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Two men were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, then airlifted to a burn unit at a Vancouver hospital, following a fire at an apartment complex Friday afternoon. The pair were hurt in a fire in the 3400 block of Okanagan Avenue that was reported after 4 p.m. “The fire was contained to the apartment and there was extensive damage done to the bathroom area,” said Vernon Fire Rescue Services deputy fire chief Jack Blair. “Two people were inside and were taken to hospital.” The two Vernon men are aged 22 and 21, and one was listed in critical condition Tuesday, the other was listed as critical but stable. The cause of the fire and the investigation has been turned over to the Vernon RCMP. “It’s still in the early stages of the investigation and we haven’t determined the exact cause of the fire,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Tuesday. “Our officers have not been able to speak to either victim.” LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
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Vernon’s top young professionals honoured JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
As a labour shortage continues to loom on the horizon, efforts are being made to seek out the leaders of tomorrow and recognize them today. KPMG and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to present the Top 20 Under 40 program, aimed at recognizing the area’s top young professionals and community builders. The new program, which is the first of its kind locally, is currently accepting nominations, but only until Sept. 4. Anyone living in Greater Vernon who is excelling in their career, is passionate about the community, helping to raise the profile of our area and will be under 40 as of Dec. 31, 2015 qualifies. “It’s an opportunity for us to jointly, and I think as a community, recognize those exceptional youth,” said Dan Rogers, chamber general manager. Entrepreneurs, executives, those in the private or non-profit sector and just any youth who is making a mark on the region can be nominated at www.20under40vernon.ca. “We’ve already received a few,” said Rogers, who suspects there will be much more than 20 nominations for judges to choose from. Along with providing a venue to promote our own local youth, the
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Jaron Chasca (left), Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce president, discusses the new Top 20 Under 40 recognition program Tuesday with Murray Smith, KPMG partner, while Norm Metcalf, Community Futures North Okanagan general manager, and Dan Rogers, Chamber general manager, get behind the initiative. program aims to identify the potential leaders of tomorrow. “There is a bigger issue here, we have labour force challenges,” said
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other regional chambers and keep the initiative going. “We do need these young professionals to keep our community
Public urged not to be shy to call 911 JENNIFER SMITH
“Fortunately, so far, we haven’t had anything major.”
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Lumby firefighters are reminding the public that it’s better to be safe then sorry. “If you see smoke, don’t be afraid to call 911, we’d much sooner deal with it when it’s small than be out there fighting it for three days,” said chief Tony Clayton. The warning comes after crews were called out to extinguish a small brush fire Monday, sparked in a resident’s yard. While the occupant was hesitant to call emergency crews, not wanting to ‘bother’ them, Clayton is glad he did. “If the wind was blowing it could have
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growing and moving forward,” said Jaron Chasca, chamber president. Murray Smith, KMPG partner, adds: “It’s definitely coming through as the baby boomers start to retire.” As a major local employer, KPMG is pleased to partner in the initiative. “It’s that next wave of leaders that we’re trying to promote,” said Smith. While entrepreneurs who have successfully started up their own business are one area of potential candidates, Smith points to those who are also making an impact within larger companies. “There might be other people at the Kal Tires and Tolkos who have moved up the ranks.” Rogers also uses the many JCI members as an example. “It’s not just what they are doing from 9 to 5 but what they are doing in their community.” The nominees will be announced, in groups of five, starting Sept. 22 and featured on the website. The recipients will also be honoured at a special recognition event on Oct. 22 during Small Business Week. Supporters of the program include Community Futures of North Okanagan, Sun FM and The Morning Star.
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Vernon stop nets top-five finish on ice cream tour in seven days. “Spending time with my awesome daughter, exploring Alberta and B.C., enjoying some great adventures and eating the best ice cream we could find. What a great Daddy-Daughter week!” Enderby’s D&E Drive Inn, the Log Barn, Vernon’s Marble Slab Creamery and The Garden Ice Cream Parlour were among the stops. And Vernon’s own Garden Ice Cream Parlour made it into the top five flavour picks.
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Vernon has earned a spot in the top five tastiest flavours from the recent Ice Cream Tour 2015. The tour consisting of father-daughterduo Richard and Danica Stroobant of Airdrie, Alta., recently made headlines as it made its way from Alberta and across southeastern B.C. “Our delicious journey is over,” said Richard, who traveled more than 1,700 kilometres and visited 20 ice cream shops
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Onlookers check on a Ford pickup truck on its side on Highway 97 near the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club Sunday afternoon after it collided with a car.
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The drivers were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital following a two-vehicle collision Sunday morning in Spallumcheen. The crash, which occurred after 10 a.m., was at the intersection of Highway 97A and St. Annes Road near the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club.
“Our detachment received word of an incident possibly involving a roll-over,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “A couple of our officers attended.” When they arrived, a white pickup was on its side. The investigation revealed the truck had been involved in a collision with an Acura. “The driver of the truck said
he was going along the highway toward Kamloops when the car pulled out in front of him without yielding,” said Molendyk. The driver of the car, a 62-year-old Armstrong woman, was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield. She and the driver of the truck, a 37-year-old Coldstream man, were taken by ambulance to VJH to be checked out for minor injuries.
Mayor to investigate more boat patrols LISA VANDERVELDE Morning Star Staff
Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick is concerned about the increased traffic on Kalamalka Lake and the mixture of power boats and personal watercrafts like paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. He wants to look into the possibility of Coldstream joining in on what the electoral areas are doing with increased boat patrols provided under contract by the B.C. Conservation Service on the Shuswap River and Sugar, Mabel and Kalamalka Lakes. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee budgets $21,000 a year for the contract.
Garlick says that every year the issue of keeping Kalamalka Lake safe for all its users comes to the forefront in the summer but is quickly forgotten when the cooler weather sets in. “We need to address this now because if an accident happens it will be too late ,” said Garlick who is committed to finding a solution to safety on Kalamalka Lake. He says there are a number of things that could help make sharing the lake safer, like reducing speed limits on the water and spliting up boat traffic in some areas where it is more densely populated. “The issue is who enforces the laws,” said Garlick.
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Salmon run estimates reduced significantly On Friday, Aug. 7, The Pacific Salmon Commission and the Fraser River Panel reduced initial estimates of a probable run in the neighbourhood of 837,000 early summers to 424,000. “Through test fisheries and sampling of
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Are they late, or are they not coming? This is a quandary Fisheries and Oceans Canada is facing with the early summer sockeye stocks which spawn in Scotch Creek and Seymour River.
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On the same day, DNA analysis in a test fishery at the approach of Juan de Fuca Strait north of Victoria toward Port Renfrew showed approximately 13 per cent of early summers still present as they have been in varying numbers since testing began in mid July. Eighty-six per cent were summer run sockeye and only one percent was late-run sockeye, which means they are a bit late in congregating offshore. Cartwright says that out of the 424,000 early summer sockeye estimated to be in this year’s run, it looks like the
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The Village of Lumby has adopted a policy that, in order to attend an event as a Lumby representative in an official capacity, the appointment must be made by the mayor, or, there has to be a council resolution made. The village receives invitations and other requests for the mayor and council to attend events on a regular basis. Lumby’s official representative is Mayor Kevin Acton, who attends events and other gatherings representing the village, for which he is, as per policy, reimbursed. “This policy is being put in place so there isn’t any confusion around who attends events and who is being reimbursed for attending any event,” said Acton, who now has the authority to appoint who attends functions on behalf of the village if he’s not available.
