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Lucky ticket sold in Vernon JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
This is no joke, an April Fool’s Day Lotto 6/49 winner, believed to be from Vernon, still hasn’t claimed their millions. A winning ticket of more than $5 million was purchased in Vernon for Wednesday night’s draw. The winning numbers are: 4, 7, 12, 16, 22 and 24. “It’s not unheard of for people to take weeks, months, even 364 days,” said Chris Fairclough, BCLC spokesperson. “They do have 52 weeks to claim it, although I wouldn’t advise it.” The Vernon ticket is rare as it is
one of six winning tickets splitting the nearly $35 million jackpot. The other winning tickets are from Quebec (two) and Ontario (three). Each will receive $5,827,979.10. “It’s incredibly rare to have six winning tickets on a jackpot,” said Fairclough. Eagerly excited Vernon residents are also cautioned that the winner may in fact be from out of town, and have picked up the ticket in Vernon on their way through. The odds of matching six out of the six numbers in 6/49 are one in 13,983,816.
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There are more people staying in Vernon hotels and motels and that’s boosting the economy. The City of Vernon received $535,746 in hotel room tax in 2014, up 22 per cent over 2013. As a result, the two per cent tax on room stays equates to room revenue of $26.8 million being generated by accommodators. This is an increase of $4.9 million. “We saw new accommodators in the last few years but to see growth of 22 per cent is pretty exceptional,” said Kevin Poole, the city’s economic development manager. “That’s all dollars back into accommodators’ pockets and hopefully it benefits other businesses.” In fact, Poole says people who stay at local hotels and motels wind up spending money at restaurants and shops, and exploring various attractions in the area. The $535,746 in hotel room tax will be used by the city to market Vernon as a tourism destination. “It means more money to increase our profile in the main markets of the Lower Mainland and Calgary,” said Poole. Along with traditional means of advertising, such as newspapers, magazines, TV and radio, the city is also emphasizing social media. That strategy includes websites, Facebook and Twitter. “We want to engage with visitors who want to learn about Vernon,” said Poole. However, to do all of that is challenging as there’s strong competition from other communities for tourists. “There are a lot of beautiful places in B.C. and it’s difficult to compete against larger markets but this increase in the budget will help,” said Poole. The highest-revenue generating months for hotel room tax in 2014 were $89,567 in August, $71,608 in July, $60,983 in June and $46,008 in May.
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Belt-tightening was front and centre as Vernon School District officials met with stakeholders. Options ranging from busing fees to hiking school field rentals surfaced as teachers, parents, and support staff members packed the Schubert Centre Wednesday to provide input on the district’s budget crunch. “Your presence here is a clear indication that after 15 years of cuts we are fed up and the board relies on the community for ideas on how to budget for the school year,” Kelly Smith said Kelly Smith, board chairperson. The provincial government requires $437,000 of cuts in noninstructional costs for the 2015/16 school year, with that number rising to $813,000 the following year and every year thereafter. The district receives a total operating grant of $70.3 million, a number that has been steadily declining for the past few years “We have some tough decisions ahead of us and how are we going to achieve those administrative savings. Ideally, we would make up for the shortfall through increasing other sources of funding,” said Adrian Johnson, acting secretary-treasurer. Sources of revenue include attracting international students to the district and targeted provincial grants, but they have to be spent on specific programs such as French immersion. One of the largest costs for the district is operations and maintenance, with $7.3 million going to keeping schools clean, heated and running. “But if you skip out on operations and maintenance, the schools will decay, so we need to be careful not to cut too much money from that area because the real risk is that we will end up paying for it in far worse ways down the line,” said Johnson. Other costs go towards district administration, which is at $2.4 mil-
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lion and includes human resources, payroll and finance. “You want to spend the minimum amount you can on business administration so we can use our resources as much as possible on the classroom. But if you cut that too much, then the system breaks and other costs arrive which will far outweigh any expenditure,” said Johnson. Transportation costs total $2.2 million. About half of district students use school buses. For every rider, the district spends $560 per student per year, which translates to eight per cent of the grant spent on getting kids to school. Following Johnson’s presentation, attendees were asked to break into smaller discussion groups, facilitated by district staff members. Suggestions for cuts included charging parents for busing their children, particularly those attending schools of choice such as Beairsto. Superintendent Joe Rogers said the district has looked at the possibility of not watering school fields in summer, which would realize a savings of $50,000. However, the school fields are rented out to various groups in the summer, such as soccer programs. “The bottom line is we need to find a balance to provide the best services we can,” he said. “Do we cut transportation or classroom services — that’s why we’re here to talk to the public about what they’d like to do.” The board and administration will consider suggestions made at the public meeting, as well as those made via the district’s website, as part of the budget process. At the April 22 public board meeting, trustees will present suggestions and give first reading to the budget. Second reading will be April 29 at 4 p.m., with third reading May 6 at 4 p.m.
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Crowd rallies for health care JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Close to 50 people turned to the streets in support of public health care, a privilege that leaders fought hard to bring Canadians half a century ago. “The Harper government is determined to kill medicare,” said Jacqui Gingras, NDP candidate for North Okanagan Shuswap. Gingras joined doctors, nurses, support staff, members of the public and Hospital Employees’ Union members in front of Vernon Jubilee Hospital Tuesday to protest. Public health care is under the knife, with cuts to federal health care transfers over the next decade to the provinces equalling $36 billion, which means $5 billion less for B.C., said Gingras. “Today, I stand together
with all of you as a defender of our public health system,” said Gingras, who reminded the crowd of what people like Tommy Douglas fought to bring us. Cuts looming locally are to laundry services at VJH. Outsourcing of such services is being sought as a cheaper way to provide services. But Jody Berg says it won’t save money and it will just hurt local economies. “Those are good family jobs we are losing to private care, which of course the government would love to have but we need,” said Berg, HEU regional vice president of a neighbouring Interior region. An estimated 15 jobs will be lost in Vernon, Kelowna will lose 17 and throughout the entire Interior it is an estimated 176 jobs, according to Berg.
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Hospital employee Baljit Sandhu joins the protest against federal health cuts in front of Vernon Jubilee Hospital Tuesday, put on by the Hospital Employees’ Union and NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras. For a video visit vernonmorningstar.com
Cosens Bay Road concerns kicked into high gear RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Controversial plans for a road through Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park are getting a rough ride. Regional District of North Okanagan directors voted Wednesday to tell the Ministry of Environment that it has concerns about the Ministry of Transportation wantBrian Quiring ing to adjust the park’s boundary to remove a 20-metre-wide right-of-way centred on Cosens Bay Road. “It’s the element of the unknown. You can do a lot of silly business in 20 metres,” said director Brian Quiring.
“A lot can happen that changes the park.” Instead of a blanket 20-metre right-of-way for the entire road, RDNO says the plan should be tailored only to those areas where safety improvements are specifically identified. “There are some (safety) issues but it’s a huge area to take out of the park. Can’t we take it down to 10 metres?” said director Akbal Mund. The Ministry of Transportation originally proposed a 30-metre right-of-way but that has been reduced to 20 metres. “It’s important to try and minimize our footprint with the park,” said Erik Lachmuth, the ministry’s road area manager. However, Lachmuth says a firm right-ofway is needed along the entire 4.5-kilometre road to address existing safety issues through ditches, culverts and widening so two vehicles can pass each other.
“We are not widening the entire road,” he said, adding that sight lines are a concern for motorists using the road to access residential properties outside of the park. There has been some suggestion that a right-of-way could allow electricity and other utilities to be extended to the residences, but Lachmuth says that is outside of the ministry’s mandate. “A utility request may come to you (RDNO) to decide if a utility corridor makes sense,” he said. Director Mike Macnabb fears a two-lane road may ultimately be developed and believes the current road condition should remain. “If a corner looks scary, people slow down. If you improve sight lines, you could see more problems,” he said. The Ministry of Transportation will now work on a final proposal to present to the
Miinistry of Environment. If it is endorsed, it must then be adopted by the provincial cabinet. “The scariest part is it will go to the cabinet. They will screw it up,” said Greg McCune, an RDNO director. “I’d like to see people rally to start the process to close the road.”
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A Vernon mother-led group is holding a feed-in Saturday to raise education and awareness about women’s right to breastfeed their babies wherever they like. The Vernon Breastfeeding Club is hosting a feed-in Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Village Green Centre Food Court. “It’s open to everybody,” said Amanda Kopiak, club facilitator. “We want women in general to stand together, whether they’re currently breastfeeding, have breastfed in the past, bottle feeding. I want dads to be there, grandparents, whoever supports the woman’s right.” The B.C. Human Rights Code says a woman can feed her baby in any public place, and it is considered discrimination to ask the woman to cover up. It was an incident Wednesday at the Village Green Centre, along with recent publicity on the topic out of West Kelowna, that prompted the Vernon Breastfeeding Club to host the feed-in. According to club officials, a woman breastfeeding her four-month-old son inside the mall was told by a young security guard, ‘there’s a time and place to be breastfeeding and this wasn’t it, and what she was doing was inappropriate.’ “We don’t want to call out the individual,” said Kopiak. “We’d rather bring awareness and the importance of educating people, making people feel comfortable and being allowed to feed their babies in any way possible anywhere.”
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Kopiak was hoping to speak to mall administration and security about the situation on Thursday. “We hope it doesn’t happen again in the future,” she said. “It’s a huge thing for moms. They feel like they can’t leave their house. They feel like they’re not allowed to do anything. “We keep telling them what we can and can’t do, and that has a huge part in how long a mom breastfeeds their baby.” Concord Security Corporation handles mall security. In a statement, Concord said it deeply regrets and apologizes for the comments made by one of its guards. “Under absolutely no circumstance do we condone or agree with his misguided statements that she should not be breastfeeding her child in public,” said Ian Papa, Concord’s regional manager, B.C. Interior. The guard has been temporarily relieved of his duties until such time he has received additional sensitivity training and has undergone an evaluation on public relations conduct. “Concord prides itself on our employees’ positive track record of making good
decisions during the thousands of customer interactions our employees encounter each year,” said Papa. “Clearly this interaction was unacceptable and we will take steps to ensure it is not repeated.” The mall said in a statement that the incident was not appropriate. “Village Green Centre encourages all members of its community to enjoy its facilities and strives to welcome the entire community within an open-minded and respectful environment. “The conduct and decisions of our contracted employees, as with those of our community members, should always reflect tolerance, open-mindedness and a civil acknowledgement of differences.” In West Kelowna recently, council was asked by a group of UBCO nursing students to support a program identifying district facilities as breastfeeding-friendly facilities. Such identification would be done by placing stickers provided by the students at no cost to the city in buildings, identifying them as places where breastfeeding is encouraged. A handful of West Kelowna councillors thought the idea was not a good one, fearing it could make mothers who do not or can not breastfeed feel like they were failing their babies. The students said that wasn’t the intention. Council did nothing. After a lot of negative reaction, council said the issue could come back at a later time.
