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• Bright 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome with gas f/p, c/a, b/i vac and much more

• Many recent updates incl new lighting, new windows, new $6,000 ensuite MLS ® 10057479

• Appealing 4 bdrm, 3 bath family home on .31 acre lot

• Bright open living area;gorgeous kitchen with eating bar, family room down

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$199,900 $395,000#8 - 4311 - 20th Street 1201 Northern Ave, Enderby

• What a place to live, relax and enjoy the true Okanagan lifestyle — Parker Cove

• Clubhouse, Okanagan Lake, boat launch and park are all nearby

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$228,500536 - 537 Loon Ave, Vernon

• 9.56 acres of peace and quiet in charming Cherryville

• 3 + 1 bdrms, 2 bath 2003 modular home on full basement

• Features incl cathedral ceilings in kitchen and living room, skylights, heat pump

• Separate 680 sq. ft. guest cottage; lots of room for all your outdoor toys MLS ® 10044609

• 9.56 acres of peace and quiet in

$349,900112 North Fork Rd, Cherryville

• Beautiful home and incredible backyard landscaping in this desirable Coldstream neighbourhood

• Fully � nished up and down with 4 bdrms, 2 baths, family room and more

• New kitchen, roof, furnace, water heater, cement sidewalks

• .71 acre lot — plenty of room to build and shop MLS ® 10056133

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$429,9009549 Nickel Dr, Coldstream

• Priced to sell — beautifully presented and maintained modular home

• 55+ MHP close to all facilities• 2 bdrms, 2 baths, well appointed

kitchen w/island, large open living area

• 8x12 storage shed; sundeck; single carport. Quick possession possible MLS ® 10056212

• Priced to sell — beautifully presented

$139,900#33 - 6902 Ok Landing Rd

• Priced for a quick sale — call for your appointment to view

• Neat, clean and tidy older-style home in Alexis Park

• O� ers 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appliances incl, full part � nished basement

• Easy care yard. Handy location close to all amenities MLS ® 10055259

• Priced for a quick sale — call for

$294,9003701 - 36th Street, Vernon

• A good investment opportunity• Quality custom built home with

2 mother-in-law suites to help with the mortgage

• Huge double lot with fabulous lake views

• Great BX location and only minutes to town and to Silver Star MLS ® 10042076

6836 Bryden Road $389,900

• Ideal family home in prime location on Middleton Mountain area

• Appealing open concept living area on main + 4 bdrms, 3 baths

• .22 acre lot is nicely landscaped, has u/g sprinklers and room to park RV or boat

• Call for your appointment to view this outstanding property MLS ® 10050354

495 Middleton Way, Coldstream

• Ideal family home in prime location

$449,900

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• Great investment property or a� ordable family living

• Ground � oor 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath unit with shaded patio area

• Excellent storage, gas f/p, 5 appliances, extra parking stall available

• Easy walk to downtown. Pet and family friendly complex MLS ® 10054040

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• 3 rental suites — could be 4 — showing good income

• Property is in excellent condition — new � ooring, new paint

• Good tenants currently in place MLS ® 10049649

$449,9003612 Commonage Cres, Vernon

#104 - 3802 - 25th Avenue

• Great price — call for your appointment to view

• Well cared for 3 + 2 bdrm, 2 bath family home on corner lot

• Updated kitchen, new � ooring paint and windows

• Handy location close to schools, shops and public transit MLS ® 10047926

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• Well managed mobile home park with excellent cash � ow and showing good return

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• Long term tenants in place. Currently being expanded and upgraded. MLS ® 10051394

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11601 Kalamalka RoadGreat price for this 3 bedroom home in park-like setting located minutes from the beach, schools & parks. The private yard (a gardeners delight!) backs on to parkland. The oversized covered deck is perfect for entertaining. RV parking and workshop for dad!

$326,800 MLS®

3, 4610 - 20 StreetThis spacious 3 bedroom family townhome has 9 ft. ceilings on the main and fresh paint throughout. It looks new and possession is immediate. The full unfinished basement is ready for your ideas. The fenced yard is great in the summer with a patio to relax on! Located close to shopping, schools & BMX!

$239,900 MLS®

3508 - 17 StreetCozy East Hill home situated on a quiet street has a partially fenced yard with alley access. Newer roof, furnace, hot water tank and bathroom. New windows and addition in 2009. SOme cosmetic touches still needed, but a great deal at this price!

