Vernon Morning Star, November 30, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

MARINA PROTEST | Friends of South Bay launches formal complaint over Outback Resort proposal [A7]

Morning gStar

The

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

P R O U D L Y

S E R V I N G

O U R

N O R T H

HILLTOP TIRE

24 Hour # 250-309-4440 1830 Hwy 6, Vernon 250-542-7737

w w w. v e r n o n m o r n i n g s t a r. c o m

O K A N A G A N

C O M M U N I T I E S

F O R

O V E R

2 0

Y E A R S

Life term for gang members

Artist At Work

ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

View Online JENNIFER SMITH/MORNING STAR

Vernon artist Benny Hannya adds some colour and creativity to the walls of the Aberdeen Heights parkade, where residents have allowed him to add some of his artistic poetry to spruce up their underground parking garage. For a video of Hannya’s art, along with some additional art in the building, visit www.vernonmorningstar.com

Two men associated with a gang referred to by police as The Greeks will spend life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years for their roles in the murders of three North Okanagan men. Dale Sipes and Leslie Podolski were sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Thursday. Sipes had been found guilty of two counts of first degree murder following an extensive jury trial that began in May 2011. Podolski was found guilty of one count of first degree murder. Three other men found guilty in connection with the deaths of David Marnuik, Ronald Thom and Thomas Bryce will be sentenced in December. Sheldon O’Donnell, found guilty on one count of first degree murder and two counts of second degree murder, will be sentenced Dec. 12. Douglas Brownell and Pete Manolakos will return to court Dec. 12 to fix a date for their sentencings. Brownell was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter, Manolakos was found guilty of one count of first degree murder and one count of manslaughter. The case involved 25 lawyers and more than 100 Crown witnesses before the jury.

Crown challenges driver in fatal accident trial ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

It will be more than a week before both sides will give their closing submissions in the case of a Coldstream man accused of dangerous driving causing death. Instead of giving closing arguments today in the case of Chase Donaldson, as originally scheduled, Donaldson’s lawyer Glenn Verdurmen asked for a break until Monday to go over three days of gruelling crossexamination of his client by Crown lawyer Iain Currie. Judge Frank Cole said closing arguments would be heard on Monday, Dec. 10, in Vernon Supreme Court at 3 p.m.

VERNON TOYOTA

Donaldson, 29, is charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm in connection with the death of Kiera-Leigh Carlson, 22, on April 30, 2010. Carlson was struck by a vehicle driven by Donaldson as she walked to work along Aberdeen Road sometime between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Her body was not discovered until the following morning near the offices of the Regional District of North Okanagan. After Donaldson was put on the stand by his defence team – which also includes Paul Danyliu – on Tuesday, Crown lawyer Iain Currie was relentless in his cross exam of Donaldson’s testimony, which wrapped up

Thursday morning. Currie had Donaldson confused on the stand over answers he was giving, and revealed Donaldson had given different answers to his repeated questions. He finished Thursday by attacking Donaldson’s reaction to seeing oncoming headlights in his lane as he rounded a righthand curve on Aberdeen Road, going at least 75 km/h, before the final straight stretch ahead of the traffic light at the intersection with Highway 6. Donaldson said he took his foot off the brake, never pressed down on the brake pedal, steered left as he was going northbound on Aberdeen Road and accelerat-

ed into the pedestrian’s path to avoid the lights of an oncoming southbound vehicle he believed was either in his lane or coming at him. “If I didn’t do that, I believe I would have been in a head-on collision,” said Donaldson. “I believed there would have been a head-on collision and I wanted to get out of my lane.” “Why didn’t you gear down?” asked Currie. “It was a split-second decision,” said Donaldson. Currie argued that a normal reaction to such a situation would have been to apply the brake. Donaldson said he couldn’t agree with Currie’s assertion.

VERNON “TOY”OTA, &

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE CONTINUES!

Are helping to bring the magic of Christmas morning to children in need this holiday season. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy, which will be distributed to children in need this Christmas. Toys can be dropped off at VERNON “TOY”OTA, 3401 - 48th Ave.

DL# 30382

3401 - 48th Ave • Phone (250) 545-0687 VISIT US 24/7 AT WWW.VERNONTOYOTA.COM

See ACCUSED on A5

Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE A-15

A2 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

VERNON DODGE JEEP

www.vernonmorningstar.com

#1 PREOWNED DEALER 16 YEARS RUNNING!

ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT

BEST PRICES IN BC - GUARANTEED! CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED DIESELS 2009 FORD F350 CREW HARLEY DAVIDSON EDITION DIESEL

2010 RAM 3500 CREW LARAMIE 4X4 CUMMINS

2008 DODGE 3500 QUAD 4X4 CUMMINS DIESEL WAS $29,995

DIESEL COMPARE WITH NEW @ $70,000+ $

44,888

120607A

120592A

NOW

2008 DODGE 3500 QUAD CAB 4X4

34,888

26,888

2006 DODGE 3500 MEGA CAB LARAMIE

CUMMINS DIESEL WAS $36,995

NOW

CUMMINS DIESEL WAS $32,995

WAS $42,995

A936

120582A

NOW

38,888

120588A

NOW

27,888

BUY BACKS - LEASE RETURNS - EXECUTIVE DEMOS 2012 GRAND CHEROKEE

2012 GRAND CARAVAN SXT FULL O ST W’N GO WAS $27,995

LEATHER, MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA

WAS $42,995

38,888

NOW 2012 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

A941

NOW

120563A

22,888

32,888

P6087

A942

NOW

P6100

21,888

NOW

30,888

2011 DODGE NITRO RIT 4X4

FULL STOW’N GO WAS $25,995

FULLY LOADED

WAS $41,095

P6086

NOW

29,888

BUY FROM VERNON DODGE WITH CONFIDENCE!

OUR FLAGSHIP CAR

WAS $41,865

37,888

WAS $42,390

2012 GRAND CARAVAN SXT

2012 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED

NOW

EVERY OPTION AVAILABLE

WAS $36,995

NOW

2011 DODGE NITRO RIT 4X4

P6096

EVERY VEHICLE WE SELL...

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

RIGOROUS 85 POINT INSPECTION ALL FLUIDS & MAINTENANCE DONE CARPROOF ON EVERY VEHICLE NO HIDDEN DAMAGE OR UNKNOWN HISTORY NO “OIL PATCH” VEHICLES

2012 IS THE FINAL YEAR OF THE NO “DEF” CUMMINS DIESEL AND VERNON DODGE HAS THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE PROVINCE. 1 VOLUME NEW & USED DEALER IN VERNON #

250-545-2261

VERNON DODGE JEEP

“Vernon’s Big Dealer” 4607 - 27th Street, Vernon

MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:30AM-6PM

www.vernondodge.com

DLR #5204

HURRY IN AND GET YOURS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

News

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A3

Realtors meet the needs of Christmas RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Christmas is a time for giving and an annual tradition allows North Okanagan residents to embrace that spirit. The 35th annual Realtors’ Food Drive takes place Dec. 5 in Greater Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and Lumby starting at 5 p.m. “We do it for the good of others,” said Dawn Taylor, food drive coordinator. “We all have a personal attachment to the community and we want to make it a better place.” Realtors will be going door-todoor in neighbourhoods and collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the local food banks. Other groups will also be providing assistance including financial institutions, individual families and the North Okanagan Child Care Society. Residents are asked to turn their outside lights on and place their bag of food on the front step for pickup. In many cases, bags will be distributed a couple of days before courtesy of Save-On Foods and Safeway. “Everyone really gets behind this event,” said Taylor.

Local agencies are looking forward to the food drive. “Without this food drive, we’d be in a challenging position to meet the needs of Christmas and well into 2013,” said David MacBain, community ministries director for the Salvation Army food bank in Vernon. It’s anticipated that 850 Christmas hampers could be distributed in Vernon this year. “Many of the people we see are employed or on disability (pension),” said MacBain. “Some are between jobs. They are trying their best to care for themselves and their families.” Among the food items being sought during the Realtors’ Food Drive are rice, pasta, canned meat and fish, canned fruit and vegetables, tomato products, beans, flour, sugar, cereal, peanut butter, jam, oatmeal and canned or powdered milk. If homes are missed during the food drive, residents can call their local real estate office and someone will pick up their donation. Food items can also be left at The Morning Star, 4407 25th Avenue. “We’re very excited about the community support. The generosity is overwhelming,” said MacBain.

LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR

Realtors Steve Bali (left) and Dawn Taylor join forces with David MacBain, of the Salvation Army food bank, in hopes of filling the empty Christmas hampers with food during the Realtors Food Drive Dec. 5.

Art gallery will challenge referendum decision said director Jim Garlick of a gallery and museum. “There has to be a process and a plan in Politicians are being urged to reverse a decision that has pushed cultural amenities place.” GVAC has asked the City of Vernon to the sidelines. The Vernon Public Art Gallery will lobby to determine suitable locations for cultural facilities, and once that is done, they for an April referendum for a will be considered by GVAC. new facility although the Greater A plan would then be developed Vernon Advisory Committee towards addressing the future of opted Wednesday not to place the art gallery and museum once a gallery and museum on the Greater Vernon has a new cultural ballot. service. “We are dismayed by the There has been a concern that decision,” said Dauna Kennedy residents may not be willing to supGrant, VPAG executive director. port borrowing funds — possibly “We will continue to meet and Kennedy Grant up to $17.5 million — for cultural provide information and support facilities at this time. this community project moving “I don’t see us rushing through a three or forward.” GVAC officials defend the move to only four-month timeline just to get on the referhave a sports complex on the referendum endum,” said director Juliette Cunningham. An outstanding issue is location. ballot. While the VPAG has proposed a facil“I am not at a comfort level to go ahead,” RICHARD ROLKE

Morning Star Staff

g a T d e R

ity on the old flower shop site on 31st Avenue, others have suggested the gallery and museum should go on the Coldstream Hotel property. Garlick insists that the goal is to ensure a new museum and galley proceed long-term. “We need to go through a proper process and develop a plan that the public takes ownership of,” he said. However, Kennedy Grant says there has been considerable effort by the gallery and city staff to get a referendum package ready for April. “We have done the work,” she said, adding that the lack of a facility could put a major print event at risk in 2015. The Greater Vernon Museum is also disappointed with GVAC’s decision. “We all know times are tough but culture adds to economic activity in the community,” said Ian Hawes, president. “It’s more of an investment than a cost to the community. The need for a museum and

art gallery is nothing new. It’s been discussed for 10 years.” Hawes doesn’t anticipate that GVAC’s decision is the end of the matter. “We will work with the art gallery and present a vision for culture in the community,” he said.

o o r d Be

H t n e v E m

E L A S Y A D O TW

Switchboard: 545-3322

Index Arts.............................................B1 Classifieds.................................B19 Comics.......................................B18 Editorial........................................A8 Letters.........................................A9 Lifestyles.....................................B8 Sports........................................A24

! N I Y R UR

AY & D I R F S THI LY! N O Y A SATURD

PLUS … SAVE the HST on all Beds and Mattresses

Vol. 25 • No. 61 — 64 Pages

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm www.bhleisure.com

BEACHCOMBER

Home Leisure 5309 26th Street, Vernon

250-542-3399

A4 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

JUST

2013 F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

36,614 Lease $ for 494

NCE U O N N

www.vernonmorningstar.com

% 0 FINANCING*

AND $1000! COSTCO REBATE

+tax

FINANCING

3L024

for 72 months

2013 FOCUS HATCHBACK SE

2013 ESCAPE SE 4WD

20,816 Lease $ for 260

30,988 Lease $ for 385

WATKIN MOTORS FO RD “DIAMOND AWARD WINNER FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION”

+tax

FINANCING

for 60 months

3SC43

+tax

FINANCING for 72 months

3FC04

WATKIN MOTORS RightPrice

Quality d! USED VEHICLE e v o r p Ap CENTER

182 Point Mechanical Inspection 3 Day Exchange Privilege 30 Day/2500 km Limited Warranty Completed Carproof Check

OUR 5 FRESHEST TRADES!!! 2007 FOCUS SE WAGON

2010 ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4

SALE

2010 FUSION SE 4DR

SALE

2009 F150 SUPERCREW XTR 4X4

2010 RANGER SPORT SUPERCAB 4X4

SALE

$ $ $ $ 23,948 22,843 19,781 10,891 14,988 GREAT VEHICLES & GREAT PRICES = GREAT DEALS!

3SC103A

2P024

Moonroof, hard to find!

Low, low kms

2009 KIA SPECTRA 4DR

SALE

12,918

2L150A

Only 37,000 kms, loaded

2008 FOCUS SE 4DR

SALE

13,873

2008 EDGE LIMITED FWD

2010 F150 XLT REG CAB 4X4

SALE

17,792

2L142A

Leather

2K7385A

Loaded, low kms

9,854

2P018

Nicely Equipped

22,966

1 owner, canopy

14,881

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT 4DR

SALE

19,835

3MU06A

Low kms

2L219A

Only 83,000 kms, 1 owner

36,713

15,994

2Q500A

1 owner, low kms

2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT FWD

SALE

2L162A

Only 29,000 kms!

2010 MUSTANG 2DR COUPE

2013 EXPLORER XLT ECOBOOST FWD

2003 CHEVROLET K1500 EXT CAB 4X4

2Q022A

One owner truck!

Low, low kms

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LT 4DR

3L086A

2J7749

SALE

3EX09A

Loaded, only 1500 kms

16,961

2L167A

Loaded!

Sales & Lease

WATKIN ‘10/’11 WINNERS

Sales & Lease

LEN FRASER

BRANDYN DIXON

SCOTT MORRICE Sales & Lease

Fleet/Marjak Lease

MOTORS

SALES • LEASING • PARTS • SERVICE

IN TOWN 250-545-0611

Sales & Lease

LUKE HORNHARDT

Sales & Lease

TIM HOOPER

Sales & Lease

SCOTTY CAMERON

AUDIAS VALVERDE

Assistant Sales Manager

MARK ROBERTS

General Sales Manager

BILL AKERMAN

GERRY BOWBELL

1. PAYMENT BASED ON 48 MONTH LEASE @ 1.99% INTEREST. TOTAL PAID $26,557. 2. PAYMENT BASED ON 48 MONTH LEASE @ 1.49% INTEREST. TOTAL PAID $20,697. 3. PAYMENT BASED ON 48 MONTH LEASE @ 0% INTEREST. TOTAL PAID $13,977. *SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

DLR. #6076

4602 - 27TH ST, VERNON OUT OF TOWN 1-800-736-1944

TAKING CARE OF THE OKANAGAN...FOR LIFE!

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A5

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Accused fights back emotion Continued from A1 “You have never before accelerated into a hazard, have you?” questioned Currie. “I never before believed I would be in a head-on collision,” said Donaldson. “Have you ever accelerated when you see a child’s ball appear between two cars, when you see a pedestrian or a bicycle? “No,” said Donaldson. “So, in this case, you took the time to consider your options, pull back your foot from starting the process of braking, and accelerated,” said Currie. “Yes,” answered Donaldson. “If this wasn’t a desperate case to escape the consequences of your actions that night, you’d realize how ridiculous that sounds,” said Currie. “No,” replied Donaldson, who came close to breaking down under Currie’s heated questions Wednesday afternoon. Fighting back tears in response to Currie’s questions about how he could not see Carlson’s body laying on the boulders near the regional district office after testifying he went back three times to see what he had hit, Donaldson paused. “Would you like to take a break?” Currie asked, as did Cole. “No,” said Donaldson, who had stated he had returned to his home to get a flashlight and went back to Aberdeen Road certain he had hit “something.” He testified he shone the flashlight in the direction he thought the object went after it “flew over his car,” and that he shone his light over the grass beside the shoulder of Aberdeen Road. Donaldson said he never looked in the direction where Carlson’s body was discovered. “I’m suggesting, sir, if you had looked over the rocks with the flashlight, you would have seen KieraLeigh Carlson,” said Currie. “I can’t say,” answered Donaldson. “I strongly suggest that given her visibility and the fact you were looking for a person, because you said you thought you hit someone, you would have had to see Kiera-Leigh Carlson,” said Currie. “No,” answered Donaldson. Due to scheduling matters, defence called Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton as a character witness in the midst of Donaldson’s testimony. Hamilton said he has known Donaldson since he was a Grade 2 student friend and a contemporary of Hamilton’s son. Asked by Danyliu about Donaldson’s reputation in the community, Hamilton said that “within the circle of friends, Donaldson had proved to be a person of good character.”

News THE NEW 2013

$28,015*

It’s more fun being on top.

Still the only full-time All-Wheel Drive in its class.† LEASE/FINANCE

24 mos., as low as

D ** AN

0.9%

HOLIDAY BONUS

$500

***

2013 OUTBACK2.5i CONVENIENCE

††

LEASE/FINANCE

24 mos., as low as

2.9%

$500

***

Lease/Finance

2,000

2013 XV CROSSTREK TOURING

HOLIDAY BONUS

24 mos., as low as **

CASH INCENTIVE

Well equipped

plus AWD from

0.9% $30,515

plus AWD from

$26,515

9.8 City/7.0 Hwy (L/100km) 29 City/40 Hwy (mpg)†

8.9 City/6.7 Hwy (L/100km) 32 City/42 Hwy (mpg)†

*Models shown are the 2013 Forester 2.5X 5MT (DJ1 XO)/2013 Outback 2.5i Convenience 6MT (DD1 CP)/2013 XV Crosstrek Touring 5MT (DX1 TP) with MSRP of $28,015/$30,515/$26,515 including freight & PDI ($1,595), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. **0.9%/0.9%/2.9% finance and lease rates available on all new 2013 Forester/2013 Outback/2013 Crosstrek models for a 24-month term. ***$500 Holiday Bonus offer applies only to lease and finance agreements for most new 2013 Subaru models (excluding WRX STI, BRZ, and XV Crosstrek. $2,000 cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all new 2013 Forester models. Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/finance rates or Holiday Bonus. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. **Offers valid until December 3, 2012. See your local Subaru dealer or www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete details. †Based on Natural Resources Canada estimated fuel economy of 9.8/8.9L per 100 km (city) and 7.0/6.7L per 100km (highway) or 29/32 miles per gallon (city) and 40/42 miles per gallon (highway) for 2013 Outback 2.5i Convenience 6MT (DD1 CP) /2013 XV Crosstrek Touring 5MT (DX1 TP) . Actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits, and vehicle load. ††Based on data provided by the Canadian Motor Safety Standards for the Compact SUV segment

HILLTOP

SUBARU BC’s first Subaru dealership since 1979

4407 27 STREET, VERNON, BC

250.542.2324 2009 MAZDA 3 GT

13,995

U1198592

UW210198

2009 NISSAN VERSA S

ALL WHEEL DRIVE, auto, new winter tires, low kilometres!

UH809039

2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL 4X4

16,995

2008 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i LIMITED Bonavista package, loaded, summer & winter tires included, low kms

14,995

hilltopsubaru.com

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5i Auto, leather, sunroof, tilt, a/c, p. windows, alloys, only 73,000 kms

U7321972

NO HST Nov 30 until Dec 7

All Ski & Snowboard Outerwear

not to be combined with any other offer

Auto, hatchback, a/c, p. locks, p. windows, only 50,000 kms, this one is immaculate!

UL465278

! BLOWOUT $

NOW ONLY

10,495

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA SPORT

2.5 L, auto, FULL TIME ALL WHEEL DRIVE, leather interior, power sunroof, heated seats, fully loaded!

21,995

DLR 6371

Auto, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, heated seats

UH802302

! BLOWOUT $

NOW ONLY

17,995

A6 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

WHO INSTALLS YOUR WINTER TIRES IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR WINTER TIRES. Ford Technicians aren’t your typical mechanics. They’re trained by Ford to know your Ford better than anyone else, especially when it comes to winter tires. They’ll help you find the tires that fit your vehicle best, according to its year, model, weight and drivetrain. This winter, don’t let just anyone install your winter tires. TRUST THE EXPERTS WHO KNOW YOUR FORD BEST.

WINTER TIRES

▲

A fu full range of national brand name tires and the

††

Ste or Steel alu aluminum wheels

100

▲

UP TO

in Tire Manufacturer Mail-In Rebates.‡‡ See your Service Advisor for details.

$ FROM

BRAKE PADS OR SHOES

Genuine Motorcraft® brake pads and shoes are engineered to ﬁt your Ford perfectly. And, because they’re covered by our Lifetime Warranty , they could be the last you’ll ever buy.

expert knowledge to help you make the best choice. exp

W WILL NOT WE BE UNDERSOLD ON TIRES!

Motorcraft®

INCLUDES: Replacement of front or rear pads or shoes** Service of calipers, mounts and sliders

Inspection of rotors, hydraulic system and brake ﬂuid levels

PER WHEEL

PLUS, convenient tire storage at participating locations. PLU

199

FROM

Includes installation

A Ask k about b t our

Help prepare for winter with select brand name tires, wheels and a tire pressure monitoring sensor designed by Ford for your Ford.

For more details and offers, visit us at your BC Ford Store or ford.ca All offers expire December 15, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. 1Storage term is at the Dealer’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of one year. ††In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ▲Ford Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the ﬁrst 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs ﬁrst) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. ‡‡ Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select Hankook, Continental (credit card gift card), General Tire (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Dunlop, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), Michelin and Toyo tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates (range from November 20 – December 31, 2012) vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. ** Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. © 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

North Okanagan WEATHER FORECAST For the latest weather on-line, visit the Weather Office at

www.theweathernetwork. com

Friday

Cloudy with showers High 5°, Low 1°

Saturday

Isolated showers High 5°, Low 2°

Sunday

Cloudy with showers High 3°, Low 1°

Monday

Cloudy, sunny breaks High 5°, Low -1°

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A7

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

GERRY M. LAARAKKER LAW CORP.

Sports complex faces cuts

We worry, so you don’t have to!

facility,” he said. As part of the review process, any changes to the A proposed running track is being sent back to project must meet the terms of the lease agreement the starting block. with Okanagan College, which owns the site. An April 6 borrowing referendum for a sports Options may include removing items from the complex will proceed but the exact figproposal, reducing the scope of the project ure is unknown because the Greater or phasing in some items at a later date. Vernon Advisory Committee wants to “I’d rather grow something rather than trim costs. say this is our big plan and it doesn’t take “This exercise could be beneficial in off,” said Garlick of the current plan posgetting it accepted by the community sibly not being successful at referendum. more,” said director Jim Garlick. Staff has been instructed to look at the The committee had previously costs of similar facilities in Kelowna and agreed to borrow up to $8.5 million Kamloops. Jim Garlick although the existing plan for a track The requirement for off-site works, such and sports field is $7.5 million. as sidewalks and storm sewer, will also be A number of residents have expressed negotiated with the District of Coldstream. concerns about the price tag. GVAC staff and facility proponents have already “We have to balance the wish list with the abil- been promoting the referendum. That will conity of the community (to pay),” said director Rob tinue, but a firm dollar figure will not be provided Sawatzky. to residents. Garlick says GVAC has been focused on restrucA decision on the scope and cost of the complex turing the parks service and now is the time to will be required soon as bylaws triggering the referconcentrate on the referendum. endum must be adopted by Jan. 16. “This has got away from us a little and we’re get“It’s time sensitive and we have to move forting back on track. We still want to provide a good ward,” said Mike Macnabb, chairperson.

CONSENT DIVORCE

RICHARD ROLKE

Morning Star Staff

The easy and inexpensive way to get divorced.

$37500 Talk To Us....

from

For an appointment call

250-260-4273

Unit #1 4205 27th Street, Vernon

Make It A

Colourful Christmas

Smoking ban urged for parks, beaches RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A further crackdown on smokers has the support of Vernon’s top politician. University of B.C. nursing students and the Canadian Cancer Society have asked the city to ban tobacco use on trails, parks, beaches and outdoor recreation facilities. “From a personal view, I hate it when someone is ruining my space with their smoke,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky, a retired doctor who is concerned about the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. “Society is clearly moving that way. France, the oasis of smoking, has banned smoking in public places.” Council will consider the proposed ban at its Dec. 10 meeting. “Smoking can cause many chronic illnesses,” said Ashley Dixon, a fourth-year nursing student at UBC. She says that 1,000 Canadians a year who don’t smoke die from tobacco-related disease. “There is no safe exposure level,” she said, adding that the impact can translate into cancer, respiratory issues or heart disease. Statistics presented by the nurses indicate that smoking-related health issues, including health care, cost the B.C. economy $2.3 billion a year. There is also a concern that discarded cigarette butts can increase the risk of wildfire and they cre-

Black, Blue Brown, Champaign & Yellow

Deb White Mortgage Broker Testimonials

“Effective”

“Deb has proven her professionalism, continually over the last eight years for me. My mortgage requirements become her concern, until I am satisfied. She will always be my go to person when it concerns a mortgage. As usual, a quality, effective process. Thanks Always Deb.”

Open Friday Till 8pm For The DVA Festival Of Traditions Open Everyday Until Christmas!

Follow me on twitter @WhiteHouseMtg

White House Mortgages 250-545-2202

#106 3334 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon (Next to Welk-Mart) • (250)545-7997

#1-3009-43rd Avenue Vernon

Fareed, Ziba & Julia

www.debwhite.ca

BEER 12 bottles

2199

plus deposit

Liquor Store

Diamonds Available In:

ate a litter problem, Dixon believes legislation reduces exposure to second-hand smoke and encourages people to quit smoking. “Bylaws do work,” she said.

miller genuine draft

Silver Star

plus disbursements

Captain morgan

Stolichnaya

Wiser’s Deluxe

SPICED RUM VODKA WHISKEY $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 750 ml

+ dep

Prospect

MERLOT $ 99

750 ml

+ dep

750 mL

+ dep

Prospect

750 mL

+ dep

Carolans

IRISH WHISKEY 750 ml

okanagan

2199

CHARDONNAY PEAR CIDER $ $ 99 $ 99 750 ml

+ dep

6 can pkg

+ dep

plus deposit

Conveniently loCated behind butCher boys, 4803 Pleasant valley road 2 5 0 - 5 5 8 - 3 9 3 4 • o P e n 9 a m t o 9 P m d a i ly • S p e c i a l S va l i d ‘ t i l d e c . 2 , 2 0 1 2 silver star liquor store.Ca • lots of Parking

A8 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Opinion

Teachers’ role needs defining

Ian Jensen – Publisher Glenn Mitchell – Managing Editor

4407 - 25th Ave. Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P5

The North Okanagan’s Community Newspaper Published Sunday, Wednesday, Friday The Morning Star, founded in 1988 as an independent community newspaper, is published each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Submissions are welcome but we cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited material including manuscripts and pictures which should be accompanied by a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. ENTIRE CONTENTS © 1988 MORNING STAR PUBLICATIONS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Switchboard: 250-545-3322 E-Mail: newsroom@vernonmorningstar.com Web site: www.vernonmorningstar.com Mailing Address: 4407-25th Ave., Vernon, B.C., V1T 1P5 Fax: 250-542-1510 Publisher Ian Jensen 250-550-7906

Managing Editor

Glenn Mitchell 250-550-7920

Sales Manager Alan Tomiak 250-550-7927

Circulation Manager Tammy Stelmachowich 250-550-7901 Creative Co-ordinator Michelle Snelgrove Accounts Manager Brenda Burgess Classified Supervisor Carol Williment 250-550-7900 Editorial Staff Graeme Corbett Kristin Froneman Roger Knox Kevin Mitchell Katherine Mortimer Richard Rolke Jennifer Smith Lisa VanderVelde

550-7903 550-7923 550-7922 550-7902 550-7924 550-7921 550-7913 550-7909

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Goodbye old friend

know for many people, high school is easily forgotten. It’s not a time worth remembering due to bullying, perhaps the death of a friend or parent, maybe conflicts with teachers. I understand that. But for me, and, apparently hundreds of others, judging by the throng that showed up for the public open house Nov. 22, Vernon Secondary (or Senior Secondary) School meant something to us. The school hosted an open house to allow the public one last chance to walk through the hallowed halls, visit with former teachers and/or classmates, check out the classrooms and relive some fun times in our lives. For me, the years 1979 to 1981 were two of the best Roger Knox years of my life, and those were the years I spent in Grades 11 and 12 at VSSS, when it was then the only high school in town. The school system, at that time, had kids in Grades 8 to 10 going to either Fulton, Seaton or Kal Junior Secondary, then head “up the hill” to VSSS for Grades 11 and 12. It meant the school on 18th Street was filled with close to 1,000 students. Grad classes consisted of 500 kids, maybe more. But if hadn’t been for that system, I likely would never have met a lot of students who became my friends, and remain my friends to this day. It was quite the trip to search out my old lockers (on Levels 2 and 5). The lockers look the same. I was in the gym watching the current edition of the Vernon Panthers volleyball team prepare for provincials and I was immediately transported back to 1980, when I was captain of the Panthers volleyball squad and we were preparing for the B.C. finals in Comox. One of my favourite classes was drama with Dave (Santa) Robertson, and it was one of my last stops at the open house, the room where

AT RANDOM

I remember vividly performing scenes from Romeo and Juliet. I never had him for a teacher, but I have long admired John Baumbrough, a member of the original faculty at VSSS. He was there with one of his daughters and it was great to talk with him. “Roger, did I thrash you?” laughed John, the first thing he said to me. “Once or twice,” I lied to him. We never got to talk about it but one of the big events of my Grade 12 year was the big boxing match between (and I think I have this right) chicken farmer Baumbrough and fellow faculty farmer, Dave Kerr, he of the pig farm. Wayne Emde had old black and white photos that he had taken during this teaching years at VSS up for bid during the silent auction, where people had a chance to bid on photos, old band uniforms, old trophies. Arguably one of the most famous photos in VSSS’ history was the aerial shot taken of my grad class (1981) painting Suicide Hill, once a VSSS tradition. I posted that picture, and others that I took during the open house on our Grad 81 Facebook page, for those who were unable to attend. It was gratifying to see how many people checked out the photos and said thanks for the memories. I ordered my brick – how can you be an alumni of VSSS and not want one of the bricks from the old building? – and, because I played two years for the Panthers’ volleyball team and one year for the rugby squad (we practised indoors in the winter), I ordered a piece of the gym floor. Even 30-plus years after leaving VSSS, I’m still learning. There have only been five principals in the school’s history. And I found out that 23 former VSSS (or VSS) grads are on staff. That includes principal Morris Vardabasso, who helped spearhead the open house. While I’m sad to see the old VSS getting ready to close forever, I’m comforted by a lot of fabulous memories from the old brick building, all brought back to the forefront on one glorious evening.

A recent ruling by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal highlights the need to clearly define when teachers are covered by WorkSafeB.C. and when they’re not. A social studies teacher in a B.C. school district submitted a claim to WorkSafe in 2011 for a wrist injury sustained during a lunchtime staff-versus-students softball game It was intended as a harmonious staff/student interaction. The appeal tribunal rejected the teacher’s claim for several reasons, including that playing the ball game with students was not part of his regular duties, he was not instructed by the employer to carry out the activity, his participation was voluntary, and he was injured during his lunch break. The decision is being appealed. This case has created a grey area for teachers regarding what is considered part of their job. While not part of the work description, it’s generally expected that teachers take part in events, activities and clubs outside the instructional hours of the school day. Who’s to say a softball game at lunch time doesn’t provide an educational opportunity for students? At the very least, interaction with a teacher can build a positive experience for students outside of the classroom, hopefully encouraging further interest in studies. To accomplish that, teachers need to know what their role is and be provided with clear guidelines of what activities are covered under the umbrella of ‘work.’ The amount of volunteer work by teachers was evident last spring when they implemented a temporary ban on extracurricular activities, forcing the cancellation of some activities. If the ruling is upheld, it could reduce a teacher’s willingness to continue volunteering time for students. That would be a shame, as that lesson would be far from instructive. ---Black Press

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A9

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Letters

Editor: GlEnn MitchEll

❙

PhonE: 550-7920

❙

E-Mail: letters@vernonmorningstar.com

Museum comes through for kids

e are writing this letter to express to you how much we value the participation of the Greater Vernon Museum in the B.C. Heritage Fairs Program by hosting an annual heritage fair for students between Grades 4 and 10. The B.C. Heritage Fairs Program is an educational initiative designed to increase awareness and interest in Canadian history. The event of a history fair actively involves Canadian youth, schools, businesses and community groups in a contemporary celebration of our shared traditions and heritage. We have witnessed first-hand how this program can inspire a love of Canadian history and heritage in children. Both of our sons, Cole and Connor, have participated in Vernon heritage fairs, with both having been chosen to advance to regional heritage fairs. They have created incredible projects on Canadian hockey, the historical significance of the beaver and Michael Schratter’s Ride, Don’t Hide campaign. This past year Cole, was chosen to not only represent our region, at the provincial heritage fair in Abbotsford with his project entitled, Michael Schratter: One Pedal at a Time (Michael cycled around the world in 2010 to battle mental illness stigma), but was also chosen to participate in Canada’s ThinKing ahead Scott Anderson, pipeline jobs are not sustainable or long-term and there are no proper environmental controls that can handle a pipeline of this magnitude through steep mountainous terrain. The tar sands are the biggest blight on this earth, the only home we have. Is that the kind of economic growth we want? To continue on with a fossil fuel-based economic plan is killing this beautiful earth and when she is dead so are we. Human greed for bigger, faster, more, is killing us. We can create thousands of jobs by investing in renewable energy,. Let's turn those blue-collar jobs into new green-collar jobs. We have so much going for us with agriculture, forestry and fisheries, but they will only sustain us if we respect them and stop selling off our raw resources. Lets see more products labelled “Made In Canada." Get more cars and trucks off the roads by expanding passenger rail and modernize the freight. I could

History's first-ever Young Citizens competition. In this program, 200 outstanding students who participated in regional heritage fairs across Canada received a video camera and were challenged to create a video based on their heritage fair project. This was such an incredible opportunity and while Cole was not chosen to be one of the six winners to travel to Ottawa to attend the governor general’s history awards, his video made the top 30 and gained international atten-

go on, but there is a green plan and it is all written out for you to read. It's a good plan. Karen durant KrafT fundraiSer This is the easiest fundraiser ever. All you have to do is log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca once a day, every day, until Dec. 31 and select Vernon food bank from a drop-down menu. For each log-on, the food bank receives 50 cents. Anyone who lives in Canada can participate, so please tell all of your friends, family and contacts to log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca and select the Vernon food bank. When the program is completed, the food bank that has collected the most log-ons will receive a $5,000 bonus, in addition to the money they have already collected. There are 21 participating food banks for B.C. and the northern territories. Through the Kraft Food for Families program, they all have an opportunity to raise a sizable amount of funds.

