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Lumby’s mayor denies bureaucracy is bloated. Council received a service capacity review report Monday, and it could lead to additional staff being hired by the village in the future. “We need to determine what capacity we have to do extra work,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. “The activities we’re doing to generate revenue are taking up staff time like the comKevin Acton munity forest and ICBC (contract). If we want to do anything of any magnitude, we will need help.” The report points to a number of challenges. “Administration is too occupied with daily duties and revenue services to reduce administrative requirements of the chief administrative officer and pursue operational strategies,” it states. “Public works incurs overtime to deal with requirements beyond its staff capacity.” Acton says no decisions have been made on hiring additional staff, but he says residents shouldn’t be concerned about a growing payroll. “If anything, it will be an opportunity for increased business,” he said of pursuing activities that generate non-tax revenue. “We need to earn our own income.”

RCMP ranks waiting for new officers ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Two new officers have been approved for the VernonNorth Okanagan RCMP detachment. Excellent news, indeed, for newly appointed detachment commander, Insp. Jim McNamara. When the bodies will get here, however, remains to be determined. “I can’t give you a timeline when we’ll have the two bodies in place,” said McNamara. “We have more than 50 bodies on-site now. My goal and commitment to the city is to get the new boots on the ground as soon as we can.” The two new officers will make a difference but McNamara vows his detachment will be providing the same top Jim McNamara level of service as in the past. A community stakeholders meeting is held every March with RCMP to determine the detach-

ment’s top priorities for the year. There was no change in 2015 with road safety, crime reduction and communications remaining as the top three prirorities. “Everything is just as important as the other and sometimes we have to change our focus on the priorities throughout the year, based on what’s happening,” said McNamara, citing 2014’s rash of unsolved arsons as an example. A lot of resources and time went into those investigations. “We had to change our focus from other crime reduction activities,” he said. Downtown Vernon remains a detachment focus for McNamara, who arrived in Vernon in 2010 as the operations officer. In October 2015, McNamara was promoted to inspector, replacing his good friend and colleague Reg Burgess, who retired. While he doesn’t expect to make drastic changes at the detachement, McNamara will be looking at the operations to make sure the detachement is being as effective and efficient

as can be. “I like to think of myself as an inclusive leader,” he said when asked about his leadership style. “I work closely with the senior management team on decisions. “I have high expectations of my members in terms of the work they do. I will make sure we are providing service to the community, and I like to think all of our members are doing the best they can to provide that service.” Originally from Edmonton, McNamara got his first taste of RCMP while studying sociology at the University of Alberta. McNamara, who graduated with a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology, was an RCMP summer student in 1982 in Evansburg, a town of 1,200 an hour west of Edmonton. “I did general duties, rode around with regular members and it was a great experience,” he said. I”ve always said it’s probably been the best four months of my RCMP career. It certainly influenced me joining the force (which he did in 1985).”

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May Correale (left) and Dixie Mackie, with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary, shower Fay and Nathan Koss and their son Eliot with New Year’s Day gifts.

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For Fay and Nathan Koss, having the New Year’s baby wasn’t on their radar. The couple from Salmon Arm were sent to Vernon Jubilee Hospital after Fay’s high blood pressure caused some complications. “It was funny, friends

were joking about me trying for the New Year’s baby and I didn’t know what the big deal was, I just wanted to have a happy, healthy baby,” said Fay. Her hopes came true, after a difficult birth, Eliot Steven Koss was born at 3:37 p.m. Jan. 1. Weighing in at six pounds and 15 ounces, their first child is happy and healthy. “He has been perfect, he hasn’t caused much of a fuss at all,” said Fay as she cradles her newborn son. Being the New Year’s baby at Vernon Jubilee Hospital comes with some serious perks thanks to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary and local businesses. President of the auxiliary, Dixie Mackie, and member May Correale

presented the Koss’ with a basket overflowing with handmade blankets and clothing, gift cards for Ricky’s All Day Grill and SaveOn Foods, a bouquet of flowers from Safeway and a diaper cake made with diapers donated from London Drugs. Buy Low Foods donated a box of chocolates. The new parents were surprised by all the gifts brought to them by the auxiliary. With Fay’s parents living in England, and Nathan’s parents in Sorrento, they are thankful for all the help and support they have received from the Vernon Jubilee Hospital staff. “We have been in great hands here and we can’t thank the staff enough,” said Fay. “I can’t imagine doing this anywhere else.”

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Fay and Nathan Koss welcome their New Year’s baby, Eliot Steven Koss, into the world at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Steven was born Jan. 1, weighing in at six pounds and 15 ounces.

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Vipers inducted into hall of fame Kevin Mitchell

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hey looked down and out sitting at 0-3 in preliminary play at the 1999 Royal Bank Cup in Yorkton, Sask. The Vernon Vipers, however, rallied to win their final round-robin game and then ambushed the Charlottetown Abbies 9-3 in the final for the franchise’s fourth national Junior A hockey title in 10 years. The Vipers, jumpstarted by the KGB line of Tyler Knight, Ryan Bayda and Lanny Gare, will enter the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame at an induction dinner July 22 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. “That was a pretty special group,” said Troy Mick Viper owner Duncan Wray. “I remember we lost our first three games in the round-robin and everyone was asking, ‘What the heck was going on?’ We didn’t have the answers, but the team re-grouped and won their next three games.” The Vipers won the league title at 52-6-2. Troy Mick was the Vernon head coach and Joe Oliver his assistant. John Bradley, a towering Kamloops product who was obtained in a late trade that B.C. Junior Hockey League season, was named Top Defenceman at the RBC. Kelowna’s Lennie Rampone was the Viper captain, while alternates were Kori Davison, Kelly Sickavish and Joel Bresciani. Bayda was the lone player from that team to play regularly in the NHL after being drafted in the third round by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2000. Bayda got in 179 NHL games and is now playing in Germany. “We were a skilled team that could play any style necessary,” said Rampone. “Just one of those special seasons that you will never forget.” The Vipers dispatched the Chilliwack Chiefs in five games for the BCJHL title and then upended Dany Heatley and the Calgary Canucks 4-1 for the Western Doyle Cup. At the Royal Bank Cup tournament, Vernon lost 4-2 to Bramalea Blues of

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the vernon vipers, 1999 Royal Bank cup national Junior A hockey champions, will be part of the B.c. hockey hall of Fame. Ontario, fell 6-5 to the Abbies and lost 3-1 to the Yorkton Terriers before finishing the round-robin by bouncing the Estevan Bruins 3-2. The Vipers clipped the Blues 3-2 in the semifinals. “When I look back it was such a closeknit bunch of guys,” said Mick. “Even when we were down 0-3 to start the RBC, they never quit. They really did love to play for each other and I think this is why even today we are a close group. We even did an oldtimers tourney in Vegas a few years ago which was hilarious as Lennie was my d-man and still did his dirty hipcheck routine down there, and then we also had a 10-year reunion in Vernon where most of the guys came. “I will always remember carrying the RBC trophy into the Civic Arena from the bus we called the Pickle and seeing all of the unreal Vernon fans standing and cheering the whole time, and with me having grown up in Vernon, it was even more special that I could give them something back like an

RBC title.” Gare, Davison, Josh Reed and Spence Gilchrist were Vernon minor hockey products on the team. Goaltenders were Derek Gustafson and Chris King with Gustafson still holding the team record for wins with 39 that year. Gustafson spent nine years in the minors, including two American League seasons with the Houston Aeros. He got in five NHL tilts with the Minnesota Wild. Rampone, Knight, Scott Krahn and Kenny Magowan were all from Kelowna. Gare (46 goals, 111 points), Knight (34 goals, 83 points) and Bayda (24 goals, 82 points) were a dynamic line blessed with speed and creativity. Gare is in his eighth year of pro hockey in Germany after four years in the minors, while Knight spent two years in the minors. Bayda, from Saskatoon, is in his sixth year of pro hockey in Germany. Former Vernon Lakers’ d-man Murray Baron will also enter the shrine. Baron, a Prince George native, spent

988 games with five NHL teams after being chosen in the eighth round of the 1986 draft by the Flyers. Retired NHLer Brendan Morrison (Penticton Panthers of the BCJHL) will also be inducted in the players section. Brian Barrett (Merritt Centennials) and John Grisdale (commissioner of the BCHL) will go in as builders along with longtime Canucks’ trainer Pat O’Neil.

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A distinctive electric scooter with carrier attachment was stolen from a Vernon residence in the 2300 block of 23rd Street sometime overnight on Dec. 28 and 29.

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Electric scooter stolen ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A person with mobility issues would like their mode of transportation returned. Sometime overnight on Dec. 28 and 29, a black Kayshan electric scooter was stolen from outside a residence in the 2300 block of 23rd Street. “The owner did not know the serial number of

the scooter, but it is distinctive looking,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy, Vernon RCMP detachment spokesperson. The scooter has a two-wheel carrier attached at the rear. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Motorist arrested by police ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A woman faces a number of charges after trying unsuccessfully to flee from Vernon RCMP. An officer was patrolling 30th Avenue at approximately 3 a.m. Dec. 31 and observed a white Chevrolet truck travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. “The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over but it fled from police, turning south onto 35th Street,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. The officer did not pursue the vehicle. The driver of the truck, however, jumped from the still-moving vehicle and attempted unsuccessfully to flee on foot. The truck rolled into a parked van, causing minor damage to both vehicles. “A check on the truck revealed it had been reported stolen from North Battleford, Sask. on Dec. 2, 2015,” said Noseworthy. Christine Webb, 27, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and failure to comply with a recognizance.

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Assessment values up Morning Star Staff

Property values in the North Okanagan have climbed. Property assessment notices are being mailed out this week and B.C. Assessment indicates that values have increased in all communities. “The majority of residential homeowners within the region can expect a modest increase in value compared to last year’s assessment,” said Tracy Wall, deputy assessor. Leading the pack is Spallumcheen, where the average assessment has jumped 10 per cent from $331,500 in 2014 to $364,400 in 2015. Next is an 8.57 per cent increase in Lumby from $249,500 to $270,900. For the rest of the

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Property assessments have increased 8.57 per cent in Lumby, while they are also up in all other North Okanagan communities. region, the average assessments have gone from $299,400 to $316,800 (5.81 per cent) in Armstrong, from $237,000 to $244,900 (3.33 per cent) in Enderby, from $393,600 to $415,000 (5.43 per cent) in Vernon, from $178,900 to $186,700 (4.35 per cent) for Vernon stratas and from $512,300 to

$547,700 (6.91 per cent) for Coldstream. In the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Lake Country assessments have jumped 9.16 per cent from $510,600 to $557,400. All 2016 assessments are based on market value as of July 1, 2015. B.C. Assessment’s website, bcassessment.

