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fforts are being made to keep the majestic great blue heron colony’s roots in Vernon. Nestled between Wal-Mart, residential complexes and industrial businesses, is one of the largest urban heronries in Western Canada. Three pairs of great blue heron established the breeding colony in 1986 and it has gradually increased over the past 26 years to more than 40 nests. “Vernon has one of the only truly urban heron colonies in Western Canada,” said Aaron Deans, Allan Brooks Nature Centre (ABNC) executive — Deans director. But the black cottonwoods that these herons call home won’t last forever, and are already beginning to show signs of age. “The heron rookery near Wal-Mart is starting to fall apart,” said Deans. While the trees could potentially last for many more years, work has been underway to ensure that the great birds have a place to relocate to. The Regional District of North Okanagan and City of Vernon have had plans since 2011 to replace the existing heron rookery. Those plans came to fruition recently, as approximately 285 trees were planted at the Swan Lake Nature Reserve. “We’re recreating a stand of trees that could potentially be used by the great blue heron,” said Deans of the plantings which consist largely of black cottonwoods, along with other varieties. Volunteers (Kalamalka Secondary’s Students Without Borders Academy, North Okanagan Naturalists Club, ABNC, among others) pitched in to plant the trees, which were raised by Mike Carlson at the Landing Nursery. The trees won’t be big enough for the herons to relocate to for about another 20 to 30 years, during which time Deans expects the existing cottonwoods will hold up. “There is some significant levels of good health left in the ones that are there.” But once the old growth starts to deteriorate, it is anticipated that the herons will settle into the new stand of trees at Swan Lake, which are less than one kilometre away.

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Aaron Deans, Allan Brooks executive director, makes deer-proof cages for trees to make a new heron grove in the Swan Lake Nature Reserve. Students Without Borders members David Donovan, Brittany Higginson (below centre), Kaelyn Page and Rachel Romano (back) of Kalamalka Secondary pitch in with helping to plant trees.

“If you build it, they will come,” said Deans. Along with building a potential nesting habitat for herons, and other bird and wildlife species, the project will leave a legacy for the community, said Deans. There will also

be spin-offs for further environmental education, nature appreciation and promotion of healthy, active, lifestyle opportunities. And the tradition of these great birds returning to the area each spring, a sight which a number of residents look forward

to, will hopefully continue. The history of the great blue heron in the area is thought to have originated from Otter Lake. “Historically there was quite a sizable heronry at Otter Lake,” said Deans of the site which is approximately 15 kms northwest of Vernon. The herons abandoned the colony for unknown reasons during the mid-1980s (Cannings et al.1987), and it was assumed that the birds re-located to the Vernon site. When the great birds first started nesting in Vernon 26 years ago, the original woodlot of cottonwoods was much larger. But in 1993 the northern half was cleared. The present grove is approximately one city block in size. There is no longer a risk of the woodlot being harmed, thanks to some neighbouring efforts to preserve the site. The current woodlot is legally protected and cannot be cut down until at least one year after the herons have ceased to breed at the site.

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Council considers gallery referendum

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Corinne Gillman, daughter Eva and son Linden enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the Vernon branch of Okanagan Regional Library. The branch is now open on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. for the winter months.

Accident reignites traffic safety debate Ball was among 65 people who attended a meeting Tuesday to disResidents of one Okanagan Landing cuss the City of Vernon’s options for neighbourhood says there’s more proof improving safety. lives are at risk. “We want something to hapOn Wednesday night, pen,” said Ball. a vehicle left Okanagan The vast majority of those at Landing Road, in the the meeting want some form of 8800 block, sheered off a traffic-calming device. sign, went through a gate, “The majority of the comstruck a trailer with two ments called for widening the snowmobiles on board, shoulder for pedestrians, traffic rolled over a steel post bumps, police enforcement and and then finally came to Rob Dickinson some spoke of the bypass that rest up against another may happen years from now,” gate. said resident Carolyn Anele “It probably travelled 30 to 40 feet,” Dickson. said Matthew Ball, the owner of the “Residents are concerned about yard that was damaged by the vehicle. safety in regards to traffic speed and “If we had been in the yard, we’d that certain parts of Okanagan Landing have been dead.” Road are too narrow, with little or no richard rolke

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room for pedestrians or cyclists.” City officials insist all options are being considered, but the preferred project is installing curb and gutter and an asphalt surface for pedestrians. “We will do up a design and take it back to the residents to show them what it would look like,” said Rob Dickinson, engineering manager. Speed bumps have not been ruled out but Dickinson says they could create a hazard for someone not familiar with what’s designated a connector road. “With emergency services, you also need to look at response times,” he said of ambulances slowing down so they can navigate the bumps. “It’s something we will bring forward to council with the pros and cons.”

Another referendum could be put before Greater Vernon residents in the spring. The City of Vernon’s economic development advisory committee will recommend Monday that council support the proposed sports complex and art gallery moving forward to referendum concurrently. “If both issues come together, it makes sense for all,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe, a committee member. The Regional District of North Okanagan has initiated the process for an April 6 borrowing referendum for a sports facility at Okanagan College. The Vernon Public Art Gallery wants to construct a new facility on the old Vernon Flower Shop site on 31st Avenue. However, RDNO, which oversees culChristensen tural matters, has not provided support for a new gallery yet. O’Keefe admits participation from Coldstream and the electoral areas is necessary before a firm date can be set for an art gallery vote. It’s expected VPAG will make a presentation to the regional district in the foreseeable future. The city has given the VPAG until Dec. 31 to demonstrate it has the ability to build on the publicly owned flower shop site. “It’s far enough along in thinking to be moving that way (referendum),” said Tom Christensen, who sits on a VPAG steering committee. “There are still issues to work on but the concept is strong. There is an opportunity to build community awareness.” A stand-alone, 18,000-square-foot gallery could cost about $5 million. One of the issues that arose during a recent meeting between the economic development committee and the VPAG was whether the Greater Vernon Museum could be part of expanded facilities. “If we were to do both together, we would need a larger space (than the old flower shop),” said Christensen. “There’s also a challenge of timing because the gallery has done a lot of the background work on determining its needs.”

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Library budget impacts taxpayers Looking at the impact on Vernon taxpayers, Lord says she is satisfied It’s going to cost more to operate the budget is not too onerous. libraries. “The increase is about $1.35 per The Okanagan Regional Library person. I felt we could live with that,” board adopted a $16.6 million bud- she said. get for 2013 Wednesday, a “There are tough times 3.35 per cent increase, or out there but costs are going $538,103, over this year. up.” “It was a big struggle to An additional $4,000 in get the budget approved,” taxes will be coming from said Mike Macnabb, a Armstrong as a result of the director from the Regional ORL budget. District of North Okanagan. “They (board) did as “Some wanted zero per good as they could but it’s cent and I’m not sure we Ron O’Sullivan still pretty high,” said Ron could have provided serO’Sullivan, Armstrong’s vices with that.” voice at ORL. The finance committee originally “I would have liked it to be a little recommended a 3.7 per cent increase lower.” in the budget, but some adjustments The 2013 budget includes $130,000 were made to get to 3.35 per cent. for the collection, including both “Any cuts more than that would books and web-based material. affect services. Nobody wanted to One new Internet technician posicut services,” said Catherine Lord, a tion will be added and reserve funds director from Vernon. will be used in 2013 for replacing Much of the hike is directly related ORL’s telephone system and replacto employee salaries, including a new ing software. There is also $10,000 contract with the Canadian Union of for training staff to deal with new Public Employees. technology. RICHARD ROLKE

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Parents are opposed to moving Lake Country’s Grade 7 students from elementary schools to George Elliot Secondary School.

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Lake Country parents don’t want their students growing up any earlier than they have to. Concerns are being expressed about the Central Okanagan School District’s longterm facility plan, which proposes shifting Grade 7 students from Oyama Traditional, Davidson Road and Peter Greer elementary schools to George Elliot Secondary School. “We want the best choice for our kids. Moving the kids over is not the best choice,” said Ryan Murdain, spokesperson for the schools’ parent advisory councils. The district’s plan calls for relocating all Grade 7 students to GESS to address overcrowding at the elementary level in September 2013. But Murdain says that until a middle school can be constructed by 2017, parents want the Grade 7 students to remain in the elementary schools. “The district is going to put portables at GESS for the students because it’s already full so we’re saying put portables at Davidson Road because that’s the only elementary school that’s full.” There is a concern that Grade 7 students will not be segregated

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According to the regional district, what is now driveway on Mike’s land was supposed to become public road in the 1980s. A building permit was issued for what is now Sollid’s home based on the prospect of a new road and access also being possible from Spalding Road. “There doesn’t appear to be inappropriate action by either authority,” said Trafford Hall, RDNO administrator, of the regional district or Ministry of Transportation. The current problem is a result of the proposed road never being constructed because the developer of the subdivision abandoned his plans. In 2009, RDNO approved a building permit for Mike’s house and driveway access met all necessary regulations.

