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Process proceeds for new ice sheet RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Now that voters have spoken, there will be a lot of work behind the scenes before Greater Vernon’s new arena opens. As a result of Saturday’s successful referendum, the City of Vernon and Regional District of North Okanagan will begin the process to twin Kal Tire Place. “There will be considerable public consultation during the process,” said Doug Ross, the city’s recreation services director. The first step will be determining the best project delivery model for the design and construction of the facility. After that, tenders will be issued for design work and construction. The design will be hammered out over nine to 12 months and it’s anticipated that the new arena will be completed by the fall of 2018. Another major focus during 2016 will be looking at ways to reduce the burden on local taxpayers. “It gives us a year to look at senior government grant opportunities,” said Ross. One aspect of construction that could occur next year is a
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Members of the Vernon Ringette Association urge motorists to vote yes for a twinned Kal Tire Place Saturday. new parking area along Alexis Park Drive to replace the parking lost to the new arena. The referendum to borrow $13.2 million to twin Kal Tire Place passed Saturday with 4,265 votes or 56 per cent in favour. There were 3,331 no votes or 44 per cent.
“It’s a good indication that there was support. It’s good news,” said Juliette Cunningham, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chairperson. “Quite a few seniors voted yes because of their grandchildren or neighbourhood kids. They realize that we need amenities to
make the community attractive for families.” The new facility will replace the ice sheet at the almost 80-yearold Civic Arena. “If the referendum hadn’t gone through, there was no plan B,” said Jim Garlick, Coldstream director.
The push for a new facility came from minor hockey, ringette, lacrosse and many in the business sector. “It’s really good. I’m really happy,” said Cameron Grant, who campaigned for a yes vote on behalf of user groups. “It means that people understand we have to rebuild infrastructure that benefits all of us.” However, Civic won’t be decommissioned any time soon as its ice surface will still be needed as the new facility is designed and constructed. “We will have to make sure Civic remains functional,” said Cunningham, adding, though, that the refrigeration system could fail at any time. “We have to keep our fingers crossed because it would be a scramble for user groups.” Turnout during the referendum was 16 per cent with 47,466 people eligible to vote. “My frustration is the apathy. This (project) is significant for the community so I was hoping for more,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. “It’s not like there wasn’t controversy or discussion so we should have expected more.”
City officials ready to work with farmers market RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The City of Vernon insists the Vernon Farmers Market isn’t being cast aside. As a result of Saturday’s referendum, Kal Tire Place will be twinned into the parking lot where the market takes place. “We really support agriculture, buying local and the market. We’re trying as hard as we can to work with them,” said Coun. Catherine Lord. The city has suggested the market move to the performing arts centre parking lot during arena construction but VMF’s board has decided to remain at Kal Tire Place although with a reduced footprint.
“It is quite a bit smaller than what was promised to us when we moved to the multi-use facility 15 years ago so we will be downsizing,” said Ingrid Baron, market manager. “It is not ideal, but we will make it work.” Baron was not pleased with the successful outcome of the referendum. “This community reminds me of a tree with only one branch. All the other branches keep getting cut off,” she said. Construction of the arena will take place between the spring of 2017 and the fall of 2018, but some pre-loading of the site could possibly impact market operations in 2016. Doug Ross, the city’s recreation services director, says there will be ongo-
ing communications with VFM. “It’s always been our goal to ensure they can continue to operate,” he said. Ross added that a new parking area along 43rd Avenue could be expedited and that would ease some of the pressures facing the market. Baron is looking forward to the end of construction and the opening of the ice sheet so the market can try and return to normalcy. “To be honest, it will be better once construction is done because the construction area is bigger than the actual building,” she said. VFM pays $3,100 a year to use the Kal Tire Place parking lot, which is $55 per day for between 54 and 58 days. The site was free until 2013.
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A new arena will be constructed where the Vernon Farmers Market is held at Kal Tire Place.
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Tanner Orton, six, and his brother Ty get hugs from Silver Star Mountain’s Silver Fox at the Downtown Vernon Association Light Up Saturday. Emery Britton, eight, looks to warm up with some popcorn while a crowd cozies up around the bonfire to roast marshmallows.
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Jordan Payton, seven, and Kaelyn McIntyre, eight, are suprised by Magician Leif David at the Downtown Vernon Association Light Up Saturday. Charlotte Maccagno, five, gives Santa a helping hand switching on the lights for the tree.
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Vandals destroy meters ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Downtown Vernon parking meters have taken a hit. A significant number of parking meters were badly damaged over the weekend and the City of Vernon is hoping the public can assist by providing any video footage from surveillance cameras or helping locate missing meters or meter parts. A total of 74 meters were damaged, with the clocks (internal mechanism that does the timing) from 72 meters broken or removed, resulting in approximately $20,000 in damage. “I found one of the clocks under the stairs at the Elks Hall,” said Clint Kanester, City of Vernon protective services manager, Monday morning. As of Tuesday morning, 43 meter clocks have been recovered in various states of damage. There was no money stolen from the meters. Most of the damaged meters were in the area of 32nd Avenue and 30th Street, as well as on
34th and 35th Street, 31st Avenue, Coldstream Avenue and Centennial Drive. It’s the second big piece of vandalism to happen to city meters in the past month. Three or four meters in the vicinity of Coldstream Avenue and 31st Street were also damaged, including somebody sawing off the top of one of the meters. “It’s frustrating,” said Kanester. “We don’t know if it’s someone who is pissed off with us because of something we’ve required them to do, or someone looking for more free parking. Who knows?” The public is asked to contact the Vernon RCMP and quote RCMP file 2015-26425 if they have any information that may help in locating those responsible. Council policy allows a $500 reward for supplying information to the RCMP which results in the conviction of people damaging civic property.
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Backpacks make a difference this time last year to about 325 to 350 in It was one year ago 2015. that a massive flood “We are seeing a lot tore through the Upper of low income famiRoom Mission. lies and seniors,” said However that didn’t Anderson. “We’re seestop them from help- ing new faces all the ing the community, and time.” the need continues at With even more the mission where the people accessing the annual backmission pack colthere is an lection is even greatunderway. er need for T h e support. flood, which As the destroyed Christmas the kitchen, Holidays dining room, a r e walls and the approachfurnace haping, the pened in one backpack — Anderson of the coldprogram is est, busiest up and runtimes of the ning and year on Dec. 1, 2014. filled backpacks can But the mission didn’t be dropped off at the miss a meal. Upper Room Mission. Over a 12-week span Suggestions to fill the the community came bags with include socks, together to support the gloves and toques, toimission by sponsor- letries, pens and note ing meals, and lending pads, flashlights, Bandspaces to feed everyone. Aids and Kleenex, or “The community even a Christmas card. really stepped up to the Backpacks should be plate last year. The sup- labelled whether they port we received was are for male or female. truly astonishing. There The mission normally was a constant flow of hands out about 200 happy and humbling backpacks. tears being shed on a “It could mean regular basis,” said Lisa that’s the only gift they Anderson, director of receive this holiday searesource development son,” said Anderson. ‘‘It at the Upper Room means a world of differMission. ence.” This year, the misThe public has until sion is serving up even Dec. 23 to drop off more meals as it has backpacks, which will gone from about 200 be given out Dec. 24, at meals served per day the Christmas Eve dinKARMEN JANKE
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Lisa Anderson, Upper Room Mission director of resource development, invites anyone wanting to fill a backpack and donate it to those in need this Christmas, to drop backpacks off at the mission Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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he Vernon Farmers Market should not see Saturday’s referendum result as a slap in the face. By voting yes, those who actually cast ballots were only saying they back the twinning of Kal Tire Place because pumping cash into aging Civic Arena no longer makes sense. They weren’t implying that they don’t appreciate locally grown produce or don’t value the economic impact of agriculture. Many families linked to hockey, lacrosse, ringette and other sports may be some of the market’s most avid customers. But claims abound that the market has been forRichard Rolke saken for the benefit of others. The VFM Facebook page declared the referendum, “A very sad day for the Vernon Farmers Market,” while manager Ingrid Baron stated, “This community reminds me of a tree with only one branch. All the other branches keep getting cut off.” Of course life won’t be the same for the market as its existing location will become a construction zone, but that shouldn’t spell the end of the VFM. In fact, the perceived worst case scenario can be avoided. But for that to happen, it’s going to take the City of Vernon, as the owner of the property, to be flexible and reach out to VFM and for market officials to move beyond the referendum result and think outside of the box. Currently, VFM organizers insist they will stay at Kal Tire Place during construction, albeit the footprint will shrink significantly. Fewer vendors could negatively impact the customer base as the variety of products shrinks. Instead, why not move to a temporary location, such as the performing arts centre or the curling club, where there is lots of elbow room? Or there is the Village Green Centre parking lot
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where the old Friday night market used to be. Yes, VFM has invested in marketing specific to Kal Tire Place, but the city could help facilitate the move through signage and advertising. And there’s also the reality that word of mouth about a new venue would spread quickly among residents. The other plus to abandoning Kal Tire Place for a couple of years is eliminating the potential hazards facing the public in an active construction zone. Are the city or VFM prepared for liability exposure? Now if setting up shop on the other side of town isn’t ideal, one other possibility comes to mind. Why can’t the market relocate to the parking lot and the covered concession area at Kin Race Track? It’s a large area and right next door to Kal Tire Place so traffic patterns among customers would remain unchanged. Some will make the argument that the race track parking lot isn’t paved but neither is the lot for the Armstrong Farmers Market, which draws steady crowds. But if asphalt is truly an issue, perhaps the City of Vernon could put down a layer of pavement to accommodate the vendors. And the best part is, a farmers market twice a week shouldn’t interfere with the never-ending legal dispute between the city and the Okanagan Equestrian Society over the race track. Ultimately, there doesn’t need to be an us or them scenario between the city and the VFM or farmers and sports groups. The entire community benefits from having an active population and food grown close to home, not to mention a diverse economy ranging from hockey tournaments to agri-tourism. The good news is that construction of a new arena won’t likely begin until the spring of 2017. That means there is plenty of time for the City of Vernon and the Vernon Farmers Market to find a suitable resolution that meets everyone’s needs. Shelve the recent conflict and look towards the future.
It’s difficult to believe that there are people going hungry in a region such as ours, but that is unfortunately the case. And the face of hunger is changing. Among them are young children whose parents are struggling to make ends meet or seniors whose pensions barely cover the cost of rent. Some residents have lost their job. It’s because of this new reality that the 38th annual Realtors’ Food Drive is so important. Starting at 5 p.m. today, realtors will go door to door in Greater Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby and collect much-needed items for the local food banks. “If this campaign didn’t happen, it would be difficult to meet the needs of the community,” said Ray Lamont, with the Vernon Salvation Army. About 800 Christmas hampers will be handed out in Vernon and demand is also high in Enderby and Armstrong. And the food banks don’t just experience pressure during the holidays. This summer, the Salvation Army assisted an average of 1,000 people monthly. That’s a staggering statistic but we as a community can help make a difference. And the realtors make it easy to give. Just be prepared with a bag or two of food donations and leave it on your front step for collection in Greater Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby (in Lumby, donations can be dropped off at real estate offices). The most significant aspect of the campaign, though, is to remember that you aren’t helping a faceless stranger. Your donation could benefit your co-worker, your neighbour, the senior sitting next to you on the bus or your child’s best friend at school. And given life’s uncertainty — illness, unemployment, relationship breakup — it could be you needing the food bank. Be generous and do your part.
