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A Hope hang glider pilot is in critical condition following an accident in Lumby Monday. Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are investigating the accident, which took place just before 2 p.m. on Mabel Lake Road. “Early indications are the pilot was a reasonably experienced glider,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “Witnesses say he was approaching for a landing when he stalled the glider and hit ground with one wing which caused it to go into a cartwheel motion. He then hit ground with full force.” A 38-year-old man with an address of Hope, B.C. was seriously injured in the crash. He was transported by air to Kelowna General Hospital where he remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit. The accident remains under investigation. It follows Thursday’s fatal paraglider accident in Spallumcheen, claiming a Saskatchewan man.

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A hang glider crashed in Lumby, near Mabel Lake Road, Monday. The pilot, from Hope, is in critical condition.

Thieves strike local businesses over weekend Vernon was hit by two robberies, believed to be unrelated, over the weekend. The Bank of Montreal, on 32nd Street, was held up by a lone male suspect Saturday, just after noon. The suspect produced a note, which indicated he had a weapon but no weapon was produced, and demanded a large amount of cash. While police will not release what exactly that number was, they say the suspect didn’t get it. “He wasn’t given that amount but he was given an undisclosed amount,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. The suspect being sought is described as 20 to 30 years old, Caucasian, six-feet tall, 160-180 lbs, thin build, short

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block either side to $1 per hour to the new parking advisory committee. Parking fees on Vernon’s main street could The rate is currently 50 cents per hour. The maxdouble. imum time limit of two hours is proposed But you’ll also be able to use other to remain in effect. methods of payment. The side streets are the blocks off 30th Vernon council voted Monday to Avenue running north-south to 29th endorse four recommendations from Avenue and 31st Avenue. For example, the city centre parking implementation if you park on 31st Street beside Nolan’s strategy – which includes the formation Drugs, that would be $1, but go a block of what Coun. Patrick Nicol called a further north and park in front of North “long overdue” parking advisory comOkanagan Youth and Family Services, and Patrick Nicol mittee. the parking rate would stay at 50 cents. Council deferred a recommendation City of Vernon transportation techniof increasing the parking charges on 30th Avenue cian Amanda Watson explained that the increase from 29th to 35th Street, and on the side streets one would take place when new parking meters are installed. One of the recommendations council approved was a request for 214 new parking meters that accept other methods of payment in addition to coins. “The Canadian mint issued new $1 and $2 coins that are lighter, and 238 of our meters can’t be adapted so they have to be replaced,” said Watson. In her report to council, Watson said 30th Avenue is Vernon’s busiest street with 90 per cent occupancy in the peak periods. The move to increase the fees is to get people off of main street and onto the side streets. Such a move would not result in a loss of revenue. “Our figures show there would be a 10 per cent decrease (of traffic) on 30th Avenue but traffic would be transferred to adjacent avenues,” said RETAIL $23,995 Watson. “They’re below 50 per cent occupancy and they have the potential to take extra traffic. “There would be an increase in revenue overall because a decrease of usage with an increased fee would see an increase of $70,000. Overall we project $104,000 in additional revenue yearly.” Downtown Vernon Association president Ruth Hoyte was happy with the direction from council. “We’re very pleased regarding the parking strategy implementation, and we’re very pleased to finally be getting a parking advisory committee,” said Hoyte. “The committee will allow us to address a number of strategies we’ve been working on a lot.” Hoyte was also happy to hear part of the recommendations include upgrades to the parkade, which currently has a 75 per cent occupancy rate. RETAIL $21,995 Morning Star Staff

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Real estate activity is gaining strength. Overall sales of all properties in the North Okanagan jumped from 128 units in 2011, or 25 per cent, to 160 units in May. “During May, the Okanagan experienced a resurgence in sales activity due to elevated buyer interest, an early sign that consumer demand and confidence are improving,” said Rob Shaw, with the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. Rob Shaw “We haven’t seen sales numbers like this for a year or so.” There were 80 single-family home sales in May, up 21 per cent from 66 during the same month in 2011. Townhouse sales were up 45.5 per cent over last year (22 to 32. Inventory during May dropped 2.1 per cent to 2,566 compared to 2,621 at this time last year.

