308-8767 Low Bike Trailer w/ramp 51/2w X 12’l, new tires, $750 250-546-3444 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Ocean Going - electric kayak, paddle, battery, solar panel. Rigged for fishing. Troll two rods. $1,950 250-938-1158

Auctions

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 2 love seats $100 each, 1 beige chair w/stool, great condt. $75 250-838-9343

www.norwoodsawmills.com/400ot

Selling 70 year collection of mounted birds and animals in cases. 250-542-9346 STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. Top Dollar Paid $155./complete scrap vehicle. Delivered to our yard (cash). Pick up available. Commercial & Farm equipment. Top price paid for scrap. 250-503-7003 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Wanted small 2hp garden roto-tiller. 250-542-3405.

Building Supplies

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

Musical Instruments Older style, upright piano Sherlock Manning, steel back. $400.; (778)475-7230

Sporting Goods RUGER 10-22’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, ScoutLH, 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

Spring Sale

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

WOOD BUILDING MATERIALS • Last Year’s Stock

NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURS., APRIL 3 STARTING AT 9:00 AM

• Fencing • Garden Beds • Retaining Walls • Live Edge Boards

903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca

• Sidings ~ Board & Batten ~ Bevel ~ Channel and much more ...

MARDAN ENTERPRISES

On Hwy. 97 just past North Grandview Flats Rd. Call 250.833.6128

Open Mon.-Fri. • Sunday by appointment • Closed Saturday

Garage Sales The

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable dump runs. Make the right call. Beat any quote. Kris 250-308-4100.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Painting & Decorating

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

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Merchandise for Sale

MACHINERY SALE

Garage Sales

Garage Sale Directory starts

Friday, April 4!

First of the season

Saturday, April 12th • 8:30 am

Complete farm dispersal. All items are cleaned up and field ready. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT

See our website for 250-546-9420 photos 903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C.

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Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

www.valleyauction.ca

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AUCTION

s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • 6:00 P.M.

3 lines or less

approx. 10-12 words

Booking Deadline

FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC: Large King Size Bedroom Suite with Headboard with Side Cabinets, Mirrored Dresser & Ent Cabinet, Reclining Sofa, Antique Mirrored Dresser, Antique Corner Cabinet, Pr Wingback Chairs & Stool, Microfiber Sofa, Coffee & End Tables, Loveseats, Framed Pictures & Prints, Glass Top Dining Table & 4 Chairs, Desks, Dining Room Suites, Nick Nack Cabinets, Shelf Units, File Cabinets, Lamps, Wine Rack, Glider Rocker, Vacuums, 2 Yr Old Matching Fridge, Stove & Built-in Dishwasher, Stacking Washer & Dryer, Freezers, TV’s, Stereo’s, Serger, Fans, Antique Table & 4 Chairs, Jenn-Air Range Top, Air Beds, Play Pen & Kids Toys, Antique Cook Stove, Elec Guitar & More.

or email classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

14’ Inflatable Zodiac Boat, 9.9hp Merc Outboard, Utility Trailer, Mirrored Sliding Doors

Please take down your signs after the sale

TOOLS & MISC: 7” Metal Cutting Bandsaw, Large Drill Press, Bench Grinders on Stands, 8” Belt Disc Sander, Construction Heater, Table Saw, Oxy/Act Welding Torch & Cart, Water Pump, DeWalt Air Nailer & Sawzall, New 8” Bench Vice, Compound Miter Saw, 1” Hydraulic Impact Gun, Commercial Floor Polisher, Tool Boxes, Sinks & Faucets, Elec Tile Saw, Air Tank, Jetted Bathtub, Bathtub Surround, Plastic Pipe, Garden Sprayer, Smoker, BBQ, Golf Clubs, Coolers, Dog House & Kennel, Camping Stoves, Welding Tables, Cement Mixer, Wheel Barrow, Lawn Mower, Planters, New Garden Edging, Cement Ties, Hand Truck, Invalid Lift, Tub, Deck Boards, Bolt Bin & Much More.