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n a recent edition of The Morning Star, is the next Stickle story entitled, "Mayor seeks details in Stickle project." As you read the story, you may see between the lines the bullying going on from the province down to the municipal level. Whether it's intentional or not, it is happening right in front of us. Mayor Akbal Mund is quoted as saying, "They aren't giving us a light or reducing the speed on the highway so we have to work with them." Is this what we can expect from our mayor? Respectfully Mr. Mund, this issue, although long in existence, has only been getting fuel over the last eight to 12 months with the two previous open houses and accompanying media coverage. It's hardly at fight level yet, although the bully attitude from our provincial government in this case is very strong. Is this all you have? Further in the story, Mr. Mund is quoted as saying, "Sometimes you have to come to a compromise instead of fighting." Really? At both open houses, the people, the every day average citizens that travel that corridor, live in the area, are very familiar with the intersection and pay taxes, have overwhelmingly stated
MLA BASHING? A letter from Charlie Fisher which I characterize as MLA bashing, pertains to how Eric Foster is alleged to have responded to complaints from Mr. Jones regarding busing in Lumby and Cherryville. If Mr. Fisher is aware of protocol, or what we in the military called respecting the chain of command, he would realize that his remarks about the indifference of Mr. Foster towards the concerns of Mr. Jones are ill-advised. Mr. Foster quite rightly advised Mr. Jones to deal with the issue through the Vernon School District and its meetings, which are meant to allow the members of the public to address concerns they have about
and argued for a light. Is this how you serve these people or the people that voted you in, by demonstrating that all it takes is a little push from the schoolyard bully and you roll over or walk away? You went from, "They are insulting our intelligence," to, "We have to work with them." Nice. Co-operation is good but only when all parties are equally co-operative and all intentions are visible The Ministry of Transportation is represented in the story as having been collaboratively working with various stakeholders to improve the intersection at Stickle Road. issues like busing. Anybody who has seen me still wearing my Jacqui Gingras shirt knows where my political sympathies lie, but it behooves Mr. Jones and others like him to motivate themselves to attend school district meetings and voice their concerns in that forum. If they do not do so, they have forfeited their right to ratchet it up to the next level. School boards have a role in this community. Mr. Jones and myself pay the taxes that pay the members of that board. Call them to account in the forum for that purpose before you unfairly bash Mr. Foster for quite rightly directing Mr. Jones to the proper venue for his issues to be addressed,
In an e-mail it states, "The ministry heard from the community through public feedback at open houses, that access needs, particularly from Stickle Road to 27th Street, need to be addressed. Since the open house in July, the ministry has been working with local government to explore options to address these concerns. We expect to be ready to present this follow-up work in the next few weeks." Typical political answer avoiding the dominance of those open houses. The message at the one in July, which I attended for three hours was, the light. Again, I remind everyone reading this, the government is wasting your which I understand has now been rectified. Mr. Foster can expect me to be just as involved with him if I have issues, but before that happens, I will exhibit the activist qualities I have always utilized, and thoroughly explore the proper avenues prior to knocking on his constituency door. Dean Roosevelt IN APPRECIATION There is a young man in town who deserves a huge thank you for his thoughtful and generous help on Nov. 2, but I do not know his name. That afternoon, when my adult daughter was disoriented after being knocked off of her bike in a crosswalk a tall, thin, bearded man in his 30s
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money proving to you, that they don't want to listen. If you were at the open houses or have even thought a bit about what they put in the media, their reasons for not wanting a light, do not hold water and they barely have any logical explanations if any at all, behind their reasons. There are too many examples of their horrendous and contradictory mistakes on other highways and roads in this province, the most visible one being right up the road at 48th Avenue and Highway 97. There are many great things that have improved safety and traffic mobility as well, but this is one place where I believe they are way off as do so many of you. They don't have any good explanations and hide behind this invisible wall as if nothing can touch them. They think that there are no consequences at all. Why? Because we have let them. People, stand up for yourselves. This is your money, not theirs. Stand up and be heard. It should be your way, your highway, not their way, their highway. At the next open house, and in every opportunity, be heard. Rory Ian White put my daughter’s bike in his truck and drove her to the emergency ward of Vernon Jubilee Hospital to get checked out. She was in shock at the time, and did not think to get his name but I am so very appreciative of how he came to her rescue. Another young man, who was witness to the entire event, recorded the pertinent license information from the driver and gave my daughter his card should she need to follow through with a claim. He is also deserving of recognition. Thank you to Ryan Newton. It is great to know there are such good people in Vernon who keep the well being of others in mind. Julie Larsen
SOCIAL GRACES Although there has been a resurgence in the attendance and meaning of Remembrance Day, there are some practices to which I take great offence. Firstly, Remembrance Day is not a holiday. Yes, nowadays schools, government offices and others are closed and/or have special hours, but please do not refer to it as such by posting signs stating holiday hours. Secondly, some large stores now advertise a Veterans' Day sale, a practice which is purely deplorable. Please, let's show some social graces. Wanda Fisher
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Stolen trumpets put musician out of tune ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It’s hard for a trumpeter to play without his instruments. West Kelowna musi-
cian David Forrester, a member of Vernon’s Mark Rose Big Band, had his two trumpets stolen from his 2002 black Volkswagen
Passat Wagen outside of Sir Winston’s Pub on Nov. 23 while the band was meeting inside. “I almost by habit always lock my car,
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but for some unknown reason, I obviously did not lock it up this time,” said Forrester. “They’re (trumpets and case) expensive, one of them I’ve had for 25 years. To make it worse my insurance doesn’t cover it.” The two trumpets contained in a single large dark brown case are worth $2,500$3,000. They were stolen between 9:30 and 11 p.m. Trumpet one is a Bach Stradivarius 37C, b-flat, silver in colour, with a Yamaha 14 goldplated mouthpiece in almost perfect shape. There is a slight tinge of silver tarnishing and a very small ding – about one-eighth of an inch – on the bell (the big part at the end). Trumpet two is a brass-plated Getzen Fluegel horn (a shorter, fatter trumpet) with brown leather wrapping around the valve stems. The curved section near
the mouthpiece shows a bit of rework done on it, i.e., not a super smooth finish. The mouthpiece is silver, and deep compared to the trumpet. The case is a medium/dark brown hard case that contains both instruments. It’s approximately 20 inches by 10 inches by 16 inches and has dark brown felt throughout the inside. The Bach emblem is on the front of the case and two brass latches lock it up. There was oil and/ or grease inside the case for lubrication. The trumpet sits vertically towards the front, the bell towards the right. The fluegel horn sits horizontally in the middle/back with the bell towards the right. The mouthpieces are on the right side of the case between the two instruments. Anybody with any information on the sto-
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Vernon residents can have a say on how the city spends their money. Council will hold 2016 budget sessions today, Thursday and Friday starting at 9 a.m., with public input at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. today, 4:15 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. Friday. “I would hope those interested will go through the budget and suggest ways to reduce it,” said Coun. Bob Spiers. City administration is suggesting a 3.7 per cent tax hike, which would include 1.8 per cent for operations and a statutory 1.9 per cent designated for infrastructure. Coun. Brian Quiring believes the proposed tax increase is reasonable. “It’s a good goal and we should be able to achieve it,” he said. “No one likes paying taxes but the community needs services.” The 2015 property tax increase was 3.43 per cent. During the three-day
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Volunteers Doreen Couldwell (left) and Judy Wilde stand in the new location of the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard at the back of the Hassen Arena. The new location has been fixed to suit their needs thanks to local volunteers Bob Johnson, Nick Tymchuk, Arnie Flaten, of Tolko, and John Aarestad, of Shepherd’s Home Hardware Building Centre.
Armstrong budget evolves Morning Star Staff
Armstrong’s five-year financial plan is getting a makeover. The city prepares a budget amendment bylaw every year in the fall to ratify changes of scope to existing projects. “The community charter allows for an unlimited number of budget amendment bylaws each year, but the city normally only processes one amendment bylaw for ease of administration,” said chief financial officer Terry Martens in a report to council. The net affect for changes to three projects amounts to $75,200.
“...The city normally only processes one amendment bylaw.” — Terry Martens
Renovations at the Armstrong Spallumcheen fire hall are underway with an original provision of $700,000 for the project evenly divided between 2015 and 2016 with full funding from borrowing. Council approved additional funding of $75,000 from prior years’ surplus to deal
with additional aspects of the project for 2016. The amendment ratifies the decision. The water master plan will see an additional cost of $14,300 to include the optional planning relating to potential dissolution of water districts in the Township of Spallumcheen
and the effects on the city. The township agreed to pay $11,800 so the city has to come up with $2,500, which will come from federal gas tax reserves. As the project will span two years, Martens said the amendment will shift a portion of the project to 2016. A city systems audit will cost $6,000, which was in the original budget. But the city received a provincial grant for $5,500. Council unanimously gave three readings to the bylaw amendment, though Paul Britton was absent from the regular meeting.
A quick response kept a vehicle fire from evolving into something more significant. Vernon firefighters were called to the 1000 block of Windsor Place after receiving a report of a vehicle fire at 4:39 a.m. Sunday. “The block heater was plugged in and there may have been a malfunction at the extension cord or with the block heater itself,” said Jack Blair, deputy chief with the department Jack Blair “The fire is not suspicious, it’s accidental in nature.” Once on scene, firefighters quickly knocked the fire down and kept it from spreading to the home although Blair said some siding on the house was damaged.
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It’s time to stock empty shelves. The 38th annual Realtors Food Drive takes place today in Greater Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby, starting at 5 p.m. Items collected in Armstrong will go to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club food bank while those collected in Enderby will go to the Feed Enderby and District Food Bank. In Greater Vernon, donations will help the Salvation Army food bank. “Each single can of food Dawn Taylor given and received adds to a pile that grows into an enormous amount that will keep the shelves of the food banks open,” said Dawn Taylor, food drive co-ordinator. Lumby realtors will not be going door to door today but donations can be dropped off at real estate offices in the village.
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Look who’s up the chimney Center Stage Performing Arts Academy’s musical theatre performance will sweep you into the Christmas spirit Morning Star Staff
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Paige Neufeld, left, and Jenna Romailler play the chimney sweeps in Center Stage Performing Arts Academy Junior Company’s presentation of When Sasha Got Swept up the Chimney, Dec. 11 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.
