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Candidate limits appearances at forums ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

The Conservative candidate for North Okanagan-Shuswap in the upcoming federal election has, so far, only committed to appearing at a pair of all-candidate forums. Mel Arnold will appear at forums sponsored by the chambers of commerce in Vernon and Salmon Arm. “We’re trying to balance our time, we have a busy schedule and we’re doing as much doorknocking as possible and meeting people one-on-one,” said Arnold

Thursday. “There will be other host one the next night – Sept. 24 forums across the riding that we – but Arnold has not, at this time, will try to participate in.” committed to either. The Greater Vernon Arnold, like his preChamber of Commerce decessor, retiring conserwill hold its forum on vative MP Colin Mayes, Wednesday, Sept. 30, is from Salmon Arm, though a venue for the and not widely known in event has not been conGreater Vernon. firmed. Asked if appearing in The Armstrong more than one forum in Spallumcheen Chamber the biggest city in the Mel Arnold of Commerce is holding riding would be a good a forum the week before, way to get to know peoSept. 23, and the Sustainable ple, Arnold said he and his camEnvironment Network Society will paign team are spending plenty of

time in Vernon. “We’re spending hours and days door-knocking throughout the riding, meeting people face-to-face and we’re in Vernon almost every week at the (Downtown Vernon Association’s) Avenue Market,” said Arnold. “So we’re spending a lot of time in Vernon getting to know people face-to-face.” The Greater Vernon Performing Arts Society is also holding a forum on Monday, Sept. 14. Society president SigridAnne Thors said Arnold’s campaign committee said he would

take part, then declined, saying Arnold would be participating in the forum hosted by the Vernon chamber. “Why can’t he take part in two?” said Thors. “I don’t think that’s a great problem when running a 78-day campaign. “I’m disappointed.” Arnold said his office is receiving multiple requests daily to appear at forums throughout the riding. “We’re making those decisions on a local basis as to how we can best fit them in our time,” he said.

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National recognition for Lumby ranch Morning Star Staff

A Lumby ranch has picked up a major award. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association announced Wednesday that the Squaw Valley Ranch is the 2015 recipient of the The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). The ranch is operated by Darrell Squair and his wife Doris Squair, along with their son Travis and daughter-in-law Katie. The Squairs received the award in an awards ceremony during the President’s Reception at the CCA’s 2015 semi-annual meeting. “We’re very honoured to be chosen for this award,” said Darrell. “We would like to thank everyone and especially the other provincial TESA nominees for their continued work towards environmental stewardship. “A healthy environment is a sustainable environment that everyone will be able to enjoy today as well as for future generations.” CCA Environment Committee Chair Bob Lowe presented the Squairs with local

artwork and a belt buckle. “The Squairs have shown their firm commitment to environmental stewardship, doing an excellent job in caring for the land and coexisting with wildlife.” Located near Lumby in a secluded valley, Squaw Valley Ranch includes 2,800 acres of private land, 700 acres of leased land and thousands of acres of sub-alpine Crown range. The 500-head ranch is surrounded by a 1,300-acre woodlot, which preserves the integrity of the environment and helps sustainability. Environmental stewardship is a key philosophy of the ranch. Squaw Valley Ranch was selected for their exceptional commitment to the environment, having led their local community by completing one of the first environmental farm plans in the area (two of the Squair’s satellite properties, Rawlings Lake Property and Shuswap River Property, have completed environmental farm plans), as well as their commitment to ensuring their ability to co-exist with grizzly bears in particular. It was Doris’ parents, the late

Art and Mona Chambers, viewpoint that all animals should coexist. The ranch has grown from the original 320 acre, 60-head outfit but predator issues remain non-existent with the cattle sharing the land with the grizzlies. The Squairs have committed to a no-hunting philosophy on their private land and the goal of the ranch is to continue in the preservation of its surroundings where future generations can participate and appreciate a vision that has taken years to develop. A custom-designed hydroelectric dam built in 1989 to provide a more efficient environmentally friendly power source still provides electricity to the ranch to this day. Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public. At the local level, a producer receives provincial recognition for their outstanding contributions. These recipients move forward as nominees for national recognition from the CCA.

Vernon riders injured in ATV accident Morning Star Staff

Two Vernon residents were taken to Kelowna General Hospital after being injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident Wednesday in Lake Country. Shortly before 8 p.m., Lake Country RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle collision with injuries in the 2500 block of Williams Road. “An 18-year-old Vernon man was apparently driving a mini-ATV eastbound on Williams Road when the vehicle is

believed to have experienced a major mechanical failure resulting in both occupants being ejected,” said RCMP spokesperson Const. Kris Clark. The driver suffered very serious and potentially life-threatening injuries in the crash while the passenger, an 18-year-old Vernon woman, suffered relatively minor injuries. Both occupants were taken to Kelowna General Hospital for treatment. The driver remains in serious condition.

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“Neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing appropriate safety equipment which likely contributed significantly to the extent of the young man’s injuries,” said Clark. An RCMP collision reconstructionist completed a detailed analysis of the scene but all of the causal factors are not yet known. Clark said alcohol and mechanical issues are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

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Council approves temporary assistant port development, they are on it,” said Flick. It was defeated in July. “That’s as much as we But, after a month to can extract from them think about it, Vernon without dropping sigcouncil brought back and nificant components of passed a motion to hire council’s strategic plan a temporary planning or other corporate objecassistant for one year at a tives.” The original motion salary of $84,200. The defeated motion passed by a 4-3 margin. “The work done by in July also called for duties to be reallocated this department is a reveamongst current plan- nue generator for taxpayning staff as developers,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. ment activ“We hear it all ity in Vernon the time, it’s a continues to challenge for be robust. developers C o u n . to get things Dalvir Nahal, through city who voted hall. We have against the to take responhiring in July, sibility for that. brought back Cunningham We can’t dump the motion it on staff in for reconsideration, which passed. terms of the capacity Council Brian Quiring they have.” Councillors Scott brought back the original motion to hire someone. Anderson, Bob Spiers “There is a difference and Catherine Lord between hiring new staff voted against hiring new just randomly, and, after staff. “A number of us in last month’s vote going out and seeing a need the (election) campaign and talking to builders,” promised not to hire said Nahal. “There is a new staff, and here we shortage, there is a delay. are hiring new staff,” said If we want to encourage Anderson. “Unless we development we need can have a net zero for 12 to speed up the process. months, I won’t support This is a necessary posi- this. I just won’t.” Lord was calling for tion.” Kim Flick, director reallocation of duties. “To me, this (hiring) of community development, told council that is a knee-jerk reaction,” all of the city’s current said Lord. “We have planners and assistants more development so we are involved in the devel- have to hire someone else opment aspect in one to help with that. I can’t see that. measure or another. “And temporary-one “Wherever possible, we have been able to year always turns into access planners to sup- permanent. It does. To ROGER KNOX

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Crash sends trio to hospital ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Three people were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision on Highway 97 near the Vernon Army Camp Thursday morning. The accident occurred after 9 a.m. “The drivers of the vehicles, one man and one woman, had to be extracted from their vehicles with the Jaws of Life,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “A third person, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was also injured.” Preliminary indications are that a southbound SUV, driven by a man with one passenger in the vehicle, crossed the centre line and collided with a northbound SUV, driven by a woman, the lone occupant of her vehicle. The incident remains under investigation.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. on August 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matter[s]:

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Norm Crerar, President of the Okanagan Military Tattoo, accompanied by Lt.-Col Judy Peter, Commanding Officer of Vernon Cadet Training Centre, discusses the summer’s training with one of the staff cadets in Alpha Company during the dress rehearsal for the Final Parade and Sunset Ceremony on Wednesday evening.

