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Support for extending the runway at Vernon Regional Airport is taking flight. While city staff had recommended not extending the runway, a majority of council voted Monday to further investigate lengthening the runway from 3,500 to 4,000 feet at a cost of $7.2 million. “If we don’t do the runway extension and lose some business, what will the impact be?” said Coun. Catherine Lord of local corporations that use the airport. “Our airport is an economic driver and creates a lot of jobs. It (extension) Catherine Lord could be a large driver.” Coun. Scott Anderson is concerned not having a sufficient runway will prevent new companies from moving to Vernon. “Every community cries for high-tech and green jobs and we have to put that infrastructure in place,” he said. However, staff has previously stated that only marginal increases in economic activity would come from a longer runway and the current length meets the needs of 97 per cent of aircraft movements. Another issue that has been raised is noise. “There are a lot of houses and development there,” said Coun. Dalvir Nahal. As part of the process, a committee will review the option of extending the runway, including potential economic benefits. Discussions will be held with corporations that use the airport. “We haven’t explored this as aggressively as we need to,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. Transport Canada has dictated that any runway extension must occur by September 2017. Coun. Bob Spiers opposed endorsing the $7.2 million project and possibly an ultimate $11 million extension because of the burden on taxpayers. “If there is such a great economic benefit, who is it going to and why don’t they pay for it?” he said. “I’m happy with the airport we have now.”

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A push for expanded transit in Coldstream has hit a dead end. Council voted Monday not to make changes to the existing evening and weekend transit services even though some residents lobbied for the move. “It’s not cost-effective,” said Coun. Peter McClean. On weeknights in Coldstream the last bus runs at 6:42 p.m., while Vernon buses continue to serve the public until 9:44 p.m. The situation is similar on Sundays, when the buses don’t start until 11 a.m. and wrap up around 4 p.m. Meanwhile Sunday service in Vernon is from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Last spring, a resident presented council with a 70-name petition calling for extended hours in Coldstream. It’s believed that adding weekend and evening hours could cost about $20,000 a year. “There’s not enough patronage to warrant the extension,” said McClean. District officials also say they need to focus on future routes that could positively impact a large number of residents, such as a bus running from Kalamalka Road, up College Way, to Okanagan College. “People would use that route,” said Coun. Richard Enns. “I’d like to see routes go in place that would be well used.” Another future possibility is a route that connects Middleton Mountain with the college and the Shops at Polson Park.

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A Vernon man has been identified as the victim of a recent fatal crash in Vernon. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that Erik Allen Ryall, 24, died after a motor vehicle incident in Vernon on Jan. 20. “Ryall was the driver and sole occupant of a half-ton truck that left the roadway and hit a light standard near the intersection of 32nd St. (Highway 97) and 48th Ave. in Vernon at about 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 20,” reads the coroner’s release. The coroner said Ryall died at the scene. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this accident.


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Security crews at the Lower Mainland played a role in identifying an alleged thief. On Jan. 18 at about 11 p.m., Vernon RCMP received a call from security staff in Vancouver that surveillance cameras were showing someone inside the ICBC compound on 48th Avenue. “He was caught just leaving,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy, with the Vernon RCMP. Nothing was taken and ICBC officials are investigating if any vehicles were damaged. Carey Polanski, 36, of Vernon has been charged with break and enter and possession of break-in tools. He was held for court and released on a recognizance. Polanski is scheduled to reappear in court Jan. 28.

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ALR proposal harvests support richard rolke

“I don’t see a lot of farming value on that corner.”

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There is a distinct split among Vernon politicians over a proposed development. A majority of council decided Monday to go against a staff recommendation and send an application for Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration. “I’m discouraged we are not considering the preservation of farm land,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham, who along with Coun. Bob Spiers, voted against supporting the application. The 3.8 hectares is located at 15th Street and Pottery Road and the owner is proposing to construct residential lots. “I’m not in favour of gobbling up ALR land but I don’t see a lot of farming value on that corner,” said Coun. Brian Quiring, adding the property is close to shopping, schools and services.

— Brian Quiring

“It’s a natural progression of the community. It’s smart growth.” Staff opposed supporting the ALR exclusion application because it goes against the official community plan and the amount of land already existing in Vernon for housing. Coun. Scott Anderson was not moved by administration’s argument. “The OCP is a guide more than something chiselled in granite,” he said.

“The only thing I’ve seen growing on that land is (election) campaign signs.” Cunningham made one last pitch to keep the application from going to the ALC. “When you look at climate change, there’s the possibility of growing and doing other things on that property,” she said. A motion not to support the application died in a 4-3 vote and that ultimately led to a successful motion to back the application. Anderson does not believe developing the site will hinder the community’s ability to feed itself in the future. “Civilization does not hinge on this parcel of land,” he said. Cunningham, though, suggests that a precedent has been set. “It opens the door for everyone to come and do the same thing,” she said of getting a city endorsement to remove land from the ALR.

A popular transit stop could remain on course. The relocation of the bus stop at the Village Green Centre bus stop to 48th Avenue has been delayed until April 1 instead of Feb. 6 and the move could be avoided altogether. “There is dialogue, which is good,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. First Canada, which operates transit, has stated it can’t provide the service to the existing transit stop in the mall because of safety concerns related to traffic and the configuration of the parking lot. Management at the Village Green Centre has previously insisted it’s committed to accommodating a transit stop onsite. Cunningham hopes a compromise can be found so transit users don’t have to walk from 48th Avenue, through the parking lot, to the mall. “It’s a concern for seniors or parents with children,” she said.

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Road paving moves ahead in Coldstream RICHARD ROLKE

“If we let it slip, we are left playing catch-up.”

