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Science teachers Shelley Cornell (left) and Jacquie Nuyens unpack one of the science rooms with the help of custodian Steve Hennig in the new Vernon Secondary School building. The teachers will start at the new school Jan. 7 with the students starting the following day.

A Vernon lawyer has admitted to participating in the activities of a criminal organization. William Mastop entered a guilty plea to that charge in B.C. Supreme Court Thursday. In this case, it was participating in the activities of a North Okanagan gang referred to by police as The Greeks. Three members of that gang have been sentenced to life in prison in connection with three drugrelated killings in the Vernon area in 2004 and 2005. Two other members have also been found guilty in connection with the killings and will be sentenced next month. Mastop, 46, had been slated to be tried before a judge and jury starting Jan. 14. “I had some discussions with his lawyer (about entering a guilty plea) in the past month, but I didn’t know it was a sure thing until he said the word,” said Crown lawyer David Jardine. Mastop admitted that he participated in the activities of The Greeks. He was arrested in January 2010, in Lake Country. Mastop has been out on bail which carries a number of conditions including that he not practice law. Jardine said the bail conditions continue to apply. “From my knowledge, it was the first time a lawyer was charged and the first time a lawyer pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of a criminal organization,” said Jardine. A sentencing date for Mastop will be fixed on Jan. 18.

Cost savings pitched for sports facility RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Greater Vernon politicians are trying to balance costs with providing a sports complex that’s viable. On Tuesday, staff provided the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee with details on the proposed $8.5 million running track and sports field, and options for reducing the impact on taxBob Fleming payers. “It’s incumbent on us to make it a cost-effective project and then go out and say it’s a fantastic project,” said Bob Fleming, director. Directors recently instructed staff to

review the conceptual design because of concerns the public may not back the project in an April referendum. Design constraints exist because of the terms of the lease agreement to use Okanagan College land. Among them is a classroom. A plan based on minimum lease requirements is $5.4 million. The primary decision points for GVAC directors in terms of possibly trimming costs are off-site works, the turf field, soccer field construction, the track surface and seating. The current plan calls for off-site works, as dictated by Coldstream, worth $1 million. That could be reduced to $392,700 if curb, gutter and sidewalk is substituted by a multi-use path. In terms of the field, the preferred syn-

thetic surface is $1.1 million while natural grass is $525,000. “Natural grass is less expensive to construct but there is limited seasonal use and limited use because of damage from cleats,” said Keith Pinkoski, parks planner. Developing a sand-based grass soccer field would cost $195,000 while it would be $50,000 for a soil-based natural grass field. For a rubberized track, the options are mondon at $1.7 million or a polyurethane surface for $1.5 million. The life sexpectancy for the mondon surface is 25 years while it is 12 years for the polyurethane. The final issue is seating and whether to go with covered space for 400 people at $400,000 or open air seating for the same crowd for $200,000. Pinkoski is confident about the $8.5

million package that’s been put together, including construction, consulting fees and contingency funds. “This facility is not a Cadillac but a good, solid structure,” he said. Director Rob Sawatzky is concerned that reducing the design could negatively impact the facility’s ability to attract events and support the economy. “The B.C. Seniors Games is the one that generates revenue,” he said of athletes using local hotels and restaurants. Directors have also discussed whether some of the items can be fundraised by the facility users. “There are specific groups in the community that may wish to donate,” said Mike Macnabb, chairperson. The scope of the proposal will be discussed further Jan. 3.

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A 58-year-old Salmon Arm woman died Wednesday after her Jeep TJ lost control along Highway 97 and veered into Wood Lake. Lake Country RCMP received a report that a vehicle had gone off the highway into the lake at 1:10 p.m. Witnesses reported the jeep was travelling northbound on Highway 97 when it began to fishtail. The driver was unable to regain control of her vehicle before it left the roadway and became submerged in Wood Lake. A group of passing motorists attempted to pull the vehicle from the water with use of ropes and chains attached to a commercial truck, but the ropes snapped causing the jeep to roll back into the icy water. The chains were again attached to the vehicle as RCMP members arrived on scene. The vehicle was stabilized while two police officers entered the freezing water and made several unsuccessful attempts to extricate the driver. With continued assistance from the motorists, police were able to remove the driver and transfer her to a waiting ambulance. She was rushed to hospital, but

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an ambulance travels southbound on Highway 97 beside Wood Lake Wednesday afternoon. Police have confirmed a 58-year-old Salmon arm woman died after veering off the road and becoming submerged in the lake. could not be resuscitated. Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama was closed in both directions for the duration of the investigation as traffic was diverted along the east side of Wood

Lake from Oyama to Winfield via Oyama Road to Woodsdale Road. According to an undisclosed report, the vehicle was about 90 per cent submerged in the water about 15 feet off the Wood Lake

shoreline, opposite Ponderosa Road. At least two others were reported to be getting treatment at the scene for hypothermia. Police have confirmed the driver was the

only person in the vehicle when it crashed into the lake. Central Okanagan Traffic Services members continue to assist the BC Coroner’s Service in this investigation.

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The tragic deaths of students and educators at a U.S. school weigh heavily on the minds of their counterparts in the North Okanagan. Wednesday’s Vernon School District board meeting opened with a minute’s silence for the 20 children and six adults that were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. Dec. 14. “It’s especially painful and troubling,” said Bill Turanski, board chairperson. Trustees were also provided details on the Vernon district’s ability to handle an emergency. Key to the process is risk assessment training. “Each elementary school has at least one administrator trained and at the second-

“It’s especially painful and troubling.” — Bill Turanski

ary level, all administrators and counsellors are trained,” said Don Wilcox, director of instruction for student support services. “Any threat that occurs or gesture that we believe may put students or staff at risk, we roll into a threat assessment.” Large binders set out all of the procedures to be followed during an incident, including possible lock-down of schools. “Lock-down is practised two or three

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Turanski is impressed with the response procedures that have been developed. “It’s a comfort to me and I would hope a comfort to parents that we’ve gone to this extend to ensure the safety of students. But nothing is 100 per cent,” he said.

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A B.C. Supreme Court justice has sentenced a third member of the North Okanagan gang referred to by police as The Greeks to life in prison for his role in drug-related killings. Sheldon O’Donnell was sentenced by justice Bill Smart after being found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Ronald Thom in 2005, and seconddegree murder in connection with the killings of David Marnuik and Thomas Bryce in 2004. The first-degree murder charge has a mandatory sentence of life in prison with no chance for parole for 25 years. The second-degree murder convictions also carry a mandatory life sentence, and Smart imposed no parole eligibility for 18 years. Last month, following the jury verdict, two other members of the gang — Dale Sipes and Leslie Podolski — received life sentences with no parole eligibility for 25 years. In November, fellow gang members Dale Sipes and Leslie Podolski received life sentences with no chance of parole for 25 years after each was found guilty of firstdegree murder. Sipes was convicted for the deaths of Marnuik and Thom, Poldolski was found guilty for the death of Marnuik. Two other members found guilty in connection with the killings, Pete Manolakos and Douglas Brownell, will be sentenced in 2013. Manolakos was found guilty of firstdegree murder and manslaughter, Brownell was found guilty on two counts of manslaughter.

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council’s initial requests to them were to alleviate the issue of overcrowding at Beairsto and develop a long-term plan for the growth of French Immersion. They did neither,” said Felicia O’Gorman,

Beairsto PAC president. “What they did do was decide to move two kindergarten classes from Beairsto to Alexis Park. This, however, only reduces Beairsto population by about 10, as the projection for next year is an additional 40 students (from all grades).” O’Gorman believes the district should have looked at the growth of French immersion as an opportunity. “They obviously saw

it as a problem, and came up with a reactive rather than proactive solution,” she said. “Already we have parents concerned about what this will do to the program.” Rundell says Alexis Park, like Harwood, was selected for kindergarten because of its proximity to Beairsto. Elementary “It’s all part of the W.L. Seaton Secondary family with French immersion,” she said.

Parks taxes on the way up in 2013 richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Recreational amenities will cost a little bit more. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee directors decided Tuesday to increase the 2013 tax requisition by 1.87 per cent for parks, recreation and culture. The hike is largely because of employee wages and the cost of the April sports complex referendum. “We’re trying to acknowledge the economic conditions we’re faced with while providing services,” said David Sewell, general manager of finance. However, chairperson Mike Macnabb questions some expenditures.

“I’m just trying to save some money.” — Mike Macnabb

“I’m just trying to save some money,” he said. Among the items that caught Macnabb’s eye is a new zamboni at Priest Valley Arena. “Do you go on Craig’s list and say, ‘Instead of a zamboni for $115,900, I can get one (used) for $60,000?’ They don’t get used a lot,” he said. The budget calls for three new playgrounds — $113,500 at Mission Hill Park and $56,700 at Alexis Park. “Children spend

about 20 per cent of their time on the structures we go to great expense to put up for them and the rest of the time, they are running around,” said Macnabb. “Is there good value for money?” Another item of interest for Macnabb was $30,000 for umbrellas for the Boys and Girls Club playground. “That’s a big number. Can’t we just give them baseball caps?” he said of keeping the sun off the children.

However, parks planner Keith Pinkoski says there is a need for the umbrellas. “We put down (rubber) surfacing which removed grass and some of the shade. It’s like a big heat trap for the kids playing in the area,” he said. Director Bob Fleming is concerned that $450,000 for change rooms at Marshall Park may not make the budget once again. “All of these fields are serviced with zero change rooms,” said Fleming. “It’s a poor setup for the volume of people that use it.” The parks, recreation and culture budget must still be adopted by the Regional District of North Okanagan board.

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A cougar possibly being near a Vernon school had officials scrambling Thursday. Reports of a cougar near Mission Hill Elementary were received at about 1 p.m. “We have safety precautions that all kids are moved indoors,” said Bev Rundell, Vernon School District superintendent. Staff immediately made all students aware of the situation and began calling parents to come and

pick up students if they walk home after classes. “We keep them there until someone picks them up,” said Rundell of the need to ensure the safety of the children. Conservation officers were made aware of the reported cougar sighting. While the large cats have been seen near schools in more rural areas, Rundell says the sighting is a surprise in Vernon. “I can’t remember having this before.”

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Township welcomes extension on ditches “The extension allows more time to outstanding A plug has been resolve put into a plan to have issues and negotiate Spallumcheen take over agreements to transfer re sp ons i care and mainbility for tenance of the the five Fortune Creek diking Drainage and districts Diking District. and dikes The provini n c o rcial government porated would have had under the Spallumcheen Act to their take over Janice Brown respective Fortune Creek local govon Dec. 31. But in November, the prov- ernments,” wrote Julia ince passed an order in Berardinucci, director council to extend provi- of resource managesions of the Drainage ment, for the ministry. The township was Ditch and Dike Act alerted in February that until Dec. 31, 2015. RogeR Knox

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it would be responsible for bringing the FCDDD up to the code of the Drainage, Ditch and Dike act, and that the assets would be transferred into Spallumcheen’s name by the end of the year. There are 45 properties on the FCDDD with no access to equipment to bring the dike up to code. Mayor Janice Brown said at the time that Fortune Creek is not a drainage and diking district that should be in the act, and that the Fortune Creek district is not the same as districts on the coast in

that it goes for miles and is not contained in one small parcel. “This really isn’t a dike,” reiterated Brown. “I can see it falling under the radar.” Spallumcheen administrator Greg Betts added that Fortune Creek is more ditch, than dike. Brown was excited over the extension. “We’ve been working hard on this situation, the ministry has wanted us to take it over and we’ve said, “No, we don’t believe it falls into the category of a dike, and we’re not prepared to take it over and do

extensive work to it,’” said Brown. “We’re not in a position to take it over. We have no engineers on staff. We don’t have people to look after it.” The ministry said in its letter it will dedi-

cate a staff person to the Fortune Creek file, and some funding has been obtained to make an assessment of the dikes to determine their condition, and to make recommendations about capital projects, admin-

istration, operation and maintenance. “If they come out and assess the creek and they say, ‘No we don’t want to take it over,’ at least we’ve gained the value of an assessment,” said Brown.

Falkland man facing drug charges Morning Star Staff

Three alleged drug dealers are in custody after Kelowna RCMP plainclothes witnessed several unrelated transactions Wednesday. Officers were conducting surveillance in various areas throughout the city. “After observing multiple unrelated transactions, RCMP officers moved in and made arrests,” said Cst. Kris Clark, detachment spokesman. “Police seized various quanKris Clark tities of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin as well as drug paraphernalia, cell phones and cash, all consistent with drug trafficking.” A 23-year old Falkland man faces potential charges of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The Falkland man, as well as suspects from Kelowna and West Kelowna, were scheduled to appear in court Thursday. Additionally, police report that a 31-year-old Kelowna man and a 35-year-old Lake Country woman face potential charges of possession of a controlled substance.

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but Bo re-pierced my ear with clinical precision. His dagger-like tooth punched out a piece of scar tissue that had long grown over from my ill-advised fashion choice from the 90s. No alarm clock was necessary that day. Had I been living in the city, I’m sure my neighbours wouldn’t have needed one either. It’s a good thing puppies are cute because there is no way they would get away with half the mischief he gets up to. London, our seven-and-a-half-year-old, lab/ collie cross, has the patience of a Zen monk. Bo hangs off her ears and neck like a lamprey eel. And if she runs away, he is now quick enough to give chase, turning to his border collie herding instincts to nip at her hind legs. About the only household member that is exempt from Bo’s hijinks is Dasha, the cat. On the surface, it makes no sense that an aging, slightly overweight, de-clawed feline can put the fear of God into an unruly puppy, but he definitely gives her a wide berth. Perhaps it has something to do with the time Dasha caught Bo lurking around her dish (Bo isn’t our only pet whose existence is ruled by food). She took exception and proceeded to straddle the pooch like a bronc rider, somehow keeping balanced atop him with her hind legs, while raining down tissue-soft lefts and rights as he tried to escape. That was in Week 1, and I thought the lesson had stuck. That is until she repeated the feat earlier this week. About the only time Bo isn’t really a threat is when he is eating (it takes him 2.79 seconds to polish off a dish of raw food), or when he is in the car. The poor little dude gets so carsick he can barely move. I’m hoping he grows out of it because, for all his antics, he looks truly pathetic, especially with the hanging strands of drool puddling on my backseat. I feel just as bad for London because Bo has thrown up on her a couple times...and then ate it. Hey, want not, waste not.

Greater Vernon politicians are on the right track, so to speak, in trying to trim costs for the $8.5 million proposed sports facility at the Okanagan College site. Staff recently reviewed the design of the running track and sports field in an attempt to alleviate some taxpayers’ concerns that the price tag was too high during challenging times. “It’s incumbent on us to make it a cost-effective project and then go out and say it’s a fantastic project,” said Bob Fleming, GVAC director. Hear, hear. First comes the trimming part, while maintaining the integrity of a modern, proper facility, and then selling its merits to the community at large prior to the referendum. “This facility is not a Cadillac but a good, solid structure,” said Keith Pinkoski, parks planner. And that’s what this community wants and needs, at a reasonable price. At least some do. If there’s enough people in the community in support of the plan will be determined by the referendum in the spring. Although it’s incumbent for the politicians to do their part in keeping the costs in line and selling the vision for the community that they believe in, it’s also necessary for the groups and individuals that desire this facility to get involved as well. GVAC is attempting to get things on track for a successful outcome but it’s up to the community at large to determine if the will and desire is there to make it a reality. In other words, early in the new year it would be wise for sports groups, societies and any individuals who want a first-class sports facility in Greater Vernon to step up and lend their support.

