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Driver found guilty on both counts ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Len and Bev Carlson were hoping for their first good night’s sleep in nearly three years Tuesday. Helping them were two guilty verdicts in connection with the death of their daughter, Kiera-Leigh, 22, on April 30, 2010. Carlson was struck from behind shortly before 9 p.m. by a car driven by Chase Donaldson, 29, of Coldstream, as she walked to work along Aberdeen Road in Coldstream. On Tuesday morning, Supreme Court Justice Frank Cole found Donaldson guilty of dangerous driving causing Carlson’s death and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. Cole said that while Donaldson was shown by character witnesses during his 10-day trial to be a man of good character, “his credibility was destroyed” on the witness stand by Crown lawyer Iain Currie, and that Donaldson “fabricated his story” about rounding a corner on Aberdeen Road, seeing headlights coming at him, swerving left and accelerating to avoid a collision with the oncoming car, striking Carlson “in order to save his own skin.” “The last two-and-a-half years have been horrible,” said Len Carlson, with Bev, to media gathered outside the courthouse Tuesday, a half-hour after the verdict was delivered. “Everybody is entitled to a defence but I think the defence should be based on fact and reality, not fabrication or anything you can do to avoid being held responsible. “I have a real problem with that.” So, too, did Justice Cole, who pointed out that

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Len and Bev Carlson, whose daughter Kiera-Leigh was killed in 2010 after being struck by a vehicle, speak to the guilty verdicts handed down Tuesday to the driver of the vehicle, Chase Donaldson. See a video at www.vernonmorningstar.com. Donaldson provided “yes,” “no,” or “I don’t know” answers to Currie’s repeated questions about his speed, braking and gearing down going into the final corner on Aberdeen Road. Cole said he was satisfied that Donaldson did not tell the truth about originally leaving the scene of the crime because he was alone and wanted his brother-in-law, who Cole said Donaldson had been racing along Aberdeen Road. Cole said phone records proved that Donaldson did not tell the truth that he called his brother-in-law, that he did not call 911 and that he spent

five minutes or less when he returned to the scene the second time. It was revealed that Donaldson did call 911 but hung up on the operator. Cole noted that Donaldson did not tell ICBC he had steered left to avoid oncoming headlights when he reported the accident, and that his wife did not tell a 911 operator or the RCMP about the alleged oncoming headlights coming in his lane of traffic. “I am satisfied the accused’s wife did not tell RCMP or 911 because the accused never told her, “ said Cole. “And the accused never told her because it wasn’t true.”

Cole said Donaldson looked into his rearview mirror on two occasions while traveling along Aberdeen Road “in order to see how far ahead he was of his brotherin-law. He did this because he was racing and I am satisfied he was traveling at a greater speed than his brother-inlaw”. Cole said Donaldson was driving in excess of 90 km/ hour. The posted speed limit along Aberdeen Road is 50 km/hour. The judge stated the incident happened when Crown witnesses Dave and Beth Regehr turned their car off Highway 6 and reported

lights coming at them or in their lane from a car coming at a high rate of speed. The Regehrs went left to avoid a collision with the oncoming vehicle. Cole accepted their testimony despite inconsistencies in their accounts during the trial and statements they gave to the police. On the count of failing to remain at the scene, Cole said he was satisfied that Donaldson did stop on at least five separate occasions, but never gave his name to anyone at the scene, nor did he offer assistance to Carlson. “Based on the rate of speed and the impact of the vehicle

on the deceased, he knew he had struck a person and that he or she was dead or dying on the side of the road,” said Cole. “He called 911 because he believed he had hit a person. And that’s the only rational reason he returned to the scene five times. “He did not give any details to 911 but hung up because he did not want to accept responsibility for what he had done.” Donaldson, dressed in a white shirt with light blue tie and grey jacket, showed little emotion curing Cole’s hourlong decision, though he did drop his head after being pronounced guilty. His wife and parents were among seven people in the gallery supporting the accused as the verdict was read. Neither Donaldson, his family, nor his lawyers, Glenn Verdurmen and Paul Danyliu, spoke to the media after Cole’s decision. The Carlson family was backed by close to 40 supporters, many wearing purple – Kiera-Leigh’s favourite colour – as they did throughout the trial. “Wow,” said Len Carlson when asked about the support, fighting back tears. “It continued through the trial, today, back then. She has friends I didn’t know she had, and they’ve been by us ever since and continue to be there. It’s amazing she continues to be in their thoughts today. They’re amazing.” Len Carlson said the verdict will help his family take another step in the grieving process, and when asked by a reporter if they think about the night their daughter was killed, Bev Carlson said “every day.” “We dream about it,” she said. Donaldson will be sentenced Friday at 10 a.m.

