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Vernon budget weathering economic storm RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

City of Vernon officials are tightening the belt. Council was given its first look at the draft 2013 financial plan Friday and virtually every department will see little operational growth. Fee hikes or service cuts are also possible. “To be blunt, this is a tough budget,” said Will Pearce, chief administrative officer. “These are challenging economic times and this budget prepares the city to weather the economic storm.” The overall budget is 1.8 per cent high-

er than this year ($448,041). An actual tax increase will not be determined until council has an opportunity to review the draft document further. Administration has provided solutions to replace $2 million in reserves that were used to supplement the 2012 budget. The options include fee for service hikes or service reductions. “We ask council to select at least $1.5 million from this list,” said Pearce. Another focus of the budget is to protect assets like sidewalks, roads, parks and sewer/water lines. “Failure to do this is not an option and could have catastrophic consequences,”

said Pearce. Council is being urged to increase property taxes 1.9 per cent a year over a decade for infrastructure. That would generate about $6 million. Among the challenges facing the city’s financial plan are $448,000 less in provincial traffic fine revenue and a loss of $479,000 because of a change in service provisions with the regional district. Council will meet between Jan. 16 to 18 to discuss the draft budget and three readings of the financial plan bylaw are anticipated Jan. 28. Mayor Rob Sawatzky won’t speculate on a potential tax increase.

“We want a very frugal, sustainable budget but we’re also being made aware of the costs to maintain infrastructure,” he said. “There will be considerable debate to achieve these goals.” Coun. Catherine Lord isn’t sure what changes will be made to the draft plan. “There’s always room for movement but staff is more diligent than last year in what they are looking for and keeping expenditures down,” she said. Coun. Juliette Cunningham welcomes the focus on asset management. “It’s a serious issue. Our infrastructure is old,” she said.

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Weather a factor in fatal plane crash RogeR Knox Morning Star Staff

A provincial coroner has released his report into the death of two men in a small airplane crash at Vernon’s Marshall Field in July. Allen Hossie concluded that pilot James Leonard Langley, 59, of Kelowna, died of carbon monoxide poisoning and severe thermal injury due to a fire following the plane crash shortly after takeoff from the Vernon Regional Airport at around 1 p.m. on July 7. Langley’s sole passenger, Karim Makalai, 55, of Port Moody, died of severe thermal injury due to the fire and that carbon monoxide poisoning was a contributing factor. The pair were on a round-trip sight-seeing flight which started in Kelowna with stops in Vernon and Penticton planned. The aircraft, a Piper PA-23 twin-engine model, took off at 1 p.m. with a full load of fuel and was heading west towards Okanagan Lake. Witnesses said the take-off was “extremely long.” During take-off, Langley retracted the landing gear and stayed close to the ground. “This would result in lower induced drag and would increase the speed and lift of the aircraft,” wrote Hossie. The plane climbed to about 100 metres then twisted left and, after approximately a 90 degree turn, descended with a steep nose down attitude. Just before impact, Langley was able to recover from the nose down attitude and roll the aircraft to almost level, but it collided with the ground, bounced hard and skidded to a stop on its belly. “An explosion occurred within a few seconds, engulfing the aircraft in fire and black smoke,” said Hossie. “Bystanders attempted to extinguish the fire without success, and 911 was called.” The weather on the day of the accident was 33 degrees Celsius with clear skies. Climb performance of the aircraft would have been further reduced by the hot temperature. “The short pull-up climb manoeuvre attempted by the pilot at the end of the take-off would not have been per-

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The coroner’s report has been released into a plane crash that claimed the lives of two men at Marshall Field in July. formed for operational reasons,” wrote Hossie. “This particular aircraft was not a high-performance aircraft and proved unable to perform the manoeuvre as intended.” The Piper was manufactured in 1958 and was considered a low-performing aircraft. It was certified as mechanically sound in April and had been maintained in accordance with Canadian Aviation regulations. Langley held a valid private pilot’s licence for single and

multi-engine aircraft. He had flown this particular aircraft for 50 hours. The Transportation Safety Board examined the wreckage and noted that it had been mostly consumed by the fire; that the damage to both propellers was consistent with rotation under power; and the landing gear was in the up position. Engine failure did not appear to be a factor in the accident.

United Way looking for funds Morning Star Staff

An organization that ensures vital community services continue is seeking public support. With three weeks to go, the annual United Way campaign is at 30 per cent of its $300,000 goal. The funds go towards 28 non-profit agencies. “There are a lot of results from our employee payroll donations that we just don’t have the totals for yet,” said Linda Yule, executive director.

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“However the individuals who normally drop a cheque in to us are only at 50 per cent of what we normally see come in.” Besides visiting the office,

another option for donating is calling 250-549-1346 to use a credit card. You can also go directly to www.unitedwaynocs.com to donate.

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Yule is encouraging all residents to consider the importance of the services provided by the agencies. “What is raised here stays here,” said Yule. “It makes a genuine difference to children, families, seniors and those with challenges here in your community,” she said. Agencies benefitting from United Way are in Enderby, Armstrong, Falkland, Greater Vernon and Lumby.

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Theft temporarily robs man of festive spirit ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Rick Kronbauer literally had his Christmas spirit yanked from his front yard. Kronbauer, 40, is a Vernon man regularly into his Christmas and Halloween displays at his home in the 1900 block of 46th Avenue near Hunter’s Store, much to the delight of the surrounding neighbourhood. He has four Christmas blow-ups that he displays. Four trees in his yard blink from the lights strung around them. Every window in his home, the front door and the house frame are illuminated with lights. The front yard shrubbery is covered now with flashing lights because Kronbauer didn’t think he had enough flashing lights in his display, which he started putting up Grey Cup weekend. The display earns him a spot yearly on the Christmas Lights tour with the tour bus routinely pulling up in front of the home so patrons can get a great look. Kronbauer has put up Christmas displays since he bought his first

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Decorations have been stolen from Rick Kronbauer’s home in the Harwood area of Vernon. home 16 years ago, and, with the exception of a four-year period due to personal reasons, he puts up the displays and adds something new every year. Returning home from work Tuesday afternoon, Kronbauer noticed one of his display candles in the middle of the yard was missing. “My first thought was ‘Where did the wind blow it?’” said Kronbauer. “Then I looked closer at the whole display and I noticed that my lights were strung throughout the yard where they had been pulled, some were dislocated. Now I’m thinking, ‘What’s missing?’” What was missing was one candle, two lights that covered some

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of the shrubbery and three strings of flashing lights. All stolen in broad daylight. “They were there in the morning when I left for work, gone when I got home,” said Kronbauer. The theft so upset Kronbauer he contemplated tearing the entire display down. Word of the theft spread throughout the block. “Our whole neighbourhood is not the same,” said Jan Gagné, who lives across the street from Kronbauer and his wife, Mariel. “It is so sad and you can just feel that the Christmas spirit is gone from their home.” Ah yes, that Christmas spirit. Enter Mariel, whose words of wisdom got through to her husband. “Mariel convinced me last night,” said Kronbauer on Thursday. “She said, ‘It’s the season, it’s the spirit of Christmas. Don’t let it (theft) ruin our Christmas. It’s very important to you and you should seriously think about not shutting it down.’” So, after work on Thursday, Kronbauer was out in his yard, tweaking the display, adding a tent peg to solidify one of the blowups. And he turned the lights back on. As for the missing lights, and the person who took them, Kronbauer hopes there was a good reason behind the theft. “It’s the only thing I keep telling myself to make it better,” he said. “I hope they needed the lights more than I did.”

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Parks purchase plan sought and new priorities must be arranged,” he said. Morning Star Staff Private utilities debated One official wants to ensure restructuring of Input is still being sought on proposed guidethe parks system doesn’t throw property lines for taking over private water and purchases off course. wastewater utilities. Director Bob Fleming wants the The Greater Vernon Advisory Greater Vernon Advisory Committee to Committee has set Dec. 14 as the deadreview and establish principles and criteline to receive comments on the draft ria to guide future regional park acquisiutility acquisition policy. tions. “There have been a number of utilities “I want important parkland acquisiapproach us to be acquired or attach to tion to take place,” he said. our system,” said Zee Marcolin, utilities Bob Fleming Vernon, Coldstream and the elecengineer. toral areas are currently restructuring The Interior Health Authority is the parks system. While some sites will requiring the private utilities to upgrade remain regional in scope, most parks will come infrastructure, but because of the cost, they are under the control of individual jurisdictions. turning to GVAC for help. Once the new structure is finalized, Fleming Chairperson Mike Macnabb says the goal of the says the list of potential purchases must be con- policy is to ensure the customers of the private utilsidered and it must be determined if they are still ities don’t pass the cost of upgrades on to taxpayers. of interest. “If a private utility comes forward, they will have “Referendum money was set aside for parkland to meet high standards,” he said. RICHARD ROLKE

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New boiler approved for recreation complex RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

More money is being pumped into a critical part of Greater Vernon’s recreational infrastructure. The Regional District of North Okanagan is taking $64,000 from reserves to replace the boiler and hot water tank at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “Failure to do that may jeopardize operations,” said David Sewell, general manager of finance. Replacement was scheduled for next year but the timeline has been expedited because of the condition of the aging system. The total bill for the boiler and hot water tank is about $90,000 but a grant from Fortis is expected. This project comes at the same time that repairs at the recreation complex continue to move ahead. The original dehumidifier was undersized when the pool was expanded in 1993. Ultimately, the unit was shut off because of expensive repairs needed to keep it running, but that led to roof and wall damage in the pool area. Repairs are likely to cost around $1.7 million. There was also a problem with the heat lines in the auditorium and Dogwood Gym, which date back to the mid-1960s. New heating lines are in place and the dehumidifier is being designed. Repairs to the roof and walls will occur in the spring. Director Mike Macnabb is not concerned about

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Village Green Hotel general manager Robert Glattfelder (left) presents Myriah Di Venere and her daughter, Isabella, with the gift of a free deluxe suite at the hotel one night a year for the rest of Isabella’s life. Isabella was born Nov. 16 in a room at the hotel.

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Di Venere was eight days overdue and the Grindrod family travelled to VJH Nov. 15 so she could be induced at 9 a.m. They then waited for the process to proceed while visiting friends. They returned to the hospital at 5:30 p.m. but she was barely dilated, so they booked a hotel room to have a place to wait things out. Contractions began and the family headed back to VJH at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 16. However, she still wasn’t admitted because she wasn’t apparently dilated enough. The family said Di Venere was wheeled out of the hospital because she couldn’t walk out. Contractions escalated at 4:30 a.m. and labour began when Di Venere was in the washroom.

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News Rooftop food drive collects second place Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

Residents of the North Okanagan managed to raise a hefty 68,266 lbs of food for those in need. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to win the Vernon food bank a $10,000 prize. The Village Green Centre recently took part in a competition against 16 other shopping centres (all owned by Bentall Kennedy Canada) across the country to see who could raise the most for their local food bank. Save On Foods went to extreme heights in the competition with store manager Jim Tennant camping out on the rooftop of the store for a week. Tennant’s efforts boosted the food drive substantially. Unfortunately the Windsor Crossing mall in Ontario earned the $10,000 grant for its community food bank, as it raised 118,000 lbs of food. “We came in second, unfortunately there’s no reward for second place,” said David MacBain, Salvation Army community ministries director. “That’s still huge. I just can’t believe they nearly

doubled us,” adds MacBain, thanking the community for its support. Village Green Centre marketing director Kelly Kedrosky also applauds everyone’s participation. “It was all for a good cause,” she said. But there is still a chance for the community to help its local food bank win in another big way. The Vernon and Enderby food banks are collectively part of the Kraft Food Challenge. Through online votes at www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca, the food banks could win $5,000. The Armstrong food bank is also competing in the contest. “Right now we’re in third place,” said MacBain. Despite having more than 7,000 names, the Vernon/Enderby food bank is behind Eagle Valley’s 14,000 names and Loaves and Fishes 18,000. Armstrong has approximately 2,300. Residents can add their name daily to the contest, which if enough residents do Vernon could very well win the contest and help even more people in need this winter. The contest closes at the end of December.

Time limits considered for presentations richard rolke Morning Star Staff

The clock may start ticking for people speaking to their elected representatives. Director Rob Sawatzky wants the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee to determine if there is a policy on how long delegations can present for and if there isn’t a firm policy, if there is a need for one. “Some delegations have been lengthy and unfocused and taken up meeting time,” he said. “I am just wondering if we need a policy to make meetings more functional.” The Regional District of North Okanagan website states that delegations have 10 minutes to make presentations. However, it isn’t uncommon for that to be surpassed. Chairperson Mike Macnabb admits there have been challenges with public presentations, particularly when

there are three or four on the same agenda. “We could run the whole meeting with delegations,” he said, adding that prevents

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Getting in the spirit

now fell Thursday night. Well it was more like a skiff (not sure what that is in metric measure), but at least a little bit of white stuff covered a few things to give at least a feel of winter, sort of. You see I’m blaming the weather, or lack of it, for my lack of Christmas spirit this year, or at least so far. Now don’t get me wrong, I do like Christmas. Some parts of it I love. But it seems snow plays a role in hyping the coming of the holiday, at least in these parts. I remember one year, back when we had money so it was before kids, we travelled to Maui on New Year’s Day, and Glenn Mitchell I was struck by all the Christmas decorations out in the stores and stuff. Somehow a lei on Santa seemed wrong, but it’s all what you are used to. And, of course, after a little while, trading surf and sand and sun for snow, shovelling and grey seems quite OK. Heavy sigh. Nevertheless, even though my ho-ho spirit seemed a bit lacking this year it should be stated that I got the Christmas lights up this week. Of course I think I’m the last one on the block to do so and I somehow missed two sunny, mild weekends in a row which would’ve been the perfect opportunity to get them up under wonderful conditions, but, hey, I couldn’t get in the mood somehow. At least that was my excuse to my wife, as I frittered away two weekends in a row, which may or may not have included watching more than my fair share of football on TV. Not to mention the neighbours, who always have a better display than yours truly by the way, managed to get their’s up in the fine weather.