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uch ado about nothing! I am truly dismayed that the focus on Christy Clark’s session in the Okanagan on Friday at a Ladies only Lunch, has been more on the fact that it was by invitation and for women only, than on the discussion that ensued. The truth is that the format was excellent for conversation, the topics were rich and varied, and the premier was eloquent and knowledgeable on all subjects. She fielded questions and made comment on topics as varied as the economics of liquefied natural gas and its implications to the B.C. economy, to the challenges of poverty and the statistics of single-parent, female-headed households in B.C. The composition of the people present in the room set the agenda, and I think that was the whole point of making it ladies only. Ninety per cent of the time in politics the agenda is set by men; it was refreshing for this one time to hear a different perspective. maria Besso, coldstream councillor

cause for concern I'm getting a little too tired of tax increases every year are you? Here are some sobering facts and I believe them to be correct. n 2010 city salaries were $20.9 million. n 82 employees are making over $75,000. There are just over 25,000,000 wage earners in Canada. The average individual income according to Stats Canada in 2010 is $29,250 Included in this average are the high-paying jobs in the public service sector like city workers, firemen, teachers, nurses, doctors, and police. It's hard to find stats on how many Vernonites are making less than $15 per hour but you can bet they are not working for the public service sector! Who doesn't want to work for the government, cities, and municipalities because that's where the money and benefits are. That puts our city employees making $75,000 or more in the top 12 per cent of earners in all of Canada and the ones making over $100,000 are in the top six per cent in all of Canada. My property taxes from 2000 to 2011 have risen 30 per cent. My house insurance has risen 94 per cent in 10 years. My income has risen zero per cent in the last 10 years. The city is looking to borrow more money and I for one am a

little worried. Canadian personal and government debt are at an all time high and we are seeing other countries like the U.S.A. and Europe in dire straits financially. We are in a society of instant material reward and we're willing to risk our future and our children's future to get it, and once we have it we move onto the next and the next until our debt is so big we can't face it. Many cities in California are facing bankruptcy with some already in bankruptcy. Why is that? Because they have run budgets too close to the wire and when city wages, benefits and pensions keep rising, there is less money for services for people like you and me. When their revenues suddenly take a dip because of various reasons like unemployment or the cost of debts change, there's nowhere to turn but to raise taxes and we as homeowners and businesses are the sitting ducks. The usual excuse is that you have to pay high salaries for the best qualified people. I don't believe that for a minute. Some of these high-paid planners with their extravagant expenses and bonuses have put cities in the position we are now in. Some cities have had poor visions for the future and now we have cities designed for cars not people. Now they are in the predicament of inadequate public water fronts, few multiuse paths, danger-

ous pedestrian areas, unsafe parks and more. Is it fair to think or do these people really think that they are worth three, four, or five times the yearly salary of many other hard-working citizens? I'm sure there are highly qualified university graduates willing to work for a lot less that are trained in a future vision where people are helping people and working to make a community prosper. Is it possible we are looking at a future like Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and others? We are not immune, we are all connected economically. Is it all we can do is hope with ignorance that everything will be OK or can we speak up for better change and equanimity? Perhaps future referendums should cover all projects of longterm planning of maybe 10-15 years, where these projects can be prioritized and decisions made of what people want and what the city (the people) can afford. r. Garner smart meters The installation of smart meters across the province is nearing completion and over 1.7 million new meters have been installed with few problems. The installation of the communications network that enables the new meters is also nearing completion and over the next 12 months,

our customers will see more benefits from a modernized grid. For example, customers will be able to start tracking their energy use through their secure online BC Hydro account next spring. This new tool will help customers conserve energy and save money. Smart meters are now a part of BC Hydro’s standard equipment, just like utility poles and power lines. We’re continuing to work with customers to answer their questions and ensure they have the facts about the program. The new meters will get the lights back on faster and safer during power outages, provide you with tools to conserve energy and save money, reduce wasted electricity and keep your rates amongst the lowest in North America. Gary murphy, chief project officer, smart metering B.c. Hydro danGerous deer In response to Peter Wiebe and Regina Picco"s complaint about the aggressive deer, I wish to add a brief account of my own experience. In the mornings I jog with my dog in the Tronson and Bella Vista area. Frequently when I’m jogging I have had to defend myself from deer which are in the area. One doe in particular tried to attack me both coming and going on my run. They also frequent the yard and have my dog afraid to go outside alone.

On one occasion a deer had a different dog trapped under a vehicle while a number of people were standing around watching. These deer have become so accustomed to people and pets that they are truly dangerous. Something must be done before someone is seriously injured. Verna riordon

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family has been living in a one-bedroom hotel room in town, struggling to re-establish themselves with even the basic necessities such as clothes, toiletries and medication for Rowena. “We need clothes for our kids and ourselves, we need beds...” said Devilin, listing just a few of the items they require as they attempt to rebuild their lives. But most of all, the family doesn’t want to spend Christmas in a hotel and are hoping to find a home by then. “I don’t like living in a hotel,” said Rowena, who mostly misses her Rowena bear, which has been with her through all of her surgeries and multiple appointments. “I don’t usually ask for help but we have nothing, everything is gone,” said Devilin, who is also applying for a hardship grant from the government. “This has been the most trying thing.” Anyone who would like to help the family can send or drop off donations to 13- 2504 43rd St., Vernon, V1T 6L1 (the Stor-it Place has offered the family use of a storage locker). Anyone with a home for rent can call 250550-7913 to be put in contact with the family.

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Devilin and Dolly Angel, and their daughters Aradia, four, and Rowena, five, were forced from their home because of a “sickening smell.” explains Morneault. “This was probably the stinkiest one.” The “sickening smell,” along with the flies it attracted, was aired out of the home by commercial equipment. But upon returning to retrieve their belongings, Devilin and his family said the smell

still lingered on virtually everything they owned. The smell was so potent, that they say even the items they washed and took back to their hotel still reeked. For fear of their family’s health, particularly five-year-old Rowena

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Vernon firefighters are urging the community to get behind those in need during Christmas. Department members have been volunteering their off-duty time to ring the bells at Salvation Army kettles. “The Salvation Army still needs another $72,000 in donations to reach its target before Christmas,” said Brent Bond, Vernon Professional firefighters president. This year’s kettle campaign goal is $140,000. “We encourage groups and individuals to donate,” said Bond.

Besides kettles located throughout the community, financial donations can also be made at www. vernonbcfoodbank.com or at 3303 32nd Ave. The Kraft Canada daily voting for food banks is still on until Dec. 31. First place in each of five regions will receive a $5,000 bonus. “All we need to get into first place is for half of Vernon e-mail address holders to vote once. Voting twice would get us well ahead,” said David MacBain, Salvation Army community ministries director. You can vote daily by going to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca

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Local non-profit agencies continue to need help. The United Way is at $138,000, or 46 per cent of its $300,000 fundraising goal. “If the United Way does not get close to our goal, what are at risk are after-school programs, parent and tot programs and youth programs in several of our North Okanagan communities,” said Linda Yule, executive director. “United Way also funds programs that help seniors, the disadvantaged and those with disabilities be selfreliant, as well as a nocost prenatal nutrition program.” Among the groups that receive support from United Way are the Enderby Family Resource Centre, the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, the People In Need Crisis

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When George Paterson built his Coldstream home 30 years ago, he and his wife could sit on their deck and enjoy a picturesque view which even included a small corner of Kalamalka Lake. But during the past decade or so, the Paterson’s view has been blocked by a neighbour’s elm tree. It’s not even the loss of view that George and his wife Dorothy are most concerned with. It’s the mess the “ugly” tree sheds all over their yard. At 80 and 85 years old, respectively, Dorothy and George are finding it harder to clean up after something that’s not even theirs – between the leaves in the fall and the seedlings all spring. “It’s such a mess,” said Dorothy. “Our yard looks like snow in the spring when the seeds all come down and every time the wind blows our yard is covered in these dead branches.” The tree has always existed on their neighbour’s property, but was pruned back and taken care of historically. Now, George says it’s overgrown, hanging 24 feet over their property and towering over their backyard. The Patersons have tried to talk to their neighbours to see if some pruning could be done to the tree, but haven’t been met with co-operation. “They say it’s such a nice shade tree, but they don’t get the shade, we get it all,” said George. The senior couple has learned that while there are potential fines for those who don’t look after fruit trees, there are no regulations for other trees. The Patersons had hoped the District of Coldstream might be able to help, after seeing another Coldstream resident raise the issue of overgrown trees at a recent council meeting.

George suggests there should be a bylaw restricting the height of trees to not be taller than a rooftop. “I can’t build a building higher than 25 feet but they can grow trees 80 feet tall?” questions George. Coldstream council debated the issue but agreed that there wasn’t much the municipality could do to assist homeowners. “Legally it’s impossible for us to do that,” said Michael Reiley, Coldstream’s director of development services. “We can’t, as a third party, enforce these.” But the district is going to produce a flyer, which will be available on the district’s website and at the municipal office. It will educate the public on how they can handle such situations. “It’s a difficult matter to regulate but I think that we do have an obligation to educate,” said Coun. Maria Besso. One option homeowners have is determining if a neighbour’s property is part of a building scheme, and if that scheme limits tree heights. “It can only be enforced by people who are actually part of that building scheme,” said Coun. Pat Cochrane. Property owners can obtain a title from the land titles office, which may indicate if there is a building scheme on title. But obtaining the title may require an owner to use a lawyer or notary. Then only if their property and the neighbour’s property are both part of the same building scheme can action be taken. “You could knock on their door and say there’s a building scheme, you should be doing this,” said Reiley. Unfortunately for the Patersons, there is no building scheme in their neighbourhood.

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Ocean Spray Cranberries Product of USA 340 g Bag

48¢

Mott's Clamato Cocktails Selected Varieties or Garden Christie's Cocktail Snacking Crackers Selected Varieties 1.89 L

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee Where Applicable

175 g & 454 g

for

400

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Or Cooking Creme • Selected Varieties Kraft - 250 g & 270 g

Apple Valley Apple Pie

ea.

5 Lb. Bag

BAKERY

Or Raspberry Jam, Orange Marmalade 250 mL

298 ea.

ea.

for

FRESH

Kraft Strawberry Jam

Damafro Triple Cream Brie

lb.

Green Giant Carrots Grown in California

In-Store Baked 8 Inch - 680 g

Jumbo Yams

Grown in California • 1.06/kg

for

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Imported • 5 lb Box

Whole Berry, Jellied • 348 mL

Cut From Canada AA Or Better Grades of Beef

for

Club House Gravy Mixes

lb.

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce

Or Standing Rib Roast 17.59/kg

Plus deposit, recycling Fee where applicable

Beef Prime Rib Roast

lb.

Chinese Mandarin Oranges

Butterflake Rolls

lb.

Selected Varieties Chilled - 1.75 g

ea.

3 98 3

ea.

3 Imperial 48 BUY-LOW FOODS Margarine 00 1 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 AM - 9 PM • 5301 25th Ave. Landing Plaza 7

happy to assist you with the perfect Party Tray for your special event. Reserve Now!

French Bread

Bone-in, Fully Skinned, Shank or Butt Portion, Ripple Creek Farm 3.92/kg

Fresh Brussel Sprouts

Hickory Smoked Ham

Tropicana Beverages

Greek House Restaurant 250 g

DELI

FRESH

DELI

WOOLWICH ELITE Roasted Red Pepper, Cranberry Port, 170 g $6.99 ea

ea. For complete flyer details visit us at: www.buy-lowfoods.com

ea.

Quarters, Soft Bowl 1.36 kg

/100g

for

00 www.buy-lowfoods.com • www.buy-lowfoods.com • www.buy-lowfoods.com • www.buy-lowfoods.com • www.buy-lowfoods.com

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PRICES IN WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday Friday Saturday EFFECT Dec. 21, 2012 Dec. 22, 2012 Dec. 23, 2012 Dec. 24, 2012 Dec. 25, 2012 Dec. 26, 2012 Dec. 27, 2012 Dec. 28, 2012 Dec. 29, 2012 QUANTITIES WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

A16 Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star

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News Jay Walkers

25% Off

All clothing & toys childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

4407-29th Street Vernon 250-549-1221

Jennifer Smith/morning Star

Traffic comes to a halt on Kalamalka Road in Coldstream as a group of ducks waddle across the road just next to the crosswalk.

Wish List provides help for the homeless Morning Star Staff

www.kidston.ca

from

Local volunteers want to fulfill the Christmas wishes of Vernon’s homeless population. The Christmas Wish List initiative began four years ago and the goal is to foster a personal connection between the community and those in need. “We interview individuals from the homeless community and post their personal stories and Christmas wishes on a website,” said co-ordinator Alison Houweling. “Then, people from the community can read the individual stories and decide who they want to fulfill a wish for. Not only does it safely connect people with the individual they are helping in a meaningful way, it works to reduce the stigma that is often associated with being homeless.” Created in Vancouver in 2005, the Christmas Wish List project has spread to nearly a dozen communities throughout North America. It is a non-profit, self-funded program run entirely by volunteer efforts, in partnership with staff at the shelters where the program is offered. Houweling says she has witnessed some incredible dreams come true. “One gentleman had been laid off from the mines in Vanderhoof and

had made his way down to Vernon looking for work. His job search had not been successful and come the Christmas season, he found himself staying at the John Howard Society shelter, missing his family and wishing he was home,” she said. “A compassionate person in Vernon read his story and bought him a ticket to Vanderhoof and a gift certificate to purchase Christmas gifts for his family. The look on his face, when he received this gift was priceless.” The John Howard Society has partnered with the volunteers on this project. “It is especially important at this time of year to remember that poverty can afflict any of us and that it is our ability to show love, respect and compassion for all mankind that makes us human,” said Kelly Fehr, manager of shelter services. In previous years, some of the most requested Christmas wishes were winter clothing, local transit tickets, work boots and long-distance phone cards. There have also been requests for art supplies, musical instruments and gift certificates for haircuts. Stories and wishes are posted at www.homelesspartners.com.

A & D Asphalt Solutions Ltd. would like to thank our customers for their support and wish everyone the best for this holiday season. Asphalt Solutions is the only paving company in the Okanagan Valley that currently offers hot in place asphalt patching and paving in the winter months. Thank you to the Vernon Chamber of Commerce for voting us the “New Business of the Year” for 2012. Our company recycles asphalt from the North Okanagan and to date has recycles approximately 7500 tonnes saving the world 350,000 liters or 2300 barrels of oil.

Located in the Spallumcheen Industrial Park • 250-546-6610 • Fax 250-546-6613 Visit us at asphaltsolutions.ca

Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star A17

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News Snow MeaSure

Please accept our best wishes for a very Happy Holiday Season and our sincere thanks for your support over the past year. OUR HOURS OF OPERATION WILL BE: Photo Submitted

Silver Star Mountain patrol director Jeremy Griffiths found out how deep the new snow is recently at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

Trail improved Morning Star Staff

A popular Cherryville park has received some upgrades. Crushed gravel has been placed on the access trail to Sugar Lake Park, while there are large rocks to prevent vehicular access. The project is a partnership between the Ministry of Transportation and the B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association. Support also came from Argo Road Maintenance. “I’d like to thank the staff who volunteered their time to make these community-service projects possible for the benefit of communities around the province,” said Mary Polak, transportation minister. “These are grassroots projects that help to make our communities more liveable and enjoyable. It’s inspiring to see ministry staff roll up their sleeves and help out.”

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

December December December December December December December December December January 1

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SUBARU

VERNON TOYOTA

VERNON HYUNDAI WATKIN MOTORS

Kath

VERNON

BANNISTER

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Heidi

a Krist

Wishing you a happy & wonderful holiday season! Come in and see us for all your business needs.

from the VOCU Business Services team! Kara Leahy Business Services & Credit Manager

250-545-9251 • vantageone.net

Dianne Grebinski Assistant Manager

Bonnie Thomas Account Manager

Amy Gillies Account Manager

Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star A19

A18 Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star

PAY R

DAYS

2005 FORD 500

OFFER ENDS JANUARY 2ND

Best Selection • Best Prices

DON’T

1 owner, local, immaculate

SOLD

ON SELECT MODELS †

Share our price. Share our pride. 0 9 2013 ELANTRA GT 2013 ELANTRA Ω

PAYR

GET UP TO

2,000

WITH

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

2012 ESCAPE XLT 4X4

%†

FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS

SAVE OVER

2,000!

15,444

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM

DAYS

T DON’

UG108268

SAVE OVER

3,800!

ELANTRA L 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

UKA17976

DEMO*

2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

22,888

Limited model shown

2011 GRAND CARAVAN

NOT THE BASE MODEL, 15,000 km

15,444 $ 96

BASE MODEL STARTING AT ONLY

5.6L/100 KM + TAXESHWY: & LEVIES CITY: 8.7L/100 KM

DOWN

AND ONLY

BI-WEEKLY

17,900

FROM $ ONLY 2013 SONATA + TAXES & LEVIES

3,500

WITH

DAY

T DON’

(over %†$21k)

UR600678

2005 WRANGLER 4X4

FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS

ALL NEW GENESIS R SPEC

Mint, lift, big boots

UP379193

2013 SANTA FE

T DON’

GET UP TO

1,150 0% SAVE AND $ $ 3,500! 27,109 GET

429 HP V8 8 speed automatic transmission

SAVE

6,000!

†

WITH

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

PAYR FO

90 %

Leather, loaded, serv shuttle

SOLD

HU190102

additional $750 loyalty credit

SAVE

HyundaiCanada.com

2,000!