$179,000 MLS®

217, 505 Browne RoadGreat starter home or investment property. Renter already in place! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with ensuite is nice and bright, with in-suite laundry. Conveniently located close to golf, beach and shopping. What a package!

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Warm wishes for a Christmas season full of love and laughter! May 2013 be a healthy and happy year for all!

OPEN HOUSE DRIVERealEstateWEEklycity5, 3804 - 32 AvenueSunday, 1:00 - 3:00$269,900

east hill2102 - 18 StreetSunday, 1:00 - 3:00$298,000

enderby1200 George StreetSunday, 1:00 - 3:00$229,800

foothills105 Blackcomb CourtSunday, 1:00 - 3:00$486,000

harwood105, 2100 - 43 AvenueSunday, 1:30 - 4:00$214,900

okanagan landing93, 7760 Okanagan Landing RdSunday, 1:00 - 3:00$499,900

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Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year!

Thanks for your support in 2012!

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7109 JASPER DRIVE$749,000 MLS®10056064

UNOBSTRUCTED LAKE VIEW

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2291 CATT AVENUE$379,000 MLS®10056481

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8131 BUCHANAN ROAD$189,000 MLS®10055197

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3729 PHILLIPS ROAD$679,500 MLS®10048458

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751 BRASSEY CRESCENT$329,000 MLS®10046262

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#10, 4404 - 20 StreetFamily sized townhome in trendy Harwood court. Huge floor plan with 4 bedrooms on the upper floor, full bath + ensuite. Spacious living room with a fireplace. Formal dining room has patio door to deck and fenced backyard. Close to school.

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GorGeouS Lakeview LotS743 MiddLeton way

Southern exposure, Kal Lake & valley views, close to beach, fully serviced, utilities at lot line.

MLS®10054864 $164,900

745 MiddLeton waySouthern exposure, Kal Lake & valley views, close to beach, fully serviced, utilities at lot line.

MLS®10056277 $164,900

8896 Crofton road180° unobstructed views, HST paid, fully serviced, level entry walkout rancher-style lot

MLS®10052299 $195,000 MLS®10053720 $325,000

1603 - 31 StreetFull duplex with 2 bed & 1 bath per side. Great starter with investment potential close to VJH. Updates include kitchens, roof, gutters & soffits, separate electrical services, concrete driveway, 790 sq ft per side with partial unfinished bsmts.

MLS®10054518 $164,900

#205, 3802- 25 avenueBright, well maintained 2 storey back corner unit townhouse that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-unit laundry, gas f/p, balcony & parking. Room for the whole family, close to downtown, shopping, restaurants and transit. Move in ready!

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$219,500 MLS®10049640 $470,000 MLS®10049952 $199,900 MLS®10056435

Ideal Starter/InvestmentAmazing Views Hey! It’s Snowing!1707 - 41 Avenue

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Private yard

#23, 5920 Heritage DriveSecure family complex

3 bdrm + den, media room, elegant master suiteGranite, quality throughout

#204, 9812 Silver Star RoadSki-in/ski-out

Fully furnished 1 bdrm + alcoveOwners’ locker, hot tub, games room

New Flooring

Quick possession possible.

Visit www.kenmccluskey.com or email: [email protected] McCluskey 250.545.5371

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14, 3603 - 27 AvenueImmaculately kept, bright level entry, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse in 55+ adult community within walking distance to downtown shopping.

New laminate flooring, interior paint, covered patio, garage, private yard, full unfinished basement Includes all appliances & window coverings.

$229,000 mls®10057169

7118 L&A RoadBeautiful 4.85 acre property overlooking swan lake.

Ideal for the horse lover. 2 bedroom, 2 bath totally renovated home. 4 paddocks, riding ring, fenced & x-fenced, auto waterers. Office above box stalls & tack room. separate 2 car heated shop & more.

$674,000 mls®10057242

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Phase 3 BraeBurn heightsNow selling 11 lots offering a great Coldstream

and Kal Lake view. Southern exposure. Prices starting at $239,900+HST.

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205, 3300 Centennial DriveSouthwest facing 2 bedroom condo in Regency Court. New laminate floor, open spacious floor plan with a

balcony offering a view toward Alexis Park and Okanagan Landing. Quick possession. Close to downtown.

