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An international gun smuggling investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Vernon man. The charges follow an extensive 10-month undercover investigation by B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEUBC) that spanned from the communities of Vernon, Penticton, Summerland, Sparwood and the Lower Mainland to Florida, Montana and Louisiana in the U.S. The allegations involve the purchase of devices that turned firearms into automatic pistols and rifles. Some of the guns were reengineered from decommissioned weapons, and investigators came across magazines that were meant to be five or 10 rounds that had been increased in capacity to 75 rounds. Close to 80 firearms, over-capacity magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition were recovered during the investigation. Some of the weapons seized were found in Vernon. Over the weekend, CFSEU-BC executed search warrants at a residence on Mountridge Road in Vernon, as well as at homes in Penticton and a storage locker in Summerland. The suspect from Vernon was arrested in the city, and not without incident. “As the officers went to arrest the man, he allegedly pulled a handgun that he had hidden on him, and allegedly tried to take guns away from two officers,” said Sgt. Lindsey Houghton with CFSEU-BC. Simultaneous warrants were executed by American authorities, who seized an additional 10 firearms. Some of the weapons had a street value of $4,500 and, stated CFSEU-BC, likely made

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A Vernon man has been arrested in connection with an international gun smuggling investigation, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 80 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Some of the weapons seized were found in Vernon. their way to gang members. “Gang violence starts with ready access to weapons,” said Chief Officer Dan Malo with CFSEU-BC. “Depending on the type of ammunition used, the rounds for these kinds of firearms are capable of passing through

vehicles, doors, walls and even body armour. That is an unacceptable risk to the public and police.” Four Canadian men and one American woman are facing numerous gun charges. To date, Riley Stewart Kotz, 32, of Vernon

is facing 34 counts with further charges anticipated against him and the remaining individuals arrested during the investigation. Houghton said the other three Canadian men arrested are believed to be from the Penticton area.

City defends Landing decision in ongoing debate RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The public relations battle over Okanagan Landing’s firefighters is heating up. Just days after the Okanagan Landing Volunteer Firefighters Association held an open house to rally the public, the City of Vernon issued a release Wednesday to defend its decision to not renew the association’s contract and to have a single service model. “I firmly believe that when there’s a cooperative team working together, that will benefit all areas of the community,” said Keith Green, Vernon’s fire chief.

The release directs residents to three documents city council used to make its decision not to renew the contract (www. vernon.ca/public_safety/fire/index.html). “I hope this provides people with the opportunity to read the information and become aware,” said Green. “My door is always open and I am willing to answer questions.” The city says its integrated model includes common operating guidelines, the ability to deploy resources in a co-ordinated manner, the ability to cross-train all firefighters and a single command structure. Under the new service model, all Landing

volunteers can join the Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association. One of the 28 has opted to do so. “The invitation is for them to service out of that (Landing) station so there’s not a lot of change for them,” said Green. The Vernon department also recently held a recruitment drive, and four volunteers are currently being trained while another four will be trained in the spring. “We will open up the application process again in the spring. There is a lot of interest,” said Green. The OKLVFA is not impressed with the city’s media release or making reports avail-

able to the public. “It would have been nice for the city to talk to us right from the get-go. The documents were first presented (to council) incamera,” said Todd Montgomery, OKLVA president. “Some of the documents are one-sided. The decisions were made based on reports written by chief Green. They didn’t hear from the Landing firefighters.” The association has launched a petition to have its contract renewed and it wants to appear before city council as a delegation. “We have arguments against a lot of chief Green’s views,” said Montgomery.

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Protesters sound alarm over B.C. pipeline richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Elected officials are being told to turn up the volume against a proposed oil pipeline. More than 100 people rallied in front of MLA Eric Foster’s constituency office Wednesday to speak out against the Northern Gateway plan to pipe oil from Alberta to B.C.’s coastline for exporting. “(Premier) Christy Clark has set some good guidelines but there needs to be a stronger voice and to say no,” said Dianne Perrier, event co-ordinator. “We want to show all of Canada and Enbridge that we’re an unbroken chain in defence of B.C. We don’t want our environment destroyed by oil.” Three generations of the Blain family was present. “We do not need environmental degradation,” said Heather Blain. “Oil should be refined in Alberta and then sent back east where they import oil.” Sylvia Johnson was living on Malcolm Island when a freighter leaked oil, causing challenges for commercial fishermen. “It sure created a mess on our island. Human error does happen,” she said. The rally was dominated by protest signs and people shouting out their views about a pipeline and tanker traffic along the coast. “It’s the largest intact rainforest in the world and we can’t risk it,” said one man. While proponents of the project say the pipeline will create much-

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More than 100 people rallied in front of MLA Eric Foster’s constituency office Wednesday to speak out against the Northern Gateway plan to pipe oil from Alberta to B.C.’s coastline for exporting. needed jobs, Perrier believes there are alternatives. “We can create jobs if we refine the oil at the tar sands. We can create jobs by providing Canada with oil. Why are we importing oil?”

said Perrier. Foster defends his government’s handling of the Enbridge issue. “The premier has laid out strong criteria for us to get on board and they will have to meet it,” he said.

“But to just say no before the (regulatory and public input) process is completed would tell anyone looking to invest in B.C. that the doors are closed.” Foster says he hasn’t decided

Variety of drugs, stolen goods seized Morning Star Staff

A Vernon man faces drugs- and stolen property-related charges following a significant bust Wednesday. The 27-year-old man, who police say is well known to them, was originally arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. “During the arrest, approximately 63 grams of cocaine, five grams of heroin and methamphetamine and $4,600 in cash were

seized,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. Later in the day, officers got a search warrant for a motorhome parked in the 3700 block of Pleasant Valley Road that was associated with the suspect. Inside the motorhome, police recovered a stolen, disassembled 12-gauge shotgun along with a quantity of stolen power tools, a portable generator, several laptop computers, cameras and a quantity of jewelry.

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Officers have been able to identify the owners of some of the stolen property already. “Investigations like this one are part of our strategic priorities for the VernonNorth Okanagan detachment in our attempts to continue to reduce the crime in our communities,” said Cpl. Red Leibel of the Vernon RCMP. The suspect was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Thursday.

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Driver fined in 2010 fatality KATHY MICHAELS Morning Star Staff

The Lake Country senior who fatally hit a teenage girl with his truck one night in 2010 was overcome with emotion Wednesday when offered a chance to speak at his sentencing. George Kozub, 82, broke down in tears as he told all who convened for his final court date that he was sorry for his part in the tragedy which killed teenager Josie Evans. Moments later, a provincial court judge ordered him to pay a $1,000 fine and banned him from nighttime driving. “No sentence I offer Mr. Kozub will bring (your) daughter back,” the judge said to Josie Evans’ mother, Linda, who was in attendance for sentencing. “(Mr. Kozub) has expressed remorse and it’s evident to me that this has had a significant impact on him, and his family… this does not mirror the loss you’ve experienced.” She hoped, however, that the end of the legal process would bring some degree of closure to the family. Although many in the courtroom were brought to tears throughout the brief event, it offered little consolation to Evans’ family, who lost Josie in January 2010. The 15-year-old was walking home from jazz band practice, down the shoulder of Bottom Wood Lake Road, when she was struck. She was walking with traffic, wearing dark clothing and it was raining and dark at the time of the crash. She died at the scene. Little more is known, said Linda Evans, noting that she’s been trying to separate fact from rumour and innuendo in the years since her daughter was killed. Regarding Wednesday’s court proceedings in particular, however, she said she wished the courts would have allowed her the opportunity to read her victim impact statement and that Kozub would have spoken to her directly. Lessening the impact of her loss, however, is the fact that the community of Lake Country has rallied around her family over the years. That has included reducing the speed limit in the area that Josie was hit, and adding other traffic calming measures to the area. Kozub pleaded guilty to the Motor Vehicle Act infraction of not exercising due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian.

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A story in Wednesday’s Morning Star requires clarification. Capt. Daniel Moriarity was charged with four counts – two of sexual exploitation and one each of sexual assault and invitation to sexual touching. The charge of behaving in a disgraceful manner was dropped prior to his court martial hearing. We regret the error.

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The judge called Layne Richard Benner’s actions “a colossal breach of trust.” But, instead of issuing a jail sentence to Benner for pocketing nearly $12,500 from the BX-Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s funds for his own use over a span of more than a decade, judge Mark Takahashi agreed to a joint submission from Crown counsel Howard Pontious and defence lawyer Richard Hewson. Benner, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of failing to account in connection with missing funds from the volunteer fire hall between March 2005 and December 2010, and, on Wednesday, in Vernon Provincial Court, was given a suspended sentence, 12-months probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service work in the next six months. Benner was also told he can’t do any volunteer work that includes handling money and he must pay — Mark restitution to the fire department of $12,476.93, which Benner did through Hewson on Wednesday. “I’m still mystified how this all occurred,” said Takahashi after a 30-minute submission of agreed facts from both lawyers. “He breached the trust of his friends and family, of (fire chief) Bill Wacey and every member of the fire department.” Pontious told the court that Benner’s indiscretions date back a number of years, but “so many years in fact that the banks couldn’t go back far enough with their records to determine exactly how much was missing.” On Jan. 4, 2011, Vernon RCMP received a report from Wacey, stating that he believed the fire hall’s treasurer – Benner, who had been in the position since 1999 – had defrauded the firefighters. “He (Wacey) was guessing in the $30,000 range,” said Pontious. “But the amount that could be verified was $12,476.93.” The funds raised by the fire department came from its charity work, fundraising and from a monthly $35 fee paid by each member. Wacey noticed discrepancies in cheques being cashed and had the department’s accountant look into

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it. She advised the chief that money was unaccounted for. Pontious said Benner took advantage of his position as two people were required to sign fire department cheques. One was Wacey, who pre-signed a number of cheques. The other was Benner. “He trusted Benner to follow the process and he ended up taking for certain $12,476.93,” said Pontious. “That had a huge impact on the fire department and some of the stuff they do.” In a three-page victim impact statement read to the court, Wacey said as the person ultimately responsible for the running of the fire rescue service, “the sick feeling I had when this all came to light was gut-wrenching.” “I trusted Layne totally and without reservation for 11 years,” said Wacey, joined in court by three members of the department. “I counted on him for his opinion and Takahashi friendship. I defended Layne and tried to find the good in him when others were upset with him. I now regret that decision.” Benner wrote a letter of apology to the fire department but Wacey asked Takahashi for Benner to read the letter in front of the entire membership, not just the court. Takahashi agreed with Hewson, who declined the offer on behalf of his client. “It would not assist in any rehabilitation,” said Takahashi. “He pleaded guilty, that’s the first step to rehabilitation.” The letter was never read in court. Hewson told the court that his client was experiencing financial difficulties when he began expropriating funds from the fire hall, that Benner was divorced but in a new relationship. He has two children from a previous relationship, is selfemployed in the construction industry and used to work in insurance. Hewson presented three character letters from Benner’s fiancée, parents and a longtime friend, each stating Benner’s remorse for his actions. “The fact he entered an early guilty plea, paid restitution in full, expressed remorse, has no prior criminal record and cooperated with authorities from the beginning should play a part in sentencing,” said Hewson. “He has also lost a large circle of friends whose companionship he enjoyed for more than a decade. That’s been lost forever.” Benner, dressed in a white shirt and tie, dress pants and leather jacket, did not speak during sentencing. His head was bowed and he appeared to be wiping away tears when Wacey read his victim impact statement. “We’re satisfied with the RCMP and their investigation, and with Crown counsel,” said Wacey outside the Vernon Court House. “We want to thank the RCMP and our auditor, Monica Carys. They really went overboard in some parts of the investigation. “Our only hope in going forward is that we get our trust back. We’re satisfied that restitution was paid. We’ll never know the true value about how much was taken. We’re satisfied and we’re going to move on.”