Given that no food bank in Canada receives government funding, the Vernon food bank must take full advantage of this program. Vernon, at the time of writing, had more log-ons than either Kelowna or Penticton, but we were way behind Sicamous. Come on Vernonites, we have a population of almost 40,000. If 20,000 people logged-in on one day, we would raise $10,000 in a day. After eight days, we are only at $861, so there must be fewer than 400 people participating on a daily basis. I have just received an e-mail from Clearwater saying that they are going to try to beat our total. This is a challenge as they are not far behind us. Once again, please log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca. I am new to Vernon and my contact base is quite limited so that is why I thought that I would reach out through the newspaper. Please tell your friends and fellow workers or students. Reach out through your clubs and religious organizations to let

tion from individuals and organizations from around the world. Not bad for an 11-year-old. Since first participating in these annual heritage fairs in Vernon, our children look at their community, province and country in a much deeper way. They have developed a keen interest in our family history and whenever we travel to communities around the province during summer holidays the first stop is now to the local museums and municipal halls to ask for pins and historical information. Our children keep a running list of possible topics for heritage fair projects. This appreciation that they have for our history and our heritage comes directly from their involvement in the B.C. Heritage Fairs Program. So, for igniting such a passion for Canadian history and heritage in our children, we want to thank the Greater Vernon Museum and, in particular, Pat Simmons, the education co-ordinator at the museum. Thank you for making this incredible learning opportunity and annual celebration of our shared traditions and heritage available to not only our children, but to all the students in our district, as well as to the general public which attend these fairs. Kelli Sullivan and Todd Strilchuk

people know about this opportunity. Shirley Weishuhn

trained people you are. We applaud your courage and determination. Ken and Sharon robinson

Wildfire reSponSe Several months have passed since wildfire broke out in our subdivision overlooking Kalamalka Lake. As we carry on with our lives, how grateful we are to still be living in this lovely environment. That may have all changed for some of us had it not been for the prompt and intensive assault of that fire. We are enormously grateful to the Ministry of Forests, Fire Protection Branch, and all of the firefighters for their swift response and skill in getting the fire under control. We are also grateful to God that there was no wind that night. A huge thank you to each and every person (Ministry of Forests, firefighters, RCMP, other emergency services) who played a part in dealing with this fire and for the work you do in our communities daily. What a terrific team of highly

■ The Morning Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

ÉMINENCE

HANDMADE ORGANIC SKIN CARE #

200-3101 48th Ave, Vernon (next to Sears) Tues. & Wed. 9am - 6pm

Give the gift of great skin this holiday season. Instant results, lasting beauty.

OPEN LATE Thurs. 9am - 8pm • Fri. 9am - 6pm • Sat. 9am - 5pm

WALK-INS WELCOME

250-545-7988

www.reflectionshair.ca Experienced

Stylist Wanted

BIO SCULPTURE GEL NAILS

VOTED #1 SALON

in the North Okanagan by Okanagan Life Find us on Facebook Magazine Reader's for additional Choice promotions

No dust, no odours, no fumes.

Available in clear, french or try a colour that's festive & fun! ~ FULL HAIR SERVICE ~ NAILS ~ PEDICURES ~ WAXING ~ FACIALS ~ ALL SERVICE DAY SPA

A10 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Protest filed against proposed marina RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A proposed marina on Okanagan Lake continues to make waves. A group known as Friends of South Bay has submitted a formal complaint to the provincial government over the Outback Resort’s

bid for a 72-slip marina on Eastside Road. “It makes a strong and valid case as to why the application should not be approved,” said Sheldon Trainor, a Friends of South Bay member. The group, which consists of adjacent res-

FREE ★★★ ONION RINGS ★★★

With the purchase of any Sub or Donair Limit 1 per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No cash value. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Valid only at #113 - 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon. Limited Time Offer.

113 - 5100 Anderson Way Across from Superstore

778-475-6005

Simply The Best!

the furnace and heat pump specialists

FURNACE NEED A TUNE-UP? just $99 + hst !

Have your furnace serviced and help the Salvation Army food bank at the same. Give our technician a few non-perishable food items and receive an additional $10 off !

Book today! 250 542 7700 or 1 855 542 7700

idents, says the Outback already has approval for a marina in Quarry Bay and a South Bay facility will impede public access and could impact water quality. “Kokanee are spawning there. It’s environmentally sensitive habitat,” said Trainor. Three regulatory agencies have already approved the proposal but a final decision has not come from B.C.’s Integrated Land Management Bureau. “We’d like all of the information to be taken into account,” said Kim Nasipayko, a resident. “We’d like to work with the Outback. We’re not saying, ‘Get off our doorstep.’ We’d like to share and share alike.” Robert Moffat, a lawyer representing the Friends of South Bay, believes the group’s case is strong. “There was an agreement signed between the Outback and the city and the regional district and it’s an enforceable agreement,” he said. During the 2004 permit process for developing the resort, the city stated the marina must be in Quarry Bay. However, city officials have previously stated the agreement is not legally binding. On Monday, city council reaffirmed deci-

JENNIFER SMITH/MORNING STAR

Sheldon Trainor and Kim Nasipayko, Friends of South Bay members, speak out against the Outback Resort’s marina application in front of Vernon city hall Thursday. See video at www.vernonmorningstar.com. sions in 2004 and 2001 that South Bay not be used by the Outback for boat storage. An Outback spokesperson insists that Quarry Bay is not suitable for a marina because of lake storms putting lives and property at risk. “We had a marina there and our experience over four or five years was that it’s an unsuitable place for a

temporary marina,” said Darrel Zacharias, with the marina facilities committee. “We are not allowed to put a permanent marina there because of government regulations and sensitive fish spawning habitat there.” Zacharias doesn’t challenge the claims that there is kokanee in South Bay. “The information presented in our appli-

cation package was obtained from the government and they are encouraging us to move from Quarry Bay to South Bay because they say it is a less active kokanee spawning area,” he said. Zacharias says the Outback is open to a compromise that works for both the resort and adjacent residents. “If the agencies who approve it say they don’t

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Save $270

129

Regular $400

glucksteinhome european down double/queen duvet

$149.99 King duvet. Reg. $500 White down, 650 fill power. 300-thread-count cover. Baffle box construction ensures better down distribution for even warmth and year-round comfort. exclusively Ours.

Shop thebay.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Our lowest price ever

Save $220

379

Regular $599.99

dyson dc23

Turbinehead animal Canister vacuum

Root Cyclone technology for no loss of suction. Includes mini turbine head, hard floor brush and crevice tools. lifetime HePa filter – approved for allergy sufferers.

Shop thebay.com

All brands on sale

Plus, save 50% all other duvets and pillows Be the first to know about our One Day Sale offers Sign up at thebay.com for email updates

twitter.com/thehudsonsbayco

facebook.com/hudsonsbaycompany

Shazam our one day radio ads

Ladies Night

Sunday, Dec. 2 • 5-9pm

No rain checks and no price adjustments. No pre-orders or telephone orders. Offer available while quantities last. Cannot be combined with other offers. Selection may vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices unless otherwise specified. See in store for details.

WEEK: B245 NAME: xMAs sMAll MArKEt iNsErt DAtE: Nov. 30 AD# 37514 siZE: custoM (10.25 x 4.5) MArKEts: Bc - vM, PQN

One Day SaleS

like a part of it and ask if we will consider changing it, we will,” he said. The facilities committee has stated that a South Bay marina would be regulated for noise and garbage and fuel would not be allowed on the dock to prevent spills. A government spokesperson would only confirm that the Outback application is under review.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A11

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Poachers leave dead elk in Enderby field RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Illegal hunters are being sought after an incident between Enderby and Salmon Arm. A cow elk was killed and left in a field on Deep Creek Road Tuesday night. “Shooting at night is dangerous and unlaw-

ful,” said Brent Smith, a conservation officer with the Ministry of Environment. Also, there is never an open season for cow elk. The incident apparently began when a pickup truck entered the field at about 8 p.m., used a light to improve visibility and fired a

“Shooting at night is dangerous and unlawful.” — Brent Smith

shot. The truck then left the scene but returned again at 9 and 11:30 p.m.

Shots were fired both times. Smith isn’t sure why

the vehicle kept returning and why the cow elk was left without any meat taken. “They may have killed another elk and loaded it into the truck. There is no evidence of that so we don’t know what happened,” he said. The incident occurred 75 metres

City proceeds with firearms bylaw RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s proposed weapons rules are finally on target. After considerable discussion and revisions, council has given three readings to a firearms and weapons bylaw. “There is quite a bit of bow hunting, particularly in Okanagan Landing, and I am concerned about safety,” said Coun. Catherine Lord, who pushed for the law. If the bylaw is ultimately adopted, bow hunting can only occur on properties more

“There is quite a bit of bow hunting.” — Catherine Lord

than two hectares in size. Bows must be marked to identify the user. Provincial Right to Farm legislation allows bow hunting, and other types of hunting, to occur on any property with a designated farm use.

Plans to restrict spray irritants, like bear spray, have been scrapped in the proposed bylaw, but a license will be needed for bear bangers, an explosive device used to scare off nuisance wildlife. Lord supports the require-

ment for a license. “Bear bangers are fairly dangerous. If it happens in a neighbourhood, people will be aware that they are being used,” she said. Opposition comes from Coun. Patrick Nicol. “There’s already legislation in place that takes care of it,” said Nicol of provincial authorities. “Also, when you look at the costs (for administration), we could have done a couple of worthwhile projects like school safety.”

from a house and not only was public safety put at risk, but hunting at night is illegal because animals can be lost in the dark. “A lot of animals are crippled and escape,” said Smith.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 1-877-952-7277. The B.C. Wildlife Federation will provide rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to convictions.

FRUSTRATED WITH FRUSTRATED WITH LOOSE DENTURES? LOOSE DENTURES?

Imagine embarrassing Imagine avoiding avoiding those those embarrassing moments by securing or replacing your moments by securing or replacing your dentureswith withDENTAL DENTALIMPLANTS. IMPLANTS. denture Call 250-558-4222 Call 250-558-4222today todayfor foraaconsultation consultation

Dr. DMD Dr.Sean SeanBicknell BicknellBSc(Dent), BSc(Dent), DMD

PleasantValley Valley Dental Dental Pleasant nd nd Avenue, Vernon 2301-32 Avenue, Vernon, BC 2301-32

Find our out more more at at www.pleasantvalleydental.ca Find www.pleasantvalleydental.ca

Mae-Flower Garden welcomes you … The Best Cantonese Cuisine Around

Vernon’s only authentic traditional Chinese Cuisine in our

DINNER BUFFET

OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK Lunch & Dinner

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Delivery available

Full Chinese Menu Licensed Premises

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4:30 to close

95 + tax for an adult

• Seniors $1.00 off • Children under 10 years $8.95 + tax

Reserve for Christmas

Groups of 10 or more Monday through Sunday for Parties

Chef Chow welcomes back Vikki!

Dinner Buffet

available for groups of 10 or more. Ask for details

Special New Yearʻs Buffet … reserve your table today!

3107 - 32nd Street, Vernon (across from KFC) • 250-260-3813

A12 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

BUTCHER BOYS Your Community Food Market

“Proudly Independent — Locally Owned & Operated” by Butcher Boys Ent. Ltd.

CROSS RIB ROAST

Fresh!

CHICKEN LEGS

BONELESS. CUT FROM ALBERTA GRAIN FED BEEF, AA OR BETTER. AGED A MINIMUM 14 DAYS.

BACKS REMOVED. LOCAL COLONIAL FARMS PRODUCT. DRUMSTICK AND THIGH ATTACHED Butcher Boys QUALIT Y!

2.49 3.79 LB.

LB.

SAUSAGES

PORK BUTT ROASTS

PORK OR BREAKFAST. LOCAL BONANZA PRODUCT. FROZEN OR THAWED

LB.

CUT FROM JOHNSTON PACKERS, NO ADDED HORMONES PORK.

2.99

Butcher Boys QUALIT Y!

Butcher Boys QUALIT Y

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS

2.99

FRESH "FARM FED" FRESH "JD FARMS" FRESH SEGMENTS

BACON HARVEST BRAND.

Butcher Boys PRICE

LB.

500 G

EA.

FRESH DUCKS FRESH GEESE FRESH LAMB

FRESH CUSTOM CUT ORDERS!

BOOK NOW TO ENSURE YOUR ORDER!

6.99

1.99

CRACKED WHEAT BREAD

450 GR LOAF ................................ EA.

KAISER BUNS

LARGE, WHITE OR 60% WHOLE WHEAT .....PACKAGE OF

MUFFINS

ASSORTED .............. PACKAGE OF

6 1.99 6 3.99 FOR FOR

APPLE JUICE

SUN-RYPE

DELI

BAKERY

HOME OF THE "DOUBLE DEALS" SUNDAYS COME SHOP FOR YOUR MEAT … WHERE THE QUALITY AND SERVICE CAN’T BE BEAT!

.99 SMOKED OYSTERS .99

BLUE LABEL

ed DEP & Butcher Boys Pric +ENVIRO

1 LITRE GOLD SEAL

Butcher Boys Priced

85 GR

PUDDING CUPS

HUNTS

"SNACK PACK" ASSORTED VARIETIES

.99

Butcher Boys Priced 4 x 99 GR

PEPSI, 7-UP AND SCHWEPPES DEP & GINGER ALE +ENVIRO

3 10.50 INSTANT NOODLES 3 2.00 CHOCOLATE CHIPS 2 5.00

SAPPORO ICHIBAN

85 GR HERSHEY CHIPITS

ASSORTED VARIETIES

FOR

225-350 GR ROGERS

HAVARTI CHEESE

DOFINO, ASSORTED ......... 100 GR

............................................

PRIMO ASSORTED VARIETIES

.99 TOMATOES .99 BEANS .99

680 ML UNCIO DICED AND PLUM

796 ML

KIDNEY, MIXED, CHICK PEAS, BLACK, ROMANO, LENTILS

Butcher Boys 540 ML Priced

FOR

DAIRYLAND

FOR

AUNT JEMIMA

REGULAR, BUTTER, LIGHT

750 ML

FOR

ASSORTED VARIETIES

Butcher Boys Priced 4 KG

Butcher Boys Priced ASST GR

DELMONTE SWEET

PINEAPPLES

2 5.00 FOR

CALIFORNIA GROWN

FOR

CARNATION

ASSORTED VARIETIES

2 7.00 PEROGIES 2 5.00

225-500 GR CHEEMO

ASSORTED VARIETIES

DOLE

PINEAPPLE

ASSORTED VARIETIES

STAGG

CHILI

ASSORTED VARIETIES

Butcher Boys Priced 425 GR

2 5.00

.59

LUNCH BOX SIZE

LB.

CANADA #1 HOT HOUSE

Sale prices in effect from Sunday, November 25 to Sunday, December 2, 2012 www.butcherboys.ca • orders@butcherboys.ca

BUT

LB.

4803 P.V. Road, Corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Road OPEN DAILY 8:00 am - 9:00 pm • We reserve the right to limit quantities.

STO

As she rounded the corner, she perceived Tavares to be bent over at the waist with his face down as she saw Mantler deliver the kick. She later learned by watching journalist Kelly Hayes’ video of the arrest that Tavares was on or nearly on his hands and knees when the kick was delivered. Boffy said officers are trained to be aware that there could be “one more bad guy, one more weapon” when they encounter a situation and that they are to constantly assess the threat level. A lack of response from a suspect, a person moving contrary to a police officer’s demands, slow reaction time, the ability of an officer to see a suspect’s hands, and the number of bystanders around would have all factored into that risk assessment, she agreed under cross examination. Defence counsel Neville McDougall went through the arrest video, frame by frame, and Boffy testified Tavares’ hands look like they drop at one point while he is in the truck and then that his hand appears near his waist as he exits the truck. Boffy agreed she would find that action a threat, as suspects are known to hide weapons in their waistband. Tavares also appears to take his hands off his knees and move them up during the process of getting onto the ground. Milliseconds later, Mantler delivered a kick to Tavares’ head, the video shows. Earlier in her testimony, Boffy was asked to categorize Tavares’ actions based on a model police use to identify a suspect’s level of compliance and the appropriate amount of force police can use at each level. “You’d have to know what Const. Mantler was saying (to Tavares) to know if he was non-cooperative,” said Boffy. “...From just watching (Hayes’) video, he appears cooperative.” However, she also testified she felt that Tavares wasn’t being “as cooperative as he could have been.” Non-cooperative is the second level on the police use of force guideline. Later, Boffy’s husband, Const. Kyle Boffy, was also questioned about the police model and when police can use “serious force.” Boffy said that may occur when a suspect is “combative or assaultive,” which is level four on the five-level police use of force guidelines.

Fire suspects sought Morning Star Staff

FANTASTIC END OF SEASON PRICES ON and

Mechanical Ltd. Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal

grills

4315 - 25th Avenue, Vernon Ph. 250-542-7255

FOR

S OY

ER CH B

Ask us about our introductory special

.99

.99 .99 1.29 EA.

THE NEW 864 HO

BIG FIRE ... BIG HEAT ... BIG VALUE!

Butcher Boys Priced 398 ML

Butcher Boys Priced

LB.

AND

FOR

907 GR

BROCCOLI LEAF LETTUCE VINE TOMATOES Butcher Boys Priced

What factors police consider as they assess the risk of a situation and the level of force they can use was the focus of testimony Wednesday as the other officer present when Const. Geoff Mantler kicked Buddy Tavares in the head during an arrest testified in the former Armstrong resident’s assault causing bodily harm trial. Const. Robyn Boffy pulled up to the arrest scene on KLO Road at Pandosy Street as Mantler, gun drawn, was next to Tavares’ truck. She headed Geoff Mantler to the passenger side of the truck to check for other passengers and to see if she could spot a firearm. At the time, police were responding to a call that an ex-employee of the Harvest Golf Club had fired shots while at the KLO Road property. That man, identified as Tavares, had suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident the previous summer and had two firearms registered in his name at the time of the Jan. 7, 2011 incident, the court heard. Another officer attending the call, Const. Kyle Boffy, testified he was concerned a “gunfight” would be needed to resolve the situation. He arrived after the high risk arrest took place, but his wife Robyn Boffy was with Mantler and went around the back of the Dodge as Tavares started to leave the truck.

FOR

NAVEL ORANGES

CALIFORNIA RED OR GREEN

cheryl wierda

Black Press

HOT CHOCOLATE

CALIFORNIA NEW CROP

Butcher Boys Priced

RCMP assault trial proceeds

Butcher Boys Priced

PRIMO

33% BF

Butcher Boys Priced 500 ML

1.39

Butcher Boys Priced

POTATO CHIPS

FAMILY SIZE

100 GR

PASTA SAUCE

ASSORTED VARIETIES

270 GR

1.49 1.79

BX BRAND BAVARIAN OR VEGGIE LOAF

QUAKER

GRANULATED WHITE

Butcher Boys Priced

FREYBE ............................100 GR

2 6.00 WHIPPING CREAM 2 5.00 TABLE SYRUP 2 6.00 SUGAR INSTANT OATMEAL 4.99 2 6.00 FOR

REG AND DIET, ALL FLAVOURS. SINGLE PRICE … $3.99 EA. 12 PACK

ASSORTED VARIETIES

LAY'S

HONEY HAM

News

Public assistance is sought after a suspicious fire on the Okanagan Indian Reserve. Flames roared through the former OK Funland Go-Karts

FREE ESTIMATES

ATTENTION! Home Owners

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION New or Finished Homes starting at $65 per inlet

BRUCE COAD

Call 250-542-BEAM

FINDLAYS Vacuum & Sewing 3101 - 48th Avenue in the Andre’s Plaza • 250-549-2730 www.findlaysvacuumandsew.com

building on Westside Road, at Highway 97, Sunday at about 8:30 p.m. “The RCMP and Okanagan Indian Band Fire Department continue their investigation into this suspicious fire which is believed to have been set by unknown persons between 8 and 8:30 p.m.,” said Cpl. Gerry Kovacs, with the RCMP. “Police are seeking the public’s assistance for information relating to any vehicle or persons observed in the area during that time.” The building has been abandoned for some time. Anybody with any information on the theft is asked to call the local detachment at 250-5457171, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A13

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Downtown lights up with holiday spirit tonight Morning Star Staff

Vernon is getting in the holiday spirit tonight with the Festival of Christmas Traditions, sponsored by MNP. The event along 30th Avenue in downtown Vernon goes from 5 to 8:30 p.m. “The Festival of Christmas Traditions is just that, a tradition, and we look forward to seeing the many families enjoying the tradition of the Downtown Light Up once again this year” said Holly Schmidt, Downtown Vernon Association’s events and marketing manager. “I’m very excited to have so many excellent community organizations and businesses participating in the event this year,” says Schmidt, adding, “we have businesses, groups, organizations and people from all different areas of the community participating”. The official lighting of the community Christmas Tree will take place at 5:15 p.m. in front of CIBC on the corner of 30th Ave. and 32nd St. (Hwy 97). Santa will officially arrive in Downtown Vernon and help with the lighting of the tree.

Submit your ‘stache Morning Star Staff

Time is running out to help change the face of men’s health. Movember officially wraps up today and to celebrate all the moustache’s grown in support of prostate cancer awareness, The Morning Star is giving away two $150 prizes. Submit a photo of your ‘stache at www. ver nonmor ningst ar. com/contests/ to enter before Dec. 10. The top two entries will win either a $150 gift certificate to Monashee’s Bar and Grill or Kal Sports Bar (winner gets first pick).

Free visits with Santa are always the highlight of the evening, and will

be available once again this year – in the 3100 block of 30th Avenue

near The UPS Store and National Bank. Along with Santa,

other popular activities will be back again along with many more.

Motorists are reminded that 30th Avenue, from 30th

to 35th street, will be closed starting at 1 p.m. today to prepare.

Ladies Night

Sunday, Dec. 2 5-9pm

A14 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Vernon Butcher Shop KANSAS CITY STYLE

NEW YORK PORK SIDE STRIPLOIN STEAKS RIBS

SMOKED HOMESTYLE SLAB MEATLOAF BACON MADE IN-STORE

SMOKED IN STORE, sold by the piece

2LB Loaf

399 $899 $499 $699

Now taking bookings for your fresh Christmas Turkey, Hams, & Turduckins

400 - 3101 48th Ave

(250) 549- 4704

Make donating a holiday tradition.

Value Village pays local nonprofits every time you donate. Jennifer Smith/morning Star

Queen Silver Star Christianne Edblad rises to the occasion in preparation for the Coldstream Community Christmas Light Up Sunday, with Vernon Viper Brett Corkey (clockwise from left), Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick, Salvation Army Food Bank’s David MacBain and Coldstream Christian Church pastor David Hockley.

Drop off at a Community Donation Centre located at Value Village! 5608 - 24th St, Vernon · (250) 558-2900 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 9pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm

Coldstream celebrates Christmas Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

Donations benefit:

Coldstream is getting in the Christmas spirit Sunday. Songs of the season will fill the air as neighbours come together for the ninth annual Coldstream Community Christmas Light Up Sunday at 6 p.m. “It’s a fun night,” said David Hockley, church pastor. “You can see the people catching up with friends they haven’t seen in

250.545.0711 www.Kidston.ca

a while. It’s neat to see.” Families and neighbours are urged to come out to the free event and donate to the Salvation Army food bank. Once there you can huddle around the bonfire, decorate cookies, take in the sounds of music from the Kidston Elementary choir and local artist Morgan Hilliss, enjoy some free hot dogs, check out a live nativity and more. “Farmer Val’s here with all the critters,” said Hockley. “And the

Coldstream Fire Department will be here with the hot chocolate and popcorn and they’ll have a fire truck here.” You can also get in the game with the Vernon Vipers. “We’ll all be here,” said Viper captain Brett Corkey. There will also be some royalty on hand. “All the Queen Silver Star candidates will be here as well,” said Queen Silver Star Christianne Edblad.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A15

www.vernonmorningstar.com

THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE END-OF-THE MONTH SALE! THE ABSOLUTE BEST BUYS AWAIT YOU AT VERNON TOYOTA

THE BEST PRE-OWNED SALES EVENT! VERNON “TOY”OTA,

2007 TOYOTA YARIS

Hatchback, Automatic, A/C

3401 - 48th Ave.

Not Exactly As Shown

170

1 BI-WEEKLY

BIWEEKLY

120

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT

196

H4727

BIWEEKLY

2008 TOYOTA SIENNA CE

157

V16434A

ALL

TRADES WELCOME! YES..... MOTORHOMES, MOTORCYCLES, BOATS & MORE!

H4639

BIWEEKLY

2009 TOYOTA VENZA AWD Loaded, Nav., Leather, Only 48,000 Kms

28,916

190

SALE

37,988

Leather, Loaded, Low Kms, 5.7L

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA LE

SALE

37,900

BIWEEKLY

FINANCING

1.9

ON SELECTED MODELS 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA D/CAB V6, Automatic, A/C

SALE

32,500

2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT AWD

14,999

V16100A

FROM

L548

V16395A

H4723

BIWEEKLY

H4713

4x4

25,900

AWD, A/C, 7 Pass

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA D/CAB LTD

SALE

4x4

2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5

2009 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB SLT

V16525A

V16345A

BIWEEKLY

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

H4716

Sunroof, A/C, P. Seats

SALE

149

BIWEEKLY

H4712

7 Pass

H4659

Sunroof, A/C

2010 TOYOTA SIENNA CE

BIWEEKLY

2007 HONDA CIVIC SI

H4720

7 Pass, A/C

185

H4694

BIWEEKLY

Touring, AWD

5Spd.

2010 TOYOTA MATRIX 5Spd., A/C

2009 TOYOTA VENZA

Automatic, A/C

$ H4672

H4701

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA Automatic, A/C

Automatic, A/C

2009 TOYOTA YARIS SDN Automatic, A/C

H4699A

2009 TOYOTA PRIUS

TRUCKS, VANS, SUV’S & CROSSOVERS!

TEST DRIVE TODAY!!

Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.

BEST SELECTION OF CARS,

COME IN EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE CONTINUES!

VERNON “TOY”OTA,

OFFERING THE

SALE

27,811

L546

SALE

2006 TOYOTA RAV 4 LTD

Not Exactly As Shown V16559A

17,783

SALE

DL# 30382

*On approved credit. 1) H4699A 07 Toyota Yaris, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $1000 Down, 60 Month term, Total paid $13,870 + all applicable taxes. 2) H4701 09 Toyota Yaris, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $200 Down, 72 Month term, Total paid $15,644 + all applicable taxes. 3) H4654 08 Toyota Corolla, Financing rate @5.99%, $1000 Down, 60 Month term, Total paid $13,870 + all applicable taxes. 4) H4659 10 Toyota Matrix, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $600 Down, 84 Month term, Total paid $18,618 + all applicable taxes. 5) H4672 09 Toyota Prius, Financing rate @5.99%, $2000 Down, 72 Month term, Total paid $28,520 + all applicable taxes. 6) H4727 09 Toyota Camry LE, Financing rate @5.99%, $0 Down, 72 Month term, Total paid $18,720 + all applicable taxes. 7) H4720 09 Toyota Venza, Financing rate @5.99%, $0 Down, 72 Month term, Total paid $30,576 + all applicable taxes. 8) V16345A 07 Honda Civic SI, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $1000 Down, 60 Month term, Total paid $20,370 + all applicable taxes. 9) V16434A 08 Hyundai Accent, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $0 Down, 60 Month Term, Total paid $10,270 + all applicable taxes. 10) H4639 08 Toyota Sienna CE, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $0 Down, 60 Month term, Total paid $24,050 + all applicable taxes. 11) H4716 10 Toyota Sienna CE, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $0 Down, 84 Month term, Total paid $28,574 + all applicable taxes. 12) H4729 09 Toyota Tacoma, Financing rate @ 5.99%, $2,000 Down, 72 Month term, Total paid $31,640 + all applicable taxes. See Dealer for full details. Sale end date Dec. 4, 2012.

VERNON TOYOTA 3401 - 48th Ave • Phone (250) 545-0687 • Visit us 24/7 at WWW.VERNONTOYOTA.COM

A16 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

MP eases concerns over controversial agreement Mayes contends the FIPA is not a trade agreement. “We’ve stated as a government that every trade agreement we’re going to sign, we will bring it to Parliament and have it voted on… This agreement with China is simply an agreement that basically states that when Canadian businessmen or business interests are in China, they will be treated the same as Chinese business people, they will have

martha wickett Black Press

Canadians should not be concerned about the controversial Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, says Colin Mayes. The OkanaganShuswap MP offered reassurances about the 31-year agreement, which some have called the biggest since NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement).

“We’ve needed this for the past 20 years.” — Colin Mayes

to abide by the same rules,” he said. “That also goes for the Chinese… doing business in Canada – they are treated the same as any other Canadian business. The business community (in Canada) has been communicat-

ing to the government of Canada we’ve needed this for the past 20 years... When they go over and set businesses up, they find the rules are different for them than the nationals. So that is simply what the agreement is – we have

Our authorized technicians keep your Volkswagen running like a Volkswagen No matter the weather.

25 or 26 of these agreements in the world…” Mayes adds that when his uncle and a few other business people went to China to do some placer mining, they were told they would have to sell the gold to the government for $50 an ounce and, at that time, it was selling for $350 an ounce. He said the clause that says 15-year notice is needed to cancel the agreement could be renegotiated if it’s problematic, but it adds stability. “Let’s face it, if a Canadian company spends a billion dollars getting all set up, and then all of a sudden the Chinese government says it’s not interested anymore…”

In response to criticisms of Bill C-45, the second of what have been termed omnibus budget bills, Mayes said Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair, when he was in the Quebec cabinet, “forwarded a budget with 600 pages and nobody said boo about it… The word ‘omnibus bill’ is being used politically to make it look like we’re bulldozing people over – having people fear we’re going to compromise the environment. That’s not true.” Fears about protection of the environment have been central to many criticisms of the bill, particularly regarding changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act –

now the Navigation Protection Act. The act’s scope is being narrowed to protection focused on three oceans, 97 lakes and 62 rivers in Canada, just 24 of which are in B.C. In this area, just Shuswap Little Shuswap and Mara lakes are listed. Mayes argues that the act was created in 1880, needs modernization and was intended to keep waterways open so people could navigate them. “It had nothing to do with the environment.” He said the Environmental Protection Act, which he terms probably one of the most stringent in the world, will take care of environmental concerns.

Economy key for Shuswap candidate FROM

Premium Castrol Synthetic Oil Change and 30-Point Inspection* *Cannot be combined with any other oﬀer. Oﬀer valid through January 31, 2013. Applicable taxes not included.

tracy hughes Black Press

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

169 189

from

Includes caliper maintenance, inspection of rotors and new Volkswagen Original brake pads ($329 Rear/$399 Front with new Volkswagen Original brake pads and rotors). *Cannot be combined with any other oﬀer. Oﬀer valid through January 31, 2013. Applicable taxes not included. Resurfacing of rotors is extra. Touaregs extra.

Our factory-trained technicians use only Genuine Volkswagen parts. A little gift to make you smile

FREE

Multi-Point Inspection

With every service or repair

Visit a Volkswagen dealership for any service, we’ll also give you this stylish pair of free mittens*

Vernon Volkswagen

250.545.2358 1.800.661.8553

WIN

SUBMIT

@ VernonMorning Star.com Click on “Contests” on the top right of our website. Then click “Enter Now” and submit your best Soup Strainer photo!