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Infrastructure is getting a major overhaul in Coldstream this year. Council has approved $930,000 for four new paving projects while $240,000 is being carried over for six projects that weren’t done in 2015. “The money is there and the roads were identified as to what needs to be done,” said Coun. Glen Taylor. “If we let it slip (roads), we are left playing catch-up and we don’t want to do that.” The $930,000 in projects include Kalamalka Road from Giles Drive to Highway 6, Scenic

— Glen Taylor

Drive from Cypress Drive to the west end, the 6400 block of Brewer Road to Angus Drive and the remainder of the Kidston Road parking lot. The $650,000 for Kalamalka Road is being cost-shared with Greater Vernon Water. The carry-over projects from 2015 include Rochdell Drive from the east end to Learmouth Road, Tassie Drive

from Coldstream Creek Road to Sage Drive, Tassie Drive from Sage Drive to McClounie Road, Cactus Drive from Tassie Drive to the north end, Venables Drive from Aberdeen Road to the west end and Corona Court from the south end to Primrose Drive. Venables Drive and Tassie Drive, from Sage Drive to McClounie Road, are being cost-

shared with Greater Vernon Water. Beyond roads, the district is looking at improvements to other infrastructure. Council has approved a policy regarding storm water drainage capital improvements. Minor capital improvement projects with an estimated purchase cost of less than $250,000 will be funded through the municipality’s surplus and reserve funds, while major capital works exceeding $250,000 will be funded by the owners of the benefitting properties through a local area service tax.

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Truck, equipment stolen from home RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A vehicle and equipment were taken from a Vernon residence. Sometime overnight Jan. 22 or 23, a brown 2001 GMC Sierra pickup was stolen from a driveway in the 5600 block of Heritage Drive. Also taken were a chop saw and a Porter-cable air compressor. “They were in front of the residence,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy of the equipment. The truck can be identified by a cracked front grill and red decals on the sides. Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Area resident located The RCMP have wrapped up a search for a missing person. On Tuesday, RCMP reported that Rebecka Hill, 24, had been in contact with her family. On Jan. 20, Hill was reported missing by her family in Lumby.

She last had contact with her family via Facebook Jan. 1. While the family is in Lumby, Hill was residing in Kelowna at the time.

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Armstrong officials insist they want to find middle ground with a retirement residence. On Monday, council instructed city staff to meet with Heaton Place over permitted uses. “There are lots of solutions,” said Mayor Chris Pieper. In November, the city received a complaint from someone in the community about whether zoning at Heaton Place permitted events where products are sold. At the time, Heaton Place confirmed events where fees are charged to businesses for tables or space, and the revenue raised by the fee was going towards a hearing loop for residents of the facility. “Staff advised that the sale of goods through onsite vendors is not a permitted use according to the city’s current zoning regulations,” said Melinda Stickney, the city’s chief administrative officer, in a report. Future events where fees are charged could require changes to zoning and business license regulations. “We want to figure out how to make this legal,” said Pieper. Also on Monday, council received a letter from a Heaton Place resident upset with the city’s actions. “It seems particularly mean spirited and shameful for these events to be denied to those who live here, many of whom are not able to get out and about to attend any similar events in and around town,” said Michael Hawkes. “If any councillor objects to any means of attracting visitors and their money to town, then he or she should carefully consider their position.”

— Christensen

Hawkes calls for a compromise to be found. “I suggest that subject to a legal interpretation of the bylaw, the recent action by Armstrong city council should be rescinded and events allowed to be arranged as before at Heaton Place and that serious consideration be given to providing a sensible, common sense solution for the long-term,” he wrote. Heaton Place representatives say the events bring people into the community who spend money with local vendors. “Most important, is these events are for the benefit of our residents and are included in their social and recreational programming,” said Penny Christensen, manager. “With all of these positive attributes, I am hoping the City of Armstrong can rewrite the zoning bylaw to be more specific and allow these events for the wellness of the citizens of Armstrong.” Heaton Place residents were informed recently that there can’t be further wellness or craft fairs becayse of the city’s stance on the bylaw. “Needless to say, our residents were extremely upset and have decided to see if their voice within the City of Armstrong and community would possibly change the situation so we could have these events for their benefit,” said Christensen.

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Lumby council targets 2016 budget details RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Financial details are being hammered out in Lumby. During a special meeting Monday, council discussed the proposed 2016 budget and a 2.3 per cent increase to property taxes. “It’s in line with what’s going on with the consumer price index

for municiupgrading the palities,” said building bylaw, Mayor Kevin which dates to Acton. the early 1990s. “In the “If a develbudget, oper came forthere are a ward, Lumby lot of projwould get Kevin Acton ects that short-changed need to get because the done. Some bylaw is not can’t be avoided because current.” of regulations.” It’s anticipated One priority will be rewriting the bylaw

could cost $50,000. A number of infrastructure projects are also detailed in the budget. “There’s nothing sexy about the budget. It’s all about getting work done to protect us from flooding and wildfires,” said Acton. There will also be a levy of about $9 a year for building inspection,

Decorated premises entries sought F E E B STEW Morning Star Staff

Vernon Winter Carnival’s best decorated premises contest is a great way to get involved and bring the spirit of the Carnival to your workplace. Paint your windows, decorate your business interior, dress up your employees or set up a window display for this year’s theme of mardi gras. “We are excited to see the number of entries received already but we want to see more,” said Sheri Minard, one of the organizers. “We want to see all of Vernon businesses’ window displays, painted windows, decorated business and your costumes. So, get your entries in today.” Entry forms can be found at www.vernonwintercarnival.ca/info/ forms or businesses and groups can stop by the Carnival office at 3401

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but that figure isn’t different than when the regional district was operating the service (the village now provides building inspection). “It won’t be an increase, it will be a flow-through for property owners,” said Acton. The proposed 2016 budget bylaw will go

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ideas coming forward if it’s the same voices around the table all of the time? Different opinons are particularly welcome when complex issues, such as Greater Vernon’s multi-milliondollar water utility, are on the agenda. And even if a GVAC director doesn’t sit at the RDNO board, it doesn’t overrule the regional board’s ultimate ability to make the final decision. It just means others were involved in the discussion process. Placing power in a limited number of hands is not a good thing for democracy. However, there is an unfortunate side note to all of this. No sooner was Kiss officially removed from his regular seat at GVAC, and some in the community began to speculate that it had nothing to do with the regional district following its terms of reference. Instead, they suggested that this was an attempt to muzzle Kiss, who has been a diligent critic of the Greater Vernon water utility, partricularly when it comes to the master water plan and rates. Obviously there’s no question that Kiss has got under the skin of regional district staff and has created frustration for some of his political counterparts. But to claim that RDNO is being vindictive is over the top. The reality is that Kiss hasn’t gone anywhere. He can still raise questions about water at Coldstream council meetings, which he did at length Monday, and on his blog. And he can sit at GVAC meetings if one of Coldstream’s two designated representatives is unable to attend, something he did Jan. 20. In the end, RDNO must open up its proceedings to more elected officials to ensure transparency, but throwing a cloak-and-dagger plot into the mix isn’t necessary.