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Winter road sense urged by RCMP ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Changes in the weather means changes in road conditions, and ICBC and local police detachments will be looking for motorists driving relative to the conditions. The enforcement will start around Nov. 1. “Just because the sign says 80 or 90 kilometres an hour, the conditions might not allow you to travel at that speed,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. What local officers will say to drivers will be along the lines of driving is a complex task that requires full attention, especially in poor weather. Driving too fast in poor weather makes it difficult to safely react to the unexpected, and posted speed limits are for ideal conditions only (dry, clear roads). “There’s an excuse to be late, but no excuse for speeding,” said Molendyk.

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n a recent art heist from a Dutch museum, thieves got away with a Picasso, a Monet, a few Gauguins and Matisses. But, fortunately, they didn’t get away with anything of value. There is simply no way to sell stolen art that is this famous. Respectable collectors won’t touch the stuff and would gladly turn in the thieves; the criminals can’t trust disreputable collectors -- no honor among thieves and all that. The entire exercise of art theft is a waste of everyone’s time and money. The paintings are usually recovered; the thieves are arrested, poorer than they were when they started; and there’s a good chance Jim Mullen the art itself is damaged or destroyed in the process. So I wondered to my artistic friend Lars why a museum would bother to hang an original piece of art. Why not just put a photo of the painting in a frame? What’s the difference? We’d still be seeing the same picture. Lars was appalled. “There’s nothing like seeing the original,” he said. “But modern digital photography could duplicate any painting, stroke for stroke, and even show the texture of the paint, the tiny crackling, the overstrokes,” I explained. “The museum could hang an exact duplicate. What’s the difference?” He explained to me that I was a bourgeois barbarian and a fool. “That’s a little harsh. ‘Exact duplicate’ may be redundant, but lots of smart people say it.” “That’s not what I’m talking about,” Lars vented. “An original painting has value; the copy does not. No matter how good it is, the copy is a counterfeit.” I don’t buy it. If a piece of art is good enough to hang in a museum, if it’s good enough for you to fly to Rome or Paris to see, isn’t an inexpensive copy of it in your home just as good? Are the colors any different? Is the composition any

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different? Is the size any different? Is the inspiration any different? If you put it in a gilded frame exactly like the one in the museum, could anyone tell the difference? The only thing that would actually be different is the value. But if price is what makes a painting worthy, why don’t people simply hang money on their walls? “Ohhh, did you see that? He has $100 million hanging on his living room wall. Isn’t it beautiful? Don’t you love the green color, the shape of the bills?” “I hear it’s all counterfeit bills.” “Ewwww! It’s the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. How vulgar. The original is soooo much better!” When I hear about experts spending years trying to figure out if a work by Leonardo da Vinci is real or a fake, I have to wonder: What’s the difference? If it is so similar that even the experts can’t tell after a week or two whether it’s a fake, it must be pretty good. What they’re arguing about after that is not art, but price. Who is bourgeois now? If it ever turns out that “Mona Lisa” in the Louvre is a fake, will all the millions of tourists feel duped? “I went all the way to Paris to see that piece of junk? I want my money back,” as if looking at a work of art behind bullet-, bomb-, fire- and theft-proof glass is better than looking at a copy. Me, I like the fakes. You don’t have to insure them, and you don’t have to worry about someone stealing them. The only reason people know all my Picassos, Monets, van Goghs and Gauguins are fake is that they know I’m not a billionaire. But even if I were, is that how I’d spend my money? A $50 million painting could send a lot of kids to college, it could buy a lot of medicine, it could help people who are out of work, it could change a lot of lives. That’s something you can’t fake or steal. It’s a work of art. (Jim Mullen’s newest book is called “Kill Me, Elmo: The Holiday Depression Fun Book.” You can reach him at JimMullenBooks.com.)

Vernon’s version of the cold war shows no signs of thawing. It was back in July that the City of Vernon announced it would not renew a contract with the Okanagan Landing Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services. Since then, verbal volleys have been tossed between the city and the association. Just in the last few days alone, the association hosted an open house and began circulating a petition demanding the contract be renewed. Not to be outdone, the city issued a lengthy press release Thursday, once again outlining its argument for an integrated fire service. Obviously, the goal of both parties is to win the public relations battle. They are appealing to residents to bestow support on their particular stance and abandon the other. But the challenge, quite frankly, is the residents of Vernon don’t know which way to turn. Yes reports have been released and statements have been made. Both sides toss around figures quite liberally. But details have sometimes been conflicting and further confuse the issue for residents. City council, and specifically the politicians because they are the ones responsible for the city, needs to sit down with the Landing association’s executive. Ultimately, the city may not back off its new model, but a frank discussion may lead to firefighters’ concerns being addressed. The volunteers may also provide council with ways of enhancing the service city staff hasn’t considered. Both the city and the Landing association insist they have the community’s best interests at heart. And while that can’t be questioned, they are going about it the wrong way and risking pubic confidence in emergency services in the process.

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irst the good news. The B.C. government has found the $50 million needed to finish the Vernon Jubilee Hospital project. Now the bad news, they have given it to the colleges to upgrade their work skills training facilities. How interesting because anyone who knows anything about work skills, knows work skills are only acquired in the workplace. They cannot be taught, even in college. Sponsored by the government, the college system has been elevated to the "Be all and end all" of work training. The evidence suggests their contribution to Canada's skilled worker needs is derisory, considering the amount of money lavished on them. Let's take a quick look at some college methods. Young people living in Vernon who want to be a vehicle technician have to travel to Kelowna, a 100-kilometre round trip. In Vernon, there are about 15 dealerships with state-of-the-art equipment and certified technicians all capable of providing quality apprenticeship training. Similarly, the electrical students, sorry, student apprentices, practise on mock-up framing,

caged animals I was compelled to write after reading Donna Calver’s letter to the editor published in your paper. I feel I need to address her arguments regarding the exotic animal show that they had at this year’s Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong, Ms. Calver argues that the exotic animal show was acceptable because it was educational in that the handlers talked about each animal’s natural habitat and other "interesting facts." Furthermore, she writes that the animals were rescued from "situations that could have proved fatal." Finally, she states that the show provided young children with a "better understanding" of the exotic species. I vehemently disagree that any show that includes exotic animals

yet there are a dozen good electrical contractors in town working on a wide variety of work situations. Also, why do we teach so many kids how to join pieces of metal together by a process called welding There are no jobs here, which means they have to go to Alberta for a job, and then be sent home because they have no work skills. It just does not make any sense. At the same time, there are thousands of different work skills situations in our town, and every town, with facilities and personnel, and yet we have no organized work skills on-the-job-training that is available

in captivity is educational or promotes a better understanding of wild animal species. As the mother of two small children, I want to them to learn how to treat all living creatures with respect and compassion. I would never take them to see a wild animal travelling show, as I believe this would be damaging to what I want to teach them about animals and their welfare. Shows like these do not show animals in their habitats interacting in any natural way with other species and their environments and are, therefore, only educating the public on how animals behave in stressful, captive situations. Is this what we want our children to learn about exotic species? According to psychologist Dr. Barbara Boat, “an industry based upon the use and abuse of wild

to all. It is not necessary to go to college to be a skilled worker. You don't need a diploma. The boss will tell you all you need to know when he keeps you on and increases your wages, and you may even get to college for additional learning at his expense. We need the real apprentices back in the workplace. We must also stop the retrograde practice of charging young people to acquire the work skills they will need to be of value to their country. Doing the math, we would actually be better off not to charge. Looking back, we see the government

animals has no place in either the education or entertainment of young children. "We need to be teaching empathy, compassion, and sensitivity to the interconnectedness of all life, not abusive domination of others.” If we want to educate our children about wild animals, we are lucky to have access to television programs and the Internet which provide many opportunities to observe animals interacting with other species in their natural environments. I would also like to point out that just because the animals in the show were rescued from abusive situations does not mean that they should be forced to travel across the country in small crates and cages only to be gawked at by thousands of people. The absence of abuse does not necessarily equate to a happy

has endorsed the college system of skills training for the last 30-plus years. In that time, almost one million kids have graduated from the high school system each year. Sixty-eight per cent of that one million paid for a college course to learn work skills. Doing a little math, that is about 20 million potential skilled workers. From leaving school, 30 years would mean they are all still working. Canada has a total population right now of about 35 million. That would suggest two-thirds of the population would have had work skills training at college. And we now have a skilled worker shortage. How is that possible? Could it be that what the mill is churning out, is of little value and not what is needed? If any of the readers are unfortunate enough to need the services at VJH and are waiting in pain, now is the time to write and demand the college money be cancelled and reallocated to the hospital. Any students who were advised by the government or college literature that they would receive work skills training and never did, I think you are entitled to have your money refunded. Roy Humphrey

existence. There are organizations that are dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured or abused animals. The Wildlife Rescue Association and Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre are two examples in B.C. Both of these organizations state on their websites that they do not allow the animals to come into contact with the public as it is too stressful. Of course, there are animals that are unable to be released due to an injury or their reliance on humans. In these cases, the ethical thing to do is to provide the animals with the largest and most natural enclosures possible and allow them to live a life that is as near as possible to what their existence in the wild would have been. amy cohen

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Some Middleton Mountain residents are looking for measures to protect their views from overgrown trees. “Many people bought their houses for that reason (lake view),” said Tibor Fridrik, a Middleton Way resident whose own view has been blocked by neighbours’ trees. “Some trees which are 15 years and older are reaching heights of 50 feet.” Fridrik has approached his neighbours with tall trees to see if they could come to an agreement. Some don’t want to lose the shade the trees provide and others can’t afford the costs to cut down or trim the trees. In one case, Fridrick paid for a neighbour’s tree to be trimmed, but five years later the growth is back where it started. And he’s not the only one losing a view to trees. “It’s a number of streets, it’s not just a couple of us,” said Fridrik, who would like Coldstream to implement a bylaw which would limit the height of trees in

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the neighbourhood. “Simply notify the property owners to crop off the trees within 30 days or the city will do it for them and send them the bill,” Fridrik suggests. Presently, Coldstream tells property owners with complaints that they can offer to top their neighbour’s tree at their expense or replace the trees with unobstrusive landscaping. Some properties have building schemes on title, which were put in place when they were first developed to protect the view. Coldstream advises that property owners can take action against a neighbour that is in conflict with the building scheme. But Coun. Maria Besso isn’t impressed with the district’s current approach to complaints.

“I think that’s a cop-out,” said Besso, who asked staff to provide additional information so Coldstream can enforce such building schemes. “I think that we have a responsibility.” But there is still the matter of properties that do not fall under a building scheme and have no restrictions on tree heights. There is also evidence from other municipalities that bylaws restricting tree heights can be a challenge to enforce. “Council has very broad powers and it’s just a matter of whether council wants to get into the game, so to speak,” said Michael Reiley, director of development. Coldstream will also be reviewing the impact of buildings obstructing views at its next meeting – Nov. 13.