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parks and often, decisions regarding those matterss requires provincial involvement. “Issues round this table could involve two MLAs from two political parties,” said Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director. “I don’t think it makes any sense. The biggest consideration is what could happen at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. It seems complicated to have two MLAs carrying our message.” Opposition is also coming from other board members. “It seems ridiculous,” said Catherine Lord, a Vernon director. According to the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission, there’s a
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Funds target Why You Need Vitamin C and Lysine for Heart Health and More... vandalism W. Gifford-Jones, MD Morning Star Staff
The City of Vernon has received funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program toward its Off The Wall Community Project. “This is a great, proactive approach for preventing youth from getting into trouble with the police,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA. “It is important that youth learn the social, moral and legal consequences of graffiti vandalism. This will help them make the right choices and help promote a more welcoming and supportive community in Vernon.” A grant of $6,529 will target youth that have been in conflict with police or are at risk of coming into conflict with authorities. Vernon’s community policing office will attend schools and teen centres to provide a workshop on graffiti vandalism prevention education. “We are pleased that this grant will allow us the ability to engage these youth in a way that provides them with mentorship opportunities and tools to be creative in a way that builds self-respect, selfesteem, confidence and community pride,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, the city’s communications and grant co-ordinator.
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Greater Vernon residents living next to creeks are urged to keep an eye out for high water. Readings taken Wednesday show the Duteau Creek reservoirs are near capacity and could begin to spill as early as this weekend. “People living or working near creeks and streams should be aware that stream water levels may rise quickly during this time and should exercise caution around the fast-moving water,” said Renee Clark, Greater Vernon water quality manager.
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itamin C is arguably the single most important water soluble antioxidant in the human body. Antioxidants play a key role in protecting cells against free radicals, which can cause damage and play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. It’s tragic that researchers are unaware that high doses of vitamin C and lysine cannot only prevent, but reverse atherosclerosis in coronary and other arteries in the body. Vitamin C is needed for the manufacture of collagen, the glue that holds cells together. A lack of vitamin C means poor collagen, resulting in cracks appearing between coronary cells thus setting the stage for fatal blood clot. Recently, Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, made this monumental discovery. He took photos of the retinal arteries and then gave patients 6,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 5,000 of lysine (lysine adds strength to coronary arteries just like steel rods increase the strength of concrete). A year later he repeated the pictures. To his surprise, he found atherosclerosis fading away.
The essential amino acid lysine is probably best known for its use in those with herpes simplex infections but several other benefits have been ascribed to the molecule, including favourable effects on blood pressure and stroke prevention but also a positive influence on mood and anxiety. In addition to providing healthy collagen production and a healthy cardiovascular system, vitamin C and lysine supplementation helps support: • Immune system health • Vision • Teeth and gums • Wound healing • Bones and cartilage • Recovery from shingles • Recovery from herpes outbreaks This is why I’ve been taking high doses of vitamin C and lysine for the last 16 years following a heart attack. I believe it saved my life. Medi-C Plus™, containing high doses of vitamin C and lysine, is available in powder and capsules.
Millions of North Americans also suffer from osteoarthritis. Without sufficient vitamin C to produce collagen, a major component of cartilage, bone eventually grinds on bone. There would be fewer joint replacements if more vitamin C were available to produce healthy collagen. Rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammatory type, also requires large doses of vitamin C. Every moment of the day our bodies are using oxygen to keep us alive. But oxidation results in metabolic ash, known as “free radicals”, which are believed to trigger an inflammatory reaction in joints. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce damaging free-radicals. Patients often appear surprised when I tell them that vitamin C will help them keep their teeth a lifetime. By age 65 one in five North Americans has lost all their teeth and many of their teeth were normal. Rather, it was the gums that could no longer hold teeth firmly in place in part due to inadequate amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin is needed in large amounts to produce healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together and keeps gums healthy. Without good mortar bricks fall apart and the same happens when gums lacking collagen lose their grip on teeth.
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hy did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission? The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2011 B.C. Liberal leadership contest. Done on a whim, Horgan said, after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades Tom Fletcher of careful and costly treaty-making. Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong. If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013. Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles. Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Commission. “There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not
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enough result,” Clark said. “We have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.” That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C. The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law. It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt. The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero. I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something to do with Ottawa’s late demands. I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a provincewide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too. (McDonald now faces a similar legal gridlock as the Clark-appointed CEO of BC Hydro, trying to build the Site C dam.) Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago. She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should “shut ’er down.” Her advice may have been heard after all. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
The ongoing dispute over Cosens Bay Road in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park has become extremely polarized. On the one side, some residents insist creating a 20-metre right-ofway will divide the park’s sensitive ecosystem while the Ministry of Transportation and some property owners at the Cosens Bay cabin colony say the right-of-way is needed to increase safety and consistent road maintenance. Back and forth the arguments go, and no resolution appeared possible until Wednesday when the Regional District of North Okanagan board met. Unanimously, the directors acknowledged that there are safety concerns on portions of the road but instead of a 20-metre rightof-way, they want the Ministry of Transportation to focus only on those areas where there is an identified risk to motorists. And, if safety is truly the priority, then it makes complete sense to install culverts where drainage is actually needed and widen corners where two vehicles passing is challenging, particularly given that government funding for capital works is fairly limited. Ministry officials insist that creating a 20-metre right-of-way now would provide an adequate land base for future road upgrades if needed. While reducing bureaucratic hoops is admirable, those legislative steps should be delayed to when, and if, future work is required. That would also allow the public and property owners to be more directly involved in any plans that are presented in the future. But, more importantly, by focusing only on the current safety issues at hand, the ministry would send a strong message to the property owners and park advocates that their concerns are being addressed. It is time for some middle ground to be found in this protracted fight, and the regional district may have the answer.
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n Nov. 15, 2014, the residents of Greater Vernon overwhelmingly rejected the referendum to borrow $70 million for the master water plan. As a concerned citizen, I question how water officials and the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee appear to be creating mechanisms to move ahead with the master water plan in spite of the failed referendum. Actions such as these speak loudly of manipulation, lack of accountability and to heck with the wishes of the taxpayer. Do you not understand we are opposing funding more money for the Duteau Creek initiative? The public remains opposed to chlorine and soon to be filtered water irrigating farms, acreages and golf courses. Give irrigators back what they bought and paid for with their allocations. We want raw water, which would totally eliminate the horrendous price increases we've all expe-
SAFE CARS As concerns these new high-tech automobiles, I have a major issue that I would like to bring up. Over the last few years, automobile manufacturers have installed these very high-powered, high-intensity displacement halogen headlights that I believe make night driving stressful and sometimes hazardous to most drivers. Sometimes, the oncoming lights are literally blinding and could possibly be a causing factor relating to some accidents. Let's go back a moment in time to the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s when all vehicles had the same low-powered lights which made night driving a lot more comfortable for your eyes and a lot safer because you weren't blinded by the oncoming lights like you are today. I have personally listened to feedback from a variety of different drivers about this problem and I'm sure I am not the only solitary soul that understands that we have a problem that needs to be addressed and eventually solved. Let's use some common sense here because I don't want to be tempted to wear a pair of very strong sunglasses when I drive at night just because I want to protect my eyesight from HIA headlights. How about you? George Maier
rienced and which show no evidence of decreasing. Why do Kelowna residents pay a third of the amount that is paid by residents of THANK YOU I am walking distance to the Upper Room Mission and have been in need of its services. I have needed this in the past and now I am back due to being low-income. However, there is so much more. Before going to the mission, I would go to restaurants in town. However next to the great servers and owners, I found myself alone a lot. Now there this experience of the Upper Room Mission. This is what I found — community. People who are open to myself. I absolutely love this place. I have friends and so much more. So with this, recently, I was talking to my friend who works at the URM and she was telling me about this event, the Coldest Night of the Year, and how they could use more help in raising funds. What I realized was, this is my chance to pay back for this great place. So here I am writing this letter to thank those who donated so generously. I spent three full weeks and approached more than 100 businesses. I learned so much and enjoyed this fun event, with what is a very successful campaign. Thank you so much. The Upper Room Mission is always in need of support. If you have a moment and are able to volunteer, please visit us during the day. Also, the renovations are amazing after
Greater Vernon for water? The answer is that Kelowna residents obtain their water from Okanagan Lake and filtration is not necessary. If Greater the flood in late 2014.
HEALTH CARE Federal and provincial governments are both claiming balanced budgets, but at what cost? Social Services and education are both desperately in need of personnel and resources that have been cut in order to balance budgets. On the health care scene, some people have been unable to find a general practitioner and have to go to walk-in clinics, and in specialist areas, there are very long waiting lists. Judy Vandergucht recently wrote a letter to The Morning Star about awaiting knee surgery. She commented about Christy Clark spending money to fly to India, not mentioning cuts made in various services. I, too, am awaiting a second knee surgery. Both knees were suffering from having no cartilage. After an 18 month wait, the first successful surgery was done November, 2013. The other knee has become much worse and seems to affect my hips and other bone structures. I was first told the waiting period had become 20 months, which could have meant surgery in September. I phoned hospital admitting and they told me not before December, if then. So that’s more than two
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ty to post-secondary for students is compounded,” said Eric Reist, VSA general manager. “This is especially true for students who already find they are marginalized by public policy decisions that have locked them into the poverty cycle. We contend that public education needs to be adequately funded, and that the province
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reductions, although those were offset with one-time transitional funding for the coming year. Over the next several months, OC will develop a plan about which courses to charge tuition for. The board will review that plan before implementing any fees. “We believe it is important to do the research about how ABE and ESL fees may affect our students,” said Styffe. “At a time when so many jobs require higher education, there is a great deal of interest in preserving access to these program areas.”
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Kelowna airport officials have unveiled their latest plans for expansion at YLW – a multi-year $55.6 million plan that will see improvements and additions to the baggage handling system, plane parking area, departure lounge, check-in area and taxiway. The work, to be carried out over the next five years, is part of a $92 million airport improvement plan started in 2008. “This is our most ambitious plan yet,” said YLW director Sam Samaddar at a media briefing Tuesday. The latest round of construction at the airport will start with the building of a large, state-of-the art outbound baggage hall that will handle more than twice the number of bags the airport currently deals with and could be ramped up to handle three times more as the airport continues to grow. Phillip Elchitz, airport development manager at YLW, said the new baggage facility will have the most advanced baggage screening equipment available today. With construction slated to start in June, the new baggage hall is expected to be complete by 2018. As part of that project, the existing baggage area will be rejuvenated as part of a plan to create more
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office space for airlines behind the existing check-in area in the airport terminal. Samaddar said the terminal’s check-in area will also be renovated and enlarged. Check-in is located in the oldest part of the terminal building, which dates back to 1967. The total cost of the three-phase, three-year baggage, terminal and check-in area improvement work will be $40 million. In addition, the airport will also improve the departures area, the plane and runway deicing plant and three areas on the air-side portion of the facility, one taxiway and two aircraft parking aprons. The total cost for that will be $15.4 million.