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The Regional District of North Okanagan is under fire for a neighbourhood dispute in the BX. Ernie Sollid has lost access to his home on Spalding Road because 30 feet of the driveway is on his neighbour’s property and the site has been fenced off. “The regional district sees it as not their prob-

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lem and the Ministry of Transportation sees it as not their problem so we’re at a stalemate,” said Sollid. The subdivision was developed in 1980 and Sollid, who bought his home in 1988, questions why RDNO approved the layout. “If you look at the map where the house is located, the driveway is clearly shown that it goes across private land,” he said. Sollid is pushing RDNO to get directly involved so the current conflict can be resolved. “I’d like to see them organize an easement,” he said of providing him legal access to his

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Hall says Sollid could move his driveway or both parties could negotiate a settlement, but the regional district will not get involved. “We would not assume a responsibility on behalf of taxpayers we don’t have,” he said. “It’s really a civil matter between the two neighbours.” Mike defends his decision to install the fence. “I told them a year ago I was going to put a fence up because I have a dog to keep in,” he said, adding he is responsible for snow removal and insurance for the site. Sollid, who says he may relocate his driveway to an area where his septic field is, admits he was told a fence may go up. “I never in my wildest dreams thought that would be possible,” he said.

Okanagan Regional Library in Vernon was named the best overall entry in the Re/Max Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards Thursday. The Vernon branch also won the community category. There were 33 finalists for the various awards categories, and Vernon’s Polson Technology Centre won in the MacDonald office category. “Commercial buildings are very important in the life of each community, and events like this bring the

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No response over meat regulations reneged on.” RDNO wants the Local politicians are province to begin issustill waiting for changes ing class D and E meat to the province’s meat inspection licences in processing regulations. the North Okanagan. The Regional District A class D licence of North allows for Okanagan the on-farm recently urged slaughter Agriculture of up to Minister Norm 25 animal Letnick to issue units with licenses so anione animal mals can be unit equalprocessed on ing 1,000 farms. pounds livePatrick Nicol “I don’t weight. That know what would mean more we can do,” said 25 cows, 2,500 chickens, Patrick Nicol, chairper- 40 pigs and 300 lambs. son. A class E licence allows “We’ve been prom- for the slaughter of up ised there will be a deci- to 10 animal units. sion before Christmas The number of local and I hope that won’t be producers has gone richard rolke

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from 1,200 to 300 since the rules were initiated in 2007. No quick action on grants The Regional District of North Okanagan isn’t rushing to find a way to hand out money. District staff have been instructed by the board to investigate options for funding grants to community organizations. But the earliest a system may be in place is 2014. A workshop on the issue will likely be held some time in 2013. “With the workload we have, we don’t have the time now,” said Trafford Hall, administrator, of the resource challenges currently

facing staff. A recent request for a grant to Vernon’s Upper Room Mission had to be sent to all individual jurisdictions to be considered because of the lack of a viable RDNO grants function. Planning process proceeds Decisions will soon be made on land use activities in Greater Vernon’s electoral areas. The Regional District of North Okanagan has approved spending up to $71,625 for a new official community plan for BX-Swan Lake and BX-Silver Star. “The process will be done in-house and the money spent will be less than going to a consul-

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There are dozens of tiny spinal joints in your back and neck. They can become misaligned, or subluxated, by all kinds of stressors: poor posture, falls from playground equipment or down stairs, sport tackles, long hours of sitting, car accidents, and even the birthing process (often called “birth trauma,” and for good reason!).

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ust some bits and bites from the world around us, such as it is, and my humble opinion, for what it’s worth, not that I’m asking what it’s worth because I’m afraid what the answer might be.... .....so the NHL talks continue their rollercoaster ride to oblivion. Or at least that’s how it appears to us outsiders, you know the fans that support the league and its players, well at least when it’s actually operating. There’s been so much written on this topic already I doubt I can add anything worthwhile, except maybe just quit the Glenn Mitchell posturing on both sides and get the deal done already. I’m tired of watching hockey re-runs on TV, although I must admit I enjoyed the goldmedal game from the Vancouver Olympics the other night, and the ‘72 Russian series finale a couple weeks back. And even Slapshot, with Paul Newman, was on the other night, and that was great, even though every second word in the dressing room was bleeped out. But the weather’s finally changed and I’m actually starting to miss the NHL, even though I’m self-righteously trying to maintain that I don’t to spite the owners and players fighting over billions of dollars. However, I have one question that hasn’t been asked in all this mayhem. Do you think NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and/or NHLPA boss Donald Fehr have ever strapped on skates in their lives? And if they haven’t, do you think that might be part of why they don’t seem to care enough about the game to get this over with and hock-

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ey back on the ice? OK, that’s two questions, but I’m moving on now, hopefully the two sides can get over themselves and move towards a deal sooner rather than later as well....... ......keeping with the sports theme, the New York Yankees are out in four straight and I’m sure the hand-wringing and second-guessing is in overdrive in the Big Apple. The fact that one big payroll team, the Yankees, lost to another big payroll team, the Tigers, isn’t that big a deal to me and at least one good thing about hockey is that it has a salary cap and in theory every team can compete for the top prize. In baseball, throwing obscene amounts of money around at top players usually works. Not always, of course, as the Yankees are a testament too, but more often than not for my liking and it keeps me from being the fan I used to be. The first rounds of the baseball playoffs were wonderful but it’s getting less and less interesting now, and I’m pretty sure it’s not supposed to work that way. If my Giants lose out I may not even watch the World Series and that’s saying something. Although if it comes down to chores or baseball, well...... .......and speaking of chores, it might be later than you think. Due to an amazing September and half of October one might find oneself under the gun to get the pre-winter checklist completed in time. If one had such a list, of course. And even if you don’t you still have to somehow get the winter tires installed, bring in the hoses, change the filter on the furnace, cover the air conditioner etc, etc......and there’s no hockey on and baseball’s almost over and there’s no excuse really not to get started and.......come on Gary and Don can you please help a guy out here, this is getting serious......

There’s absolutely no question that the Vernon Public Art Gallery requires new premises. And truth be known, it’s the community that requires a larger facility to meet growing demand. Presently, there is limited space for education programs or visiting exhibits and the public’s art collection is in a less than ideal environment because of the lack of climate control and storage. There is also the reality that a modern gallery can play a critical role in renewing downtown Vernon and bolstering the economy by providing the amenities tourists and new investors want. However, gallery proponents could experience a challenge in garnering support from regional politicians and voters if a referendum is held April 6, 2013. Yes, a possible $5 million price tag is a concern, but the primary stumbling block could be the gallery going it alone and not working in conjunction with the Greater Vernon Museum. Both agencies have similar needs when it comes to climate control, storage and public program space. Not only could there be capital and operating savings if they came together, but they could create a cultural draw that would be the envy of the Interior. It’s been stated that VPAG has been progressive in pulling plans together, while museum officials haven’t been as proactive when it comes to addressing their needs. However, this should be a case where both groups work shoulderto-shoulder, even if it means one having to nudge the other one along. The prospect of a successful referendum will increase if broadbased interests in the community are encouraged to vote. Taxpayers will also know that their limited financial resources are being invested efficiently. In the end, the ultimate goal should be doing what is best for the community.

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feel that Vernon council's decision to not renew the contract with the Okanagan Landing Volunteer Fire Department is misguided and based on many false assumptions. It is misguided because the only input from firefighters made prior to the decision came from Vernon Fire Department management, and I would argue that this provides a far too narrow perspective than would have been provided if the OKLVFD had been involved. I served as a proud member of the OKLVFD for 11 years shortly after Okanagan Landing was annexed by the city and am quite familiar with the ongoing attempts by the VFD to take control of the Landing fire department since that pivotal date. It has long been an aggravation with Landing firefighters that, in spite of their efforts to provide the best firefighting and community service possible, VFD management and union reps have sought to present them to city council as a second rate fire department in need of oversight by professional experts. Most Landing residents have not viewed their fire department this way nor have past city councils, and that has allowed the Landing department to continue to provide more than adequate fire and rescue service to A GREAT TOWN Having lived in Vernon since 1964, it was always superb for our family. Years passed, family has grown and out on their own. My husband passed away five years ago. Not wanting to live here alone, I moved away for a few years. Recently, I returned to Vernon. Let me tell you about how nicely I have been treated. At the farmers market, I was buying three cobs of corn. The gentleman showed me how to place the corn in the bag. When I got home, I had four cobs in the bag — surprised, yes. Next week, I returned to the same vendor and asked for a halfa-dozen cobs but I also related the previous week's sale, that he had given me four and I only paid for three. The gentleman smiled and explained, "Sometimes it's not the money, but the service that

its residents at a bargain to taxpayers. How much of a bargain? Figures from the city's 2011 annual report show that fire and rescue services cost the city $4.35 million, with $3.59 million of that for employee salaries and benefits. In contrast, the OKLVFD had a budget of $300,000 for that year. In 2007, fire and rescue services cost city taxpayers $488 per household. That number rose to $605 for 2011, a 20 per cent increase in a four-year span. The press release provided by city council Aug. 3 states, "the benefits of amalgamation will also include a reduction in overall costs ($60,000 claims VFD chief Keith Green)." Since much of the work on the Landing fire trucks, fire hall improvements and grounds maintenance are done for free by Landing volunteers working on their own time, how is this savings possible?

