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Pressure placed on politicians RICHARD ROLKE
“How do we get political ownership?”
The future of Greater Vernon’s water utility is being placed in the hands of the politicians. A special meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has been called for Thursday at 3 p.m. and the focus will be determining the next steps for the master water plan. “How do we get political ownership of the plan?” said David Sewell, Regional District of North Okanagan chief administrative officer. The fate of the plan has been uncertain since a majority of voters shot down borrowing $70 million for capital expenditures in a November referendum. One of the questions that will be put before GVAC members is what needs to change with the plan so they can publicly endorse it and move it towards another funding formula? Some of the existing GVAC members
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endorsed the master water plan leading up to the November referendum but then stated they would vote against borrowing the $70 million for a variety of reasons, including the hope that a negative vote would lead to senior government grants. “We need to review and consider why there wasn’t the political support,” said Sewell. “My perspective is we went through a number of steps and inferred there was agreement to follow the Interior Health Authority order. We talked about the financial plan and the financial £
commitment.” RDNO staff hope Thursday’s meeting will provide some direction on where their efforts should be targeted in terms of the master water plan. “We need to determine where we go from here,” said Sewell. Juliette Cunningham, GVAC chairperson, is looking forward to Thursday’s discussions. “I can’t predict where we are going. It may give us an opportunity to step back and look at the options,” she said. Among the issues Cunningham says needs to be considered is how GVAC will negotiate with the provincial government on water standards and when any enhancements to the utility must be initiated. “The timelines were pretty short,” she said of the proposal put forward during the referendum.
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The tax man appears is taking easy on Lumby residents. Village council gave first reading Monday to the 2015 budget bylaw, which includes a one per cent municipal tax increase. That translates into $8 for the average home. “It’s interesting that it’s only one per cent,” said Coun. Nick Hodge. “We started off thinking that it would be three per cent. It’s a good news budget all round.” A few factors have allowed Nick Hodge council to keep the projected tax increase as minimal as possible. “It turned out that we found some cost savings and we were able to offset some of it (expenditures) with community forest revenue,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. While the total amount of the tax hike isn’t very large, Acton insists the village is keeping its finances in order and is able to push ahead with infrastructure. “We are meeting all of the targets,” he said. “The reserves are coming along and we are replacing equipment. Staff has really tightened their belts.” A public document will be released soon, and the consultation swill continue until Feb. 15. “On Feb. 2, a public hearing will be scheduled in the event residents want to provide their feedback directly to council,” said Jeremy Sundin, chief financial officer.
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Vernon Five Star Awards Cougars goalie Nick Maglio presents Randi Lund with a rose in memory of Lund’s son, Miles Wohlford, in a special ceremony prior to the gold-medal game at the Smiles For Miles Vernon Minor Hockey Bantam House Tournament Sunday at the Civic Arena. Six of the 10 tournament teams took part, raising their sticks in an honour guard ceremony for Wohlford, a popular Vernon hockey player who died from injuries in a June 2014 boating accident.
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Trustee fears for school RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
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Oyama Traditional School is part of a catchment area review in Lake Country. built elsewhere in Lake Country to accommodate future growth. “If we get a new school at the south end, that will mean the end of Oyama.” Instead of the current administration proposal, Butler wants students from the Lakes development at the north end of Winfield moved to Oyama. That could potentially lead up to 112 more students over time. “That would keep Oyama a vibrant and viable school and take pressure off Davidson Road and Peter Greer schools so they can handle the growth in the south,” she said. Butler admits, though, that her plan isn’t popular with some
Enderby firefighters extinguish mill blaze Enderby firefighters were quick to respond to a mill fire Monday. Crews were called to reports of a blaze at a mill on Highway 97, next to the Starlight Drive-In, at 4 p.m. “We were able to put it out pretty quickly,” said chief Kevin Alstad. The fire apparently started when an individual at the mill was using an old oil furnace to construct a kiln to dry lumber. A cause has not been determined but it’s possible some residual oil in the furnace may have been accidentally ignited. “He lost the lumber he was drying and an old truck body was impacted,” said Alstad. “The fire didn’t get into the main buildings.”
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There are fears that Oyama could ultimately lose its elementary school if boundaries are adjusted. The Central Okanagan School District is currently reviewing catchment areas for the three elementary schools in Lake Country. And while it calls for some additional students to shift to Oyama Traditional, trustee Deb Butler insists it won’t be sufficient to keep enrolment steady long-term. “Even by moving those kids, we could still see Oyama school tank based on the district’s figures,” she said. There are currently 100 students at Oyama Traditional and district administration is proposing taking some students from Peter Greer Elementary and sending them to Oyama. But after Grades 7 students leave Oyama to go to George Elliot Secondary School, Butler says administration’s model may only boost Oyama total enrolment to 100 to 120 students — far below
Lakes parents. “They are driving their kids to Davidson but they would be bused to Oyama. It’s 10 kilometres.” Butler is urging residents who want the Lakes students moved to Oyama Traditional to attend a school district committee meeting today at 4:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Road education services site in Kelowna. Residents can also sign a petition at Oyama Traditional, Oyama General Store and the Oyama Community Hall Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. District officials defend their current proposal to take some students from the south end of Wood Lake and send them to Oyama. “Hopefully it will result in some increase in school enrolment. The school is currently under-utilized,” said Larry Paul, secretarytreasurer. “We are looking at the best way to normalize the catchment areas. We are not shrinking Oyama’s catchment area, we are making it larger.”
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Public input sought on rail line purchase Morning Star Staff
Lake Country residents can learn more about the proposal to purchase a rail line. The plan to borrow
up to $2.6 million for Canadian National’s discontinued rail line in Lake Country will be the focus of open houses today at the
municipal office from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday at the Oyama Community Hall from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. “The district is committed to ensuring the process is transparent and informative to all
citizens,” said Reyna Seabrook, corporate services manager. Lake Country council has initiated an alternative approval process to seek elector approval to borrow the funds. “Anyone that sup-
ports the borrowing for this purchase does not need to do anything,” said Reyna Seabrook, corporate services manager. Lake Country voters opposed to the borrowing must submit
Columbia Shuswap Regional District Notice of Public Hearing Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (674816 BC Ltd.) Bylaw No. 2554 What is Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (674816 BC Ltd.) Bylaw No. 2554? The proposal is to rezone the portion of the property, legally described as Lot A, Section 3, Township 18, Range 12, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan KAP49754 Except Plan KAP49757, located between Westwynd Drive and Wetaskiwin Road, from C – Commercial to RS – Single and Two Family Residential to facilitate a six lot subdivision, as shown hatched on the following map:
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“Rock n’ Roll Fever” Dance Party Saturday, February 7th 8:00pm City Dance Studio
Tickets $15 (Adult event 19+ to attend) Enjoy Rock n’ Roll through the decades at City Dance Studio. Dress in costume from your favourite decade, prizes for each decade from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and rock n’ roll “Future”. Mini lessons and dance shows throughout the evening.
Further, the proposal is to amend the C – Commercial designation and zone to allow mini storage as a permitted use on the subject property only.
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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 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and ending Monday, January 26th, 2015 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays).
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Come on out for a night of dancin’ and jiggin’ and participate in the popular Newfoundland “ugly stick” competition. Dress in green and enjoy a green beer or two while you’re at it.
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One person is in custody after Vernon RCMP received a report of a man with a knife uttering threats to another man. The incident happened Sunday at 11 a.m. at a home in the 3400 block of 35th Street. “The caller told police that the suspect had made death threats against him with a knife,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended without incident a short time later. An 18-year-old man was arrested for uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The suspect was expected to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Monday.
Bin fire suspicious ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A dumpster fire in a Vernon residential area is being treated as suspicious. RCMP officers were called at 6:45 p.m. Saturday night to assist with Vernon Fire Rescue Services at a small dumpster fire in the 2300 block of 36th Avenue. “Indications are that cardboard had been set on fire in the dumpster,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “Several people noticed the fire but they did not know how it started.” There are no suspects in this case, and police are checking for any video surveillance in the area. There is no damage as the fire was put out right away.
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Continuing its long-standing tradition of community service, the Okanagan Landing Volunteer Firefighters Association is leaving a legacy in the North Okanagan. The OLVFA, which is disbanding, has donated $25,000 to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Tower of Care campaign. “We are very thankful for the Okanagan Landing firefighters’ generous contribution to Tower of Care,” said Sue Beaudry, VJHF director of development. “Their gift will be used to help equip and furnish a room on one of the top floors of Polson Tower, improving healthcare for generations of North Okanagan residents.” Recognizing a need for fire protection services, the Okanagan Landing Firefighters Association was established in 1974 by a group of volunteers. Through donations and grants from the provincial government and Regional District of North Okanagan, volunteers constructed the fire hall on Okanagan Landing Road. “There were about 10 to 15 of us,” said long-time member Len Ganz. “We used our vehicles and offered our labour to build the hall brick by brick.” Throughout the years, the group was involved in the community helping out with the Okanagan Landing Elementary School’s annual kids fun day, presenting the Halloween fireworks display and running the pancake breakfast at the Paddlewheel Park Regatta. “As a non-profit society, the department never took practice pay. Everyone donated it back to the hall,” said Ganz. When their service contract wasn’t renewed by the City of Vernon in 2012, members took on the task of dissolving the association and transferring funds to non-profits throughout Vernon.
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ast week’s budget sessions in Vernon were relatively uneventful, but there were some hints of what the next four years may bring for the new city council. And specifically, it was interesting to observe the relationship among the four incumbents and three newcomers. “I don’t want to be talking about what they’re learning,” said Coun. Brian Quiring who was increasingly frustrated over the ongoing debate about training for bylaw compliance officers. “I don’t want to micromanage.” That brought a sharp response from Coun. Catherine Lord. “Eighty-thousand dollars is not micro-managing,” she insisted. Also taking Quiring Richard Rolke on was Coun. Scott Anderson, who is sitting at the table for the first time. “It’s our job. We’re not supposed to rubberstamp $80,000 every time it shows up,” he said. However, Anderson’s comments didn’t go over well with Coun. Juliette Cunningham, who took exception to the term rubber-stamp. “In my time as councillor, I’ve always taken time to look at what’s presented,” she said. It was left to Mayor Akbal Mund to try and refocus the discussion about training and he spoke about how he, as former owner, sent local Wendy’s managers to courses to improve their skills. “We found that retention was great. The managers stayed for a minimum of five years and they trained the staff that became managers when they left,” he said. The other minor flare-up during budget talks was when Anderson raised the always contentious issue of councillors being paid for attending committee meetings. “I’m not going to be taking any and there are volunteers who show up and have expenses
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who don’t receive it,” he said. Anderson’s suggestion that committee meeting pay be scrapped drew rapid criticism from the incumbent councillors. “For some councillors, the meeting pay is necessary,” said Lord. That was also the view of Quiring, who says the $137 may make it possible for an elected official to put their career or family life on hold for a few hours so they can conduct civic business. “There are people who incur costs to go to a meeting. They have to hire someone to fill in for them (at their job),” he said. “We want to encourage young people to be here.” The other challenge to the status quo also came from Anderson when council decided to increase the budget for transportation, conferences and courses to $20,235. Most of the veteran councillors made the case that attending conferences, such as the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, is important because it is an opportunity to lobby senior government on issues of concern while interacting with other community leaders and bringing their ideas back to Vernon. Anderson didn’t disagree with politicians leaving town for conferences, but he raised concern about more money going to trips and hotels. “The public perception is it sounds like a junket,” he said. None of the differences of opinion were very serious and were expected as council members get used to each other’s distinct personalities as well as any ideological attitudes. In some ways, it isn’t much different than a newly married couple trying to meld two independent spirits into a relationship of trust and understanding. Will the future at Vernon city hall be cooperative and respectful or will it be acrimonious and divisive? We probably won’t have to wait four years to find out.
There are a lot of questions about where Greater Vernon’s water system is going after a majority of residents shot down borrowing $70 million in a November referendum. Will the Interior Health Authority force the costly capital works on to residents despite the vote? Can the price tag be pared back? Is there another viable source of water besides Duteau Creek? Is filtration necessary? On and on the questions go, when the only issue that really matters is the actions of our elected officials. Months, if not years, before the referendum, many of the existing politicians endorsed the master water plan at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee and the Regional District of North Okanagan board table. Most also raised their hands in favour of going to referendum for $70 million. But as soon as November’s civic election campaign began, many politicians began backtracking and saying they would vote no in the referendum. All that did was cause confusion among the general public and undermine all of the hard work that had been put into the plan under the watchful eye of our elected officials. Now it’s not to say that cheerleading would have prevented electoral defeat, but why should residents stick their necks out in favour when the politicians won’t? GVAC members meet Thursday and the reality is that IHA and the provincial government still expect water quality regulations to be met. There is no avoiding expensive capital works. And because of that, our elected officials need to commit themselves to the process and the outcome. What we don’t need is a repeat of first raising your hands and then ultimately sitting on them. The public expects its civic leaders to be transparent and not play games.