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Organization seeks exemption on new site Morning Star Staff
Kindale Developmental Association may get a fourth permissive tax exemption from the City of Armstrong. Kindale has applied for an exemption, beginning in 2016, on a fourth property the association took possession of this month. The city’s current bylaw provides for exemption from property taxes for three existing Kindale properities: two houses and
its headquarters and thrift store. The exemptions on these properties amount to $11,115 and does not include amounts exempted for other agencies such as school tax. Kindale bought the former Sears building in the 2500 block of Patterson Avenue. “Kindale has indicated in their application that the property will be known as Independent Generation,
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council. The amount the city generated from the property in 2015 was $2,007.69. Council voted to try a one-year exemption. A bylaw will be prepared by staff on the matter and
Longtime club director retiring Morning Star Staff
Change is happening at the top of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in the North Okanagan. Jack Whelpley, the long-time area director in the North Okanagan, is retiring on Friday, Aug. 28, after more than 20 years of service to the North Okanagan. “Jack has been instrumental in developing our programs and services in the north, first with ArmstrongSpallumcheen Community Jack Whelpley Services, and then with Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs,” said the boys and girls club in a release. “Jack has always had a passion for helping people, and has been an integral part of the network of
non-profit organizations in the North Okanagan.” Whelpley has worked with community partners in Enderby, Falkland, Armstrong, Spallumcheen and Vernon to improve the lives of children, youth and families. “He has a dedication and commitment that is second to none, and a great sense of humour. He will be sorely missed, and we wish him all the best on his retirement.” The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be having a retirement party for Jack on Monday. If you are interested in attending, or sending your best wishes to Jack, please contact Elizabeth Coss atecoss@boysandgirlsclubs.ca The organization is pleased to announce that Kirstie Blanleil, who has been with Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs for more than 20 years, will be assuming the responsibilities of area director for the North Okanagan.
Village plugs in to station idea ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Lumby council got a charge out of a presentation from the Sustainable Environment Network Society. The society brought out some electric cars to the recent council meeting in hopes of urging council to consider installing an electric car charging station in the village. “The whole presentation was fantastic,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. “We had a look at the cars they brought
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out and we chatted about the fact that the provincial government is covering stations in cities that are on major arteries.” Acton said council is interested in looking at an electric car charging station as part of its
master transportation plan. The matter has been deferred to the fall when Lumby works on its strategic plan. If such a station was granted, Acton said it would be centrally located within the village.
“We talked about putting it near the village office, but that’s not really centralized,” he said. “It would likely be in the downtown core and we’d look at partnering with the chamber and other businesses.”
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have been issued in the city, up from 15 worth $1,694,000 a year ago. In the Township of Spallumcheen, there were seven permits – four residential, three agricultural – issued in June 2015 worth $1,077,000 which is up from one a year ago. For the year to date, 23 permits worth $4,617,204 have been issued, up from 20 totalling $2,464,065 over the same time period a year ago.
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everal readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced Tom Fletcher investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by
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refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
A mania seems to be sweeping the country and it’s got nothing to do with the current, prolonged federal election campaign. No, we’re a long way from Harpermania, Trudeaumania or Mulcairmania at this juncture of the campaign but it seems a race of a different kind is capturing the imaginations of Canadians from Victoria to St. John’s and everywhere inbetween. And that’s the pennant race. Yes, apparently the Toronto Blue Jays are for real, after the trade deadline they are anyway, and after a recent 11-game winning streak they are regularly selling out the stadium and attracting millions of viewers on television as visions of 1992 and 1993 dance through Canadians’ heads. According to Sportsnet (owned by Rogers, along with the stadium and the ball team so they should know a little about this kind of stuff), an average audience of 2.03 million viewers tuned into the Friday night game between our Blue Jays and the visiting New York Yankees in a duel for first place. That’s the most in the channel’s history by the way, surpassing the NHL season opener between that other Toronto team and the Canadiens on Oct. 8, 2014 at 2.01 million viewers. Although it reveals the network hasn’t boasted a lot of big sports events until recently, it also shows they have the hottest ticket in town these days and the numbers are likely to keep skyrocketing as the race heats up towards September. It may still be too early to talk about repeats of ‘92 and ‘93 World Series champions but it’s sure fun to cheer on the Jays and witness meaningful baseball this late in the season after a very long dry spell. Go, Jays, go, and let’s hope Canadians are watching two races to the finish line this October.
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fter suffering a cardiac arrest in Okanagan Lake on July 12 my husband made a miraculous recovery and is now home beginning a slow return to normal life. It is our hope that people read this and gain knowledge as to the importance of knowing CPR and what to do in an emergency situation. We would also like to thank so many people that have been an intimate part of this journey. 7 a.m. Sunday, July 12 a beautiful day begins with our usual onehour pre-breakfast hike. 8:30 a.m. We are on our way down to Paddlewheel Park, excited about our outrigger paddling trip. 9:30 a.m. We are having a wonderful time with our 12 fellow paddlers as we paddle to Adventure Bay. 10:30 a.m. We head back across Okanagan Lake, on schedule to be back at Paddlewheel Park by 11 a.m. 10:45 a.m. We are now in the water after a sudden flip of the outrigger due to a wave from a power boat. 11:00 a.m. We have righted, bailed the outrigger and almost everyone is back in the boat. 11:02 a.m. I am one of the last to get into the boat when I suffer a full cardiac arrest. 11:03 a.m. I am miraculously saved from slipping into the cavern of Okanagan Lake by my fellow paddlers, who somehow manage to get me back into the outrigger. I suffer a fractured nose and a head injury as I go face first into the bottom on the outrigger. 11:05 a.m. I am on my back in the outrigger with no signs of life. CPR is immediately started as I have no pulse and am not breathing. There is no room to do CPR from inside the outrigger - it is done by Christy up on the shoulders of Lars and both are in the water beside the outrigger. We are in 200 feet of water. 11:08 a.m. A boat is flagged
over. The boat driver has a cell phone and immediately calls 911. I am lifted out of the outrigger and placed on the back of the power boat. CPR continues as the boat makes its way to Paddlewheel Park boat ramp. 11:12 a.m. We arrive at the boat ramp and the ambulance is waiting. I am given External Cardiac Shock and my heart begins to beat. I have been dead for 10 minutes. 11:30 a.m. We arrive at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Emergency where I am put into a drugged induced paralysis. My body is cooled for 24 hours so no further damage is done to my heart or brain. 12:55 a.m. I am on life support in ICU where I remain for the next 12 days, none of which I remember. 7:30 a.m. Friday, July 24 I am on my way to Kelowna General Hospital for a cardiac catheterization and a diagnosis as to the status of my coronary arteries and my heart in general. I am still confused and have trouble remembering anything. I don’t even know where I live and when shown pictures of my home I have no recollection of living there. 9:00 a.m. I am told I have 70 and 80 per cent blocks in all my major coronary arteries. I receive five stents and a couple of balloon dilations to open up my arteries and restore blood flow to my heart. 11:30 a.m. I am back in bed 5
in VJH ICU, restless but my mind is finally beginning to heal and put the pieces together again. I feel like I have been gone for years. 9 p.m. I have been detached from all my life-saving lines and get to put on my own sleeping clothes. I am exhausted but at least I know I am exhausted. I look at the comfortable bed they have exchanged my ICU bed for and climb in. I fall into a relaxed sleep excited that tomorrow I will know all my friends that have been by my bedside for the past 12 days and that I will soon be going home, back to a life with a future. This is what I know when I drift into sleep and will be forever grateful: 1. People I was with knew CPR and started it immediately. Never give up hope or stop CPR until the professionals can take over. 2. Vernon is equipped with the finest support and medical people. Trust in the system and let the professionals do their job. 3. Kelowna is equipped with the latest technology in the new cardiac department. I am the seventh person in North America to receive a new type of stent which the highly trained intervention team is proficient in using. 4. Be patient as healing takes time. 5. Believe in positive thinking and the power of one. My wife had all our friends on a continual chain of positive energy with
hourly messaging. 6. Never go into any sport without the proper equipment and leadership as one never knows when disaster may rear its ugly head. 7. Be fit. I am 64 years old, 5’8”, 165 lbs, an avid outdoors person, non-smoker, non-drinker. No one thought I would be a candidate for a sudden cardiac arrest. Being fit played and will continue to play a huge part in my ability to regain my original life. 8. Get regular check-ups and don’t ignore changes in your overall health. I did not have chest pain but do have a family history of cardiac disease and had feelings of fatigue over the past couple of weeks which I thought was just a passing state. In closing I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that was an active part of my survival and well -being. You are too numerous to name but know from the bottom of my heart I am so thankful to be able to call myself a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a brother-in-law, a friend and an ordinary guy. Without you it would have been a different ending to this miraculous story. I quote from the poem DESIDERATA: “You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.” Ron Griffin and Donna Elliott Addendum: As of Aug. 7 Ron is walking three km/day and continues to excel at his full recovery.
