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Region plays leading role in movie RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan’s winter landscape is front and centre during the latest movie production. Filming began on Numb Monday, and the cast and crew will be in Vernon, Lumby and Enderby for three weeks. “We need snow and cold and one of the locations is a frozen lake,” said producer Dylan Jenkinson. “The Okanagan is actually playing the Okanagan in this film.” Numb is about a couple in financial distress that discover a map that promises to lead to stolen gold. It stars Jamie Bamber, from Battlestar Gallactica and Law & Order U.K. First-time feature director Jason Goode is known for shorts Late, The Hitchhiker, Pop Switch and The Planting. “The Hitchhiker screened at the Okanagan Film Festival, and that was a really big deal to me. They screened my 35-millimetre print right before Everything’s Gone Green and I met that film’s director Paul Fox, who is still a friend and mentor,” said Goode. “So that now defunct festival helped me make some important

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Jan Kiesser (left), director of photography, and director Jason Goode prepare for a scene while filming Numb in the North Okanagan. connections. Its former director swung by the set Monday and said hi.”

Numb is a Canadian feature film. “It’s modestly budgeted so

there’s not a huge crew,” said Jenkinson, a Canadian Film Centre alumnus.

“Several departments are mostly crewed by people from the Okanagan. The costume department is headed by someone who is local.” And beyond the winter weather, the local talent is why the North Okanagan was chosen for filming. “There is an emerging film industry here,” said Jenkinson. “A large part of why we came to the Okanagan was its film commissioner Jon Summerland. Jon was hugely helpful and was so on-the-ball when helping us research and find the right place to shoot. I think he was actually very influential for us coming to the region.” Cinema Management Group is representing Numb and will unveil footage and selected scenes at the Cannes Film Market in May. It should make the rounds at film festivals this fall and be in theatres next winter. “It’s a great production to have because they hired quite a few local people. Money is being spent in local hotels and restaurants,” said Summerland, with the Okanagan Film Commission. “The more publicity, the more people in the industry know about us. The more films we bring in, the more eyes are on us.”

PoliticiansTHE in Victoria lobbying for referendum CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN. AND SO HAVE BC’s DRIVERS. “We need to

Tire Place because the facility is owned by the City of Vernon. Greater Vernon officials are stick-han“It doesn’t make sense because all four dling bureaucracy. jurisdictions signed off on the process,” said It’s been another great year for Honda vehicles. The critics keep recognizing Representatives from Vernon and the Mund. ourwill value and quality with automotive awards. As do BC’s(Victoria) drivers, say by making Regional District of North Okanagan “They they have a policy # † be in Victoria today to lobby Communityour CR-V, Civic, and Fit the 1 selling vehicles against this but we have never seen a policy.” in their categories. — Akbal Mund Development Minister Coralee Oakes for a The goal is to hold a referendum in late Just more reasons to test drive one today. decision on a borrowing referendum for a spring or this fall so Civic Arena can be new ice sheet. face-to-face It’s meeting is better replaced as ankeep ice sheet. been another great than year fortalking Honda vehicles. The critics recognizing “We want to resolve the issues with the on the phone. ” “If Civic has problems, 40 per cent of the # our value and quality with automotive awards. As do BC’s drivers, by making CR-V, BC's 1 SELLING # † and 60 per cent will referendum,” said Akbal Mund, Vernon † Last fall, theourprovincial government users will have no ice 1 selling vehicles in their categories. CR-V, Civic, and Fit the £ COMPACT SUV mayor. Just more reasons to test be drive one today. blocked RDNO from holding a borrowing juggled (among other facilities) and that’s “It’s been in limbo long LEASEenough and a *referendum for $13 million to expand Kal not fair to anyone,” said Mund. RICHARD ROLKE

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“We know Civic won’t last. We need to get moving on it.” RDNO has already developed an alternate plan if the ministry sticks to its original decision. The other option is for a borrowing referendum for a second ice sheet, which would be owned by RDNO. The district would be responsible for debt servicing, and then lease the facility long-term to the city, which would take over maintenance and control. Besides Mund, the delegation to Victoria will include RDNO chairperson Rick Fairbairn.

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Armstrong veteran earns French honour ROGER KNOX

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t was 70 years ago, but Armstrong veteran George Hoffman still vividly remembers what he sarcastically calls the D-Day “picnic.” A crew commander with the rank of corporal for the 12th Manitoba Dragoons’ 18th armoured car regiment, Hoffman – who signed up for military duty in Winnipeg – arrived with fellow Canadian troops on the beaches of Normandy, France in July 1944, a month after the D-Day invasion. “We still had another two months of the picnic in Normandy,” said Hoffman, 92, one of the many allied soldiers who helped liberate France and Europe with its victory over the Germans during the Second World War. “Every once in a while, I get a whiff or a scent of something that immediately takes me back there.” On Sunday, in front of a capacity crowd at the Armstrong Royal Canadian Legion branch 35 – where he served as president from 1968-70 – Hoffman was awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion Of Honour. The French government, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, has decided to bestow awards upon all of the living Canadian veterans who participated in the D-Day operations. The Legion of Honour is the highest decoration that France can bestow. It is equivalent to the Order of Canada in this country. Hoffman joins the like of former governor-general Michaelle Jean, former Quebec premier Jean Charest and former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King as Legion of Honour recipients. “Many people in this world made the ultimate sacrifice to allow their friends and relatives to remain unchained,” said Ted Johnston of the Armstrong Legion, master of ceremonies for Sunday’s honour, reading from a letter sent by the French consulate to Hoffman on the occasion. “This is the sacrifice more than 45,000 Canadians made during the Second World

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Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper (right) presents George Hoffman with the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour for Hoffman’s role in the D-Day operations during the Second World War at a ceremony Sunday at the Armstrong Royal Canadian Legion. War. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman, for fighting at our side for freedom and democracy. Thank you for fighting against prejudice and ignorance. Thank you for making my family a happy, living family. And thank you for making my land a free country.” Making the presentation to Hoffman was Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper on behalf of the French government. Pieper pinned the honour on Hoffman’s blue blazer decorated with his other military awards. “I am extremely humbled to be doing this today,” said Pieper. “Congratulations, George. This is such a fantastic recognition.” Hoffman was accompanied by his wife of “69 years this fall if she doesn’t kill me,” Esther, who could be seen dabbing her eyes throughout the 15-minute ceremony.