Armed robbery investigated Morning Star Staff

RCMP are investing an armed robbery at a Vernon business. On Dec. 30 at about 6 p.m., three men entered the Black Crow

Herbal Dispensary on 48th Avenue. “The men produced handguns and left with an undisclosed amount of money and a quantity of marijuana prod-

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ucts, fleeing the scene in a vehicle,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy, with the RCMP. “No one was injured in this robbery.” The investigation led to the arrest of an adult male early Friday at a residence in Chase. He is currently in RCMP custody. “This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is being released at this time,” said Noseworthy. RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding this robbery to call 545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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North Okanagan residents are being asked to do their part to help keep roads clear during snowfall. Vehicles parked on streets during snowfall pose major obstacles for snowremoval equipment. “Ensuring that all vehicles are removed from streets, cul-de-sacs and alleys until after the roads are cleared will allow the operators to do a much better and safer job,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, with the City of Vernon. Residents and businesses are reminded to clear all adjacent sidewalks and to sand and salt where necessary to ensure the safety of pedestrians. “Ensure that all snow from sidewalks and driveways is plowed to front and side yards and not on to or across roadways,” said Laing Gahr. “Snow plowed on to roadways reduces road snow storage areas and creates a hazard for motorists.” Plowing of residential roads will continue today after Monday’s storm.

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Vehicles parked on the road create challenges for snow-removal equipment. “Snow removal from the downtown core and cul-de-sac cleanup is scheduled for Thursday and Friday of this week. These time frames may be extended by further snowfalls,” said Laing Gahr. The RCMP warned about slippery road conditions during Monday’s snowfall.

There were numerous accidents on Highway 97 from Oyama to Vernon. “The RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down, drive to road conditions, and keep in mind that winter driving conditions can change quickly,” said Const Jocelyn Noseworthy.

Ticket issued after two-vehicle accident ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at a busy Vernon intersection Dec. 29. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., police were called to 43rd Avenue and 27th Street. “A 67-year-old

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aking over Vernon’s mayor’s chair hasn’t kept Akbal Mund from ruffling feathers. While some politicians go to great lengths to speak cautiously and avoid controversy, Mund continues to call it as he sees it just as he did as a businessperson. During a recent interview, Mund touched on council’s actions and some of the decisions made, but he veered the conversation towards what he considers is the public’s willingness to simply wait to be handed information instead of being proactive and making themselves aware on a variety of topics. “People need to be Richard Rolke better educated about something rather than wait for someone to educate them,” he said. As an example, he selected one of his favourite topics, the perceived shortage of parking downtown. “Downtown isn’t just 30th Avenue,” said Mund, who singled out those motorists who expect to park right in front of their destination instead of parking a few blocks away and walking. “Come and see me and I will find you a parking space. They exist.” There will be some residents, who after circling main street for the third time, will curse Mund’s comments, and as someone who has tried to park downtown, I know the option of finding a spot even a few blocks away can prove challenging. Given Mund’s willingness to find parking spaces for people, someone should take him up on the offer and see how successful he is. To add to the experience, bring along a few heavy parcels and a child or two in tow.

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But Mund didn’t stop there. He turned up the heat when it came to the lack of Canada Day fireworks in 2015 because there wasn’t a volunteer committee to oversee planning. A similar situation appears to be evolving this year. “We had hundreds of people complain about no fireworks but we only had three sign up (for a new organizing committee). Where are the others?” said Mund. “They complain but they do nothing to fix it. They are blaming the city. Don’t blame the city, do something about it.” Obviously there are some residents who already do their part behind the scenes for the community and non-profit activities, but there are others who are willing to just sit on their hands and reap the benefits of hard work by others. The reality is that Canada Day fireworks have never been organized by city council and staff. The task of bringing the event together was in the hands of local residents, but after many years of service, they retired. Nobody can fault them for that. Volunteering should not become a forever job. But, unfortunately, no one stepped up to the plate to take on organizing for 2015, and the city’s call for volunteers for 2016 has been largely ignored. For those residents who wrapped themselves in the Canadian flag and protested the loudest about no fireworks, why haven’t they got involved and tried to make a difference? The city, or any level of government, is not the be all and end all. There are some things the community should truly embrace. It will be interesting to see if Mund’s tough talk motivates anyone to organize fireworks or if they will just brush him aside. But one thing for sure, don’t expect Mund to be quiet during the new year.

Increasingly the new year has become a time to mark more rate hikes. Like the march of time, ever forward, tax and fee increases never seem to relax on New Year’s Day but continue ever forward, ever higher, ever widening the gap between what we earn and what they take from us. On Jan. 1, Medical Service Premiums rose $3 per month for a single person earning more than $30,000 per year — hardly a living wage. A family of two, in that same category, will pay $5.50 more per month and a family of three or more, again earning more than $30,000 per year, will pay $6 more each month. That’s $36, $66 and $72 more per year, respectively. A few bucks might not seem like a lot, but a few bucks here and there, there and here, certainly does add up. This year, expect to pay more in ICBC basic rates, hydro, rent, cable, telephone and Internet services and other stuff as every level of government, Crown corporation and business that can get away with charging you more, will charge you more. And while our dollar plummets, and groceries are increasingly expensive, the gouging continues. Those of us who can still afford to buy liquor no doubt indulged on New Year’s Eve. On Jan. 1, many of us made New Year’s resolutions. None, we’re sure, resolved to voluntarily pay more in taxes and fees. If only government and Crown corporations would resolve to manage taxpayers’ hard-earned and increasingly scarce money competently, it would indeed be a happy new year. — Black Press

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Move the farmers market

egarding Linda McGrew on the farmers market, I would like to agree with Linda that the farmers market should be moved. I do not at present attend the market because of the location. It is crowded and at times difficult to get to. If it was to be moved to the Performing Arts Centre area like the mayor suggested, this, I would think, would be a more advantagous location. First, with the location, you will be closer to a larger percentage of the population. There are more apartments, it's closer for the people living in Okanagan Landing and businesses. Second, as a resident of East Hill, I would be able to walk or ride down to the market. It would be good for the environment, good exercise (help keep health costs down) and improve my health. More persons might utilize the recreation complex and then shop or shop first. Seniors and people without transport would have better access. You have better bus service. These are the reasons the people involved and city should consider having the market moved. Garry Haas CIVILIZED WORLD? All too frequently, I hear or read phrasing about the freedom of the civilized world when it comes to arguing for more war efforts (Job not done Nov. 22.) Certainly our civilization is rich and wealthy and we have a fair degree of freedom, so obviously we must be more civilized than others. It is a nice homily and platitude but in the course of our civilized history, it is rather meaningless. Our civilization is rich and wealthy because of its colonial/ military/cultural wars that have ranged across the globe and as our own Canadian history attests. The European empires of the middle centuries fought their way around the world against each other and against the indigenous peoples of various areas who reacted to occupation, slavery, resource extraction (or theft) as any subjugated people would, by fighting back and working towards their freedom. The First World War was essentially the empires of Europe fighting each other for dominance. The Second World War was the last battle of the First World War because the Versailles peace treaty was highly flawed and did not deliver on the Wilsonian ideal of all nationalities being able to choose their own governance. After the Second World War,

the U.S. was the supreme power. Most colonies received their freedom not because of the U.S. Unfortunately, freedom was not truly free, as many countries that did not follow the U.S./western way of thinking were attacked covertly or overtly by western forces. Most were recolonized in a new way with the imposed programs of the World Bank, IMF and other financial arrangements that once again stole their resources and impoverished their nations. Farmers have been kicked off their land for western extractive resources, or forced to grow cash crops (coffee, tea, cocoa) rather than food crops for their families. Add to this the war factors. Ever since the Second World War, the U.S. has created a military empire with more than 750 bases in 150 countries. Are we, the royal western we, more civilized because we have a more sophisticated military technology? Millions have died around the world, directly or indirectly from the attacks and invasions of the western "civilized" world, not because they attacked us first, but because they have been subjugated by centuries of "civilization" that treated them as less the human and stole the wealth of their countries.

By all means attack ISIS. They are the spawn of al-Qaeda, who are the spawn of the Taliban, who are the spawn of Ronald Reagan’s mujahideen “freedom fighters." It’s called blowback. But please drop the pretence about the “civilized world.” Our "civilization" is but a thin veneer over our history of invasion and killing to harness the world’s wealth for ourselves. Jim MIles CLIMATE CHANGE CBC informed us that Canada will give $2.65 billion to the international climate fund to help Third World countries meet their carbon neutral requirements. This is on top of Alberta's oil sands production being all but destroyed lately because it was said to be dirty. All of this is based on Al Gore's theory that our CO2 emissions have increased the level of CO2 in our atmosphere and the resulting greenhouse effect is causing climate changes we are experiencing. But Gore is not a scientist. He is a politician. The $2.65 billion and Alberta's economy are, no doubt, only the beginning. Shouldn't we be very sure of the basis for our actions before committing? It's true, Earth has a greenhouse, It would be too cold to be habitable without it, but the most

active ingredient in that greenhouse is water vapour, not carbon. Atmospheric CO2 has increased along with atmospheric temperature but by noting the time correlation during quantity increase-decrease reversals, it can be seen that changes in CO2 content follow rather lead temperature changes. Therefore, carbon is not the driver. An international team of scientists has been working since 1957 at Lake Vostok, Antarctica, drilling ice cores in the Antarctic ice cap. Reports of the analysis of their efforts are available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Vostok_Station and there you can see graphs of the earth's atmospheric temperature for the last 420,000 years. Displayed are four complete cycles of warming spikes interleaved by glacial periods over the last 420,000 years. Included also are charts of CO2, CH4 (marsh gas) and atmospheric temperature. Our latest warming spike started about 20,000 years ago, long before any industrial revolution. It is difficult to imagine how man could have caused it, especially since it is much the same as previous spikes that occurred before man, in his current form, existed. In summary, climate change has been happening long before humans came into existence.