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Planning for the North Okanagan’s future transit needs is so important, the process is going to residents. The Transit Future Bus will seek input on the region’s 25-year transit plan at a number of locations until Oct. 31. “It’s about ensuring the system evolves and keeps up with demand,” said Brian Anderson, B.C. Transit vice-president. The Transit Future Bus is a 40-foot decommissioned bus that includes a variety of displays. Participants are asked to fill out a survey. The Transit Future Bus will be at Vernon’s Schubert Centre today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then at Wesbild Centre, prior to the Vipers game, from 5 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, it will be at the Pumpkin Festival in Armstrong from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

and then on Sunday, it will be at Sheardown’s in Lumby from 10 a.m. to noon. The Vernon Farmers Market will host the bus Monday from 8 a.m. to noon. The bus then travels to the Village Green Centre Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then on Wednesday, it will be at the Coldstream Farmers Market, 9901 Kalamalka Rd., from 2 to 6 p.m. The first stop was at the local Okanagan College campus Thursday. “Many students use transit to get here,” said Jane Lister, campus dean, adding that some challenges exist. “There is an issue with evening classes and the bus services and there are discussions trying to find solutions.” North Okanagan residents are being encouraged to take the time and participate in the planning process. “If you are not using transit, we want to

know why,” said Maria Besso, a Coldstream councillor, adding that the focus of the initiative is trying to develop sustainable communities. All possible enhancements to the service could be considered including park-andride lots and accommodating cyclists also using transit. But Besso insists that local governments and B.C. Transit cannot do everything. “The needs and wants need to be balanced with the financial resources,” she said. Planners hope residents will provide them with extensive detail about the future of the service. “Where will residents be living and working long-term,” said Amanda Watson, a transportation technician with the City of Vernon. “There may be things they point out to us.”

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Karen and Tim Cooper are grateful for a Good Samaritan. The Coopers, owners of the Cowboy’s Choice off Highway 97A, are publicly thanking a woman who wishes to remain anonymous after she returned more than $2,000 she found in the Cowboy’s Choice parking lot on a recent Saturday morning. “She’s amazing,” said Karen. “She saw the money flying around the parking lot. She and her mom were out for a walk when she found it, picked it up, and held onto it until after she called the police.” Turns out the money was from a client from Tim’s side business as a personal trainer. He had picked up the money from the client and stopped at the store for a few minutes. He returned to his truck and he figures that’s when the money fell out of the wallet.

“He retraced his steps but didn’t find the money. We thought it was gone,” said Karen. “It was disheartening as that’s a lot of money.” The woman went into Cowboy’s Choice to alert staff that she had found the money. The Coopers were not in when the woman stopped by. “She told the staff but they thought she was talking about somebody else,” said Karen. “The lady called back in the afternoon and I happened to answer the phone. She said she was calling because she hadn’t heard back from anybody and I didn’t know the money had been found. “I cried a little bit. She never, at any time, said how much money she found. We are just so grateful to her.” The Coopers presented the woman with an undisclosed finder’s fee. The woman wishes to remain anonymous. “She’s just very humble,” said Karen.

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Soucy seeks online support She has documented her life transformation through her website and Youtube videos. Now, a Vernon woman is close to landing a spot on an online television series to further document her changes. Sue Soucy is hoping to land a spot in the final 10 of the Challenge Showdown, a first-of-itskind online television series, and the brainchild of former NBC head Ben Silverman, the creator of the show The Biggest Loser. “I’m involved in this thing called the Body By Vi 90-Day Challenge, which is about transforming your life,” said Soucy, 41. “I had just lost 40 pounds and kept it off for about a year. Three months ago, they started the Challenge Showdown, documenting your 90-Day Challenge on video.” Soucy said 10 people will be chosen to be featured on the Silverman series. The final 100 hopefuls have been narrowed down, and Soucy is among them. She likes her chances of being one of the final 10 which will be chosen by an equal combination of online voting and judging from a panel. “I’ve been pretty much in the top-five the whole way,” said Soucy. “Every time a video is put out, a leaderboard is put up with it. Six of my videos went to No. 1, and every one has been in the top-five, so I think my chances are good based on that. “Being on this show will be huge exposure and be a really cool thing.” Soucy’s videos, however, don’t necessarily talk about losing weight. Rather, they’re about losing everything. She and her husband, Steve, and three kids lost every cent they had and were evicted from their Vancouver home. “We abandoned our careers and started an Internet business in late 2009,” said Soucy. “It was an Internet coaching program and within six months we had made six figures” They had 80 people signed up for the $1,200

program, 45,000 followers on Twitters, hundreds of thousands of views on their Youtube videos. The Soucys had planned for their launch. They didn’t plan for anything after the program started. “We spent months trying to figure it out. We launched the program again and when we did that, we had lost momentum,” said Soucy. “It didn’t sell. We sank every penny and every minute of our time into our business and it all fell apart.” Nearly two years ago, Soucy phoned her stepmom, and her family moved to Vernon to live in her house. They’re still there. “If I get on this show, it will open up a lot of doors,” said Soucy. “It has already. We totally love it in Vernon.” To vote for Soucy and help her chance of being on the online television series, go to her website – suesoucy.com. Voting ends tonight (Friday).

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Linda McGrew holds her little pumpkin Meizie, four months, as they watch children performers Bobs and Lolo at the Community Expo Saturday at Wesbild Centre.

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The USDA now recommends to eat 50% alkaline food (vegetables, legumes, salads, fruit). Health professionals suggest 80% alkaline food. Unfortunately, North American people eat 90% acidic food (meat, pasta, rice, bread, pastries, sweets, junk food). If you cannot change your diet to USDA’s 50% or closer to 80% alkaline food, consider to supplement with a natural health product that helps to increase your pH alkaline level close to a healthy #7. Ask for Bell Acidic Stomach/Alkaline Balance #39. It’s inexpensive, has no side effects and may eliminate the need for anti-acid pills many people take. As a bonus, an alkaline balanced body prevents many illnesses. See guarantee printed on box. < Reflux gave me a sore throat and I could not sing in the church choir anymore. After taking Bell #39 I have no more reflux and rejoice in singing again. Helene Giroux, 65, Quebec, QC < Have family history of heartburn. For last 10 years I suffered a lot with acid reflux. I told all family members about #39 being all natural, giving quick relief and having no side effects. Michael Fasheh, #39 49, Port Ranch, CA< Very happy with acid reflux relief. Last 4 years had increasing reflux despite taking anti-acid products. I am also trying to eat more alkaline food. Grzegorz Smirnow, 43, Mt. Prospect, IL

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Future FireFighters stephanie dryhurst/morning star

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Dekker Leatherbarrow, four, (top photo) tries out the fire hose and target with volunteer firefighter Luke Fay on Sunday at the Okanagan Landing fire hall. Kaitlynn Fortin, four, (bottom photo) test drives one of the Okanagan Landing fire trucks. The volunteer department held an open house in support of a contract renewal with the City of Vernon.

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Two Nor t h Okanagan food banks are seeking community support. The Vernon and Enderby food banks will be competing against 20 other food banks in B.C. for up to $25,000 in the Kraft Food for Families contest.

“There is $20,000 available at 50 cents per online vote (40,000 votes total), plus a $5,000 bonus to the food bank with the most votes at the end of the contest,” said Shawna Klassen-Roth, with the Salvation Army, which runs the Vernon and Enderby agencies.

“Voters can vote uled the contest to run once per day, every from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, day. The wonbut Klassenderful aspect to Roth says this challenge i m m e d i at e is that anyone support will can do it for be crucial as free, and every other food single vote banks are equals a conalso rallying tribution to the their supfood bank.” porters. Klassen-Roth The contest “It is my can be found at assumption www.kraftfoodforfami- that we have between lies.ca three and five days to Food Banks Canada secure the votes and and Kraft have sched- bonus funds,” she said.

To increase awareness, social media is being used. There is Facebook (www. facebook.com/pages/ The-Salvation-ArmyVe r n o n - E n d e r b y BC/146394045506804) and Twitter (@ VernonSalArmy). “The community has been so gracious in its support of the Salvation Army, and we are excited about the prospect of working together again,” said Klassen-Roth.

Open house on village homes Morning Star Staff

Lumby residents will have an opportunity to provide input into a proposed new seniors development. The plan calls for a 40-suite nonprofit co-operative. “We would like hear what your retirement needs require,” said Jake Russell, a realtor involved in the project. “What amenities would you like included? How will your needs change as the seasons of your life change? How can this community be built to provide you with lots of com-

fort, style and warmth?” Russell said the developer needs community support to create sustainable housing for seniors. The one-bedroom suites would be 500 to 600-square-feet in size and be priced under $200,000. “There would be a variety of amenities to suit your needs and lifestyle, including long-term medical care and staffing available if needed,” said Russell. There will be an open house Nov. 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Old Age Pensioners Hall, 1737 Glencaird St.

Jobs, tourism minister to speak Morning Star Staff

A senior provincial cabinet minister is making his way to the North Okanagan.

Pat Bell, minister of jobs, tourism and skills training, will speak at a Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce

luncheon Wednesday. Bell’s topic will be B.C.’s economic outlook. Registration is at 11:15 a.m., with the lunch running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tolko Industries on 28th Street. The cost is $25, plus tax, for chamber members and $35, plus tax, for n o n Pat Bell members. For more information or to register, call the chamber at 250-5450771 before Oct. 30 at noon.

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Lumby fire department trumpets in new truck Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

A new, shiny red truck is helping to keep the residents of Lumby safe. The Lumby Fire Department recently acquired a 2012 Freightliner rescue truck, which will replace two of its aging trucks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting old and unreliable,â&#x20AC;? said Tony Clayton, Lumby fire chief, of the 1990 units. The rescue truck, which carries the jaws of life, also acts as a multi-purpose facility with a command and accident unit built right in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This one is kind of

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Margi Willier (above, left) admires some of her artwork with Roberta Dunlop, with the recreation team at Creekside Landing, during the retirement community’s third annual art show, while Edna Seawright (left) enjoys the sounds of harpist Holly Smith. The show featured 54 paintings from 11 resident and tenant artists. Creekside Landing also has calendars for sale for $10 featuring the artwork.

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Public to gain lake access from Carr’s Landing ruling Morning Star Staff

The District of Lake Country can proceed with plans for a proposed park. The Court of Appeal for B.C. has upheld the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision in favour of the district regarding the ownership of a strip of land located along Okanagan Lake. “Protecting public land is very important to the district, especially land that provides the public with access to our lakes,” said James Baker, Lake Country’s mayor. The decision dismisses an appeal made by the plaintiffs seeking a declaration that they hold title to a piece of land in the Carr`s Landing area. The strip of land, which is approximately 12 metres wide and 188 metres long, is identified in the official community plan as future park and a trail alignment. In 2008, the plaintiffs opposed the fact that the title of the strip of land was held by the district, which was not the first time that title to this strip of land had come before the courts. In 1963, the property owner sought a declaration that the strip of land formed part of her lands. The judge who heard the application in 1963 determined the land was intended as a road providing access to the lakeshore for the benefit of the public and asserted the land belonged to the provincial Crown. In light of the 1963

litigation, the 2011 B.C. Supreme Court trial judge, Justice Frank Cole, indicated he was satisfied that there were no circumstances that would warrant

the reopening of this case which is almost 50 years old. The plaintiffs contested the B.C. Supreme Court findings and appealed the decision,

arguing that the court ought to have exercised its discretion to refuse to apply it. In the Court of Appeal’s oral reasons for judgment Oct. 4,

Justice Groberman supported the 1963 judgment that held that the land in question was not within the applicant’s title. “We are pleased that

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Lakers set course for provincials KEvIn MITChELL Sports Editor