The current situation around the legality and enforcement of marijuana needs to be shuffled into Ottawa’s action this day file, alongside the economy and assisted dying. The interim leader of the Conservatives, Rona Ambrose, demonstrated how confusing this issue has become. Ambrose on CKNW, said the Liberal governments must “take it slow” when moving on legalizing marijuana; but she then said that she wants the government to move quickly to regulate pot dispensaries. Disepensaries maintain they are legal and will stay open but the RCMP seem to disagree. Until the federal government clarifies the decriminalization or legality of marijuana, who can sell it and where — or says this is for municipalities to regulate — cities would be wise to wait to create a new bylaw. We have a situation where medicinal marijuana is legal, and firms are following the letter of the law. But the interpretation of that law, which has seen marijuana storefronts open up in every city, needs to be clarified for everbody’s sake. Justice Minister Jody WilsonRaybould said in November that the government is “proceeding in a concerted way” and she will have more to say in coming weeks and months. WilsonRaybould needs to say something and soon, other than that they are “proceeding in a concerted way.” She has to give some direction to cities, dispensaries and police agencies. The debate about the use of marijuana, medicinal and otherwise, has been swept to the side by this confusion over dispensaries. We need to refocus the debate and this can only happen once the government frames new legislation. Doing that must become a priority in Ottawa. — Black Press


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or some time, I have been very concerned with the plight of the homeless and lowincome people of Vernon. Recently, in the letters to the editor section of the local paper, I read about a 15-year-old girl who was homeless and sleeping in a hammock in the park behind some bushes. Now how scary is that. On Oct. 12, 2014, I watched a PBS program called Religion and Ethics. They described an opportunity village in Eugene, Ore. where transitional housing was provided for their homeless/low income people. It is a gated community and consists of little, individual shelters about eight-foot-by-10-foot or 10-by-10-foot-square and the doors have locks so it is a safe place. There is no heat or electricity in the individual shelters but there is a large central building that has bathrooms, showers, clothes washers and dryers, fridges and cooking facilities. There is also a building for socializing, meetings, etc.

SETTING THE SCENE You want to know what it's like for the Okanagan Indian Band having thousands of acres littered with bombs? Scene: Mom = the monarch Uncle = Department of National Defense You = An Okanagan Indian So you own this beautiful home out in the country. It's not as close as you would like it to be, so you don't always get out there. One day you get a call from your mom, "Let your uncle borrow your house for a while. He and some friends are going to do some training." You don't want to do it, but hey, mom already told you that it's going to happen. You let your uncle borrow your country house and a few weeks after he's done with it, you decide to go check on the property. You arrive and it's a disaster. The entire place is a pigsty. There are holes in the wall, someone stole your mounted moose head, beer cans strewn about and they took the doors and windows off so you're unable to

A council is elected to oversee things, and has a policy of three strikes and you're out. An outside committee interviews and selects the residents. This is transitional housing and not meant to be a permanent residence, but only long enough to get a person on their feet and selfsupporting. They would pay only $1 a day ($30 a month) and donations would cover the remaining $2 a day to meet the expenses. There are more of these little villages in other cities, so the idea is taking off. You can check it out on the Internet under opportunity village. Would this work in Vernon? Does the city have any available property to be leased or donated to make this happen? There are many good ideas here and lots to think about. How many of us could afford a few dollars a month to help those in need? Lets give it some serious consideration. M. Atkinson

even use the house yourself now. "Uh, mom, did you see what uncle did to my house?" you ask. "Yes dear, I heard about it." "Is he going to clean it up?" "He said he would..." Fast forward 50 years and you can't still use your house. You call your uncle and say, "You know uncle, I think it's time you clean up the mess you made of my country home." "Hey kiddo," says uncle, "Yep, I've committed to cleaning up the mess and I'll assess the situation just as soon as you tell me what your plans are for the property. Are you going to have a party?" "No uncle. I just want my house back to how you found it." "Well, until you tell me what you need it cleaned for, I just can't drop everything and come clean up that mess," says uncle. "You mean your mess?" you retort. "Let's not point fingers." Fade ************* If the Department of National Defense filled your property with unexploded bombs, grenades, white phosphorous and other munitions, you wouldn't accept

the DND's response. "...DND will continue to assess and initiate clearances once the band has finalized its economic development implementation plan and timelines." Internet trolls aside, more thoughtful people with the most elementary sense of right and wrong know this: For better or for worse, despite being second class citizens on their own land, unable to vote, buy cattle or leave the reserve without permission, dozens of men and women from the Okanagan Indian Band volunteered to serve this country during the Boer War, First World War, Second World War and beyond. Their sacrifices helped provide the freedom we all enjoy today and I think a real tribute to a man like George McLean, an OKIB member who single handedly captured 19 prisoners at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, would be to clean the land he came from and the land he fought for. You wouldn't accept it if it happened to your house or to your property, so why should the Okanagan Indian Band? Joseph Jack

NO TAX INCREASE The District of Lake Country and Mayor Baker must think we are all stupid. For Baker to come out and pat himself and the rest of council on the back for keeping taxes to zero per cent, I find it totally deplorable and insulting. What they have actually done is increase the taxes on the lower cost housing (mobile homes) by up to 40 per cent in some cases because of the parcel tax of $125 for road improvements. This tax will go on each year for the next 20 years and will in fact go up as the years go by. This is a very unfair tax and what they should have done instead is increased taxes for everyone by two to three per cent and used this money for road improvements. Of course they don’t mention that assessments on most Lake Country properties have gone up, and in some cases by more than $100,000. This will mean some will be faced with a big increase in tax on their property. Also no mention on how we will be paying the $2.5 million they borrowed to buy the CN rail corridor.

