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It was an udderly good start to the 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. Attendance for day one was 17,145, up from 16,262 a year ago. “It was a really good opening day,” said Bryan Burns, IPE general manager “It was just a good all-round day. We had lots of people on the grounds, great crowds at some of the shows such as the logging show and the mini chuckwagons.” Bryan Burns Also among the opening day highlights was an outstanding dairy show, complementing the IPE’s theme Udderly Awesome – Party Til The Cows Come Home, a tribute to the dairy division. The first performance of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association’s rodeo on the grounds also drew a large gathering. “It was probably one of best rodeo crowds on Wednesday that we’ve ever had,” said Burns. “Normally we don’t sell out the rodeo opening night but there was a huge crowd there.” Rain fell overnight – but not during opening day – and the weather cleared Thursday morning for Family Day. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily througn Sunday, the exhibit halls are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the West Coast Amusements’ midway opens at 11 a.m. The CPRA rodeo goes at 8 p.m. through til Sunday. The IPE parade will roll through the streets of Armstrong Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Event and schedule information can be found at www.armstrongipe.com.
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Little cowboy Teagan Walker, three, waves to his family as his grandpa Scott Walker joins him on the merry-go-round Wednesday at the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong.
Two suspects arrested in Polson Park death Morning Star Staff
Two people, including a 14-year-old male, have been arrested in connection with the death of a Vernon man whose body was found in Polson Park. Vernon RCMP GIS/Serious Crime Unit announced the arrests on Wednesday in connection with the death of Jason Thomas Hardy, 42, whose body was discovered near the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club Aug. 26. “On Monday, a 14-year-old youth and an
“Police do not believe there is a risk to the public.” — Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy
18-year-old man were taken into custody by the RCMP,” said Vernon RCMP Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. “Both are residents of the Greater Vernon area.”
Crown counsel have approved charges of second degree murder against the 14-yearold, who can’t be named, and Brandon Wellington, 18. They were scheduled to make
court appearances in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday. The investigation leads RCMP to believe this was a targeted offence. “Police do not believe there is a risk to the public,” said Noseworthy. This is still an ongoing investigation and anyone with unreported information regarding the death of Jason Hardy is asked to contact the Vernon RCMP Detachment at 250-545-7171.
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Rain and cooler temperatures in the valley bottom translated into snow at Silver Star Mountain Resort Thursday morning. There was about two centimetres of the white stuff in the village and 4.5 centimetres at the summit. It’s not the earliest snow has fallen but resort officials say it’s unusual for snow to stick and stay at this time of the year.
Cougar alert issued after livestock killed RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
North Okanagan residents are being reminded that cougars are among their neighbours. With big cats being spotted throughout the region, the Ministry of Environment is urging residents to minimize the potential for encounters that could put them and cougars at risk. “Their primary food source is deer but they will eat pets and livestock,” said Ken Owens, conservation officer. On Monday, a male cougar had to be destroyed after it had killed an alpaca, two sheep and a llama in Lumby, near J.W. Inglis Elementary. “Considering the cougar was killing livestock in proximity to a school and residence, we set traps,” said Owens. The 130-pound animal was about fouryears-old and a decision was made to put the cat down. “If you allow the cat to continue doing that, more animals (livestock) will be
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used to livestock and pets as a food source. To reduce the possibility of cougars visiting your property, residents are urged to bring pet food inside as it lures raccoons and other small animals that can be prey for cougars. Use wildlife-resistant garbage containers or storage sheds. Garbage attracts small animals that, in turn, attract cougars. Don’t allow pets to roam outside during dusk, dawn and at night. Bring them inside or secure them in a kennel with a secure top. Close off open spaces under structures. Areas under porches and decks can provide shelter for prey animals. Prune dense vegetation near your house and buildings where cougars can hide. Cougars avoid open areas without brush to serve as cover. Adding motion detecting lighting to areas around your home can deter cougars who prefer to move about undetected. Provide sturdy, secure covered shelters to protect hobby livestock at night. Because of their small size children are
more vulnerable to cougars. Do not leave them unattended. Owens says it’s important that residents in the region take action to protect themselves and livestock, as well as ensuring cougars don’t have to be destroyed. “A cougar is only doing what it’s naturally hard-wired to do (look for food).”
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It may appear that Greater Vernon is awash with cash but revenue flow could slow to a trickle yet. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee directors were told Thursday that utility revenue is up $1.2 million for the first six months of 2015. “Summer started earlier this year and revenue spiked,” said Stephen Banmen, general manager of finance. Banmen “There have been concerns about water restrictions and the impact on water revenue and what we’re looking at is revenue is ahead of the game.” Compared to 2014, consumption fee revenue for the first two quarters has gone from $2.8 to $3.6 million, or an additional $800,000. Base fee and other revenue are ahead of 2015 budget projections by $400,000. Higher revenue had been anticipated in the 2015 budget because of a two per cent rate increase. The current trend isn’t expected to continue. “Overall consumption is down for the third quarter so we won’t meet budget projections in the third quarter,” said Banmen, adding that those figures aren’t compiled yet. A report states that if fourth quarter consumption is the same as 2014, third quarter consump-
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After concerns about not attending some forums, a North O k a n a g a n - S hu s w ap candidate is expanding his presence. Conservative Mel Arnold says he will be at several all candidates forums in addition to the ones he is already scheduled to attend. “Due to a hectic schedule that includes business as well as political demands, I had originally planned to attend a few select forums,” he said. “However, I believe citizens across the North O k a n a g a n - S hu s w ap deserve as many chances as possible to meet their candidates, so I have altered my plans to include as many forums as possible.” Previously scheduled to attend five forums, including the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Vernon JCI, Salmon Arm chamber, Salmon Arm Retired Persons, and Enderby Chamber of Commerce, Arnold has agreed to attend events hosted by the Armstrong chamber, Lumby chamber, Sorrento chamber and the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. He is also awaiting
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Track lighting draws scrutiny RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A politician wants to shed some light on residents out for some exercise. Director Akbal Mund told the Regional District of North Okanagan board Wednesday that some residents are questioning the lack of low-level lights at the recently opened Greater Vernon Athletics Park. “As winter rolls around and come 3 p.m., it gets pretty dark,” he said. RDNO staff believe the current level of lighting is sufficient during evening or early morning hours.
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“There are building lights and they shed a lot of light on to the track,” said Keith Pinkoski, parks manager. The large light towers are only available if an event is booked for the facility and they are only on until 10 p.m.
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The temporary fire ban for the City of Armstrong has been lifted effective immediately. As a result, normal burning restrictions outlined in the City’s Fire Prevention Bylaw will resume. Open burning is prohibited except for the following: • Small confined fires for the purpose of cooking • Holders of a valid burning permit on days where the atmospheric Venting Index for the Okanagan region as determined by Environment Canada is greater than 55. Thank you for your cooperation. PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Fax: 250-546-3710 info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca
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Directors debate building liability RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Not inspecting the integrity of farm buildings has some officials alarmed. The Regional District of North Okanagan board deferred a motion Wednesday that would have allowed staff to issue siting and use permits for agricultural and accessory buildings in rural Lumby and Cherryville without any inspections to determine that B.C. building codes have been followed.
“If a building falls because there’s no overdown when a guy is sight.” loading hay, we could In fact, RDNO lawhave a huge yers have sugproblem,” said gested there director Brian is legal expoQuiring of sure if there consultants is no building not determininspection ing snow load and a strucfor roofs. ture injures Director someone. Hank Cameron M i k e Issuing Macnabb siting and says a structural failure use permits has been could create liability allowed since 2003 issues for the regional in rural Lumby and district. Cherryville. “It strays into the “Applicants are public safety realm required to build to
code but inspectors never go on site,” said Rob Smailes, general manager of planning and building. Hank Cameron, Cherryville director, doesn’t believe inspections are needed for farm buildings. “There’s no occupancy in these buildings so there are no health and safety issues,” he said. “This is a process that’s worked well for rural people to building small buildings. There have been a number built and there have
been no problems.” It was also suggested that not requiring inspections will reduce costs and time for residents, but at least one politician didn’t accept that argument. “If the concern is the cost for applicants, then we should look at the cost of permits but to abdicate our responsibility because of what it costs isn’t a good enough reason,” said director Juliette Cunningham. The matter of permits for agricultural
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Forum discusses disabled issues Morning Star Staff
Issues facing those with disabilities are being brought to the forefront of the election campaign. Independent Living Vernon hosts an all candidates forum Sept. 29 at the People Place at 6:30 p.m. “Groups are concerned that issues with persons with disabilities has not even been on the radar with any of the parties,” said Lisa Kongsdorf, with IL Vernon. The forum is an opportunity to find out where the candidates stand
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ife has a funny way of lifting you to great heights, and just when you think you’ve reached the pinnacle of euphoria, it sends you a sucker punch to the gut to take you down a few notches. That’s reality. Not to be a downer, but I would have loved to written here in this space – it is my turn for random ramblings, after all – about the wonderful holiday I just returned from on the Oregon Coast. Despite the detours to avoid smoky Washington, and the long journey home via Idaho, it was a beautiful journey to remind oneself that America is Kristin Froneman still beautiful, despite Donald Trump and no gun control. But alas, the brakes on that high soon slammed with images from the Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Seeing a drowned three-year-old boy washed up on a Turkish beach brought everything back to Earth. Life is fleeting and most of us in Canada take way too much for granted. We are lucky to have the freedom to be able to go on holidays, own a passport, and to elect a leader of our nation. Yes, this is leading somewhere. I had the opportunity to hear one of the candidates for prime minister speak this week. And although I liked, for the most part, what federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair had to say about what he plans to do for the First Nations, workers rights, and the environment, the cynical side of me felt that a lot of it was rhetoric. Yes, I’ve heard it all before.... I want to see action! When asked by my colleague about what Mulcair planned to do about the Tory stronghold here in the North Okanagan-Shuswap,
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One of the great things about living in the North Okanagan is the diverse wildlife that calls it home. Who doesn’t have a favourite memory of spotting a deer grazing in a pasture or a bear rambling up a trail? However, the fact that people and wildlife live side by side also creates the potential for conflict. A good example of that is Monday’s shooting of a cougar in Lumby. The big cat had killed an alpaca, two sheep and a llama. Now obviously the destruction of a wild creature is unfortunate, but the reality is that relocation isn’t effective for a number of reasons and cougars generally continue to prey on livestock and pets once they have been moved. It should also be pointed out that the cougar was near an elementary school and children can be vulnerable to attacks. Now cougars can’t change their habits. They are doing exactly what they do — looking for food. So the onus to reduce conflicts rests completely with residents, and particularly those in rural areas or those where urban interface exists. There are a number of precautionary steps that can be taken, including bringing pet food inside as it lures animals that can be prey for cougars. Don’t allow pets to roam outside during dusk, dawn and at night. Bring them inside or secure them in a kennel with a secure top. Add motion detector lights to your yard to deter cougars who prefer to move about undetected. And for farmers, provide sturdy, secure covered shelters to protect hobby livestock at night. Conservation officers strongly dislike having to destroy cougars, or any wildlife, but their first priority is public safety. Do your part to ensure people and wild animals can live next to each other in peace.