They have more than five months to prepare for the highlight of their season. And while the Sladen Moore Lakers are stoked to be hosting the 2012-13 B.C. Female Bantam A Hockey Championships next March, they also share one common goal. “We’ve talked about it and our goal is to win our spot, not go in as hosts,” said head coach Keith Tucker. “We want a banner.” The provincials will feature a maximum eight teams in a round-robin format, March 17-21, at Civic Arena. For 13-year-old roadrunner centre Andie Kaneda, the B.C.s represent a trip down memory road. “I think it will be really exciting,” said the first-year Bantam. “My sister (Madison) got to host the provincials in hockey, and she’s always been my role model. I look at the banner she won (at an away B.C. finals) and I get some inspiration.” The Lakers, who swept the Prince George Cougars last weekend, appear to be talented enough to challenge for a provincial title. “We have really strong forwards, we backcheck pretty hard and we use the points really well,” said Kaneda. Captain Hunter Joseph, a 14-year-old shut-down defenceman from Lake Country, is new to Lakerville and brings experience, size and leadership. “We’re quite speedy and grindy,” said Joseph, a smooth passer with a strong work ethic. “Our main goal is not to just be hosting the provincials, but to win provincials.” Alternate captain Chelsea McCaig, a Grade 9 student at A.L Fortune in Enderby, also plays a defensive role on the blueline. “I’m a stay-at-home defenceman,” said

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Alternate captain Andie Kaneda (left) and captain hunter Joseph check the coaching board for a provincial tournament reminder. McCaig, a catcher in fastball and midfielder in soccer. “Our team does lots of passing and we play well as a team.” Newbie Olivia Comeau, a Calgary product who doesn’t pull for the Flames, is the other — Keith alternate captain. The Grade 9 Fulton student is a natural centre but is playing left wing for the Lakers. “I’m coachable,” said the smiling 14-yearold, when asked about her strengths. “I

think I’m a good leader. I’m a good skater and I can read the play well. “I’ve been to provincials in Calgary three or four times and it’s fun, it’s a great experience for everyone. I think we won in my second-year Pee Tucker Wee. Home advantage really helps.” Comeau, who cheers for the Rangers, Penguins and Predators, also enjoys soccer and volleyball. She’s impressed with the Lakers’ attitude.

“We want a banner.”

“We’re really close on and off the ice and we call communicate well so that gives us an advantage.” Tucker, a 52-year-old UBC grad, has been coaching female hockey for six years. He’s had the core group of the team for the last three years. Veterans Kaneda, McCaig, Jenna Fletcher, Emily Clarke, Samantha Head, Makenna Southam, Taylor Vandale and Mairyn Tucker (Keith’s daughter) are expected to bring moxy and grit every shift. “We’re about half and half with 13- and 14-year-olds,” said coach Tucker, assisted by Arnie Head, Korri Vandale, Mike Joseph and Jeff Southam. “Cailee Bauml and Hannah Swift played for the Bantam-Midget team last year so we’ve added strength and depth. “Two years ago when we had some Atom players in Pee Wee, we lost to Kamloops in the Okanagan final. Paige (newcomer Chapdelaine) and Olivia have given us great skill and experience.” Tucker and staff are stressing the pass at all times system which seems to be working. They have tournaments in Kamloops and Calgary coming up before Christmas, and well in front of the provincials. “We’re pretty good at not looking too far ahead. We’ve got our home tournament in two weeks so they’re focussed on that for now.” Terrace, a provincial finalist last year with a dozen returnees, beat the Sladen Moore girls 5-3 in the recent Williams Lake tournament, and will be in Kamloops. The rest of the Lakers: Bailey Berndt, Maya Baker, Amy-Rae Fox, Ripley Burd and Ailish Curran. Corporate sponsors wishing to support the provincials are urged to call Laker GM Dave Fletcher at 250-308-7220.

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In desperate need of an offensive spark, the Vernon Vipers have shuffled their forward lines for a pair of weekend B.C. Hockey League tilts at Wesbild Centre. Up first, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks visit Vernon tonight (7 p.m.), followed by the Chilliwack Chiefs Saturday.

Head coach/GM Jason Williamson has placed rookie Logan Mick on a unit with Adam Tambellini and Pearce Eviston, leaving Aaron Hadley to play alongside Jedd Soleway and Mitch Van Teeling. The only trio that will remain intact is the kid line of Craig Martin, Landon Robin and Michael Roberts. With only 11 healthy forwards

(Brendan Persley is out four to six weeks recovering from surgery on a broken leg, and both Colton Sparrow and Braedan Russell are day-today), Williamson has paired Mitch McAllister and TJ Dumonceaux, and will rotate another forward through the lineup. He is also toying with the idea of unleashing defenceman Marc Hetnik

to play up front. Riding a five-game losing streak, Williamson says gaining confidence on a shift-by-shift basis will be key. “We’ve got to start with the little details and little victories and build towards full games,” said Williamson. “Winning those puck battles will add up to winning games.”

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The Kalamalka Lakers and Seaton Sonics met in Thursday’s North Zone Senior AA Boys Soccer League playoff final at Kal. Both teams advanced to the Valley Playdowns next Thursday and Friday at Marshall Field with semifinal wins Tuesday so were playing for seeding numbers in the final. Kal brushed back the VSS Panthers 6-2, while the Sonics shocked the Fulton Maroons 3-2 in the semis. Cari Dyck’s Lakers, who took first place over the Maroons with a better head-to-head record, struggled for the opening 10 minutes before Alex Harper sweetly nodded in a header off a corner by Matt Kreutz, to get Kal moving. Kreutz pulled the hat trick, completing the feat thanks to some gritty effort by Mitchell Reynolds. Hard-working Steven Goebel connected once for Kal, while Swade Scebba, on his 16th birthday, scored on a beautiful cross volley. Nolan Wiese and Cody Bisson replied for the Panthers, coached by Cory Grant. “We have been working hard in practice on communication, staying in formation and moving the ball to the wings and up,” said Dyck. “We were able to run the field on VSS when we got the ball to the outside, creating a lot of scoring chances with powerful crosses by the Kreutz brothers at midfield.” Fulton grabbed an early lead when Austin Richardson netted his first of two goals before Seaton equalized midway through the half when a classic corner by Tom Pool was headed in by Finlay McPhie. “Everybody played an outstanding game,” said Seaton head coach Sara Kwantes. “After being scored against within the first few minutes, the boys played hard to take the victory.” Seaton went ahead 2-1 when Richardson made a challenge inside the penalty area and Noa Acri hit the ground and was awarded a penalty kick. Acri, who had taken a pass from Rudi Goldnik,

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Malcolm Wiens (left) of the Vernon Panthers and Brennan Martin of the Kalamalka Lakers battle for the ball in the North Zone senior AA boys soccer semifinals Tuesday afternoon at Kal Field. nailed the right side of the net on the PK. Seaton went up 3-1 midway through the second half when Andres Castillo converted a feed from Luis Manuel. Fulton appliied pressure for the last 10 minutes and Richardson scored his second with three minutes left. “It was disappointing after having such a good season,” said Fulton coach Wayne Aasen. “It became more difficult losing our two top goal scorers. I deliberately put big Austin up front to put a scare into the Seaton defence. “His goal, after a beautiful through ball from Kody Glinsboskel, was a great start. We just could not maintain the momentum. The whole team seems to have lost our confidence right at the worst time.”

McAllister eager for return Continued from A23

The 3-7-0-4 Vipers are one point ahead of the 4-9-0-1 SilverBacks in the Interior Division, while the Chiefs are tops in the Mainland at 9-3-1-1. Vernon has earned points in each of their three meetings against Salmon Arm, however two of them were overtime losses. Salmon Arm netminder Adam Clark, a 6-foot-5 Sherwood Park, Alta. native, played a major role in those outcomes. “We need to focus on doing the things to make his life difficult and going to the net with a purpose,” said Williamson. McAllister, an 18-year-old Medicine Hat product, played just three-and-half periods before going down with a shoulder injury. He recovered ahead of schedule and is stoked to be making his home debut tonight. Win or lose, anything beats watching from the stands, said McAllister. “It’s tough to watch when the team struggles; it’s tough to watch when the team’s successful. You’re excited for the guys, but you want to be part of it. “I’m looking forward to being a difference

maker and pushing towards a win.” McAllister, captain of the UFA Major Midget Bisons of Strathmore last season, is no stranger to long-term injury. A few seasons ago, he missed nearly four months with compartment syndrome after taking a knee to the thigh. “It felt like a bad charley horse, I had to leave the game,” said McAllister, who was rushed into surgery the day after it happened. “I was a couple hours away from losing my leg. My leg swelled up to double its size. “It was tough to get your mind wrapped around you’d be out for so long.” SNAKE BITES: Penticton Vees’ forward Wade Murphy leads the BCHL with 9-1423 in 13 games, and is on an 11-game point streak. Former Viper Marcus Basara, now of the West Kelowna Warriors, is fifth with 11-7-18 in 14 games...Vernon’s Conor Barrie, a backup netminder with the Surrey Eagles last season, is 2-0 in a supporting role with the Yorkton Terriers of Saskatchewan’s Junior A circuit. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder boasts a 1.68 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.

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Christmas came early for Darren Heath’s Canwest Propane Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Ahead by two points, Woodland Equipment gave up a triple in the eighth end to giftwrap a 5-4 win for the gas men in Baron Insurance Super League play. Aron Herrick, skipping for Jim Cotter, missed on both his final stones, meaning Heath didn’t even have to use his last shot. Canwest, now 3-1, blanked the opening two ends before counting a deuce in three. Heath (3-0) rallied with singles in five and six before Herrick made a sweet angle raise for a double in seven. Darrell (Heavy D) Houston’s NuFloors was also on the right side of a one-point game, icing Jamie Sexton’s Sladen Moore 6-5 in an extra end. Sexton (1-2), subbing for Mark Longworth, kept it clean early, going into the break tied 2-2. The rinks traded deuces in five and six, and singles in seven and eight. In the extra end, Houston found a port with the in-turn for the win. Nufloors third Kelsey Tetlock was the story of the game, curling in the high 90-per cent range to help her rink improve to 2-2. Robbi Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber burgled a 9-1 win over Sherry Heath’s De Vine Vintners. Kuhn, now 1-3, counted single steals in the first and second ends, then swiped another four points in the third to take a commanding lead. Heath (1-3) gave up another deuce in four before

getting on the board with a single in five. A single by Kuhn in six resulted in handshakes. Meanwhile, Cotter’s tournament rink – third Jason Gunnlaugson, second Ty Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky – stuffed New Westminster’s Brent Pierce 6-1 in five ends at the $70,000 Cactus Pheasant Classic Thursday afternoon in Brooks, Alta. They faced Edmonton’s Kevin Martin Thursday night in the 24-team spiel. Martin, the 2010 spiel champion, stopped Edmonton’s Glen Kennedy 8-5 in his opening match Thursday. n The Vernon Curling Club is hosting a skills clinic for members Sunday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Former world junior champion Brad Kuhn and his coach, Jock Tyre, will head the clinic, aimed at curlers of all abilities. The main focus will be on the fundamentals of the curling delivery, but will also include instruction on sweeping and strategy. The cost is $50 (payable in cash at the beginning of the clinic). Members can sign up beside the poster on the club’s main board. n The Silver Star Ladies Bonspiel begins tonight, with draws at 5:45 and 8 p.m at the Vernon club. Action continues Saturday at 8 a.m., with other draws at 10:15 a.m.; and 1, 3:15 and 7:30 p.m. The final preliminary round goes Sunday, 9 a.m., with semifinals at 11:30 a.m. and finals at 2 p.m. There are 32 rinks registered for the event, with teams coming from the Lower Mainland, ThompsonOkanagan, as well as the Korean national women’s team.