Highway 97N., Vernon On the Swan Lake Automile

DL #31226

*Limit of one pair per customer. Available while quantities last. Mittens may diﬀer from image shown. Oﬀer ends January 31, 2013 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. At participating dealers. “Volkswagen” and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2012 Volkswagen Canada

Jordan Ross is one of the five candidates vying for the Shuswap candidacy for the B.C. Liberal Party. He officially launched his campaign with a focus on his love of the region and hope that his three children will have the opportunity to live, learn, work and conJordan Ross tribute to the area. “Like many of our Shuswap residents, my ability to provide for my family is dependent on small business, the backbone of every successful economy,” he said. “I believe that in order for us to grow and succeed, we need to invest in training and education that

YOUR

STACHE! FOR

MOVEMBER Changing the face of men’s health.

promotes entrepreneurship in our schools and society. This will lead us to a culture of innovation, job creation and a more stable economy.” Although Ross is a new face to local politics, he has been a Liberal member for 17 years. He holds an undergraduate degree with a political science concentration and until recently, has spent the last five years serving as George Abbott’s riding association vice-president. Ross has lived in Salmon Arm for the last seven years, working for various manufacturers in business development, marketing and communications. He also sits on the board of directors for the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association, enjoys downhill skiing, golf and motorcycling. Other candidates for the position include Marty Bootsma, Greg Kyllo, Will Hansma and Mel Arnold. The candidate nomination meeting is Jan. 5.

2 WINNERS RECEIVE ONE

150

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO OR (Winner Gets First Pick)

Deadline Date: Dec. 8/2012 @5:00pm

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A17

www.vernonmorningstar.com

The Absolutes Best Christma In Town Is Here At... R ONE-STOP CHRISTMAS SH U O Y E R OP!!! WE A

ARTIFICIAL TREES CHRISTMAS Choose from the GREENS

Cedar, Pine, Fir & Hemlock

97 EA.

PLUS... Wreaths, Pinecones, Garland, Fresh Holly, Willow, Birch & More!

POINSETTIAS

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN TOWN!

OFF

Regular Price Only

CACTUS & SUCCULENTS

most realistic looking trees this side of the North Pole! Scratch n' Save

10 -30

OFF

FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES

OFF

BIRDS

NEW SHIPMENT of Feeders & Seed

ALL BIRD SUET Browse around our covered tree farm for the freshest Noble, Grand & Douglas Fir! PLUS... If you purchase a cut tree your family will receive a free photo with Santa on Dec 16th

Reg. $2.49

2 for

Pond Heaters • Aerators

OFF

The MOST comfortable shoes you will find!

crocs shoes

WINTERIZE YOUR POND!

NEW SHIPMENT & GREAT SELECTION

AMARYLLIS & PAPERWHITES

OFF

We are Vernon's newest Ladies Fashion Boutique! Come in and see the exclusive fashion lines we offer!

SELECTED CLOTHING

J UST AR R IVE D!

OFF

PASHMINA SILK SCARVES

00 OR EA.

2 for

TONS OF STYLES & COLOURS!

PLUS - Seniors Day Every Tuesday 15% of all Merchandise Must be 60+

SELECTED JEWELLERY

% OFF

Sale Ends Dec. 5th/12

open every day 9-5:30 250.542.8881 • 6325 HWY 97

www.artknappvernon.com

We’re on Twitter & Facebook! Check us out for Special offers!!

"your Christmas marketplace"

*Some Exclusions Apply

A18 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News College faculty takes a stand Morning Star Staff

Two teenagers a world apart, but with one objective in mind, have inspired the Okanagan College Faculty Association to support international efforts to educate girls. Members of the OCFA have condemned the recent Taliban shooting of 15-year-old student Malala Yousafzai for being a vocal proponent of education for girls in Pakistan. The OCFA also voted to donate $1,000 to the Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan, a non-prof-

it society launched by 15-year-old Alaina Podmorow from Lake Country to help educate girls in Afghanistan as a way to peace. “We’re putting our money where our hearts are,” said history professor Howard Hisdal, who made both resolutions. “These girls are shining examples of leadership. They are showing vision and courage, and to a certain extent, they are accomplishing what some of our western governments haven’t managed to do so well.”

Vernon Punjabi Heritage Society is raising funds for the Salvation Army

Buy SAMOSAS

at Real Canadian Superstore - 5001 Anderson Way & Save-On Foods - 4900 27th Street on

6 for $12

December 1

From 10:30 am to 6:30pm FREE DELIVERY on orders of $50 or more

12 for $20

Pre Book your orderS to Be Picked uP on dec. 1, 2012 call for more information

photo submitted

Niki Knight,with the Give A Lasting Gift Society, is ready for the third annual Alternative Gift Fair Saturday at Vernon’s Schubert Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fair provides a lasting gift Morning Star Staff

raj Jaswal 250-308-8243

A special thanks to Glen kuhnlein at real canadian Superstore and Jim tennant at Save-on Foods for their support.

In the past two years, close to $14,000 has been raised for nonprofit charities, both locally and around the world, thanks to the Give A Lasting Gift Society.

And the hope is to raise even more this year, as the society holds its Alternative Gift Fair, which gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase “gifts with a twist” by donating to charities of their choice in a

LandingUnique CONSTRUCTION LTD. Quality Craftsmanship 250-542-3245 • cell 250-308-7500 • www.landingconstruction.ca “Contact us for all your building needs.”

INCREDIBLE VIEWS • EAST HILL LOCATION • EACH HOME A TRUE CUSTOM BOTH RANCHER AND WALK-UP • FINISHED HOMES FROM $499,000. $

00 499,9

5 Bedroo Bedrooms, 4 Baths 3400 sq. ft. Rancher

494,9

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY 1002 - 35th Avenue

1 - 3 PM

917 - 33rd Avenue

s a m t s i r Ch

CORNER OF 35TH AVENUE AND 9TH STREET, VERNON • SHOW HOME OPEN WEEKDAYS!

Bidding Closes Monday Dec. 3 at 9pm

loved one’s name. Taking place Saturday at the Schubert Centre, the fair feature a wide variety of participants, including: the Dental Access Society, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, Nicaragua Fuente de Vida, Good Food Box, Grannies A Gogo, Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, Road Home Society, Family Resource Centre, Upper Room Mission, Zimbabwe Project, Some Day is Now International and the Schubert Centre. “The fair features local and international charities and offers shoppers a chance to support the important work that they do while crossing off their holiday shopping to-do list,” said Teresa Bowers, with the society.

“Shoppers attending the fair are provided a shopping list of potential donations that provide a description of where their donations are utilized. “Representatives from each charity will be on hand so shoppers have the opportunity to learn more about how their donations help.” The Give A Lasting Gift Society will collect all donations on the charity’s behalf and shoppers will receive a donation voucher and holiday card to provide to the recipient of their gift. Tax receipts will be mailed to the shopper from most charitable organizations. The Alternative Gift Fair takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. For more information, see www.givealastinggift.com

2012 VERNON ROTARY

ON-LINE AUCTION www.vernonrotaryauction.com Support Your Community!

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A19

www.vernonmorningstar.com

greater vernon museum photo

The Norman Bell House is located at 3405 26th St. and was built in 1916. The Norman Bell home was built using rounded-notched logs, which remain virtually unaltered today. The style was bellcast, hip-roofed bungalow, known as a colonial bungalow with a central dormer and inset veranda. The home was situated facing west on a larger lot which was subdivided. A unique stone wall frames the sidewalk at the front of the house and the original wrought iron gate, still in use today, was made in Bell’s blacksmith shop. In 1955, the home was bought by Gerald Niemi and family. Jan Polanski (nee Niemi) and some of the

extended family still live in the much-loved landmark and have called it home for more than 60 years. Polanski tells us that the home had two fireplaces. They burned sawdust, and had a coal furnace that was converted to gas. The leaded\-glass windows are the original windows. The floor plan was spacious and large, almost 1,600-square-feet, which would be considered a large home when it was built. Polanski, knows the neighbourhood well and has watched Vernon, grow from a small town to the city it is today. As a child growing up, she remem-

bers sleeping out on the verandah when the summer was hot, and remarks that no one locked their doors. You knew all of your neighbours and it was an easy going place to live. Vernon’s official

Annu al

Fri. Nov & Sat D . 30 ec. 1

c c

ANDY AN E *Excluding car seats & strollers

childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

ON LY !

20-50% OFF

Everything in the store! 4407-29th Street Vernon 250-549-1221

OCTOBER WINNER OF A 3 DAY 2 NIGHT STAY FOR 2 IN VEGAS!

Pippa Shaw, Owner with winners Debbra Butler and Chris Grotterod

greater vernon museum photo

Norman Bell operated a blacksmith shop in Vernon.

Home Furnishings

#304 - 2520 53 Ave Vernon, BC 250-542-5955 www.designersgallerycanada.com

1,000 - $25,000 2013

5000

CASH SAVINGS

CASH PRICE

20,900

FROM

STK #213089

2013

198

BI-WEEKLY

26,929

CASH $ PRICE

STK #213009

2013

LEASE FOR

188

/MO.

Y WINS!! EVE1RYINBO5DNhewaseosr are IN A ed purc PreownNTEED TO W

TV 46” LLoEtsDofgiprveizawesayto!

GUARA

2008 KIA SORENTO LX LUXURY

• • • •

WAS $21,998

19,877

Immaculate Bought brand new Local one owner All service records

213084A

2009 FORD EDGE SEL

• Heated seats • Panormaic sunroof • Leather interior • Satellite radio

375

***

/MO. A027

2008 ACURA RDX TECH PKG

• • • •

WAS $28,995

Leather Navigation Backup camera Heated seats

SALE PRICE

25,777

213050A

*2013 SORENTO - #213009, BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE OF $28,995, 84 MONTHS AT 2.99%, INCL. TAXES & FEES. **2013 RIO LX - $2500 DOWN, 48 MO. LEASE AT .9% INCL. ALL TAXES & FEES. ***BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE OF $22,777 @ 5.4% OAC, ALL TAXES & FEES INCL.

VERNON KIA

250-545-7281 www.vernonkia.ca

D#30973

The Norman Bell House was built in 1916 and is located at 3405 26th St. in the heart of lower East Hill by Norman Bell. He was a resident of Vernon for more than 40 years, where he practiced the skilled craft of blacksmithing, and was a well-known businessman. Originally a native of Montreal, he travelled overland in a Red River cart drawn by a mare. The Bell family were real pioneers, homesteading on the Prairies, and from the age of 16, he apprenticed as a blacksmith and was advised by his teachers to marry early, and never to “beat his way on the railway.” After applying himself to numerous occupations up and down the West Coast, he eventually settled in Vernon were he married, and built his home. He practiced his trade of blacksmithing at his shop which was one of Vernon’s early landmarks. His shop was located in the vicinity of the present-day Fisher’s Hardware Store. He is quoted as saying, “Wealth is not measured in dollars and cents, but rather in good health, kind friends and contentment in the present.” Mr. and Mrs. Bell lived in the home they build on 26th Street for more than 40 years.

community plan has identified the lower East Hill as a designated heritage area. As you drive around the neighbourhood, you will enjoy seeing many heritage homes which have been well preserved and continue to be loved by the families who live there. The OCP outlines the vision and growth strategies planned for Vernon’s future. The city encourages the public to review and comment on proposed changes to the OCP and how these changes will affect neighbourhoods and how we want our city to grow. Most importantly, what part of our history is worthy of respect and identification? This Heritage Corner article is written by Linda Jenkins, edited by Bill Hamilton and Shelagh McGinn, members of the City of Vernon’s heritage advisory committee.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Linda Jenkins

Special to The Morning Star

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

EVERYBODY Bell House a local landmark WINS SALES EVENT

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

News

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

A20 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

AP W S YOURRIDE EVENT

THIS FALL, FALL IN LOVE WITH A FORD.

0 72 SWAP YOUR RIDE NOW AND GET UP TO

APR

PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO

MONTHS

“I drive a Honda Civic, but I love the Focus.”

ON MOST NEW 2013 FOCUS MODELS.

Andrew M.

2013 FOCUS SE SEDAN CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

19,999

PURCHASE FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR ONLY

115 0

APR

for 72 months with $2,000 down Offers include $1,650 freight and air tax.

5.5L/100km 51MPG HWY*** 7.8L/100km 36MPG CITY ***

2013 FIESTA SE SEDAN AN

2012 FUSION SE AUTO UTO

CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

17,499

20,999

PURCHASE FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR ONLY

PURCHASE FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR ONLY NLY

99 0

139 @ 6.19%

APR

for 72 months with $2,000 down. Offers include $1,650 freight and air tax.

APR

for 72 months with $2,900 down. Offers include $1,650 freight and air tax and manufacturer rebate of $4,750.

5.1L/100km 55MPG HWY*** 6.9L/100km 41MPG CITY ***

6.0L/100km 47MPG HWY*** 9.0L/100km 31MPG CITY ***

PLUS GET A

UP TO $1,800 (MSRP) VALUE ‡‡

• Winter Tires • Winter Wheels • Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

On select new 2012 and 2013 models

FALL IN LOVE WITH A FORD AND SWAP YOUR RIDE. VISIT BCFORD.CA OR YOUR BC FORD STORE FOR DETAILS. VIEW OUR SWAPISODES ONLINE AT FORD.BLOG.CA/SWAPISODES /FordCanada

@FordCanada

bcford.ca

/FordCanada

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Fiesta SE Sedan/2013 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,999/$17,499/$20,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$4,750 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until November 30, 2012, receive 0%/0%/6.19% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 Focus SE 4 door (excludes S, ST and BEV models)/2013 Fiesta SE 4 door (excludes S model)/2013 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $250/$215/$302 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $115/$99/$139 with a down payment of $2,000/$2,000/$2,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$3,614.66 or APR of 0%/0%/6.19% and total to be repaid is $17,999/$15,499/$27,713.66. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$4,750 and freight and air tax of $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ‡‡Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel rims (2012 Escape receives alloy wheels), and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2012/2013 Ford Fiesta, Focus (excluding BEV & ST), Fusion (excluding HEV), Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before November 30/12. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.0L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

COLOURS: 4C

PRODUCTION:

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A21

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Mission needs help for Christmas gifts richard rolke Morning Star Staff

With Christmas drawing near, efforts are underway to ensure everyone experiences the magic of the season. Vernon’s Upper Room Mission will prepare upwards of 200 backpacks and present them to their clients. For many, this will be the only present they receive. “We want to spread the holiday cheer and they look so forward to getting a backpack and seeing what’s inside,” said Bev Henke, street level supervisor. Because of the generosity of local residents last year, no more backpacks are required. But special items to place inside the backpacks are being sought. “We need chocolates and Christmas candies,” said Henke. “There is also a need for socks, gloves, toques and anything warm.” Donations of puzzles, reading material, combs, small packs of Kleenex, razors, soap and face cloths are also welcome. Other items that are popular are hand warmers, gum, small hand mirrors, pens and note pads. “We will have a special dinner Dec. 24 and give out the backpacks then,” said Henke. To donate items for the Christmas program, drop by the Upper Room Mission at 3403 27th Ave. For more information, call 250549-1231. Also taking place at the mission, is a Christmas craft fair Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. “It showcases the talents of the people who come here,” said Henke. Individuals selling their items will have an opportunity to generate revenue while a bake sale and other tables will raise funds for the mission’s activities.

News

t n e v E m o o r d e E B L A S Y A D O W T g a T d Re

! N I Y HURR &

Y A D I R F THIS LY! N O Y A SATURD

S S E R T T A M N E E

9 9 2

$ E X U L E 10” DOTOP EUR

RE COMPA $349.99 N I TW $369.99 E L B U O D $599.99 G N I K

12” SUPREME $

SALE 7 $199.9 7 $279.9 7 $399.9

$599.99

$749.99

COMPARE AT

............................ COMPARE .............................. SALE TWIN ..................... $399.99 ...................... $249.97 DOUBLE ................ $499.99 ...................... $299.97 KING ..................... $699.99 ...................... $499.97

QUEEN MATTRESS

PILLOWTOP

Available in White or Chocolate

QUEEN

699

COMPARE AT $1399.99

VERNON

250-542-3399

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 pm

499

COMPARE AT

............................ COMPARE .............................. SALE TWIN ..................... $549.99 ...................... $349.97 DOUBLE ................ $649.99 ...................... $459.97 KING ..................... $999.99 ...................... $659.97

TUXEDO PARK BED

5309 - 26th Street

on all Beds and Mattresses

399 $

PLUS … SAVE THE HST

14” 97 ULTRA BOX $

QUEEN MATTRESS

EUROTOP

BEACHCOMBER

Home Leisure www.bhleisure.com

BOULEVARD BED (With Storage in Headboard)

QUEEN

749

COMPARE AT $1499.99

A22 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

B.C. horses were popular

hen word got back to the B.C. Interior that there was a good market for horses in the North-West, oth-

ers were prompted to get involved. In the spring of 1883, William Roper Hull, who had come to B.C.

from Somersetshire, England, in 1873 with his brother John, decided to try driving horses to the North-West. The brothers pur-

chased 1,200 head of horses, a number of them from the BX Ranch in the Okanagan Valley. They drove them

south along Okanagan Lake and through Washington Territory, then back across the Tobacco Plains and through the Crowsnest

2012 MODEL YEAR END INCENTIVES! vernonvw.com

HUGE SAVINGS ON OUR REMAINING 2012’S 2012 Jetta 2.5

2 REMAINING!

MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate Volksfest Cash 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$23,840 -$2,500 -$1,000 -$500 -$500 -$450

STOCK# 4536

2012 Eos MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate 1st Payment Dealer Discount

STOCK# 4570

$40,440 -$2,000 -$1,000 -$500 -$1,200

1 REMAINING!

2012 Passat 2.5

1 REMAINING!

MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate Volksfest Cash 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$34,515 -$3,000 -$1,000 -$500 -$500 -$700

STOCK# 4605

2012 Golf GTI MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$36,160 -$2,000 -$1,000 -$500 -$1,200

4 REMAINING!

STOCK# 4541

2012 Golf 2.5

1 REMAINING!

MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate Volksfest Cash 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$27,090 -$2,000 -$1,000 -$500 -$500 -$700

STOCK# 4493

2012 Beetle Turbo MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$33,755 -$1,500 -$1,000 -$500 -$700

1 REMAINING!

STOCK# 4616

2012 Golf Wagon

REMAINING!

MSRP Cash Rebate Loyalty Rebate 1st Payment Dealer Discount

$30,070 -$2,500 -$1,000 -$500 -$1,200

STOCK# 4432

Models shown for illustration purposes only. Contact dealer for details regarding Cash Rebate, Volksfest Cash, Loyalty Rebate, 1st Payment, and Dealer Discount incentives. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing, may be required. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, options, any dealer or other charges and applicable taxes are extra. Offer ends December 31, 2012 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Certain conditions apply. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Jetta”, “Eos”, “Beetle”, “Passat”, and “Golf” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG.

Vernon Volkswagen

TOM Sales Manager

JIM ANGELA Business Manager

PAUL

RYAN

HIGHWAY 97N., VERNON

DL #31226

250-545-2358

Pass to the Prairies. When they arrived at Fort Macleod, the herd was greeted with enthusiasm. Out of the herd, 300 horses were sold to Fred Stimson, of the North West Cattle Company that ran the Bar U Ranch southwest of Calgary. While the horse drives seemed like a way to earn easy money, they weren’t always simple. As straightforward as it may sound, driving horses is far from easy. Usually a large band of horses included mares in foal or with colts, making travel slow. If mares foaled on the trail, they usually wanted to stay where they were and had to be urged along. Occasionally, the entire herd would grow homesick and head for home, making night herding essential. Cowboys had to ride around the herd at night and turn back horses if they headed back down the trail. The horses’ tendency to want to return to their home territory was accentuated when the herd had to swim across a river or on a rainy night, making the cowboy’s life miserable. Most old-timers agreed that a herd of horses was much more likely than a herd of cattle to stampede. The merest whiff of a cougar or whisper of an unfamiliar sound could send the herd into a mad panic and woe betide the cowboy who got in their way. The influx of B.C. horses continued and, even after the railway was completed in 1885, there was a demand for B.C. horses and cattle in the North-West. William and John Roper Hull, after driving horses into the North-West for several years, decided that they would set up a butchering and livestock-trading business in Calgary.

That spring, the first consignment of stock ever shipped into the North-West by rail from B.C. arrived in Calgary. By the end of the year, they had brought in from B.C. 500 horses and 3,000 head of cattle. That same year, Senator Matthew Ken Mather Cochrane travelled to Ashcroft, B.C., and met with Thaddeus Harper, who was looking to liquidate his assets to cover a growing debt load. Cochrane was interested in Harper’s horses, located on the Gang Ranch, with the intention of selling them to the British cavalry. He ended up purchasing 500 of them and had them shipped to his newly incorporated British American Ranch Company. The Gang Ranch horse herd, referred to as the Harper Band, was considered “one of the finest in the West.” Unfortunately, it seems that the British cavalry did not purchase the horses, but the Bow River Horse Ranch, with the Harper Band as part of its foundation stock, operated successfully until after the First World War. Interest in B.C. horses continued for some time. But, in 1890, the Canadian Pacific Railway shipped 66 horses from Alberta to the B.C. market, indicating that the tide was beginning to turn. However, for the better part of 10 years, the ranges of the B.C. Interior had provided horses and horsemen to the fledgling cattle industry in the NorthWest. In the process, many of the horse-breaking techniques and much of the horse equipment of the west coast had been imported as well. Ken Mather is curator at O’Keefe Ranch in Spallumcheen.

Ranch Tales

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A23

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News InternatIonal StudIeS

Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star

Okanagan College international student Abdullah Alotibi tells Hailey Woon about his home country of Saudi Arabia for his final project at Vernon campus of Okanagan College.

BROCHURES BROCHU RES CATAL CATALOGU O OGU ES CON CONTES TESTS TS S PR RODU ODUCT CTS CT TS T S ST TOR OR RE ES S FLYERS FLY ERS S DE DEALS ALS S COUPO COU UPO PO ONS S BRO BR ROC CHU HU U URE RES ES S CA CATAL AL LOGU OGUES ES ES

Holiday Gift Guide

Stay tuned for gift Ideas for the whole family and take the guess work out of shopping! For Him, For Her, For Kids, and Stocking Stuffers.

SAVE TIME. SAVE MONEY.

your source for FREE coupons

FOR EVERY DAY FOR EVERY BOARDER, SKIER AND SNOWBUNNY

Village Green Centre’s 11th Charity Shopping Night featuring guest appearance from Josh Dueck.

A Charitable Night of Shopping and Entertainment Saturday, December 1, 2012 4:00pm-9:00pm at Vernon’s Village Green Centre

Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased through local charity groups or the following retailers: • Boutique Canadiana • Cheek to Chic • Coles • Interior Inkjet • Quilts Etc • Rafters • Tea Desire • Guest Services on weekends

PROUDLY MANAGED BY

100% of all proceeds go to participating charities. Visit villagegreencentre.com for more specials and discounts.

www.villagegreencentre.com 4900 27th Street, Vernon, BC

Winners | Save-on Foods | The Bay | Sport Chek | Signature BC Liquor Store

A24 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Sports

Editor: KEvin MitchEll

❘

PhonE: 550-7902

❘

www.vernonmorningstar.com

E-Mail: sports@vernonmorningstar.com

Robin lands Royals march to quarters with Kings Morning Star Staff

Vipers ready for weekend double-dip with Warriors Morning Star Staff

Vernon Viper head coach/GM Jason Williamson will be reduced to 25 roster cards by Saturday, and with an extra forward in the fold, somebody had to go. Landon Robin was the odd man out as Williamson sent him to the Powell River Kings for future considerations in a B.C. Hockey League trade Thursday. “We recruited him hard, but we’ve got to push forward and live up to our expectations,” said Williamson. “We Landon Robin had some guys come in who played a little bit better.” Robin, 18, was captain of Saskatchewan’s Beardy’s Midget AAA Blackhawks last season, racking up 50 points (27-23) in 33 games. He struggled early with the Vipers, but appeared to be slowly adjusting to the pace of the BCHL. He has a goal Ryan Renz and four assists in 23 games. With Robin’s departure, Craig Martin (leg) on injured reserve, and TJ Dumonceaux day-to-day, the Vipers have at least 12 forwards available as they begin a weekend home-and-home with the West Kelowna Warriors tonight at Royal LePage Place. Rylan Ferster’s crew visits Wesbild Centre Saturday night. The Warriors (10-7-1-6) are three points ahead of Vernon (9-10-0-6) in the Interior Division, but are just 2-5-0-1 in their last 10 games. The Snakes have been playing their best hockey in November, going 6-3-0-1 in their last 10. Veteran d-man Ryan Renz says the Vipers have a lot to build from after earning a weekend split against the league-leading Penticton Vees. “We took a few strides,” said Renz, a Castlegar product. “Each game we had a chance to win. Penticton’s a tough place to win a hockey game in and when we did, it just brought everyone together. “In practice, I could tell there’s a lot more excitement on the ice for this weekend after the success we had.

See VEES on A27

The Vernon Christian School Royals were headed to the quarterfinals late Thursday afternoon at the B.C. Senior A Boys Volleyball Championships in Kelowna. Chris Bannick’s seventh-rated bunch faced the No. 2 Credo Christian of Langley after brushing off 11th-ranked Carver Christian Phoenix of Burnaby 3-1 (25-19, 19-25, 31-29, 29-27) in a thriller earlier Thursday afternoon. In pool play, the fifth-ranked Duncan Christian Chargers iced the Royals 2-0 (25-14, 25-22), while the No. 6 Centennial Christian Seahawks of Terrace stopped them 2-1 (22-25, 25-22, 16-14) before the Royals rebounded to upend the No. 8 Richmond Christian Eagles 2-1 (25-19, 22-25, 15-12). There is a field of 12 teams with the host Kelowna Christian Knights ranked No. 1. The Fulton Maroons and VSS Panthers were both battling on the consolation side of the provincial senior AA boys draw Thursday afternoon in Kelowna. Fulton, ranked 12th in the field of 16, lost 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-18) to No. 6 Langley Fundamental Titans in Thursday morning play. “The boys fought back and almost had that first game, but they really didn’t have their best showing this morning,” said Fulton coach Dan Currie. The Maroons went into the playdowns without middle blocker Erich Lutzke (injured) and had just one substitute. Fulton stopped No. 10 George Elliot Coyotes of Lake Country 2-1 (13-25, 29-27, 16-14) in their tournament opener Wednesday before Highland Raiders of Comox iced the Maroons 2-1 (17-25, 25-19, 15-11). The Maroons ended pool play Wednesday by bowing 2-1 (25-27, 25-18, 12-15) to the Gulf Islands Scorpions of Ladysmith. “We’re going to try and win the consolation side now; that’s our goal,” added Currie, whose team took on No. 15 Charles Hays Hurricanes of Prince Rupert Thursday afternoon. The fourth-ranked Pacific Christian Pacers of Victoria shut down No. 13 VSS 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-20) Thursday morning. Germano Brunello’s Panthers started with a 2-0 (25-17, 25-19) sweep of Charles Hays and then brushed back the Cambie Crusaders of Richmond 2-1 (17-25, 19-25, 15-12). VSS bowed 2-1 (16-25, 25-21, 9-15) to 14th-ranked Prince Charles Comets of Creston Wednesday night to finish pool action. The Panthers went up against Highland in playoff action Thursday afternoon. In Nanaimo, the No. 5 Kalamalka Lakers toppled No. 3 Langley Fundamental 2-0 (25-22, 25-17) Thursday in their provincial senior AA girls championships opener.

PHOTOS View Online

Graeme Corbett/morninG Star

Travis Hoogland of the Vernon Christian Royals goes up for a hit against the Duncan Christian Chargers in B.C. Senior A Boys Volleyball Championship play Wednesday morning at UBC Okanagan Gym.

BACK TO BACK BEAUTIES! Visit our barn for the second half of the Home and Home when we host the West Kelowna Warriors. Don’t miss this game, as Costco has an ultimate one time deal on Costco Memberships! VERNON

WEST KELOWNA

VS. PUCK DROPS @ 7:00pm Saturday, Dec. 1st Sponsored By:

One lucky fan will go home with an Executive Membership to Costco!!

Movember is almost over! Please join us and support the cause! As a team, we can change the face of men’s health! Visit http://mobro.co/VernonVipers to donate!! For the whole month of the December, the Vipers will be accepting non-perishable food donations to The Salvation Army food bank.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A25

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sports

w w w. sw a n l a ke m o t o r s . c o m

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN LIMITED AWD

NOW! $ 21,995 OR $238B/W

STK#U5731.

Auto, loaded, Nav, DVD, sunroof, 7 passenger, rear air, trailer tow

WAS $24,995

2008 TOYOTA YARIS CE

NOW! $ 9,995 OR $109B/W

STK#U5767-1.

Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, tilt, keyless remote, great tires, fuel mizer!

WAS $10,995

2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4

NOW! $ 19,995 OR $217B/W

STK#U5626.

6 speed manual, A/C, loaded, new tires, freedom top, alloys, tow pkg

LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR

Jacob Wettlaufer of the Vernon Mighty Ducks (right) battles Quintin Marlow of the West Kelowna Ice Dogs along the boards Saturday morning in the Atom Icebreaker Tournament at Wesbild Centre.

M&K crew goes 2-2 Morning Star Staff

The M&K Ready Mix Demons went 2-2 in the Vernon Atom Icebreaker Hockey Tournament last weekend. The Demons stopped the Kelowna Ice Crushers 4-3 in their opener, getting snipes from Shaelyn Cecchini, Christopher Bond, Kevin Morgan and Jordyn Morris with Morris burying her own rebound for the winner. In Game 2, Brady Horton, Morgan and Cecchini each scored with Dawson Martian earning a key assist in a 5-3 loss to the Kamloops Roughnecks. The Hope Wildcats then tripped up the Demons 3-1 with Ronan Bedard scoring from Gage Stoll. The M&K crew finished by shutting down the Lakeside Accuprint Thunder 3-0 with Tyler Hamilton in net. Bond, unassisted at 13:24 of the second period. and Morgan and Morris, within a two-minute span in the third, handled the Demons’ offence. Tireless work and tremendous defensive efforts by Morris, Stoll, Ryan Vandesande and Ty Louis paid off for the Demons. Heart and Hustle awards for the Demons went to goalies Kassidy SchaperKotter and Hamilton, Stoll and Bedard. “Overall, I’m very pleased with how the Demons came together for this tournament,” said coach Mike Stoll. “They are really starting to be aware of each other and play as a team. I couldn’t be happier about the way they are backchecking and passing and I’m really excited to see how the rest of the season plays out.” Hope got a goal with 25 seconds left to clip the Langley Raiders 4-3 in the A final. The Denny’s Ice Rockets of Vernon defeated Penticton for third place. No details were reported. The Vernon Mighty Ducks lost 7-2 to Kamloops in Sunday’s game for fifth place. The Ducks started by getting ambushed 11-2 by Langley with Maisun Ang-Hamilton getting their only two goals. Vernon bounced back with a 8-0 win over the West Kelowna Ice Dogs with Jacob Wettlaufer pulling the hat trick and Cody Becker bagging 2+1. Ang-Hamilton, Andrew Kostitsen and Jackson Sampert rounded out the scoring. The Penticton Venom then upended the Ducks 5-3 with Jacob Tarasenko, Alyssa Reilly and Ang-

Hamilton handling the offence. In Pee Wee action, Finnian O’Keefe scored five times as the Sub City Donair Devils downed the Sicamous Predators 5-1 Sunday at Civic Arena. Jordan Foster and Dalton Steinberg shared the goaltending for Sub City (5-1-1). Nick Mitchell had 2+3 and Aaron Jodoin also scored twice as the Bannister GM Flames torched the Knights 6-1 Sunday at Wesbild Centre. Sam White, with 1+2, and Chase Batchelor also scored in front of a red-hot Reece Hawthorne. The twin tower pairing of captain Brooke Berube and Alyssa Racine was magical on the 6-2 Flames’ back end. Hayden Minamide replied for the 4-4 Knights. The Salmon Arm Salmar Classic Titans were four minutes away from celebrating their first Pee Wee victory of the season on Grey Cup Sunday. Reid Lawrence spoiled the party. Lawrence’s unassisted goal with 3:15 remaining gave the Stevenson Mechanical Blues a 5-5 tie with the Titans at the Wesbild Centre. Cody Webb, with two unassisted markers, and Zack Laranjo, on a setup by Halle Higgins-Wilson, staked the Blues to a 3-1 first-half lead. After Salmon Arm rallied to tie the game, Kael Black buried a Braydie Allan-Webber rebound behind the Titans’ Ben Tinling to give the Blues a 4-3 lead. Two goals 18 seconds apart by the Titans’ Garrett Mitchell early in the third gave the Titans a 5-4 lead. Sam Knox and Dylan Blazek shared the netminding for the 6-2-2 Blues. In Bantam Super League action, the first-place Interior Savings Flyers went to 8-0 by bouncing the Salmon Arm Blades 7-1 Saturday at Wesbild. Adam Roemer (3), Jake Pelletier (1+2), Braeden Doak, Jaden Steinke and Cole Bradley led the offence, while Cordell Oppenheimer was solid on defence. The Flyers got 1+2 from both Adam McIvor and Darnell Hauca in an 8-3 exhibition win over Kelowna Sunday at Wesbild. Roemer, Tiege Doughty, Doak, Brendan Horsfield and Kaylan Lawrence also scored with the tireless and skilfull Lawrence snapping his scoring drought. In other Bantam play, the Corbett Office Plus Spartans iced the Winfield Bruins 3-1 and rallied past the DCT Chambers Coyotes 6-5.