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Flood watch continues Despite a recent break in the rain, some local creeks and rivers continue to overflow their banks. In the BX, East Vernon and Tillicum roads are closed at the BX Creek crossings due to high water. The roads havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been washed out, but the creek is believed to have undermined sections of the pavement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our concern, if we open it up, people may fall through,â&#x20AC;? said Rick Kovacvich, Argo Road Maintenance operations manager. Therefore, for safety reasons, the crossings are closed until the situation can be properly assessed and fixed. The waters in the Duteau Creek system, including its tributaries, also continued to rise earlier this week. The banks of Bessette Creek in Lumby were spilling over, flooding parts of the local salmon trail and farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fields.

Sandbagging started along the creek in several locations Monday, with the assistance of 10 forestry firefighters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They filled between 500 to 600 sand bags in the Lumby area, and set out several pallets of bags so local residents could fill for themselves,â&#x20AC;? said Gord Molendyk, information officer for the North Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four or five truck-loads of sand were also brought in and distributed around the village so residents of Lumby could have easy access to it so they can protect their properties.â&#x20AC;? While most of the water levels have gone down, with showers forecast to continue today crews are monitoring water levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are asking everyone living near any of the creeks and rivers to continue to be vigilant as water levels could rise again quickly,â&#x20AC;? said Molendyk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The real concern right now is in the Duteau system,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a large amount of debris comes down the creek, this could cause problems with culverts and the sand-

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Council debate ends with $10,000 for VSS ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

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School $10,000 to buy a composting machine for its new Go Green project. VSS culinary arts teacher Sandi Slizak and acting principal Tony Dolinar made a presentation to council about the project, saying the thing they wanted most was a composting machine. What led to the debate was Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe’s assertion that a financial request from the school for the machine be deferred two weeks, as per council policy, because the VSS administrators presented as a delegation to council. “I’m very much in support of the project, but speaking to the policy, I really think its inappropriate for us not to live up to the policy,” said O’Keefe. “It gives people the expectation that every time we have a delegation we will immediately make a decision, and that when we don’t it’s a controversial decision. It demeans our policy. I say we stick to it and deal with it at the

“I’m very much in support of the project but...” — Mary Jo O’Keefe next meeting.” However, Coun. Juliette Cunningham pointed out that a recommendation by the city’s finance committee to deny the request was already on the council agenda. “The finance committee dealt with it, they brought forward a recommendation, and it’s on our agenda. It’s not the same as a regular delegation,” said Cunningham. “They requested $10,000, it went to finance committee. That’s a totally different issue than a delegation coming with a fresh new idea. “We have a recommendation here to deny it.” After more debate and motions withdrawn and defeated, council voted by a margin

of 4-2 to not support the finance committee’s recommendation of denying the $10,000 request. Couns. Bob Spiers and Catherine Lord voted against the motion. Coun. Brian Quiring declared a conflict of interest and did not take part in the discussions. Spiers and Lord also voted to oppose giving VSS the one-time capital grant of $10,000, which the finance committee must now come up with. “This is a fantastic project, I just don’t think right now is the time for us to support the start of this project,” said Lord. “We don’t have a lot of money to throw around.” Spiers thought the request should be more

regional. “This should be referred for a possible grant function out of the regional district,” said Spiers. “Then we can move from there if they don’t go along with it.” Council also voted to support a motion made by Coun. Patrick Nicol to have the school district match the $10,000 grant. Slizak explained the Go Green project is to help create a culture of sustainability at the school, and want to involve the community. The project, which has nothing to do with the new VSS being built, will bring together staff, students and community members to create a sustainable learning environment where current course curriculum is blended with outdoor learning activities and education, said Slizak. The four-part project will cost $132,000. The school’s Parent Advisory Committee has already committed $8,000.

Hydro helps bust grow-op JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

A strong odor is emanating inside Vernon’s RCMP office. The local detachment busted a substantial marijuana grow operation Saturday evening, collecting 1,500 plants. B.C. Hydro called the office to report they attended a service call in the 7800 block of Wilson Jackson Road (off Silver Star Road) and discovered the grow-op and power diversion. “They were stealing 14,500 volts right off the pole,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “It was pretty advanced.” The operation was located in the garage and shed, as well as a transformer. Considering the amount of power diverted, Hydro attended the scene with RCMP to ensure no one was injured or killed in dismantling the grow-op.

“There were a few tense moments at the property.” — Molendyk “There were a few tense moments at the property as the owners had a generator on site that came on when the power was turned off,” said Molendyk. “The generator then recharged the power lines.” A 27-year-old male was arrested on scene and released on a promise to appear to charges of production of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and theft of telecommunications.