Stopping all CO2 emissions would not stop climate change. Ocean levels will likely continue to rise until this warming spice abates, so we should focus our efforts on salvaging our ocean frontage rather than anything so ludicrous as CO2 emissions. Al Johnson

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Jazz vocalist shares her love of Nat King Cole Ellen Doty and her band of top musicians open 2016 at Vernon Jazz Club AMANDA MORAZAIN For The Morning Star

The Vernon Jazz Club will be taken on an unforgettable journey when jazz vocalist Ellen Doty takes the stage Saturday night. The Canadian songstress will perform a mix of favourite standards and originals, including L-O-V-E (made popular by Nat King Cole), My Funny Valentine (Rodgers and Hart), and You Can’t Hurry Love (The Supremes). Doty will be joined by special guests Eli Bennett (sax), Daniel Reynolds (piano), Justin Kudding (bass), and Adam Cormier (drums). Doty began singing when she was five years old in her church choir. Soon after, at the tender age of six, she performed at the Calgary Stampede. Jazz vocal greats have always been near to her heart thanks to her family. “Nat King Cole has been one of my biggest influences,” she said. “My grandmother actually grew up across the street from Nat King Cole in Los Angeles, and both her and my grandfather used to go dancing to Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and many of the other greats. So, jazz was

Alberta-born jazz vocalist Ellen Doty performs at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday, Jan. 9. passed down to me from them and through my father.” Although her music is rooted in jazz, Doty is able to incorporate other genres, such as folk and pop, into her unique sound. Originally from Okotoks, Alta., Doty moved to Ottawa to study vocal jazz at Carleton University. She was the recipient of the outstanding soloist award from the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and was one of the artists to complete a Banff Centre artist residency for

collaborative songwriting. In May, 2013, she received a production grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts to record her debut album, Gold. It was after the release of this album that she kicked off a 30-city, 46-stop tour that started off in Sydney, N.S. and ended in Victoria, B.C. She will be busy recording her sophomore album in Toronto this year followed by another large tour. Doty will be joined by inter-

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national award-winning jazz saxophonist Bennett. Bennett has performed twice at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and has shared the stage with Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, Barry Harris, Terence Blanchard, and Dave Holland. He is a two-time recipient of the CBC’s Galaxie Rising Star Award. He also received the Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award for music in 2012 as well as the Queen Elizabeth 2 Diamond Jubilee Medal

from B.C. Premier Christy Clark. While studying at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, Reynolds played alongside guest artists such as Phil Dwyer, John Taylor, Joe Lovano and Ben Monder. He was awarded the Oscar Peterson Prize for Excellence in Jazz Performance by the Hnatyshyn Foundation for the Arts. Kudding is an active Canadian player who also performs in Nashville. He is a current member of the band that backs country music superstar George Canyon. He has also worked with numerous musicians including Covenant Award winner Mark Schultz and Canadian country stars Tim Hicks, Ray Griff, and Mackenzie Porter. Raised in Nanaimo, Cormier was introduced to music and the drums during elementary school and at 13 began his jazz studies at Wellington Jazz Academy. He was offered a full scholarship to attend the Schulich School of Music at McGill. Since then, he has toured the country four separate times and has done two North America tours. He has played on several recordings and appears in music videos broadcast internationally. Ellen Doty hits the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Expressions of Time and at www. vernonjazz.ca with a $5 rebate at the door for members. Cash only bar.

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Kenneth Grahame’s story is told through puppetry when Portland’s Tears of Joy Theatre presents The Reluctant Dragon at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 23.

It’s not easy breathing fire and scaring villagers – just ask a few famous dragons such as Puff, Draco, Toothless, and the poetry-loving protagonist in Kenneth Grahame’s tale The Reluctant Dragon. The story of that last dragon is about to come to life when the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society presents Tears of Joy Theatre’s production of The Reluctant Dragon – the second of four shows in the Performing Arts Centre’s 2015/16 TD Kids’ Series – Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Based on Grahame’s story, this dragon, said to be as magnificent as any dragon who ever took the stage, is not the fearsome type. He, like the boy who befriends him, is more interested in art and poetry. The villagers, however, assume that they are in grave danger and send for Sir George, the renowned dragon slayer to save them. With the boy’s help, Sir George learns that the dragon poses no threat to anyone, but to keep the villagers happy, he and the dragon stage a mock battle with great showmanship. “The Reluctant Dragon celebrates reading and poetry while gently reminding us of some very important life lessons,” said Erin Kennedy, the Performing Arts Centre’s artistic director. “(Children) will learn about the conse-

quences of spreading rumours, and to never judge a book by its cover… or its scales.” Based in Portland, Ore., Tears of Joy Theatre is recognized as one of North America’s outstanding puppet theatres, known internationally for its innovation and excellence. The theatre, which previously presented its version of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in Vernon two years ago, has received a Washington State Governor’s Arts Award and a Young Audiences Sunburst Award for “exemplary commitment to arts in education.” Four of the Tears of Joy Theatre’s productions have received American puppetry’s highest honour, The Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry, from the Union Internationale de la Marionette’s (UMINA) U.S. chapter. Portland Magazine named Tears of Joy Theatre the best kids theatre in 2012. “At Tears of Joy Theatre, puppetry is enlarged, taken on stage and combined with the tradition of classical theatrical performing. The company’s beautifully designed puppets will blow you away as they come to life,” reads a review from Portland’s Willamette Week. Tickets for The Reluctant Dragon are $12 (all seats). Call the Ticket Seller box office at 250-549-SHOW (7469) or log online to www. ticketseller.ca for tickets and more information.

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Artist’s world is on display Diana Gritten shows her work at Nadine’s Fine Art for month of January Morning Star Staff

Nadine’s Fine Art and Frames in downtown Vernon is showing the artwork of Vernon’s Diana Gritten for the month of January “ D i a n a’s paintings evoke a richness of the subjects and message, and her unique style with watercoDiana Gritten lour, acrylic, and mixed media create a brilliance of texture, freedom and movement,” said gallery owner Nadine Wilson. Born in Half-Way-Tree near Kingston, Jamaica, Gritten immigrated with her parents to North Vancouver at a young age. After growing up on the coast, she moved to the Okanagan in 1973, where she currently resides. Gritten has been interested in the arts since she was a teen. Travels abroad with her family, and to this day, have given her opportunities to explore master artists at the Louvre as well as at the Van Gogh, Rijks, Rembrandt and Rodin museums. With an interest in art history,

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you don’t have the first two ingredients, but it is much nicer with the cumin and chili flakes. Here’s wishing everyone a healthy, happy new year. Bacon Cheeseburger Upside Down Pizza 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, quartered, sliced 1 bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled, divided 1-14.5-ounce can chunky pizza sauce 3 Italian plum tomatoes 6 slices cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 F. In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper; drain. Stir in 6 slices of the bacon and pizza sauce. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with tomatoes; top with cheese slices. In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add milk and oil; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt to milk mixture; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, then

pour mixture evenly over cheese slices. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 slices crumbled bacon. Bake at 400 F for 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is slightly puffed and deep golden brown. Cost: $1.43 per serving. Red Lentil, Chickpea and Chili Soup 2 tsp. cumin seed Large pinch chili flakes 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 140g red split lentils 850ml vegetable stock or water 400g can tomatoes, whole or chopped 200g carton chickpeas or ½ a can, rinsed and drained (freeze leftovers) Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped (save a few leaves, to serve) 4 tbsp. 0% Greek yogurt, to serve Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry the cumin seeds and chili flakes for 1 min., or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. Add the oil and onion, and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the lentils, stock and tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until it is a rough purée, pour back into the pan and add the chickpeas. Heat gently, season well and stir in the coriander. Finish with a dollop of yogurt and coriander leaves.

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Kindale ThrifT STore huge January blow-out sale Jan. 6 to 9; everything in the store is 50 per cent off, excluding Christmas, which is 75 per cent off. Please join us in Armstrong at 2725 Patterson Ave. Happy New Year! pro life ThrifT STore Yellow tag sale, 50 per cent off, Jan. 6 to 8. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are at 3102-31st Ave. Please call 250-545-0777 for more information. iode lambly’S landing chapTer General meeting Jan. 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Enderby Health Unit meeting room. Visitors welcome. Vernon & diSTricT Kennel club meeTS First Wednesday of the month 7 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people; new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for more information. TaKing care of you and me North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society Taking Care of You and Me Group runs Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, Wednesdays 3 to 4 p.m. Group designed to address issues around the triad of bullying. Group is for children who struggle to put others first, children looking for a sense of belonging, children who are “others” at school or in social settings, and children who choose to be unkind to others. For kids ages nine to 12, at NOYFSS, 3100-32nd Ave. Register: Jordan at 250-5453572 or email groups@noyfss.org eVening x-ray hourS aT lumby healTh cenTre Open Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. All doctor requisitions accepted. Same-day appointments, no waiting! New hours for Lumby X-ray Services: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call Lumby Health Centre to book your X-ray appointment at 250-547-9741. hi noon ToaSTmaSTerS All welcome who are interested in fantastic social exchanges to join the group. We also have energized and informative get-togethers with an abundance of humor. Come to The Pantry, 3908 - 32 St., noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Arrive early; we don’t want you to starve so have an excellent meal served by the restaurant while you learn, laugh and enjoy with us. More information: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telusnet dancing aT The SchuberT cenTre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. oKib land uSe planning family meeTingS Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing at times and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. Share your voice! healing energy SeSSionS aT TriniTy uniTed church Trinity United Church offers sessions every Wednesday. You can book an appointment by calling the church office at 250-545-0797. narcoTicS anonymouS Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. 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. For more information please contact Michelle Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail mhallgren@alzheimerbc.org Vernon picKleball aSSociaTion is offering beginner les-

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earn Taoist Tai Chi at the Southern Interior Centre, 3105-28 St. ,Vernon. Feel balanced, comfortable and have fun as you are introduced to Taoist Tai Chi arts. In one weekend you will become familiar with the Tai Chi set of 108 movements. Start a path of training that can help calm the mind, cultivate the heart and improve your health. Takes place Friday, Jan. 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for new participants is $165 for adult, $125 for student/senior. This includes the weekend plus unlimited classes to the end of April 2016. Register online at www.taoist.org/southern-interior. For information, reach us at 250-542-1822 or vernon@taoist.org. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity dedicated to helping others improve their health and find balance in their lives. sons this winter. Day and evening sessions available. Please call 250-503-6631 or visit vernonpickleball.com

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armSTrong KniTTing circle Meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Heaton Place. Come join us. For more info., please call Ouida Kempner at 250-5462672 or Rhonda Brozer at 250-546-3238. wood carVing aT The SchuberT cenTre Wood Carving is alive and well in The Schubert Centre. Come, test the waters and you will be pleasantly surprised. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. until noon. Phone Allie Paulsen at 250-558-3315 for details. boyS club Come and join in the fun and make new friends. Christian learning, badges, games, camp outs, biking, swimming, skating, hiking, crafts, woodworking and club car derby. Boys ages five to eight years old meet at East Hill Community Church Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m., September until May. Boys ages nine to 13 years old meet at the Vernon Christian School Gym,Thursdays 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., September until May. For more information, call East Hill Community Church at 250-545-3926. Vernon ToaSTmaSTerS Interested in brushing up on your presentation skills? Vernon Toastmasters is now an advanced Toastmasters’ Club. Members have the opportunity to present longer speeches and have more in depth evaluations. We welcome anyone who was a Toastmaster in the past to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Pantry Restaurant, 3908 – 32nd St. (Highway 97). Info., 250-938-0324 oKanagan communiTy proJecTS is a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan Valley, interested in participating in projects that will help build and support the community. We are creating a network of people who have a project idea or who would like to help build or support a project. We will be meeting the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at the People Place. You can join our Facebook group by searching Okanagan Community Projects. For more info., call Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at 250938-4202 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 Road, past Butcher Boys) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. hold your eVenT aT The SchuberT cenTre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further

information or to book your event. halina SeniorS’ cenTre Table TenniS Come out and try a fun game of table tennis at the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec Centre) Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost to drop in is $2 or $5 for the month. Info., call: 250-542-2877. TopS (TaKe off poundS SenSibly) chapTer #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. 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 more info. pyThian SiSTerS Vernon Temple #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. halina SeniorS cenTre danceS Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. cancer relaxaTion SupporT group For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Info., Colleen at 250-550-8802. Vernon STroKe recoVery branch Meets every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. aa meeTingS on ThurSdayS Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. Info., call 250-545-4933. VinTage carS Are you interested in old 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 new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call club president Gary Handel at 250-558-5304.