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So there was some pressure on the home front to get the lights up, snow or no snow. But it should be stated that I broke down and bought a couple new strings of lights this year. Apparently the old set of lights, with approximately 22.7 per cent of sockets that don’t work, isn’t good enough anymore. And they were kind of old school. You know, you can tell the new ones (under five years old) from the traditional ones, but I was trying to keep the tradition alive, so to speak. Plus I’m cheap, and lazy, and actually going to a store and buying lights, plus actually putting them up was a lot to accomplish for yours truly. But, that’s why you do things in small steps. Last weekend I actually went to a store and bought two strings of lights, at 25 per cent off I might add. Of course I couldn’t make up my mind between strings of all one colour or multicoloured strings. So what did an indecisive guy like me do? Why, bought one of each, of course. Which makes no sense and drew lots of derision on the homefront. Hey, I was under pressure. However, the same boys who mocked me actually helped me out on Tuesday night, in the dark and cold, of course, and with their help it actually looks OK. Sure, the neighbour’s is still much better but ours is no longer old school, complete with missing lights, and the salute to the gutter on the front of the house at least gives us a holiday presence in the neighbourhood. Hey, better late than never. And the snow is starting to fall, flurries are slated again for today. Heck, a bit more and it’s starting to look a little bit more like Christmas. Come on, everyone. Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane............

Many residents have questioned spending levels at Vernon city hall, especially in light of the recession. But it appears like the message is sinking in. Staff presented council with its first look at the draft 2013 budget Friday and the tone of the document is unlike other financial plans in recent years. “To be blunt, this is a tough budget,” said Will Pearce, chief administrative officer. Leading the pack among priorities is cost containment. Each division has already been reviewed and with the exception of RCMP and operations, they have been told to expect their individual budgets to only rise by 0.2 per cent in 2013. Faced with replacing $2 million in reserves that were used to enhance projects this year, administration is proposing hiking user fees or service reductions. And the draft budget acknowledges the sad state of infrastructure, whether it is roads, sidewalks, parks or sewer lines. It’s been suggested that property taxes climb 1.9 per cent a year over a decade to begin the process of overhauling critical assets. There’s also an acknowledgment in the budget of decreased revenue, such as provincial traffic fines. Council members will sit down in mid-January and begin moulding the financial plan to meet their needs, and hopefully those of residents and businesses. Tough decisions are yet to come on potential increases in taxes or fees for service. There is the reality that some non-core services may be reduced or eliminated. But instead of previous draft budgets that began with a significant staff wish list to be pared back, administration has hit the ground running and provided the politicians with a good starting point.

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e have been recently informed that the protracted efforts to get along at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee regarding parks have been rewarded with a memorandum of understanding recently signed at the regional district office. At the same time, we were told that the yet to be ratified agreement is a compromise and we were warned not to cherry-pick the document or it might, "open up a whole panorama." That well-meaning counsel notwithstanding, I think the taxpayers of Vernon should be informed of some of details of the cherries found by this picker. The trade of Vernon-owned Kal Beach and its parking lot to the RDNO for RDNO-owned lots on Lakeshore Road is not an equitable deal. The City of Vernon has title to the Coldstream property assessed at $20 million. The decades owned parcel is zoned residential. The Lakeshore Road properties total $7 million. If the deal is approved by Vernon council, Vernon gets the lots in which it already has a 67 per cent interest by virtue of being at the GVAC table. The potential sale of these lots by COV comes with strings, i.e. proceeds back to parks as these properties were purchased by RDNO or signed over previously by the city. In the deal, the regional district would get Kal Beach and its parking lot. It is again instructive to compare the two parcels. The Kal Beach property is complete while the Lakeshore Road properties are not all adjoining, making future development by the City of Vernon both difficult and expensive as other land

about thoSe bedS It has been many months since we were promised that the two uncompleted floors at Vernon Jubilee Hospital would be completed, increasing the number of hospital beds. I have not seen anything in the paper or on the news to indicate any progress towards more beds. People are waiting in pain for years to get knee and hip replacements. Long anticipated surgeries cancelled because of lack of beds. Now a baby delivered in a hotel instead of the beautiful new maternity unit because there is no room available. When is there going to be an announcement that construction is going to start? Sharon Rauhala Funding RequeStS I wanted to welcome you all back as it appears that you may have been in Washington recent-

acquisitions would be necessary. These purchases would be the sole burden of the Vernon taxpayers. In addition, the Lakeshore Road properties are accessed from the west by a road whose ownership is occasionally in dispute. Again, I maintain in my view that this is not an equitable trade. But a legitimate question could be raised. Are not we really just considering a trade with ourselves? Vernon, after all, is part of the regional district and has a voice at the table. In fact did Vernon not recently become entitled to an additional seat by virtue of the last census? That being the case, we should be confident that the interests of the Vernon taxpayers would be well represented in the

ly to enjoy the euphoria of their pot legislation. Otherwise, I am not sure what other products you might be enjoying to arrive at a decision that our community should spend possibly $41 million for a recreation complex, art gallery and museum. As we all know, the possible costs are mere folly when it comes to city spending. Heck, why not throw in the expense of underground hydro installation at the Coldstream Hotel site? Just possibly a money-maker. I was lobbied very strongly to vote for the current mayor and some council members as the new voices of reason and restraint and that they would use common sense in new capital program budgeting. Once again, so much for election promises! While these are all valid and worthwhile projects, have any of the council members canvassed their constituents — their neigh-

bours, their families or the business community — to ascertain the tolerance and the financial threshold ability that they all can absorb during these economic times? Or was this merely a matter of running it up the flagpole to see if the public would let the flag fly? No financial subsidies were mentioned for any of the possible referendum voting, nor were any taxation funding released to indicate the possible assessment derived from taxation levies on the tax roll of the community. Why can’t the council indicate how much the possible costs and revenues derived would be for each? Would it not make sense to deliver up a cost/revenue analysis to the community and let them decide, by referendum, what facility they are prepared to fund initially rather than suggest that taxpayers can absorb this type of

future considerations regarding parks including Kal Beach. Perhaps not. Let's look at another cherry. The parks MOU outlines a customized voting schedule that would require super majorities to send certain types recommendations to RDNO board for ratification. These stipulations would eliminate the potential influence that Vernon's additional vote might have had for all but the most routine matters at GVAC. In effect, matters that Vernon feels are important might never get to RDNO table, where the final decisions are made. Perhaps this is why our representatives took the position of designating Polson Park as a local park instead of being sub-regional. Maybe after some thought on what was coming, our directors were not willing to trust the park to the new sub-regional status and all that would entail. Ironic, since our representatives supported the change in voting procedures in the MOU. Retaining Polson as a local park, in spite of its obvious sub-regional character, places the entire financial burden of its maintenance and $10 million improvement plan on the Vernon taxpayer. These costs are presently shared at the regional district. The banner line reporting the signing of the MOU read 'Directors Reach Peace Over Parks.' I believe that Vernon taxpayers need to ask their own city councillors, peace at what cost? Shawn Lee Former Vernon councillor

expense over a short period of time? I am willing to wager the public works/parks division could supply a monumental list of works required in the city. But, alas, these are not an image issue. They are required but not pretty enough for council. It certainly appears the divergent lobby groups are having an effect on reporting the issues. Most recently, we are told that there may be a difference of opinion on sharing a building by two of the requested funding groups. I would think that it would make total financial sense to combine these two to reduce land acquisition costs and the duplication of numerous and expensive capital/ servicing costs. In closing, we note that the new provincial local government auditor watchdog commences work Jan. 13. Wouldn’t Vernon be a great place to start? Jeff Wuolle

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Steps are still being taken to ensure the longterm integrity of the Shuswap River. Work continues to be done on the Regional District of North Okanagan’s Shuswap River watershed sustainability plan. “The First Nations are making a commitment to make available some of the work they have done in the watershed,” said Rick Fairbairn, Electoral Area Advisory Committee chairperson. “That’s a big step forward.” Three core issues have been identified for the Shuswap River: protection of the environment, recreation and process and governance. These themes will help the regional district shape policies and actions within the overall planning process. Public process outlined BX-Swan Lake and BX-Silver Star residents will have a role in long-term planning. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee has agreed to a public participation strategy for the Areas B and C official community plan review. “Public participation is a critical component of an OCP review given that the intent of an OCP is to provide a long-term vision for the community, reflecting the community’s values for the area and their aspirations with regard to land use planning,”

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said Anna Page, sustainability co-ordinator. Among the opportunities for information and input will be a website, a survey and meetings. Study scope decreases A study into the impact of rural properties joining municipalities won’t be as comprehensive as anticipated. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will remove a social analysis from phase two of the annexation impact study so there is enough money to proceed with phase three, which is a protocol agreement the province could possibly use for such matters. “It doesn’t mean that the social component is not important but it’s more difficult to tease out in a meaningful way,” said director Mike Macnabb. The budget for phase two of the study is $102,000 while the cost for phase three is $20,000, about the same as the specific price tag for the social analysis.

Rescuers gain gas training Morning Star Staff

Local firefighters are enhancing their abilities in case of a natural gas emergency. Members of the Vernon, BX-Swan Lake and Okanagan Landing departments recently completed a Fortis gas safety train-the-trainer course. “The training focused on chemical make-up and properties of natural gas,” said Jack Blair, Vernon deputy fire chief. Other topics covered were natural gas distribution systems and transport of liquid natural gas, safe operations of natural gas burning appliances and emergencies involving natural gas and natural gas vehicles “Gas safety is an important aspect of a firefighter’s training,” said Blair. “This program provides firefighters and first responders with information to optimize efficient, safe and effective response to emergencies where natural gas may be involved.” Participants are now capable of training members of their fire departments in this program.

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One spark is all it took to burn a structure full of cedar shakes to the ground Thursday. A storage shed in the 8400 block of Silver Star Road (past the Foothills) was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene, after receiving the call at 2:30 p.m. BX-Swan Lake Fire Chief Bill Wacey says the blaze was accidental. “A gentleman was attempting to start a generator and something sparked,” said Wacey, noting that the man got out of the shed safely. The approximately 14-by-14 foot shed housed cedar shakes, for roofing, and also contained another concerning ignition source. “We had a couple of containers full of fuel, an oil and gas mixture, which created a bit of issues,” said Wacey. Firefighters were unable to save the shed, now a pile of charred remains, but contained the blaze from spreading to the nearby home and other storage facilities on site.

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The sounds of the season will be ringing Wednesday as the spirit of giving is shared with local teens. Deb White (White House Mortgages) and Dawn King (The Kings) present the fourth annual Caroling for a Cause in front of the Safeway at the Vernon Square Mall from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The duo will be singing Christmas carols to raise money and awareness for Teens Count Too. “We both have a soft spot for the teens,” said White, as this time of year often focusses on helping children in need while many teens go without. “They’re so forgotten but they still need to be cherished as well.” Teens Count Too was started more than 18 years ago in Vernon by three women who were concerned that underprivileged children over the age of 12 did not receive a gift at Christmas from existing charities in the community. Teens Count Too now assists approximately 500 teens a year. To help get community members into the spirit of giving, White and King will share their vocal talents Wednesday. “We encourage everyone to come down, make a donation and maybe even get up on stage with us and sing,” said White. King is a professional singer, and White says she will be a wonderful voice to hear. Anyone who cannot make it but would like to support underprivileged teens this season can donate at 105.7 Sun FM radio station,White House Mortgages or online at debwhite.ca.

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Antonya Crosby (left) and Kassidy Heska show off their gowns in the Queen Silver Star debut and fashion show Tuesday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

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News Meeting Santa

Blood clinics help food bank Morning Star Staff

LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR

Arlo Jacks, 10 months, and his dog Col sit with Santa at the Vernon and District Animal Care Society’s annual Pet Photos With Santa at Shampooches.

Whitevale water advisory rescinded

Canadian Blood Services’ annual Bleed and Feed is back for the third year in a row with the goal of fulfilling 14,000 holiday miracles for B.C. and Yukon residents. The program, in partnership with Food Banks B.C., is counting on B.C. residents to become miracle workers by making more than 14,000 blood donations between now and Jan. 2, and bringing in non-perishable food items for local food banks to help alleviate the hunger felt by nearly 100,000 people. “We’re so pleased our member food banks across B.C. can partner again with Canadian Blood Services in this unique and collaborative initiative,” said Laura Lansink, executive director of Food Banks B.C. “It’s a win-win proposition for people who want to help fulfil not one but two miracles in their community this holiday season.” B.C. residents can book a donation

appointment by visiting blood.ca or calling 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Donated food items will be collected until Dec. 31 in specially marked Bleed and Feed food collection boxes located in the front waiting area of blood donor clinics across the province. Food collected in Vernon will be donated to the Vernon Food Bank. Upcoming clinics in Vernon will be at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, Dec. 20 and 21, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. “Unfortunately, the need for blood never takes a holiday and neither does hunger,” said Ed Yee, director of donor and cinic services for the B.C. region of Canadian Blood Services.