THE ALL NEW REDESIGN ED

DOWN

159

26,359

22,659 $ 0

+ TAXES & LEVIES + TAXES & LEVIES TAG HERE BI-WEEKLYPAPER TO INSERT DEALER

Rated Best New SUV

($35-60k)

REV

DOWN

AND ONLY

139

TRADES WANTED [MECHANICAL SPECS]

[APPROVALS]

[ACTION]

VERNON HYUNDAI • 4608 - 27 Street, Vernon, BC • 1-888-698-3144 • vernonhyundai.com

DOCKET # CLIENT PROJECT DATE MEDIA AD TYPE

H12Q4_PR_DAA_1186 HYUNDAI DECEMBER Retail Ads Dec. 13, 2012 Newspaper 3-Car AD #1 DBC

LIVE TRIM BLEED

COLOUR

N/A 10.25" X 14.00" N/A C

2007 AZERA Full load, luxury

B/W

2001 ACCORD One owner, low kms

UU156725

2012 SORENTO 4X4

SOLD

6,400

UA804157

2004 SEDONA 7 passenger

16,900

UG201608

22,888

2009 SANTE FE LTD AWD

U65044401

6,800

2012 ACCENT 5 DOOR 1 owner, like new

UH234848

22,900

2005 RIO One owner

UC637697

17,900

2010 ACCENT 3 DR GL 23,000 km!!

UU183782

10,900

2007 ENTOURAGE 7 passenger

UM200420

2012 OVERLANDER 4X4

UU600556

9,900

2012 ELANTRA

North American Car of the Year

23,900

2010 GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass, Stow ‘n Go

SOLD U6019785

3,900

UR325558

15,900

2011 SONATA LTD Navigation, 1 owner, full load

UA221672

14,800

2012 SANTA FE AWD

UG148900

27,900

2008 MONTANA 7 PASS One owner local trade, low kms

SOLD

UD148626

8,900

2011 SONATA GLS Loaded, moonroof

UU008612

13,900

2009 ACCORD EXL 1 owner, full load, leather

15,900

2010 WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON

UL168324

27,900

2011 200 TOURING Loaded

UN549544

14,900

2010 GENESIS TURBO Leather, loaded

U6361759

6,900

2005 TRIBUTE GT AWD Full load, leather, roof

UKM16449

9,900

2002 PROTÉGÉ 5 One owner

U1479710

6,900

2009 PATHFINDER SE 4X4 Loaded, mint

UH076493

16,800

2008 ALTIMA SL

One owner, local trade, full load, leather, roof

UC266267

13,900

2008 SEBRING LTD Retractable hard top conv.

UN619617

17,900

2010 COROLLA CE C pkge. One owner

UH04244

22,900

2008 G-6 SPORT One owner, immaculate

U4262666

9,900

2009 ACCENT 3 door, 4 cyl., 5 speed

UU111786

7,800

2008 SANTA FE AWD

One owner, local trade, loaded, leather, roof

UH213574

18,800

2010 ELANTRA TOURING 1 owner

UU071603

12,900

2003 ELANTRA VE 1 owner

UU536465

4,900

2007 EQUINOX LT

Full load, leather, roof, 1 owner

$ $ $ $ $ 18,900 21,900 25,900 12,900 18,900 10,900 www.vernonhyundai.com USED CAR FINANCE RATES FROM 1.9%

BI-WEEKLY

1186_DBC_12_6801_R2

[JOB INFO]

UH026451

UA800633

ART DIRECTOR COPYWRITER MAC ARTIST PRODUCER ACCOUNTS PROOFREADER

______ Junoh ______ Client ______ Ashley M. ______ Monica Lima ______ Erin Phillips ______ Leah Lepofsky

____ PDFX1A to Pub ____ Collect to AdPlanner ____ Lo res pdf ____ Revision & new laser ____ Other _____________________ __________________________

UU017608

UC600268

UC259317

UH195868

U6016522

ALL UNITS ARE SAFETY CHECKED, RECONDITIONED AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

*96 MO. TERM / 96 MO. AMORTIZATION, 2.95% APR OAC. **84 MO. TERM / 84 MO. AMORTIZATION, 2.95% APR OAC. ***(NET OF $750 LOYALTY REBATE - NON QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS PAY $27,109 PLUS TAX AND LEVIES) 96 MO. AMORTIZATION, 2.95% APR OAC. ****84 MO. TERM / 84 MO. AMORTIZATION, 2.95% APR OAC. † DO NOT PAY FOR 90 DAYS OFFER ON ACCENT, ELANTRA SEDAN, ELANTRA GT, SONATA, SANTA FE ONLY.

Lots of extras, immaculate

*PURCHASE PRICE PLUS $499 DOC FEE, CPO FEES, AND TAXES. 84 MOS TERM, 84 MOS AMORTIZATION. 4.59% APR OAC.

DL #30922

SOLD

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0% for 24/48/24 months. Bi-weekly payment is $297/$213/$522. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,064 (includes $3,500 price adjustment) at 0% per annum equals $213 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $22,064. Cash price is $22,064. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †♦Friends & Family prices for models shown (includes $2,000/$3,225/$1,250 in price adjustments): 2013 Elantra Limited/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $22,694/$27,339/$39,009. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ♦Friends & Family Selling Prices are calculated against the starting price less all factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments). Friends & Family Selling Prices include Delivery and Destination. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments) are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Factory to Dealer Price adjustments of $2,000/$3,500/$1,150 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto. Factory to dealer price adjustments are applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Ω0 payments for up to 90 days (payment deferral) is available on new in-stock 2012 Sonata Hybrid, 2013 Accent 4 Door/Accent 5 Door/Elantra Sedan/Elantra GT/Sonata/Santa Fe models and only applies to purchase finance offers on approved credit. If payment deferral is selected the original term of the contract will be extended by 2-months/56-days for monthly/bi-weekly finance contracts. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will pay the interest of the deferral for the first 2-months/56-days of the monthly/bi-weekly finance contract. After this period interest will start to accrue and the purchaser will pay the principal and interest monthly/bi-weekly over the remaining term of the contract. Ω†♦‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, *** dealer order may be required. ◊Based on Natural Resource Canada’s 2012 ecoEnergy award for most fuel efficient full-size car. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. TM

10,000

Loaded, leather, moonroof

2013 TUCSON

***

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty Current Hyundai 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty owners receive an 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

ONLY

FROM

10,900 97

SAVE

2007 SANTA FE

(OVER $35K)

ALWAYS OPEN ON THE WEB ~ www.vernonhyundai.com

2013 SANTA FE

15,900

2012 VERA CRUZ AWD

DAYS

FINANCING 2013 AJAC BEST NEW SUV

SANTA FE 2.4L FWD AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

Limited model shown

2006 SHADOW 750

THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZED CAR – NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA’S 2012 ECOENERGY VEHICLE AWARD◊

SONATA GL AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM

Only 10,000 kms

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

Limited model shown

17,900

2011 MATRIX

UU532459

Ω **DEMO S- 1 ONLY

BONUS! GET AN ADDITIONAL $500 ACCESSORY CREDIT $ 22,064 ABSOLUTELY LOADED 2013 SONATA IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

As new, 16,000 km

GET UP TO New Small Rated Best Car PAYR FO

2012 ELANTRA TOURING

TRADES WANTED

VERNON HYUNDAI • 4608 - 27 Street, Vernon, BC • 1-888-698-3144 • vernonhyundai.com

DL #30922

2013 ELANTRA

7,900

2010 ACCENT GL

Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star A19

A18 Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star

PAY R

DAYS

2005 FORD 500

OFFER ENDS JANUARY 2ND

Best Selection • Best Prices

DON’T

1 owner, local, immaculate

SOLD

ON SELECT MODELS †

Share our price. Share our pride. 0 9 2013 ELANTRA GT 2013 ELANTRA Ω

PAYR

GET UP TO

2,000

WITH

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

2012 ESCAPE XLT 4X4

%†

FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS

SAVE OVER

2,000!

15,444

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM

DAYS

T DON’

UG108268

SAVE OVER

3,800!

ELANTRA L 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

UKA17976

DEMO*

2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

22,888

Limited model shown

2011 GRAND CARAVAN

NOT THE BASE MODEL, 15,000 km

15,444 $ 96

BASE MODEL STARTING AT ONLY

5.6L/100 KM + TAXESHWY: & LEVIES CITY: 8.7L/100 KM

DOWN

AND ONLY

BI-WEEKLY

17,900

FROM $ ONLY 2013 SONATA + TAXES & LEVIES

3,500

WITH

DAY

T DON’

(over %†$21k)

UR600678

2005 WRANGLER 4X4

FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS

ALL NEW GENESIS R SPEC

Mint, lift, big boots

UP379193

2013 SANTA FE

T DON’

GET UP TO

1,150 0% SAVE AND $ $ 3,500! 27,109 GET

429 HP V8 8 speed automatic transmission

SAVE

6,000!

†

WITH

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

PAYR FO

90 %

Leather, loaded, serv shuttle

SOLD

HU190102

additional $750 loyalty credit

SAVE

HyundaiCanada.com

2,000!

THE ALL NEW REDESIGN ED

DOWN

159

26,359

22,659 $ 0

+ TAXES & LEVIES + TAXES & LEVIES TAG HERE BI-WEEKLYPAPER TO INSERT DEALER

Rated Best New SUV

($35-60k)

REV

DOWN

AND ONLY

139

TRADES WANTED [MECHANICAL SPECS]

[APPROVALS]

[ACTION]

VERNON HYUNDAI • 4608 - 27 Street, Vernon, BC • 1-888-698-3144 • vernonhyundai.com

DOCKET # CLIENT PROJECT DATE MEDIA AD TYPE

H12Q4_PR_DAA_1186 HYUNDAI DECEMBER Retail Ads Dec. 13, 2012 Newspaper 3-Car AD #1 DBC

LIVE TRIM BLEED

COLOUR

N/A 10.25" X 14.00" N/A C

2007 AZERA Full load, luxury

B/W

2001 ACCORD One owner, low kms

UU156725

2012 SORENTO 4X4

SOLD

6,400

UA804157

2004 SEDONA 7 passenger

16,900

UG201608

22,888

2009 SANTE FE LTD AWD

U65044401

6,800

2012 ACCENT 5 DOOR 1 owner, like new

UH234848

22,900

2005 RIO One owner

UC637697

17,900

2010 ACCENT 3 DR GL 23,000 km!!

UU183782

10,900

2007 ENTOURAGE 7 passenger

UM200420

2012 OVERLANDER 4X4

UU600556

9,900

2012 ELANTRA

North American Car of the Year

23,900

2010 GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass, Stow ‘n Go

SOLD U6019785

3,900

UR325558

15,900

2011 SONATA LTD Navigation, 1 owner, full load

UA221672

14,800

2012 SANTA FE AWD

UG148900

27,900

2008 MONTANA 7 PASS One owner local trade, low kms

SOLD

UD148626

8,900

2011 SONATA GLS Loaded, moonroof

UU008612

13,900

2009 ACCORD EXL 1 owner, full load, leather

15,900

2010 WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON

UL168324

27,900

2011 200 TOURING Loaded

UN549544

14,900

2010 GENESIS TURBO Leather, loaded

U6361759

6,900

2005 TRIBUTE GT AWD Full load, leather, roof

UKM16449

9,900

2002 PROTÉGÉ 5 One owner

U1479710

6,900

2009 PATHFINDER SE 4X4 Loaded, mint

UH076493

16,800

2008 ALTIMA SL

One owner, local trade, full load, leather, roof

UC266267

13,900

2008 SEBRING LTD Retractable hard top conv.

UN619617

17,900

2010 COROLLA CE C pkge. One owner

UH04244

22,900

2008 G-6 SPORT One owner, immaculate

U4262666

9,900

2009 ACCENT 3 door, 4 cyl., 5 speed

UU111786

7,800

2008 SANTA FE AWD

One owner, local trade, loaded, leather, roof

UH213574

18,800

2010 ELANTRA TOURING 1 owner

UU071603

12,900

2003 ELANTRA VE 1 owner

UU536465

4,900

2007 EQUINOX LT

Full load, leather, roof, 1 owner

$ $ $ $ $ 18,900 21,900 25,900 12,900 18,900 10,900 www.vernonhyundai.com USED CAR FINANCE RATES FROM 1.9%

BI-WEEKLY

1186_DBC_12_6801_R2

[JOB INFO]

UH026451

UA800633

ART DIRECTOR COPYWRITER MAC ARTIST PRODUCER ACCOUNTS PROOFREADER

______ Junoh ______ Client ______ Ashley M. ______ Monica Lima ______ Erin Phillips ______ Leah Lepofsky

____ PDFX1A to Pub ____ Collect to AdPlanner ____ Lo res pdf ____ Revision & new laser ____ Other _____________________ __________________________

UU017608

UC600268

UC259317

UH195868

U6016522

ALL UNITS ARE SAFETY CHECKED, RECONDITIONED AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

Lots of extras, immaculate

*PURCHASE PRICE PLUS $499 DOC FEE, CPO FEES, AND TAXES. 84 MOS TERM, 84 MOS AMORTIZATION. 4.59% APR OAC.

DL #30922

SOLD

10,000

Loaded, leather, moonroof

2013 TUCSON

***

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty Current Hyundai 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty owners receive an 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

ONLY

FROM

10,900 97

SAVE

2007 SANTA FE

(OVER $35K)

ALWAYS OPEN ON THE WEB ~ www.vernonhyundai.com

2013 SANTA FE

15,900

2012 VERA CRUZ AWD

DAYS

FINANCING 2013 AJAC BEST NEW SUV

SANTA FE 2.4L FWD AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

Limited model shown

2006 SHADOW 750

THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZED CAR – NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA’S 2012 ECOENERGY VEHICLE AWARD◊

SONATA GL AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM

Only 10,000 kms

♦

FRIENDS FRIENDS& & FAMILY FAMILY SELLING SELLING PRICE PRICE

Limited model shown

17,900

2011 MATRIX

UU532459

Ω **DEMO S- 1 ONLY

BONUS! GET AN ADDITIONAL $500 ACCESSORY CREDIT $ 22,064 ABSOLUTELY LOADED 2013 SONATA IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡

As new, 16,000 km

GET UP TO New Small Rated Best Car PAYR FO

2012 ELANTRA TOURING

TRADES WANTED

VERNON HYUNDAI • 4608 - 27 Street, Vernon, BC • 1-888-698-3144 • vernonhyundai.com

DL #30922

2013 ELANTRA

7,900

2010 ACCENT GL

A20 Friday, December 21, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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Assignment evolves into humanitarian effort Morning Star Staff

What started as a school project, led two 10-year-olds on an effort to make a difference in their community. Grade 5 BX Elementary teacher, Mr. Soon, challenged his class to do a project on charitable causes in November. Friends Jaedyn Andreotti and Grace Cornell teamed up to make a promotional board to help raise money for the homeless. “I watched the girls work on this project for about three weeks and noticed huge changes in my daughter,” said Tammy Andreotti. Jaeclyn constantly fed her mom facts about homeless people in Vernon, and how hard it must be for them to be in the cold throughout the winter, while the rest of us are in our warm homes. “She became very aware of the fact that there are so many children and adult homeless in this world and it brought her to tears. She wanted to make an impact.” Tammy asked Jaedyn if she wanted to follow through on her project and without hesitation she said yes. The homeless project helped raise awareness, but the decision to do something was over and beyond what was expected of the girls. Jaedyn and Grace wanted to give back to the homeless, so they decided to have a bake sale with all proceeds going to making care packages to give out to

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They didn’t even spend all the money, so they headed to the Salvation Army jar at the mall and dumped another $20 or so in the donation slot. The girls wrapped all the 30 care packages up (15 for men and 15 for women) and delivered them to The Arbour for those in need. It was a rewarding experience that opened the eyes of two 10-year-old girls and may be just the start to more random acts of kindness throughout the community. “At age 10 they know they can make a difference,” said Tammy. “No one is too young to help someone in need. All it takes is an idea and a little encouragement.”

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Tips on how to cope with holiday stress Morning Star Staff

Keeping spirits up this time of year may sound easy with all the festive sights, sounds and activities, but for some, the Christmas holidays may bring unwanted stress, anxiety or depression. “The holidays can be stressful for people, even more so for those dealing with mental health challenges,” said Dr. Connie Coniglio, with B.C. Mental Health and Addiction Services. “Keeping a healthy routine and reaching out for help if things seem overwhelming can help you balance the demands of the season and maintain mental well-being.” Here are some tips for mental well-being during the holidays: n Stay positive – try to think in a healthy/ positive way, and have a positive attitude about activities, friends, family and those around you. n Socialize – if feeling lonely, join friends, clubs or groups for social activities that you enjoy, or try volunteering. n Plan ahead – take some time to plan for holiday activities and stick to a budget. n Maintain a healthy routine – eat nutritiously, get a good night’s sleep each night, and stay physically active. n Consume alcohol in moderation – set limits for yourself and stick

to them, drink slowly, alternate alcoholic with non-alcoholic beverages, and eat before and while drinking. n Simplify – it’s OK to say “no” to avoid taking on too much; share responsibilities with others. n Take breaks – take some time for yourself. n Reach out – trust how you feel and reach out if you need support, advice or information. Some resources that support mental health

and well-being: n Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: Information and resources on mental health and substance use for children, youth and families, or call 604-875-2084 or tollfree 1-800-665-1822 to speak to a parent or youth support person with experience with mental health challenges. n mindcheck.ca: Information, resources and interactive quizzes

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Mitchell Pepper flushed 26 points as the VSS Panthers brushed back the Kalamalka Lakers 78-74 in North Zone Senior AA Boys Basketball League action Wednesday night in the Panther Pit. Shelby Hartwig dialed up 21 points and a dozen rebounds for the Cats, who are coached by Mike Sawka. Andy Hladik and Matt Forsythe each recorded eight points and 10 boards. The teams came out slow, but the pace picked up midway through the first half with VSS holding a 35-33 lead at the break. The second half remained close right down to the final minute with VSS draining a pair of free throws with five seconds to go. Ajay Jhajj was unstoppable for the Lakers with 36 points, including nine buckets from the Okanagan Landing Subway. In other league play, the Seaton Sonics ambushed the visiting Pleasant Valley Saints of Armstrong 82-41. Matt McEachran-Law collected 27 points and Kuup Peters sank 24 for the Sonics, while Noah Ufimzeff continued his improved play in the paint with 10 and Luke Harrigan added eight. After a week’s absence, Peters returned to the Seaton lineup and scored 16 first-half points. Sam Fennell and Devan Pipke each rung up 11 points for Pleasant Valley. The Sonics enter the Christmas break at 1-2 in league play, and will prepare for the Valleyview tourney in Kamloops, Jan. 3-5. They are also entered in the Kal classic, Jan. 18-19. Meanwhile, the Fulton Maroons lost 86-66 to the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton in their Thursday opener of the Pen-High Lakers senior boys classic. Mike Rouault, a 6-foot-4 guard, led the Maroons with 25 points before getting into foul trouble in the third quarter. Austin Richardson, a 6-foot-4 forward, canned 18 points. “We led through the first three quarters,” said Fulton coach Dale Olson. “I have to develop my (three) Grade 10s and they struggled today. We’re going to have growing pains, but I like our team. They can score, run and defend. Some days, you get what you get. We’re good now, but we’re going to be really good after Christmas.” The Maroons, who have just four Grade 12s, went up against the Chilliwack Frontiersmen Thursday night in the six-team tournament. The Maroons senior boys alumni games go Saturday. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

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The North Okanagan Knights played their fourth game in five nights Tuesday, and it showed on the scoreboard at Rutland Arena. The Knights spotted the host Kelowna Chiefs a three-goal lead and fell short in a third-period rally, bowing 3-1 in the Kootenay International Hockey League play. Mat Lambert scored the consolation goal for North Okanagan. The Vernon product skated onto a dump-in behind the Kelowna defence and beat Kenny Fitzgerald with a backhander for his 13th of the season, four minutes into the third period. “It wasn’t a terrible game on our part, but we weren’t executing and we didn’t have the emotion needed,” said Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette. “They found themselves behind the eight-ball and put together a pretty good third period.” The Knights, second in the Doug Birks Division at 20-10-1-2, wrap up their preChristmas schedule Friday against the host Kamloops Storm (13-17-2-4) at McArthur Island Arena. They visit the Chase Heat (7-24-3-1) on New Year’s Eve. Mallette said the busy lead-up to the holidays, combined with the flu running through the roster, is taking its toll on the Knights. “We’ve got the walking wounded right now. No one’s really injured, but it’s making its way through the team right now. “They get pretty excited (about the break) and lose focus. It’s the first time away from home for a lot of these guys.” Brady Mende collected his 11th and 12th of the season, both on the powerplay, to lead the 20-12-1 Chiefs. Jordan Lingel (3rd) supplied a single. Fitzgerald made 36 stops for his ninth win. The 18-year-old Burnaby native’s 1.87 goals-against average tops the KIJHL. Buzzell had 32 saves for the Knights. Meanwhile, former Knights’ keeper Dustin Nikkel has been released from the BCHL’s Salmon Arm SilverBacks for breaking team policy. Nikkel, 19, was 2-0 with a 2.31 GAA and .919 save percentage in three appearances with the ‘Backs.