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info., call 250-763-6738. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your friends, too. the vernon indoor farmers market the fine art of printing without a Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., on select Fridays press Adult class at the Vernon Community noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 8. Come visit all your favou- Arts Centre runs Mondays, Jan. 11 to March rite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up 21 (no class Feb. 8) , 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with local apples, potatoes, squash, carrots, gour- Enjoy the pleasure of creating fascinating images met cheeses, delicious baking, preserves, eggs, using traditional and creative printing techniques apple juice, meat and 1,000’s of handcrafted gift with Gail Short! Cost is $225 members, $235 items. Tons of free, easy parking, ATM on site. non-members, $20 materials. Check out www. ukrainian christmas dinner Join us vernonarts.ca for more info! for Vernon’s most popular Ukrainian dinner the vernon jubilee hospital auxilat the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. (across from iary meets Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the hospital Greyhound depot) Jan. 8. Our home-cooked education rooms. Everyone is welcome, please meal includes borscht soup, perogies, cabbage come to the auxiliary gift shop by 1:15 and you rolls, kolbassa, sauerkraut, dessert and coffee for will be given directions to the meeting. People only $11. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. are still needed to work in our gift shop. It is Everyone welcome. Following dinner we have a a fun place to work. All money raised by the mini meat draw & 50/50. All proceeds go to chil- auxiliary goes to purchase needed equipment and dren & charities in Vernon. Check each Friday provide patient comfort services for patients in menu on Vernon Elks Facebook. the hospital. sunshine seniors meet If you are 55+ and vernon accordion club Dancers and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consist- listeners are invited to come and enjoy two hours ing of music, storytelling, games and a delicious of accordion music that includes waltzes, polkas, lunch, then come to Peace Lutheran activity area, foxtrots, schottisches and Latin. Every Monday 1204-30th Ave., every second and fourth Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion of the month at 1:30 p.m. You will be very wel- players, come join us on stage. For more inforcome there! mation, phone 250-546-3192. the palestine study group meets Jan. society of open learning & discus8 at 10 a.m. at the People Place, downstairs. The sion SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the main items on the agenda are a discussion of the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Jan. 11, Scams to future directions for the Palestine Study Group be Aware of presented by Rachel Zubeck of the and what we can do to give it more of a public RCMP Community Service Dept. in Vernon. presence. And we can always add other issues at drawing i — basic elements Class for the last moment. Everyone welcome. For more adults at the Vernon Community Arts Centre info., call Steve at 250-545-3202. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn vernon friends of the library hold the core elements of drawing with David Macri! magazine sale Magazines that the Vernon Cost is $147 members, $157.50 non-members. library has accumulated over the past year will be Check out www.vernonarts.ca for more info! available to the public; no set price but a donation keyboard music classes Winter classes will be very welcome. Jan. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. for all ages starts Jan. 12 and run Tuesdays, to 5 p.m. and Jan 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Wednesdays and Thursdays so you can pick the library meeting room on the main floor. Many day that works for you. Instructor Melly Oey different publications will be on offer: food, cur- teaches her classes at the Vernon Community rent events, decorating, hobbies, crafts, travel, Arts Centre. For registration, and more info., call fashion, and many others. The money raised will 250-542-6243 or see www.vernonarts.ca be put toward children’s programs in our branch drawing for the adult beginner so please support our library and come and buy Vernon Community Arts Centre Wednesdays, some magazines! Jan. 13 to March 2, 1:30-4 p.m. Think you kelowna singles club dance Jan. 9 at can’t draw? Think again! Achieve realistic drawRutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open ings with Sharon Rose! 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Parts of Coldstream were on high alert as a massive storm toppled trees and fuelled flooding. A man found in Kalamalka Lake has been identified as a 32-year-old Lethbridge man. Foul play is not suspected in his death. However, RCMP are on the lookout for another man who was last seen with the man found in the lake. Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton helped raise more than $2,300 for the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre by camping out over the weekend. July starts off with a weekend of extreme heat that burned a hole into the record books. Temperatures on Saturday (37.3) and Sunday (39.3) smashed existing records. A campfire ban has been put into effect because of the scorching temperatures. Two men, one aged 23 from Lumby, and the other, 24, originally from Cherryville, are killed in a dirtbike accident at the intersection of East Vernon Road and Black Rock Road. Alcohol and the fact neither men were believed to be wearing helmets are factors in the men’s deaths. The ministry of social development office and a podiatrist’s office are destroyed in a fire. The number of meals served at Vernon’s Upper Room Mission has gone from 250 a day to more than 300 in the past year. Much of that has been fuelled by an evolving clientele. Frustration grows among Vernon firefighters as some residents ignore an open burning ban. The Vernon Sun Valley Source For Sports Tigers become the first team in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League history to have a perfect regular season. The 23rd annual National Hockey League Players Association’s Summer Classic charity golf tournament at Vernon’s Predator Ridge raises $100,000 for charities. The next day, more than 2,000 fans attend the NHLPA Community Celebration at Kal Beach where the public has a chance to meet current and former NHL stars. Okanagan Shuswap MP Colin Mayes announces $3.3 million in upgrades for the Vernon Army Camp. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee of the regional district opposes the Vernon School District eliminating bus service on Sugar Lake Road in Cherryville and in parts of rural Lumby. A backyard pig in Vernon is given a reprieve after a majority of council agreed to provide a temporary exemption to a family so it can continue to keep a pot bellied pig as a pet despite it going against bylaws.

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More than 2,000 fans have some fun at Kal Beach with NHL stars for a special community celebration in July. Two-time Olympian and snowboard cross star Drew Neilson, triple Paralympic Games sit-ski medalist Josh Dueck and John Topping, the founder of the Fantastic slo-pitch tournament, are named as the 2015 inductees to the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. The Vernon Public Art Gallery’s 29th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts at Turtle Mountain Winery raised $48,000, making the event a grand success. Vernon’s Hannah Bennison finished a solid eighth in the girls’ 3,000m at the ninth International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Youth Track and Field Championships in Colombia. It’s anticipated Greater Vernon residents will go to the polls this fall on a new arena. Five people are evacuated from the Bolean Lake Lodge near Falkland after a lightning-caused forest fire broke out. A wildfire also forced residents out of their homes and closed off Westside Road in both directions between Denison Road and La Casa. The cause of a potentially volatile fire in the BX will never be known. A wildfire was reported on Tillicum Road. BX Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey said “everything was destroyed at the point of origin but it wasn’t lightning-caused.” Local anglers are being cut off salmon fishing due to record low water levels and deadly temperatures. Armstrong Shamrocks beat the Kelowna Raiders 8-4 to win the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League’s Shaw Cup playoff title. The movie Go With Me, shot in Enderby, Armstrong, Lumby and Vernon in late 2014, and starring Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, makes the cut for the Venice Film Festival.

August 2015 One of Canada’s longest election campaigns is underway after Prime Minister Stephen Harper had Parliament dissolved on Aug. 2, kicking off a 78-day campaign. The 5K Foam Fest, which made its first West Coast appearance at Silver Star Mountain Resort in June, has chosen to move to Sun Peaks in Kamloops for 2016. Armstrong’s Amy Fox and Vernon’s Kiana Point helped Team B.C. win gold medals in their respective age groups at the Canadian Female Box Lacrosse Championships in Calgary. The Riverfront Pub is concerned the Regional District of North Okanagan’s plans for boat restrictions could turn customers away if they can’t access the restaurant by boat.

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YEAR IN REVIEW 2015 AUGUST 2015 continued from A16 A skydiver got caught in power lines in Okanagan landing. The skydiver was descending but got entangled in power lines, then struck a pole on Tronson Road. The skydiver was taken to hospital for observation. While the provincial government has initiated level four drought status for the Okanagan valley, Greater Vernon will not shift to higher water restrictions. The City of Armstrong voluntarily implemented stage two restrictions. The City of Vernon insists a new residential development is not putting herons at risk. Some residents have been concerned

about trees being removed on a property next to Walmart, and the potential impact on herons which nest in the area. Regional District of Central Okanagan director Wayne Carson, former 20-plus year fire chief of the North Westside department, helps rescue two American sisters from Okanagan Lake after their inflatable kayak overturned near the middle of the lake by Killiney Beach. The girls helped themselves, as well, by wearing lifejackets. Lumby’s Squaw Valley Ranch, operated by Darrell and Doris Squair, their son Travis and daughter-in-law Katie, were awarded The Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2015 Canadian Cattlemen Association’s semi-annual meeting in Winnipeg.

Two male occupants of an apartment in the 3400 block of Okanagan Avenue are taken to VJH then transferred to a Vancouver burn unit after being severely injured in a fire in the apartment. KPMG and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce team up to present the Top 20 Under-40 program, aimed at recognizing the area’s top young professionals and community builders. Despite all the education and signage around a ban that’s been in place for 50 days, people continue to break the law when it comes to campfires. North Okanagan conservation officers have issued 13 tickets in August and have received 42 complaints of campfires.

The Greater Vernon Athletics Park, located beside Okanagan College, opens to rave reviews from the public. An official grand opening is slated for September. The valley becomes known as the SmOkanagan after a grey haze blown in from massive wildfires in Washington state blankets the region. An investigation is launched after a man’s body was located in Vernon’s Polson Park near the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club. B.C. Housing purchases the Journey Inn Motel on 28th Avenue, and 38 units will be operated as affordable housing under contract by the John Howard Society.