MARK ROBERTS

Gerry Bowbell, is pleased to announce that Mark Roberts has been named

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Courtesy Motors

Neil & Bobbi Catt

The PeoPle Who Care

Tel: (250) 542-9111

FINE JEWELLERY

5509 - 24th St., Vernon • 250-542-0338

RED TOP GROCERY & FOOTWEAR LTD. 3303 43 Ave., Vernon (Beside Safeway)

250-542-3132

3110 29th Avenue • Vernon, BC

250-542-0980

saveonfoods.com

Gift Cards Available SIX LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU IN THE NORTH OKANAGAN

ARDEN TILE A Division of J.R. Ceramics Inc.

2800C 45 Avenue, Vernon 250-545-2272 th

250-549-8468

ENDERBY PHARMACY 513 Cliff Avenue, Enderby STORE: 250-838-6469 • PHARMACY: 250-838-0502

3001 - 30 TH AVENUE, VERNON • 250-542-3010

What’s On Your Christmas Wish List?

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546-3039

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You gotta love this place at Christmas!

farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing

2904B - 32 St, Vernon (Hwy 97N) V1T 5M1 nd

3155 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174

www.electricpaperco.com DESIGN • PRINT • COPY • BIND

Voted 2006 Small Business of the Year by Vernon Chamber of Commerce

3105A - 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC • 250-558-1910

GARY CORNER

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1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon • 250-558-6919

Licensed Optician & Contact Lens Fitter

250-545-3318 • 150, 4400 - 32nd St, Vernon BC

Fridays

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4705 - 29th Street, Vernon (next to Morgan’s Glass)

778-475-5679 • rkforgetmenot@yahoo.ca

12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon • 250-545-3131 • OPEN 11 am - Midnight

FOR LADIES ONLY! Randy Smith

blastfromthepastantiques@shaw.ca

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3100 - 32nd Street

Ph: 250-549-2929

250-503-2363 • 4406 - 27th St, Vernon • www.ladiesworld.ca

ARMSTRONG PHARMACY

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3300 Smith Dr, Armstrong STORE: 250-546-3169 • PHARMACY: 250-546-3195

250-260-3898 • 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon www.discoveryshoes.com

#106-3334-30th Ave.

Courtesy Motors THE PEOPLE WHO CARE

ANY YEAR ANY MODEL

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www.autoproservice.com

4510-27th St., Vernon 250-549-2131

HOURS: Mon to Fri: 8am to 9pm, Sat: 8:00am to 8pm, Sun : 9am to 6pm

Party Shoppe Rentals & Sales

TWO VERNON LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN - 3417 30th Ave. • 250-542-8167 VERNON SQUARE - 4300 32nd St. • 250-542-2627

Hagemann Jewellers

SALE DECEMBER 3 TO 22, 2012

Golf Shop Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm

250-545-1528

3119 - 30th Ave. 2 doors up from the Royal Bank

250-542-9126 • www.vernongolf.com

We Know Nordic! Give the outdoor lover in your life something from Stussi Sport this X-Mas! Great selection of winter gear • skis • snowshoes • winter clothing 4823 Silver Star Rd, Vernon • 250.542.4141 • www.stussisport.com

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250.549.4200

3915 31st St. Vernon, B.C. www.atwistofyarn.com

4407 - 29th Street, Vernon childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

250-549-1221 Sterling Centre

THE BEST CHRISTMAS ON EARTH!

Worth of Gift Certificates from any of the participating businesses

FAIRWEATHER BINGO

Village Green Mall 200 - 3107 - 48 th Ave. (250) 542-1496 (250) 542-3000

Time To Get Creative This Holiday Season!

#304-2520 53rd Ave, Vernon

250-558-6919 blastfromthepastantiques@shaw.ca

250-545-7997

2013 18-Hole Gift Certificate Only $50 (incl. tax)

500

3100 - 32nd Street Ph: 250-549-2929

There’s A Lot More To Canadian Tire For A Lot Less.®

Annual Christmas Sale

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon Randy Smith

FRUIT MARKET and GARDEN CENTRE 250-542-7614 • On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC

(Kitty Corner to A&W)

One of the 50 lucky people who get Kenneth Bear will also walk away with

Neil & Bobbi Catt

5205-25th Ave 250-260-5922 2501 58th Ave 250-260-6583

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

2812 - 27A Avenue • 250-549-2002

Limit 1 per customer

Tel: (250) 542-9111

3905 32nd St 250-260-3533 14 - 2601 Hwy 6 250-260-7740

CANADIAN DIAMONDS

Downtown Vernon (next to Welk Mart)

from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of Kenneth Bear a numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear

Entire Estates, Antiques, Collectibles, Fine China, Toys, Etc.

www.geniers.com

Gift Cards Available

at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 15th with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases

250-545-0664

FINALIST

COLLECTOR’S EDITION GUND® TEDDY BEAR

(made between Nov. 16 to Dec. 14)

Smith Drive, Armstrong

2205-48th Ave. Vernon

Kenneth Bear

Save-On-Foods: 4900 27 Street, Vernon B.C.

#1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC

Sunday, December 9, 2012 - The Morning Star A17

Shop Local with

EBENEZER’S

4313 -31st Street, Vernon B.C. V1T 5J8 (250) 542-9111 www.autoproservice.com

Christmas 2011

Kalamalka Travel 300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00am - 5:30pm

250.542.8881 6325 HWY 97

Unit 102, 3210,25th Ave, Vernon

Visit us on Facebook

www.remedys.ca

VERNON SHOES 3308 - 30 Avenue, Vernon th

250-545-2804

iscovery Shoes MARC’S FOOTCARE & REPAIRS

250-260-3898 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon

www.discoveryshoes.com

778.475.7600

3410 Okanagan St. ARMSTRONG

Metaphysical Store C�� ~ G�� ~ J��

250.546.2741

Now Open!

Lather Up Canada

Body Care

Handmade Natural Soaps & Lotions 2543 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 250-546-0930 • www.latherupcanada.ca

ENTER TO WIN KENNETH BEAR • Unique Toys GREAT • WarHammer • CDs GIFT • Video Games • Board Games • Movies IDEAS! • Role Playing Games

EBENEZER’S 3110-29th Avenue, Vernon • 542-0980

A16 Sunday December 9, 2012 - The Morning Star

Courtesy Motors

Neil & Bobbi Catt

The PeoPle Who Care

Tel: (250) 542-9111

FINE JEWELLERY

5509 - 24th St., Vernon • 250-542-0338

RED TOP GROCERY & FOOTWEAR LTD. 3303 43 Ave., Vernon (Beside Safeway)

250-542-3132

3110 29th Avenue • Vernon, BC

250-542-0980

saveonfoods.com

Gift Cards Available SIX LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU IN THE NORTH OKANAGAN

ARDEN TILE A Division of J.R. Ceramics Inc.

2800C 45 Avenue, Vernon 250-545-2272 th

250-549-8468

ENDERBY PHARMACY 513 Cliff Avenue, Enderby STORE: 250-838-6469 • PHARMACY: 250-838-0502

3001 - 30 TH AVENUE, VERNON • 250-542-3010

What’s On Your Christmas Wish List?

THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS

546-3039

250-545-3861 • www.cottonwoodbridal.com

You gotta love this place at Christmas!

farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing

2904B - 32 St, Vernon (Hwy 97N) V1T 5M1 nd

3155 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174

www.electricpaperco.com DESIGN • PRINT • COPY • BIND

Voted 2006 Small Business of the Year by Vernon Chamber of Commerce

3105A - 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC • 250-558-1910

GARY CORNER

FAIRWEATHER BINGO

* EYE GLASSES * CONTACT LENSES *

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon • 250-558-6919

Licensed Optician & Contact Lens Fitter

250-545-3318 • 150, 4400 - 32nd St, Vernon BC

Fridays

New York Steak + Prawns for $1800

Capture your Cherished Moments in Time … everybody wants to be remembered!

4705 - 29th Street, Vernon (next to Morgan’s Glass)

778-475-5679 • rkforgetmenot@yahoo.ca

12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon • 250-545-3131 • OPEN 11 am - Midnight

FOR LADIES ONLY! Randy Smith

blastfromthepastantiques@shaw.ca

HEALTH AND FITNESS

3100 - 32nd Street

Ph: 250-549-2929

250-503-2363 • 4406 - 27th St, Vernon • www.ladiesworld.ca

ARMSTRONG PHARMACY

iscovery Shoes MARC’S FOOTCARE & REPAIRS

3300 Smith Dr, Armstrong STORE: 250-546-3169 • PHARMACY: 250-546-3195

250-260-3898 • 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon www.discoveryshoes.com

#106-3334-30th Ave.

Courtesy Motors THE PEOPLE WHO CARE

ANY YEAR ANY MODEL

FERMCO

4313 -31st Street Vernon B.C. V1T 5J8 (250) 542-9111

www.autoproservice.com

4510-27th St., Vernon 250-549-2131

HOURS: Mon to Fri: 8am to 9pm, Sat: 8:00am to 8pm, Sun : 9am to 6pm

Party Shoppe Rentals & Sales

TWO VERNON LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN - 3417 30th Ave. • 250-542-8167 VERNON SQUARE - 4300 32nd St. • 250-542-2627

Hagemann Jewellers

SALE DECEMBER 3 TO 22, 2012

Golf Shop Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm

250-545-1528

3119 - 30th Ave. 2 doors up from the Royal Bank

250-542-9126 • www.vernongolf.com

Your Dreams... Our Magic 250-542-5955

www.designersgallerycanada.com

VILLAGE GREEN CENTRE • 250-545-4944 380 ALEXANDER STREET NE - SALMON ARM • 250-832-8040

w w w. j c b r a d l e y j e w e l l e r s . c o m

250.549.4200

3915 31st St. Vernon, B.C. www.atwistofyarn.com

4407 - 29th Street, Vernon childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

250-549-1221 Sterling Centre

THE BEST CHRISTMAS ON EARTH!

Worth of Gift Certificates from any of the participating businesses

FAIRWEATHER BINGO

Village Green Mall 200 - 3107 - 48 th Ave. (250) 542-1496 (250) 542-3000

Time To Get Creative This Holiday Season!

#304-2520 53rd Ave, Vernon

250-558-6919 blastfromthepastantiques@shaw.ca

250-545-7997

2013 18-Hole Gift Certificate Only $50 (incl. tax)

500

3100 - 32nd Street Ph: 250-549-2929

There’s A Lot More To Canadian Tire For A Lot Less.®

Annual Christmas Sale

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon Randy Smith

FRUIT MARKET and GARDEN CENTRE 250-542-7614 • On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC

(Kitty Corner to A&W)

One of the 50 lucky people who get Kenneth Bear will also walk away with

Neil & Bobbi Catt

5205-25th Ave 250-260-5922 2501 58th Ave 250-260-6583

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

2812 - 27A Avenue • 250-549-2002

Limit 1 per customer

Tel: (250) 542-9111

3905 32nd St 250-260-3533 14 - 2601 Hwy 6 250-260-7740

CANADIAN DIAMONDS

Downtown Vernon (next to Welk Mart)

from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of Kenneth Bear a numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear

Entire Estates, Antiques, Collectibles, Fine China, Toys, Etc.

www.geniers.com

Gift Cards Available

at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 15th with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases

250-545-0664

FINALIST

COLLECTOR’S EDITION GUND® TEDDY BEAR

(made between Nov. 16 to Dec. 14)

Smith Drive, Armstrong

2205-48th Ave. Vernon

Kenneth Bear

Save-On-Foods: 4900 27 Street, Vernon B.C.

#1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC

Sunday, December 9, 2012 - The Morning Star A17

Shop Local with

EBENEZER’S

4313 -31st Street, Vernon B.C. V1T 5J8 (250) 542-9111 www.autoproservice.com

Christmas 2011

Kalamalka Travel 300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00am - 5:30pm

250.542.8881 6325 HWY 97

Unit 102, 3210,25th Ave, Vernon

Visit us on Facebook

www.remedys.ca

VERNON SHOES 3308 - 30 Avenue, Vernon th

250-545-2804

iscovery Shoes MARC’S FOOTCARE & REPAIRS

250-260-3898 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon

www.discoveryshoes.com

778.475.7600

3410 Okanagan St. ARMSTRONG

Metaphysical Store C�� ~ G�� ~ J��

250.546.2741

Now Open!

Lather Up Canada

Body Care

Handmade Natural Soaps & Lotions 2543 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 250-546-0930 • www.latherupcanada.ca

ENTER TO WIN KENNETH BEAR • Unique Toys GREAT • WarHammer • CDs GIFT • Video Games • Board Games • Movies IDEAS! • Role Playing Games

EBENEZER’S 3110-29th Avenue, Vernon • 542-0980

A18 Sunday December 9, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

News

The Landing’s Very Own...

BUY-LOW FOODS

100% Locally Owned & Operated Right In Your Neighbourhood.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT GIFT?

Special ViSitor

Sirloin Tip Roast

Green Giant Vegetables

Boneless Beef, 6.57/kg

Fresh Chicken Breasts

Tenderflake Frozen Pastry

Tart Shells, Pie Shells, Selected Varieties, Patty Shells or Puff Pastry 255 g - 397 g 2 FOR

BIG

Boneless, Skinless 10.98/kg

600

Fresh Raspberries

Sweet Cantaloupe

Grown in Mexico 1.94/kg

Grown in California 6 oz. Clamshell

Large Navel Oranges

lb.