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Also on hand were the Hoffman’s four surviving children, Doug, Eileen, Lyle and Debbie, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A fifth child, Barry, who died last year, was represented by his son, Jason. Hoffman retired from the army as a sergeant and headed west with Esther on their honeymoon to visit relatives and never left Armstrong. He worked in the sawmill and logging industries, retiring from Tolko Industries. Hoffman was humbled by the award, accepting it on behalf of his comrades in arms. “It is an honour to receive this and I do so on behalf of all of those who took part and those who never made it home,” said Hoffman.

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Carnival of Rock and Roll drums up a hit JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Elvis has left the building, but rock and roll Carnival will go down in history as one of the best in its 55 years. Vernon Winter Carnival rolled out a rockin’ year with more than 90 events beginning Feb. 6 and wrapping up Sunday. “It was a good week,” said Diana Williamson, Carnival executive director. So good in fact, that the 55th Carnival rocked its way into the record books. “We had 14 events sell out for tickets, we haven’t heard of that before,” said Williamson. The Nor t h Okanagan’s enthusiasm, whether it was individual participation or business involvement, was exceptional. Including the close to 300 volunteers who came forward to make it all happen. “I love Vernon,” said Williamson. “It blows me away the community sup-

port, every year.” Even as winter turned to a drizzle for the first weekend of Carnival, putting a damper on some events, the community still showed its support. “That (weather) didn’t stop people from coming out,” said Williamson, as crowds flocked to Polson Park for the twinkle show despite the balloons not being able to inflate for the glow, and then the streets were still lined for a rainy-day parade. And the rock and roll theme was well embraced, with Elvis sightings all around town, Kiss crowds and jukebox junkies. “This year was a huge hit, the theme,” said Williamson, turned rocker girl for 10 days. Now the community is urged to get their suggestions in by the end of February for next year’s theme. “We will making a decision early March,” said Williamson, who will be taking decisions via e-mail and at the Carnival office.

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Nicolle Rabbit (left) and Czarina Wisse keep dishing out the chili at the Station BBQ Cookhouse as they take part in the Kiss FM Downtown Vernon Chili Cook Off Saturday. Below, Chuck and Lila Schwarz try out the chili at the Station BBQ Cookhouse as they take part in the event.

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Cherryville equipment damaged “Damage to one of the excavators is estimated at more than The RCMP believe an $2,500,” said Cpl. Henry incident of vandalism may Proce, officer in charge of be related to a dispute in the Lumby RCMP detachCherryville. ment. Some residents have “This is a criminal act expressed concerns about and an unfortunate turn of a logging road being conevents in what was previstructed adjacent to the ously a civil dispute.” community forest on Police are asking anyHenry Proce Cherry Ridge. one with information about Sometime around Jan. the incident to call Crime 13, some of the heavy equipment belonging to the contrac- Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or the tor constructing the road was severely Lumby RCMP detachment at 250547-2151. damaged. Morning Star Staff

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success,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The white F350 had an Alberta plate on it, and the vehicle was located down an embankment in the 7800 block of Silver Star Road.

No one was in the vehicle. The police service dog team followed a track and located one male suspect. “When the police dog approached the suspect the man started hitting our police dog,”

A check of the trailer found there were two snowmobiles inside it the suspects were attempting to hook up to. RCMP officers later determined that the suspect that was arrested gave police a false name. “It turns out he has numerous warrants out of Alberta,” said Molendyk. “He has been remanded in custody.” The second suspect was not located by the police.

Off-duty police officer helps nab suspects ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Two suspects chose the wrong Vernon store to allegedly attempt to use a fraudulent or stolen credit or debit card. A 31-year-old Penticton man was in M&M Meats in the Vernon Square Mall on Saturday, attempting

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said Molendyk. “Our dog handler had to immediately intervene to prevent injury to the police dog. The suspect was finally subdued and handcuffed. Fortunately our dog was not hurt.” The 46-year-old Alberta resident suffered a dog bite and small laceration to his head as a result of the incident. He was checked out at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and returned to the police office after minor treatment.

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things did not add up so, from a safe distance away from the store, he called on-duty officers to come check them out.” McNamara, still a safe distance away, kept an eye on the suspect’s vehicle as he waited for uniformed officers to arrive. The suspect vehicle, with two occupants, was checked a block away at Red Top Grocery. “It turns out the Jeep

Cherokee was stolen from Penticton,” said Molendyk. The Penticton man was remanded in custody and was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Monday. A 32-year-old woman from Penticton, arrested with the vehicle, was released on a promise to appear in court on April 2. The incident remains under investigation.

Theft alert issued ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

It’s a simple request from the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment that could save vehicle owners a lot of grief: Do not leave items in plain view inside the vehicle. The local detachment has been dealing with a serious rash of thefts from vehicles over the past week. “We have had more than 20 theft from vehicles in the past week alone,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. One person was arrested in connection with one of the thefts but the incidents continue to happen. Molendyk said the thefts are spread out around the city, and not happening in one specific area, and that, sometimes, the damage to the vehicle caused by people breaking in to get at the items, is more costly than the items being taken. If you see anything suspicious, or know who is responsible for any of these thefts, please call the Vernon-North Okanagan detachment at 250-5457171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Turbidity forces switch to Duteau source RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Greater Vernon residents are united when they turn on their taps. On Monday, the Regional District of North Okanagan switched off the Kalamalka Lake source because of turbidity and about 55 people are now using the Duteau Creek source. “There is a lot of dirty water coming from Coldstream Creek

and the Clark says it Okanagan was decided to Basin Water switch over to Board is Duteau Creek doing milfoil treatment facilcontrol on ity to avoid Ka l a m a l k a a boil water Lake too,” notice for Kal Renee Clark said Renee Lake customClark, water ers. quality manThe Mission ager, of potential sourc- Hill treatment plant, es of the turbidity. which treats water from “There are also a Kalamalka Lake, does number of storm water not have filtration. outfalls that go into the “Filtration will cost lake.” about the same as

Duteau Creek (about $20 million),” said Clark when asked why there isn’t filtration at the Mission Hill plant. There are about 35,000 people served by the Mission Hill treatment plant and 20,000 by the Duteau system. It’s not known how long the Kal Lake source will be turned off because runoff through Coldstream Creek is unpredictable. Discussions will also