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of a Vernon man whose body was found near the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club in Polson Park. The pair were charged with second degree murder. A staggering 158,238 people passed through the gates during the 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong over five days. The number is up from 147,932 in 2014. Ve r n o n - N o r t h Okanagan RCMP alert businesses to counterfeit U.S. $50 and $20 bills making the rounds. At least three fake bills have been discovered in Vernon. A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of Jason Hardy, whose body was found near the Vernon Lawn Bowling

Club in Polson Park. Interior First Nations suggest the economy could be disrupted if their rights aren’t recognized. The inteior Alliance, which consists of four nations including the Okanagan and Shuswap, issued a release stating that economic certainty will only be achieved through acceptance of inherent title to the land by government and industry. Go With Me, the movie shot in Enderby, Armstrong, Vernon and Lumby in 2014, was officially premiered at the Venice Film Festival in Italy and was screened to international media. A physician under contract with the Interior Health Authority for two years indicates she’s ending her Enderby practice at the end of November. Vernon pet store Aj’s Pets and Things releases a video of a man suspected starting a fire at the rear of the store. The video is viewed more than 70,000 times and shared by more than 2,500 people on Facebook. Five days after the video is released, Vernon RCMP announce they’ve arrested a male suspect in the case and he has been charged with arson. The face and voice of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment, Gord Molendyk, announces his retirement, effective immediately.

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A professional team of flyboarders set a Canadian record on Kalamalka Lake in September 2015. Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with the Income Tax Act. Mund told The Morning Star the charges stem from him not filing the proper work. “It’s not that I’m evading taxes,” he said. “I paid my taxes.” Vernon’s Raquel Cole was named Discovery Program winner at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Halifax. Former Vernon Mountie Ryan Hampton was found guilty of possessing and download-

ing child pornography in Kelowna Provincial Court. Hampton spent seven months behind bars after being charged in 2013, and for that the judge granted him one-and-a-half credit, amounting to 10-and-ahalf months served. The judge termed Hampton’s time served, plus a oneday sentence, as “reasonable.” The North Okanagan is being acclaimed for cranking out some of the best biking trails. Mountain bike website pinkbike recently featured Vernon’s trails for

its “spectacular riding for all levels.” The 35th annual Terry Fox Run in Vernon attracted 362 participants and raised $13,000. A professional team of 10-to-15 flyboarders attempt to set a Canadian record at Kalamalka Lake for most flyboarders on Canadian water. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation announces not only a new logo, but that it has completed it’s Building A Tower Of Care Campaign Phase II a year ahead of schedule. The campaign to raise money for equipment on the Polson Tower’s sixth and seventh floors raised nearly $2.6 million. It is announced at the official opening of the Greater Vernon Athletics Park beside Okanagan College that Greater Vernon has been awarded the 2017 B.C. 55-Plus Games. Vernon RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a local townhouse complex. The shots were fired outside. Nobody was injured. Five people were arrested and later released without charges. Police believe there was a confrontation in the parking lot of the complex between two groups. More than $50,000 was stolen from a drivethrough ATM kiosk in Vernon by an unknown male.

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Nic Bolin scored eight minutes into overtime on a great individual play as the Sun Valley Source for Sports Vipers clipped the South Anchorage Moose 4-3 in Sunday’s Tier 2 final of the 48th Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament. Team Hungary bounced the Vancouver Thunderbirds 6-1 to claim gold in the Tier 1 final. Bolin was awarded player of the game at McArthur Island Sport Centre Olympic Rink, while Nic Teale and Tyler Sedlacek were named to the tournament all-star team. “There was a scramble at the blueline, he got it and wheeled down the left wing, cut to the net and went top shelf for a beautiful goal,” said Vernon head coach Brad Teale, assisted by former NHLers Dean McAmmond and Sandy Moger. Trainer is Kevin Walters. Teale, Colby Feist and Kevin Thomas-Walters scored in regulation. Sedlacek was named Top Goalie as Vernon won its fourth straight tournament. The Sun Valley crew dominated preliminary play by going 3-0 and finishing ranked second. Vernon beat Fremont Flyers of Nebraska 7-2 ALLEN DOUGLAS/KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK with Bolin game MVP, iced Williams Lake 7-2 with Teale MVP, and shut down North Delta 4-0 with Colby Feist of the Sun Valley Source For Sports Vipers beats South Anchorage Moose goalie Raythan Robbins to a rebound in the 48th Feist MVP. Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament Tier 2 final Sunday at McArthur Island Sports Centre Olympic Rink. Vernon hung on to defeat the North Shore Winter Club 4-2 in the quarterfinals with Trevor Billy Cawthorn earned the shutout over the winless Playing with only 10 skaters, the Vipers went hard and got Kennedy getting the nod as MVP. Blazers. The Vipers open the Kamloops tournament Friday goals from Jacob Brewer and Chapperon Chillihitzia. The Vipers doubled the Campbell River Tyees 4-2 in the night against Abbotsford at Memorial Arena. Goaltending duties were spit between Jordan Foster and semis with Sedlacek solid in goal. There were 20 teams in the Vernon takes on Williams Lake Saturday morning at 6:30 Aiden Spraggs. The Vipers head to Chilliwack Friday for Tier 2 category. and then tangle with Kamloops in a 5:45 p.m. game, both set their final tournament of the year. The last time a Vernon team reached the KIBIHT final for Memorial. The Nixon Wenger Pee Wee Tier 3 Vipers ambushed was 1969 when they lost to North Shore. In Midget Tier 3 play, the Coca-Cola Vipers iced West the Salmon Arm Silvertips 8-2 and brushed back the North “What really worked for the kids was playing as a full Kelowna 6-3 at Saturday at Royal LePage Place. Okanagan Knights 5-3 in Pee Wee Tier 3 action. team,” added Teale. “These kids love the game; they live for Mika Burns tapped in the rebound after a point shot from D-man John Spraggs supplied 2+2 against the Tips, while the game. We’re shooting for the provincial championship Ethan Joe with Zach Agar earning the second assist. Tyler Burke bagged 1+2 and other goals came from Cash (in Salmon Arm in March) and that’s a goal this group is Joe Eggert undressed a d-man and went top shelf with a Anderson, Bennett Kuhnlein and Owen Swiscoski. definitely capable of reaching.” snap shot for Vernon’s second snipe.Tyson Sampert’s slapper Chris Reinhardt returned to the lineup and rang up four With three regulars injured, the Vipers recalled Gavin from the point went straight in with Eggert and Cameron goals as Vernon defeated the Knights. Kuhnlein added a Fleck, Cole Boyarski and Kael Black from the Bantam Tier 3 MacKenzie drawing the assists. single, while Burke pocketed a pair of helpers. Vipers. First-place Sun Valley (12-1) returns to league play In the third period, Lucas Halvorson knocked in a The H & L Glass Vipers C team had a much improved Saturday at Priest Valley (3 p.m.) when they tangle with the rebound of a shot by Joe, who then converted from Aidan showing in a 6-4 Atom C loss to Kelowna. 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Vees bringing RBC moxy to table Penticton back in Vernon Friday night KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

They know the 2016 Royal Bank Cup is May 14-22 in Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. And the Penticton Vees fully expect to be one of five teams in the national Junior A hockey championship tournament. Until spring arrives, the Vees will fulfill their obligations in the B.C. Hockey League, where they are runaway leaders at 33-4 and trying real hard not to check the RBC website schedule. “We’re not thinking about that right now,” said forward Tyson Jost, moments after the Vees rang in the New Year by smothering the Vernon Vipers 6-0 Friday night before 2,160 fans at Kal Tire Place. “We’re not afraid of our goal and that is our goal: we wanna make it to the Royal Bank Cup again this year and our goal is to win this year. It’s something that’s in the back of our minds, but again, one game at a time and focus on getting ready for the playoffs here and take it one round at a time.” The Vees lost 2-1 in double overtime to the Carleton Place Canadians in last year’s RBC semifinal in Portage la Prairie, Man. Scott Conway pocketed three goals and two assists as the Vees stopped the Vipers for a fifth straight outing. It was Vernon’s worst loss to the LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR Vees with three of the other four defeats coming by Odeen Tufto of the Vernon Vipers wheels away from Penticton defenceman Dante Fabbro in BCHL play New Year’s Day at Kal Tire Place. one goal, including two games in overtime. Defenceman Dante Fabbro supplied a deuce, unhappy with the referee’s opening puck drop. Dixon Bowen. Former Viper Demico Hannoun and d-man while Jost counted 1+2. Both players are projected as early Jost made it 2-0 at 8:57 of the second stanza when he Gabe Bast are still on injured reserve. Hannoun said he won’t first-round draft picks at the NHL amateur lottery next June in Buffalo. The Vipers fell to 16-21-3, fourth in the Interior nicely buried a saucer pass by Brodzinski with Viper d-man be ready this Friday. Vernon was outmanned most shifts as the Vees rolled Division and 35 points back of the Vees, who visit Kal Tire Griffin James sprawled on the ice between the two Vees. Just under three minutes later, Conway went top cheddar three lines until late in the final period. Place again this Friday. “Not what we wanted pretty much sums it up pretty Easton Brodzinski chipped in with three assists, while from the left hashmarks for his 11th powerplay goal of the year. Viper blueliner Latrell Charleson was off for roughing. simply, ” said Viper assistant coach Kevin Kraus, a former Owen Sillinger collected a pair. The Vees outshot Vernon Jost and Brodzinski picked up assists. Vernon captain. “When you lose 6-0 first game into the New 37-26, holding the Vipers to a seven-shot count for half the Conway neatly deflected a point shot by d-man Griffin Year is not something you want to start with. We were undisgame. Zachary Driscoll registered his second straight shutout over the Vipers while going to 13-2. Andrew Shortridge Mendel with one left in the second for his 33rd of the sea- ciplined right off the start and we gave them momentum son. Fabbro connected on a wrister from the point with and you give that team momentum, it’s a snowball effect. fell to 13-17. “It was obviously pretty exciting when you get a win that 25 seconds left in the period, just 20 seconds into another We’ve played Penticton tight all year, but we come out here big,” said Jost, the Vees’ captain. “I thought we came out McCarthy unsportsmanlike minor. McCarthy also received and basically lay an egg. We let our emotions get the best of strong and it’s good when you come off Christmas break a misconduct and was benched in the third by head coach us and stopped playing hockey. We kind of just ran around and tried to hit them and our structure went right out the and everybody’s excited to get in the locker room and see the Mark Ferner. Conway concluded the scoring midway through the third window.” boys again so I was happy with our result for sure.” The Vipers are one digit in front of the Trail Smoke Eaters Jost, Fabbro and Liam Finlay of the Vipers were presented period with Sillinger drawing the assist. Driscoll stoned Jagger Williamson in front after a great and after facing Penticton, battle the Merritt Centennials, commemorative plaques in a pre-game ceremony marking Team Canada West’s gold medal in the recent World Junior pass by Christian Cakebread just a few seconds before West Kelowna Warriors, Trail and Salmon Arm Silverbacks Conway headed up ice for the final snipe. Driscoll’s finest to round out the first half of January. A Hockey Challenge in Cobourg, Ont. Fabbro converted a feed from Jost in the mid-slot just save came with 7:50 to play when Ben Butcher drove hard to Conway, who just signed a scholarship deal with the 96 seconds after the ceremony with Vernon captain Colton the net against two defenders. Providence College Friars, pulled a second straight hat trick McCarthy in the box for an unsportsmanlike conduct The Vees welcomed back slick d-man Seamus Donohue, as Penticton punished Salmon Arm 6-1 Saturday night at the penalty eight seconds into Game 1 of 2016. McCarthy was who nicely quarterbacked a few powerplays, and forward South Okanagan Events Centre.