Minute Maid Orange Juice

Selected Varieties Chilled, 1.75 L

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee Where Applicable.

Grown in California 1.50/kg

ea.

Bassili’s Best Meat Lasagna

Authentic French Baguette

Kicking Horse Organic Coffee

Western Family Coffee Filters

In-Store Baked 310 g

With 3 Cheeses Frozen, 1.5 kg

Ripe & Ready To Eat Grown in Mexico

98¢

ea.

Vacuum Pack 6.57/kg

Thawed for your Convenience 4.37/kg

98ea.

BAKERY

Country Naturals Schneider’s 15.43/kg

FRESH

Jumbo Kaiser Buns

for

lb.

ea.

298 lb.

Regular or Extra Virgin 1L

98ea.

Hershey’s Chipits

98 lb.

Selected for Varieties 200 g - 350 g

Smoked Tender Parkay Margarine Tip Ham

Creamer Potatoes

White or 60% Whole Wheat In-Store Baked

ea.

Pork Rib Tail Ends

98ea.

Terrific Trio, Blushing Belle or Baby Boomer Product of Canada 2 lb. Bag

Basket Pkg. of 100

lb.

Berio Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt Olive Oil Roast

Taylor Farms Veggie Tray 40 oz. Tray with Dip Product of California

158

ea.

Selected Varieties 454 g

Fresh Avocadoes

lb.

500

Cut from Canada AA or Better Grades of Beef

2 98 4 48 2 ¢ 68 98 6 98 10 98

Selected Varieties 341 mL & 398 mL 5 FOR

BAKERY

178

DELI

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HOUSEMADE $ RESERVE ANY LARGE NOW AND ONPARTY TRAY SAVE

Soft Bowl or for Quarters 1.28 kg & 1.36 kg

700

BAKERY BAKERY Seasonal All Butter Buy-Low’s Own Signature Shortbread Cookies Chocolatey Profiterols 98 48

In-Store Made. Dipped in Chocolate Ganache - 12 Pack

HOUSEMADE Schneider’s

FRESH

BAKERY

DELI

Selected Varieties 12 Pack

FRESH

Old Fashioned, Black Forest or Honey Ham Schneider’s

FRESH

ea.

DELI

FRESH

Large Party Trays

00lb.

DELI

ea.

FRESH

Sweet & Sour Pork or Ginger Beef

DELI

178

Heat & Serve SHANGHAI /100 g NOODLES 88¢/100 g

/100 g

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 8 AM - 9 PM 5301 25th Avenue, Landing Plaza

PRICES IN EFFECT

Sunday Dec. 9, 2012

Monday Dec. 10, 2012

Tuesday Wednesday Dec. 11, 2012 Dec. 12, 2012

Thursday Dec. 13, 2012

Friday Dec. 14, 2012

Saturday Dec. 15, 2012

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For your family, friends, employees & business associates? Why not give them a Gift Card! Easy to give... A pleasure to receive! They are a welcomed donation to your favourite Charity! Help set the Christmas Table with a wide variety of items to suit everyone!

GRETA HELIN PHOTO

Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to attend the Lumby Christmas Light-Up and visit with local children, including Willow Schwartz.

Wrap Up the Gift of Great Taste! A rare experience in nature and wine.

Five whites Five reds Winexpert’s Ultra Premium Collection For the month of December ~ FREE bottles, caps and labels with the purchase of any ECLIPSE wine* 2545 Patterson Ave, Armstrong, BC

Tel: (250) 546-6954

www.armstrongwineandbrew.com *Until December 21, 2012. Brewed on premises.

Since 1996

Seniors housing for Lake Country ed offer for the Lake C ountr y L a k e S e n i o r C ountr y Housing seniors and Society to people with purchase four disabilities apartments will have in an existing increased condominium access to building on affordable Beaver Lake housing with Owen Dickie Road. support ser“We are vices. There is an accept- delighted to announce the purchase completion of four apartments in the Brookstone building, located directly across from our Blue Heron Villa, to help fulfill this demand,” said Bill Clark, society president. The provincial government arranged $752,863 in long-term financing and the society provided $40,000 towards the purchase. “This allows seniors to age in place in their home communities near family and friends,” said Norm Letnick, MLA. In addition to a meal plan and basic cleaning support, residents of the apartments will receive access to social and recreational programs offered at Blue Heron Villa, an assisted living complex. “It’s wonderful to see the purchase of these apartments move forward for the Lake Country Senior Housing Society,” said Owen Dickie, a Lake Country councillor. Morning Star Staff

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59 Spa Massage $

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Therapeutic Massage Membership sign up is Free, and this December only receive a Gift Card for a one hour Wellness Massage when you join.

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Sunday, December 9, 2012 - The Morning Star A19

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News

SeaSonal SoundS

Gene Kushniruk

Pat Loehndorf, General Manager of Bannister Honda, is proud to announce that Gene Kushniruk has achieved

SALESPERSON OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER! 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L Only 39,000 Kms

29,607

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Kidston Elementary choir members (top photo) and the Coldstream Christian Choir perform at the Coldstream Community Light Up.

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Geoff Crisfield (right) of the Vernon Vipers battles with Scott Davidson of the Trail Smoke Eaters in B.C. Hockey League action Thursday night at Wesbild Centre. nifty 2-on-1, just 13 seconds into three-onthree play Thursday night. Defenceman Braeden Pears, who is fifth in Smokie scoring with 3-15-18, was also in on the winner. “We do a three-on-three drill in practice and that’s it right there,” said McMullen, a Rochester, N.Y. product. “It’s kind of funny how it worked out because that was the gameplan.” Trail, who have given up a league-worst 146 goals against, thanks in part to a 9-2 spanking at home to the Vipers, used three Junior B call-ups due to a flu bug going around the dressing room.

“We really didn’t have much success here last year, but this year it seems to have turned around,” said McMullen, who set up Baltus for a shorthanded goal in the second period. “This is one of the toughest buildings in the league. Vernon, at home, is always one you mark on your calendar as a big game so it’s really big for our team.” Tambellini staked Vernon to a 1-0 lead midway through a sleepy first period. Statchuk, who made one impressive coast-tocoast rush before dishing to Pearce Eviston for a scoring chance seconds earlier, made the outlet pass to Tambellini. Trail outshot Vernon 37-36, with Smith

matching Lyndon Stanwood in the big-save department. Dexter Dancs, an NHL-rated prospect the Vipers obtained from the Penticton Vees on Monday, played decent on a line with bruisers Braedan Russell and Liam Board. “We didn’t execute the game-plan we wanted to,” said Dancs, a Vancouver product. “The guys were going hard but it didn’t turn in our favour.” Williamson’s other new acquisition, 20-year-old Andrew Tegeler, who de-committed from the NCAA UMass Minutemen, made his debut against the Warriors on a unit with Hadley and Brendan Persley.

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The Vernon Vipers can’t be loving the view from where they’re standing right about now. The Snakes slid into the B.C. Hockey League’s Interior Division basement after bowing 4-2 to the host West Kelowna Warriors Friday night at Royal LePage Place. Vernon, now 10-12-0-7, entertained the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (15-11-0-4) Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. They trail the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (12-13-1-3) by one point, and the Trail Smoke Eaters (14-18-0-3) by two, in the Interior. The Vipers’ free-fall has been expedited by the recent improvement in play by both Trail and Salmon Arm, who are enjoying threeand two-game win streaks respectively. The Smokies shaded Vernon 2-1 in double overtime for the second time in a month Thursday night at Wesbild, and upended the Langley Rivermen 6-5 in OT a night later at Cominco Arena. The SilverBacks, meanwhile, caged the Dawgs 3-2 Friday at the Sunwave Centre. West Kelowna’s win Thursday leapfrogged them past the Merritt Centennials (14-10-11) into second in the Interior at 12-8-1-6. “Pretty tight hockey game,” said Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson. “1-0 game going into the third. We started to turn it on and we get rewarded by tying it up (on Aaron Hadley’s ninth of the season).” Hadley, named third star, collected the rebound off d-man Michael Statchuk’s point shot to beat Tyler Biggs (28 saves) to make it a 1-1 game five minutes into the final frame. However, Warriors’ captain Max French, returning from injury, set up a pair of goals – one by Braxton Bilous (4th goal), the other by Ambrose Firkus (6th) – to put his team in front for good. With netminder Austin Smith (28 saves) pulled for the extra attacker, Adam Tambellini, with his team-leading 19th goal, brought Vernon to within one in the final minute, but the Warriors’ Matt Anholt (4th) provided an empty-netter to seal the win. “Too little too late,” said Williamson. “We just got to get that extra 10 per cent out of them. There’s such a fine line between winning and losing.” Shawn Hochhausen (5th) had the Warriors’ other tally, converting on an oddman rush with Brennan Clark and Anholt in the final minute of the opening period. Meanwhile, Garrett McMullen and linemate Brent Baltus, who leads the league with 21 snipes, combined for the OT winner on a

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uring the last NHL work stoppage, referee Tom Kowal did some bartending to help pay the bills in Springfield, Mass. No need for a tip jar this time round as the 45-year-old Vernon product has enough savings to feed his family of five in High River, Alta. “I have a buddy in Okotoks who runs a rental company so I may work a bit for him, but other than that, I’m skating every day to try and stay in shape and waiting like everybody else,” said Kowal. A two-time Western Hockey League official of the year, Kowal was in Lethbridge Friday night doing some mentor work for officials doing the HurricanesMedicine Hat Tigers game. Kevin Mitchell “I’m helping out Kevin Muench (director of WHL officiating) by coaching officials. I do one or two games a week, in Calgary, Lethbridge or Medicine Hat. It’s about paying back and it gets me in the rink. You miss what you love and it’s frustrating to see what’s going on. It’s been a rollercoaster.” Kowal, who has worked 671 regularseason games, hopes to hit the 1,000 mark before retiring. He made his first playoff appearance last year, doing four games and backing up one tilt in San Jose. “I did an Atom game here the other day to help out. The kids here get yelled at so much. Not many people knew who I was. I’m also coaching Troy (14-year-

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old son) a little. We were in Spokane for a tournament and I ran into (retired NHLer) Brent Gilchrist and a Kelowna team.” While scores of NHL players have gone to various leagues around the globe for employment, the referees have taken a different stance. “We could (go to the American League), we’ve had offers, but we’ve all agreed we’re not going to take any jobs away from guys. It’s not our place.” Kowal and business partner Lyle Saitz, a former NHL linesman, have commercial properties in the Prairies so he’s not holding any bottle drives in High River. He doesn’t, however, make anything close to the lowest-paid NHL player. “Every year you lose, it’s a whack of money. What I can tell you is we have a small loan available from the league if we want it.” Last season was even more special for Kowal since he was assigned to ref the NHL All-Star game in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina was where he blew the whistle in his first-ever NHL regular-season contest back in January, 2000. One of the officiating crew got Ron Francis of the Hurricanes to autograph a stick to commemorate the night for Kowal. Let’s hope he’s back on the ice soon, whether it be Carolina, Tampa Bay or L.A.

1994-95 NHL lockout flashback...

Just seems like last Wednesday Roger Knox of Mix 105 radio and I were interviewing Murray Baron of the St. Louis Blues on Shaw Cable during intermission of an NHLPA Silver Lining Game at

Civic Arena. It was actually December, 1994 and the players and owners were in shutdown mode. Gilchrist called some buddies, who called some buddies, and all of a sudden, we had a game between pros and the Junior A Vernon Lakers. Shayne Corson, Paul Kariya and Doug Bodger were some of the elite NHL names. Baron talked about how the NHL’s parity would show through in a shortened season, if the season could be saved. “Whoever gets out of the gate quick, you know you could see some different teams in the playoffs going far this year. Anything can happen.” Gilchrist was standing up for Wayne Gretzky’s controversial Ninety-Nine AllStars Tour of Europe. “Wayne’s done a lot for our game and he’s been great for the players,” said Gillie, then of the Dallas Stars. “He’s always stood behind the players. Wayne’s showing the owners that we have other viable options to make a living. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but it’s the best 600 players in the world and people want to see us play hockey. They don’t want to see the owners play hockey...” The lockout ended on Jan. 11, 1995 and a 48-game sprint was on. Baron was somewhat right in his projection since the New Jersey Devils, with 22 wins, swept the 33-win Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup final. The Quebec Nordiques, with 30 victories, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, with 29 Ws, also enjoyed stellar short-stack seasons. The Canucks won 18 games and fell in four to Chicago in the Conference semifinals.