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t was interesting to read John Trainor's letter to the editor. His opinions do not match that of the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York, among others. Those cities are implementing a $15 per hour minimum wage ($18 Canadian). It's probably because they studied those pesky statistics. One statistic he does present is that there are 400,000 small businesses in B.C. with an average of less than three employees each. That would mean that for every business with 30 employees, there are 10 operated solely by the proprietor. It follows that a minimum wage hike would benefit the majority of small business owners immediately. People living near the poverty line spend everything they earn, and mostly in their community, not hoarding it away for their extended vacations in Hawaii or Mexico. Consumer demand will rise, stimulating the sluggish economy. Employees are commodities, but unlike other commodities they are demand driven. If your business is busier due to increased spending in the community, it would be foolish to cut production by eliminating employees. A higher minimum wage is associated with higher labour productivity, including greater loyalty and work effort, lowering unit costs. Well-paid employees
POSTAL SERVICE On May 5, I ordered a small item on the Internet from China. I let considerable time lapse before checking on their website since I thought it should have arrived. After checking with the supplier, I found the tracing number for the registered mail. It arrived in Mississauga, Ont. June 2 for further processing, probably by Canada Border Services. I find it hard to believe that they require five weeks to clear an item which I have, in the past, ordered and received numerous times. I phoned the local post office to ascertain if they could trace it. All I got was voice prompts culminating with information to phone a Canada Post 1-800 number. That number only had voice prompts which finally suggested that I go on the Canada Post website. No easy task navigating that site, but it made numerous suggestions that I obtain a service ticket. When I finally arrived at that location, it indicated that the page had been removed from the site. So I made
are healthier (N.Y. State Health Authority). A benefit to employers is a documented reduction in labour turnover, creating savings in recruitment, training, and retention cost. What about the activists who don't live in the real world, like the councils of the biggest cities in North America. Conservatives, look away, here are some more statistics! Seventy-six percent of British Columbians support raising the minimum wage to $15, including many Liberal
a trip to the post office where they indicated they were not responsible for tracking registered mail. Back to the website where I finally selected something unrelated, which gave me another Canada Post number. Since an actual person answered, I explained my problem and was advised that tracing registered mail was not in their terms of reference. A little pleading and I was transferred to someone who agreed to help me, only to be told after 15 minutes, that her system went down. But I was transferred to another agent. I had to repeat the story once again. After much discussion, he agreed to that service ticket which is mentioned on the website. He informed me that tracking is done by the sender, as if I could converse with someone in Chinese. When I asked what action would be followed now that I have a service ticket, he gave me a two-minute lecture that it would be filed away, possibly reviewed, and they are only considered comments on how Canada Post provide better cus-
tomer service. My last attempt was really what, during my time in the military, was something that was dreaded. Contact my MP. Even the chance of a ministerial enquiry resulted in a non-caring attitude. The community mail boxes are next and then the demise of the post office after the next scheduled increase in postal rates, which have been announced. Ray Rose STICKLE ROAD I would like to pass along my experience regarding the Stickle Road/Highway 97 intersection. I worked on the Swan Lake auto mile for four-and-a-half years. The four auto dealers — Honda, Nissan, Kia and Volkswagen — do considerable business from Salmon Arm as none of these brands have a dealer in Salmon Arm. ln the case of Honda, 35 per cent of our business came from there. Those customers were not happy about the left-hand turn across a busy highway. In fact many seniors,
voters in 2013. Women make up 63 per cent of the minimum wage earners, the highest proportion of all the provinces Among minimum wage earners ages 25 to 54, 70 per cent are women — 310,000 women in B.C. earn less than $15 an hour. Eighty-one percent of the 150,000 single parents in B.C. are women. Forty-seven percent of minimum wage earners are over the age of 25. There are 10,000 over the age of 55. And it's not just ma and pa. Forty-six percent of minimum wage earners work for employers with more than five hundred employees. So much for the summer student job line. The Alberta oil sands are not viable now and may not be again, due to the cost of extraction, vs. the price of oil. Manufacturing jobs are drying up all over the province. Who will feed the real estate market? Who will buy your product or service then? Conservatives use fear and propaganda instead of facts and statistics because the facts don't say what they want to hear. Bill C-51 gives us more government and less freedom. I have no fear of my neighbours and friends making a wage they can live on. Michael Watt
myself included, will not use a busy intersection without a light. I also believe that there are some business people who will set up shop on the auto mile if safe access via a traffic light goes ahead. As for the RV park, it's dangerous to turn right when you leave with a big RV and turning left is not a consideration. Why all of the flim-flammery from the Ministry of Transportation? We need a light so let's get on with it. Will Rogers THE DONALD Donald Trump is a mean, moneyed grump, a real chump, a malignant lump. When he’s in a publicity slump he’ll thump a hapless frump or sneer at ladies who are a little plump. Republicans better haul his outrageous rump to a distant dump or they’ll all be up a stump. Americans may enjoy their political disorder, but I’m truly thankful for the Canadian border. Lloyd Atkins
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Some Lumby residents want to ensure they aren’t engulfed by flames. Council received a request Tuesday from 12 residents who want a fire break developed to protect the community from potential wildfire. “This year became apparent there is a risk with wildfires,” said Mayor Kevin Acton Kevin Acton of recent blazes across B.C., including at Rock Creek and Oliver. The residents say that weather conditions are getting hotter and dryer. “One of the attractive features of Lumby is it is circled by forest and that the homes in Lumby are surrounded by numerous mature trees of all kinds,” said Steve Elliman, residents’ spokesperson, in the
letter. “Unfortunately, this in turn can be a liability. In particular, if a fire was to start in the hills above Lumby, a fire could easily burn down into the centre of town because of the closeness of the dwellings, their type of construction and the trees between the buildings.” The residents are calling for fire breaks throughout the community. “One area that seems particularly vulnerable to fire and dangerous to the village, because of the trees, brush, and grassland there, is the west side of town,” said Elliman. Acton says council is concerned about wildfire threats and staff has been directed to do more research about the viability of fire breaks. “There are complications because there is private property and provincial property,” he said. Fire breaks could be considered in conjunction with possible construction of a trail network in Lumby.
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A co-operative venture between Okanagan College and the Vernon Fire Department is being declared a success. Twelve students in the college’s entry-level carpentry/joinery class constructed custom cabinets for the Predator Ridge fire hall. “We just can’t thank the students and instructors at Okanagan College enough for their contribution to our fire hall,” said Keith Green, Vernon fire chief. “Station three (Predator Ridge) has been operationKeith Green al since the spring but the upstairs area was left unfinished. The students’ handiwork will make the station more functional and will be in our fire station for a long time. “Having these beautiful custom-made cabinets is so great for our members and we are so grateful to the students for their support,” said Green. One of the students who took a lead role in the project was Julia Braun. “It gave us a real life perspective and understanding of what it will be like doing this kind of work out in the real world,” said Braun.
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A Lake Country councillor says it’s time for change and has put forth a notice of motion in an attempt to ban smoking in public parks. On Tuesday, Coun. Blair Ireland brought forward a notice of motion to introduce a bylaw that would ban smoking in public parks. “With all the interface fires happening all over the area, a lot of them have been caused by smoking,” said Ireland. “We have a lot of parks that are rustic in nature — Blair Ireland in Okanagan Centre, Spion Kop — lots of places that are extremely dry. The ability for people to smoke in those areas gives us a chance to have a fire. It’s time we said there is no smoking in those areas.” Ireland said there are as many as 50 jurisdictions in the province that have already moved to ban smoking in public parks and said it’s time Lake Country took the step as well. The motion is expected to be discussed when Lake Country council meets Sept. 16.
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Local residents can learn more about issues surrounding hospice palliative care. The North Okanagan Hospice Society will hold a discussion about current trends in palliative care and the Supreme Court of Canada decision on physician-assisted death Sept. 16. “Hospice palliative care is a topic that is on the minds of Canadians,” said Ruth Edwards, NOHS executive director. The presentation will be facilitated by Ross Waddell, who is an advisor to the B.C. Hospice Palliative Care Association and regional hospice palliative care organizations in B.C. Waddell is co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Death Education, a philanthropic partnership of professionals who offer research and education on death, dying and planning for care. The session begins with NOHS’ annual general meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and then Waddell’s presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 250-503-1800 ext. 101.
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Putting together a hockey team, says new North Okanagan Knights head coach and general manager Bryant Perrier, is like building a city. You go brick-by-brick, tear down old habits and strip away layers. And, you have short-, mid- and long-term strategies in place. “The long-term goal is to be in the post season, whatever that looks like, or however we do it,” said Perrier in dressing room No. 6 – a temporary office complete with his cell phone plugged into the wall – at Vernon’s Priest Valley Arena, where the KIJHL team is practising with its home Nor-Val Sports Centre unavailable until after the IPE. “The intermediate goal is to play consistent and get this group playing with confidence, feeling good about themselves win, lose or draw, and there are going to be more positives than negatives once we implement all our systems. Short-term goal is get back into our facility for comfort.” The building, or rebuilding process, for the Knights will be a quick one. They opened their pre-season schedule Monday in Vernon with a 6-0 loss to the Revelstoke Grizzlies. North Okanagan visited the Princeton Posse Thursday and wrapup their exhibition schedule Saturday in Chase. “Against Revelstoke, in the first eight minutes they didn’t have a shot on goal, and I was quite impressed with the group,” said Perrier. “Then, there was a bit of a hiccup, we got scored on, then there was an altercation on the ice and we kind of lost our focus.” Josh Shank, one of 12 returnees, played the first 30 minutes in net for the Knights and gave up one goal before giving way to West Kelowna’s Daniel Paul, who had a rough outing. Paul was pulled in favour of Shank after giving up four goals. The Knights are carrying 25 players with Perrier giving all players a good look in the three pre-season encounters. “We know this is about development,” he said. “Our goal is to help these young guys; we want them to have the chance to go to the next level. “But nobody’s guaranteed anything. There’s a process with the 16-year-olds that we’ve signed that we can’t release them as we’re dealing with the future and stockpiling good players. The veterans, I’d like to keep them all.” Fans can expect to see a speedy North Okanagan club once the building is complete. “I’m all about tempo,” said Perrier. “Things have got to be done right and done right out of the gate. I’m not going to
let them cheat. Little details can make the difference come November, December and after Christmas. “Before Christmas, we’re sculpting this club. We want to be fast, forecheck, turn pucks over, and be crisp. It’s simple. Get the puck to net, create havoc and turnovers.” The Knights open their regular season Friday, Sept. 11, in Grand Forks and visit Spokane the next night. They’ll play a third straight road game in Princeton Sept. 18 before hosting the Posse in the team’s home opener Wednesday, Sept. 23. That will be the first of five straight home games. “Starting on the road is important to get the group together and mould things into a positive direction,” said Perrier. “There’s no distractions like being worried about the parents being there or having to get a ticket for their girlfriend. They’re just in a hotel room being with each other. “It’s a great focus plan to start the season.” Perrier will be joined on the bench by assistant coaches Cameron Dobransky, a Penticton native who played in the KIJHL with the Osoyoos Coyotes, and Summerland’s Daryl Jenner, who coached in his hometown and has been with the Okanagan Hockey School program for years. Fred Dobransky, Cameron’s grandfather, will be director of player personnel. Meanwhile, the BCHL Vernon Vipers welcomed back highly touted winger Brett ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR Stapley and completed a trade which saw North Okanagan Knights hopefuls Brady Marzocco of Armstrong (left) and veteran F Luke Voltin head to the Langley Vernon’s Braden Gilowski battle for puck possession Wednesday during a Kootenay Rivermen for futures. International Junior Hockey League practice at Vernon’s Priest Valley Arena. Stapley, 16, was in Viper camp but left to attend the WHL Calgary Hitmen trials. “They wanted to sign him, but he hasn’t Vipers are going in a different direction. The 20-year-old decided which route he wants,” said Viper head coach/GM Minnesota product rang up 10 goals and 26 points in 44 Mark Ferner. “He’s a pretty talented young kid (138 points games with Vernon last year. in Campbell River Bantam) and this muddies the waters a The Vipers have 29 players, including 16 forwards, in little more. We basically have six kids going for three forward camp and will reduce their roster to 22 after an exhibition spots so we have some very tough decisions to make.” series starting tonight in Prince George. The Spruce Kings Ferner said Voltin wanted a change of scenery and the are here Saturday, 6 p.m.
Smithson lands Danish hockey deal KEVIN MITCHELL
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One year after practising daily with the Junior A Vernon Vipers, Jerred Smithson has revived his pro hockey career. Smithson, 36, sat out last NHL season as a free agent, but will play for the Herning Blue Fox in the Danish Metal Ligaen this season. Herning is three hours from Copenhagen. The defensive specialist is one of three North American imports – others are from Ontario and Wisconsin. Smithson weighed two offers to play in Germany, one other in Denmark and and others in Slovakia and England. He has played 606 NHL games for five teams, compiling 39 goals and 96 points. The Blue Fox supply Smithson with a new car and a condo. He and his wife, Jaymie (neé Hackman) have a two-year-old son, Hunter. “We chose Denmark for a few reasons but first was the country itself,” Smithson told The Morning Star. “Everyone that I’ve
talked to had nothing but great things to say about the country and the quality of life. Making sure my family was safe and happy was the most important thing. “Second was Jerred Smithson the organization in Herning. They have a very competitive team year after year and want to win a championship very bad. So far the team has done everything in their power to make sure I have everything I need and my family needs to be happy and comfortable at and away from the rink.” Herning head coach Mario Simioni feels the signing is significant. “Clearly the wildest signing this season and rarely have we seen any in the league with as many games under its belt in the world’s best league of the world’s best play-
ers,” said Simioni on the team’s website. “At the same time, it is also great for the league to be able to pull such a name for it will certainly be interesting to follow him in the many upcoming matches.” Smithson, who last played an NHL game in November, 2013 for the Maple Leafs, says the pace is fast. “There is a lot more puck possession with a lot less hitting. We have a wide range of skill on our team with some players being as young as 17 and as old as 36. That would be me. “It will take some time for me to adjust to the larger ice surface but I love the idea of handling the puck more and not being forced to dump it in as much as I had to in the past. I’m really excited about being back on the ice playing again and having the opportunity to travel the world with the family.” Smithson plans to do some travelling during two national team breaks (13-day break
in November and one 10-day breather in February). He hopes to meet up with buddy Lanny Gare and his family in Germany. Added Simioni: “Jerred comes with massive experience to the team, and he will be able to take the lead through an upcoming exciting season. It is a role that fits the new player well and which are well in line with his previous roles at various star-studded teams. He has not merely looked on from the lower ranges. He has also been part of the power play setup needed and special situations in general. “Jerred Smithson is a super solid two-way player who plays a direct and disciplined game against opponents. In Herning, Frans Nielsen (Dane with the New York Islanders) also plays the same type of game with solid two-way work. He also plays very clean, efficient and really great hockey. Smithson’s going to give the team very much for training, fighting and generally in all the season’s many facets.”