Its time for a new mayor and council and I can’t wait to turf this group come next election time. Ron Volk

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notice of public hearing A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Township of Spallumcheen Hall, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, BC on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representation on the following matter: TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1903, 2016 This Bylaw proposes to rezone the property legally described as Lot 2, Sec 21, Twp 7, ODYD, Plan 1673 and located at 4826 Grandview Flats North, Spallumcheen, BC from the Large Holding Zone (L.H) to the Small Holding Zone (S.H). The minimum lot size standard of the S.H zone is 1 ha. Uses permitted in the S.H zone include single family dwellings which may include secondary suites, secondary single family dwellings on lots 2 ha or larger, intensive and restricted agriculture uses, home occupations, dog kennels on lots larger than 4 ha, and bed and breakfast uses. If successful in rezoning the property, the owner proposes to subdivide it into two (2) lots.

Aquifer Team (SHAT) has requested, and received, a letter of support from township council that calls for the protection and remediation of the Hullcar aquifers be issued by the province. The University of Victoria-based Environmental Law Centre Clinic will present the request on behalf of SHAT. “The members of the team truly appreciate council’s support,” said SHAT member Al Price. Township council sent a letter in April 2015 to Environment Minister Mary Polak, and copied the letter to the ministries of health and agriculture. Spallumcheen supported a request from the Steele Springs Water District, which is serviced by the Hullcar aquifers, who asked for a moratorium on spraying effluent on a dairy farm in question, adjacent to Steele Springs, until nitrate

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levels dropped below three parts per million (PPM). The water district has been under a Do Not Drink advisory from Interior Health since March 2014 because nitrate levels in the water source went past the 10 PPM maximum allowed under the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. Polak responded in Aug. 2015, stating a moratorium was “not an appropriate response at this time.” Nitrate testing by the Steele Springs Water District and the ministry of environment show that nitrate levels steadily decreased from 13 PPM in February 2015 to nine PPM in September 2015, but

rose again to 12.50 PPM in December. Spallumcheen Coun. Joe Van Tienhoven questioned why the government is reluctant to conduct testing at deeper levels, referring to a letter the township received from Arlene Paton, assistant deputy minister for population and public health, who met with council members during the UBCM convention in Vancouver in September. Paton said the ministry of agriculture confirmed that soil testing of nitrates prior to manure applications continues to be required on the farm in question at depths of zero-to-six inches, six-to-12 inches and 12-to-24 inches.

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Vernon Search and Rescue members assisted in finding two snowmobilers in the Shuswap. On Jan. 21, two

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“Testing for nitrates deeper in the soil profile on the farm properties is not being considered by any of our agencies,” said Paton. Coun. Christine Fraser said the township hears regularly from residents, such as Wanda Bristol ,about the water contamination. Bristol, in a two-page letter, said “impartial monitoring of the soil nutrient profile by the B.C. government in the Hullcar valley would pinpoint the source of contamination. Remedial steps would then be enforced to prevent further contamination.” “I feel we should be sending these letters to the agriculture and environment ministries to show the public is quite concerned,” said Fraser. “Any letters we get, we should forward on to the ministries. That would have more impact to show them.”

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RCMP, who in turn contacted Shuswap Search and Rescue,” said Trevor Honigman, with Vernon SAR. On Jan. 22, Vernon SAR was asked to provide its helicopter winch rescue team because steep terrain and potential avalanche conditions prevented Shuswap SAR members from reaching the men. “With the end of the day approaching, it was decided that the Vernon SAR team was the safest solution to extract the subjects for the next day,” said Honigman. On Jan. 23, the weather improved and the Vernon team flew to the area, located the men and lowered a technician by winch 150 feet down between the trees. “Once the subjects were assessed, they were winched up into the helicopter one by one,” said Honigman. Both men were delivered to paramedics for care and have since been released.


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Children’s author reels in awards

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Blue Rodeo vocalist/guitarist Jim Cuddy strums with guitarist Colin Cripps, left, during the Canadian classic country-rock band’s performance at Kelowna’s Prospera Place Monday. Greg Keelor, right, cracks a smile as he performs alongside the band. See more photos from the concert on The Morning Star’s Facebook page.

When former Vernon resident Irish Beth Maddock (née Fell) wrote her first children’s book, she had no idea that her fish “tail” about Okanagan Lake was going to swim into bigger waters. The Great Carp Escape has just earned Maddock another award - her seventh since her book was published last year. The latest Irish Beth is a gold medal Maddock with the 2016 Illumination Awards in the enduring light children’s picture book category. “I applied for every award that I could with my book in small hopes it might just win one placement,” said Maddock, a former Queen Silver Star who is now based in Calgary. “The competition is quite fierce in the children’s publishing industry, so it truly blows me away that my story has received such incredible recognition.”

In 2015, The Great Carp Escape placed as a finalist in The International Book Awards, the U.S.A. Best Book Awards, and with the National Indie Excellence Awards in its children’s religious picture book categories. In addition, the book’s illustrator, Lucent Ouano, was recognized with a Reader’s Choice Best Illustrated Book Award in the Christian category. The Great Carp Escape is based on the true story of a childhood adventure Maddock experienced while growing up on Okanagan Lake during the mid-1980s. Publicity from media venues such as Publisher’s Weekly, 100 Huntley Street, and CBC Radio has also brought attention to Maddock’s story. The author has been using her award winning book as a fundraiser for schools, churches, charities and ministries, so far raising more than $1,000 for various causes. More information about The Great Carp Escape is available at irishbethmaddock.com. The book is available locally at Vernon Teach and Learn, Coles/ Chapters, or online.

Rap battle survivor Snak the Ripper makes his way back to Vernon Morning Star Staff

It’s been called one of the biggest rap battles in Canadian history. And now one side of that battle is making his way to the Vernon stage. Vancouver hip hop artist Snak the Ripper, who arrives at Vernon’s 2929 Nite Club Friday, doesn’t mince words and that’s more than evident in his beef with fellow West Coast MC Madchild, of Swollen Members fame. The bloodless battle between the two rappers happened last fall when Madchild called out Snak on Twitter in a 140-maximum character rant, which cannot be printed verbatim in this family publication. The Tweet was soon after deleted, however, the heat escalated when Snak hit back at Madchild by releasing the track, Assisted Suicide, and an accompanying video just 24 hours later. Let’s just say he skipped the pleasantries of polite conversation. Madchild retorted with his own “diss” track Funeral, with Snak volleying back with the pull-no-punches Child Abuse.