See Panthers on A26

WAS $24,995

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO AWD

NOW! $ 17,995 OR $196B/W

STK#U5529.

Auto, A/C, only 75,900 kms, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, loaded, roof rack, alloys

WAS $20,995

2008 FORD F350 XLT CREW CAB 4X4

NOW! $ 26,995 OR $291B/W

STK#U5754.

6.4L DIESEL, 6 speed manual, cruise, tilt, alloys, running boards, A/C, only 90,000 kms

WAS $29,995

2007 FORD F350 CREW CAB LARIAT 4X4 STK#U5769.

6.0L DIESEL, 6 speed manual, loaded, sunroof, leather, alloys, A/C, cruise, keyless entry

WAS $28,995

NOW! $ 26,995 OR $291B/W *

2006 DODGE 3500 MEGA CAB SLT 4X4 STK#U5756.

5.9L DIESEL, auto, cruise, tilt, P/W, P/L, alloys, A/C, keyless entry

WAS $28,995

NOW! $ 26,995 OR $291B/W *

2006 LINCOLN MARK LT CREW CAB 4X4 STK#U5780.

Auto, loaded, alloys, running boards, keyless entry, sunroof, A/C, trip computer, leather

WAS $21,995

NOW! $ 20,995 OR $228B/W *

2006 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED STK#U5649.

Auto, loaded, leather, sunroof, heated seats, rear A/C, alloys, DVD equipped

WAS $17,995

NOW! $ 15,995 OR $175B/W *

2005 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB LONGBOX SLT 4X4 STK#U5681.

5.9L DIESEL, auto, new tires, spray liner, A/C, cruise, alloys, tilt, tow pkg

WAS $21,995

NOW! $ 17,995

PURCHASE PRICE DOES NOT INCL. DOC FEES & TAXES. *BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS @ 6.99% INCLUDING DOC FEES & TAXES WITH 0 DOWN.

* Certiﬁed Sales Professionals * Full Time Business Manager * Open 6 Days A Week

www.swanlakemotors.com

6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, BC (Across from Squires Pub)

DL#30886

250-260-2791 • 1-800-260-SWAN(7926)

A26 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Rockets trade winger Vasko

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sports

Morning Star Staff

The Kelowna Rockets have traded European import right winger Filip Vasko to the Red Deer Rebels. Vasko, a native of Humenne, Slovakia, was in his second season with the Rockets and had three goals and seven assists in 19 games. In return for Vasko, the Rockets acquire a conditional sixth-round WHL bantam draft selection in 2013.

Vasko joined the Rockets last season and had 12 assists in 51 games. The Rockets clipped the Tri-City Americans 3-2 before 4,769 fans Wednesday night at Prospera Place, their ninth straight home-ice victory. Myles Bell, with two goals, and Dylen McKinlay, with 1+2, scored for Kelowna (16-8-1-1). Connor Rankin and Drydn Dow replied for the Americans (16-9-1-1).

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Nick Noren of the Vernon Panthers looks to bury the loose puck in front of the Kelowna Sting net with a d-man sitting on the goal line in Novice play in Penticton.

www.tireland.ca

Panthers take pair Continued from A25

Alex Laurila flipped home a rebound off a Cathou Bauml shot as the Spartans took the lead in Winfield. Evan Winther extended the lead early in the third on screened flip shot from the point. Kevin Sullivan scored an empty netter. In Sunday’s Grey Cup night thriller at Civic, Paul Rogers provided the winner and the Spartans’ first lead when he scored off a crazy deflection on a point shot with three minutes remaining. Reece Schroeder (2), Nick Mann, Laurila and Sullivan, with a gorgeous roof daddy snipe, handled the 3-4-1 Corbett Office attack in front of Chris Moore. The 7-2 Coyotes got goals from Dex Elders (2), Chris Nielsen, Riley Bos and Cole Martin in front of Jacob Holland and Foufoulas. Ailish Curran was strong playing forward and defence for the Spartans. The Scotiabank Lightning zapped the North Okanagan Knights 5-3 Saturday in Enderby. Landon Currie (2), Sean Reid, Sam Frisby and Branden Lehoux collected goals for the Lightning, who got stellar goaltending from Rowan Wood and Isaac Waldemaras, who gained an assist on Frisby’s goal in the third. Taylor Cousins had two helpers. In Novice play, the Tim Hortons Panthers went 2-2 at the Penticton tournament, falling 8-1 to the Langley Thunder in Sunday’s semifinal. Adam Bourgeois counted the Panther goal, from Colby Restiaux. In preliminary play, the Thunder stormed the Panthers 8-3 with Vernon getting goals from Bennett

MichelinCanada 1. Braking claim based on commissioned third-party ice braking test results versus Toyo® Observe GSI-5, Goodyear® Ultra Grip® Ice WRT, Bridgestone® BlizzakTM WS70TM, Nokian® Hakkapeliitta R, tire size 205/55R16. 2. Longevity claim based on commissioned third-party treat wear test results versus Bridgestone® BlizzakTM WS70TM, Nokian® Hakkapeliitta R, tire size 205/55R16. While all-season tires are designed to provide reliable performance in moderate winter conditions, the use of four winter tires is recommended for optimal performance and may be mandatory in certain jurisdictions. † Certain conditions and limitations apply. Ask your dealer for details or visit michelin.ca/promise. ©2012 Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. All rights reserved. The “Michelin Man” is a registered trademark licensed by Michelin North America, Inc.

A better way forward

VERNON 2904 - 43rd Ave, Vernon

250-545-3291

ALL DriZone®

Warehouse store Visit us at:

1701 Kosmina Road, Vernon, BC.

Jackets & Pants

Store Hours: Thurs & Friday 11 - 6. Sat & Sunday 11 - 4.

OFF

REGULAR AND SALE PRICED ITEMS

(Just off of Middleton Way)

778- 475- 6006

Dry Comfortable Experience In All Conditions.

DriZone®

Sale prices in effect Nov. 29 - Dec 2 , 2012. th

MADE IN CANADA

Kuhnlein (2) and Scotty Hoffman. Austin Seibel suffered the loss. The Cats followed a Friday win with a 3-1 victory over the Kelowna Sting on goals from Jace Weir, Hoffman and Nick Noren. Bennett Kuhnlein made several key saves. Colby Restiaux, Austin Seibel, Liam Liebel and Theo Van Wyk were very effective with their tencious forecheck. Landon Munk and Justin Mitchell each scored twice as the Talon Benefits Hawks upended the Vernon Dudes 6-4 in a Midget Super League showdown Saturday at Civic Arena. Braden Gilowski and Adam Fenske added singles for the Hawks, who took over first place at 7-1. Tyler McMillan had two helpers. First-year minor hockey player Connor Loewen, with his first-ever goal, Brenden Zupp, Kristian Currie and Taylor Hamilton-Gee, with two seconds left, replied for the 7-2 Dudes. The Vernon Seed Orchard Ducks improved to 7-2 by grounding the North Okanagan Knights 7-3 in Enderby before toppling KT’s Restaurant Blues 6-3 at Civic Arena. Daniel Deshane, Brennan Martin, Cam Strike, Russel Negraiff, Steven Goebel, Liam MacPhee and newcomer Ted Edwards, in his first game with the Ducks, handled the offence Saturday in Enderby. MacPhee and goalie Trey Spanier each pocketed a pair of helpers. Aaron Keryluke, Solomon Ivanoff, Deshane, Goebel, MacPhee and Tim Ufimtseff supplied snipes Sunday night at Civic with d-man Nikolai Negraiff earning two assists. Spanier and Clay Coles again shared the win. The Blues are 5-2-1.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A27

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sports NFL Star PickS

week 13

Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star FiLe

Breanne McLean delivers in Baron Insurance Super League action at the Vernon Curling Club.

Canwest on top Morning Star Staff

A huge first end helped propel Darren Heath’s Canwest Propane back into the Baron Insurance Super League penthouse Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. In a battle for first place, Heath burgled four points from Jim Cotter’s Woodland Equipment and hung on for a 7-4 win, improving to 7-2. Cotter, now 6-2, singled in two and stole in three before Heath came back with one in four. A deuce by the feller bunchers in five made the game interesting, but the gas men iced it with singles in six and seven. Mark Longworth’s Sladen Moore rolled a third straight win, downing Darrell Houston’s Nufloors 5-3. After forcing Houston (5-4) to a single in one, Longworth (4-4) counted a deuce in two and stole in three. Knotted 3-3 at the halfway point, Sladen fourth Jamie Sexton drew for one in five. A triple takeout by second Kelsey Tetlock led to a blank end for Nufloors in six. Sexton stole one in seven and picked out Houston’s final freeze attempt for the win. Robbi Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber and Sherry Heath’s De Vine

Vintners traded bombs early, with NET riding out a 6-4 win. Kuhn, now 4-5, made a great hitand-roll for three to open, but gave up a deuce to the 1-8 wine crew in two. NET blanked three, but gave up a steal in four to tie it at the break. The teams then swapped singles until Kuhn broke the pattern with a single steal in eight. n Cotter’s Vernon-Kelowna rink begins the $100,000 Canadian Open of Curling against Calgary’s Kevin Koe on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Prospera Place in Kelowna. Cotter fell to Koe in the final of the recent Rogers Masters of Curling in Brantford, Ont. To buy tickets for the Open, visit www.selectyourtickets.com. The event will be aired on Sportsnet. n The Enderby Curling Club is seeking entries for its Women’s Open Spiel, Dec. 8-9. “All meals are included in the entry fee, and if you have ever curled in an Enderby bonspiel, you know the meals are fabulous,” said Gloria Morgan, club vice-president. To register, call 250-838-6702.

MikE DaLy

ROGER kNOX

2011 champ

Never champ

LAST WEEK: 7-6 Overall: 96-66

LAST WEEK: 8-5 Overall: 100-62

BOB

kEViN MiTChELL

2010 Champ

Guest Pick

Sports Editor

Guest Pick

LAST WEEK: 7-6 Overall: 107-55

LAST WEEK: 7-6 Overall: 100-62

LAST WEEK: 7-6 Overall: 98-64

LAST WEEK: 7-6 Overall: 101-61

LAST WEEK: 8-5 Overall: 98-64

RyaN NiTChiE

ShaNNON

JENN ThaTChER

ShaWN SCOTT

Eagles @ Cowboys

Cowboys

Cincy @ Chargers

Chargers

Bengals

Browns @ Raiders

Raiders

Browns

Raiders

Browns

Raiders

Steelers @ Ravens

Ravens

Bucs @ Broncos

Broncos

Bucs

Broncos

Texans @ Titans

Texans

Titans

Texans

Pats @ Dolphins

Pats

Jags @ Bills

Bills

Colts @ Lions

Lions

Panthers @ Chiefs

Chiefs

Panthers

Cards @ Jets

Jets

Cards

Jets

Niners @ Rams

Niners

Nners

Niners

Vikes @ Packers

Packers

Vikings

Seahawks @ Bears

Bears

Seahawks

Bears

Chiefs Someone pls wipe smirk off Newton cuz Cheese Whiz already has personality. Upset Pick 3-9

Bucs Trailing Nitchie by 7, this smacks of desperation and a hunch. Right on both. Upset Pick 7-5

Seahawks Seahawks’ defence will awaken on the road and Wilson will be on his game. Upset Pick 8-4

Seahawks Hawks rebound vs injured Bears Adderall boys will play & Hawks finally get road win. Upset Pick 3-9

Redskins Giants’ DL Justin Tuck has nightmares about RGIII. Fireworks galore. Upset Pick 6-6

Browns How are the Raiders favoured? Should be an easy win. Browns 21-15. Upset Pick 3-9

Vikings Neither team playing well but Vikings have AP and GB defence is hurting. Upset Pick 4-8

Giants RG3 is hard to keep under control but Giants’ defence can hold him well enough. Giants 27-21

Giants Eli miffed that RG3 sweaters outselling his and Peyton’s. G-Men in a romp. Giants 37-17

Redskins RG3 plays for keeps and even runs for the winning touchdown in late minutes. Redskins 31-24

Giants Giants road favourite after Eli & Co. woke up last week. Giants’ D contain RG3.

Redskins Redskins nearly rallied past Big Blue last time out. They win in final minute.

Giants I am sorry for doubting my Eli… making it up this week on Monday Night Football. Giants 31-28

Giants I didn’t take New York last week and I’m not sure why. I like the G-men this week. Giants 27-20

UPSet oF the

week Big game

giaNtS @ waSh

Giants 28-24

Redskins 39-36

Check out www.vernonmorningstar.com for the Morning Star staff’s weekly NFL video picks.

Vees shut down SilverBacks Continued from A24

“They (Warriors) haven’t been playing their best, but I’m sure their coach is trying to get the best out of them.” Vernon has faced West Kelowna just once so far, with Colton Sparrow collecting the OT winner in a 2-1 decision in early October. The teams tangle again Friday, Dec. 7 in West Kelowna. “We’re going to have quite a few games coming up so this’ll be a good chance to set the tone,” said Renz. “They don’t happen near as much any more, but any chance you get a home-and-home it builds a rivalry over the weekend. Games are more

intense and physical.” Williamson plans to start Danny Todosychuk tonight. Meanwhile, the Vees (18-7-0-2) thumped the Salmon Arm SilverBacks 3-0 in the league’s lone Wednesday-night tilt at South Okanagan Events Centre. Brad McClure, Cam Amantea and Troy Stetcher handled the scoring in front of Chad Katunar, who recorded 27 saves for first star. Former North Okanagan Junior B Knight Dustin Nikkel stopped all seven shots in relief of Salmon Arm starter Adam Clark, who had 13 saves on 16 shots. The ‘Backs dipped to 10-12-1-3.

WALTHERS TRUCKS STARTING FROM $6,988 AUTO CENTER CENTER WARRANTY AUTO 1999 FORD F250 4X4 2003 GMC SONOMA SLS 4X4 2003 F150 S/C 4X4 Stk# P2703

988

Stk# P2704

Stk# P2754

ON EVERYTHING!!!! 2006 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 3.7L

2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4X4

Stk# P2715

Stk# P2744

www.walthersautocenter.ca

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 2500 4X4

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS 4X4

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS 4X4

2007 FORD F350 4X4

2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 4X4

P2399A

14,988

www.walthersautocenter.ca

Stk# P2702

Stk# P2734

5.3L V8

18,988

www.walthersautocenter.ca

Only 58,100 kms

22,988

www.walthersautocenter.ca

Turbo Diesel

Stk# P2730

23,988

www.walthersautocenter.ca

5.3L

Stk#

25,988

www.walthersautocenter.ca

Servicing All Makes & Models • Every Vehicle Comes with Warranty 3500 - 27th Street, Vernon BC • 250-545-2206 • www.walthersautocenter.ca

DL# 7385

A28 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sports Calendar FRIDAY

CLIFFORD AUTOMOTIVE

250-542-6068 • General Repairs & Maintenance • FORD Trained Technician CLIFF & DIANE SMITH • Electronics Specialist rd

SATURDAY

JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs West Kelowna Warriors, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. CIs vOllEYbAll – UBCO Heat vs Trinity Western Spartans, women’s match 5 p.m.; men’s match 7 p.m., North Kelowna Campus Gym.

SUNDAY

CIs vOllEYbAll – UBCO Heat vs Trinity Western Spartans, women’s match 11 a.m.; men’s match 2 p.m., North Kelowna Campus Gym.

WEDNESDAY

3000 - 43 Ave.

MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Swift Current Broncos, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.

BCAA Approved Repair Centre

P m HO - 4p day O S: 8amSatur R P urs to Ho nday Mo

MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Moose Jaw Warriors, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.

Just Fore Christmas Save This Holiday Season At

EXECUTIVE COURSE Regular Green Fee $ 21.00 per round

10 Games

On Sale

30 Games

All 10 & 30 game passes are transferable. Prices subject to tax. Sale ends December 17th, 2012.

SALE PRICE

BOOK YOUR RTY PA CHRISTMASODAY! T S WITH U

2013 Green Fee Passes

SALE PRICE

170

475

Gift Certificates Available! All Apparel UPTO 60% OFF 9401 Hwy 97N, Vernon, BC • www.spallumcheengolf.com

CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE Regular Green Fee $ 68.00 per round

10 Games

SALE PRICE

520 00

30 Games

SALE PRICE

1550 00

250-545-5824

Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star

Quaid Willett dribbles the ball away from Dylan Kadla (left) and Luke Gingras (right) in the Steve Nash Basketball Jamboree Friday night at Fulton. Right: Josh Ryan (left) gets a high five from Ethan Greenan after making a basket.

Court camp growing Morning Star Staff

If you love it, we’ll help you protect it. get

$10

in free gas

From your home to your prized possessions inside it, BCAA Home Insurance can help you protect it. As your local insurance experts, we take the time to get to know you better so you can get the coverage that’s right for you. And now, until December 31, 2012 get $10 in free gas* with a new BCAA Home Insurance quote.

To learn more call 310-2345 (toll free), click on bcaa.com/ok or visit your local BCAA Service Centre Insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and underwritten by BCAA Insurance Corporation. *Get a free $10 Husky and Mohawk™ gas certificate when you complete a first time BCAA Home Insurance quote. Offer expires December 31, 2012. Limit one gas certificate per quote address. Some conditions apply.

The Steve Nash Youth Basketball program has just completed its fourth season with great strides. There were 240 hoopsters this year compared to just 80 in the original season. “Friday night basketball started out in three gyms and has expanded to all 11 elementary school gyms in Vernon and Coldstream,” said director Johnal Lee. “We have had a lot of support from the school district, teachers, parents and businesses.” Lee found it rewarding to see kids who couldn’t dribble four years ago competing in inter-city tournaments and dominating with their skills.

“Kindergarten and Grade 1 kids were invited to join for the first time this year and it was overwhelmingly successful. It’s a very satisfying feeling to be part of spreading the love of the game to this community. Coaches from almost every school have donated time to this endeavour and I’m sure that these kids will never forget this experience.” All the 30-plus coaches and administration are volunteers

and 100 per cent of the registration fees go towards gym time, jerseys, basketballs, water bottles, medals, prizes and advertising. The registration fee is just $100 and includes a Steve Nash Youth Basketball jersey, basketball, water bottle and much more over 10 weeks. The program can still go bigger. To volunteer for the 2013 fall program, contact Lee at stevenashbasketball@ gmail.com.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A29

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sports

REC HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena TEALE UTILITY CANUCKS 6 – Troy Killingbeck 3+1, Eric Godard 2, Chris Silva, Mike Burke 3A, Linc Dougan 2A. Goalie: Steven Clark 27 saves CIDEL MOVING OILERS 4 – Vernon Miskosky 2, Matt Brenton, Dallas Wolpert, Corey Wein 2A. Goalie: Jesse Hunter 22 saves Game 2 @ Wesbild Centre KASPER DENTURE RED WINGS 5 – Duane Dennis 4+1, Sandy Moger, John Doorman 3A, Mike Tew 2A. Goalie: Jaron Chasca 23 saves. KALAVIDA FLYERS 2 – Corey Massie, Logan Massie. Goalie: Jordan Vallance 33 saves. TUESDAY, NOV. 28 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena LAVINGTON SAND & GRAVEL RANGERS 4 – Scott Kowalski (shootout winner), Jordan Onufreiw, Eli Longworth, Tim Proctor. Goalie: Dylan Gardner 24 saves. CIDEL MOVING OILERS 3 – Corey Webb, Jake Stuchberry, Brenton, Logan Stockley 2A. Goalie: Hunter 18 saves. Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena KASPER DENTURE RED WINGS 17 – Moger 5+3, Jarret Watts 4+5, John Doorman 3+3, Blair Fernley 2+3, Mike Glowa 1+5, Tew 1+4, Jason Kasper 1+2. Goalie: Chasca 10 saves WESTSIDE THUNDERBIRDS 4 – Justin Joe 2, Zach Wilson, Elias Wilson. Goalie: Bob Louis 16 saves SATURDAY, NOV. 24 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena GODARD EXCAVATING PREDATORS 5 – Geoff Bevan 1+3, Curtis Gobbett, Cody Keller, Trevor Abel, Keith Godard, Tyler Wilms 2A. Goalie: Danny Robert 25 saves CIDEL MOVING OILERS 4 – Stockley 2, Kenny Johnstone 1+2, Brenton, Miskosky 2A. Goalie: Hunter 18 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena RED WINGS 10 – Duane Dennis 3+1, Cody Bostock 3, Trevor Lega 1+3, Glowa 1+3, Fernley, Kasper, Brent Bond 3A, Tim Hackman 2A. Goalie: Chasca 12 saves BBC BLACKHAWKS 3 – Matt Field, Kyle Goodgrove, Michael Mason, Teagan Blair 2A. Goalie: Jason Webster 27 saves ARMSTRONG WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE SUNDAY, NOV. 25 Game 1 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre ICE MAIDENS 8 – Treena Pastro 2+3, Alyson Lypchuk 2+1, Felicia Musa 1+2, Kerri-Ann Lemay, Kelly Eso, Rhonda Tetz, Elise Kruysifix 3A. Goalie: Holly Schellenberg 22 saves FALCONS 2 – Tara Swanson, Lorenna Dubland. Goalie: Natalie Bos 18 saves Game 2 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre ROCKET STARS 4 – Lisa Geary 3, Mackenzie Barrie, Becky McLennan 2A. Goalie: Rita Beerstra 19 saves ASHL BEES 1 – Dawn Robinson. Goalie: Kirsten Wiltshire 38 saves SATURDAY Game 1 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre BUY-LOW VIXENS 4 – Morgan Zoethout 2, Bernie Dwan, Brandy Wiesmann. Goalie: Sue Renaud 10 saves KITTENS 0 – Goalie: Bos 36 saves

Triple gold for Kapak Canmore, in March. A total of 13 13-year-olds, including Alberta’s top-four who Kapak dominated in the Calgary Oval event last week, raced. “The meet went great,” said Kapak. “I was racing many of the same skaters that were in Winnipeg at Western Canadians last year, and also a few skaters who were at the B.C. Winter Games. My skating in the summer had made a really big difference in my performances, as the other skaters had no on-ice training. A good thing this year

Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Connie Kapak finally got a chance to race against girls her own age at the Western Canadian Single Distance Speed Skating Championships last weekend in Prince George. The 13-year-old relished the challenge by striking gold medals in all three distances, the only skater in any age group to do so at the CN Centre. There were 111 skaters in the preview of the 2013 Canada West event, in

L 7 9 7 12 10 16

T 0 1 1 1 0 0

OTL PTS 3 38 1 28 6 27 3 24 6 24 1 23

GF 89 73 82 61 66 79

GA 66 66 68 77 69 126

7 9 10 13 13

0 0 0 0 0

2 2 4 3 2

32 30 30 27 16

76 79 89 76 70

69 74 99 75 75

6 7 7 11 10

1 0 1 1 0

1 2 5 0 4

36 32 30 27 22

85 72 83 73 71

64 66 81 72 77

GP 22 24 25 25 28 25 27 24 25 23 27

G 13 16 13 9 18 16 11 9 18 13 7

A 21 16 19 13 13 15 19 21 11 16 22

PTS 34 32 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 29

PIM 27 37 31 14 20 10 12 38 14 15 15

PTS 29 25 22 22 17 16 15 15 14 13 11 9 5

PIM 54 38 18 11 2 24 6 41 19 45 7 67 51

KNIGHTS SCORING NORTH OKANAGAN KNIGHTS SCORING PLAYER GP G Tanner Burns 25 16 Mat Lambert 25 11 Matty Saharchuk 24 10 Derek Andrews 24 7 Colton Thibault 24 5 Morgan Johnston 21 12 Brett Hawrys 25 6 Steven Pantazopoulos 25 3 Tyler Bolduc 25 4 Mac Ferner 23 4 Josh Ellis 14 5 Nathan Browne 25 3 Josh Klein 21 1

A 13 14 12 15 12 4 9 12 10 9 6 6 4

is there is no one who has beaten me in my age group.” The final pre-Christmas competition goes next Saturday in Kelowna, the only event Kapak will be attending in the region this season. Added Kapak: “I’ve been into more long track this season, doing a couple of meets in Calgary, which has been an amazing experience as I wish to continue with as much long track possible. I have also been to a few short track competitions in Calgary, Vancouver and Prince George.”

BADMINTON - Vernon Badminton Club meets Mondays and Thursdays 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Coldstream Elementary gym. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Call Dennis at 250-5584756 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com for information. BASKETBALL - The Vernon Basketball Officials Association needs new referees. E-mail jinglis3@ shaw.ca if interested. CURLING - Enderby Curling Club seeking entries for its Crystals and Ice Women’s Open, Dec. 8-9. Meals included in entry fee. To register, contact Gloria at 250-8386702.

The Bay Vernon is pleased to present

Ladies Only Shopping Night Sunday, December 2nd 5:00 - 9:00 PM

BC HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM GP W Penticton 27 18 Merritt 24 13 West Kelowna 24 10 Salmon Arm 26 10 Vernon 25 9 Trail 28 11 ISLAND DIVISION Victoria 24 15 Nanaimo 25 14 Alberni Valley 27 13 Powell River 28 12 Cowichan 22 7 MAINLAND DIVISION Chilliwack 25 17 Surrey 24 15 Prince George 25 12 Coquitlam 25 13 Langley 23 9 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER Wade Murphy, Penticton Marcus Basara, West Kelowna John Siemer, Coquitlam Luke Esposito, Chilliwack Brent Baltus, Trail Adam Tambellini, Vernon Ryan Lough, Alberni Valley Greg Fraser, Nanaimo Josh Hansen, Chilliwack Mario Puskarich, Langley Sam Mellor, Penticton

NOTEBOOK

ENTER TO WIN A...

250

SHOPPING SPREE AND OTHER DOOR PRIZES

just by using your HBC Credit Card

SAVE

when you use your HBC Credit Card Excludes cosmetics & fragrances

SMALL OFF APPLIANCES

Avoid the Christmas rush and catch a glimpse of your holiday shopping! Call up a few friends, make it a girl’s night out, and be treated to light refreshments and some great prizes!

Take

10 off cosmetics and fragrances

*Receive $10 off any cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $75 or more before taxes.

Bay Vernon

Vernon Store Only.

Christmas Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 9:00pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

A30 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

SCHEDULE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca

10 am Sunday Worship with Rev. Jeff Seaton

First Sunday of Advent

Family Friendly

Presbyterian

www.knoxvernon.ca

9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing & Communion Sunday

Sermon: “Christmas is a time for Hope” The Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton

A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978

Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Afﬁliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 Pastor Dan Watt 10 am Sunday Worship Service

Children & Youth Korean Ministry also (한인예배) 한인담당: 250-309-3162

www.fi rstbaptistvernon.net www.firstbaptistvernon.net

3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117

Sunday: 9am & 11am Pastor Murdock - Matthew 6

“Forgiveness”

Coffee fellowship in the gym between the services

Sunday School program during both services

Vernon Christian Fellowship

www.vcfvernon.ca

 First Baptist

Speaker: Dave Morrow Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth

4506 - 29th St 545-2927

Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor

3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 Check out our website for other events & Life Groups at www.alexisparkchurch.com

Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road

We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!

Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!



                 

Okanagan Valley Baptist Church is a friendly, God-centered, family focused church that seeks to glorify God, edify the believer and reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you in one of our services. For service times and more information please visit us at www.ovbc.ca or call 1-855.544.OVBC Richard Aulin, Pastor

Sunday

10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study & Prayer Time Friday 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7-12)

10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 6:30pm

Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: The Wilson Family

Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959

Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028 Pastor Karl & Sherry Popke

Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available • Sunday School for ages 3-11

www.vernoncbc.org

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor Richard D. Schulz

For information on advertising in the Church Directory call Lynnaya 250-550-7916

2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am

Simple Christmas - Matthew

Pastor Jeremy Kinniburgh

Join Us in Prayer

Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)

 

Christ Centered, Family Focused

3908 - 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com Pastor Larry Dyck • Youth Pastor Chris Laser

1204 - 30 Ave • 545-5787 www.peacelutheran.ca

Sunday Evening @ 6pm APC & Full Gospel Church Christmas Service at Full Gospel Church







FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC

Pastor Trevor Kempner completes the Series: Grow

S C H E D U L E S

10:00 AM

FAMILY WORSHIP

www.emmanuelvernon.ca

Sunday Morning Worship 10am

M A S S



Corner of 32 Avenue & Alexis Pk. Dr

Celebrating God’s presence in a welcoming community.

VERNON FAMILY CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCHES

All are Welcome

“Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A31

Activity

Imagine if you could turn this

Horoscope By Bernice Bede OsOl

PUZZLE NO. 203

HOW TO PLAY:

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 203

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 110818 1

6 13

9 “How — — doing?” 10 Born as 11 Magazine fillers 13 Tends the furnace 19 Whirl around 20 Kitchen gadget 22 Main course 24 Shipping inquiry 25 Add water 26 Claims 27 Finch or robin 28 Two-BR units 29 Madame Bovary 34 Most uncanny 36 Thoughtless 42 Winding curves 43 Custom 45 Furnace duct 47 Crystal gazer 48 Hot spring 49 Jowly canine 50 401(k) cousin 52 Half of hex53 Journey stage 54 Ginza money

PUZZLE NO. 205

26 30 33

39 41

42 44

16 17

43 46

56 58

ACROSS 35 Wheel track DOWN 1 Flaky 37 Magna — laude 1 Tip of a pen 6 Tropical fruit 38 War horse 2 One, in combos 12 Columbus’ goal 39 Coast Guard off. 3 QB objectives 14 Passed the buck 40 Depot info 4 Rows of seats 15 Divide in two 41 Make a 5 Ugh! 16 Magic lamp misjudgment 6 Air rifle (2 wds.) ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. HOW dwellers 42205Mouse alert 7 Pub pintsTO PLAY: 17 Frat letter 43 Suffix for forfeit 8 Au pairs Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 18 Admiral’s org. 44 Uncertain 101208 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. 19 Family MDs possibilities 21 Cowboy Maynard 46 Shuttle’s Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already 23 — be an honor! destination have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: 26 Pigment 48 Sales pitches you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the 27 “— -Hur” 51 In a tidy manner same line, column or 3x3 box. 28 Eagle’s lair 55 Give chase to 30 Wrath 56 Diploma 31 Hobby ender 57 Rock tumbler 32 Church reading stones 33 Farm machine 58 Wear the crown

Don’t let it upset you if it with anyone’s company appears that you’re doing during this present cycle. all the giving without PUZZLE NO. 204LEO taking anything in return in coming months. There July 23-Aug. 22 into this will be an eventual You’re an especially reversal, and you’ll end strong finisher, so give up sitting pretty. as much attention as possible to an important SAGITTARIUS matter that you’re anxious Nov. 23-Dec. 21 to conclude. You should Success is possible in a be able to make things joint endeavor if you and turn out the way you the other party lean on want. each other for support. It’s a case where neither VIRGO one is able to successfully Aug. 23-Sept. 22 handle things alone, but There is a strong 200-2500 53 Ave Vernon together, you’ll do quite possibility that you could 250-541-7373 well. meet someone new with whom you’ll have much OPEN SATURDAYS CAPRICORN in common. It’ll be a Oral Sedation • Invisalign • Surgery Dec. 22-Jan. 19 relationship that will only One Appointment Crowns • www.toothdoc.ca You might appear to not grow stronger with time. quite know what you want or where you’re going, but LIBRA in reality, you’ll simply be Sept. 23-Oct. 23 ANSWER TOfor PUZZLE NO. 204 HOW to TO PLAY: searching someone An opportunity with a unique idea for enhance your material Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every you to get hold of. security could drop in 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Are you interested in your your lap, but you must overall health and wellness? AQUARIUS be smart enough to spot Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already Jan. 20-Feb. 19 it. Don’t let it go just Would you like to spend the rest of your life feeling and have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: Focus on anything you because you think it’s too being the best that you can be? you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the can do that could benefit good to be true. same line, column or 3x3 box. Does proper nutrition, better circulation, balanced group endeavors. Some hormone levels, a greater immune system, more of your greatest successes SCORPIO energy, longer endurance and quicker recovery, healthy are likely to come from Oct. 24-Nov. 22 sexual function, and more vitality interest you? working on humanitarian You might have to handle pursuits. a difficult assignment Then you should absolutely attend this free seminar, featuring guest speaker Doug Widdifield, from Henderson, Nevada. similar to one that you Doug comes with over 30 years of experience in researching, PISCES previously managed quite manufacturing and marketing natural nutritional supplements Feb. 20-March 20 well. Don’t be afraid for humans, animals, and the environment. He has recently been asked to teach a course at the University of Las Vegas called “Longevity, or A winning attitude will to employ tactics that Grave Danger?” His knowledge and philosophies on Optimum Health be reflected in all your worked well in the past. have been shared with thousands of people from all over the world. pursuits, endeavors and Where: Prestige Hotel, Vernon, BC relationships. Conversely, When: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 a pessimisticPUZZLE frameNO. of206 Time: 7:30 pm mind will cloud your entire life. There are only a limited number of seats available, Q: I am having

Hormones

ARIES March 21-April 19 You’re well equipped to handle changes or any unexpected adjustments, even those you had nothing to do with. You won’t mind, even if they only benefit others. TAURUS April 20-May 20 Don’t hesitate to adjust an agreement that isn’t benefiting as many people as you thought it would. You can accomplish your aims with a few minor tweaks. ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 206 GEMINI May 21-June 20 You’re in an excellent cycle, in which the promised rewards are likely to turn out to be much larger than anyone thought. Obviously, it pays to always do your best.