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crash-and-bang game for 90 per cent of it.” pulled for the extra attacker to force OT. Colton Thibault (6th goal) beat Grizz Darnel St. Pierre (4th and 5th) and The rebound effort was there, the result netminder Aaron Brandoli, a Vernon Austin Donaldson (8th and 9th), each with was not. After a lukewarm midweek perfor- native, blocker side for North Okanagan’s a pair, powered the 14-10-3-1 Revelstoke mance against the Chase Heat (3-3 draw), first goal. Vernon’s Mat Lambert set him up offence in regulation. “It was the best our defence has played the North Okanagan Knights probably felt with a nice feed on the rush. Tied 1-1 after one period, the 17-8-1-2 in months, but it’s those little breakdowns a bit unlucky falling 5-4 in overtime to the Revelstoke Grizzlies Friday night at Nor- Knights surged ahead on goals by Matty on the defensive side of the puck that ineviSaharchuk (11th) and Mat Lambert (12th). tably cost us the (OT) goal,” said Webb. Val Sports Centre. After some good corner work Saharchuk “It was just some really ugly bounces The Knights carried the play for most of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey made a move on a d-man before beating that Revelstoke was on the receiving side League tilt, but settled for one point when Brandoli (34 saves) with a wrister. Lambert of.” The Knights visited the Kamloops Storm the Grizzlies’ Spencer Samuel buried the used Tanner Burns as a decoy on a 2-on-1 (12-15-2-3) Saturday night at McArthur winner on a goal-mouth scramble in front for his snipe. Burns (19th) scored with Buzzell Park Arena. of Austin Buzzell a minute into OT. It was his league-leading 23rd goal. OP 4pm y SHam - turda Our caring staff would like O 8 “It was one of those PRurs: to Sa Ho nday games where you walk you to know we offer: Mo away and shake your Free puppy and head and go ‘How did Save This Holiday kitten exams we lose that game?’” said Season At Knights’ assistant coach Competitive prices Shawn Webb. EXECUTIVE COURSE In home vaccinations 2013 Green CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE “It was a game we Regular Green Fee Regular Green Fee and exams available carried for the major$ $ Fee Passes 21.00 per round 68.00 per round New clients always welcome ity. We were physical, 10 Games 10 Games we backed them off the SALE $ SALE $ 00 00 Dr. Chris Schenk PRICE PRICE puck and because of that All 10 & 30 game passes are transferable. Prices 250.545.8011 we had a 3-1 lead after 30 Games 30 Games subject to tax. Sale ends SALE $ SALE $ 00 00 two periods. December 17th, 2012. PRICE PRICE “We rolled four lines After hours services: 250.545.8011 Gift Certificates Available! All Apparel UPTO 60% and the four lines were OFF 2800 - 28 Street, Vernon clicking. It was a good 9401 Hwy 97N, Vernon, BC • www.spallumcheengolf.com www.sunridgevet.ca Morning Star Staff

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Vernon’s Kevin Hill finished 21st overall in FIS World Cup snowboard cross season opener Friday in Montafon, Austria. Hill, winner of the 2011 Winter X Games snowboard cross, finished behind Canadian teammates Jake Holden of Caledon, Ont. (12th), Chris Robanske of Calgary (14th) and Robert Fagan of Cranbrook (33rd). Kevin Hill The 26-year-old was leading in his opening heat, but went down in turn No. 2, settling for third place. Hill also fell in his first time trial, but recovered in the second run to make the finals. Omar Visintin of Italy finished first for his first-ever World Cup victory. A former junior world champion, Visintin, 23, outlasted Markus Schainer of Austria, Nick Baumgartner of the U.S. and Alex Pullin of Australia in the final.

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The Corbett Office Supply Spartans battled to a rare, but spirited, 0-0 draw with the Kamloops Jets to open the Bantam Winter Classic rec hockey tournament Friday at Wesbild Centre. Chris Moore was outstanding for the Spartans as he earned his shutout with some key second-period saves. Emma Gottfriedson was spectacular for the Jets early as Vernon pressed a strong firstperiod advantage. The Vernon H&L Glass Wolfpack opened the Salmon Arm Atom Development Tournament with an 8-3 win over the Penticton Jr. Vees Friday. The line of Ben King (2+2), Trevor Kennedy (2+1) and Steel Quiring (3A) combined for 10 points, while the unit of Lucas Zubrod (2G), Jacob Green (1G) and Logan Chapdelaine (3A) tallied six. Hustling Isaac Thomas netted a goal playing with game MVP Porter Trevelyan and Jaxxon Collard, who chipped in with a helper. Defenceman Ben Imrich picked up two assists and Cayden Hamming played a strong game in goal.

The Wolfpack faced Kelowna Saturday morning and Kamloops in the afternoon. The Valley Wood Venom used a threegoal showing by Coletyn Boyarski to topple the Kelowna Capitals 5-1 in their Sr. Atom tourney opener in the Shuswap. Brayden Szeman and Connor Hansen finished off the scoring, with Gavin Medema and Cameron Moger each adding an assist. Vernon Coca Cola Vipers began Midget Tier 3 tournament play in Castlegar with a 6-1 thumping of Spokane. Despite a short bench, Mitch Lukacs opened the scoring with a tip in off an Easton Jones point shot. Jeff Bochon neetted the second goal with some nifty moves and an assist to Jack Pawsey. Lee Springer, assisted by Brandon Rysen, and Rysen, set up by Lukacs, gave vernon a 4-0 lead heading into the third period. Lukacs (assist to Jeff Bochon), and Rysen (assist to Graham Jones), each with their second of the night, wrapped up the Coke boys’ scoring. Liam McOnie had his shutout bid broken midway through the

third period. The Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades pummelled Salmon Arm 6-1 in Bantam Tier 1 exhibition play Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. Jagger Williamson jumpstarted Vernon’s attack in the first period, assited by Eammon Miller and Kaden Black. Matt Kowalski made it 2-0 before the break, with helpers going to Reed Cashato and Michael Lenoury. Josh Decoffe, from Kowalski and Cashato, put Vernon up by three before Salmon Arm responded with their lone goal off a wrister from the top of the crease. Williamson pocketed his second snipe to keep the Renegades rolling in the third period, assists to Black and Gage Kopp, who delivered the hit of the night. Nick Higgs, from Cashato and Kowalski, and an unassisted marker by Miller rounded out the scoring in front of Josh Evans. The Renegades welcomed Brady Marzocco back to the lineup after missing three weeks with a sore MCL.

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Vernon’s Trevor Perepolkin rattled off three straight wins to earn a berth in tonight’s (7 p.m.) A final of the Okanagan Men’s Playdowns at the Kelowna Curling Club. The other B.C. qualifier goes 9 a.m. today. Winners advance to provincials, Feb. 5-10, in Parksville. Perepolkin, backed by third Tyler Orme and front-enders James McKenzie and Chris Anderson, counted a huge four-ender to brush back Kamloops’ Scott DeCap Saturday morning.

Trailing 3-2 after three ends, Perepolkin rallied with a single in four and deuce in five to take the lead. DeCap countered with a single in six before conceding after the Vernon skip’s big seventh end. Perepolkin opened the playdowns with a 7-5 win over Kelowna’s David Mellof Friday afternoon, and followed that with a 7-2 decision over Kamloops’ Brent Yamada that night. Vernon’s four other rinks – skipped by Darrell (Heavy D) Houston, Darren Heath, Jamie Sexton and Aron Herrick – were all vying for a place in one of the two

provincial qualifying games Saturday. Heath won his Friday opener 7-2 over Kamloops’ Michael Smith, but was relegated to the B Bracket after falling 7-4 to DeCap. Heath rebounded with a 7-6 win over Yamada Saturday morning to set up an afternoon draw with Mellof. Houston, Sexton and Herrick were all left in the C Bracket at the Morning Star’s press time. Meanwhile, Vernon’s Jim Cotter begins play at the Canadian Open of Curling against Calgary’s Kevin Koe Wednesday (7 p.m.) at Prospera Place in Kelowna.

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Orland Kurtenbach, the first-ever captain of the NHL Vancouver Canucks, greets members of the Bannister GM Flames, from left, Carly Southam, Brooke Berube and Alyssa Racine at the Santa Shootout Pee Wee Rec Hockey Tournament Saturday at Civic Arena.

noteBook 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. boXing - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250260-1082). boXing - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9. Open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. The club welcomes new members, male and female, 11 years and older. wheelchair basketball - Wheelchair basketball drop in for players 14+ goes Tuesday nights from 6:30-8 at Ellison School starting Nov. 13. Chairs supplied. Able-bodied players welcome. $5 fee. Call Kathy Vanderstar at 548.4078 or e-mail her @ kathy@ vanderstar.com.

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lincoln lanes bowlers-of-the-week Club 55 Ladies: Rose Snider bowled a 530 triple to go 173 over her 119 average. Club 55 Men’s: George Smith – bowled a 722 triple to go 161 over his 187 average. Ladies: Kara Berg – bowled a 658 triple to go 154 over her 168 average. Men’s: Lukas Erickson – bowled a 866 triple to go 218 over his 216 average. high games/triPles: Viki Dumont 305, 100 POA; Shannan Dreger 100 POA; Mark Schmidt 350, 803, 100 POA; Trevor Rachwalski 308, 304; Suzanne Dyson 100 POA; Dan Deboer 303; Oscar Hoyseth 100 POA; Tyce Koenig 313; Jessy Buchanan 325; Yvonne Walker 333, 860; Lukas Erickson 311, 344, 866; Emil Meister 100 POA; Shirley Little 330, 769, 100 POA; Karin Melnychuk 100 POA; Don Huie 300, 100 POA; Krista Koenig 322, 309, 100 POA; Matt Eisenhauer 337, 842; Rick Carswell 323, 801; Marilyn Gabriel 100 POA; Lorraine Heichert 100 POA; Hanz Kurz 329, 100 POA; Mark Perry 100 POA; Betty Klassen 100 POA; Kelly Demarais 100 POA; Drew Soroka 309, 846; Sydney Orton 100 POA; Carson Christie 100 POA; Rose Snider 100 POA; Bunny Forrester 100 POA; Kalvin Blaeser 100 POA. high averages: adult Ladies Yvonne Walker 254 Men Matt Eisenhauer 271 club 55 Ladies Irene Walker 209 Men Don Hurst 223 Andy Robertson Pee wee Girls Alyssa Matsen 118

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The Hoggard siblings, Tyra and Keith, have qualified for Youth Bowling Canada provincials, March 2 in Vernon and Kelowna. Tyra ruled the Senior Girls (ages 15-19) division at Zone single finals Tuesday at Capri Valley Lanes in Kelowna. She rolled 219-228-303-213-153 (1,116) in the fivegame scratch format event. She was followed by Erin Sakamoto (1,061) in second place and Kaitlyn Milsted (938) in fourth. Keith racked up 1,229 (243-289-255180-262) to claim the Senior Boys class. Tyce Koenig counted a 1,210 for second place, Kevyn Hoggard was third with 1,191 and Levi Smith took seventh with 1,041. In Junior Girls action, Tess Nuyens rolled second place with a 1,007, and

Megan Teagle was fifth with 833. On the boys side, Adam Fiset collected 878 points for fourth place, followed closely by Tyler Droder with 876 in fifth. Vida Rivet finished at 631 for third in the Bantam Girls

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Mike Mitchell delivers a rock in mens 55+ drop-in curling Thursday morning at the Vernon Curling Club. The drop-in is Tuesdays and Thursdays with draws at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Newcomers are welcome and it is free to try for the first two sessions. For more information, call the curling club at 250-542-6713.

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Public Notice of Open House Westside Road Improvements

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session regarding widening improvements as part of an upcoming project on Westside Road, south of Wilson’s Landing at Blue Grouse Road. These improvements will increase safety and mobility on Westside Road. The project is in the development stages and the Ministry is inviting the public to provide input at this time. Ministry staff will be on-hand to provide information and answer questions. This drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date and time: Tuesday December 11, 2012 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wilson’s Landing Fire Station 2396 Westside Road Kelowna, B.C. For more information, please contact Scott McKenzie, Project Management Technician, at 250 828-4320 or at Scott.McKenzie@gov.bc.ca

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Twins Davia and Naomi Vancaillie recently shed their locks in support of a cure for cancer. The Vernon sisters raised $1,230 through their efforts.

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A single fundraising effort saw not one, but two Vernon ladies shed their locks in support of a cure for cancer. The Vancaillie twins, Davia and Naomi, are now proudly donning shaved heads, after raising $1,230. The twin sisters wanted to honor and support those near and dear to them, family, friends, ‘brothers’ and ‘sisters’ whose lives have been affected by cancer and other challenging illnesses. The sisters think the strength, courage, and perseverance of those faced with cancer are exemplary. Therefore the twins whole-heartedly shed their locks for them on Nov. 25. Prior to the big shave, the sisters started an event page cancerevents.kintera.org/twins with the Canadian Cancer Society, which allowed the women to accept donations for a month prior to the big day. The twins found that as they openly shared about their upcoming event friends and friends of friends shared their stories, personal or otherwise. The twins were able to exceed their $1,000 fundraising goal and are ever grateful for the generosity of those around them.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the complete 2013 Regular Council Meeting Schedule for City of Armstrong Council is available to the public at Armstrong City Hall and on the City of Armstrong web site at cityofarmstrong.bc.ca. Generally, Council meetings are the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. Where such Monday is a statutory holiday, the meetings are held the next evening. Council Committee Meetings are held in the afternoons of the same day. The public is welcome to conﬁrm Regular and Committee meeting dates and times by calling 546-3023 or by visiting the City of Armstrong website. Patti Ferguson City Administrator PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • Web: cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

The partners of Allan Francis Pringle LLP are delighted to announce that Kylie Walman joined our firm in September 2012.