PEDESTRIANS AT RISK We have repeatedly asked the city to put speed limit and deer crossing signs on our stretch of Tronson Road (7300 to 7600 block). What happened? Nothing. I was told three years ago that it will take time to implement this. By now you would have faith in the system that this would be done. It is extremely dangerous to walk or bike down this road. It is even dangerous to take your garbage to the side of the road. Speeders love this stretch of road, doing in excess of 70 to 80 kilometres an hour as their usual speed. Why has nothing been done? So far dead deer have been the evidence of the failure of the city. Does it take a child or a person taking a walk to be hit to get some action? No wonder no one walks this stretch of road. Helen Ratch
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Rock icon John Oates brings his solo act to the 23rd annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, taking the main stage Saturday, where earlier in the day he took part in the Shade Stage Writers’ Block Workshop.
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Based in Chile, Central America, B.C. and Alberta, The Marco Claveria Project takes the Boogie Bar-N Stage Saturday.
Punk rocker Ilchi leads Hunggai. The band is based in Beijing, China but plays traditional Mongolian songs, mixing throat singing with rock instruments. When Ilchi heard throat singing for the first time he was determined to investigate his family’s Mongolian heritage. He journeyed there, met two traditional musicians named Hugejiltu and Bagen, and soon Hanggai was born.
They formed the band in 1965, played Woodstock in 1969 and the legendary Canned Heat is still playing the blues, led by drummer/band leader Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra at Roots & Blues on the weekend.
Riffat Sultana, originally from Pakistan and now based in California, leads an acoustic set that features tabla, world percussion as well as her husband, Richard Michos, on guitar.
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Don MacLeod’s rooftop terrace has been transformed into a lush, colourful and tranquil spot high above the traffic in downtown Vernon.
An oasis on the rooftop Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff
The word oasis might be one that is overused in describing a beautiful garden, but in the case of Don and Grace MacLeod’s garden, it happens to be true. The couple’s garden is blooming in the unlikeliest of places: a rooftop patio in downtown Vernon. The street-level entrance offers no clue to the masses of petunias, edelweiss and evergreens thriving upstairs, but visitors who climb the four flights of stairs are rewarded for their effort. MacLeod has lived in the building since March 2003, and it’s proved an ideal location for the legally blind fitness trainer and pipe band leader, who realized it was becoming unsafe for him to continue riding his bike into town from his previous residence. “When I first saw it, I said ‘I don’t want to live in this ugly apartment,’” he said. But it didn’t take MacLeod long to look beyond the debris on the roof — including old mattresses and dog feces — and see the potential of the enormous rooftop patio, not to mention the spacious interiors which include three bedrooms. “There are 53 stairs and I took garbage down the stairs over and over,” he said. “When I started the garden, I had four or five flower pots and then I started dating Grace that summer, who was still living in the Philippines, and I sent her photos to show her the garden. She was into gardening, but with a lot of these North American plants, she had never seen them before. “In 2004, I spent a whole summer at her home in Davao City and when Grace moved here I put out word to everyone that I needed old flower pots.”
He and Grace then went to the garden centre to pick up bags of soil, which were also hauled up the four flights of stairs. “There were quite a few trips packing dirt up here.” From their rooftop patio, the couple has a view of the hills beyond the downtown core and they have transformed what was once something of an eyesore. Pots overflow with colourful annuals, while MacLeod’s pride and joy — the evergreens — line one end of the deck. A small wooden bridge leads from one section to the patio, complete with a table and chairs,
“Every year we’ve added to it, and there’s been lots of trial and error.” — Don MacLeod
a pergola and brightly coloured solarpowered lanterns. And adding a touch of humour, gnomes and other creatures are scattered throughout, peeking above a petunia or nestled next to a pot of cosmos. “Every year we’ve added to it, and there’s been lots of trial and error. And a lot of the ladies in my fitness classes are gardening experts so they have given us tips. “I love everything up here. The petunias are fabulous, and the greenery is my special project — people are amazed I can grow cedars in pots, as well as junipers.” Recently, the couple hosted their friends at what has become an annual tradition — a flower show to give everyone a chance to enjoy the colour and scents of summer.
“We have an open house and people come and go to enjoy refreshments and visit the garden.” Visitors to the rooftop are greeted on the third-floor landing below by masses of lush, tropical houseplants which the couple keeps outside during the summer, but are shaded from the sun that turns the tar and gravel roof into an oven. “In the winter, we bring them all in and our kitchen is very crowded with plants.” The rooftop is exposed to the elements — the nurturing of the sun and rain, but also the winds that can do battle against the delicate blooms. Rose bushes planted a few years ago didn’t make the cut. “It’s a constant, ongoing battle with the elements up here.” But those elements haven’t prevented raspberries, tomatoes and strawberries from thriving in the hot sun. And anyone walking downtown at certain times of the day can be treated to musical notes floating down from MacLeod’s rooftop, where he practises the bagpipes. “Most people walking down the street don’t know I’m up here and they can’t figure out where the music is coming from.” While Grace works at Superstore, MacLeod works as a strength training instructor/personal trainer and teaches the pipes to students at his home studio. Three years ago, he formed the North Okanagan Pipes & Drums, whose members range in age from 15 to 81 and include Grace, who plays the tenor drum. The band always welcomes new members. Practices are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m at NOCLS, 2400-46th Ave. For more information, call MacLeod at 250-2601001, see www.pipesndrums.ca or just drop in to the weekly practice.
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Gamers help to fill backpacks Morning Star Staff
It’s been four years of gaming and the Downtown Internet Lounge is celebrating its anniversary Friday by helping out a local charity. The party runs from 2 p.m. to midnight and includes live DJs, live gaming, a magician, refreshments, a raffle and silent auction, with proceeds going to the Upper Room Mission’s backpack program. “In appreciation for the support we’ve received since opening, we would like to give back to the community,” said Josh Brazier coowner of the Lounge. “Proceeds from the silent auction and raffle will go towards buying goods for the mission’s Christmas backpack program which supports those in need in December, and our goal is to provide 50 back-
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packs to hose less fortunate.” The backpacks will be filled with basic necessities such as socks, gloves, hats, scarves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, dental floss, small packs of Kleenex, soap, gum and candy, and all of the money generated through the raffle and silent auction will go towards purchasing backpacks and filling them with goods. All of the proceeds from the raffle and silent auction will be used to purchase material to fill the backpacks which will be dropped off at the mission just prior to Christmas Day. As part of the event, there will also be live DJs live gaming, retro gaming on the street, a magician, henna tattoos, food and birthday cake for everyone.
The live DJs will be set up in front of the Lounge on 30th Avenue and will play from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with music provided by 13th Floor Entertainment and their local artists. This will also be part of Vernon’s Downtown Avenue Market, so there will be lots to check out. “The reason we have been in business for all these years is due to the fact that the community continues to support us,” said co-owner John Oh. “Our way of saying thanks is paying it forward to organizations in need.” If you would like to donate a backpack or make a donation towards filling the backpacks, please drop it off at the Internet Lounge any day of the week. “Every person who comes by also will receive a free hour for computer or gaming use on their account,” said Oh. They are also offering an additional three free hours for anyone who drops off a new or gently used backpack.
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The Downtown Internet Lounge hosts an anniversary party Friday from 2 p.m. to midnight and helps out the Upper Room Mission at the same time. The Downtown Internet Lounge is at 2919-30th Ave., next to the Towne Cinema and Italian Kitchen. The Lounge focuses on internet use, online pc and console gaming, printing, scanning and computer repair. They also have a wide selection of gaming merchandise and computer accessories. Donations of prizes have been made by the following businesses: a one-night stay courtesy of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott; gift cards from Staples,
Bean to Cup, Famous Players, The Towne Cinema, Top Choice Pizza, Howard Johnson Enderby, Electric Paper Company, Ebenezer’s, Marble Slab, The Ricebox, The Naked Pig BBQ and Smokehouse, The Italian Kitchen, The Book Nook, The Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium, Record City Eclectibles, Spruce Salon, J-Don Japanese Donburi Cafe, The Bean Scene Coffee House, Maharoba Japanese Restaurant, Wings Tap and Grill, The Phoenix Steak House and more.