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Charlotte Diamond at 1:30 p.m. Weather permitting and fire forThis Father’s Day, families are bidding, there will be some stunencouraged to treat their dads to a ning sights in the skies with the B.C. feast for the eyes with some of the Forest Service’s Rap Attack helicopmost stunning vehicles of both the ter at 1 p.m. ground and sky. “They put on a pretty neat disThe fourth annual Wings ‘n’ play,” said Armstrong. “They drop Wheels takes flight at the Vernon people out of the helicopter and Regional Airport Sunday from 10 then they go and pick a.m. to 4 p.m. - rain or up some water from shine. the lake and drop it.” “The kids will look Then at 3:30 p.m., at them and say, ‘Wow, the action hits the these don’t look anyground running with thing like the cars drag racing on the runtoday,’” said Marty way. Armstrong, co-chair of There will also be the event which is put Kal Tire mini trucks for — Armstrong on by Silver Star Rotary cruising around in, a and the Vernon Flying fly-by and departure of Club. the Canadian Armed Along with an Forces Cormorant heliimpressive display of wings and copter (2:30), car show awards (3 wheels, the event, formerly known p.m.) and plenty of eats and treats. as the Vernon Airshow, will include “Everything from lemon twists activities for every age. to two full burger stations,” said “We’ve expanded it to include Armstrong. kids events so it becomes more of a Admission to the event is $5 for family thing,” said Armstrong. “Our kids, $10 for adults or $25 for a objective is to drive a family event.” family. All of the proceeds benefit One of the highlights are free 20 organizations, schools, and charities minute flights for kids aged seven to throughout the North Okanagan. 17, from the flying club through the Entry into the car show is a nonCOPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots perishable food item or a cash donaAssociation) Aviation Program. tion. “They’ll do 120 kids in that For more information, visit www. period (10 to 1),” said Armstrong, wingsnwheels.org. encouraging eager young flyers to There is also a link (www.wingcome early and sign up early at the snwheelsauction.org) to the event’s airport Sunday. online auction, which includes prizThe younger crowd can look for- es from Silver Star, Predator Ridge, ward to a bouncy castle, face paint- Kal Tire, Sparkling Hill and more. ing, clowns and a performance from The auction ends Friday at 9 award-winning musical entertainer p.m. Morning Star Staff

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alk about being caught with your pants down. The City of Vernon is converting the old library on 31st Avenue into staff offices, but no where during the planning process did anyone consider that the building also contains the only public washrooms downtown. And that oversight could create significant challenges for one of summer’s most popular events — the free Civic Sounds concerts Thursday nights. Imagine trying to enjoy the music as nature starts to call. That’s not dancing you’re doing, that’s you crossing your legs. The Downtown Richard Rolke Vernon Association puts considerable effort into bringing some life to the central core. But all of that hard work could be flushed over this one issue. Are parents going to pack up their toddlers and all of their stuff if there’s no guarantee of a washroom if the need arises? How about our growing seniors population? Yes, there are washrooms in the museum, but it’s closed at night. There are washrooms in city hall but administration has already warned there’s a cost to have a “staff person on duty to open up the washrooms.” If you run fast enough, you may reach the facilities in Polson Park or the new library on 30th Avenue. Now it should be pointed out that in 2010, $400,000 was invested in the area between city hall and the old library. Known as Spirit Square, it features benches, water features and wide walkways. People will often sit there and eat lunch or take a break. Spirit Square has also been the site of some major community gatherings,

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including the Winter Games torch lighting, Earth Day and a Vernon Vipers victory rally. But realistically, Spirit Square is never going to be a focal point for civic pride if basic urges can’t be addressed. Of course this isn’t the first time that a discussion around washrooms has surfaced. In 2010, the politicians of the day were appraised of the struggles facing residents and tourists. “People do need access to washrooms,” said Annette Sharkey, with the Partners In Action committee, in her report. And the lack of public plumbing isn’t just a minor inconvenience. It’s a matter of health and dignity. “The homeless/street population ideally requires access 24 hours to maintain health and avoid public defecation and urination,” stated the 2010 report. Merchants are also placed in a difficult spot as they are frequently asked by non-customers to use their facilities. I defy anyone to say no to a child, but providing a washroom is not the mandate of the private sector. Current council recently adopted a city centre neighbourhood plan, which hopes to stimulate growth and revitalize downtown. A tax exemption program has also been initiated as a financial carrot for prospective developers. These are all positive moves and there’s no question that something must be done. After all, a healthy downtown sets the tone for the entire community. While a solution to washrooms for Civic Sounds will ultimately be found, city hall needs to reconsider how it conducts the public’s business. Fancy designs and long-term concepts for redevelopment have been a priority, but clearly the city has lost sight of the basics — those things that really impact people on a day-today basis.