Ministry unveils Eagle Rock Road plan RogeR Knox Morning Star Staff

A potentially dangerous Spallumcheen intersection has moved a step closer to being fixed. The ministry of transportation held an open house Wednesday at the township office to show its plans for improving the intersection at Eagle Rock Road and Highway 97A. “We’re looking at putting in a T-intersection to improve safety and mobility, improve sight lines, putting in leftturn capabilities and illumination,” said Wayne Fraser, the ministry’s regional manager for project delivery in the southern region. Fraser explained that the project is being made “shelf-ready” for when a funding announcement for the project is made. The project is likely to cost around $3 million. The intersection is located in a heavy industrial area. Ministry statistics show more than 13,000 vehicles per day (VPD) travel Highway 97A, and that number increases to 18,000 VPD during peak summer hours at the intersection with Eagle Rock Road.

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Wayne Fraser (left), project delivery manager in the southern region for the ministry of transportation, discusses proposed ministry changes to the intersection of Highway 97A and Eagle Rock Road in Spallumcheen with township councillor Joe Van Tienhoven and resident Gerry Popoff (right) during a ministry open house Wednesday at the township office. Traffic composition consists of 91 per cent passenger vehicles, and nine per cent heavy trucks and buses. There have been 20 collisions within 200 metres on either side of Eagle Rock Road between 2002 and 2011. Thirty-five per cent of those accidents involved rear-end collisions.

PUBLIC NOTICE Cancellation of December 24, 2012 Regular Council Meeting & Christmas Hours of Operation at City Hall Kylie Walman was born and grew up in the Lower Mainland. She studied at Simon Fraser University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in 2001. After obtaining her degree Kylie travelled and worked as an English teacher in Japan and China for two years before returning to Vancouver to attend law school at UBC. Kylie spent the first five years of her career at a large law firm in downtown Vancouver, practicing in Aboriginal law and general and commercial litigation. Kylie’s family as well as her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors has now lured her to the Okanagan. Kylie joined the law firm of Allan Francis Pringle LLP in September 2012. She practices in the areas of criminal, family, and aboriginal law as well as corporate and commercial litigation. Kylie spends her spare time with her partner and young son enjoying all the recreational pursuits the Okanagan has to offer.

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Council, at their Regular Meeting of October 9, 2012 passed a motion to cancel the December 24, 2012 Regular Council meeting, subject to the call of the Mayor. The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013.

Besides the protected T-intersection, there would be improved alignment to provide better sight lines, an improved left-turn bay and improved deceleration lanes, and there would be a flashing amber light installed to alert motorists to the approaching left-turn lane. Among the public looking over the ministry’s proposed plan

and charts were Cy and Evelyn DeGryse, who own property that borders Eagle Rock Road, Highway 97A and Pleasant Valley Road. “We came because we’re interested in what’s happening at the Eagle Rock intersection,” said Cy DeGryse. “It’s an excellent plan because it is a dangerous intersection, and what they’re planning is necessary.”

Fraser said the ministry continues to work with property owners such as the DeGryses as far as purchasing properties in order to get the property it needs to move forward with the plan, adding “everything is going well to date.” “We hope to see this project started and completed in the spring and summer (of 2013) and that’s to be announced.”

The Realtors and staff of Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd., Vernon and Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd., Kelowna helped to raise more than $30,000 for the Easter Seals during the 24 Hour Relay. A grand total of $209, 446 was raised during the Okanagan 24 Hour relay and is being presented at the Timmy’s Christmas Telethon.

Please note that City Hall ofﬁces will be closed for the holidays starting Monday, December 24, 2012 through to and including Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Should an emergency arise, please telephone 546-3023 and a message will be forwarded to the person on call for the City of Armstrong. The ofﬁces will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Mayor, Council and staff would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to everyone for the holiday season. Patti Ferguson City Administrator PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • Web: cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

From left to right; Karin Vassberg Sales Representative of Century 21 Vernon along with Kim Waldherr of Century 21 Kelowna, present the cheque to Jamie Traverner, Event Manager of the Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay - far right, and Rick Webber of CHBC News - inside right. The monies raised stay right here in the Okanagan and help bring fun and smiles into the lives of these special needs children. With the generosity of everyone, they are hoping to send even more kids to camp next year. Thank you to ALL the Century 21 Realtors, their assistants, staff, friends, and families, who helped participate in fundraising over the last year for this incredible cause!

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Words on Wellness… As the year comes to a close, the most common complaint we receive is the presence of stress related muscle tension, and the second most prevalent health issue is colds. Most people have heard about the health benefits of massage for reducing stress related tension in the body, and if you have ever been for a massage you have felt the relief first hand. Massage effects the nervous system, reducing tension in muscles and reduces nervous tension. This impacts many other systems which improve quality and duration of sleep, balance hormones and neurotransmitters related to stress, creating a spill over effect which strengthens the immune system.

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Shelly Wintrup (top, from right), Rita Kelly, Chawow Eaglefeather and Mollie Bono wear posters with the faces of women murdered in B.C. and across Canada before marching to Spirit Square at Vernon City Hall Thursday night. Bono (left) and Eric McLean light commemorative candles for the vigil. The vigil was put on by the elders of the First Nations Friendship Centre.

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With more routine massage we often see the body become more familiar with the healing effects and with each successive treatment the benefits are compounded. Clients often comment that they experience deeper, more restful sleeps, less pain related to tension and less frequent colds.

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Crave Massage Membership Wellness Plan Gift cards available, Our membership is easy and open evenings and weekends sign up is free. By making a commitment for a year to your wellness you will receive massages at a reduced rate. Choose a monthly wellness massage for $59, or Therapeutic massage for $79 and start your new year healthier and happier! 250-545-3600 • #102 Fruit Union Plaza Between Earls & Starbucks Crave Massage, a necessity masquerading as a luxury.

Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

Calling all Community Leaders Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and put your communication, delegation, networking or project management skills to use for a good cause? The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to join the Relay For Life Leadership Committee in your community and be a leader in the biggest cancer fundraising event in Canada. If this sounds like you or someone you know, contact Sarb Tatla-Low: statlalow@bc.cancer.ca

Are you a natural networker? Team recruitment would fit the bill.

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The iPad revisited

ast spring I wrote a glowing accolade to Apple and specifically to their iPad. Having several months of use under my belt, I have no serious reason to retract my praise, but I can offer up some impressions coming from one who first started using a PC with a Microsoft operating system (DOS) way back in the ‘80s. One of my first impressions was the intuitiveness of the

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iPad, like the way it goes to the last place on the Internet you visited as soon as it powers up and the sensitivity of the touch screen that seems to react almost

to the point of a finger. It is amazing how successfully Apple has been able to replace so many keyboard and mouse actions with simple hand and finger movements. The user interface is excellent and since I develop Javascript apps I’ve found the Apple Safari browser handles my scripts very well although the iPad has a curious habit sometimes of taking its own good time in recogniz-

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ing changes posted to a website. I’m impressed with the way the Apple operating system handles windows features with much less clutter on the screen than the Microsoft Windows product. Then there is the screen itself which displays images with greater clarity than the LCD monitor I have on my desktop and of course it is much easier to scroll through them than with a mouse. One very encouraging development comes with the reports of how well pre-school children, particularly those with learning disabilities, take to the various tablet products available now. Check our website at vpcuc.org for more information.

Birthday SurpriSe

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Fred Lyall celebrates his 94th birthday at the Vernon Curling Club, where he still participates in the Senior Men’s Tuesday/Thursday drop-in curling. On a recent Thursday, between games, Lyall was surprised with a birthday cake provided by Majeau’s Catering, which does the club’s catering. Lyall recently retired after many years as gardening columnist for The Morning Star.

The family that travels together Peter Kendal

Special to The Morning Star

Families are not always at their best when travelling. I know that from when mine were travelling across various bits of our world. In mid 1973 I was looking forward to our holiday trip home from Borneo, where I was working as an engineer for Shell, to Scotland. My wife was pregnant with our younger son and Shell made it a rule that if home leave was due (about every 12 to 14 months) and one’s wife was pregnant then the whole family was due to fly home (and return) first class. This was a very welcome trip by Singapore Airlines promising getting an easy trip with very good service. The jumbo jet had scarcely got to its cruising height when my wife started to feel unwell. She stayed that way, with me on edge all the time, until as we were descending to Heathrow Airport in

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London when she quite rapidly felt better! By then I was probably more exhausted than she was with having to keep an eye on our five-year-old son and her all the time! I had scarcely been aware of all of the excellent airline service. A year earlier my elder son was the cause of travelling problems. We decided to go home for our annual leave via some of the various spots in the world that we would like to see. When we looked at an atlas there were so many places where there were wars, famines, epidemics either started, occurring, or finishing. I don’t think that it is much different now, but it narrowed our choice considerably. We finished by going via Nepal and Iran (pre-revolution) on the way home. After leaving Nepal our onward flight meant a stopover in Delhi airport as there was no flight out to Iran until early the next morning. We got to Delhi airport late at night and found that every facility there had closed for the night and in any case we had no Indian money to buy anything. That is when my son started to complain that he wanted to go to the bathroom. Now we may have heard of the “Delhi Belly” (also known as Montezuma’s Revenge and similar names according to where one is when it strikes) but this was just the opposite as he had severe constipation. There was only an old man sweeping the floors and when I offered him Nepali currency for his help he refused. The worn Nepali coins were just no good, he muttered. Midnight came and went with neither my wife or I able to relieve the situation for a tearful son. Then just as the call came to board the Iranair flight to Tehran, relief came for us all and we finished by just managing to get on the plane in time after a hurried visit by my son to the toilet. There are several more episodes that I could relate but I will not bother here. Throughout them all my two sons behaved as well as any two young boys can be expected to. We were even fortunate enough to be complimented more than once on their good manners and behaviour. I have also travelled enough to realize that there are some children who behave in flight in such a manner as to make other passengers wish that they would go outside to play!

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Queen Silver Star Candidate

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Kassidy Heska Armstrong Kin Club School: Pleasant Valley Secondary. Hobbies: Drawing, painting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, beading jewelry, reading, acting, and exercising. Future Goals: Graduate high school with the proper classes to get accepted at Thompson Rivers University to become a counselor. Favorite quote: Shoot for the moon because even if you miss you land among the stars. Reasons why I joined the QSSEP: I joined for the whole new experience and for the possible lessons life may or may not teach me. What skills I hope to gain in the QSSEP: I hope to gain new friendships and the ability to walk gracefully. What being a Youth Ambassador means to me: It means that I will be able to give something back to the community and that I have the potential to be a good role model.

The paddles have been put away for the winter but a local dragon boat team is already preparing for spring. Vernon’s Buoyant Buddies dragon boat team is raising money to buy equipment and help fund its efforts Monday at #7 – 740 Waddington Drive. A local Canadian skin and hair care manufacturer is opening its wholesale showroom to the public for one day only from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the club’s fundraiser. The public can purchase popular product lines like Mystic Mountain that are normally only sold through wholesale orders. There will be coffee and Christmas goodies, and free draws for gift baskets. All net profits from the sales that day will go to Buoyant Buddies.

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Utility Statement Reminder All Utility accounts with outstanding balances will be sent Utility Reminder Statements. All of these past due accounts that remain unpaid as of December 31, 2012 will have the outstanding amount transferred to your property tax account as taxes in arrears January 1, 2013. To check the status of your utility account on-line please go to www.vernon.ca/mycity and create a my city account. If you have any questions about your bill, or if you have not received your bill, please contact a Utility Clerk at 250-545-1361 or email CUtil@vernon.ca.

Notice: 2013 Council Meeting Dates Be advised that pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the 2013 Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 8:40 am, and the Regular Council Meetings of the Council for the City of Vernon are held at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates: 2013 January 14th January 28th

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Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 4980 Keeping our Sidewalks Safe!

Stan Mills, a resident at Carrington House, gets help decorating a Christmas tree from members of the H&L Glass Wolfpack Atom Development team, from left, Ben King, Tanner Brown and Logan Chapdelaine.

Help keep our City Streets safe for pedestrians by shovelling the snow and removing the ice from the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property. As the owner/occupier of property in Vernon, you are responsible to keep the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property clean of snow and ice. A sidewalk not cleared within 24 hours of snow fall may be cleared by the City at your expense (with unpaid charges added to taxes). For the safety and convenience of all our Citizens, we thank you for your cooperation.

Public Invited to Community Services Building Open House December 14 Please join us at the Open House for the new Community Services Building, located at the site of the former public library. Staff from three buildings were consolidated into the newly refurbished building, which now houses the following departments: • Building and Inspections • Bylaws • Economic Development • Emergency Services • Engineering • Information Services • Planning • Tourism Friday, December 14, 2012, Noon to 4:00 p.m. Community Services Building (CSB) 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C.