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Vernon’s Ryan Vest placed second in the Pee Wee Division of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Ford Series at Hazelmere Golf Club in Surrey, Vest, nine, carded a 72 Tuesday in the rain after shooting an 85 Monday in a major storm to finish at 157. Brycen Ko, 12, of Richmond, fired a fantastic final round 68 to win his fourth MJT Pee Wee Boys title this season (80-68-148). Ten-year-old Cooper Humphreys, of Lions Bay, placed third in the division at 85-77-162. Vest took awards for the Mr. Lube long drive and Sligo closest-to-the-pin. Marcus Brown of Surrey ended his junior career and six-year stint on the Maple Leaf Tour in style by firing 71-72-143 to win low overall. Brown, who is now off to play NCAA Division 2 golf on scholarship at Simon Fraser University, cited a tournament highlight as his eagle on the fifth hole. “I feel absolutely splendid. This is my last junior tournament and I love the MJT with all my heart,” said Brown. Next for Vest is the 25th Hillview City and Club Junior Tuesday with tee times starting at 10 a.m. Hillview members pay $20 for 18 holes, while non-members are charged $30. Players receive a meal and prizes. Enter at the pro shop by Sunday. LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
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The Vancouver Canucks will have a few first-round draft picks at their Prospects Training Camp and the Young Stars Classic Tournament in Penticton. A total of 24 players are scheduled to report to the Canucks Prospects Training Camp which begins Thursday, Sept. 10 with a 2 p.m. practice on the Main rink at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). All on-ice practice sessions will be open to the public and are free. Forward Jake Virtanen, selected sixth overall in the 2014 entry draft, heads the list of snipers. Virtanen compiled 21 goals and 52 points with the Calgary Hitmen in just 50 games last WHL season. Forward Hunter Shinkaruk, taken 23rd overall from the Medicine Hat Tigers two years ago, will also turn some heads. He amassed 16 goals and 31 points in 74 games with the AHL Utica Comets last year. Cole Cassells, who rang up 30 goals and 81 points with the Memorial Cup champion Oshawa Generals, was a round three pick in 2014. Also confirmed as one of Vancouver’s 14 forwards is former Vernon Viper Mike Zalewski, who earned 3-9-12 in 55 games with Utica last year. Zalewski. 23, amassed 104 points with Vernon from 2010-12. The New Yorker was signed two years ago as a free agent out of college. Mackenzie Stewart, drafted as a defenceman 186th overall in 2014, is listed as a forward, something most expected
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Blues rule Shore Cup Vernon then took on the Williams Lake Storm and held on for a 2-1 victory. Jorja Catt sunk one in midway through the first half after a dazzling corner and goalie rebound. Shortly after Catt’s goal, Claeys and Lily Lee executed a beautiful play and goal which was called offside. The team’s second goal of the game didn’t come until late in the second half when Sherwood deked around two Williams Lake defenders to score, making it a 2-0 game. The defence, led by Game MVP Catt, held off the Storm until the dying minutes when the Storm slipped one past keeper Jordyn Kisilevich, robbing her of the shutout; the game ended in a 2-1 win. The Blues blanked Revelstoke 7-0 in its third game. The girls came on strong right from the opening whistle as Sherwood had a breakaway and a got a shot off, Mya Robinson had a gorgeous shot that just skimmed the crossbar and Dennis was so close to scoring off a throw-in by Established Emma Glasser. in 1944 Catt was finally able to get it to Lee who tapped Tuesday September 8th, 2015 it in for the opening goal. Catt put From 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. one away at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Centre another off of a Revelstoke 4895 Bella Vista Road, Vernon BC defender, and less than five minutes First Practice later, Lee scored Thursday September 10th, 2015 another goal with
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There’s no better way to wrap up a soccer season than with a gold medal. The Vernon United Tolko U-11 Girls MSE Precast Blues won the Shuswap FC Twin Anchors Shore ‘N’ Score Cup last weekend. The Blues played their first game against the Williams Lake Stars, dumping the Laketown squad 6-1. Game MVP (chosen by the other team) Kaiden Sherwood scored early on a a rebound from the Williams Lake keeper, and then, less than a minute later, scored another beauty with an assist from the goal post. Georgia Wenger scored on a rebound off a Sophie Dennis shot to make it 3-0. After the Stars got one back, the Blues’ Sarah Claeys answered, assisted by Kiera Dail. In the second half, the Blues got goals from Sherwood and Dennis.
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a pass from Sherwood. Claeys scored on a rebound off of the Revelstoke goalie at the end of the half to make it 4-0 Vernon. Sherwood was on fire in the second half scoring two goals in the space of two minutes, one from a pass by Robinson, and the other with a pass from Dennis. Dail wrapped up the scoring in the final minutes. Madison Bergman was the game MVP as a result of her stellar moves on defence. Vernon’s final game came against the host Shuswap team, a 2-0 win for the Blues and a second tournament clean sheet for Kisilevich. Sherwood put the first goal of the game on the board early in the opening half after a pass KERRY VAN SICKLE PHOTO from Game MVP Robinson. Mitchell Bond of Vernon Tolko United, left, chases down a Revelstoke ball carrier. Two minutes later, Sherwood – chosen touranKorol, Mitchell Bond and Daxton play. He had three tourney goals. ment MVP by the Blues’ parents Podollan provided quality chances Later in the day, Vernon – fought her way through all of the to tie it up with Bond eventually brushed back Revelstoke 5-3. Levi Shuswap defenders to put another finding the net. Korol, Jonah Strachan and Devin ball in the net. Cash Anderson continued to Bilodeau ran miles in the midThe parents and players praised play strong, running hard to the field and offered excellent supthe season-long work of coaches net numerous times. Ben Straight port. Podollan walked away with Jason Sherwood and Bobbi Catt. donned the goalie gloves the entire MVP for his hattie and finished tournament, showing grit and the tourney with five snipes. fearless determination. He was Game 3 pitted the two Vernon The Vernon United 1 U11 Boys rewarded for his leadership with United teams against one another struck silver in the Shore N’ Score the MVP in the final. United #1 with United #1 prevailing 5-3 in tourney, falling 2-1 to Shuswap in was coached by Geoff Straight. a thriller. the final. While battling cool temperaMarcus Erho, Parker Munroe, Shuswap, who earlier lost to tures, wind and rain, United took and Alexander Jones anchored the Vernon, had something to prove some time to settle in before turn- United #1 back line and pushed and came out strong and fast. ing up the heat to shut down the hard against the offensive United Down 1-0 in the second half, Shuswap 4-0. Anderson earned #2 crew. the fierce attacking line of Levi MVP for outstanding offensive Bilodeau bagged MVP.
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The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) took silver at the Miele Team Tennis Provincial Championships last weekend in Whistler. The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) actually never lost a round, but defaulted to Victoria in the final due to an injury replacement. Vernon won the final doubles match, but because of an injury replacement during that match, they lost the championship to Victoria by default. (Under Tennis BC rules, a team is unable to replace a player, even due to injury, during a match that has already started.) James Cotter had to replace Loren Guenette who tore a calf muscle. The team was leading with Guenette and went on to win with Cotter. Joe McFadden, who captained the team and organized the Whistler trip, could not go because of work commitments. Alain Brunelle took over as captain.
Each round consisted of two doubles matches and one singles match against each of the other four teams. VTA held off New Westminster 2-1, shut down Whistler and False Creek 3-0 and edged the Vancouver Tennis Association 2-1. Vernon was also represented by Alain Brunelle, Gary Edwards, Riku Komiya and Minsoo Han. The VTA team beat Salmon Arm, Kalamalka Club (Coldstream) and the Kelowna entry to qualify for provincials. John Widing helped VTA in some matches, but also missed Whistler. Komiya is an exchange student at Fulton from Japan, while Han was born in Korea but has settled in Vernon after living in Australia. he also attends Fulton. Meanwhile, the 104th annual Okanagan Valley Labour Day Tennis Championships go this weekend at the Kalamalka Country Club. There are singles and doubles matches.
NOTEBOOK OLDTIMERS HOCKEY - The annual Vernon Harvest Oldtimers Jamboree is scheduled for Oct. 5-8. Please google www. senioroldtimershockey.com to download and print an entry form. MULTI SPORT - Greater Vernon Recreation Services is introducing an adults-only multi-sport league beginning Sept. 14 and running until Nov. 17. The sports will include favourites from school gym class such as handball, ultimate, flag football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and dodge ball. There are two leagues to choose from: a MondayTuesday league at Silver Star Elementary (Mondays 6-10 p.m.) and Kidston Elementary (Tuesdays 6:45-8:45 p.m.); or a Mondays-only league at Okanagan Elementary (6-10 p.m.). Participants can sign up as individuals for $50 or as a team for $500. Call 250.545.6035 or visit www. greatervernonrecreation.ca. VOLLEYBALL - Volleyball referees are needed. A level 1 officiating clinic goes Sunday, Sept. 13 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Seaton Secondary. Once qualified, referees will work school, club and rec centre leagues. Cost is $25 for adults and $5 for students. Clinicians are Mike Sookochoff and Joan Rowan. Register at: sookochoff@shaw.ca.
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United Way is raising its glass for the second annual winemakers’ dinner in support of local agencies benefitting the community. Last year, United Way launched the new event, Taste of Okanagan Terroir Winemakers’ Dinner. “We had all 100 seats sold out in three weeks and the food and wine pairings were amazing,” said Linda Yule, of United Way. This year, the Winemakers’ Dinner will be held Sept. 25 and there will, once again, be six
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Superintendent’s Message Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year. The Board of Education, teachers, administrators and support staff are all looking forward to welcoming our returning and new students and focusing on our passion - student learning. Our goal is to provide the programs, services and supports to enable all students to be successful and to cross the stage at graduation with dignity, purpose and a plan for the future. We are proud to provide many excellent programs in safe and caring schools. We are fortunate to live in a community that values and supports education. Thank you to the many organizations who partner with us to provide work experience and apprenticeship placements, scholarships and awards, support for fine arts and athletic programs and to the hundreds of individuals who volunteer in our schools. We also recognize the support of the Okanagan Indian Band, First Nations Friendship Centre and the Vernon and District Métis Association in helping provide programs and services for our Aboriginal students. By working together as a community we have created a vibrant education system. I will be working with the Board of Education, teachers, administrators and support staff to ensure we continue to provide outstanding programs and services to our students. I wish all of our students, families, teachers, administrators and support staff an enjoyable and successful school year and look forward to watching our students learn and grow. Welcome Back! Joe Rogers, Superintendent of Schools SD22 Parents in hool sc enjoy a gram. ro p s e li supp cified e sp pay a s them to that s e te n This enable and guara d il c ch b ch r ea all the asi amount fo vided with It ro p r. e a b l ye il w hool their child ring the sc ms nee d e d du nces or ite ls a re ri fe te re a p m l a ci e er th sp o clude ses, or does not in , pencil ca y rs e jo d n e in b y ncy n ma such as fa , ual childre m a id iv gr d ro in p t ly the supp f items tha o st r e co d e n -u see th .sd22.bc.ca ation having. To w w w t a te rm ebsi s’. Info visit our w ick on ‘Fee es ls’ menu, cl o ry course fe o a d ch n ‘S co e se th d n a ry menta for both ele te. n this websi l o d n u are fo own schoo hase your rc u u p yo l ti to n u r fe ait If you pre ssary to w will be nece ministrator or your it s, e li p p d su a t the school list of wha speak with er to get a ch m a o te fr m ry o va ro child’s class will need, as it may ey th s e li p p su teacher. teacher to
First Day of Classes • September 9, 2015 is the first day of classes for students • Afternoon buses to run 3 hours early • Please check school district website for further details
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Our District Strategic Plan has one Goal: To achieve a 100% success rate for all students. It is our intent that every student will cross the stage with dignity, purpose and a plan for their future.
for 2015/2016 school year Transportation Registration Forms
ALL students whose bussing needs have changed MUST complete a student school bus registration form and return it to either the transportation department or your school. You can find the form at the following places: School District website or at your school. The Bus Transportation site is found under the Program & Services Section of the school district website.
Transportation Route Information Route and stop information as well as student expectations and parent tips can be found under the transportation portion of the school district website at www.sd22.bc.ca
Bus Identification School Buses are identified as Routes. There will be Route numbers above the entrance doors to each bus identifying which route that bus services. Students will need to familiarize themselves with their Route numbers & bus stop.
Route Changes Many route and stop changes will be implemented September 9, 2015. All registered students with a change to their schedule have or will receive new bussing schedules in the mail. Please remember to drive safely and watch for children on the roadways!
A Message from the Board Chair:
As our schools prepare to open their doors to our community, the School Trustees of School District No.22 would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to class for the 2015/16 school year. As our students return to class, we look forward to working together with our community in order to ensure that every student experiences success. Our teachers, support staff and administrators are committed to creating a healthy and engaging learning environment by delivering and supporting a variety of programs designed to meet the individual needs and interests of our students. This year marks the beginning of the transition to British Columbia’s new school curriculum. Teachers will have an opportunity to add new curriculum to their daily activities. We hope that families keep involved in their student’s school work so they can see how learning can be enhanced and personalized to meet each student’s needs. The new school year will bring opportunities and challenges. Every effort will be made to take advantage of the opportunities in order to expand and enhance student learning. We are counting on our community to support public education so that challenges can be met with resilience and change can occur. We thank everyone within the School District No.22 community for ensuring that our district is ‘A Great Place to Learn’ for every student. Kelly Smith, Board Chair Trustees: Mitzi Fortin, Doris Squair, John Armstrong, Mollie Bono, Robert Lee, Lisa de Boer
District Goals
The objectives to support this goal are: 1. Kindergarten Project 2. Early Learning 3. Literacy 4. Numeracy 5. Aboriginal 6. Social and Personal Responsibility 7. Continuous Improvement of Instruction and Assessment
We are, first and foremost, in the people business and recognize the importance of developing and fostering positive relationships throughout the system to provide quality educational programs and services. The complete Strategic Plan can be found on the school district website www.sd22.bc.ca
Local School Calendar 2015/2016
Overview School Open Wednesday (afternoon buses run 3 hours early) . . September 9, 2015 Thanksgiving Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 12, 2015 Remembrance Day, Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 11, 2015 Schools close for Winter Vacation, Friday . . . . . . . . . . . December 18, 2015 Schools Reopen after Winter Vacation, Monday . . . . . . . . . January 4, 2016 BC Family Day, Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 8, 2016 Last Day before Spring Vacation, Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 18, 2016 Schools Reopen after Spring Vacation, . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday April 4, 2016 Good Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25, 2016 Easter Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 28, 2016 Victoria Day, Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 23, 2016 Last Day for Students, Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29, 2016
Pro D days – Students Not in Session District Non-Instructional Day, Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8, 2015 Provincial Professional Development Day, Friday . . . . . . October 23, 2015 Non-Instructional Day (school based), Monday . . . . . . November 23, 2015 Okanagan Zone Conference, Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 19, 2016 Non-Instructional Day (school based), Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 22, 2016 Non-Instructional Day (jointly planned inquiry day), Friday . . May 20, 2016
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Engineering school starting new tradition Morning Star Staff
Most universities are steeped in tradition and that’s certainly the case with UBC Okanagan’s school of engineering. But this September, the SoE is embracing a new tradition. While the iron ring ceremony, a presentation made as Canadian students graduate as engineers will continue, this year all faculty, students, and staff will be presented with an iron pin. Engineers adhere to a code of ethics for both personal and professional decisions throughout their lives, said Spiro Yannacopoulos, associate dean of the school of engineering. The newly adopted presentation of the iron pin is intended to create early awareness of the engineering code of ethics, and let the students know there is a certain level of professionalism expected from the moment they begin their engineering degree on campus. “This new process will serve as a reminder to all students, starting in year one that professionalism is expected from the start and the entire time they are studying to be an engineer — not on completion of a degree,” said Yannacopoulos. All graduating engineers take an oath agreeing to an engineering code of ethics. With the oath, they accept an iron ring which they wear on the little finger of their working hand until retirement. Ethics and professionalism are key aspects of being an engineer, says fourth-year electrical engineering student Connor Badowich.