No enforcement on election signs Monday not to enforce city rights-of-way, the the city’s sign bylaw boulevards and such. Federal election in relation That’s what to the placethe bylaw ment of signs, says right CLIFFORD unless the now,” said signs become Coun. Bob AUTOMOTIVE a safety or Spiers, who traffic conbrought forcern, just like ward the • General Repairs & it did in the motion. Maintenance Bob Spiers 2014 munici“During • FORD Trained Technician pal vote. the municipal CLIFF & DIANE SMITH • Electronics “ T h e election, we Specialist rd only restriction was decided not to enforce 3000 - 43 Ave. BCAA Approved Repair Centre not putting signs on that, so why do it for the federal election?” City corporate officer Patti Bridal explained that the city can limit location signs and placement, but can not outlaw them being put up. in Built- s “The resolution e g a k passed in the fall was Pac ng at that staff would not starti be enforcing the sign bylaw unless it was an incident for safety concerns regarding trafIncludes 30' air hose, fic and people,” said attachments and wands Bridal. “That’s what we followed.” The federal election has been called for 3101 - 48th Avenue in the Andre’s Plaza • 250-549-2730 Monday, Oct. 19.

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Busing challenges generate public ideas KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

Suggestions ranging from a walking school bus to car-pooling were brought up Monday as members of the Regional District of North Okanagan’s Cherryville advisory planning committee met with concerned parents and Vernon School District officials to discuss busing. “Monday evening’s public meeting was a tremendous demonstration of the effectiveness of Cherryville’s community spirit,” said Adrian Johnson, the district’s acting secretary-treasurer. “Many residents expressed concern at the funding challenges the school district faces. “Suggested solutions raised included a ‘walking bus’, whereby adults accompany groups of students along roads to school or a school bus stop to assist safety.” The district has recently adjusted bus routes and stops so that many students who previously have been picked up near their home now have to walk up to 2.4 km to a school or a school bus stop. As well, some rural routes have been cut, meaning that some students need to find alternative transport to either the nearest school bus stop or school. “Historically, the school district has provided a level of service that significantly exceeded this minimum,”

said Johnson “Funding “The route that is of reductions have led greatest concern, and to the district enforc- the fact that it’s an indusing this regulation in trial, high speed road is Vernon and Coldstream the Sugar Lake Road, in two phases over the that is our main focus,” past two years.” said Cameron. The third phase of “There is a gravel this change is being truck every 10 minutes introduced in and logging the Lumby and trucks are Cherryville s om e t i m e s areas, starting up to 40 a in September. day so it’s The main very dangerconcern has ous for kids been the elimito be walknation of the ing on.” route along the Hank Cameron Joh ns on portion of Sugar said the Lake Road school disnorth of the junction trict receives no fundwith Aumond Road. ing for the provision of “Historically, it has transportation and any cost the school district funds spent on busing about $18,000 a year to would otherwise be drive beyond this stop,” spent on education. said Johnson. “There School District’s are seven students reg- 23 and 83 have a 4.0 istered who live further km walk limit for stuthan 2.4 km away from dents in kindergarten this stop. Those stu- to Grade 3 and 4.8 for dents will need to find older students. District their own transportation 23 (Central Okanagan) to get to this stop, and charges $200 a year for the district will provide all riders. families with eligible Johnson said students financial assis- Cherryville buses transtance to help with this.” port students not just to He said eligible fami- the elementary school lies will receive a cheque there but also to Charles for transportation assis- Bloom secondary school tance at 20 cents per km in Lumby. per family plus 30 cents “As has been the case per child with a maxi- for many years, these mum of $10 per family buses are cost-effecper day. tively located either in Hank Cameron, with Cherryville or Lumby the regional district, said when not in use. Where about two dozen people the driver lives is not were in attendance at relevant to our costs,” he Monday’s meeting, once said. again expressing conCameron said parcern over the Sugar Lake ents are willing to help Road route. but they don’t want to

give up the Sugar Lake route, as up to 25 kids are currently using it. “The lower part they want to amalgamate into two stops so we’re talking to the parents and coming up with a strategy and how we can help, but what we’d like to do is make sure the bus goes up Sugar Lake Road as it always has. “They are saying it’s the parents’ responsibility to get their kids so really it’s an approach towards less service and it’s a gradual taking away.” Cameron said the next step for RDNO is to send a letter to district superintendent Joe Rogers. “We’re also reaching out to other school districts,” he said. A document explaining phase three changes to busing has been sent to Lumby and Cherryville families who use school district transportation, along with notification of their school bus stop for next year. “The provincial government has mandated that our school district find more than $800,000 of cost savings for the 2016/17 school year,” said Johnson. “These cost savings are not to impact education. Over the next year, district staff, in consulta-

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can be achieved. “Unfortunately further changes to school transportation, including charging families, remain a possibility for the 2016/17 school year.”

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his September marks the seventh anniversary of my move to from Calgary to B.C., and on July 28, I finally became a citizen of this lovely province. I left for Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops in September 2008, and I haven’t looked back since. Life at TRU was incredible. I obtained a degree, completed four years of college baseball and developed life-long friendships. Once I started university, I rarely visited Calgary. I would spend a week at Christmas and a week at the start and end of summer back home. This past August long weekend, my parents camped for a week at the North Thompson Tyler Lowey Provincial Park campground. I joined them for four days of rafting, swimming, canoeing, fishing and had plenty of time to catch up while tuning them at some cribbage. My parents miss me a lot back in Calgary. They are empty nesters now after my sister graduated from the University of Victoria and remained on the Island. Around the campsite one night, my mom recalled a quote I said the day she dropped me off at the New Residence building. “Relax, mom. It’s not like I’m never going to move back to Calgary,” I said. I was trying to reassure her as she was crying because her oldest child was about to start university. Well, I guess I was wrong. It was never my intention to stay out here, it just kind of happened. As the years passed, and I grew further and further away from Calgary, I had a hard time staying connected with people from high school. Other than a best friend and my family, there wasn’t too much to pull me back to Cow Town. I was having too much fun at college. The fun police should have arrested me multiple times.