There are some things in life that are simply beyond our control. B.C.’s recent plague of floods is one. While it is virtually impossible to stop the clouds from leaking, and subsequently the shores from rising, we can prepare ourselves. Diligence is urged for everyone. Keeping ditches and culverts clear of debris will better protect homes and property from water damage. Livestock and animals need protection too, and therefore should be moved to higher ground when floods threaten. For those in close proximity to creeks, rivers and rising lakes, sandbagging is another effective tool for your preparedness kit. Sandbags can be found at the following locations (residents are reminded to bring their own shovels to fill the bags): ■ Armstrong – for sand and sandbags call 250-546-3023 (same number for after hours). ■ Coldstream – Kalamalka Lake Road, across from Postill Drive and School Road across from Jeffers Park in Lavington. ■ Enderby – Public Works yards 2309 McGowan St. ■ Lumby – gravel parking lot across from Lumby Arena/ Curling Rink parking lot located at 2230 Shields Ave. ■ Regional District of North Okanagan – sandbags only located outside gates at the Fire Training Centre – 300 Pottery Rd. ■ Spallumcheen – outside gate of Public Works yards located at 1511 Eagle Rock Rd. ■ Vernon – city yard, outside main gate on Pleasant Valley Road and on the corner of Okanagan Ave. and Okanagan Landing Rd. Emergency only after hours – Vernon Fire Hall 3401 30th St.

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Parks deserve our protection

wish to thank Sharon Lawrence for bringing to our attention the environmental damage in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park caused by cyclists. No doubt, Ms. Lawrence is aware of the damage to Silver Star Provincial Park caused by bikers. Likely, some of the bikers at Silver Star stick to the prescribed trails, but a significant fraction do not. This has resulted in great damage to the vegetation and creation of many erosion paths. One shudders at the thought of similar destruction taking place in the North Okanagan's great treasure, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. We can ask why do we go to the effort and expense of creating parks

for protection and preservation of the environment, and then allowing

MODIFIED FRUIT I would like to comment on the article from the Friday, May 25 paper, page B15, regarding the proposal currently in front of the federal government to allow a genetically modified apple into B.C. I am opposed to this proposal with all of my intellect, heart and being. We do not need any "improvements" to the fruit grown in B.C. It is quite luscious and wonderful as it is. I have recently done some scholarly research into the ways and means of genetic modification, none of which proved to me that anyone or anything has been or will be improved by messing with its genetics. Those who do this kind of work and find it ethically feasible to patent modified organisms, of which far too many already exist, must not be allowed to foist their unwanted products off onto any more unsuspecting people. It has happened too much already in India, for example, and even in the United States. It has cost many farmers their lives and livelihoods. Agriculture is an open system; as such, any bees landing on modified fruit trees and subsequently landing on heritage varieties, may in fact contaminate the genes of these other varieties. Non-modified organisms (ourselves included) are under threat from the corporations whose driving force is profit. There is no concern for the welfare of the planet or its inhabitants in this push to force everyone into dependence on seeds which will

the destruction to take place. Of course the rate of degrada-

only grow with the help of harsh chemicals, and which furthermore do not produce viable seeds themselves. Before such a proposal can be put to government, the population of B.C. must be better educated about genetic modification, and this education must come from an objective source, not from someone affiliated with or paid by the GMO corporations themselves. People need to become aware of what this introduction of a modified organism means not only for ourselves, but for future generations. Lacia Vogel SLOW DOWN I agree with Grace Rankin re: 30th Ave. and Alexis Park Drive. As a senior who lives on 30th Ave., I fear for my life every time I cross the intersection. The drivers have absolutely no regard for the pedestrians. I have been in the middle of the crosswalk, the walk sign is on, and the cars are turning. I had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. Something needs to be done! Maybe more signs to alert drivers to the cross walk ahead. It is just a matter of time before someone is hurt or killed. Drivers, slow down and watch for the pedestrians. Janet Omelchuk MONTREAL RIOTS The smell of teargas will eventually disappear from the streets of Montreal but the memories