Motorist attacked by pedestrians ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Vernon RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve an assault on a Salmon Arm man. Just after 9 p.m. Feb. 11, the RCMP responded to a fight involving three people on 25th Avenue in front of the Green Valley Motel. “The police investigation has learned that a 26-year-old man from Salmon Arm, in a pickup, had stopped for the traffic light and was confronted by a male suspect on foot,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “It appears the man on foot attempted to assault the driver through his open window. The suspect’s female accomplice then struck the back of the

driver’s truck with an apparent metal pipe.” Molendyk said the driver then got out of his vehicle to confront the two and he was assaulted by both suspects. The woman struck him in the head several times with the alleged metal pipe before leaving on foot toward the Green Valley Motel. The two suspects were not located. The severity of the Salmon Arm man’s injuries was not in the police report and it’s not known if he was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital to be checked out. Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to contact the Vernon RCMP at 250545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

be held with OBWB about milfoil control. “We hope to get that work done in a couple of weeks,” said Clark, who says there is sufficient flow within the

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Mild weather is likely to blame for a landslide that closed Highway 97A and damaged a home. Early Monday morning, mud crossed the highway near Kingbaker Creek Resort north of Grindrod. “The cause of the slide is still under investigation, but likely related to unseasonably warm and wet conditions over the past week,” states the Ministry of Transportation. Single-lane traffic resumed early afternoon Monday after a geotechnical study was done. A home was impacted by the slide above the highway. “The home was knocked off the foundation and was heavily damaged. There are no reports of any injuries,” stated the ministry. “Several vehicles parked on the property were pushed onto the highway and these have been removed by our crews.”

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t could be back to the future for Greater Vernon’s cultural amenities. With the issue stalled for years, some officials are suggesting the location of a proposed art gallery and museum be revisited as a way of kick-starting the process. And Coun. Brian Quiring, during a City of Vernon strategic planning session, raised the previously abandoned concept of having both facilities under one roof. “Maybe it means putting the art gallery and museum on it (Coldstream Hotel site) with three floors of residential above,” he told his colleagues. The present plan advocated by city staff, the art gallery and museum is for the gallery to be constructed on a narrow strip of land on 31st Avenue while the Richard Rolke museum’s existing building would be expanded. While there is support from some for that plan, there has also been reluctance among some politicians, particularly at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, which funds cultural activities. As a result, any movement on going to a borrowing referendum and garnering public support has hit the wall. Like Quiring, Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund isn’t tied to the proposed locations. “I’m always open to suggestions as to where we can build it,” he said in a year-end interview in December. Now the notion of using the Coldstream Hotel site goes back years and the city bought the property specifically with culture in mind. In fact, architects were hired in 2005 to develop a strategic action plan for a multi-use community facility comprised of the museum, art gallery and library. “One of the benefits of combining the programs into a single integrated complex is the ability to share functions that are similar to each tenant. In this instance, the shared com-

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ponents would be multipurpose room, lecture theatre, foyer, washrooms, public meeting rooms, shipping and receiving, retail outlets, ticketing and mechanical systems,” states the report. However, a majority of the elected officials of the day didn’t embrace the concept and many within the city had a different vision for the Coldstream Hotel site — one of commercial outlets, offices and multiple floors of housing. As a result, Okanagan Regional Library went off on its own and the gallery and museum, desperate for any answer to their inadequate facilities, latched on to other alternatives. Of course absolutely nothing has happened, and Quiring is questioning the city’s handling of its vast real estate holdings. “They are the most prime properties downtown,” he said, adding that restrictive policies, such as demanding just a mix of retail and residential space, are scaring developers off. During the recent strategic planning session, all Vernon council members spoke of the need to reenergize downtown as a way of bolstering the economy and adding to the vitality of the overall community. Key to that is ensuring the downtown core has attractions that draw people, and that includes cultural activities throughout the day and well into the evening. Obviously the library is out of the picture, but imagine the Coldstream Hotel parking lot transforming into an art gallery and museum and possibly a visitor information centre to replace the less-than-inspiring tourism booth next to Civic Arena. With certain designs, residential housing may be included, but if not, a cultural complex could be a catalyst for redevelopment of the surrounding properties within a few blocks. Quiring and Mund deserve praise for challenging the status quo and being willing to think outside of the box, even if that means simply dusting off an old report. Downtown Vernon and our cultural scene deserve action.

Hopefully Community Development Minister Coralee Oakes gets the message loud and clear that Greater Vernon is speaking with one voice. Today, Oakes will meet with elected officials from Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan who are frustrated that her ministry continues to block a borrowing referendum for a new ice sheet at Kal Tire Place. RDNO had hoped to hold a referendum last November but it was scrapped because the ministry was concerned about the regional district borrowing money and making debt payments on a facility owned by the City of Vernon. While perhaps not ideal, the plan clearly reflected that rec facilities are owned by the city but they serve a broader base beyond city boundaries and those jurisdictions want to pay their fair share. “It doesn’t make sense because all four jurisdictions signed off on the process,” said Akbal Mund, Vernon mayor, of the ministry’s reluctance. The challenge is that while the ministry defends an undefendable decision, Civic Arena’s ice sheet could collapse at any time. That would mean a significant disruption to all ice users in Greater Vernon as Kal Tire Place and the Priest Valley Arena couldn’t absorb all of the activities. For many hockey players, they would be benched permanently. Greater Vernon officials are trying to be proactive and ensure there is another sheet of ice before Civic must be abandoned, but Oakes’ ministry continues to stand in the way. Time is running short for a borrowing referendum this spring, but it can be done if Oakes understands the severity of the situation and listens to the logical argument being presented by local officials. We wish the Greater Vernon delegation good luck as they head to Victoria.

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ur city has budgeted $125,000 for an overhaul of its current website and hoping for that price it will include an expanded scope in services. As someone experienced in constructing enterprise-level websites, I decided to see what the existing site offered. If Holmes On Homes had a TV show on websites, I think the Vernon.ca site would be on it. Frankly, the current site makes our city look bad. Thankfully, in the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing some improvements to it. The last I looked, services like Bizpal were broken, and some of the services are not described (web inquiry tax search). Strange, cartoon-like icons appear throughout the site and only by clicking on them could I figure out what they meant. For example, instead of a clearly worded contact numbers, a very stylized flip phone is used. Visually, the site is cluttered and confusing. I dug deep into the site and ran a number of analytical tools. Most pages on the site are downloadable PDF documents communicating news, bylaws, minutes, and the various expected activities of the city. There is a clunky online-payment system for bills and fines. There’s a really old business license search that takes a painfully long time to return basic information, without links that would help promote Vernon businesses and aid people in their efforts to contact busi-