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Country music ‘discovery’ calls Vernon home Raquel Cole is about to head to Halifax for Country Music Week as a finalist in CCMA’s Discovery program Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
Canadian country music fans across the nation are about to discover what Vernon has known since Raquel Cole first stepped on stage when she was around 11 years old. This girl has got some serious talent. A powerhouse singer-songwriter, who plays a mean guitar, Cole (née Warchol) is about to head to Country Music Week in Halifax Thursday to perform as one of six finalists in the 2015 Canadian Country Music Association’s Discovery program. Now a CCMA member, the 22-year-old Vernon Secondary graduate, who spends half her time writing in Nashville these days, was encouraged to apply for this year’s Discovery program while attending Canada Music Week in Edmonton last year. “My first visit to the CCMAs was last year and it was my first time at an awards show,” said Cole, while enjoying a Tim Horton’s brew while visiting her parents and brother at home this summer. “I attended all the gala awards and industry events. The whole weekend was filled with concerts and shows. It was a weekend of fun - all of a sudden you are sitting next to major industry personnel.” Now in its third year, the Discovery program was created to educate and support Canadian country music artists in their pursuit of a career in the music industry. “I saw the Discovery showcase last year and became friends with some of the performers, so I decided to apply and was lucky enough to be chosen,” said Cole. As one of the finalists, Cole has already been to Toronto to be a part of the Music Industry Discovery Week, which took place in the spring. There she learned about the music business and artist development through industryled panels and seminars and participated in live performance training from Tom Jackson Productions, vocal coaching from voice consultant Tamara Beatty, and attended an industry showcase opportunity and more. “We met some pretty influential people: label heads, the SOCAN president. We also visited the CMT Canada station, did some
interviews... It was a week of so much learning. We also got to bond as finalists, which is good before we go to Halifax,” said Cole. A Bryan Adams fan, Cole has had a busy summer as she gets ready to perform at the public CCMA Discovery showcase this coming week. She has played from intimate gigs here at home, including Predator Ridge’s Music on the Patio, Kelowna’s Parks Alive and the CBC noon-hour show at Vancouver’s Plaza of Nations, and recently wrapped up a nine-date arena tour, opening for Grammy award winners Diamond Rio, whom she has performed with before. “It was a neat experience performing for 5,000 people each night,” she said. Cole has also been playing more theatre shows, opening for Nashville recording artist Josh Turner in major centres around the northeastern U.S. She rejoins the tour after Country Music Week. “I was playing in Pennsylvania not too long ago and had a day to check out New York City. I visited Times Square, where the Best Buy Theatre we will be performing at is, and saw a billboard with the show promoted and there was my name in lights. I thought, ‘Today is a great day,’” she laughed. Cole has been performing with just her guitar and a stomp box at the Turner shows, and she just added a new instrument to her collection. “I started playing the mandolin a year and a half ago. I wanted to learn a new instrument. I had met a guy in L.A. who had a mandolin, so I decided to get one and called up Gene Johnson from Diamond Rio to give me some tips. It takes practise, where you are stumbling through a song, but I think I am getting the hang of it,” she said. Cole plans to return to Nashville after this latest tour to continue working on songs for her album. “I’ve been writing with a lot of different songwriters. I go through phases with people,” she said. Some of those people have included Natalie Hemby, who has written for Miranda Lambert, Stephanie Bentley, who penned Faith Hill’s Breathe among other hits, Mark Irwin, who has written for Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Alan Jackson, and more recently with the Truman Brothers, who also backed Cole when she opened for Diamond Rio. “There are moments where I have to pinch myself... It’s neat to be able to work with these people,” she said. In the meantime, Cole has a six-song EP,
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Vernon has watched her grow up, and now Raquel Cole is making her way as a country music artist, songwriting in Nashville and touring with Diamond Rio and Josh Turner. Mix Tape, which she has been selling at her shows. “It was recorded in different places and is something I threw together,” she said. “After the show, when I’m selling the CDs, I love hearing what songs connect with people.” One of those songs, Leaving Home, aptly describes the journey Cole has been on as she pursues her music career. “It reminds me of why I love what I do. Music is healing and helps in connecting with ourselves and others,” she said, adding, “I really want to put out a full-length album and get
more touring under my belt.” Those goals may be easier to achieve once the results of the CCMA Discovery showcase are announced. The winner will receive music video funding, courtesy of CMT Canada, support from SOCAN, production and recording (courtesy of Barrytone Studios), cash prizes (courtesy of Galaxie), a guitar (courtesy of Gibson), other industry-related prizes (courtesy of Strut Entertainment), and a performance spot on the 2016 CMA Music Festival Global Artist Party showcase in Nashville.
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Okanagan College’s Kalamalka Press has chosen the fourth annual winner of the John Lent Poetry-Prose Award. Montreal-based writer Helen Hajnoczky’s chapbook, Bloom and Martyr, was selected from nearly 40 manuscripts. “The quality of submissions was stupidly high this year. It was such a privilege to read them all and such torment to have to choose only one for the crown,” said Kevin McPherson, managing editor of Kalamalka Press. “But Helen’s work is singular in its courage to invent sounds and imagery that pulse across the page and plants itself right into a reader’s neural pathways.” Hajnoczky’s first book, Poets and Killers, was published by Snare Books in Montreal, while her poems have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies published across Canada. Magyarázni, her second full-length poetry collection, will appear next year from Coach House Books. “I’m so honoured that my work was chosen,” wrote Hajnoczky. “Nikki Sheppy, whose chapbook Grrrrlhood: A ludic suite won the John Lent Poetry Prose award in 2013, and Natalie Simpson, whose work received honourable mention that same year, were the biggest influ-
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of $500, while her manuscript will be printed as a letterpress chapbook designed by Okanagan College English professor and award-winning bookmaker Jason Dewinetz and made by students at the college’s writing and publishing diploma program in the spring of 2016. A handful of copies of last year’s winner, Wearing Your Pants by Nicholas Papaxanthos, as well as Okanagan College’s 3-Hour Short Story winner, Jesse Frechette’s Lost Control, are still available for purchase through the press’s website at kalamalkapress.ca.
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ack Dwyer (Owen Wilson) moves his wife and two young daughters to an Asian country where he will help manage the water supply on behalf of the American company that built its infrastructure. Dwyer, recently hired and ignorant of the nation’s civil unrest over the privatization of water and other matters, finds himself in the midst of a violent coup. The rebels discover Dwyer’s identity and occupation, now for himself and his family there can be No Escape. Taylor and Howe We say, “Take it down a peg or two.” TAYLOR: Operatic in scope but not in execution, you have to accept Wilson as the everyman patriarch in addition to buying into the nondescript Asian countries’ mob mentality. Then, even if you can do all this (I did, for a while), the film is going to push it to the point where these humans couldn’t possibly be at a more tragic crossroads and make you cringe in the process. Thus, No Escape repeatedly makes the audience uncomfortable on multiple levels. It’s not that the film is bad, you can feel the tension, it’s just extremely unpleasant. HOWE: It’s meant to be unpleasant. You have to remember, a dangerous, blood thirsty mob is chasing after them. They are hardly going to chase you
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Owen Wilson plays a father who unwittingly drops his family into a war zone, where they are the main target, in No Escape. down, find you and say “tag you’re it.” The film is fraught with tension; it sucked me in and had me on the edge of my seat numerous times. But every time Wilson whispered anything I just kept picturing him in Zoolander. The two little girls who played the daughters, on the other hand, were fantastic and did a great job. In many ways, they were the most believable. TAYLOR: Audiences can’t enjoy this film because they can’t see past Wilson’s comedic past, the apparent xenophobia of using the unnamed Asian country that happens to border Vietnam and the lack of setup. Namely that banks, corporations and governments do work together to privatize the infrastructures of thirdworld nations. But there is no political statement
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here, just the torment of an idiot who works for the water company. I get it. It’s a sound enough vehicle, it’s just ugly. With no class or style, it’s blunt like an old western without the boons of being cool or clever about it. See it only if you’re in the mood for desperate melodrama of near caricature. HOWE: Oh and before I forget, wasn’t it great to see Mr. Pierce Brosnan back to his old suave, smarmy best? I love this guy when he plays these types of roles, the rough around the edges protector. TAYLOR: His part is small, but without him we would have no idea what is going on. – Taylor gives No Escape 2 Argo plans out of 5. – Howe gives it 3 tiger teeth out of 5.
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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES ARMSTRONG SPALLUMChEEN MUSEUM AND ARTS SOCIETY 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., 546-8318. September showcases the artwork of Okanagan artists Janice Barr and Cherie Sibley W. with their exhibitions An Evolving State of Tranquility and Water Birds and Friends. Exhibitions open Sept. 10 with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Shows continue to Oct. 3. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ChERRYVILLE ARTISANS ShOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment anytime. Features new photographs by Ernest Laviolette and prints by Nancy Vince. COATChECk GALLERY Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Twelfth Annual Awakening The Spirit Art Show & Sale runs from now until Nov. 2. Celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness. Free public viewings Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. or by special arrangement; contact Sue at 250-542-3114. Presented by the Mental Illness Family Support Centre and Canadian Mental Health Association. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Summer exhibition features all new works by Okanagan and B.C. artists. Hours are Thursday and Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. or phone for an appointment. Open until Thanksgiving. hEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Gallery is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday (other hours by appointment). LAkE COUNTRY ART GALLERY 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 250-766-1299. Themed juried exhibition, “Light: Illuminating Art”. in conjunction with the Lake Country ArtWalk, continues to Sept. 25. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Gerry Marchand is artist of the month for September, with a reception Sept. 11 starting at 7 p.m. and a meet and greet Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ROGERS GALLERY 4420 Larkin Cross Rd. Armstrong, 1-800-3568735. Enjoy “The Rural Life” as depicted in Luke Grant’s paintings now on display. His paintings portray his love of nature and ranching experiences. Show runs from August to October. The store is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions include pro/con/textual by printmakers Briar Craig, Ericka Walker and Mark Bovey, Pulling Threads by Syilx artists Mariel Belanger and Dean Louis, printmaker Laura Widmer’s Threshold and Catherine Bennington’s Border Line. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. 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.
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ThE LES COPELAND BAND PLAYS BENEFIT CONCERT Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Prestige Hotel banquet room. Benefit for Lilly is for Copeland’s six-week-old granddaughter who has kidney problems and requires treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital. In addition to live music, the concert will features raffles, prizes and snacks; cash bar. Tickets to the benefit are $20 for adults, no charge for kids. Funds raised will go towards transportation, accommodation, travel costs, food, medications and any other necessities to and from the frequent trips to Vancouver for Lilly and her parents. AGAINST ThE ODDS A Multimedia Action-Adventure Dramedy with three actors, 15 characters and movie sequences shown on LED TVs build into moveable set pieces. This is a theatrical experience you won’t want to miss! Armstrong Centennial Hall Auditorium, 3120 Pleasant Valley Rd., Sept 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., Sept 12 at 2 p.m. (matinee and talk back). Tickets are $15 general, $12 student/senior. For more information and to buy tickets, see www.theetheatricallyobsessed.com or go to our Facebook page: The Theatrically Obsessed. ThE LION, ThE BEAR, ThE FOx: MUSICAL FORCE OF NATURE The Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society present The Lion, The Bear, The Fox with opening act Olivia, Sept. 13 at the Powerhouse Theatre.
BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, (250) 546-0044. Superstar Karaoke every Friday night at 8 p.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE hOUSE New location at the Powerhouse Theatre, 2901 35th Ave. Vernon. 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. ENDERBY LEGION 909 Belvedere St. Karaoke every Friday night at 7 p.m. with Jeff ’s Oakey Doakey Karaoke. FOLk & FAVOURITE NIGhT Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. FORTUNES LANDING in the Howard Johnson Inn, 1510 George St. Enderby. Linda Sue Wilson and Dan Engelland co-host a jam on the last Thursday of every month. Bring your instruments and/ or vocal cords and come on out. Jam starts at 8 p.m. and goes on till midnight. 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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Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) youth artist in residents, Tiana Dusil (left, of Clarence Fulton Secondary School), Camryn Sproule (Vernon Secondary School) and Kate Healy (VSS) celebrate the opening of their exhibition, Frame of Mind, with ACNO vice president Amanda Shatzko (second from left) at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Aug. 24. The exhibition includes artwork the women created during their summer residency at the arts centre. Frame of Mind can be viewed at the VCAC, located at the east entrance to Polson Park behind the Okanagan Science Centre, from now until Sept. 15. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, $15 for members, available at the Bean Scene, TicketSeller or online at www. vernonfolkroots.com. DIAMOND FOREVER Jason Scott returns to Vernon with his celebration of Neil Diamond. His live tribute performance personifies and delivers the look, the sound, the moves and the music of icon Neil Diamond. Takes place Sept. 19 at the Vernon Elks Hall, 3103 30th St. Tickets are $25 with a portion of proceeds going to the Elks Lodge of Canada fund for children. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at The Bean Scene, 250-558-1817. ThE NORTh OkANAGAN COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOC. NOCCA proudly presents its first (and gala) concert of the 2015/16 season Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Critically acclaimed Borealis String Quartet will perform a world premiere string quartet written by our own internationally recognized composer, Imant Raminsh. NOCCA will continue the Rising Star performances initiated earlier this year and welcome 17-year-old awardwinning violinist Julien Haynes to warm up the audience prior to the ensemble’s highly anticipated program. All this for $35 adults, $17.50 for youth under 18 and $5 for the eyeGo program. Or purchase an adult season’s ticket covering five concerts for only $100 prior to Sept. 24. For further information, see nocca.ca or on Facebook.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS 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 LEGION 2526 Pleasant Valley Blvd 546-8455 Karaoke with Brenda every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. except the last Sunday of the month. 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. 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.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-5423277. Live music every Friday 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 it’s Margit Sky. DORIAN’S GREEk TAVERNA 3224 30th Ave.,-558-5100 Come hear live music every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Chris Madsen plays soft rock/folk music on guitar; and every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Ursula Fox plays jazz music on piano. ThE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Young’uns are in the house tonight and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. No cover. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Tonight, Papa King and the Boogie Man bring some steamy Chicago blues to the stage. Sunday, Santa Lucia LFR brings its spicy blend of unique Latin sensibilities mixed with plenty of rock, a shot of salsa, a shed-load of funk, and some high-speed Colombian cumbia. Shows start at 8 p.m. Cover charge $10-$15. Call to reserve a seat. MATCh EATERY & PUBLIC hOUSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, 250-275-6046. Live music is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday, with a great fall lineup. ThE PhOENIx STEAkhOUSE & BAR LEVEL 2 3117-30th Ave. 250-260-1189. Start your long weekend off with live music featuring Vernon-based guitarist and singer Jim Harrison tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday, Santa Lucia LFR’s Latin rock and funk, Nuyorican boogaloo, West Coast funk, and Cuban grooves engulf the stage with saxes, vocals, and rhythm section. Starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets available in advance for $20 at the Bean Scene or Bean to Cup or at vernonjazzclub.ca. Vernon Jazz Society members receive a $5 rebate at the door. Cash only bar.