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North Okanagan athletes score PacWest honours fancy footwork and slippery play. If she isn’t scoring the goals (she finished with five on the season, good for fifth in the PacWest), she is setting up her teammates. The other Heat all-star are defender Hayley Carlson (2nd year, Red Deer), fullback Jennifer Kidd (4th year, Richmond), keeper Christine Tallon (3rd year, Kamloops), and freshman midfielder Mairi Horth (Ladysmith). The men’s soccer team placed thirdPROUDLY PRESENTS The year midfielder Austin Jones (Vernon) IN and freshman defender David Yesaya ASSOCIATION (North York, Ont) on the PacWest second WITH Sports Society all-star squad. THE Carlson and Dodds both avoided the sophomore jinx as both players were elected to the all-star squad in both their rookie and sophomore seasons. The 7-6-1 Heat allowed only nine goals and the strong backline, anchored by Kidd, is a big part of the team’s stinginess. Tallon has had an outstanding season with five shutouts in just seven starts, and her 0.29 GAA has her on top of the PacWest leaderboard. The five Heat women all-stars will be honoured today at the provincial championships in Squamish before their semifinal, at 4:30 p.m. against the host Quest University Kermodes. The Heat and the Capilano Blues of North Vancouver battled to a frigid 1-1 HOLLAND • GILCHRIST • JOHNSTONE draw in the final game of the PacWest LITTLE • KUHN RINK • BREWIS regular season Sunday at Nonis Field on Sunday. ND Capilano connected in the 77th minute , off the boot of forward Demmi Skierka in the SCHUBERT CENTRE (4th year, North Vancouver), but the Heat equalized a few minutes later when Tickets $25, available at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre sophomore Lana Finley buried a point(250) 549-SHOW – Ticketseller.ca blank shot. “Tough conditions to play in,” said Schubert Centre Sponsored By MorningStar Heat head coach Claire Paterson. “It was 48th Ave looking like it was going to be a 0-0 2014 RBC CUP INSURANCE Branch COMMITTEE draw, with the opportunities that we were

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creating and not finishing and they weren’t getting many chances. We had to fight harder and we clawed back.” The Heat sailed past the Vancouver Island University Mariners 2-0 Saturday afternoon on the strength of Tallon’s goalkeeping. Kidd took a rocket shot from outside the box that went soaring right over the Mariner keeper’s outstretched hand to put the Heat up by one. In the 65th minute, Vernon’s Michelle Smith (2nd year, midfielder) converted a hard blast for the insurance tally. In men’s soccer, the Heat were all business Sunday as they beat Capilano 4-1 to finish their season. Seb Gardner “I wish we could have scored like that at the start of the year,” mused Heat head coach Dante Zanatta. “Good for the team and for the guys that are graduating. To put four in the goal shows that we’re trying to do the right things and maybe we just didn’t have soccer luck at the start of the year.” Jones opened the Heat offence with Kirsten Dodds a shot deflected into the Blues’ net off a defender. Jones made the all-star team by being a tireless worker in training and games, and has played both in midfield and as a striker with a good ability to finish. Jones is seventh in league scoring with six. He accounted for nearly half of the team’s offence this season – many of the breathtaking variety. Meanwhile, Corey Wallis (2nd year, defender, Enderby) and Sebastian Gardner (3rd year, forward, Vernon) of the Thompson Rivers WolfPack were named to the PacWest second all-star team. Gardner, who came back from injury and treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, received the Errol Wild Memorial Scholarship along with rookie defender Austin Schneebeli of Sicamous. The award is in honor of longtime WolfPack men’s soccer manager and icon in the Kamloops soccer and rugby communities.

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The Nedco Dudes recorded a pair of home-ice North Okanagan Midget Super League hockey wins last weekend. Overager Dallas Zupp supplied 2+2 as the Dudes brushed back the Vernon Seed Orchard Thunderhawks 5-3 Saturday night at Civic Arena. Kristian Currie, overager Taylor Hamilton-Gee and Marcus Finn added singles for the Dudes, who got stellar defence from Kyle Evans, Julian Darkanzanli, Brandon Magnus and Daniel Desjarlais and goalies Jared Larsen and Corey Lehoux. The Dudes showed great early-season form by killing off seven penalties. Garrett Dansereau bagged a first period hat trick as the Dudes bounced the Winfield Bruins 10-2 Sunday night at Civic. Zupp also registered a hattie and firstyear player Connor Loewen chipped in with two assists.

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In other Midget action, Austin Bosquet scored with two seconds left as KT’s Restaurant Blues tied the North Okanagan Knights 5-5 Sunday night at Civic Arena. Bosquet had one goal and one assist earlier, while Cameron Sawdon also scored twice and overager Kyle Clarke provided a single. Travis Webster had two assists. The line of overager Justin Mitchell (3+3), his kid brother Luc (2+2) and Jeff Hiscoe (1+1) jumpstarted the Talon Benefits Hawks in a 7-5 win over Blackburn Excavating of Salmon Arm Sunday night at Priest Valley Arena. Bradon Gilowski also scored for the Hawks, who had Bryce Dyck in net. The DCT Chambers Coyotes did most of their scoring in the first period in a 5-1 Bantam league victory over the Corbett Office Supply Spartans Sunday at Wesbild Centre. Jacob Marshall opened the DCT scoring with a backhander, assisted by Adam Sacht. Dex Elders then pulled a natural hat trick with assists from Sacht, Cole Martin and Marshall Sacht scored on a solo effort in the second period. Chris Moore chipped a great cross ice pass from Kevin Sullivan to the far side of the net, for the Spartan goal. The Coyotes ambushed Winfield 23-2 Saturday at Civic with Elders pocketing 5+3,

Parker Wadsworth getting 4+4 and Martin earning 3+2 in support of Jake Holland and Nick Foufoulas. Adam Roemer’s second hat trick of the season gave the Interior Savings Flyers a 9-6 win over Salmon Arm 1 Saturday at Civic. Jaden Steinke (2+1) and Keefer Kaempf (1+ 3) broke the tie in the third period. The Flyers got two assists from Darnell Hauca and other goals from Tiege Doughty, Braeden Doak and Adam McIvor. The Scotiabank Lightning stretched their winning streak to three games by bouncing the Five Star Awards Bulldogs 6-2 Saturday. The Lightning were backed by a strong defence who weren’t afraid to join the rush on goal. Both netminders were kept busy. In Pee Wee Super League play, the Stevenson Mechanical Blues built up a 5-0 first-period lead and cruised to an 11-5 win over the Lumby Stars Sunday morning at Wesbild Centre. Zackary Laranjo and Reid Lawrence sparked the offence with four goals each as the Blues won their third straight. “Zackary had a huge game to ignite the offence,” said Blues’ head coach Dustin Webber. “And the brother-sister defence tandem of Halle and Will Higgins-Wilson were rock-solid on the blueline. Halle was particularly feisty.” Cody Webb had two goals for the Blues, who received solid goaltending from Dylan Blazek and Sam Knox. Keenon Jeberg added 1+2. Trayton Philips had three goals for the never-say-die Stars, who cut the lead to 5-3 early in the second period. Drew McKenzie and Tage Kineshanko had the other goals in support of Cameron Pryor.

Butcher Boys post two Pee Wee wins

The Butcher Boy Titans managed backto-back wins, slamming the Salmon Arm Titans 10-2 Saturday afternoon at Priest Valley and then clipping the Sub City Donair Devils 7-6 Sunday morning at Civic. Landen Harison collected 4+1 versus the Titans, while Tyson Sampert bagged 2+2, Chris Aldrich had 1+2 and other goals came from Miles Wohlford, Sean Howard and Anthony Kennedy. Rookie Talon Williams and Nick Hartwig skated hard with their lines, while the blue line of Dakota Becker, Mac Gilchrist, Troy

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Darius Stone of the Corbett Office Supply Spartans tracks down Cole Martin of the DCT Coyotes for the loose puck in Bantam Super League play Sunday night at the Wesbild Centre. Main and Howard stymied Salmon Arm. Caenna Wisse was solid in net. The Butcher Boys gang were down 3-0 to the Devils early Sunday morning before winning a thriller. Sampert registered two snipes and one assist in the third period. Harison, Wohlford, Howard, Williams and Aldrich contributed singles. Williams, Jacob Baycroft and Hartwig showed lots of hustle and good position. Wisse earned the win. Nick Mitchell supplied 4+2 and linemate Chase Batchelor added 2+2 as the Bannister GM Flames smothered the Sicamous Predators 8-0 Sunday afternoon at PV. Aaron Jodoin and Sam White added singles in support of Reece Hawthorne. D-men Carter Morris, Jonas Ramsey, Isaac White and captain Brooke Berube were fabulous.

Knights weather the Storm Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Knights fired three special teams goals en route to a 4-3 win over the Kamloops Storm Wednesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Knights, second overall in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League at 11-2-0-1, looked like they were on easy street after building a 3-1 first-period lead. The Storm, four points behind North Okanagan in the Doug Birks Division at 8-31-2, began countering the Knights’ team speed with physicality in the second frame. “It was a gong show, to say the least,” said Kris Mallette, Knights’ head coach. “I could see the frustration on Kamloops because of the way we were playing. It was a very dirty game on both sides.” Tyler Bolduc, with his second of the season on the powerplay, opened the scoring. Steve Pantazopoulos (3rd of season) scored shorthanded for the Knights’ second goal. Chipping

the puck out of the neutral zone, the Kelowna product caught a Kamloops defender flatfooted before beating the Kamloops keeper with a bar-down shot. Tanner Burns (10th) used a quick release from the high slot for North Okanagan’s second manadvantage goal. “That was one of our best powerplays,” said Mallette. “Very simple – we were snapping the puck around and we got them out of position.” Matty Saharchuk (7th) collected the winner with six minutes to play, firing a backhander past the outstretched Kamloops goalie. Mallette said the line of Derek Andrews, Colton Thibault and Saharchuk has been good lately. “They are an extremely good line down low. They always know where each other are.” Netminder Zach Dueck recorded his third win. The Knights visit the Revelstoke Grizzlies (7-51-1) Saturday night at the Forum.

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Vernon speed skaters pocketed medals at the Port Coquitlam interclub meet Saturday. New head coach Mike Hall had five Vernon skaters competing with every athlete going in four races. Laura Hall, in the under 11 age group, claimed three gold medals and one silver, while Nate Benn, in the under nine category, garnered one gold and one silver. Daniel Hall, Jared Eddy, and Lauryn Eddy, in the under nine division, each had two second-place finishes. Coach Hall is very impressed with the commitment of these younger skaters in travelling the distance for racing.

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LAST WEEK: 9-3 Overall: 59-38

LAST WEEK: 11-1 Overall: 64-33

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Raiders Seeing Raider fans think it’s Halloween all-year round, I will take ‘em. Great rivalry. Upset Pick 2-5

Saints Brutal schedule upcoming, but I get the feeling that Brees and company are starting to roll. Upset Pick 4-3

Seahawks Seattle D will rattle underachieving Stafford. Short week for Det; big rest for S.

Raiders Brady Quinn does not inspire me. Raiders coming off OT win. Raiders by 3. Upset Pick 2-5

Raiders Chiefs coming off a bye week, but named Quinn starting QB. Palmer is much better. Upset Pick 2-5

Seahawks Wilson slowly getting better and Seattle defence rocks. Seattle just a stronger team. Upset Pick 1-6

Dolphins Anytime I can go against the Jets, I will. Did I mention I hate the Jets..a lot? Upset Pick 2-5

Falcons I like Ryan and the Falcons & Vick keeps on rumblin’, fumblin’ with Eagles Falcons 27-21

eagles Nothing like Vick beating the unbeaten and Falcons overdue for loss. eagles 24-23

eagles Vick hands Falcons first loss with lastminute drive in a thrilling Sunday tilt. eagles 27-24

Falcons Eagles 2-1 at home, but Vick is a turnover machine. Ryan steadier.