$219,000 MLS®10028311

124, 5484 - 25 avenueBetter than new 2 bedroom double wide in the new section

of Big Chief MHP. Oak kitchen with skylight, vaulted ceilings, family room with laminate floor, master suite with large ensuite. 9’x20’ covered deck to enjoy the birds in the

park area. Close to shopping & on the bus route.$144,900 MLS®10048745

lot 12, 100 Ki low na roaDFamily retreat on popular Okanagan Lake. 3

bedroom mobile in Harvey Parker Beach. Fully set up and ready for summer enjoyment. No roughing it

here, all the amenities of home.$59,000 MLS®10045603

I’d like to thank my clients for your patronage this year, and offer best wishes for the

New Year.R O B S H AW • 2 5 0 . 5 4 5 . 5 3 7 1

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#205, 357 MONASHEE RDTHE GRANDVIEW AT SILVER STARAll ready for the holiday season! Fully furnished Grandview luxury with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths &

superb views.$325,000 MLS®10041787

#106, 307 BROWNE RDCREEKSIDE ESTATES

Drastic price reduction!Walk out onto the lawn

beside the creek from this upgraded 2 bedroom,

2 bath garden apartment$199,500 MLS®10055605

We’ve got your next home in our hands. Beautiful homes await you.

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P R O U D L Y S E R V I N G O U R N O R T H O K A N A G A N C O M M U N I T I E S F O R O V E R 2 0 Y E A R S

TEACHERS VOTE | Union members take part in province-wide strike vote April 17 and 18 [A6]

Friday, March 23, 2012

SKY RIDER

JOSÉ LAROCHELLE/MORNING STAR

Vernon’s Ty Schulte, 16, of the Silver Star Freestyle Club, finds some big air during the Solomon Jib Academy event Sunday at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Approximately 20 Silver Star mem-bers participated in the academy, a global tour for athletes 16 and under. They learned new tricks from professional coaches and were judged on their moves with some fabulous prizes up for grabs.

Robbery lands suspect behind barsROGER KNOXMorning Star Staff

The man who tried torob a Coldstream womanin the Lincoln Lanes park-ing lot in November hasbeen given jail time.

Judge Mark Takahashi sentenced Robin Edward Konkle, 41, to 20 months in prison inVernon Provincial Court Wednesday, after Konkle pleaded guilty to armed robbery.

Konkle was also ordered to provide a DNA sample, and was given a 10-year mandatory fire-arms prohibition.

The woman had fin-ished her bowling leaguegames and was returning to her car in the park-ing lot on Nov. 25 when she was approached by a man the woman had seen inside the bowling alley drinking a pop and play-ing with his cell phone.

The woman said the man demanded money as she opened her car door, and she instinctive-ly pressed her car horn, scaring off the suspect.

A video surveillancecamera inside the bowl-ing alley caught an imageof the suspect, which local media broadcast.

A man was arrested a few days later by Vernon RCMP, who received tips from the public thanks inpart to the video footage.

Massive Falkland grow-op bustedMorning Star Staff

RCMP have shut down what they are calling one of the largest mari-juana grow operations ever in the North Okanagan.

On Wednesday, RCMP officers searched a rural property in the 4300 block of Culling Road in the Falkland area after a lengthy investigation.

“The search located 13,383 mari-juana plants is various stages of devel-opment in a large outbuilding,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesper-son

The operation was being run off a generator for its power supply.

“This is one of the largest grow operations we have dismantled in the area,” said Sgt. Dave Evans, of the RCMP’s rural detachment.

“This is just one more of the illegal grow operations we have targeted in our area. We will continue to conduct these kinds of investigations in the future.”

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody at the Culling Road prop-erty.

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RCMP officers located 13,383 marijuana plants in a Falkland area home Wednesday.

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Cooling off will become a lot more fun for Lumby youth.

The community is moving ahead with a water spray park after the provincial government announced $348,258 for upgrades to Oval Park Tuesday.

“It’s going to be amazing,” said Mayor Kevin Acton.

“If we want youth in our commu-nity, we need facilities for them.”

Presently, children have access to the swimming pool but it’s not well designed to handle toddlers.

Besides the spray park for children, outdoor fitness equipment will be installed in Oval Park.

“It’s a great project because it covers both ends of the demographic scale — children and adults,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, adding that

the exercise equipment will be popular with seniors.

“These kinds of projects enhance the community.”

Foster believes it is important for the provincial government to assist communities with recreational ameni-ties because of the cost of infrastruc-ture.

“Some times you get behind when you’re also having to deal with water, roads and sewer,” he said.

The total price tag for the spray

park and fitness equipment will be $435,322, with Lumby and Cherryville taxpayers contributing $57,064.

There will also be $30,000 from the Teddy’s Angels and Martin’s Devils ball teams and support from the Lumby Lions.