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With future growth in mind, the air-side operations will be built to a standard that could accommodate some of the largest aircraft currently in use, said Samaddar. But while YLW will be able to handle aircraft such as the 250-seat Boeing 787 Dreamliner, he said it is still many years away from welcoming such large aircraft. That could come when or if YLW gets direct air service to Europe. Currently, the largest aircraft using YLW carry about 180 passengers. YLW has experienced unprecedented growth in the last 10 years and is current-
ly riding a 25-month run of record-breaking numbers. It hit its 2015 target of serving 1.6 million passengers in 2014, one year ahead of schedule. Samaddar said YLW is expanding as growth dictates and as a self-
financing, municipally owned entity, it will pay for the improvements by raising revenue through its $15 per outbound passenger airport improvement fee, not by using city funds. In addition to the terminal and air-side improvements, another planned addition at the airport, to be started this year, will be a project dubbed the airport plaza. Costing a total of $5 million and built in two phases, the airport plaza will be paid for by Royal Star Enterprises, the company that operates parking and valet parking at the airport. It will include an Esso gas station, two restaurants and retail space on a one-acre plot of land just off the Highway 97 entrance.
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Individually, the awards have Michael Hails’ name on them. To Hails, a Vernon goalie with the Lindenwood (Mo.) Lions college hockey team, a school that plays in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, the honours should include his teammates’ names. Hails, 20, in his freshman season, was named the Central States Collegiate Hockey League’s rookie of the year after posting an 8-2 record in 11 games played, a goals against average of 2.34 and a .930 save percentage. He backstopped the Lions to the conference championship, where he was named tournament MVP after making 71 of 74 stops in two games, and a berth in the national championship. The Lions, whose lineup also includes Vernon’s Riley Spraggs, went 1-1 in the ACHA national tournament with Hails between the pipes for both games, where he stopped 71 of 77 shots in a win over Adrian (Mich.) Bulldogs, and a 5-1 elimination loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils. Hails and teammate Kevin Walters were named to the ACHA honourable mention all-star team, while Hails was named the goalie on the conference’s second team allleague squad and all-rookie team. “The awards that were presented to me are not mine at all. They signify the hard work the team, as a whole, has put into winning games,” said Hails, who is studying sports management and marketing. “I am humbled and honoured with the awards but that was not my original focus. Individual awards are nice but do not compare to a national championship. I am still a bit bitter about our early exit in nationals because we defeated Arizona State during the season.” The Lions, whose roster featured 11 freshmen, went 17-15-2 overall, 9-6-1 in the conference, with Hails splitting the goaltending chores with Chicago native Cody Karpinski, a sophomore. Hails and Karpinski became friends on day one of training camp, and pushed each other throughout the year. “It didn’t matter which one of us played, as long as we won,” said Hails. “Cody pushed me in practice and the weight room to be better. We knew that one of us would become the No. 1 guy but never held it against each other.”
Hails spent last year with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, so making the jump from Junior B to college hockey took some adjustment. “I’m playing with men now,” said Hails. “College players are bigger, stronger, faster and smarter. I took at least a month or two to adjust to the speed of the shots and overall game play.” Hails called a 1-0 midseason victory in Edna, Okla. over Spraggs’ former team, the Central Oklahoma Bronchos, the turning point of his season. Hails stopped all 26 shots while Spraggs scored the only goal. The pair were named first- and second-star, respectively. “Up until then I was battling with minor injuries and illness, but that game the team made it easy for me to make the saves and not worry about getting injured. “For Riley to get that goal against his former team was fantastic.” For Spraggs, 23, a Lions junior forward studying exercise science, 2014-15 was also a transition year. He transferred from the Bronchos (who won the 2015 national championship) to the Lions, where he was welcomed PHOTO SUBMITTED immediately, but admitted to Vernon products Michael Hails, left, and Riley Spraggs, of the Lindenwood Lions in St. Louis, clutch the American finding it hard to get used to Collegiate Hockey Conference hockey trophy. head coach Rick Zombo’s style. “I think our team had the with Detroit, St. Louis and Boston, has high ing on both sides of the puck. His character potential to win nationals and and work ethic allows him to lead from the we showed that by consistently being top- praise for both North Okanagan players. “Michael has had a fantastic season,” said front.” five and top-10 teams,” said Spraggs, who Hails and Spraggs are both enjoying life appeared in 33 of the Lions’ 34 games, pock- Zombo, who joined Hails on the awards list by being named conference coach of the on- and off campus. Spraggs has attended eting four goals and 11 points. “This team plays as a team and has a huge year. “Every night he gives our team the con- St. Louis Rams and Cardinals games and emphasis on defence first, which is not what fidence to play aggressive. Michael possesses hopes to go to a Blues game in the near I have been used to playing for the last few tremendous inner drive. He’s a consummate future. Hails has been to a pair of Blues and years. I think the change has been beneficial student-athlete He’s a 4.0 student in the a Pittsburgh Penguins game. “Lindenwood has a very good campus to my overall play, but was frustrating to classroom and even better on the ice. “Riley has been very hard-nosed to learn with a great school spirit,” said Spraggs. watch my points total suffer, even though it was worth the change. My season got better how to play the right way. I’ve challenged “Most of the school is part of an athletic as the year went on and I only expect it to get him the entire season to accelerate his learn- department and they all live on campus, so ing curve and he has never strayed. He has you get a chance to meet people from all better next year.” Zombo, who played 652 NHL games really improved his 200-foot game and play- over the world that have similar interests.”
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Beat Saskatchewan Thursday night and play in today’s placement game for ninth out of 15 teams. That was the goal for Team B.C. at the Tim Hortons Canadian Under 16 Ringette Championships in Fort McMurray. Bolstered by Vernon girls Emma Carter, Evangeline Koshure and Kendra Ostafie, B.C. was 1-4 going into the game against Saskatchewan, who also had one victory at press time Thursday. B.C. – represented by the Lower Mainland Thunder – fell 8-1 to undefeated Team Alberta Thursday morning at Casman Arena. Katie Young of Quesnel, the only other pick-up by the Thunder, scored in the second period. Alberta went up 6-0 after one period. “It’s been a good experience so far,” said Carter, 15, while eating lunch at Subway with the other two Vernon players and Young Thursday. “It’s kind of like playing Kelowna – all the teams
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For the third time in four years, the Penticton Vees will play for the B.C. Hockey League’s Fred Page Cup championship. The Vees punched their ticket to the league final with a 5-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs Tuesday night before 2,508 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “It feels great. It’s a season goal of ours to play for the title,” said Vees’ assistant captain Steen Cooper. “We’re playing some good hockey right now. I think all the boys are pretty excited.” The Vees (3-0) visited the 1-1 Nanaimo Clippers Thursday night. A Clipper win would have eliminated the Chiefs. A Penticton victory would mean Chilliwack stays alive needing a win at home Saturday over Nanaimo to force a sudden-death tilt Monday in Nanaimo. After a scoreless opening period in which the Chiefs outshot the Vees 8-7, Penticton surrendered the opening goal at 6:08 of the second when Jake Hand beat Hunter Miska on a screen shot. The play started after Scott Davidson chipped the puck into the Vees zone and Hand grabbed it, then circled back near the blueline coming back down the wing when he fired a shot. That lead lasted seven minutes when Dakota Conroy fed Connor Chartier for his ninth goal of the playoffs. Chartier scored the equalizer as he
caught David Jacobson sliding the wrong way and the puck tucked inside the far post. Cooper said the Vees showed heart after the Chiefs opened the scoring. “We didn’t get down,” said Cooper, who buried the Vees’ fifth goal on the power play into an empty net. “We kind of just all linked arms and went on our way. That shows a lot of character out of each and every one of the guys. It was a good team effort.” Four minutes after Chartier’s marker, d-man Jarod Hilderman, named the second star, gave the Vees a 2-1 lead when his shot deflected off Eric Roberts’ stick for his first goal of the season. “I feel all playoffs I have been getting some pretty good looks at the net, finally this one went in,” said Hilderman. “It’s nice to get that one. Big goal to go up 2-1. I just think after they got one we sagged for about a minute there. Then we got on our high horse and grounded them down for the rest of that second period. To go up into the third was huge.” Tyson Jost, with the winner, and Cam Amantea, scored in the third period. Jost won a battle for the puck behind the net, then skated into the slot, spun, and fired a shot past Jacobson. The fourth goal was the result of great patience by co-captain Cody DePourcq, named first star with two assists, as he held onto the puck behind the net then moved to the side before finding Amantea near the crease.
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Kenny Lush, Cremator, Slave, and many more will take part in the unique show, which will be completely different from the Kelowna Invasion show, which goes the next night. A concession, including popcorn from Baron Insurance, Cotton Candy from Cotton’s Chocolate (with half proceeds going to the Sweet Smiles Society) and beer from Tree Brewing will be on hand. The event goes April 9 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6. Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 in advance (or four for $50) at Snap Fitness, Cotton’s Chocolate, Central Barbers, Wings Tap and Grill and the Downtown Internet Lounge. The VJH Foundation is also selling tickets, and it will further benefit from $5 for each ticket it sells. As businessmen, Rizzo and Chisholm run the event like a business, and want to succeed. Except it is not them, but the kids who ultimately benefit from the non-profit event. “It’s fun to create something that wasn’t there and build it and see how big you can make it,” said Chisholm of why he does it. “We’re proud to be helping the community.”
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More than 6,500 skilled individuals are the driving force of the Okanagan’s billion-dollar tech industry but a recent national report forecasts a shortage of the homegrown talent to fill the demand for tech jobs by 2019. It is clear there are opportunities in the Okanagan to take advantage of job openings in the rapidly growing tech sector. “Youth in our community looking for jobs, need to look no further than the tech sector,” said Phil Ashman, associate dean of science, technology and health at Okanagan College. “With the right training, hands-on experience, and industry contacts, thriving careers are within grasp for our students.” Since 2011, Accelerate Okanagan’s clients have hired more than 360 employees. “This is why our partnership with Okanagan College is so important,” said Pilar Portela, Accelerate Okanagan chief executive officer. “We provide direct access to the needs of the thriving Okanagan technology sector, which allows the College to create innovative curricula that will develop local, highly skilled, high-
“Thriving careers are within grasp.” “Through applied learning, our students gain hands-on experience that is valuable as they enter careers in technology,” he said. “We are committed to fostering partnerships with industry in our region, and as such we are able to successfully help students find job-opportunities, ultimately helping meet the sector’s demand.” The college offers a four-year computer information systems degree and a two-year computer information systems diploma, and the two-year network and telecommunications engineering technology diploma.