Falcons New defensive co-ordinator will help Eagles, but the passhappy Falcons win thriller. Falcons 27-26

Falcons I can’t go against a 6-0 team showing no signs of losing anytime soon. Falcos 27-21

eagles Philly’s new defensive coordinator & the ‘72 Dolphins thirsty for the champagne. eagles 17-14

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Golds rush past Panthers Morning Star Staff

The host Salmon Arm Golds used a potent ground game in the second half to outgun the Vernon Panthers 47-12 in junior varsity football exhibition play Wednesday night. Panther fullback Justin Haverkamp opened the scoring with a six-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, however, the Golds responded with two scores of their own, including a 30-yard bomb to the end zone. To end the first half, Vernon quarterback John Garvie (9-of-15 for 99 yards) took advantage of a Charis Ondrik interception, running it 23 yards to even the score. “Haverkamp and Garvie were our game stars today,” said VSS head coach Sean Smith. “We were a bit shorthanded offensively and they both stepped up to fill the void.” The first play of the second half was indicative of the rest of the game as Salmon Arm took it 65 yards to go up 19-6. They scored four more times in the second half to seal the win. “We came out tired and flat in the second half and they took it to us,” said Smith. “We were soft up the middle on defence and they made some good adjustments at halftime to take advantage of that.” Meanwhile, in Southern Interior Football Conference action, the Vernon Pee Wee Yellow Jackets stuffed the Kelowna Lions 21-8 in a defensive battle Sunday. After a scoreless first quarter, tailback Bryce Tkachuk rambled for a 47-yard TD run to put Vernon up 6-0. That score held until midway through the third quarter when an errant Vernon pass was intercepted by the Lions and returned for a score and a two-point convert. “This was a classic defensive battle with both teams tackling well, forcing turnovers and not giving up any easy yards,” said head coach Bryan

Cragg, noting the Jackets recovered five fumbles to Kelowna’s three. Vernon opened up in the final quarter, scoring on consecutive possessions. Rylie Macgillivray (14 carries for 88 yards) was the workhorse, scoring on 50- and 10-yard runs to ice the game. “I liked the way our offence responded when we got down,” said Cragg. “We haven’t trailed in a game since Week 4, so it was nice to see how the boys dealt with some adversity and pressure.” The win guarantees the 9-0 Yellow Jackets first place and a first-round bye in the playoffs.

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BOSTON PiZZa hOCkey LeaGUe WeDNeSDay, OCT. 24 Game 1 @ Wesbild Centre GODARD EXCAVATING PREDATORS 7 – Trevor Abel 1+2, Cody Keller 1+2, Keith Godard 1+2, Luc Blinkhorn 1+2, Matt Litzenberger, Josh Kirby, Kevin Stecyk. Goalie: Danny Robert 32 saves mfC bullS 4 – Calvin Berger 2, Steve St. Dennis, Taylor Jackson, Pete Purves 2A, Troy Blais 2A. Goalie: Mike Hansma 28 saves TUeSDay, OCT. 23 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena TEAlE uTIlITY CANuCKS 4 – Ryan Phillips 2, Jamie Caldow, Darcy Quiring shootout winner, Jeremy Lanaway 2A. Goalie: Steven Clark 27 saves KAlAVIDA flYERS 3 – Manish Bhatt, Ryan Scheidt, Logan Massie, Jeff Kuzniar 2A. Goalie: Byron Tiggelar 28 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena ROYAl lEPAGE WHAlERS 5 – Jason Anderson, Marc Bevan, Cory Nicholson, Jason Deboersap, Brodie Homeniuk, Jerry Reinhardt 2A. Goalie: James Scherck 24 saves RE/mAX RANGERS 3 – Scott Kowalski 2, Tim Proctor, Brad Kowalski 2A. Goalie: Dylan Gardner 21 saves.

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Newcomers join tree fruit co-op the board since 2009 and they were the only two board members up for re-election. Members of the board will elect a president and vice-presidents from those elected during the coming week. At last year’s AGM, two of three incumbents were also voted out of office, with Karmjit Gill of Kelowna elected to represent the north. Kirpal Boparai and Colin Pritchard, both

Ranch investigates paranormal Morning Star Staff

Anyone with a spooky story or sneaking suspicion of paranormal activity at O’Keefe Ranch is invited to help uncover the truth. For the second year, the Canadian Paranormal Society and Okanagan Paranormal will offer a hands-on experience at O’Keefe Ranch Saturday at 6 p.m. The 15-member team will both entertain and educate. “This year, it will be up to the public to decide if we are haunted or not,” said Marilyn Berglund, event coordinator. “Over the years there have been a few stories about sightings. It would be interesting to share some of those stories around the fire, or perhaps on our Facebook page.”

In addition to paranormal demonstrations, the ghost and cemetery tour, hayrides and a roaring fire, six people will win the opportunity to experience a real investigation. At 10 p.m. when the crowds go home, the Canadian Paranormal Society and Okanagan Paranormal will stay “lights out” as they continue to investigate and follow up on previously encountered phenomena. Their purpose is to investigate, learn from and to offer explanations in regards to the outstanding paranormal activities that abound and intermingle with everyday life. This is an adult event. Young adults 15 and older are welcome. For information, call 250-542-7868.

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bers of the board include Rob Dawson of Cawston, currently serving as president, vice-president Malcolm Mitchell of Winfield, Gill, Philip Patera of Kelowna, Pritchard, Nirmal Dhaliwal of Osoyoos, Jassar and Vollo. At the 2010 agm, Glen Cross of Kelowna was defeated by Patera and Joe Hart of Naramata was defeated by Dhaliwal.

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Flu clinics across the region have begun. According to the Interior Health Authority, getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu and its complications. Seniors, infants under five and people with chronic illness are most at risk of serious illness or complications that can result from the flu. “Many people incorrectly use the term flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the stomach flu or the common cold. However, the influenza virus causes illness that tends to be more severe than other viruses,” said Dr. Rob Parker, medical health officer. “Influenza is an infection of the upper airway. A person with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs.” Flu clinics are taking place in Vernon at the Schubert Centre Nov. 1 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Nov. 8 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Vernon Recreation Complex Nov. 22 (9 a.m. to noon) and Nov. 29 (1 to 4 p.m.) In Lumby flu clinics take place Nov. 5 (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the White Valley Community Hall. The Cherryville Hall will host a clinic Nov. 15 (10 a.m. to noon). There is a clinic in Armstrong at the Pleasant Valley Health Centre Nov. 7 (4 to 8 p.m.). The Enderby Seniors Complex hosts a clinic Nov. 19 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Flu clinics take place at the

Falkland Seniors Hall Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Flu shots are available at free flu clinics for: n People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts n All children age 6 to 59 months of age n Household contacts and caregivers of infants age 0 to 59 months of age n Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts n Aboriginal people n Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Aspirin or ASA and their household contacts n Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities n Pregnant women who will be in their third trimester during influenza season and their household contacts (pregnant women who are in other high risk groups can be immunized at any time during the pregnancy) n People who are very obese (BMI > 40) n Health-care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications n People who provide essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers) n People who work with live poultry and/or swine For more information visit www. immunizebc.ca.

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Lady of the land makes presentation Food Action Society hosts guest speaker Morning Star Staff

A special guest highlights the Food Action Society of North Okanagan’s annual general meeting in November. The guest speaker will be Linda Peterat, co-founder of the Intergenerational Landed Learning program introduced at a UBC farm in Vancouver 10 years ago. The annual general meeting takes place Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hub Arts Collective, 2906-30th Ave., near the Towne Cinema. Peterat was also co-ordinator of the intergenerational landed learning program offered at the Okanagan Science Centre for the past five years.

The award-winning of program delivery program has impact- and the ongoing suced thousands across cesses and challenges Canada, creatof school ing care for the gardening. environment, The pubknowledge of lic is welfood growing come to join and farming, the Food intergeneraA c t i o n tional friends, Society for and healthy refreshLinda Peterat eating. ments, visPeterat will iting, and reflect on the lessons Peterat’s presentation learned over 10 years prior to the election of

new board members. If you are interested in getting involved, the Food Action Society would love to meet you and discuss your interests. Please contact secretary Michelle Tsutsumi directly at info@foodaction.ca if you are interested in learning more about becoming a board member or joining one of its committees.

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North Okanagan children won’t be left sitting on the sidelines. The provincial government has provided $6,000 to Greater Vernon KidSport so children, no matter their family’s financial situation, can participate in sports. “Increasing KidSport grants for families will mean more access to organized sport for more kids in the Greater Vernon area, and that’s good news,” said Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster. “ As a result of this funding, along with local fundraising efforts, KidSport will increase grants for each child from $150 to $200 per year this fall. “Greater Vernon

KidSport is happy to accept this support from the province,” said Doug Ross, with KidSport. “We continue to be

awed by the generosity of our community; from the little boy that brought us his birthday money to events that raised over $5,000 each.”

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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Regional BoaRd HigHligHts – octoBeR 2012 Regional dog control service Review The Regional Board has received a consultant’s report reviewing the Regional Dog Control Service. The Board has directed staff to provide an implementation plan including opportunity for public comment with the goal of rolling out changes within the next year. Consultant Allan Neilson recommends many actions to shift to a new model for Dog Service delivery, similar to one developed over the past 20 years in Calgary. It would see more focus on incentives and rewards for responsible dog owners, while providing zero tolerance for those not supporting their responsibilities to their dogs and the community at large. The model encourages a more positive public education and compliance function, while increasing the number of dog licenses purchased to both reduce taxpayer funding of the service and bylaw violations. View the full report on the Regional District website: www. regionaldistrict.com/dogs. Regionally significant Projects approved Federal Gas Tax funding totaling more than $3.5-million has been approved for several Regionally Significant Projects including $2.2-million for a Regional Active Transportation Project and more than $1-million for improvements and upgrades to the Regional Septic Treatment facility. september Building statistics During September, Development Services approved nine building permits for a construction projects valued at $641,113 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. In the first nine months of 2012, 93 building permits have been approved in the electoral areas for projects valued at $6.8-million. next Regional Board Meetings • thursday, november 8th – after an 8:30 am Governance and Services Committee meeting • Monday, november 26th – 7:00 pm

ReMeMBRance day Holiday closuRes All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed on Monday, November 12th in recognition of Remembrance Day Sunday, November 11th. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am Tuesday, November 13th.

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Regular curbside garbage collection will continue normally on Monday and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will also be open its normal hours on November 11th and 12th.

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hroughout history, trade has proven to be a key in nation building. In 1600, the Europeans visited China which was at the time, an advanced culture. The Europeans wanted to trade

with China but were denied. Due to this denial, Europeans traded with the rest of the world and the results were dramatic. In 1600, the life expectancy was 26.5 years in Europe and China.