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It was a completely different experience living on your own at 17. I loved the freedom and my new location. Growing up in Calgary, the big city feel was wearing on me. There was too much traffic and the crowds were irritating. I spent the summer of 2010 in Melville, Sask. playing for the Millionaires in a town of 4,500 people. That was too small; the beer store closed at 8 p.m. I needed something in the middle. Kamloops was a perfect size at 85,000 people. Kamloops has a lot in common with Vernon and they are both great places to live. There is just enough trouble to be found on the weekends with their small downtown scenes, they are great sports towns and they have plenty of rivers and lakes for summer hangouts. Working for the time being in Vernon, life on the lake is where it’s at. I walk down to Kin Beach every day after work to cool off and relax. You just can’t beat a summer in the Interior. I love waking up, driving to work at 8 a.m. with the top down and it’s 22 degrees outside. July was one of the busiest months I’ve had outside of the office. I went camping, skydiving, white water rafting, fishing, boating, hiking and off-roading. There are too many summer activities and not enough weekends. Not only do the summers rock, but the winters don’t suck. Believe it or not, I found the winter to be too short this year. I wanted a longer ski season! I’m not a big future planner, but I like where I am at now. Sure the job situation could be better in Alberta, but I’m going to try and make something happen out here. The only thing missing from my life is a permanent job in the Interior. I got the rest of my life to work, something will turn up. I am not too worried about it. I’m glad I’ve decided to live the post-university-mid-20s phase out here in beautiful B.C. Who knows, maybe one day my parents and that one stubborn best friend in Calgary will move out here and enjoy the greatest province in Canada with me.

Kim Campbell was infamously quoted (or misquoted) as saying that a 47-day election was no time to discuss serious issues. Fortunately, we are in the early days of an election campaign that is almost twice that long, and will stretch on into late October. It’s also unusual to have an election campaign during the height of summer, when the weather is often top of mind. So let’s have a debate about global warming. Not whether or not it exists, which has been thoroughly established. There is a worldwide scientific consensus, and every major political party accepts that it is happening, whether grudgingly or not. There is also ample anecdotal evidence in the form of temperature records that have fallen by the score across B.C. We also have the raging wildfires and water restrictions – though not as severely here as in other regions – to show us what global warming will mean for us on a local level. We need to determine what the best course of action is towards change. There are dozens of options, including changing the way we generate power, increasing energy efficiency, tax incentives, more spending on public transit, and changes in urban planning. Depending on how we choose to proceed, we could find ourselves in a future with electric cars springing up everywhere, as in Norway, and with solar farms popping up across the Prairies, or we could pioneer a new generation of safe, efficient nuclear power projects, or we could simply hunker down and concentrate on using less energy and using what we do create more efficiently. Any of those options are better than our current course, which is barely better than nothing. Our major opposition parties may be willing to attack the government on the environment, but they are still following rather than leading the debates on energy and climate change. As usual, it’s up to Canadians to push for the changes we need in Ottawa. -Black Press

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ince Interior Health's announcement in November of 2014, concerns regarding the privatization of our hospital's laundry service have been voiced by the public, the union, and in various city council chambers. Initially the focus was on the logistics and environmental impact of trucking laundry to Vancouver or even Alberta. Then the focus shifted to the farming out of local jobs to another city or province. Recently the focus has been on the cost of such a move, which ultimately is the most important factor when deciding how to serve the best interests of the taxpaying majority. In a letter to the editor, the MLA for the region, Eric Foster, delivered his justification of the move to privatization. Vague statements , unsubstantiated claims, downplaying of serious issues and misdirection are not the content I would hope to see in a communication from an elected official to the people who he is supposed to be serving. In that final paragraph on the topic, Mr Foster wrote: "Laundry services have already been successfully contracted out by Lower Mainland and Island health authorities, allowing any money saved to go to enhancing direct

patient care" First of all, to the best of my Knowledge, only one of VIHA's 150 facilities has a privatized laundry service. Mr. Foster implies that money is saved and goes to enhancing patient care, but he doesn't actually say any money is saved. If you asked him directly, I suspect he would point to the equipment that they didn't have to buy or maintain, but would not mention the end cost of the contractor to the taxpayer. From whose perspective would the contracting out on the Lower Mainland be deemed successful? Admittedly, the government was successful in getting rid of unionized public employees at inhouse facilities and sending the laundry to a private, for-profit con-

WATER WOES To all of the people that like to keep Vernon and the surrounding areas safe and green, don’t the two go together? If we don’t water our yards, plants, gardens, isn't the fire hazard even more of a threat? I can't see why we can't have another reservoir built. We get ample snowfall most winters — lots to keep us going all summer. I have been a resident for 23-plus years, and we have had this issue all of those years. In fact, when we moved from Alberta that winter to Vernon, you had way more snow here than they did in Alberta, and yet we are always short when summer arrives. I don’t understand. I think there needs to be more planning in that area.

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tractor. Was this successful for the taxpayer though? Recently published figures, from the government, show that the amounts paid to Lower Mainland contractors in 2014 were 270 per cent of the amount paid out in 2007. With our in-house staff working under a collective agreement you can pretty much count on the government limiting wage increases to about one per cent per year. The only way to compare the cost efficiency of IHA's in-house service to the privatized service used by the Lower Mainland health authorities is to compare the per pound cost of processing. After comparing those figures, add on the cost of trucking our linens back and forth to Vancouver,

And budgeted for that, not just cutting up streets all over town, so you have so many roadblocks, that are hard to find and more fancy sidewalks, etc. I feel for our tourists. We invite them to come, but it must be even more confusing for them….frustrating to say the least.. Some of the streets you have beautified. I don’t know why this was done, but couldn’t you have planned for extra water conservation first….this has been staring all of us in the face every summer for years now. Also with all the lakes around us, it is kind of hard to tell our tourists that come here for a holiday, we are short on water? Remember everyone, we need the vegetation to clean the air, it is a natural air fresh-

Calgary or Edmonton every single day. The government knows the cost comparisons, but they don't want you or anyone else to know them. When questioned about the skyrocketing cost of privatized laundry on the Lower Mainland, Interior Health's response was that they were: "not in a position to speak on the cost increases in the Lower Mainland and that it’s unaware of the specifics of the contract." How convenient. Mr. Foster, and his colleagues in Victoria are trying to paint a pretty picture of privatization to the taxpayer, but they seem to have only a box full of grey crayons to work with. So, why, I ask you, would Interior Health want to divest itself of a very efficient laundry operation, as well as the employees that make future costs predictable? Why would they give up all of the infrastructure necessary to do the job themselves, at a known cost, in favour of an uncertain future dealing with for-profit contractors? That's the part that's hard to figure out. Maybe IHA doesn't really want to do that? Then again, maybe they aren't the ones calling the shots here? Gordon Storey

ener… for us, we need to keep things green for our own health, people with breathing issues even more so, wouldn’t it be nice if we could keep our air clean, and have a good reputation of being the friendliest, cleanest, greenest and most welcoming city. I see way too many rocks in yards, instead of lawns, it only creates more heat and dust for all the rest of us..etc..etc. Everything here grows so easily, it is so exciting each spring to see it all return again and come to life, an absolute miracle, to see it again and again, but with water shortage…how can we keep it looking nice and safe and healthy for our children, and teach them to enjoy gardening too…and listen to the birds chirp in our green trees.. and dig for worms in our green lawns…….it all goes around and around. I. Wray

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To better accommodate race events, Cloud 9 is being widened and re-contoured, adding more 12 acres of cleared ski terrain to Silver Woods. “We have been listening to our guests,” said Anne Haight, Silver Star’s director of sales and marketing. “Big Dipper is a long-time favourite run for many so we have a transitional plan to move the Race Centre to the Silver Woods area in mid-January. “With this expansion of Cloud 9, it brings our total alpine acreage to 3,282, positioning Silver Star with the third largest skiing terrain in the province.” For mountain bikers who like to ride all yearlong, fat biking has been added to the roster of winter activities accessible to My1Pass day ticket and season pass holders.