CANCER June 21-July 22 When you choose to use it, your ability to get along with everybody is one of your greatest assets. It isn’t likely you’ll be bored

problems with sleep, sex drive, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings and low energy. What can I do?

A: These are just a few symptoms of hormone dysfunction. You need hormone testing (saliva or blood tests) to identify imbalances. Treatment uses bio-identical, plant based hormones that exactly duplicate hormones your body produces.

please call Tina Comeau at 250-503-7362 to reserve your seat.

Earn extra money the whole year through! Deliver the North Okanagan’s best read newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood.

HOW TO PLAY:

Students & adults both welcome!

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Call today for a list of

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already available routes or to put your have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through name on9 ﬁinlethe for your area. same line, column or 3x3 box.

Dr. Denise De monte, n.D.

De monte Centre natural medicine 4412 27th street

250-545-0800 find out more at

demontecentre.com

250.550.7901

MorningStar

The

NU T T I ND I B I S E R GP S D Y E I R E B A L E S T E E E RR I S P I E P UR S AGA T

F L U E

B I R D

Y E C H

S T O K E E N S T R E E E S S E S

U N K I N D

B B G U N

S E E R

U S A G E

T L Y R E E I GN

A N A L AM E N I S N I T A E R P S A T C S E R

D I L U T E

E M M A

N A E D E S

A32 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

24 HR SAT. DEC 1st starting at 12:01am

3 47 6 97 6 87 8 97 15

Maitre Paul Brandy beans 400 g

862305

TAX

◆

DAY

ONLY

Girl’s Sweet hair treats 397792

Toffifee chocolates 400 g 622168

Lindor 156 g

350186/916104

Vaseline lip therapy holiday pack

572415

425092

Adidas duo pack 2pc set

936497/669935

Quality Street 725 g 471527

Kinder Maxi Surprise 556016

4 99 4 00 5 99 FREE 8 99 9 00

Nivea lip smoothies purse pack

150 g

www.vernonmorningstar.com

L.A. Colors style + Art splattered nail art

418081

SPEND $15 OR MORE ON BE BATHT ESSENTIALS AND GET A BE HOLIDAY BAG FREE ($2 VALUE)

Spend $15 or more on Be Bath EssentialsTM and get a BeTM Holiday Bag FREE ($2 value), at Real Canadian Superstore®, where Joe Fresh® products are sold. $2 will be deducted from the total purchase amount before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from November 30th 2012 to December 1st 2012. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges. ®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved.

Spend $250 and receive a

PC® butter basted turkey up to 7 kg $28.80 value

*Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free PC® turkey. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of $28.80 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, November 30th until closing Thursday, December 6th, 2012. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 104797

Prices effective until Sunday, December 2, 2012

NO TAX

SEE ADDITIONAL IN-STORE SPECIALS starting at 12:01am

✦

SATURDAY DEC. 1st ONLY! ON MOST ITEMS IN-STORE.

✦ WE PAY THE HST IN ON AND BC, OR THE PST & GST IN MB AND SK. No returns accepted or rain checks issued for taxable items during the promotion. We reserve the right to limit purchases to reasonable family requirements. Offer only valid in participating stores. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers. Does not apply to prior purchases. EXCLUDES ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, PRESCRIPTIONS, DRY CLEANING, GAS BAR, LOTTERY, POSTAL SERVICES OR PRODUCTS FROM THIRD PARTY BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR STORES.

3 DAY SALE NOV 30 TO DEC 2 %

25 OFF

See in-store for our full selection of TV’s, gaming consoles and games!

ALL APPLIANCES excludes clearance items

save

XBOX 360 250GB bundle 292084 EFFECTIVE UNTIL THUR. DEC. 6, 2012

24997

after savings

©MasterCard & PayPass are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Back a licensee of the marks. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial banking services are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. PC points loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc. ©PC, President’s Choice, President’s Choice Financial and Fresh Financial Thinking are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc. Trademarks use under licence. We Match Prices! *Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakers, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).

Run Date:

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2012 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890. Guaranteed Lowest Prices *Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.

THURS, NOV 29, 2012 Chilliwack / Langley / Surrey / Kamloops / Summerland / Abbotsford / Kelowna

Typesetter: MKZ

24 HR NO

www.vernonmorningstar.com

SAT. DEC 1

starting at 12:01am

TAX

DAY

ONLY

â&#x2014;&#x2020;

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A33

off

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 ONE DAY IN-STORE SPECIALS starting at 12:01am all artificial trees

all Sony headphones

save

40%

excludes clearance items

2 99 9 00 3/5 98 19

Christmas wrap roll, 4 pk. 83 sq. feet

save

60%

all PC alkaline batteries

LIMIT 3 AFTER LIMIT

5.00

Unilever winter skincare pack 652489

60-240â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150368 / 419455

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

Quick Tie, regular, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 778279

LIMIT 4

2.99

AFTER LIMIT

4.47

whole beef striploin

908 g, jumbo 21/25 count with 227 g cocktail sauce, frozen

cryovac only, cut from Canada AA grade beef or higher

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

24.98

NO TAX

317779

â&#x2014;&#x2020;

/lb

19.80 /kg

PCÂŽ potato chips 235 g

Get a FREE PCÂŽ potato chips, 235 g when you purchase 3 PCÂŽ potato chips, 235 g at any Real Canadian Superstore location. The retail value $1.67 for the PCÂŽ potato chips, 235 g will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Effective Saturday, December 1, 2012 only. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on Free product. 522159

Spend $250 and receive a

* PCÂŽ butter

no nameÂŽ garbage bags

cooked jumbo shrimp platter

SEE ADDITIONAL IN-STORE SPECIALS starting at 12:01am

FREE

6.97

EACH

338282

Buy 3 Get 1

AFTER LIMIT

Colgate Optic White toothpaste 195534 / 367195

LIMIT 6

19.99

85 g

50%

2 FREE 99 2 88 4

Jamieson vitamin C or D

With this coupon save $5.00 when you purchase PCÂŽ luxury biscuit, assortment, 1.2 kg at any Real Canadian Superstore location. $5.00 will be deducted from the total purchase amount before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Effective Saturday, December 1, 2012 only. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. 151712

50%

162471 / 883945

assortment, 1.2 kg

save

ÂŽ

PCÂŽ luxury biscuit

basted turkey

up to 7 kg $28.80 value

*Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free PCÂŽ turkey. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of $28.80 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, November 30th until closing Thursday, December 6th, 2012. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 104797

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

8.98/lb 19.80/kg

SATURDAY DEC. 1st ONLY! ON MOST ITEMS IN-STORE.

â&#x153;Ś WE PAY THE HST IN ON AND BC, OR THE PST & GST IN MB AND SK. No returns accepted or rain checks issued for taxable items during the promotion. We reserve the right to limit purchases to reasonable family requirements. Offer only valid in participating stores. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers. Does not apply to prior purchases. EXCLUDES ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, PRESCRIPTIONS, DRY CLEANING, GAS BAR, LOTTERY, POSTAL SERVICES OR PRODUCTS FROM THIRD PARTY BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR STORES.

3 DAY SALE NOV 30 TO DEC 2 %

25 OFF ALL APPLIANCES excludes clearance items

GET $5 WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY JOE FRESHÂŽ MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OR WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SLEEP SETS PRICED AT $ 19 OR MORE Save $5 when you purchase any Joe FreshÂŽ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sleep set priced $19 or more before applicable taxes where available at Real Canadian SuperstoreÂŽ where Joe FreshÂŽ products are available. $ 5 will be deducted from the total purchase amount before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/ or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, November 30, 2012 until closing, Friday, December 7, 2012. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. ÂŽ/â&#x201E;˘ Loblaws Inc.

joefresh.com facebook.com/joefresh

ÂŠMasterCard & PayPass are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Back a licensee of the marks. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Bank. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Financial banking services are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. PC points loyalty program is provided by Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Services Inc. ÂŠPC, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Financial and Fresh Financial Thinking are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc. Trademarks use under licence. We Match Prices! *Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakers, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).

Run Date:

@joefresh

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have â&#x20AC;&#x153;plus deposit and environmental chargeâ&#x20AC;? where applicable. ÂŽ/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. ÂŠ 2012 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890. Guaranteed Lowest Prices *Applies only to our major supermarket competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;multi-buysâ&#x20AC;? (eg. 2 for $4), â&#x20AC;&#x153;spend x get xâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freeâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;clearanceâ&#x20AC;?, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.

Thur, Nov. 29, 2012 Chilliwack / Langley / Surrey / Kamloops / Summerland / Abbotsford / Kelowna

Typesetter: rr

A34 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Firefighters urge wood stove safety

Aberdeen Art

fluids, gasoline or any flammaNorth Okanagan residents ble substance to start fires,” said are turning to their wood stoves Skolrood. “When using artificial logs, and fireplaces as the winter burn only one at a time and folchill sets in. low instructions on As a result, the wrapping.” the Vernon Fire Always place the Department is urging ashes in a metal conresidents to be safe. tainer and take them “Open the damper outside of the house. before lighting the Fireplaces, stoves fire, and keep it open and inserts become until the ashes are cool hot during operaenough to touch,” said Lawrie Skolrood tion. Lawrie Skolrood, depThis is a charuty fire chief. “Ensure the fire is complete- acteristic associated with their ly out before going to bed or function of providing heat in the home. leaving the house.” “Parents are advised to keep Do not store combustible materials, such as paper or small children away from firewood, too close to the fireplace. places, stoves and inserts,” said Use dry, well-seasoned wood in Skolrood. “These appliances should be small amounts. Have chimneys cleaned and treated with the same caution serviced at regular intervals by as hot range tops, ovens and clothing irons. Physical barriers, a professional. Another thing to keep in such as adjustable safety gates in mind is to never overload your doorways, can be used to keep children, as well as pets, a safe fireplace. “Never use charcoal starter distance away.” Morning Star Staff

Jennnifer Smith/morning Star

Lorne Wallis smiles as Ria Hakker puts the finishing touches on her window art in the entrance of Aberdeen Heights to help get residents of the building in the winter spirit. She’s not the only one adding art to the building. Visit www. vernonmorningstar.com for a video of Hakker and Vernon artist Benny Hannya, who is spray-painting the building’s parkade.

Have You Heard ? NexGen Hearing is Now Open in Armstrong! • 21 Day Free Hearing Aid Trial◆ • 90 Day Full Refund Promise◆ • Hearing Aids starting at $695◆ • Lowest Price Guarantee◆ ◆

See clinic for details

Did you know: Call today to book a Free Hearing Test with Brenda Bone, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner & Owner. Brenda has been in the hearing industry for over 22 years and will be able to help you with all your hearing needs. Brenda Bone, RHIP

Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner and Owner

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

• 3 in 10 individuals over the age of 60 currently have hearing loss?* • Untreated hearing loss has been tied to an increased sense of isolation, depression and frustration?* Could you have hearing loss? Find out today by signing up for our FREE HEARING TEST!

Call today to book a FREE hearing test! 778-442-2000 D AVE

MILL S

WOO

AGAN

OKAN ST.

$1,000to OFF

Present this voucher at your Free Hearing Test and we will credit you up to $1,000 oﬀ a pair of hearing aids.†

• 1 in 10 Canadians live with hearing loss?*

SANT

PLEA

Y RD

E VALL

Vernon location opening on January 2nd!

Oﬀer expires: Jan 31st 2013. Oﬀer code: Opening Special

†Offer valid for private clients only. Maximum allowable discount is $1,000 off a pair of hearing aids. Must purchase by Jan 31st 2013. Discount based on product selected. Some restrictions apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, or previous purchase. See clinic for details. | * Source: Better Hearing Institute - www.betterhearing.org

#7 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC www.NexGenHearing.com

Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, §, ‡, ♦ The Guts Glory Ram Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 1, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$28,888 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (23A+AGR+XFH) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating dealers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. §2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4x4 with optional equipment shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $40,755. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $28,888 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $165 with a cost of borrowing of $5,523 and a total obligation of $34,411. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ♦$500 Holiday Bonus Cash is available on most new 2012/2013 models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Caliber, Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Wrangler 2 Dr Sport, Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ram 1500 Reg Cab & ST & SXT Trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, FIAT 500 Abarth and 2012 FIAT 500 Pop models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≠Based on Automotive News classification. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) city and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) highway with 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed transmission. 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. ΩBased on 2012 Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation and competitive information available at time of printing. ^Longevity based on entire Ram pickup lineup compared to competitive pickups. Based on R. L. Polk Canada Inc. Canadian vehicles in operation data as of July 1, 2010 for model years 1988 – 2011. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

T:10.25”

www.vernonmorningstar.com

BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY ------–– 36 MPG HWY ------–– 2013 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4X4

28,888 •

CLASS LEADING UCONNECTTM 8.4 WITH 8.4-INCH TOUCH SCREENΩ OR CHOOSE

• All-new 3.6 L PentastarTM VVT V6 delivers remarkable power with great fuel economy (available) • All-new premium interior design • Class-Exclusive Active Level air suspension (available)Ω

165 @ 4.49 %

BI-WEEKLY FINANCING ‡

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

PREMIUM MATERIALS IN EVERY MODEL

500 CASH

CANADA’S LONGEST-LASTING LINE NE OF PICKUPS.

DBC_121176_LB_RAM_LD_BONUS.indd 1

PRODUCTION NOTES

BONUS

ON MOST MODELS

♦

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $7,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

• Class-Exclusive Active Grille Shutters (available)Ω • Class-Exclusive RamBox cargo management system (available)Ω • Class-Exclusive 8-speed automatic (available)Ω

AVAILABLE FEATURES

SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE 7-INCH MULTIVIEW DISPLAYΩ

GREAT OFFERS

RamTruck.ca/Offers

11/21/12 7:25 PM

T:13.5”

SCAN HERE FOR MORE

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A35

ALL-NEW 2013 Ram 1500

2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie 4x4 shown.§

≠

A36 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

SON TO FILL YOUR HOME WITH THE TIS THE SEA SIGHTS & SCENTS OF THE HOLIDAYS

NATURE’S OVEN

YOUR HOLIDAY SAVINGS

OKANAGAN RYE BREAD 680g

AN LAKE NURSERYLAND! STARTS AT SW BLE AVAILADAY SATUR

YELLOW

FRESH CUT

CHRISTMAS TREES

YOUR HOME DECOR & GIFT GIVING CENTRE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Ornaments, Decorations, Platters, Glassware, Unique Gifts, and SO much more. Come in and browse around!

LIVE

CHRISTMAS GREENS BLACKOIL

SUNFLOWER SEEDS 2 for 40LB Bag $29.99EA or

Orange Essence, Berry Essence, Nutty Butter or Superior Blend Reg. $1.99

HEVY D’S KETTLE KORN

EA. ¢ W CABBAGE 49 WO ¢ SQUASH 69 3” ¢ 79 POINSETTIAS BEETS ¢ ¢ LETTUCE $9949 EA. GREEN BEANS 1 $ 69 PAPAYA 1 KOOKIES FOR KIDZ BC Green

LB.

Local Hardshell

LB.

Local

EA.

349

LB.

Red Or Green

EA.

California

LB.

Fresh

LB.

00 FROM EVERY PAIL

CHINESE

SOLD DONATED TO KISS 107.5 SANTA’S TOY CLUB

$ 88

25LB Bag

5 00

BIRDWATCHERS SUET

ONIONS

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. NO LAYAWAYS.

IN BUNDLES

EA.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

CULTURED & NATURAL HUGE SELECTION VARIOUS SIZES & VARIETIES

$ 29

Top quality cookie dough by English Bay. Just spoon & bake. Each pail makes 32 - 45 cookies. Give your family some lovin’ from the oven and help the less fortunate Kidz enjoy a merry festive season too!

6 Varieties To Choose From.

EA.

MANDARIN ORANGES 5LB Mesh Bag $3.69EA Or

* REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE *

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE

S LOCAL APPLE

¢ 39 99 MJB COFFEE $ 88 SPARTAN 69¢ 7 99 UKRAINIAN HAM RINGS $ ELIA’S GOURMET HONEY $ 99 3 EA. GRANNY SMITH 69¢ 8 EA. Swan Lake Nurseryland Sweet n Salty, Caremel, BBQ or Candy Cane 190g • Reg. $4.49

EA.

BLACK FOREST HAM Buy 450g or more, Buy less $1.39/100g

Fine Grind • 1Kg • Reg. $12.99

EA.

MAC

LB.

/100g

LB.

HELMET’S

300g

Clover/Alfalfa • 1Kg • Reg. $11.99

FRUIT MARKET AND GARDEN CENTRE

Open 9:00 - 5:30pm - 7 Days A Week • 250-542-7614 On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC Flower Shop 250-545-7166 or 250-545-7666 • www.myswanlake.com

LB.

Prices in effect Fri. Nov. 30 to Thurs. Dec. 6, 2012

www.vernonmorningstar.com

VERNON

SECTION

arts

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B1

EDITOR: Kristin Froneman • 250.550.7923 • entertainment@vernonmorningstar.com

Test drive any new vehicle and you could win a 2012 Civic LX*.

Valid at BC Honda Dealers until November 30th.

250-545-0531

bannisterhonda.com *see store for details.

Valley sparkles with The Sound of Music Sparkling Hill Resort joins local opera singer and Okanagan Symphony in staging beloved musical

$2,500

CASH INCENTIVES †

CIVIC

Starting from $16,485

Civic LX FB2E4CEX

MSRP** includes freight and PDI

$2,000 ¥

CASH INCENTIVES

CR-V Touring RM4H9CKN(S)

CR-V

Jennifer Smith

Starting from $27,630 MSRP** includes freight and PDI

Black Press

When the Austrian-owned Sparkling Hill Resort approached Melina Moore with a request to put on The Sound of Music, the talented Vernon-based opera singer was already thinking world class. A Juilliard-trained performer, Moore has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of talent and knew exactly who to call to put the region’s best foot forward and truly do justice to the Austrian Christmas tradition. “It is the perfect show, not only for Christmas, but for Sparkling Hill,” said Moore, who most recently directed three sold-out performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon in May. “This is unlike any production I’ve ever taken on, however, as it is by far the biggest.” Pulling in part-time Okanagan resident, part-time Londoner Lisa Schofield to choreograph the music-laden production, not to mention musical director Carol Colpitts, who retired from the Vancouver theatre scene where she staged over 50 musicals, and Matthew Bissett, artistic director of Burnaby Lyric Opera, who is serving double duty as director and lighting designer, Moore has also lined up conductor Rosemary Thomson, who will lead the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra in the performance. “This is probably the most exciting part of this endeavour,” said Moore. “For the first time ever, the OSO will be playing a full musical. It’s never been done here before.” Based on the true story of the von Trapp Family Singers, though reputedly a well-polished version of the actual clan, trying to assemble enough performers to replicate the story — first a stage production, then a movie — attracted performers from Revelstoke to Penticton. “We had auditioners turn out in droves when the show was announced this past summer,” said Moore.“Our directors had tough decisions to make. The casting is just perfect, and everyone suits their part unbelievably well. Right from our littlest cast member, five-year-old Ava McDougall, playing the role of Gretl von Trapp, all the way up through the ages. It is a dream cast.” Directing both those with little performing experience to those with a CV full of local hits has made the show a rewarding challenge for musical director Colpitts. “You wear a lot of different hats,” she said. “Last (month) I was teaching the Captain how to play the guitar, then I was helping the children and then I was with Maria.” From the music to the costumes, the production acknowledges the popular position the von Trapps hold in our collective culture and both Colpitts and costume designer Hazel Rodgers have tried very hard to stick closely to the themes and feel of the movie. “I do tell the children they can’t blow the lyrics because the audience will start singing along,” said Colpitts, who

NOBODY BEATS AARON’S PRICES …

BCHD_NOV_DHWH_10x11.786.indd

Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star

Maria and Captain von Trapp, played by Melina Moore and Paul Rossetti, are joined by four of their seven stage children, Liesl (Ella Kuntz, left), Kurt, (Johann Barnard), Brigitta (Isabelle Waltar-Sacrey), and Friedrich (Jaxson Jensen) at Saturday’s rehearsal for The Sound of Music, opening Dec. 7 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

“It is the perfect show, not only for Christmas, but for Sparkling Hill.” — Melina Moore

occasionally jumps in when professional performers needing accompaniment tour through the valley. Equally difficult has been costuming a cast of such vast proportions at Christmas time on six weeks notice. Rodgers can’t simply go out and find a wedding dress as she’s got to try to match the simple vintage number Maria wears in the movie version. She’s been sewing it herself, while doing the costumes for the Kelowna Actors Studio’s Miracle on 34th Street. Now the full-time costume designer at the Kelowna Actors Studio, Rodgers must balance two productions. Sound of Music includes some 62 costumes, but the Actors Studio production is even larger. Thankfully, the Kelowna studio previously staged The Sound of Music and has made its costumes available to the production. “I started in Montreal working on the Just for Laughs Festival doing all of their galas. We would hear who was coming the night before they arrived and have to be

NOBODY!

ready. That was way more stressful,” said Rodgers. “I love Christmas and the idea that you have a happy musical to go to. I don’t try to reinvent the wheel. People are expecting to see what they saw in the movie and then they will see it.” As for Moore, she freely admits she’s built herself a good gig. Not only is she producing the show, she is starring in it as Maria. “I absolutely adore Maria,” said Moore, the current artistin-residence at Sparkling Hill Resort, who has been performing at the multi-million dollar Swarovski resort and spa since its opening in 2009. “I love her innocence and her joy for life and the fact that she means so well, but she’s always getting into trouble, which I can relate to. “Her trepidation and confusion about her feelings for the Captain as she’s falling in love with him, it’s so beautiful and so real.” The Sound of Music takes the Vernon Performing Arts Centre stage for three performances, Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Ticket Seller box office, 250-549-7469 or online at www.ticketseller.ca. A reprise performance will be presented at Sparkling Hill Resort on New Year’s Eve for in-house guests of the resort. Visit www.sparklinghill.com to book the special New Year’s Eve weekend package, which includes the performance. —With files from The Morning Star.

shopaarons.ca

Sales & Lease Ownership

EVERYONE’S PRE-APPROVED THERE’S NEVER A CREDIT CHECK!

9-Piece Embassy Bedroom

Includes: Headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, night stand and Queen Mattress Set with V-Lock Mattress protection.

Open Monday to Friday 10 - 7, Saturday 10 - 5, but never, NEVER on Sunday!

YOU PAY ON

119

99*

/mo.

YOU OWN IT IN JU 24 MONTHS ST

Every Day Low

Price - $1899.

2705 - 43rd Avenue, Vernon, 250-558-3580

B2 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Norwex

Cathy Wankel Independent Consultant Unit Leader

Norwex

250-546-6344 wankel@telus.net

®Booth

Joanne Sedlick

Extra FREE products available for hosting a qualified Tasting Party in January 2013. Stop by booth #26 for details

Do natio n ed Ba nk apprec iat

Tel: Fax:

250-545-6396 250-542-7313

Email: jsedlick@shaw.ca Web: agentnorwex.ca

silverfoxdan@shaw.ca etsy.com/personlizedPUZZLED (“a” missing, goes direct to site)

Daniel or Frances

EXHIBITOR LIST 1 DAN JONES 2 BAGS ETC BY NANCY 3 SIMPLY DELISH SOUP & SALAD 4 MEADOWLARK FARM 5 TEMARA ENTERPRISES 6 GINGER BREAD HOUSE 7 THE SHABBY BOU-CHIC 7.1 BLUE HOUSE CREATIONS 8 MAGIC ACRES 9 THE GLASS GYPSY 10 COSTCO 11 RIVERSONG AGRIHARMONICS 11.1 CREATED DIFFERENTLY 12 STAWN’S HONEY 13 MARY KAY 14 HOBBLEDEHOY 15 JK’S BEANIES 16 POPPY’S CLOSET 17 KAY’S BEES APIARY 18 R & L GEMSENTIALS 19 PIZZAZ ACCESSORIES 19.1 CRAFT-T 20 COSMIC FLAIR DESIGNS 21 LAURIE-ANNE’S FINE LINENS 22 FRED’S BREADS 22.1 SALSA GUY 23 KATHY’S CUSTOM DESIGNS 24 TUPPERWARE 25 PASSION FOR PANDORA 26 EPICURE 27 FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION 28 WATKINS 29 MIDDLEBENCH METALWORKS 30 SIMS JEWELRY CO. 31 TOCINO ALPACAS 32 SUN ALPINA CUSTOM ETCHING 33 BEBE DOR BABY 34 PAT & PHYLICIA O’BRIEN

K ISS FM

Vernon Rec Center Auditorium & Gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 • 10 am - 7 pm Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 • 10 am - 5 pm EXHIBITOR LIST 35 NUCERITY 36 OH! DEE DESIGNS 37 PEARL DESIGNS BY LEE 38 HEAD 2 TOE 39 Sat Only MARGREET’S MORSELS 39 Sun Only GESCINA 40 ALPACA STORY RANCH 42 HELENE’S PRESERVES 42.1 PURPLE ORCHID DESIGNS 43 CREATIVE WOODCRAFT 44 HAGER’S HUT 45 AJ ENTER. 46 TWYLA AYTON 47 NIKKI SEKULIC 48 4 PENNY GIRL 49 ELLA NERLING 50 SHIGAR STUDIO 51 BEELITES CREATED BY FUSION 52 BETTY FOX 53 BEAUTICONTROL 53.1 MEENU INDIAN CUISINE 54 JAX’S SPECIALTY PEROGIES 54.1 MR. MARK’S CARIBBEAN FOODS 55 EXPRESSION OF TIME 55.1 MICHELLE BRITTON

Entertainment Schedule

10:00 Don Monte, Country and Folk 2:00 Santa, Toys and Candy 5:00 Nicole Michalewicz, Youth Violinist

Sunday, December 2 10:00 12:00 1:00 1:00

Don Monte, Country and Folk Crystal Star, Pop Rock Santa, Toys and Candy Duane Marchand, Light Rock & Country

Santa and his helpers will give out Goodies and Cheer throughout the weekend.

PLUS … Win On-The-Spot Prizes! Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 pm

Pat’s Home Sales

Shoparama Specials: • Save on our ever famous Cinnamon, Vanilla,Cooking Spray, Cough Medicine and Degreaser • Sale on “A Few of our Favourite Things” Gift Packages • BOGO at $4 on most Spices • BOGO half off our Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Pat Broster

628 6th Avenue Desert Cove Vernon BC V1H 1Z1

Booth #75

Skin Care Painted Glassware Jewellery Health Product Baking Health Product Alpaca Wool Products Preserves Fascinators Games Rustic Wood Crafts Ceramics, Eggs Baking Crafts Kid’s Clothing Slippers, Chair Boots Artist & Sewing Candles, Body Care Various Crafts Spa Products Concession Concession Hot Sauce Collectibles Original Art

Antique Reproductions Food Products Christmas Décor, Art Cleaning Products Pewter, Jewellery Wood Toys Sewing Wood Turning Rocks, Minerals Accessories Cleaning, Personal Care Wild Salmon, Tuna Fleece Clothing Jewellery Pottery Clothing Accessories Clay Ornaments Jewellery, Scarves Rada Knives Lavender Products Gift Shop Items Scent Warmer Sewing Glass Pebble Pictures Photography Scones, Fiber Art Jewellery Fondue Products Soap Crochet Items Sheepskin Barbie & Ken Clothes Salsa Dried Fruit Popcorn

Name ____________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________ “Shoparama” Dollars can be spent at any booth • ENTRY BOX located in the Gymnasium • Draw is Dec. 2 @ 1:00 pm

Special Thanks to our Media Sponsors: Local First

Temara Enterprises Quality Wooden Crafts

Terry Dods

Iris Graham

FREE ADMISSION Donations to the

Phone/Fax: 250-359-7962

250-503-1602 Cell: 250-503-7329

Gi ft Ba g to ﬁrst 50 pe op le Satu rday at 5:00 pm

~ ENTER TO WIN $100 “SHOPARAMA” DOLLARS ~

(Mail: 83 Desert Cove)

Ph:

Booth #16

FR EE CO fo r th e ﬁrs FFEE t 50 p eop le S u n day at 10 A M

EXHIBITOR LIST 56 B.C. REPRODUCTION ANTIQUES 57 SUNSET GOURMET 58 ORANGALICIOUS 59 NORWEX ENVIRO PRODUCTS 60 BEV’S PEWTER & THINGS 61 PUZZLED 62 LIL ACCESSORIES 63 ELEGANT WOOD PRODUCTS 64 NATURAL SELECTIONS 65 INSPIRED LIFE DESIGNS 66 BACK TO EARTH 67 FISHERMAN’S CATCH 68 FASHION FOR KIDS 69 MERLIN’S WORKSHOP 70 LAUREL FREDIN 71 CENTO WEAR 72 KALI’S KLIPS 73 CLAYFUN CREATIONS 74 BOHO CHIC & BEAUTIFUL 75 PAT’S HOME SALES 76 ALPINE LAVENDER 77 VERNON MUSEUM 78 SCENTSY 79 TINY DUDS 80 SPLASH OF PAINT 82 PEBBLE’S ART 83 SHARI SLONSKI 85 GLAZErS GARDEN 86 DELPHINE JEWELLERY 87 VELATA 88 STUDIO SOAP CO. 89 SPARKETTE CRAFTS 90 SOUL COMFORT 92 LESLEY LANTENHAMMER 94 OGOPOGO SALSA 95 LAKE COUNTRY HARVEST OUT SUN VALLEY KETTLE KORN

3310 - 37th Avenue, Vernon

h ot Bo 90 #

FR EE

on lo catio n Satu rday, De c. 1 no on - 4 pm

Blown Glass Crafts Soup Mixes Puffins, Eggs Woodworking Gingerbread Creations Jewellery, Scarves Preserves, Tie-Dye Pottery, Jewellery Jewellery Costco Memberships Cosmetic Products Misc. Crafts Honey, Candles Cosmetic Products Jewellery, Prints Beanie Babies, Webkinz Kid’s Clothing Honey Products Jewellery, Toys Luxury Sheets Kid’s Hats Crinalyn Skirts Lace and Linens Baking Salsa Baby Items, Metal Tupperware Pandora Beads Spices, Cookware Jewellery Gourmet Spices Metal Work Jewellery Alpaca Wool Products Glass Etching Baby Items Jewellery

Saturday, December 1

✦ Sheepskin Footwear ✦ Hemp & Wool Footwear ✦ Medical Wool Products ✦ Baby Product Line ✦ Pet Product Line

250-737-1281 • Toll Free 1-800-404-0622 Fax 250-737-1282 • www.soulcomfortsheepskin.com

Vernon, BC Canada

Holiday Gift Sale

Try the Th em ed Intern ation al Co nc ess ion

Brandi Haymond 250-275-3494 — Vernon brandihaymond@yahoo.ca & Lesly McMillan 250-546-8681 — Armstrong lesly-mcmillan@hotmail.com

Order on-line

r e g g Bi CONC ESSION

Booth #28

(Local) (far, far, away)

Soul Comfort Sheepskin & Sheep Wool

➤

FREE S ION ADM IS to th e Fo od

Sales Leader

PUZZLE’D

# 59

Personalized Puzzle Board

Toll Free 1-877-558-6814 epicureselections.com Specialty Herb / Spice Blends and Quality Cookware

BOOTH # 61

Improving Quality of Life

Host a show and earn free product

Booth #5

Email: temara@shaw.ca

Crescent Valley, BC V0G 1H0

Food Bank gratefully accepted

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B3

Arts

Theatre ‘scrooges’ with a classic the first time we experienced the wonder of a live production,” said Travis. “Those experiences shaped all of our lives, and it feels so good to think that we may be having the same impact on our young audience members.” Filled with cheerful humour and holiday cheer, A Christmas Carol will delight audiences of all ages, and

Morning Star Staff

Those who know Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — and that’s just about everyone — are about to get a brand new interpretation of the beloved story. Monster Theatre (The Shakespeare Show, Mini Masterpieces) has “scrooged” with the classic Christmas tale to give it new life, as audiences will see when the play comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 9 as part of the centre’s kids series. Based on Dickens’ 1843 novella, the story still tells of a mean-spirited, miserly old man, whose ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation occurs after some supernatural visits. However, in addition to telling the familiar story people know and love, the production is about a theatre company scrambling to assemble a cast for their opening night. “This A Christmas Carol honours Dickens’ original work, but adds a layer of comedy, heart, and spectacle that you wouldn’t usually get in a traditional staging,” said Monster Theatre’s artistic producer and actress Tara Travis.