ILLEGAL DUMPING There are three reasons why illegal dumping of garbage is wrong based on how it affects people financially. There are many people who dump their garbage illegally wherever they can, causing unneeded extra costs to apartment buildings, businesses, and taxpayers. People want to dump their garbage in existing garbage bins that belong to local businesses and residential buildings because they are too cheap to go to city hall and buy the tags that one can attach to their extra garbage bags for removal. First, this act of rudeness limits the amount of garbage a company or tenants in an apartment building can throw away because their garbage bins are too full and their garbage pickup is a few days away. As an apartment dweller, our garbage is only picked up once a week and hundreds of people in the area are illegally dumping their garbage and unwanted furniture, such as beds, dressers, couches, and other items.

nesses. There are a number of image galleries that outline community events and upgrades, but without text describing what the images show. There is a community calendar, but no iCal address shown, which would allow people to automatically grab the calendar feed and pump it into their Google, Outlook or other calendar program. On the positive side, city staff are utilizing Twitter to send timely updates on events, issues, and information important to Vernon citizens. Facebook is being used, but appears not to be promoted sufficiently for many people to have liked it. I loved the map section, which had numerous layers one could explore. Here are two quick, general recommendations for any website. In the last five years, user experience testing, also called UX, is expanding rapidly in this industry. As webThis causes some people to stockpile their garbage or put it on the ground outside of the bin which becomes quite the eyesore. When people do this, the apartment manager has to pay to remove these items and if the garbage is too full, pay for an extra dump. As a result, these extra costs make the tenants’ rent go up continuously to cover the extra fees that are accrued over the year. Second, as for businesses like restaurants, malls, convenience stores, grocery stores, and many more, this extra cost reflects on the items one buys on a day-to day basis. Eventually, prices go up so the company’s bottom line can even out because the business now has to arrange an extra dumping. Finally, some rude people even go out of their way to drive to secluded areas, campgrounds or wherever they can to get rid of their unwanted garbage and furniture instead of doing the right thing and going

sites are developed, they are continually tested with people who will use the site, especially with persons with access limitations, such as seniors with limited technological experience, persons with limited education, and cognitively impaired persons. If these folks can successfully use the website, then typical persons will likely be able to as well. Second, at the leading edge of website design, especially for government, is the plain language movement, which seeks to simplify the written word to its most comprehensible forms. For example, from the Vernon.ca RCMP page: “The Vernon detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is committed to finding shared solutions to the problems of crime and disorder that concern our residents. Grow operations continue to be an to the local garbage dump. This callous behaviour causes government work crews to have to clean this mess up which results in higher taxes over the long run. It does not take much more time to remove garbage the right way, and if more people would realize the effects of their bad behavior and how costs of items such as rent, food, clothes, and other items which are needed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis goes up because of the outcome of their behavior. So, for those who are reading this, please, I urge and strongly suggest that we all do the right thing and dispose of our garbage properly because illegal dumping of garbage is not only wrong, it is immoral. Garbage dumping causes people who do obey the law harm in the long run. This is not a victimless crime. This behaviour has got to stop due to the drastic way it affects those who obey the law. Dean Timms

issue in our community and we are concerned about the use of marijuana and other drugs among our young people.” In plain language: “The Vernon police (RCMP) works together with residents to reduce crime. We are very concerned about marijuana (pot) growing and young people using drugs.” As a writer and lover of the English language myself, I understand that some might decry this as dumbing down language. The purpose, however, of a city website is to help people achieve their goals, not to pontificate on the resplendence of the English language. My general recommendations for the city’s current web needs could be achieved for 50 per cent of the proposed budget if WordPress was used to construct the site and staff trained to update information. If that option is not flexible enough for the city’s design needs, using a web framework (like Laravel, CakePHP or Yii) could quickly meet the current and expanding needs of the city’s website, with API’s free or low-cost plugin features like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Calendar, etc. In non-geek speak, unless the City of Vernon is intending to expand the scope of the current website significantly, I can’t imagine it costing $125,000. James A. Love

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Beatles tribute transports back to the ‘60s The Day Trippers prove the Fab Four’s legacy lives on with sold out show at Vernon Jazz Club AmAndA morAzAin For The Morning Star

Vernon Jazz Club patrons will “come together” this Saturday night for a sold-out show of The Day Trippers, a Vancouver-based Beatles tribute band. The Day Trippers feature Marty Zylstra as John, Nick Jones as Paul, Mike Coutts as George, and Mike Herle as Ringo. The band will be playing favourites such as She Loves You, From Me to You, and I Feel Fine, as well as hidden gems Roll Over Beethoven and Act Naturally. The Day Trippers embody the excitement of the early 1960s’ spirit that The Beatles brought to the stage. Their sound, their look, and even their instruments are very close to the original band. “Authenticity is extremely important to us,” said Zylstra. “We have gone to great lengths to learn each and every part of every song as accurately as possible to authentically recreate this great music. We even use all the same gear that

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Vancouver Beatles tribute band The day Trippers, marty zylstra as John Lennon, left, mike Herle as ringo Starr, nick Jones as Paul mcCartney and mike Coutts as George Harrison, play to a full house at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. was originally used and the suits we wear are exact replicas of the actual suits worn by The Beatles.” Zylstra was the son of a preacher whose first songs were old-time gospel hymns. His tastes were soon influenced by The Beatles, Tom Petty and David Bowie. In 2012, on Elvis Presley’s birthday, he set off on a life changing trip to Memphis where rock and roll changed his life. Zylstra has recently recorded a three-song EP produced by Carl

Davis (The Left, The Pompadoors), and mastered by Sean McGee (The Beatles, John Lennon). When asked why he thinks people still feel connected to The Beatles, Zylstra replied, “Their music connects to people. The message of love is so simple and universal. “Each person in The Beatles has a complex layered story that connects deeply with everyone. From John’s sad early upbringing to growth as an icon and the world

spokesperson for peace to Ringo’s brilliant understated career as a drummer, actor and personality, to George’s quiet artistic genius, to Paul’s continuing role as curator of the legacy of The Beatles and an entertainer to pop culture.” The Day Trippers’ show will be evolving into a theatre performance, with costume changes, starting this summer. Jones has always had a great appreciation for the harmonies of

The Beatles and The Beach Boys. As well as playing with The Day Trippers, he has been a part of The February March and Clockmakers. When Coutts’ parents brought him home from the hospital there was a Beatles’ tape playing in the car spurring the love for the Fab Four and eventually inspiring him to teach himself how to play the guitar. He has collected a large number of instruments, many of which are used on stage with The Day Trippers, and takes a great interest in the details of the gear The Beatles used at various points in their recording career. Being the youngest in the band, Coutts found a kindred spirit in Harrison and has even taught himself to play guitar right handed. Herle plunged headfirst into The Beatles’ music as a teenager, playing along to his sister’s albums. He plays everything from jazz to rock, and has also played in the Regina Symphony, including a performance with Harry Belafonte. Since moving to Vancouver he has played in many bands that give tribute to his early influences The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and of course The Beatles. The Day Trippers take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The show is now sold out. More info on future Vernon Jazz Society gigs is available at www.vernonjazz.ca.