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New recreation complex needed
aving read about the work that is going to happen at the Vernon Recreation Complex later this year, it got me to thinking. Having been to other recreation complexes, specifically in Chilliwack, I believe building a new rec complex for Vernon is more feasible than trying to fix issues with our current complex year-afteryear. Chilliwack, in recent years built a brand new pool and rec centre to replace its old one. It doesn't need as much maintenance as ours and is open year-round with minimal closures. Chilliwack's pool and rec centre have a large pool like the one we have, plus, a wave pool, where waves come up once every 30 minutes to one hour. Their centre is a lot more appealing than the one we have. I believe we can take an idea from them as to what we need to do to keep people in our community recreation centre and not have people going to Kelowna to such places as their recreation complex and the YMCA in Rutland. Overall, if a new recreation complex is built, I believe it would save taxpayers' dollars in the long run rather than putting cash into a 20-year-old-plus complex that likely would cost more than running a new one from the ground up. Alexander Roste
BABY BOOMERS The Canadian baby boomers are typically defined as those born between 1946 and 1964. Canada’s birthrate skyrocketed from the end of the Second World War until the end of 1964. This resulted in a 19-year bulge in the population. As the baby boomers moved through the economy, their impact has been felt every step of the way. From increased needs of elementary schools, then high schools, then post-secondary education, then family housing needs, and so on. Now, we have reached the point where the baby boomers started turning 65 in 2011. From now until 2064, when the last of the baby boomers will turn 100, their biggest impact on the Canadian economy will be health care costs. Assuming that the last of the baby boomers will be dead by 2064, or close to it any ways, we can determine what it will cost in health care to bury all of the baby boomers. This may be a dramatic title but the fact remains that from now until 2064, the baby boomers are going to be making their last hurrah on the Canadian economy. So how much will it cost in health
care costs to bury all of the baby boomers in 2015 dollars (all numbers are quoted in 2015 dollars)? $100 billion? $200 billion? More? Would you like to guess? Would you believe more than $2.8 trillion? And that is only half the story. During this same period of time, the baby boomers will receive more than $1.3 trillion in Old Age Pension benefits. Of course the baby boomers will also be paying income tax but, unfortunately, during this 50-year period, they will be paying less than $900 billion in income taxes. So there you have it, the baby boomers' last hurrah will be a net cost to taxpayers for their health care and OAP in the amount of more than $3.2 trillion until the year 2064. We keep hearing story after story in the press about our aging population, that people are living longer, that diseases like dementia are growing at unprecedented rates, and that drug cost increases are never ending. What should be of a concern to all of us is that it doesn’t appear that governments want to look this far into the future. For us taxpayers, though, we should at least
know where the country is heading and the huge demands that are going to be placed on the economy over the next five decades. This is only half of the story actually. I started looking at just the baby boomers, but of course while the baby boomer bulge makes its way through the health care system, there are lots of other seniors leading or following the baby boomers. If you add in all of the seniors who will be moving through the health care system over the next 50 years, the numbers are even more shocking. Between now and 2064, senior health care costs will be more than $7.2 trillion, they will receive more than $3.5 trillion in OAP benefits, and will pay less than $2.4 trillion in income taxes, for a net cost to the economy of $8.4 trillion. Now that is a lot of money. I am sure that economists, actuaries, Statistics Canada and many other agencies have looked at these numbers and I am confident that what they have come up with are similar to my numbers. It is always difficult to predict these things especially looking forward 50 years into the future, but we
know that the health care system in Canada will be severely impacted not just by the baby boomers but our overall aging population. The National Health Expenditure Trends document from the Canadian Institute of Health Information states that, “One perception is that future demands for health care by an aging population will strain governments’ ability to fund services covered under the Canada Health Act. However, some Canadian studies suggest that the effects of population growth and aging will be manageable within the context of a growing economy.” This statement may prove to be true but only if we, the electorate of Canada, elect governments, provincially and federally, that are fully committed to growing our economy, balancing their budgets and promoting infrastructure projects that will support a growing economy. Jack Borden SNOW CLEARING PRAISED A tip of the hat to all of our snow plow crews.
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Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, within facilities, which include gate, district, compressor, valve, meter, odorant and propane stations within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Cranbrook, Sparwood, Fernie, Kimberley, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Merritt, Cache Cr, Clinton, 100 Mile House, Williams Lk, Quesnel, Prince George, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, all of the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland as well as Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex), flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar),indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle). The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above.
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Township of Spallumcheen residents with an interest in agriculture are being asked to consider sitting on a local committee. The township’s agricultural advisory committee has wrapped up its term, and council has unanimously confirmed its support for the current mandate of the committee. “We are going to be looking for members to join the committee through advertisements in the local papers,” said Janice Brown Mayor Janice Brown. The committee is made up of six agricultural representatives from diverse sectors of farming (beef, dairy, chicken, pig, food crops) and two members from the public at large.
Ed Hanoski has been appointed as council’s representative to the committee. Former members are welcome to apply again. One of the last duties of the previous committee was to wrap up the area’s agricultural plan, which has been forwarded to Spallumcheen council for consideration. Machine counts If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Spallumcheen council will continue to support its existing bylaw and use an automated vote counting system during elections. A member of the public had asked council prior to the Nov. 15 municipal vote to consider returning to hand-counting the ballots as automated machines are easily hacked. After deliberation during a committee of the whole meeting, council announced its unanimous support for the existing bylaw, which was drafted in 1999 and re-affirmed by council of the day in 2008.
Accident forces power pole on to vehicle ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A single-vehicle accident in Armstrong resulted in problems for the motorist and damage to a hydro pole. RCMP officers responded to a report of the accident at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the 2900 block of Okanagan Street. “The crash caused the hydro
pole to come down on the vehicle,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “When our officers arrived the vehicle was still running and the pole was laying across the box of the Dodge Ram truck.” The driver was being checked out by ambulance attendants. He was not injured in the crash so was not transported to hospital.
Officers, though, did notice a strong odour of liquor on the driver and read the breath demands to him. The 24-year-old man provided breath samples which police say came back as more than twice the legal limit. The man was released from custody on a promise to appear in court in March.
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By day he’s a mild mannered radio broadcaster, whose afternoon show Shift is currently aired around the country to listeners of CBC Radio 2. Tom Allen has had his own radio program on the CBC for the past 23 years, however, he is not just a pretty voice. He’s put his master’s degree in music performance from Yale University to good use, having worked as a professional trombonist in Toronto and New York. He is also the author of three non-fiction books. Those who listen to Allen’s radio broadcasts know that he loves telling the stories of how and why a piece of music came to be - and he’s put that interest to good use. The creator of three musical theatrical productions, Allen’s Debussy vs. Ravel: The Judgment of Paris comes to the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday. Described as a mix of cabaret, history and story-telling, combined with the timeless music of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel as well as original songs by the performers, Judgement is about the two famous French composers and their relationship as it goes from one of mentor and student to one of rivals. “It shows how they competed for the love of their proud, fickle, darling, Paris,” said Allen. “There’s action, desire, war, death, beautiful music, and great songs. The songs work really well while also giving a message about music. It’s charming, funny and easy to enjoy.” Joined by Kevin Fox (voice, cello, gui-
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CBC Radio’s Tom Allen, left, Bryce Kulak, Patricia O’Callaghan, Kevin Fox and Lori Gemmel perform Debussy vs. Ravel: The Judgement of Paris at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday. tar), Lori Gemmell (harp, trumpet, piano, voice), Bryce Kulak (piano, voice, accordion) and Patricia O’Callaghan (voice, piano, percussion), Allen narrates and plays trombone in the show. Judgement is set as the thunderclouds of the Great War pile up and burst. “It is new and old, heroic and tragic, history and fiction,” said Allen. It builds on the format of CBC Radio 2’s Shift, in that it combines timeless music with stories through in a manner that is both accessible and entertaining. And like Shift, it is also not just for aficionados of classical music. “People can be put off because they
think they need a degree to enjoy classical music and that’s simply not true,” said Allen. “The people who wrote classical music are no different than musicians today. You don’t need any sort of prerequisites to enjoy it.” Those who want some history with their musical entertainment, and to hear Allen’s voice live in person, can catch Debussy vs. Ravel: The Judgement of Paris at the Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults, $37 for seniors, and $35 for students. Call the Ticket Seller box office at 250-549-SHOW (7469) or log online to www.ticketseller.ca.
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There will be magic in the air as vocalist Kinga Heming takes the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday night. Heming will be backed by some of the Okanagan’s finest jazz musicians, including Neville Bowman (piano), Loni Moger (guitar), Bernie Addington (bass), and Scott Gamble (drums). The band will be playing songs from Heming’s debut album, It’s Magic, as well as favourites such as It Might As Well Be Spring (Hammerstein and Rogers), Fever (Peggy Lee), and You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You (Larry Stock). When asked what her favourite thing about performing is, Heming replied, “Capturing the audience and engaging with my
rince Igor, an opera composed by Borodin during his last 20 years, was unfinished when he died, and when completed by Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov, the overture needed total reconstruction. This was the opening piece played by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra at its Winter Splendour concert Sunday. Glazunov composed Prince Igor according to Borodin’s plan, compiling Jim Elderton themes from the opera, altering some sections, and adding a new ending. Some of the music from Prince Igor was later adapted for the U.S. musical Kismet. The special piece of the evening was Imant Raminsh’s Violin Concerto. Born in Latvia (a former Soviet republic), Raminsh came to Canada when he was five years old. The longtime Coldstream resident’s music has been performed all over the world. He founded the Prince George Symphony, the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan, and the AURA Chamber Choir. His Violin Concerto was commissioned 20 years ago by the Vancouver Symphony and the CBC, and this was its first Okanagan performance. For Raminsh, the concerto was daunting. “I went through a certain period of trepidation and anxiety, thinking about the great historic precedent in whose shadow I would be following.” Writing the piece, in the usual three movements, Raminsh had to consider the now obligatory cadenza. “My musical instincts have always rebelled against cadenzas, which represent a break of indeterminate length in the flow of the music during which the soloist simply wanders off on a tangent, loses his way for awhile, and then finally announces his impending return with a frill,” he said. But knowing that no serious soloist would consider performing a concerto without one, Raminsh met the challenge, seamlessly, welding the first and second movements. At that point, a textural voice was added. Soprano Eeva-Marie Kopp, originally from Finland, here sitting in the cello section, blended beautifully with the violin. The violinist was Melissa Wilmot, now based in Houston, who lived in Kelowna as a child and was tutored by Raminsh. Then came the perfect piece for people who’ve never attended a classical concert - Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, The Pathétique. The symphony’s subtitle causes endless speculation. The Russian title means “passionate” or “emotional,” not self pity. Musicologist David Brown suggested that it depicts the power of fate in life and death. Tchaikovsky’s life was dominated by depression and personal crises: leaving home for boarding school, his mother’s early death, and his disastrous marriage, the latter of which lasted only two-and-a half months before Tchaikovsky was left emotionally overwhelmed and unable to write. And his homosexuality is considered a major factor. The upcoming Russian film Tchaikovsky is controversial because his sexuality was deleted from the script in order to secure funding. The symphony is also seen as a suicide note.
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Polish-born singer Kinga Heming performs with some of the Okanagan’s finest jazz musicians at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. band; telling a story from experience and having the audience feel what it is I’m feeling in the moment.” Born in Poland, Heming’s first musical influences as a child were her parents. Her mother
would play Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and other great jazz artists around the house and her father played in his own cabaret. After moving to Canada, Heming was accepted into the vocal program at Canterbury, a government funded school for the arts. On her musical journey she found her own favourite jazz vocalists who helped shape her sound. These were legendary voices such as Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Diana Krall, and Ella Fitzgerald. Later, Heming studied jazz at Humber College in Toronto. It was in this musically vibrant city that she shared the stage with Renee Rosnes, Guido Basso, and Juno award winner Don Thompson. She also sang a duet with the late Jeff Healey at the bar he owned. Heming has toured through-
out Canada with Bill King’s group, The Real Divas, and has sung the national anthem for the NHL, NBA, and AHL. Bowman is well-known throughout the B.C. Interior as an accomplished accompanist, composer, arranger, vocalist, and instrumentalist. He was a former member of the award winning Just in Time trio and indie rock group Ten2Nine. He recently wrote the music for two original stage productions as well as an original commissioned work for Ballet Kelowna entitled Redux Continuum. Moger graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in commercial arranging. He has played with musicians like Tuck and Patti, Bo Didley, Big Miller, and P.J. Perry.
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This spring Bowman will be adjudicating at the B.C. Interior Jazz Festival. Addington enjoys a successful career as a freelance musician and private instructor. He has studied under renowned bassist Rick Kilburn and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. His unique sound can be heard on numerous recordings. Playing many genres in multiple bands, Gamble is in high demand both for live and studio work. He was named musician of the year at the 2006 B.C. Interior Music Awards and is also a successful graphic artist. Gamble has played with Dee Daniels, Bill King, Carol Welsman, as well as pop artists Daniel Powter and Greg Sczebel. He has been on the Vernon Jazz Club stage numerous
times in the past couple years with bands such as Groove Engine, Rann Berry and the Random Act, Julie Masi, and most recently, Amanda Morazain. Kian Water and Bruce Collis will open for the show. Water is a multi-instrumentalist whose first influences include The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd. He is currently working on his second album that will be released this summer. Collis has studied percussion both locally and in Cuba. He has a particular passion for Afro-Cuban music. Heming and the Neville Bowman Quartet take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open with performance by Water and Collis at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at www.vernonjazz.ca.