Courtesy of Monster theatre

show must go on. The lone remaining cast member, not wanting to disappoint the throngs of children with their moms and dads who have filled the theatre, agrees to help out. Together, they take to the stage and perform the entire play themselves. “We love the play within the play,” said Travis. “Yes, it’s the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge

and his journey through time to see the error of his ways, but it’s also about the theatre company putting on the show.” Monster Theatre’s enthusiasm and commitment to presenting classic stories to young audiences shines through in this production. “Each member of our company has a really special memory of

th Anniversary Specials

od, fun and t time for fo kers Pub. a re g a s e’ Snea Anytim ur favorite, friends at yo

ecials Our reno speffect are still in gular re at 10% off items. priced food

Wine & Double Hi-Balls

Appies

people well and sharing in the true meaning of Christmas.” A Christmas Carol stages at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 9 at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 (all seats, with discounts for subscription holders) available at the Ticket Seller in the VPAC box office. Call 250-549-7469 or order online at www. ticketseller.ca.

The Dharma Dolls

presents…

Ryan Gladstone has written and directs Monster Theatre’s A Christmas Carol to be staged for two shows at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, Dec. 9. Two actors portray more than 50 characters in this re-telling of the story, which also features puppets, songs, dance numbers and flying ghosts. The retelling begins with the opening night performance of the classic tale, but due to the impossible demands being made on them, all the actors have quit just prior to the first performance — all except one, that is. Not wanting to refund the tickets for a sold-out opening night, the curmudgeonly producer declares that the

will even provide a few willing audience members an opportunity to star in the show. “Come with an open mind and an open heart. Bring your friends and family. This show is for everyone,” said Travis. “There’s so much silly humour and ridiculous fun in the show, but ultimately, like Dickens’ original A Christmas Carol, it’s about treating

“Vernon’s divas span the music spectrum”

Saturday, Dec. 1st at 8 pm TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

www.vernonjazz.ca OR BEAN SCENE & BEAN TO CUP 3000 - 31 st St., Vernon • Tickets: $20 (Member rebate at door)

The Rotary Club of Vernon presents

the 60th annual

Rotary Carol Festival Saturday December 1st, 2PM and 7 PM Sunday December 2nd, 2 PM Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

All Domestic Pints

400

4 $ 00 4

$ 00

From 4pm - 6pm

Special m

usical guest:

Melina Moo

Admission by donation at the door. To reserve wheelchair space, call 549-4531. Smart Choice Liquidators

PLUS OTHER SUPER DAILY SPECIALS

This is our way of saying “Thank You” to a fantastic 40 years and we look forward to many more years ahead! Some restrictions apply

4801 27th St. Vernon, B.C. 250-542-3321

Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies

B4 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vernon Towne Cinema

★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com ★ 2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ Friday, november 30, 2012 ➠➠➠ thursday, december 6, 2012 SATURDAY & SUNDAY FAMILY MATINEES ★ ★ HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 92 minutes (G) ★ 10:10 AM & 1:30 PM Saturday & Sunday HERE COMES THE BOOM 105 minutes (PG) ★ ★ 11:45 AM Saturday & Sunday ★ PITCH PERFECT 113 minutes (PG) 3:05 PM Saturday & Sunday ★ EVENING SHOWS - NIGHTLY ★ EVENING PRICES APPLY ★ HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 92 minutes (G) ★ 5:00 PM Nightly ★ FLIGHT 139 minutes (14A) ★ 6:35 PM Nightly ★ ARGO 121 minutes (PG) ★ 8:55 PM Nightly ★ • Adults $7.75 • senior/Child $5.25 ★ • tuesdAy - All seAts $4.75 ★ • MAtinees - All seAts, All Ages $4.75

Arts

Film is magical option to novel The life of Pi

deeply spiritual Indian man named Pi recounts some of the more interesting tales from his life to a would-be author who is seeking a story to publish. P i grew up in French India in the early 1970s, where his famTaylor & Howe ily owned a small zoo that was losing money. Pi’s father had the opportunity to emigrate his family to Canada, so they sold everything they could, setting off across the Pacific on a Japanese freighter, leftover animals in tow. When the ship sank, Pi was the only survivor, sharing a lifeboat with three wild animals, any of them dangerous and deadly. His harrowing tale of survival takes place at the very limits of body, mind and spirit. We say, “It’s fulfilling and disappointing, just like life.” TAYLOR: I was very much looking forward to this film. I haven’t read the book, but the buzz around the film and the trailers made it out to be beautiful and magical. I found the story fascinating and the production to be top notch, but I felt let down by the conclusion. This is probably the result of my own personal preferences and not the fault

Reel Reviews

Christmas Story Share your favourite Christmas story with our readers On December 16th The Morning Star will be publishing

“Morning Star Christmas Tales”

www.vernonmorningstar.com

TwenTieTh CenTury Fox

Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma) and a fierce Bengal tiger named Richard Parker must rely on each other to survive an epic journey. of the filmmakers. HOWE: Big, bold, and beautiful, yet I found it quite boring. It just seemed to go on and on. People are saying this is the new Avatar, but I don’t see the connection between the two films. Is it because they used 3D, bright colours and a huge sound score? So did Journey to Mysterious Island, but that doesn’t make it an instant classic. TAYLOR: I have a simple rule with computer generated characters: I can put up with knowing I’m watching CGI, but I don’t want to be consistently noticing it. As for it going on and on, I thought there could have been at least

one less shot of a tiny boat in an unfathomable large ocean. HOWE: The acting was fine all around, from the very young Pi (Ayush Tandon) explaining the meaning of his name to his entire school, to adult Pi (Irrfan Khan) telling his story to the writer. There was some emotion in his voice and scenes of tears, yet I was unmoved. Last Friday night I watched E.T. (my first time since I was 11) with my little boy, and I choked up. TAYLOR: There were three powerful moments in the film and all of them were effectively executed, but failed to put a lump in my throat. Still, Life of Pi is an extremely

interesting film, if only in that its effectiveness is determined by individual perception. You can only correctly discover Pi’s tale the first time, after that it’s a metaphor. I suggest, if you haven’t read the book, by all means see Life of Pi on the big screen in 3D. If you have read the book, you’ve already found the wizard behind the curtain. You know what you’re in for. Ask yourself, will it live up to your own imagination? — Taylor gives Life of Pi 3.5 trips around 5. — Howe gives it 2.5 seasick animals out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

O’Keefe Ranch opens for Victorian Christmas Go back in time and experience a traditional Christmas like it used to be when O’Keefe Ranch hosts its popular annual Victorian Christmas on Dec. 8 and 9. “This year we are very excited to announce a treasure hunt for the

whole family with some great prizes for the first, second and third place winners,” said O’Keefe Ranch manager Glen Taylor. Other highlights include a tour of the O’Keefe mansion decorated in Victorian

Christmas style and some great entertainment. Special guests include the Kal Secondary School Choir, Rob Dinwoodie, St. James School Choir, The Chilly Creekers, and others. “You can get warm

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS GO TO

Email, mail or fax your favourite Christmas story, fact or fiction to:

letters@vernonmorningstar.com 4407 - 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Fax: (250) 542-1510

Please include your name & telephone number Deadline is Dec. 7th

cineplex.com

POLSON PLACE MALL

**NO PASSES

#275 - 2306 HIGHWAY #6, VERNON

TEL: 250-542-1107

FAMILY FAVOURITES, SATURDAYS AT 11 AM - $2.50 ALL SEATS

ShowtimeS for friday, November 30, 2012 to thurSday, deCember 6, 2012

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (G - May frighten young children) Saturday 10:35, 12:05; Sunday 12:05. RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 3D (G - May frighten young children) Friday to Sunday 3:15, 6:10, 9:10; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 9:10. RED DAWN (PG - Violence, coarse language) Friday and Sunday 4:35, 7:35, 10:15; Saturday 1:25, 4:35, 7:35, 10:15; Monday to Thursday 7:35, 10:15. WRECK-IT RALPH (G - Violence) CC Friday 4:15, 7:15, 10:05; Saturday 10:45, 1:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05; Sunday 1:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:15, 10:05; Wednesday 10:05. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 (14A - Violence) CC Friday 4:05, 7:05, 10:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:55, 4:05, 7:05, 10:00; Monday to Thursday 7:05, 10:00. LIFE OF PI 3D (G - May frighten young children) CC Friday 3:55, 6:55, 9:55; Saturday 10:00, 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55; Sunday 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55; Monday to Thursday 6:55, 9:55. SKYFALL (PG - Coarse language, violence) Friday 3:10, 6:15, 9:15; Saturday and Sunday 12:00, 3:10, 6:15, 9:15; Monday to Thursday 6:15, 9:15. KILLING THEM SOFTLY (14A - Frequent coarse language, violence) Friday 4:25, 7:25, 10:10; Saturday and Sunday 1:15, 4:25, 7:25, 10:10; Monday to Thursday 7:25, 10:10. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO LIVE () Saturday 9:55. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK SPECTACULAR ()Sunday 12:55; Wednesday 7:00. HOME ALONE () Saturday 11:00.

and toasty with chestnuts roasted over an open fire or you can listen to carols and hymns in St Anne’s Church,” said Taylor, adding visitors can bundle up and enjoy a tractor ride, roast some marshmallows around the fire, and bring their toboggans if there’s snow. The general store will be serving hot chocolate, spiced cider and baked goodies, and visitors can also get their pictures taken with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the mansion. The event happens both days, Dec. 8 and 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is a family friendly rate of $20 or $6 per person. For more information call 250542-7868 or visit okeeferanch.ca

www.vernonmorningstar.com

ART SHOWS ARTBEAT ENDERBY The Enderby Artists’ Initiative is holding an exhibition/fundraiser to raise funds for an Enderby artist-run gallery, tonight, 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at the Enderby Visitor’s Centre, 700 Railway St. The exhibition is of work by local artists and there are numerous silent auction items that would make great Christmas gifts. ARTSOLUTELY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. Celebrate the seventh annual sale event for the VCAC. Show includes works by over 25 local artisans: pottery, stained and fused glass, wood crafts, sculpture, fibre arts, jewelry, silversmithing and much more. Opens with a reception today, 5 to 8 p.m., and remains open until Dec. 24, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. BREw GALLERY 3202 - 31st Avenue, located in the Bean to Brew Coffee House beside the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Now on view is Community Fall Photos by Armstrong’s Jessica DeBruin to Dec. 16. Open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Dec. 8, 1 to 4 p.m., is the Show in the Snow, an exhibition of glass artwork by students of Cherryville Elementary School, under the guidance of artisan Helen Kovacs. Shop hours are Dec. 8, 14 to 16 and Dec. 20 to 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment anytime. The shop is full of glass art, jewelry, pottery, weaving and much more. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Perpetual Art Show – new artist Terry Greenhough. Winter hours: Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or make an appointment weekdays/weeknights by calling the gallery. Features lovingly handcrafted jewelry, tote bags, baby blankets, candles, art cards, wood carving and stained glass. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Odin features the work by well-known Lavington artist Barry Rafuse in a solo exhibition in the main gallery and a solo exhibition by Westside artist Jerry Markham in the smaller gallery, as well as a series of figurative works by Peachland’s Brenda Maunders in the ski room. Other artwork by Odin artists is also featured. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The North Okanagan Artists Alternative annual members show with this year’s theme Exploratorium continues to Dec. 15. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Texturize by Roxi Sim Hermsen and Theresa Simpson continues through December. On Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a “talk the artist down sale” with demonstrations by Hermsen and Simpson on their art process and a sale of their works. No reasonable offer will be turned down. Hermsen will also give a frame making with foam core and masking tape workshop this Sunday and a photograph your art work and an intro to lightroom workshop on Dec. 9. Sign up at The Hub or email atroxiartwork@gmail.com for more info. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. Self-taught artist Kristen Cresswell shows her bold and colourful works from now to Dec. 15. Viewing can be done during regular college hours. KT’S RESTAURANT 3127 30th Ave. Art show exhibiting the works of Patricia Neil Lawton and Joan Rowan, through December. Visit KT’s to see these two artists’ newest paintings. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s eighth annual Christmas open house takes place today from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring new paintings and sculptures by local artists, with live entertainment by harpist Holly Smith. 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. Also open is the gallery’s annual members show with this year’s theme, Exposed! Artwork is available for purchase, with partial proceeds supporting ongoing exhibitions and public programming at the VPAG. All exhibitions continue to Dec. 21.

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B5

Live Wire

FILMS

Winter StringS

VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Dec. 10 is Inescapable, a thriller about a father’s desperate search for his daughter and the chaos of the Middle East he left behind. Shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. Advance tickets are available at the theatre and the Bean Scene for $7 one week prior to the screening.

KARAOKE/OPEN MICS/JAMS

photo submitted

Comprised of seven harps and a cello, the Okanagan Harp Orchestra, led by Caroline Mackay, left, performs a diverse variety of rich and warm repertoire from Celtic to classical to Latin American, with a few sung pieces to taste, Saturday at the Okanagan College Vernon campus theatre at 7 p.m. The orchestra has a new short CD, its first, which it will premier at the concert. Tickets are $10/adults, $8/seniors & students, at the Vernon Community Music School, 250-545-4977, or at the door.

CONCERTS/DANCES/FESTIVALS

ROTARY CAROL FESTIVAL Join the Rotary Club of Vernon for its 60th annual Rotary Carol Festival, three concerts of seasonal songs and Christmas carols, Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Entertainment will be provided by more than 20 groups including a cross-section of local children’s, church and community choirs, as well musicians and vocal ensembles. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to Breakout for Seniors. THE SHOPARAMA Holiday Gift Sale, at the Vernon Rec. Centre, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the violin sounds of Nicole, who is fundraising for a Mission trip to Mexico, and the fun sounds of Crystal Star. Duane Marchand will entertain with light rock tunes and don’t forget local favourites Don Monte and Gary Kruger. Admission is free. Donations to the Food Bank encouraged. FEED THE FAMILY Vernon Yacht Club is hosting renowned jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou in a Christmas concert Sunday at 7 p.m. $25/ person. Tickets available at Vernon Yacht Club office 250-545-5518. $5 of each ticket goes directly to the Vernon Food Bank. Adult event. Additional non-perishable food items are welcome. A LOUISIANA HAYRIDE CHRISTMAS The popular tribute to those who sang on the Hayride radio program, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and others is back after six sold-out shows in the North Okanagan, complete with Louisiana Hayride set, live singers and band. Takes place Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $35 available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. VERNON’S GOT TALENT Grade 11 students from Kal Secondary host this event in support of Panamanian education, Dec. 7 at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium from 7 to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30.) Features nationally renowned gymnast, a beatboxer who placed sixth in Western Canadian Championships, and other talents. Tickets are $8/students (19 & under), $10 for adults, and $25 for a family of 4 available at the door or by visiting Vernon’s Got Talent! on Facebook or e-mail johnsonkaely@hotmail.com. ANAMCARA HARP TRIO Debi Johnson, Kate Gibson Oswald and Caroline Mackay perform on Celtic harps with delicious vocal harmonies, spiced up with percussion, keyboards and accordion, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Zion United Church Hall, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. in Armstrong. Tickets are $18/adults, $15 seniors/students at the Junction Café, 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., 250-546-3901, or at the door. HANDEL’S MESSIAH SING-ALONG Celebrate the Christmas season, sing-along with the Aura Chamber Choir (bring your score or borrow theirs) Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., Vernon. Guest soloists to feature young artists from the Okanagan. Conducted by Terry Logan, with organist Marjorie Close. Tickets are $18 adults (students free) at the Bean Scene, from choir members or at the door. Call 250-542-8118 for info.

MONDAY

Steak Sandwich OUR LIQUOR STORE…

IS OPEN EVERY SINGLE DAY OVER THE HOLIDAYS … WATCH FOR OUR HOURS!

TUESDAY Dry Ribs 1 lb.

$ 95

$ 95 $995

Beef Dip & Fries

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 The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Thursday and Saturday are open jam nights starting at 8:30 p.m. Check Facebook - Armstrong Hotel & Blue Saloon for more info. 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 @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca 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. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month is a 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. 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 @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca FORTUNES LANDING/HOwARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. Brown Bag Entertainment hosts the jam/open mic tonight. 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. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Prawns

WINGS WINGS our FAMOUS WINGS

35 35 ¢

ea. ea. STARTS @ 2 PM STARTS @ 2 PM STARTS @ 2 PM STARTS @ 2 PM

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Steak & Monster Chef’s Prawns Delectable

1695

STARTS @ 5 PM

Surprise

STARTS @ 5 PM

Hwy 97 N of Vernon • 250-549-2144 • See our daily specials at www.squiresfourpub.com

B6 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Live Wire

musical theatre production set in the 1920s in Spallumcheen. The play centers on the reactions of townspeople when a stranger arrives in their community. Event is free and is part of the 120th anniversary of the township of Spallumcheen. The school is located at 4699 South Grandview Flats Rd. Call 250-546-8330 for info. a chRistmas caRol Monster Theatre offers a thrilling new take on Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Two actors portray over 50 characters in this heartwarming re-telling of a Christmas classic featuring puppets, songs, dance numbers and flying ghosts that the whole family can enjoy. Two shows Dec. 9 at 2 and 4 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. All seats are $12 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www/ticketseller.ca. caRaVan FaRm thEatRE presents as its Winter Sleigh Ride Production Old Nick, by Michael Rinaldi & TJ Dawe, directed by Courtenay Dobbie. Hop on a horse drawn sleigh with family and friends to witness the true story of how our modern day Santa and Christmas traditions came to be. Shows nightly at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 11 to 31. Tickets available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

presents this original musical set in the Seattle grunge movement of the early-’90s. The show runs nightly at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and Dec. 4 to 8 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets ($5 for students, $10 for adults) will be sold at lunch at Kal Secondary, 7900 McClounie Rd., Coldstream. For reservations email sthomas@sd22.bc.ca. honk! Asparagus Community Theatre in Armstrong produces its annual fall/Christmas family play with the musical comedy Honk!, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling. Music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Andrew Drewe. Show runs at the Centennial Theatre tonight and Dec. 5 to 7 at 8 p.m. Matinees are this Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at The Guy Next Door 250-546-0950 or at mandyjpenner@gmail.com. thE soUnD oF mUsic Melina Moore and Sparkling Hill Resort present Rodgers And Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rosemary Thomson, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $41/adult, $39/senior, student 16 and under at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ww.ticketseller.ca. tREasURE islanD W.L. Seaton Secondary School’s 27th Street Theatre company presents this play based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Dec. 7 and 8 at 7:30, Dec. 12 to 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 for a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $10 adults and $7 students/seniors. Reserve by calling 250542-3361, or buy tickets at the Seaton School Main Office. Audience members are strongly encouraged to dress up as pirates. The best dressed audience member at each show will win a prize. a sPallUmchEEn chRistmas mYstERY Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. students and staff of the North Okanagan Junior Academy present this original

LIVE MUSIC VENUES aRmY, naVY, aiR FoRcE clUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Dance in the Spitfire Lounge tonight to the live music of PT Cruzer from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. 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. BRanDinG iRon PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. metal bands Odinfist and Cast Into Ashes rock the rafters. No cover. thE hUB aRts collEctiVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Cutting edge violinists Kytami and Michael Fraser take everything you previously thought about the violin and turn it on its head when they bring their Beats, Strings & Life Tour to The Hub on Dec. 9. Doors opens at 8 p.m. and cover is $10. loREnZo’s caFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), Ashton Creek. 838-6700. Saturday is a Christmas party with classic rock band Lead Painted Toys. Cover is $10. Dec. 14 and 15 is hometown blues with the Dan Engelland Blues Band. Starts at 8 p.m. Cover is $10. RoYal canaDian lEGion BRanch 25 VERnon 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Saturday is live music by Dave Jackson. VERnon JaZZ clUB 3000 - 31st St. The Dharma Dolls, featuring Vernon divas Melina Moore, Judy Rose and Tanya Lipscomb span the music spectrum in concert Saturday. Doors open at 7:15, concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 available at Bean Scene and Bean to Cup and now at vernonjazzclub.ca.

THEATRE

BRokEn: an altERnatiVE mUsical Kalamalka Secondary School’s Apple Box Theatre

www.vernonmorningstar.com

UPCOMING Rock ‘n’ Roll chRistmas The Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll present this tribute to the greats including Zach Stevenson as Buddy Holly, Ted Torres as Young Elvis, Larry Branson as Roy Orbison, Kenny Wayne as Fats Domino and the Memphis Beats Rock’n’Roll Band at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $43.25 at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. acRoss thE UniVERsE The Vernon Community Music School’s Glee Club, which brought you Mamma Mia!, presents the music of The Beatles, inspired by the film Across the Universe, Dec. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 16

Friday, November 30 6:00

Sponsored by

Now Open for Saturday Lunch ~ featuring ~

Pizza & Martini Specials Monday to Saturday Lunch • Dinner Everyday!

250-558-7899 • Downtown Vernon www. i t a l i an k i t c h envern o n . c a

Georgette Shop Fabulous Fall Winter Clothing

Thank you to all our faithful customers! Canadian Mental Health Association

3100 - 28th Ave Downtown Vernon (behind Sir Winston’s)

250-542-3114

Free Parking Every Saturday in December (metered spots and city parking lots time limits apply)

Brought to you by the City of Vernon and Downtown Vernon Association.

B14 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Christmas Downtown … Selected Outerwear

Open Fridays until 8:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

off

Open ‘til 9 tonight Open Sundays ‘til Christmas 12 - 4 pm

the

pract

ical

kitche

250.545.2523

practical kitchen

3209 - 30th Avenue, Vernon 250-545-2952

3205 - 30 Avenue, Downtown Vernon

Christmas is here!

Klaus Tribes invites you to

New at KRAUSE JEWELLERS

Sunday Brunch

Authentic

Watches

the

11 am to 2 pm Come in and see all the treasures that can be found. 3204 - 30th Avenue, Vernon

250-542-9216 1-800-561-4550

Adults

Seniors

1195 $1095 $100

/year

Check out our new Family Menu

HERITAGE RESTAURANT 3127 - 30th Ave., Downtown Vernon • 250-545-3228 DINE IN - TAKE OUT • FULLY LICENSED

BG’s Beads inside Sun Valley Craft Market Sun Valley Mall

★ Beading ★ Findings ★ Craft Supplies and ★ Gifts #5 - 3334 - 30th Avenue downstairs - elevator available

3001 - 31st Street, Vernon • 542-1911

Children

250-260-4483

n so a Se ! y a d i l o H s i h Explore Downtown Vernon t Sponsored by … www.downtownvernon.com • 250-542-5851

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B15

son! a Se y a d i l o H s i Explore Downtown Vernon th Sponsored by … COUPON

www.downtownvernon.com • 250-542-5851

19th Annual Festival of Christmas Traditions

Winter Light Up

off

your Holiday purchase! Minimum $100 purchase. Coupon expires December 31, 2012.

Friday, November 30 5:00 - 8:30 pm Official “Light Up” at 5:15 pm in front of CIBC on the corner of 30th Avenue and 32nd Street. 2900 - 30th St, Vernon • 542-3333

WE LK -MART CHRISTMAS 3-DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS November 30 to December 2, 2012

Hershey’s assorted

CHOCOLATE BARS

3 2 for $

Acrylic

SNOWMAN & CHRISTMAS TREES

with colour changing lights

$ 99 ½ e c i r P 9 each

Carl Brant German

BRANDY BEANS

200 gram box

12 oz.

GLASS TUMBLERS

each

Large Assortment of

YARN

each

Assorted

CHRISTMAS CARDS 16 - 18 per pkg

$ 99 each

German 10”

Ilio

DIFFUSER

Modern Air Fragrances Lavender and Rainforest

box

Childrens Musical Christmas Carol

LIGHT UP BOOKS

99 each

Milk Chocolate

CHRISTMAS BALLS

pkg

COTTAGE CANDLES

2 99¢ for

Snowflake

LED LIGHT

indoor / outdoor

Gabriella’s

Christmas Specials

85 Touch-Up only $50 Gel Nails $45

Root Touch-Up $ with Cut and Style

Seniors

Ladies’ Cut ................ $25.50 Men’s Cut ................... $14.95

Gabriella’s hair & tanning esthetics studio

109 - 3334 - 30th Avenue • FREE PARKING at back

250-549-1515

OPEN: Monday to Saturday … After hours appointments available

35 in a box

Hershey Assorted Snack Pak

CHOCOLATE BARS

pkg of 35

99 each

WE LK -MART 3320 30TH AVENUE, VERNON • 250-549-2504

Free Parking Every Saturday in December (metered spots and city parking lots time limits apply)

Brought to you by the City of Vernon and Downtown Vernon Association.

B16 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Bright Ideas for Christmas

Christmas Downtown …

FREE GIFT WRAPPING

Okanagan's oldest teacher resource and educational toy store. • Educational toys, games and puzzles • Crafts • Science and Nature • Teachers Resource Materials

Serving you with good old fashioned friendly helpful service.

3015 - 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-3611

Styles on Mane

1 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!! ST

Hair & Esthetics Studio

Ana Maureen Jessica Cyenthia Mel

Cyenthia and her staff would like to thank you for your patronage in 2012 and we look forward to seeing you next year!

To our valued customers: THANK-YOU for your continued support during the past year! We look forward to continuing to serve you!

1ST ANNIVERSARY TAKE OUT SPECIAL !! S Fri., Sat. & Sun., Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & Dec. 2 N O I % T A V FF R O E S OR NEW VE E R $ 95 OR RISTMASY & RECEI TIFICATES %FF F OUR CH RS PART IFT CER LE L O L B Y YEA G ILA 0 R A O R F C FO 1 AVA 3 NEW BUFFET ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE! LUNCH BUFFET “SPECIAL” DINNER BUFFET

Chicken Chow Mein, Pork Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Pork, Veggie Chop Suey & Almond Chicken

Fri., Sat. & Sun • 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults ...

$ 95

per person

$ 95

Seniors ...

THE ONLY DIM

per person

3413 - 30th Avenue, Vernon

250-545-5307

Open Monday to Saturday • www.stylesonmane.ca

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

Wrap It Up Early! The Gallery Shop offers a variety of unique, handmade gifts by local artists, including pottery, jewelry, glass, textiles, fashion accessories, paintings, art cards and seasonal gift items.

Every Friday • (11:30am - 2:00pm)

Adults ...

$ 95

Seniors ...

$ 95

Come in & try our fresh food!

SUM

IN TOWN!

SUNDAYS: 11:30 - 2:00PM

3102 30th Ave • 250-503-2322 (Across from Nolan’s Pharmasave)

www.chinawokvernon.com

Ceramic wall hanging and sculpture by Kathleen Raven of Raven Underground Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturdays, 11am-4pm Open until December 24th

3228 31 Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-3173 vernonpublicartgallery.com st

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEAFOOD NIGHT! (4 - 11 pm) BBQ Ribs or 7 oz. Sirloin Steak with

21.95 Crab Legs or 4 oz. Lobster Tail.............. 24.95 $ Prime Rib Dinner ............................ 19.95 Tiger Prawns ...............................................

$ $

Prime Rib Dinner with $ Tiger Prawns ............................................... Crab Legs or 4 oz. Lobster Tail..............

23.95 26.95

Call And Book Your Christmas Party Today!

2705 - 32nd St., Vernon • www.sirwinstons.ca

250-549-3485

n so a Se ! y a d i l o H s i h Explore Downtown Vernon t Sponsored by … www.downtownvernon.com • 250-542-5851

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B17

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News Teens BenefiT

4144 Spallumcheen Way Spallumcheen, BC V0E 1B6

Tel: 250-546-3013 Fax: 250-546-8878 Toll Free: 1-866-546-3013

Email: mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca Website: www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE – FORD ROAD

CLOSURE – FORD TAKE NOTICEROAD that at the Monday, December 3rd, ROAD 2012 Regular Meeting of Spallumcheen Council, the Township will consider adoption of the rd TAKE NOTICE that at the Monday, December 3 , 2012 Regular Meeting of Spallumcheen of Spallumcheen Road ofClosure Bylawof (Ford Road) Road 1833,Closure Council,Township the Township will consider adoption the Township Spallumcheen 2012 to close1833, a portion underofSection 38 ofunder the Community Bylaw (Ford Road) 2012 of toFord closeRoad a portion Ford Road Section 38 of the Community Charter to safety concerns. Charter duedue to safety concerns. Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star

The Vernon RCMP golf tournament donates $4,500 to Teen Junction. Kevin and Chandra Hamilton (from left), tournament sponsor Dawn Stephanishin of Invis, Lori McIntosh, golf committee, Insp. Jim McNamara, and Supt. Reg Burgess (right) present the cheque to the tournament’s youth helpers Chris Simmons and Justice Chase, and Gilbert Hobart (centre back), Debbie Schiller and Whitney Davies of Teen Junction. The money will be used for Teen Junction activities.

Tax bolsters inspection service

N a consistent level of building inspection services.” Bylaw Adjudication Participation The Regional District of Central Okanagan Information regarding the road closure may be inspected at the Township Directors have taken the first step in a pro-Information board has endorsed a tax requisition for 2013 from regarding the road closure may be inspected at the Township of Spallumcheen Spallumcheen offiWay, ce atSpallumcheen, 4144 Spallumcheen Spallumcheen, BC8:30 am electoral area property owners to fund building cess that will see the Regional District of Centraloffice atof4144 Spallumcheen BC duringWay, regular office hours from during regular offi ce hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except statutory to 4:30 pm, except statutory holidays. Inquiries may be further directed to the Public Works Okanagan participate with other local govinspection services. Ed Forslund at 250-546-3013 or tolldirected free at 1-866-546-3013. Written submissions to holidays. Inquiries may be further to the Public Works Manager, ernments in the Southern Interior BylawManager, The additional tax requisition will CouncilEd in regards to the road closure must beat provided to the office noWritten later than 4:00 Forslund at proposed 250-546-3013 or toll free 1-866-546-3013. Adjudication program. provide funds needed to cover total pm Monday, December 3rd, 2012 as follows: submissions to Council in regards to the proposed road closure must be The program is designed to provide a • by email at mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca, expenditures for building inspection rd provided to the offi ce no later than 4:00 pm Monday, December 3 , 2012 simpler, speedier and more cost-effective • by fax at 250-546-8878, services. follows: by mail or hand delivery to: Township of Spallumcheen resolution for minor bylaw infractions, • as “Based on 2012 assessments, an aver• by email at mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca, 4144 Spallumcheen Way rather than going through the court sysage home valued at $462,000 in Central Spallumcheen, BC V0E 1B6 • by fax at 250-546-8878, tem. Okanagan West will pay $26.80,” said by mail or hand delivery to: Township of of Spallumcheen This public• notice has been provided pursuant to Section 94 the Community Charter. “Once participating, staff expects most Bruce Smith, communications officer. 4144 Spallumcheen Way Bruce Smith RDCO bylaws will be processed throughCindy Graves “With the downturn in construction Spallumcheen, BC V0E 1B6 the adjudication program at a cost to theDeputy Corporate Officer experienced in the areas over the past RDCO of $3,959 for 2013,” said Bruce few years, revenues from permits fees This public notice has been provided pursuant to Section 94 of the have not kept pace with expenditures even though Smith, communications officer. Community Charter. Aggressive and dangerous dog infractions will there have been reductions in staffing and inspection days to try and reduce costs. In recent years, continue to be processed by the district through Cindy Graves many local governments and regional districts the Community Charter and the municipal ticketDeputy Corporate Officer have begun to rely on a tax requisition to maintain ing system. Morning Star Staff

50 MILLION

MAXMILLIONS

™

15 x

$1 MILLION

ESTIMATED

Know Know Know your your limit, your limit, limit, play play within play within within it. it. it.

EST.

B18 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

TURKEY BINGO

The Grizzwells

Comics

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Falkland Community Hall

Sunday,Dec 2 4

Doors open noon Games start 1 pm

Bring your daubers! ANY

S P E C I A L

4 ITEM COMBO ONLY $799 Valid at both locations

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

All-You-Can-Eat Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm Anderson Location Only

ANDERSON CROSSING (Next to the Brick)

5601 Anderson Way THE SHOPS AT POLSON MALL 2306 Hwy. 6

Born Loser COUPON

COUPON

FA L L

www.woknow.ca

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one coupon per customer. Now open until 6:30pm Friday & Saturday at Anderson Location. Expires Dec. 31, 2012

COUPON

WALTHERS AUTO CENTER CENTER AUTO

Soup to Nutz

2001 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Cabriolet Convertible Stk# P2758A

Auto, cruise, P/W, P/L, only 64,500 kms, A/C, leather, alloys

14,988

All Makes Service Available & Every Vehicle with Warranty

3500 - 27th St, Vernon BC • 250-545-2206

www.walthersautocenter.ca

DL# 7385

Frank and Ernest

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 December 7th. 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

Having trouble with your vision? CNIB can help.