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Wilco, who have always been abstractionists, play loose and groovy within structural terms and they tap into the playful tangents of early T-Rex and Magical Mystery Tour- era Beatles on More and Random Name Generator. It helps that Tweedy’s vocal style hearkens back to an early ‘70s post British invasion sound. The appeal of Star Wars and Wilco in general is that their unpredictability is still musically grounded and sonically adventurous (You Satellite). The band’s range is wide: from noise rock (EKG), psychedelic (The Joke Explained) alternative country rock (Taste the Ceiling) to new wave (Pickled Ginger). Despite the seeming disparity, Wilco’s power is in how they pull everything together into sound and atmosphere based songs. They go at their album with a beatnik jazzman’s dedication to expression and they have fun. The band’s freewheeling style is contained enough to be understood and has the melodic sheen required to make the music artistic and entertaining. They’re a rare type of band.
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Friendship started by a pen Pen pals for almost 60 years, Joanne McQuay and Marlene Warren are also best friends Tyler lowey Morning Star Staff
Joanne McQuay of Vernon met her best friend a lifetime ago in an unlikely place – Bermuda. For 58 years, McQuay has been exchanging countless letters with Marlene Warren, a 69-year-old retired teacher living in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda. The friendship began when Warren stumbled across McQuay’s name in the back of a magazine one afternoon at the Salvation Army’s Sunday School. “There was a list of names of people who wanted to be pen pals and I chose Joanne’s and two others,” said Warren. “I don’t remember the names of the other two kids. They didn’t really write me back.” While attending the United Church in Oshawa, Ont., McQuay figures the churches were using the same magazine. Neither can remember the magazine’s name. “I just thought it would be fun to write to someone. I never thought they would be in a different country,” said McQuay, who just celebrated her 71st birthday. “We talked about school, family and friends, and everyday life,” said Warren. “A lot of the same stuff we still talk about now.” McQuay grew up on a farm just outside Cambridge, Ont. and has lived out west since 1970. Warren believes she was 10 and McQuay was 12 when they first got in touch. It wasn’t until Warren attended Ottawa Teacher College eight years later that they first met face to face. “We were both so excited,” said McQuay. “We would always send photos of each other back and forth, but it was great to finally meet her in person.” After their first meeting, their friendship was sealed. The visits became more frequent
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Joanne McQuay (left) enjoys a visit from her pen pal and best friend of 58 years, Marlene Warren. as their lives evolved. McQuay made a few trips down to Bermuda the following years. She attended Warren’s wedding in 1967 and went down again for the birth of her first daughter, Tammy. The two friends exchanged letters every month or so, but can’t begin to fathom how many letters have been written over the years. “We can’t even put a wild guess on a number — well over 1,000 probably,” said McQuay. Not all of their long-distance sleepovers came during happy times. Warren proved how great of a friend she was when she travelled to visit McQuay after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. “It was so supportive and my whole family appreciated that gesture,” said McQuay.
Warren said that incident was one of the most challenging times they have gone through together. “I just felt I had to be with her,” she added. To this day, the two still visit and write each other. Nowadays, they use email, but still write each other for Christmas and birthday cards. McQuay has a writing background and writes a newsletter to her friend around Christmas time. “As we got older we didn’t write as much. We had a lot going on with our kids and work, but we still kept in touch,” said Warren. Warren just finished visiting the North Okanagan and staying at McQuay’s place. Prior to this visit, their last reunion was in 2012 when McQuay flew down to Bermuda. Warren and her husband are coming off an Alaskan cruise and will make their way
over to Banff and Calgary before heading home. The two are world travellers these days. Both retired, McQuay just returned from a trip to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Warren travels with her husband, and most of the time it is to go and see her kids or grandkids, who are scattered all over the globe. When Warren began talking about McQuay, who is “absolutley my best friend,” she began to tear up. “Joanne and I have so much in common, I think God put us together. She is the nicest person to know and I’m so happy we have been pen pals over the years.” Without hesitating, McQuay said she felt exactly the same way and claimed that both of their fathers even resembled one another. The two best friends are already looking forward to their next reunion and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their friendship in 2017. “We better start planning something fun!”
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ear Annie: My parents own a good amount of land in their native country. When I was growing up, they paid for my tuition but were not very supportive emotionally. I sponsored them to come to the U.S., and because they didn’t speak English (and still don’t), I helped them find jobs. The problem is, my parents are giving everything they own and whatever they made during their lifetimes to my brothers as an inheritance. They are leaving nothing to me. I’ve decided to encourage them Kathy Mitchell & MarcySugar to move back home and live with their sons. Why should I be handling their bills, buying their groceries, picking up their prescriptions, taking them to the doctor and acting as their interpreter? I’ve paid back every penny they spent on me, including my tuition. I’m angry that I am obligated to take care
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of them when they are leaving everything to my brothers. Please help. — Foolish Daughter in the Midwest Dear Daughter: We assume your parents come from a culture that values sons more than daughters, and that daughters are expected to care for the parents while sons inherit property. While this is hardly fair, you cannot expect your parents to overcome their own cultural upbringing so easily. You need to think of this differently: Your parents do not owe you an inheritance. They raised you and helped you get into college by loaning you tuition. Anything you do now is out of gratitude, love, compassion or obligation. And your brothers should welcome the opportunity to do the same. Dear Annie: I am a cross-dresser and like your good advice to “No Life Without Wife.” I married in the early ‘80s and did not tell my wife about my cross-dressing. Nine years later, I wanted her to be part of my complete life. I told her by leaving women’s clothing in the closet and telling her they were mine. She said she needed time to think about it. Nine months later, she still wouldn’t talk
about it or see a therapist and said I needed professional help. That led to a divorce. In time, I realized that if I wanted to enjoy my crossdressing and be able to share my pleasure with someone, I have to tell that person early on. When I told my current wife about my cross-dressing, she asked whether I was gay. I told her no. She asked a lot of other questions and I answered them as truthfully as I could. She was willing to compromise, and now the two of us enjoy both of my worlds. I would strongly advise “No Life” to tell his wife in person, privately and as soon as possible. Turn off all phones, and let her know you have something important to say. Stay calm, and let her absorb the news at her own pace. He also should have the name of a therapist ready in case he or his wife wish to speak to a professional. — Glad I Did Dear Glad: It is important not to keep such important parts of your life hidden from your spouse. Aside from the surprise, it also feels like a betrayal not to have known. Thank you for your testimonial.
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THE vErnon lapidary & minEral club hosting mini-show and sale at Village Green Centre Sept. 4 and 5 during mall hours. Come out, check out the displays and the sales and see if lapidary is something for you. Call Linda at 250-558-5550 for more info. THE bargain bin in armsTrong is celebrating the IPE with a storewide half price sale to Sept. 5. For more information phone 250 546-8813. friday nigHT suppErs: Elks lodgE Vernon’s most popular and affordable Friday night suppers start Sept. 4 at the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot). We will start the season off with turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus dessert and coffee for $11. Following dinner we will have a mini meat draw and a 50/50. Everyone welcome, members and non-members. All proceeds go to charities and families in Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Join us Sept. 4 and every Friday afterwards for a homecooked meal. Check out our weekly menu on Facebook. sociETy for THE proTEcTion of kalamalka lakE (sprkl) invites you to join the fourth annual Spirit Paddle Sept. 4. Please gather between 5 and 5:30 p.m. at Kal Beach with a non-motorized vessel (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, etc.) With a send off by the sounds of the Earth Sisters, we will paddle to the country club, over to Bishop’s Wild Bird Sanctuary and then back to the beach. We hope you will bring your own refreshments and dine with us there! vErnon gun, anTiquE & ouTdoor sHow The 8th annual show event Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium. The show features guns, fishing, archery, knives, militaria, leather work, antiques, and collectibles. This buy, sell and swap show is sponsored by the Vernon Fish & Game Club. Admission is $5 and accompanied children 12 and under are free. For more information call Phyllis at 250-547-1442 or e-mail to pcwbow42@gmail.com. EndErby opEn air markET Farm fresh eggs, spring greens, flours and grains, bread and other baked goodies, seed potatoes, honey, chocolate, samosas, wood work, arts and crafts and more. Visit with friends and shop local! Market runs Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., City Hall parking lot, Hwy 97 by second traffic light. Hi noon ToasTmasTErs V.P. of membership Serle Schoenberger is 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. 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@telusnet fung loy kok TaoisT Tai cHi Join a class anytime and learn how Taoist Tai Chi can lift your spirit and improve your health. For more information and classes available at our centre in Vernon and throughout the Okanagan call us at 1-888-8242442, 250-542-1822, e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org. Visit us at www.taoist.org. Tours from THE scHubErT cEnTrE At least three or four times a month there are organised tours leaving from the centre. The tour office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They go far and wide, shopping, casinos, sight seeing and even a boat cruise. The Schubert bus is used and it’s a first come, first go basis. Members are always a little cheaper than non-members but it’s a great deal for everyone.
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THE road HomE rEscuE & safEkEEping sociETy is a charitable organization that assists animals and their owners in times of emergencies. We are in urgent need of short-term foster homes for animals coming into our care. For more info., see www.theroadhome.ca or call 240-306-1221. arTHriTis communiTy vErnon & arEa supporT group Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. prEgnanT? nEEd assisTancE? For information, support and layettes come visit us at 3105C-31st Ave. The Vernon Pro-Life office is open Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment, call 545-5520. yoga in THE cHair class Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Every Friday 10 to 11 a.m. at the Schubert Centre. Great for seniors, great for anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca or blueeagleyoga.com or 250-549-0807. for THaT furniTurE you no longEr HavE room for Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. 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. infanT massagE At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more information, call Connie at 250-542-7578. vErnon communiTy arTs cEnTrE Painting and Drawing Drop-in Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. nEXus bc volunTEEr sErvicEs Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or volunteers@nexusbc.ca Tai cHi: good for your HEalTH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. supporT local businEss NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca.
september 5 norTH okanagan naTuralisTs club Sept. 5, 9 a.m., join the club for a Nature Walk on the Grey Canal Trail, BX Creek to Rugg Rd and back. Meet at the BX Creek Trail parking on Star Road. Info 250-503-2388, Harold. Optional coffee stop after.
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estern Buddhist nun, Kelsang Chenma, returns Friday, Sept. 11 to guide meditation classes at 7 p.m. Friday nights at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. These practical classes help everyone become happier and more well balanced. They help us discover the happiness in our own hearts. We also offer a more in-depth class on Saturdays in Vernon. At this class we will be studying the Buddhist text “How To Understand The Mind.” For more information on these classes, visit www.dorjechang.ca or phonr 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. falun gong/falun dafa The top-level cultivation and meditation system improves health and cleans the body, maintains physical and mental balance, promotes spiritual growth and enlightenment, relieves stress and creates harmony, increases wisdom and improves mortality. Suitable for all ages and social groups, free instruction by volunteers worldwide. We meet Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Polson Park near the Chinese pagoda. This Saturday is the last session at Polson Park. Sundays at 10 a.m. at Kelowna City Park will continue. The Vernon sessions will move to the library starting Sept. 15 for a series the first and third Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. of every month until Christmas. makE a mEss Learn about fluid dynamics by making magic mud, fake snot and flubber. Suitable for all grades. Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Highway 6, Vernon Sept. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Free for members; regular admission for non-members worksHop wiTH Endo THE blind HorsE & morgan Endo is the blind horse who starred in Caravan Farm Theatre’s summer production with his owner, Morgan. Come out and learn more about their story and their journey together, as well as connection exercises and a trick or two. Morgan and Endo will hold a twohour workshop Sept. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 5641 Malim Rd., Vernon. Cost is by donation. Space is limited. For more details, go to Facebook and see Endo “the Blind Horse” Workshop or call 250540-2125 or pinkcantina@gmail.com. vErnon moy sTylE Tai cHi & lok Hup acTiviTy group are now starting their class at the Schubert Centre on every Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. with a 30-minute warm up session, followed by the Tai Chi continuing class promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Lok Hup class is 10:45 a.m. to noon. Anyone who has practised Tai Chi is very welcome to join us for both of these,with a separate economical fee structure for each class. Lok Hup, with its founding in the ninth century, is known for being the optimum regime to achieve and maintain health with relaxation of body and mind. A practice class for both these exercise art forms is now ongoing at 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the Schubert Centre. For further information, call 250-545-7410. armsTrong sEniors acTiviTy cEnTrE We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Knob Hill whist the first and third Saturday of each month, 7 p.m. lumby public markET Every
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Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Oval Park (beside the swimming pool on Glencaird) and featuring local fruit, vegetables, eggs, natural health and beauty products, artisans, freshlymade bannock, home baking and preserves and baking, flea market items, crafts and jewellery, teas, Watkins products and lots of collectibles. Check it out! For information on the Butter Tart Festival Sept. 12, email lumbypublicmarket@ gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter and visit our web site at www.lumbymarket.com. For general or vendor information call market manager Bill at 778-930-0241. mission dollar bin One day only Sept. 5, select from our incredible selection of LP records, a loonie each or three for a toonie, and receive a free pen! Congratulations to Joyce who won the Aug. gift basket of over $60 in new items! Open Tues thru Sat., 9 to 5ish at 3008 34th St. downtown Vernon. Volunteer staffed. All proceeds go directly to Upper Room Mission.