Christmas as seen through the eyes of a child is what brings magic and joy to all of us. So says Center Stage Performing Arts Academy’s Charity Van Gameren, who is bringing her Junior Company to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre stage Dec. 11. The children will create the magic, humour and fun of the holidays with the presentation of When Sasha Got Swept Up the Chimney. “When I read this script in July, I was hooked. The music is infectious and the storyline has some amazing humour that audience members of all ages will be laughing aloud to,” said Van Gameren. “If you are looking for a live holiday theatre experience that is just over an hour in length that children and adults alike will delight in, this is the perfect show.” When Sasha Got Swept Up the Chimney follows young orphan, Sasha (played by Jordan Andrews), on a journey from the streets to the rooftops of 1899 London, where the city is ablaze in Yuletide cheer. Sasha and her orphan friends (Jordan Loxam, Amélie Jordan, and Sydney Byles) meet some chimney sweeps who have an in
with the “big guy” (played by Bodhi Cull) and his over-worked wife (Rachel Horsfield). The sweeps sprinkle magic stardust, which sends the orphans into the evening London air and over the mountains and icy plains to the North Pole. All is not well at the pole as the evil villains, Tooth Fairy (Kady Brandel) and Tooth Ache (Carys Watts), are plotting to destroy Christmas. The director of Lights of Broadway, Van Gameren has more than 15 years of presenting musical theatre productions in Vernon. However, this is the first year she is presenting a show under the umbrella of her new Center Stage Performing Arts Academy. Van Gameren is working alongside choreographer/dance instructor Cherise McInnis, who is weaving her dance students into the story. Vocal/musical theatre instructor Jenae Van Gameren will present her kindergarten to Grade 2 students as cute North Pole penguins, while fellow instructor Brittany McMillan will have her acting students warm up the audience. “It is a true honour to work alongside these multi-talented ladies on this show. Mark and Liza Judd are our set builders that also help create the magic. They are an incredible support to our theatre programs and we couldn’t do it with out them,” said Van Gameren. When Sasha Got Swept Up the Chimney takes to the Performing Arts Centre stage Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketseller.ca, (250) 549-7469 or at the box office.
Rotary Carol Festival has a history of helping seniors Submitted to The Morning Star
In 1951, a Vernon Rotarian by the name of Harold Davidson was dismayed by the post-war seniors who did not have the means or anyone to share a Christmas dinner with. He tried to think of ways to raise funds to put on a Christmas dinner for them. One thought was to have a Christmas concert by which all attendees would make donations to be entertained. Being a member of the group The Company of Four, this made perfect sense to Davidson. The first year he proposed the idea, it was turned down as the Rotary club felt there were too many similar events to make it successful, but Davidson (a typewriter salesman) persevered and the following year, he
became the chair for what then was called the Carol Festival Nights. It was decided the concert would run over three nights and Davidson reported in the Kalamalka Kogwheel (the Vernon Rotary Club’s newsletter) in November, 1952 that he had eight choirs lined up with the possibility of a few more coming on board. On Dec. 17 and 18, 1952, the Vernon Rotary Club held the first of many concerts in the gym of the new Vernon Junior High School (at MacDonald Park, the school would later become W.L. Seaton Junior Secondary). Minister Gordon of the Presbyterian Church kindly hauled the church’s organ over to the school so the choirs could have
musical accompaniment. This event was immediately followed by the Old Timers Dinner Dec. 23 at the Vernon United Church Hall. It was well attended, feeding 85 seniors with 47 Rotarians serving. These days all of the funds raised by the now named Rotary Carol Festival go towards that same well intentioned idea, giving local seniors a reason to get out and be together and know that they are not alone and forgotten at Christmas. The Breakout for Seniors now takes place in the spring, after a long winter for many seniors being stuck inside and isolated due to weather. Rotarians volunteer to pick up many of the 500 attendees that attend the dinner,
which is followed by dancing. The concert that started it all takes place this weekend. A Christmas tradition, the 63rd annual Rotary Carol Festival features three live concerts of seasonal songs and Christmas carols, performed by local church and community choirs, music ensembles, soloists and others. This weekend’s concerts take place Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Special guest entertainer is local up-andcoming singer Shaughnessy O’Brien. Admission is by donation, with funds going to the Vernon Rotary Club’s Spring Breakout for Seniors. Arrive early to get a seat. All seating is general admission.
Recording artist helps light up Silver Star for the holidays
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Canadian recording artist and songwriter Candice Sand is helping Silver Star Mountain Resort light up for Christmas this weekend. Currently on a tour of western Canada to promote the release of her new album, Sand is a guest performer at Silver Star’s light-up celebrations Saturday. A recording artist and songwriter originally from Saskatchewan and currently based out of Toronto, Sand is best described as a blend of
Natasha Bedingfield and Alicia Keys for her optimistic and sincere lyrics, infectious hooks, and powerful vocals. A self-proclaimed, modernday flower child, Sand’s influences include female vocalists and songwriters such as Keys, Bedingfield, Emeli Sandé, Joss Stone, and Nikka Costa. Sand’s debut album, Against Concrete Walls, was produced by Grammy/Juno nominated Kuya Productions Inc. (known for their work with the Juno award winning multi-platinum R&B artist JRDN and fellow
Canadian artist Alessia Cara, currently on the charts with her single Here.) Sand’s EP features six tracks, written and recorded by Sand and the Kuya Productions team and featuring guest performances by JRDN and Choclair. Beside’s live music, Silver Star’s light up will feature crafts, games, a mini-sled track, an eco-clown, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Christmas treats and the lighting of tens of thousands of Christmas lights around the village. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Toronto-based R&B /pop artist Candice Sand is performing as part of Silver Star Mountain Resort’s light-up festivities Saturday.
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Instead of building snowmen or carving ice sculptures, students at Cherryville Elementary School have been fusing glass for the annual Show in the Snow. The students will exhibit and sell their glass art at the snow, Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Cherryville Artisans Shop, located at Highway 6 and Sugar Lake Road. Funds from sales will go towards the school’s Parent Advisory Committee. Cherryville artist Helen Kovacs, of Red Dog Glass Studio, has been conducting fused glass workshops with students at the school for the past 14 years. “The students are always excited to work with glass; their imaginations are boundless,” she said. “This workshop gives the children
an opportunity to look at a career in the arts while exposing them to an opportunity that not many schools offer.” All are welcome to the Show and Snow to enjoy complimentary soup, coffee and baked goods around a yuletide bonfire. There will also be some complimentary gifts courtesy of Kovacs’ Red Dog Glass Studio. “We are celebrating all the volunteers that help make our special events, like the Roots and Beets Arts and Music Festival, possible. Without these hard-working artists,
volunteers, musicians, donors and sponsors, these events would not be possible,” said Kovacs, who is also president of the Cherryville Artisans Association. The Cherryville Artisans Shop will also offer 10 per cent off purchases all day Saturday. “There is new glass art and beads, new pottery and photography and prints,” said Kovacs.
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The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives is excited to unveil our 2016 Then & Now Calendar. Archives assistant and database manager Liz Ellison had the onerous task of selecting just 12 historical photos from our photo database of more than 29,000. After whittling it down, Liz contacted Francois Arseneault to take the “now” photographs. Arseneault, a longtime volunteer of the museum and newcomer to our board of directors, is a professional videographer. With the help of Ken Ellison, our most experienced volunteer, he found the exact locations of the “then” photos and took corresponding current photographs. The end result is a spectacular look at the changes that have taken place in our community over
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the years. While some changes have been dramatic — the downtown Safeway was once the site of the Vernon Hotel — others have been more subtle, such as Nolan’s Pharmasave, which had many previous tenants but has maintained its original exterior. The museum would like to give special thanks to Arseneault, who donated his time and expertise, and to Wayside Press for their help with printing the calendars. The 2016 calendars are being sold as a fundraiser with all proceeds directly supporting the museum and its programs. Stop by the museum at 3009-32nd Ave. to purchase your copy of Vernon’s history for just $15. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call the museum at 250-542-3142.
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Francois Arseneault with the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives 2016 Then & Now Calendar, for which he donated his time and talent as the photographer for the “now” photographs that appear throughout the calendar.
Staying safe on the slopes
he ski season has begun! Despite its mild climate,Vernon is a world-class ski destination with Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre and Silver Star Mountain Resort a short drive from town. Now is a good time to optimize your preparation for a happy and injuryfree season. Here are five tips to a successful start. 1. Build up your cardiovascular capacity. Walking, running, hiking, biking — outside or Virginie Pichard-Jolicoeur in the gym — no matter what activity you enjoy doing, get out there and get your heart pumping as you get a bowl of fresh air! Starting the season with a base level of overall fitness will make the transition easier and more enjoyable! 2. Wake up your stabilizer muscles. It is obvious that big muscle groups like your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes are key to good form on the slopes and on the trails. However, did you know that smaller muscle groups like your inner and outer thighs, your abdominal
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and back muscles are essential in preventing injuries? Standing on a balance board or at home trying to balance on one leg on a pillow are simple ways to wake up some of your stabilizer muscles. Too easy? You can try squatting or closing your eyes (and visualize the ski hill/ trail). Core-strengthening exercises like planking are also recommended to help protect your spine. 3. Tune up your equipment. Bring your equipment to your favourite ski shop for a pre-season tune-up. Maintaining your equipment in good working order and tuned-up is an easy way to prevent injuries and optimize your performance. Appropriate pole length is also key in preventing shoulder injuries — especially in cross-country skiing. The pole length varies for skating or classic technique. Make sure you check with your technician that you have the optimal pole length. Are you still hitting the slopes without a protective helmet? This year is the year to make your wisest investment: get yourself a properly fitting helmet and reduce your risk of head injuries. 4. Take a refresher lesson. No matter your level of fitness or ability, it is a great idea to take a refresher lesson adapted to your needs at the
beginning of the season. It is the best way to catch bad habits. It also gives you points to concentrate on for the season ahead. Using optimal technique not only makes you more efficient but is crucial in preventing injuries. 5. Ease into the new season... start progressively! Progression has to be one of my favourite words in injury prevention. The human body has an amazing adaptation capacity. However, there is a fine line between doing too much and getting injured and doing just enough for our body to adapt and become stronger. When starting a new season, it is recommended to go more frequently for shorter periods of time. You can then regularly, but progressively, increase the number of runs or kilometres you ski or snowboard. Finally,you are very likely to be sore after your first few times back skiing, this is normal. Go progressively and your body will adapt and get used to skiing again. Following the above tips will help you reduce the risks of getting injured... and subsequently being out for part of the season! See you on the trails! Virginie Pichard-Jolicoeur is an avid cross-country and backcountry skier and a physiotherapist at Spine & Sports North End.
Library celebrates the season with free events Morning Star Staff
Okanagan Regional Library branches around the North Okanagan are gearing up for holiday fun. The following special events are taking place during December. All are free; some require registration at the library branch where noted. The Vernon library, 2800-30th Ave., hosts a Christmas special storytime for children under five years, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Armstrong library, 3305 Smith Dr., hosts Fireside Hobbies and Crafts session Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. featuring local photographer Pat Deleenheer sharing tips about how to get great holiday pho-
tos; this is a drop-in event. Fireside Hobbies and Crafts Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. is a session on making wreaths and swags; drop in. At the Falkland library, 5771 Highway 97, it’s Homemade Christmas Card Making for Adults, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon; registration required. Christmas Card Making for Children with their parents is Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; registration required. Ornaments Galore teaches you how to make handmade decorations using perler beads and origami, Dec. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; this is a drop-in event for children aged five to 12 years.