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A Coldstream couple continues to seek support for family in Ukraine with a young son suffering from a debilitating disorder. Jen and Ed Drozda, Coldstream residents, have been trying to raise funds to help Ed’s cousin Artemiy Kolev. The five-year-old boy lives in Vyshgorod, Ukraine, a community just north of Kiev. “He has spastic cerebral palsy and does not speak, stand, walk or sit unsupported,” said Ed. Limited medical treatment in Ukraine left the young boy on an estimated six-year waiting list just for a wheelchair, and no help for his condition. Ed knew something more could be done. “Through the devotion of the Vernon Shrine Club, Artemiy was accepted by their hospital in Montreal for assessment at which time it will be determined if there is something that can be done to make life for him and his family more comfortable,” said Ed. The family is scheduled for an appointment at the Montreal Children’s Hospital May 8, but help is needed to ease the financial burden on the family. “Regardless if we reach our goal or not, Artemiy is coming to Montreal to see the specialists and we are trying to make his and his family’s trip as stress free as possible.” A special account has been set up at the Prospera Credit Union, 910-4400 32nd St., Vernon, V1T 9H2 to accept donations to help bring Artemiy and his family to Montreal. The Drozdas also set up a donation webpage under www.YouCaring.com (search for Artemiy). “I am so looking forward to seeing that big smile on Artemiy’s face after he is through at the Shriners Hospital,” said Ed.
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Symphony invites vocalists for Creation Asparagus Vernon-raised picks up best in Randall Jakobsh and Siobhan Raupach to theatre award perform Haydn’s masterpiece
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Two vocalists familiar to North Okanagan audiences are returning home to perform Franz Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece oratorio, The Creation, with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) April 12. Soprano Siobhan Raupach and bass Randall Jakobsh, who are both originally from Vernon, will join tenor Isaiah Bell of Victoria, the OSO and the 60-member Okanagan Symphony Chorus for the concert in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. “As we leap into spring, The Creation is a great way to celebrate Easter and Earth Day,” said OSO music director Rosemary Thomson, adding the piece will be sung in German with projected English subtitles. “The Creation has glorious music that alternates between the soloists (representing angels, Adam and Eve), the
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Vernon raised opera singers, bass Randall Jakobsh and soprano Siobhan Raupach, join the Okanagan Symphony for its performance of Haydn’s The Creation, April 12 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. chorus, and always accompanied by the orchestra. Haydn shows his brilliance with word painting, setting particular texts with music that paints a sound picture of that text.” Widely regarded as Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation is based on texts from the Book of Genesis and Milton’s Paradise Lost. The score depicts the formless void, the starry firmament and the multitude of creation, said Thomson. “My favourite example is when the baritone soloist sings, ‘And God created whales.’ At this point, Haydn has all of the low, dark instruments – the cellos and basses,
the bassoons and the wonderful contrabassoon – create the ocean’s depths where you can almost hear the whale song.” Singing the role of Gabriel/ Eve is Raupach, who graduated from Kalamalka Secondary School in 2008. While growing up in Vernon, Raupach was a student of vocal instructor Terry Logan and also studied piano, sang in Logan’s choir Chantant, and played clarinet with her school concert and jazz bands. A recipient of the Elizabeth Scott vocal choral bursary, Raupach went on to achieve her bachelor’s of music from Montreal’s McGill University
in 2013 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Jakobsh, who now lives in Liepzig, Germany, pursued his vocal studies at the Juilliard School in New York City and at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. He has since established an international reputation appearing in important engagements with major opera companies in Europe, South America, Canada and the U.S. His roles encompass a broad spectrum from the bass-baritone repertoire, including Sarastro, Osmin, Fasolt, Fafner Hunding, Philip II, Zaccaria, Gremin and Pimen, to Nick Shadow, Don Giovanni, Figaro and Scarpia. “In addition to our three amazing soloists, the chorus has been rehearsing with me throughout the year and we have all completely fallen in love with this incredible music,” said Thomson. “If you know singers from any type of choir they would really enjoy this piece.” The April 12 performance of The Creation takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller box office. Order by phone at 250-549-7469 or online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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dated soon – a random collage of sounds and ideas tacked on to an uninspired centre. They’re representative of the yin and yang of the first half of the album. The title track is digital and dreamy, and grabs a few ‘80s vocal hooks for good measure. Unfortunately the band’s habit of dropping in and out of song sounds gimmicky and contrived. This part of the album sounds ambitious but forced with too many songs going down the same dynamic road. An impression of showing off creeps in and creates a clichéd sense of unease that loses any impact that was intended. Trouble and Summer are standout gems. The former is a bold futurefolk tune that rips by at just over three minutes and the latter is a hook-laden
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wonder with loads of mystery and atmosphere. Other quality songs are I Bet My Life, It Comes Back to You and Dream. They bulldoze their way through the filler of the first half of Smoke + Mirrors. Late into the album on the 13th track, The Fall, the Dragons get a second wind for an impressive victory lap of songs that leaves the earlier section in the dust. The last song cycle is performance oriented and mood driven. They kiss the sky on Thief and Release, generating bursts of light where they sound possessed. They get there in the end and for some the journey is better than the destination. Some material could have been edited to create a coherent and strong recording. The Dragons were bent on creating an epic album and could have arrived there in half the time.
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Asparagus Community Theatre has another trophy to add to its awards’ case. The Armstrong-based community theatre took the top prize in the theatre category at Saturday’s Okanagan Arts Awards at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts. The theatre, whose president Maryke Simmonds and other members were present at the awards gala, thanked the countless hours on the part of its volunteers. “We were Photo submitted really excited Asparagus to win and very Armstrong’s honoured to be Community Theatre has received amongst such a the Okanagan Arts Award for talented group theatre. The sculpture, made by of artists,” said Kamloops artist Dennis Cound, S i m m o n d s . was presented to all recipients of “We are indeed the award at a gala presentation indebted to all in Kelowna, Saturday the volunteers who have kept ACT’s heart beating all these years.” The win comes at a tough time for Asparagus, with the recent death of one of its founding members, Wayne Ashton. Ashton acted in and directed many plays for Asparagus, including Spoon River Anthology, which won best production at the 2009 Okanagan Zone Drama Festival, and was taken to the Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage Festival. “We dedicated the award to Wayne Ashton, whose passion for theatre and benevolent spirit was inspirational and contagious,” said Simmonds. “Winning this award means a great deal to us and the community and is very encouraging for us to keep going and doing what we do.” In its 34th year of producing amateur theatre, ACT is currently working on its next play, Fertile Ground, opening June 4 at its home base, Centennial Theatre in Armstrong.
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he Boov always run away. It is this excellent strategy that has kept them alive and prosperous, flying through space from one planet to the next. The Gorg always attack. They are in pursuit of a sacred stone that the Boov possess without knowing its true potential. When the Gorg arrive, the Boov leave.
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Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) is an unpopular, awkward Boov recently relocated to a planet called Earth. Tip (voiced by Rihanna) is a human girl who failed to get processed and shipped to Australia with her mother. When Oh accidentally sends an electronic invitation
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Tip (Rihanna) and Oh (Jim Parsons) become friends and save the Earth in the process in Home. acters explained what was happening. Much of the dialogue was very snappy, perhaps a little to quick for very young kids to pick up the plot. Boov Captain Smek (Steve Martin) was particularly frantic. I thought the jokes were fun. The story was clean and presented its themes readily. Yet, perhaps like the kids in the audience, I left the theatre thinking, “Yeah, so what? Next!” HOWE: I know what you mean; it has to take something special in the animated movie category to get me to really enjoy it; Toy Story and The Lego Movie spring to mind. This movie, on the other hand, will probably drift to the back of my memory box, where it will stay there like I’d never even seen it. But let’s ask my little boy to see what
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cherryVille arTisans shoP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Open by appointment — great gifts, from pottery to sculpture. Gallery odin 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery’s winter show features oils, acrylics, mixed media and silk paintings, sculptures, scrimshaw, fabric and fused glass by well known Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter hours are Wednesdays, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Gallery VerTiGo Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Vertigo opens its annual Juried Members Show with this year’s theme Spring, featuring paintings, sketches, 3D, sculptures, photographs and more. For yoUr eyes only GiFT Gallery 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Alex Fong: a gifted artist from Kelowna, is the artist featured this month. Gallery hours: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or call for appt. at another time or day. headBones Gallery 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. The gallery presents UBCO printmaker Briar Craig’s Urban Clever and Steven Lee Scott’s Urban Cool with an opening reception tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Both artists will be in attendance. The exhibition runs until May 30. Headbones also welcomes its new artist-inresidence Rose Sanderson, who will be at the gallery April 1 to 30. All are welcome to stop by and meet her. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, or by appointment. nadine’s Fine arT & Frames 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Artist of the month is Cherryville’s Gary Whitley. A lifelong artist, who has an AFCA designation with the Federation of Canadian Artists, Whitley’s work has been collected across Canada and has been shown in every major art gallery in B.C. and Alberta. He has been at Nadine’s for the past nine years and has recently been invited to exhibit his work in Beijing, China. Whitley, who works primarily in oils and watercolours, will be featuring his new florals and several new landscapes at Nadine’s for the month of April. roGers Gallery 4420 Larkin Cross Rd. Armstrong, 1-800356-8735. Enjoy our new show Two Takes, art on a common theme, features textile artist Lorraine Johnson Brotsky and painter Gail Werschler. They are Vernon neighbours who share a friendship, a creativity in their art medium, and a fence. Show runs now to April at the Rogers Bulk Food Store, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vernon PUBlic arT Gallery 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. The VPAG’s third Okanagan Print Triennial, a juried exhibition hosted every three years by the VPAG, Kelowna Art Gallery and UBC Okanagan, features the work of printmakers from 35 countries around the world. The art will be shown at two locations - in the VPAG under the Vernon parkade as well as at the new satellite gallery (look for the BigSteel boxes located at 31st Avenue and 31st Street.) Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Work will be on display to May 9. The VillaGe Gallery 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric. Come check out our newly renovated store and expanded display space.
CONCERTS/THEATRE The Grindrod Players are pleased to present The Clock Struck Twelve, a mystery farce by James Reach. Performances will be at A.L. Fortune School in Enderby April 9, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m. and on April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. General admission is $8, while seniors and students 12 and under are $7. Come and find out “who done it”.” okanaGan symPhony orchesTra April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, the OSO presents Creation, featuring three prominent vocal soloists, including tenor Isaiah Bell, along with soprano Siobhan Raupach and bass Randall Jakobsh, both originally from Vernon, who will be singing the inspiring work of Josef Haydn’s Creation, based on the Book of Genesis. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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FILM Vernon Film socieTy All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Living is Easy with Eyes Closed shows April 13 at the regular times of 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Set in Spain in 1966, an English teacher picks up two hitchhikers on his quest to meet John Lennon. (In Spanish with English subtitles.) Tickets are $7 available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and at the theatre.