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Film fans can unite in celluloid goodness when the Vernon Film Society presents its 21st annual Vernon International Film Festival. Foreign, indie and Oscar nominated films will be shown at the Vernon Towne Cinema, after the Academy Awards this weekend, with screenings from Friday Feb. 27 to Thursday, March 5. The festival opens with Still Alice, Feb. 27 at 5:15 p.m., featuring Oscar nominated actress, and predicted winner, Julianne Moore as a college professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. “Ms. Moore shares her journey with boundless generosity. She makes you feel what it’s like to lose the wind beneath your wings,” reads a review from The New York Observer. Two Days, One Night (Feb. 27 at 7:45 p.m.) stars fellow Oscar nominated actress, and 2007 winner for La Vie En Rose, Marion Cottilard who plays a Belgian mother who has only the weekend to convince her fellow employees why she should be able to keep her job when she discovers they have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. The film is in French with English subtitles. Feb. 28 at 5:15 p.m. is Citizenfour (nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature), which follows American filmmaker Laura Poitras and fellow journalist Glenn Greenwald who travel to Hong Kong for the

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Julianne moore plays a linguists professor and mother of three who receives a devastating health diagnosis in the film Still Alice. it opens the 21st annual Vernon international Film Festival at the Towne Cinema Feb. 27 to march 5. first of many meetings with computer analyst and National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden. Nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actor for Steve Carrell and Best Supporting Actor for Mark Ruffalo, Foxcatcher (Feb. 28 at 7:45 p.m.) is the true-life story about Olympic champion wrestlers and brothers, Mark and Dave Schultz, who became members of Team Foxcatcher, a club created by du Pont family heir John E. Du Pont.

The life and art of one of Britain’s most famous Romantic-age landscape artists J.M.W. Turner can be seen in director Mike Leigh’s biopic Mr. Turner, starring Timothy Spall, March 1 at 5:15 p.m. March 1 at 8 p.m. is German film Phoenix, about a disfigured concentration-camp survivor, unrecognizable after facial reconstruction surgery, who searches ravaged postwar Berlin for the husband who might have betrayed her to the Nazis. The film is in German with English subtitles. Dustin Hoffman stars as the demanding leader of a angel-voiced boys’ choir from an elite East Coast boarding school in the film Boychoir, March 2 at 5:15 p.m. March 2 at 7:45 p.m., Leviathan (nominated for Best Foreign Language Film) is the story of a man from a small town forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. The film is in Russian with English subtitles. Drama Winter Sleep, the only film to be shown March 3 at 5:15 p.m., won the Palme d’Or at the 2014 Canne Film Festival and examines the significant divide between the rich and poor as well as the powerful and powerless in Turkey. It is in Turkish with English subtitles. On March 4 at 5:15 p.m. is The Humbling, starring Al Pacino as a stage actor who is slowly losing his mind and engages in a

relationship with a sexually confused younger woman (Greta Gerwig of Frances Ha fame). March 4 at 7:45 p.m. is Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan’s Mommy, the Jury Prize winner at Cannes about a widowed single mother who is raising her violent son alone and finds new hope when a mysterious neighbour inserts herself into their household. Postponed due to the snowstorm in January, Pride is now being shown as part of the VFS film festival, March 5 at 5:15 p.m. It follows the true story of U.K. gay activists who work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. The final film, March 5 at 7:45 p.m., is Elsa & Fred, starring Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer, in the Englishlanguage remake of the 2005 Argentinian film of the same name. The romantic comedy shows two elderly people whose paths cross unexpectedly: the recently widowed, mild-mannered Fred and the unpredictable Elsa, who shakes things up in his life. Admission to all films is $7 each (cash only), or $30 for a five-film pass, good for any number of people for any films, available in advance starting Friday at the Towne or the Bean Scene. Pass holders should be in the theatre at least 15 minutes before the film starts to ensure a seat. Doors open nightly at 4 p.m. More information is available at vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.

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in Love, Sunday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Musical director Rosemary Thomson followed the new tradition of weaving excerpts from Shakespeare’s text into the performance. The first recording to incorporate this was by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1992 for Deutsche Grammophon. And the actress reciting excerpts was none other than Judi Dench. The latest version, commissioned by the Calgary Philharmonic, featured Maureen Thomas, acting all the major characters in a masterful compression of the play. Also performing alongside the orchestra were sopranos Carmen Harris and Mia Harris and the Kelowna Secondary Ladies’ Chamber Choir. Consistent with Shakespeare productions at the Stratford theatre, the concert started in the theatre lobby with the first of Louis Applebaum’s Three Stratford Fanfares for Brass and Percussion, to warn the audience to take their seats. The second was in the balcony, and the third was on stage. For the middle piece, the orchestra was joined by the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra (codirected by Dennis Colpitts) for Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. With more than 100 musicians on stage, this was a truly powerful experience. The overture is based on three elements of the story. The first – a foreboding of doom - introduces Friar Laurence, the priest who is Romeo’s confidant. Second is the edgy theme of the warring Capulets and Montagues, leading to the sword fight. The third is the love theme, passionate yet delicate, with that constant hint of danger in the timpani. In closing, with the tragedy of the double death, it completes (in my opinion) the most perfect piece of music imaginable.

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Welcoming the new year Editor’s note: Chinese New Year — or Spring Festival — is on Thursday this year, welcoming the Year of the Sheep. Vernon-based certified feng shui master and lecturer Teresa Hwang offers a few tips for welcoming the new year. The arrival of the new year according to the solar calendar — corresponding with the movement of the sun — is usually around Feb. 4 each year. If it is according to the lunar calendar — corresponding with the movement of the moon — then it falls on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, which could be any day within January or February according to the Gregorian calendar. Before the new year arrives, the Chinese have a very comprehensive to-do list according to the motto “Out with the Old! In with the New!” Clear the air: Reconcile with friends, colleagues and family members over grievances, arguments and disagreements, so everyone welcomes the new year with a clean slate. Clean the house and work place: The Chinese believe dust, dirt and garbage harbours bad qi (energy). A good thorough cleaning from top to bottom, inside and out, is of the utmost importance. This is a good time to get rid of any items that are unusable, and give away or recycle items not used or worn over two years. It is very important to get rid of any garbage before the new year arrives. No sweeping or cleaning is done for the first three days of the new year, so the new qi can stay and benefit the people within the space. Clear the debts: Pay off any debts incurred before the new year arrives.