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Nine committed, carefully trained men and women have continued their work as Stephen Ministers in Vernon. The name may be a little confusing, as they are not ministers in the sense of being preachers or pastors of a church, but rather they are volunteers who minister to people who need an empathic ear to listen to them. The name was chosen in honour of St. Stephen, whose mandate it was to look after the needs of individuals of the public in those times. These modern day “Stephens” offer to meet with you, listen to your story in complete confidentiality and support you through your personal time of transition, whatever it may be. This is not an offer of regular transportation, nursing care, child care or diagnosed psychological care, nor are the Stephen Ministers professional counselors. They are, however, a group of volunteers who have had more than 50 hours of training in empathic listening and encouragement in a variety of situations and have served continuously in the
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Erna McCulla (left), Esther Smith, Barry Schick and Grace Hinman are four of the nine Stephen Ministers who are prepared to help those in need. Vernon area for five years. The service is free. It might last anywhere from a few weeks to a year or more, and may or may not include prayer or Christian care depending on the care receiver’s wish. The Stephen Ministers are based at St. John’s Lutheran Church, but the service is for anyone who wishes it, regardless of whether or not you attend a church.
If you, or a person you know, may wish to meet with a Stephen Minister, you can call St. John’s Lutheran Church office at 250549-2244 to have your message forwarded. You need only to leave a number at which you can be reached, with no need to leave your name. Or you can go to www.stjohnsvernon.com and follow the links to Stephen Ministry for more information.
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santas anonymous is taking appointments now Santas Anonymous would like to remind families in need that it is time to contact Santas at 250-542-4448 to make an appointment to receive Christmas gifts for children zero to 12 years of age in the greater North Okanagan area. The deadline for contacting Santas to make an appointment is Dec. 10. We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who donate to Santas Anonymous so we can continue helping families during the Christmas season and with birthdays throughout the year. introduction to fostering Foster parents are needed in the North Okanagan. Attend this class to find out how you can make a difference for children and youth in our community. Next class 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the People Place. To register, contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca the palestine study group meets Dec. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., Vernon library. Please enter using east entrance. It is welllit and wheelchair-accessible. Our speaker will be Martin Vegt, a local photographer, who is just back from Israel-Palestine on a fact-finding delegation with the Christian Peacemaker Teams. Newcomers welcome. Info., Steve at 250-545-3202. notice to fnfc society members Special general meeting Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 3101-30th St., Vernon. A general meeting will be convened to deal with matters pertaining to the First Nations Friendship Centre Society. the vernon jubilee hospital gift shop is all decked out for Christmas. Come and check us out. There’s something for everyone. Lots of bling and stuffies that sing. Stocking stuffers, Christmas ornaments and decorations A great selection of ponchos, scarves, gloves and purses. Cozy hand knits. Unique Christmas crafts. Gifts for babies and gentlemen, too. Lovely floral arrangements. You are sure to find just the right thing. qigong classes This 4,000-year-old practice of self-healing is being offered every Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Kees tae kwon do, 4704-29th St. in Vernon. Come and practise these simple but effective moves with breathing techniques that support mental and physical health. This mindful meditation is a unique experience to improve your quality of life. First class free. the coldstream farmers market Every Wednesday 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year except two weeks flanking New Years. Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, gluten-free products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. Bring your knives for sharpening, too! We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas). armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Carpet bowling Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907. al-anon meets a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave.; Thursdays 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933.
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alzheimer support groups The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Info., Michelle Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail mhallgren@alzheimerbc.org
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coldstream school christmas market Grab a friend and come for an evening of Christmas shopping! Fantastic local vendors and silent auction! Free admission, hot chocolate and candy canes! Event held in school gym Dec. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Chili and a bun or slice of pizza will be available to purchase at the concession. All funds raised will be given to our school to help enhance the education of our students. the queen silver star fashion show Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Schubert Centre. Tickets are $15, available at the door. Includes coffee, tea and cookies. Come see the candidates debut in their formal gowns. the victims of addiction family support group Meets Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at The People Place. dancing christmas lights display Voila Hair Studio & Spa invites you to its third annual light-up event. Stroll along the walking path and experience the magic of Christmas throughout the holiday season, enjoying thousands of twinkling lights. There is no charge, but non-perishable food and cash donations will be gratefully accepted for the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. Voila is at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. okanagan community projects is a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan, interested in participating in projects to help 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 meet the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at the People Place. Join our Facebook group by searching Okanagan Community Projects. Info., Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at 250-938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. vernon silver star quilters meets the first and third Thursday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd. (off Silver Star Rd.,) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. free blood pressure and weigh-in clinic The first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location. vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Leslie Andrew at 250-503-0917 for info. pythian sisters vernon temple #21 Meets first and third Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. Info., Patricia, 250-558-5413. vintage cars Are you interested in old On December 20st The Morning Star will be publishing cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and In our annual Season’s Greetings feature new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necesPlease include your name & telephone number. sity. For more information, call club president Deadline is December 9th Gary Handel at 250-558-5304.
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enderby old time dance club Christmas dance Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is The Valley Five. Everyone welcome. Adults $8, teens $4 and children free. Includes refreshments. Info., call Jim at 250-515-1176. bethlehem star Dec. 4 to 6 at Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome to this free family event that celebrates the Christmas story. Emmanuel Baptist is at 3412-15th Ave. Parking at DND grounds across the street — watch for signs and searchlights. Info., www.emmanuelvernon.ca noric house christmas sale Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1400 Mission Rd. Christmas baking, gift bags, stocking stuffers and some quality re-gifting items. Proceeds shared with the Children’s Diabetes Association. are you 50+ and looking for work? Employment Plus is a 10-week older worker program at NexusBC that offers eligible jobseekers paid attendance, valuable certifications and effective job search techniques. Sessions in Enderby and Vernon. Application deadline is Dec. 11. The Enderby session starts Jan. 11. For info., phone NexusBC at 250-545-0585 or visit www. nexusbc.ca christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day the mall is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, plus a large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want, at modest prices. Support our silent auctions and buy a ticket on a sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Purchase 2016 calendar and enter to win door prize. All proceeds go towards the care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. For more information, call Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. artsolutely! The 10th annual Artsolutely! Show & Sale continues to raise funds for Arts Council of the North Okanagan. With Christmas a handful of weeks away, everyone is thinking of what to give the special people in their lives. Artsolutely! is your solution, with 25 artisans displaying their quality hand-made work, in a wide range of mediums including fibre arts, glass, jewellery, painting, photography and pottery. Put your dollars to work, shop at Artsolutely! and find those unique hand-made gifts while supporting local artisans and the Vernon Community Art Centre. Open daily at the VCAC until Dec. 24 in the heart of Polson Park. Info., see www.vernonarts.ca or call 250-542-6243. wellness/healing series Speaker is registered holistic nutritionist Lisa Kilgour, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., Essentialist Church of Christ, 2001-45th Ave., Vernon. Entry is by donation. Sponsor, Kebzeh Foundation. For more info., email wellness5@shaw.ca christmas tea & bazaar at all saints Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., Vernon (parking lott off 26th Street). Home baking, regifting, deli, pick-a-bottle, crafts, tea/coffee and a plate of goodies is $5 per person. christmas market Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lumby United Church, corner of Hwy 6 and Park Avenue. Real home baking, preserves, salsa, chocolates, jewellery, Christmas wreaths and decorations, giftware, knitting, weaving and crafts; skincare, handbags, fairy gardens, cards, butterfly hair clips, Watkins products, Organic Tea Grannies (certified organic teas and herbals). Contact the Lumby Public Market at 778-473-0013 for more info. holiday transitions for those who are grieving Are you grieving the death of your loved one? Come out to learn some strategies for managing the upcoming holiday season while honouring and connecting to the past. Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Ave. Seating limited. To reserve, please contact Sheila Odney by Dec. 7 at 250503-1800, ext. 105, or sheila@nohs.ca. Please leave your full name and phone number. christmas cookie extravaganza Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. A great variety of quality Christmas cookies, already pre-boxed for your convenience. Cost is $10 per box. Doors open at 9:40 a.m., sale begins at 10 a.m. Come early, as boxes disappear very quickly. christmas tea & bake sale Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m., Zion United Church in Armstrong, in the hall. All are welcome!
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he fall session of the Legislature has come to an end, wrapping up another busy season both in Victoria and here at home. On the home front, I’m most excited about the announcement last month of the construction of Enderby Memorial Terrace, a 36-unit affordable housing complex that has been a long time in the making, going back to 2013 with a visit from Ralph Sultan, who was then minister of state for seniors. I would like to congratulate the Enderby Seniors Housing Society, and Barry Fawcett and Peter Gilowski in particular , for their work in serving seniors in Enderby. Greg Kyllo The province of B.C. is providing the land for the expansion, and B.C. Housing and the society will develop the plan for construction. I’m also thrilled with the announcement a few weeks ago that two school upgrading projects are taking place in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District. Hillcrest Elementary in Salmon Arm received $505,000 to replace its heating system. The new ground-source heat pump will save 58 tonnes of CO2 annually and reduce energy costs by $12,400 a year. Meanwhile, Pleasant Valley Secondary in Armstrong received $140,000 for a control system upgrade that will improve comfort for students and staff and be more energy efficient. A busy November also included my involvement in the Remembrance Day service in Armstrong, a site visit to McIntyre Creek where the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is doing important
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Christmas is a time for family and friends. Enderby kicks off the holiday season with the annual Community Christmas from Friday to Sunday. “It’s a great community event and it brings everyone together,” said Craig Bell, an organizer. “It puts everyone in the spirit.” The activities get underway Friday with M.V. Beattie Elementary students decorating downtown with homemade decorations from 9 to 11 a.m., while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies from Hungry Jack’s. Also on Friday is the popular Christmas parade, which starts at 6 p.m. and travels from Howard Avenue to the chamber of commerce office. “We usually get 500 people out to watch the parade,” said Bell. “We get a lot of people come from Vernon, Salmon Arm and Sicamous.” Featured during the parade will be Santa Claus, who takes time out from his workshop every year to visit Enderby. “It’s his favourite place,” said Bell. After the parade, there will be a candlelight walk along the Shuswap River to the gazebo were everyone will be able to enjoy a bowl of soup compliments of local restaurants. The Lions Club will provide hot chocolate and hot dogs and there will be a bonfire to keep warm. “There will also be hay rides and of course, the man in the red suit,” said Bell. On Saturday, the Enderby Family Resource Centre will host photographs with Santa at the Royal Canadian Legion from 10 a.m. to noon and the Enderby Girl Guides will be hold a chili cook-off from 11.30 a.m. to 1pm. Festivities wrap up Sunday with the annual community dinner at the Enderby Seniors Complex at 5 p.m. (reservations are required). The dinner is sponsored by Enderby IGA and Shuswap Insurance.