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tion of the environment is significantly increased when motorized vehicles are used. The destruction of the forests on Vernon Hill, east of the city, an area used by off-road vehicles, is truly impressive. We read of the decline in numbers of the Mountain Caribou, whose remote traditional wintering areas are now easily accessed by offroad vehicles. We tend to concentrate on the environment threats of big companies such as Enbridge, and not think of the destruction caused by us and our neighbours. The cartoon character said, on Earth Day 1971, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Vivian Merchant

won’t. Tears will linger in the eyes of the earnest democratic reformers because personal hardships were endured, counterproductive violence occurred and an opportunity for progressive change was lost. A parade of self-serving politicians will step forward to proclaim, “I will leave no stone unturned (code words for ‘I will spend excessive amounts of your tax dollars to appear caring and concerned’) to prevent such deplorable acts of civil disorder from ever happening again!” An army of fact-finding committees will be formed, endless meetings will debate irrelevant data and a mountain of worthless reports will be written. When the general public becomes bored (as they inevitably do) with the never-ending buckpassing, the politicians and bureaucrats will slyly wink at each other and smile. The smiles will be cynical and knowing. The glossy, multi-coloured reports will be stored on a dusty shelf in some dark corner. Riotous Montreal’s lasting legacy: enthusiasm, trust and resources wasted; frustration, anger and corruption nurtured. Lloyd Atkins BAD LEGISLATION Re: Legislation to remove freedom of the press and the Freedom of Information Act. This legislation must be withdrawn. It is unconstitutional and just plain wrong. This is Canada. Jim Mellors

THANK YOU Recently I picked up my mail at the mailbox and I had no sooner come into the house and the phone rang. It was Curves, Armstrong saying they had my keys, I said but I just used them and I checked my jacket pocket, not there. Some very nice person found my keys at the mail box, saw the Curves tag on them and knew that they could tell who they belonged to. They took the keys to Curves and I was called immediately. I want to thank this person and say the people in Armstrong are amazing. Patricia Blades

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Suspect with warrants in three cities sought JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

RCMP are eager to catch up with a suspect with outstanding warrants out of Ontario, Coquitlam and Vernon. Nigel Wayne Pilkington, 36, has a number of warrants out for his arrest, one dating out of Vernon from March 2010. “He’s wanted for theft under here and it appears as though he has several out of Ontario,” said Gord Molendyk, Vernon-North Okanagan

RCMP spokesperson, also noting the Coquitlam warrants. Pilkington is wanted for three counts of fraud out of Coquitlam, obstructing a police officer and impersonation out of Ontario and theft under from Vernon for a stolen vehicle. “The local Mounties are requesting the public assistance to help locate Nigel Wayne Pilkington who has eluded capture for a period of time and needs to be brought to justice,” said Cpl. Jamie Pilkington Chung, Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer,

in a release. Pilkington is described as a Caucasian male, 5’11”, 170 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. “If you spot Nigel Pilkington, do not approach him,” said Chung. “Please contact your local police immediately.” Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.solvecrime.ca

Landscaping ordered at Wesbild RICHARD ROLKE

“We will talk to the contractor and see if we can bring things up to a certain level of stanVernon’s Wesbild Centre is apparently rough dard,” said Keith Pinkoski, a parks planner. around the edges. But director Bob Fleming would The Regional District of North like to see a more thorough process Okanagan has received complaints followed. about the state of landscaping at “Is there any auditing of (the the 43rd Avenue facility. contractor’s) performance?” he “It’s a mess and all tourists said. will see is 23 dead bushes,” said “It appears that the irrigation, if — Seabrook Wayne Seabrook, manager of the not shut off, was cut off.” Vernon Farmers Market, which Director Doug Dirk is demanduses Wesbild’s parking lot. ing action with the landscaping. Besides dead trees, weeds are also widespread, “I want to make sure it’s watered and what and suggestions that irrigation is not working. ever has died is removed,” he said. Morning Star Staff

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A company trawling Okanagan Lake for shrimp wants assurances it can remain in business. Piscine Energetics believes it should be consulted during long-term planning for Paddlewheel Park. It leases park land for docks to access its

boats. “It would be tremendously detrimental to Piscine Energetics, our environmental mandate and the local Vernon economy should we no longer have a home at Paddlewheel Park to operate from,” said president Nuri Fisher in a letter to the Regional District of North Okanagan.