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Snakes roll into break with Cents set (last Friday) and they held them scoreless,” said Williamson. “We’ve just got to make sure the forwards are coming back and making their job easier.” Vernon is coming off a muchneeded win over the Trail Smoke Eaters, and a couple wins would certainly send them into the Christmas break on a high. “The guys have been jumping at practice this week so they’re ready to go,” said Williamson. “We just need some guys to step up, be simple and play the right way.” After the break, the Vipers will have 22 games to climb out of the Interior Division cellar and into a playoff spot. The top four teams qualify for post-season play (No. 1 vs. No. 4, No. 2 vs. No. 3). Two best-of-seven series will be played to determine a conference champion. The Fred Page Cup finals will also be a bestof-seven series. n In BCHL . y r .. r ns Wo Tuesday We can help action Taking tfheHome Renovatio you get started night, the host Out o or manage the Smokies built a entire project! two-goal lead and hung on for a 4-2 win over the Cents at Cominco Arena. R i l e y FREE IN-HOME McDougall, at the CONSULTATIONS 21-second mark, Jake Lucchini, Duane Vankeimpema Garrett McMullen and Adam Wheeldon handled www.jaydeeassociates.com the Trail attack. Renovations & Flooring duanesin@telus.net Tyler Martin TILE • CARPET • HARDWOOD and Bennett

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With two veteran blueliners on the shelf, the Vernon Vipers will be relying on defence by committee this weekend. The Snakes will be without injured captain Brett Corkey and second-year d-man Geoff Crisfield as they battle the Merritt Centennials in a B.C. Hockey League home-and-home set, starting tonight at Wesbild Centre. The 17-11-1-1 Cents host the 11-140-7 Vipers Saturday at Nicola Valley Arena. Vernon head coach/GM Jason Williamson has called up Alex Gran from the Okanagan Rockets (Major Midget). He was hoping to bring up a second defender, but said it might be difficult given players’ Christmas travel schedules. “We only had four dee for the third period against Penticton

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Head coach Jason Williamson goes over a drill with linemates Dexter Dancs (left) and Adam Tambellini at Vernon Viper practice Wednesday afternoon. The Snakes host the Merritt Centennials tonight at Wesbild Centre. Huber answered for Luke Pierce’s Centennials. n The Salmon Arm SilverBacks continued their ongoing roster shuffle, sending forward Troy Petrick to the Battleford North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior A loop in exchange for future considerations. The ‘Backs also released backup

keeper Dustin Nikkel, formerly of the North Okanagan Junior B Knights, for breaking team policy. They replaced him with 17-yearold Angus Redmond of the Port Moody Junior B Panthers. n Vernon’s Curtis Lazar collected a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oil Kings iced the host Calgary Hitmen 4-1 in WHL

action Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Lazar, 17, assisted on Henrik Samuelsson’s shorthanded equalizer in the second period before completing the offence with a powerplay snipe late in the third period. He is fifth in team scoring with 15-11-26 in 35 games.

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A stocking full of doubles sent Darren Heath’s Canwest Propane into the Baron Insurance Super League’s Christmas break with a little extra holiday cheer Wednesday night. Heath counted doubles in the first, third and fifth ends en route to a fifth-end 7-1 stoppage of Robbi Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber at the Vernon Curling Club. League-leading Canwest (9-3) used a hit-and-stick for its deuce in three. Kuhn (6-6) had the gas men in trouble in four, laying three, but Canwest third Dave Merklinger set up a single steal with a nice double. A well-played fifth end by Canwest led to handshakes. Jim Cotter’s Woodland Equipment parlayed a big firstend steal into an early night, waxing Darrell (Heavy D) Houston’s Nufloors 8-0 in just

four ends. Houston, now 6-6, narrowly missed a long run-back in one, allowing for the steal. Cotter, alone in second at 8-4, continued thieving points with a single in two and triple in three. Mark Longworth’s Sladen Moore outlasted Sherry Heath’s De Vine Vintners 6-4 in a back-and-forth battle. A missed hit by Vintner skip Sandra Jenkins led to a steal of two for Longworth (6-6) in the first end. Jenkins responded with a flawless second end to equalize, and then traded singles to leave it 3-3 at the break. Down by one heading into six, the 1-11 De Vine crew got a little greedy and ended up surrendering a deuce. Longworth held Heath to a single by loading the house in seven, and used the hammer to eke out the win in eight.

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Black Widows sting Novice Huskies scoreless by making numerous key saves. Nathanael Dubland and Denver Trumbley split the goaltending for North Okanagan, with Trumbley, in particular, recording a handful of game-saving stops.

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Zac Milne scored twice as the Vernon Black Widows grounded the Kelowna Huskies 6-1 in Okanagan Mainline Hockey Association Novice play Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Austin Roest, who normally skates up front, was stellar on the back end as the Black Widows improved to 6-2-1. “The team was a little overwhelmed playing at the Wesbild Centre and a couple kids had ‘powder legs’ from skiing Silver Star,” said head coach Tim Milne. “It was great to get the win but we’re focused more on process with these guys. Skating hard, playing positions and passing the puck are key to their improvement.” D-man JJ Milne, John Spraggs and Deagan MacMillan added singles for the Widows, who got dynamite play from d-men Riley Cormier and Brydon Pilon and forwards Brayden Schmiegelt, Tyler Burke, Zack Casagrande, Nolan Thomas and Erik Pastro. Logan Killingbeck just missed out on recording his first shutout. Next action for the Black Widows is the Vernon Timbits Challenge Christmas Classic, Dec. 28-30.

Flames tame Predators

First star Jacob Brewer supplied 2+2 as the Bannister GM Flames torched the host Sicamous Predators 9-2 Sunday morning. Nick Mitchell also collected 2+2 for the 7-3 Flames, while Chase Batchelor (2), Brooke Berube, Reece Hawthorne and Carter Morris completed the offence in front of Sam White. The Flames’ Girl Power line of Berube, Alyssa Racine and Carly Southam dominated most of their shifts. D-man Jonas Ramsey had two helpers.

Stars sink Salmon Arm

The Lumby Pee Wee Stars, sponsored by Terry’s Automotive and Kineshanko Logging, stormed Salmon Arm Askew’s Foods 10-1 Saturday. Tage Kineshanko erupted with 3+2, while Josh Litven (2), Morgan Holland, Trayton Phillips, Quin Williamson, Emily Romailler and Jordan Romailler also scored. Stars of the game were Emily Romailler, Kineshanko and d-man Vanessa Yaremcio.

Hawks soar past Knights

Sean Connors bagged a deuce as the Talon Benefits Hawks iced the North Okanagan Knights 6-1 Sunday in the consolation final of the Winfield Midget Rec Tournament. Adam Fenske, game MVP Landon Ehnes, Braden Gilowski and Chase Larsen added singles. The Hawks bowed 6-5 in overtime to the Grand Forks Bruins in a Sunday morning semifinal. Troy Frith netted the winner with 58 seconds left in OT. The Hawks got two snipes from Fenske and singles from Larsen, Landon Munk and Connors (MVP). The Talon crew outlasted the Westside Raiders 7-5 Saturday afternoon with Fenske pulling the hat trick and Larsen earning MVP with great play on defence. Tylor McMillan scored and took MVP as the Hawks were ambushed 8-1 by the Kelowna Kings Saturday night.

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Zac Milne of Vernon Black Widows gets past the Kelowna defence in Novice hockey play Saturday at Wesbild Centre.

Blazers torch Ducks

The Authentic Plaques and Trophies Blazers bounced the Vernon Seed Orchard Ducks 9-6 in Midget Super League action. Cole Adams exploded for 3+2 to spark the Blazers, opening the attack with a pinball howitzer off the back glass and crossbar before rolling in off the goalie’s back. Mitchell Cousins produced two goals, one on a beautiful coastto-coast rush, similar to those his towering dad, Steve, pulled in his glory University of Alberta Golden Bears’ days. Dustin Schmore added 2+2, while a beautiful feed from Mackenzie Wilton sent Brock

Wagner (1+2) in on a classic solo dangle through traffic. D-man Richard Thompson enjoyed a stellar two-way night. Hustler Logan Revell added one goal with his true grit and determination, while veteran Yanik Fillion-Murphy potted 2+1. Great decisions and support came from d-man Connor Smidt in front of solid call-up Bantam goalie Rowan Wood.

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In Bantam Super League play, Graham Moss netted two goals as the DCT Chambers Coyotes edged the Knights 6-5 Saturday in Enderby. Parker Wadsworth, Dex Elders, Cole Martin and Adam Sacht fired singles. D-man Tyler Yule rung up two goals as the Five Star Awards Bulldogs stopped the Corbett Office Supplies Spartans 6-2 Sunday at PV. Brennan Seltzer (1+2), Pee Wee call-up Cody Webb, Seth Blundell and blueliner Tylee Cooper also scored for the Dawgs, who got three assists from Mac Gourdine. Lucas Williams, Nic Poirier, Jessica Chillihitzia and Nick Demetrick hustled all game. Nick Mann and Evan Winther replied for the Spartans.

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Not long after getting Sarah Coghlin to commit to playing for the Heat women’s soccer team next fall, coach Claire Paterson has now convinced Devon Frame to sign with the silver-medalists. Frame, a Vancouver product from Moscrop Secondary, has had a successful high school career on the turf, and in the classroom. The 5-foot-8 midfielder currently plays for the U18 Mountain United FC from North Vancouver, and the B.C. Premier Soccer League U17/U18 Division. She was named the Most Versatile Player in 2011, was co-captain of the Mountain Super Y U14 and U15 squad in 2010, and was named the Impact and Inspirational Player in 2010. “Devon is a strong player both technically and physically,” said Paterson. “She has great vision and determination which makes her a wonderful fit. I have had the chance to meet and see Devon play over a couple of our ID camps and she has never failed to impress.” A consistent honour roll student, Frame is also active in the community, volunteering with North Shore Soccer Development and the Kidney Foundation. She has academic interests in public relations, and became a published poet in 2008. “I decided to play for the Heat because they have a great coaching staff and an impressive record,” said

Frame. “I like their style of play and believe that I could learn a lot from the team. I look forward to playing next season.” Coghlin is a 5-foot-7 midfielder from Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School in Calgary. She is an accomplished player with a long list of club and high school achievements. She won gold at the U16 Tier 1 provincial championships and then went on to win bronze at the club nationals, serving as captain for the squad. She followed that up with a silver medal at the U18 Tier 1 provincials a year later as an underage team. “I was really impressed with her solid technical base, composure and vision,” said Paterson. “Sarah is an athletic player with good size who I believe will make a solid contribution to our team.” Coghlin described her first encounter with UBC’s Okanagan campus as a love-at-first-sight situation, saying that she “immediately fell in love with the community feel within the campus.” She added: “I have attended two ID camps and really enjoyed the coaching staff. Their style of coaching and sense of humour – I felt it would be a great fit for me. While playing alongside the Heat team they were friendly and welcoming.” Coghlin intends to enroll into the human kinetics program in the fall. The Heat are graduating just two players: keeper Sabrina Gasparac and defender Liz Babcock.

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LAST WEEK: 9-6 Overall: 130-77

LAST WEEK: 9-6 Overall: 125-82

LAST WEEK: 11-4 Overall: 130-77

LAST WEEK: 10-5 Overall: 124-83

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Jets

Chargers

Jets

Bears @ Cardinals

Bears

Cardinals

Bears

Browns @ Broncos

Broncos

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Broncos

Vikings @ Texans

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Giants @ Ravens

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Redskins @ Eagles

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Saints @ Cowboys

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Colts @ Chiefs

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Patriots @ Jags

Patriots

Steelers @ Bengals

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Dolphins @ Bills

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Bills

Dolphins

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Raiders @ Panthers

Panthers

Titans @ Packers

Packers

Saints What did the mayonaisse say to the fridge? Shut the door, I’m dressing. Upset Pick 4-11

Cardinals Arizona starts and finishes season with winning streaks. Bears look done. Upset Pick 8-7

Steelers Grey-haired Steelers pine for good ‘ol days vs the upstart Bengals. Upset Pick 10-5

Chargers This will be Rex’s swan song. Soap opera over for Rex, Sanchez and Tebow. Upset Pick 5-10

Chargers Tebow throws two passes before signing with Montreal. Jets are one fragile bunch. Upset Pick 8-7

Bills Bills play upset and wipe out Dolphins’ Wild Card dreams with 28-21 victory. Upset Pick 6-9

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher has the Rams playing better and the Bucs are struggling. Upset Pick 6-9

Seahawks Hawks at home and Niners seem unsettled. Should be a close game all the way. Seattle 23-17

Niners If Seattle wins this game, I’m convinced they’re contenders. Until then... Niners 17-10

Seahawks Seahawks unbeaten at home: nuff said. Wilson smoking hot & defence solid.

Seahawks Hawks won’t score 50 again, but Wilson, The Beast & Dee prevails.

Seahawks Would love to be at Sluggers Sports Pub before this overtime beauty.

Seahawks You certainly can’t argue with the Hawks’ 12th man at Century Link Field. Seattle 31-28

Seahawks Seattle 6-0 at home and the 12th man won’t make it easy on SF’s young QB.