Knights extend unbeaten streak to five ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Two games, two draws, two points. The North Okanagan Knights stretched their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League unbeaten streak to five games with a pair of ties in their first two contests after the Christmas break. Reid Wilson scored with 2:56 remaining in regulation time to give the Okanagan Shuswap Division-leading Osoyoos Coyotes a 3-3 draw with the Knights Saturday at the Nor-Val Sports Centre. The goal came after the Knights killed off a lengthy fiveon-three Coyotes powerplay, and 36 seconds before North Okanagan top scorer Graham Watkins was whistled for a five-minute checking from behind penalty which carried over into the extra period. “It was a Herculean effort on the team’s part,” said Knights

head coach Bryant Perrier of the penalty kills. Knights goalie Daniel Paul made 10 of his 49 saves in overtime as Osoyoos outshot North Okanagan 52-40 (10-6 in the extra sessions). Ryland Chernomaz opened the scoring with his third of the year for the Knights at 6:15. Colton Rhodes tied it with an unassisted marker less than two minutes later, and Osoyoos took a 2-1 lead seven minutes into the middle frame on a goal from league scoring leader Rainer Glimpel, his 20th of the year. North Okanagan player of the game Jack Berger scored his fourth with 2:11 remaining in the period to tie the game before Ryan Moon scored his sixth on a powerplay two minutes into the third to give the Knights the lead. “We have been playing much better and we’ve shown we can play with the big boys now,” said Perrier, whose team has taken three out of four points from the Coyotes in their last two meetings.

On New Year’s Eve in Princeton, Cameron Welch scored his seventh on a powerplay with 3:52 remaining to give the Knights a 2-2 draw with the Posse. Watkins scored his team-leading 13th goal on a penalty shot midway through the second to tie the game 1-1. The opening goal came off a fortuitous bounce for the Posse. A dump-in hit a stanchion along the boards and, with Paul out of the net to play the puck, caromed into an empty net. “Two months ago, if that type of goal had gone in we’d have given up three more,” said Perrier. “Right now, the guys have a taste of winning and are starting to understand how to win. If we get down, we push back and stick to the plan.” Paul finished with 42 saves. North Okanagan (9-20-3-4) has a seven-point lead on Princeton (8-26-1-1) in the battle for fourth. The Knights face a weekend doubleheader, playing the Grizzlies in Revelstoke Friday, and the Eagles in Sicamous Saturday.

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Tyler Tardi is halfway to a potential rare curling double. Tardi and his Langley/Royal City (New Westminster) clubmates won the Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Men’s Curling Championship at the Kamloops Curling Club Sunday with an 8-3 win over Matthew McCrady of Royal City. Tardi, third Daniel Wenzek, second Jordan Tardi and lead Nicholas Meister will have a chance to win the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship as they are one of 13 rinks qualified for the field of 16 next month in Nelson (Vernon’s Jim Cotter, the two-time defending champion, is also part of the field as is Mark Longworth of Vernon). Leading 4-2 in Sunday’s final, Tardi took control with a steal of three in the seventh end. Tardi was the class of the eight-team field, going undefeated (7-0) in the round-robin, then winning the one-versus-two page playoff game, 8-5, over Paul Henderson of Victoria to advance to the championship game. McCrady had eliminated Vernon’s Thomas Love, 10-6, in a quarterfinal Saturday, then knocked off Henderson to advance to the final. Love, backed by third Erik Colwell, second Brendan Chapple, lead Johnathan Schwartz, and coached by Dean Chapple, finished the round-robin in a three-way tie for the final playoff spot at 3-4. Love defeated Brayden Carpenter of Royal City

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Vernon skip Winter Harvey shouts encouragement to her sweepers at the provincial junior finals in Kamloops. 7-0 and scored one in the 10th to edge Jordan Kiss of Royal City 8-7 in the tiebreakers to advance to the quarterfinal. The third time was the charm for Royal City’s Sarah Daniels in the women’s final in Kamloops. Daniels and her rink of third Marika Van Osch, second Dezaray Hawes and lead Megan Daniels, whipped hometown favourite, defending champion and previously unbeaten Corryn Brown of Kamloops 11-3 in the final. Daniels went 6-1 in the round-robin, her only loss coming to Brown (7-0) by a score of 8-3 in draw 7. Brown then scored an 11-7 win over Daniels in the one-versus-two page playoff, salting away the win with a five-ender in the final end. Daniels took control of Sunday’s final by scoring five in the fourth end for a 5-1 lead, and added

three more in the ninth. Vernon’s Winter Harvey went 1-6, her only win coming in draw 7, a 13-11 decision over Alyssa Connell of Prince George, who forced an extra end with a steal of two in the 10th. Playing with Harvey were third Jaelyn Cotter, second Megan McGillivray, lead Cassidy Schwaerzle and fifth player Katelyn McGillivray. The team is coached by Jim Cotter. Tardi and Daniels will now represent B.C. at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Stratford, Ont. Cotter, meanwhile, is preparing for the Ed Werenich Golden Wrench Classic, Jan. 22-24, in Tempe, Ariz. Prize money for the World Curling Tour is $7,000 for first, $3,500 for second $1,500 for third and fourth and $875 for fifth through eighth.

NOTEBOOK BOXING - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9. Open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. LACROSSE - North Okanagan minor lacrosse drop-in sessions go Thursday nights from Jan. 7 through March 9 for $40 at Hassen Memorial Arena. Visit: www.legendslax.ca for further information. SPEED SKATING - The Vernon Vortex Speed skating club now skates out of Kal Tire Place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 pm. New members are always welcome, with a “Try it for free” session at any time.

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WorkSafeBC has completed its investigation into the incident at the Pinnacle Pellet plant in Burns Lake. On Oct. 9, 2014, during maintenance shutdown at the wood pellet plant, three workers were standing at the opening of a burner door when an explosion occurred in the dryer system. The three workers were knocked backwards by the force of the explosion and suffered burn injuries. WorkSafeBC has issued five orders to improve safety in the workplace, and Pinnacle Pellet was ordered to pay an administrative penalty of $55,989. Leroy Reitsma, president of Pinnacle Renewable Energy, said the Burns Lake plant has made great strides in the past year in advancing a culture of “owning safety.” “All of our employees, contractors and management are proud of the work that has been done, and continues to be done, to create and continuously improve the safety of our work environment,” said Reitsma. “The 2014 event brought to light a previously unknown risk associated with the use of rotary dryers that we have used as a catalyst to create positive change across our organization.” “While we are respectful of WorkSafeBC’s decision, we are proud of the progress we have made on safety and are appreciative of the efforts that all employees and contractors have made to achieve better results,” added Reitsma. According to WorkSafeBC, there were grounds for imposing an administrative penalty because the employer “has failed to take sufficient precautions for the prevention of work related injuries or illnesses.” According to the incident investigation report, the accumulation of flammable gases was the main cause of the explosion. “An accumulation of flammable gases in a contained dryer system was exposed to high temperatures and oxygen, leading to an explosion,”

says the report. “A fire or hot spot was present in the system, and with the burner door open, an in-rush of oxygen occurred, resulting in an explosion that injured three workers.” The report also says one of the underlying factors of the explosion included not following procedures to permit adequate cooling time. “Pinnacle’s written procedure for burner cleanout was not followed. The combustion air fan was turned off before the burner outlet cooled to 80 C. Also, the burner manufacturer’s instructions were not followed; the instructions require the combustion air fan to remain on for three hours before the burner door is opened,” says the report. “By not incorporating the manufacturer’s instructions, Pinnacle’s procedures were not adequate to safely cool the dryer system. These two failures resulted in cleanup work being started in the combustion chamber while high temperatures were still present.” According to the report, another underlying factor was not having an operator in the control room. “The production superintendent told the day shift operator to assist with the cleanup, and the control room was left unattended,” says the report. “High temperatures developed within the system, and the day shift operator was not in a position to monitor or control them.” In addition, the report points out that there was a “lack of effective coordination.” “Lack of co-ordination between the production superintendent, the lead hand, and the welder were factors in this incident as well as the failure to effectively coordinate the control room operator’s duties,” says the report. For more details about the incident investigation report, the orders and penalty issued by WorkSafeBC, visit http://worksafebc.com/news_ room/default.asp Pinnacle operates a pellet plant in Lavington.

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Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaws at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: 5001 – 27th Avenue Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5578, 2015 Location: 5001 – 27th Avenue (see map at right) Legal Description: Lot 6, Plan KAP86785, DL 66, ODYD Applicant: John Blunt Present Zoning: R4 – Small Lot Residential Proposed Zoning: R5 – Four-Plex Housing Residential Purpose: To rezone the property in order to construct six townhouse units on the property, in the form of two three-plexes.