Some RDNO directors believe the business has made a reasonable request. “It’s a great company and they want to be part of Paddlewheel Park planning,” said Patrick Nicol, board chairperson. “They are focused on a strong local economy and move their whole operation here. They

made plans based on some of the infrastructure at Paddlewheel.” Piscine harvests mysis shrimp, which was introduced to Okanagan Lake in the 1960s as a food source for the kokanee. However, the shrimp competed for other food sources and has played a role in the decline of the kokanee fishery.

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district staff. “There are some unsafe docks we need to take out,” said Tannis Nelson, community development co-ordinator. Instead of removing the docks, Fisher is calling for the dock area to be fenced off to restrict access and replacing boards on the docks. “From a liability standpoint, Piscine carries a public liability insurance policy,” he said.

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the project as her masters thesis at the University of Manitoba, has taken Armstrong’s new downtown park into account the historic prominence now has a pair of designs for the pub- of the site, local area vegetation and lic and council to mull over. what people want to see in the park Christina Walkden, an Armstrong in terms of such things as community native, will present her design ideas gardens and different activifor what Huculak Park ties for younger children. will look like Thursday at The property was owned 5 p.m., and Saturday at by community member noon, at the Armstrong Bernie Huculak, and sits Spallumcheen Chamber of behind his old house off Commerce. Patterson Avenue to the The public is welcome north and Meighan Creek to check out the designs to the south. and provide more input. Walkden hosted public Ryan Nitchie “She certainly did a lot consultation meetings at the of homework,” said Coun. site in 2011, with the first Ryan Nitchie, chairperson of the city’s drawing nearly 40 people. Participants planning and development commit- were asked what they wanted to see in tee. “She did a great job using infor- a park. mation collected from public input Council will take comments and sessions last year to come up with input from this week’s two sessions this vision.” before making a final decision on the Nitchie said Walkden, who is using plan for the park. Morning Star Staff

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The shrimp is used Avenue since 2008 and for pet food and fertil- it employs 12 to 15 peoizer. ple annually. “It pro“Direct vides some wages paid to economic Vernon resibenefits and dents and utigets ride lizing vendors, of someservices and thing we trades of local screwed up,” business has Gyula Kiss said direcbeen in the miltor Gyula lions of dollars,” Kiss of the said Fisher. provincial government Some concerns introducing the shrimp. about the operation in Piscine has had a Paddlewheel Park have warehouse on 27th been raised by regional

Queen’s the theme for Armstrong decorations Morning Star Staff

memorabilia if you have it.” The judges will be out and about Using Queen Elizabeth the II’s recent diamond jubilee for inspira- Friday to choose winners in the foltion, the Armstrong Spallumcheen lowing categories. Winners will be Chamber of Commerce invites announced June 18: Business: Five and local businesses and nonunder employees; fiveprofit groups to take part to-10 employees; more in the annual Celebrate than 10 employees. – Countdown to Canada Not-for-profit: five and Day decorating contest. under employees; fiveThe theme encompasses to-10 employees; more Canada Day and the diathan 10 employees. mond jubilee of Queen Partners in the decoElizabeth II. Patti Noonan rating contest include “Do you have a memory the Department of of the Queen or a royal visit to Canada?” said Patti Noonan, Canadian Heritage, The Morning Armstrong Spallumcheen chamber Star, Okanagan Advertiser and Your executive director. “Decorate using Country News.

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Young talent shoots for the stars and scores Vernon will soon hear more from Our Kids Have Talent alumnus Beamer Wigley KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