counts." I'm staring at this knowledgable person and give him a big smile. When I returned home, I just happened to have seven cobs of corn in the bag. I was told by a friend that I should try King Edward corn. So I went to a different vendor and I was telling him that my family loved my fresh corn chowder. He gives me his recipe for kernel butter corn. So I paid for my six cobs and started to leave and decided to buy two more cobs for a dear senior friend who lives in Coldstream. The man reaches out with two more cobs and, "No charge," he says. Thanks Vernon and area. I will try my best to smile and say thank you and have a great day. A. Yaremchuk WRONG LOCATION There is no doubt the sports

Common sense would tell you that parttime professionals (OKLVFD members) who now receive $17 an hour for call-outs would be a bargain to taxpayers compared to the 24 VFD members who made more than $80,000 in earnings last year. Six of those members earned more than $90,000 and six earned more than $100,000. But the OKLVFD is going to continue to remain a volunteer fire department, only it will now just be a part of the larger "happy family" of the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department? Think again folks. Since Vernon's last chief brought in the dual-response system of responding to call-outs, OKLVFD members are often ordered to stand down just as Vernon volunteers are seldom called. One big cohesive unit? Yeah, right. Since the Landing fire department was

facility proposed for the Okanagan College campus would indeed be a benefit to our community. However, the proposed location is obviously inconsistent with the property's historical obligations and planned agricultural use in conjunction with the expansion of the college's educational programs. Surely, there is a more sensible interim use of the 10 acres pending confirmation of an appropriate curriculum relating to agricultural and forestry opportunities for students. It is important to note that these educational opportunities are as critical to our community as any sports-related facility and promoting the loss of this irreplaceable land tract in particular, considering the site's proximity to the college's existing buildings, would be irresponsible. I trust the members of this community will give the spring

forced into the dual-response system, they have had the biggest turnover of firefighters in their hall's history. Why does this happen? Probably because volunteer firefighters get tired of training week after week and then being treated as second-class firefighters when ever there is an incident. My prediction is if city council does not reverse its decision on amalgamating the Landing department and revising the very expensive dual response system, there will be a very short time period before the VFD will be placing career, union firefighters in the Landing hall. All of the steps have now been taken to ensure it will happen in the not too distant future. And, as I've pointed out earlier, it's going to cost all Vernon taxpayers a lot more money for perhaps a nominal improvement in fire service, if any. Ask yourselves the question, "If full-time, paid professional firefighters are so necessary, why has Coldstream never gone that route?" Then pick up your phone or e-mail the council members who voted for amalgamation — Lord, Quiring, Cunningham and Sawatzky — and let them know they have made a big mistake. Dan Dueck

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A private Vernon water utility experiencing some challenges wants to get out of the business. The owner of Claremont Utilities, which serves about 96 customers in the Longacre Drive area, is urging the Regional District of North Okanagan to take the assets over. “We are making progress. I’m much more optimistic,” said Grant Craig, who lives

in Maple Ridge. Water is obtained from an artesian well and a boil water notice was recently initiated because of high coliform counts. “Sometimes it comes back clean and then the next week, you get a high coliform count in one area of the system,” said Craig. Chlorination has occurred and testing is now underway to see if the Interior Health Authority will approve lifting the notice. Craig, the owner

since the late 1970s, wants to dispose of the utility so he can retire. There is also the fact that the utility was built in 1969/70. “If the system remains as is, the upgrades the Ministry of Environment wants will cost millions of dollars,” said Craig, adding that private utilities are not eligible for senior government grants. He also points out that there is a new water system for the City of Vernon-owned Hesperia lands close by

and Claremont customers could possibly connect to it. RDNO officials say they are aware of the request to absorb the Claremont utility. “We’re not pushing away but we need to protect our existing utility customers,” said Dale McTaggart, engineering general manager. “We don’t want them to incur expenses to take it over.” RDNO has asked Claremont for an engineering study and then

Village stays clear of park discussion Mayor Kevin Acton questions why the ministry’s consultation didn’t include the Lumby Lumby won’t get involved in any possible land Wildlife Association. use changes in a nearby provincial park. “That doesn’t make any sense to me,” he said. Council discussed the Ministry of Denison-Bonneau Provincial Park Environment’s draft management plan is a 376-hectare site above Creighton for Denison-Bonneau Provincial Park, Valley. but no action was taken. Fireworks funds blast off “There are no concerns,” said Coun. A Halloween tradition will light up Nick Hodge. the sky above Lumby again this year. The plan suggests possible restricThe Village of Lumby has agreed tions for all-terrain vehicles. to provide $250 to the Lumby Fire “I asked my ATV friends and they Department for the Oct. 31 fireworks thought it was a good idea to close show. Nick Hodge down ATV access to the lakes. The “The community wouldn’t have this park is suffering from overuse,” said event without the firefighters. They do Hodge. a fantastic job,” said Coun. Lori Mindnich. richard rolke

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The 13th annual United Way Festival of Trees is now taking registrations from companies wanting to participate. For a $300 donation to United Way, your organization gets to decorate a fully lit seven-and-a-half-foot tree in the lobby of the Best Western Vernon Lodge. “You can choose to do a corporate theme, a traditional tree or be totally unique. The choice is yours,” said Linda Yule, executive director. “This can be a fun way for your staff to team build and kick off getting into the Christmas spirit.” The trees are up from Nov. 21 to Jan. 3. “This gives great profile for your compa-

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Before trial, they settled with the sellers and discontinued their lawsuit against everyone else except the home inspector. In court, the inspector pointed out that his contract with the buyers wasn’t a guarantee and limited his liability to the $450 cost of the home inspection report. But the buyers didn’t read the contract before signing and he didn’t draw their attention to these clauses. Also, the main purpose of hiring the inspector was to rely on his advice, decided the court, and if the buyers couldn’t rely on his report and what he said, they wouldn’t have hired him. The judge ultimately decided the home inspector was negligent for not inspecting all the structural beams, many of which were rotten, and because he didn’t tell the buyers they should hire a geotechnical engineer to examine the beams. His repair estimate was “woefully inadequate” and led the buyers to believe the house problems were relatively minor. He was liable to pay damages to the buyers of almost $193,000 (the agreed repair cost less his Vlahos estimate). Now, the new home inspection scheme. In March, 2009, BC home inspectors were mandated to undergo licensing and carry insurance in case of lawsuits from clients. It isn’t clear whether the inspector in this case was insured for these 2006 events or whether the buyers were able to recover on their judgment in full. But if you now hire a licensed and insured home inspector (which you should in most cases), you now have the added protection of such insurance. This should help avoid the risk of a home inspector being unable to pay a judgment (making the decision a mere “paper judgment” without meaningful recovery) – at least for up to $1 million, which is the minimum insurance inspectors must maintain. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nick Vlahos of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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game, but it helped me to learn and grow and that set me up better for His goals-against average keeps this year.” dropping and his save percentage conCentennials’ head coach Luke tinues to rise. Pierce applauded Steel for his deterMerritt Centennials’ netminder mination. Tyler Steel’s numbers are heading in “He’s gone through a very patient the right direction, and so is he. The process which speaks of his character,” 19-year-old Vernon product is taking said Pierce, a former Vernon Viper the Ivy League route, signing with (2003-04). the NCAA Division 1 Brown Bears “He probably could have been a of Providence, R.I., for the starting goaltender as 2013-14 season. young as 17, but we had Steel has continued to a plan from the beginning improve his goalie stats, that we went through with along with his workload, him...and he’s kept with over three B.C. Hockey it because he saw the long League campaigns. His 2.38 — Tyler Steel term.” GAA and .918 SAV have Steel was equally patient helped the Cents into a three-way tie when it came to choosing a school. for third overall at 8-3-1-1. He had gone on flydowns to AlaskaAfter filling more of a backup role Fairbanks and Notre Dame, but when to starter Lino Chimienti in his first Brown offered a full financial aid packtwo seasons, Steel is stoked to finally age, he said: “It made a lot of sense. be the main guy in Merritt. “An education at Brown is next “It’s been a learning process,” said to none and they’ve got an up-andthe 6-foot-2, 175-pounder. “My first coming hockey program there.” two years, at the age I was, most guys Viper grad Aaron Volpatti blosdon’t get to play too many games but somed into a goal scorer at Brown, luckily I did. eventually signing with the Vancouver “It was tough to battle for every Canucks. Morning Star Staff

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Vernon’s Alex Gillies has committed to play for the NCAA’s Michigan Tech Huskies in the fall of 2014-15. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound winger is known for his upbeat demeanor off the ice and his high-end offensive talent and hockey IQ while on the ice. Gillies, 17, joined the SilverBacks last season from the Okanagan Rockets Major Midget program where he 35 points in 40 games. As a 16-year-old adjusting to the BCHL, Gillies transitioned quickly into a regular with the SilverBacks and managed to put up 10 goals and 18 points. Gorillas’ GM Troy Mick says Gillie’s growth as a player is a joy to watch. “He worked all summer to build muscle and focused in on his goals for the season which were obviously to put up some more numbers and nail down a scholarship,” said Mick. “There have been a few nights when he’s been the best player on the ice and it’s amazing to think what kind of force he will be in a few years if he

stays on this track.” Gillies, who has been talking to Huskie coaches since last summer, said he was contacted by a handful of schools. Head coach at Michigan Tech is former Vancouver Canuck and BCHL grad Bill Muckalt. “It’s nice to get the scholarship out of the way, to know I have a school to go to in 2014,” Gillies told The Morning Star. “Now, I can just focus on playing hockey.” Gillies has been sizzling this season, posting six points in nine games, including a four-point game two weeks ago in a 4-3 victory over Nanaimo. Added Mick: “Alex has great hands, great vision and a passion for the game. Like the rest of this team, he’s a guy who hates to lose and brings that philosophy to the rink every weekend. We’re ecstatic to see that his hard work has paid off.” Michigan Tech alumni who have made the NHL include the likes of BCHL commissioner John Grisdale, Tony Esposito, Jarkko Ruutu, Andy Sutton, Lou Angotti and Damian Rhodes.