“We are thankful these opportuni-ties are available given the economic times,” said Rick Fairbairn, White Valley Parks and Recreation chairperson.

“All of this provides an opportunity for the community to come together with a beautiful area the community can be proud of.”

While there had been a concern about the spray park sending the wrong message about water conserva-tion, Acton says any water used will be recycled.

“We have to be responsible with our water and good stewards of the resource,” he said.


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TRUCKS TARGETED | Lumby RCMP investigate thefts from parked vehicles while owners are sledding [A7]

Wednesday, March 21, 2012


The third-place finisher in the race for Vernon mayor outspent his competitors combined.

Patrick Davies had expenses of $31,208 during the November election, while $19,689 was spent by Rob Sawatzky, who led the polls, and incumbent Wayne Lippert, who came second, had $10,900 in expenses.

“My intention was to get a replacement for the mayor at the time and it happened. If it took $31,000, it was a good deal,” said Davies. “It would have been nice to win. But the success was we got people who had never voted before excited.”

Davies put significant personal resources into his campaign, according to documents filed with the City of Vernon. He contrib-uted $7,639 while there was $5,000 from Latitude Marine which he owns and $5,050 from Naked Media which operates out of his house.

Other donations included $4,000 from Walter Davies, $2,000 from Aldebaran Enterprises and $1,500 from Brad Chapman.

The biggest expenses for Davies were advertising, signs and pamphlets.

“As a businessperson out of nowhere and a young guy, we had to get out there and give everything we had,” said Davies.

Of his $19,689 in expenses, Sawatzky directed most of it to get-ting the word out through signs and advertising.

“It’s the sad reality that this is what you have to do,” said Sawatzky of the dollars required to launch a campaign.

Sawatzky pumped $13,500 of his own money into his inaugural run for mayor.

“Given that I didn’t have a high profile and business roots, I was OK with picking up the cost,” said Sawatzky.

“I was looking at it as community service.”Sawatzky received $4,600 in donations worth more than $100

and $408 valued less than $99. His donors included $750 from Lakeside Developments and $500 each from Cecil Schmidt, Victor Cumming and Robert Ross.

Sawatzky says he still doesn’t know who some of his supporters were and those issues were left to his business agent.

“The more independence you can have the better,” he said of serving as mayor.

Like the other mayoralty candidates, Lippert’s spending focused on creating public awareness.

He had $10,850 in contributions over $100 and $50 under $99 in value. Among the donors were $3,000 from Wesbild Holdings, $1,000 from R.L. Walker Contracting and $500 each from Tavistock Properties, Okanagan Spirits and the Vernon Professional Firefighters Association. Documents indicate Lippert provided $100.

Lippert could not be reached for comment.Of the 15 councillor candidates, Patrick Nicol, who topped the

polls, spent $13,233 of his own money. Lily Kerr, who came in 13th, spent the least at $297, with $300 being donated by 1&2 Electric.

Davies tops expense list

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JOSE LAROCHELLE/MORNING STAR

Victoria Podollan of the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club finishes her routine during a recent rhythmic gymnastics competition at Vernon Christian School.

Water park splashes to life

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“If we want youth in our community, we need facilities

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Vernon leads the world when it comes to people arriving at the emergency room in pain and not knowing they have cancer.

A recent study indicates that of 75 patients requiring colorectal cancer treatment between April 2009 and March 2010, 43 per cent showed up at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on an emergency basis for bowel obstruction, hem-orrhages and perforations. They were first diagnosed with cancer while in the ER.

“It’s very, very high. It ranges from six to 36 per cent (elsewhere),” said Dr. Hamish Hwang, a local surgeon who authored the study, which was published in the B.C. Medical Journal.

“It’s the highest published data in the world.”

He became intrigued with the topic after moving to Vernon six years ago.

“I would see one of these patients about

once a month. It’s unusual because I didn’t see it as often in Vancouver.”

Hwang believes there may be a high num-ber of colorectal cancer cases because of the region’s elderly population.

Many aren’t being diagnosed early possi-bly because they don’t have a family doctor or they aren’t accessing health care services.

“People, for some reason, are not going to see the doctor,” he said.

Hwang also expects some people avoid screening because the colon is involved.

“People are embarrassed but they shouldn’t

be.”Not being aware of the situation until a

patient arrives in ER makes it more challeng-ing for doctors if the cancer has spread.

There is also pressure on limited space in the hospital.

“The ones that come in emergency on average stay 24 days in the hospital, twice as long as non-emergency cases,” said Hwang.