Nonetheless, a maelstrom enveloped the two artists when their war of words was written up by numerous media outlets, with fans of each artist taking sides. The dust has settled for now, but it proves that people are still passionate about hip hop and the artists slugging it out in this country. Snak the Ripper, and artists such as him, prove that the slogan “hip hop ain’t dead, it lives in the North,” still rings true. “This has become a popular slogan tied to the Canadian hip hop movement and a reference to the fact that many Canadians feel hip hop has a home here in the Great White North,” said Josh Brazier, with Vernon’s 13th Floor Entertainment, which is bringing Snak the Ripper back to town after his last visit in 2012. “While many thought the genre would never last or had seen its day, there are a lot of Canadian MCs that are doing everything in their power to change people’s perspective on this and Snak is definitely making a name for himself on a global level.” The owner of his own record label, Stealth

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Bomb Records, Snak has control of all his music and has opened doors to many future stars that now run under the Stealth Bomb umbrella. He has also been busy performing just about everywhere. His latest album on Stealth Bomb, Just Giver, was followed by a cross-country tour and he just returned from performing in Australia and will head over to Europe in February. “This is Snak’s only Okanagan show, so we expect a lot of out-of-town guests,” said Brazier, adding 13th Floor has a deal with Vernon’s Fairfield Inn and Suites for a $99 hotel package that includes two tickets to the show and breakfast the following morning. Supporting acts include former Vernon resident Jaclynn Gee, whom Brazier says has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success lately and looks to have a very promising musical career ahead of her. Also performing is well known local act Alfy’o, representing the Reckless Religion Crew, and Kelowna DJs Mode and Jakeda.

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The Vernon Film Society is showing the movie Theeb Monday. This Middle Eastern production, filmed in the stunning landscape of Wadi Rum in Jordan, is Naji Abu Nowar’s feature-length debut as a director. The director of short film, Death of a Boxer, Nowar also wrote the script for Theeb. Although born in Britain, Nowar’s father is Jordanian and he has lived in the country most of his life. He lived amongst the Bedouin for many months, learning of their way of life, habits and getting to know them enough that some agreed to spend time acting in this movie. All the Bedouin characters in the movie

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brought up by his brother Hussein (Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen) after the death of their father. They live with other members of their tribe when a British Army officer and a companion come to their camp asking for help in finding a route through the desert. This is during the First World War when the Ottoman troops were fighting the British along with Arab revolutionaries and outcast Bedouin raiders. Theeb is supposed to stay home, but secretly chases after his brother and becomes involved in the fighting and subsequently has to save himself. Theeb takes place at the same time as Lawrence of Arabia and like the famed David Lean film gives a glimpse into a world few have seen and have only a vague knowledge about. Filmed against the stunning backdrop of the desert, the movie is a great escape from the dark days of winter. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Theeb is “a disarmingly complex boyhood adventure with no shortage of tension or harsh beauty.” The film will be shown at the Vernon Towne Cinema Monday, Feb. 1 at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 (cash only) available at the Bean Scene and the theatre one week ahead. The film is rated PG for violence and is in Arabic with English subtitles.

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Old-fashioned skills for modern-day kids Mackie Lake House will be a creative place to be for kids ages 10 to 13, as Judith Jurica leads creative sewing classes every Monday after school. The class will start with basic sewing skills such as repairing a hole and sewing on a button. “Following mastery of the basics, we will move on to simple embellishments such as applique, beading and embroidery,” said Christine Kashuba, Mackie Lake House manager. “A small sew-

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Jurica is currently a full-time studio artist and art teacher sharing time between Canada and Slovakia. After earning a bachelor of fine arts degree from Okanagan University College, she served as creative director and administrator of Gallery Vertigo for 11 years. She has actively exhibited her work throughout Canada and abroad for the last 20 years and enjoys sharing her creative skills through classes and workshops for children and adults. “We’re really excited

to have Judith come and teach these basic hand-sewing skills here at Mackie Lake House,” said Kashuba. “Students can learn these really practical skills and learn to appreciate the way things were created in the past all at the same time.” The classes run Feb. 15 to March 14, Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost for the five classes and all the related materials is $110 per person. Please pay for your class at www.ticketseller. ca/1152

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appy New Year to everyone. Hope you have a wonderful 2016 filled with health, happiness and peace. Cannot believe that we already have turned a new page and January is almost gone. Jocelyne Sewell I have been working on my seeds and germinating some old ones. I have tomato seedlings on the windowsill. They have been there for a few weeks now and I want to see how they do without artificial light. I had an envelope of old tomato seeds from 2003 to 2004. I was to put them in the compost but I decided to try them first. So far I have potted 24 little seeds with a root.

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When your seeds are kept in a cool dry place in the dark, some of them can last a long time. This is over 10 years. I never store my seeds in plastic envelopes and when I use plastic containers like vitamin containers, I put the silica gel packs in them. This way it keeps them dry. I read on the Rodale Organic site that you can wrap two heaping tablespoons of powdered milk in four layers of facial tissue, then put the milk packet inside the storage container (shoe boxes or whatever) with the seed packets. Replace every six months. Christmas time has a lot of baking going on and the use of vanilla is in many recipes. I happened to find an old article from 2012 about vanilla beans which was very interesting. I don’t know who wrote it, but I did not. There are many sites on the internet relating to the vanilla bean. The vanilla bean comes from an orchid. It is

used in the food and cosmetic industries. The Mexican Aztecs discovered the plant in the early 16th century and used the pods against poisons, to aid their digestion and also for flavouring. Around 1518, Cortes took some vanilla back to Europe and created vanillaflavoured chocolate. This soon became popular and although the plants were grown indoors, the flowers never produced pods. Charles Morren discovered why in 1836 when he determined that the pollinators were not available in Europe and that the flowers had to be individually hand-pollinated, which was not an easy task. It wasn’t until a former slave on an island off Madagascar perfected an easier way to hand-pollinate the flowers that the industry took off. Edmond Albius’s method of hand-pollination is still used to this day.