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Coke boys cruising Lions in Tier 1 play 4-3 Friday Night at Memorial Arena. The Vipers took a 1-0 lead halfway through the first period on a breakaway by Chad Thomas. Logan Geefs and Layne Greene picked up assists. Kamloops clicked twice on the powerplay to take a 3-1 lead in the second period before Wyatt Warnes answered for Vernon, assisted by Geefs and Kenny Batke. Cole Woodliffe, assisted by Curtis Sexsmith and Batke, tied it up in the final period. Blaine Caton buried the winner seconds later on a nice rush, scoring short side on Kamloops’ netminder. Chad Thomas and Griffin Fried picked up assists. Bruin Stair was solid in earning the win. In Bantam Tier 1 play at Priest Valley Arena, the Sun Valley Source for Sports Renegades got their weekend off to a thrilling start with a 3-2 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Vernon goals came from Josh DeCoffe, Jagger Williams and Nick Higgs, with helpers from Donte Nowell, Matt Kowalski, Williams and Higgs. In addition to scoring, Higgs dealt out some huge hits and proved cool when under pressure in his own end to help Keiran Watts record the win. Trail collected both goals with the man advantage. Vernon hosts the Smokies in a rematch today, 10:30 a.m. at Civic Arena. The Sladen Moore Lakers opened female Bantam The Vernon Golf and Country Club, Senior Men’s A league play with a 3-2 win over the Prince George Group would like to thank the following Companies Cougars Friday night at Civic. for their support throughout the 2012 Golf Season. After a tight-checking first period, the Cougars Their contributions to a most successful year was took the lead on a powerplay goal in the second much appreciated. frame. The Lakers responded with a tally from Olivia • Alexanders Pub • Original Joe’s Comeau, on a nice feed from Andie Kaneda. • East Side Marios • Red Robin The game remained close until Prince George • Hallmark Poultry • Rona Home Center took a late penalty, and the Lakers capitalized with a Processors Ltd • The Roster Sports Club Bar point from Hunter Joseph. • Italian Kitchen • The Squires Four The Lakers’ Ripley Burd then converted a nice • Little Ceasar’s Pizza Public House pass from Samantha Head from behind the net to • Monashees Bar & Grill • Tita’s Italian Bistro give the hosts a two-goal cushion. • National Bank Financial • Vernon Home Building Center The Cougars scored with 3:34 remaining to make it a one-goal game, but Laker goalie Bailey Berndt stood tall the rest PROUDLY PRESENTS of the way. The The Lakers and the IN ASSOCIATION Cougars met again WITH Sports Society Saturday. The Nixon Wenger THE Rattlers fell 8-2 to the Kelowna Jr. Rockets in Pee Wee Tier 3 exhibition action Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. The Rattlers went up 2-0 in the first on goals by Cory Lazar, from Aidan Rysen, and an unassisted tally by Eric Noren. Kelowna capitalized with four powerplay goals in a three-minute span midway through the second, and the Rattlers never recovered. In North Okanagan HOLLAND • GILCHRIST • JOHNSTONE Pee Wee Super League LITTLE • KUHN RINK • BREWIS play Friday night at Civic, Owen Spannier ND fired five goals as the , Winfield #1 Bruins in the SCHUBERT CENTRE bounced the Bannister GM Flames 11-8. Tickets $25, available at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Nick Mitchell scored (250) 549-SHOW – Ticketseller.ca five times for the Flames, who got a deuce from Schubert Centre Sponsored By MorningStar first star Chase Batchelor 48th Ave 2014 RBC CUP and a single from Callum INSURANCE Branch COMMITTEE Leong.

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The Vernon Coca-Cola Vipers opened the Winfield Bruins Invitational Midget Tier 3 hockey tournament with a 5-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets Friday morning. Lee Springer, from Jorden Dewing, opened the scoring at 10:09 of the first period as he swatted in a loose puck in front of the Kelowna net. Graham Jones, from Jack Pawsey, doubled the lead just 36 seconds later on a bullet from inside the hashmarks. The Rockets scored two goals late in the first period to equalize. Jones and Jeff Bochon, both unassisted, scored midway through the second frame to give the Vipers another two-goal lead. Scott Latwat, from Springer, completed the offence with an empty netter with just under a minute remaining. Evan Campagnalo stopped 22 shots, while the Vipers had 37 shots. The Vipers played Castlegar and Merritt in round-robin play Saturday. In other Friday Midget action, the Home Building Centre Vipers clipped the host North Kamloops

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Special teams continue to haunt the Vernon Vipers. The Snakes allowed three powerplay goals on seven chances in a 5-3 loss to the host Surrey Eagles Friday night before 1,000 fans at the South Surrey Arena. Vernon, owners of the secondworst powerplay (11.76 per cent) and fourth-worst penalty kill (77.78 per cent) in the B.C. Hockey League, held a two-goal lead until late in the second period. “We probably played 39 minutes and 30 seconds of perfect hockey, and then the wheels fell off,” said Viper head coach Jason Williamson. Trailing 3-1, Surrey’s Brady Shaw beat Danny Todosychuk late in the second frame, and scored the equalizer early in the third to give his team new life. Both were powerplay goals. It was Todosychuk’s first start since being recalled from the KIJHL Golden Rockets. Craig Wyszomirski netted the winner with another man-advantage goal, and Demico Hannoun added a late empty netter. Vernon’s TJ Dumonceaux (2nd goal) opened the scoring 2:28 into the first period, wheeling up the right side and ripping a high shot past Michael Santaguida. Brett Corkey, with his first of the season, made it 2-0 when his point shot found the net through traffic.

Colton Mackie got Surrey on the board at 3:49 of the second period. However, Landon Robin restored the two-goal lead with his first of the season, burying his own rebound. Williamson said the kid line of Robin, Craig Martin and Michael Roberts has been one of his better units of late. He was less impressed with veteran forward Colton Sparrow, who set the Vipers back before the game even started by staying on the ice too long in warmup (bench minor). Sparrow was later ejected for a checking from behind penalty. The Vipers also lost forward Brendan Persley early in the second period with what was later diagnosed as a broken ankle. Williamson said he is expected to be out a minimum of four weeks. “He’s an absolute warrior,” said Williamson. “He blocked four shots in the first period alone. He just plays the game hard.” The Vipers visited the Langley Rivermen Saturday night. They host the Salmon Arm SilverBacks Friday night at Wesbild Centre. SNAKE BITES: The SilverBacks have inked Vernon Harlan Orr fulltime. The 17-year-old played three games as a call-up this season. He recorded 14 points in just six games with the KIJHL North Okanagan Knights. Salmon Arm also signed NAHL defenceman Blake Box, a Texas native.

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The host Kalamalka Lakers finished an unbeaten season by ambushing the Westsyde Blue Wave of Kamloops 33-0 in Okanagan Conference senior AA varsity football play Friday. Tailback Karson Patommel returned to the lineup and carried the ball nine times for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Robby Filice saw limited action and carried the ball twice for 14 yards and one TD. Quarterback Brendan Squair completed 4-of-7 passes for 79 yards, including a 37-yarder to Noel So for a TD. Squair also ran a 60-yard punt return back for a score. Defensively, Filice led the Lakers with 13 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Chris Leverman had another solid game with nine tackles and a sack. “Chris is an undersized D-lineman with a drive

that makes him play like he is a 250-pound lineman,” said Laker head coach Brad Yamaoka. The 4-0 Lakers struggled offensively in the first half with turnovers and dropped balls. “We will be focusing back on fundamentals for the next week,” added Yamoaka. “We need to go into the playoffs with a full head of steam, not sputtering like we did today.” Yamoaka said the Lakers will face a tough team in first-round playoff action since the Eastern Conference is filled with very good teams. “Two of them are ranked in the top-five and another is honourable mention.” The Misson Roadrunners and the Rick Hansen Hurricanes and Robert Bateman Timber Wolves, both of Abbotsford, are battling for the Eastern Conference title.

The No r t h Okanagan Knights put their penalty kill to the test in a 6-4 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League win over the host Nelson Leafs Friday night at the Community Complex. The Knights survived a trio of 5-on-3s and allowed just one goal on eight Nelson powerplays. “The officiating is always interesting coming up into the Kootenays; I’ll leave it at that,” said North Okanagan head coach Kris Mallette. Matty Saharchuk, Steve Pantazopoulos and Tanner Burns each collected a goal and an assist for the 9-2-0-1 Knights.