After two years of trials, fat bikes have found a permanent home at the Star with more than 10 km of dedicated trails and a fleet of rental bikes. To introduce more riders to this new and fun winter sport, the resort is planning Sunday afternoon introductory sessions, Ladies’ Night rides on Tuesdays, and group rides on Thursday evenings. Changes are also underway in the village to a number of dining establishments, including the Saloon, Town Hall and Paradise Camp. The Saloon, a longtime Silver Star fixture, is undergoing a complete overhaul. The remodeled and renamed restaurant is scheduled to re-open for the winter season with a fresh style and new menu.

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“We were just so pleased with how the community rallied around this event, both in terms of corporate sponsorship and participation,” she explained. “We had 155 (participants) registered, but we had a few people stop in, so we probably had in excess of 160 paddlers.” Kapp noted corporate sponsorship was key in raising over $40,000 for the cause as groups such as the Capital News team, which raised $2,500, helped bring in larger sums of money than they likely would have achieved on their own. The Capital News entered two teams at the event and were raising money for one of its coworkers who suffered a brain injury prior to the race as well as in support of sponsor Auction World, a local company whose owners son has also suffered from the effects of a brain injury. “When our co-worker Janice was struck by a jeep, this event took on extra importance for all of us,” said Capital News advertising rep Rob Lindsay, who organized the teams. “I was really proud of our employees who stepped up and raised a lot of money for this important cause. I would also like to thank Abe and Gail Kroeker at Auction World for donating $1,000 for our team.” During the event, corporate teams raced in four-person relay

teams throughout the morning at Rotary Beach in an elimination style event that was all about raising money but also getting introduced to the relatively new sport of paddle boarding. Kapp said the fundraiser was designed to be family-friendly with multiple tents and displays set up and even had a barbecue for participants and everyone else. And of course, there was the paddle boarding. “You could compete either as an individual or as a team of four,” Kapp described. “They did relays, so basically they went around a buoy and back to the shore, where another person would take over unless they were competing as an individual. So it was a race, but it was a fun race. And it was 30 degrees, so people didn’t mind getting wet.” The fundraiser’s website, paddleforprevention.com, will remain open until the end of the month for additional donations. With the success seen by the Pihl Law Paddle for Prevention in its inaugural year, Kapp believes there is a very strong chance it will return again next year. As far as The Capital News Cruisers go, they made it to the quarterfinal race before falling in the tough corporate division although the Cruisers were the top finishing media team.

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B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe issued a public statement regarding recent drug-related deaths, reminding drug users of the risks associated with all illicit drug use. “The recent publicity surrounding drug-overdose deaths in which fentanyl has been detected in post-mortem analyses gives the B.C. Coroners Service the opportunity to again remind users that it is not possible to be sure of the contents of any illicit drugs,” said Lapointe. “It is essential that those who use these drugs take all possible steps to minimize their risk. “While fentanyl is curLisa Lapointe rently attracting attention as a newer drug of abuse, it’s important to remember that any substance bought from an illicit source poses significant risks for users.” The statement comes in light of a report issued by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse which noted a marked increase in fentanyl-detected deaths across Canada in the past four years. The B.C. Coroners Service (BCCS) confirmed that the same pattern has been seen in B.C., with 54 drug overdose deaths in which fentanyl was detected in the five-month period from Jan. 1, 2015, through May 31, 2015. In addition, there have been at least 12 deaths in which fentanyl was detected within the last month (July 7 through Aug. 7, 2015), almost all of them occurring in the Lower Mainland. Post mortem toxicology testing has shown that in the vast majority of these deaths, fentanyl was part of a multi-drug overdose, most often also involving heroin, cocaine and/or methamphetamines, and often in combination with alcohol and/or prescription medications. Although fentanyl is most dangerous to persons who have little experience with opiates, Coroners’ investigations have found that a high proportion of those who died of drug overdoses in which fentanyl was detected were in fact regular users of illicit substances. Chief coroner Lapointe also stressed that despite the rise in fentanyl-detected deaths, close to 3/4 of B.C.’s illicit drug deaths in 2014 showed no fentanyl at all. These deaths most often involved heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine.

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B.C. NDP leader John Horgan’s chief of staff has resigned to take a senior job with the Alberta NDP government. Lawyer John Heaney took unpaid leave from his B.C. job in May to serve as acting associate deputy minister for policy and planning for Alberta. Horgan announced Monday that Heaney “is in discussions with the Government of Alberta regarding a senior policy position. “While I am sorry to lose his talent here in British Columbia, I am not surprised he has proven to be invaluable to Premier Rachel Notley and the new NDP government of Alberta.” Horgan’s deputy chief of staff Suzanne Christensen will assume the job she has been John Horgan filling in an acting capacity since Heaney’s departure from Victoria, and any further changes to political staff will be made in September, Horgan said. Heaney’s jump to a newly created senior administration role with a top salary of $287,000 a year caused a stir in Edmonton, with opposition Wildrose Party MLAs accusing Notley of politicizing the civil service. “Using the non-partisan public service to reward a partisan apparatchik is very dangerous to the ability of the public service to do what is in the best interests of all Albertans,” Wildrose finance critic Derek Fildebrandt told the Edmonton Journal in May. “It is the very thing the Tories have done for decades.” Heaney attracted similar criticism during his days with B.C. NDP premier Mike Harcourt’s government, where he ran a “public issues and consultation branch” that was part of the B.C. public service.

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Christine Liefke gave birth to her fourth child two months before her eldest sister was in a serious car crash. The two events marked a turning point in her life. The stay-at-home mother of 10 years had recently divorced and was working at a home-based business. “I thought, ‘I’ve got to do something with my life that means something,’” said Liefke. “I wanted to make a difference.” She attended an information session for Okanagan College’s education assistant (EA) program, which prepares graduates to work in the classroom with children with special needs including physical challenges or those on the autism spectrum. Liefke applied to the program, graduated nine months later in 2011 and found work with the Vernon School District. “I love my job. Some days I cannot believe I get paid to do it,” she said. Those interested in finding out more about becoming an education assistant are invited to an information night at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. “The college prepares EAs well in understanding and working with children with special needs,” said Monica Lloyd, the school district’s director of instruction for student support services. “Successful students will be given an opportunity for an interview and selection to the casual list.” Education assistant graduates have also found employment as special needs workers and are eligible to apply for their early childhood educator assistant license. Lloyd says students graduate with a basic understanding of developmental challenges, how to build a positive relationship with children and the importance of relationship first, social development, and ways of working with youth for better academic success. Since graduating, Liefke has developed a network of colleagues, and given herself a sense of purpose. “Every day, I’m still learning,” she said. “You just feel so good knowing you have helped someone.” For more information, go to www.okanagan. bc.ca/educationassistant.