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Judith Jurica will teach kids how to make fun things, such as the mended heart (left) and embroidery hoop people, in her upcoming classes at Mackie Lake House.

The vanilla orchid exhibits vine-like growth, forming long thin stems with lengths of more than 35 metres. The climbing vines produce bright green fleshy stems with flat leaves that grow alternately on either side of the length of the vine at regular intervals. Flowers are not produced until the vines are approximately two to three years of age. The flowers only last one day and if their pollinator is not around, no seed pods are formed. The flowers are presumed to be pollinated by a stingless bee and certain hummingbirds. One vanilla orchid vine can grow for about 10 years and will produce approximately 1,000 flowers. The Okanagan Gardens and Roses club will resume its meetings Feb. 8 at the Schubert Centre starting at 7 p.m. For more information: 250-558-4556 or plantlady1@ shaw.ca

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A gala evening of food, makeup and lifecoaching techniques was recently presented for 10 young ladies at the Kekuli Apartments just in time for the holiday season. Owned and operated by the First Nations Friendship Centre in Vernon, the Kekuli Apartments is a complex designed for people ages 19 to 29 who are facing barriers to affordable housing. The evening was intended to demonstrate easy makeup, hair styles, personal presentation techniques and life-coaching tips that the ladies could apply in their search for work and daily living, while taking a positive step toward greater success. A wonderful team of professionals came together to donate time, products and their skills: Holly Deleenheer and

Jennica Camalush with Noir Salon; Hayley Halliwell, professional makeup artist with MAC Cosmetics; Devyn McMillan, Lux Life life coaching and makeup artist. In addition, many products were donated to create gift packs for each participant as well as a free hair style provided by Camalush. The Friendship Centre would like to thank the Hudson’s Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart for generous donations for the gift packs as well as Bean to Cup and Nature’s Fare for delicious appies. The First Nations Friendship Centre would like to thank all of the professional volunteers as well as the ladies who took a few hours to improve their skills in personal presentation. The next event will focus on the youth program and a special evening for men’s grooming and styling tips.

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Rebecca Roth (left), gets pampered by Holly DeLeenheer, Noir Salon; Devyn McMillan, Lux Life life coaching; and MAC Cosmetics makeup artist Hayley Halliwell.

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kindale thrift store in armstrong 25-cent sale on all red and white tags Jan. 27 to 30. Visit 2725 Patterson Ave. and say hi to our hard-working volunteers. Huge selection and low prices. Together we do make a difference! Vernon meeting: royal astronomical society of canada Jan. 27 pre-meeting session 6:30 p.m. featuring short presentation by Jim Kanester on “The Use and functions of the planetarium apps Orion Starseek or Sky Safari 4.” Planetarium applications on mobile devices are an inexpensive, fabulous and essential resource for stargazers of all levels and experiences. If possible, please bring your mobile device with one of the above apps on it. Regular meeting starts 7:15 p.m. with main presentation by Jerry Thompson and Kanester, who will showcase a few features in your RASC Observer’s Handbook 2016. Bring handbook with you and we will talk about observing tips, comets, bright stars and transit of Mercury on May 9. Also, John Karlsson and Kanester will present Observing Challenges for February. Pre-meeting and regular meeting will be in the Heritage Hall on the corner next to the Okanagan Science Centre on the east side of Polson Park just off Highway 6. north okanagan & local first nation communities Free program: legal advocate can provide low-income men and women with info. on their welfare rights and tenant rights and benefits. Advocate can represent you with the ministry in your denial of welfare rights/ benefits or designation as a person with a disability. Advocate can appeal your denial of Canada Pension Plan Disability, EI or Old Age Security. Can advocate with you regarding your landlord disputes and represent you at a residential tenancy hearing. Calls returned in 12 to 24 hours and immediate assistance for evictions. Legal advocate does not give legal advice. Drop-in clinic Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Info., Jody Leon, BSW, LLB, Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, #102-3301 24th Ave. Call 250542-3555, ext. 209. parent support group for eating disorders We will meet every second and fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., downstairs at Bean to Cup Coffee House. Led by parents, for parents, this is a safe place to talk, find support and encouragement as you journey with your child through an eating disorder. For more info., please call Lisette at 250-351-9303. the Vernon star country squares Square dance graduates are welcome to join the fun at the Vernon Star Country Squares 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Dr. Visitors are always welcome! For more info., call Darlene at 778-475-1889.

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ernon Winter Carnival is again proud to present Appetizers and Art on Sunday, Feb. 7 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Village Green Hotel. Tantalizing new appetizers are being presented such as Thai peanut satays as well as all of your favourites. Our artists are all home-grown and each are unique in their own special way. Come in and view their craft while listening to some wonderful music. Take some time out for yourself, buy a $15 ticket and enjoy some Mardi Gras fun. A cash bar will be available.

crib at the lawn bowling club Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. held at the lawn bowling club, Polson Park. Vernon kalamalka chapter of sweet adelines Rehearsals, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Halina Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Our friendly members would welcome ladies of any age to share our wonderful hobby of singing four-part harmony, a cappella style. For information contact Sandra at 250-545-2650 or email sandradesouza1@gmail.com or Grace at 250-545-0808 or visit us online at www.vernonkalamalkachorus. the coldstream farmers market Every Wednesday 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year. Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, glutenfree products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. Bring your knives for sharpening, too! We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas). armstrong seniors actiVity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Carpet bowling Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. the schubert centre has a wonderful Thrift Store in its basement. Full variety of dress and casual clothes for men and women. Housewares, jewelry, material, bedding, craft items etc. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. They accept donations of gently used clothing, jewelry, household goods etc. We would love to accept larger donations but picking them up is quite difficult. Everything on display is cleaned, ironed, mended and tested for working order before sold. Items in stock for most popular holidays, Christmas, Halloween etc. If you feel you have four hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer in the Thrift Store, please call 250-549-4201. darts at the halina seniors centre Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost $2 drop-in or $5 for month. Everyone 50+ welcome. Centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. Come and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. Did you know that... home-cooked meal for seniors We sell and install a wide variety of in enderby Seniors, please join Wheels hitches! With our affordable prices and to Meals for a home-cooked meal at the quick installments, we can get you on Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George the road and ready to haul your trailer. St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come in Book your appointment with us today! early, cost is just $8. For more info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. CUSTOMER kalamalka toastmasters club SATISFACTION Join a fun group of interesting people, IS THE KEY TO while learning to improve your speakOUR SUCCESS ing and leadership abilities. We meet www.sandersonservice.ca Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the RD 2514 43 ST. VERNON | 250-542-7757 Holiday Inn. For more information, call