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Richard Taruskin stated: “Suicide theories were much stimulated, with its lugubrious finale (ending morendo, ‘dying away’), and above all its easily misread subtitle. When the symphony was done again a couple of weeks later, in memoriam and with subtitle in place, every-
one listened hard for portents, and that is how the symphony became a transparent suicide note. Depression was the first diagnosis. Homosexual tragedy came later.” Musically, it is breathtaking, with an enormous dynamic range. It is the only symphony by Tchaikovsky to end in a minor key.
Rosemary Thomson (OSO conductor and music director) told us that the second movement had an interesting “three-plus-two” rhythm. The entire movement is in 5/4 time (five beats instead of four), so Dave Brubeck, with his famous Take Five, was not the first to do this.
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Email: pestmanagementplans@ fortisbc.com Tel: 1-866-436-7847 Fax: 250-469-8096
Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, within facilities, which include generation facilities, switching, compressor, valve, metering, odorant stations, substations, farm taps, buildings, structures, tower compounds, access roads and storage yards within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Creston, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Slocan, South Slocan, Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Trail, Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Midway, in the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Kelowna, and in the Similkameen Valley from Princeton to Keremeos. The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex),flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar), indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle). The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice and before February 13, 2015. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-398 01/2015)
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Skiers training for the games
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A very enthusiastic group of Special Olympic downhill and cross country skiers are training hard these days up on Silver Star Mountain and Sovereign Lake. Every Tuesday head coach Dudley Coulter, a former national racer, challenges his athletes to improve their technique to get faster for the competitions in Kamloops mid-February. “Sovereign Lake nordic trails are the perfect venue for our nordic racers and despite the drills and tough workouts they all have a lot of fun,” said Heidi Borgeaud, local program coordinator. It is the second season with the team for Matthew, and his mom, Angela Mullen, can not say enough about how this program has changed her son’s life. “My son has a great time cross-country skiing at Sovereign Lake. He learns a lot about the sport, from volunteers and other participants in the program,” she said. “As a mother, I cannot begin to express my gratitude for what this charity has given my son and our family. It is so nice to have a sports program that my autistic son can participate in and have fun. He is even doing better in school.” On Silver Star Mountain the alpine team has invited SO skiers from Kelowna to join them in their training sessions this season to get them ready for the challenging races at the SOBC Games. “On Saturdays you can see up to 15 Special Olympic skiers in their red jackets skiing fast down the runs and taking on gates,” said alpine head coach Britta Gretzmacher. “All our athletes are very committed to their sport and very proud of their progress. Their faces are all smiles at the end of the day and this reflects on to the coaches, parents, caregivers and all people involved.”
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Special Olympic athlete Matthew Bishop (left) and head coach Dudley Coulter are all smiles during their cross-country training session. Bourgeaud said the goal for all of the athletes is to do well at the provincial games in Kamloops and to qualify for the Special Olympic National Games next year in Newfoundland. “All our programs have specially trained coaches and are intended for people of all ages and abilities who have an intellectual disability,” she said. “Our motto is ‘train to compete,’ but for most it is also a very important social activity. “We invite anyone to join us and are always looking for volunteers. Having the
funds to support our program and to send athletes to competitions is always a challenge and we are excited to have a joint golf fundraiser with Kindale in June. It will be a lot of fun and we hope the community will support us as in the past years.” For more information on the SOBC Winter Games please visit: www.specialolympics.bc.ca/2015-sobc-winter-games For information on the local programs please go to: www.sobcvernon.ca and visit: www.vernongolfspectacular.com for the fundraising event.
Growing local figs
s I write this column, the sun is shining and it is five degrees C. We have already gained 30 minutes since the beginning of the month. Lots of snow to thaw before I can get in the garden again. My dog, however, got an early start. Behind the shed, the snow doesn’t cover the ground completely because of the overhang so she decided to look at how much progress the tulips had made over the last couple of months. I saw the dirty foot tracks and when I went to investigate, she tried to hide. The whole bed was dug up and the trays I used for covering the ground were in pieces. The roots looked nice and the tops were already growing. I will have to wait a few Jocelyne Sewell more months to see the damage. What can you do? She was already giving me kisses and said that she will never do that again. As I was watering my plants, I noticed the new leaves on my fig plants with two figs already the size of a quarter. I received that plant from Bill Hickey, a friend from the garden club, in 2012. That year I had 2 nice large figs in the fall. The following year, I had 13 fruits but last year nothing. I didn’t prune the plant enough and it got stressed due to the uneven watering and feeding. This year I will look after them better. I now have five different varieties of figs. The following are notes that have been researched by Bill. Container grown fig bushes can yield almost as much fruit as similar sized ones planted in the ground, but they need more
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fertilizer and more water. Move the dormant potted fig bushes outdoors a couple of weeks before the last spring frost. The first feeding is done in the spring. Begin a liquid feeding program with a well-balanced fertilizer. Repeat this feeding every 21 days until mid-August. During the summer months water your bushes frequently. Keep them moist and do not let them dry out or get stressed. By the end of August you can start cutting back on water. Increase the pot size every year until you reach a 24” diameter pot. At this pot size you must root-prune your fig bush every three years (or plant it out). Take the bush out of the pot and cut one-quarter of the roots away, making a root ball. Replant the bush in the same pot with three parts potting mix and one part organic compost. This must be done while the plant is dormant either in the early spring or late fall. Move pots indoors a couple of weeks after the first fall frost. Pruning for fig production in our Okanagan summer: Grow your fig as a bush of no more than three to five main stubby stems. Keep new ground level shoots to one or two each year as they compete with the fruit crop. When there are eight to 10 new leaves on each new green stem, pinch out the top bud to promote earlier fruiting at each leaf node. Grow as a perennial bush and cut back current year’s wood to eight to 12 inches each. Fall: Remove stems older than three years. From the notes above, I am already in trouble. My fig plants have already broken dormancy and this is only January. I have to do some pruning soon. I need a very large heated greenhouse. I have eight geraniums blooming and so far everything looks good. More on the figs in the future. For more information: 250-558-4556.
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New foster homes are needed in the North Okanagan. In the past year several foster parents have retired from fostering, or moved on to other challenges, so Okanagan Foster Parents Association (OFPA) is working to increase the current number of foster families. Information sessions will be held today for adults interested in making a difference in their community through fostering. “Most foster parents are ordinary people who care about children and youth,” says Noelle Typusiak, foster parent coordinator in the Vernon area. “They come to fostering with a desire to help, and then develop skills to meet the children’s needs.” OFPA and the Ministry of Children and Family Development work together to provide foster families with training and support. There are approximately 200 children and youth in foster care in the Vernon area, which includes Armstrong, Falkland and Lumby. Children come into foster care for many different reasons, but all need a safe, loving home. Most children stay only for a short time, while others may stay for years, or move on to adoption. Some children need respite care: a surrogate aunt or uncle who will care for them for a weekend or two every month.
Children might also have exceptional medical or behavioural needs that require experienced caregivers with specialized skills. “Young adults, with training related to children, become excellent foster parents,” said Typusiak. “Those who retire from jobs in education, child care or the medical field also find fostering is a good way to use their experience in a way that meets their new life style.” Foster parents are needed in all areas, both rural and urban. They can be any age; be single or married; have their own children, have no children, or have grown children. Foster parents care for children of all ages, from birth to 18. There is need for foster parents who will care for one child, as well as for foster parents who have room for family groups of three or more. Foster parents decide what kind of service they want to provide, based on their skills, lifestyle and the needs of their family. Anyone interested in fostering is invited to learn more by attending an information session. Those who attend an information session will be invited to attend preservice orientation for foster parents at the end of January. For six evenings participants will learn how to meet the needs of children who come into foster care and how the foster care system works. When these classes are completed they may
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Foster parent Susan Rudrum (centre) is recognized for 10 years of fostering by Noelle Typusiak (left), foster parent coordinator for the Okanagan Foster Parents Association, North Okanagan; and social worker Jan Gardner at a recent appreciation event recognizing fostering anniversaries of 10, 20 and 30 years, and where all foster parents were recognized as super heroes.
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dren and rebelled against Calvinism and the social mores of his time. His first works were published in 1786. He died of rheumatic fever in 1796 after publishing his last major work. He is regarded as Scotland’s national poet, and celebrations of his birth take place all over the world every year on Jan. 25 or thereabouts. This year is his 256th birthday. Local lovers of Scottish fare, the bagpipes and a wee dram of whiskey will gather together on Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Centre for the annual Robbie Burns dinner. The Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band and the Arran Campbell Memorial Pipe Band (youth) are the hosts for the evening and will play a hand in the entertainment along with Highland Dancers from the Argyll School of Performing Arts and Motion, and Scottish Country Dancing. Roast beef and haggis, neeps and tatties along with the appropriate greens and veggies round out the dinner. The haggis, beloved by the Scots and reviled by many others, is actually the star of the evening. After the Address to the Haggis, a dagger is plunged into the savoury pudding and the evening begins. The best part of all — you don’t need to be Scottish to enjoy the dinner! Tickets are available at The Ticket Seller, 250549-7469, or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Tickets are $37 for adults, $20 for those under 18 years.
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armstrong kindale thrift store having a 25-cent green tag sale until Jan 24. vernon community school This free program for kids in Grades 7 to 9 runs at Fulton secondary school. This inquiry-based learning program helps kids pursue their talents and passions as well as encourage them to learn through community projects. It is personalized and inclusive of all learners’ styles, personalities interests strengths and needs while still following the B.C. curriculum. For more information and a registration form, see www.vernoncommunityschool. wordpress.com or call teachers Kim Ondrik or Murray Sasges at 250-545-1348. Registration is open from now until Feb. 15. vernon upper room mission boutique Storewide 50 per cent off sale. Thanks to the amazing support from our community our store is full and we need to make more room! Come down to 2708-34 St. and check out our first halfprice sale of the year. Super variety of items including clothing, household items, furniture, collectibles and more. Sale runs Jan 21 to 24, and 100 per cent of proceeds benefit Vernon Upper Room Mission and remain in our community. healing after suicide loss support group Registration is open for “Healing After Suicide Loss” Support Group; runs Feb. 10 to March 31 and meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks at Canadian Mental Health, Vernon branch. Trained professionals and peers facilitate this group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is offered at no cost by the Suicide Prevention Committee of Vernon. To register please contact Betty Bates 250-275-8062 ext. 4 or email betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca discussion on women & leadership in our society featuring Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra, and Cindy Derkaz, Liberal candidate. All welcome. Jan 21 at 7 p.m., Schubert Centre; $20 ticket includes drink, appetizers and door prizes. To register visit www. events.liberal.ca or email ndibski@telus.net become a foster parent Attend an information session to find out how you can make a difference for children in our community through fostering. Jan. 21 from 1 to 2:30 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the People Place, 3402 – 27th Ave. Contact Noelle for more information at 250-5580939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. hi noon toastmasters Meets Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Pantry Restaurant, 390832nd St. With a surge in new members and enthusiasm this is the season to join us and embark on your journey of better communication skills. Call, email or just drop in on our meetings (no charge). Info., call or e-mail Serle Schoenberger at 250-542-5161, serle1@telus.net. wood carving lessons at the schubert centre Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring your own tools and call Al Edwards 250-558-5125 to set up a time. scarborough faire ladies chorus meets in the Loft at the Vernon Community Music School Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, harmonize and receive excellent vocal instruction, join us. We entertain at various local venues throughout the season. Call the director, Therese, at 250-558-1913 for more info. New members welcome!
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ou can become a foster parent and help children and families in your community if you are: patient, loving and understanding; knowledgeable and experienced in meeting the needs of children; willing to train and improve your skills; supportive of children’s needs to maintain family and cultural connections; and able to maintain a stable, structured and positive home environment. Foster parents are needed for all kinds of situations, from a few days a month of respite to long-term therapeutic care of children with special needs. Attend an information session Jan. 21 to learn more, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the People Place, 3402–27th Ave. Contact Noelle for more information at 250-558-0939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca
vernon & district metis association Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at our new office at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., suite #101 All Metis and guests welcome. Info., 778-475-0823. the schubert coffee house open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every day there are fresh sandwiches, salads and two varieties of soup. Muffins, pastries, cookies and deserts. A variety of ice creams and cold drinks will keep your thirst at bay. The coffee served is the best in town. Come on in, keep cool and enjoy some great food and companionship. dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Friday at 2 p.m. you will find the dancers in the Coffee House also dancing to live music. We call it “Happy Hour.” Fun time for everyone. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. sally ann boutique Jewelry, clothing, antiques, auction, vintage, fair trade, local artist wall, and other special treasures for sale. A Coffee & Tea Corner that we like to call our Care and Share Corner. Snacks and drinks for sale. We are next to our Thrift Store on 24th Street behind Future Shop, just down the road from Voets Kaffee. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change. ladies of the royal purple vernon lodge #123 invite all former and new members to join us at the Elks Hall at 1 p.m. for our meetings or come at noon and bring your lunch. We meet every third Wednesday of the month. You will make new friends or reacquaint with old ones. Come join us. Info., call Judy at 542-6574. kalamalka toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more info., call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. narcotics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. a course in miracles Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. the halina crafters Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost waived as crafts are made for the centre’s gift shop. If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877. aa meetings on wednesdays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to
Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. For more info., call 250-545-4933. the vernon diet club meets Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management welcome. Call 542-3252. parent and child walk in the park Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. tops (take off pounds sensibly) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m. with meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250-542-9381. nordic walking An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., Bill or Carole at 250-547-2047.