Includes GST & 2 signs

Call in your ad 250.550.7900

Your Best Choice

OK Best Buy Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton

3 papers (3 community issues + 4 daily issues) 40 quality of life in our communities” 3 “enhancing lines:the$55 + HST per week

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

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Rentals

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Storage

Cars - Domestic

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

2bdrm apartment in six plex near hospital. f/s incld, n/p, util extra $600/mo 250-308-8500 2-bdrm Studio Apt (BX) very private, 2 decks, Sep Ent, n/s, n/p $850./mo inclusive. Avail April 1. (250)558-5050 Enderby clean quiet 2 bdrm, a/c, laundry in bldg. ref’s req’d 250-308-9299. ENDERBY small 1bdrm daylight bsmt. suite, newly reno’d, clean $600/mo incl H.W. & heat, ref req, (250)613-2670 Free month. Updated central 2 bdrm condo, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. 604-727-1518 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Immaculate, 2bdrm, 2bath downtown Vernon, $1200/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604816-9835 VERNON 2bd 2ba Condo. Close to dntown & shopping. Immaculate condition w/lg deck. Air cond & wash/dry in unit. Secure underground parking. $1175. Call Mike 778995-2323

Outside fenced storage, RV’s, Boats or Vehicles. $2.12 per ft/month includes taxes. Yearly rates available (250)542-7863

1998 Ford Mercury Mystique, blue, sedan, no rust, standard, 221k, good tires, remote open, $1,500obo 250-547-2467

Suites, Lower

Cars - Sports & Imports

Beautiful 3bdrm condo overlooking OK Lake, OPEN HOUSE ,Sunday Mar 30 1-3, 7922 Ok Landing Rd #103 u/g prkg. Asking $351,900. 250-545-5546 250-550-4669

Houses For Sale QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING?

Need a trusted person to speak to in confidence and without pressure? I’m your gal and I don’t bite. Beth Marks 250-306-2384 Sutton Realtor ®

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Recreational From custom building to major repairs, insurance claims, renovations & parts. Free estimates, reasonable rates and seniors’ discounts available. For all your RV Needs, call 250-493-7445 Penticton

Other Areas 20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS 3611 27th Ave. 2 Bedroom

+50 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator. $ 845/mo. incl. heat & water For more information, please call

250-503-7315 250-306-5770

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

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

Columbia Apartments Available April 15 th

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

To view call

250-545-1519

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. Available immediately. GOLF RIDGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FS, DW, WD, adult oriented. Sorry, NS, NP. $775/mo. + utilities. Available April 1 ONE BDRM New floors and paint, quiet unit overlooking creek, covered parking, on-site laundry, summer swimming pool. Close to grocery, on bus route. Sorry, NS, NP. $675/mo. Available April 1

250-542-5580 The

CLIFFS

1 bdrm condo $

800

per month

F/S, W/D, DW, AC, heat, hydro and hot water included. Designated parking. NO smoking, NO pets. On-site Resident Manager Nice, quiet building. 4900 Okanagan Avenue

250-542-1701 1 bedroom $600. Suitable for 1 person. NO PETS, PARTIES, SMOKING OR DRUGS. Quiet adult blding, hydro not Incld. Ready for April. Ph 250 558 5020

Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

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

Rentals

Transportation

Real Estate

Rentals

1bdrm bsmt ste, Avail April 1. newly reno’d, sm pet welcome. $700.util incl. 250-540-7695. 2bdm bsmt suite $750 incl util, close to hospital, NS/NP. 250-307-4948, 250-307-1145 $750. 2 bed, Lower East Hill. 1-250-762-5459 Bright 1bdrm suite in Bella Vista, prvte entrance, n/s, n/p, Util inclu, seeking long term renter $575 mo 250-545-3884 Renovated small Bachelor Suite on farm close to town. $550. + util. (250)549-2310 VERNON- 2 bdrms, 1bath, daylight suite, own entry, yard, $900 inclusive. N/S. Refs. Avail Apr 1. (250)307-6628.

Suites, Upper 1bdrm $550 mo + util 250-558-3664 Country living in Lumby, large 2 bdrm apartment, n/s, $950. Util incl.,horse pasture avail. Avail April 1. 250-260-0217

Transportation

Commercial/ Industrial Great location for lease. Retail/office, 1315sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 22 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, $1314.+3N Avail May 1, Call Rick 1-250-770-0903

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 1ba, newly reno’d. $850+60% util. w/d hookup. n/s, n/p. Av now 250-309-4657

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

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“We have plans to build a safer, better pipeline. We also have plans to operate it that way.”