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Best Wishes to Everyone this Holiday Season
Season’s Greetings
from the staff and directors of the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
6:30pm lk Candlelight Wa by the River
5:00PM - 9:00PM Many New Artists’ Work on Display
LITTLE TREASURES EXHIBITION Dec 3 to 24
778.443.0529 • 104, 907 BELVEDERE STREET ENDERBY info@courtyardgallery.ca • www.courtyardgallery.ca
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i Chil-Off k Coo day, r Satu er 5th b Decem to 1pm 0am e. 11:3 on Cliff Av
The EDCR C presents
Saturday,
December 5 th 1
It’s a True Story, You Know!
a musical drama featuring the Chapel Children's Choir & Drama Team.
Sunday,
December 6th
10:30am & 6:30pm at Enderby Chapel 708 Mill Ave
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Christmas is a time for family and friends. Enderby kicks off the holiday season with the annual Community Christmas from Friday to Sunday. “It’s a great community event and it brings everyone together,” said Craig Bell, an organizer. “It puts everyone in the spirit.” The activities get underway Friday with M.V. Beattie Elementary students decorating downtown with homemade decorations from 9 to 11 a.m., while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies from Hungry Jack’s. Also on Friday is the popular Christmas parade, which starts at 6 p.m. and travels from Howard Avenue to the chamber of commerce office. “We usually get 500 people out to watch the parade,” said Bell. “We get a lot of people come from Vernon, Salmon Arm and Sicamous.” Featured during the parade will be Santa Claus, who takes time out from his workshop every year to visit Enderby. “It’s his favourite place,” said Bell. After the parade, there will be a candlelight walk along the Shuswap River to the gazebo were everyone will be able to enjoy a bowl of soup compliments of local restaurants. The Lions Club will provide hot chocolate and hot dogs and there will be a bonfire to keep warm. “There will also be hay rides and of course, the man in the red suit,” said Bell. On Saturday, the Enderby Family Resource Centre will host photographs with Santa at the Royal Canadian Legion from 10 a.m. to noon and the Enderby Girl Guides will be hold a chili cook-off from 11.30 a.m. to 1pm. Festivities wrap up Sunday with the annual community dinner at the Enderby Seniors Complex at 5 p.m. (reservations are required). The dinner is sponsored by Enderby IGA and Shuswap Insurance.
“The Health Solution for all Businesses.”
Our goal is to help you live a healthy lifestyle with cost effective health and dental care.
GET A GIFT BUY A LEATHER BRACELET AND GET A FREE SILVER CHARM*
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250-838-6848
55
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LIVE DJ • BUFFET DINNER • CHAMPAGNE • MIDNIGHT SNACKS
Enderby celebrates
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MERRY CHRISTMAS... FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS!
Santa Claus will make an appearance at the Enderby Community Christmas celebrations from Friday to Sunday.
Morning Star Staff
00 from 10:00am-4:
Hall
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
250.838.6293
Chartered Professional Accountants Tax Consultants
0am to 12 noon at the Leg ion
COMMERCIAL TR AVEL
www.mackenizecamp.ca
617 Cliff Avenue Enderby • 250-308-8560
A Christmas Pageant:
Pictur s with Sae nta
Check out the 2016 camp schedule on our website:
• Bonfire cene • Live Nativity S
es Guid
The Holiday HAS ITS PERKS! RESIDENTIAL AUTO R EC R E AT I O N A L
MORNING STAR FILE PHOTO
7:00pm bration Christmas Cele o at Lions Gazeb • Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate by • Soup Donated ts Local Restauran • Hay Rides
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM
BU
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6:00pm de Christmas Para
OPEN HOUSE THUR DEC 3
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Anyone who has ever received a new pair of Christmas pyjamas as a kid knows how it feels to snuggle in for the night and wait for Santa. Un f o r t u n a t e l y, many children have never experienced this warmth and joy, nor do they wake to find a special toy under the tree just for them As a result, Browns Socialhouse is hoping the community can help make Christmas a little merrier for local kids. The restaurant/bar in the Village Green Centre is hosting a pyjama and toy drive Sunday. Those who bring in a new, unwrapped pair of PJs or a new toy will receive 50 per cent off their food bill at Browns. After speaking with Santa’s Anonymous, Browns general manager Gerran Thorhaug expanded the annual pyjama drive to include toys due to the need. “They’re seeing a definite high-demand,” said Thorhaug. In addition to the Sunday event, Browns is teaming up with Vernon Toyota in the mall and on Dec. 10, it will be handing out gift certificates to those who donate. “We want to fill one of their trucks,” said Thorhaug.
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Gerran Thorhaug (left) , Browns Socialhouse general manager, and staff Matt Leslie and Rachel McArdle are dressed for the occasion as the restaurant in the Village Green Centre hosts a pyjama and toy drive Sunday. Customers who bring in a new pair of PJs or a new toy will receive 50 per cent off their food bill.
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Panadda Kosakarn, grief and bereavement counsellor with the North Okanagan Hospice Society, stands with their tree of memories that will be part of the Holiday Transitions session for people grieving the death of a loved one. The workshop, which teaches strategies for managing the upcoming holiday season, is at the North Okanagan Hospice House Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, contact Sheila Odney by Monday at 250-503-1800 ext. 105 or sheila@nohs.ca.
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Overhaul underway for Lake Country parks plan KEVIN PARNELL Black Press
Work on a 20-year parks and recreation master plan is progressing in Lake Country. Staff at the District of Lake Country have completed the first stage of public and usergroup consultations on the plan and will compile results, an inventory of parks and facilities as well as needs identified before presenting a plan to council to get local politicians input on priorities. “Our last major parks and recreation plan was done in 1999 so it’s out of date and time for a new one,” said Greg Buchholz, director of infrastructure services. “A lot of what was identified in that plan was accomplished. We’re not looking at
programming itself that are popular. but looking at ensur“One of the big ing we have the main things is how our recinfrastructure in place reational interests are to support the program- changing over time,” he ming.” said. “There was a time Buchholz when no one and other skateboarded. members of Well now peothe parks and ple skateboard. recreation Kayaking and department paddle sports met with like stand up user groups paddle boardlast week to ing are huge Greg Buchholz get a feel for now. We’re what is needlooking at what ed in the community. we will need in 20 years As Lake Country has and what are the trends grown and its demo- in recreation.” graphics have changed Buchholz says the with many young fami- community consultalies moving to the area, tion phase was very so too have the needs of important as staff memthe community when it bers heard about prioricomes to recreation. ties and future needs. Buchholz says anoth- Over the past year er change is the way there have been several people recreate and the community engagenew types of recreation ment opportunities as
the district has had a roving kiosk at community events as well as a community survey and meetings with user groups and stakeholders. One group Buchholz was happy to hear from was youth, who gave pointers on designs for a skateboard park. Of the things that have been brought up in the process, many the district already know about such as the need for better pedestrian walkways and bike lanes. Another big priority was an improved fitness centre, the possibility of an aquatic centre, the need for a new ice sheet, better access to lakes and increased off-leash dog parks. Buchholz said they are not ruling anything out at this time and
added instead of saying no to big ticket items, the district will look into all possibilities. “We want to have the dialogue, maybe there is a way to make it happen with partnering rather than just ruling (certain things) out,” he said. “We don’t want to
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Hannah Bennison chuckled when asked if she was going to take Christmas Day off from training after a grueling 2015 schedule. “I’ll probably go cross country skiing for part of the day,” said the 16-year-old running sensation. The Grade 11 VSS student, who now trains in Kelowna with the Okanagan Athletics Club, won the Canadian Junior Cross Country Championships Saturday in Kingston. Bennison led from wire to wire, finishing 22 seconds in front of Madeleine Ghazarian of Guelph, Ont., covering the three-loop, six-kilometre course in 20 minutes, 47 seconds. “She powered away early and her flawless running style proved to be too much for anyone to challenge throughout the six-km race,” said coach Malindi Elmore, a former Olympian and threetime Canadian 1,500-m champion. Bennison wore an array of spikes on her shoes to tackle the muddy course near the Fort Henry war memorial. The race started at noon. “It rained the day before so it was a little muddy,” she told The Morning Star. “It was minus two but with the windchill, it was more like minus six or seven. The course was hilly with lots of sharp curves and my fitness really came together; I peaked at the right time of the season.” Team B.C. placed second behind Ontario in the junior provincial table with Christina Sevsek posting a 21:53 for fifth spot and Chloe Hegland placing ninth in 22:21. Julie Sevsek was 11th in 22:41, while Jenaya Pynn was 13th in 23:12. Ghazarian paced Ontario in 21:08, followed by Christiane Konstantopoulos in third place at 21:19 and Branna MacDougall fourth in 21:41. Quebec was third and Alberta fourth.
Kelowna’s Sean Bergman was sixth in a field of 100 in the youth boys 6-k race in 19:33. Fellow KSS Owl Chet Goerzen was 10th in 19:34. Jonathan Stoppa of the Les Coureurs De Bois club in Quebec ruled the race in 19:14. John Gay of Kelowna and the Okanagan Club ended up 17th among 116 runners in the junior men’s 8-k in 25:43. Ehab El-Sandali of Etobicoke won in 25:07. Bennison, who received a gold medal as national winner, finished the cross country season undefeated, also taking the B.C. High School Championship and the B.C. Athletics provincial title. She was cheered on in Kingston by Team B.C. members of all ages. “We all support one another which really helps.” Bennison was equally impressive on the track earlier this season breaking the 30-year-old provincial high school record in the 3,000-m, eclipsing the mark set by Kelowna native Silverado (Brenda) Shackelton. Bennison also represented Canada this summer at the World Youth Championships in Cali, Columbia where she finished eighth in the world in the 3,000m. “At 16, Hannah still has three years left as a junior athlete and will hopefully continue to be a dominant force on the national and international stage,” added Elmore. Bennison is also coached by Nathan Reiter, who also runs the UBCO Heat cross country program. Reiter spent five seasons in CIS cross country and track as a member of the McMaster Marauders and the Windsor Lancers. Bennison will take a week off before doing two weeks of cross-training. Next big meet is the Pan Am Cup in March in Venezuela.