Chilled Peach Soup 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup peach schnapps 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups half-and-half cream 10 fresh peaches, sliced Vanilla yogurt, optional Place white wine, peach schnapps, sugar, mint leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and halfand-half together in a bowl, and stir until well-blended and sugar is dissolved. Add sliced peaches, and transfer to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, and reducing heat if necessary to prevent scorching cream. Remove from heat when peaches are tender. Cool to
a safe temperature for blending. Process in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled. This is nice served with a dollop of vanilla yogurt.
Cold soups fit the bill
ere in the Okanagan we are blessed to have a plethora of amazingly fresh fruit in great abundance. Given this, we have the opportunity to use our fruit in so many ways other than just eating as is. Most Prairie folk would never consider “wasting” these fruits in recipes like I offer today, but fruit salads and cold soups are perfect for summer and we have the abundance of fruit to easily put them together. The nice thing about the fruit salad is that you can increase or decrease the amount of fruit and you can vary the fruit according to family preferences. And what can I say about cold summer fresh fruit soups but that there are a huge variety to try and they’re refreshing and delicious. Today’s recipe is perfect for any adult gathering, be it an
kitchen wit & wisdom
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afternoon tea or an evening dinner party. Give it a try, you’ll be surprised at the fresh delicious taste. Summer Fresh Fruit Salad 2 cups watermelon, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved if large 2 cups fresh peaches — peeled, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup seedless grapes 1 cup kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 cup toasted pecans 12 lettuce leaves In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, peaches, grapes and kiwi until thoroughly combined. Combine the water and orange juice, limeade and lemonade concentrates in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit salad. Gently toss, and sprinkle the salad with toasted pecans. Serve salad scooped on lettuce leaves. Note: If you would like a fruit vinaigrette dressing, a raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing would be very nice.
Mario, Despicable Me and Adventure Time,” said Brazier. “A new Razor gaming mouse and two free computer repairs will also be up for bid in the silent auction courtesy of James Boschman, owner of Downtown Computer Services located within the Internet Lounge.” While the focus of the party will be Friday from 2 p.m. to midnight, the silent auction and raffle will run until Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Ghost tours of Vernon back for 12th year of spine tingling tales. Join Mr. Gabriel David Sumegi Newman the 2nd, as he tours you through downtown and entertains you with stories of haunted houses, monsters, gruesome murders, paranormal anomalies and macabre historical oddities. Starting from the steps between Vernon Museum and former library, tour runs every night until Aug. 19 to 22 beginning 9 p.m. As it is an outdoor walking tour that runs rain or shine, please dress appropriately. Approx. one hour and 21 minutes. Ticket $10 ages 13 and up; $5 for 12 and under (cash only). No reservations necessary unless you want to book a private tour for 20 or more. Info., Mr. Gabriel David Sumegi Newman the 2nd, Paranormal Expert, Entrepreneur, and Purveyor of Medicinal Remedies, 250-2608757, ghosttours@shaw.ca or see www.ghosttoursofvernon.com. super summer clearance: the mission dollar bin All summer clothes and sandals, just five for a toonie! Mix or match for the whole family, just 40 cents each! Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 til 5 ish at 3008-34th St., near Surplus Herbies. Volunteer run, all proceeds stay in our community to help feed those in need physically, emotionally and spiritually through our Upper Room Mission. GeorGette thrift shop is having its Smoking Hot Half Price Summer Sale on most summer blouses, skirts, slacks, dresses as well as men’s shorts and T-shirts. The best quality and prices is why Georgette is “The World’s Favourite Store.” Your purchases support local mental health programs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. We are at 310028 Ave, behind Sir Winston’s Pub. hi noon toastmasters The new summer season of Hi Noon Toastmasters is under way, and incoming V.P. of membership Serle Schoenberger is encouraging a summer membership blitz by inviting all who are interested in fantastic social exchanges to join the group. We also have energized and informative get-togethers with an abundance of humor. Come to The Pantry restaurant, 3908 - 32 St., beside the Vernon Lodge Hotel noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays all through the summer. Arrive early; we don’t want you to starve so have an excellent meal served by the restaurant while you learn, laugh and enjoy with us. More information: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telus.net loVinG God blessinG israel ten white trucks Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 4911 Silver Star Rd. Come, participate in a great Canadian initiative, an opportunity to contribute to Fields of Wheat project in Israel, a partnership with Canadians and Israeli Jewish and Arab believers. Speakers: Dean Bye (Return Ministries) and others. See LovingGodBlessingIsrael. com or call 250-478-3460 or cmjcanada7@gmail.com or Kevin in Vernon at 250-309-9999 or computer@shaw.ca sunset speaker series Allan Brooks Nature Centre presents Bear Aware with Roy Morgan, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Morgan is regional crime prevention and community safety coordinator. In 2014, he became a WildSafe BC (WSBC) coordinator and is working alongside the Conservation Service in RDNO communities, educating and raising awareness regarding human wildlife conflicts. His presentation will talk about how we can all be better “Bear Aware” and meets the goals of WSBC to reduce human wildlife conflicts by increasing public safety and reduce destruction of wildlife. foster parents needed in the North Okanagan. Attend an Introduction to Fostering class to find out how you can make a difference for children and youth in our community. Next class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, at the People Place. For info. or to register, contact Noelle 250-558-0939 noksupport@okfosterparents.ca free alzheimer society of b.c. workshops Getting to Know Dementia runs Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Accessing Services runs Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., The People Place, 3402 27th Ave. Pre-registration required: call or email Carly Gronlund
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he 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition is just around the corner and the Allan Brooks Nature Centre (ABNC) will be there! If you’re there be sure to find us and check out the newly finished Nature Trailer. The Brooks’ Nature Trailer was created to allow ABNC to deliver nature-based education and public programs year-round to where people gather, such as festivals, community events and at schools. The 7’ X 12’ cargo trailer has a custom interior designed by Kemper & Sons to facilitate a unique walk-through experience for participants. The inaugural theme for the travelling exhibit is grasslands and “Keeping Nature in Our Future.” The project has been well-supported by a number of local and national organizations and sponsors. The Nature Trailer will be making its debut at the IPE Sept. 2 to 6. Look forward to seeing you there!
at 1-800-634-3399 or cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org Vernon kalamalka chapter of sweet adelines international “The Little Chorus That Could...and Did”! resumes rehearsals Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre, 3310-37th Ave. We sing four-part harmony, a cappella style. Ladies who love to harmonize are welcome to come and sing with us. Contact Sandra at 250-545-2650, sandradesouza1@gmail.com or Grace at 250-545-0808, graceurquhart@coldwellbanker.ca. If you have moved to the valley over the summer, have barbershop experience and love a challenge, our group of talented ladies is looking for a director. If you would welcome this opportunity to become involved in our art form, contact Margaret via email at mamasangbass@hotmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you. More info. at our web site at www.vernonka armstronG Good food box orderinG reminder Pickup of produce every third Thursday of each month at Zion United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. between 2 and 4 p.m. Remember to bring bags/box to carry your produce home. qiGonG classes This 4,000-year-old practice of self-healing is offered every Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Kees tae kwon do, 4704-29th St. in Vernon. Come and practise these simple but effective moves with breathing techniques that support mental and physical health. This mindful meditation is a unique experience to improve your quality of life. First time visit to class is free. the coldstream farmers market Every Wednesday 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year except two weeks flanking New Years. Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, gluten-free products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. Bring your knives for sharpening, too! We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas). amnesty international’s Vernon Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m., Vernon library. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the international recognition of human rights. For info., visit www.amnestyvernon.ca or phone Tosha at 545-2302. Those with an interest in human rights are encouraged to attend. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. cribbaGe at the lawn bowlinG club Wednesdays starting 1 p.m. (six games), coffee and cookies served. Saturday crib at
1 p.m. (eight games) with break after fourth game for coffee and cookies. Info., Vera at 250-545-4521. The club is in Polson Park. Vernon & district metis association Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at our new office at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., suite #101. All Metis and guests welcome. Info., 778-475-0823. dancinG at the schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. okib land use planninG family meetinGs Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing at times and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. Share your voice! healinG enerGy sessions at trinity united church Trinity United Church offers sessions every Wednesday. You can book an appointment by calling the church office at 250-545-0797. darts at the halina seniors centre Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 drop-in or $5 for the month. Everyone 50+ welcome. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. Come on and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. ladies of the royal purple Vernon lodGe #123 invite all former and new members to join us at the Elks Hall at 1 p.m. for our meetings or come at noon and bring your lunch. We meet every third Wednesday of the month. You will make new friends or reacquaint with old ones. Come join us. Info., call Judy at 542-6574. narcotics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. aa meetinGs on wednesdays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933. scotiabank summer of science camps at the Okanagan Science Centre. Check out our schedule at www.okscience.ca! Call 250-545-3644 or email info@okscience.ca to register or drop by the OSC in Polson Park, Highway 6, Vernon.