UpCOmING visiT THE nEw silvEr sTar musEum to discover the mountain’s history from hunting and berry picking by Okanagan First Nations, mining claims, a forest fire lookout and the evolution of skiing to an active mountain resort. We can answer your questions about the “Star!” Open Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to Sept. 7. Main Street in Silver Star Village. frEE yoga in THE park Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in Polson Park, with Doug and Linda of The Yoga Room. This class is is for everyone! Meet at the bandstand at 10:20 a.m. Call 306-203-3158 for information. join us for labour day/rEady-forscHool EvEnT Vernon Farmers Market, Kal Tire Place, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live entertainment by Cod Gone Wild! Free brown bag sample lunches 10 a.m. (while quantities last), children’s colouring and craft station, bouncy castle. Check us out on Facebook contest for a chance to win Market Bucks, plus everything you love about the market! Fresh fruits and veggies, artisanal treats, delicious baking, concessions and more. Info., www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca
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Community Calendar dance: 7 p.m. Tickets available at the centre, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. For further info., call 250-542-2877. pleasant valley cemetery walking tours The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives and Vernon & Dist. Family History Society team up once again Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery for about two hours. Lawrna has kept six subjects from previous tour and added 10 new ones. Following tour, light lunch served at museum where tour guide Lawrna Myers will be available to answer further questions. The museum will also have info. on display about historical figures mentioned during the tour. Tickets $20/person with limit of 20 participants. You’re encouraged to purchase tickets early; only available at the museum and not available on the event date. Participants are asked to wear good walking shoes as the tour involves a considerable amount of walking and standing. Info., call 250-542-3142 or visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or www.facebook. com/vernonmuseum.
north okanagan pipes & drums registration Registration night Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The band will be playing from 6 till 7 and social time after that. Our new practice facility will be at the House of Dwarfs Daycare Centre, #108, 5145-26th St., Vernon. For more information, call Pipe Major Don MacLeod at 250-260-1001. shaping the journey: living with dementia Sept. 8 through Oct. 6, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Pre-registration required: Vicki Arnocky at 1-888-760-0750. edible science camp at okanagan science centre Back to work a day before your kids are back to school? Sign your kids up for this one-day camp Sept. 8, suitable for kids in Grades 1 to 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers plus GST. To register: email info@okscience.ca, call 250545-3644 or visit us at 2704 Hwy. 6, Vernon. iode lambly’s landing chapter General meeting Sept. 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Enderby Health Unit meeting room. Visitors welcome. vernon community singers Registration and first practice Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., Trinity United Church. New members You , are welcome, and are asked to come early for k wor registration. We will begin working on our u yo Christmas program, Carols of Peace, as well e! as Coldstream Remembrance Day music. riv d For more information, call Bernie Johnson at 250-542-5277. bosom buddies will be meeting at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. for Girls Night Out. Please come and join us for some good food, good wine and good conversation. Hope to see you there. vernon & district Family history society meeting Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 30th Ave. Lawrna Myers will give a presentation on “The Utility and Uses of Evernote as a Research Tool.” members oF Fsna (Federal Superannuates National Association) meeting to be held in Elks Hall in Vernon Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Free lunch for members. Please call 250-542-2268 if you will be attending. east hill community church boys TH club Registration will be at East Hill Community Church, 3605-12th St., Vernon, Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to boys ages five to 13 years of age. Meet new friends, Christian learning, hiking, biking, camping, wood working, crafts, Find the golden horseshoe poker ride Horseback riders, merit badge work and much more. For more information please call please join us Sept. 12 at Timber Ridge Trails in Lumby for our annuthe church office at 250-545-3926. al Poker Ride. Registration from 9 to 11:30 a.m. It’s $15 per rider knitting circle starts up again Starts Sept. 10 the first, and includes one poker hand (extra hands at $5 each). Ride on your second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Armstrong own, pick your own trails and speed – all trails marked and mapped. Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. For more info., call Rhonda Win some great prizes! All riders to be back by 3 p.m. for prize draws Brozer at 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner at 250-546-3673. and awards. Food concession on site; corrals and camping available world suicide prevention day The Suicide Prevention (reserve by calling Darlene 250-309-3544). For ride information call Committee of Vernon will be hosting a Walk of Remembrance Sept. Nancy 250-546-9922 or just come on by and ride! Loads of fun and 10 at the Centennial Garden in Polson Park at 6 p.m. Join us to a very social atmosphere. remember the lives of those whose pain and despair took away their pancake breakFast Sept. 12 at Schubert Centre. The Thrift feelings of hope and died by suicide and to provide comfort to those Store will be open with a very special sale. Fill a garbage bag for $5 who grieve and to say, you are not alone. or a grocery bag for $2. Everything but kitchen ware is eligible painting party Fundraiser For grannies à gogo: parkinson superwalk Sept. 12 at Polson Park and is the most the Vernon - South Africa Connection Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 important fundraising event for P.D. You can register as an individual p.m. All supplies are provided for you, as the instructor guides you or make it a social event by bringing family and friends out and regthrough the creation of an Okanagan sunset painting. For $40 you istering as a team. The Superwalk is set up so those who require a take home your masterpiece and enjoy wine & appies & laughter in walker of wheelchair can participate. You can pre-register online at the process, knowing that all net proceeds go directly to support South www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or pledge forms are available at Iron African grandmothers raising their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. Heart gym, #2, 5400-24th St., across from Nor-Val. Registration Pre-registration is required: 250-545-8499 or email carolschroeder1@ begins at 9:30 with walk at 10:30. For more info. go to website or gmail.com. contact Rhona at 250-308-8616, Nell at 250-549-1580 or Bill at 250kelowna singles club dance Sept. 12 at Rutland Centennial 545-2232. Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight. ark ministries invites you to our Open House Sept. 12 from 10 Live band: Paul James, with a ‘50s and ‘60s theme. Bar and snacks a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and see our new Community Outreach Centre, available. Dress code: no sweatpants, running shoes or ball caps. 3508 25th Ave. Vernon (next to Lincoln Lanes). Please use back Members, $10; non-members, $13. Memberships, $15. For more entrance off of 24th Avenue. Join us to hear about our new programs info., please call 250-763-6738. Members, please come out and sup- and special events for the whole family. Looking forward to seeing port your singles club. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your you there. friends to join us. 27th annual north okanagan motorcycle toy run dinner & dance at the halina seniors centre Hula Go for a ride to help needy kids! Sept. 13, leaves the Kal Lake lookout Down To the centre Sept. 12. Ham dinner with all the trimmings. at noon sharp and proceeds to Lumby. Hosted by Santas Anonymous, Music by: Side By Side. Cost for members for the dinner and dance which provides toys to needy children at Christmas and all year long. is: $13 and for non-members: $15. If you are coming for dinner only Please bring a toy: educational toys for kids ages six to 12 are needed. the cost is $10; or for the dance only it is $6. Any type of dinner ticket Lumby Lions will host a beer garden, great food from the Lumby must be purchased by Sept. 7 to let our caterer know how many to Legion Ladies Auxiliary, lots of door prizes, 50/50 draw with cash cook for. Dance tickets can be purchased at the event. Dinner: 6 p.m., prizes.
the community hu song Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. All welcome. Come together and learn a spiritual exercise that teaches us all how to go beyond prayer and meditation, through contemplation. all are Family community yard sale Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces to rent are $10, there will be free door prizes, and all funds from donated items sold goes directly to the AAF outreach. The address is 11370 Bottom Wood Lake Rd., Winfield, Bc. Please call 250-503-4983 with questions or to rent a spot, or email aafoutreach@ hotmail.com. prescription For health Please join us again this year for our second annual Prescription for Health Walk-Roll-Run Sept. 13 to benefit the Lumby Health Centre. The 3 km walk/run and 8 km run routes will be on the scenic Lumby Salmon Trail and quiet streets of Lumby with the 1 km walk/roll at the Lumby Oval. The 1 km event is open to all ages and mobilities and registration is by donation. The 3 km and 8 km events are $20 for ages 15 and up and by donation for kids 14 & under. Information and to register online is at lumbyhealthcentre.org or pick up a registration/pledge form at Lumby Health Centre, 2135 Norris Ave., 250-547-9741. Registration on the day is at 8:30 a.m. counterpoint choir Vernon’s adult mixed choir for up to 40 voices, begins fall season Sept. 14 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. Interested first and second sopranos, tenor and bass singers preferably with choir experience are encouraged to contact Coreen Smith at 250-550-6349 for vocal placement interview prior to the first practice Sept. 14. The fall term repertoire will concentrate on the early music, folk ballads, etc. while the spring term repertoire will revisit favourites of the last 20 choir performances culminating with our 10-year anniversary concerts April 29 and 30. A regular rehearsal from 7 to 9:15 p.m. follows registration and social time Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Info., Bev McWhinney at 250-503-7858. the vernon jubilee hospital auxiliary meets Monthly meeting Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the education rooms near the cafeteria. Guests are asked to meet at the gift shop at 1:15 and you will be directed to the meeting. Volunteers are needed to work in the gift shop, make crafts, sew and knit items to sell in the gift shop and also items that are provided to the patients, All money raised goes to the hospital for needed equipment and patient comfort items. For more information please call 250-545-0313. white sails a capella chorus Do you love Glee, The Sing-Off and the movie Pitch Perfect? Ignite that spark within you with vocal training in the company of a fun, harmonious group of women. White Sails is an award-winning, auditioned show chorus dedicated to musical excellence, performance education, sharing the joy of singing a cappella four-part harmony. Attend guest night (recruitment night) Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in our rehearsal space at Ridgeview Church on Springfield and Hollywood Rds., Kelowna. Prepare to be amazed! Contact Joan at 778-755-0562 to RSVP or get more information. See us at www. whitesailschorus.com. the vernon scottish country dancers Fall session begins Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall (32nd Ave. entrance). If you’ve never tried Scottish Country Dancing we encourage you to come and join the fun. A great exercise for both mind and body. (First two lessons are free!) No partner necessary. For info., call Ruth at 250-545-2626 or Kathy at 250-542-4139. open crib is starting up again Sept. 15 and will continue every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. We would like you to come and join us to play competitive cards and meet some new friends. heads up! an introduction to brain health Free workshop presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C., Sept. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. at The People Place, 4302 - 27th Avenue. For info, call Carly Gronlund, 1-800-634-3399, or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. Family resource centre society For the north okanagan Annual general meeting Sept. 16 at noon, lunch provided, People Place, room 003 (lower level), 3402-27th Ave. Everyone welcome. Plese join us and learn about our centre. Memberships available; voting limited to active members only. scarborough Faire ladies chorus begins its fall session Sept. 16 with a great new repertoire of songs and carols for Christmas. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. to 2:30 pm in The Loft at the Vernon Community Music School. New members are welcome and can speak to Therese at 250-558-1913 for more information. Free Fencing lessons Please come in and give fencing a free trial. All Vernon classes are free for September for new fencers. Bring indoor runners, a T-shirt, jogging pants and a water bottle and you’re all set. No experience necessary and all ages 8+ are welcome. For any questions give Matt a call at 250-306-9253 or check out www. okanaganfreestylefencing.com for more details about the club.
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Loving Mother to Nancy Vince & Pauline Monahan of Vernon, BC, Joan Smith & Pieter van Niekerk of Calgary, AB It is with deep sadness and yet a measure of relief that we announce our mom’s passing at the age of 93 at Millrise Seniors Village in algary due to serious health complicaĆ&#x;ons͘ She has at last Ä?een freed of her pain and suÄŤering and has gone to be in Heaven with our dad, the love of her life, tilliam ΀ illÎ who passed away in ĎŽĎŹĎĎŹÍ˜ Mom was born in Holland and immigrated to London, Ontario in 1951 along with her husband ill and two children, Eancy and :oan͘ Wauline was born in London and in 195Ď° the family moved to algary where their son Wieter was born͘ She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughters Eancy ΀ lÎ Vince, :oan ΀MalcolmÎ Smith, Wauline ΀ZicĹŹÎ Monahan, son Wieter ΀ ntonellaÎ van EieĹŹerĹŹ, grandchildren lfy Vince, Melinda ΀droyÎ Halliday, rin ΀:oseÎ 'uerriero, drevor Smith, Eolan and MaĆŠhew Insull, :ordan, evon and achary van EieĹŹerĹŹ and 1ĎŹ greatͲgrandchildren͘ Mom ÄŽrst met our dad, in 19ĎŽ9, when she was eight years old and they married in 19Ď°5͘ dhey celebrated ϲ5 wonderful years of marriage the year our dad passed away͘ She loved her husband and children very much and was always edžcited to have family visit͘ te remember many happy Ć&#x;mes vacaĆ&#x;oning, celebraĆ&#x;ng family birthdays, anniversaries, family hristmas’s and more͘ Mom loved music and was always the ÄŽrst one up to dance͘ uring a recent visit to mom Wauline was playing the piano and mom danced with her walĹŹer around and around the room to the beat of the music͘ memory we will cherish is that as weaĹŹ as she was on the day she passed away she gave us a weaĹŹ smile and wiggled her toes to some lovely mandolin music on the radio͘ She was always cheerful and loved to tell liĆŠle family stories to everyone she met, oĹŒen with a diÄŤerent taĹŹe on the nglish language which always gave the listeners a good chucĹŹle͘ Mom spent almost four years in Vernon, with daughters Eancy and Wauline aĹŒer dad’s passing and loved being there͘ Last year she moved bacĹŹ to algary to Millrise Seniors Village͘ te want to thanĹŹ them for the wonderful care they gave our mom, especially in her ÄŽnal days͘ We have only a memory, dear mother, We cherish our whole life through; But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you. She Íždanced to the endÍ&#x; and we will truly miss her͘ Íž elebraĆ&#x;on of LifeÍ&#x; mass will be held for mom at St͘ nthony’s Warish in algary, on September Ď´, ĎŽĎŹ15 at 5pm͘ If friends so desire, memorial tributes in mom’s name may be made directly to the SalvaĆ&#x;on rmy by mail or by a Memory onaĆ&#x;on &orm which can be found on the SalvaĆ&#x;on rmy website͘
Lester Odiorne September 6, 1936 August 31, 2015 Les was born in Tofield Alberta. He was raised on and farmed with his dad and in-laws in Tofield. In 1958, he married Wilma Ford and shortly after they had 5 children. In 1973, they packed up their family and moved to Armstrong, BC. Les spent that first winter working a Vernon Fruit Union Packing House. In the spring of 1974, he returned to Farming for the Noble family and stayed there until he retired in 1999. Late in his working years Les and Wilma did a little traveling. After retirement they did a little more traveling , took up fishing and RVing. In recent years they did a lot of coffee drinking with friends. Les was predeceased by his parents, in-laws, granddaughter Sandy-Ann, his sister Doris and his brother Bob. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Wilma, sons Dave (Bonnie), Doug and Don (Darcy), Daughters Dianne (Russell) and Debbie, 9 grandchildren and their spouses and 7 great grandchildren, his sister Edna and his twin sister Esther (Mike), 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, his son-in-law and many more relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday September 7th, 2015 at the Armstrong Bible Chapel (2145 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC). In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Vernon Hospice House (3506 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4) or a charity of choice. Memories of Les can be shared at www. MyAlternatives.ca. Funeral arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICESÂŽ Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert William Johnston on August 30, 2015 at the age of 86 in Vernon, B.C. Robert was born in Vancouver, B.C and moved to the Okanagan at the age of 9. He grew up on Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong, B.C. 27 years ago, he moved the family to Falkland. Throughout his life he enjoyed all of his passions which included farming, horses, fishing, hunting and racing chariots, Robert was also a poet and he didn’t know it!