Derek Andrews and Armstrong’s Owen Barker rounded out the attack in front of second star Dustin Nikkel (26 saves). First star Colton Thibault and Brett Hawrys each counted a pair of helpers. “We played very well down low in the offensive zone to expose their breakdowns,” said Mallette. “Our guys were doing a good job

of finding that soft ice. “It’s just too bad our guys didn’t keep that momentum going into the second.” Colton Schell led the 6-5-1 Leafs with two goals and an assist. North Okanagan faced the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (7-2-1-1) Saturday night. They host the Kamloops Storm (7-2-0-2) Wednesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

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Sports NotificatioN of Road closuRe This is a public notification that East Vernon Road will be closed in both directions at the BX Creek crossing for repairs and upgrading of infrastructure as a result of flooding damage which occurred earlier this season. Detours are available via BX Road and Tillicum Road as per signage. The closure is expected to begin 8am Monday October 22nd and is estimated to last until Friday November 23rd. We apologize for the inconvenience of this closure and appreciate your understanding as these necessary repairs and improvements are made. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these works please contact the Vernon district Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure office at 250-503-3664. Area Manager, Roads Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Okanagan Shuswap District

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Two course records fell in the annual North Zone Cross Country Running Championships Wednesday in Kalamalka Lake Park. The previous course marks, both held by VSS Panthers, were broken by Salmon Arm’s top runners who took away the Starting Blocksponsored Fastest Gal and Fastest Guy shirts. Chantelle Deacon’s 2007 record of 16:12 for the 4.0-km, was eclipsed by both Glynnis (16:03) and sister Emmy Sim (16:09), while Matt Hidasi’s 2010 record of 22:20 for 5.8-km was smashed by Thomas Hardy in 22:00. In the team results, Salmon Arm is looking strong heading into the Valleys next week in Summerland, and provincials in Prince George on Nov. 3. VSS, missing the Johnston sisters (Natalie and Megan), were second in both the Senior Boys and Girls. VSS was led by Grade 8 runner Hanna Bennison, who was fifth overall, third Senior Girl, and top Grade 8. Connor Johnston was fourth overall, fourth Senior Boy, and first Grade 8.

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Alexandra Shortt of the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club does the backstroke in the 100 metre IM finals of the Penticton Iron Pentathlon meet, hosted by KISU, at the community centre pool in Penticton.

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Taylor Dalke of the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club earned first overall in the 15-year-old Boys division at the KISU ‘Swim Pentathlon’ last weekend in Penticton. On the first day, swimmers raced in each of the 100-metre events, as well as the 200 IM. On day two, it was the 200-m disciplines and the 400 IM, and on the last day, racers did all the 50-m events and the 100 IM, for a total of 15 events. Dalke finished with an aggregate time of 24 minutes, 50.21 seconds. He was followed in third place by Joshua Phillips, who clocked a 25:09.10. Dalke earned two silver (200 fly and 200 free) and five bronze (100 back, 100 fly, 200 back, 400 IM and 50 back). Florian Terpstra hauled in two gold (50 and 100 breast), a silver (200 breast) and two bronze (200 IM and 50 fly), and Phillips was second in the 400 IM and third in the 100 breast. Samuel Grenier rated third both the 200 fly and 200 free, and Wouter Terpstra was first in both the 500 fly and 100 IM, second in the 50 back and third in the 50 breast. In the Under 12 Girls class, Sydney Fillion finished third in the 50 breaststroke with a personal

best (PB) 42.10, and Chloe Grenier was third in the 50 freestyle with a PB 32.00. In U12 Boys racing, Regan Peace turned in PBs in each of his 11 races, ending the weekend with one gold (100 breast), seven silver (50, 100 and 200 backstroke, 200 IM, 50 and 200 breast and 200 free) and three bronze (50 and 100 free, and 100 IM). Zac Benn also impressed in the U12 class, recording a silver (100 butterfly) and three bronze (200 IM, 200 back and 50 fly). All of them were PBs. In the 13-14 Girls division, Kiah Lee collected gold in the 100 breast, silver in the 200 back and 200 breast, and bronze in the 200 and 400 IM. Meredith Levorson grabbed triple gold, finishing first in the 200 IM, 200 back and 200 free, and Kaia Phillips had a third-place showing in the 200 fly. Kokanee earning PBs in each of their events include: Peace, Chase Walthers, Jaalah Ward, Fillion, Erin Brown, Brooke Meeks, Kiah Ward, Aja Lee and Morgan Mardiros. Abbey Bartel, Quinn Pitcher and Brown also made their B.C. AA time standards. Six other clubs participated in the pentathlon – Kamloops Classic Swimming, Summerland Orcas, Kelowna Aqua Jets, Lumby Liquid Lightning, Greater Trail Swim Club and Shuswap Swimming.

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Nearly 30 Vernon BMX Club riders descended on Chilliwack last weekend to compete in one of the biggest events on the race season – Grand Nationals. The Vernon club performed well in a field of 550 riders, with Shanda Hill claiming third in the women’s pro division. Her consistent results throughout the race schedule earned her the aggregate Top Female Pro Canadian title. Similarly, Shylo Orchard won not only the women’s 36-40 Cruiser class, she captured the age-group national crown. The only other first-place finishes on the day came from Jakob Plank (8 Intermediate), Riley Clark (13 Intermediate) and Jake Spence (14 Novice). Dean Botterill struck silver in the 46-50 men’s cruiser, Chris Spence ranked sixth in the men’s 41-45 Cruiser, and in the 60+ division, James Bridge pocketed bronze. Brittany Luchene placed sixth in the 13 Girls class, Zach Milne took seventh in a very large 7 Intermediate group, and Cole Danby was sixth in 8 Intermediate. Jakob Fargrie and Cam Jones both made the main event in the 14 Intermediate, placing second and seventh respectively. Racing in one of the larg-

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Vernon’s Salvation Army has helped thousands of families over the years and now it wants to hear from you. The non-profit agency is currently preparing a promotional campaign for the Christmas season and it is looking for residents to share their stories. “We would love to hear stories of how the Salvation Army has helped you, our neighbours who have been in need,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “You may have needed our assistance just once or twice and are now able to help others, or perhaps you are still in need and you’d like to share that story.” MacBain says the goal is to provide these stories with community donors as a way of saying thank you for their generosity.

“We would love to hear stories of how the Salvation Army has helped you.” — David MacBain

“We hope they will be encouraged to continue helping the work of the Salvation Army here in Vernon,” he said. “All stories will be appreciated and they will be considered anonymous.” Anyone wanting to provide their stories can e-mail sa_vernon@live.ca

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND POTLUCK DINNER The Annual General Meeting of the Okanagan Landing and District Community Association will be held Sunday November 4, 2012 at 7pm. At 6pm, preceding the meeting, we will be holding our Fall Potluck Dinner. Please bring a dish of your choice to share. These events will be held at the Community Hall at Paddlewheel Park, 7813 Okanagan Landing Road. See you there! Family membership in the Okanagan Landing and District Community Association is $15/year and open to city of Vernon residents. More information on the Association can be found at http://www.okanaganlanding.com

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Art and Madge Haycock celebrate 50 years Art and Madge’s romance began when they were just 16 and 15 years old. Art met Madge (née Norman) at Vernon High where they quickly became sweethearts. They were married Oct. 19, 1962, shortly after graduation and within five years they were blessed with four children, Glenn, Russ, Brian and Michelle. Over the years, Art’s work in finance took the family to live in Nanaimo, Williams Lake, Kamloops and Langley. However, when Art’s mother Mildred decided to retire and sell Vernon Business and Answering Services in 1986, Art andMadge decided to buy her business and return home to Vernon. While expanding their new business, Art and Madge’s family was expanding as well with the addition of four grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy, Sarah and Mackenzie. In 2006 Art and Madge retired and sold their business. However, since that time Art’s hobby of hybridizing daylilies has expanded into a new business, Okanagan Daylilies. An active member of the Rotary Club, Ribbons of Green Trails and Communities

he week of Oct. 15 was a milestone for Vernon as a parade of Liberal cabinet ministers did the election shuffle up and down the Okanagan. Vernon hosted four ministers: Minister of State for Seniors, Ralph Sultan; Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sports and Cultural

COLDSTREAM MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has applied to the District of Coldstream to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw. The purpose of the application is to allow development of additional seniors housing. Public support of our application is a very important part of the approval process. Coldstream Council must hear from every Coldstream resident who supports seniors housing in our community. Therefore we are asking for a minute of your time to let our Council know why you support our application. For more information go to: www.supportseniorshousing.ca Comments on this proposal can be submitted to the District of Coldstream by email to info@districtofcoldstream.ca or write the District of Coldstream, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6. Please be sure to state your name and address on all correspondence with the District – this is extremely important. Please send a copy of your email or letter to Jack Borden C/O Coldstream Meadows or by email to info@ coldstreammeadows.com. Please take a minute and let your voice be heard in favour of good planning today for seniors housing for our community. FACT: Coldstream has the highest percentage of 45 to 64-yearolds compared to almost any other community in BC. COLDSTREAM MEADOWS will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE from noon to 4:00 p.m. weekdays throughout the month of October. Please drop by The Views for additional information. COLDSTREAM MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 9104 Mackie Drive, Coldstream, BC V1B 1G9 250-542-5661 • www.coldstreammeadows.com

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in Bloom, Art also enjoys fly-fishing, hunting and curling. Madge has enjoyed making, teaching and selling a variety of crafts over the years, and her current passion is card making, for which certain of her designs have been published. Madge and Art’s children and grandchildren wish them much congratulations and love, as well as another 25 years of marriage!