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vernon toastmasters is the only advanced Toastmasters Club in the North Okanagan. Among many other benefits our members are afforded a higher level of scrutiny and feedback for their presentations, resulting in the development of greater self-confidence and more refined speakers. President of Vernon Toastmasters Serle Schoenberger invites all members of the clubs in our area as well as past members of Toastmasters to our meetings the first and third Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express 4716-34 St. Info., serle1@telus.net or 250-542-5161. oKanaGan CommUnItY ProJeCts is a group of citizens in the Okanagan, interested in participating in projects that will help build and support the community. We are creating a network of people who have a project idea or who would like to help build or support a project. We meet first and third Thursday of every month 7 p.m., People Place. Join Facebook group by searching Okanagan Community Projects. Info., Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at 250938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. the sChUbert Centre has aCtIvItIes everY daY Check our monthly magazine, News and Views. Every last Wednesday of the month at the birthday luncheon it will be on sale for 50 cents. It tells you what to expect to happen every day at the centre and also gives you the next month’s tours. It contains coupons, tidbits, news of Catherine Gardens You , and messages from our president and mank wor ager. It also has the days and times of all you ! the events. ve toPs (taKe oFF PoUnds sensIbLY) dri ChaPter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For info., call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. Under the sPItFIre anaF UnIt 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including nonmembers. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. roYaL CanadIan LeGIon branCh 167 LUmbY Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. narCotICs anonYmoUs Thursday Night Serenity meeting 7 p.m., side entrance of Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). TH Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. the Good Food box enderbY Boxes can be picked up every third Thursday between noon and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Street, across from the credit union. Info., call 838-6298. Good Food box PICK-UP remInder Your low-cost box of nutritious fruits and vegetables (with easy seasonal recipes) Free LeGaL droP-In CLInIC Volunteer lawyers provide up to is available for pick up at All Saints Anglican Church or Trinity 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information, United Church on the third Thursday of the month. Call Diane at call Access Pro Bono at 1-877-762-6664. By appointment only. 250-306-7800 for details or go to www.goodfoodbox.net stUart brown oF the bUG GUYs is back at the Vernon Common threads Ministering to the needs of our communi- Museum by popular demand after a sold-out July show. Stuart will ty. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday once again educate and entertain with his bizarre, beautiful, and 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance fascinating creepy crawlies. Takes place at the museum 10 a.m to Church. Call 545-7105. noon Aug. 22. As space is limited and Stuart’s shows are very pophaLIna senIors Centre danCes Every Thursday from 2 - 4 ular, we encourage you to purchase tickets early. Tickets are $3/ p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time person, available at the museum. More info., 250-542-3142 or visit country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 www.vernonmuseum.ca or www.facebook.com/vernonmuseum. non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost annUaL roCKhoUnd taILGate saLe Come on, come all is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more to the annual sale Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Swan Lake information, call 250-542-2877. Nurseryland, south parking lot, Highway 97, Vernon. Sellers will aL-anon meetInG Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United have hand-crafted jewellery, rough rock, slabs, minerals, crystals Church on Alexis Park Drive. and used lapidary equipment for sale. Something for everyone. CanCer reLaxatIon sUPPort GroUP For people living Admission is free!
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the seventh annUaL rIot on the rooF Get ready for Aug. 22 (7 to 11 p.m.), a party that will spark your creative side and get you dancing all night long. With food from local vendors and artists working in an array of different mediums. Tickets are $10 and on sale now, available at the gallery, online and by phone. For more details visit www.vernonpublicartgallery.com aUdItIons For vernon’s newest ChoIr! Valley Harmony is a four-part a cappella pop choir. Rehearsals start Monday evenings in September. Contact Sylvain Vallee at sylvain@valleemusic.com to book your audition time. Info., www.amazingsinging.ca CentrePIeCe at oKanaGan Centre ParK Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join us for Okanagan Centre’s annual community festival; burgers, hot dogs, root beer floats, children’s games and music. Info., Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd. West, Lake Country. Call 250-766-0111, info@lakecountrymuseum.com. or see www.lakecountrymuseum.com booK saLe at vILLaGe Green Centre Venture Training will hold a big book sale in September. Venture Training provides quality programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. All proceeds go towards supporting and operating local programs. Everyone involved in this fundraiser are volunteers. Book donations from the general public are greatly appreciated and may either be dropped off at Venture Training, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Save-on-Foods or Hudson’s Bay. Please call John Topping at 250-545-1287 or May Wilson 250-545-7982 for pick-up or information. oLd aGe PensIoners’ orGanIzatIon CrIbbaGe toUrnament Fourth Sunday of the month, plus fifth Sunday. Registration 9 a.m., games begin 10 a.m. sharp. Registration $30 per team includes hot lunch. Pre-register at 250-762-6208 or 250766-5437. Tournament Aug. 23 and 30 in the Winfield Senior Citizens’ Activity Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. vaCatIon bIbLe sChooL: davId & the UnFrIendLY GIant Aug. 24 to 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. One great story, two great locations: Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. (250-542-8613) or Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. (250-545-5787). Cost $10 per child or $20 per family. Call to reserve a spot at your favourite location or for more info. Financial support available. movIe nIGhts at aLLan brooKs natUre Centre Join us for our weekly movie nights, running every Tuesday through July and August. Concession and popcorn will be available for purchase. Aug. 25 it’s TBA. Showtime is 7 p.m., admission by donation. booK sIGnInG: sixteen chickens on a trampoline Author Faye Lippitt brings her book of very short true-life escapades to Vernon. Based on her hectic years of raising six lively children, including two sets of twins, the book presents uproarious situations but emphasizes the choice of laughter in sticky situations. All net proceeds of her book sales go to Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) through Rotary Sunrise in the Cayman Islands. Co-sponsored by Okanagan Regional Library, Vernon branch, Lippitt will read a few short anecdotes from Sixteen Chickens on a Trampoline, infused with human insight through the funny-bone, and be available for book signing and questions Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Vernon library, 2800 - 30th Ave. FamILY satUrdaY: vernon PUbLIC art GaLLerY Aug. 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., it’s Coastal Landscapes Inspired by Emily Carr. This month join us to paint a coastal landscape inspired by Carr. Learn how to assess a painting style and create defined brush strokes while blending colours together. Parents are encouraged to participate too. All materials supplied. Suggested ages 5-plus. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Info., www. vernonpublicartgallery.com
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The Lake Country Chamber of Commerce is busy with the final details of this year’s Lake Country Customs and Classic Car Show Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. This is the seventh year for this great event with proceeds going to the Lake Country Food Bank Building Fund. Last year’s donation was $7,000. This annual show brings over 400 of the nicest cars that you will ever see to an event such as this. The weekend will start with a “Car Cruise Around Lake Country” on Saturday, starting from Main Street at 5 p.m. People living along the route are encouraged to invite friends to their driveways and enjoy the cars going by. There were 50 cars last year in the ‘Cruise’ and organizers are expecting more this year. The car show is on Sunday at Swalwell Park in Lake Country open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live entertainment, 50/50 draws, door prizes all day, Vendor Ally, Water Park for the Kids and the Kangaroo Creek Farm will be on site. Whether it’s a classic, hot rod, muscle car, pro touring car or just a car that you want to show all are encouraged to come out. Registration to have your car in the show is $20 and cars can begin parking at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For further information on this show please contact the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at 250-766-5670.