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From ancient China to the present day, a pair of red lanterns are hung up outside the front door prior to New Year’s Eve, an indication the household is debt-free. New personal items: Everyone in the household will have their hair cut, shaved and well-groomed prior to the arrival of New Year’s Day. New clothes, socks and shoes are bought for the occasion, especially for the children, preferably something in red, which is considered an auspicious colour that attracts good energy. Auspicious symbols: Decorate the space with fresh flowers. Hang up new red and gold papercuts and couplets with “Happiness,” Longevity,” “Good Health,” “Good Fortunes,” all auspicious sayings. New Year’s Eve: Family reunion for feasting together and having a good time until the new year arrives. It’s a very important time to make offerings to the higher beings and ancestors, thanking them for past good fortunes, and their blessings for the coming year. New Year’s Day: Open the door to welcome in the new year. The lion dance is very popular at the places of business for activating the auspicious energy of the new year. Besides the National Day, Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China. The traditions are based on thousands of years of beliefs and customs, and the above is just a small part of the big picture. The Chinese people have migrated to all parts of the world for thousands of years, and at each area they live in they have also incorporated some of the local customs into their Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Sara Hudgin and Linda Hovdebo tuck into a Valentine’s Day feast at Maven Lane. “A wonderful turkey dinner was lovingly prepared by the office admin team and served to all of the staff who help make Maven Lane such a wonderful place to work,” said Mandy Humphrey, executive assistant at the Vernon child care centre.

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ou may already know that oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, but do you know just how important vitamin C and oranges are for good health? Vitamin C is the primary watersoluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage Cathi Litzenberger both inside and outside cells. A potential result of free radical damage to DNA is cancer. Arguably, the most important flavanone in oranges is herperidin, which has been shown to lower high blood pressure as well as cholesterol and to have strong antiinflammatory properties. Most of this phytonutrient is found in the peel and inner white pulp of the orange, rather than in the orange flesh, so the muffin recipe below enables us to reap the benefit of herperidin. California oranges are in abundance right now at local fruit stands, so pick some up today. So Good Chocolate Clementine Cake (Gluten-Free)

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4-5 Clementines (any seedless mandarin will work) 2 cups finely ground almonds or almond flour. 1/2 cup cocoa powder, packed 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp, salt 5 eggs 1 cup sugar Prepare oranges ahead of time. Put whole unpeeled oranges in a pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 hour. Drain in colander and cool completely. Put cooked, cooled oranges whole into a food processor and pulse until smooth. You can buy in season, cook, cool and freeze in 2-cup portions for use later in the year. Prepare an 8-inch springform pan, lined with parchment paper or grease a 10”x2.5” bundt pan. Whisk together almond flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Beat eggs and sugar together all at once in a large bowl until well-combined. Add dry ingredients and beat well. Add orange pulp (about 2 cups). Beat on low until just combined, Pour into prepared pan. Bake for one hour at 350 F or until wooden skewer comes out fairly clean —

not totally dry and not sticky. It is a moist cake. Cool for 30 minutes. Remove pan. Serve with a dollop of Devon cream or whipped cream. This cake recipe is courtesy of my dental hygienist, who has been a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gluten-free information and recipes, so thank you, Louise! Whole Orange Muffins 1 orange* 1 egg 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups plain flour (I use glutenfree flour plus 1/2 tsp. Xanthan gum) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt Process the orange* (peel and all), in food processor with oil and sugar until smooth. Add egg, pulse a few times. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add sifted ingredients to mixture and process until just mixed. Fill greased muffin tins and bake at 365 F for 20 minutes. Lovely served warm. *I cut the thick top and bottom from my orange and add half an orange (insides only) to make up the difference in volume.

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ity of Vernon Recreation Services has teamed up with Sensei Mike Ciurka of the Vernon Shotokan Karate Club to offer a Masters Karate program. Shotokan karate is a modern Japanese martial art that places an emphasis on character building along with improved health, fitness, confidence, personal well being and self defense skills. Karate training has become a very popular activity practised by individuals from all walks of life and can be practised by anyone regardless of age. Our Masters program is designed for women and men who are reasonably fit and have an interest in the martial arts (no previous experience necessary). Join us Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. for a demonstration led by Sensei Mike to see what the program looks like. Info., Deb Treherne at 250550-3672 or dtreherne@vernon.ca. You can also visit www.greatervernonrecreation.ca

sallY ann boutique Jewelry, clothing, antiques, auction, vintage, fair trade, local artist wall, and other special treasures for sale. A Coffee & Tea Corner that we call our Care and Share Corner. Snacks and drinks for sale. We are next to our Thrift Store on 24th Street behind Future Shop, down from Voets Kaffee. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change. ladies of the roYal purple vernon lodge #123 invite all former and new members to join us at the Elks Hall at 1 p.m. for our meetings or come at noon and bring your lunch. We meet every third Wednesday of the month. You will make new friends or reacquaint with old ones. Come join us. Info., call Judy at 542-6574. kalamalka toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more information, call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. narcotics anonYmous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. a course in miracles Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. the halina crafters Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost waived as crafts are made for the centre’s gift shop. If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. aa meetings on wednesdaYs Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no access. For info., call 250-545-4933. the vernon diet club meets Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weightmanagement is most welcome. Call 542-3252. parent and child walk in the park Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. tops (take off pounds sensiblY) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m., meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Dr. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250-5429381.

nordic walking An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., call Bill or Carole at 250-547-2047.