Art and Madge Haycock: wed Oct. 19, 1962.

Ministers go on tour Development; Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business and Moira Stilwell, Minister of Social Development, who visited the area to meet and greet the voters. Skeptics among us might say doing business in the legislature, given the many problems B.C. is experiencing, would be a better use of our taxes but the premier’s rationale for closing the legislature is that our collective MLAs’ time is well spent getting to know people in their communities and hearing local issues. The upside for us is that we at least have the opportunity to voice our issues. That the polls show an alarming decline in Liberal popularity and that an election is approaching has nothing to do with the parade. Dah! The Honorable Ralph Sultan, Minister of State for seniors, who was the minister I spoke with, was appointed to this position in early September and his only experience with seniors’ issues seems to be that he is the oldest member of provincial legislature at 79 years old and has been an

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MLA from Vancouver for many years. His background is in engineering, mining and business development and said he, too, was surprised when the premier offered him this position. When asked questions about the progress of recommendations outlined in the many reports and studies submitted to and received by the ministry on seniors’ issues, Sultan said he is still being briefed and reports that he has at least read 32 of the Ombudsperson’s recommendations outlined in her critical report presented to government last spring. Our own MLA, Eric Foster, shepherded the ministers through their stops in the Valley and introduced them to various groups and stakeholders. He is still working hard in negotiating for the two empty floors of VJH to be completed. A master

plan for the area has been approved and a commitment made to proceed, and discussions with the ministry are ongoing about the amount of funding needed. Let’s hope these negotiations proceed rapidly as we all know how badly those two floors are needed. Just a note to let people know that Tosha Hodgson of Rockwell Audiology is still looking for donations of behind-the-ear hearing aids for her RAIL (Rockwell Audiology Instrument Loaner) project. This program provides hearing aids on a lifetime loaner basis for low income seniors that meet the criteria. The gift of hearing is a great gift and what better legacy can a departed loved one leave than a hearing device to enable another senior to hear and be actively part of their community. Call Tosha at 250-545-2226 if you have a hearing aid to donate. This whole problem of hearing loss as we age is confusing for most of us and I was interested in finding out about the health system. An Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist (ENT) is a medical

specialist and registered under the College of Physicians and Surgeons who has completed 12 years of education and practice in a specialized residency program who can operate and specialize in all hearing problems. A registered audiologist is a hearing professional who has completed a master’s (graduate) degree that specializes in hearing-related communication disorders, physiology of speech and hearing organs, physics of sound, hearing loss, and other hearing disabilities. They are trained in methods of treatment such as assistive listening devices, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation, and treatment of hearing loss for all ages. A Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner (RHIP) is a hearing professional who completes a two or three year community college diploma in hearing science, hearing testing and hearing related communication disorders, hearing aids and assistive listening devices. RHIP’s are generally restricted to serving adults and were the only private avenue for testing we had in Greater Vernon until recently.

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Dan Williams and his dog Kenzie and Aleisha MacLeod and her dogs Charlie, Captain and Zoey participate in the third annual Dogs for Independence Walk benefiting Independent Living at the linear park next to the People Place.

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Tishenko – McNeil Tishenko – Ghattas Crane - Hobbs Happy parents Bill and Cathy Crane of Armstrong, Adrian and Doddie Hobbs of Vernon and Ken and Karin Gallie of Tsawwassen are so excited to announce the engagement of their children, Jen Crane to Troy Hobbs.

November 14th, 2011 on the beautiful Mayan Riviera, Gabrielle Ghattas and Daniel Tishenko exchanged wedding vows. Proud parents Rajai and Susan Ghattas and Alex and Tania Tishenko all of Vernon, along with 34 close family and friends were there to witness the beautiful day. Upon returning to Vernon guests gathered at Mountain Katz on Silver Star Mountain to celebrate with a reception with the happy couple. Dan and Gabby are making their home in Vernon, and loving life.

Alex and Tania Tishenko of Vernon and Dan McNeil and Nola Fodey of Penticton are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Alison Tishenko and Mark McNeil. The wedding took place on October 8th, 2011 in Vernon at Grace Bible Church. Guests came from as far away as Germany, Vancouver Island, California and the UK to witness this beautiful occasion. The reception was held at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. The couple honeymooned in the Kootenays, and then later in the Mayan Riviera. They now make their home in Penticton British Columbia.

Wedding to take place September 2013.

Tishenko – Liedtke Johnson - Thompson Keith and Christine Johnson of Vernon, together with Mike and Linda Thompson of New York, are thrilled that their children, Sheena and Mike, will be celebrating their marriage July 13, 2013. After meeting in New Zealand and enduring longdistance love, Sheena and Mike are looking forward to their future together.

Tkachuk - Fay Terry & Wanda Tkachuk of Vernon and Andrew & Noela Fay of Brisbane, Australia are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Breanne Tkachuk and Luke Fay. Their wedding will be in Vernon next year.

Special Occasions…

Alex and Tania Tishenko along with Randy and Terry Liedtke are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Rebecca Tishenko to Bryce Anthony Liedtke. The wedding took place on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2011 at Cedar Creek Winery in Kelowna. 150 guests attended from as far away as Australia, Edmonton, Vancouver Island and Texas to witness this beautiful celebration. The reception was held on Okanagan Lake at Manteo Resort. The couple honeymooned for 2 weeks in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We wish them many years of love and happiness.

may include Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Graduations, Births or other significant milestones in your life. To place your event on this page, please contact the Vernon Morning Star at 250-550-7900 or classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

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Vernon RCMP Insp. Jim McNamara joins other red serge-clad members, auxiliaries and civilians at the B.C. RCMP Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals and Long Service Awards ceremony at the Prestige Hotel in Vernon. McNamara was honoured with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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Congratulations, Rhys Kooistra

Clare Kooistra and Johanna Burko share with family and friends in congratulating Rhys on his recent achievement, obtaining a Masters (Science) Degree in Audiology from Western University in London, Ontario. Rhys attended the Vernon Christian School, graduated from C. Fulton High School in 2001, and went on to study at Kings University, Dalhousie University and Western University. Rhys is embarking on his new career at Professional Audiology Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, where he lives with his wife, Carmen Reems. His family wishes him continuing success in all of his endeavors.

Janzen - Warkentin The families of Helmut Janzen of Abbotsford and Alice Warkentin from Vernon are pleased to announce their engagement. Alice has known Helmut for many years having sung in his large choir as soloist. She is a retired SIM Missionary with a career in Nigeria. Helmut had a career as a music teacher with a master’s in conducting. Following his teaching career he pastored several churches and is presently retired. In order for friends in the Okanagan to congratulate the couple on their engagement a “Come and Go Tea” will be held on November 21, 2012 from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Vernon Schubert Centre. They plan a December wedding in Abbotsford where they will reside.

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$349,990 • One level living at its very best in this beautifully presented rancher • Offers 2 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious master suite w/soaker tub in ensuite • Hardwood and tile flooring, well appointed kitchen with island, great room with gas f/p • No age restriction complex, low monthly strata fees MLS ® 10053868

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$319,000 • Start home ownership here! • Very well maintained family home with 3 + 2 bdrms, 3 baths, fully finished up and down • Large and bright kitchen with island, 5 appliances incl, large rec room down • Large deck with covered gazebo. Fenced yard. Close to all amenities. MLS ® 10049799

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• What a place to live, relax and enjoy the true Okanagan lifestyle — Parker Cove • Clubhouse, Okanagan Lake, boat launch and park are all nearby • Gorgeous level entry rancher on two lots with rm to park your RV and boat • Home features 2 bdrms + den, 2 baths, family room, large cov’d deck and much more MLS ® 10046052

$220,000 • Exceptional value for this 3.1 acre view lot in Regal Ridge • Only 15 minutes east of Osoyoos • Great mountain, lake and valley view • Court ordered sale MLS ® 138663 / 10051702

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• Quiet rural setting, yet only 10 minutes from Vernon • 2008 SRI mobile home in family oriented park • Offers 3 bdrms, 2 baths, gas f/p in living room, central air • Quick possession possible. Being sold “as is, where is” MLS ® 10042509

• Great investment property or affordable family living • Ground floor 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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• What an opportunity! • Great return as an investment or live in one side and tenant the suites • Property is in excellent condition and has new flooring and paint • Quiet area, close to school, shopping and all amenities

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• Looking for a good investment in the Okanagan, if so be sure to call about this great opportunity! • Well maintained mobile home park with excellent cash flow and showing good return • Property has 15 mobile home pads, 6-plex rental unit, 5 RV sites, 2 cabins • Long term tenants in place. Currently being expanded and upgraded. MLS ® 10051394

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Minhyeok Kang (left), Rianna Smid and Natasha St. Denis enjoy a paddle during the middle school retreat for Vernon Christian School students at Gardom Lake Retreat Centre. Grade 7, 8 and 9 students, along with school staff, enjoyed two days at the retreat, where they took part in a variety of activities, along with team-building and challenge activities intended to help forge connections and make great memories, with the emphasis on cooperation and team work. “It serves as a positive and fun-packed kick-off to the school year,” said teacher Melannie Armanini.