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Kindale’s training and support for youth and adults with developmental disabilities who want to find work has been given a boost through a grant of $12,500 from the Telus Thompson Okanagan Community Board. These funds will enable Kindale to equip a new training centre at Independent Generation, recently relocated to 2525 Paterson Avenue in Armstrong. This training centre, conveniently accessible by public transit, will serve people from all communities in the North Okanagan. “We truly appreciate the support of Telus for our training programs,” said B Elliott, Kindale Developmental Association’s executive director. “During Kindale’s recent pilot project of employment readiness training, we discovered how truly isolated and lonely many individuals felt without a connection to their community through meaningful work. “Low literacy skills increased their sense of isolation and created significant barriers for them. It has been so gratifying to see the positive impact on our pilot participants and, we look forward, thanks to Telus, to helping more individuals transform their lives.” Of the 12 individuals who participated in Kindale’s pilot of Employment Readiness and Literacy Training, seven were successful at obtaining paid employment and others achieved work experience placements which are providing valuable skills which Kindale officials are confident can be leveraged into a real job for real pay. Kindale realizes that many individuals who want to work need to have training and support to get ready to work, find a job, and succeed in the workplace.
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TORONTO – One is a 15-year-old just getting started in competitive para-swimming. The other is now entering her prime in the sport. But for both Riley McLean and Sarah Mehain, the main objective at the Parapan Am Games was the same – to take home some special memories. And on that count it was mission accomplished for both Vernon athletes. For 20-year-old Mehain, there was the added bonus of a lot extra hardware to put in her bags – a gold and three silver medals. “I’m really happy to be able to come in and be competitive among the top racers and most importantly be able to work on technical changes that I wanted and be able to get good times in the pool,” said the Seaton Secondary School grad, who set a Parapan Am Games record in the 50 metre butterfly in capturing the gold in 37.07 seconds. Her silvers came in the 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 50 freestyle. She also finished fourth in the 100 breaststroke and fifth in the 200 individual medley. The 50 free final was her first swim of the competition, and she said apart from the silver, her first dip into the pool gave her a memory she’ll never forget. “I wasn’t expecting have so many people cheering,” said Mehain, who has a congenital condition called hemiplegia that causes the left side of her body to be weaker and less coordinated than the other, putting her in the S7 category, with the range of disability ranked one through 10, and the lower the number, the more significant the disability. “It’s funny because you hear them call out each name in the block. And you hear them say somebody from somewhere, and then you hear them say ‘Sarah Mehain from Canada’ and you hear the whole crowd cheering a lot louder. “It’s the first time I’ve ever had that crowd on home soil so it’s really exciting, a good experience. Having the Games in Canada is just the best feeling.” James Hood, Canada’s team leader in para-swimming, said that Mehain – who also won a bronze medal in July at the world championships in Glasgow – had “learned
a ton about herself ” this summer. “She’s learning to race and realize she can be on the world stage,” said Hood. “Certainly her performances in Glasgow showed that, but also learning how to race not only when you’re alone in front of the field but also when you’re having to come from behind. Her gold medal is a true indication of how well she can actually do. And now it’s convincing herself and learning how to train through what she used to think were her barriers or limits of training to be able to make the next step as we look towards Rio (Paralympics) in 2016.” As for McLean, who competes in the S4 category, he swam in three events, finishing fourth in the 100 free, fifth in the 50 free, and fifth in the 50 backstroke. But each time he raced, whether in a morning preliminary or final, he set a new personal best. PHOTO SCOTT GRANT/CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE “I’ve been so excited for Riley Mclean prepares for a swimming competition, while Sarah Mehain shows off her gold medal that she won these races for a few months in the pool during the Parapan Am Games in Toronto. now,” said the Seaton student, who began swimming two of the athletes that we look at as we target or on the street knowing where you’re going years ago, despite the congenital condition towards 2020 in Tokyo.” and knowing what para-sport is. It’s really arthrogryposis that restricts the use of all of Beyond their achievements in the pool, exciting. I think it’s a huge step forward.” the joints in his body, with the exception of both athletes marvelled at the thrill of being McLean said that he was overwhelmed his hips and spinal column. “Right when my able to represent Canada at home and to be by the athletes’ village. coach said I made the Parapan Am Games part of the Canadian team in general. “I was expecting maybe two or three I was so pumped for my races and I was so “When we got here and we walked into buildings. But the village is huge. It’s the excited. All the adrenaline helped me get the village, I think the whole team just all best swimming event I have been to so far personal bests. All the people cheering for of a sudden felt this excitement because it’s and it’s something I will probably never me just made me feel really good and that I in Canada,” said Mehain. “First of all, all forget,” he said. could do really good races.” Both Mehain and McLean are now back the volunteers were really excited to see us Hood said McLean – who will compete arrive, the Canadian team. The atmosphere in Vernon. Mehain will only be in town for at the tryouts for the Rio Paralympic team in the village and at the competition venue about a week before she returns to McGill in April – has a bright future in front of is amazing. With para-sport you often don’t University in Montreal where she is an Arts him. get as much recognition or media as able- & Science student. She’ll be training inten“He’s relatively new in the sport, still body and we were all blown away by the sively while there as she looks ahead to the learning and training hard, and still with coverage and the attention and just the Rio Games and the possibility of reaching the kind of potential for growth and devel- recognition that we were getting as para- the podium on para-sport’s biggest stage. “I think it’s looking really good going opment, and actual improvement in times. athletes. “Myself, I’ve never seen this before, this forward. I’m going to get back in the pool So that’s really what we’re looking at. We talk about our next generation. It would be much excitement surrounding para-sport in a few weeks and hopefully apply what I’ve great to see him in Rio but he’s really one and having just regular people in the airport learned this summer.”
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Levorson golden Glennon, Aspenlieder get silvers at Games B.C. athletes owned the podium during the Western Canada Summer Games in Fort McMurray, Alta. Team B.C. walked away with 134 gold medals, 85 silvers and 61 bronzes for a 280 total. Alberta placed second with 226 and Manitoba finished with 144 medals and in third. Four Vernon area athletes brought home serious hardware. Meredith Levorson must have paid an overweight fee at the airport when her luggage was weighed down because of all her medals. She won gold in the 4x300 metre freestyle relay in eight minutes, four seconds and 11 milliseconds at the Syncrude Aquatic Centre. She won gold in the 4x100m frees relay in 3:43.80 and gold in the 4x50m free relay in 1:42.91. She captured a bronze in the 100m free 0:55.92. She just missed out on her fifth medal after placing fourth in the 50m free with a time of 0:26.34. Team Alberta edged Connor Glennon’s B.C. squad 1-0 in the boys soccer final Sunday at Syncrude Athletic Park. Despite outplaying and outshooting Team Alberta, Team B.C. could not capitalize and the game went to extra time. With under five minutes remaining, Team Alberta was awarded a questionable free kick just outside the box and converted the kick to take the gold. “It was a tough way to lose, however, the entire
experience has been great and we all have our aim at taking gold at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg,” said Glennon. Glennon scored one goal and added four helpers in B.C.’s 11-0 laugher in the opener over the Yukon. In their second game, Glennon played hero as he rattled one off the crossbar and in with two minutes remaining to lift B.C. over Saskatchewan 1-0. Gritty Saskatchewan played a very defensive game that stopped wave after wave of B.C. attacks. Glennon is back to Seaton Secondary this fall to continue his studies and be part of the Whitecaps Academy. He will also continue to anchor the TOFC U17 boys team this year. Fulton volleyball standout Danny Aspenlieder won silver in boys indoor volleyball. B.C. lost the gold medal game to Alberta 3-0 Sunday at the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre. Armstrong’s Tyra Gilbert turned in a strong showing in multiple athletic events. Gilbert finished fifth in 100m hurdles with a time of 15:51, her 10.68m leap was good enough for seventh in the triple jump and she placed 10th in the long jump with 4.75m Sunday at Timberlea Community Park. The closing ceremonies for the 2015 Wood Buffalo Games took place Sunday night at SMS Equipment Stadium inside Shell Place. The ceremonies were headlined by The Sheepdogs. Just hours after helping Alberta win gold in men’s soccer, Fort McMurray’s Austin Couture served as his province’s flag bearer.