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anchor inn neiGhBoUrhood PUB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. until close. armsTronG hoTel The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. BlUe ox PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday Night Jam starts at 9 p.m. with a country rock set by host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10 p.m. BlUeGrass niGhT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BrandinG iron PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, (250) 5460044. Superstar Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m. coldsTream coFFee hoUse at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. The Coldstream Coffee House takes place the third Saturday of every month. The open mic portion of the evening, showcasing a variety of great local talent, will precede the feature performance. Admission is $5 with a concession by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m eaGles hall 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. The Green in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Sunday is The Green’s new variety night, open to all performers, musicians, comedians etc. Hosted by Organized Chaos. Starts at 7 p.m. lonGhorn PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Wednesday night is karaoke hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday is Country Music Night hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar DJ, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday night jam hosted by Wheelhouse, 7:30 to 11 p.m. PeachWaVe 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. Toro’s PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.
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army, naVy, airForce clUB 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-542-3277. The Keys plays its oldies rock ‘n’ roll lounge show in the Spitfire Lounge tonight from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Everyone is welcome. BoUrBon sTreeT Bar and Grill Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. checkers Bar and Grill in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653. Tonight and Saturday is classic rock with Vernon’s own Mace. The Green in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Enjoy the best of rock and country, along with a Neil Diamond tribute, when the Shawn Lightfoot Band plays tonight and Saturday. Starts at 9:15 p.m. No cover. inTermeZZo resTaUranT and Wine cellar 3206 34th Ave., 250-542-3853. Enjoy easy listening music with a European flair, Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., with Easy Street, featuring Bjorn Edblad on clarinet and sax and George Bensmiller on accordion. lorenZo’s caFe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 8386700. Chilean musician Marco Claveria, who will be performing at this year’s Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival, is at Lorenzo’s tonight with some hot-blooded Latin rhythms. (Please note: Poppa Dawg’s performance has changed from April 4 to May 2.) maTch eaTery & PUBlic hoUse Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, (250) 275-6046. Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday. This weekend is Jimmy LeGuilloux. The Phoenix sTeakhoUse & Bar 3117-30th Ave 250-260-1189. Vernon-based guitarist and singer Jim Harrison performs tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended. Vernon JaZZ clUB 3000 - 31st St. Montreal-based singer, pianist, and four-time Juno nominee Elizabeth Shepherd leads her band to the jazz club Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and vernonjazz.ca.
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Making a difference for seniors The Family Resource Centre holds training for the Senior Support Volunteer program
Feb. 26: Born to Michael and Jenny Bellamy of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Jayce Nicholas William. March 16: Born to Cory Bashuk and Nicole Abday of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Brooklyn Brielle Bashuk. A sister for Aiden and M’Kenzie. A granddaughter for Dan and Betty-Ann Bashuk of Kaleden, B.C.; Charlene Abday of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandaughter for New Additions Hans and Anne Arnold of Penticton, B.C.; Raymond and Gerry Henry of Kamloops, B.C.; Walt and Marlene Bashuk of Blind Bay, B.C. March 17: Born to Leigh Holt and Andrew Hough of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Nico James Hough. A brother for Eli, 2. A grandson for Gwen and Jim Holt of Vernon, Gordon and Linda Hough of Sharon, Ont. A great-grandson for Elizabeth Walck of Bolsover, Ont. March 19: Born to Jamie Renton and Ashley Smyth of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Karrah Hazel Renton. A sister for Hailley, 11; Denan, 9; Mason, 7. A granddaughter for Deborah Smyth of Vernon, B.C.; Ian and Holly Renton of Abbotsford, B.C.; Ray Smyth of Lumby, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Ken and Nancy Magnus of Vernon. March 20: Born to Vanessa and Cody Bostock of Coldstream, a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Brady Derek. A grandson for Russell and Terry Headington of Lumby, B.C.; Keith and Carrie Bostock of Salmon Arm, B.C. March 22: Born to Travis and Chelsey Mann of Armstrong, a boy, 8 lbs. 10 oz., named Nixon William. A brother for Lincoln, 2 1/2. A grandson for Bonnie and Harold Mann of Vernon, Kevin and Jodi Aeichele of Vernon. A great-grandson for Elli Mann of Vernon, Shirley Grant of Vernon, Bill and Dawn Liefke of Vernon, Shirley Aeichele of Vernon. March 27: Born to Jeff Barnes and Krissy Hartwig of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Matthew David Barnes. A grandson for Dave and Barb Barnes of Bishop’s Falls, Nfld.; Jim and Eileen Hartwig of Malakwa, B.C. March 31: Born to Chris and Kendra Krusel of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 6 oz., named Peyton Cathryn. A sister for Brooklyn, 22 months. A granddaughter for Darrell Fentiman, Karen Braun, Paul and Cathy Davies, all of Vernon; Tim and Laurel Krusel of Alberta.
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If you are a person who enjoys spending time with seniors and wants to make a difference in someone’s life‚ the Family Resource Centre has an opportunity for you. The centre is partnering with the IHA Seniors Mental Health team to improve the quality of life for seniors in the community who are experiencing social isolation, early dementia or depression. “Our Senior Support Volunteer program matches volunteers with clients who need a friendly, helping hand and a listening ear,” said Karen Swales, coordinator of volunteer services for the Family Resource Centre. Visits typically involve activities such as getting out to
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Neville and Patricia Hosking enjoy volunteering with the Family Resource Centre’s Senior Support program. New volunteer training takes place April 16 to May 28. do banking or pick up groceries, playing a game of Scrabble or cards, going for a walk and smelling the flowers, or just enjoying a cup of coffee and a fond reminiscence in their home. “Spending time with my senior each week gives me the
opportunity to not only provide a companionship service, but it also offers a rewarding experience by enriching my life,” said Patricia Hosking, a volunteer with the program. “The time we spend together gives us both a time for sharing life experiences and simply enjoy-
ing each other’s company.” Training is provided for volunteers and the next session runs April 16 to May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the People Place. For more information, see www.vernonfrc.ca or call Swales at the Family Resource Centre‚ 250-545-3390.
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From psychics to reiki practitioners, Mystics in the Marketplace promises an eclectic mix of healers, home-based businesses and artisans. “Mystics offers a place for you to shop through a variety of hand made products from local artisans, as well as learn more about many of the direct sales and home party opportunities our community has to offer,” said organizer Laura-Lynn Hawes. “Then you can get a chair massage, a manicure or get your chakras balanced and have a reading to finish off your day.” The show takes place April 12 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge and in addition to the many vendors and practitio-
ners on site, it will also provide some much-needed funding for several nonprofit groups in town. “We so far have proudly given donations to local causes such as Saving Grace Dog Rescue, Taran Lafond (injured teen), Santas Anonymous and Teen Junction,” said Hawes, adding that the event will be in support of the food bank while raffle proceeds will go to Boxer Rescue Canada. “So not only are we offering small businesses an inexpensive venue to promote their products and services, we are giving back to our community.” Hawes said the idea for Mystics in the Marketplace came from a desire to have an affordable venue, where like-minded peo-
ple could find quality items in one spot. “The vendors support each other, and will recommend each other to people looking for certain things, long after the event itself is over. In this small way, we are supporting local small businesses and each other. What started out as wishful thinking has evolved into a great community.” Mystics in the Marketplace takes place April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. Admission is by donation of cash or a non-perishable food item for the food bank and features a raffle with donated products; tickets are $2 each or three for $5, with all raffle proceeds to Boxer Rescue Canada.
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Ashley Burke, six, plays a tune on the keyboard during a music lesson with her teacher, Melly Oey. The Vernon music teacher begins her spring session April 14 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, with classes running Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Lessons are available for all ages. For more information, please call the VCAC at 250-542-6243.
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turkey dinner at the elks lodge 3103-30th St. (across he Sunrise Grief Retreat Society will be holding the from Greyhound). Join us April 3 for home-cooked Easter dinner spring retreat May 1 to 5 at Deep Creek Retreat House with all the trimmings for only $10. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 6 (approx. 18 km south of Salmon Arm). This is a resip.m. Following dinner we will have three mini meat draws and 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome, members and non-members. dential retreat providing a safe environment to explore the All proceeds to children and charities in Vernon. Check out each grief journey with compassion and respect for an individual’s Friday menu on Vernon Elks Lodge Facebook. process. The retreat has a team of healthcare professionals tours from the schubert centre At least three or four times a month there are organised tours leaving from the centre. and complementary therapists and includes group sessions, The tour office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They massage therapy, healing touch, guided meditation and gentle go far and wide, shopping, casinos, sight seeing and even a boat yoga. For an application, visit www.sunrisegriefretreat.org cruise. The Schubert bus is used and it’s a first come, first go basis. or call Andrea Hoye at 250-307-7850 for more information. Members are always a little cheaper than non-members but it’s a great deal for everyone. or special toppings should be ordered in advance. santas anonymous Open every Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon all the anaf holds meat draw Every Saturday starting 2:30 year round. We not only help needy families at Christmas but we also have gifts for children’s birthdays. Appointments can be saturday science for families: rockets Celebrate the p.m., in the Spitfire Grill. Lunch and appy specials available. made by phoning 250-542-4448. We are always looking for dona- Easter long weekend with a bang this Saturday. Launch a variety of ANAF Unit 5, is at 2500 – 46th Ave., “Under the Spitfire.” tions whether it is a cash donation or toys in good condition to be rockets and discover the explosive science behind the bang. April royal canadian legion branch 189 oyama Meat draw 4 at 1 p.m. Included with regular admission for non-members; free every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. regifted to other children. meat raffle at the lumby legion Every Saturday from the lumby handyman service available for seniors and for members! 3 to 5 p.m. those with disabilities in an effort to help them stay in their ladies friendship bible coffees home as long as possible. Jobs could range from fixing a Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you leaking roof, add on a railing, repair steps, doors, winto discover new friendships and dows, etc. Free estimates call Dawn at 250-547-8866. Biblical truths in a study-friendly the road home rescue & safekeeping small group format. Limited time society is a charitable organization that assists anicommitment and Bible reference by mals and their owners in times of emergencies. We are page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call in urgent need of short-term foster homes for animals You , Jean at 250-542-6468. coming into our care. For more info., see www.therok r the north okanagan duplicate adhome.ca or call 240-306-1221. wo bridge club meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and u arthritis community vernon & area yo ! Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Halina Centre. All e support group Will meet at location and time to v dri bridge players welcome. For info., be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? see www.vernonbridge.com Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for
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more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. afternoon darts at the anaf Every Friday, Grandma joins Grandpa for casual friendly darts “Under the Spitfire,” beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. ANAF Unit 5, 2500 – 46 Ave. Call friendly bar staff at 250-542-3277 for more information. hiv/aids support & information If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. substance affected group Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. b.c. interior horse rescue society Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com seniors services NexusBC Community Resource Centre provides seniors with housing lists, transportation resources, help with pension applications, and much, much more. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at www.northokanaganseniors.ca or call 250-545-8572 for more information. fraternal order of eagles Friday night suppers, a homecooked meal for $9 to $10, steak dinners $10; Patrons are now able to bring in their children to join them for dinner from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for info. aa meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access. Info., 250-5454933. narcotics anonymous open meeting Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call the 24-hour hotline at 1-866-778-4772. coda meets Fridays at 11 a.m., Vernon Alliance Church.