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Shoot-out suspects face more charges CHERYL WIERDA Black Press

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Jordan, nine, and Phaelynn Clark, six, enjoy the fresh snow Sunday at Grahame Park, next to Clarence Fulton Secondary School in Vernon.

More charges have been laid against the trio accused in last summer’s shoot-out and chase, alleging they were part of a criminal organization. Ashley Collins, 19, Michael Ellis, 39, and Shawn Wysynski, 32, were all initially charged with three counts of attempted murder and a count of robbery using a firearm following what’s been described as a one-hour, 70-kilometre chase that started in West Kelowna and ended at Swan Lake in Vernon on July 31. The men faced additional charges of flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. During the alleged chase, which began when police tried to pull over a green Dodge Caravan, shots were fired from both sides and Collins was struck, police said at the time. On Monday, the three accused were scheduled to make first appearances on new charges,

Guilty plea entered in cruelty case ROGER KNOX

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More than three years after she was initially charged, a Vernon woman has entered one guilty plea in an animal cruelty case. Carla Christman, 48, pleaded guilty in provincial Court Monday to one count of failing to provide necessaries for animals. She had been facing a number of charges including causing animals to be in distress, causing unnecessary pain and

suffering to an animal, assaulting a peace officer and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. The remainder of the charges were stayed. Judge Mark Takahashi gave Christman a suspended sentence and placed her on two years probation. Christman was charged in December 2009 after SPCA constables seized in September of that year what they described as “28 thin and emaciated horses lan-

some of which allege they were part of a criminal organization. Under the law, a criminal organization is a group of three or more people whose main purpose is to commit serious offences which would likely result in a material benefit to one or more people in the group. Collins is now charged with two counts of attempted murder for the benefit of a criminal organization, while Ellis and Wysynski face four counts. Ellis also faces a fifth charge of attempted murder. As well, the trio face a charge of reckless discharge of a restricted/prohibited firearm to benefit a criminal organization, five counts of robbery using a restricted or prohibited firearm and five other weapons related charges. Ellis and Wysynski still remain charged with flight from a police officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Their case is scheduled to return to court Jan. 3.

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Premier’s meeting panned over the premier’s meeting was that the crowd may have not been broadly representative of women in Premier Christy Clark’s decision to bar men the community. from a meeting has rankled a Coldstream official. The invitation list was developed by MLA Eric Coun. Pat Cochrane is upset that only women Foster’s office and some of those present were were allowed to discuss issues with Clark Liberal members. during a stop in Vernon Dec. 14. “I have no idea of how the list was “She’s alienated every male in the made up but it was a varied group that province,” he said during Monday’s counexpressed opinions that were varied,” said cil meeting. Besso during an interview. “It’s too bad our premier wasn’t more “She felt this was the audience she inclusive. The whole thing is ridiculous.” wanted to reach and that was OK.” Coun. Maria Besso was among about Coldstream officials are also con100 women selected to attend the luncerned about some of the information cheon with Clark. Clark received while in the area. Pat Cochrane “She explained why it was women’s Val Trevis, an office manager and only and it made sense,” Besso told her former Greater Vernon Chamber of colleagues. Commerce general manager, expressed frustration “She says she meets with a lot of men. Men are about Greater Vernon’s governance structure. overly represented as leaders in communities.” “We have the District of Coldstream, the regionConcerns about not including men also came al district and the City of Vernon, and it’s squabble, from Coun. Gyula Kiss and Mayor Jim Garlick, and squabble, back and forth. We can’t even decide a rather animated discussion between Cochrane where to put a track in the community,” she told and Besso ensued after the council meeting Clark. wrapped up. However, Coldstream officials point to a recent “The premier has been invisible and when she agreement with the other jurisdictions on water comes to the Interior, she meets with women, it’s and parks, and the spring referendum on a sports wrong,” Cochrane told Besso. complex. Beyond gender, another issue that has surfaced “Everyone is very agreeable,” said Kiss. richard rolke