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Kalea Egely and Rianna Smid complete the gross food competition during the team challenge activities, while Haley Witt and Elaina Young look on.

Chase Petruk, Clare Thiessen and Zoe Greening compete in full costume during the So You Think You Can Dance portion of the team challenges, providing much entertainment and many laughs.

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Supermarkets are filled with all manner of items for the grocery cart, which can make navigating the aisles a confusing experience. Registered nutritionist Lisa Kilgour wants to shed some light on what to eat, and what not to eat. The Peachland-based nutritionist will facilitate a workshop on nutrition Nov. 3 at Hayden Fitness in Vernon.

The Bible: The Actual Word of God! Join us as we begin with a consideration of why we believe the Bible is God’s word to mankind. This will be followed by a seminar series that explains why God gave this message and how it is to be understood in it’s overall intent.

Sunday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Christadelphians Hall - #19 - 2200, 40th St., Vernon (corner of Okanagan Ave & 40th St.)

The first in a series, Kilgour will cover topics that are sometimes controversial in the health industry. “Knowing what to eat has become very difficult due to the advertising we’re bombarded with. I always say, ‘if a food says it’s healthy, it probably isn’t,’” says Kilgour, who is also the nutritionist at InspireHealth’s Southern Interior location, an integrative cancer care centre. The workshop runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will dive into issues surrounding digestion, blood sugar imbalances, and popular diet books. Kilgour will go into detail about how nutrition affects everyone differently, and she promotes lifestyle choices instead of products. “We’re so pleased to have Lisa back at our studio for this workshop series,” said Marie Hayden, owner of Hayden Fitness. To register, call 250306-7474.

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Cliff Baynes works on a wood carving of an individually linked chain at the weekly gathering of the North Okanagan Carvers Society, with the golden eagle he recently finished. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Anyone with an interest in woodcarving is encouraged to drop in and see what members are doing, and perhaps try carving for a few days before joining. For more details, call 250-542-1907.

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Families with young children who are new to Canada are invited to check out the PALS program. Parents as Literacy Supporters is a free program of the Vernon School District with funding through Decoda Literay Solutions. PALS is designed to improve children’s performance in reading, writing and math at school and to build the connection between home and school. The people who started this project believe children do better when their parents are involved in their education. Through a series of monthly morning programs, parents with children aged three to five years old are given guidance on getting their little ones ready for kindergarten. “Have fun and learn about getting your child ready for school in Canada,” said Kathy Wylie, who facilitates the program along with Chris McMorran. Grandparents and younger children are also welcome to attend the program, which begins Nov. 6 and runs Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., with breakfast included, at Mission Hill elementary

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school, 1510-36th St., Vernon. “The sessions focus on topics such as storybook reading, print in our community, ABCs, early math, learning to read and write,” said Wylie. “At each session, the participant families receive a book to read, crafts and other toys such as puppets and games.” To register, please call 250-545-0639.

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BIG SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOOK SALE Moving its big fall book sale from Village Green Centre to the Alpine Centre, 100 Kal Lake Rd. Browse through the thrillers and romances or view the children’s section while enjoying free coffee and Tim Bits courtesy of Tim Hortons, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go towards operating local sports programs for Special Olympics’ athletes. All book donations appreciated and may be dropped off at our warehouse at Alpine Centre on any Saturday morning or call 250-545-1287 for pick-up or info. KINDALE THRIFT STORE IN ARMSTRONG Having 25 cent red tag clothing sale. Come and see what we have for Halloween and vote on our scarecrow display. Follow the Trick or Treat Trail to Kindale Thrift Store Oct. 31st from 3:30 to 5 p.m., 2725 Patterson Ave. OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE JuNIOR HAuNTED HOuSE OSC and RBC Dominion Securities presents this special presentation of the infamous OSC Haunted House specifically geared for young children. Hands-on activities and super science fun! Jr. Haunted House 2012 — Screams of Delight...not Fright. Oct. 21, 26, 27, 28 and 31 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be no actors and lights will be on! OKAN. SCIENCE CENTRE HAuNTED HOuSE Presented by OSC and Summit Environmental Consultants Inc. (VERY SCARY!) Those willing to brave the Haunted House will be flushed through scenes from an original, terrifying storyline: Drains of Darkness; What Lurks Below? Familiar galleries will be transformed into ALL NEW old, dark culverts, spooky research posts and bone chilling mountaintops populated by talented actors. This is not suitable for younger children or those who don’t enjoy being frightened. Oct. 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 and 31 from 6 – 9 p.m. nightly uKuLELES FOR FuN Join us for a lot of music and meeting other players, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m., Army, Navy, Air Force in The Hangar. Beginners welcome at 1:15 p.m. Adults only, please. OKANAGAN-SHuSWAP SHEEP PRODuCERS ASSOC. Meets every third Sunday 1 p.m.,

Armstrong Chamber. Call Dena Findlay at 5466223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. ANNuAL ART AND CRAFT FAIR Oct. 21, Falkland Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Falkland elementary school and PAC. Unusual art and craft items, concession and baking. Some items not seen at other shows. Call Meghen, 250-307-2279 for more info. ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Third Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. Doors open 1 p.m. Hot dogs, 50/50 and meat basket. CRIB TOuRNAMENT Third Sunday of every month at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Cost is $10. Registrations by 9:30 a.m., please. Bring a partner. Tournament starts 10 a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for breakfast, lunch and/or snacks. For inquiries, call 545-6240. ANAF GENERAL MEETING Third Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHuRCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St.

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Feature Event: Eco Sanitation presentation

hursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., presented by the Sustainable Environment Network Society (SENS) at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. Eco Sanitation is a natural, living system where “waste” has value, thus becoming a resource. It saves your tax dollar, saves your waterways and supports good health (and more). Eco-sanitation avoids waste of potable water, can prevent effluent from being discharged into our lakes, and can stop endocrine disrupters and heavy metals from entering our water systems. Barriere, B.C. was awarded $6.7 million to operate an eco-sanitation system. Come hear the details!

usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. Call Gordon at 250-549-1608. VERNON ACCORDION CLuB MEETS Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome, listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for info.

SOCIETY FOR OPEN LEARNING & DISCuSSION SOLD meets Oct. 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place with interesting presentation by Norbert Maertens, a SOLD member, on the topic, “Origin of the Species According to Norbert.” PROSTATE CANCER SuPPORT & AWARENESS GROuP Dr. Michael Humphreys, medical oncologist, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, will be feature speaker at our meeting Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m., at People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. He will speak on an “Update on VERNON SENIORS BRANCH #6 MEETS Oct. the management of Metastatic Castration Prostate 23 at 1:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. Topics: orange Cancer.” Dr. Humphreys recently attended a con- bottles, Alaskan cruise. ference relative to his topic. He joined the oncology THE MISSION LOONIE BIN THRIFT STORE Fill department of Vernon Jubilee hospital in mid 2011. a bag for a loonie sale Oct. 23 to 27. Mix or match ladies, mens and children’s clothing and footwear, All interested welcome to attend. MONDAY NIGHT TOASTMASTERS Want housewears, books and linens! (All quilted jackets to improve your communication and leadership excluded and for sale at two loonies each.) Open skills? Learn to network? Lead meetings effective- 9-5ish Tues thru Sat. Volunteer-staffed; all proceeds ly? Check out Toastmasters. We’re friendly and we to Upper Room Mission. Get your Loonie Bin recymake learning fun! We meet every Monday from clable bag for chances to win weekly prizes. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Check us out OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Oct. 23, coffee night – no obligation to join. For info., contact Karen at and planning meeting, Talkin’ Donkey, 392332nd St., 8 p.m. Meet old and new friends. Call 250-308-2094 or infomnvt@gmail.com FLOOR CuRLING AT HALINA SENIORS Dot at 250-542-4042 by Monday if attending. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For DRIVE-THROuGH BREAKFAST IN LuMBY everyone 50+. Come down for a fun morn- The 2013 grad class at Charles Bloom secondary Is it okay for me ing of curling and fellowship. The cen- is holding Drive Through Breakfast as a fundraiser to take my dog to tre is at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec for their dry grad celebration. Oct. 23 from 5:30 to watch the fireworks? Centre. Cost for members per month is: 8:30 a.m., Super “A” Grocery store parking lot at $5. Those wishing to try it out, it is only the four-way light in downtown Lumby. Breakfast $2. Remember to wear flat sole shoes. For includes home-baked muffin, cookie, juice, yogurt, It is best to leave your friend in a granola bar, coffee and special gifts. With the purfurther info., call 250-542-2877. quiet safe place on Halloween. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies chase of each bag, you will have a chance to win a What we need to remember is Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays great prize. Suggested donation of $5 per breakfast. how loud and chaotic fireworks THE VERNON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLuB at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. really are. Humans hearing range is 20 Hz (cycles OKANAGAN TuRNER’S GuILD Meets Meets Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., at the Arts Centre, per second) and a dog’s range is 40 Hz – 60Hz, so at Vernon Christian School wood shop the 2704A Hwy 6, behind the Science Center in Polson two to three times better than ours. A firework show second and fourth Mondays of each month. Park. Lesley Gurney from IMOS Daylily farm in can emit sounds in the range of 107-137 decibels Guests are welcome to visit and see if they Salmon Arm will be speaker and her topic will be in comparison to normal conversation is 60 decibels wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/ “How to Divide Your Daylilies.” Guests are weland a dog barking is 80-90 decibels. Since dogs can yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we come. For more info., please call 250-549-2189. hear at a much higher frequency then us, sounds that seem loud to us are certain to scare our canine TH friends. Loud booms produced by fireworks can cause high anxiety in our pets that may result in them escaping and sustaining injury. So the best plan Dramatic reconstruction of the SUPERNATURAL event FREE for your friend is to keep them safe and sound in a ENTRY* that took place in Fatima, Portugal on October 13th, 1917. confined area at home.