1-800-563-2642 cnib.ca

Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder

GET INTO THE BIDDING AND SHAKE THEM UP Nowadays, competitive auctions are the norm, uncompetitive sequences a rarity. So you and your partner should be ready to handle the wild bids that your opponents will throw at you. And you should be prepared to do your fair share of destructive interventions when you think the opponents have you outgunned. A good analysis of the possibilities is “Getting Into the Bidding” by Bill Treble Get involved with CNIB. (Master Point Press). It is aimed at intermediate players. Help make Also, when there is more a difference. than one popular method -for example, in competing 1-800-563-2642 against an opening one nocnib.ca trump -- the author discusses

their pluses and minuses. In this deal, look at the West hand. With both sides vulnerable, your partner opens one club and righty overcalls one spade. What would you do? If you use fit-showing jumps in competition (of which I am a big fan), you might bid three or four diamonds, showing length in that suit and good club support. But as Treble points out, this gives North room to describe his hand. At the table, Treble jumped immediately to five clubs. Yes,xthat 2” 2”might have been -- and was -- only an eight-card fit, but it was likely to be better than that. And he pressured North. Here, over five clubs, which can go down three,

North bid five hearts, East doubled, North ran to five spades, and East doubled again. The defenders took one club, two diamonds and two heart ruffs for plus 800. Bridge is not a game for cowards; blast away with a big fit and a distributional hand.

The Morning Star Friday, November 30, 2012 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B19 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.550.7900 fax 250.558.3468 email classiﬁeds@vernonmorningstar.com INDEX IN BRIEF

Family Announcements Community Announcements Employment Service Guide Pets For Sale/Wanted Real Estate Rentals Automotive Legals and Others

WORD/DISPLAY ADS Call our experienced advertising department for competitive rates on display classified ads. 550-7900

OBITUARIES Display ad - $12.99 per column inch IN MEMORIAM Display 1 column by 3” $26.05 2 column by 3” $52.11

CELEBRATIONS Happy Birthday. Happy Anniversary. $12.99 per column inch (with or without photo)

BOX SERVICE CHARGE $12.00 if replies are picked up, $22.50 if replies are mailed.

Classified Advertising

MorningStar

The

Phone: 550-7900 Fax: 558-3468 CLASSIFIEDS@VERNONMORNINGSTAR.COM

HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

Morning Star / Daily

4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon, BC

ON THE WEB:

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the ﬁrst day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classiﬁed Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental. DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form what-soever, particularly by a photographic or off set process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

Announcements

In Memoriam

Obituaries

Edna Houston 1944 - 1992

Can’t believe it has been 20 years Missing you every day Always in our hearts Ron, Ed & Barb

Joan Leslie Robison May 15, 1925 – November 26, 2012

Much loved by family and friends She always ran with the wolves

Craft Fairs

It is with deep sadness that the loving family of Joan Robison announces her passing, at the age of 87, on November 26, 2012 in Vernon’s Hospice House.

ARE YOU HAVING A CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, SELLING CHRISTMAS BAKING, CRAFTS ETC.,

Joey, as she was known to her family, moved to Vernon on April Fool’s Day, 2000, an easily remembered date that always amused her.

Call the Classiﬁed Department to place your ad today! 250-550-7900

Information ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933

Personals Senior Males, do you find yourself wishing you could do more socializing, but being minus a partner, hinders this wish. I am an active Senior Female who loves socializing (Concert, Theaters, Dancing, etc.) or having a one to one adventure (Walks, Luncheons, Camping, Travel, etc.). I am of average height and build, a very sincere, honest, neat and tidy lady, who also hates going out alone. Lets meet for coffee. Reply to Box # 4, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5

In her teens she served in Kingston, ON as a Morse code operator during World War II, listening for messages from enemy aliens. However, she spent much of her adult life in northern BC, helping her husband run their sawmill, buck logs and cut poles, and was well acquainted with the toughness of wilderness living. She brought that mental and physical toughness to her Ƥnal years, bouncing back from accidents, illness and diƥculties that would have felled anyone less resilient. She loved to say, “I am my doctor’s miracle patient.” She left northern BC to work on the CF18 base at Cold Lake, AB where she worked as a valued secretary for a number of years until she moved to Okotoks, AB to be near her daughter and sonin-law. Joey was passionately interested in all animals, and particularly loved horses, wolves and cats. She was creative in many ways: a gifted artist and sculptor, leather carver, potter, horse breeder and trainer. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home. By request, there will not be a funeral service, but a Celebration of her life will be held in Spring 2013. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all of Joan’s very supportive friends, to Dr. Lindsay Pritchett, and to the wonderful staơ at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Hospice House, who cared for her so lovingly.

HALL, Viviaan It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Viviaan Hall on November 26, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

FRASER, Nelson John It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson John Fraser on November 25, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

Ruth Hallgrimson With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ruth Hallgrimson on November 27th, 2012 in Enderby, BC at 83 years of age. Ruth was born on December 18th, 1928 in Wynyard, SK. She married Garry on August 15th, 1951 in Wynyard, SK. They moved to BC in the fall of 1951, residing in Vancouver and KiƟmat for 9 years, in Kelowna for 38 years, and in Enderby since 2001. Ruth was acƟve in hCW at St. Andrew͛s hnited Church. She enũoyed her spare Ɵme gardening and volunteered at Geriatric Day Program. She worked at the Bank of Montreal. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her husband Garry, son Grant (Lynn) of Calgary, daughter Joneen (Tom) of West Vancouver, grandchildren Michael and Courtenay, and numerous extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Eileen. Those who wish to do so, may make a memorial donaƟon to the ͞St. Andrew͛s hnited Church͟, speciĮcally noƟng ͞Building &und͟ (PK Box 304, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0). Memorial Service will take place at 2͗00 p.m. on &riday, November 30th, 2012 at St. Andrew͛s hnited Church (1110 Belvedere Street, Enderby, BC). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at ǁǁǁ͘DǇ ůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐ͘ĐĂ. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNAT/VES &hNERAL Θ CREMAT/KN SERV/CES® Armstrong 250Ͳ54ϲͲ7237 Θ Vernon 250Ͳ558Ͳ08ϲϲ

Obituaries

FOCO, Kenneth Bruce It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Bruce Foco on October 31, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

McAULAY, Ivy Winnifred It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ivy Winnifred McAulay on November 24, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

RICHARD, Margaret Yvonne It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Yvonne Richard on November 25, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Bobie (Bob) Andruchow

Bob Andruchow went to be with his Lord on November 19, 2012 in Vernon B.C at 71 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife; Marion, step children; Todd (Noelle), Murray (Wendy), Rhonda (Gordon), Scott (Katherine) and son Calvin (Cindy), 11 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren, his sisters; Josephine, Evelyn and Marion, brother Adam and sister Gracey. Bob was preceded in death by father/mother, brother Patrick and step grandson Ryan. In respect with Bob’s wishes, he was cremated and a service at Community Baptist Church with family and personal friends was held November 24, 2012. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Bob to Christians for Israel or Heart for Children (Ukrainian orphanage). The family wishes to thank Pleasant Valley Funeral Homes, Malachi Fredrichs for the respect, love and care you showed, Pastor Carl Popke and members of the Community Baptist Church for the beautiful service, Rick Corak and Judy Briwetrkreutz for the special music .

B20 Friday www.vernonmorningstar.com November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Obituaries

Herman Gritters Doublet

Herman was born November 1, 1930 in Surabaya, Indonesia, and passed away peacefully on November 2ϲ, 2012 at the age of 82 in Vernon, BriƟsh Columbia. The memory of Herman is lovingly cherished and he will be sadly missed by Caroline, his wife of 32 years and by his children͖ ColeƩe (Bruce CoƩrell)͖ JacƋueline (Richard Wosniak), grandchildren Benũamin and Claire͖ Philip (Laura Doublet), grandchildren Diana and Alexander͖ step daughter͖ Catharine (Roy Horwood), grandchildren Carolyn and Mark. Herman was sadly predeceased by his only brother Philip in March 2012. Herman enjoyed a 24 year career with Spartan Controls Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. In 1989 Herman founded Delta C Technologies Inc. in Enderby, BriƟsh Columbia. He reƟred in 2007. RespecƟng Herman͛s reƋuest, there will not be a formal service or gathering. Those who wish to do so may send donaƟons to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were in the care of Vernon &uneral Home 250Ͳ542Ͳ0155.

Doris May Mitchell nee Reitz

1915 - 2012 Doris was born in Fort Langley, BC September 6, 1915 and was called Home to be with her Lord on November 24th, 2012 at the age of 97 years. Doris was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Charles Alfred, daughter-in-law Jean Mitchell and her brother Maurice Reitz. She will be lovingly remembered by her only son, Walter (Elizabeth), three grandchildren Eric (Debbie), Kevin (Chris) and Guyla (John) Kirkwood, thirteen greatgrandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Doris lived in the Lower mainland except for a stint on Lasqueti Island when she was very young. She married Alfred Mitchell in 1935. Since 1944 they lived in the Abbotsford area. Doris, because of failing health, moved to live with her son, Walter in Lumby in 2004. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who leaves behind a legacy of love and many good memories that her family will cherish. Doris worked many different jobs to help support her family and was always known as a hard worker. She faithfully visited the sick and seniors and had many friends and always gave of herself. Doris loved attending her church Central Valley Baptist Church in Abbotsford. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Heritage Square where Doris received loving care during her six year stay there. A funeral service will be held at Lavington Baptist Church, on Monday, December 3rd at 11 am. A Memorial service will be held at Central Valley Baptist Church, Abbotsford at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be left at loc3739@dignitymemorial.com

Nixon Wenger • Morning Star

Friday, November 30, 2012 The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com

In Memoriam

Announcements

Travel

Employment

Lost & Found

Travel

LOST: I-Pod in white case, Sovereign Lake Parking Lot, Sat, Nov 24. REWARD! (250)542-4858

Timeshare

CONDOMINIUM HOTEL 1-2-3 bdrm condominiums 8251850sq ft. Convenient Beach Access, Heated Pool/Hot Tub In-room Washer/Dryer, Flat Screen TV’s, Free Wi-Fi, Private Balconies, Daily Housekeeping, Handicapped Rooms Available. Weekly/Monthly Rates, Free Local Calls, Free Local Beach Transportation. Conveniently Located to Shops and Restaurants. www.crystalpalmsbeach resort.com 1-888-360-0037. 11605 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island FL 33706.

Business Opportunities

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Tired of working for an idiot? Earn big money, have free time. Phone: 250-764-4404

In Memoriam

Obituaries

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of

Belinda Joan Scott 1966 - 2005

Rest in peace • Justice has been done Amen. In our hearts forever Your loving family

Tree O f

Travel

Housesitting HOUSE SITTER wanted. Jan 29-March 4, 2013 in Coldstream. (250)542-8509

emories

In memory of your loved ones, The Vernon Morning Star will be Publishing a “Tree of Memories” page December 19th, 2012 to honour the lives of those gone before us. Examples: 3 Lines

(Tagline, Name & Date) Doug Taggart Aug. 11, 1919 Sept. 24, 2004

$21.59

including tax

GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Start before the Christmas Season. For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise”. Any questions? Email head office directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna). OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

Obituaries See www.vernonmorningstar.com to see all obituaries on-line

2x2 Box

In Loving Memory

Gwen Mortimer

(Photo & Info)

Forever in our Hearts

including tax

Nov. 5, 1933 Jan. 13, 2008

$47.55

Reserve your space today!

Call The Morning Star Classified Department at 250-550-7900 or email: classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

(in the subject field “Tree of Memories”)

BOOKING DEADLINE: December 12 at 4:00pm

Call 250.550.7900 classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted

By shopping local you support local people.

Your best start to the morning!

MorningStar

The Consider being an independent carrier for

Students & adults both welcome!

2012

ARMSTRONG armstrong RT RT 510 510 -- Jackson Jackson Ave Ave & & Rosedale Rosedale West West •• Available or ASAP ASAP Available Dec Dec 23 14 or RT RT 512 512 -- Rosedale Rosedale Ave Ave & & Colony Colony St St •• Avail Avail Jan Jan 22 COLDSTREAM coldstream

In our Sunday, Dec. 30th edition of The Morning Star we will celebrate the babies born in 2012. Don’t miss your chance to share your excitement by announcing the arrival of a new member of your family! Place your ad before Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 4pm

Only $2995

incl. tax

Baby’s First Name: _______________________________ Baby’s Middle Name:____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________________ Son__________Daughter __________________________ Parent’s First & Last Names:

Community Corner

_________________________________________________

is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

Address: ________________________________________ City:__________ Phone #: ________________________

_________________________________________________

Full Name

of Newbo

Month/D ay/2011 Daughte r/Son of Name o f Parents

Submit the complete order form along with a clear photo to be received by Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 4pm

Mail or drop off to 4407 - 25th Ave. V1T 1P5 or email to classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

RT RT 220 220 -- Lakeview Lakeview Dr Dr && Varsity Varsity Dr Dr •• Avail Avail Dec Dec 14 14 EAST HILL east hill RT 69 - 25 Ave & 18 St • Available Dec 28 RT 84 - 30 Ave & 13 St • Available Dec 5 RT 84 - 25 Ave & 18 St • Available Dec 5 RT 99 - 30 Ave & 22 St • Available now RT 99 - 30 Ave & 22 St • Available now harwood area HARWOOD AREA RT 39 - 47 Ave & PV Rd • Avail Dec 16 RT 124 - 1600 Blk, 43 Ave, Vernon MHP • Avail Dec 28 RT 124 - 1600 Blk, 43 Ave, Vernon MHP • Avail Dec 28 LUMBY lumby RT 603 - Glencaird & Catt • Available now RT 603 - Glencaird & Catt • Available now RT 606 - Shuswap Ave & Maple • Avail now RT 606 - Shuswap Ave & Maple • Avail now MISSION mission RT 16 - 17 Ave & 38 St • Available now RT 16 - 17 Ave & 38 St • Available now RT 22 - 24 Ave & 36 St • Available now RT 22 - 24 Ave & 36 St • Available now Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901 Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

The Morning Star Friday, November 30, 2012 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November www.vernonmorningstar.com 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B21

Employment

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

LOGGING Trucks needed for Louisiana-Pacific operations in Malakwa, BC. Must be long log configuration. Call Garry at: Office 250-836-5208; Cell 250-833-7527 RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN DIESEL MECHANIC required in Invermere, B.C. Permanent full-time position. Wage based on experience. $30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $38. Benefit package available. Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 max@maxhelmer.ca ASSISTANT Manager, Creston Warehouse Facility Individual with strong work ethic to join fast paced environment. 5-8 yrs logistic/warehousing exp, min 5 yrs mgmt exp. For full ad please see online classifieds. Please submit application to: hr@bctree.com

1-800-222-TIPS

Education/Trade Schools 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes:

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: â&#x20AC;˘ Ground Disturbance Level 2 â&#x20AC;˘ WHMIS â&#x20AC;˘ Traffic Control â&#x20AC;˘ First Aid Reserve your seat for January 14, 2013. Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Ă§ÂŽÂ˝Â&#x2014; ĂšĂ&#x160;Ă§Ă&#x2122; Â&#x2018;Â&#x192;Ă&#x2122;Â&#x203A;Â&#x203A;Ă&#x2122; ĂłÂŽĂŁÂŤ Ă§Ă? Pension & Corporate Accountant sÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;ĹśĹ˝ĹśÍ&#x2022;

` &Ĺ˝Ä?ĆľĆ? Ĺ˝Ĺś Ć?Ä&#x201A;Ä¨Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ä¨Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; ` /ĹśÄ&#x161;ĆľĆ?Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ĺ?Ĺś Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŻÄ&#x161; ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ć? ` Ĺ˝ĹľĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x;Ć&#x;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Ĺ˝ĹľĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x;Ĺ˝Ĺś Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŹÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;Ć? ` ^ĆľĆ?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E; Ä?ĆľĆ?Ĺ?ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć?Ć? Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ć&#x;Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć? ` WĆ&#x152;Ĺ˝Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Ĺ?Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x17E;ĹśÇ&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝ĹśĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportuniĆ&#x;es Ä¨or conĆ&#x;nuous growth and development?

Apply today at www.tolko.com

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year! Study online or on campus Nursing Unit Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital Pharmacy Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 months - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available â&#x20AC;˘ PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888 www.ThompsonCC.ca

BEER STORE RETAIL CLERK Three or four shifts per week (negotiable). Must have S.I.R. Organized, reliable, strong, open availability. Must have cash handling. Fax resumes to 250-549-6891 or email to squiresfour@shaw.ca

Hwy 97 North, Vernon FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Career Opportunities

TRADES

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Please email resume to info@devriesconstruction.net

Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Street, Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

Help Wanted

2nd or 3rd year apprentice carpenter wanted. Must have own transportation. N/S.

Help Wanted

Part time Receptionist required. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and have a current clear criminal record check. Working knowledge of all MS office applications. Experience working with Seniors an asset. Send cover letter and resume to cglabus@chartwellreit.ca or fax to 250-545-5793.

No phone calls please, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Litigation Legal Assistant Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team. Must have LA certificate and excellent organization and communication skills. Email resume: shelleyw@kidston.ca

PERMANENT PART-TIME

RECEPTIONIST

Required for busy automotive dealership. Ideal for student. Bring resumes to Bannisters Attn: Brian Mon. - Fri. 3-6pm & Sat. 8:30-5pm

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-0606

DL#9133

Employment Opportunity

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team.Â A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFĂśUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to:Â jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

WEB PORTAL APPLICATION ADMINISTRATOR Kal Tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mining Tire Group has been servicing mine sites since 1972. We began as a division of Kal Tire, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading tire retailer, servicing mine sites in and around central British Columbia, where we quickly established a reputation for reliability, innovation and outstanding service. We know mining tire service better than anyone in the world. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve expanded our business to create the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier global mining tire service network. Kal Tire now operates in over 19 countries with more than 1,100 team members. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing every day. Kal Tire is one company, with one set of standards and one goal: to be the world leader in mining tire service. Due to growth within our Mining Tire division, internationally, an exciting opportunity exists for a hands-on Web Portal Application Administrator to provide enterprise knowledge management leadership to help create solutions for employees to access information and systems from a single location. This position will be based at our Vernon 2fÂżce location. Kal Tire offers a competitive salary and beneÂżts package along with the opportunity to participate in proÂżt sharing. Relocation allowance to Vernon will be provided. A detailed Mob description and list of qualiÂżcations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Web Portal Application Administrator opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their cover letter stating their previous experience, salary expectations and resume to careers@ kaltire.com indicating Web Portal Application Administrator and Job ID# 675 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers

Infant/Toddler Educator The Okanagan Indian Band Daycare requires an Infant/ Toddler Educator starting January 2, 2013. Wage is $14.49 hour. Excellent beneÂżts. Must have ECE with Infant/Toddler qualiÂżcations preferred and B.C. License to Practice. Work is very physical. Preference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan Indian Band community. Please direct resumes by December 10 at noon to: Okanagan Indian Band Sharmaine Gregoire 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, B.C. V1H 2A4 Fax (250) 542-4990 sharmaine.gregoire@okanagan.org We thank those submitting resumes, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

LOCKWOOD BROS. CONCRETE PRODUCTS QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Do you have construction inspection experience or completed your post secondary education in Civil or Structural Technology? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an entry-level position where you can be instrumental in the success of a fast paced manufacturing operation, you may be the person we are looking for. Lockwood Bros. Concrete Products is currently seeking a motivated, flexible individual for the position of Quality Control Technician. Responsibilities of this position include concrete and aggregate testing, product inspections and documentation. If you have an ACI or CSA Concrete Technician Certificate, this would be considered a great asset. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented with excellent drawing interpretation skills. If you think this is you, please call 250-546-6941 or email to cody.keller@lockwoodbros.ca with â&#x20AC;&#x153;QC Techâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line.

CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS We are recruiting personnel to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities in a community care facility in VERNON. We are seeking caring, team oriented personnel who are interested in providing care of the highest level in residential services. 4ualiÂżcations: Community Support Worker CertiÂżcate or equivalent, good interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability for team work. Current valid BC class 5 Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; License and Adult Residential Care First Aid. CPI CertiÂżcation is an asset. Criminal record check will be required. Wages per B.C.G.E.U. Collective Agreement. Great working conditions. Please submit resume to: Manager, 350 Âą 42nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 3J9 Fax: (250) 37 -2529; Email: junipermanager@live.com

B22 Friday www.vernonmorningstar.com November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Friday, November 30, 2012 The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Cleaning Services

Snowclearing

CALL NOW

Jiminey Crickets daycare in Lumby, has a position for fully qualified ECE. Please call 250-547-0005.

EXP’D EAVESTROUGHERS for the Edmonton area. Must have clean drivers abstract. Call (780)435-1492.

Part time Dental Hygienist required for maternity position, starting January 2013. MonThur-Fri. If you would like to join our office please drop off a resume at The Vernon Dental Centre, Dr. Anthony Berdan

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

TERA ENVIRONMENTAL Consultants (TERA) has immediate openings for positions in the environmental field. TERA is an environmental consulting services company specializing in the Canadian pipeline, power line, and oil and gas industries. TERA provides its employees with competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working schedules, career growth opportunities and more. For current and future opening visit our website www.teraenv.com. To apply e-mail your cover letter and resume to careers@teraenv.com

THE CLEAN GECKO wants to GECKO YOU. Book your first ECO CLEAN, get a FREE viewing and a FREE FIRST HOUR. How easy is that...call 250-540-0103, or email i n fo @ t h e c l e a n g e c k o. c o m . And.....Smile www.thecleangecko.com

BOOK your snow removal, both commercial and private. Strata’s, parking lots, driveways, yards and more. We do it all. Call Teale’s at 250-5585622; 250-558-9212 or email for a quote tealeswus@shaw.ca.

Dr. Regehr & Dr. Siwoski require a 20-30 hr/week experienced dental receptionist to join our expanding team. If you work hard & still have fun, we are looking for you. Drop off resume at 200 - 2500 53rd Ave. or email toothdocregehr@shawcable.com

Restaurant Manager

WANTED F/T, competitive wage, health benefits, perks. Minimum 1 yr full service restaurant supervisory & 2 yrs serving experience required. Deliver resume Attn: Mike Brooks to the front desk at: BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre

3914 - 32nd St, Vernon, BC

Servers wanted for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Must be committed to providing top quality service, reliable, have a positive attitude and be willing to learn. One year experience min. Serving It Right required for lunch and evening shifts. Apply with resume at front desk Attn: Mike Brooks BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre

3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC

//////////

EXPANSION in 2012

Kelowna company doubling in size. Complete training provided. Must be 18+ years of age. Permanent positions, $2500+/mo to start. Promotions within 30-90 days. No Experience Needed. Call 250-860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca

////////// Skilled Millwrights, Welders, Fabricators required for sawmill construction in the Nelson area. Please email resume to timberlinemill@shaw.ca COOKS REQUIRED IMMED. Maids, bar staff, waiters, beer store staff, desk clerks. Northern Motor Inn, 3086 Hwy 16E Terrace, BC. V8G 3N5 250635-6375 Fax 250-635-6129

Must be able to start immediately. Company training. FT permanent positions. 2,500+/mo to start!

Incentive bonuses. Promotions in 90 days. Call 250-860-9480 info@plazio.ca An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CLASS 3 DRIVER WANTED: Local company requires a driver with a class 3 and air endorsement for local hauling. Company pays competitive wage & has a good benefit package. Please fax resume & current drivers abstract to 250-542-3135 or email to: rmtrans@shaw.ca Cranbrook based contractor requires experienced fellerbuncher operators for full time positions. Competitive wages. Benefit pkg. Email resume to tor_kel95@hotmail.com or fax to 1(250)833-4590 D&M Auto Recycling Seeking fulltime, permanent Dismantler/Parts Puller. Hourly $15.00 plus medical benefits. Basic mechanical skills and tools. Please apply only by fax (250)547-2301 or by email lynne@autorecycling.com DRIVERS WANTED A Vernon based Company requires Class 1 drivers for Supper B & Tridem hauling for western Canada. Drivers are home most weekends. The company offers a good benefit package & pays above average wages based on percentage. Must have a minimum 3 yrs exp. Please fax resume as well as a current drivers abstract to 250-542-3135 or Email to: rmtrans@shaw.ca Edo Japan is looking for F/T, P/T Mature Experienced Cooks & Prep. Fruit Union Plaza, apply within. FT/PT Commercial CLEANERS required for Salmon Arm & Vernon. Email resume to dann.romanchuk@hotmail.com or Fax to 250-542-2294

Art/Music/Dancing

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca Tire Person required Full Time. Experienced Tractor/Trailer Tire Person, Must be Mechanically Inclined. Please Fax Resume to 250546-0600.

Professional/ Management ON Site Property Manager Up to 90 Rental units. Experienced Couple Preferred. Email resume to office@rdcgroup.ca

Sales A GIFTED SALES PROFESSIONAL who would like to work with the leading, cutting edge RV dealer in BC is needed! Voyager RV is currently looking for the right person(s) to work with our customers on the internet and here on the lot. We are striving to stay ahead with new business practices, and encourage our customers to use all the technological tools when shopping. So we need our sales persons to also thrive this way, and be willing to do things the ‘new way’. Huge earning potential with benefits! Apply by email to jfriesen@voyagerrv.ca and attach your resume, and/or send a 1-minute video saying why you’d be a great fit at Voyager RV.

Art/Music/Dancing

Give yourself or someone you love the gift of music. Adult/Senior BEGINNER PIANO lessons starting January. Call Amanda Smiley 778-475-0085 or visit www.EzeePianoSystems.com

SURE CROP FEEDS, INC., an innovative leader in the BC feed industry, has an immediate opening for a full-time production worker (shift work). The successful candidate must possess a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate. We offer an industry leading wage & benefits package. Please submit resume to: Production Manager, Sure Crop Feeds Inc., PO Box 250, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0 or fax (250)838-6990.

Reclaim your garage.

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 No Job Too Small - Drywall finishing & sprayed ceilings. Call Vern at (250)307-7894.

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Cleaning Services

the classiﬁeds

Got greasy grime coveralls? Drop them off at Sunshine Laundry Express next to Tim Horton’s on Hwy 6, will clean them for $5.00 a pair.

250-550-7900

MATURE lady willing to clean houses Mon-Fri. Vernon & preferably Armstrong area. 250-540-0038, (778)442-2494

Farm Services

Farm Services David

Lumby, BC

250-549-0324 or

250-547-6815 Livestock

• • • • • • • •

Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Financial Services

Bannister GM is Vernon, BC is looking to add another Sales Manager to our team. Our dealership has been growing at a tremendous pace and we need a motivated & dedicated individual to continue on that path of success. We are open to interviewing candidates with or without automotive sales experience and/or management backgrounds. Applicants should have excellent communication with a track record of success. If you want to explore your opportunities at a high volume, high energy & sales effective dealership, contact Darryl Payeur - General Sales Manager at 1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com

Financial Services

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

Winter Cleaning & Christmas Gift Certiﬁcates Contact us For ALL types of eco-friendly Cleaning Call Melissa (250)804-7979 clean@girlsgonegreen.ca

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 1st & 2nd Cut HAY no rain, in a barn. Delivery available. (250)545-1817 CLEAN dry wheat straw, Square and round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509 Good mixed grass hay, 50lb square bales. $4.00. 600lb round bales. $50. 250-5476546. Grass Hay, No rain, no dust, moisture tested. $5/bale. 250546-3452 Grass hay & second cut, alfalfa & grass, Square bales, discount on volume. 250-5468010. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720 Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa (250) 547-6334 Straw $3.50/bale. Grass/ Alfalfa Hay $5./bale, Round Bales $60. ea. 250-838-6765

Garage Sales

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

MOVING/GARAGE SALE

HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Bursting at the seams again! Sat, Dec 1.10am-3pm. 448-Pottery Rd. Lots of items for Christmas gifts!

Saturday, 8am-2pm

#43-6688-Tronson Rd, Everything must go. Priced to sell.

The Morning Star Friday, November 30, 2012 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B23 www.vernonmorningstar.com

VernonMorningStar.com

BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION A-Z Renovations â&#x20AC;¢ Renos â&#x20AC;¢ Repairs â&#x20AC;¢ Home Projects â&#x20AC;¢ Kitchen â&#x20AC;¢ Bathroom â&#x20AC;¢ Electrical â&#x20AC;¢ Plumbing â&#x20AC;¢ Carpentry â&#x20AC;¢ 25 Yrs Exp

Call Robert

250-309-4802 SIDING

YOU

BELONG

HERE! You

WILL

be noticed and get

MORE business in this directory

HARDI-PLANK

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

TIM 250-307-8772

Quality Work Guaranteed

SOFFITS

FASCIA

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 GUTTERS

DECKING RAILING PATIO COVER www.competitionexteriors.ca

WINDOW CLEANING EAVESTROUGHS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (250) 308-0689 FREE ESTIMATES

Burkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in â&#x20AC;¢ Drywall â&#x20AC;¢ Painting â&#x20AC;¢ Flooring â&#x20AC;¢ Tiling â&#x20AC;¢ Decks â&#x20AC;¢ Cabinets Need Help? Please Call...

Bob - 250.275.0706

*VTWSL[L 9LUV]H[PVUZ Â&#x2039; 9LWHPYZ Â&#x2039; +LJRZ Â&#x2039; -LUJLZ

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Framing to Flooringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Licensed & Insured

Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca

Inside - Out WWW.INSIDEOUTVERNON.CA

â&#x20AC;¢ â&#x20AC;¢ â&#x20AC;¢ â&#x20AC;¢ â&#x20AC;¢

BATHROOM REMODELS TILING â&#x20AC;¢ DECKING WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS CARPENTRY â&#x20AC;¢ PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

CHRIS - 250-540-0025

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250-550-7900

CLEANING QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

B & R Pumping Services Ltd.

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

250-550-7900

Your Home Cleaning Solution! Call Kerrie 250-540-5005

BOOKEEPING + 3PMLF "DDPVOUJOH 4FSWJDFT #PPLLFFQJOH *ODPNF 5BY 4FSWJDF 2VJDL t 3FMJBCMF t "DDVSBUF 'SFF QJDL VQ EFMJWFSZ JO UIF 3PECIALIZING IN 3MALL (SFBUFS 7FSOPO BSFB "USINESSES

PAINTING

TUB TO SHOWER â&#x20AC;¢ CUSTOM SHOWERS â&#x20AC;¢ TUBS VANITIES â&#x20AC;¢ COUNTERTOPS â&#x20AC;¢ SINKS â&#x20AC;¢ FAUCETS â&#x20AC;¢ TOILETS ACCESSORIES â&#x20AC;¢ TILING â&#x20AC;¢ DESIGN â&#x20AC;¢ PACKAGES

BADABATHROOMS.COM

250.308.6230

LICENSED AND INSURED

THE RTISE IN TO ADVE DIRECTORY S BUSINES CONTACT THE

PLEASE ENT AT DEPARTM D IE IF S S CLA

00 9 7 0 5 5 0 5 2

+PEJ 3PMLF

Most Wanted

PAINTER SERVICE (Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Make A Deal)

1965-2012 = 47 YEARS EXP. Government Certified

*15% OFF with coupon *

Call Art 250.541.7775

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

HANDYMAN

DO YOU HAVE ANY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CALL

250-550-7900

You Belong

LANDSCAPING

HERE!

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

OK Landing Lawn & Garden RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | STRATA

â&#x20AC;¢ FALL CLEANUP â&#x20AC;¢ Leaf Removal â&#x20AC;¢ Mowing â&#x20AC;¢ Aeration â&#x20AC;¢ Nutrient Management â&#x20AC;¢ Weeding â&#x20AC;¢ Pruning â&#x20AC;¢ Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Call Jake BUS. 250-503-1270 | CELL. 250-351-5478

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;¢ Walls â&#x20AC;¢ Doors â&#x20AC;¢ Windows â&#x20AC;¢ Trim â&#x20AC;¢ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;¢ www.timetopaint.com or

STUCCO

308-9783 549-5140

CARWAY STUCCO

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

250-550-7900

549-0115

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

25 + years Experience

Ph: 307-0387

DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

B24 Friday www.vernonmorningstar.com November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

Vernon Animal Care Society featured

CAT OF THE WEEK

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

Beau is a handsome young adult neutered male. Beau is a very friendly kitty and would do well with a young family. Please call Beau’s foster mom at 250-545-5724 CKC Reg male German Shepard pup Sept 8th health guarantee $1200 250-378-0339 Free to good home - kittens! (250)260-3951 after 5 pm Mini Dachshund puppies, 1 L/H male & 2 smooth females,1st shots, de-wormed $500 each. 250-260-4074.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Kitchen Aid washer and dryer, excellent condition. $500. 250558-3338.