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vernon community band We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices 7 – 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school. We play everything from jazz, Broadway musicals, marches, light rock, classical and more! Call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414. free yoga program for those with health issues Interior Health has funded a yoga program, free of charge for anyone who has (or is at risk of) asthma; heart, kidney, or lung disease; stroke, and diabetes. Must be over 19. Takes place at Vernon Yoga Thursdays and Saturdays in November. Registration is required. Call 250-308-4591 for info. hold your event at the schubert centre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. live model drawing Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Vernon Public Art Gallery. VPAG continues to offer live model drawing sessions for artists. No experience required, just bring your drawing materials of choice, easels are provided. Set to music in a private space, artists are welcome to draw without inhibition. Models are experienced, male and female, nude or draped. Participants must be over the age of 19. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Preregistration required: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. For more info., call 250-545-3173, see www. vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@ vernonpublicartgallery.com
winter driving clinic Jan. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at White Valley Community Hall. Call 250547-9741 for an appointment. This is a perfect opportunity to refresh driving skills for all ages. discussion forum on the environment Jan 22 at 8 a.m., Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra and Cindy Derkaz, Liberal Party of Canada 2015 candidate, will host a discussion at the Schubert Centre from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Coffee and muffins will be provided. Everyone welcome to this interactive Q&A session. vernon camera club meets Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Community Arts Centre INTERIOR in Polson Park. The meeting theme is an PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION education night on portrait photography. It & STAMPEDE is a hands-on session and members should bring their cameras. Guests welcome, and anyone with an interest in digital photograLocated in the Oddfellows Hall phy can attend for a $2 drop in fee. Members (corner of Wood Avenue and Bridge Street) range from professional photographers to complete beginners so everyone will feel welcome. Info., www.vernoncameraclub. Time ~ 9:30 a.m. com or call Ritchie at 250 -306-2255. Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon the vernon badminton club Any Memberships on sale now! previous or new players welcome. We play until mid-March from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Memberships are available at the I.P.E. Office up until the Thursdays and Mondays at Coldstream ele- call to order of the meeting. mentary school, 10104 Kalamalka Rd. Nets New members of the society must purchase their and shuttlecocks supplied, players bring memberships prior to January 21st in order to be eligible to vote at the AGM. their own racquets. Contact Kal at 250Current members may purchase memberships up until 260-1692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@ commencement of the meeting. gmail.com.
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Community Calendar Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933 Vernon ms societY sUpport groUp Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. Vernon and district animal care societY We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require information about the cat. Free legal drop-in clinic Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. Open to all, regardless of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information, call Access Pro Bono at 1-877-762-6664. By appointment only. VolUnteer tUtors needed to help With compUters If you are comfortable with your basic computer skills this may
lakeside tai chi Tai chi for your body, mind and soul Thursdays and Tuesdays at noon, Kal Fitness, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd., with instructor Tim Miller. Fun, relaxing atmosphere. Come join us! For more information, call 250-549-1240. the georgette shop The World’s Finest Thrift Store is having its New Year’s Sale extended until the end of January. Quality clothes at half price! Proceeds support local mental health programs through the Canadian Mental Health Assoc. Located at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winstons Pub. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. BoYs clUB Christian learning, badges, games, campouts, biking, swimming, hiking, skating and crafts. Boys ages five to eight meet at East Hill Community Church, Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. Boys ages nine to 13 meet at the Vernon Christian School gym, Thursdays 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $30 per boy. Call 250-545-3926 for info. armstrong knitting circle meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. All knitters are welcome to join our group for information and good conversation. Any interested parties can call Rhonda Brozer 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner 250-546-3673. tops (take oFF poUnds sensiBlY) chapter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For info., call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. Under the spitFire anaF Unit 5 We You , are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday k Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, wor starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, includyou ! ing non-members. Thursday league cribbage ve dri at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. roYal canadian legion Branch 167 lUmBY Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. narcotics anonYmoUs Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. neW hope For WidoWs & WidoWers sUpport groUp Meets in the New Hope Office, room #004 at the People Place, on the fourth Thursday of the month, Jan. 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre facilitates the meeting, along with a widowed New Hope volunteer. Bring a bag lunch. This is a support meeting to share your individual grief TH experience in a confidential setting. Vernon calorie coUnters Meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health be the volunteer program for you! Run by the Junction Literacy information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Centre, our program volunteers help adults (55+) one-on-one with Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. their computer or tablet/iPad. The greatest need is with using the common threads Ministering to the needs of our communi- Internet, sending emails and managing photos. Tutoring is done at ty. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday a time and location mutually agreed on by the tutoring pair (usu9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance ally our public library). Pairs meet about once a week for 1 to 1 Church. Call 545-7105. 1/2 hours, working on the specific needs and goals of the senior. halina seniors centre dances Every Thursday from 2 - 4 Volunteers must provide an RCMP criminal record check and p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time attend an orientation session. The program coordinator arranges country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 the pairing and provides ongoing support. Contact Kathy Wylie for non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost more info. at kwylie@junctionliteracy.ca or 250-549-2216. is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United BUddhist meditation class Jan. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Church on Alexis Park Drive. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Drop-in class consists of cancer relaxation sUpport groUp For people living guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation is $10. For with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 info. and topic, call 250-558-0952 or see www.dorjechang.ca. No p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact fragrance please. If you’ve attended class before, you’re welcome Colleen at 250-550-8802. to bring a friend for free. time oUt needleWork at halina seniors’ centre For FalUn gong/FalUn daFa This traditional Chinese selfthose who like to socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 to cultivation practice improves mental and physical well-being by 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and/ enhancing one’s heart-mind nature (xinxing) through easy-toor hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and learn exercises, meditation and teachings. Practice is based on the socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and forebearance. and learning. For more info., call 250-542-2877 or just drop by. We meet Fridays at 10 a.m. at the People Place. Jan. 23 we’ll Vernon stroke recoVerY Branch Meets Thursday practise Exercise 2, Falun Standing Stance. Comprised of four from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. static postures that can be held for several minutes each, the secSupport to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; social- ond exercise enhances one’s energy level and awakens wisdom. ization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop Classes are free. Anti-fatigue standing mats provided. Info., www. and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at falundafa.org 250-260-8029. the second annUal inspiration motiVational spirit aa meetings on thUrsdaYs Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 oF laUghter eVening Jan. 23 at Schubert Centre, 7 to 9 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handi- p.m. (arrive early for registration). Minimum donation of $5 per cap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th person please. Bring your own water and a blanket and if there
is enough space we may try some group hypnosis. Presenters: Carole Fawcett, counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and Laughter Leader Teacher with International Laughter Yoga movement, and Jeunesse Pearson, Positive Psychology coach and Laughter Leader. If you are feeling “blue” or need a shot of happiness, this is the event for you. Bring family, friends and know that you will leave feeling better than when you arrived! You will learn tools to help keep your mood upbeat and boost your endorphin levels at the same time! getting to knoW dementia Free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The People Place, 3402 27th Ave. Pre-registration required: call Carly Gronlund at 1-800634-3399 or e-mail cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. paddleWheel hall coFFee hoUse First this year, Jan. 23. Doors open 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Musicians must preregister with Roberta at 250-545-3321. Paddlewheel Hall is at 7813 Okanagan Landing Rd. traVelogUe “Japan - Beyond the Tourist Triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara” will be presented by Wayne Emde for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon. Admission is $5 at the door. Join us as he explores beyond the usual tourist stops and presents many unique places in Japan. Info., www.granniesagogo.com presentation at the Vernon mUseUm The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives invites you to explore the historic Fintry Estate through video, artifact viewing and discussion with Dan Bruce, curator/manager of the Fintry Estate and Gwendy Lamont, Friends of Fintry Society board member. On Jan. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. the museum will host this Friends of Fintry educational presentation. Space limited; please call 250-5423142 to pre-register. Admission by donation. Info. visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vernonmuseum. F.g.B.m.F. Vernon chapter BreakFast meeting for all with Clint Dukacz giving his story of how a life of an altar boy, occult influences and entertaining the thought of suicide drove him to a place of a supernatural encounter with God that changed his life for ever as he heard the audible voice of God. Come and hear his amazing story Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at The Pantry Restaurant. Everyone welcome. For more info., call Ed 250-558-6102 roBBie BUrns dinner Hosted by the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band and the Arran Campbell Memorial Pipe Band Jan. 24 at the Rec Centre in Vernon. Tickets $37 adults and $20 for all under 18. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., haggis piped in at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. Afraid of the haggis? Our delicious dinner also includes roast beef, “tatties and neeps” (potatoes and turnips) heaps of veggies as well as other standard goodies. Tickets available from Ticket Seller online at www.ticketseller.ca or phone 250-549-7469. All proceeds from the evening will support the bands. Come and join in the fun, songs, poems and Scottish dancing as well as the pipes and drums. Other ethnic groups are encouraged to attend in their traditional costumes and be part of this Scottish tradition. all-YoU-can-eat pancake BreakFast Halina Seniors Centre Jan. 24 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the Halina Seniors Centre, 3310-37th Ave., (right behind the Rec Centre). Cost: $5 per person. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausages, applesauce, coffee/tea or juice for the kids. Everyone welcome! Info., 250-542-2877. halina craFters hold craFt sale Jan. 24 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Halina Seniors Centre, 3310-37th Ave., (behind the Rec Centre). Come on out and look for that one-of-a-kind Valentine gift for your loved one. Info., 250-542-2877. call to all artists For sUBmissions for the Eighth Annual Gallery Vertigo Almost Famous Exhibition and Auction. The North Okanagan Artists Alternative and Gallery Vertigo invite all artists to participate in this open entry fundraising exhibition. We are reaching out to the community to donate their own created versions of famous, historical masterpieces! Any medium accepted. Artist may re-create precisely, put their own creative spin on it, or create a version similar to the original but in a different medium (for example re-creating a stained glass piece in acrylic). All artwork will be auctioned off at the conclusion of the exhibition to raise funds in support of Gallery Vertigo exhibitions and programming. Deadline for delivery of finished pieces to the gallery is Jan. 31 by 4 p.m. Pieces will be hung in the gallery Feb. 3 to 20; Almost Famous fundraiser is Feb. 21 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Info., galleryvertigonoaa@gmail.com, message us at www.facebook.com/galleryvertigo or call 250-503-2297.
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Len Wood Middle School students Sarah Holman (from left), Rebecca Burden and Kaia Nitchie try to put together a three-dimensional digger at the woodworking studio booth at the Trading Up Career Fair.
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With things tough in tight, the Fulton Maroons looked to the threeball for high school basketball glory Saturday afternoon. Tournament MVP Tye Kitzman drained five shots from the Okanagan Landing Plaza and all-star Brandon Isaac added three treys as the Maroons iced the Golden Golden Eagles 70-56 in the 15th annual Fulton Corporate Classic final. Golden was ranked fifth in the provincial AA ratings before the classic, while Fulton was No. 7. “Everyone is healthy and we are climbing towards another run in the playoffs,” said Fulton coach Dale Olson. Golden enjoyed early leads of 18-11 and 24-14 before the Maroons found their groove, grabbing a 47-44 lead early in the third quarter they never relinquished. Darrien Broomfield added nine points and hustled for loose balls all over the floor for Fulton. Neal Randhawa and Saje Gosal, both named all-stars, sparked the Eagles with 24 and 13 points, respectively. Kiron Gosal nailed four treys. Ben Hladik flushed 22 points and all-star John Garvie sank eight as the VSS Panthers toppled the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 63-55 in the consolation final. Allstar Kohl Linder led Maggie with 22 points. Major sponsors of the classic were Tim Hortons, Buy-Low Foods, Super 8 Motel and Westwood Electric. In Kamloops, VSS lost 80-45 to No. 1 Duchess Park Condors of Prince George in the finals of a senior AAA girls tournament. Jordyn Cullum counted 16 points for the Cats, while Jordan Korol netted 14 and Kristy Fugel rang up 10. Korol drained 31 points and Cullum sank 16 as VSS stuffed the
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Cory Ang-Hamilton of the Fulton Maroons (back) sticks with Kiran Gosal of the Golden Golden Eagles in the championship game of the Maroon Corporate Classic Saturday afternoon at Fulton gym. NorKam Saints 71-41. “This was our most complete game of the tournament on both sides of the ball,” said Panther coach Lonny Mazurak. “Our execution was excellent.” VSS shaded the Rick Hansen Hurricanes of Clearbook 68-67 in their opener. The Panthers, who trailed by a dozen at the half, got 20 points and 11 rebounds from Korol and 14 points from Cullum. Anna Rice supplied 12 points and Rebekah Salway sank 11.