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Today is no different. Trade is a key to a vibrant economy and the standard of living. Your government has embraced an aggressive trade agenda that will result in growth, jobs, and prosperity for all Canadians. Our minister of trade, Ed Fast, has regularly met and negotiated trade opportunities with representatives from many countries. Our government recognizes that if you are going to be a trading nation you need the infrastructure to support related initiatives. Our AsiaPacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative invested money into transportation, ports, and infrastructure to facilitate greater ease in the transfer of goods between Asia and North America. A good example is the Port of Prince Rupert. Our govern-

ment, along with the Government of British Columbia, invested 60 million dollars into this port which has proven to be a great investment. The money was used to help purchase land for the state-of-theart Fairview container terminal which has grown every year since opening. The port has increased from five million tons shipped through the port in 2006, to 20 million tons today. Since 2009, there has been a 70 per cent increase in jobs, resulting in: 2,220 full-time jobs in Prince Rupert, over 420 million dollars contributed to B.C.’s Gross Domestic Product and over 880 million dollars in total economic output

across the B.C. economy. A great investment of tax dollars, don’t you think? The port is also expanding, with a 90 million dollars investment (including 15 million dollars from the federal government) in the Rail, Colin Mayes Road and Utility Corridor on Ridley Island in order to accommodate coal from north-east B.C. and mid-west U.S. and liquid natural gas going to Asia. The port is also investing in a B.C. wood pellet terminal that will ship to Asian and Europe, plus greater volumes of containers between Asia and North America (an increase of 18% over last year). British Columbia’s annual lumber ship-

ments to China alone have soared: in 2011, Canada shipped 6.8 million cubic meters of lumber to China, a drastic increase from 2006, when Canada shipped only 331,000 cubic meters. The lines have now been drawn in parliament. Over their 13 years in government, the Liberals completed only three trade deals. In less than six years our government concluded free trade agreements with nine countries. Sadly, the NDP have consistently opposed our government’s efforts to open up new markets for Canadian exporters. Trade agreements need to protect the best interests of Canadian values, the environment and the economy. You can be assured that this is your government’s top priority in our pro-trade agenda.

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Caravan Farm Theatre’s Courtenay Dobbie emulates Nocnitsa, the night hag, for the ninth annual Walk of Terror taking place at the farm on Saturday.

A cold wind blasts, leaving the trees barren in its wake. In the distance, a howl awakens the dead quiet. Moments later a rustle of leaves can be heard nearby. Something is approaching. What it is you’ll just have to find out when Caravan Farm Theatre presents its ninth annual Walk of Terror on Saturday. This year’s production is titled, Nocnitsa: The Terror That Comes in the Night. The event also features a live concert by Victoria band Meatdraw. “Nocnitsa is a nightmare spirit drawn from Eastern European mythology,” said Courtenay Dobbie, Caravan’s artistic director. “She visits while you sleep, sitting on your chest, essentially smothering you.” As a common character in folklore, the night hag, as she is also commonly known, and her visitations have been described as extremely terrifying. “It’s said that she dwells in the forest, so we thought her character was particularly fitting as a theme for this year’s Walk of Terror,” said Dobbie. As in the past few years, Caravan’s Walk of Terror leads the audience through the forests of the farm’s 80 acres before ending at Caravan’s rain stage, where they enjoy a live concert. “We found a terrific band from Victoria, called Meatdraw,” said Dobbie. “They’re fun and theatrical, and we thought their style would be a perfect fit for the event. Their high-

energy music should keep everyone up and dancing into the night.” Meatdraw’s multi-instrumental music has been described as “rock music, amplified by horns, saw, accordion, and intricate musicianship. Stomp-gospel dirges, post-apocalyptic crooner ballads, mythic power anthems, and ghostly car-chase jazz suites.” This year’s Walk of Terror once again brings together the talents of local artist Scott Crocker, with those of Vancouver’s The Chop Theatre artists, Emelia Symington Fedy and Anita Rochon, who all worked on last’s years production. “Scott, Anita and Emmy each add their own amusingly twisted perspectives to the Walk of Terror,” said Dobbie, adding local lighting designer John Popkin will bring the forest to life with special effects created just for this event. Gates for the event open at 6:30 p.m. The Walk of Terror starts at 7 p.m., while the band starts at 8 p.m. Adult tickets cost $17, while children 12 and under get in for $6 (prices include HST). Tickets are available in advance by calling the Ticket Seller at 250-5497469 (toll-free 1-866-311-1011) or online at ticketseller.ca. Tickets may also be purchased with cash at the gate. The event features a cash only licensed concession, a bonfire as well as sugary treats. Attendees are welcome to dress in costume, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Visitors are also encouraged to dress warmly for outdoor weather, and to wear appropriate footwear for walking in the forest. Caravan Farm Theatre is located at 4886 Salmon River Rd., northwest of Armstrong. Visit www.caravanfarmtheatre.com for more information and directions.

More Halloween events will have families howling There’s no shortage of Halloween events in the North Okanagan this week. Besides all the parties in licensed establishments, trick or treaters have plenty to go, see and do while all dressed up. The Okanagan Science Centre’s Drains of Darkness Haunted House is now open for those brave enough to enter.

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The centre has been transformed into a cesspool of old, dark culverts, spooky research posts and bone chilling mountaintops populated by talented actors. Open from 6 to 9 p.m. today through Sunday as well as on Tuesday and Halloween Wednesday, this version of the popular annual event is not for the weak hearted or very young. Admission is $7 plus HST for OSC members (with card) and $8 plus

HST for non-members. Youngsters and those less likely to faint at the sight of a severed head can check out the OSC’s Screams of Scientific Delight Junior Haunted House, which is open from noon to 4 p.m. today through Sunday as well as on Halloween Wednesday. The lights remain on for this tour through the science centre that features many fun hands-on activities for

this kids. Admission is $5 plus HST for OSC members (with card) and $6 plus HST for non-members. Those wishing to experience an outdoors adventure may want to head over to The Hub Arts Collective then to the Caetani Cultural Centre for the Toonie Tales and Caetani Lantern Festival and Parade, Saturday.

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inger/songwriter Matthew de Zoete’s third album, Colour Film, is a deep player that’s an equal share of sharply crafted lyrics and atmospheric pop rock. The Hamilton, Ont. vocalist gives his music indie/folk overtures that he delivers in a warm, friendly style that belies the incisive wordplay of his lyrics. He’s got presence but it’s not in your

face. Instead he opts for the low warm and spatial, courtesy of Les key delivery akin to that Cooper (Jill Barber) who of a crooner. also plays in the band On Colour Film he’s – a connection with backed by a sympathetic, benefits. tasteful band that gives De Zoete’s songs the songs a sense of have a dreamy haze mutual restraint. They but they’re concise play into the material, and melodic – they never charging ahead don’t meander. They while building wide build on the contained Dean Gordon-Smith atmosphere. Anything tracks of billowing keyboards and crying is Possible is a lovely steel guitar. The production is Beatle-esque number that drifts over and through a big trancy chordal loop. The clincher is de Zoete’s spare delivery and inviting melody; they could go

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on much longer than they do. Colour Film has an ambient soundtrack character (Mexico the Free). There’s a shimmery background feel to the music but de Zoete’s lyrics capture attention. Going Nowhere is a deceptively breezy cautionary tale referencing drag-butt redneck bars and their empty cycle in clear terms. Some of these darker moments are cleverly muted. Nothing Special is a blunt commentary on one night stands that could be alternately comforting or jaded. De Zoete’s vocal isn’t obvious and the music is dark and restrained. A big contrast to the mood of

the album is Who Do You Think You Are?, a rocker that grinds away steadily, reminiscent of Metric’s dark pulse. This track jumps out and de Zoete’s ambiguous performance works perfectly with the robotic groove. But it all fits together, as this is a subtle album that’s a definite slow burner. Matthew de Zoete will be playing a concert at The Talkin’ Donkey coffee house in Vernon on Monday as part of a four-week Western Canada tour in support of his new album. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is pay-whatyou-choose ($5 suggested.)

There’s some scary fun in the fall air Continued from page B1 The event starts at The Hub, downtown next to the Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue, with the Toonie Tales at 5:30 p.m. Patrons can listen to stories inspired by drawings of the Caetani family created by artist Ryan Robson before the lantern parade sets off at 6 p.m. The parade will be led through the streets of

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Film sheds light on miracle of Fatima The 13th Day, produced by Vernon resident, screens at Our Lady of the Valley church tonight

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The 13th Day, the first major feature film in more than 50 years about the modern day miracle of Fatima, is being screened at a special guest event with a Q&A with the film’s producers at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic church tonight. This independent feature film has taken North America by storm, and is being lauded by prominent critics and reviewers worldwide, said the one of the film’s producer Natasha Howes, who now lives and works in Vernon. Like many other Christians, Howes says her knowledge of Fatima was limited to that learned at Sunday school. Little did she realize the relevance of her mission when she discovered that her birthday, May 13, is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. “By creating a film drama, we aimed to reach out to a wider audience,” said Howes. “By inviting the viewer to connect emotionally with the events and people that make up the story of Fatima, they care more about the outcome. We

wanted to incite interest in the viewer to want to know more.” Shot in the U.K. and Fatima, Portugal, the film is centred on the story of three children who experienced six interactive apparitions with a “lady from Heaven,” later said to be Mary, mother of Jesus, between May and October, 1917. The final prophesy culminated in the “Miracle of the Sun.” That miracle, of the sun spinning out of its orbit and plunging towards earth, was reportedly witnessed by 70,000 people, including scientists and journalists, on Oct. 13, 1917, at Fatima, Portugal. The children were, meanwhile, abducted from their homes, thrown into prison and interrogated under the threat of death in the government’s attempt to silence them, but still remained true to their story. The 13th Day is a dramatic portrayal of the events of Fatima as told by Sister Lucia dos Santos, the eldest of the children. Primarily shot in black and white, the film-

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Film The 13th Day is a dramatic re-telling of what happened in October, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, in what Christians call the Miracle of the Sun. makers used advanced digital technologies to create a “big” film on a small budget, so The 13th Day often feels epic in scale, said Howes. “The combination of the visual effects and the original music score and sound effects, the viewer is invited to really experience the apparitions and the miracle, to be fully immersed in the film,” she said. Under the supervision of notable Fatima historians and specialists, along with executive producer Leo Hughes, the filmmakers worked hard to ensure they retained the authenticity of the

story and the message of Fatima, whilst balancing it with the demands of a storytelling medium. “It was important for the filmmakers to include known visual references to authenticate the viewing experience, so a custom-built studio was made that replicated the interiors of the children’s homes and much of the exterior locations were shot in and around Fatima itself,” said Howes. “We are all incredibly grateful for this opportunity to have worked on a film with such spiritual resonance. We are humble in our recogni-

tion that it is Fatima that has driven the popularity of the film, and propelled our spiritual and professional development.” The 13th Day screens at Our Lady of the Valley, 10102 Middleton Dr., Coldstream at 7 p.m. tonight. The film is recommended for those 11 and over. Admission is free, however, donations are welcome for charity. Seats can be reserved by e-mailing natasha@13thdayfilms. com or by phone at 250542-1276. For more detailed information about the film, visit www.the13thday.com.