Auctions KWIKAUCTIONS.COM New & Used Restaurant Equipment Auction, Sat, Dec 8th @11am 7305 Meadow, Burnaby BC

Firearms Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Fruit & Vegetables Red potatoes for sale. $0.50/lb. Norlands, . 4773 South Grandview Rd, Armstong B.C. 1-250-546-6165

Furniture Couch, sage, sectional, recliner, lounge. $50. 250-5493663. Gold and black sectional, tan recliner chair & coffee table, good cond. Must take all. $250. 250-545-7592. Modern Serta Hide-a-bed, excellent condition, $350. (250)549-3153

Garden Equipment Heavy Duty lawn tractor 16hp snow blade, 4spd high/low, cutting deck. $500. 250-2605819 Snow blower 5hp $250. Gas Lawnmower $90. Free Pick-up dead lawn/garden equipment. (250)260-5819

Heavy Duty Machinery

30” Husqvarna snowblower, brand new, never used. $1500. 250-379-2478. Artiﬁcial Christmas trees, 6’ snow. $75.obo. 7 1/2’.$100. obo. Call 250-541-0104. Check our ad out in Heavy Equipment. Scrap Pappy. Phone 250-260-0217. CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz CHRISTMAS TREES Experience the magic of Christmas Ranch U-Cut. Cut your own tree (5-8’) or choose a pre-cut cultured tree (6-13’) tall. Fresh Wreathes, Swags, etc. Highway 6 past Lavington to Dure Meadow Rd. Follow signs to 172 Horner Rd., 250547-6028, christmasranch.ca CORT acoustic steel string guitar with cutaway, grover tuners and Fishman Pickup. Beautiful wood and sound. Must be seen and played to appreciate. $500 Call 250-517-8087 For sale:6”jointer Delta model 37-866X c/w stand and rolling base. New $600. Used once. Asking $300. 250-546-2777. Fridge, serviced, white, good running condition. $50. (250)558-0835 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MIRAGE 34 DV GAS FIREPLACE, Pacific energy, B vent model, wedgwood lub porcelain enamel, gold plating, glass, heat exchanger, firebox and glowing embers,25,000 btu. Excellent cond. $500.obo. 250-5426541. NEED BUILDING PLANS In 2013. New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250558-8791 Need Christmas Cash? Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)5428405, 250-308-3742 Pellet stove, 3 years old, Harman, complete w/pipe, rain cap,compact and efficient. Heat 1400 sq.ft., $1200. 250546-2655. Snowboard Package- 155 cm Ride Vista board with bindings. Thirty two boots size 7.5. Bolle helmet with Spy goggles. Awesome deal at only $300! 250.307.4478

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Stop Paying for Storage Start Investing in Storage. Purchase as much space as you need for Home, Auto, RV, Boat, Work, etc. Call Victor @ 250-558-8791 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 Vacuums, Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore all with power head, hoses & tools. $100. & up. Central vacuum hoses with 2way switch $75. 3way switch $100. Guaranteed. 250-549-3352

Estate Sales

Bobcat 1999, 763, 2500 hrs, Good running condition. $11,900. (250)558-9589 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies

★ PRIVATE ★ ESTATE SALE

Sat., Dec. 1 & Sun., Dec. 2 10am - 4pm Over 60 original oil & watercolor paintings, many antiques and gift ideas

6635 Brewer Road, Coldstream OR CHEQUES 250-260-8069 CASH ONLY PLEASE!!!

Friday, November 30, 2012 The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Country living, large 2 bdrm apartment, n/s, $750. Util incl., avail Dec 1. 250-260-0217.

BETTER THAN NEW Completely Redone Beauty 2200sq ft, 1 level. Many features not found in a new home in this price range. 9 top of the line appls. 4 rooms with F/P, built in wall to wall entertainment center, huge garage & much more. Quiet country setting, in a great, friendly, active community. Compare value, you won’t be disappointed. Must be seen to be appreciated. $498,900. Open house: 186 Crown Crescent Vernon area. Sat, 1pm-4pm or call for appt. 1-403-540-2991.

Mobile Homes & Parks

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 or 2500,diesel 94-2002 models.Prefer 12v automatic. Bob (403)703-4777 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Musical Instruments Berry (London) upright Baby Iron Grand Piano, wonderful tone, $250.obo (250)549-3153

Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Tools 13” Dewalt wood planer HD, 2 spd, 3 knifes,on stand, $375. Rockwelljointer,4’x6” w/3knifes on a dolly.$300. Belt sander King of Canada 50”x6” on a movable stand.$275. 250-5421342.

Business for Sale

FOR SALE IN ENDERBY

ARMSTRONG AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE One-bay auto repair business Includes business, tools, equipment and stock Call for info 250-838-7278 or 250-838-6306

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale By Owner

HOME and shop FOR SALE 5177 Silver Sar Rd. 1/3 acre 4BR, 3BA, 2 level 1600 sq ft, single garage plus room for RV. Shop is separate 480 sq ft unit with heat and power. Great for home based business. 250-275-3058 bmdev@shaw.ca bellemeade.ca

Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement home. $398,000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong BC 1-250-546-8630 Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $398,000. 250-546-8630.

✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Recreational CABIN FOR SALE IN WEST KOOTENAYS - Newly constructed cabin on 10 acres fully treed. Close to Whatshan and Arrow Lakes. Spring water source. Power at lot line. Road maintained all year. Easy access to all outdoor activities. $149000 Possible vendor financing. 250-265-2219 jt2219@gmail.com

Rentals

Open Houses 953 Mt. Grady Road, Saturday, December 1, 2012 Starting 2:00 PM, City of Vernon, AJ Hazzi, $489,000 MLS® #10056608

Apt/Condo for Rent

SUNDAY 1-4 condo 1080sqft 2bed/2bath 101-3705-30 Ave. More information & photos at OKHomeseller.com #26730 Close to town. MUST SEE. Fresh paint. Move in ready! $179,000. 250-545-2983/1130

720 sq. ft. of cozy, clean & comfortable living space. It’s peaceful country living in the city - but walking distance to all amenities.

1 Bdrm Garden Apartment

250-542-7723 to view

Business & Service Directory

******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

Houses For Sale

Real Estate

Estate Sale! Level Entry, 3bdrm up, 2bdrm down, 2912sq.ft., In-law suite, 2 car garage, quick possession $349,600. (250)545-8152

Mobile Homes & Parks

Send a holiday greeting complete with a personal message from you to over 33,000 homes & businesses!

Happy Holidays to our Friends & Family!

Home Buying Made Easy Brand new Home c/w a 10 year warranty... All for $89,900.00 (14X60)

1056 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath for 15k more. You pick your colors and decors...

Call Paul for more details

250-833-4728 • 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca (604-6637)

May the magic of the season warm your hearts & ﬁll your wishes! Mr. & Mrs. Smith

: examples 2”X 2 col (3.33”)

Season’s Greetings to our past, Present & Future clients. Thank you for your patronage.

$53.50 + tax =

$59.92 10 minutes to downtown Vernon. Boat launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch – just a few mintues away!! Custom order your new home today: www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com

includes full colour

250-832-6699

Open Houses

Real Estate

Open Houses

250-550-7900

Booking Deadline: December 7, 2012 Publishing Date: December 16, 2012

WEEK-END OPEN HOUSE RealEstate RealEstate OPEN HOUSE DRIVE wEEkly REVIEW WEEK-END DRIVE alexis park 3805 PARK - 35 Avenue ALEXIS Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 4211 - 34 Street $316,000 Sunday, 3:30-5:00 $269,900 Bella vista 6643 Bella Vista Road ARMSTRONG Sunday, - 1:45 1553 Eagle 12:00 Rock Road $349,999 Saturday, 10:00-12:00 $384,000 city 406, 3805 - 30 Avenue 128, 3780 Schubert Rd 2:00 - 3:30 SatSunday, & Sun, 12:30-3:30 $199,000 starting at $289,000 36 Avenue 27,2304 3805-Patten Drive Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $342,500 starting at $379,900 5, 3804 - 32 Avenue BELLA VISTA Sunday, - 3:00 6809 Cameo1:00 Drive $179,900 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $519,000 7, 3910 - 32 Avenue 1:00 -Drive 3:00 8, Sunday, 4800 Heritage $259,900 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $189,000

coldstream 8608 CITY Fitzmaurice Lane Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 3616 Centennial Drive $414,000 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $328,000 31, 8508 Clerke Road Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 COLDSTREAM $146,000 16506 Kalamalka Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 east hill $799,000 3600 - 12 Street Sunday, 11:00 -Road 12:30 11709 Husband $317,000 Sunday, 1:30-3:00 $659,900 1500 - 39A Avenue Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 EAST HILL $364,900 3803 - 12 Street Sunday, 12:00-2:00 8608 Fitzmaurice Lane $374,900 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $414,000 3704 - 10 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 1103 - 21 Avenue $639,900 Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 $308,888 4208 - 13 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $339,000

enderBy 9, 501 Kildonan EAST HILL Avenue Sunday, - 3:00Drive 44001:00 Wellington $234,900 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $449,000 foothills 7408 Sun- Peaks Drive 1103 43 Avenue Sunday, 1:15 - 2:15 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $399,000 FOOTHILLS 7317 Sun Ridge Crescent Road 453 Fortress Sunday, 2:15 - 3:15 Sunday, 12:30-1:45 $524,900 $469,900

harwood MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1808 - 40 954 Mt Avenue Begbie Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 Sunday, 2:15-3:30 $239,000 $469,900 middleton NEWPORTmountain BEACH 4785,Mt12069 Moore Place Road Westside Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $599,000 $120,000

middleton mountain 1208 Mt Fosthall Drive OKANAGAN LANDING Sunday, - 3:00 43,1:00 7760 OK Landing Road $459,500 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $579,000 858 Mt Bulman Place Sunday, 2:00 31,12:00 2727 -Lakeshore Road $637,888 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $124,500 1022 Mt Revelstoke Place Sunday, - 3:30 53,1:30 5484 - 25 Avenue $439,000 Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $119,900 okanagan landing 93, 7760 OKSnowberry Landing Road 1000 Road Sunday, 12:00 - 3:0011:00-3:00 Sun/Wed/Thur, $499,000 $367,838 to $399,896 124, 5484 - 25 Avenue PREDATOR RIDGE Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 108 Falcon Point Way $144,900 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $825,000 26, 5886 OK Landing Road Sunday, 11:00 - 1:00 $289,900

The Morning Star Friday, November 30, 2012 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

The

CLIFFS

1 bdrm suite

on the top floor Rent includes: Heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry, F/S, DW, AC, Designated Parking No smoking / No pets

1 bdrm - $795 On-site Resident Manager.

250-542-1701 1 bedroom, newly redone $600. Adult, quiet person only please. For Dec. 1st, hydro not incld. No smoking, drugs, pets or parties. Call for interview 250 558-5020.

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane

Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257

A New Tradition of Quality Living

Columbia Apartments Available Nov. 15 th

1 bedroom apt. Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.

To view call

250-545-1519 1bdrm, level entry, quite convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Incl cable, parking, f/s. n/s. 50+. $620. Call 250-309-3763 1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948 1Studio, Clean, cozy, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, f/s, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg n/s n/p Starting @$560.250-550-4069 2bdrm, $875, Jan 1. 1bdrm, $650, now. Centennial Dr near Rec Centre. 250-542-1722 2-bdrm, above Dr. Office, sunny ac, storage, parking, ns, np, Lower East Hill. Avail Now, $850.+util. (250)545-6761 2 bdrm apartment in a triplex, in good location. Newly painted f/s w/d microwave & util incl., np, $900. 250-545-5153. 2bdrm East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Immediate, 250-260-5870. 1 bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Seniors, NS. includes heat. Pet OK. 778-475-3047 650 sqft 1 bed 1 bath ground level condo. In unit laundry, dishwasher, no smoking, small pets ok. $650 monthly plus UT and DD. Call Bryan 250-8332734 gypsewelder@msn.com

ARLINGTON & EMBERS & CENTURY MANOR 1 bdrm; close to Schubert; Seniors, clean & well maintained, N/S; N/P Call: 250-275-8066

Friday, November www.vernonmorningstar.com 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B25

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

Sport Utility Vehicle

Armstrong (DT) 2bdrm + den, lrg open concept, newly reno’d 4-appl w/d hook-up, n/s, $900 +util. Immed. (250)306-3515 Avail immed.,1bdrm condo, $750. Ensite laundry, great view.n/s. 250-540-7961. Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrm,d/t, avail now, heat & hotwater incl., $540-$750. 250-260-8454. Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites from $630 p/m, laminate floors & designer finishes avail. Great living close to downtown.prefer mature renter. Some pets OK Scooter parking. 250-549-5254 BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm, 1bath apt in quiet building. Fridge & stove incl. N/P, N/parties. $695-$725/mo. 250-542-7727 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 Deluxe 2bdrm condo in adult oriented bldg. near hospital, insuite laundry, lrg enclosed balcony, a/c, spacious bedrooms, 1 walk-in closet, no stairs, $895.(250)308-9402 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites. New management. $625. & up. 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788

Darren Chinchilla

Designer finished house,level entry, city view, 2 - 3 bdrm, 6-appl, fully fenced, priv patio, a/c, f/p, custom extras, term lease $1450. incls cable/ int/utils. close to school & shopping. Call (250)540-0671

Lrge 1bdrm, Coldstream priv ent, near College/Kal Lake, quiet, single, ns/np, Dec 1 $600. 250-545-7196, 550-6073

2002 MUSTANG GT, 5spd coupe, black leather, all power options, keyless entry, tinted glass, MACH system 6CD, new tires (only used 2 months), like new condition inside & out, lady driven, 2nd owner, summer driven. Only $5500. 250-351-5478.

1998 Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot 4x4, ex cond., near new tires, new struts, brakes, tuneup, rear muffler, alternator and battery. Asking $6300.obo. 250-542-2348

Bed & Breakfast Horse selfboarding Coldstream. Phone 250-545-0955 evenings.

Commercial/ Industrial 320 sq.ft., retail office 3414 Coldstream Ave. 20 Car parking. Rick 250-770-0903.

Duplex / 4 Plex TOTALLY REMODELED 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX Fantastic lake view. N/S, N/Pets, storage & good parking. 19+ $895.00 + utilities. Phone 250-550-0234

1bdrm, f/s, w/d, close to town. $650.+hydro, N/S, 1 cat ok. Chris 250-542-0657 1bdrm, lrg ground lvl in quiet 4-plex. Close to town/transit. N/dogs cat ok. W/D & util incl. $725. 250-542-4310/308-9738 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. w/d, f/s, ns, pets neg. Immed. $850.mo +util. 250-503-7296 2bdrm unit on creek in Coldstream. Bright, clean, storage, large yard. View at www.arttales.ca or call Sean at 250306-0959 3BDRM South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, N/P, $900 incl F/S, w/d & utils. 250-307-3586 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean, reno’d,avail now. 250503-6034 or 250-307-5120.

Mobile Homes & Pads 12x48 M.H. suits 1 person/ couple, n/s, n/p, w/d, ac, ref’s req’d. Jan 1. (250)542-3285

Homes for Rent

RENT-TO-OWN Your Own Home Call Shawna 250-558-7333

VernonBCRentToOwn.ca RE/MAX VERNON BC

1325sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appli, N/S, N/P, $930 util incl. 250-558-3664 1BDRM home, pleasant location, deck & garden area, gas heat. Vernon, N/P, $750. Avail Now. 250-542-9154 2 bdrm 1 bath, East Hill, avail immed, w/d. f/s, small pet ok, $950. Ray 250-938-4776. 2 BDRM 2bath newer mobile. Lansdowne Rd, Armstrong. NS, NP. $850/mo. 250-5466634. Avail imm.

250-309-1742 • 5 bdrm home on 2 acres. Bella Vista Rd. Fenced on 2 sides. In-floor heat, single gar., deck, 3 full baths, 5 appliances. $1,300. •

•

4 bdrm newly built home. Lake views, treed small acreage. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, HE gas furnace, gas on-demand HWT. Lge deck w/glass railing off living area. Double garage. $1,950. 3 bdrm townhouse, Harwood. Renovations, newer laminate, 1½ bath, F&W&DW, W&D, deck, large livingroom. Pet friendly. $950.

Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util.,n/s, n/p,250-548-3378.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1bdrm in shared house, parking, np, $500 per mo all util incl. 250-546-6035 Quiet, central, bus, ref, Highspeed internet, w/d, DD $390+util. 250-549-7418

Storage Cheapest Outside Storage, Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, Semis Anything at all. Fenced area. 778 -932-1055.

vernonhomes.ca/forrent

Suites, Lower

• 2 bdrm furnished home on OK Lake. Eastside Rd, 15 min from Vernon. Boat launch, beautiful views, 5 appliances, 3 level deck, garage. Special winter offer $1,200 per month on lease until June 2013.

2bdrm, 2bath, upscale, quiet neighbourhood, f/s, n/s, pet neg. $1350+util.250-549-7066 2bdrm house on lrg lot, rural Armstrong. Rent negotiable,dd Ref’s. George (250)546-6221 2bdrm on 28 acres with views of Vernon & Swan Lake $1500 avail Jan 1. (250)545-1669 3bd 2bath upper flr, Middleton, dbl garage, 5appl. $1400 incl utils. N/S. 250-309-2444 3bdrm, 2 bath, jetted tub, lg house/lot, priv beach, 5-appl, f/p, 4 car carport, term lease, n/s, pets neg. Avail Dec 1. $1850+util. (250)306-3511 3bdrm 2bath Upper $1,200. Dec1. 2bdrm Lower completely reno’d, $900. Both incl util/TV/internet. Avail now. Shared laundry. 250-863-7439 Armstrong3bdrm, 1bath home, s/f, d/w, garage, shed, large fenced yard, Close to centre. $1,100 plus, avail Dec1, Ph. (250)376-2966 Harwood area, New 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, full bsmnt, 5-appl, n/s, n/p, $1500./mo ref’s & lease req’d. (250)542-2671

1bdrm, 1bath, shared laundry, util incl., suitable for single person, n/s, n/p, $750. 250306-1009. 1bdrm, East Hill, suites 1 person. N/P, N/S. Shared laundry. $625 Internet/utils incl. Avail immed. 250-306-6556 1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD util/incl $700. 545-6090 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl. utils, laundry rm, must see. $950/mo. (250)838-0072 2bdrm $870.; & 3bdrm $1070. in 4plex. n/s, n/p. Utils/laundry incl. Dec 1, 250-938-8576 2bdrm, avail Dec 1st, In-suite laundry, NS, NP, $800/mo incl cable & util. 250-549-5070. 2bdrm basement suite, 1 bath, nice clean,near Walmart, avail now..250-542-9565, 503-6034 2 bdrm,Coldstream, level entry, n/p, n/s, Single $800. Double $1,000. Util incl., Avail Dec 1. Own laundry. 250-9383587. 2bdrm new 1400sqft suite w/ private entry on Deep Creek Rd. N/S, Avail Now, $650 + $100 for hydro. 250-308-7984 Armstrong- 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, sep entry with f/s, w/d. $700/mo utils incl. Avail Dec 1. NS & N/dogs. 250-546-8260 or 250-307-7925 EAST Hill Basement Suite available Dec 1, 2012. 988 sq ft (entire level), fully finished, ground level w/o, separate parking, bus service within block, n/s. 1 bedroom and library/office, mostly carpeted, gas fireplace, some furnishings negotiable. $700/month + utilities Contact: 250-5038344, email-jljuell@shaw.ca Large 1-bdrm, F/S/DW, shared laundry, $700 Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits 1 quiet female, Avail Dec 1. (250)558-0142

Apt/Condo for Rent

• 2 bdrm basement suite in East Hill. Newer reno, looks great. NS, NP, 1 parking spot, no laundry. $750 incl. utilities; $700 for single person. • 2 bdrm lower suite, 3 pce bath (shower), central, pets OK, own fenced yard, lam floors. $750 incl utilities.

Rentals

Transportation

Rentals

REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

Rentals

Transportation

Rentals

Suites, Upper 2bdrm, Armstrong,w/d, f/s, new flrs, sep ent, avail immed, $900. incl util. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250-306-9909 2bdrm, Armstrong, w/d, f/s, sep ent, avail Now, $850. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250306-9909

Transportation

2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 4-dr, only 61,940km 3.4L V6, all power options, ac, keyless entry, New winters. Like New. Must see & drive to appreciate $5800.obo 250-309-3202 2004 Chevrolet Aveo WhiteFive-speed (manual)140,000 km,great small car, fourdoor,CD player,summer tires included. $3,000 OBO. Call 250-558-4558

Auto Accessories/Parts (2) 225/60/16 Michelin x-Ice Winters $300. as new. Gene (250)545-0531, 250-503-1080 4 Winter-Ice Tires 195/60 R15 on rims (15x6) Univ. Winter Wheels $500. (250)542-0809 Clean, EGR valve, for 6L Ford diesel. Only month old.$80. obo. 250-379-2066. FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Auto Financing

2007 Pontiac G5, 4 door, red, auto, air, 80k, 4w&s tires on rims. $7400. 250-542-2190 or 250-545-0160.

Motorcycles DIRT Bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s & Golf Buggies. Cartsplus Kamloops. 888-371-3946 www.cartsplusbc.com kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca

Recreational/Sale

2000 Dodge Durango 4x4, auto, black, 8-pass, good cond. $2650. (250)938-4540

Trucks & Vans 2002 Chev, Duramax diesel, 4x4, Crew cab, auto,182,000 miles, air, short box.$11,500. 250-545-8081. 2007 Toyota Tundra, V8, auto and standard, only 26k, $19,000. 250-546-8630.

Utility Trailers TRAILERS All types, all sizing, excellent pricing. Pleasant Valley Trailers, Vernon. (250)545-2000

Boats CENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure craft boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 or dan@centralrv.ca

Adult

1985 5th Wheel 26 ft Komfort Exc cond. $4950 Call (403)703-4777 Bob

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460

Escorts 250-307-8174. Krystal 20, Paris 23, Lily 24, Jasmine 28, Jina 45. In/out Up scale Discreet, Fun, Flirty Girls! Hiring. BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

1AA Armour Towing & Scrap Removal. Will meet/beat all competor pricing.250-801-4199

Sport Utility Vehicle 1994 GMC JIMMY 4X4

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 Sizzling Stacey, Sexy and Seductive. (250)938-9371

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

V6, 4.3L, PW, PL, 230K, runs great, new ball joints, battery, spark plugs/wires. $1300 obo. Call 250-540-8949

small ads,

BIG deals!

the classiﬁeds

250-550-7900

4ISCFELOLARNE3OUS

Northland Apartments 4203 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3 • (250) 260-1162

M FOR SALE ADS!

1 Bedroom Suite starting at $695.00/month. 3 Appliances and A/C • Adult Building Elevator and Parking • 24 hour Dining and Pool 13th Month FREE with a 1 year Lease

For the month of November, all word ads in the Items for Sale category will be

Northland Asset Management

Best location for Great Living

Townhouses

4 for 3! Buy 3 weeks get the 4th week FREE

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …

250-549-4467

• Appliances • Misc for Sale • Farm Equipment • Computer Equipment • Heavy Duty Machinery • Auctions • Tools • Firearms • Jewels/Furs • Building Supplies • Musical Instruments • Garden Equipment • Fruit & Veggies • Medical Supplies • Store Equipment • Sporting Goods • Firewood • Stereo/TV/DVD, etc.

AD MUST BE BOOKED TO START BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1ST & 30TH No refunds if cancelled. Must book min. 4 weeks Cannot be combined with any other special. No changes permitted with the exception of price.

Call 250.550.7900 to book

B26 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

KELOWNA

LINCOLN

WELCOMES STEVE FERRIS

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

Elks lEnd A HAnd

the quality of life in our communities” “enhancing the quality of life in our“enhancing communities”

Would you like to leave a gift to your Would you like to leave a gift to your which goes on giving forever? community which goes oncommunity giving forever? at 250.542-8677 We’ll show you how! Call us at 250.542-8677 Call We’llus show you how! The Management of Kelowna Ford welcomes STEVE FERRIS to our Sales Team. Steve brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry in sales, leasing & management in the Okanagan (Kelowna & Vernon). Steve welcomes his previous customers & friends to stop by for any automotive needs or a visit and a coffee.

250-868-2330

2540 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC (behind Home Depot)

Lisa VanderVeLde/Morning star

Rick Osborne (left) and Heinz Vernon Elks present Rick Osborne (left) and Heinz Schar of the Vernon Elks present a total ofSchar $2,000oftothe Chuck Baynham, of thea total of Vernon Treatment Centre, and to Santas Anonymous. Vernon Treatment Centre, and to Santas Anonymous.

Call us at 250.542-8677

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! MOVEMBER

SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH SINCE 1735

WIN ONLINE! SUBMIT YOUR STACHE @ vernonmorningstar.com

2 WINNERS RECEIVE ONE

150

OR (Winner Gets First Pick)

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO Changing the face of men’s health.

Deadline Date: Dec. 8/2012 @5:00pm

Friday, November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star B27

www.vernonmorningstar.com

S h o p L o c a l w it h

Kenneth Bear

THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS

at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 15th with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases (made between Nov. 16 to Dec. 14)

from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of Kenneth Bear a numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear Limit 1 per customer

One of the 50 lucky people who get Kenneth Bear will also walk away with

500

Worth of Gift Certificates from any of the participating businesses

A TWIST OF YARN 3915 31st Street • Vernon 250-549-4200

COTTONWOOD BRIDAL & FORMALS 2904B - 32nd Street, Vernon (Hwy 97N) 250-545-3861

GOLD N’ TIME JEWELLERY #106 - 3334 30th Avenue • Vernon 250-545-7997

ALEXANDERS BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Lake Road • Vernon 250-545-3131

COUNTRY WEST SUPPLY 3155 Pleasant Valley Blvd • Armstrong 250-546-9174

HAGEMANN JEWELLERS 3119 - 30th Avenue • Vernon 250-545-1528

ANDRE’S ELECTRONIC EXPERTS 200 - 3107 - 48th Avenue • Vernon 250-542-3000

COURTESY MOTORS 4313 - 31st Street, Vernon 250-542-9111

Village Green Mall • 250-542-1496

DESIGNERS GALLERY #304 2520 53rd Avenue • Vernon 250-542-5955

ARDEN TILE 2800C 45th Avenue • Vernon 250-545-2272 ARMSTRONG PHARMACY #5 - 3300 Smith Drive • Armstrong Store: 250-546-3169 Pharmacy: 250-546-3195 ART KNAPP PLANTLAND 6325 Hwy 97 • Vernon 250-542-8881 ASKEW’S FOODS Smith Drive • Armstrong 250-546-3039 BLAST FROM THE PAST ANTIQUES 3100 32nd Street • Downtown Vernon 250-549-2929 BRENDA HALA’S PHOTOGRAPHY & FRAMING 3001 30th Avenue • Downtown Vernon 250-542-3010 CANADIAN TIRE 4510 27th Street • Vernon 250-549-2131 CHICKEN LITTLE CHILDHOOD OUTFITTERS (2008) INC. 4407 29th Street • Vernon 250-549-1221 CORNER OPTICAL 150, 4400 32nd Street • Vernon 250-545-3318

DISCOVERY SHOES 3008 30th Avenue • Downtown Vernon 250-260-3898 EBENEZER’S 3110 29th Avenue • Vernon, 250-542-0980 ELECTRIC PAPER COMPANY 3105A 31st Avenue • Vernon 250-558-1910

FAIRWEATHER BINGO 1015 Fairweather Road • Vernon 250-558-6919 • Prize Line 250-558-1599 FERMCO PARTY SHOPPE 2812 - 27A Avenue • Vernon, 250-549-2002 FORGET ME NOT SCRAPBOOKING 4705 29th Street • Vernon 778-475-5679 GENIER’S APPLIANCES 2205-48th Avenue • Vernon 250-545-0664

Book your winter vacation or cruise between now and December 15th and have your name entered into a draw to WIN fantastic prizes. Valid on packages with Westjet Vacations, Transat Holidays, Air Canada Vacations, Sunquest, Holiday Network and must Cruise lines.

Kalamalka Travel 300 - 3115 - 48 Avenue, Vernon • 250-549-4432 th

in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

Landing Plaza #114 5301 25th Ave, Vernon 250-503-0616 Village Green Centre 4900 27th Street, Vernon

JC BRADLEY JEWELLERS 4900 27th Street • Vernon (Village Green Centre) 250-545-4944

#5 802 George Street, Enderby 250-838-9876

#12 3300 Smith Drive, Armstrong 250-546-6362

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND On Hwy. 97 • Vernon 250-542-7614

LADIES WORLD 4406 - 27th Street, Vernon 250-503-2363 LATHER UP CANADA 2543 Pleasant Valley Rd. • Armstrong 250-546-0930

14 - 2601 Highway 6 • Vernon 250-260-7740 5205-25th Avenue • Vernon 250-260-5922 2501 58th Avenue • Vernon 250-260-6583 UNIGLOBE TRAVEL 300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue in Andre’s Plaza 250-549-4432 • toll free 1-800-661-3354

SAVE ON FOODS 4900 27Street • Vernon 250-542-8825

VERNON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Vernon Office: 250-542-0151 Pro Shop: 250-542-9126

STERLING CENTRE REMEDY RX 102, 3210 25 Avenue • Vernon 778-475-7600

VERNON SHOES 3308 - 30th Avenue, Vernon 250-545-2804

STUSSI SPORTS 4823 Silver Star Road • Vernon 250-542-4141

A Christmas Tradition for Years 250.542.8881•6325 HWY 97

TIM HORTONS 3905 32nd Street • Vernon 250-260-3533

DOWNTOWN 3417 30th Ave. • 250-542-8167

THE BEST CHRISTMAS ON EARTH!

250-545-7776

IN YOU GO INSPIRATION 3410 Okanagan St., Armstrong 250.546.2741

SAFEWAY • VERNON SQUARE 4300 32nd St. • 250-542-2627

FABRICLAND 5509 - 24th Street • Vernon 250-542-0338

Fruit Union Plaza #107 3101 Hwy 6, Vernon 4400 27th Street, Vernon 250-558-5911

RED TOP GROCERY & FOOTWEAR LTD. 3303 43 Avenue • Vernon (Beside Safeway) 250-542-3132

ENDERBY PHARMACY 513 Cliff Avenue • Enderby Store: 250-838-6469 Pharmacy: 250-838-0502

SUBWAY

VERNON VINTNERS #1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd., Vernon, 250-549-8468

A Sparkling Gift Giving Idea

OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00am - 5:30pm

Visit us on Facebook

Open everyday until Christmas

#106 3334 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon(Next to Welk-Mart) • (250)545-7997

B28 Friday November 30, 2012 - The Morning Star

Gillete 3x deodorant

Herbal Essences or Aussie hair care or styling

85-92g

or bodywash

354-473 mL, selected varieties

selected sizes & varieties 300 - 400 mL

Nice’N, Easy Root Touch up or Natural Instincts hair colour or Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara or Outlast lip colour

Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Facial Skin care or hair removal kit 2455528/2455515/2284618

656352/564451/961426

194370/972735/735304/754825

www.vernonmorningstar.com

selected varieties

802553

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

23.99

Scope Classic, Outlast or Crest 3D white rinse or Oral-B battery powered toothbrush

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

8.99

Pampers wipes tubs 60-72’s 191073

473 mL - 1 L

2146663/1575598/2327679

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

7.99

Crest 3D Professional effects or 2HR express whitestrips

Gillette Good News, Daisy or Custom disposable razors 10-12’s selected varieties

267605/329977

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

59.99

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

3.87

Pampers Mega diapers 28-60’s 762713

selected varieties 547264/587457

881787/893492/365629

Always Infinity or Radiant pads 12-18’s, liners 64’s or Tampax radiant tampons 16’s

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

6.99

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

5.29

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

19.97

exact™ mouthwash

1 47 4 97 19 1L

121188/963609

Suave hair care

Halls lozenges

573374

731174/640336

singles, 9’s

selected varieties, 444 mL

Colgate toothpaste 85 mL or extra clean manual toothbrush

LIMIT 6

111456/266818 551630/319938

AFTER LIMIT

3.99

exact™ disposable razors 32’s

308210

Goody hair accessories

selected varieties, 814689/722916/918317

$ ea

PC®

LIMIT 6

cotton swabs

AFTER LIMIT

170’s

5.49

386211

Conair hair appliances selected varieties

669735/946883/322364

Prices are in effect until Thursday, December 6, 2012 or while stock lasts.

>ÃÌiÀ >À`

Run Date:

Guaranteed Lowest Prices *Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.

THU, NOV 29, 2012 Chilliwack / Langley / Surrey / Kamloops / Summerland / Abbotsford

We Match Prices! *Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakers, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).

Typesetter: MKZ