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My trip to Dubai started a bit bumpier than I anticipated. Hurricane Sandy caused my departure to be four days earlier than planned, but it was either leave right away or postpone my trip for weeks, an easy choice, I felt. I packed my suitcase, grabbed my passport and wallet, and got on a flight from Kelowna to Vancouver within hours. The next day I arrived in Washington Dulles, where luckily I was on one of the last flights out. The airport closed shortly after and I sure was thankful not to get stuck in Washington sitting out a nasty hurricane. The flight from Washington to Dubai takes 13 hours and I arrived on Monday, Oct. 29, late afternoon just when Dubai experienced their own sandy storm (Dubai gets on average 100 sandstorms a year), but theirs was less severe than the Sandy storm on the east coast of the United States. The temperature was great though, not wintery at all, 35 degrees and humid, so quite the adjustment. Leaving the airport, one right away gets a crazy Dubai experience: traffic. It is amazing how people drive, honking horns, leaving signals on, making turns wherever and whenever they see fit, or just driving backwards in case they’ve missed the turn. Best is to keep your distance and stay calm. Next thing you notice is the enormous amount of construction going on. All buildings are “grand,” but Dubai makes sure that the landmarks they build are bigger, higher, and better than anywhere in the world. Dubai is one of the seven emirates. It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It has a population of almost 1.7 million people, roughly 15 per cent ethnic emirates, 10 per cent Arab, a very large group of Indian, Pakistani and Filipino workers and a small group of Western ex-pats. There is a huge difference between the rich and the poor and that is very visible. People who own a car for instance are the wealthy ones; you don’t see old cars — it’s all big, sporty, and shiny. The poor people don’t even own an old second- hand one. They own nothing. The most beautiful building in Dubai, at least that is my opinion, is without a doubt The Burj Al Arab. Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the

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The view from the top of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel. Often voted the world’s most luxurious hotel, it soars above Dubai and overlooks Jumeirah beach. lobby is built with pillars of pure gold. Unreal! You can’t just get in this hotel to have a peek; there is a security check point. You need to either book a room or make reservations for a meal. Bring your cheque book, neither is cheap, but very much worth it. The view from the restaurant Al Muntaha is amazing, the building is amazing, and the people that stay come either in their Rolls Royce or on their camel. One wears a suit, another wears the official Arab thawb. West and east meet each other, and it is definitely worth a visit. Consider booking an afternoon tea, the cheapest item on the menu at US$75. Make sure you book in advance, as there is a two-month waitlist. Otherwise, don’t look at the price and go for the views and the lobster dinner and know this is a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Another landmark is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world. Our own CN Tower in Toronto is 553 meters high, the Burj Khalifa is 828 high and has 160 floors. The elevator up from the main floor to the observation deck on the 124th takes roughly 30 seconds; this obviously is the fastest elevator in the world with a 64km per hour speed. Once on the observation deck, you’ll have spectacular views all over Dubai. Sun

set is at 6 p.m., so it’s worth while to go up at 5 p.m. to see the view at daylight and at sun set. You can get to this tower through the Dubai Mall, a place with more than 1,000 stores, an indoor skating rink, an underwater zoo and aquarium, and the Sega republic theme park. Or just enjoy the fountain ballet outside. And if you wish to pin for some extra cash don’t get mixed up with the ATM gold machines. No money but a bar of gold will come out after pinning. Only in Dubai! Although taxis are an inexpensive mode of transportation, I can definitely recommend using public transport in Dubai. I travelled mainly by myself using public transport which is well organized, on time, easy, cheap, and got me to all places on the wish list. Dubai at night is vibrant with locals going to the bazaar and Global Village, a huge bazaar where many countries in the world display their authentic foods and products. Mainly Arab and Asian countries, but nevertheless, I was able to eat original Dutch poffertjes (a small pancake/crepe, very popular in the Netherlands), and as a second generation Dutch-Canadian that was fun. One day I did an organized tour to Oman, the country next to United Arab

Emirates. Oman is again a totally different world; it is a rocky desert but has a beautiful coastline. The bus ride is about two hours and there are plenty of tour operators who offer day trips to Oman. I was on the bus with four other people, two from France and two from Quebec. And being a French immersion student at Seaton secondary, we made a connection. Oman is well-known for its diving and snorkeling opportunities. The reefs are world-renowned and I felt very lucky to snorkel there with some new friends from Canada. What a great day! A definite must in Dubai is to do a desert Jeep tour. My cousin, who lives with his family in Dubai, got some friends together and with three cars and 15 people we drove into the desert. Always be prepared, the desert is hot, dry and of course your car will get stuck in the dunes. Although we were with three vehicles and enough manpower, we couldn’t get the car out. Good thing a local showed up out of nowhere and he got us out within a minute. We were only a little bordered by the substantial damage on the car, because it is something all people know. You travel into the desert with a nice car and no doubt, you come out with a damaged car. The desert seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai, but is only a 45-minute drive. Although I did a lot of tourist things I was also able to go to Kite beach where on Friday (the Sunday for the Muslims) this popular beach in Dubai is filled with local families. It is a fun place where lots of activities like soap football, surfing and kayaking take place. Every couple of hours you hear the Imam calling Muslims to go the mosque for their prayers. Other things I can recommend is paying a visit to Wild Wadi Water Park, a water slide park, renting a boat for a Persian Gulf tour, going indoor skiing at the Mall of the Emirates and paying a visit to the old Dubai at the Dubai Creek. Dubai is an emirate where you see one extreme after another; it is lively, different, a place where eastern and western cultures meet. As long as you stick to the rules, which are very clear, Dubai is a safe and pleasant destination. Although I visited my family, I also travelled lots on my own, during the day and at night, and never once felt not safe. Best travel time is between November and April when the temperature is great, not too hot, but warm and pleasant. One more important thing, Canadians need a travel visa in order to enter Dubai. Lucas Oordt-Bosman is a Grade 11 student at W.L. Seaton secondary school. He was in Dubai from Oct. 27 to Nov. 12, 2012.

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of nine to 13-year-old horse nuts. White’s second new release, Under the Wire, is for teens and is set at a racetrack. For White, the racetrack is endlessly fascinating. “Wealthy and poor, young and old, winners and losers — all side by side. And, the beautiful gallant horses.” In Under the Wire, White brings together all these elements in a coming-of-age story enriched with the drama and excitement of life on the backstretch.

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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL SERVICE Dec. 9 at Paddlewheel Park. This memorial service unites family and friends, who light candles, at 7 p.m., to honour and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. Candles will be provided. As candles burn down in one time zone, they are lit in the next, creating a virtual wave of light around the world. The worldwide candle lighting allows grieving families to know that their children have not been forgotten and never will be forgotten, whether that child died 60 years ago or yesterday. For more information, please call Darlene at 250-558-5026 or e-mail Vernon@tcfcanada.net CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE Annual sale for Okanagan Humane Society until Dec. 15, The Shops at Polson Park, during mall hours. Everything for Christmas and more: artificial trees, decorations, ornaments, linens, toys, etc. Also, antiques and collectables, jewellery, baking and white elephant table, cat and dog toys, homemade treats, gift items. All proceeds to care of neglected, abandoned feral cats or to assist low-income families with spaying/neutering of their cat or dog. For more info., call Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. HALINA HARMONIx CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Sing Out The News” Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., Halina Centre, followed by refreshments. Admission by donation. Join us and enjoy some good singing. LuMBy & DIST. WILDLIFE ASSOC. monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for more information contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. VERNON & DISTRICT METIS ASSOCIATION Annual Christmas party Dec. 9 from 3-7 p.m., People Place large room; pot luck. Santa will be there as well! Call the office Fri. or Sat. for more info. at 250-545-0350. NARCOTICS ANONyMOuS Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574. AA MEETS SuNDAyS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no access. VERNON PACERS RuNNERS CLuB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028. BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $6. Tables for rent for $10 per spot outside. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information. MEDIEVALLy MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org THE SCHuBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy.

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his December, Caravan Farm Theatre presents Old Nick, the “true” story of how Santa came to be. Hop on a horse-drawn sleigh and be transported into the wintry world of Nick, a grumpy hermit whose only joy is mining his mine and collecting rusty trinkets for his burlap sack. Join Nick and Pete the Chimney Sweep as they save Christmas from Krampus and Befana, and discover what it really means to be a giving person. Old Nick is a heartwarming new comedy for the whole family, written by Michael Rinaldi and TJ Dawe (in the photo). Old Nick runs from Dec. 11 to 31, with shows nightly at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.ticketseller.ca/392 or call Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469. Shows are selling out, so reserve your tickets as soon as possible.

Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch last Wednesday of every month. Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.

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ROyAL CDN. LEGION 189 OyAMA LADIES Meets Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. All members encouraged to attend and bring a friend. OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Dec. 10 attend the Vernon Film Society movie Inescapable at Towne Cinema, 2910-30 Ave. 5:15 p.m. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m., cost is $7. Meet in foyer where the chairs are so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Dec. 9 if attending so seats can be saved. Dec. 14 Christmas buffet dinner at 27 St. Grill. Turkey, dressing, vegetables, three salads, lasagna, dessert, tea or coffee, all included for $22. Event is at Village Green Hotel, 6 p.m. Gift exchange of no more than $10 is part of the evening. If you wish to take part, make the gift suitable for male or female. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Dec. 11 1 p.m. if attending to enable confirmation of reservations. KINDALE THRIFT STORE IN ARMSTRONG having Christmas Blow-out Sale starting Dec. 10. Everything Christmas 1/2 price and all Yellow Tags 25 cents. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2725 Patterson Ave. THE SOCIETy FOR OPEN LEARNING & DISCuSSION SOLD meets in People Place 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Dec. 10, open discussion on “Christmas and New Years Traditions.” OKANAGAN GARDENS & ROSES CHRISTMAS PARTy Dec. 10 at Schubert Centre. Door opens at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 250-558-4556. CHRISTMAS BINGO Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex Dec. 10, doors open 5:30, bingo starts 6:45 p.m. All welcome! (must be over 19) Prizes: turkeys, hams, cash, plus treats and draws! MONDAy NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS Want to improve your communication and leadership skills? Learn to network? Lead meetings effectively? Check out Toastmasters. We’re friendly and we make learning fun! We meet every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Check us out – no obligation to join. For more info.,

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Church, 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners THE GEORGETTE SHOP A great selection of yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegonce-loved clothing to keep you warm and cozy. etarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. Plus, you never know what treasures you may find HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome that someone else has enjoyed. We wish everyone to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. Enjoy a game The Passover and Exodus from Egypt Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This week, we will join the children of Israel as they prepare the Passover lamb in anticipation of God’s plan to lead them out of or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egypt. Their journey through the wilderness of Sinai is truly a Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 forshadowing of the life of the Christian as we make our own a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays journey through life with all it’s challenges and trials. from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877. NARCOTICS ANONYmOuS Monday at 7 p.m., Twisted Sisters meets 3204 Alexis Sunday, Dec 9 at 7:00 p.m. Park Dr. behind Knox Church. (Closed, Christadelphian Hall - #19 – 2200, 40th St., Vernon (corner of Okanagan Ave & 40th St.) women only, topic/discussion meeting, (Refreshements served afterwards) wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Where else can you play free gift certificates available pool all day? Come on down Mondays Pedicure & with a member and sharpen your skills. Manicure Combo SPECIAL Or become a member and take advantage $ 00 gel of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Nails including paraffin wax Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. new $ 00 TOPS (TAkE OFF POuNDS SENSIBLY) PedICUre wax 15 Lips & eyebrows CHaIr! Pedicure $3000 including paraffin wax mEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, ess! Call Surong 250-306-6685 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 new addr 3207 30th ave (Downtown inside Vernon Medical Clinic) p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All MON. - sat. 9 - 6 • eveNiNgs & WeeKeND bY aPPt. ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. 250-545-0103 CHRONIC PAIN & DEPRESSION GROuP runs every second Monday from 1 to 3 3105 - 36th Ave, Vernon p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Genuine care. True Health. Ave. This is an informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Interested parties should call 250-542-6155 and ask for Carole, if unavailable please leave message. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies - cold and flu prevention program Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays - allergy testing and treatment at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. OkANAGAN TuRNER’S GuILD Meets at - natural approaches for acute Vernon Christian School wood shop second infections (viral or bacterial) and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests - natural approaches for Dr. Krista Ingram, BSc, ND welcome to see if they wish to join — memNaturopathic Physician eczema, asthma, bership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on ADHD and more Dr. Nicole Shortt, BSc, ND Naturopathic Physician display; we usually have brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. www.balancenaturalhealthclinic.ca

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HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

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NORTH OkANAGAN CARVERS SOCIETY meets Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Highway 6, Polson Park. Anyone with an interest in woodcarving is encouraged to drop in and see what the Carvers Society members are doing, and even try carving for a couple of days before joining! For more info., call 250-542-1907. mONASHEE TOASTmASTERS CLuB Afraid to speak in public? You’re not alone. Join the rest of us as we learn to improve our speaking and leadership skills. We would love to have you as a guest! Oct. 2 first meeting of the season. Meet and greet starts at 11:30 with the meeting from noon till 1 p.m. in the Blue Ox Pub meeting room. Fees have been reduced to $35 per six-month period. Please call Neville at 547-9428 or Louise at 547-6480 if you would like more information. ANAF DIRECTOR mEETING Second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. VERNON PC uSERS’ CLuB mEETS The second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub. ca. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera-related questions. COCAINE ANONYmOuS mEETS Every Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us. ELkS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome. kIwANIS CLuB OF VERNON FOuR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. Info., call 545-8650. kNIGHTS OF COLumBuS St. James Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court. w.L. SEATON ANNuAL CHRISTmAS BAND CONCERT Dec. 11, doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Seaton gymnasium. After three and a half months of dedication and hard work, our students are ready to show you “their stuff.” Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the sounds of Seaton’s award-winning program that is taking them to nationals and

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beyond. Admission to the evening concert is by donation at the door. ROYAL CDN. LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON General meeting Dec. 11, Legion Lounge 7:30 p.m. Ham and Turkey Meat Draw Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at 3 p.m., Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. THE SENIORS ACTION NETwORk mEETING Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-noon at the People Place, Room 006, 3402-27th Ave. Vernon. Please take this opportunity to join us to get and give updates on important senior related issues in the community and help make a difference for seniors. Please bring friends and make your concerns and issues known. On the agenda are Anthony Kittel, Regional District North Okanagan updates; Gloria O’Donnell, North Okanagan Adult Day Services; Wendy Majewski, Transportation Demand Management, City of Vernon; and Canadian Association for Retired Persons updates by John Turner. Please call Dayle Drury at 250-545 8572 or e-mail sirb@socialplanning to learn more.