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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. the schubert centre has activities every day Check our monthly magazine, News and Views. Every last Wednesday of the month at the birthday luncheon it will be on sale for 50 cents. It tells you what to expect to happen every day at the centre and also gives you the next month’s tours. It contains coupons, tidbits, news of Catherine Gardens and messages from our president and manager. It also has the days and times of all the events. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Table tennis Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. Play pool Monday to Friday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the pool room. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907. 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. under the sPitFire anaF unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. neW hoPe For WidoWs & WidoWers suPPort grouP Meets in the New Hope Office, room #004 in the basement of the People Place, on the fourth Thursday of the month, noon to 1:30 p.m. The group is led by Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre as well as a New Hope volunteer. Those who have been widowed are welcome to attend and share their questions and experience on the journey of grief. Bring a bag lunch if you wish. For more information, contact the New Hope office at 250-5456004, or email newhope.bc.ca@gmail.com. common threads Ministering to the needs of our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. 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. Info., call 250-542-2877. aL-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. 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. vernon ms society suPPort grouP Meeting and monthly potluck the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call 542-2241 for more info. the comPassionate Friends TCF is an international, nonprofit, non-denominational, self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the last Thursday of the month at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For further information please contact Darlene or Al at 250-558-5026 or Kelli at 250-3792465 or her cell at 250-308-8489.