“When the hospital is at capacity, this is a huge burden.”

Colorectal cancer is the second most com-mon cancer in men and the third most in women. It is the leading cause of cancer death in non-smokers.

Hwang is calling on the provincial govern-ment to initiate a colorectal screening pro-gram, something that currently doesn’t exist.

“For countries with screening, emergency rates are lower. Italy is six per cent,” said Hwang.

“There’s no checks and balances for these

people.”Hwang is also putting the onus on resi-

dents to become active in preventing the disease.

“People need to take charge of their health,” he said.

Hwang recommends colonoscopies for people with a family history of colon cancerand fecal occult blood tests or fecal immu-nochemical tests for anyone over age 50 (not covered by the Medical Services Plan).

Hwang believes lessons can be learnedfrom VJH as B.C.’s population continues to age.

“Vernon is a crystal ball for the whole province. What’s happening in Vernon willbe the whole province in 25 years,” he said of 22 per cent of the city’s total population beingmore than 65 years old.

“Now is the time to be doing something. I hope this study is a wake-up call for the gov-ernment and the public.”

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Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster isn’t criticizing teachers for pulling out of after-hours pro-grams.

Teachers in the Vernon School District will withdraw from extra-curricular activities to protest the government’s back-to-work legis-lation.

“It’s disappointing but it’s a volunteer thing and no one says teachers have to go beyond their contract,” said Foster of helping with sports teams and clubs.

“A lot of teachers feel bad but

they have to do what they believe they have to do. My friends who are teachers don’t want to hurt students and they’re getting a lot of rhetoric from their union.”

The government’s legislation was expected to be adopted into law Thursday.

Under Bill 22, the government will be able to name a mediator to settle the dispute with the B.C. Teachers Association, but Victoria’s mandate of net-zero for wages must be adhered to.

“Every other government union has settled for net-zero and the

BCTF will have to do the same,” said Foster, adding the government is willing to discuss issues sur-rounding class size and composi-tion.

Foster says the government had no choice but to bring debate of the bill to an end because NDP opposition members were grand-standing.

“They asked how much the gov-ernment and union spent on sand-wiches (at meetings). It’s a total waste of time,” he said.

“Get up and ask questions. Bring forward constructive amend-ments and we’ll look at them. Just

don’t say something over and over again.”

The official opposition defends its actions in the Legislature.

“This bill gives up on the future, gives up on the possibility of doing it better, gives up on our public schools,” said Adrian Dix, NDP leader, in the House.

“We will not support legislation that hurts class size provisions. We will not support legislation that hurts class composition provisions. We will not support legislation that puts an end to real mediation and imposes a disrespectful process on teachers.”

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Sports teams are benched and clubs in limbo as teachers escalate opposition to the government.

Teachers in the Vernon School District will not volunteer for extracurricular activities to pro-test the provincial government’s legislation, which imposes a net-zero wage settlement and class size levels.

“We’re in the middle. It’s frus-trating,” said Nicole Makohoniuk, District Parent Advisory Council president, of the government and the union.

“It feels like parents and kids are being held hostage.”

Makohoniuk understands that many sports team and club activities are not part

of a teacher’s job.“It’s voluntary but I volunteer as a par-

ent. I fundraise so they have money for their classrooms and for field trips,” she said.

“I can see their point, but it’s disappointing.”

Some teachers have stopped volunteering with sports teams and other groups now, while others will complete what they have started or not start any-thing new.

“It’s extremely difficult and it reflects how serious the situa-tion is,” said Bruce Cummings,

Vernon Teachers Association president.“These extras are not part of our job.

That (withdrawal) is all that’s left to us because legal avenues are gone.”

Once legislation is passed, the union will not be able to strike or pursue other job

action.“The government is going ahead in spite

of the legitimate objections we have,” said Cummings of class size and composition.

Cummings isn’t sure how a ban on extracurricular events will impact graduation cer-emonies.

“A lot of parents are involved so it may not make a lot of difference to gradua-tion,” he said, adding parents and community members can volunteer as coaches or club sponsors.

Cummings denies the union is putting students in the middle of the contract dis-pute.

“Will they be affected by this, yes. Are they affected by Bill 22, hugely. Have they been affected by 10 years of cuts, enor-

mously,” he said.“We don’t take this lightly. We’re working

hard to improve education.”School district officials say administra-

tors will be unable to keep extracurricular programs going.

“It will have a huge impact on the culture of schools and that worries me,” said BevRundell, superintendent, adding some sportsmay continue with community coaches.