I’m Janet Holder, leader of Northern Gateway. Of the 209 conditions set by the Joint Review Panel, over 60 deal specifically with land safety and related environmental safeguards. EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS We are working on those conditions with the same diligence that we are applying to the tough conditions mandated by the Province. In many cases, these conditions reflect the world class voluntary land safety measures that Northern Gateway proposed during the Review process. A BETTER, SAFER PIPELINE Our land safety measures primarily focus on spill prevention. With new standards in pipeline design and integrity, construction, monitoring and project management, we want to build a better, safer pipeline. A RESPECTFUL ROUTE After a decade of planning, we have mapped out a pipeline route that will have as little impact

as possible on British Columbia’s terrain and neighbouring communities. In fact, 70% of the route utilizes previously disturbed lands, including old forestry roads, cut blocks and other disturbances. A WATCHFUL EYE We are equally committed to setting new standards when it comes to Emergency Preparedness and Response. In fact, JRP Conditions #174 and #175 require us to file separate emergency response plans for every 10-km section of pipe. That’s over 110 separate plans that include details covering specific habitat to protect. Our plans also include realistic training programs and exercises, staffing of all pump stations, 24/7 monitoring, advanced leak detection systems and more remotely-controlled isolation valves. We’re doing all this hard work because we are committed to developing the most sound, sensible and sensitive approach to designing, constructing and operating the Project.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Public Hearing Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2550 What is Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2550? When?

The proposed amendment will provide for the ability to issue Temporary Use Permits in all designations of the Salmon Valley Land Use Bylaw No. 2500. April 9, 2014 at 1 PM

Where?

Falkland Seniors Hall, 5706 Highway 97, Falkland, BC

Who should attend?

Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the Public Hearing.

How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, beginning April 2, 2014 and ending April 8, 2014 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays).

How do I send a written submission?

Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Offices until 4 PM on April 8, 2014 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. Written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant. Email submissions may be sent to: plan@csrd.bc.ca

Who can I speak to about this application?

Jennifer Sham jsham@csrd.bc.ca 250 833 5920

Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2551 What is Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2551?

When?

Development Services staff is proposing text amendments to the Salmon Valley Land Use Bylaw No. 2500 to remove “golf course and clubhouse” from the permitted uses in the R – Rural and the RH – Rural Holding designations and zones, change GC – General Commercial to C – Commercial, and create a GC – Golf Course designation and zone to permit golf course and ancillary uses. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Agricultural Land Commission Act and Regulations. The proposed amendment will also require map amendments to reflect the change in the designation and zone names, as well as minor changes of a housekeeping nature.

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new measures like single windows and electronic submissions. It can increase Canadian competitiveness and free business to innovate, invest, grow and create jobs. The one-for-one rule has also given regulators a chance to reduce the number of regulations currently on the books, while continuing to preserve the health, safety and security of Canadians. We have also made progress on the reforms by creating service standards for 24 high-volume regulatory authorizations, covering more than 60,000 transactions with businesses each year. We have made the regulatory system more predictable, with 32 forward regulatory plans now posted on the web, containing more than 400 regulatory changes. A great book regarding red tape and regulations was written by Philip Howard, entitled The Death of Common Sense, there is a statement to the effect that when government policies and regulations get so numerous and complicated citizens begin to ignore all regulations. The one-for-one rule is striking a balance for us to realize the necessity of a structured society. Colin Mayes is MP for the Okanagan-Shuswap.

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ur government’s top priority is creating the conditions that support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians. We are committed to reducing the red tape burden on small and medium-sized businesses. That is why our government on January 20, tabled the Red Tape Reduction Act, enshrining the one-for-one rule in law that will help to permanently control the growth of federal regulatory red tape. For every new regulation added Colin Mayes that imposes an administrative burden on business, one must be removed. As of Dec. 12, 2013, under the one-for-one rule, our government reduced administrative burden by almost $20 million and achieved a net reduction of 19 regulations. Cutting red tape is about getting rid of business irritants in areas of federal regulation, such as payroll, labour and trade, and introducing time-saving

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