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Boxla boys boost Stealth KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
Jacob Brewer was at Disneyland with his family so joining the Vancouver Stealth for the U.S. Boxla Nationals in Los Angeles was no big deal. Brewer, 14, joined North Okanagan Bantam A2 teammates Troy Cuzzetto and Kaden Doughty with the Stealth, 6-4 winners over the Denver Elite in the lacrosse tourney final. “I was going to Disneyland anyways and asked the Stealth if I could play for them,” said Brewer. “It was super fun and there were quite a few highcalibre teams, especially the last two.” Brewer scored twice as Vancouver won their tournament opener, including a penalty-shot goal after being tripped on a breakaway his first shift. He was used mainly as a defensive specialist. “Everybody on our team was good and we all played good defence and offence,” said Brewer, a Grade 9 student at Seaton who also plays hockey. Doughty, who turns 15 on Monday, said the Stealth played in some nice rinks in the Irvine area. “We played a defence-first style which worked well,” said Doughty, entering Grade 9 at VSS. “I love how fast lacrosse is and I also love the contact.” PHOTO SUBMITTED The 5-foot-6, 130-pounder has played four years North Okanagan players, from left, Jacob Brewer, Troy Cuzzetto and Kaden of box and two years of field. He scored once in the Doughty receive their gold medals in California lacrosse tournament. final game and had another snipe in a 7-5 semifinal victory over Cali LAX. “It was cool getting to see how the U.S. teams play. They play Vancouver ambushed Arizona 16-0 with Cuzzetto in net, more of a field lacrosse game; they pass from the outside a lot.” stuffed another California entry 11-1 and doubled Seattle 8-4 in Cuzzetto, who played basketball at Len Wood Middle School other prelminary wiins. Doughty said the Stealth took time out to last year, has patrolled the crease for six years. He and Doughty ride some wild rides at the Six Flags Amusement Park. also helped the Stealth win a silver medal at the Calgary Canada Cuzzeto, a 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, equally shared the Day Tournament. Vancouver goaltending. Kaden’s older brother, Tiegan, struck gold with the Stealth “Our team played good together,” said the Grade 9 Pleasant Midgets in Calgary. The Bantam Stealth will finish their sumValley student. “We gelled pretty quickly by communicating well. mer tournament schedule Aug. 28 in Oakville, Ont. The Toronto It was fun meeting and getting to know my teammates. Rock, Rochester Knighthawks and Buffalo Bandits are entered.
Falcons lose to Bend Morning Star Staff
The host Bend Elks used two big innings to claim their first West Coast League baseball championship by knocking off the Kelowna Falcons 10-4 Monday night at Vince Genna Stadium. The Falcons scored a pair of runs early, getting one in the first on three straight hits, including a Ben Gamba RBI-single, and another in the third when Gamba once again doubled down the line to score Grant Meylan. The Elks celebrated their first championship on the field before the power went out in the area, leaving both teams and 2,500 fans in the dark. Bend bounced the Falcons 13-8 in the series opener Saturday night at Elks Stadium in Kelowna.
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Hardly happy about being relegated to the bottom five, Turn-Key Controls appear serious about winning the Capri Insurance Men’s 45+ Soccer League’s B Cup anyways. Newbie Tim Clarke was fabulous in net and Turn-Key got goals from their main offensive threats in a 3-0 win over Bosman Accounting Monday night at Marshall Field #2. Turn-Key is 4-0 in the double round-robin. Ruben Cervantes and Volker Otto combined to feed speedy Roland Riedstra, who rambled down the right side and converted a 15-yard scorcher past former teammate Yogi Kongsdorf in the fifth minute. James Cotter was stymied minutes later by Clarke. Rick Danyluk of Turn-Key had a great chance after a pass from Mark Wasyluk but shot it over the net. Parm Kler struck the Bosman post, while Ian Bos had a wonderful chance from 18 yards but sailed it over Kongsdorf. Bosman played a bold second half with slick striker Carl McLennan shooting wide on two short breakaways and getting stoned by Clarke’s fists on another. McLennan took the Winners Man of the Match for the 2-2 accountants. Clarke lept up and tipped a 35-yard dipping free kick by Mike Grace just over the bar in the 74th minute. Clarke took the Big O Tire Man of the Match for the Controllers. Just minutes later, Mark Wasylyk headed a pass to the top of the crossbar and then Bryan Schenker neatly tipped the ball into the net on a short pass by Wasylyk. Central Midfielder Brad Conlin, who had a stellar match, started the play. Wasylyk buried the final goal on a sweet feed by Schenker. Bos earned the second assist.
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Team Canada can start packing snorkels, flip flops and SPF 45 in preparation for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. Canada downed Cuba 82-66 in the FIBA Americas women’s basketball qualifying tournament final Sunday night at the Saville Centre in Edmonton. “This is the best team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Canadian head coach Lisa Thomaidis. “The talent, the character the depth, the experience, the buy-in, the intelligence... it’s amazing to be part of.” The women’s team earlier won Pan Am Games gold medal in Toronto. Vernon’s Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe only took one shot from the field in the finale, but finished 2-for-2 at the free throw line. The Kal grad was 13-21 and shot 61.9 per cent from the field in the tourney. She averaged seven points and three rebounds in 14 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Seth Shostak, who is the senior astronomer and director at the Center for SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) Research, said, “The moon stabilizes Earth’s obliquity. Well, almost. The tilt actually varies between 22 and 24.5 degrees - and the variation is enough to induce such environmental inconveniences as the occasional ice age. Without the moon, it might be much worse.” For the last eight columns, we have been looking at New Minor Forcing. Here is one final example, more for
the play than the bidding. What should South do in six diamonds after West leads the club king and shifts to his singleton spade? Does it make a difference if West initially leads his spade? This was a tough sequence to an almost-laydown slam. Note that South cannot bid three no-trump over three diamonds without a club stopper. South starts with seven side-suit winners: four spades and three hearts. So, if he can take five diamond tricks, he will be up to 12. He does not need a favourable major-suit split. Declarer wins trick two, plays a trump to his hand,
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Frederick James Kitchener passed away on August 7th, 2015 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Fred was born on June 1st, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec to Frederick and Doris Kitchener. Fred joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950, serving as a draftsman in construction engineering until 1960. Upon his release he had a long career with the Department of Public Works. During those years with the Department of Public Works, Fred’s skills as a draftsman can be found in many buildings constructed across Canada. While working in Ottawa, Fred married Elisabeth (Lilo) Harnum in January 1973. In later years, he transferred to Edmonton. Upon retirement, Fred & Lilo moved to Vernon, BC where he resided until his passing. Fred has been predeceased by his beloved wife, Lilo, in May 2012. He leaves to mourn his passing, son William Kitchener of Red Deer, Alberta; daughter Bonnie Joiner of Prince George, BC; granddaughter Angela Joiner; grandson William Kitchener Jr. and three great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his step-daughter Gudrun (Dieter) Mebius of Germany; sister Elaine (Nicky) Ladouceur of Goderich, Ontario and brother Robert (Dorothy) Kitchener of Cornwall, Ontario. Interment will take place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Vernon, BC at11:30 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2015. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Bethan Marchuk on July 30, 2015 at Hospice House, Vernon, BC. Bethan was born January 25, 1958 in Summerland, BC. Bethan will be forever loved and missed by her husband, Fred Marchuk; son Benny (Melissa) Miller; daughter Melissa Miller and grandchildren Evan and Riley. Further cherishing her memory are her sisters Catherine, Ann, Judith, Sarah and brother Geraint. Predeceased by her parents Thomas Isfryn Davies and Marion Davies. A Celebration of Bethan’s Life will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Caetani House (3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, BC). All are welcome and encouraged to bring a book for a school aged child for the Literacy Program. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Bethan’s memory to Salmon Arm School District #83 Literacy Program (PO Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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Adler Commercial Sewing Machine, Portable A/C Unit Ridgid Compound Miter Saw, Table Saws, Compressor, Stihl Gas Powered Cut Off Saw, Welder, New 1”, 3/4”, 1/2” Impact Drills, Drill Press, Delta Thickness Planer, Chainsaw, Tool Box, Generator, 8” Bench Vice, Stihl Weed Trimmer, Hedge Trimmers, New Jacks, Corded and Cordless Tools, Air Tools, New Ridgid Worm Drive Circ Saw, Hilti Gun, Tile Saw, Ext. Cords, Wire, Brinkman Grill, Camping Stoves, Sleeping Bags, Tents, Coolers, Wake Boards, Snow Shoes, Helmets, Air Beds, Folding Tent, Suitcases, Heavy Bag, Dog Sky Kennel, Boat Props, Doors & Windows, Tires, Sink & Vanity Mirror, Reel Mower, Commercial Gym Equipment, Plus Much More.