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Coldstream prepares to review official plan preferred land use Morning Star Staff activities in a communiColdstream residents ty, and one of the goals will have an of the website opp or tunity is to provide to help shape residents with the future of information their commuon the pronity. cess. A website Officials is being develare confident oped as part residents will of the diswant to get Trevor Seibel trict’s official involved. community “ H e r e’s plan review this spring. somewhere where the “The site will act as community can talk a blog for comments,” to each other about said Trevor Seibel, the OCP,” Mike Reiley, director of financial director of development administration. services, told council. The OCP outlines “You will be able to richard rolke

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A crowd of 50 Teddy bear hunters brave the cold outside of The Morning Star office Saturday morning. The newspaper was hosting its annual Gund Teddy bear contest.

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when it comes to bear hunting. Grant, who moved to the North Okanagan from Fort St. John a year ago, collected the top prize in her first shot at The Morning Star’s annual Gund Teddy bear contest Saturday morning. In addition to receiving one of 50 limited edition stuffed teddies, Grant pocketed $500 after having her number drawn in a raffle. She arrived at The Star’s 25th Avenue building at 1 a.m. to sit No. 2 in line. “My friend has

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and I’m so glad I did,” smiled Grant, noting the weather wasn’t as bad as it can be up north. “We brought our chairs and blankets, but it didn’t seem to be that cold. I’ve heard stories from everyone else about the cold here, but this was relatively a not bad evening.” To qualify for a bear, and get their names in the draw, the first 50 customers had to show proof of $300 of purchases from a list of participating local stores. When asked what she plans to do with the money, Grant replied: “We plan to travel to the Island to see our grandkids. It’ll

be most welcome.” Meanwhile, Kadie Schroepfler may be only 11 years old, but she is already a seasoned bear hunter. This was her fifth year of standing in line with her father, William. The Len Wood Middle School student said the trick to handling the weather is “just layering up.” The Schroepflers bust out their everincreasing Gund collection ever y Christmas. “Me and my brother take care of them; we play with them sometimes. “I like the bears, and my mom likes the bears too… but she doesn’t like waking up that early.”

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Enderby council won’t crack down on panhandlers richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Enderby officials aren’t convinced there is a panhandling problem. Council refused Monday to establish an anti-panhandling bylaw although the RCMP had requested such a policy. “They have had some issues with one individual panhandling and possibly bothering people,” said Mayor Howie Cyr. “I haven’t seen him but from what I have

“It can be a complicated bylaw.” — Howie Cyr

heard, when people say no, he doesn’t continue to harass them.” Cyr, who is a retired RCMP officer, doesn’t believe there is a need to have staff go through the process of creating

a bylaw. “It’s a one-off thing and to go to all of that trouble developing a bylaw, for what?” he said. “It can be a complicated bylaw.”

Cyr also isn’t convinced that a policy would be effective. “You can give someone a ticket and a fine and they can’t even pay it,” he said. In other enforcement matters, the city is looking at establishing a traffic calming policy. Council has recently received a number of requests from neighbourhoods wanting four-way stops or speed bumps to slow motorists down. “A policy sets expec-

Light A Bulb support increasing Morning Star Staff

A popular Christmas tradition is gaining momentum. The Light A Bulb campaign at Vernon Jubilee Hospital has raised $115,521 to date. “Every donation great or small will help bring us closer to our $200,000 goal,” said Michael Concannon, campaign chairperson. The funds will support the purchase of high definition cameras used to perform endoscopic surgeries and a video colposcopy system supporting women’s health. Support is coming from a variety of sources throughout the North Okanagan. The Army, Navy and Air Force unit and the ANAF Auxiliary recently presented $2,000 to Light A Bulb and expansion of the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre. “The VJH Foundation is grateful for the generosity of the members of the unit and its auxiliary,” said Connanon. “The foundation is also pleased to have received generous donations from Nature’s Fare Market and the Winfield Lions Club.” This year’s tax deductible donations will light the bulbs on the Christmas tree located on the roof