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HOLIDAY TRANSITIONS AT HOSPICE HOuSE Dec. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m., to reach out to those who are grieving the death of a loved one. We would like to share some strategies for managing the upcoming holiday season, while honoring and connecting to the past. Held at Hospice, 3506 – 27 Ave. Light refreshments served. Because seating is limited, please reserve at 250-503-1800 ext. 200. SAmPLE THE SOuNDS OF CHRISTmAS Sample the sweet sounds of Vernon’s Sweet Adeline Chorus and the sweet taste of their baking! Dec. 12, Halina Centre, 3310-37th Ave. (our Christmas Coffee House)! Entertainment by Kalamalka Chorus, a special quartet and surprise guest, plus bake sale and 50/50. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Admission is donation for food bank. Info., Deanna, 250-542-9229 or Grace, 250-545-0808. FEDERAL SuPERANNuATES CHRISTmAS DINNER Dec. 12 at noon, Elks Lodge, doors open noon, dinner served 1 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, to join us contact Gisele at 250-545-8571 or the office at 250-542-2268. BECOmE A FOSTER PARENT Attend an info. session to find out how you can make a difference for children and families in our community. Dec. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, Ministry of Children and Family Development, #300, 3100 – 30th Ave. LumBY QuESTERS HuNA HEALING with Theodore Bromley, “The Crystal Man,” Dec. 12, Lumby United Church. 2012 Park Ave. In 1970 Theodore was introduced to spirituality of ancient Polynesia. Over many years, a method of healing based on these teachings evolved through him. Hunna, as these teachings are now called, became his spiritual path of choice. Lumby Chapter Canadian Society of Questers meets second Thursday of the month 7 to 9 p.m. Call 250-547-2316.

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South African shares inspirational story Vernon welcomes singer Mathys Roets, who will wheel onto the Powerhouse stage to perform Dec. 20 Tia STeyn Special to The Morning Star

Mathys Roets, a well-known South African singer with a uniquely inspiring story, will give one performance at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre on Dec. 20. Roets started singing with his deep, rich bass voice and a guitar in shopping malls., and in 1989 his career really took off. In April 2009, on his way to an annual national arts festival, he lost control over his motorcycle and drove off the highway. Roets sustained a spinal cord injury, leaving him paraplegic. He amazed everyone by appearing on stage again within only seven weeks of his accident, when a number of South African singers held a concert in support of Roets. To the audience’s amazement, Roets rolled onto the stage in the middle of the last song and joined in. Less than three months after his accident, he was back on the road and performing all over South Africa again. Roets is a tall guy and was used to standing while performing. He joked that his friend, who used to be his short pal, suddenly became his tall pal. The solution was to import a $12,000 standing wheelchair with funds from the With Mathys Trust. He started performing in his new wheelchair in Nov. 2010 and said: “This chair makes a huge difference to my humanity. I had a need to look people in the eye… And to be able to stand and sing again… now I can.” Roets appreciated the support so much that he decided to support other artists going through a difficult time. Since 2011, he has supported two other famous South African musicians and their families through the trust, by involving other musicians in special fundraising concerts. In his autobiography, Steeds Mathys (“Still Mathys”) Roets says that he has learned to focus on the things he is good at and to enjoy every moment of it. “And yes… I know that I do just that every day of my life,” he said. Outside of his busy performing and motivational speaking program, he enjoys wildlife photography, and has an inborn need for speed and adventure. He loves downhill

skiing, quad biking, regularly participates in wheelchair races, and has even climbed and rolled down a Namib Desert dune. Before his accident, Roets skied a few times at the small ski areas, Afri-Ski in Lesotho and Tiffindell in South Africa, and twice in Austria with his family. He recalls watching a sit-skier with interest, not thinking that he might ever get into that position. After his accident he skied in Austria for five days with a sit-ski. While on holiday from Vernon in South Africa earlier in 2012, JP and Nici Viljoen attended one of Roets’ performances. Having met him a few years ago at a performance in Canmore, Alta., and being keen skiers themselves, they told Roets about Silver Star Mountain and the Adaptive Snowsports program. Together, they arranged for him to come to Silver Star in December to improve his sit-ski skills. The Viljoens have a full program planned for Roets, including the concert, lots of skiing, trying out snowmobiling and a night at Sparkling Hill. For Christmas, Roets will join his sons Liam, 13, and Yuan, nine, in the French Alps. “Hopefully I’ll be skiing so well after Vernon that I can chase them a bit on the slopes. It is one of the nicest experiences to share. They are so proud of their dad. And I am so proud of them.” Those attending Roets’ show can expect to enjoy a wonderful evening filled with beautiful music and an inspirational story by a friendly, tall guy with a shy smile. He will not be performing in his standing wheelchair, as he can’t fly with two wheelchairs. Roets will be doing a mostly acoustic performance, consisting of English and Afrikaans songs. “My choice of music has always been determined by what I felt the first time I heard a song. (South African singer/poet) Koos du Plessis and Leonard Cohen have given my music a certain direction. I hope that people won’t mind me singing on Cohen’s doorstep.” Roets will also perform music from his latest CD, which helps to tell his story. “It has been three-and-a-half years since my accident and I am still who I have always been. It’s unbelievable how my music fits in with my story.” Any extra funds raised from the performance will be used to help contribute towards buying a sit-ski for Roets. “I think it would be so much better to have my own, not having to struggle to rent one every time,” he said.

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South africa’s Mathys Roets now uses a standing wheelchair when he performs, but will be using a standard chair when he gives a concert at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 20. True to his generous nature, Roets is not only considering himself in his plans to obtain a sit-ski. “I would also like to give more of my friends in wheelchairs the opportunity to try out skiing. Afri-Ski’s slope is short, but it’s ideal for learning to ski. The idea is to lend the sit ski to them (Afri-Ski) during the

(southern hemisphere) winter and so provide the opportunity to more people.” Tickets for Roets’ performance at Powerhouse Theatre are $40 per person, $30 for children six to 11 and seniors 65 years and older, available at the Ticket Seller box office in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549-7469 or order at www.ticketseller.ca.

Have a holly, jolly season with these shows

he busy holiday season has arrived and with it comes an amazing selection of events set to take place in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This afternoon, Monster Theatre (The Shakespeare Show, Mini Masterpieces) is back at the Performing Arts Centre with their take on a classic Christmas tale: A Christmas Carol. With two performances to choose from start-

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ing at 2 and 4 p.m., this production is full of holiday fun that kids and parents alike will love. Tickets are still available online at www.ticketseller.ca or at the door within one hour before each performance. It’s just about time to don your winter gear for Caravan Farm Theatre’s winter production of Old Nick. True to Caravan tradition, be whisked away on a horse-drawn sleigh to watch scenes about a grumpy hermit named Nick whose life is about to be changed by a mission to save Christmas. Old Nick starts up Dec. 11 with performances most nights thru Dec. 31. Some of the shows are already sold out so call the

Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) soon to avoid disappointment. On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Performing Arts Centre is host to a Rock N’ Roll Christmas. Spend a nostalgic evening with Zach Stevenson as Buddy Holly, Ted Torres as young Elvis, Larry Branson as Roy Orbison and Kenny Wayne as Fats Domino. They’ll be singing all your favourite Christmas tunes backed by the Memphis Beats band starting at 7:30 p.m. Ticket availability is limited so call the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469) to find out what seats are still available.

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Cue the orchestra and sound the bells, it’s time to celebrate Christmas with young Clara Stahlbaum and her beloved Nutcracker. A holiday favourite for all ages, local audiences can wake up to The Nutcracker once again when the famed ballet returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre next weekend. Presented by the Generation II Dance Society, featuring the students of the Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna’s professional dancers, this is the 23rd annual performance for the ballet in the Okanagan, and the 12th year it has been performed at the Performing Arts Centre. Based on ETA’ Hoffman’s story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and set to the famed Tchaikovsky score, the story follows a young girl who receives a magical nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer. Later, when the Nutcracker comes to life, it wards off the dreaded Mouse King

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Ballet Kelowna dancer Raelynn Heppell dances as the Snow Queen in a past performance of The Nutcracker. Generation II Dance Society brings the famed holiday season ballet back to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday and Saturday. and his army. Clara then watches as the Nutcracker transforms into his true self, a prince, and to thank her, he brings her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. There she meets The Sugar Plum Fairy and other delightful char-

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It’ll be Christmas in Killarney, without the long journey to the Emerald Isle., when the Vernon Community Singers presents A Celtic Christmas at Trinity United Church next weekend. “This program is full of wonderful Christmas music, with a few odds and ends thrown in for variety,” said Molly Boyd, longtime leader of the singers. “Adding to the program, we are delighted to have the sister duo, Rough Pearl.” Formerly known as The Cats and the Fiddle, Rough Pearl consists of siblings Susan Aylard and Sonja Heide, who have been playing violin together ever since they were children. The sisters began their studies in the Lower Mainland and then brought their talent to White Lake in the Shuswap, where they now live. The women started the band The Cats and the Fiddle in 2002, and made some changes in 2011 to form Rough Pearl. “This group still features twin fiddles and great vocal harmonies , but has moved to a more acoustic, intimate folk sound,” said Aylard. A trip to Ireland with the Cats in the spring of 2010 really influenced the women’s sound. Heide picked up the bodhran drum and continues to add to her penny whistle collection, while Aylard started melding her classical and fiddle styles into their arrangements. The women say they are delighted to be a part of the Vernon Community Singers Christmas concert and have brought their favourite seasonal arrangements and a few of their favourite Irish tunes. “Greensleeves is originally an Irish tune, later having Christmas words added to it,” said Aylard, adding she has arranged it

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Sisters Sonja Heide, left, and Susan Aylard, who perform as Rough Pearl, join the Vernon Community Singers in A Celtic Christmas concert at Trinity United Church on Dec. 14 and 15. into a waltz, jig and a reel, with a penny whistle playing the melody over intricate, original fiddle tunes. “The Christmas jig is a similar idea. This time, however, I have arranged a medley of four favourite Christmas carols. “It is an added treat to perform with the choir and join a bigger group of musicians in a few compositions.” The Vernon Community Singers continue their commitment to the community by providing scholarships and funding

for many youth and music programs, as well as collecting warm, winter clothing for the homeless. “And, of course, their spirit and enthusiasm is most evident in their love of singing,” said Boyd. A Celtic Christmas takes the stage at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 (children free) available from choir members or the Schubert Centre.

Concert tickets make great gifts Continued from B5

This coming weekend, the Generation II Dance Society is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre for two performances of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Choose from an evening performance Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30, or the Saturday, Dec. 15 matinee starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). Dec. 14 thru 16 you’ll find performances by the Vernon Community Music School’s Glee Club at the Powerhouse Theatre. It’s a performance of live music, song and dance as the Glee Club brings you The Beatles music that inspired the hit musical, Across the Universe. Showtime is at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, or choose the 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 16. Tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). Coming up Dec. 19, Paul Moore is at All Saints Anglican Church for his festive performance of Do You Hear What I Hear? It’s an evening of music and a special debut of Moore’s new choir. The show starts at 8 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets. Dec. 20 at the Powerhouse Theatre is a very special concert performance by Mathys Roets. This much loved South African singer will pay tribute to masters including Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen and Neil Diamond. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). The Hub Arts Collective is presenting How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Dec. 20 and 21. It’s a production by The Hub’s Children’s Musical

Theatre program featuring the voices of up and comers in the theatre community. The performances start at 6:30 p.m. at The Hub and tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). And on Dec. 21 is the inaugural winter solstice party, Welcome Back the Light, at the Vernon Recreation Centre. The event is headlined by the band Blackberry Wood and features live music and dancing, artist vendors, unique gifts and food, all under one roof. Tickets are available at the door or you can save a few dollars by purchasing in advance from the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). Enjoy the shows!

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Christmas is certainly in the air and reflected on the streets of Armstrong with an array of Christmas lights and decor, promising the allure and magic of the season. An absence of snow hasn’t stopped the Tapestry Women’s Choir from exploring the majestic sights and sounds of the season. The choir is about to offer the gift of music for anyone who loves the enchantment of this time of year on Dec. 16. Last spring, Tapestry director Deborah Mehes asked choir members to bring forth suggestions of their most beloved Christmas songs and carols, said choir member Dorianne Kohl. “A selection of many familiar and cherished songs, together with some

less familiar yet lyrically and musically memorable, were presented to choir members in September,” she said. “A patchwork quilt, as Mehes described it, will offer an opportunity for audiences to enjoy this unique blend of voices and music.” Audiences will also have the opportunity during intermission to enjoy an array of tasty homemade goodies prepared by Tapestry singers, as well as coffee and apple cider, all included in the price of admission. A Christmas Tapestry of Song happens at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at Armstrong’s Centennial Theatre. Tickets are $10 on sale at the Brown Derby Café in Armstrong and at Hungry Jacks in Enderby.

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art to dance, arts educator, supporter, lifetime achievement and more. Nominations are open to all ages, and to anyone who resides from Kamloops to the Nicola Valley, Princeton to Osoyoos, and through to Revelstoke. Hosted by the Arts

Council of the Central Okanagan, nominations and packages are due on Jan. 11, and the awards presentation will take place March 2 in Kelowna. An online application and more information is available at www.artsco.ca.

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