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He will be forever loved and missed by his wife, Marjorie, to whom he was married 61 years; his sons Bob Jr (Laurel) in Armstrong; Jeff in Falkland, BC; Clint (Samantha) in Rocky Mountain House, AB; Gordy in Rocky Mountain House, AB; Matt (Ursula) in Clearwater, BC; his daughter Sandy in Bluffton AB; Richy (Sharon) in Olds, AB as well as numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Further cherishing his memory are his siblings Alta (Wilf) Schneider in Armstrong, BC; Ted (Pauline) Johnston in Armstrong, BC; and Pat Call (Ted)250.550.7900 Garrod in Vernon, Robert was Call 250.550.7900 or orBC. email email predeceased by sons Tom and Ken, his brother classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com Jerryto sister Quist. A celebration toand place place an anEthel ‘In ‘In Memoriam’ Memoriam’ notice notice of Roberts life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday September 4, 2015 at Alternatives Funeral Home in Armstrong, B.C (2980 Smith Drive Armstrong, JOHNSTONE, BC) You are invited to leave a personal message Robert of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ William www.MyAlternatives.ca.
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Arrangements entrusted to A38 www.vernonmorningstar.com ALTERNATIVES ItIt isis with with deep deepFUNERAL sadness sadness& CREMATION SERVICES ® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866 Announcements Announcements that that we we announce announce the the passing passing of of Robert Robert Obituaries Obituaries William William Johnston Johnston on on August August 30, 30, 2015 2015 at at the the age age of of 86 86 in in Vernon, Vernon, B.C. B.C. Robert Robert was was born born in in Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C B.C and and moved moved to to the the Okanagan Okanagan at at the the age age of of 9. 9. He He grew grew up up on on Pleasant Pleasant Valley Valley Road Road in in Armstrong, Armstrong, B.C. B.C. 27 27 years years ago, ago, he he moved moved the the family family to to Falkland. Falkland. Throughout Throughout his his life life he he enjoyed enjoyed all all of of his his passions passions which which included included farming, farming, horses, horses, fishing, fishing, hunting hunting and and racing racing chariots, chariots, Robert Robert was was also also aa poet poet and and he he didn’t didn’t know know it! it!
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He He will will be be forever forever loved loved and and missed missed by by his his wife, wife, Marjorie, Marjorie, to to whom whom he he was was married married 61 61 years; years; his his sons sons Bob Bob JrJr (Laurel) (Laurel) in in Armstrong; Armstrong; Jeff Jeff in in Falkland, Falkland, BC; BC; Clint Clint (Samantha) (Samantha) in in Rocky Rocky Mountain Mountain House, House, AB; AB; Gordy Gordy in in Rocky Rocky Mountain Mountain House, House, AB; AB; Matt Matt (Ursula) (Ursula) in in Clearwater, Clearwater, BC; BC; his his daughter daughter Sandy Sandy in in Bluffton Bluffton AB; AB; Richy Richy (Sharon) (Sharon) in in Olds, Olds, AB AB as as well well as as numerous numerous grandchildren grandchildren and and greatgreatgrandchildren. grandchildren. Further Further cherishing cherishing his his memory memory are are his his siblings siblings Alta Alta (Wilf) (Wilf) Schneider Schneider in in Armstrong, Armstrong, BC; BC; Ted Ted (Pauline) Johnston Johnston in in Armstrong, Armstrong, BC; BC; and and Pat Pat (Ted) (Ted) Garrod Garrod in in Vernon, Vernon, BC. BC. Robert Robert was was predeceased predeceased by by sons sons Tom Tom and and Ken, Ken, his his brother brother Jerry Jerry and and sister sister Ethel Ethel Quist. Quist. A A celebration celebration of of Roberts Roberts life life will will be be held held at at 1:00pm 1:00pm on on Friday Friday September September 4, 4, 2015 2015 at at Alternatives Alternatives Funeral Funeral Home Home in in Armstrong, Armstrong, B.C B.C (2980 (2980 Smith Smith Drive Drive Armstrong, Armstrong, BC) BC) You You are are invited invited to to leave leave aa personal personal message message of of condolence condolence at at the the family’s family’s on-line on-line obituary obituary @ @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. www.MyAlternatives.ca.
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brother-in-law, Marinus “Rene” Aarsen and nephew, Robin Keith. She is survived, remembered and deeply missed by her three daughters, Tracy Williams, Shelley Williams Announcements Announcements and Darcie Williams; her grandchildren: Stephanie Geates (Lyndon), Jordyn Doyle (Cam), Austin Williams Obituaries Obituaries and Quinton Williams, her sisters Gail Keith (Ben), Jan Aarsen, Kim McPhail (Donald) and Kari Dionne, Arleen her many Roberta nieces, nephews, dear friends and furgrandbabies. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2 pm at Paddlewheel Park Hall, Vernon, BC and later in Shawnigan Lake, date TBA. ItIt isis with with profound profound sadness sadness we we announce announce In Memoriam In Memoriam the the passing passing of of Arleen Arleen Roberta Roberta “Robbie” “Robbie” Williams Williams (nee (nee Creighton) Creighton) on on August August 18, 18, 2015, 2015, at atof In Loving Memory 76 76 years years of of age. age.
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Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.
PURPLE HORIZON ROOFING Specializing in re-roofing.
Fiberglass Shingles • Metal • Torch-on Call Dan for a FREE ESTIMATE!
250-550-7900 Painting & Decorating
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
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Lumby, BC
250-549-0324 or
250-547-6815 Financial Services
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Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood
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Pets
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385 SHEPHERD WOLF CROSS PUPS FOR SALE. Three males, three females. Born August 20th, ready to go by September 21st. Call (250) 803-5235 or email rickandlori@cablelan.net for more information.
Pets & Livestock
Livestock
WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna. $1500. 250-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
Steer calves, low line Angus & Jersey, on bucket $300; on pasture $475. Vaccinated, disbudded, gentle. 250-318-4894
Landscaping SUMMER HOURS
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250-306-0049
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AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc
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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
250-542-7525
250-550-7900
Landscape Design & Installation services.
Mrs. Joan 250-550-3059
Learn to play guitar, flute or saxophone in a studio at Caetani Cultural Centre. Songwriting and therapeutic singing. Call Devon at 250-542-3228, or e-mail devonelle@telus.net for a September start.
• Deep Root Fertilizing & Watering • Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges • Wind & Storm Damage • Tree Removals & Stump Grinding • Tent Caterpillars & Tree Spraying
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250-260-0110 Fruit & Vegetables
Fruit & Vegetables
RINGO-EN ORCHARDS
Mac & Gala Apples Now available! ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5 PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4 PM Sunday 9AM - 4 PM WHITE DOLOMITE Closed 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
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
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We load pickups, trailers, etc ‌ and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
250.542.7520
Livestock
250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111
ROCKS
186 GREENHOW ROAD
NO ROCK TOO BIG • NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERY
U-Pick Tomatoes & Sweet / Hot Peppers PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS 9:00am - 5:00pm • Closed Mon. & Thurs. 6831 Bella Vista Road • 250-545-1610
D ‘ N ’ PL E N T O O Y G PRODUCE U-PICK
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Antiques / Vintage
Fruit & Vegetables
DOWNSIZING AND SELLING HIGH QUALITY ANTIQUES at 1015 Ridgewood Drive Enderby Friday Sept 11, 3:00-6:00PM and Saturday Sept. 12 9:00 AM to 3:00PM. 3-piece walnut bedroom set with double bed, dresser & vanity with mirror and seat, Unique queen-size pine bed with carved footboard & headboard, two Quarter-sawn oak sideboards/buffets one with mirror, one oak sideboard without mirror, Quarter-sawn oak barley twist dresser with mirror, Oak rocker with leather seat and back, Large Quarter-sawn oak wardrobe, and several smaller pieces. .
TAKING ORDERS for canning tomatoes 25 lbs. 15$ call 250 546 3400 pls leave a message
Heavy Duty Machinery
Firearms HUNTING Season Savings on selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Fruit & Vegetables BURKE’S Cantalope, Peaches 20 lbs $22; Bartlett Pears/Prune Plums 25 lbs $20.; Pickling cucumbers. $1.50 lb., 25lb Beets/Carrots. $20. Potatoes. Tomatoes 25 lbs $20. U-Pick Reg tomatoes 40¢lb. Your boxes, squash. 250-545-2093. No Chemical Spray Produce. BJ’S Greenhouse. Canning roma tomatoes, beets, beans, assort. sweet & hot peppers, carrots, Macs & Gala. 250542-7179 . Open 2pm-7pm Pears .50¢ lb; Macs apples .40¢ lb. Maws Orchard,Armstrong 250-546-3401 or 250309-2836 Prune Plums .60¢ lb picked, .30¢ lb you pick. Veronon. Hwy 6 250-542-9591
Firewood/Fuel Birch Firewood. $105 shortbox, 6ft. $125 longbox, 8ft. (250)545-6461. Birch, Fir & Spruce mix, dry, stored in shed.14”, 16” and 3’ long. $190 cord, 250-838-7932 evenings or 250-550-5203 Firewood Pine, Spruce, Balsmam, $180./cord split, $150. /cord round. Free Delivery Vernon area. 1(250)546-0288
Furniture China cabinet 3’x7’. 250-2604323.
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 $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 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.
Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
4 new winter Hankook tires, new rims Honda Civic $350; 2 Ultra ray floor heaters $100ea; custom wine rack $20; microwave stand $20 250-442-9780 4 P.A.P Machine masks, different size/types. 1 real small, most brand new. 250-5032177. Maple Grove Maner Brand new left handed Wilson Golf Clubs, with Golf Bag. $300. 250-545-7592 Log Splitter, used about 15 hours; Honda motor 5.0 build on cradle. 250-545-4244 or 250-306-4244 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Misc. for Sale
For Sale By Owner
Apt/Condo for Rent
Wooden mast & boom, tiller & rudder & sails for small sailboat. Sabot or larger. All hardware on mast & boom $100 250-542-0850
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
Misc. Wanted Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Sporting Goods New electric bike, Raleigh Detour 3.5 ladies 16”, battery Bionix S350 RL kit, 80km per charge, speed 32km hr, black saddle bags, lock, mount. Firm $2,000. 778-930-0668.
SHOP LOCALLY
The
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1 bdrm level entry suite $
815 /month
2 bdrm top floor suite with nice view $
Rentals
1025 /month
Apt/Condo for Rent
Rent includes heat, hydro, hot water, F/S, W/D, DW, A/C & designated parking.
2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750./mo Ph: Rebecca @ 250-503-8944
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Big, bright, new, 2 bdrm, w/d, d/w, w/o suite. Private fended backyard, patio. Avail oct 1rst, n/s, 1200 includes everything except cable & wifi. 250-3073403 to view. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom No Smoking, No Pets. $750 and up.. 250-545-5773
NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Onsite Resident Manager
Duplex / 4 Plex
4900 Okanagan Avenue
CALL 250-542-1701
Apartment for 1 or 2 students, Avail immed.$500 includes everything. 250-549-1868.