A priority will be grad planning.“Grad activities may be different if it’s

just principals and vice-principals involvedin the organizing,” said Rundell.

Besides Vernon, teachers in other districts have decided to withdraw from extracur-ricular activities. They include Kamloops-Thompson, Sooke, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, Prince George, Peace River South, Creston, West Vancouver, Okanagan Skaha and Sea-to-Sky.

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Funding details for Vernon Jubilee Hospital are just a few weeks away.

Health Minister Michael de Jong will be in Vernon April 2 or 3 to announce capital spending for new acute care beds in VJH’s Polson tower.

“It will be a positive announcement and the details of the announcement will be released when he’s here,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA.

Foster, community leaders, health care workers and resi-dents have been demanding the two shelled-in floors in the tower be completed and beds added to resolve capacity issues.

Overcrowding has led to cancelled surgeries andpatients being kept in hallways.

Foster hasn’t been given an indication if there will be funding for both floors or just one at this time.

“I’d like two floors. There are financial benefits to doing the job all at once instead of spreading itout over two or three years,” he said.

“I hope that whatever we do, it will relieve the backlog.”

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MLS®10056244

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618 6TH AVE DESERT COVE2 bdrm, 2 bath, alley access,

club house, RV parkingMLS®10036064

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

21 PHOTOS

$199,900

Personal Service You Can Count On

Shelley Duggan250-550-5570

EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD

www.ShelleyDuggan.com

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#72, 15970 Oyama Road

775 Bluenose Road #7, 4909-27 Avenue 8876 Okanagan Landing Rd 11608 Palfrey Drive

7376 Hitchcock Rd#202, 1607 - 43 Avenue

#55 15970 Oyama Road• MLS® 10054049• Great resort for your

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• MLS® #10049859• Over 18.310 Acres

• MLS® 10045619• 4 Bedroom home

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!#1 in LISTINGS for CENTURY 21 EXECUTIVES LTD. for Jan. - Mar. 2012!Century 21 Canada Master’s Silver Award for 2011EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD.

SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD

Thank you to all my clients, friends and family for making 2012 such a wonderful year, I am so Happy that I could help so many people with what may have been the

biggest purchase or sale that they made this year!!

My Son Michael Vassberg will be joining me as a NEW REALTOR (this will help us achieve the NEXT Level of Customer Service). In January we will be hostinga MEET and GREET Function.

Please call 250-540-4879 to Reserve your FREE Ticket - Date and Location TBA

I am looking forward to helping everyone in 2013.

Personable service, results driven, client focused!www.heartofsold.net • email: [email protected]

Dave (4A) Forai

Buying or Selling Real Estate? Contact Dave Today

250-503-8792

EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD

45 ACRES• Lot 1 Proctor Road• Minutes south of Mabel Lake• Sweeping views of valley and Shuswap River• Great building sites• Subdivision potential• MLS® 10046200

$199,000

STEPPING STONE ESTATES• 142 Stepping Stone Cres• Over 2 Acres, View of Swan Lake• 3 Bed, 2 Bath - suite potential• Walkout Basement• Fruit Trees, loads of parking• MLS® 10056392

$514,900

WESTSIDE• 90 Hillcrest Way• Executive Style Home - Westshore Estates• 4 Bedroom + 3 Bathrooms• Separate guest quarters• Detached shop / garage• MLS® 10052388

$429,000INLAW SUITE

NEW LISTING• 9478 Angus Drive• 4 bedrooms,

1½ bath• Suite potential• Loads of parking for RV and Boat• Room for a shop - large lot• MLS® 10056292$299,900

LAVINGTON

2007 RANCHERW/ WALKOUT BASEMENT

• 555 Mt. Ida Drive• 5 bed, 3 bath• Full walkout basement• RV & Boat parking• Fully landscaped w/ U/G irrigation• MLS® 10045390$599,900

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NEW LISTING• 3606 21st Avenue• 3 bedrooms up, Ensuite• Price is $349,900• 1 bedroom in-law suite• MLS® 10055997

$349,900

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On behalf of my wife Tracy, my daughters Brooke & Brielle, I would like to take this

opportunity to wish all my current and future clients/friends, a safe and happy Holiday

Season! We would also like to wish you and yours good health, prosperity and happiness for 2013. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NEW LISTING• 13-4600 Bella Vista Road• Vista Ridge - a 40+ gated community• 2 beds + den• Full ensuite off master bedroom• Attached single garage• MLS® 10056665

$239,900

december 16, 2012

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