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250-545-2261 • www.vernondodge.com nature walk April 4 at 9 a.m., join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club on the trails of Middleton Mountain. Meet at the trailhead parking on the Coldstream section of Mt. Ida Drive. Info., call Harold at 250-503-2388. Optional coffee stop after. celebrate easter All Saints’ Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., is hosting a special street lunch with treats and entertainment April 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are truly welcome! girl guide cookies 2nd Vernon Guides will be selling both Classic & Mint cookies April 4 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Butcher Boys on PV Rd. The Guides are asking the community to come out and support them by buying cookies to help with funding towards their June trip to Vancouver for a sleepover at the Aquarium. They’d also like to thank everyone who has already bought cookies from one of our Drive Thrus around town. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Knob Hill whist the first and third Saturday of each month, 7 p.m. needles up! The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vernon library community room. These dropin sessions are for all knitters of all experience levels. Bring along yarn and needles and a project you are working on. Knitting gurus Allison Griswold and Janet Armstrong will help you get started or over the hurdles. Free of charge. Pick up a coffee from Blenz across the street and join us. the schubert centre has a fully stocked library Everyone is welcome to bring their gently used books and please feel free to borrow any that appeal to you. The hours are the same as the centre, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. And it’s free. branch 189 royal canadian legion meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. 10-inch Canadian Pizza for $7 available. Veggie
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IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933
June 15, 1930 April 3, 2003
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Employment Business Opportunities Business Opportunity for small business from home or full business. Great selling product (pat.pend.) Comes with stock, tools and training. No big shop needed. 250-3065206
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required 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.
Help Wanted $2500./mo Cleaning Contract available. Phone: 1-250869-5165 Fax:1-250-764-6460 info@evergreenmaintenance.ca Roofers needed for shingling in the Vernon area, f/t must have experience and a valid drivers license. 250-938-5381
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GOODRICH, Geoffrey It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Geoffrey Goodrich on March 27, 2015 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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Larry Wulff With sadness, we announce the passing of Larry Wulff, on March 27th, 2015. Larry, born in 1953, was the second of eight siblings and is survived by his wife, Sue, daughter Monica (Chris), sons Ron and Warren and four grandchildren. A memorial will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3412 - 15 Avenue. In lieu of flowers, gifts are gratefully accepted for North Okanagan Hospice House. nohs.ca.
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Annette Delaurier It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Annette Delaurier in her home on Saturday March 28th 2015 at the age of 70. Annette is survived by her loving family, husband Maurice of 52 years, her three children, daughter Dianne (Brad) Egerton, sons, Ernie and Gerard, two granddaughters Brittany Connor (Tim), Melody Egerton, great granddaughter Paxton, seven brothers and three sisters. She was predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 on Tuesday April 7th 2015 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley tea room. In lieu of flowers those who wish to make a memorial contribution in memory of Annette may do so to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com.
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Sarah was born in Glasgow, but was raised by her grandparents on the Island of Bute, on the west coast of Scotland. She was “a wee sister’ to Alistair and James Murray. She and her husband Dugald Campbell McLean, and their two children came to Canada in 1954 and settled in Vernon. Sally lived a long, healthy and happy life, always surrounded by her friends and family. She will be warmly remembered by her son Dugald McLean (Georgie) and her daughter Sarah ‘Scotty’ McLean, her five grandchildren, Wendy Pros (Peter), Dhugael Perry, (Jane), Drew Perry (Jodi), Neil Perry (Rose) and Dugald McLean Jr. (Melissa), as well as her five great grandchildren, Hailey and Kyla Perry, Duggie McLean, and Carson and Beckett Perry. The family wish to thank the staff in Cottage One at Heron Grove for their kind and gentle care. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
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Sparkling Hill is looking to hire the following team members: • CLASS 1 – 4 DRIVER TRAINING • AIR BRAKE COURSE 4406C 29th St. Vernon 250-542-6122 1-855-549-6122 www.taylorprotraining.com
APPRENTICE MEAT CUTTER needed in our Armstrong store, this is a full time opportunity with competitive wages and benefits. Duties include, but not limited to trim, cut and prepare meat products to store standards. If you are highly motivated and are looking for an established company to grow and advance your career, please apply with us. Apply in person to Pat Webb, Meat Manager, Armstrong Store or by email to pat@askewsfoods.com
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FOREST SEEDLING GROWER PRT Growing Services Ltd. - Armstrong, BC PRT Inc. operates 12 forest nurseries in Canada and the USA, producing over 180 million seedlings annually. We currently have a full time opening for an ambitious, competent individual as a Grower at our Armstrong nursery located in Armstrong, BC. The Grower will assist with the production of forest seedling crops, operate computerized control systems, keep neat and accurate records, maintain nursery facilities and ensure proper maintenance of all equipment. Qualifications: The successful individual should have a minimum, two-year diploma in horticulture or agriculture, or an acceptable combination of formal training and relevant experience. Applicants must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a pesticide applicator certificate and a valid BC driver’s license.
We Are Expanding! Looking for a motivated Red Seal RV Technician to join our Gilmay RV Team in Vernon, BC. Seeking an individual who is certified and experienced in all areas of RV Repair & Maintenance. Position requires experience with hand, power, air tools & ladders. Drivers Licence is a must. If you, or someone you know, would be a positive new member to our Team, please email us at info@gilmay.ca
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Small Engine Technician Savoy Equipment is gearing up for a busy spring and we are currently accepting resumes for the position of Small Engine Technician in our Vernon store. This is a seasonal and/or part time position to start but could work into something more permanent. Applicants must have experience working with small engines including chainsaws, and/or lawnmowers. Please submit resumes to savoyequipment@gmail.com or drop off to the “ATTENTION: Bernie Hauff” at the Vernon store (3202 - 29th Street).
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH is seeking a part-time (8-12 hrs/wk)
Children, Youth & Families Program Coordinator to support and enhance Sunday School, family activity events, & a weekly after school program. Qualified applicants will have experience in & knowledge of children, youth, & family programming; church school leadership; event planning; & youth or children’s group leadership. Competitive wages. Apply by email to cyfpc@trinityvernon.ca.
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Applications: Please submit resume by e-mail to: Chris Mostyn, Nursery Manager, PRT Armstrong 668 St. Annes Road, Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B5 Chris.mostyn@prt.com The PRT group offers an attractive and complete benefits package. The right applicant will have substantial career opportunity within PRT’s network of forest nurseries.
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State of the art, busy, efficient dental office in Vernon, BC looking for a positive and knowledgeable office administrator. We are a team based, fun, hardworking office and are looking for a likeminded individual, available to work full-time. Dental office experience is required. Please respond with your confidential application including a resume and cover letter to reception@sunderlanddental.ca
Do you have a passion for cars? Turn your passion into a career!
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
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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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TRANSITION HOUSE WORKER (CASUAL/ON-CALL) VERNON, BC Provides crisis support, residential security, advocacy and information to residents (women, youth and children) and drop in or telephone clients who are experiencing intimate partner violence. QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in the social services field or equivalent Experience in a similar setting is essential. MORE INFORMATION: A full job description is available on our website www.vwts.ca TO APPLY: Email resume to: monica.martin@vwts.ca by April 8, 2015. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Lavington Fire Hall is currently accepting applications for the position of paid on-call volunteer firefighter. Requirements for this position are: reside in the Lavington fire protection area, min. 19 years of age, valid B.C. driver’s license, criminal record check, current driver’s abstract, good physical condition with confirmation of recent medical examination. Applicants will be required to take a firefighters fitness profile test. Previous fire fighting experience, first aid training, air brakes endorsement, or similar specialized training are considered assets, but not required. Training will take place April 9 – May 7 at the RDNO Fire Training Centre. Application forms may be picked up at the Lavington Fire Hall, 9739 School Road, Tuesdays, between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. For further information on these positions please contact Fire Chief Mike Fiset at email lavingtonfirerescue@gmail.com . Closing Date: April 7, 2015
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RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen • 109 papers RT 202 - Lochhaven Dr & Priest Valley Dr • 55 papers RT 203 - Palfrey Drive & Priest Valley Dr • 65 papers
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 22 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer.
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Our successful candidate will have experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email.
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We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS We are recruiting personnel to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities in a community care facility in VERNON. We are seeking caring, team oriented personnel who are interested in providing care of the highest level in residential services. Qualifications: Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent, good interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability for team work. Current valid BC class 5 Drivers’ License and Adult Residential Care First Aid. CPI Certification is an asset. Criminal record check will be required. Wages per B.C.G.E.U. Collective Agreement. Great working conditions. Please submit resume to: Manager, 3508 – 42nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 3J9 Fax: (250) 376-2529 Email: junipermanager@shaw.ca
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Must be 19+, honest, friendly, reliable and physically fit. Knowledge of alcohol products and cashier experience are assets. Serving it Right required. Apply with Resume in store 9 - 3 daily or email, bxliquor@rpbhotels.com Best Western PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC Garden Centre Customer Service, Bedding plant knowledge is a must, 20-40hr wk. Please email: dsgardensvernon@gmail.com Licensed Automotive Mechanic required. Bring resume in person to Classic Auto Repair 2880 Patterson Ave, Armstrong, BC North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-8389637 Production workers needed. Starting wage $10.75 per hour. 32-40 hrs per week. Steel Toed Boots are required. Please drop off resume Monday-Thursday after 2:00 pm at Black Press at the back of The Morning Star Building 4407 25th Ave. Vernon.
www.wilsonandproctor.com Email or fax, 250-385-1741 mike@wilsonandproctor.com
Volunteers The Schubert Centre Vernon is looking for volunteers to help out in their coffee shop and for catering. Please contact Jack at 250-558-6792 or drop by 3505 30th Avenue
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. Dump runs, yard clean up, weed whacking, hedge trim, painting. Paul 250-550-4256 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100. CERTIFIED loader opt 5 yrs exp. grapple or bucket c/w 7 safety tickets incl. First Aid. Salmon arm - Vernon area or Camp job. (250)351-4511 leave a message Foundation, Forming & Framing crew available. 20 yrs exp., free quotes 250-558-9759 Garden Rototilling, Power Sweeping, lawn maintenance Call Darcy 250-550-0428
Landscaping
PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5 PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4 PM Closed Sundays & WHITE DOLOMITE Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK BARK MULCH SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca
JUST
250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111
MorningStar ROCKS
186 GREENHOW ROAD
The
NO ROCK TOO BIG • NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERY
DEBT WORRIES? You have options. Call BDO to arrange a
FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880
202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP
BDO Canada Limited
Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy Principal Office: 400-1631 Dickson Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
Home Improvements Do you have a Landscaping,Home Maintenance, Renovation, Construction, Painting, Window washing Business etc.,
Call The Morning Star to advertise in the
Business and Service Directory.
Call 250-550-7900 for rates and sizes.