It’s not every day that a pint-sized singersongwriter-guitarist upstages a blues giant, but that’s what happened when Beamer Wigley took the stage at the 2010 Rarearth Music Festival. It happened as Jim Byrnes was ending his set. He guided the audience’s attention to the side stage, where the then seven-year-old talent was getting ready to perform. With his straight sandy blonde hair flopped onto the side on his face, threequartet acoustic guitar in hand, Wigley had the audience at hello. But he had them eating out of the palm of his hand when he performed a song he wrote for a girl in his class called Flirt Alert. Vernon’s Don Klepp remembers the moment well, along with the first time he and his wife, Betty, first saw Wigley perform on stage. It was at the 2010 Our Kids Have Talent competition, and it was the first time the young Penticton-based performer ever played in front of a live audience. “He got up on stage with his guitar and his nephew was accompanying him. He was twice the size of Beamer (who is 21 years younger than the youngest of his five older siblings),” said Klepp. “He had written two songs especially for the event. One was In the Valley, an homage to the Okanagan, and how beautiful it is and how we should appreciate it. I thought that was pretty impressive for a boy his age.” Wigley has since endeared himself to all those who have met him and seen him play. In Vernon, which he considers a second home, he has become a regular contestant at Our Kids since that inaugural performance. And this year, he placed third overall in the competition. His talents are becoming recognized near and far, says Klepp, and soon they will be heard at a nation-wide sporting event coming to town. Klepp, who with wife Betty and OKHT founder/organizer Kath Raeber have become the unofficial boosters for Beamer, is also involved with the RBC Cup, the national junior A hockey tournament that is coming to Vernon in 2014. “Betty asked him if he’d write a song for

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Penticton’s Beamer Wigley, nine, who won third place at this year’s Our Kids Have Talent competition, has written a song for the RBC Cup, which he will perform at the Sunshine Festival on Saturday. us to use for the tournament, and his first reaction was yes. He thought it was so cool. He came back to us with the song a few days later,” said Klepp. Channeling Stompin’ Tom Connors, Wigley co-wrote the lyrics to his Hockey Tonight with his dad, Mike, but the music was all his. “It’s a great song. It’s already received a couple thousand hits on YouTube. The cho-

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rus is very catchy and at least part of song will become our theme song,” said Klepp. For Wigley, Hockey Tonight was one way he could honour the people, and the town, that have been supportive of him since he first stepped on that stage more than two years ago. “The Klepps and Kath have been very supportive and helpful to me,” said Wigley.

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“I’ve made friendships with everyone at OKHT, and I plan to keep entering the contest as long as I can.” That, and Wigley says he would like to move to Nashville when he is 10 to become a country star like his idol Keith Urban. “I’ve seen Keith Urban twice. I first heard him on Start a Band with Brad Paisley, and after that I wanted to start a band,” said Wigley, who although is primarily a solo performer, does occasionally invite a friend to perform on stage with him. He also has complete support from his parents, Mike and Heather, who not only help Beamer hone his songwriting skills, they accompany him to gigs and competitions, including Penticton’s Kiwanis Music Festival, where his high-pitched clear, and in-tune voice won him almost every category he was entered in. Mike Wigley says he first noticed his son’s musical inclination when he was five. Born in Kingston, Ont., Beamer was six weeks old when the family moved to the Okanagan. “He was always plunking away on some guitars I had lying around. We bought him a three-quarter size guitar, and after that he learned to play the drums,” said Mike, adding Beamer is now home schooled and spends a lot of time in the family’s music room, which has a keyboard, drums, and his newest addition, a 12-string guitar. “Music is a passion for him. He has absolutely no stage fright. He is mostly ear trained, and although his teachers have tried to teach him to read music, he would rather get to the job of playing.” The family also attributes Raeber for allowing Beamer to have a stage on which to perform. “We sent her a video for the Our Kids Have Talent, and he learned to sing for that. She has been so supportive of him the last two-and-ahalf years. They all treat him so well. He’s been able to perform at festivals, and he and other musicians are always jamming together.” Beamer has also given back by donating the money he won at Our Kids to the competition, said Klepp. “His parents have instilled in him that he shouldn’t take anything for granted. He’s fortunate.” Wigley has a number of performances coming up, starting with the kick-off rally for the RBC Cup, which will take place at the Sunshine Festival in Vernon Saturday at noon. He will, of course, perform his Hockey Tonight song at the event.

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It’s ‘easy peasy’ for this word man Okanagan College prof signs copies of his second book of poetry Morning Star Staff