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Staycations are a great way to get out and explore your town, your region, your province. They are also a great way to keep your vacation dollars circulating in B.C.’s economy. By visiting regional events and venues, you’re not only supporting local businesses you’re also helping to create jobs. In 2013, the tourism sector employed 132,000 British Columbians, almost 1 in every 15 jobs in B.C. The sector has more than 19,200 tourism-related businesses and paid out $4.5 billion in wages and salaries to tourism workers in 2013 - an increase of 3.8 per cent over the year before. “There is still a lot of summer left with enough time to enjoy a staycation,” said Shirley Bond, minister of jobs, tourism and skills training and responsible for labour. Being a tourist in your own town or your own province is a great way to enjoy our beautiful province and grow our regional economies.” While there are no set rules for staycations, here are some handy dos and don’ts to make sure you get the most out of your B.C. staycation: n Do take one – they’re good for your wallet and good for local businesses; n Do visit the HelloBC website for trip, festival and event ideas –

www.hellobc.com; n Do sleep-in, read a big book, and spend time with your family; n Do check out local farmers markets;

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NET rolls up 11th Gibson Cup Morning Star Staff

Another year, another Gibson Cup for the North Enderby Timber. NET capped a fabulous one-loss North Okanagan Soccer League season by grounding Vernon rival Turn-Key Controls 3-0 in the playoff final Wednesday night at Marshall Field #2. The Timber claimed their 11th Gibson Cup and fourth in a row to go along with the league trophy they won three weeks prior. NET opened the scoring in the 15th minute when 20-year veteran Graham Ross controlled the ball in the midfield and passed to Kyle Halvorson, who looked up and found a streaking Brent Poulsen with a through ball. Poulsen only took one left-footed touch to beat charging Turn-Key keeper Greg Douma. With dark skies and lightning looming in the background, NET central midfielders Ross and Halvorson controlled possesion in the midfield keeping a 1-0 lead. With only minutes before half-time, winger Evan Frederick made an 80-yard run down the sideline dancing in and out around defenders before being taken down inside the box. Ross stepped up and hammered in the penalty. The wind picked up in the second half giving Turn-Key the advantage, but The Simplyfrugal.ca Man of the Match, central defender Chris Ovens, denied anything coming toward the Timber goal. Ovens came through mutiple challanges scaring the Controllers out of the area. The stingy Timber back line of all-star sweeper Jesse Knight, Ovens, Adam Marwood, Andy Stein, and Devin Laughren gave Turn Key little to work with as they have all year, only allowing seven goals in 17 games. Thomas Pool sparked the Turn-Key offence early in the half when he beat his defender and found a streaking Preston Tucker for a narrowly missed tap in after a great backcheck by a defender pushed it slightly above the crossbar. Poulsen added his second of the match in the 75th minute, chesting down a Halvorson through ball that got caught in the wind perfectly to a left- footed volley which sailed through three sets of legs from 20 yards. Victor Gouchee earned the clean sheet and the save of the game minutes later, denying Preston Tucker of a sure goal off a corner. Tucker showed why he was an All-Canadian UBCO volleyball phenom as he outleaped everyone on a header after an Evan Moore corner only to be denied by Gouchee, who came across fully outstretched for the diving save. Both teams fought clean and hard with only one yellow card being issued in the 15th annual Gibson Cup. Turn-Key finished third in the eight-team loop at 8-5-1. The Timber were 13-1. The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s soccer team have opened the 2015-16 Canada West pre-season with a victory. The WolfPack kicked off a three-game exhibition match series in Arizona on LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR Wednesday with a 3-0 win over the Mesa Community College Thunderbirds of Evan Moore of Turn-Key Controllers traps the ball with his chest as he goes up against Kyle Halvorson of North Phoenix. TRU led 2-0 after the first half. “We played well going forward,” said TRU head coach John Antulov. “ We Enderby Timber in the Gibson Cup soccer final Wednesday night at Marshall Field #2. had good possession. I substituted everyone. That resulted in some careless breakdowns but overall, a good result for our first game.” off against the Arizona Christian University Firestorm Saturday. Oriol Torres (Barcelona, Spain), fifth-year Corey Wallis (Enderby) and Colton Walker TRU hosts their own tourney beginning Aug. 20 versus the University of Northern B.C. (Sicamous) had the goals for the WolfPack. Timberwolves (4 p.m.) at Hillside Stadium. Keepers Travis Froehlich (Revelstoke) played the first half with Morgan Crandlemire The WolfPack open the Canada West regular season Saturday, Sept. 12 at Hillside against (Salmon Arm) playing the second. the UBC Thunderbirds. Vernon’s Finley McPhie and Mike Bennett are sophomores with the The WolfPack meet the Glendale Community College Vasqueros today and close things WolfPack. Seb Gardner, a former WolfPack star, is an assistant coach.

Vipers grab Zandee from West Kelowna TYLER LOWEY Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Vipers have acquired forward Hunter Zandee from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for future considerations. The Kelowna native played in 42 games last season, recording two goals and 10 points, with 24 penalty minutes. The Vipers were able to get a good grasp on Zandee because he was teammates with the Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner’s son, Mac. “We had an advantage of finding out about him away from the rink,” said Mark Ferner. “Everything came back very positive.” Zandee played for the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy before sign-

ing with the Warriors in the 2013-14 season. He rang up 26 goals, 55 points and 90 penalty minutes with the POE Under 18 team. The 5-foot-10, 165-pounder shoots right and turns 19 on Hunter Zandee Oct. 25. “He was in a roleplaying situation last year because Kelowna had a pretty good team,” said Ferner. The Warriors went 29-18-0-8 and placed third in the Interior Division. “He’s a hard worker, he skates well, finishes his checks and he is going to score,” said Ferner. Zandee will be in attendance when train-

ing camp opens next Friday at Kal Tire Place. Ferner doesn’t know how many moves the Vipers will make before camp, but he is expecting the intensity to be high. The Vipers, who acquired former BCHL all-star d-man Bo Pellah in a deal last week, have nine forwards, three blueliners and goalie Jarod Schamerhorn on their official roster. n The defending BCHL champion Penticton Vees bolstered their back end by trading Mitch Newsome to the Langley Rivermen. In moving the Surrey product, the Vees picked up 19-year-old Tyler Niven, who played three seasons at Governor’s Academy prep school in Byfield, Mass., where he was captain in his senior season. The 6-foot, 190-pound Brunswick, Maine

product had four points in 25 games and is known as an excellent skater, who plays a well-rounded game with a noticeable edge. Newsome, 18, just completed his rookie season in the BCHL with six goals and 23 points in 49 regular season games. In the Vees’ post-season run, Newsome chipped in with a pair of goals and three points in 24 games. Newsome is committed to Michigan Tech University in the fall of 2016. The Vees have also signed Penn State Nittany Lions’ leading freshman scorer Scott Conway, who was dismissed by the school for “violating team rules.” The 20-year-old F was fifth in scoring with 10 goals and 34 games. Conway was named to the Big Ten’s all-freshman team. He had 33 goals for the now-dormant USHL champion Indiana Ice two years ago.