Services
Financial Services
Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems VALLEY IRRIGATION CORP. Certified Irrigation Contractor Installs, Start-Ups, & Repairs Free Estimates 250-540-1770 www.ValleyIrrigation.ca
Vernon Landscape construction company seeking highly motivated, physically fit and responsible individuals for 2015 season. Must have valid drivers licence and positive attitude - experience an asset. Send resume to info@odysseylandscape.ca
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
SHOP LOCALLY
Hallam’s Lawn Care Service for all your yard care needs! Just call Hallam 250-306-5445
Farm Services
Farm Services
Moving & Storage
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
250-546-9420
Use the Classifieds
Please bring resume to Fine Kettle of Fish 3408 31st Ave, Vernon
International & or Cummins engine exp. would be an asset. CVIP endorsement pref. Check us out at:
David
903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C.
There is a better way to get better help
with Deli experience who loves food.
Lumby, BC
250-549-0324 or
250-547-6815 Livestock
• • • • • • • •
Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Landscaping
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. 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
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Shavings, sawdust and bark mulch and hog fuel. Up to 150 yards per load avail. 250-8046720.
Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES FENCES, DECK, RAILING
HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION
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• Fences • Railing • Renovations • Decks • General • New • Siding Carpentry Construction
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www.allserviceokanagan.com
CALL 778-212-4804
WINDOW CLEANING
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Brian Harris 250-540-6205 (cell) or 250-549-5110 Journeyman Carpenter FOR HIRE Decks, Renovation & Home Maintenance 17 years experience
Visa/Mastercard accepted
20 yrs experience Est. Vernon since 2005
250 - 308-0689
FREE ESTIMATES
• Renos • Repairs • Electrical • Plumbing • Seamless Tub Surrounds • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
Call Robert
250-309-4802 Burk’s Renovations
Call Jim 250-307-4609
WINDOW CLEANING GUTTER MAINTENANCE PRESSURE WASHING
A-Z Renovations
30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • Decks Need Help? Please Call...
Bob - 250.275.0706
GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR Lorrie’s
CLEANING & REPAIR
) Leaf Guard ) Guttter Cleaning & Repair ) Gutter Repair from Snow Damage
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
1 col. x 1”=
$162.84 Tax included
1 col. x 1.5”=
$228.91 Tax included
2 col. x 1” =
$294.98
WCB Insured & Licensed
250.558.6723
WINDOWS & DOORS 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon
• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES
$427.38 Tax included
2 col. x 2” =
$559.10 Tax included
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TREE SERVICES SPRING TREE SERVICES • DEEP ROOT FERTILIZING • TREE REMOVAL & STUMP GRINDING • TREE PRUNING, SHRUBS & HEDGING • SNOW DAMAGE REPAIRS
250-542-7525
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
www.ArborCare.com • BCTrees@ArborCare.com
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
BADABATHROOMS.COM
TIM 250-307-8772
250.308.6230
Quality Work Guaranteed
LICENSED AND INSURED
Tom - WHITESTONE PAINTING Handyman Renovations
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250-308-8778
‘Framing to Ron @ 250.309.0435 Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca
EXCAVATING
DECKING
Since ‘89 - Free Estimates
EARTHWORKS INC. • Basement Digs & Backfills • Retaining Walls • All Underground Services • Land Clearing • Road Work Call Brent Gairns
250-549-0611
For a FREE estimate today!!
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
Tax included
2 col. x 1.5” =
HANDYMAN
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
Jebko
Business Services Bookkeeping for Small Business
250-540-6905 Judy Stair
jebkocomputing@hotmail.ca Coldstream, B.C. V1B 1W7
Vinyl Decking
KELOWNA • WINFIELD 250-212-3075 Marcel Labrecque
VERNON • SALMON ARM 250-550-4598 Rod Forgo
15124 Middle Bench Rd, Oyama • Fax: 250 548 4045
Aluminium Railing
PAINTING URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)
&HLOLQJ DQG WULP H[WUD Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!
www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured
GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!
Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com
308-9783 or 549-5140 FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY
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Terry’s Painting Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim
Free Estimates 25 yr exp. 250 307 5685
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250-550-7900
residential repaint specialtists
• painting houses in the North Okanagan for more than 20 years • we have many references from long-term, repeat clients • we give prompt, free estimates on interior or exterior work • excellent customer service at reasonable rates •
250.307.3102
please call or text, we look forward to hearing from you.
YOU BELONG HERE!
ment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
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Vernon 3500 24A Ave, Sat, April 4, 8-1. Inside Garage, tools, canning, household, etc
Household stuff, clothes, tools, books, collectables,bikes.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
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3325 31ST AVE., VERNON 250-545-9820 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-663-2887
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES LANDSCAPING
STUCCO
CARWAY STUCCO New Construction, Re-stucco & Repairs 25 + years Experience
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ZUBECK
TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL
STONE • BRICK BLOCK • TILE • STUCCO
250-545-6735 25 + Years Experience
Mark Zintel BSc. Botany • 250-542-3774 rmzintel@telus.net • www.zingardens.ca
YOU
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Masonry
25 + years creating beautiful, low maintenace Xeriscaped Gardens
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MASONRY
• Design • Plant Expert • Stonework • Estate Maintenance • Annuals & Seasonals
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DRYWALL FINISHING REPAIRS • TEXTURES
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Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
2009 Specialized Roubaix Great road bike! 54 cm Medium full carbon frame with mostly 105 components. Low mileage, great condition. Never crashed. Black w/silver trim. Early bird special only $999! Will deliver in OK Valley. Call 250-307-4478
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SUMMER TIRES 2 fronts 225/40R18 OEM BMW run flat tires in excellent condition. Used only 5 months. Paid $950 new, will sell for $250. Call 250-307-4478.
Wanted small boat trailer to fit 12’ or 14’ aluminum fishing boat. 250-558-8142.
Farm Equipment Ford Major Diesel 50hp Tractor. 3pt hitch, 8-spd trans,posi traction, 2 stage clutch. Rebuilt 4 cyl diesel engine. Runs like new. Good power. Liquid calcium in rears, great traction for scraping snow, etc. Has easy off hydrolic connects for log splitter, farm equipment, etc. 250-309-9673
Firearms 27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
70 Gallon fish tank. Complete with stand, filters, pumps, etc. $50. 1 - 250-838-7947
Graduation Dresses, Midnight blue gown size 2-3, $325; Light purple gown size 10, ruffle skirt $360. Never worn. Call 250-549-4453
Composted horse manure, no shavings $20. loaded for you. 250-546-6968.
Utility Trailer, generator never used, Minn Kota elec motor, raspberry plants 250-832-5465
mazerjan@hotmail.com Equipped to cut larger lawns power raking & aerating 250-550-5386
YOU BELONG HERE!
COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Sat & Sun 11am-5, or by appt. Specializing in Swedish Antiques 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
NO JOB TOO SMALL
250.550.7900
Misc. for Sale
Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener
Please contact the CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT at
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
DO YOU HAVE
Medical Supplies
Mens Hybrid Specialized, SWorks Edition. 21 speed, grip shift, grey/black, exec. cond. $200 obo, 250-546-0468
Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
**OVER 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
(778) 930-1031 Rocknyards.ca
Antiques / Vintage
Misc. for Sale
Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing
- MAINTENANCE - RETAINING WALLS - PATIO STONES - MASONRY - IRRIGATION - YARD CLEANUP
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Bicycles
OK Landing Lawn & Garden
LANDSCAPING
IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS
Misc. Wanted
Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 in town. PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT $2.19
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $3.99
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $5.49
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SELL YOUR STUFF! Register for a space at R-Xtra’s Massive
‘Spring Clean-Up For Kids’ Garage Sale Sat, April 25 10 am - 3 pm Reserve space today by email at
Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island
rxtragaragesale2015@ gmail.com
250-550-7900
11604 Palfrey Drive, Coldstream - Tools, Toys, Sports Equipment, Household Goods ... BIG Sale Friday, April 3rd and Saturday April 4th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - No early arrivals please. Vernon 3500 24A Ave, Sat, April 4, 8-1. Inside Garage, tools, canning, household, etc
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$10 donation to Shriners for participation
Coldstream Moving Sale 11901 Torrent Dr Sat, Apr 4th, 8-3,
Tools, sports equip, games, golf clubs, furniture, antiques, utility trailer, household items, lawn & garden equipment, clothes, 46” rear projection TV, Camping gear and much much more!
GARAGE SALE WORD ad DEADLINE Wednesday at 4:00 pm. 250-550-7900. LUMBY: 656 Mabel Lake Rd. EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM APRIL TO OCT. A Little bit of everything!
Vernon: Multi-family Sale. 220 & 240 Stepping Stones Rd. Fri & Sat, April 3rd & 4 9am-3pm. Household stuff, clothes, tools, books, collectables,bikes.
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST” FIND US ON FACEBOOK
www.surplusherbys.com
3325 31ST AVE., VERNON 250-545-9820 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-663-2887
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Real Estate Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games. All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00
Houses For Sale
Lots 2.5 - 3 ACRE park like view lots, wells, paved private road, natural gas, starting at $139,000. 5 mins from Lumby Mable Lake Rd. Call 1(250)317-2807.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
Want to Rent
Rickford Manor-Belmonte 1 & 2 bdrm suites to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives.Office hrs 8-5 Mon-Fri Call 250-549-5254
43 year old male with 13 year old dog (very gentle) and cat, quiet non/smoker, non/party wanting to rent 1 bdrm bsmt or in-law suite with backyard and on site laundry (if possible) util included, Vernon only! (250)540-3826
Large Bachelor Suite
Homes for Rent
Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
3bdrm large, clean, private, commonage. Avail now ,5 acres, rent neg. Shared utilities. Call 250-542-0060.
PROFESSIONAL couple 50+ seeks long term house and barn rental on acreage near Predator Ridge. Interested in rent to own. Phone Kevin at 403-400-2157.
Columbia Apartments Available Now!