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Cherryville ignored

espite a lot of rhetoric about communicating with the public, the provincial government is operating in isolation. Cherryville residents were shocked to recently discover that 200 metres of the Sugar Lake Campsite Road, also known as the lower road, were ripped out between two campgrounds. “The removal of this access was done without comment from the local community, the regional district, the Okanagan Indian Band or the (forestry) licensees that operate in the upper Shuswap River,” said Hank Cameron, an active voice for environmental and water issues. Eugene Foisy, a lifelong resident and regional Richard Rolke district director, is demanding answers. “We’re trying to get to the bottom of this,” he said. Can you imagine what would happen if a Vernon road was permanently shut down without even a peep to residents? There would be protests in the street and letters to the editor flowing in. But apparently there was no thought given to the negative impact such a move would create for those people who call Cherryville home. “It is an important local lake access that people use for swimming or picnics without having to have the bush radio required to travel on the industrial Sugar Main haul road,” said Cameron of family vehicles trying to avoid face-to-face encounters with much larger logging trucks. There were also practical reasons for the lower road.

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“This is an alternate access in case of the upper road being affected by fire, washout or windfall (fallen trees),” said Cameron, who is also quick to point out that the report into B.C.’s 2003 firestorms called for secondary routes to ensure people can be evacuated in a disaster. The decision to decommission the road came after high lake levels caused damage earlier this year. “Ministry staff assessed the situation and decided that closing this short section of the road was a more cost-effective solution than the alternative, which would require spending an estimated $225,000 to install a retaining wall and rebuild this part of the road,” stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Forests. Cherryville has been hit hard by the economic downturn and residents there understand financial challenges better than many people. They appreciate the concept of fiscal prudence. However, it’s uncertain whether closing down a frequently used road is cost-effective. There are also some doubts about the projected $225,000 price tag. “The road was stable having been built more than 80 years ago. Mostly it just needed grading,” said Cameron. Ultimately, the Ministry of Forests’ decision may have been justified given the project cost, the potentially poor condition of the road and the availability of an alternate route into the area. However, where the ministry made a mistake was thinking it could act alone. Bureaucrats in Victoria are not impacted by their decisions and have no sense of a community’s specific needs and interests. Before anything was done, the first priority should have been consulting with the residents of Cherryville.

The horrific fatal shooting of 20 students and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., has caused so much pain and anguish, to many the idea didn’t sound real, shocked that such a thing could happen. But it was all too real, as the U.S. again faces its demons in trying to reconcile a constitutional amendment to bear arms against the destructive capacity of modern weaponry. Speaking at a church service held on Sunday in Newtown, President Barack Obama said the greatest test of the U.S. is how it looks after its children, and the Newtown experience, like with other schools where similar shooting atrocities have occurred before it, gives his country a failing grade. In a country that places greater value on owning guns than helping those who suffer from mental illness or who are just left behind in the maturation from a child, to a teenager to an adult, the end result was again repeated for all Americans to experience — and unfortunately again probably ignore with time. For U.S. politicians, so many of whom rely on the pro-gun lobby to fund their campaigns, they’re helpless to do anything positive on gun control, for fear any restrictions will encroach on that constitutional right to own a gun. The debate will now repeat itself in Washington, D.C. and on the cable new networks — arm more people to dissuade anyone from taking murderous liberties vs. tighter controls on firearm ownership. The families of all those who lost loved ones in the Newtown school deserve some forwardthinking results from that debate rather than endless partisan bickering, but they’re not likely to get it. Black Press