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Vipers go 0-for-2 against Silverbacks before 2,020 fans Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. The Viper bench boss was tossed by referee Dave McMahon after Ferner said he banged the boards to get second referee Dusty Minty’s attention at 8:56 of the third. “He (McMahon) said I showed disrespect and embarrassed him (Minty),” said Ferner, frustrated with a series of 5-on-3 Silverback powerplays in the second and third periods. “I told him they were doing a good job of embarrassing themselves and then I was gone. They had a rough night.” Ferner gave props to his penalty killers and defence for holding Salmon Arm to a pair of power play snipes 62 seconds apart late in the second period. His son, Mac, a d-man, left the game banging his right knee on a fall into the boards first shift. The rugged 20-year-old is sidelined two weeks. “We had Latrell (Charleson, 20) two 18-year-olds and two 17-yearolds on dee for the rest of the night and I was proud how they battled and responded to all the 5-on-3s,” said coach Ferner. “It was great experience for them and they were fine. At one point in the second, Hunter Zandee, captain Colton McCarthy, Joe Sacco and Charleson all received minors within four minutes. Vernon LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR took 12 minors and Salmon Arm 10. “Some of the penalties were very Callum Volpe of the Vernon Vipers battles in his own end with Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ marginal, but we can’t put the refs in Colton Thibault in BCHL action Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. Morning Star Staff
Unless the Vernon Vipers are playing in Nanaimo, Mark Ferner usually stays in most B.C. Hockey League games. The veteran 50-year-old head coach otherwise respects referees while politely questioning calls he sees another way. For the first time at home, however, Ferner was ejected as the Vernon Vipers fell 4-3 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
that position. Our kids worked hard, but time of play in our end was still killing us.” Josh Blanchard gave the Gorillas the lead early in the opening 20 with his ninth goal of the season. D-man Kodi Schwarz upped the margin midway through the second with his second before Odeen Tufto replied for the Vipers on a powerplay, from Charleson and second star Callum Volpe. Chase Zieky (12th) and d-man Damian Chrcek (3rd) registered the powerplay snipes for Salmon Arm to make it 4-1 after 40. Volpe, from Charleson, gave the Vipers life 4:50 into the third, with the man advantage. Volpe, a blueliner, has two goals on the year. Tufto bagged his 11th of the season with 26 seconds to play, on a powerplay. Christian Cakebread drew the assist. “It was a slow game; there wasn’t a lot of pace and it was difficult for the guys to get momentum going because of all the whistles,” said Silverback head coach Brandon West. “Vernon made the most of their opportunities on the power play, and we needed to be better, but we were able to shut them down when it mattered most.” Salmon Arm completed the home-and-home series sweep and improved to 18-6-2-1 for second spot in the Interior Division, five points ahead of the West Kelowna Warriors. Vernon dipped to 13-15-0-2 in fourth, six points behind West Kelowna and six in front of the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Vipers hope to snap a three-game losing skid tonight in Coquitlam against the 11-12-1-3 Express. “They’re having a hard time scoring and they’re an unpredictable team,” said Ferner. “We better start showing more consistency because we have nine games in 20 days.” The Snakes visit the Penticton Vees (26-2) Friday night before hosting the Cowichan Valley Capitals (14-10-1-3) Saturday at 6 p.m.
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at Civic. Dylan Sedlacek, with a deuce, Brady Marzocco, Main, Connor Johnston and Nick Cherkowski handled the Home Hardware offence in front of a stellar Conor Webb. Kopp earned two helpers. Vernon is off to Banff this weekend to play in the Banff Academy Christmas Challenge Cup. The Thompson Okanagan Lakers picked up three points against the first-place Greater Vancouver Comets in B.C. Midget AAA Female League play in Vernon. The teams skated to a 2-2 tie Friday night at Kal Tire Place with Jenna Fletcher of Vernon scoring both goals. Kendra Woodland faced 43 shots. On Saturday morning, the Lakers clipped the Comets 3-2 LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR for their first win over Greater Trevor Kennedy of the Vernon Sun Valley Sports Vipers tries to get one by goalie Tyler Kozak of the Edmonton Vancouver this season. Maple Leafs during the Bantam Tier 2 Snake Pit Hockey Classic Saturday at the Civic Arena. Fletcher, Makenna Fitzgerald and Ashley McCabe top corner from Dayton Bryan and Cody duties were split between Jordan Foster and supplied the Laker goals in front of Sydney Webb in the middle session. The Vipers Aidan Spraggs. Carter. Fletcher also had one assist at KTP. amped things up in the third with Caden Jacob Jones recorded the hat trick and Game 3 on Sunday afternoon saw the Bracken pocketing a deuce, Eggert going Jarred Feist added a deuce as the Watkin Comets explode for a 7-2 win at Kal Tire five-hole and Chris Aldrich clicking from Motors Mustangs shut down Kelowna 8-0 Place. Kendall Fitzgerald and Fletcher pro- Cameron MacKenzie. Ethan Joe had two in a Saturday matinee at the Capital News vided goals in front of Woodland. helpers. Kieran Watts was stellar in stopping Centre. The Lakers are 12-4-3 and tied for sec- 20 shots. Austin Roest, Emma Elders and Zackary ond spot with the Northern Capitals. The The Coke crew iced Merritt 6-2 Sunday Funk contributed singles, while Steel Comets are 13-4-2 and one point ahead of afternoon at Kal Tire Place behind a hat trick Quiring and Porter Trevelyan pocketed two the Lakers and Caps. from Burns. helpers apiece in front of Cayden Hamming. The Coca-Cola Vipers crushed Damian Coljee-Fehr and Eggert also The Nixon Wenger Vipers recorded an Clearwater 7-1 Saturdayin Midget Tier 3 scored, while Tyson Sampert bagged two 11-1 blowout win over the host Winfield action at PV Arena. helpers in front of a fabulous Josh Evans. Bruins in Pee Wee Tier 3 league play Sunday. Joe Eggert opened the scoring with a The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers went 0-1-3 Playing with a shortened bench, the tap in from in the Kelowna Bantam Tier 3 tournament. entire forward core of Jayden Veit, Scott linemates Vernon opened with a 3-3 tie versus the Hoffman, Carl McClennan, Tyler Burke, D a m i a n Kamloops Blazers with Zack Laranjo, Cory Damien Glover, Cash Anderson, Maddux of the C o l j e e - Lazar and Jadon Foster collecting snipes. Minard and Bennet Kuhnlein were in on the Fehr and Vernon then lost 4-2 to West Kelowna scoring, including a hat trick by Minard. M i k a before dropping their final round-robin The defensive core of Fraser O’Brien, Jade Freeman, Carrier of the Month B u r n s . game 7-5 against Kelowna. John Spraggs, Gage Stoll and Damien Glover Burns conLucas Zubrod sniped a pair with singles played some of their best hockey of the Jade Freeman took on a paper route because she verted at going to Kael Black, Jacob Brewer and Ben season. wanted to earn her own money to help pay the the end of Reinhardt against Kelowna. The undefeated Merritt Centennials the first In their final game, Vernon took a 4-0 ambushed the Vipers 13-1 Saturday at Priest cost of private school which she wanted to attend. from Jakob lead before Whitehorse fired eight unan- Valley Arena. We commend her for her wonderful work Alexis. swered goals before the Vipers found the net Burke scored the Vernon goal with ethic and know that this young lady will go far. A i d a n once more in an 8-5 loss. Kuhnlein and Brock Holliday assisting. Rysen sent Kaden Doughty, Black, Brewer, Lazar Goalie Brayden Schmeigelt was amazing in Congratulations, Jade! Sponsored By: a rocket and Zubrod tallied for Vernon. Goaltending facing a barrage of Merritt shots.
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The Sun Valley Source for Sports Vipers grounded the Port Moody Panthers 7-4 in Sunday’s final of their Snake Pit Bantam Tier 2 Hockey Challenge at Civic Arena. Vernon won their second straight tournament by getting two goals from call-up Gavin Fleck and Nicholas Bolin. Singles came from captain Eric Noren, Colby Feist and game MVP KT Walters, who hit the empty net for his first of the season. Kobe Grant took the win. It was the ultimate revenge for the Sun Valley gang, who fell 5-3 to Port Moody in opening preliminary play of the eight-team tourney Friday night. After placing second in their pool, Brad Teale’s Vipers slammed the Sherwood Park Leafs 8-1 in a crossover semifinal early Sunday morning. Bolin rang up his third hat trick in as many games, while Corbin Hanson had a solid game and chipped in 2+1 for MVP. Bolin pulled hat tricks Saturday as Vernon mauled the Edmonton Maple Leafs 10-1 and bounced the Calgary Bronks 7-3. MVP against Edmonton was Bolin, while Lee Christensen scored three times for MVP versus Calgary. The Vernon Home Hardware Centre Vipers erased a 2-0 deficit to gain a 2-2 tie with the West Kelowna Warriors in Okanagan Mainline Midget Tier 2 League action Sunday afternoon at Civic. Billy Cawthorn made some clutch saves, while Carl Main responded for Vernon midway through the second period before Kyle Sherwood notched the equalizer with less than five minutes to go in the third. Gage Kopp and Grady Caton assisted on the equalizer. The Vipers brushed back the Castlegar Rebels 6-1 in exhibition play Saturday night
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The Vipers and Express are both 4-5-0-1 in their last 10 games. Coquitlam has counted 77 goals, fourth lowest in the league. Vernon has 96 goals, 10th in the BCHL. Colton Kerfoot leads the Express with 12 goals and 34 points. Jackson Cressey has 15-16-31. SNAKEBITES: D Bo Pellah (strepthroat) and 16-year-old F Brett Stapley (designated sitter) were in the press box Saturday...The Vipers have one card left with the trading deadline Jan. 10...F Zack Andrusiak,
who Ferner plans to call up sometime this season, has 11 goals and 18 points in eight games with the KIJHL Kamloops Storm. Andrusiak, 17, of Armstrong, had two assists in 11 games with the Vipers...Viper grad Justin Bourne has joined the AHL Toronto Marlies as an assistant coach. Bourne, the son of former NHLer Bob Bourne, rang up 58 goals and 131 points with Vernon from 2001-03...D Matt Halvorson, a late Viper cut from Vernon, has 2-2-4 and 16 penalty minutes in 13 games with the AJHL Grande Prairie Storm (7-22-2).
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Rhys Taylor-Hawes scored twice and set up the winner by Astrid Beaty to lead the Vernon Storm to a 5-4 win over the Westside Wildifre in Thompson Okanagan Ringette League U12 action Sunday. Shaila Austin added 1+1 while defender Miah Cohen made her forward debut with a number of shots on net, drawing an assist on a rebound goal from Sierra Lochhead. Alecia Hughes played a smart, defensive game with great passes to help the Storm attack and to support the solid goaltending of Jordan Tung, who made 16 saves. The Vernon Venom U12 dug deep after a spirited motivational intermission speech from head coach Darcy Quiring to score eight times in the second half for an 8-4 win over Kelowna to remain undefeated. Amy Skinner sprung Makenna Jackson with her signature starting play to score 12 seconds into the last frame. Minutes later, Hillary Quiring started with the ring in her own end, ran a nifty give-and-go with Sadie Christensen, and streaked in along the right side, catching the goalie sliding the wrong way. Kelowna evened the score at 2-2, but Vernon’s onslaught continued and they never looked back. Sophia Bilodeau, Caryss Hill, and Jackson ran a nifty tic-tac-toe play
for Jackson’s second of the game. Jackson then fed Kristen Francks for a shorthanded tally, while Amelia Johnson set Francks up for a powerplay marker. Jackson added one more and Aimee Skinner added two insurance markers in the final minute. The Venom visits the Fraser Valley this weekend to see how they stack up against some opponents from the Lower Mainland. In U10 action, the Vernon Crushers came out flying in their game Saturday, building up an 8-3 lead at the half and finishing with a 12-4 win over the Kelowna Avalanche at the Capital News Centre. Kennedy Jackson and Natash Vienneau skated hard and earned first-half hat tricks. Verity White and Emily Gilman also chipped in before the break, while Rory Lang was excellent in net stopping a flurry of shots in the second. As the Crushers focused on passing in the last half, Devyn Hildebrand was sent racing in and powered to the net for three quick goals. Madison Edgar also added a goal. Grace Cornell scored twice to lead the Vernon Ignite past Westside 4-2 in U14 action. Kristin Ho and Abby Sveistrup had the other goals while Alassa Johnson and Brynn Korol drew assists.