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the communitY seniors’ fellowship luncheon Feb. 19 at 10:45 a.m. at the Okanagan Landing Community Church (5871 OK Landing Rd.) “Love” is the theme, with Norma Jean Lupul bringing the special music and Rev. Rheuban Schmunk from Kelowna bringing the message. You are welcome to come and enjoy the program and singing together with Karl and the Sing-along Band followed by a delicious lunch! raising spirits for united waY (formerly Vernon Wine Expo) tickets are now on sale and must be purchased in advanc; available at United Way, online at www.unitedwaynocs.com events page and most private liquor outlets. Feb. 19 for the public tasting session 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Vernon Rec Centre. Many fine wines, spirits and nibblies by Gumtree Catering to sample and Stutter’s Restoration giving rides home! Tickets only $25! Great deal! Great fun! Call 549-1346. parkinson’s support group meets at People Place third Thursday of every month, September through June at 1 p.m. Everyone interested in the disorder is welcome to attend. All are welcome. Our Feb. 19 meeting features speaker Christian de Milleville, a physical therapist with Concept Physiotherapy who will talk about the specific work he has done with people with Parkinson’s disease. For more information, contact Gord/Pat Nuyens at 250-542-9026 or Nell Friesen at 250-549-1580. canadian societY of questers vernon chapter Meets Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at OCSL, 2913 - 29th Ave; $5 donation. Speaker is Ervin Breitkreutz, a holistic practitioner working with the many subtle energy fields of the body. He is a certified practitioner of Touch for Health, Body Management and Body Electronics. He also employs Jin Shin Do acupressure, Hyperton-X joint rejuvenation, nutritional and supplement counselling, as well as other energy-balancing techniques. He will share latest info. on probable root cause of so-called life-diminishing diseases and how deficiencies in our bodies and lack of “self” can actually promote them. the vernon badminton club Any previous or new players are welcome to attend. We play from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays at Coldstream school, 10104 Kalamalka Rd. Nets and shuttlecocks supplied, players bring own racquets. Contact Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com.

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volunteers needed mission boutique & dollar bin Volunteers are needed at the Upper Room Mission’s Boutique and Dollar Bin. Come and have some fun with us one morning or afternoon a week. People Helping People. Contact our volunteer coordinator Linda Price at 250-549-1231. kindale thrift store in armstrong Big sale Feb. 18 to 21: everything in store 50 per cent off. Come in and enjoy the savings. New hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 4:30, closed Sundays. vernon senior citizens recreational societY agm The Halina Seniors Centre holds annual general meeting Feb. 18 at 10 a.m., Halina Room. Voting rights: previous members must have paid their membership for 2015 by Jan. 31 and be in good standing in order to vote. New members must have been accepted into the society 60 days prior to meeting in order to vote at meeting. If you wish to run for the board, you must be a member in good standing. the science in societY speaker series Dr. Paul van Donkelaar on “Sports-Related Concussions: How can science guide us in diagnosis and treatment?” Can we accurately diagnose when a concussion has occurred? Do we know the best time for an athlete to return to play? Van Donkelaar will highlight key discoveries in how the brain is changed as a result of a sports-related concussion and how this knowledge will lead to improved initial diagnosis, management, and return to activity decisions. Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Okanagan College (Vernon Campus Lecture Theatre). Tickets: $7 advance; $10 at door; visit Okan. Science Centre in Polson Park, 2704 Hwy 6 or call 250-545-3644. amnestY international’s vernon group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vernon library. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the international recognition of human rights. For more information, please visit www.amnestyvernon.ca or phone Tosha at 545-2302. Those with an interest in human rights are encouraged to attend. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. scarborough faire ladies chorus meets in the Loft at the Vernon Community Music School Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, harmonize and receive excellent vocal instruction, join us. We entertain at various local venues throughout the season. Call the director, Therese, at 250-558-1913 for more info. New members welcome! vernon kalamalka chorus of sweet adelines The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International invites women who love to sing in close, four-part harmony, to join them on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Halina Centre gym, 3310-37th Ave. Info., Deanna at 250-542-9229, or Grace at 250-545-0808. vernon & dist. metis association Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at our office at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., suite #101 All Metis and guests welcome. Info., 778-475-0823. the schubert coffee house open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every day there are fresh sandwiches, salads and two varieties of soup. Muffins, pastries, cookies and deserts. A variety of ice creams and cold drinks will keep your thirst at bay. The coffee served is the best in town. Come on in, keep cool and enjoy some great food and companionship. dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Friday at 2 p.m. you will find the dancers in the Coffee House also dancing to live music. We call it “Happy Hour.” Fun time for all. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away.

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Community Calendar under the spitfire anaf unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. royal canadian legion branch 167 lumby Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. the good food box enderby Boxes can be picked up every third Thursday between noon and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Street, across from the credit union. For more information, please call 838-6298. good food box picK-up reminder Your low-cost box of nutritious fruits and vegetables (with easy seasonal recipes) is available for pick up at All Saints Anglican Church or Trinity United Church on the third Thursday of the month. Call Diane at 250-306-7800 for details or go to www.goodfoodbox.net

calling all artists Are you an artist looking for opportunities to improve your work; exhibit your paintings; and learn from professional artists? Our group can help. Plan to attend a monthly meeting of the North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists. We meet the third Thursday of each month at noon (winter hours until April, then 7 p.m.) at the Vernon Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy.6 at Polson Park, and you’re welcome to join us. Info., www.northokanaganfca.com or call 778-475-0798. live model drawing Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Vernon Public Art Gallery. Would you like to get more experience drawing the human form? No experience required, just bring your drawing materials of choice, easels are provided. Set to music in a private space, artists are welcome to draw without inhibition. Models are experienced, male and female, nude or draped. Participants must be over the age of 19. Cookies, coffee and tea are served compliments of the gallery. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Info., call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com vernon community band We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices 7 – 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school. We play everyYou , thing from jazz, Broadway musicals, marchk es, light rock, classical and more! Call band wor leader Toni at 250-549-2414. you ! ve free yoga program for those dri with health issues Interior Health has funded a yoga program, free of charge for anyone who has (or is at risk of) asthma; heart, kidney, or lung disease; stroke, and diabetes. Must be over 19. Registration is required. Call 250-308-4591 for info. oKanagan community proJects is a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan, interested in participating in projects that will help build and support the community. We are creating a network of people who have a project idea or who would like to help build or support a project. We will be meeting the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at the People Place. Please note: change of day, time and location. You can join our Facebook group by searching Okan. TH Community Projects. Info., Sarah at 250309-2620, Jack at 250-938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. vernon silver star Quilters meet from September to June the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran new hope for widow/ers weeKly coffee group Church, 5151 Alain Rd., off Silver Star Road, just east of Butcher Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a drop in Boys. laKeside tai chi Tai chi for your body, mind and soul gathering where those who have been widowed can meet in a safe Thursdays and Tuesdays at noon, Kal Fitness, 100 Kalamalka atmosphere to make friends and share common experiences. Lake Rd., with instructor Tim Miller. Fun, relaxing atmosphere. vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., 6 p.m. New members Come join us! For more information, call 250-549-1240. hold your event at the schubert centre The welcome. Call Leslie Andrew at 250-503-0917 for more info. Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar pythian sisters vernon temple #21 Meets the first and mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meet- third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia ings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up at 250-558-5413. to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its vernon calorie counters Meet every Thursday at 9:30 own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. further information or to book your event. boys club Christian learning, badges, games, campouts, biking, common threads Ministering to the needs of our communiswimming, hiking, skating and crafts. Boys ages five to eight meet ty. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday at East Hill Community Church, Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. Boys ages 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance nine to 13 meet at the Vernon Christian School gym, Thursdays Church. Call 545-7105. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $30 per boy. Call 250-545-3926 for info. halina seniors centre dances Every Thursday from 2 - 4 KalamalKa weavers & spinners guild meets The p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time third Thursday of each month, September to June, at the Vernon country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 Community Arts Centre (Polson Park) at 7 p.m. Hands on, show non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more and tell. All welcome. Info., call Trixie at 250-545-7819. tops (taKe off pounds sensibly) chapter #4844 information, call 250-542-2877. Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call Church on Alexis Park Drive. cancer relaxation support group For people living M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124.