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Seattle 31-28

Seattle 27-24

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reC HoCkey BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Game 1 @ Wesbild Centre MFC BULLS 6 – Jeff Mushaluk 2+2, Travis Sanderson 1+2, Calvin Berger, Brett Barnhardt, Shane Burgi. Goalie: Mike Hansma 20 saves & 2A kaL tire WhaLerS 1 – Cory Nicholson. Goalie: James Scherck 30 saves TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Game 1 @ Priest Valley arena CiDeL MOViNG OiLerS 10 – Matt Brenton 3+1, Logan Stockley 2+3, Ryan Dubetz 2+4, Jake Stuchberry 1+3, Corey Wein 1+3, Taylor Zoethout. Goalie: Jesse Hunter 17 saves WeStSiDe thUNDerBirDS 1 – Brad David. Goalie: JT Bonneau 10 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley arena GODarD eXCaVatiNG PreDatOrS 7 – Justin Horochuk 4+1, Cody Keller, Tyler Wilms, Curtis Gobbett, Keith Godard 2A, Kyle L’arrivee 2A. Goalie: Danny Robert 23 saves kaSPer DeNtUre reD WiNGS 4 – Duane Dennis 3, Blair Fernley, Mike Tew 2A, Mike Glowa 2A. Goalie: Jaron Chasca 25 saves SUNDAY, DEC, 16 Game 1 @ Civic arena kaL tire WhaLerS 3 – Gerry Geisbrecht, Brodie Homeniuk, Jerry Reinhardt, Jason Carleton 2A. Goalie: Scherck 24 saves. LaViNGtON SaND & GraVeL raNGerS 2 – Cory Hug 2, Kris Grebliunas 2A. Goalie: Dylan Gardner 26 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley arena teaLe UtiLitY CaNUCkS 8 – Chris Silva 4, Tyler Quiring 3+2, Troy Killingbeck 1+2, Brad Wick 3A, Linc Dougan 2A, Mike Burke 2A. Goalie: Steven Clark 20 saves kaLaViDa FLYerS 5 – Corey Massie 3, Manish Bhatt, Jeff Kuzniar, Kevin Arbuckle 2A, Logan Massie 2A. Goalie: Jordan Vallance 28 saves SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Game 1 @ Priest Valley arena BULLS 9 – Berger 3+2, Barnhardt 2+3, Taylor Jackson 1+3, Mushaluk 1+2, Burgi, Troy Blais. Steve St. Dennis 2A. Goalie: Webster 18 saves M&k reaDY MiX BrUiNS 3 – Ryan Johnson, Brian Robertson, Don Hunter, Rhett Ballard 2A. Goalie: Shane Hillman 27 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley arena LekO PreCaSt BLaCkhaWkS 8 – L’arrivee 2+3, Ryan Black 2+3. Curtis Perren, Mike Mason, Sean Gracey, Kurtis McTaggart, Kyle Goodgrove 2A. Goalie: Jason Webster 24 saves re POStiLL & SONS OrPhaNS 6 – Bryce Kakoske 4+1, Brent Both 2, GradyGare 4A, Joe Dolling 2A, Murray Vetsch 2A. Goalie: Jason Silzer 32 saves ARMSTRONG WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Game 1 @ Priest Valley arena BUY-LOW ViXeNS 7 – Leah Mulvihilli 3+1, Christine Bosworth 1+2, Christine Sherman, Morgan Zoethout, Coralee Hamilton. Goalie: Patti Hansen 17 saves kitteNS 2 – Daralee Morris, Ana Manton. Goalie: Natalie Bos 15 saves SATURDAY, DEC. 15 Game 1 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre aShL BeeS 4 – Carol Hamel 2, Jan Morgan 1, Bosworth. Goalie: Lorenna Dubland 11 saves rOCket StarS 3 – Penny Brown 3, Sherri Black 2A. Goalie: Sarah Palmer 20 saves. Game 2 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre LUMBY MaYheM 7 – Jane Higgins 2+1, Val Connell 2, Derri Cooper 1+2, Nadine Keller, Jen Currie. Goalie: Rita Beerstra 30 saves

iCe MaiDeNS 1 – Felicia Musa. Goalie: Holly Schellenberg 7 saves Game 3 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre kitteNS 2– Sarah Visser 2. Goalie: Beerstra 25 saves FaLCONS 1 – Karyn Jantz. Goalie: Sarah Palmer 62 saves SUNDAY, DEC. 16 Game 1 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre ShUSWaP StOrM 4 – Jennifer Findlay 2, Lindsey Whitbread, Tanya Bushell. Goalie: Phyllis Jorgensen 18 saves WiLDFire 3 – Michelle Polson 2, Angela Korsa, Kaillie Halifax 2A. Goalie: Sue Renaud 16 saves

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 250-558-4756 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 (250-260-1082). 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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S h u s w a p Environmental Action Society president Jim Cooperman took his group’s concerns about climate change to the C o l u m b i a - S hu s w ap Regional District board. “Our goal is to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and the need for precautionary, adaptation measures to protect citizens, property and natural values,” he said. In his presentation, complete with graphs and photographs, Cooperman provided an overview of devastating global weather events over the past year. He told directors some of the possible impacts of climate change in the Shuswap include: insect infestations that destroy forest stands and lead to greater snow accumulation and faster run-off; increase in the number and severity of forest fires; increased frequency of floods and droughts and massive storms that cause flooding and erosion. Cooperman then turned his focus to this year’s debris flow and flooding in the Sicamous area. “At Swansea Point, the big question in mind was how could this happen again,” he asked. “Why didn’t gov-

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— Jim Cooperman ernment learn from the 1997 Hummingbird slide and take action to prevent future slides?” Cooperman’s next question was directed to the regional district. “Is the CSRD lobbying the provincial government to build the debris basin and bridge they promised in 2004, or will you wait until the next flood?” Cooperman offered directors and staff a number of suggestions to reduce the impact of climate change in the regional district, some of which, he pointed out, were provided in 2007 by Sarah Weaver of Living By Water. These included protecting shorelines, improving storm water management, development planning, public education and community dialogue, determine where flood plains are located and improve drainage systems, identify and protect highelevation water sources, interface fire planning and risk reduction strategies and ongoing dialogue with government and the scientific community. CSRD development services manager Gerald Christie took issue with some of the content of Cooperman’s presentation, noting it made it sound like there is a lack of regulation in regards to protecting water quality, the lakes and development from things such as flooding and septic systems. “The point I would like to make is we do have development permits in place around most of the lake or they are imminent such as the Area C (South Shuswap) OCP which is about to be implemented,” says Christie. “For Mara and Shuswap lakes, and White Lake and Little White Lake, there are,

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Landfill fees climb Morning Star Staff

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Lake Country residents will pay more at the landfill Jan. 1. The flat fee for up to 250 kilograms of garbage will go from $8 to $10 at the Glenmore landfill. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the fee hike reflects the increasing cost of managing solid waste. For more information on tipping fee increases, go to regionaldistrict.com/recycle or call 250-4696250.

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New Car Dealers Association of Vernon members present $7,500 to the Upper Room Mission, raised from the dealersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual charity golf tournament. Clockwise from left: Adrian Wyant (Hyundai), Dean Kosmino (Subaru), Marty Steele (Toyota), Upper Room Mission representatives Kristina Bath, Chris Younker and Lisa Froom, Brian Westwell (Nissan), Mark Bannister (GM), Pat Leohndorf (Honda), Cole Swendseid (Volkswagen) and Ross Blankley (Ford).

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News Key To SKi

’Tis the season to be saving. iPhone 4S for $0

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iPhone 4S 16 GB

Trevor Salikin had the winning key, out of 2,600 entries Sunday, to the Village Green Centre’s Key to Ski contest, which awarded him a $1,000 gift card to the mall, family ski passes for five at Silver Star, a $1,000 gift card to the Bulldog Hotel and Grand Cafe and a one-week stay at the FireLight Lodge during spring break.

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Trevor Salikin (middle right) is presented with the Key to Ski prize package from Jason Langlois (left), Silver Star Mountain Resort; Ryan Peters, Vertical Enterprises; and Kelly Kedrosky, Village Green Centre. Salikin held the winning key to the Key to Ski contest.

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now gently falls on cedars as horsedrawn sleighs pull hordes of people in their warm, woollen mittens and furry toques through the wintry landscape. Sounds like a Christmas card come to life, doesn’t it? For those who have made tracks to Spallumcheen, you know the scene is the picture perfect trappings of a Caravan Farm Theatre winter sleigh ride production. But don’t let the idyllic setting fool you on what you are about to witness. This year’s show is a fast, funny and flatulent take on Christmas that will make you feel as warm as a log burning in Kristin Froneman the hearth, made even more toasty with a sip of Baileys and hot chocolate around the bonfire before the sleighs arrive to pick up their passengers. Written by dynamic duo TJ Dawe and Michael Rinaldi, Old Nick is the Fringe fest faves’ rather warped take on holiday traditions from around the world. I use the word warped in a good way. The show features a humourous storyline with just enough innuendo so that adults will “get” certain jokes, and very silly characters that will enrapture the kids. Yes, it’s the perfect family show, as long as little Johnny and Sally are wearing their long underwear and wrapped up in snowsuits — it can get mighty cold out there on Caravan’s 80 acres of field and forest. Old Nick takes the audience beyond the scope to its back 40, an open field, to experience the different and marvelous scenes. The show has some of the best sets I’ve seen at a Caravan winter production (and I’ve seen a lot of ‘em) courtesy of set designer Marshall McMahen, who also worked on this summer’s Caravan production, The Notorious Robber Right and His Robber Bride. The scenes, glowing beautifully out of the darkness by lighting mastermind Stephan Bircher, range from a miner’s shack that I would love to tow to the lake to use as a summer residence, to a cozy Christmas home scene, to the palace of a goat demon (more on him later) to a mining shaft. The show starts at the aforementioned shack, located in front of the bonfire in the farm’s “village”, where Pete the Chimney

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Jones), who are doting on their new baby while hanging up stinky stockings and preparing just as stinky treats to ward off the arrival of a very bad “Santa.” (Yes, even worse than that character played by Billy Bob Thornton, though just as gassy thanks to some stale buttermilk.) Krampus (Kevin Corey) is the beastlike character who steals children away at Christmastime to throw them into a pit. He’s accompanied by his witchy and easy-to-hypnotize side-kick Befana (Rachel Aberle). The theft of the baby leads us to Krampus’ giant horned lair, where we learn where mistletoe and other Christmas traditions come from (wink, wink.) Then it’s off to Nick’s mine we go for the redemption scene and the emergence of the man who

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Keys stokes the flame Alicia Keys: Girl on Fire

licia Keys’ new album Girl on Fire begins with a flourish of elegance on De Novo Adagio that sets the tone for the rest of the recording. The New York City singer/songwriter/pianist’s fifth record leans into lush R&B ballads that are keyboard Dean Gordon-Smith and beat based. Keys’ songwriting style is based on sparse and resonant piano tracks, and here the music is enhanced by a wide cast of musicians and guest producers. While too many to name, the end result is a warm recording dominated by Keys’ chill-inducing voice and dark jazzclassical piano. Beats and electronic adornments are used sparingly to augment the tracks. Brand New Me is one of the highlights for its blend of urban sophistication, hope-

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New York songstress Alicia Keys releases her fifth album, Girl on Fire. ful lyrics and overall musical uplift. The dynamics and crescendo are natural and impressive and Keys’ vocal is expressive and candid. There’s moments when Keys’ soulful restraint gets trumped by slickness and sampling but manages to walk the fine line between excess and groove (New Day). Otherwise the pairing of her fine vocal and piano talents is a catalyst to

unite the small army of producers and studio personnel. Of course there are the inevitable duets but they don’t obscure the movement of the music. Title track Girl on Fire is a high point on the album featuring a soaring Keys’ chorus over a big beat and largely brief and unessential Nicki Minaj rap. Elsewhere Keys enlists Maxwell on the sexy and self-explanatory Fire We Make. The CD keeps its flow steady, going with ballads and R&B to the forefront and the stellar Keys piano and voice combo reassert dominance again towards the end. The trilogy of Tears Always Win, Not Even the King, and That’s When I Knew are smooth, modern soul tracks that emphasize traditional instrumentation and mood-over-matter song writing. Keys’ performance on the latter is a dynamic display of passionate delivery. Despite the wait, Keys pulls a surprise out of her songbook to end on the haunting and moving 101 - just her voice and piano, but it’s enough.

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Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in fantasy adventure The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. TAYLOR: Well, I suppose it’s safe to say that non-fans might find it a bit long and dull. Perhaps they might see it as over-indulgent rather than thorough. For the fans of the tale, or Tolkien, the movie was already accepted before they had seen it. Several members of the packed house came in costume and throughout the film I noticed people were verbally appreciating characters and situations preemptively, laughing at jokes that hadn’t happened yet. They already love The Hobbit, which is fine, but I have to judge the movie on its own merits. I found myself entertained, but also tiring of moving from one battle to another via characters I didn’t really

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ART SHOWS ARTSOLUTELY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. Celebrate the seventh annual sale event for the VCAC. Show includes works by over 25 local artisans: pottery, stained and fused glass, wood crafts, sculpture, fibre arts, jewelry, silver-smithing and much more. Open daily until Dec. 24, today 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday noon to 4 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Shop hours are today to Monday, Dec. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment anytime. The shop is full of glass art, jewelry, pottery, weaving and much more. COATCHECK GALLERY Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists shows a wide selection of fine art in all shapes and sizes perfect for holiday giving. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Perpetual Art Show – new artist Terry Greenhough. Winter hours: Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or make an appointment weekdays/weeknights by calling the gallery. Features lovingly handcrafted jewelry, tote bags, baby blankets, candles, art cards, wood carving and stained glass. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Odin features the work by well-known Lavington artist Barry Rafuse in a solo exhibition in the main gallery and a solo exhibition by Westside artist Jerry Markham in the smaller gallery, as well as a series of figurative works by Peachland’s Brenda Maunders in the ski room. Other artwork by Odin artists is also featured. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Okanicon Iconagan, an exhibition featuring a piece by an Okanagan artist who has made his/her mark in the valley art scene. Also on display is the year-end projects by the graduating sculpture class of UBCO under instructor Byron Johnston in Headbone’s Skullpture Yard. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Texturize by Roxi Sim Hermsen and Theresa Simpson continues through December. KT’S RESTAURANT 3127 30th Ave. Art show exhibiting the works of Patricia Neil Lawton and Joan Rowan continues through December. Visit KT’s to see these two artists newest paintings. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAmES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s eighth annual winter exhibition features more than 70 works by local artists including new paintings and sculptures. Open daily six days a week and Sundays by appointment. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Open for viewing is Contemporary Bulgarian Printmaking, produced by established and emerging print artists from Bulgaria; The Funeral Café, an interactive performance installation by Vernonbased social performer Gabriel Newman, and Sookinchoot Youth Centre’s Tribes of Dawn. Also open is the gallery’s annual members show with this year’s theme, Exposed! Artwork is available for purchase, with partial proceeds supporting ongoing exhibitions and public programming at the VPAG. All exhibitions close today.

CONCERTS/DANCES/FESTIVALS wELCOmE BACK THE LIGHT Winter Solstice Celebration tonight at the Vernon Recreation Centre. This inaugural celebration features award winning acoustic guitarist Chris Madsen, local singer Tanya Lipscomb, band Blackberry Wood, with their original high-energy body shakin’, foot stompin’ cabaret spin, plus other talented local musicians. Tickets are available at Ticket Seller (549-7469, www.ticketseller. ca) or at the door. OKANAGAN SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Christmas Reflections, with Alan Corbishley, narrator and baritone, who will give readings from Dickens, Dylan Thomas, O. Henry and more with music to complement, carols and arias that bring the Christmas spirit to life, Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Also features the inaugural performance of the Okanagan Symphony Youth Chorus, made up of young singers from throughout the valley. Tickets are $41/adult, $33/senior, $18/youth 18 or less at the Ticket Seller 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

7 p.m. to past midnight. Includes: snowshoe guides, snowshoes or bring your own, headlamps, food and non-alcoholic beverages, fun and games, party favours and sleigh ride. Contact Village Ski Shop on Silver Star at 250-558-4292 or www.outdoordiscoveries.com

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SNOw mOON CABIN PARTY A new monthly celebration under the full moon light at Silver Star. Join a guided snowshoe adventure out to the Wild Horseman’s Cabin for scrumptious appetizers and local entertainment and return by sleigh along moonlit trails. Dec. 28, Jan. 26, Feb. 27, March 27 at 6 p.m. Includes: snowshoe guides, snowshoes or bring your own, headlamps, food and non-alcoholic beverages and sleigh ride. Contact Village Ski Shop on Silver Star at 250-558-4292 or www.outdoordiscoveries.com

FILM BANFF mOUNTAIN FILm FESTIVAL Vernon Search and Rescue Society presents all-new audience pleasing mountain-based films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $20 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS ENDERBY NEw YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE Celebrate and bring in the New Year at the Enderby Drill Hall over a gourmet supper & DJ entertainment. Champagne toast and snack at midnight. Door prizes, silent auction and a chance of winning a Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacation via a reverse draw! Reserved seating for groups of 8 or larger. Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $75/person. Purchase deadline Dec. 24. No minors. DD Service provided. Tickets available at Backus Racing, Baron Insurance and Pure Graphics. Organized by the Hunters Range Snowmobile Assoc. For more info/reservations contact Karla 250-838-9827. KOmASKET NEw YEAR”S EVE DANCE Welcome in 2013 with Vernon-now-England’s own calpyso-reggae-soca faves Samsara (featuring Komasket founders Devaki and Thomas Thomas), with Nelson’s Wassabi Duo, Timothy Wisdom and the Expression World Music Collective, Dec. 31 at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Tickets are $40 in advance at the Ticket Seller in the VPAC (250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca), and the Bean Scene Coffee House. TICK TOCK and ROCK New Year’s Eve Dance at the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Features live music by the Sonny Boys, appies, cash bar and prizes. Tickets are $30, available at the Vernon Lodge and online at www.thesonnyboys.com. Proceeds go to North Okanagan Hospice Society. wILD HORSEmAN’S ADVENTURE This unique New Year’s Eve extravaganza features a night of old fashioned fun and adventure at Silver Star. Join a guided snowshoe adventure out to the Wild Horseman’s Cabin for munchies with non-alcoholic beverages, oldfashioned fun-and-games, a big bonfire, topped off with a chocolate fondue desert & sleigh ride back to the village. All ages welcome.

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ARmY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. New Year’s Eve Party: Live music with Cheaper Than A Porsche, festive buffet, party favours. Tickets are $30 each. Reservations required. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Feet First New Year’s Eve Party, featuring the band Feet First. $10 cover, includes champagne, party favours and appies at midnight. Show starts at 9 p.m. HOwARD JOHNSON PADDLEwHEELER PUB 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Shattered Tone plays as Undercover rocking the night into the New Year. $10 cover charge ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Live video DJ performs for New Year’s Eve at the Inn. Starts @ 8 p.m. and goes til late. Open dance floor, party favours. No cover. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Bring in the New Year with the rockiest shuffle blues picker around, the Jason Buie Blues Band. Night features food, champagne, dancing, zeppelins, ball drop at midnight, party favours, bowling and more. Tickets are $60. Call the café to reserve. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. New Year’s Eve party with live music by Sierra. Phone the Legion office or lounge for more information. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Celebrate the New Year with 2012 Maple Blues Award-winner Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce. Tickets are available at Bean Scene and Bean-to-Cup coffee houses for the two weeks prior. Tickets are $50 available at the Bean Scene or Bean to Cup and also online at www.vernonjazzclub.ca.