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s one follows the local media, it is always full of aspirations of various residents who talk about requiring this or that service or facility, giving no consideration as to the cost of the same and who will pay for it. Without mentioning our own personal financial situation, there are many people that require a better or newer car or kitchen stove or perhaps moving up to a larger home. However, because of more important needs, they make do with what they have. If they have a leaking roof, they spend a few dollars and repair it. We presently have a museum, an art gallery, a swimming pool, a running track at Polson Park and facing financial challandinG firefiGhterS I would like to add some more information that is not generally known, yet I believe is relevant in the Okanagan Landing fire hall debate. This is information that should have been mentioned by Vernon council as it should be of concern to all, especially anyone who enjoys any water-based activities or has their boat moored on Okanagan Lake. The Okanagan Landing volunteer firefighters' fire and rescue boat will not be included in the proposed shift from the current fire hall model as it is owned by the volunteers, not the city. This is the same boat that was on the water and initiating the search about 45 minutes before any back-up arrived during the tragic drowning of a police constable a few years ago. We all know that in the case of any accident, a quick response is imperative and in these terms, 45 minutes is an eternity. The City of Vernon's response to this is that the Landing volunteers are free to pursue alternate arrangements should they choose and to their credit, they are trying.

lenges at all three levels of government, not withstanding the governor of the

But who knows if they will be successful and at what cost? Is the city ready to contribute to this effort in the name of its citizens and the many tourists who frequent the area? I believe the city should have been forthcoming with this information at the start of this debate and not shuffling it off to the corner, hoping it would get lost in the muddle. This is just another example of what happens when decisions are made behind closed doors without public debate. ray noble teacherS' role Are we now adding 'play at school at your own risk' to the working conditions imposed on teaching staff. How ludicrous. They are at their workplace, interacting with those they are deemed to be support staff for, providing valuable teaching and personal growth opportunities for all persons (children are people too) involved in these 'voluntary' activities. So if a teacher walking down a hallway on the way to a schoolsanctioned sports activity slips

Bank of Canada reminding us to pull in our belts.

and falls and hurts a wrist they would be covered by whom for that injury? What about walking from their car to the school building? What about bending over to help a child up after they have fallen? Are we going to require personal injury insurance be in place for any activity other than a narrowly defined 'this is teaching and all else is something else' injury? Will teachers have to sue a school district for having allowed extra-curricular activities to take place in an unsafe environment? Where is the common sense? Where is the incentive to 'volunteer' to make the children's experience at school enhanced by allowing engagement in a healthy physical activity? Glenna Miles not Good enouGh The other evening, I awoke from sleep at 2 a.m. with terrific pain in my left shoulder and fingers. I woke my brother up and he took me to Vernon Jubilee Hospital. One hour passed before a doctor examined me.

Thinking back to Sunday shopping and how it was voted on continuously until it finally passed, certain people will continue to pester and lobby until the money is spent and the vicious circle goes on. We now have three arenas in Vernon alone, perhaps we should build another one just in case more people move to town. Or another half-dozen more ball fields because Funtastic is getting more popular. When these referendums come around in the near future, I believe we should look at our wallets before we vote and remember that it is the taxpayers that end up with the costs of these dreams of the few who think they represent the masses. Gabe Siska

I had a heart attack a year ago. I had my suitcase packed thinking I wold at least stay over night. I was told after I demanded to stay, "No, you can go home." There were no beds available. We pay the $60 a month for MSP and this is the way we are treated? Shame on the administrative staff and their decisions towards the public. This is not acceptable. Bob Williams

Cemetery in Halifax. This event is not celebrated because it is unknown and thus unheralded. Strange no? This is one of 99 short stories in my book Stories from the Heart of Canada. lane roberts

only in canada Evidently, ‘only in Canada’ could a prime minister drop dead in the Queen’s house and nary a Canadian is aware of this event. On Dec. 12 we celebrated the 118th year since Sir John Thompson kicked the bucket in Windsor Castle in front of Queen Victoria and all her guests. He died from a massive heart attack putting a real damper on the Queen’s lunch party that day. After a huge funeral in London the Queen had him shipped home in a battleship she ordered all decked out in black. This was a very royal regal gesture on her behalf. He is buried in the Holy Cross

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Your 2013 recYcling calendar is coming! The Regional District of North Okanagan 2013 Recycling Calendar will be arriving in the mail shortly. Copies of the calendar will be available at all local Municipal Offices in the New Year, and online at www.rdno.ca. Recycling collection days have NOT changed. If you are unsure which day your collection is, contact BFI Canada at 250-275-0570 or check the collection map online at www.rdno.ca. If you do not receive a new calendar in January, contact the RDNO at 250-550-3700.