Meanwhile, the Maroons held off VSS 41-40 in Saturday’s consolation final of the six-team Kelowna Owls Junior Boys Invitational. Fulton used some dynamic defence to grab a 23-10 lead at the break. VSS guard Leon Schenker caught fire in the second half and torched Fulton for 19 points, bringing Vernon to within a single digit in the final seconds. Game MVP Brett Hansen scored 10 points for Fulton, including a threepointer in the last minute. Nathan Banga added seven points, including
some clutch free throws in the dying seconds. Andrew Goldenthal resumed his strong play under the basket with eight points and 17 rebounds. “This game was a real nail biter,” said Maroon coach Johnal Lee. “This was our third win against VSS this year and it was far from easy. We are looking forward to our next matchup.” Earlier Saturday, the Maroons were overpowered 51-21 by eventual champion MEI Eagles of Abbotsford. Goldenthal was player of the game for Fulton. The Maroons opened by stuffing the Salmon Arm Golds 48-27 with Goldenthal recording 11 points and 23 rebounds. Fulton’s other big man, Hunter Krieger, finshed with six points and 14 boards. Game MVP Landon Currie broke out with nine points, all in the second half, and Isaac Olson earned six points and eight rebounds. The VSS Grade 8 girls split a pair of exhibition games Saturday in Penticton, first defeating the Summerland Middle school 48-29 behind 14 points from Kelsey Falk. Emilia Durfeld rang up eight points and Jesse Harman added seven. Bree and Jaide Vanderleest played tough defence and created many turnovers, while Durfeld and Sarah Crerar ran the offence with composure. The Panther cubs then lost 44-33 to KVR Middle School. Falk supplied eight points, while Katie Peters netted seven and Harman had six. Durfeld and Olivia Sawka chipped in with four apiece. Savana Dewitt and Peters did a great job on the boards. “We were down by two with 2:30 left and committed some crucial turnovers which allowed them to pull away in the end,” said VSS coach Mike Bertram. “Tough games like this will help the girls learn how to close out games when it is most important.”
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A trio of Vernon teams recorded stellar results at the largest ringette tournament in the world – the 29th annual Esso Golden Ring Tournament last weekend in Calgary. Both the Junior A Adrenaline Rush and the Tween A Rush struck silver, while the Voltage went further than any other Vernon Petite team has gone at the tourney, which featured nearly 200 teams. Kendra Ostafie and Saige Woodliffe each racked up three goals as the Adrenaline Rush bowed 10-8 to the Sherwood Park Pulse of Alberta in Sunday’s championship game. Shelby Connors (1+3) and Alyssa Racine (1+2) were also strong offensively. The Adrenaline Rush, coached by Warren Carter, travelled with just nine skaters and were supported admirably by call-up goalie Aleisha Smith. Vernon opened pool play by shading the Red Deer Revolution 7-6, points coming from Racine (2G), Emily Williams (1+2), Ostafie (1+2), Emma Carter, Alex Drury and Shelby Connors.
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Vipers earn redemption by derailing Express 5-3 KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
They came from behind in four straight games to sweep the Vernon Vipers in last year’s Fred Page Cup championship series. The Coquitlam Express appeared poised to rally for another stunning win Saturday night until roadrunner T.J. Dumonceaux
scored twice as the Vipers posted a 5-3 victory in B.C. Hockey League play before 1,800 fans at Kal Tire Place. Both teams have just five players who competed in the league playoff round-robin and final series, but Dumonceaux noted the Vipers badly wanted some payback. “We wanted that one for sure,” said
Dumonceaux. “We talked about that before the game: we told everybody it’s a big one. It feels good to beat them. “We outshot them like crazy (45-23 in opening 40 minutes). Their goalie (rookie Braden Krogfoss) stood on his head and made some really nice saves. I think the score could have been 9-3. It wasn’t our best
effort defensively. We fell apart in the third, but it was good to get a win out of it.” Towering Vernon product Noah Turanski, a rookie forward with the Express, struck iron with a wrister on a breakaway just 27 seconds into the game. The 16-year-old has two goals on the season.
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Captain Cole Boyarski scored twice as the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs stopped the Prince George Cougars 4-1 in Okanagan Mainline Pee Wee Tier 1 Hockey League action Sunday afternoon at Kal Tire Place. Brayden McAmmond and Corbin Hansen contributed singles for the Mustangs, while assists went to Scott Gilowski, Nicholas Teale and Steel Quiring. Cayden Hamming earned the win. The Mustangs lost 5-3 to the Kamloops Jardine Blazers Saturday afternoon at Memorial Arena. Trevor Kennedy opened the scoring in Kamloops, assisted by Connor Elliot. The game was tied until the third period when Hansen converted twice, from Quiring. The Blazers levelled the score 3-3 before netting the winner late in the third and adding an empty netter. It was a penalty-filled affair with Kobe Grant going the distance in the Watkin Motors’ net. The Nixon Wenger Pee Wee Tier 2s lost 11-0 to West Kelowna Warriors and fell 10-2 to Kelowna. Emma Elders and Isaac Thomas scored in Sunday’s loss to Kelowna at Priest Valley Arena. The Kelowna Fripps Warehouse Rockets ambushed the Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers 8-0 in Midget Tier 1 league play Saturday. The Rockets improved to 7-4-2, while
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Trevor Kennedy of the Watkin Motors Mustangs watches his shot beat Kamloops Blazer goalie Kimberley Davidson in Pee Wee Tier 1 hockey Saturday at Memorial Arena. the Vipers dipped to 1-9-2. The Vernon Midgets are in Prince George for three league games Saturday and Sunday versus the 6-3-1 Cougars. The Tier 2 Coca-Cola Midgets bowed 7-3 to the South Okanagan Canucks Sunday at Kal Tire Place. Bryton Stead, Riley Swiscoski and Julian Darkazanli scored in support of Billy Cawthorn. The Coke crew hold their home
tournament starting Friday. Nick Mitchell pulled the hat trick as Vernon Fix Auto Vipers doubled Kamloops 4-2 in Tier 3 Bantam play Saturday night at Memorial Arena. Mitchell has 32 goals in 27 games to lead Fix Auto. Cole Johnson and Sean Howard helped set up Mitchell’s 2-0 and 3-1 goals. Gavin Fleck added an empty-netter with 10 seconds remaining, assisted by d-man Brett Zbytniuk.
Rush pocket silver in Calgary Ostafie fired 4+3 against the Core, with further offence coming from Connors (3G), Racine (2+2), Carter (1+3) and Woodliffe (1+3). The Adrenaline Rush then settled for an 8-8 tie with the Leduc Jaguars, goals supplied by Ostafie (3+2), Racine (2+1), Connors (2G) and Carter. Having secured Armstrong Shamrocks first in their pool, Junior B Lacrosse Team the Rush brushed back North Calgary Ascent 9-7. Ostafie and Williamson Hassen Arena combined for 10 (Upstairs Meeting Room) points, Connors 7:30 p.m. fired a deuce and For players 16-21, born Koshure added 1994-1998 1+3. Thurs., Jan. 22, 2015 Vernon’s defenEveryone Welcome – Refreshments sive corps of Ava Haldane, Williams and Koshure batOur caring staff would like tled hard in front of you to know we offer: Smith. The Tween A Free puppy and Rush went 2-1 in kitten exams preliminary play Competitive prices before going on In home vaccinations a run to the final, and exams available where they bowed 6-1 to the Spruce New clients always welcome Grove Rage. Aby g ay l e Dr. Chris Schenk Williamson, from 250.545.8011 Alyssa Carter, handled the Rush attack. After hours services: 250.545.8011 Vernon started 2800 - 28 Street, Vernon www.sunridgevet.ca the tourney by
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Evan Koshure had two assists and Saige Woodliffe earned one. The Adrenaline girls got singles from Koshure (3A), Connors (2A), Ostafie, Woodliffe and Drury in a 5-5 draw with Calgary Bow View, and then rallied to outgun Calgary North Core 11-10.
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bouncing South Calgary Forza 4-1, led by Williamson’s three goals. Courtney Bacon added a goal and an assist, and Bryn Taylor-Hawes added two helpers in support of netminder Caenan Wisse. Williamson netted 4+1 and Bacon had 2+1 as the Rush stuffed the North Calgary Velocity 7-3. Taylor-Hawes recorded the other goal. Madison Fox, Kalen Webster, Carter and Hailey Quiring each had an assist. In Saturday action, Vernon fell 7-1 to Calgary Bow Valley Wildfire, with Bacon collecting the goal. Reaching the playoffs on a wildcard draw, the Rush earned redemption with a 3-1 win over the Wildfire, with Williamson recording the hat trick. Julie Francis and Georgia Lannon checked hard in the rematch, and Ashley Saunders moved the ring well to create scoring chances. In the Sunday semis, Williamson earned her second hatty as the Rush grounded the Velocity 5-2. Bacon and Quiring capped the offence, while Amy Demetrick and Emma Lochhead each had helpers. The Vernon Voltage, with the help of some Novice call-ups, swept the Petite B round-robin, outscoring their opponents 17-6. In the playoffs, the Bolts ran into a hot goalie, falling 4-3 to Sherwood Park. In other Petite action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena, a combined Vernon squad brushed back the Westside Pistols 7-4.
Dylan Blazek and Dalton Stenberg shared the Vernon goaltending. The Valley Wood Remanufacturing Vipers upended the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 6-2 in Atom Development Tier 1 action Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Jace Weir, Cash Anderson, Bennett Kuhnlein, Erik Pastro, Scotty Hoffman and Austin Roest handled the Viper attack. Weir, Anderson, Nick Noren, Brady Kuziw and Braden Schmiegelt chipped in with assists, while Austin Seibel was stellar in registering the win. “The boys had a good week of practice and it paid off,” said Valley Wood coach Treor Seibel. “We controlled the play in the offensive zone, our defencemen were strong all night and our goaltending was solid. All in all, a very good effort.” Vernon Atom Development B Vipers iced host Kamloops 7-4 Saturday at Memorial Arena. Deagan McMillan had the hat trick, while J.J. Milne added 2+2. Colby Restiaux and Logan Killingbeck chipped in with singles while Zac Milne notched two assists. Brydon Pilon and Rylan Petty added helpers and Matthew Kuhnlein earned the win as Vernon exploded with a five-goal third period. “The boys finally played a full 60 minutes and it paid off,” said head coach Mike Casagrande. “The effort was a strong one.” Both Atom teams are in the Kelowna Classic this weekend.
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Vernon Flare forward Hannah McMorran (left) sticks close to Westside Pistols attacker Yui Stadnichuk in Thompson Okanagan Ringette League Petite Division action Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. Brynn Korol scored twice, assists coming from Ashley Wadsworth and Chloe Scabar. Alassa Johnson counted a single, assisted by Brooklyn Lewis, and Hannah McMorran supplied a hat trick. Shaila Austin, Jasmine Horton, Johnson, and Astrid Beaty were aggressive defensively in front of Katrina Winstanley. The Vernon Belle Raid got outstanding goalkeeping from Emily Olds to earn two weekend victories. Playing with a short bench Saturday, the Raid used a hat trick from Dayce Knopf in a 6-2 win over Salmon Arm. The Raid were up 4-0 at the break, but Salmon Arm responded with two second-period goals to make it interesting. The Raid got
singles from Jennifer Dahl, Shelby Fischer and Katelyn Paulin to secure the win. Singles came. On Sunday, Olds picked up the shutout as Vernon iced the Kelowna U19B’s 5-0. Knopf and Bailey Williamson, each with two goals, and Brenna Beck, with a single, accounted for the Raid offence. Taylor Gray, Kennedy Pope, Jocelyn Jones and Paulin were strong defensively. The Vernon Ice Bunnies bowed 5-3 to the Kelowna Huskies Saturday at PV. Singles by Lucia Manton and Rhys Leibel had Vernon leading 2-1 after the first period. The Huskies fired four goals after the break, with Leibel rounding out the Ice Bunny attack.
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“It was nerve-wracking during the anthem, but coming down the ice on a breakaway first shift and ringing it off the post got the nerves right out,” said Turanski, who played Midget for Pursuit of Excellence in Kelowna last year. Vernon went up 3-0 before the fiveminute mark of the first period. Liam Finlay jumpstarted things by converting his 18th of the year, from Anthony Latina and d-man Luke Shiplo (three assists), 60 seconds after the anthem. Thomas Aldworth, with his 33rd and Liam Coughlin, with his 17th, pocketed powerplay snipes 78 seconds apart before Brendan Lamont countered for Coquitlam eight minutes later, from linemates Corey Mackin and Brett Supinski. Mackin was cranked behind the net by Viper centre Colton McCarthy just as he delivered a gorgeous feed to Lamont in the low slot. The Express, who lost captain Joey Santucci early in the opening 20 when he was levelled by Dumonceaux along the sidewall, looked to their top forward unit for more offence in the third session. Lamont and Supinski drew helpers as Mackin rang up his league-leading 39th goal of the season on a power play 2:44 into the third. Supinski turned and fired from the high slot and fooled Viper goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn (19-10-1) with the equalizer six minutes later, helpers going to Lamont and Mackin.