KARAOKE/OPEN MICS/JAMS ALEXANDER’S BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires. ARmSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Thursday and Saturday are open jam nights starting at 8:30 p.m. Check Facebook - Armstrong Hotel & Blue Saloon for more info. ARmSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams have restarted at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come out and have fun! FORTUNES LANDING/HOwARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. Open mic is back at the Junction on Friday nights. Starts at 7 p.m. Great food and entertainment. First timers welcome. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jams take place from 2 to 5 p.m. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. The Sunday afternoon jam, hosted by the New Classics, takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

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LIVE MUSIC VENUES UPCOMING

ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 46th Ave, 542-3277. Dance in the Spitfire Lounge tonight to the live music of No Bad Days from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. BOURBON STREET BAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. HOWARD JOHNSON pADDLEWHEELER pUB 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., party with L.P.T. 2929 NITE CLUB, 2900 29th Ave., 5497448. Internationally known DJs Stylust Beats and Bryx headline Jingle Bass 2 on Saturday at 2929. Opening is Bag-O-Bass (Bag-O-Beatz & Dee Bass). Advance tickets are now available at the Downtown Internet Lounge located at 2912 30th Ave. On Boxing Day Wednesday, Vernon-raised hip hop star SonReal returns to play in front of some of his hometown fans. Accompanying him is Vancouver’s DJ Rich A. Opening is Vernon MC Immaculate. Advanced tickets are now on sale at the Downtown Internet Lounge, 2912 30th Ave. with pre-sale tickets priced at $10, regular tickets $15, and $20 at the door.

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CARAVAN FARM THEATRE presents as its Winter Sleigh Ride Production Old Nick, by Michael Rinaldi & TJ Dawe, directed by Courtenay Dobbie. Hop on a horse drawn sleigh with family and friends to witness the true story of how our modern day Santa and Christmas traditions came to be. Shows nightly at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. until Dec. 31. (No shows Dec. 24 & 25.) Reserve your spot at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Enjoy this production by the Children’s Musical Theatre Program at The Hub Arts Collective in downtown Vernon, tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. This is a new twist on an old classic for kids and adults alike, that showcases the voices of some up and comers in the theatre community. Tickets are $10 all seats at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller. ca. Pre-show activity starts at 6:30 p.m.

SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR International headlining comedians Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Pete Johansson and former Ed the Sock host Craig Campbell come together to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night. This is the fifth year of this highly successful comedy tour, which comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. Adult content and language. MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO Winner of the 2011 Opus prize for Concert of the Year in the jazz/world music category, the trio performs the third concert of the North Okanagan Community Concert Association, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $35/adult, $17.50/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. OkANAGAN SYMpHONY ORCHESTRA presents Espana, featuring special guests Daniel Bolshoy on guitar and the Youth Symphony Orchestra in a fiery performance of Spanish influenced repertoire, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THIS IS CANCER Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. actor Bruce Horak reprises his role as cancer in this one-man satirical cabaret, part of the theatre series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Warning: coarse language and mature subject matter. COUNTERpOINT CHOIR Looking for that special stocking stuffer this Christmas for a music lover on your list? Tickets for Winter’s Night are now available for the Jan. 27 concerts to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. at 2 and 7 p.m. Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, also welcomes a special guest soloist and additional musical performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and are available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For more information, contact 250-545-1505.

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Seniors still helping seniors Cara Brady Morning Star Staff

Twenty years ago, Vernon agencies with services for seniors were doing a good job. But the people involved kept hearing that either people didn’t know about what they had to offer or had difficulty accessing them physically or by phone. In the spring of 1991, a group of representatives from service agencies came together to talk and hold meetings for public input. “It was agreed that we needed a one-stop shop to assist seniors,” said Mike Vanderbeck, the first director of the Seniors Information Resource Bureau (SIRB), which opened its doors in 1992 with financial support from the then North Okanagan Health Unit and sponsorship from the Social Planning Council. SIRB had several locations around town during the 15 years Vanderbeck was director and it is now settled in The People Place. “We needed to start from scratch but the plan, and our motto, was always, ‘seniors helping seniors.’ This would never have been possible without the volunteers. We wanted seniors to know that they didn’t have to go to 10 different places to get information and help.” He said the things people had questions about remained relatively consistent over the years and include pensions and benefits, filling out forms, transportation, and help with income taxes. “The legacy continues,” said Vanderbeck, who was responsible for fundraising through applications for grants from provincial and federal governments and other funding

“If the volunteers don’t have the answers to questions, they will find them.” — Mike Vanderbeck agencies. He also served on a number of provincial and federal government and nonprofit agency committees for seniors’ issues. “One of our big projects, in the 1990s, was the Elder Abuse Project. That got a lot of community involvement. The Falls Prevention Project was another good project for SIRB. When I was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, I accepted it on behalf of all seniors in the area. I think we made a difference and that SIRB continues to make a difference. There will always be people who need help and I hope there will always be the volunteers to keep SIRB open to help them. If the volunteers don’t have the answers to questions, they will find them.” Current SIRB executive director Dayle Drury appreciates what Vanderbeck did to get the organization established. “I always thought he didn’t get enough credit when he was here. He did so much to see that the services and information were there for the seniors in the community,” she said. “With so many cutbacks to services for seniors and so many people becoming seniors, we work hard to keep up to date on what is happening.” The SIRB office gets up to 50 calls or walk-ins per day on its busiest days, and the staff

New arrivals

Nov. 15: Born to Hugh and Anna-Karine Donnelly of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Juliana Elizabeth Marie. A sister for Jackson, 7; Parker, 6; Chase, 4 1/2; Felix, 2 1/2. A granddaughter for John and Tina Phillips, Joan Martin, all of Vernon, B.C., Hans Donnelly of Smiths Falls, Ont. A great-granddaughter for Carol and Allan Phillips, Marcy Friedrichs, all of Vernon, Eunice and Walter Martin of Amherstview, Ont. Nov. 20: Born to Kevin McPherson Eckhoff and Laurel Eckhoff McPherson of Armstrong, a boy, 7 lbs. 7 oz., named Amadeus New Additions (Ami) Lionheart. A brother for Dasia, Bogart, Ed. A grandson for Barry and Marlene McPherson of Winfield, Bruce Eckhoff and Cheryl Eckhoff of Armstrong. A nephew for Riley McPherson of Vancouver, Anne and Keith McDonald of Armstrong, Kris Eckhoff of Revelstoke. Nov. 23: Born to Ryan and Danielle Vissers of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 15 oz. named Owen Clay. A grandson for Jack and Rose Vissers of Vernon, Jason and Jodey Wizniak, Bob Bruns, all of Armstrong, B.C. A great-grandson for Joyce Clay of Armstrong. Nov. 24: Born to Jonathan and Rachael Ganson of Armstrong, a girl, 7 lbs. 6 oz., named Abigail Kalei. A granddaughter for Ed and Cheryl Hanoski of Armstrong, B.C., Leo and Gloria Ganson of Morningside, Alta. Nov. 25: Born to Skyler and Theresa Gare of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Caanan Ernest Gare. A grandson for Ernie and Debi Gare, Norman and Lorraine Anderson, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Thup (Louise) Sammartino of Vernon, Cathy Gare of Nelson, B.C. Nov. 27: Born to Jeremy Seigo and Shantel Stoddart of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 8 oz., named Mason LeState Seigo. A brother for Brodie Seigo, 3. A grandson for Vicky Peters, Darlene Ellison, all of Vernon, Gerald Seigo of Edmonton, Alta., George Stoddart of Vernon. A great-grandson for Patricia Halonen of Regina, Sask. Nov. 28: Born to Maria Roberge and Brad Roy of Vernon, B.C., identical twin boys: Tristan Gregory Roy, 5 lbs. 2 oz., and Metaio André Roy, 5 lbs. 3 oz. Brothers for Xavier, 3. Grandsons for Doris Legault and Denis Roberge of Vernon, Sharon Roy of Tauranga, New Zealand.

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Mike Vanderbeck, the first director of the Seniors Information Resource Bureau (SIRB), with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, which he says he received on behalf of everyone who worked to establish and maintain SIRB. and volunteers have to be prepared to answer any question. Drury is concerned that now much of the information for seniors is online and the expectation is that it will be accessed that way. “That is a barrier for many seniors. There will always be a part of the population who will be unable to use computers without assistance.” The office continues to find seniors who don’t know about the services available to them. For example, a man in his 70s who was not receiving his old age pension yet and a woman who did not know she could get it. “What happens to these

people who can’t get what they are entitled to. There are some seniors who are functionally illiterate, not able to understand information in English or just don’t know where to go for information. It’s a changing time for seniors to be sure and there is an awareness gap that needs to be addressed,” said Drury. “This service is so badly needed and there’s a capacity for a lot more to be done with programs like Volunteer Drivers and Friendly Visitors. This is a place where people can have their issue heard and get information about where to go next. This is not necessarily for low-income seniors. It’s for all seniors.”

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Patients on 3 East and West at Vernon Jubilee Hospital are now finding comfort watching movies on portable DVD players donated by the VJH Auxiliary. Prompted by staff member Mary Weber, unit manager Jody Edwards requested the portable DVD players through the auxiliary’s Patient Comfort Funds, and the auxiliary was happy to approve the request for 10 portable players and headphones. “The DVD players are for patients who can’t afford, or who find television too confusing

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Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary members May Correale (left), Wendy Christensen, Gladys Schroeter, Val Tribes, Linda Roy, Dixie Mackie and Kathy Pinder with some of the 10 DVD players donated for patient use. or tiring,” said Edwards. An added bonus, she said, is that the DVD

players can also be used for patient education. A call to staff and

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ear Annie: Back in May, our son and his wife invited us to a concert at the end of December to celebrate my husband’s milestone birthday. They said it would be their treat, and we all agreed it would be a fun evening. Over the next few months, we got together often, and no mention was made of the concert. Yesterday, I sent a text saying we were excited about the concert and asked what time we should leave. Our son responded with a Kathy mitchell & marcy sugar text saying they weren’t going and that we should have checked with them sooner. Regardless of the reason — whether illness, money, work schedule or whatever — shouldn’t the people who extended the invitation let the guests know there is a change of plans? We are so disappointed and — Confused About Cancellation Dear Confused: Your son and his wife should not have issued the invitation unless they meant it and certainly should have notified you well in advance if the plans had changed. However, it’s also possible they simply forgot about it until it was too late to get the tickets, in which case, mentioning how excited you were about the upcoming concert in, say, August might have averted this family drama. One should be diplomatic but not so reticent to speak that these things become an issue. Good communication, especially between parents and children,

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can resolve or prevent a great many problems. Dear Annie: I read your column every day and love it, so I’d like your opinion on something. My little brother and his wife are expecting their first child in April. They have decided to have a “reveal party” to let everyone know the sex of the baby. This means the doctor will write down the gender of the baby and put it in a sealed envelope. Then someone takes the envelope to a party supply store where they pack a box with balloons filled with the appropriate color — pink or blue. At the party, the expectant parents open the box, and the balloons fly out letting everyone know the sex of the baby. To me, this seems like something the expectant parents would like to share with each other, without an audience. I am a gay male and probably will never have children, so this really doesn’t impact my life. But I am curious about what you think. — Greensboro, N.C. Dear Greensboro: While some parents prefer to get this news privately, in today’s Facebook age, many want to share it with friends and family as soon as possible. So a party makes sense to them. Yes, some people will interpret this as one more act of narcissism, but most expectant parents are so thrilled to share this news that we think the motives are actually sweet. Of course, if the parents have a gender preference, it’s best to get the news in private, since guests don’t want to see one of the hosts burst into tears of disappointment. Otherwise, we think these events are a matter of personal choice. Go and enjoy yourself.

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Life

The Dead Sea Scrolls: In 1947 a Bedouin boy named Muhammed was searching for a lost goat. He tossed a stone into a hole in the cliff on the west side of the Dead Sea. To his surprise he heard the sound of shattering pottery. He discovered an amazing sight. On the floor of the cave were several large jars containing leather scrolls, wrapped in linen cloth. The scrolls had been preserved in excellent condition for 1,900 years. A complete scroll of the book of Isaiah was discovered as well as many other incomplete portions of the Old Testament.

Paying the price of sun exposure

oing away soon? Lucky you. Some days in the office I think that come January there will only be a few of us left rambling around Vernon. Very large contingents of mostly retired local residents are heading south: Yuma, Mexico, Palm Springs and Phoenix are some of the popular choices. The goal is the endless summer and a lower cost of living. At the risk of sounding like sour grapes, there is a price to pay for all that sun and I see it on the faces of many who attend the office. Skin cancer is the most common cancer doctors treat. It represents one third of all new cancers diagnosed. In 2007 Canada had 74,000 new cases. All skin cancer is directly related to time spent in the sun. Each of us has what I refer to as a UV bank account, UV being the abbreviation for ultraviolet radiation. The most important deposits that we make to the UV bank account are in the form of sunburns in child-

hood. Skin has a long memory, and those overdoses of ultraviolet radiation are accumulated over a lifetime in the form of gene changes in the skin cells. As we age, we continue to make further UV deposits, sunning in the summer, skiing in the winter, working outside, gardening, driving to work and just hanging around outside. Those episodes all add to our accumulated UV bank account and add further gene changes in the skin cells. Eventually in the fourth or fifth decade those changes manifest as sun-damaged skin where eventually precancers or cancer can develop. Many people come to the office worried

about melanoma but the vast majority of the skin cancer that doctors see is non-melanoma skin cancer. This often starts as a precancer referred to as an actinic keratosis or will appear directly as a basal cell or squamous cell cancer. Actinic keratosis are scaly red patches that resemble eczema and often appear on the face and other exposed areas. They represent a cancer confined to the upper millimeters of skin. Others will present with slow growing round nodules or scaly patches on the face, back or extremities. Some will bleed or ulcerate but they do not go away. These are the basal cell cancers and they have a complex root system that extends beyond their borders. Still other individuals will have squamous cell cancers on the face, ears or lower arms and legs. These are more dangerous as they can metastasize to other parts of the body. Squamous cell cancers on the lips,

nose or ears are potentially high risk. Men develop non-melanoma skin cancers at a rate of two to one when compared to women. The bottom line is that all unusual or nonhealing skin lesions need to be attended to. Skin cancers on the face are of particular concern. If not treated early, extensive surgery may be required. We cannot take back the childhood deposits that we have already made to our UV bank account, but we can slow down the changes associated with excessive UV exposure by wearing sunscreen. Buy the sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection with an SPF or sun protection factor of at least 30. Apply it every four hours when outside. Wear a hat and protective clothing over high exposure areas. As well, there is no logic in getting a tan before going to the lower latitudes. Avoid the direct sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you have scaling lesions on

of spending money on themselves for the next must-have materialistic item, instead help those in need.” To that end, the Lounge is collecting backpacks for the Upper Room Mission’s annual backpack drive. “In an attempt to raise awareness as well as encourage our clientele and the general public, we have decided to reward those that participate, with free time to play games or use the computers at our establishment,” said Brazier. In exchange for three free hours of Internet usage, clients are asked to bring in a backpack filled with items such as deodorant, soap and face cloth, toothbrush, tooth paste, comb/ brush, Kleenex, socks, razors, hand warmers, pen and pad, candy or chocolate or anything that someone may find useful. “Our goal at the beginning of December was to gather 30 backpacks. We have had

some very impressive support thus far but are still a little ways away from our goal.” The Lounge has extended its backpack collecting until Sunday before handing them over to the mission. Any additional backpacks that are collected will be made available throughout the year for anyone in need. Backpacks can be dropped off at the Upper Room Mission, 3403-27th Ave., or the Downtown Internet Lounge, 2919-30th Ave., next to the Towne Theatre in downtown Vernon. In addition, the Lounge has joined forces with the Salvation Army Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items. In exchange for five donations of nonperishable food items, customers earn one free hour of Internet time, while 10 items is the equivalent of three free hours. “We had some customers really getting

into the spirit by bringing 20 items. We were happy to provide them with six free hours, an amount that would normally cost them about $20. “So we encourage people to clean out their cupboards or fill up a backpack and head down to the Lounge to game it up for charity.”

SECOND OPINION

Dr. April Sanders

Get gaming and help the community Morning Star Staff

The Downtown Internet Lounge is inviting customers to go online while at the same time giving back to the community, with a backpack and food drive for Christmas. “Giving back to our community is something that has been very important to us since day one,” said Josh Brazier, with the Downtown Internet Lounge. “While none of us here are anywhere close to being rich, we are all blessed with the basic necessities that many often take for granted. “Far too many people become so wrapped up in having the latest and greatest and forget just how fortunate they are to not only live in a place as beautiful as Vernon, but to enjoy some of the finer things in life that many only dream of experiencing. We encourage these people to take a second to reflect on just how comfortable their lives are and instead

your skin that do not go away or if you have new growths on the skin, have them looked at by your doctor.

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Holiday ServiceS All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed from Monday, December 24th through Tuesday, January 1st, 2013. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am, Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will operate its normal Friday through Monday schedule during the holiday period. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed Saturday, December 22nd through Wednesday, December 26th and Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st.