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f you haven’t seen any of the Paranormal Activity movies, they’re essentially all the same: a family, conveniently able to video record multiple angles inside their home, captures their torment at the whim of some poltergeist or other. We say, “See anything but this.” HOWE: This is the best Paranormal Activity movie I have seen so far. Maybe that’s because it’s the only Activity movie Taylor & Howe I have seen, and saying that, I’m glad I haven’t punished myself by having to witness such drivel from the earlier installments. TAYLOR: I’ve hated all these movies. I watched the first one and thought at the time, “Well, that was a nice gimmick, too bad the film bounced between annoying and boring.” I watched the second one on fast forward, every time it became night, I’d press play, just to see the so-called spooky bits. I skipped the third one completely. HOWE: Was it just me or did you also leave a little confused at the end? There were a few things that weren’t answered, which I understand because it is a paranormal movie and strange things happen. The writer didn’t seem to have a clue and thought the viewer wouldn’t notice that the plot didn’t make sense. TAYLOR: I’m not sure there was a plot. I guess technically it’s possible as there were things that happened in the film. Usually a script is about one page per minute of

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Kathryn Newton is tormented by the unexplained in the movie, Paranormal Activity 4. film, but I bet the script for this film was 22 pages containing sentences like, “Long shot of empty staircase. Nothing happens for a long time. A little boy stands and stares.” HOWE: It felt like they filmed a cat sleeping on the couch for at least five minutes. Here’s a tip for all young film makers that don’t have a huge budget: Get a laptop, press record on webcam, throw in some actors getting tossed about, and there you have it. Your very own homemade Paranormal movie, which will probably be a lot more frightening. TAYLOR: It makes me angry that this is the number one film in the country. There are better films playing. Argo will probably be nominated for Oscars, (Perhaps not deservedly, but because there seems to be slim picking this year.) Sinister is a fine horror movie with real scares, not just a

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series of long, quiet, static shots followed by a second of action. The Paranormal series are cheaply made films, with little known actors that follow a successful business model, catering to the bulk of the movie going public. It doesn’t make it art. It doesn’t make it good. However, if they keep making money, they’ll keep being produced. So I ask you, target audience, to consider spending your money on quality rather than crap. See Sinister, See Silent Hill 2: Revelation 3D. See anything else. You’re always going to get more of what you continue to pay for. –– Taylor gives Paranormal Activity 4 zero out of five, it doesn’t even deserve quantification. –– Howe gives it half a cat out of five. Paranormal Activity 4 is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

Brew Gallery opens NOIRE 2 Morning Star Staff

On exhibit at downtown Vernon’s Brew Gallery and Cafe is a collection of dusky, arcane and mysterious images which make up the gallery’s latest show, NOIRE 2. Following in the dark footprints of last year’s Noire exhibit, 12 artists were selected from submissions to the themed open call for artwork. Featured are paintings, photographs, drawings, and digital compositions by Kara Barkved, Carol Hermesh, Michael Hermesh, Christine Kashuba, Jackie Lowrie, Corey Mazurat, Petrina McNeill,

Sarah Parsons, Denise Patrick, Sylvia Scriver, Theresa Stranack and Sharlene Wallis. NOIRE 2 is on display at the Brew Gallery now to Nov. 18. The gallery is located at 3202- 31st Ave. downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Brew Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. For more information, e-mail the gallery’s curator River Lewis at brewgallery@gmail.com or visit the gallery website at www.brewgallery.ca

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ART SHOWS ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN MUSEUM AND ARTS SOCIETY 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., 546-8318. Now running to Nov. 9 in the Freeze Gallery is photographer/woodworker Keith Richards’ This Side of There, a cross culture photo allegory set in Bhutan’s Buddhist culture. In the Main Gallery is clay sculptor Gale Woodhouse’s Earth and Fire. Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ASHPA NAIRA GALLERY Jewels & Arte funktional today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Marie Fleming Hall at the Vernon Performing Art Centre. The public is invited to attend this exhibition dedicated to the promotion and sale of garden and functional art, showcasing Okanagan artists specializing in three-dimentional contemporary artwork. Lori Mairs is the feature artist with “The Bones of Tobias,” a sculptural installation of giant pieces of jewelry in metal and bone. Artists Barry Rafuse, Vikki Drummond, Angelika Jaeger, Leonhard Epp, Jessica Klein, Robyn Soderberg among others are showing work in a variety of media: painting, textile, sculpture, ceramic, glass and furniture. Admission is free. Visit www.ashpanairagallery.com for more information. BREw GALLERY 3202 - 31st Avenue, located in the Bean to Brew Coffee House beside the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Noire 2 is on display in the Brew Gallery main gallery and fireside room to Nov. 19. Show features the artwork of 11 talented artists from Vernon, Kelowna and Summerland, exhibiting mixed media painting, drawings, digital manipulations, and photography inspired by darkness, mystery, and nighttime. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Call the shop to make an appointment to see locally-made works in glass, jewelry, pottery, weaving and more. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Open Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., appointments available for evenings and other times. Ongoing show features local artists Frances Hatfield, Amy-Jo Salter, Julianna Starr, Sue Wiebe, Jamie Frazer, stained glass from Jean Raymond of Armstrong and CDs featuring Okanagan Symphony Orchestra concert master Denis Letourneau. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery features work by well-known B.C. artists. Call the gallery for a viewing. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The Almost Famous Full Regalia Gala and Art Auction returns on Nov. 3. See and bid on replicas of famed pieces of art made by local artists with this year’s theme Gin & Sin, featuring art from the 1900 to 1955. Tickets are $20 available at the Bean Scene or at Vertigo. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Solo exhibition by Jim Kalnin, Intrinsic Habitats, is on view until Nov. 3. Also open is Headbones Sculpture Garden, an ongoing installation of sculpture featuring works by Doug Alcock, Caroline Sanchez de Bustamente, Sandra DeVries, Jock Hildebrand, Angelika Jaeger, Byron Johnston, Reg Kienast, Geert Maas, David Montpetit, Julie Oakes, Bruce Taji, Deborah Wilson and more. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Texturize, a show by Roxi Sim Hermsen and Theresa Simpson, two artists who love metallic paint and exotic imagery, opens Nov. 3 with a reception at 7 p.m. featuring belly dancer Kristi Christian and Aimee Laws video launch. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s seventh anniversary art show features Okanagan and B.C. artists original works. OKANAGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION Annual Fall Show and Sale. Collectors and new buyers will enjoy a wide variety of quality pieces in this two-day show featuring some of the best potters and artisans in the Okanagan. You will have a chance to meet the artists in the relaxed atmosphere at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. See www.okanaganpotters.ca for more info. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st. Ave., 545-3173. Open for viewing is Contemporary Bulgarian Printmaking, produced by established and emerging print artists from Bulgaria; The Funeral Café, an interactive performance installation by Vernon-based social performer Gabriel Newman, and Sookinchoot Youth Centre’s Tribes of Dawn. All continue to Dec. 21. David Wilson’s We Are the People of the Heart closes Thursday.

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FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Monday is Boy, a charming and funny coming-of-age story. Shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All tickets are $7 each at the theatre and the Bean Scene.

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Artist Ryan Robson stands between two of her sketches of the Caetani family at The Hub Arts Collective besides the Vernon Towne Cinema. The sketched portraits of Sveva Caetani and her father Leone are the inspiration for the Toonie Tales happening at The Hub at 5:30 p.m. Saturday before the Caetani Lantern Parade sets off for the Caetani Centre on Pleasant Valley Road at 6 p.m. As the “masked drawer” Robson will take her pad and charcoal around the Caetani Centre to sketch visitors at the festival, a toonie at a time.

CONCERTS/DANCES/FESTIVALS LORNE ELLIOTT Musical comedian’s new show The Upside of the Downturn comes to Okanagan College, Kal Campus Theatre Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets at The BookNook, Vernon (250-5580668). Percentage of the proceeds will be put towards annual George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in B.C. PIPING AND DRUMMING EVENT This fall’s Interior Mini Meet is at Vernon’s Trinity United Church Saturday. Everyone is welcome; no admission charge. Individual piping and drumming competition in the morning; band competition starts at 1 p.m. Judges are Tennille and James Beaumont, world class drummer and piper, who have just moved to Vernon. Bands include the Kamloops Pipe Band, Shuswap Pipes and Drums, Kelowna Pipe Band, Kalamalka Highlanders and the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band. Refreshments available. There will also be a demonstration event of highland dancing. CARAVAN FARM THEATRE presents its ninth annual Walk of Terror, Nocnitsa: The Terror That Comes In The Night, Saturday. Come out to the farm for a night of fright in the forest, then enjoy the stomp-gospel dirges, post-apocalyptic crooner ballads, mythic power anthems, and ghostly car-chase jazz suites of Victoria band Meatdraw. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Walk of Terror at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Adults are $17, children 12 and under $6 at the gate or reserve at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. CHERRYVILLE HALLOwEEN DANCE Saturday at the Cherryville Community Hall. Never short on creativity, there will be lots of prizes for costumes and entertainment by The Young’uns along with special guest Katrina. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Cherryville Emporium, Franks’ Store, and Tutor Tech. Doors open at 8 p.m. HALLOwEEN HOwL The Vernon Soccer Association hosts this second annual dance/fundraiser Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Vantage One Indoor Soccer Centre. Tickets are $15 per person, includes door prizes, DJ and chilli at 11 p.m. Tickets are available at the Indoor Soccer Centre bar or office. VENUS HEADLIGHTS VII Headbones Gallery presents the return of Judy Rose, Melina Moore and Tanya Lipscomb for a racy, lacy Halloween concert Saturday. Exotic/erotic costumes are encouraged. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at Headbones, located at 6700 Old Kamloops Rd. Tickets are $20, available at the Bean Scene. THE CONTENDERS Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard are back on their 12th annual tour of the Okanagan-Interior in support of George Ryga Week in B.C. North Okanagan dates include Nov. 2, 8 p.m. at Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong. Tickets are at the Brown Derby (250-546-8221) and Chocoliro (250-546-2886); Nov. 4, Lorenzo’s Cafe, Ashton Creek. Dinner 6 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Reservations: 250-838-6700; Nov. 9, 8 p.m., Okanagan College Kalamalka campus theatre. Tickets at The BookNook in Vernon (250-558-0668).

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ALEXANDER’S BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires. ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams have restarted at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come out and have fun! BLUEGRASS JAMS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-542-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month is the family friendly acoustic-style coffee house. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available by donation. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 707 George St., Hwy 97A, 8382328. The open mic happens the third Wednesday of the month. Acoustic style, family-friendly event. Starts at 7 p.m. Come out and sign up to perform or just relax and enjoy the event in the new Cliffs! For more info call Rory at 503-8027. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FOLK AND FAVORITES JAMS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-540-1024 or email @ stozer@shaw.ca FORTUNES LANDING/HOwARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. Open mic is back at the Junction on Friday nights. Starts at 7 p.m. Great food and entertainment. First timers welcome. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jams take place from 2 to 5 p.m. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. The Sunday afternoon jam, hosted by the New Classics, takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop.

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LIVE MUSIC VENUES aRMY, naVY, aiR FORce cluB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Halloween party in the Spitfire Lounge tonight. Prizes for best costumes. Dance to the live music of No Bad Days from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. aRMsTROnG inn 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Halloween party Saturday at the Armstrong Inn. Karaoke and prizes for best costume. Starts at 8 p.m. BRanDinG iROn PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Halloween party Saturday featuring band Feet First. Starts at 9 p.m. Prizes for best costume. BOuRBOn sTReeT BaR anD GRill Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. cluB 2929 2900 29th Ave., 549-7448. Saturday, DJ/producer Mat the Alien throws down for Halloween party, Nightmare on 29th Street with DeeBass and Kato. Tickets are $15 at the Downtown Internet Lounge, $20 at the door with ID. FORTunes lanDinG/hOwaRD JOhnsOn 1510 George St. Enderby, 8386825. Hellbound Harlet plays Saturday for a Halloween party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prizes for best male and female costume. lORenZO’s caFe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), Ashton Creek. 8386700. Saturday, Canada’s hardest working blues rock act, Ross Neilsen, does it right. Taking strong, timeless material to the place

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THEATRE TiTanic: The Musical Windwood Theatricals, New York presents this Tony award winning musical that recounts the dreams, hopes and aspirations of those aboard the famous RMS Titanic. Part of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre theatre series, the performance takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior, $40/student, $5 eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. alaDDin Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society’s kids series presentation Nov. 4 at 2 and 4 p.m. Story Theatre Company follows the adventures of Aladdin in this blend of tales from The Arabian Nights bringing together Aladdin and his lamp and his secret voyage to rescue his father. Tickets are $12 all seats at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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