The eventual provincial champions ended the Vernon Christian School Royals’ medal hopes at the B.C. High School Senior A Boys volleyball Championships in Abbotsford. The Centennial Christian Seahawks of Terrace rallied to beat the Royals 19-25, 25-19, 28-26, 25-23 in the quarterfinals of the 12-team tournament. Outside hitter and co-captain Caleb Haberstock led the Royals in back-row digs and outstanding hitting from all areas of the court, hammering out 14 kills in 21 opportunities. Middle Landon Matties, a second-team all-star, was a force at the net with 10 kills in 15 chances. Jacob Molitwenik provided a solid defensive presence with two solo blocks and a block assist, was six for 12 in attacks and fired three aces from the service line. Outside hitter Mitchell Kroeker played a solid defensive game and chipped in offensively with five kills in nine chances. Setter Brennan Seltzer supplied 36 assists. “This was a close match that could have gone either way,” said Royals head coach Chris Bannick. “Our game-plan was to keep them off guard from all areas of the court as we hit from everywhere and tipped and threw in a few roll shots to mix things up. It almost worked. “If we had a bounce go in our favor or a hit just hug the base line instead of being called out, we would have prevailed. Even with the loss, the boys held their heads high knowing they played a great match against the No. 2 ranked team in the province.” The Royals, who finished third in pool play, dropped to the consolation side and finished the season with a match against a familiar foe, North Zone champion Revelstoke Avalanche, prevailing 25-20, 25-8. Vernon Christian School, who won bronze a year ago, ended up seventh. “It was a great way to end our season, espe-
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Austin Seibel was solid, making a couple of allplanet glove saves. “The boys came ready to play today and jumped out to the early lead,” said head coach Trevor Seibel. “We lost focus for a couple minutes and it cost us a couple of goals but we were able to regroup and hold on for the win. The boys are starting to work as a team and their hard work is being rewarded.” The Venom visit the other Kamloops entry this Sunday. Taylor Wilson and Mark Pastro are Valley Wood assistant coaches.
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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Be wise in your choices this year. If you pick the right path, you can make your dreams come true. Planning and preparation are your strong points. Your strength of character will lead you in the direction you desire.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don’t let anyone meddle in your affairs. Keep your thoughts to yourself and your private matters secret. Interference from others will be what stands between you and success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your desire for change may concern the people who love you. Follow your heart. If your actions are less transparent, you will avoid interference. Be true to yourself and forge ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Someone you love will demand extra attention. Don’t give in too readily if you have made a prior commitment. It’s important that you respect your needs as well. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Take care of pressing health problems. Make an appointment with your doctor or get some needed rest. Don’t let anyone upset you or cause undue stress. Nurture your emotional and physical needs. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Speak up and clear the air if you feel it will help a conflict you have with someone. Anger is a waste of time, and ignoring the situation will result in emotional stress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Look at the big picture and find a way to reach your destination. A monetary gain is apparent if you put in the time and effort to finish what you start.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Engage in some serious self-reflection in order to discover a way to address any problem you are experiencing. Downtime will give you the opportunity to think and make a decision. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Avoid joint money ventures. An older or younger
person in your life will compete for your attention. A compassionate and mindful approach will clear up a misunderstanding. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The more you pursue the things you want, the better you will do and the more you will gain. Keep in mind that a penny saved is a penny earned. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Expect someone to make poor assumptions. Ignore what’s being said and paint a clear picture that reveals the facts in order to bypass trouble and accomplish great things. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Empty promises will be a result of you not wanting to make up your mind or make a move. Assess the situation and take action -- only then will you reap full advantage. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You’ll accomplish the most if you stay out of the spotlight. Secretly making changes to your routine or a plan will help you avoid interference.
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Coomans, (Bertie) Gijsbertha Catharina It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of (Bertie) Gijsbertha Catharina Coomans on November 28, 2015 in Vernon after a short battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with her daughter by her bedside. Bertie will be missed by all who knew her. Those wishing to do so can make a donation to your local animal shelters. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Whitevalley Community Centre (2250 Shields, Lumby, BC). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Loset, William (Bill) Olaf June 30, 1944 - Nov 26, 2015
Bill was born on June 30, 1944 in North Vancouver and sadly passed away on November 26, 2015 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 71 years. Bill moved to Princeton BC after the war in 1946 and was raised there until he graduated in 1962. Bill worked for various Ford dealerships prior to moving to Vernon and worked for Watkin Motors (Parts Dept.) for many years. He took an early retirement in 1993 due to health concerns after being diagnosed with M.S. Bill’s love for the outdoors was strong! He enjoyed fishing and camping, a cold pint by the campfire with his friends, or a walk with his dog! He had a love for dogs & never went anywhere without them. Bill enjoyed Curling and playing Ball for many years until his health deteriorated & prevented him from playing sports. Bill is survived by his mother Joyce Loset in Princeton, sister Pearl (Bruce) Morgenstern of Penticton, brother George (Diane) Loset of Smithers, sister Beverly Loset of Summerland, and special longtime devoted friends Mel & Linda Donhauser in Vernon. Rest in Peace Bill....You Will Be Missed! In respecting Bill’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the Vernon SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
HODGES, Marjorie Helen “Margaret” It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing Margaret Hodges on November 27, 2015 in Vernon, BC. A funeral mass for Margaret will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (3012 - 37th Street Vernon, BC) on Friday December 4, 2015 at 10:00am. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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“Keep it simple.” — Marilyne Warner November 22, 2015 During Marilyne’s life, she was many things to many people and with her union to her life partner, Art, she instantly added wife, Moma and Grandma to her repertoire. She had a dream and she lived it in the back forest with her husband, beloved dogs, cats, chickens and what eve animal, wild or domestic, that was found that needed rescuing and mending. Happiest with a fishing rod or camera in her hand, she could be found down by the river or lake shore with family and friends, capturing the moment the “Big one got away” or the “Catch of the day.” There are too many facets of this amazing woman’s life to put into words, so we will carry our cherished memories in our hearts, keeping her with us always, To the end, she lived her life with “Brave Determination”, surrounded by those that love her. For her short number of days on this planet, she filled so many lives with love, humour and memories. No words exist for the pain and loss felt by those still here, that must continue to live the human experience without her. With broken hearts we say, “Good bye my darling daughter, sweet heart, sissy, wife, Moma, Grandma, auntie, friend, BFF, Menner.” Good Bye Thanks to all her caregivers, that made ending her human journey easier. Thanks to everyone at the Hospice House. Thanks to Dr. Gideon. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Hospice House or charity of your choice and take a moment to sit in the quiet of nature and give thanks to That Which is Greater than all, for this moment and all that holds precious. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155.Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
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Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
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BURKE’S Mac/Spartan apples 20/lb $10; Squash 45¢/lb. Phone first 250-545-2093 Cayfords Orchard 250-5463411. Spartans, Macintosh, Red Delicious .40¢/lb; Apple juice 5L $15 or 2/$25 or 3/$30 Come see us at Hallam Rd & at Enderby & Armstrong Farmers Markets.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 6:00 P.M.
NEW JEWELLERY - Gold & Silver - Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants & More Large Dining Table With 6 Chairs & 2 leaves, Headboard & 2 Night Stands, Mattress, Sectional Sofas, Coffee & End Tables, Stools, Table Lamps, Framed Prints, Toy Box Bench, Chair, Elec. Mechanical Bed, Chest of Drawers, Microwave, Shelf Units, Framed Hockey Pictures, Small Kitchen Appliances, Antique Dining Table & 5 Chairs, Stainless Fridge, Stoves, Bar Fridge, Portable & Window A/C Units, Wheelchair, Flat Screen TV’s, Stereos, Speakers, Love Seat, Corner Cabinet, File Cabinets, Office Dividers, Single Mattress Set, Rollaway, Cabinets, CD’s & DVD’s, Christmas Decorations, Ceramic Acc., GPS & More.
Newer Model Hot Tub (2014), New 7’ Skidster Snow Blade, 1996 Dodge Van (Bailiff Seized), RCMP Recovered Items Husky Air Compressor, 3000 & 1400 Watt Generators, Rolling Tool Cabinets, Bench Grinder, Elec. Tile Saw, New Air 1”, 3/4” & 1/2” Impact Guns, New Dewalt Elec. 1/2 Impact Gun, Chainsaws, Paslode Floor Nailer, Draw Knives, Cordless Tools, Floor Jacks, Sockets & Wrenches, Copper Pipe, Welding Cables, Ladders, Routers, Bosch Hammer Drill, Elec. Winch, Snow Shovels, Garden Tools, New Faucet & Sinks, Commercial Vacuum, Elec. Heaters, Commercial Pop-up Tent, Camping Gear, Elec. Treadmill, Bikes, 12 x 20 Insulated Tarps, Floor Laying Tools & Much More.
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GARAGE SALE SAT, DEC 5 & SUN, DEC 6, 9 AM - 3 PM 468 ROCKLAND DRIVE, COLDSTREAM
Christmas Tree, Christmas House Decorations, Household items large & small, Fabric, Shop items, Yard Tools, Ladders, Wheel Barrows, Patio Set, & more! Free COFFEE!
Senior Assisted Living
Senior Assisted Living
Mini One Bedroom
Rent includes all meals, snacks, utilities, activities, housekeeping and heavy laundry. $2550/Month
ictorian Retirement Residence
www.victorianvernon.com 3306 22 nd St. 250-545-0470
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
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Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com
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2005 Chevy Malibu, auto, 4 door, good condition. $1700 obo. (250)540-2299
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
Various diecast models 1/50 scale for the serious collector of mining equip. 250-517-9549 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local. Wanted: to buy Motorola DSR 922 satellite receiver. 1-250379-2204
Sporting Goods Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Real Estate Homes Wanted Church is looking for a property to rent or buy to be used for a drug rehabilitation center. (250)307-8858.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
ADVENTURE BAY
Unique 1 bdrm. studio apt. with livingroom and kitchen downstairs. Right on the waterfront. Totally furnished with dishes & linens, etc. Available Dec. 1. $850/mo. includes hot water. Sorry NS, NP.