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Holiday Events at Sovereign Lake $5 Thursday Evenings $5 Rentals and $5 Tickets. 4:30 to 8:30pm Lantern Ski - ski the Woodland Bell trail lit by lanterns Dec 28 , 5pm – 8:30pm Moonlit snowshoe to Black Prince Cabin with dinner. Dec 29, Price $55 (book early as this fills up quickly) Sunday Skate Clinic - Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced , Dec 23 and Dec 30 , Price $40 Kids Christmas Camp Three days of fun and skill improvement. Includes activities: skiing, snowshoeing, backcountry adventure, a scavenger hunt, and games. Jan 2-4 $60 for three days or $25 per day For more information or to register for events, visit the website www.sovereignlake.com or call 250.558.3036

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to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. TO ALL METIS CITIZENS Office is open every PRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE Every single item Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop of clothing just $1: pants, coats, skirts, blouses, in for coffee and bannock at 2913-29th Ave. sweaters, T-shirts for men, women and children. UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 We are at Everything else in the store is 1/2 price. Sale runs 2500-46th Ave. Grandpa Darts 1 to 4 p.m., and to Dec. 22. Due to renovations, our store will be you don’t have to be a grandpa to join the fun! closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. We thank all our cus- Friday Night Live: dance in the Spitfire Lounge tomers for their loyalty and wish all a very merry to live entertainment, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. We night dinner specials from Spitfire Grill. are at 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-0777 for info. INFANT MASSAGE At the Aboriginal Infant and WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Annual sale for Early Childhood Development Centre. For more Okanagan Humane Society at The Shops at information, call Connie at 250-542-7578. Polson Park until Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to We still have a great variety of items for pur- come out and participate in carpet bowling chase at affordable prices and people are bringing Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave., new things in every day. All proceeds to care of behind the Rec Centre. Come on out and learn neglected, abandoned feral cats or to assist low- a new game. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. income families with spaying/neutering of their CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN Vernon Community Arts cat or dog. For more information, call Hazel at Centre. Open for members only when the studio 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. is not in use by a class. Interested in learning MISSION BOUTIQUE MANAGER BLESSES about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, VERNON Storewide Loonie sale Dec. 21 between multi-use passes also available; please contact us 5 and 8 p.m. A three-hour window to purchase for more information at 250-542-6243. anything in the boutique for a loonie. Cash and VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Painting carry the same night. We need to empty the store, and Drawing Drop In Fridays any time between so the floor can be cleaned. Our 1/2 price sale 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Explore your creative continues through Dec. 22. We will be closed until side in a fun and encouraging environment. Jan. 2. We are unable to accept household and fur- Bring your own supplies and meet new friends niture donations during the holiday. Please place and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call your secure bagged donations in our chute. Merry 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. Christmas, and thank you for your generosity. WOMEN’S ONLY DROP-IN SPACE A safe space THE MISSION LOONIE BIN THRIFT STORE for women to talk to a women’s support worker, until Dec. 22, buy three, get one free sale is have coffee, access computers, phone and fax and back! Buy any four items for just three loonies! get help with problem solving and referrals to comClothing, shoes and boots, linens, houseware, etc. munity resources. In room #107 in the People Place Includes great selection of Christmas decorations, (Independent Living Vernon), staffed by Women’s too. Winning bag #56. Open 9-5ish, Tuesday Services staff from John Howard Society and through Saturday, 3008-34th St. All proceeds to Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Upper Room Mission. Merry Christmas to all! Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Dec. 21, dance to VERNON & DIST. VOLUNTEER BUREAU music of No Bad Days at The Army & Navy Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volClub 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Contact Dot at 250542-4042 if attending. No cover charge. Dec. 31 unteers. Tell us what you would like to do and New Year’s Eve dinner & dance at The Army we will help you find a position. Contact us at and Navy. Music by Cheaper than a Porsche. 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca Roast Beef dinner at 7 p.m. Music begins at 8:30 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES We cater to p.m. Tickets are $30 (available at Army & Navy all. We welcome all visitors to come and see what Club, 2500-46th Ave.) Call Dot at 250-542-4042 Eagles are all about. We open at 1 p.m. daily. For info. or hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. if attending as soon as possible. ANAF HALL RENTALS The hall is available for TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have rent for birthdays, weddings, etc. We are at 2500- ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime of the year. 46th Ave. For inquiries, call 250-542-3277. PREGNANT? NEED ASSISTANCE? For infor- A relaxed and fun class, includes qi gong. Tuesdays mation, support and layettes come visit us at and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian 3105C-31st Ave. The Vernon Pro-Life office is Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. open Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 1 to 3 THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong p.m. or by appointment, call 545-5520. FOR THAT FURNITURE YOU NO LONGER and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, HAVE ROOM FOR Call Gleaners used furniture toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. store at 250-549-1123. We accept donations of Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 used furniture and working appliances. Drop off a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential This is a public notification that East Vernon Road information, support and/or advocacy, call will be closed in both directions at the BX Creek Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. crossing for repairs and upgrading of infrastructure SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon as a result of flooding damage which occurred Mental Health and Addictions offers a earlier this season. Detours are available via BX group for individuals experiencing a loved Road and Tillicum Road as per signage. one struggling with a substance misuse The closure is estimated to last until issue. Learn about the complex issues of Friday December 21st. substance misuse/addiction, while increasWe apologize for the inconvenience of this closure ing your capacity to support an individual and appreciate your understanding as these struggling with substance misuse issues, necessary repairs and improvements are made. without enabling their behaviour. To regIf you have any questions or concerns regarding ister, please contact Vernon Mental Health these works please contact the Vernon district and Addictions at 250-549-5737. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure office B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY at 250-503-3664. Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more inforArea Manager, Roads mation about membership or volunteering, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com Okanagan Shuswap District

december 21

NotificatioN of Road closuRe

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Feature Event: Blue Christmas service Dec. 22

ometimes, in this season of joy and celebration, the things we feel most are the losses – loss of health, death of a loved one, loss of friends, or employment or meaning or hope in our own lives. A quiet, reflective service where we can acknowledge our losses, light a candle in memory of what has been lost or what might have been, find comfort for our sadness, and perhaps, the glimmer of hope to start building once more. All welcome, whatever your religious background or belief. Join us Dec. 22 at 2 p.m., at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. For more information, please phone 250-544-0797.

CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for information. CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS INFO. & RESOURCE BUREAU The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau is now located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper 6 p.m., home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. Monies from meat draws to local charities.

december 22

WINTER BREAK-OLOGY & SUPERVISED SCIENCE! Drop in to (or drop off at) the Okanagan Science Centre for Winter Break-ology! Staff scientists will be running live science demos and hands-on activities. Dry ice snow globes, gyrochair rides, crazy chemistry and Planetarium show: you’re guaranteed new exciting experiences every day you visit. Parents have to work? Kids can still join the fun: pre-register for hourly, half- or full-day Supervised Science drop-off programs (ages six to 10). Call 545-3644 or visit www.okscience.ca. Dec. 22, 27-29 and Jan. 2-5. Free for members, regular admission for non-members. Additional costs for Supervised Science option. SATURDAY SOUP KITCHEN at All Saints’ Church will be closed Dec. 22 and 29. We will reopen Jan. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our special New Year’s lunch — all are welcome! A CHRISTMAS CAROL: COLDSTREAM MACKIE STYLE Christine Pilgrim (performer/ director) and Christine Kashuba (Mackie House manager) have pooled their talents to offer a unique old-fashioned family Christmas event Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Christmas spirit will ring from the rafters with stories, songs and delicious desserts and festive treats for everyone. Guests will be invited to join carol singers as they are served hot chocolate before gathering round the fire in the 1910 drawing room to enjoy entertainment provided by Pilgrim, Daniel Mellows and El Gusto. Take-home novelties to make, quizzes and games to play, just like those the Mackie family enjoyed back in the early 1900s. A visit from Mrs. Claus, too! Seats sell fast so book early. Call Mackie Lake House at 250- 545-1019 or e-mail mackiehouse@shaw.ca, $25 per person

or $80 per family (two adults and two children). ECKANKAR COMMUNITY HU SONG Dec. 22, 11- 11:30 a.m., Prestige Inn, 4411-32nd St. HU is an ancient name for God and when sung as a love song to God, it gives spiritual upliftment and expands your awareness of God’s love and guidance. We sing the HU for 20 mins. , followed by short contemplation time. All welcome. Info: 250307-6677 or www.eckankarvernon@gmail.com SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOOK SALE every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Olympics Vernon Store, Alpine Centre, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. We have moved to a new location in the centre, now in unit #32A, top row of the complex, next to the railroad tracks. Thousands of cheap quality books; prices range from 15 cents to $2. All proceeds go towards operating local programs for Special Olympics Vernon. Book donations are greatly appreciated; they may either be dropped off at the Alpine Book Store on Saturday mornings or phone 250545-1287 for pick-up or general information. ROYAL CDN. LEGION BR. 189 OYAMA Meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. All welcome. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-5468907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. MEAT RAFFLE AT THE LUMBY LEGION Every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. New burger and beer Saturday special, only $9.50. Vernon’s best meat draw starts 2 p.m. in Spitfire Lounge. LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a studyfriendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577.

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CRIB TOURNAMENT AT SCHUBERT CENTRE Dec. 23. The cost is $10 and the games (17) begin at 10 a.m. VERNON LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS The last day the library will be open before our holiday closure is Dec. 23. We will reopen Jan. 3. ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Bonus meat draw today Dec. 23 at 3103 - 30th St. (across from Greyhoud). Meat draw will be turkeys and hams 50/50 draw. Variety meat basket, and free draws for Christmas all afternoon. Concession available.Everyone welcome, members and non-members. Doors open at 1 p.m. Meat draw 2 p.m. Come join us for a great afternoon. All monies go to children and charities in Vernon. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE at Faith Baptist Church, 3908 – 27th Ave., at 6 p.m., Dec. 24. Everyone welcome!

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Christmas Downtown …

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KITCHEN Company

Italian Kitchen Gift Certificates make wonderful Christmas.

Watch for our Cookbook! Coming soon!

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11:00 am to 2:00 pm Watch for Santa as he wanders throughout Downtown Vernon.

Thank you to all our faithful customers!

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Open Sundays

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Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10am

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Pastor Trevor Kempner “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Classical Christmas Eve: 4pm & 6pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30pm Pastor Trevor Kempner “The Greatest Question”

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

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

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Sunday, Dec. 23rd at 6:30pm

Preaching: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal

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

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www.knoxvernon.ca

Corner of 32 Avenue & Alexis Pk. Dr

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

Sermon: “Christmas is a Time For Love” The Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton 7:00 p.m. - Communion Service

VERNON FAMILY CHURCH

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

Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Afﬁliated with the PAOC of Canada

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:30pm No Service Dec. 25th Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

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Christmas Eve 6:30pm: Christmas Eve 6:30pm: “Light of the World” “Light of the World”

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

Sunday Monday

10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am Simple Christmas - John Pastor Jeremy Kinniburgh Christmas Eve Services at 2, 3:30, 5 & 6:30pm

All are Welcome

“Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

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

Sat. Dec. 22 at 2pm - Blue Christmas Service Sun. Dec. 23 at 10am - Morning Worship Mon. Dec. 24 at 7pm - Family Service Mon. Dec. 24 at 10pm - Candlelight & Communion Celebrating God’s presence in a welcoming community.

PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC

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

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

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

4:30pm Contemporary Candlelight Communion Service 8:00pm Traditional Candlelight Communion Service

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

Eckankar Community HU Song:

Pastor Richard D. Schulz

Saturday, December 22nd 11 - 11:30am

@ Prestige Hotel 4411 32 Avenue (Hwy 97)

HU is an ancient name for God and when sung as a Love song to God, it gives spiritual upliftment and expands your awareness of God’s love and guidance in our life. We sing the HU for 20 mins, followed by a short contemplation time. All Welcome. Info: 250-307-6677 www.eckankar.org

4 pm Sundays Pastors: Dave Bootsma and Erol Bortucene

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HOLIDAY SEASON GARBAGE & RECYCLING COLLECTION City of Armstrong residents should take note of the following changes to garbage collection days during the Christmas season: • Areas where garbage would normally be collected on Tuesday, December 25, will be collected on Wednesday, December 26. • Areas where garbage would normally be collected on Wednesday, December 26, will be collected on Thursday, December 27. • Areas where garbage would normally be collected on Tuesday, January 1 will be collected on Wednesday, January 2. • Areas where garbage would normally be collected on Wednesday, January 2 will be collected on Thursday, January 3. • Biweekly recycling will continue to be picked up in all areas on Wednesday, December 26. PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • Web: cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

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Obituaries

Vera Adele Contois (nee Pakoo)

was born on September 6th, 1940 in Pine Falls, Manitoba and passed away on December 18th, 2012 in the Gateby Care Residence at the age of 72 years. Vera will be lovingly remembered by her five daughters, Gail Contois of Vernon, B.C., Joanne (Dennis) Tom of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Darlene Contois of Salmon Arm, B.C., Jacqueline (Howard) May of Trail, B.C. and Maxine Fontaine of Winnipeg, Manitoba; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Iris (Joe) Houston and Florence (Louis) Malo of Pine Falls, Manitoba; five brothers, Rod Pakoo of Pine Falls, Manitoba, Lloyd (Mary Lou) Pakoo of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Calvin (Margaret) Pakoo of Lockport, Manitoba, Mark Pakoo of Pine Falls, Manitoba and Neil (Kim) Pakoo of The Beaches, Manitoba; and numerous extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Magnus (Joe) Contois on November 22nd, 2011; three brothers and two sisters. The Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. with Deacon Paul Murphy officiating. Cremation will follow. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

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Wilhelmina Maria Catharina Bongers

Sept. 27, 1920 - Dec. 13, 2012 The family of Lucy is very sad to announce her passing. Lucy was born in Rosburn, Manitoba to Tina & Harry Antonation. She has joined many of her siblings in heaven; her mother & father Tina & Harry; her sisters & brothers. Her son Patrick; grandaughters Joey & Chrissy. Her husband Jack, long time friend Steve. Leaving behind her daughters Shirley (Bob), Olive (Dennis), son Allen (Marg), sister, brothers, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Service to be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Saturday, Dec. 22 @ 1:45 p.m.

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Hélène M. Donauer We regret to announce the passing of Hélène Donauer on December 16, 2012 in Vernon, BC. She was born October 20, 1927 in Ferland, SK, the 8th child of 13 born to Louis and Angelina Fournier. Family meant everything to Hélène. She is predeceased by her husband Dichael in 2010, her parents, Įve siblings and her second daughter, Bernice, in 1971. Hélène is survived by daughter, Rosalind Sims (Garry), son Dale Donauer (Millie), daughter Aileen Lubiniecki (Kevin), Bernice’s husband Murray Goertzen and 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

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At this great time of sorrow, we regret to announce the passing of Wilhelmina Maria Catharina Bongers on December 17, 2012 in Armstrong, BC at 95 years of age. Wilhelmina was born on February 26, 1917 in Holland. She immigrated to Canada with her husband William and four children. The family lived and farmed throughout Grindrod, Revelstoke, Kelowna, and in 1961 settled in Armstrong. Wilhelmina was a devoted catholic and an active member of the CWL. She surrounded her life with her family, farming and gardening. Wilhelmina was the last of her family. She was predeceased by her husband William, her sons Hugo, Harry, and Fred, and her son-in-law Alfred Luttmerding. Wilhelmina will be lovingly remembered by her children Thea Luttmerding, Ria Johnson, Ellie (Lyle) Smith, Peter Bongers (Terry), and Maryann (Jeff) Gamble, and her daughters-inlaw Linda, Debbie, and Lyn. She will be further cherished by her 22 grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Prayers are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (3335 Patterson Street, Armstrong, BC). Funeral Mass to take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (3335 Patterson Street, Armstrong, BC). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada (Suite 400, 151 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON, N2H 2M2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

Her faith was of the utmost importance in her life and it inŇuenced the spirituality of everyone touched by her. A Memorial Mass to be held on Saturday, December 22 at 11:00, St. James Church, 2607 27 Street, Vernon, BC. /n lieu of Ňowers, please consider a Memory DonaƟon to either: North Okanagan Hospice Society 3506 - 27 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1S4 OR pilepsy Canada NaƟonal Oĸce 2255B Queen Street East, Suite 336 Toronto, ON M4E 1G3 Arrangements are in care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be oīered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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DATA ENTRY CLERK We require a data entry clerk for a Local Trucking Company. The successful applicant will be responsible for data entry and clerical duties. Preferred experience with Truckmate program, but willing to train the right applicant. Must have own Transportation and be reliable. Required Immediately Full Time position - Monday to Friday. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Please Fax Resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls Please.

Little Ark Childcare Centre requires IT & ECE Educators, to cover 2 mat leave positions, could work into permanent. Benefits. Send resumes to little.ark@hotmail.com

Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

STAPLES in Vernon is looking for an experienced Technology Sales Person. Drop off Resume: Attention Gary.

Snow plough driver needed, experience necessary, avail all hours. Fax resume to 250545-8676 attention: Mike

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BUSY Commercial Truck & Trailer Repair Shop in Salmo, BC seeking JOURNEYMAN or fourth year APPRENTICE MECHANIC. Shop works a four on three off schedule. Extended health care & pension plan available. Wages dependant on experience & qualifications. Please email resume to: rob@summitrepair.ca (PDF) or fax to 250-357-2009 attn Rob.