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Heading into last weekend’s match-up of unbeaten teams early in the BCFC season, the Okanagan Sun defense was hot, having allowed just seven points in two games. And against the rival VI Raiders in Nanaimo, the defense came up huge again, shutting down the Raiders offence in a 27-3 win over Vancouver Island, limiting the Raiders to just 35 yards rushing and 110 yards through the air and putting up a team record 10 quarterback sacks. “Ten sacks speaks for itself,” said Sun coach Shane Beatty on a break from watching film Tuesday. “The kids played well. They played fast and they came out playing aggressive. It was a great performance from the D and the special teams and offensively we played very well as well.” Ryley Butler led the swarming defensive line with three sacks on his own while Lucas Machado had two and Jonas Gering was credited with 1.5. Layne Hull and Justin Gabriel each had one. “Our defensive line had a heck of a game, we just out-performed them all game,” said Beatty. TYLER LOWEY/MORNING STAR

Vernon golfers Dexter Weiten (left) chips onto the green on hole No. 5 and Mackenzie Barrie, 19, tries to curl in a putt on the 10th green during the Maple Leaf Junior Tour Ford Series Monday afternoon at Predator Ridge Golf Resort.

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Home-field advantage took one day to set in, but it helped Mackenzie Barrie tear up the back nine and capture the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Ford Series 15-19 girls division title Tuesday at Predator Ridge Golf Resort. Barrie works at Predator Ridge as a junior camp instructor and spends a lot of time working with former LPGA tour pro A.J. Eathorne. “It absolutely helped,” said Barrie, a Seaton grad. “They were a lot trickier greens that I thought they would be. I was able to take a lot of chances knowing where the ball was going to roll.” Barrie carded a 79 on day one and improved by 10 shots on day two, winning the division by one stroke. “I really struggled with my putting on the first day. The greens were really fast,”

said Barrie. who started the back nine with an eagle on 10, a birdie on 11 and another birdie on 15. Barrie captured the B.C. Cup at the Green Acres Golf Course in Richmond last week. These two titles put a bow on her summer as she prepares to head to the University of Wyoming for her third year with the Cowgirls where she will be leaned on as one of the veterans on the team in Laramie. “I want to push the freshmen to excel and be a great leader,” said Barrie, who is studying to become a kinesiologist. “I also want to keep up my solid grades.” Vernon’s Brandon Chai finished tied for second in the Juvenile boys division after carding a 77-77-154. He hit two birdies in the first round. Parker Wadsworth tied Chai with a 74-80-154. Wadsworth sunk one birdie on

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Nine-year-old golfer Ryan Vest was cruising along in top-10 contention at the U.S. Kids World Golf Tournament at Pinehurst Coure No. 1 in North Carolina before finding the rough on the third day. Vest shot even on day one and sat tied for fifth. He was +4 on day two and lost his focus on the third day when he carded a +10. He finished +14 and tied for 30th. It was a huge improvement from last year when he cared a +24 and placed 72nd. This was his fourth year with the U.S. Kids experience. “Ryan really loves it down there,” said Ryan’s mother Laurie. “He loves competing and he wanted to get back to golf as soon as we got home.” The Vests returned to Vernon Sunday and Ryan headed to Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club Monday to work on chipping. Temperatures were soaring in the high 30s with

a stifling humidex to boot. Vest teed off in the morning on day one, but was stuck playing in the heat of the day on the second and third days. Vest recorded his first eagle at Pinehurst on day one when he chipped in on the sixth hole, which was a par four. Vest is already looking forward to next year’s trip.

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the first day and two more on the second. Dexter Weiten sat eight shots back of Wadsworth and Chai after he recorded a 77-85-162 with a birdie on the fourth hole in round one. Ryan Vest had no problem with the 13th hole, as he birdied it both rounds to place second, two shots back of the lead, in the Pee Wee boys division with a 77-76-153. Braeden Cooper drained birdies on 12 and 15 to push him into fourth after a 78-75-153 in the Bantam boys division. Austin Bosquet improved by six strokes in round two to place sixth in the Junior boys division. He started the second round with a birdie on the first hole to finish 81-75-156. Predator Ridge golfer George Wilkins captured the Mr. Lube Long Drive competition in the Bantam boys division, while Vest won it in the Pee Wee class, along with the Sligo Closest-to-the-Pin competition.

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Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe chipped in seven points as Canada thumped the Dominican Republic 11136 at the FIBA Americas women’s basketball championship Tuesday night in Edmonton. The Dominicans only scored more than 10 points in the third quarter. Raincock-Ekunwe, a Kal Laker grad, has been solid for the Canadians in limited minutes. She is 4-for-12 shooting and drilled her first three ball of the tournament Tuesday night. She is also 4-for-4 from the charity stripe.

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Rosters keep Sistas at bay Morning Star Staff