18’ 6” Baja Boat with 175 HP Merc and Trailer.
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PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
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Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm 1 bath outside Enderby $1100 per mnth plus utilities. References required. Pets ok, no smoking. 250-545-4172
MOBILE home avail. in Enderby. 2 bed, addition, deck, porch. W/D, NS, NP, 55+yr. ramp access. Avail. Sept 1 or sooner if required, $690.+ DD Teresa 604-302-7718
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1bdrm, Avail Aug 31, clean, very private, suites mature, quiet person, no smoker, n/p $850. 250-545-5841 Lumby 4 bdrm house, fenced yard, n/s, $800 + util., Avail now. 250-547-2003
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Farms INCOME, INCOME, INCOME 40 acres Falkland, BC. Newer home complete with rental suite and 2 rental houses. Farm land with two creeks and timber, excellent recreational, equestrian and agricultural potential. Agents welcome. $621,000. (250) 488-1425, messages at 250-766-4342.
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Rentals Shared Accommodation 1 fully furnished bdrm, includes, cable, internet, netflix, utilies. Close to bus routes & college. $650 778-930-0879
Suites, Lower Avail immed. bright, private, level entry studio suite. All utilities including cable, wifi, a/c. Furnishing optional. N/P, N/S, No drinking & No partying. 778-475-1482 New 1bdrm, furnished, ns/np, shared laundry $900.util/int incl. Avail now. Coldstream. Suits 1 person (250)540-8585
Townhouses 3bdrm + den, 1.5bath, walk to schools/shops, ns/np $1100. Avail Sept 1. 250-307-0548 3bdrm spacious furnished gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, by Vernon. F/P, 6 apps, $1,380 includes util. Avail Aug 29 to April 30. 1-403-547-5345
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Cars - Domestic 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 6 cyl, 4 spd, auto, cruise, CD, many more features. 124,000km, $3900. 250-3090192
Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Honda S2000 Convertible, pearl black, red leather, full load, original rare find. 84,000k’s, winter stored, 1 owner for 12 yrs. $21,900. 250-545-0840 2006 VW Beetle Convertible, 2.5L, 5 speed manual transmission, maintenance done at local dealership, all power options, black leather interior, Excellent condition. $8000 250-307-5189 .
Motorcycles 2003 Harley Ultra Classic 100th Anniversary, Gun metal pearl grey. Baker 6 speed. Loaded. New tires & brakes. Only 42,000 kms. Very impressive. $15,900. 250-3099673 Yamaha 550 V twin Sport bike. Good running cond., qualifies for Collector plate. Come & look, make an offer. (250)542-2668
Recreational/Sale 1999 Nomad travel trailer, 24’ light weight, full bathroom, sleeps 6, bunk beds. Pull type. Asking $8700. 250-545-5660.
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26.5’ 5th wheel trailer on pad at Desert Oasis RV Park, California, + 2001 Honda Accord. Both in exc cond. $10,000.obo (250)832-3008
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: MELISSA MATSEN PLAINTIFF AND: NICHOLAS BRODY JUSTIS LARIVIERE AND ELIZABETH ANDREA ZAMBRANO DEFENDANTS ADVERTISEMENT To: The Defendants Nicholas Brody Justice Lariviere and Elizabeth Andrea Zambrano TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 31, 2015, an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Kelowna Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number KEL-S-M-106473 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: general damages, special damages, interest and costs related to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on April 6, 2014, in Vernon, British Columbia. <ou must Âżle a Response to Civil Claim within 2 days after the publication of this advertisement failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Kelowna Registry, at 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is 105-1195 Industrial Road, West Kelowna, BC, V1Z 1G4.
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Hwy 97 Cantilevered Sidewalk Replacement
Reference No.: T-15-93-ENG The Owner invites tenders for: 1. Removal and replacement of 80 lineal meters of existing cantilevered concrete sidewalk. 2. Supply and installation of new metal handrail. 3. Traffic Management Plan and traffic control on HWY 97. Contract Documents are available during normal business hours beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at: Monaghan Engineering & Consulting Ltd. 3710B - 28th Street, Vernon, BC on payment of a non-refundable amount of $75 including GST payable to: Monaghan Engineering and Consulting Ltd. The Contract Documents are available for viewing at: City of Vernon, Operations Office, 1900 48th Avenue, Vernon BC Monaghan Engineering & Consulting Ltd, 3710B 28th Street, Vernon BC SICA, #2 – 2706 45th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 3N4 SICA, #104 – 151 Commercial Drive, Kelowna BC V1X 7W2 SICA, #101 – 1410 Pearson Place, Kamloops, BC V1S 1J9 Note: Only Tenderers who register and obtain Contract Documents from Monaghan Engineering and Consulting Ltd., will be permitted to submit tenders for this project. A non-mandatory pre-tender meeting for all prospective tenders will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the site. Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00PM local time Tender Closing Date: Wednesday, August 26/15 at: City of Vernon Attention: Purchasing Department 1900 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 Curtis Hodges, P. Eng Monaghan Engineering & Consulting Ltd. 250-503-1023
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Do all home inspectors use a Thermal Imaging Camera (Infrared) and what are the benefits of thermal imaging?
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Not all home inspectors use a Thermal Imaging Camera; in fact I am one of the only home inspectors in the Okanagan that uses a Thermal Imaging Camera. I use the camera on every home inspection that I do. The benefits of using thermal imaging technology are numerous, but in a nutshell, this is a close as one can come to x-raying a home. The camera sees and records heat. The different temperatures are registered in different colors. With that one can see where cold air is entering a home, wet spots that may indicate mold or roof leaks that may not be otherwise visible. Missing or poorly installed insulation in walls and ceilings can also be seen. Insect infestations in walls can be seen due to the heat a nest may generate. Overheating electrical breakers and circuits can also be seen. This is just some of the applications of this type of camera. Having a thermal imaging scan done on your home can reveal areas that may need improvement and save you the homeowner dollars. We can all use that.
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Are foreclosures usually a good deal?
Rarely, in my opinion, is buying a foreclosure a good option or good value. Many foreclosed properties have not been well looked after and have suffered damage – seen and unseen. Most critical is understanding “AS IS WHERE IS” means once you own the property there is absolutely no recourse if you run into problems or ANY kind (or find the appliances have been stripped out or home was damaged since you last saw it.) Foreclosure sales are handled quite differently from normal sales in that the court acts as the seller and often on court date there are competing bids which can serve to inflate the price (all offers have to be subject free by court save “subject to court approval.”) This means complete uncertainty until after court concludes. My advice is to leave foreclosures for the experienced contractors.
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