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

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GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Start before the Christmas Season. For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;own a franchiseâ&#x20AC;?. Any questions? Email head office directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna).

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Career Opportunities

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Help Wanted

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Mae-Flower Gardens, 3107 - 32nd Street, Vernon

Career Opportunities HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN DIESEL MECHANIC required in Invermere, B.C. Permanent full-time position. Wage based on experience. $30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $38. Benefit package available. Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca max@maxhelmer.ca

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

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. APEX Mountain Inn Currently hiring for P/T housekeeper and front desk positions(min 20 hrs wk)$12 hr. email resume to stan@duckworthmanagement.com or drop of resume 300 strayhorse road, apex. Class 1 Driver Wanted: Vans & Flat deck Hauling, Canada/USA. 3yrs or more experience required. Send Resume and Drivers Abstract to Box #6 c/o Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5.

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Employment

F/T or P/T Baker needed in Armstrong. (250)546-8557 Kids Corner Childcare Center is looking for an Early Childhood Educator/Assistant for preschool/school aged position. 34/40hrs wk, benefits. Drop off resume @ 4401 P.V. Rd Vernon

Employment

North Okanagan Beef Ranch is looking for person to calve 200 cows, night shift starting about January 10th to approx end of March. Previous experience an asset. (250)838-7392, 250-838-7529 Production Workers-chop saws, packaging, assembly, wood production. Seasonal. $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250545-7203. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day Salary: (Full Benefits) is negotiable and will be compensated based on related experience and education. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Armstrong, British Columbia Education: Post Secondary Education

Employment

VERNON BUTCHER SHOP Now Hiring Experienced Meat Cutters and Customer Service personnel. Apply with resume: #400-3101 48th Ave.

Extra Cash for Christmas Paper Route

MOA/Medical Receptionist wanted for Dermatology / Vein / Medical Aesthetics Clinic. Must have outstanding phone and people skills. Three references required. Send resume to 101 - 3002 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L7

Experience: Minimum of two years working in an office environment with similar tasks and duties. Specific Skills: Establish work priorities, Ensure deadlines are met, Ensure procedures are followed, Carry out administrative activities, Reports, Review, Evaluate and implement new administrative procedures. Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Professionalism, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Computer use, Comfortable in public environment. How to Apply: ATTN: Admin Posting Armstrong By Fax: 250-558-0870 By E-mail: mkross98@gmail.com

Litigation Associate Lawyer Our growing Firm is currently seeking a litigation associate to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate must have 5 - 6 years litigation experience. Email resume to shelleyw@kidston.ca www.kidston.ca

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Employment

Trades, Technical

Crane Operator Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Crane Operator for our Kamloops & Kelowna Operations. We are a Non - Union Company Offering Employees a Competitive Wage & Beneﬁts Package. Eligible candidates will be required to have valid crane certification & must have a Class 1 with clean abstract, and be willing to work in a challenging environment. Please forward resumes: Attn. Branch Manager: rtrowsse@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)250.573.0040 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

Trades, Technical

Cleaning Services

Feed & Hay

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

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

1st & 2nd Cut HAY no rain, in a barn. Delivery available. (250)545-1817 Alfalfa Timothy hay, Good For Horses. 2nd Crop Grass/Alfalfa No rain. $4.25/bale. 250542-2066 CLEAN dry wheat straw, Square and round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509 GRASS Hay, Alfalfa Grass, 1st & 2nd cut, Square bales. 250-546-8010 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720 Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa (250) 547-6334 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630 Straw $3.50/bale. Grass/ Alfalfa Hay $3-$5/bale, Round Bales $60. ea. 250-838-6765

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

Services

Art/Music/Dancing

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

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

Give the Gift of Music to someone you love! Singing or Piano Lessons for all ages, all levels, all styles. Very Experienced, Fun, Patient teacher; Great Rates. (778)475-4409

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

Financial Services

Pets & Livestock

REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Pets Purebred Beagles all females 9 weeks old, 1st shots, vet checked. Ready for Christmas! $450.ea (250)546-9571 Purebred male Pomeranian pup, $250. Meet the parents. Armstrong. (250)309-7017.

Feed & Hay Feeder Hay, Top & Bottom bales. 250-549-0628

Farm Services • • • • • • • •

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

David

Lumby, BC

250-549-0324 or

250-547-6815

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ARMSTRONG RT 510 - Jackson Ave & Rosedale West

RT 84 - 30 Ave & 13 St • Available now RT 99 - 30 Ave & 22 St • Available now MISSION RT 16 - 17 Ave & 38 St • Available now RT 18 - 17 Ave & 34 St • Available Jan 2 RT 21 - 16 Ave & 30 St • Available Jan 2

Building Supplies Cedar D style logs, sidings, panelling, decking, Fir and Hemlock flooring, timbers, special orders. Rouck Bros, Lumby. 1-800-960-3388 rouckbros.com

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

Firewood/Fuel Applewood & Fir. $240 cord. Free local delivery. 250-5463505.

Garden Equipment 92 MTD 5hp Chipper for Small branches, leaves, garden waste. $300. (250)307-0009 Snowblowers $200-$400. Call (250)307-0009

5hp-10hp. for details.

Information

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Display & Classified DEADLINE: NOON TUES. DEC. 18

Display & Classified DEADLINE: NOON WED. DEC. 19

Mon. Dec. 24th

Fri. Dec. 28th

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EAST HILL

Merchandise for Sale

Fri. Dec. 21st

RT 40 - Wellington & Cascade • Avail Dec 26 RT 220 - Lakeview Dr & Varsity Dr • Avail Dec 14

Happy Holiday Season

DURING THE HOLIDAYS, OUR DEADLINES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

SPECIAL EDITION

COLDSTREAM

Vernon District Animal Care Society wishes everyone a

Holiday Deadlines

• Available Dec 14 or ASAP BX

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Sun. Dec. 30

EDITION

Display & Classified DEADLINE: 10 AM FRI. DEC. 28

EDITION

Display & Classified DEADLINE: 4 PM FRI. DEC. 21

Wed. Jan. 2

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 30” Husqvarna snowblower, brand new, never used. $1400.obo 250-379-2478. 6’-8’ Christmas trees, $15-$20. 5 minutes to Vernon, Delivery $5.00 extra. 250-542-8670. For sale used Toro snowblower, model number CCR1000, 3 hp, $225.(250)558-5566 250309-1947. Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load. 250-546-9536, 250-309-6107 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LADY GAGA - 2 Tickets $137. ea, good seats,Rogers Arena Vancouver, Jan 11/13 7:30pm MOUNTAIN BIKE Giant Pistol 2. Full Suspension. Small frame. Great mountain bike for a teen. Recently tuned. $1000 new, only $350. Call 250-307-4478 PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched 3-kinds, homemade Cabbage Rolls, 250-545-3667

Misc. for Sale WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069 Youth Burton ski pants, red, size Youth, Large(14-16).Like new! 250-308-7671.

Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Musical Instruments GIFT OF MUSIC Lessons in studio or Skype. www.pianojam.com

Sporting Goods Boxing Week Specials in Effect: Norinco M14 308 cal incl. 520rds of ammo $833 tax in. Norinco AR-15 223 cal incl 1600rds of ammo $1299 tax in, other tax in specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Snowboard Package- 155 cm Ride Vista board with bindings. Thirty two boots size 7.5. Bolle helmet with Spy goggles. Awesome deal at only $300! 250.307.4478 Telescope Package- Vista 109SE with tripod and constellation book. Great quality, view Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn! Only $150! 250.307.4478 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Garage Sales

Garage Sales

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Our office will be closed on Tues. Dec. 25 & Wed. Dec. 26, we will also be closed on Tues. Jan. 1 Please note that there will be no Morning Star Daily edition’s starting Tues. Dec. 25 - Dec. 27 & delivery will resume on Thurs. Jan. 3, 2013

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

Merchandise for Sale

4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon 250.545.3322 www.vernonmorningstar.com

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

4404 - 20th St #14 Moving Sale Sat/Sun 10-2pm. Clothes framed pics/original watercolours, household items, misc..

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION SIDING

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LANDSCAPING

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Real Estate

Rentals

Apt/Condos for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Cozy & Clean

2bdrm condo in adult oriented bldg. near hospital, insuite laundry, lrg enclosed balcony, a/c, spacious bedrooms, 1 walk-in closet, no stairs, $875.(250)308-9402

2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. w/d, f/s, ns, pets neg. Immed. $850.mo +util. 250-503-7296

Estate Sale- 1owner, 2bdrm 2 bath, secure entry/prkg, air, gas f/p, level entry. Well built & maintained. Adult building. $149,000. 778-475-4847

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

Mobile Homes & Parks

Freshly painted, 720 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. garden apt. Peaceful country living in the city, walking distance to all amenities & bus. $610/mo. Inquiries 250-542-7723

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

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

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742

Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy.

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

250-503-1257

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BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedroom available

… in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977

vernonhomes.ca/forrent Apartment for rent: large 1 bedroom 2nd floor, only 4 years old, security entrance, only 4 apartments in total, very bright, central location, parking and free laundry. $875/mth plus utilities. 250-549-8109

Columbia Apartments

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

Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.

Now available!

1 bedroom apt.

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250-545-1519

1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $750/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223.

2-bdrm, 2-bath dwntwn loc. In suite w/d, a/c, u/g prkg, near schools/shopping, lvl entry. n/s n/p. Avail now. 250-503-8946 2bdrm Condo close to hospital ac/f/s/dw, n/p, n/s, Avail now $850. 250-503-5465

Mobile Homes & Parks

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Rentals

2bdrm East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Immediate, 250-260-5870.

ARLINGTON

& CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P clean & well maintained, Call: 250-275-8066 Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites from $630 p/m, laminate floors & designer finishes avail. Great living close to downtown.prefer mature renter. Some pets OK Scooter parking. 250-549-5254 BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm, 1bath apt in quiet building. Fridge & stove incl. N/P, N/parties. $695-$725/mo. 250-542-7727 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 DELUXE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Secure mature adult building, Pictures @ kijiji.ca #440879727. $940 incl. heat. NS, Cat OK. Long Term discount. 250-309-2000 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $525.&up 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Senior welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

Commercial/ Industrial 713 sqft.$950 + hst .341 sq.ft., & 332 sq.ft., $350 + hst. 291030 Ave. (250)212-6807

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

1bdrm, ground level, large open plan, .cat ok no/dogs . W/D & util incl. $725. 4101 27th Ave. 250-542-4310 2bdrm large, near schools, cat ok n/dog, 5401 Okanagan Ave $925./incl util 250-542-4310 2bdrm near shopping, schools cat ok n/dog, $825.w/d + util 4011 34A St. 250-542-4310 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1000/mo.+ water utility 250-550-4396

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4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 Free December 3bdrm 1 bath, w/d, n/s, pet neg, $950/mo 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957 FREE RENT 2 bdrm suite, w a/c & 5 appl., newer construction. Bright & clean. Walk to d/t, connector, bus & hospital. Bus stop at door. N/S, N/P. 13th month free with 12 months lease. $775 + util. Plus a chance to win a million every week. Also available furnished at $1500 + util. Call Roy now, this gem won’t last. 250-540-5519. Smaller 2bdrm 1/2 duplex, Ok Landing area, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p. R.R. $850 incl heat. Hydro extra. Avail immed. 250-5586106 after 6pm

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• 2 bdrm furnished home on OK Lake. Eastside Rd, 15 min from Vernon. Boat launch, beautiful views, 5 appliances, 3 level deck, garage. $1,200 per month. • 2 bdrm basement suite in East Hill. Newer reno, looks great. NS, NP, 1 parking spot, no laundry. $750 incl. utilities; $700 for single person. • 1 bdrm huge bsmt suite in Stepping Stones. Mtn views, tons of storage, F&S, W&D, partially finished areas. $795 incl. utilities.

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$1000/mo. Armstrong, 3bd, 2 full baths, shop, lots of parking, fenced yard, kids & pet ok. No DD req’d, possible rent to own.Avail Jan.1,250-309-4703 2bdrm, 2bath, upscale, quiet neighbourhood, f/s, n/s, pet neg. $1350+util.250-549-7066 2 BDRM, Coldstream walkout with in suite laundry, W/D and lots of parking. Walk to Kal beach, bus route to college & shopping. Cable, Internet & utilities inc. $1000 Call Andrea 250-545-2344 2 bedroom loft on farm in MARA, $650./mo includes utilities. 1-(250)838-6630 3BDRM 2.5bath, in Oyama. LAKE ACCESS. $1200 + utils. N/S. 250-306-1936 3 bed 1 1/2 bath house Lumby very clean, great view, parking. Avail January. $1,000 + utils, n/s, no pets, refs please. 250-547-0168 3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove. Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664 6bdrm 3bath, fully fenced, garage. Brand new W/d, F/s, D/W. Avail Jan1. $1600/mo + utils. N/S, N/P. (250)864-2786 Full house 2bdrm upstairs with 2bdrm basement suite. Avail now. 250-503-6034, 250-542-9565 Older 4bdrm, 1 bath in BX, new f/s Avail Jan 1 $1000 util not incl, 250-558-8791 Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.

1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD util/incl $700. 545-6090 1bdrm suite, n/s, small pet ok, $650 incl util. Close to school. Call evenings (250)308-2929 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl. utils, laundry rm, must see. $950/mo. (250)838-0072 2Bdrm Bright, New, Lwr East Hill. N/s N/p, cable, dw, W/D, $850.util incl. 250-308-1383 Bachelor Reno’d, North Swan Lake, suits single, small pet ok. N/S. Avail Jan1. $595/mo util incl. 250-307-1497 BRIGHT cozy detached Bachelor suite, very private country setting, 1.5 miles from city centre. $500. 250-5455238, 250-308-9811 COLDSTREAM Walk Out Bsmt., Sep entry, 2bdrm, insuite laundry, storage, covered parking full use of pool in summer, pets welcome, huge yard, FP,DW $1200 utils, cable & internet incl’d. Available February1st Call 250-938-8886 Large 1-bdrm, f/s/dw, shared laundry, $700. Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits 1 quiet female, Avail now 250-558-0142 leave message LEGAL recently renovated 1 bdrm basement suite. $900 month. Inc utilities, w/d, f/s, dishwasher, ns, np. Quiet neighbourhood close to shopping area and bus route. Available Jan 1. (250)2600029. Lower East Hill, newer 1bdrm, basement suite, full garage, n/s, n/p, avail Jan. 1. $810 incl util.,(250)260-2699.

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Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1bdrm in shared house, parking, np, $500 per mo all util incl. 250-546-6035 1 furnished bdrm, quiet, central bus, suits Student/working female $300. 250-308-8428 2 rooms for rent...everything included except your food. Must like dogs. fully furn.One avail immed. the other January 1 (maybe a few days sooner) on bus route. 250-309-0483

Storage Cheapest Outside Storage, Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, Semis Anything at all. Fenced area. 778 -932-1055.

Suites, Lower 1 bdrm daylight basement suite, Middleton Mountain, avail Jan 1. $750 util incl.,n/sn/p, suit single mature person. (250)306-1009. 1bdrm, East Hill, suites 1 person. N/P, N/S. Shared laundry. $625 Internet/utils incl. Avail immed. 250-306-6556 1bdrm ground lvl East Hill ste. Suits quiet prof, N/S, N/P. Prkg. Ref req. $800/mo utils incl. Avail Jan1. 250-542-5483 1bdrm level, sep ent, prkng, n/s, n/p, suits quiet person $750.util/incl 250-558-5258

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2006 Toyota Sienna Van, AWD, 7-seat, auto, air, new tires, 86K $14,975.; 2004 Toyota Rav4, Ltd Ed. AWD, loaded, sunroof, heated leather seats, 5-spd, 70,600km, $11,975.; 1994 Isuzu Trooper 4x4 auto, loaded, good cond. $2475.; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon. (250)260-4415

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AAArmour Towing & Scrap Removal. Will meet or beat all competors pricing.250-801-4199

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Suites, Upper 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 2bdrm, Armstrong,w/d, f/s, new flrs, sep ent, avail immed, $900. incl util. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250-306-9909 2bdrm, Armstrong, w/d, f/s, sep ent, avail Now, $850. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250306-9909 Country living, large 2 bdrm apartment, n/s, $750. Util incl., avail Dec 1. 250-260-0217.

V6, 4.3L, PW, PL, 230K, runs great, new fuel pump, ball joints, battery, spark plugs/wires. $1000. Call 250-540-8949

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4 All Season tires & rims, P185/75R 14” like new $350. 250-550-3029 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS HERBERT MURDO NUDD, DECEASED Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Herbert (Bert) Murdo Nudd, formerly of 4605 Valleyview Place, Vernon British Columbia, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor c/o Ian Murdo Nudd 4605 Valleyview Place Vernon BC before December 28th 2012 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims which he then has notice. Ian Murdo Nudd Executor

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Charles Bloom Secondary School 2013 Grad Committee Invitation to Tender — Preparation and Serving of Graduation Banquet Dinner Date: Place: Time:

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907 GR

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500 ML

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225 GR MOTTS

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PICKLES

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EA.

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375 ML

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3 LITRE

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PINEAPPLE

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SWEET MIXED, YUM YUM, BABY DILLS. ASSORTED VARIETIES.

SWEET GHERKINS, SWEET PICKLED ONIONS

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VEGETABLES

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5.99

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LOCAL GROWN

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2 6.00

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