To view call
250-545-1519 1 bdrm, East Hill, character apartment w/gorgeous view, n/s, n/p. $650. 250-260-8449. 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $775 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail April1. 250-869-9788. 2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750. 250-308-8500. 2 Units: Lrg bright corner 2 Bdrm + office. Deluxe 1st floor & park by door $860 Nice 2nd floor $815 Mature Residents, NS NP(cat?) 250-309-2000 Bachelor/studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/pkg., HAD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575. 3900-24 Ave. 250550-4069 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, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. Avail May 1. 250-545-5773
Commercial/ Industrial NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE
Parker Cove Best pricing for New Homes in Vernon 175 Westsyde Rd., Vernon, BC • On Okanagan Lake • Green Space • Boat Launch • Club House Ranch Style Homes with double garage
250-307-0171
- overhead doors - 1440’ - $1080 per month Call Ray at 250 549-0198
Duplex / 4 Plex
Lumby 5-bdrm, f/s, water, sewer & garbage incl,close to everything, N/S, N/P, Avail Immed, $1200/mo, Ref Req, (250)542-5776
Recreation WANTED:Lot to rent/lease on Okanagan Lake/Westside Rd for the Summer. Preferably from June until the first of September. 250308-7671.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Large room w/half bath & shared home, single occupancy, $450 incl util & cable. Call or text 250-550-4740
Suites, Lower 1bdrm, priv ent, Mission Hill, n/p, n/s, n/parties, May 1 R.R. $700/util incl 250-260-4330 1bdrm to mature renter. Centrally located, lvl entry, updated, n/s, n/p, n/parties, R.R., $660 + hydro. Ava now. 250542-9591 2bdrm daylight, Armstrong, priv ent, f/s, w/d, prkg $835.+ shared util tv/int 250-546-2953 Kal Lake 1 bd 1 ba fully renovated Bsmt ste. Only minutes to the beach, Dogs Okay. Avail now $800/mo + utils. Call (250)-550-9833
Townhouses
1325 sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appl, N/P, N/S, $950 util incl. 250-558-3664
3 bed 1.5 bath townhse in Lumby. 1 car garage. W/D. Gas Range oven. Water/Sewer incl. Gas & Hydro not incl. Close to grocery, park, schools & restos. Yard backs onto creek. No maint reqd. Avail May 1. $1100/mth. Call or txt 250-307-9296.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
2bdrm upper suite $950.+util. $475. Damage Deposit, n/s, n/p. Avail Now (250)549-6028
Homes for Rent
Townhouses
Family Oriented Complex
NEW 12 doublewide modular home sites, avail starting at $149,500. With lake access. Also 2 R.V. Lakeside pads. Countrylakeside.com
Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent royallepagevernon.com PROPERTY MANAGER REALTOR®
• Bachelor suite. Central Vernon. Reno’d, deck, 1 covered parking stall with storage. Laundry in bldg. Pet OK. $650. OWNERS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES: We have qualified potential tenants looking for homes. We would like to manage your rental. Please call for details. Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742 $628/mon. 1 bdrm, 720 sq. ft. Total makeover, new fridge, stove, paint & carpet. Peaceful parklike setting. No pets. References required. Call Sherry or Glen 778-475-3176. CENTURYMANOR/EMBERS 1 bedroom - SENIORS NO SMOKING, NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066
Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467 Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 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.
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com
ATV REGISTRATION SPECIALISTS 3923 - 32 Street, Vernon 250-545-5311 www.jmins.com
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
Boats
Auto Accessories/Parts
1992 Campion 19.5’ 5.0 Cobra V8, cuddy, full swim grid,bimini top $10,000obo 250-558-3389
P235/75R-15, 5 tires with rims $250. firm (250)306-1094
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RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Legal Notices
WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 2 5 0 - 5 4 6 - 9 0 5 5 . www.anchorusedautoparts.net
NOTICE TO SELL The Stor-It Place (2014) Corp. claims a Landlord’s Contractural Lien against the following person’s goods in storage at 2504 - 43 Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-1000. Mandy Mason LOCKER GT69 This sale will take place at a predetermined date. Said auction date & notice will be advertised for two consecutive weeks prior to in the Morning Star.
Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
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Adult
Cars - Domestic $1400 Fully loaded 1997 Plymoth Breeze. Exec. cond. automatic, Call 250-307-9128
BUSTY BRUNETTE Meticulously maintained. A must see! Text Nikki (250)-308-2623.
2x 1994 Pontiac Firefly, 3-spd standard, running, $500.each (250)558-5363
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
Cars - Sports & Imports
SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29,34.Let’s Play 250-878-1514
2015 Kia Rio, New by owner, less than 500km auto, heated seats, loaded, 778-475-2289.
Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
Time to UPGRADE! Now accepting NEWER RVs for consignment sales!
Must be clean with clear title. Call for more info. Low consignment fees.
Since 1969
Dealer #5529
KEEP CALM AND WISH
SID
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Vancouver auto show becoming world class As the 2015 Vancouver Internaleft-hand drive Land Rover Detional Auto Show fades into our fenders in Europe and then ship rearview mirror, it’s a good time them to England to be rebuilt, to reflect on what a fantastic before they are imported to show it was. Canada. The buyer gets a brand Yours truly travels all over the new Land Rover that is unavailworld to such exotic locations able here, starting at $75,000. as Paris, Geneva, Beijing, New The top floor also provided York and Frankfurt, for much much more walking room for With the bigger auto shows. But to me, it the large crowds to mingle and is obvious that the setting for the expansion this year’s check out the collection of exVancouver show is, hands down, show underwent, the otic cars or the vintage Corvette the best around. The Vancouver collection. Vancouver show is Trade and Convention Centre is a It’s the lower floor where the moving into the big stunning building; from the huge big manufacturers spend a lot leagues. windows, to the exposed wood of money on elaborate stages to and living roof, it is a world-class Zack Spencer promote the latest and greatest venue. from high-horsepower supercars And with the expansion this to fuel sipping environment year’s show underwent, the Vancouver show vehicles or practical family crossovers. is moving into the big leagues. By keeping the The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is one of this lower exhibit hall exclusively for the big auto year’s most anticipated cars, with 650hp and manufacturers to showcase the latest, shiny a track-ready setup that would make any cars, and adding the upper main ballroom and driver look good. Dodge, not willing to take concourse locations helped the show breathe second seat, actually adds a back seat to its and provided flow. powerhouse Hellcat Charger or Challenger. As much as the hot new cars get the attenThese two new models come with 707hp and tion, often the local vendors can create a the factory has had to suspend orders so the stir. Like the gang at Fine Vehicles, who buy production can catch up with demand.
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Kelowna resident Rick Kelly thinks Tesla has missed the boat with its Model S design, so he’s created his own sporty coupe version of the electric car. Well, actually, the car-loving artist has created a digital version of what he calls a Model S 2+2-coupe concept. Kelly explained: “The only ‘sporty’ electric vehicle on the market right now is the BMW i8 – I’ve seen one here in Kelowna and it is spectacular, albeit out of most people’s price range ($145,000). Tesla has the performance in its electric Model S to be entertaining as a driver’s car. The Model S is one of the nicestlooking cars on the road, but it has FOUR doors – that precludes it from being ‘sporty’ in my book.” You can check out Kelly’s other creations at his website: http://automotiveart.shawwebspace.ca, his blog at http://digital-automotive-art.blogspot.ca and he even has a fun iBook called Digital Automotive Art on iTunes. Check it out. What do you think about Kelly’s digital re-creation of the $114,700 Tesla?
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As we await the arrival of the sixth generation Chevy Camaro, let us look back at some favorite Camaros from each generation.
FIRST GENERATION 1. 1967 Yenko Camaro — Don
Yenko essentially ran a kick-ass speed shop out of his family’s decades-old Cannonsburg, Pa., Chevrolet dealership. Yenko replaced the car’s factory 396 V-8 with a Corvette L-72 427 that put out well over 400 gross horsepower. They went on to become among the most feared and (later) the most valuable muscle cars from the first golden age of automotive performance.
2. 1968 Camaro Z/28 — If
the big-block Yenko Camaro was a straight-line drag strip specialist,
the Z/28 was the first-gen Camaro that you wanted to take on a road course. Its small-block 302-ci engine was essentially a 327 block with the crankshaft from the old 283 V-8. It made for one of the most entertaining and rev-happy pushrod V-8s of all time.
front spoiler and NACA duct hood. And while 175 hp doesn’t sound like a lot, the early 1970s change from SAE gross to net horsepower made it look worse than it was. The 1979 Z/28 remained a sharp handling and by-no-means slow car. Values have roughly doubled in the last five years.
the Camaro’s 20th anniversary. Fantastic examples still trade for under $20,000.
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THIRD GENERATION
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5. 1982 Camaro Z/28 Indy Pace Car — The ’82 pace car
(which stands for “Street Legal Performance”) followed the Yenko formula of 30 years earlier and grabbed one of the hottest Corvette engines (in this case the 1996 Grand Sport LT4). With wheel, tire and suspension upgrades to go with the balanced and blueprinted 330-hp LT4, the car cost about $18,000 more than the next hottest SS Camaro of the same model year. Buy one today for 50 grand.
all-new second generation Camaro bowed for the 1970 model year complete with a fastback design and some styling cues borrowed from one of the best, the Ferrari 250 Short-Wheelbase Berlinetta of 1964 (Camaro would appropriate the name “Berlinetta” too, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves). The new car was an even better performer. 4. 1979 Camaro Z/28 — The 1979 Z/28 looked fantastic with a new
wasn’t about performance as much as looks. Nice examples are rare, but when they do show up, they are bargains, trading for well under $13,000.
6. 1990 Camaro IROC- Z convertible — One of the
biggest things to happen was the introduction of the first convertible since 1969 (courtesy of American Sunroof Corporation) just in time for
FOURTH GENERATION 7. 1997 Camaro SS LT4 30th Anniversary SLP coupe — SLP Engineering
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8. 2002 Camaro SS 35th Anniversary convertible — The F-body went out
of production in 2002 (by then it was being produced only in GM’s Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, plant) but at least it went out with a bang—the 325-hp SS went like stink.
FIFTH GENERATION 9. 2010 Transformers Special Edition Camaro —Brilliantly announced at
the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, fewer than 2,000 were produced exclusively in Rally Yellow with black stripes and Autobot badges that were strategically placed. The Transformers edition is by far the best-recognized Camaro of all time and a sure-fire future collectible.
10. 2014 Camaro Z/28
— Like the original Z/28 that cleaned up on road courses in the SCCA Trans Am series, the new Z/28 has track star written all over it. With extra-careful attention paid to light weight and aerodynamics, the car is able to put to good use on the track its huge Brembo brakes, Pirelli P Zero tires on 19” wheels and 500-hp, 7-litre V8- (that’s 427 cubic inches to Chevy big block fans).
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6 ¢ 99 $ 99 HAM 29 HOT CROSS BUNS $299 3/$ 1000 DINNER TRAY BUNS $ 29 2 4/$ $ 29 1000 BUNS 2
5 L REG$39.99 READY TO USE/REFILLABLE
NURSERYLAND BRAND
SAVE $10
39¢ 79¢ 59¢ 79¢
PEACHES & CREAM
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$ HANGING IVY PLANTS REG $29.88
NURSERYLAND OCEAN FOREST
7
BLACK OIL
3/$ 00
HUGE 12”
Flavours to Choose From!
APPLES
MCINTOSH AMBROSIA SPARTAN GALA First of the Season Fresh from Florida
$ 88
FOR THE BIRDS • STOCK UP NOW!
STRAWBERRY PLANTS GROWING & LUSH, 5 VARIETIES
32
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6” EASTER
Take a Break! The Deli has coffee & fresh-baked treats ...
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LOCAL
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8:00AM TO 7:00PM • 7 DAYS A WEEK 250-542-7614 ON HWY. 97, VERNON, BC FLOWER SHOP 250-545-7166 OR 250-545-7666 • www.myswanlake.com
Prices in effect Friday, April 3, 2015 to Thursday, April 9, 2015
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