British fat-fighting chef Jamie Oliver often used the phrase “easy peasy” on his cooking show, and made millions. Now local scribe kevin mcpherson eckhoff hopes to do the same with his latest book of poetry. But instead of substituting butter for extra virgin olive oil, he’s all about cutting the fat out of words. The writer just released a new collection of poems called easy peasy, which he will be signing at Bookland bookstore in downtown Vernon on Saturday, during the Sunshine Festival. “This is my second book. I’m tired of the selfseriousness of so much writing that calls itself poetry, including my first book,” said mcpherson

eckhoff, who also spells his name lower case to save energy. “I wanted to make poems that are fun and messy, like a kid’s place-mat at Denny’s. Writing that realates [sic] to people’s daily oopsies. Also, if it were a movie, its rating would be 14A.” The co-host of the monthly GMorning Poetry events at The Hub Arts Collective, mcpherson eckhoff is also a writing instructor at Okanagan College who is currently working on a community project with fellow OC instructor Jake Kennedy. The men started Death Valley, a westernthemed novel, four years ago. They have been visiting farmer’s markets, schools, street corners, art galleries, hockey games, and other social events, asking passersby for one line to go in the book. “Those who drop by the Bookland signing can contribute to the community novel, which is being written by folks throughout the Okanagan,” said mcpherson eckhoff. The signing takes place at Bookland, #1003400-30th Ave., Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Okanagan College writing professor kevin mcpherson eckhoff signs copies of his new book of poetry, easy peasy, at Vernon’s Bookland bookstore Saturday.

Let the sun shine for festival Morning Star Staff

The 18th annual Sunshine Festival, presented by Case Furniture Gallery, is just three days away and with the longrange forecast calling for sun, it should live up to its name. “We are very excited to have over 130 vendors at this year’s Sunshine Festival and be presenting many new attractions and activities this year,” said Holly Schmidt, events and marketing manager at the Downtown Vernon Association. “The downtown Vernon merchants are very excited to come out on the street for the day and showcase to the community all that they have to offer.” One exciting addition to Saturday’s festival is the 2014 RBC Cup Tournament Kickoff Rally, happening at noon on the Case Furniture Gallery Main Stage stage on the 2900 block of 30th Avenue. “We appreciate being added to the festival at short notice” said organizer Don Klepp. “The rally will be opened by Beamer Wigley’s performance of the Hockey Tonight song that he wrote for the 2014 RBC Cup and will be followed by a Hockey Canada spokesman making the official announcement. There will be a number of Vipers in attendance as well as RBC Cup representatives.” The 2014 RBC Cup Tournament committee will have the RBC Play Hockey interactive display outside of the RBC Royal Bank branch on 30th Avenue for the entire day. All are invited to check out the many great things that will be happening during the 2014 RBC Cup. Another addition to this

year’s festival is the RCMP Operation Family Identification booth, which will be up outside of Carousel Consignments, near Vernon Teach and Learn, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s a very important and free service that every parent should do for their child,” said Schmidt. The RCMP encourages parents to bring their children to the booth for the purposes of having their child’s photo and fingerprints taken. The parents then retain these photos and fingerprints in the event their child goes missing, or due to another tragic event. A few other new attractions and activities to watch out for include a dance contest with Sun FM, art activities with The Hub Arts Collective, the Roaming Illusionist on a Trike, colouring contest with Wayside Press, hockey shoot-out with Aberdeen Wellness Clinic, a book signing by Lora Louise Bensmiller at Vernon Teach and Learn, and a performance stage by Our Kids Have Talent. The Sunshine Festival will also feature the always popular activities, including bouncy houses, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall and pony rides, to name a few. “The DVA would like to remind everyone that 30th Avenue from 29th Street to Coldstream Avenue will be closed on Saturday between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.,” said Schmidt. “We are excited to announce that there will be free parking on all open streets and city parking lots (time limits apply) and free public transit to and from downtown Vernon (within City of Vernon limits).”

Sunshine Entertainment Schedule Case Furniture Gallery Main Stage (2900 Block – on 30th Avenue near 29th Street) –– 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Mumble Bees –– 11 a.m. to noon Some Other Time Quartet –– Noon to 12:30 p.m. RBC Cup Kickoff Rally –– 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Kevin Kienlein –– 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. MACE –– 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cheaper than a Porsche –– 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cod Gone Wild –– 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Windfall Nixon Wenger Lawyers Performing Arts Stage (3400 Block - on 30th Avenue near Safeway) –– 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Kiki the Eco Elf –– 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. The Hub Arts Collective – Improv Comedy –– 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Fitness West –– 11:30 a.m. to noon Argyll School of Celtic Arts –– 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. Desert Moon Dancers –– 12:50 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. Hula Halau Ke Aloha Polynesian Dancers –– 1:20 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi –– 2 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Bhangra Dancers –– 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Vernon Community Music School –– 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Vernon Community Music School –– 3:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. The Hub Arts Collective – Improv Comedy –– 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kiki the Eco Elf

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