4404 – 25th Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5579, 2015 Location: 4404 – 25th Street (see map at right) Legal Description: Lot 1, Plan 9822, Sec 2, Tp 8, ODYD Applicant: Paul Bariesheff Present Zoning: R5 – Four-Plex Residential Proposed Zoning: R4 – Small Lot Residential Purpose: To rezone the property in order to subdivide the property into three single family dwelling lots, including retaining the existing single family dwelling on one of the new lots. 7343 Okanagan Landing Road Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5580, 2015 Location: 7343 Okanagan Landing Road (see map at right) Legal Description: Strata Plan KAS3310, DL 62, Sec 30, Tp 9, ODYD Applicant: Officials of Strata Corporation KAS3310 (Strand Lakeside Resort) Present Zoning: C12 – Convention Hotel Commercial Proposed Zoning: C10A – Tourist Commercial and Residential Purpose: To rezone the property in order to allow for the uses contained in the C10A zoning district and in particular, apartment housing. Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Community Development Department located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. A copy of the bylaws and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from January 4 to January 11, 2016. Any correspondence relating to this application can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to PHearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between January 3, 2016 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. January

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In accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Vernon intends to sell the land located at 3006 – 29th Avenue, Vernon, BC, PID: 027-353-257, and legal description of: Lot 1, Section 34, Township 9, O.D.Y.D., Plan KAP85756; to The Hamlets at Vernon Residence Inc. (nominee of H & H Total Care Services Inc.), for the purchase price of $1,600,000. Inquiries with respect to this matter may be directed to Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder WATCH THE SPOTS TO WIN THE TRICKS Ilka Chase, an actress and novelist who died in 1978, said, “You can always spot a well-informed man - his views are the same as yours.” You can always spot a good bridge player - he views the spot cards as carefully as you. In this deal, Sylvie Willard from France (East) was paying careful attention to the diamond spots. Do you agree with South’s one-no-trump opening bid? A long minor is worthwhile, adding extra strength to a hand. In this instance, it is a close decision. It is good to get a major-suit lead around to the South hand, but if

West is going to start with a diamond, maybe it would be better to have North the no-trump declarer. Against three no-trump, reached after a transfer sequence, Benedicte Cronier (West) led her fourth-highest heart. South won with her ace, cashed the spade ace, continued with the spade queen (which West ducked), and played a diamond to dummy’s 10. East won with her queen and returned a heart. West took the next trick with her spade king and led another heart. Declarer cashed dummy’s two spade winners, on which East accurately discarded two clubs. After East won the next trick with her club ace,

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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY You’ve got the potential to excel if you invest in yourself instead of helping others get ahead. It’s time you trusted in your skills and capabilities. Concentrate on being productive and pushing forward. Refuse to let what’s going on around you slow you down.

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meeting someone new is encouraged. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Participate in an activity or event that forces you to be energetic and pay attention. Don’t let emotional matters overwhelm you. Your focus should be on what’s to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Plan a trip or make arrangements to do something with a loved one, close friend or the youngsters in your life. Avoid making unnecessary alterations at home. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Don’t trust someone promising the impossible. You are best off taking a pass and avoiding regret. Stick to your own devices and the people and pastimes that make you happy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You’ll have trouble controlling the situations unfolding around you. Stand still until the dust settles and you can assess the damage. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you.

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POPOWICH, Mary It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Popowich on January 2nd, 2016 at the age of 95. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Dan, in 1981 and the last to survive of her five siblings. She leaves behind: son Dennis (Janie); granddaughter Stephanie (Blake) and great grandchildren: Julia and Joshua; grandson Trevor (Celine) and great granddaughter Iyla; daughter Sylvia (predeceased husband Victor); granddaughter Tania (Mark) and great granddaughter Kendra (Curtis); granddaughter Marla; granddaughter Krista (Andy) and great grandson Nico. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life started in Saskatchewan near Springside where she grew up on a homestead farm, helping with farm chores and attending her school classes. She married Dan in 1941 and they settled in the Vernon area raising a family on their orchard property. They sold their orchard in 1969 and retired to the city. With Dan passing away in 1981, Mary soon sold the home and moved into a seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centre where she enjoyed the activities and friendships. Later, with her health failing, she moved to an assisted living facility, Heritage Square, where she lived for the past ten years. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Heritage Square for their dedicated care and support. The funeral service for Mary will be held at the Vernon Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church, 4100 - 27th Street on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A reception will follow at Schubert Centre, 3505 - 30th Avenue in Vernon at which time we can all share our memories of Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. (250) 542-4333. Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com

Mae Roberts (nee Read) was born on May 1st, 1932 and was called Home to be with her Lord on December 19th, 2015 at the age of 83 years. As her husband Ed gave her a final kiss, she peacefully and quietly left this world to go and join her son Wayne and best friend Kathy whom she was so eager to see again. Mae will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ed, to whom she was married for 63 years; one son, Ken (Holly) of Vernon, B.C.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Karen of Williams Lake, B.C. and her family; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne; three sisters and one brother. Mae was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, one of five children born to Amer and Virginia Read. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Edmonton, Alberta where Mae spent her early years. She was married on June 21st, 1952 in Edmonton to Edward Roberts and several years later they moved to Dawson Creek, B.C. where they remained for twelve years. Two sons were born to Ed and Mae and in 1972 the family came to Vernon where Mae remained until her death. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Mae was a very gifted woman and her creativity and talent shone brightest in the various hobbies she pursued during her lifetime. She started with porcelain painting which soon revealed that she had an above average artistic ability, particularly in the depiction of flowers. Her gifting was not only restricted to porcelain painting but after receiving courses that were taught by some of the very best and renown painters, she became well known for her works done in watercolour, oils and pastels. Mae later became a teacher herself and inspired others to achieve excellence in their work as painters. She was a member of the Okanagan Artists League and the First Baptist Church. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Mae can do so at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 8th, 2016 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. The Funeral Service will follow at First Baptist Church, 1406 - 32nd Avenue, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Karl Janzen officiating. Interment will take place in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at the conclusion of the service. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th 4USFFU 7FSOPO # $ 7 5 ; r

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Born in Beaconia, Manitoba on January 7, 1916, Steve passed away peacefully in Vernon on December 20, 2015, after a well-lived life, just short of his 100th birthday. Despite the challenges of rural prairie life, he enjoyed his early years with his parents and 10 brothers and sisters in their small community just north of Winnipeg. When he was a young man, he made the move to Vernon with his parents and younger siblings after the two oldest boys found work there. After serving 5 years in the army during WWII, Steve farmed for many years in Lavington, managing fields for Bulmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cannery and working his own acreage. His spinach crops were so notable that the newspaper photographed them and dubbed him â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spinach Kingâ&#x20AC;?, a title of which he was rightfully proud, given that others tried but failed to grow spinach for market. Lavington was also where Steve and his wife, Mollie, built their first home together and raised their children, Richard, Danny, Linda, Bob and Sandra. Eventually, the family moved into Vernon, and to support them, Steve worked a number of jobs, travelling as far north as Terrace and Stewart, before finally retiring from Finning Tractor in Vernon. He will be remembered as a cheerful, generous man, modest and hard-working, dedicated to family, gardener extraordinaire, life-long lover of horses and dogs. Steve is survived by his loving family: son Dan; daughter Sandra; seven grandchildren: Kevin, Randy, Christy, DJ, Jody, Lynda, and Justin; five great-grandchildren: Khrys, Nola, Olivia, Alex, and Yarden. He was predeceased by his wife, Mollie, in 1992; sons Bob and Richard, and daughter Linda. Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Heritage Square which was home to Steve the past 4 years. The funeral service for Steve to be held in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery followed by a reception in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. (250) 542-4333. Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com

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Family was always very important to Mum. Thank you Harold and Ron for your love and support, especially through these past four years. Thank you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Hazelâ&#x20AC;?, Meridian Rehab, Minda, Kaitlynn, Emily, Lovanda and Matt, and Michelle of Empowered Recreation and Rehab. Noric House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you will always be our â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;? and to Christian, who restored Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith to love again through music, we will always be thankful to you. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Bob on December 30th, 2011. We invite you to come to celebrate and honour with love the lives of both Hazel and Bob at Bethel Funeral Chapel on the day of Hazelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 92nd birthday, Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. A Reception will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Hazel and Bob to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th 4USFFU 7FSOPO # $ 7 5 ; t

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Hazel and Bob met in early 1947 while attending Business College. The two were married only three short months after meeting, on July 2nd, 1947. They owned and operated a Dairy farm together in Armstrong. Vernon called them to leave the farm and build a life, home and family, raising three children, Richard, Gerald (Karen) and Sharon (Brian). The family flourished and soon Hazel and Bob welcomed the love of four grandsons, Shon (Crystal), Brett (Elizabeth), Nathan and Brandon (Sarah). Also surviving Hazel and Bob are four great-grandchilden, Baylin, Gavin, Jaxon and Leeann.

1950 - 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharron on December 30, 2015 in Vernon, BC. Sharron was born in Vancouver and resided there until she moved to Armstrong in 2013. She was married in December of 1969 and she worked as a Senior Accounting Clerk for BC Tel, retiring at the age of 55. She is lovingly remembered by her mother Norma Campbell; son: Toby (Helen) McLeod of Armstrong, BC; grandson: Cory Case; sisters: Ruth (Al) Jamison of Irma, AB, Kim (Jeff) Rosen of Calgary, AB; brothers: Ian (Kim) Campbell, Shawn (Diana) Campbell; nieces and nephews: Brooke (Keith), Dawn, Candice, Melanie (Geoff),Trevor, Nicholas, Cameron, Maegan; great nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her dad Bill and her brother Rocky. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the First Baptist Church (3185 Becker Street, Armstrong, BC). Memorial donations may be made in Sharronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Canadian Cancer Society (565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4) and the SPCA (www.spca. bc.ca). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca

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Mum was born in Vernon, B.C. and grew up in the Lumby, Cherryville area with her parents, Hugh and Yvonne (nee Leger) Cox and eight siblings. She loved the outdoors. A tomboy at heart, she loved to hunt and fish with her father and brothers. Mum passed on her love of animals and the outdoors to her children. Many summers were spent with the family camping, fishing and picking Huckleberries. At a young age Mum helped her father deliver mail by horse team. That transitioned to her working at the Vernon Post Office right through to retirement. As much as she was one of the Okanagan Pioneer Women, Mum also had a softer side, keeping journals, reading, gardening and always having plants and fresh flowers in our home. She had a profound passion for all types of music, (turned up as loud as Dad would allow)! This is another trait of Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s we will always cherish.