Supinski, like Mackin, a Pennsylvania product, has 31 goals. Their line leads the BCHL with 4.7 points a game and have accounted for more than half of Coquitlam’ goals. Express d-man Jivan Sudhu took a minor for tripping the speedy Aldworth deep in the Coquitlam zone and Dumonceaux dialed up the winner 20 seconds into the powerplay, assisted by Shiplo and Finlay. Just 14 seconds later, Dumonceau converted nicely from Aldworth on a bang-bang play. “Sometimes, we maybe rely too much on our top line and maybe some guys feel that when they start going, we’ve got it in the bag, but that’s not always the case,” said Coquitlam assistant coach Robert Boyd, an Enderby product. “Turnovers and penalties cost us in the third period.” Boyd’s nephew, Cody Boyd, an alternate captain, left the Express last week to play for the Cansius College Golden Griffins in Buffalo since he turned 21. The Vipers’ tornado transition game was too fast for the Express most of the night. “This is the funnest year of hockey for me ever; I’m loving it,” said Dumonceaux, who should be getting a NCAA scholarship any day now. “Everybody’s so creative and we have so many skilled and fast players, and everybody’s so passionate about the game this year.” Shiplo has been a rock star since the Christmas break and the former Toronto Lakeshore Patriot also loves the Vipers’ cul-
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Mackenzie Bauer (middle) of the Vernon Vipers is tied up by Austin Anselmo (left) of the Coquitlam Express while Brendan Gulka skates onto the loose puck in BCHL play Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. Vernon won 5-3 in front of 1,800 fans. ture and make-up. “It’s incredible, it’s so much fun. We have so many skilled forwards, but we also have guys who play a role and bang bodies and just do whatever it takes to win,” said the Oakville, Ont. product. “We have a really tight team. There are no cliques and we have a great coaching staff that makes our team that way.” SNAKE BITES: Finlay was ranked 189th among North American skaters in the NHL Central Scouting midterm report, released
Tuesday...The Vipers improved to 28-11-1-2 and visit the Merritt Centennials Saturday... Sapinski had four snipes as the Express lost 7-5 to the host Prince George Spruce Kings Sunday. The Express dipped to 16-24-1-4... Aldworth was stoned by Krogfos on a pair of breakaways, getting two or three rebound whacks both times...Viper grad Kellen Jones had 1+1 as the Oklahoma City Barons lost 8-7 to the visiting Rochester Americans in AHL play Saturday. Ex-Penticton Vee Zac Dalpe netted the shootout winner.
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July 28 1946 – January 15 2015 We regret to announce the sudden passing of Robert William Badyk at the age of 68. Born to William and Elizabeth Badyk in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Sibling of Jeī, Jeff, James, Bev and Debbie. In the early years he enjoyed hunƟng hunting with his dad and brothers, football in college and muscle cars. At 21 years of age he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted police whom he faithfully served for 24 years obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He will be forever loved and cherished by his son Christopher Badyk and girlfriend Heather, daughters Tara Lyn Murray(Chad), Ashlea Mackintosh (Nathan) and the children’s mother Lynne. He will be especially missed by granddaughters little girl edžpected expected in April. &inally, Finally, he’ll Haylee, Emilee, Brooklyn and another liƩle be mostly missed by his cousin and best friend Shirley Stans, sisters (Bev & Arch), (Deb & Roger) and brother (Jeff (Jeī & Bonnie), all nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout Canada. Predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth; father, After reƟring retiring in 1991, Bob was involved in William and brother James Badyk. AŌer activities. He enjoyed heading up the Vernon Men’s Club, many community acƟviƟes. Kalamalka Country Club and even jumping in as the Jock McRoc mascot at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championships. Bob was one of kind. Whether &ord playing Cowboy up at the Ayre’s ranch, providing security at the Armstrong fair, watching over the grandkids, playing golf and hockey with the guys, his larger than life personality, laugh and jokes lit up every environment he was in. The theĮsh fishininKal KalLake. Lake. His everyday sanctuary only thing that will will not notmiss missBob Bobare is the in the summer was Kal Lake and his boat. Bob also enjoyed rebuilding old collecting anƟques, antiques, hanging out at Fisher’s cars, painting, painƟng, collecƟng &isher’s hardware and teen burgers. Most of all Bob cherished time Ɵme with his kids and grandkids and valued his neighbours and was always there to lend out a helping hand. At the request of our father, there will be no service. A Celebration CelebraƟon of Life to be announced at a later date.
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November 20, 1985 – January 1, 2015
David was born in Halifax, Nova ScoƟa and lived in 5 Canadian provinces, plus Hawaii & Mexico. He died peacefully in his bed. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine, and 2 sisters, Colleen & Diana, his younger brother, Darren, and the rest of his large family. He is sadly missed by his family and his many friends.
It is with great sadness to announce that Keith passed away suddenly in Vernon, BC on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the age of 29 years.
There will be a celebraƟon of life on May 18, 2015 on his property at &iddlesƟcks Woodland Park, Cherryville, B.C.
Keith is survived by his two sons, Kayden and YuinƟn Eidžon, who were light of his life, his pride and joy; parents, Vickie (Bryan) Urich and Allan (Cheryl) Eidžon; two sisters, Jennifer Eidžon and her daughter ^arah and >aurie Eidžon and her children, Kyla, Traci and Allan. He was predeceased by his brother, Zobert Eidžon.
I would like to thank all of the wonderful people who helped me during such a sad Ɵme and your lovely Ňowers and cards. Helen Lorraine McLellan
DAYKIN, LAWRENCE HEBER
DAYKIN, LAWRENCE HEBER passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord January 15th, 2015 with his daughters at his side. AŌer many years of ChrisƟan service as a BapƟst Minister he reƟred in VernonͬKamloops along with Evelyn, his wife and best friend, who predeceased him in 2011. Lawrence started painƟng during his reƟrement years and was a member of the Paint with &riends Art Group in Vernon. LeŌ to cherish his memories are his daughters Susan Daykin, Yvonne (Bernd) Ennig; granddaughters Jody (Vince) Miller, Melanie Brownlee, Stacey Ennig, Melissa (Josh) Hodge; and great grandchildren AusƟn and Rebekah Miller. &uneral services will be held at Southwest Community Church, ϳ00 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops at 1͗30 PM, Thursday January 22, 2015. DonaƟons in lieu of Ňowers can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, Kamloops, BC. Kn line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Keith was born in Vernon, BC and had resided in Vernon area for ŵost of his lifeƟŵe.
A celebraƟon of Keith͛s life was held at the Donashee͛s Bar and 'rill, Vernon, BC on January 15th by his friends. A private family service will be held at a later date. Knline condolences can be sent through Keith͛s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
Raymond Eugene Poulin It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ray on January 13, 2015 in Vernon B.C. Born in Nelson, B.C. on September 19, 1932, he is predeceased by his parents Eugene and Alma Poulin and his sister JeaneƩe. He is survived by his sisters Rosella, Lorraine, Delphine, and his brothers Mark, Pat, and Gerry; by his children Michelle, Rene, Joseph, Kelly and zvonne; his 9 grandchildren, 2 greatͲ grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His good friend Barbara McInnes wrote͗ ͙͞he was one of the Good Guys and he has leŌ a wonderful legacy in his family. He was very proud of all of you.”
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te would like to edžtend our hearƞelt graƟtude to the staī at Good Samaritan Heron Grove for their personal aƩenƟon and care of him over the last year. At his request, he will be cremated and laid to rest beside his parents in Nelson. A celebraƟon of his life will be held at an undetermined date this Spring.
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Elizabeth (Betty) Doris Larkman It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Doris Larkman (VE7 LKM). Born August 28th, 1934 in Mission BC to Annie and Warner Thies, Betty left us peacefully on January 16, 2015 surrounded by family. Betty was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bob in 1998, after 42 wonderful years of marriage. Betty will be greatly missed by her sister Beverley Campbell; her three children, Stephen (Bonnie), Beverley (Gord), and Karen. Grandchildren, Stephanie (Kris), Heather (Tyler), Derek (Kelsey), Matthew and Amanda. She is also survived by five great granddaughters, Mikalah, Lilah, Tasha, Emma and Kennedy, with her first great grandson (Cooper) on the way. Betty was in the Royal Canadian Navy when she met Bob and they married in 1955. They lived in numerous places across Canada, finally settling in BC in the late 1970’s. After spending 18 years in Prince George they moved to Kamloops to enjoy a warmer climate. After the loss of her husband, Betty moved to Vernon where she took up quilting with a vengeance, forming many lasting friendships and distributing many wonderful quilts to all. Betty enjoyed spending many winter months down south and also traveled to Europe and Australia on several occasions. One of her favorite past times was exploring back roads throughout the province. Just over a year ago Betty returned to Kamloops to be closer to her grandchildren. Betty enjoyed good health all of her life until diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in August of 2014. After a brief and valiant fight she passed away peacefully. A Celebration of her life will take place on Saturday January 24th at 2pm in the Northshore Community Center #452-730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Kamloops or Vernon Cancer Center.
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Deanna Rozete Novak
was born on July 16th, 1941 in Ashmont, Alberta and passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2015 in the North Okanagan Hospice at the age of 73 years. Her fourteen year long baƩle with cancer was fought with courage and came to an end with great dignity.
Jan 28, 1959-Jan 15, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Malcolm Fraser. Robbie is survived by his wife Shirley Fraser; son Tryell Tyrell Fraser (Amanda); daughters Jodie Morris (Derek) and Ronica Hval; his mother BeƩy Betty Fraser; brothers Lockie Fraser (Linda) and Doug Fraser (Donna); and his grandchildren: Traiten, Presley, Asher, Trinity, Zoe, and Bradley. He was predeceased by his father James Fraser and brother Tommy Fraser. The celebraƟon celebration of Robbie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 in Lumby at the Whitevalley Community Center, 2250 Shields Avenue, Lumby B.C. The family would like to thank all the staī staff in the Vernon Jubilee ICU unit. CremaƟon Cremation arrangements entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered offered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
Deanna will be lovingly remembered by her husband Steve, to whom she was married for 49 years; one son, Michael (Lisa) of Burnaby, B.C.; one daughter, Jennifer (Craig) of Coquitlam, B.C.; four grandchildren, Micheala, Sarah, Jayda and Rylan; one sister, Sylvia (Yike) Michaluk of Vernon, B.C. and their children, Laureen and Kathy; numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Pearl Hruschak. The Funeral Service will be held at the Vernon Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Avenue, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Jane Moorhouse-Bourcet oĸciaƟng. CremaƟon will follow. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Deanna to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4, the Canadian Diabetes AssociaƟon (designated for Juvenile Diabetes), 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y7 or to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Natalie Ann Dickey
BURKMAR, BRIAN March 14, 1984 – January 10, 2015
IN LOVING MEMORY
December 30, 1960 December 27, 2014
We are saddened by the sudden loss of Brian Anthony Burkmar at the young age of 30 years old. Brian passed away of a heart aƩack in his home with his wife Candice at his side. ͞The good die young” is a true understatement. Brian, aka Burky, Big Red, Breezy or just Burkmar had a heart of gold and a love for cars, dealerships and &ords speciĮcally. He enjoyed and loved his career of Manager of Budget Car & Truck Rental. It was the perfect job for him, cars and people. Brian loved all of his friends dearly and always lit up the room when he walked in. Brian was oŌen described as a big teddy bear or the friendly giant, but most of all; he was a dedicated and loving husband. Survived by his loving wife, Candice Burkmar and his parents, Catherine (Cathy) Burkmar and Ronald (Ron) Burkmar. The service will be held at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Drive) on Saturday, January 24, 2105 at 2͗00pm. RecepƟon to follow. DonaƟons can be made to the Brian Burkmar Memorial &und at www.gofundme.comͬ k1krzk. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their amazing support for Candice and his extended family in this diĸcult Ɵme. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca “Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday… Unseen, unheard but always near. ^Ɵll loved, sƟll ŵissed, and very dear.͟ CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES &UNERAL & CREMATIKN SERVICES® Vernon 250Ͳ558Ͳ0866 & Armstrong 250Ͳ546Ͳϳ23ϳ
It is with great sadness & heavy hearts we announce the passing of Natalie Ann Dickey. She fought a courageous baƩle and did not want to leave us. Natalie will be missed by Aunt Glenna and Uncle Barry of Castlegar and many, many friends throughout BC. Natalie now joins her Mom Leila, Dad Ron and brother Mark. Always a smile, instead of a frown. Always a hand, when one is down. Always true, thoughƞul and kind. tonderful memories she leŌ behind. It was Natalie’s wish that we celebrate her life with a party. Please join us at Tita’s Italian Bistro, 3002 41 Ave., Vernon on Tuesday, Feb 24th, 5 to 8 pm to share memories and raise a glass of wine.
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Cards of Thanks I WOULD like to thank all of the staff from SD #22 who turned out to wish me such a lovely “Farewell”. I was overwhelmed and honoured to experience the support of so many friends and colleagues. It has been my great privilege to have worked with, and learned from the many skilled and caring CEA’s, teachers, and itinerant staff that I have met these past 21 years. My career has been filled with an abundance of good memories because of you. I hope our paths continue to cross often. I also wish to like to extend my appreciation to all the parents whose children I have worked with, for granting me your trust and confidence over the years. Your children have been my passion and I will miss seeing their smiles. Sincerely, Anne Ross Occupational Therapist
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POSITION OVERVIEW: The Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for the processing of accounts payable for the Armstrong and White Valley Divisions of Tolko Industries Ltd. The successful applicant will be accountable for ensuring accurate and Ɵmely processing of payables from receipt of invoice to Įnal payment. QUALIFICATIONS: ͻ Possess strong organizaƟonal, Ɵme management skills as well as data entry accuracy ͻ Previous accounts payable experience required ͻ Flexibility to handle frequent interrupƟons while conƟnually reassessing and changing prioriƟes ͻ ExcepƟonal customer service skills for both internal and external clients ͻ Full cycle accounƟng experience a deĮnite strength ͻ Previous experience with JD Edwards would also be an asset READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please submit your resume to www.tolko.com by January 25, 2015. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750. We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Email applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca For more information visit: www.bccommunitynews. com/ our-programs/scholarship SYLVAN Learning is hiring certified teachers for Vernon. Ideally suited for TOC’s & semi-retired teachers. Must be available Monday & Wednesday afternoons/evenings. Email resumes to: kelowna@sylvan.bc.ca or fax to: 250-861-1274.