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Weapons bylaw details disclosed Morning Star Staff

Further details are being revealed about the City of Vernon’s new firearms and weapons bylaw. The document regulates, prohibits and imposes requirements on the discharge and use of dangerous weapons. “Bow hunters and property owners with nuisance bears may be particularly interested in some of the items in this bylaw,” said Clint Kanester, bylaw enforcement manager. This bylaw: n Continues to regulate the discharge of firearms within the community. n Regulates the use of long

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bows and cross bows within the community. n Requires arrows or bolts to be marked so the owner may be identified. n Allows staff to have council authority to issue permits for discharge of firearms under specific circumstances, such as

military pageants, funerals or movie productions. n Provides permit allowances for the use of a bear banger, previously banned from use under the bylaw. Recognizing that farms and larger properties in Vernon may have differing needs, the

new bylaw: n Continues to allow bow use for hunting or predator control on properties more than two hectares in size. n Continues to allow bow use on bona fide farm properties for protection of crops or predator control. n Continues to allow bow use on school properties while under supervision of a teacher. n Continues to allow bow use in association with an archery competition, n Allows permits to be issued for bow target shooting on properties less than two hectares in size meeting approved safety requirements.

CounterAttack checks nab few drivers Morning Star Staff

It was a quiet weekend for VernonNorth Okanagan RCMP officers during their CounterAttack road checks. With road blocks set up throughout the area Friday and Saturday night, police arrested one driver for driving while impaired by drugs. Two motorists were given 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) for failing the roadside test. One person was given a three-day IRP

after blowing into the “warn” region of the machine. One driver was given a 24-hour suspension for being impaired by drug and there was one minor drug seizure. Police wrote tickets for 16 other violations, five for intersection violations and six drivers were ticketed for speeding. Three drivers face fines for not wearing seatbelts and police arrested one person for violating their bail conditions. Over the past week, there were four

24-hour prohibitions (three for drugs); one three-day IRP, three 90-day IRPs and the one impaired driver arrested at the roadcheck. Six vehicles were impounded by police for various infractions.

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Words come to life for symphony’s Reflections Baritone reads from Dickens, Thomas and O. Henry while Okanagan Youth Chorus makes its debut Jennifer Smith Black Press

There is no doubt spoken word has returned to the forefront when the Okanagan Symphony is pointing to the art form as inspiration for its annual Christmas concert. Perhaps it is the beatnik poet resurgence embedded in the hipster revival. Perhaps it is the Okanagan College creative writing program’s success in producing a collegiate of artists interested in staying in the valley and engaging with poetry. Or maybe it is UBC Okanagan’s focus on including spoken word in its events. Whatever the reason, for the OSO’s concert with the most broad-based appeal to be centered around spoken word and narration holds weight.

Although, there will be old-fashioned Christmas carolling in the mix. “We just don’t sing in our culture anymore,” said OSO music director Rosemary Thomson. “We used to gather around the piano, now it’s more like we gather around Guitar Hero. So it’s nice to give people a chance to really sing together as a group.” Known for its incredible sound, the 750-seat Vernon Performing Arts Centre does make quite the stage for a Alan Corbishley group sing along; particularly, when the music is Christmas carols, so everyone knows the words. Add a little storytelling, some Dylan Thomas prose and a poetic touch and it should make for a concert to remember. Last year this performance was narrated by CBC’s Marion Barschel, former host of Daybreak South for a decade, and brought the animated British film The Snowman to life against a backdrop of jazz music.

The poetic element to this year’s program comes from Thomson’s memory of her father listening to the The Gift of the Magi, as delivered by the late Alan Maitland on CBC Radio. The story is of a young married couple who don’t have the money to buy much for Christmas, but still manage to find each other secret Christmas gifts, though their plans are disturbed by a hitch. With musical pairing, The March of the Three Kings, the story will be read rosemary thomson by Alan Corbishley. A multi-platform artist based out of Kamloops, Corbishley performed Mozart’s Requiem with the orchestra last year and consequently was asked back for this special project. Though he spends most of his time in opera as a baritone, when he’s not producing arts festivals, he started his career in theatre and is looking forward to adding both a musical lilt and his own dramatic touch to