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With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Agatha (Aggie) Theresa Rundell (nee Heisler), aged 86. Mom passed away peacefully on December 31, 2015 at the Kelowna General Hospital after a brief illness. Aggie was born on the family farm near Denzil, Saskatchewan on February 28, 1929. She was the fourth child in a family of 10. In 1949, Aggie married the love of her life Melville Stanley (Bud) Rundell, (Deceased 2004) living in the Denzil area then moving to Dawson Creek in 1965 before retiring to Vernon in 1986. She is survived by her children Linda (Ray) Naess, Mel (Carmen) Rundell, Doug (Alana) Rundell, Bev Rundell, Dale (Sheila) Rundell, Debbie (Rick) Laveay and 6 granchildren Darcy McNee, Cameron (Patricia), Rundell, Donella (Doug) Kean, Fraser Laveay, Patrick Rundell, Sydney Laveay and 2 great grandchildren, Ella McNee and Elliot Kean. She is survived by five siblings, Madeline, Joe, Tony, Pat, Carrie. Aggie lived life to the fullest and was always active. She was a greeter at St. James Parish, volunteered and participated at many activities at the Schubert Centre. She had a full social life including the theatre, canasta, lunches and coffee with friends. She loved to cook, bake and was proficient at many crafts. Her home was always open, warm and welcoming to everyone. Her zest of life was inspirational to her family and friends. She had a great sense of humour and loved to laugh. We have been blessed with a wonderful, caring and loving mother. The memory of her sparkling blue eyes and brilliant smile will remain in our hearts forever. There will be a prayer service Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM in St. James Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at St. James Catholic Church on Thursday January 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Immediately following the service, a tea and reception will be held at the St. James Parish centre. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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Jean Evans

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est fini, it is finished!â&#x20AC;? Jean was born on December 30, 1913 in Listowel, Ontario she was the fifth child in a family of 10 born to Christina and John Law and she died on January 1, 2016. She celebrated her 102nd birthday surrounded by her children. She leaves to mourn her three children Dale (Elaine) Jackson, Ken (Kaye) Jackson and Darlene Heaney and her sister Audrey Cummings. She was predeceased by her first husband Percy Jackson in 1968, her second husband Harold Evans in 2005, and her favorite son-in-law Pat Heaney in 2009, and 8 of her siblings. She leaves a legacy of five generations, her 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great, great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is planned for Friday January 8, at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with a social to follow. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite charity was supporting the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she lived.â&#x20AC;? Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

Obituaries

BEERSTRA, Gertrude

It isiswith sadness we withgreat great sadness announce the the passing of we announce passing Gertrude Beerstra on January of Gertrude Beertstra on 2, 2016 2,in 2016 Vernonin Jubilee January Vernon Hospital. born Jubilee Gertrude Hospital. was Gertrude November 5, 1932 in5, Cawston, was born November 1932 in British Columbia. She enjoyed Cawston, British Columbia. Sheknitting, enjoyedcross-stitching, knitting, crosspiano andpiano reading. served onserved LumbyonCouncil, stitching, andGertrude reading. Gertrude Lumby Health and OAP.and Gertrude will be Council,Society, Health Museum Society, Museum OAP. Gertrude forever loved and cherished by her will be forever lovedher andmemory her memory cherished by husband Henk, sons Joe her husband Henk, sons Joe(Kathleen), (Kathleen),Rick Rick (Susan), David (Rita) and daughter-in-law Celia. She is further survived by her sisters Anne (Bert), Bev (Bill); brothers Herb (Dee), John (Nancy); 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Aart, son Ted and grandson Daniel. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday January 9th, 2016 at East Hill Community Church (3605 12th Street, Vernon). Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Gertrudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the North Okanagan Gleaners (4405 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5B7). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives. ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ÂŽ Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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In Memoriam

Paula A.L. Grosch Nov. 15, 1930 - Jan 6, 2006

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

CLASS 1 Qualified Local Drivers required Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid.Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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School Based Outreach Counsellor / Youth Coordinator Whitevalley Community Resource Centre requires a counsellor/ project coordinator, (starting at $18 per hour; 4 to 5 days per week), to support youth and families living in the Lumby and surrounding communities. Mandatory Qualifications: t # 4 8 PS #BDIFMPS EFHSFF JO B SFMBUFE Ă˝ FME BOE SFDFOU counselling experience. For more detail, visit www.whitevalley.ca. Position to start January 15th, 2016 Submit resumes by January 11th, 2016, 4pm to: Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Attention: Gay Jewitt Fax: 250-547-6285 Email: gjewitt@whitevalley.ca 4VCKFDU MJOF UP SFBE o 4#0 :PVUI 3FTVNF 0OMZ UIPTF TFMFDUFE GPS BO JOUFSWJFX XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE Ă¸

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LEGAL ASSISTANT - PART TIME We are seeking a legal assistant to work on a permanent, part-time basis in our corporate department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, will be proficient with ALF Corporate software, and will be comfortable in completing annual reports and filings, dividend resolutions, incorporations and other corporate matters. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a pleasant work environment. Please email your resumĂŠ to info@davidsonpringle.com or drop off your resumĂŠ at 3009 - 28th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7

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DESC Services is recruiting Community Support Workers to support a young man with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Shifts are from 0800-1400 and will include weekends. Successful candidates will have relevant post secondary education, recent experience successfully supporting individuals with FASD, current first aid/CPR and a reliable vehicle. NVCI training an asset. Please send resume with references to: descokanagan@shaw.ca

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Art/Music/Dancing

Excepting applications for a live-in female care giver to aide a 60 yr old male, diabetic, dialysis amputee. In exchange for a rental offset. Estimate of 3 to 4 hrs per/wk for chores, laundry, cleaning, bathing & groceries. Mature, cheerful, dependable & enjoy country living. 250-549-1002 Alan.

Singing or Piano Lessons for all levels & ages. Experienced; patient teaching; all styles. Vernon 778-475-4409

Seasonal full-time Farm Workers required to plant, cultivate, harvest crops at Khun Khun Farm, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. 6 positions, start March 1, $10.49/hr. Call 250-558-3778. jujar.khunkhun@gmail.com

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D & M Auto Recycling, a Dynamic Auto Recycling Company located in Lumby, is looking for Shipping / Receiving Person. Starting at $17/hr Must be organized, and have some computer and auto-part knowledge. Contact: Kas @autorecycling.com or fax 250-547-2301

Medical/Dental LOOKING for a temporary Medical Office Assistant for vacation coverage. May lead to a regular part time position. Experience in EMR preferred (Osler) Please email resume/application: drdocdyck@gmail.com

Work Wanted *1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable Handyman Services. Dump Runs, Small jobs. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, local moves, etc. Kris 250308-4100

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

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Services

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Financial Services LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Pets & Livestock

Pets 1 cute Cairn Terrier X pup Non shedding $300. Happy Healthy. Call 250-547-2433. Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Help Wanted

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

We are a growing commercial cleaning supply company located in Vernon, BC looking to add a

Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta.

Customer Service Oriented

DRIVER & WAREHOUSE PERSON TO OUR TEAM The ideal candidate will be a hard working, customer service-driven individual capable of moderate to heavy lifting with the ability to safely operate company vehicles in both urban and highway settings. This position will require a person with the ability to work independently while on the road as well as in a team atmosphere to ensure safe and efÂżcient operation of our two warehouses. A clean drivers abstract and a minimum of a Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with air brake endorsement is also required. The successful applicant will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to maintain a high level of organizational coordination. We are looking to Âżll this position immediately and will be offering a starting wage of $18 per hour. Please provide a resume & driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abstract to Box #2 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1P5

Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working for our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 3 years experience as a legal assistant/ paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and you must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in these positions and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumĂŠ to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday, January 29, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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(Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint. NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

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Designated Drivers

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Heavy Duty Machinery

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

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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

Misc. for Sale 10’ DUMP BOX electric hoist, off 1 ton, $2,500. Trade for flat bed.

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

1604 31st Street

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.

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WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

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2 bdrm suites

1000

/ month

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WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-86-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com Local Private Collector buying silver coins & related items. Page Louis pg1-888-232-1561

Sporting Goods KEEP your New Years Resolution to get in shape, Bowflex Xtreme home gym in great condition, $500.00. We can deliver if required. 250-5585524

CALL 250-542-1701 4900 Okanagan Avenue 1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650, no Hydro. (250)307-4948 1bdrm kitchen suite, furnished, heat, cable, internet, & parking incl. Call Mike for details. (250)558-1800 CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bedroom,SENIORS NO SMOKING NO PETS, very clean and well maintained close to Schubert Ctre 250-275-8066 Hawthorn Lane 2bdrm condo, near bus stop, close to school, off Alexis Park Dr, $800 + util. Chuck or Shelly 250-547-6455 LEVEL Entry 2 bdrm + Den. Lrg bright corner unit, In unit laundry, TONS of storage. Unload car just steps from the kitchen! Mature resident NS NP Prop $900 Ph: 250-3092000

Commercial/ Industrial VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

250-542-5580

Willow Manor

LEASE Dance/ Yoga Studio Fully Set up. Clean & Bright. No Good Will involved. Take over Lease 442-400-3096 or 250-862-9627 (Reid’s Corner)

Homes Wanted Church is looking for a property to rent or buy to be used for a drug rehabilitation center. (250)307-8858.

50+ Building One/Two bedroom apartments available. $750 - $875 per month Contact Delaney Properties

250-550-2120 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 immediately. $850/mo. includes hot water. Sorry NS, NP.

GOLF RIDGE PLACE

laundry 2 bdrm., 2 bath, FS, DW, laundry, h/u,adult adultoriented, oriented, VernonGolfGolf byby Vernon Course. Available Feb.1 $750/mo. Sorry NS, NP.

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Dan Brooks has announced his resignation as B.C. Conservative leader, with no successor in sight. Brooks issued a statement Monday saying he is refocusing on his family and business after serving as “volunteer leader” of the troubled party since April 2014. The party holds its annual general meeting in Richmond Feb. 20, where Brooks will officially step down. Brooks toured B.C. in November, speaking confidently about candidate recruitment for the 2017 B.C. election and the need for an alternative to the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. Brooks, who runs a guide outfitting business near Vanderhoof, was one of the party directors who expelled or censured 15 party members after they tried to oust former leader John Cummins in 2012. Brooks took over from Cummins after the 2013 election that saw the B.C. Liberals re-elected under Premier Christy Clark despite the harmonized sales tax debacle she had inherited. The B.C. Conservatives were briefly represented in the B.C. legislature in 2012 after Cummins, a long-time Reform and Conservative MP, assisted in the defection of Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen from the B.C. Liberal Party. But van Dongen would soon resign from that party as well, sitting as an independent until he was ousted in 2013 by B.C. Liberal Darryl Plecas. Clark is preparing to call two by-elections for seats left vacant after the October federal vote, Vancouver-Mount Pleasant and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. Former NDP MLA Jenny Kwan was elected MP in the party’s Vancouver East stronghold, and former B.C. Liberal Douglas Horne lost to Liberal Ron McKinnon in the federal riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam.

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To help raise awareness about the impact on emergency services, E-Comm has released a list of the top calls that shouldn’t have been placed to 911 in 2015. “We want to remind people about what’s at risk when 911 is used as an information line or for other reasons that do not meet the test of a true emergency: A police, fire or medical situation that requires immediate action because someone’s health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress,” said Jody Robertson, E-Comm’s director of corporate communications. 2015 top reasons to not call 911: 1. Requesting the number for a local tire dealership 2. Reporting an issue with a vending machine 3. Asking for the non-emergency line 4. Because a car is parked too close to theirs 5. “My son won’t put his seatbelt on” 6. Coffee shop is refusing to refill coffee 7. Asking if it’s okay to park on the street 8. “My roommate used my toothbrush” 9. Asking for help getting a basketball out of a tree 10. Reporting that their building’s air system is too loud and they can’t sleep “We hope that our message that 911 call-takers can’t answer questions or manage non-emergency situations on 911 lifelines will encourage people to learn more about 911,” said Robertson. E-Comm handles 911 for 24 regional districts in B.C.

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