Rosters Sports Club dispatched the Adventure Bay Sistas 4-1 in North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Masters play Tuesday night at Marshall Field #5. Kate Ball opened the Rosters’ offence with folfor the 2015/2016 Season lowing goals coming from Emily Hoag, Daralee Morris, and Michelle Connolly. The Vernon Vipers are seeking energetic, Peggy Schepp was awarded the Lavington Turf fun-loving people to become involved Farms Lady of the Match for Rosters for her hard work up front. in the operation of the team. Zubot sent a free kick to Diane Neudorf, Interested? Please contact the Viper office. whoAndrea with her back to the net and defenders all around, did a little tap to the side then a spin kick Phone: (250) 542-6022 to plaster the ball into the back of the net for the email: Kevin@vipers.bc.ca Sistas’ goal. Sistas welcomed Lanis Kelley back from injury and she played like a rock star with booming kicks and smart plays all night long. Dairy Queen Lady of the Match for the Sistas was keeper Wendy Nadeau, who got a little love from the Rosters ladies as she was presentAugust Public Notice — Disposition of Property ed with a Rosters gift card TYLER LOWEY/MORNING STAR Month to Month Lease for her outstanding play. Andrea Ruckle (left) of the Shuswap Kaos sends a through ball up to her teamSistas had 11 players mates while being covered by Jessica Tanner of the Chickkickers in North Okanagan In accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby show while Rosters had given that the City of Vernon intends to lease on a month to month basis beginning Women’s Soccer Association Masters play Tuesday night Marshall Field #1. nine subs. It was a fun August 1, 2015, the approximately 1,476 square foot hangar and adjacent lands game by both teams with recorded the final VQA snipe on a breakaway, sprint and a great at the Vernon Regional Airport with a civic address of 6520 Tronson Road, Vernon B.C., to Ryan Zaworski, for a monthly gross rental rate of $600 per month, plus lots of excellent sportsmanship and deke past the Squires keeper. GST. camaraderie. Sue Barss was in the VQA net for the first half, while Carla Squires Four Pub upended the Gibson was keeper in the final half. Further inquiries can be directed to Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250550-3245 or bbandy@vernon.ca. Vernon Liquor Store VQAs 5-2 at The Vernon Chick Kickers grounded Shuswap Kaos 3-1 at Grahame Park. Marshall #1. August 2015 Cured-In-Place Pipe (Trenchless The Squires opened the scorThe Chicks’ first goal was supplied by Jenny Garnett, after ing when Sarah Green found Jennie Tania Sladen brought the ball up the right side and completed a Utility) Storm & Sanitary Rehab Currie on a through ball. Currie gorgeous cross into the 18. Sladen followed up her assist by scorturned around and blasted it home. ing the second goal before the break. Currie added her second goal when With the Chicks leading 2-0 going into the second half, Kaos Deanna Baker sent her down the right came out with an obvious determination to even the score. wing. After out running the final Much of the second half play was in the Chicks’ defensive defender, she threadded the needle end, with many deep through-ball attempts made by Kaos, and from a sharp angle and into the back several off-side calls. Marilyn VanderDeen, Shauna Duncan, of the net. Wendy Magnus, and Jessica Tanner were nearly impenetrable on The VQAs posted their first goal defense, as Robyn Sherwood scrambled to shut down the Kaos when Tania Willett fed the mighty offence during several close-call plays. Harmony Crockett, who dished off to Kudos went to Kaos for their untouched corner kick goal, a the ultra-talented Teresa Collins, who flawless hit that came in deep to the six and curved inside just in placed a nice ball for the header from time to meet the back of net. curly-top Sue McKinnon. The remainder of the match was a head-to-head battle, but the Lori Shippy was taken down in the Chicks used their skills and passing game to maintain control. box and the Squires were awarded a After several near misses by strikers Mel Jacobs and Jenn penalty kick. Barb Levesque stepped Kemper, the latter connected on an unstoppable shot to the up and cranked it low to the corner. far side on the Kaos keeper. Special mention went to Michelle Levesque buried her second when Loxam and Lisa Lanaway for their inside games, and to Sharon Please be advised that Mar-Tech Underground Services Ltd. On behalf of the City Shippy two-stepped around a defendStorms for excellent challenges and hard work on the wing. of Vernon (COV) will be rehabilitating storm mains and services, sanitary mains er and crossed it to Levesque who was In Division 1 play, the AF Blazers bounced the Ball Blasters andservices (relined using a “no dig” construction method) at the following waiting in perfect position in the box 4-0 at Marshall #2. locations: 33 Street from 32 Avenue to Coldstream Avenue, to give the Squires some insurance. Goals were scored by Krista Ference, Alyssa Ward, Hannah Coldstream Avenue from 32 Street to 33 Street, Braided warrior Cheryl Roddis Nesbitt and Aspen Kozak.

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Canucks offering free clinic spots Morning Star Staff

Players may enter now to win one of 40 spots in the official Young Stars Minor Hockey clinic set for Sunday, Sept. 13, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Winners will work on fundamental skills and improve their agility. Four Vancouver Canucks

Young Stars players will join Okanagan Hockey School qualified instructors at the clinic, which will include drills such as puck control relays, fastest skater, accuracy shooting, hardest shot and breakaway relays. After the clinic, players will be free to watch the Young Stars in action from their complimen-

tary seats. The contest is open exclusively to B.C. minor hockey members between the ages of 8-13. There will be a group photo of all participants and three tickets to attend a Young Stars feature game. Visit: info@bchockey.net to enter the contest.

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Two Armstrong girls and two from Sicamous helped the Kelowna Heat bring home silver from the Western Canadian U18 Fastball Championships in Lloydminter, Sask. Tova Turnbull from Armstrong played first base and also contributed as a designated hitter with her bunting prowess, and solid batting average. “Tova was a big part of the team’s success with solid play on first base, getting a total of 32 outs through the weekend,” said Heat coach Boyd Tyerman. Turnbull also finished the Westerns with a .357 batting average and a .471 on-base percentage. Candice Vuong of Armstrong played third base and left field while finishing as one of the top four offensive players on the team (.375 batting average), and recorded three timely stolen bases. “Candice was a huge asset with her speed and catching ability in the outfield, and her strong batting and base stealing,” said Tyerman The Heat qualified for Westerns with a gutsy effort in Nanaimo two weeks earlier, placing fourth in the province. The trip to the Westerns allowed the Kelowna Heat one last chance to close out the season with a medal, and they didn’t disappoint. Kelowna had a 3-1 record through the roundrobin, while outscoring there competition 37 to 25. Nanaimo surprised them with a nail-biting 6-5 decision at the start of the play-offs. The loss sent the Heat down the longer path to

fight back into medal contention. The girls dug deep and won their next three games in convincing style, 8-0 over St. Albert, Alta, 13-3 against Manitoba #2 (13-3) and a redemption 8-0 romp over Nanaimo which guaranteed the Heat at least a silver medal. In their ninth game of the weekend, the girls faced the unbeaten #1 Manitoba team, the Manitoba Thunder, to determine the gold and silver winners. Kelowna held the Thunder to a 2-2 tie until the Thunder’s offence came alive in the fourth inning, with a couple big hits to gain the lead. Gina Selfe from Sicamous played as a pitcher. She tossed a high amount in two of the three games the Heat recorded shutouts. Selfe posted the second-lowest ERA on the team, and second-highest for strikeouts, all while fighting off a sporadic lower-leg sprain. Ann-Marie Crandlemire played as a pitcher and had been recovering from a leg injury sustained earlier in the year. With the clearance to play, she posted one of the lowest runs against Tyerman has ever witnessed, with 15 strikeouts and countless innings with no earned runs. The silver medal was the highest-ever finish for an Okanagan team at Westerns. “All four of these North Okanagan-Shuswap girls spent hundreds of hours training and playing for 11 months a year, it’s great to see all their efforts culminate into a commanding performance and a silver medal finish,” said Tyerman.

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responder first bids one spade, then jumps to three hearts? That cannot be weak, because responder would rebid two hearts. With a strong hand, responder would start with New Minor Forcing. So this indicates game-invitational values with two five-card or longer suits. South’s hand might look a tad weak, but the suits are great. North, with those wonderful majorsuit honours, should have no qualms in bidding four hearts. West leads the diamond ace and continues with the diamond king. South ruffs and drives out the spade ace. East exits safely with a diamond, declarer ruffs again, and West drops the queen. Now South, before he loses trump control,

must establish a club trick. But when he leads a club toward dummy’s king-jack, and West plays low, should South call for the jack or king? West has shown up with nine points in diamonds, but could not open the bidding. He cannot have the club ace. Declarer must finesse dummy’s jack.