this material. “This is not just standard Christmas fare; there is real poetry to this,” said Corbishley, who has worked internationally, but returned to work with Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops. Joining him on stage will be a soundscape of young Okanagan voices as the Okanagan Youth Chorus gets rolling for its first season. Included in the concert are choir members from Rutland and Kelowna Secondary Schools, Penticton Secondary School, Kalamalka and Seaton Secondary Schools in Vernon, and Mount Boucherie in West Kelowna. The repertoire will be challenging for the young singers, particularly for two students selected as soloists from Alexandra Babble Studio. Soprano Alexia Hildebrandt and tenor Derik Widmer have been on Thomson’s radar for some time and their voices should lend youthful zest to the evening. The annual Christmas concert begins Sunday at 7 p.m. and runs straight to 8:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre without intermission, so little ones can attend, and includes a good deal of audience participation. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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The tradition of a great party and some world-class DJs continues for a second year on Saturday. 13th Floor Entertainment and Bassbong Records have once again joined forces to deliver Jingle Bass 2, with this year’s featured artists Stylust Beats and Bryx at Vernon’s 2929 Nite Club. “Either one of these guys has the following and talent to headline their own show, which made it tough to decide who would hold the main spot in the night. Because of this we decided to have the two co-headline the event,” said Josh Brazier, with 13th Floor, who have been hosting a number of electronic music and hip hop shows in Vernon the past year. “Both of these DJs have become household names and fan favourites at the world renowned Shambhala Music Festival. They are known for delivering high tempo sets that guarantee to fill the dance floor.” Coming off a legendary set at Shambhala’s main stage this year as well as a performance at Nevada’s Burning Man Festival, Vancouver-raised turntablist Stylust Beats (a.k.a. Geoff Reich) relocated to San Francisco in April, where he’s been putting out some heavy rotation remixes. “(I’ve) been ripping tons of shows down there and linking with really cool peeps as well,” Stylust recently told Freq. Magazine. “There’s such a thriving inspirational scene down there with tons of really good weekly nights to play. Also, their festival season starts a lot earlier than Canada’s,

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Vancouver, now San francisco-based, DJ Stylust Beats co-headlines the Jingle Bass 2 event at Vernon’s 2929 nite Club on Saturday. so I got to play a bunch of outdoor parties and enjoy all the dope nature spots as well.” Involved in music at a young age, starting with guitar and piano, Stylust began spinning hip hop in ‘98, and soon after got into the production game. While spending many years exploring different genres, he found his own sound and honed his craft, emerging as prominent producer in

the electronic music scene. Known for his high energy work ethic, Stylust’s production quality soon caught on in the dubstep (heavy drum ‘n bass) world, catching the eye of California producer Bassnectar, who asked Stylust to remix his smash tune Cozza Frenzy, which was released in 2009. Since then, Stylust has released two well-received EPs, including his most recent, The Soundbwoy, four viral mixtapes and loads of self-produced exclusives and remixes. He also continues to tour around the U.S. and Canada with a four-date Western tour this month, which includes Vernon. Also co-headlining the Jingle Bass 2 event is Bryx, who last performed at The Road to Shambhala in Vernon in May. Based in Nelson, Bryx has played alongside turntable heavyweights such as Mat the Alien and Z-trip, spun for hip hop legends such as Aceyalone, and opened for everyone from A.Skillz to Blackalicious to Bassnectar. “He will be sure to pleasure our eardrums once again on the dance floor,” said Brazier. “This past year, Bryx has been perpetually on tour, banging out shows all over North America and beyond. With an ever evolving repertoire, he is sure to bring something new and fresh to every set.” Opening Jingle Bass 2 will be the duo known as Bag-OBass (Bag-O-Beatz and Dee Bass). Advance tickets to Jingle Bass 2 (19-plus event) are $10, available at the Downtown Internet Lounge, located at 2912 30th Ave.

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If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while watching the long-running game show The Price is Right on TV, just imagine the possibilities if you were actually in the audience watching it live. Those in the Okanagan will have the chance to “come on down” when The Price is Right Live! comes to Kelowna’s Prospera Place on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Produced by FremantleMedia, the hit interactive stage show will give contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from TV’s longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the

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