with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-550-8802. time out needleworK at halina seniors’ centre For those who like to socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and/ or hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching and learning. For more info., call 250-542-2877 or just drop by. vernon stroKe recovery branch Meets Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke survivors, families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933 vernon and district animal care society We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 5423980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require information about the cat. free legal drop-in clinic Every Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. Open to all, regardless of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information, call Access Pro Bono at 1-877-762-6664. By appointment only. vernon & district metis association Bannock days every first and third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting October in our new office at the People Place, 3402 27th Ave., suite #101.

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Lumby RCMP are asking for the public’s help with a couple of recent thefts. On Feb. 12, police received a report of a stolen snowmobile from a residential property in the 2000 block of Highway 6. A 2012 Skidoo Tundra Extreme 800 (black) was taken right from the owner’s carport sometime between Feb. 8-9. “At this time police have no suspects and there are no witnesses to this theft,” said Cpl. Henry Proce. On Feb. 8, officers responded to a

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received $8.4 million over seven years for the replant program,” said Steele, who is currently president. Steele says he is seeking a second term because he has a number of initiatives to pursue. “There are things we can do in terms of infrastructure money from other levels of government,” he said, adding that an industry strategy will be developed and that will help broaden funding opportunities. “Agriculture has relied on talking to the federal and provincial agriculture ministers and there are also opportunities under Western diversification, the industry ministry and the trade ministry.” Steele is calling for increased exports of

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Heritage B.C. is seeking nominations for historic places with connections to the heritage of B.C.’s Chinese community and which have contributed to the history and development of the province. A r mst rong Spallumcheen, says Gail Salter, chairperson of the Armstrong Heritage Committee, “has lots.” “There were between 400 and 900 Chinese people working in Armstrong and Spallumcheen, and they’ve left a history and a legacy,” said Salter, who has presented on behalf of the heritage committee to Armstrong and Spallumcheen councils seeking letters of support. The Chinese Historic Places Recognition Project is an outcome of the Chinese Historical Wrongs Consultation where many participants expressed the hope that Chinese Canadian cultural history could be preserved in perpetuity. Recognition of sites with historical significance to Chinese Canadians will serve as an opportunity to celebrate B.C.’s diversity, and recognize and acknowledge the contributions of Chinese Canadians in B.C., both past and present. Ten sites in the province will be recognized. Salter said there were quite a few Chinese market gardeners who farmed along Otter Lake Road and north from the city limits past Lansdowne Road to the former railway crossing. Salter said the CN Railroad would not have come through

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The Armstrong Heritage Committee is putting forth this building on Okanagan Street - the last remaining building from Armstrong’s Chinatown - to be recognized in the province’s Chinese Historic Places Recognition Project. Armstrong and Spallumcheen without the market gardens. “They were going to go from Kamloops to Vernon until they realized there were eight packing houses with fresh produce to be shipped out daily, so they detoured into Armstrong, through Spall and onto Vernon,” she said. The Armstrong Heritage Committee is putting forth the building located at 3375 Okanagan Street – the last building built by the Chinese in Armstrong’s Chinatown – for provincial recognition. Home today to a massage clinic and whose owner lives above the clinic, the building survived the 1922 fire that destroyed Chinatown (in the area around Okanagan Street where the Okanagan Advertiser and Nelson’s Glass are located). It was formerly a boarding house for the

farm workers. The committee will also put forth details about the city’s celery fields, of which there were plenty. Armstrong was known for celery long before it was known for its cheese. City and township councils have given unanimous support to the heritage committee’s nomination. The deadline for nominating sites is Friday. In Vernon, the current Gateway Shelter is being put forward for recognition, and a former Vernon resident now living in Victoria was contemplating nominating the birth site of hockey star Larry Kwong of Vernon. Kwong was the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL in 1948. His childhood home was located across from the current Fisher’s Hardware store on Coldstream Avenue.

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Artist Elizabeth Moore (left) joins Andrew and Dawn Fradley, of the Eclectic Med, as they get ready for the seventh annual Art and Wine Gala Feb. 28. Moore’s painting, Interlude, will be auctioned off and one of the six items on the menu will be Chilean sea bass with green beans and tapenade. Tickets are still available at $125 per person. Contact Eclectic Med, Pippa at Designers Gallery or Garry at the North Okanagan Community Life Society.

UBC dean search lands at home

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An extensive international search led the University of B.C. to one of its own to serve as the next dean of UBC Okanagan’s largest faculty. Prof. Wisdom Tettey has been appointed dean of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. Tettey has served as dean of the faculty of Creative and Critical Studies on the Okanagan campus since joining UBC in July 2011. “Professor Tettey is a remarkable professor and academic leader who has earned the respect of our faculty, students and staff, and is known internationally for his excellence in scholarship,” said Cynthia Mathieson, provost and vice-principal academic at

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UBC’s Okanagan campus. “Our search was extensive, and we found the right candidate here at home. This appointment speaks to the quality of Wisdom’s scholarship and leadership, and is a credit to the academic community we have created at UBC Okanagan.” Tettey holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and in Russian, and a graduate diploma in communication studies from the University of Wisdom Tettey Ghana. He also has a master’s degree in political science from UBC, and a PhD in political science from Queen’s University. Tettey was a Killam Resident Fellow at the University of Calgary and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development.

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The 49th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon aired Saturday and Sunday on Global B.C. and it raised $5,886,973 for children who have special needs. “At Variety, we believe all kids who have special needs are champions, and we’re inspired by their courage and determination,” said Bernice Scholten, executive director of Variety. “Judging by the outpouring of support, the kids have also inspired communities across the province. The teamwork was phenomenal and on behalf of everyone at Variety, I’d like to thank the donors, volunteers and sponsors who showed their hearts.”

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