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and will likely feel their spirits at the event. “The Splash has become part of the cultural fabric of Vernon,” said Caetani board chair Angelika “AJ” Jaeger, who organized the origi-

nal Splash along with singer Judy Rose and fellow artist Michelle Loughery. “A lot of the people involved are connected to the house. This is the first year the Caetani Centre is organizing the event. The last two Splashes were organized by artistic friends of the Caetani Centre. It still runs with volunteers. We couldn’t do this without them,” she said. With the gardens lovingly tended by volunteer landscapers Gail and Cal Setter, preparations for the Splash have been underway for some time. Organizers have already collected a variety of artworks – paintings, sculpture, glass, pottery – donated to the cause by 20 local artists to go on the block during the live auction. Guests will be able to meet and mingle with new artists to the event, including painters Diana Gritten, Kara Barkved, Melissa Dinwoodie (who lives at the house) and former Caetani Centre student Robyn Soderberg, along with other established artists. (Some of the work is currently on display in downtown Vernon businesses before it goes to auction.) Also new to the event is auctioneer Paul Bielby, of Benefit Auctions Inc., who has worked on cruise lines. Returning to cater the event is Basket Case Picnics, who will make sure everyone is well satiated, while Betty Selin, of Sun FM, is returning to emcee the event. Splash co-founder Judy Rose will be at the event as a special guest, with the hopes she will be enticed to sing for her supper, while harpist Holly Smith will perform during the reception. “We will also have tents set up on the property for shade and just in case of weather,” added Brandoli. At press time, 80 per cent of the 100 tickets for A Splash of Red had been sold. Contact the Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller. ca or visit the Caetani Centre, 3401 Pleasant Valley Rd., to purchase, or visit the Splash of Red event page on Facebook for more information.

director Dauna Kennedy Grant. “Every year Riot on the Roof changes and develops, offering new and exciting ways to showcase local talent and inspire youth to get involved with art in our community.” This year’s Riot will bring together an assortment of artists, with each level of the parkade boasting an array of talent. This includes two stages of live music, featuring popular local acts Amistad, Windmills, and Modern Folk, as well as DJs Bag-o-Beetz and Biwweh, and hip hop MC Bdice, who is arriving fresh from playing

Kelowna’s Centre of Gravity festival. The main stage will also be the location of the Cirque du Couture hair and fashion show and the B-Boy dance crew. Visual artists Angela Hansen and Sarah Smith, who work in encaustics and digital mark making respectively, will show their works, while graffiti artists Keyes and Mesk and muralist Shannon Johnston will transform the walls of the parkade. Joshua Wallace will be back working alongside Sarah Newnes to paint benches for downtown Vernon, and installation art and

time lapse photography will also be among the sights to see throughout the parkade. Guests can also enjoy delicious and artistic creations from food vendors Rollin’ Spring Rolls and Cookshack Cravings. “Last year, Riot on the Roof was enjoyed by hundreds of youth and I look forward to seeing a great turnout again this year,” said Kennedy Grant. Tickets for Riot on the Roof are $10 and can be purchased at the Vernon Public Art Gallery or online at www.vernonpublicartgallery.com. The event goes from 7 to 11 p.m.

Caetani Cultural Centre hosts annual fundraiser with al fresco Italian dinner, wine pairings and art auction Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

Fairy lights twinkle, reflecting the blooms that fill the green space as you enter the venue. Guests, donned in black and white, with a splash of red, are greeted with a flute of sparkling prosecco and a bid card. The mingling and perusing begins, as a variety of art propped up on easels entices closer inspection, while music is played in the background. The call for dinner sees everyone take a seat at the linen draped tables lined in rows. Strangers soon become acquainted as bread is broken and conversation flows as easily as the wine is poured. The aromas of rosemary and garlic fill the air as the Italian dinner is served under the stars, finished off with dessert and a digestif of Okanagan Spirits’ own grappa, distilled from Gray Monk winery grapes. This is just a splash of what guests can expect when the fourth annual Italian evening and art fundraiser, A Splash of Red, takes place at the Caetani Cultural Centre gardens Thursday. “The proceeds of the Caetani Splash of Red will go towards the goal and long-term project of opening up the house for more community access,” said the centre’s manager and artist-inresidence coordinator Susan Brandoli. The former home of Italian prince Leone Caetani, his wife Ofelia, and their artistic daughter Sveva, the house was bequeathed to the city of Vernon for artistic pursuits after Sveva died in 1994. It is now run by a society,

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A Splash of Red co-founder/organizer Angelika Jaeger and Caetani Cultural Centre manager Susan Brandoli hold a photograph of Sveva Caetani, taken by artist Heidi Thompson, in the Caetani house gardens. The gardens will be the site for the fourth annual Italian dinner and art auction fundraiser, with an Okanagan twist, Thursday, Aug. 20.

Alternative art event Riot on the Roof returns to Vernon parkade

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It’s three levels of artistic awesomeness. The Riot on the Roof is a night of alternative art aimed at engaging young people ages 16 to 25 in the arts and cultural sector of Vernon. Held in the downtown parkade above host venue, the Vernon Public Art Gallery, the event is celebrating its seventh year Aug. 22. “Riot on the Roof carves out a much needed space for youth to express and expose themselves to affordable and diverse art forms in Vernon,” said VPAG executive

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haun is a clever young sheep that the herd looks up to for advice and leadership. When the day-today routine of farm life gets to him, he makes plans to shake things up, in order to have a day Taylor and Howe off from the monotony of sheep life. When Shaun and his flock trick the Farmer into falling asleep by jumping continuously over the fence, they put him to bed in his mobile home, which promptly rolls away, down the hill and into the big city. Realizing they need him to help care for them, Shaun the Sheep and his mob invade the strange big city to rescue the Farmer. As a result of the amnesia he suffered by way of a bump on the head, the Farmer has forgotten who he is and has to rediscover his love for his animals. On top of all this, animal control is always on their tail. We say, “Life isn’t easy for a sheep in the city.” TAYLOR: I really enjoyed this film. It’s cute, fun, funny and universally understandable. I love that nobody speaks. Anyone, anywhere can watch and enjoy this movie, probably at any age, even a toddler. The animals, including the people, vocalize, express and communicate effectively without language. Although Shaun the

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Shaun the Sheep poses with the Farmer’s dog, Bitzer. Sheep is exclusively designed for kids, its story, style and lively pace will surely entertain any warm blooded human. HOWE: Although the animation is amazing, I feel that this shouldn’t be on the big screen. It feels more like a Netflix or Saturday morning TV movie. I agree with you about the non-talking. Anyone can understand what is going on at anytime and it did make me smile a couple of times in the first 10-to-15 minutes. That’s my point, when I have seen Shaun the Sheep on TV, it has made me smile because it’s only five minutes long. Shorter works and works very well. The movie, on the other hand, feels way too long and they have just filled it up with junk to stretch it out. TAYLOR: I don’t think it’s junk, it’s just simple. It’s for really young kids. They seemed

to enjoy it. I had a four-year-old girl on my left and a five-yearold boy on my right and both kids had the occasional question for their parent, “Why are they sad now?” Other than that, the kids just laughed or watched intently. There was also an older couple in attendance, who I’m sure came to see the animation. That’s the thing about this film, it’s a film-lovers film, a work of art. HOWE: Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of producer Nick Park’s work. I think he does an amazing job with the plasticine creations just like his other films, Wallace and Grommit and Chicken Run, but that’s as far as I would go in saying that. The stories just don’t seem as strong as the animation. – Taylor gives Shaun the Sheep 4.5 Garf Garf out of 5. – Howe gives it 2.5 reoccurring Blue Peter badges out of 5.

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