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Older 2bdrm in 6-plex near hospital, includes f/s - no laundry, utilities extra. N/P, N/Drugs $600 250-308-8500
Misc. for Sale
Open Houses
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Misc. for Sale
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SUN, SEPTEMBER 6th 1:00 - 4:00 285 Howards Road
(Commonage - close to Predator Ridge)
$1,980,000 MLS ®10098257
MON, SEPTEMBER 7th 1:00 - 4:00 285 Howards Road
(Commonage - close to Predator Ridge)
$1,980,000 MLS ®10098257
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MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS
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SINGLE TO KING SIZE BX:6567-Cools Rd, Sat,Sept 5,8-5,Sun, Sept 6, 8-4.Tons of baby stuff, new designer knock off sunglasses 100’s of styles, purses, household, toys & electronics. Coldstream 14126 Juniper Dr, Sun, Sept 6, 9-1. Yard & garden decor, tools, art supplies & antiques, fishing. Coldstream:8853-Braeburn Dr, Sat, Sept.5,9am-3pm. Moving/garage sale. Gym equipment, household, tools, Coldstream 9403 Pine Sat, Sept 5, 8-12. Dance costumes adult sml, reclinder, car, etc Enderby Drill Hall, Hwy 97, Fri & Sat, Sept 4 & 5, 9-5. Big Sale! Antique collectibles, Record players, records, vintage jewelry etc
Open Houses
ALEXIS PARK 3785 - 38 St Sunday, 10:00 - 12:00 $340,000 ARMSTRONG #57, 2180 Fletcher Ave Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $249,900 BELLA VISTA 5102 Bella Vista Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $498,000
Falkland 2879 Gyp Rd, Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon, Sept 4-7, 8-2. Moving! H-hold, shop Everything must go!
Foothills
521 Whitecourt Pl, Sat, Sept 5, 7:30-12. Kids stuff galore; dvds, PS2, leap pads, books, toys, crafts, quality boys (0-7) & girls (4-12) clothes, picnic table, skates. Adult stuff; reflectix insulation, heaters, over 200+ novels.
Vernon 100 Palmer Rd # 38 Sun, Sept 6, 8-1, Multi-Family Sale! Please park on road.
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
Vernon:1208-MT.Fosthall Dr, Sat, Sept. 5. 8am-12.Fabulous stuff, Art work, 15”tires on rims.To good to miss!
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED?
VERNON: 1400 - 41 Ave, Sat. Sept 5, 9-1, wine/beer making, garden, lawnmower, bike, misc Vernon 2600 12 St, Sat, Sept 5, 9-1. No early birds! H-hold, furniture, picture frames, etc
GARAGE SALE WORD ad DEADLINE Wednesday at 4:00 pm. 250-550-7900.
Vernon:4107-20 St, Sat, Sept. 5, 8am-1pm.Wedding and household.
Trinket Lady & Neighbour across the street. 1001 Mt. Atkinson Pl. Middleton Mtn. Fri 10-2 & Sat 8-2. Don’t miss it!
Vernon 4306 21 St, Sat, Sept 5, 8-11. Misc new/used h-hold items, furn., lots of stuff for guitar enthusiast.
Open Houses
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Open Houses
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Open Houses
Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE WEEK-END DRIVE
COLDSTREAM 7700 Cunliffe Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $499,900
EAST HILL #67, 1220 - 25 Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $398,000
COMMONAGE 285 Howards Rd Sun & Mon, 1:00 - 4:00 $1,980,000
FOOTHILLS 1108 Phoenix Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $445,900
EAST HILL 2400 - 25 St Sunday, 1:30 - 4:30 $649,900
MIDDLETON MTN 8712 Braeburn Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $1,099,000
#49, 1001 - 30 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $249,000
517 Middleton Cl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $589,000
MIDDLETON MTN 900 Mt. Ida Dr Sat & Sun, 12:00 - 4:30 Mon - Wed, 1:00 - 5:00 Starting at $419,900 451 Middleton Way Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 $649,000
OUTBACK #118, 9845 Eastside Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $449,000
Open Houses
PREDATOR RIDGE 560 Longspoon Crt Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 $799,000 406 Tyler Pl Sunday, 11:00 - 12:30 $759,900 TURTLE MOUNTAIN #4, 333 Longspoon Dr Sunday, 12:30 - 1:30 $379,900 3828 Terrapin Pl Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $719,900
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Transportation
Housesitting
Suites, Lower
Retired Gentleman seeking property to house sit for aprox. 8 wks during Jan, Feb, March of 2016. Prefer a central location. A pet lover, local ref. avail., to talk directly, call collect 1-416-962-9750. Local contact, 250-545-2336
1bdrm, daylight walk out, clean & quiet person, all util., laundry, priv/entry, deck & prkg, view, ns, np, $800. 250542-1427, 250-503-0781
Cars - Sports & Imports
Rentals
Retired mature couple from Sask to house sit for winter. Will pay util. Ref avail. 778-212-2252.
2bdrm close distance to town, freshly painted, $875 including util., R.R., n/s, pets neg. Avail now. 250-309-4462 2bdrm sep. ent., on bus stop, w/d, n/p, n/s, util.includ., $875 + D.D. Terry 250-308-8960
Homes for Rent
Townhouses
4 BDRM, 2 Ba East Hill house for rent, 2100 sf. Available Sept. 15/15. All appl including W/D. NS, pets negotiable. $1700/month plus utilities. References, tenants insurance and application required. 250558-9969
Large 2bdrm w/garage & lrg storage/shop/studio, lrg master w/ensuite & walk-in closet, f/s, d/w, w/d, a/c, $1100. Avail Oct 1. Gary 250-306-0996
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Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $500 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 1bdrm, lrg new house, n/s, n/p, laundry, quiet location $700./incl util. (250)306-2139 ROOM $425+cable, fridge /utils incl, shared kitchen, bath, laundry, bus rte, lower East Hill. Call 250-558-3579
Storage INDOOR BOAT and RV storage 5 min from Salmon Arm. Safe, clean, affordable. m.schroeder@shaw.ca 604615-5108 Indoor storage (up to 50’ motor homes or trailers) for rent, outside storage for motor homes, trailers or boats.Call 1250-546-8213
Commercial/ Industrial
Want to Rent Senior looking for 1 to 2 bdrm, pet friendly, Vernon & area. 1250-318-5217
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Cars - Domestic 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, looks & runs great, $1,400 obo 1-250-308-1630.
Cars - Sports & Imports 1984 Honda Prelude auto, best offer; 1998 Ford Contour parts car. 250-545-5209 1991 Hyundai Sonata, V6, auto, low milage, good runner, body good. $1,000 firm. 250503-1126
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 Storage
Storage
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 2005 BMW X5, auto, 76K, loaded with leather, $18,000.; for info call (250)306-2139
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Transportation
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Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
Escorts
Escorts
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Recreational/Sale
Brookside Garden Rentals
2014 Dutchmen 261BHS Travel Trailer For Sale: Spotless condition used for 1 season locally only. Stored under roof. Price $28,000.00. Phone 250-309-5650.
Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 #1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel. A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)
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Chad Martel LOCKER GT11 Contents will be sold at auction at a pre-determined date.
Utility Trailers
4325 25 Ave., Vernon th
Fully loaded incl. solar panel, air cond, 2 doors. 2 V6 batt, skylight, plus outside shower & speakers.Transferable ext warranty exp 2020
Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.
Cars - Domestic
Vehicles
if you are ready to sell
FOR CASH TODAY!!
ANY MAKE, MODEL OR AGE
Call Joe 250-549-6616 or Sid 250-549-6005 DL# 30886
Utility Trailers
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
SOUTHLAND, RAINBOW, MIRAGE & MARLON TRAILERS MEDIUM DUTY ROUND PEN
$150
L PER ROL
15 LW PANELS & 4’ RIDE-THRU GATE
Cars - Sports & Imports
One owner, fully loaded, no accidents, never smoked in, dealer serviced all recommended service done on time - on schedule, extra winter tires on alloy rims included. 139,000 km. Coldstream
Cars - Domestic
$899
Cars - Sports & Imports
Serious inquires call …
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250-309-1873
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited V-6
250-549-4467
GALVANIZED WIRE MESH
Asking $23,000
Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.
$1109 15 MD PANELS & 4’ RIDE-THRU GATE
7X14 SOUTHLAND WITH RAMP
LIGHT WEIGHT ROUND PEN
Fully Fenced, Secure Property with On Site Management. Access & Office Hours 7 days a week 7:00am to 7:00pm
with slide out
Family Oriented Complex
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.
2013 - 26’ Catalina Coachman
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4’ X 300’, 115 LBS/ROLL, 16 GAUGE LIGHT WEIGHT 5X10 PANELS
RV & Boat Storage
Adult
SALE!
$4895
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250-542-2211 REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE
On August 4, 2015, at the 9800 block of Eastside Road, Vernon, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Vernon RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a flat deck trailer, ABLP: 40H779, VIN removed, on or about 17:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 334(a) (theft over $5,000) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3047, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the
time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On February 17, 2015, at the 1900 block of George Street, Enderby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Vernon RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $983.10 CAD, on or about 01:34 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada and the subject property was seized under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2961, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil
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Performance car dream track on track for spring Trzewik says driver safety is a priority so there are stateIt’s what B.C. performance car enthusiasts have dreamed about for years – a first class, high-speed of-the-art run-off areas providing an opportunity to track. make a correction, with tire barriers and guard rails in And that dream will become a reality next spring with reserve, enhancing the protection of both car and driver. the opening of the Vancouver Island Motorsport Resort, Members travelling to Vancouver Island will be able to just north of Duncan, in the picturesque Cowichan choose the convenience of leaving their performance Valley, less than an hour from Victoria. car at the VIMR in a secure and The centre, developed by the Island-based temperature-controlled storage facility. GAIN Dealer Group, promises up to 350 With this add-on option, cars stored driving days a year, thanks to the area’s at the resort will be maintained to temperate climate. track-ready condition by specialists, “This is not aimed just at people with very providing the member full use of their expensive, new high performance cars,” car when their schedule allows, with explains GAIN chief executive officer minimal personal effort for repair and Peter Trzewik, who expects to announce maintenance. membership details within a month. The centre, Factory trained technicians representing “We hope to see people with older model developed by the Alfa Romeo, Audi S-Line, BMW M, cars, who want to get out on a good Mercedes-Benz AMG, MINI JCW, and track. We could sell out the membership Island-based GAIN Porsche will be available to provide the immediately overseas but instead we are Dealer Group expertise in keeping modern track cars encouraging Canadians and people from promises members in perfect running condition. Repairs and over the border in Seattle and Portland. maintenance will be completed in the up to 350 driving It’s important that this track is used daily.” days a year, thanks to time between member visits to maximize And for around half of each month, their time driving. Trzewick expects to see new car product the area’s temperate Members who enjoy vintage sports and launches, driving school courses and climate. racing cars will be able to have their community charity galas and events. cars maintained and repaired by Rudi & Keith Morgan The circuit, designed by internationally Company, a world-renowned specialist renowned Tilke GmbH & Co, will provide in the restoration and repair of the world’s great cars. the novice an opportunity to gain proficiency, while Assistance with the delivery of a member’s car to the challenging the more accomplished drivers. resort may also be arranged with trusted transportation Phase One comprises 19 corners and elevation changes partners. of more than 25 metres, with a length of 2.3 kilometres. A 14,500 square foot clubhouse will offer a complete Speeds of up to 200 km/h will be possible on the highrange of services to its members and house a restaurant speed sectors of the circuit in the first phase. When featuring the very best of Vancouver Island ingredients. Phase Two is completed likely a couple years later, a total of 4.21 kilometres of track will be available keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Surprise unveiling of new Camaro at show and shine By Keith Morgan
The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro made its Canadian debut today at the 17th Annual St. Catharines Powertrain Show & Shine event in front of hundreds of Camaro owners and GM Powertrain fans. The popular annual event is open to all “GM Powered” vehicles and includes a tour of the St. Catharines Powertrain facility, allowing Camaro owners and fans to see firsthand how an LT1 V-8 engine is assembled.
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“We’re proud that GM continues to play Canada continues to play an important role in an important role in the sixth-generation of the the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro, with the of the Chevy LT1 V-8 small-block engine Camaro. being built right here at St. Catharines Powertrain,” said Steve Carlisle, Keith Morgan president and managing director, General Motors of Canada. “Everything about the 2016 Camaro is focused on a fun, engaging driving experience, and the Canadian built V8 at the heart of the SS model delivers on that promise.”
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The Camaro powertrain lineup includes an Ecotec 2.0L turbo, a next-generation 3.6L V-6 and the LT1 6.2L V-8. The new 2.0L turbo delivers the most efficient Camaro ever, with SAE-certified 275 hp (205
kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm) – and has a GM estimated fuel consumption rating of 7.8 L/100km highway and 0-96 km/h (60mph) acceleration well under 6 seconds. The 3.6L offers an SAE-certified 335 horsepower (250 kW), giving it the segment’s highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6, while
the LT1 is certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) – for the most powerful Camaro SS ever. The new engines are matched with six-speed manual transmissions and all-new eight-speed automatic transmissions. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
Ford announces Apollo edition Mustang to celebrate innovation and inspiration of apollo missions By Metroland Media
For the eighth straight year, Ford Motor Company has created a unique, aviation-inspired Ford Mustang to benefit the U.S. Experimental Aircraft Association youth education programs, including the Young Eagles. The Apollo Edition Mustang will be donated and sold via auction at the Gathering of Eagles charity event, July 23, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. All proceeds from the sale of the car will benefit EAA youth education programs, including the Young Eagles, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.9 million young people since 1992, helping grow the next generation of aviators. Ford serves as exclusive automotive sponsor of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, held July 20-26 this year at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Based on a 2015 fastback Ford Mustang GT, Ford design and engineering teams transformed the 5.0-litre pony car into the Apollo Edition Mustang – a truly unique and highly valued vehicle that will excite enthusiasts and collectors alike. Led by Ford Design Manager Melvin Betancourt, the exterior features a one-of-a-kind glossy pure white and pure black non-production paint scheme that delivers a creative connection with the NASA Apollo program. The Apollo Edition Mustang features a carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, rocker moldings and accent treatments, along with unique LED underbody lighting to symbolize atmospheric re-entry. Performance enhancements include a performance package, Ford Performance supercharger and shifter, X-pipe with side and rear exhaust, sport-tuned suspension, six-piston Brembo brakes and custom Forgiato 21-inch performance wheels. This Mustang will deliver a heart-pounding 627 hp and 540 lb/ft of torque to provide an exhilarating, controlled launch for its new owner.
The U.S. Apollo spaceflight program inspired a one-of-a-kind 2015 Ford Mustang being donated and sold at a charity auction July 23 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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