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THE 13 DAY MOVIE IS COMING TO VERNON!

Don’t forget to properly secure candy, chocolate and other treats to prevent access by our pets. These products if ingested can cause digestive upset or more serious illness — Dr. Miles Latwat, DVM

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Please remember to bring your coffee/tea mug. NORTH OKANAGAN CARVERS SOCIETY meets Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Highway 6, Polson Park. Anyone with an interest in woodcarving is encouraged to drop in and see what the Carvers Society members are doing, and even try carving for a couple of days before joining! Information, call 250-542-1907. MONASHEE TOASTMASTERS CLuB Afraid to speak in public? You’re not alone. Join the rest of us as we learn to improve our speaking and leadership skills. We would love to have you as a guest! Oct. 2 first meeting of the season. Meet and greet starts at 11:30 with the meeting from noon till 1 p.m. in the Blue Ox Pub meeting room. Fees have been reduced to $35 per six-month period. Please call Neville at 547-9428 or Louise at 547-6480 if you would like more information. VERNON SCOTTISH COuNTRY DANCERS new fall sessions at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Alexis Park Drive. Come and join this interesting group who know how to have a good time while toning both their bodies and their minds! We are a learning and teaching group and have lots of “walk-throughs” for the dances each evening. You need only flat, soft-soled shoes, a good heart and spirit as we laugh and chuckle our way through the evening. You don’t have to come as a couple; singles are welcome. You will enjoy it, your body will like it and we will enjoy meeting you, every Tuesday at 7 p.m.Call 250-545-2626. CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SuPPORT GROuP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233 for more information. HI NOON TOASTMASTERS CLuB OPEN HOuSE Panic, anxiety, or weak at the knees while speaking in front of a crowd of people? Join us Oct. 24 to see how Toastmasters can benefit you! We meet weekly at Bean to Brew, 3202-31st Ave., 12:05 until 1 p.m. Guests welcome every week at Toastmasters.

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Musical stays afloat despite its subject Windwood Theatricals returns to Vernon with Tony award winner Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

“Oh, they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue, and they thought they had a ship that the water wouldn’t go through. But the good Lord raised his hand, said the ship would never land. It was sad when the great ship went down...” For those who sang this song at summer camp growing up, the ramifications of what happened on that cold night on the Atlantic 100 years ago will never be fully understood. As popular culture indicates, the sinking of the RMS Titanic still fascinates. Almost 15 years to the date after the colossal Oscar winning film by James Cameron was released, the story of the ship that went down is being immortalized in a TV mini series, and now it’s about to come to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in the form of a Tony award winning musical. Yes, a musical. And, no, Celine Dion is not involved. The winner of five Tony awards including, Best Musical, Titanic: The Musical, which plays out at the VPAC Saturday, Oct. 27, recounts

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the cast of Titanic: The Musical takes the stage saturday, oct. 27 at the Vernon Performing arts Centre for an incredible night of theatre. the dreams, hopes and aspirations of those aboard the RMS Titanic. “The story is timely, the music spectacular, and the cast is brilliant,” said Dale Given, who plays Captain E. J. Smith in the show. “You will be captivated by the storyline and fall in love with the travelers, even though you know their fate.” Written by Peter Stone, with

music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, Titanic: The Musical received universal praise and was lauded for its powerful musical score when it first opened at New York’s LuntFontanne Theatre on April 23, 1997 (85 years after the ship went down and the same year Cameron’s epic film came out.) The story follows the ship’s maiden voyage, and then its col-

lision with the iceberg, played out against the background of rigid class distinctions from the Edwardian age. The action actually takes place on the ocean floor as ghosts of passengers and crew reenact their last few days aboard the pride of the White Star fleet. “Titanic didn’t win five Tony awards by accident,”

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the morning star is giving away two tickets to see Titanic: The Musical.

The Morning Star’s online readers have a chance to win tickets to see New York’s Windwood Theatricals’ Titanic: The Musical. The Morning Star’s current online contest is for a pair of tickets to see the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society’s presentation of the fullscale Broadway musical at the VPAC on Saturday, Oct. 27. The theatre tickets are the latest prize to be offered since the paper

began running online contests in August. The Morning Star has so far given away tickets to the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues music festival, the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong and Vernon’s Thanksgiving food event Pamper your Palate. There has also been contests to win golf passes to The Rise and to see the Whitecaps soccer team play in Vancouver as well as to the Prestige Hotels and Resorts Curling Classic

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said Given. “Our audiences here were blown away.” Windwood Theatricals has been touring Titanic: The Musical throughout the U.S. and comes to Vernon on the Canadian leg of its tour. The company’s credits include national tours of The Music Man, Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Women, and Urban Cowboy the Musical, which have all been previously presented in Vernon. Titanic: The Musical is no small production to move around, said the VPAC’s audience development coordinator Brian van Wensem. “It is hands-down the biggest production of the (Vernon Performing Arts Centre) society’s 2012/13 season. The show involves more than 28 actors plus four musicians,” he said. “Adding to the numbers will be a staggering amount of company crew, drivers, and a small army of local crew and volunteers to meet the show’s grand requirements.” And as Titanic: The Musical falls on what is unofficially Halloween next Saturday, patrons coming to the show are welcome to wear their finest Edwardian-style costume, added van Wensem. Windwood Theatricals’ Titanic: The Musical, which starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, is the second show in the VPAC’s theatre series. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior, $40/student, $5/eyeGO, with discounts for VPAC society members, available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.

in Vernon. “The contests have been exceptional,” said Morning Star publisher Ian Jensen. “For the IPE one alone, we had more than 900 entries. It’s been awesome.” To enter for the Titanic tickets, visit www.vernonmorningstar.com and click on the ‘Contests’ tab. The deadline for entries is Thursday, Oct. 25. Keep checking for more contests at http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/contests.

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Arts Collective will move you Morning Star Staff

Get your groove on when Gallery Vertigo presents a group of likeminded musicians with acoustic song writing and percussive leanings. M i k k a l Waters, The Sunlit, Tereza Tomer and the Expression World Music Collective are taking the stage in Vernon’s artist-run stu- Mikkal Waters dio gallery Wednesday. The all-ages concert has been organized by Waters, of Frequency Events. The local singer/songwriter, producer and promoter will also perform. Waters recently partook in the Arts Wells Festival up in the Cariboo, and has a rich and heartfelt voice. His music, he says, draws from the depth of his experiences with an allencompassing world view. Waters has invited B.C.-based singer/songwriter Tomek, whose lifelong fascination with animals and nature led her to pursue a life as a biologist and eventually music. One summer while taking a marine biology field course, Tomek started a seaweed-themed musical project called The Phycs with several other bio-musically inclined students. “Before long our romantic tribute to red algae, Oh Rhodophyta, could be heard hummed all across the boardwalk. It was very nerdy, and very successful in this small, seaside science

community,” she said. It was after this experience that Tomek realized she might be better suited with a guitar in her hand than a microscope slide. In the past year, Tomek has performed regularly in various venues throughout Vancouver as well as toured through Mexico and Central America. She is currently in fellow musician Corwin Fox’s Cumberland studio on Vancouver Island recording a bunch of vocals and guitar for her first full-length album, Cryptozoology, expected to be released in December. Vernon’s Expression World Music Collective is also joining the foray. Led by vocalist/percussionist Angela Roy, the collective performs French fusion songs and world music chants blended with three-part harmonies and upbeat arrangements. “The intention is to share indigenous music from around the globe with messages of peace, social-cultural acceptance and unity,” said Roy who is also an early childhood educator and facilitator of Vernon’s Kamp Kindness. “Each song both brings you new musical roots to experience, as well as the cultural origins from which the songs were born.” The collective has spread its word of unity at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues and Komasket music festivals, Kelowna’s Parks Alive, Kamloops’ Rainbow’s Roost and Cherryville’s One Big Tree festival. Suggested donation for Wednesday’s concert is $10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Gallery Vertigo is located at #1-3001 31st Street (upstairs) in downtown Vernon.

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