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Farm Workers Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms. Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks). Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.
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Available immediately at North Okanagan Accounting Services a FT bookkeeper must be proficient in Sage 50 and Excel with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining a sense of humour is essential. Please submit resume to 203 2808 48 Ave Vernon, BC, fax 250-545-1345 or email toni@taxoptions.ca. A Vernon based, mediumsized business requires a fulltime receptionist. This is a fast paced clinic requiring multitasking and prioritizing. It involves front desk duties such as receiving clients, answering and transferring calls, scheduling appointments, and general office duties. Please email resumes to: class3@vernon morningstar.com atten: Box 4 COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS - Full-time/Parttime/Casual. Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Wages per BCGEU agreement. Please send cover letter, resume and references to Kindale Developmental Association, PO Box 94, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 or fax to 250-546-3005 or email to kindale@kindale.net. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Farm Worker pruning, thinning & picking, $10.50/hr up to 55/hrs week, Jan-Oct. Contact Rajan Bagha, Call 250-9380738 FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $10.49/hr. Call 250- 558-3778. jujar.khunkhun@gmail.com
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PLUMBER & SHEETMETAL Journeymen & Apprentices Required for Okanagan area. Willing to train new apprentices. Send resume to: Combined Mechanical Contractors Ltd., 920 Waddington Drive, Vernon, BC V1T 8T3 or fax to 250-542-8386
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CASUAL BUS DRIVERS Accounting / Administration We are currently seeking an individual with strong accounting / financial control skills. Experience with trust accounting would be an asset. Management background including HR, IT, Financial or Administrative is preferred. We offer a supportive team environment with full benefits. Please email resume in confidence to shelleyw@kidston.ca
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School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires Casual Bus Drivers to work on a casual basis in All Areas. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The rate of pay is $24.54 per hour. For further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2015. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Planning Assistant & Administrative Clerk The CSRD is now accepting applications for a Planning Assistant I and an Administrative Clerk for its Salmon Arm office. The positions offered are full time, permanent positions covered in the CUPE Local 1908 Collective Agreement. Planning Assistant As the Planning Assistant you will be responsible for responding to a variety of land use enquiries as directed to the Development Services Department. The majority of work involves direct front counter interaction, answering public inquiries and correspondence related to departmental functions such as zoning or subdivision matters, provide other departments and the public with parcel information, and interpretation of CSRD bylaws. Administrative Clerk As the Administrative Clerk, you will be the public’s first point of contact for general inquiries in person, telephone or e-mail and will ascertain the individual’s needs, answer general enquiries and direct to the appropriate department. You will perform a wide variety of clerical functions such as word processing, receiving and recording monies, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and filing. Applications will be treated as confidential and must be received by 4 pm, Monday, January 26, 2015. Interested applicants must send a letter of interest and resumé to: Colleen Goodey Administrative/HR Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 or email: cgoodey@csrd.bc.ca To find out more about these positions visit the CSRD website: www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/opportunities/ careers Applications will be treated as confidential. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Okanagan Indian Band requires individuals for the following positions: EDUCATION Bus Driver – Class 1 or 2 and Driver’s Abstract PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING Red Seal Carpenter HEALTH Director of Health and Social Development For full position descriptions please visit: www.okib.ca Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of three ways: Email: humanresources@okanagan.org Fax: (250) 542-4990 Mail: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4 A Criminal Record Check and 3 References are required. ONLY THE APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
Venture Training Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking a
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(20 hrs per week to start with a strong potential for increased hrs) Must be a team player with experience in general office duties and reception. Experience with A/P and payroll would be an asset. This position is unionized under the BCGEU Collective Agreement. *Subject to Satisfactory Criminal Record check review *Wages as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Please submit current resume with cover letter by January 27, 2015 to: Human Resources Manager, VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive Vernon BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Mechanic We are currently seeking qualified applicants for Mechanic T.Q. – Operations Division. The applicants must provide services to the School District for the repair and servicing of school district vehicles. This is a temporary position. Salary of $28.87 per hour. Further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2014 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Chartwell Carrington Place Retirement Residence in Vernon, BC is currently accepting applications for the following part-time positions: Server Dishwasher Registered Care Aide The successful candidates must provide related credentials, current criminal record check and vulnerable sector search. Please fax or e-mail your resume, in confidence, to Carmen Glabus, General Manager, at 250-545-5793 or cglabus@chartwell.com. To learn more, please visit www.chartwell.com. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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Full-time/Part-time/Casual Skills/Education – Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Other – Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support. Wages per BCGEU agreement 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
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Operations & Training Assistant The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for the Operations and Training Assistants position. This is a full time CUPE union position and the rate of pay is $25.57 per hour. Qualifications: • Successful completion of grade 12 plus equivalent of one year post-secondary training to include Business Math and Auto CAD. • Two years recent experience to include one year as a school bus driver with current Class 2 BC Driver’s License and one year in administrative/clerical position including CIMS Level 1 and CIMS Transportation module, or the equivalent use of student information system database. For further details on duties, responsibilities and other qualifications, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Please submit a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to apply@sd83.bc.ca by Friday, January 30, 2015 by Noon. We thank all applications for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Bannister GM is a family owned and operated company. We are a renowned industry leader throughout the Okanagan. As a result of our continued growth we are currently searching for a Full Time Fleet Manager for our location in the Vernon area.
Fleet Duties: · Maintain existing major fleet accounts · Be comfortable on computers to print · Maintain retail customers & accounts own fleet deals as well as order vehicles · Develop relationships with businesses through Global Connect around the area in hopes of getting new · Have outstanding product knowledge business either fleet or retail (on road) (especially on truck lines) to answer · Be very organized to keep paperwork separated customer questions · Be capable on emailing with some customers If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, please apply in person to Bannister GM 4703 – 27th Street Vernon, BC Attention: Brad Nakucyj. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Pre-Owned Sales Manager Opportunity — Vernon Nissan A division of the Sentes Automotive Group Sentes Automotive continues to expand its presence as the largest Okanagan based auto retailer and currently is seeking an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to join our team in the position of Pre-owned Sales Manager. Candidates with a history of success in automotive sales or automotive management will be considered. The available position is a full-time management position that requires exceptional verbal and computer communication skills. The successful candidate must be organized, possess natural leadership skills, deliver a high quality of work, be detail-oriented, and have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. An excellent understanding of the wholesale and retail automotive markets is required. We provide a very supportive environment and ongoing training working within a team of managers. This is a tremendous career opportunity with an attractive compensation and benefits package and a chance to live in the highly desirable Okanagan Valley. This position will be located in Vernon at our award winning Nissan dealership. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with resume, cover letter, and references by emailing Kevanwinship@sentes.com.
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Production workers needed. Starting wage $10.75 per hour. 32-40 hrs per week. Steel Toed Boots are required. Please drop off resume at Black Press at the back of The Morning Star Building 4407 25th Ave. Vernon
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Seamstress job available for Armstrong Business. Must have factory industrial machine experience & the ability to work efficiently in production. Contact Diane 250-5462860 or Cell 250-833-8091
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Are you looking for a change and a great opportunity? We at Natural Factors are a dynamic company! We are a division of one of the largest producers of vitamin supplements in North America. Our Kelowna division is looking for people to work FT with work experience, who love new things and are interested in contributing to people’s health. If you are mechanically inclined, good with numbers and want to add to our positive work environment, please go to our web site and check out the opportunities. www.naturalfactors.com We might be the progressive Company you’re looking for. Send resume to: CareersKelowna @naturalfactors.com
We require an experienced TRAILER MECHANIC for our Okanagan location immediately. Must have own reliable transportation. Wages depend on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-546-0600, no phone calls please.
Home Care/Support F/T Live-in Caregiver for a diabetic. Min wage. Vernon area. clayton1179@hotmail.ca
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services OCPCS Columbus Court seeks a Red Seal certified Chef for their seniors residence. Competitive salary and benefits. Experience working with seniors an asset. Contact 250-545-5388 for further information.
Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Trades, Technical LAING Roofing (Vernon) is seeking experienced flat roofers for full-time positions. Benefits! Valid driver’s license please. Phone 250-542-5544. Please only email resume to lindsay@laingroofing.com.
Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901
LEGAL ASSISTANTS Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. We are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong administrative skills in each of the following areas:
• Solicitor Department • Litigation Department The ideal applicant for each position will have at least 2 years experience as a legal assistant who enjoys working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. Candidates must be highly organized, detail oriented and have the ability to multi task as well as to manage and prioritize their time. Every position at Nixon Wenger requires a strong client service focus as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant program will be an asset to the successful applicant, but it is not mandatory for these positions. Successful candidates will be responsible for: • Organizing and preparing documents • Recording time • Managing files • Communicating with clients • Other duties as assigned Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in these positions and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by 4:00pm Friday January 30th, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Sales Professional at Vernon Nissan A division of the Sentes Automotive Group Sentes Automotive is the Okanagan’s largest auto retailer with six dealership locations in the valley including Vernon Nissan, Kelowna Mercedes-Benz, Lexus of Kelowna, Kelowna Infiniti Nissan, Penticton Honda, and Penticton Hyundai. With 260 employees and retail auto sales of over 4500 vehicles in 2014, Sentes Automotive has been one of the valley’s fastest growing employers over the past decade. Vernon Nissan is experiencing impressive sales growth as the Canadian auto industry continues to expand. As a result, a full-time position is being added. This position is ideal for an individual who is looking to challenge themselves with a rewarding career in retail sales within the auto industry. Along with the ability to live in the beautiful Vernon area, the sales professional position within Vernon Nissan earns an average annual wage of $70,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate should exhibit a high degree of confidence, enthusiasm, organization, and a general auto industry interest. All candidates must excel in communication and thrive off engaging in conversation with prospective buyers. Sales professionals are involved in vehicle selection and demonstration and in assisting with trade evaluation and finance and lease presentations. These positions also come with a comprehensive training program and the most advanced software tools available in the industry. As an employer that reaches far above the norm, Sentes Automotive demands the same from its employees. With an innovative and youthful management team, our team is proud of its premium position in the local retail auto industry. As a company we strive to rise above the competition and provide a level of service in our sales approach that truly exceeds our client’s expectations. Please do not apply if you are unable to work Saturdays, prefer a salary-based compensation structure, or do not have a natural interest in automobiles. If you have the skills required and the motivation to apply yourself towards a very rewarding career, contact us today by emailing Kevanwinship@sentes.com.
Vernon Nissan 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon DL#30811
Trades, Technical
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. 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. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Floor Refinishing/ Installations Flooring installations. 20 yrs experience. Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. 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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Merchandise for Sale
Feed & Hay
Heavy Duty Machinery
Round bales hay for sale. Alfalfa/grass mix. Call for price. 250-542-9988
Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766 Rabbits for sale. 3029 Creighton Valley Rd, Cherryville.250547-9085.
Pets BICHON/ HAVANESE X puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. (250)804-6848. Ready to go Jan 16. Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel 1 cord Fir, round, $170, split, $210. 1 cord Pine, round $125, split, $160, delivery. Call 250-547-9733
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
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Misc. for Sale
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
• Bachelor suite including utilities and Cable. Shared washrooms. Size of large bedroom with sink, stove top, and fridge. $500.
Misc. Wanted BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521. Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local
JD 16hp Diesel tractor w/snow blade $2400. 4 snowblowers $200-$500. 250-307-0009
Sims, large youth-20 ski pants. $20 Burton X-largeyouth, 14-16. $50. Ride-youth small 11/12, pants and jacket, red. Worn 3 times. Paid $250. Asking $100.250-308-7671.
** Top Prices Paid for Gold & Silver Coins, Jewelry Watches Sterling etc. 778-281-0030
Livestock
Livestock
Garden Equipment
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
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s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 • 6:00 P.M. FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC: Stainless Fridge & Stove, Brada Front Load Washer & Dryer, 60” 2012 Plasma TV, 4pc Bedroom Suite, Sofa & Love Seat Sets, Leather & Elec Recliners, Unique Bar Table, 8pc Dining Room Suite, Curved Sofa, 2 Wingback Recliners, China Cabinets, Folding Massage Table, Trunks, 40” Flat Screen TV, Tall Table & 6 Chairs, Bookshelves, SONY Surround Sound & Unit, Elec & Acoustic Guitars, Telescope Desks, Small Kitchen Appl., Upholstered Chairs, 3 White Stoves, Staking Washer/Dryer, Stereos, Car Speakers, Garmin GPS, Pictures & Prints, Lamps & More. ROY’S HARDWOOD, KAMLOOPS Hardwood Flooring, Tile, Finished Plywood Sheets, Metal & Wooden Spindles, Posts, Veneer, Arborite, Underlay, Saws All Blades, Bandsaw Blades, Sanding Belts, Drill Bits, Floor Sanders, Floor Nailers, New Vices, Wood & Metal Clamps, Biscuits, Office Chairs, Doweling & More.