OFFICE 2nd floor above Vernon Optical. Good location, elevator. Newer, neat & clean, divided into offices. 1200 sq. ft. 2 private washrooms, parking for staff and customers. Offers to $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Maybe some free rent. Available immediately.
250-542-5580 Homes for Rent 2/3 bdrm mobilew/ big addition, lake view, beach access, all appl.,huge wood stove, avail immed., #49 Louie Lane West Side Rd. 250-542-0060. 2bdrm 2ba, w/d, wood stove, fully furn. $1200 + half of Hydro & D.D. 778-930-0879 Cute 2bdrm in Falkland. F/S, W/D, N/S. Avail now. $650/mo. (250)379-2282 East Hill house. 3 bed 2 bath. 1700sq’. Wood flrs. f/p. Deck. Carport. Fenced Yrd. a/c. sm good dog ok. $1600+ Util Jan 1. Robert 250-309-4802
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $500 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
1bdrm basement suite North BX, n/s, n/p, shared laundry, util includ. Avail Dec 1. $800, R.R. 250-542-0691 2bdrm walk out suite, f/s, w/d, micro, a/c, sep.entrance, $1,000 + D.D., util includ. 250542-9923 or 250-309-8879
Townhouses AVAILABLE DEC.1 Nice 2 bedroom, 1½ bath Close to everything! F/S/W/D NP, NS
950/month Peter 250-558-8362 $
Vernon Management 2805-35 St. Vernon
Willow Manor
Transportation
One/Two bedroom apartments available. $750 - $875 per month Contact Delaney Properties
250-550-2120
2005 Pontiac Sunfire $2,500; 2000 Toyota Echo $2,200. 4605 23rd St. 250-308-2225 2009 Chevy Aveo Blue/purple, auto, 64,000kms, winter tires, $8,000. 250-540-2299 Tesko Auto Sales. Great Selection of used cars/trucks. www.teskovernon.com or call 250-938-1258.
Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Honda Civic, 4 dr, Standard,great cond., summer/winter tires on rims, $1700 obo. 250-545-2726 Larry
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 #1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel. A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)
Sport Utility Vehicle 2003 Chev Tahoe LT 4x4 5.3L, 190k, ex.condition, $6,500. 250-541-0114
Trucks & Vans 2005 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins Turbo Diesel HD Laramie 4x4, Black, loaded, leather 167,750 km, canopy, exc cond $25,500. (250)547-0081 2010 Chev Silverado, 2500HD, Excab, SB, 4x4, 6.0L gas, auto, power package, 185kms, clean, $17,500. 1250-307-0505
Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074
Suites, Lower
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WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 2 5 0 - 5 4 6 - 9 0 5 5 . www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Cars - Domestic
Christmas Trees Enjoy the magic of Christmas Ranch Tree Farm. 250-550-6028 www.christmasranch.net
STEEL BUILDING sale.”Really big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Studded 185/60R 15 on five bolt dodge rims, 90% left, $450; All terrain 315/70R 17 on dodge eight bolt rims, $1,000. 250-549-0844
1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. $650. NS, Pets neg, Ref’s req. (250)542-7982 3 Bdrm, 1 Bath Mainfloor Apartment. Clean, centrally located, on bus route. Available Dec. 1st. $950/ month + utilities. (250) 542-7663 Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 40+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no pets, $620 +DD. 250-549-4220
Commercial/ Industrial
ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
4900 Okanagan Avenue
Bridgestone Blizzak WS 50, 4 winter tires. 205/60R15. $240. 250-549-1967
Estate Sale antiques, beautiful Christmas decor, furniture & H-hold items. 250-542-6664
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Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale 20’ Dovetail Race car trailer, 2 axle, 20’ deck, 4’ hitch, $2,500. 250-549-0844
ATV Winch’s (2), 1 - 2000 lb, $145.; other is 3000 lb, $185.; both brand new. 250-308-6421
Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
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Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
6’-12’Fresh Christmas Trees, U cut any size $25. Farm on L&A Rd. 250-542-8670.
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
Dodd
A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Auto Accessories/Parts 4-Hancook snow tires on rims LT-245/70 R17. Asking $700 obo.Call 778-475-1192. 4 Winter tires on rims for Hyundai 205/65 R16 $200. (250)546-0357
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Dr. PhebeJane Poole
Dan Irvine
Q: A:
How do I test my indoor environment for Radon Gas?
Radon gas is a product of the uranium decay chain in soils and bedrock and is a known carcinogen. Tests can be performed in a variety of ways but correct testing protocol must be followed for accurate results. Testing apparatus falls into a few categories. One popular way used by homeowners and Radon technologists alike involves a device which registers marks made by the Alpha particles emitted by Radon gas as it continues it’s decay. These devices must be mailed back to an accredited lab for analysis. These are typically used for a 91-365 day test. Radon BC uses both Alpha Track detectors and a more sophisticated E-Perm system that employs an electrically charged disk. The disk carries a precise charge which is decreased by a specific amount with each Alpha particle interaction. These devices are compatible with either long or short term, 4-7 day, testing. Long term testing for radioactive Radon gas should be undertaken in all indoor environments. RadonBC is certified and equipped to handle your short or long term Radon testing.
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PhD, Psychotherapist, Reg. Prof. Counsellor, Hypnotherapist Why would I come for a Spiritual Direction session?
People come for spiritual direction for many, many reasons. Some people come because they want to challenge and deepen their spiritual beliefs. Others are experiencing a spiritual crisis or emergency. Some may be dealing with serious or fatal illness - either their own or that of a loved one. Or, grieving the death of a loved one - human or that of a beloved animal. Many people are simply seeking guidance and support on their spiritual journey and are looking for ways to create and implement their own spiritual practices. Whatever reason for a spiritual direction session, transformation and empowerment happen when you strengthen your spiritual beliefs and connections.
Dr. Phebe-Jane Poole
Psychotherapist and Hynotherapist
www.radonbc.ca Or call Dan 250-549-0119
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Here is a list of what you should prepare for the appointment with your Lawyer or Notary to help smooth the process of buying your home. 1. You must have two valid pieces of identification which includes your picture (ideally a driver’s license, passport, BC identification) and one other. 2. Bank draft for the funds required to complete the down payment and the costs of buying your home payable to your lawyer’s or notary’s firm in trust. 3. All parties must be present . 4. Your house insurance policy with the first loss payable to the lender providing the mortgage funds. 5. Void cheque or payment authorization form for the account you wish your payments to be deducted from. 6. Your REALTOR® will have provided a copy of the offer to purchase contract to the lawyer or notary, if buying privately you will be required to provide the contract directly and this should be done long before the final meeting to sign off the mortgage and purchase documents. It is important to ensure that you have valid, current picture identification as the lawyer can not proceed with the purchase without the verification. Take the time to check your current license or passport to ensure they have not expired. E&O/OAC We make mortgages easy!
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I have lots of icicles hanging from my roof and ice is building up along the bottom edge of my roof. What is this, why is it happening and what should I do? What you have described is known as ‘ice damming.’ This is a result of warm air entering your attic spaces, warming the underside of your roof causing the snow to melt & run down the roof. When the water reaches the bottom edge of your roof, it freezes because there is no warm air in that location. Over time the ice builds up & forms a dam. The ice can actually back up under the roofing material & start to leak into the attic & roof cavity, at times finding its way into the home. There are few different things that can be done to help prevent ice damming. Sealall air leaks into the attic from the home. The cooler you can keep your attic, the less likely the snow will be to melt. Insulate & adding weather stripping to attic hatches where home heat enters an attic. There is generally not much insulation at the top of the exterior walls where the roof system and the wall system join. Adding more or better insulation to this area of the attic would be a good improvement. However, an air space must be present between the roof deck & the insulation to allow air flow for attic ventilation. Add more venting for the attic under the eaves of your home so that there will be a higher turn over of air in your attic, helping to keep it cool & dry. These are just a few things to do that can make a big difference. For further information, give me a call or go to the CMHC website.
A:
Phone: 250-542-4351• Cell: 250-309-0185 Email: homeinsp@shaw.ca • License #47679
Darryl Walker
Robin Roberts
CET, HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist
Mortgage Broker
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Dawn Stephanishin
Is there a quick list of what I will need to bring to my lawyer’s appointment to buy my house?
Brian Sanjenko
Q: A:
How does a hearing aid work and how do hearing aids perform with background noise?
The microphone in the aid picks up the sound in the environment and changes it to electrical energy that goes to a set of amplifiers and other modifying and adjusting circuits. The modified electrical signal is then sent to a miniature speaker (called a receiver) and delivered to the ear. The newest aids are smart enough to amplify certain sounds or frequencies that are tailored to each hearing loss. Engineers and scientists are designing components to deliver sound to the ear that replaces lost or distorted cues which contribute to the understanding of speech. Changes in directionality of microphones, the nature of the amplifier and fidelity of the sound in noise remain the main focus of most research. Background noise is present in everyone’s life. Having said that, even with normal hearing, separating speech from excessive background noise can be challenging. For people with normal hearing, the brain unconsciously filters out most background noise. With prolonged and severe hearing loss, the brain becomes lazy in this process because all sounds are reduced or inaudible and the ability to filter out noise diminishes. When an individual begins using the hearing aid all sounds are once again heard and it is necessary to retrain the brain in selective listening skills. It is critical that the hearing aid user participate in follow-up and counseling sessions during this period of adjustment. Once the aural rehabilitation is underway, most clients are once again able to filter out the majority of disturbing background noise.
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Most carpets come from the factory with some type of protector already applied. A protector helps the carpet to resist soiling and staining allowing it to retain its new appearance longer. The protector will also increase the lifespan of the carpet and add value. However, protectors are not permanent as they are a topical coating that wears off with use. Steam cleaning will effectively strip the protector from its fibres due to the high volume of hot water and aggressive chemicals. Therefore, it is always recommended that a protector be reapplied with every cleaning to ensure the carpet resists soiling like it did when it was new from the factory.
Oxy-Dry® includes a protector as part of our normal cleaning process of carpets or furniture. It is incorporated into our green seal certified, hypoallergenic, odourless solution ensuring a very safe and effective application. Your carpets and furniture will stay clean up to three times longer than other methods. One more reason to call Oxy-Dry®…your FRESH choice!
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Santa’s helpers with the Kindale Developmental Association hand out candy during the Armstrong Christmas parade while D.J. Crowe watches as the parade makes its way downtown.
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Heart-Warming Donation LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Lisa Anderson, of the Upper Room Mission, receives a donation of more than 1,700 pieces of warm clothing from April Lyn (left), of Sun FM, Nathan Mackintosh, general sales manager of Vernon Hyundai, Troy Hobbs, of Graphic Enterprises, and Ryan Doherty, general manager of Lake City Casino. The items were raised during the Coats For the Cold clothing drive. The turnout was so overwhelming that the Upper Room Mission has shared items with the John Howard Society, Vernon Women’s Transition House and the Gateway Shelter and will also be distributing clothes in Lumby, Armstrong and Enderby.
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