TOOLS & MISC: Honda Mower, Stihl Weed Trimmer, Air Compressors, Sliding Compound Miter Saws, Air Nailers, Tool Boxes, Banding & Tools, New C-Clamps, Air Tools, Yard Light, Shop Vac, Bolt Cutters, New Boots, BBQs, Golf Clubs, Curved Shower Door, Car Cover, Tires, Fishing Vests, Snow Boards, Binoculars, Snowshoes, Plus Much More.
+ Ice Breaker Truck Mount Sander + Honda Powered
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Rentals
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
Birch, Fir & Spruce mix, dry, stored in shed. $180 cord, call 250-838-7932
3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
Wanted: 1 Logging Truck load bug kill dry pine, delivered to Enderby. 250-546-0288 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Real Estate Houses For Sale 2735 CATHERINE Place Armstrong $439,000. Private 0.66 of an acre lot with beautiful City & mountain views. Updated 4 + 1 bedroom, 2 bath home with spacious kitchen & lots of counter space & island. Nice layout with large bedrooms & secluded master suite on the upper level. The yard is great for entertaining with a huge deck, hot tub & above ground pool. Kids will love the playhouse and large yard. Lots of parking & room for an RV, boat, & a detached, double garage. For more information call Doris Mills - 250833-8573 REMAX Shuswap. MLS#10084697
Apt/Condo for Rent
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1 BDRM LOFT Close to town, ideal bachelor, F.S., gas FP. $700/mo. includes all utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
SEE THE LAKE
Apt/Condo for Rent
Suites, Lower 1bdrm basement suite, suitable for 1 person, n/s, n/p, OK lake view. $700/mo. Cable & util incl., R.R. Avail Feb 1st. 250-545-1201.
Commercial/ Industrial
EastHill rare vac., adult oriented, large bright 1bdrm, lvl entry, pvt entr., prkg, $700 incl util, n/s, n/p, RR 250-938-1101
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
Large 2bdrm daylight suite in Coldstream, 5 appl, n/s, n/p,$1200 includes all util. avail Jan 1 250-938-3587
OK LANDING
2 bdrm., 2 bath, level entry, nice view to lake, F.S., DW, adult oriented, new paint, new carpets. $750/mo. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
ANTIQUE MANSION 2 bdrm., main floor, close to town, antique woodwork & wood floors, gas stove, F.S., W.D., ideal for couple. $1,050/mo. Includes all utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-503-1257
2nd floor with elevator, good location & views. Newer, neat & clean, divided into offices, 1200 sq. ft., own washroom, parking for staff & customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Available January 1. No smoking.
MIDDLETON MTN
250-542-5580
BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
2 bdrm., private, F.S., W.D. $790/mo. plus utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
1 & 2 Bedroom
LAKEVIEW PLACE
Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742
Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Available Now!
2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month Renovated condos with private courtyard, enjoy air conditioning and large deck. Conveniently located right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. Resident Manager onsite. To view, please call: A New Tradition of Quality Living
… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 Arlington Apartments 2 bedroom SENIOR’S Century Manor Apts 1 bedroom SENIOR’S No Smoking No Pets Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467 Commercial/ Industrial
3 bdrm., laminate floors throughout. $780/mo. plus utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580
Commercial Office Space For Rent Many different sizes to choose from
Call Dawn for details - RE/MAX Vernon 250-309-4092 2400sq’ Office/Warehouse space. #2-690 McCurdy Rd. Approved for food processing or other uses. Reasonable rate, $8.50/sf. Clean & ready. 3ph, secure compound. Rick, 250-770-0903
Duplex / 4 Plex
2 BDRM Suites
Newly reno’d 1/2 duplex,near d/t in quiet cul-de-sac,n/s,n/p. $900.Avail Feb 1st. Call Fred 250-503-7309.
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950 /mo
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Heat, Hydro, Hot Water plus F/S, W/D, DW & Air all included. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. On-site Resident Manager Quiet, safe building. 4900 Okanagan Avenue
250-542-1701 1bdrm apt. & studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg., HD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575/$675 3900-24 Ave. 250-550-4069 1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650 + utils. (250)307-4948 1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870 2bdrm 1ba Middleton area, $800 month, avail immed. 1 year lease 250-275-3223 2-bdrm Armstrong condo, freshly renovated, n/s, n/pets, Feb 1, $800. (250)308-9926
1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.
Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773
Senior Assisted Living
Homes for Rent royallepagevernon.com PROPERTY MANAGER REALTOR®
• Bachelor suite including utilities and Cable. Shared washrooms. Size of large bedroom with sink, stove top, and fridge. $500. Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742 3bdrm house with 2bdrm basement suite in Enderby, $1600, you may sublet basement suite. 1-250-804-3003
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Retirement Residence
Suites, Upper 1bdrm, East Hill suite, level entry, incl util & int n/s,n/p $750. Avail now250-542-9485
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Cars - Domestic 2000 Buick Lesabre, clean, loaded, 250,000 kms, $1500. Call 250-558-0825
Cars - Sports & Imports 2012 Kia Sorrento EX, gray w/black leather, 68,000 kms, 2 set tires/rims, mint condition. original owners, fully loaded. $23,900. Call 1-250-308-4255 Senior lady selling “baby”. Spotless 2010 Sentra. Auto, air, etc. 2 set tires, under 50km $11,600 250-546-1133 or 250-558-8068
Scrap Car Removal
ROOMMATE ASAP! Furnished bdrm w/ensuite, door to private patio, bbq, hot tub, pool, full gym on lake. $525+1/2 hydro. Call Sheri (250)681-1044
#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
Suites, Lower
*1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
1bdrm basement suite sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS, WD, util/incl $700/mo 250-545-6090 1bdrm bsmnt ste, NO Parties, no w/d, n/s, n/p, $600/util incl, DD, Ref’s Req. 778-930-0547
Senior Assisted Living
Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com
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Quit. Before your time runs out.
Downtown on 32nd Avenue (beside KISS FM) - 2nd Floor of Building
4bdrm 2ba n/s, n/p, close to school, town. $1500/mo + util. Avail Feb 1 250-938-0738
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com
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Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467
Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing or dance studio or classroom, 1758 sq. ft., level entry. $1,100/mo. includes triple net. Available January 1.
Townhouses
Commercial/ Industrial
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
Rentals
3306 22nd Street 250-545-0470
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726
Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174
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Have a Healthy New Year! The start of a new year is a natural time to take stock of many things in life, especially your health. If you are a smoker, quitting is the single best way to improve your health. Quitting can be hard. In fact, most smokers try to quit 5-7 times before they finally succeed. Your Remedy’sRx Pharmacist can help you stop smoking with products to curb cravings and reduce nicotine withdrawal. Here are some healthy facts about quitting smoking: • Within 8 hours, the oxygen level in your blood increases to normal. • Within 48 hours, your chances of having a heart attack start to go down. Your sense of smell and taste begin to improve. • Within 72 hours, your lung capacity increases and breathing becomes easier. • Within 2 to 12 weeks, blood circulation and lung function improve. • Within 6 months, coughing, tiredness and shortness of breath is reduced by half. • Within 1 year, your risk of suffering a heart attack is reduced by half. • Within 10 years, the risk of dying from lung cancer is reduced by half. Improve your chances for success by setting a quit date. Choose a day and time when you won’t be stressed. Have a support system in place with friends or family. This can make a real difference. Your Remedy’sRx Pharmacist can also be part of your support team. If you have more questions or needs some help please call or see your Remedy’sRx Pharmacist at any time.
How will this Year of the Goat affect me? 2015 is Yi Wei: Yi is Yin Wood and Wei is Goat. The Goat will gently calm down the fast pace of the 2014 Horse, and gather everyone close. We will see lots of rallies & joining forces as people unite in their common beliefs. There is an instinctive feel, and people are going to stand their ground and follow their faith. What may seem impossible will not be. What they say cannot be done: will be done. There is also a craftiness and Machiavellian approach that will encourage people to find a way around things, and they will do it somewhat behind the scenes…. Focus on inner strength & development as you have the knowhow, and above all else, believe in yourself! Go watch a Goat climb a cliff - they do not give up until they find their path, and that is your modus operandi for this year..!
“Success is a science. If you have the conditions, you get the results.” - Oscar Wilde
The experience alone can be life altering!
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• Understanding your soul’s journey through time • Learning more about your past lives • Healing fears/phobias, addictions, chronic pain, etc. in your current life • Understanding repeated current life patterns • Obtaining a greater understanding of who you are and who you could be • Explaining why you are attracted to certain geographic places • Knowing more about your current life’s purpose.
When you’re house hunting, it’s a great idea to know the amount of mortgage you qualify for, your monthly payments, and that your interest rate will be held for a specified period of time i.e. 120 days. This way you can shop within your price range, you don’t have to worry about rates rising, and both realtors and sellers will know you are a serious buyer. Be realistic in what you can afford and make sure the mortgage amount is comfortable for you. It is best to keep in mind that not all pre-approvals are the same, and that a pre-approval is not a mortgage approval. Some are just a simple rate guarantee subject to conditions and a later approval. For a full pre-approval you need to submit your application and documentation so the lender can qualify you, and even then you want to have a financing condition in your purchase offer because your property will need to be assessed by your lender. Be sure to not make significant changes after getting the pre-approval i.e. changing jobs, adding debt or missing payments, co-signing another loan, or using your down payment money. E&O/OAC
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I have lots of icicles hanging from my roof and ice is building up along the bottom edge of my roof. What is this, why is it happening and what should I do?
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What you have described is known as “ice damming”. This is a result of warm air entering your attic spaces, warming the underside of your roof causing the snow to melt and run down the roof. When the water reaches the bottom edge of your roof it freezes because there is no warm air in that location. Over time the ice builds up and forms a dam. The ice can actually back up under the roofing material and start to leak into the attic and roof cavity, at times find its way into the home. There are few different things that can be done to help prevent ice damming. Sealing all air leaks into the attic from the home would be a good start. The cooler you can keep your attic, the less likely the snow will be to melt. Insulating and adding weather stripping to attic hatches is a big area where home heat enters an attic. Also at the tops of the exterior walls where the roof system and the wall system join there is generally not much insulation, adding more or better insulation to this area of the attic would be a good improvement, however an air space must be present between the roof deck and the insulation to allow air flow for attic ventilation. Another improvement would be to add more venting for the attic, under the eaves of your home so that there will be a higher turn over of air in your attic helping to keep it cool and dry. This is just a few things to do that can make a big difference. For further information, give me a call or go to the CMHC website.
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CET, RHIP Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner Part 2 - Hearing Loops
In Part 1 we noted how difficult it can be for someone with hearing aids to hear in a large or noisy place. Hearing loops solve this problem by using a sound source, such as a microphone, TV or stereo connected to a hearing loop amplifier and from there to a wire installed in the ceiling or floor forming a ‘loop’ around the room. This loop creates a field and sound is transmitted directly into the hearing aid’s Telecoil, (T-coil). This eliminates background noise and delivers a clean speech signal to the ear. Not all hearing aids have a T-coil, but some models can be retro-fitted with one and other aids can use a remote control that has a T-coil built in. In many cases, it is a simple procedure to have your T-coils turned on. I spoke with Dave Moore, who has installed thousands of loops in London England and now runs a Vernon based company called Auris Hearing Loops. He designs, supplies and installs loop systems in the Okanagan. Dave says, “The positive response from users is nothing short of phenomenal where we have installed loop systems”. Looped venues include All Saints Church, Vernon Christian Fellowship, Springfield Funeral Home & Bottega Hotel in Kelowna. He hopes to start a program to “Loop The Okanagan”, one venue at a time.
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UBC Okanagan is updating the long-term development plan that will guide the next phase of life for the university’s 516-acre Kelowna campus. Over the past decade, a $400-million construction program added more than one million square feet of new student housing, academic buildings, and recreational facilities. That expansion enabled UBC to double its Okanagan population to more than 8,000 students, and in 2010 the university also doubled the Okanagan campus land area to more than 500 acres. “The campus has grown in every way since it opened in 2005,” said Anthony Haddad, director of campus planning and development. “We began the process of updating our campus master plan in fall 2013, consulting widely with the community over the past year. We heard a lot of perspectives on how the campus should be developed over the next couple of decades, and the draft plan reflects many of those ideas. Now we want to share that draft with the community in a second round of consultation.” An open house Jan. 28 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fipke Centre main level foyer) offers the community an opportunity to view and comment on the campus master plan, which addresses development needs looking ahead to 2030. “In the first phase of reviewing the campus master plan, we asked people of our region how we can enhance the social, academic, and living experience on campus, and how the university can continue to move toward a more sustainable future,“ said Haddad. “We encourage people to come out Jan. 28 to view and comment on the refreshed plan, and share any new ideas about how our campus can better serve the needs of students, faculty, staff and the communities of our region.” Information about the plan review is available at http://planning.ubc.ca/okanagan.
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