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the vernon indoor Farmers marKet Kal Tire Place, antique shoW & saLe/Feather Fancier shoW Feb. 7 3445-43rd Ave., on select Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 29. at the Vernon Rec Centre, entry forms and sale tables available Come visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock by calling 250-542-6418 or pick up at the Vernon Winter Carnival up with local apples, potatoes, squash, carrots, gourmet cheeses, office. Deadline for entries is Feb. 4. delicious baking, preserves, eggs, apple juice, meat and 1,000’s enderby oLd time dance cLub Valentine’s dance Feb. 5 at 7 of handcrafted gift items. Tons of free, easy parking, ATM on site. p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is The Valley Five. Everyone buddhist meditation cLass Jan. 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at welcome. Adults $8, teens $4 and children free. Includes refreshW.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “The ments. Info., call Jim at 250-515-1176. No dance in January. Evolutionof Our States of Mind.”Drop-in class consists of guided acoustic coFFee house in grindrod Grindrod Recreation meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., see Association will resume hosting coffeehouse Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. They look forward to having previous musical talent perform www.dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. traveLogue Presented by grannies a gogo “Kenya: again and hopefully many newcomers. To date, there has not been My Maasai Sojourn” presented by Mary Stebbins for Grannies à an enthusiastic honky tonk piano player, harpist or ethnic music Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. at performers. It would be a nice addition to the program. The ladies The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon. Admission $5 at the in the kitchen present a spectacular lunch table, which is heartdoor. Join us for a look at her immersion in the life of a Maasai ily received by the people in attendance. Come and enjoy family family in the remote highlands of Kenya. www.granniesagogo.com entertainment well within everyone’s budget. Admission is $3 for nature WaLK Jan. 30 at 9 a.m., join the North Okanagan non-performers. Contact Ethel at 250-838-0807 for more info. Naturalists’ Club on Grey Canal Trail, from Rugg Rd. to Blackcomb canadian morgan horse association The BC/Yukon Way and back. Park in trail parking lot on Rugg Rd., a short distance Zone annual meeting Feb. 6 at 11 a.m., Anchor Inn Pub (upstairs), off L&A Rd. Info., Harold at 250-503-2388. Optional coffee stop after. 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong. All Morgan horse lovers are welcome oLd age Pensioners cribbage tourney 55 Plus Cribbage to attend. Join us for the Zone meeting, then stay for the BC Tournament Jan. 31 in the Winfield Senior Citizens’Activity Interior Morgan Horse Club’s Annual General Meeting at noon. Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Registration 9 a.m., games Have lunch and share your Morgan horse stories, photos, and begin 10 a.m. sharp. Registration $30 per team, includes hot lunch. memories. New members always welcome. For more info., contact Nancy at 250-546-9922 or email nancyroman@telus.net Pre-registration, call 250-766-5437 or 762-762-6208. Kids’ art cLass at gaLLery vertigo Jan. 31 from 1 to 3 KeLoWna singLes cLub dance Feb. 6 at Rutland Centennial p.m. As a kid-friendly follow-up to our Fabulous Fakes Fundraiser, Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 6:30 p.m., dance 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. we are offering a two-hour art class on creating your own copy of Live band: Glory Days. Bar and snacks available. Dress code: a masterpiece. Children are asked to find a famous piece of art no sweatpants, running shoes or ball caps. Members, $10; nonthey like and bring in a printed copy. All other supplies provided. members, $13. Memberships, $15. For more info., please call Children can choose from painting, collage, simple print-making, 250-763-6738. Members, please come out and support your singles drawing, pastels or charcoal. Please bring smock or old T-shirt club. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your friends, too. and your creativity! Cost $15 donation per child. Pre-registration Kids KarnivaL Feb. 7, noon to 3 p.m., Boys and Girls Clubrequired to fulfill minimum amounts needed to hold the class. Ages Vernon, 3300-37th Ave. Sponsored by Tim Hortons, $3/person 5-12. Max. class size eight, so register early, preferably by email at or $7/family (tickets at door). Carnival atmosphere with carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, bounce castles, concessions, galleryvertigonoaa@gmail.com vernon PicKLebaLL Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., lessons and crafts and rock wall. Winner of best children’s carnival event! beginner play, Okanagan Landing School, starting Feb. 1. For the Writer’s circLe at vernon Library Join a group of more info., email vernonpickleball@gmail.com or call Nancy at writers dedicated to developing their work through networking and sharing ideas in a comfortable atmosphere. No registration required, 250-503-6631. society oF oPen Learning & discussion SOLD meets just show up with your ideas! Every second and fourth Tuesday of Mondays, 9:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Feb. 1, Attributes the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Community Room (upstairs). outdoor costume sKating Party Feb. 10 from 6 to 7:30 of People in a Successful Society presented by Bill Doak. emPLoyment Program at nexusbc Looking for work, but p.m. at Centennial Outdoor Rink. Cost is $2/person or $5/family lack the skills or certificates to get a job? Hire Ability is an eight- (tickets at door). KISSFM provides popular music, skating, games, week employment program at NexusBC. Get certificate training, prizes and concession! 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With multi-coloured helmets and jerseys, the EC Red Bull Salzburg Under 20s resembled a European cycling team Monday night at Kal Tire Place. And when they came out in fifth gear and scored on their first two shots on goal, it appeared the Tour de Salzburg may roll over the Vernon Vipers. The Snakes re-grouped later in the period and matched the Austrian’s wheels and pin-point passing before falling 6-4 before 1,277 fans. Daniel Wachter pulled the hat trick for Red Bull in the entertaining international exhibition hockey tilt. It was Salzburg’s second win in three tries against B.C. Hockey League teams. The Red Bulls outlasted the West Kelowna Warriors 8-6 to jumpstart their four-game tour a week ago. Salzburg then lost 6-1 to the first-place Penticton Vees last Wednesday. The Red Bulls finish their tour Wednesday night in Victoria versus the Grizzlies. The Vipers, who still have several players battling the flu, recalled forwards Keaton Gordon of the Junior B Kamloops Storm and Jake Toor of Yale Academy in Abbotsford, along with defencemen Carter Stephenson (Vancouver NW Giants) and Chris Jandric (Cariboo Cougars) from the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League. All four showed they will be ready for full-time duty next year. Wachter, 18, buried a wrister in the mid-slot after a turnover 2:31 into the third period to break a 2-2 deadlock. He supplied the winner with 4:07 remaining with a top-cheddar shot past Brendan Barry, 47 seconds after Liam Finlay made it 4-4 from the left crease after a feed from d-man Latrell Charleson, who strolled down the left wall after taking a feed from Chris Jandric. The roadrunner Wachter beat d-man Mac Ferner to a loose puck and buried an empty netter for the hat trick with just seconds left. “The Vipers are a pretty fast team with lots of skilled guys,” said Wachter. “It was a tough match up.” Phillip Lindner, Paul Sztatecsny and Marek Valach also scored for Salzburg, who led 2-0 just 4:24 after the national anthems were sung. LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR Ben Butcher, Steve Jandric and Brett Stapley Brett Stapley of the Vipers dishes off a pass as he takes a hit from Philipp Lindner of EC Red Bull Salzburg Monday night at Kal Tire Place. on a sweet breakaway deke after Salzburg d-man Lindner, the nicest skater on the ice, blew a tire near tional competition with North Shore Winter Club against Zandee and Christian Cakebread. centre. The Vipers started taking control of the tilt Salzburg badly outshot the Trinity Western University after Butcher’s snipe at 16:39 of the opening period on a gor- Russia and Finland in the Quebec Pee Wee Tournament. “They’re a quick team, smart, they worked hard. It was Spartans but lost 4-2 in earlier exhibition play. The Red geous three-way passing play with Stapley and Finlay. Steve Jandric levelled things at 2-2 when he went top shelf a good game for us to see how they play hockey over in Bulls had one day off to explore Vancouver, training on days Europe. It was a good experience and good test in front of a where they had no games. after a nifty back pass by Colton McCarthy from six feet. Salzburg is third in Group A of the Erste Bank Young The teams went scoreless in the second period before good crowd, but unfortunately we couldn’t get the win.” The Red Bulls outshot the Vipers 32-21 with Wouter Stars League at 16-11-1. Valach rattled the water bottle going high on Barry on a Left winger Valentin Busch is ranked 132nd among powerplay midway through the third (McCarthy in the Peeters going the distance in net. Maximilian Eggers earned three assists for the Austrian squad, which is sprinkled with International skaters in Central Scouting’s mid-term ratings. penalty box). The Red Bulls are carrying a 25-man roster. “It was a good game, I like their helmets, they’re pretty a few German and Canadian products. cool,” said Viper d-man Bo Pellah, who last faced internaVernon rested veteran forwards Riley Brandt, Hunter See TUFTO on A26

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Damian Coljee-Fehr of the Vernon Coca-Cola Vipers, right, gets tangled up with Levi McGarvey of the Cloverdale Colts in the Vernon Midget Tier 3 Hockey Tournament Saturday at the Civic Arena.

Midgets ready for playoffs Connor Webb took the win and made a key breakaway save when the game was only 2-1. Vernon travelled through a snow storm Saturday afternoon and gained a 2-2 tie with the West Kelowna Warriors. The Vipers’ Kyle Sherwood finished a nice pass from Logan Imrich going bar down. Dylan Sedlacek sniped a nice goal to knot the game 2-2 before West Kelowna took the lead on a high stick goal that only the referee missed. Nick Cherkowski wheeled out from the corner to fire the equalizer. Dawson Chase had a couple of helpers. Vernon (11-2-2) finished just behind first-place Penticton (12-2-1) and will face off against Kelowna (4-10-1) in a first-round, best-of-three playoff series. Game 1 goes Saturday, 7:45 p.m., at Civic. The Sun Valley Source for Sports Vipers ended the Bantam Tier 2 regular season with a split, stopping Kelowna 5-1 at Priest Valley Arena and falling 6-4 to Pursuit of Excellence Varsity in Kelowna. OVER $11,000,000 Nic Teale, with 2+1, Trevor IN INVENTORY! Kennedy, with 1+2, Lincoln Connor and Corbin Hanson handled the Vernon offence against www.CountryRV.net Go To Kelowna. Colby Feist pocketed a for a 360 virtual tour pair of helpers. The Sun Valley crew topped the league at 16-2 and will start the playoffs Friday night at home (venue and time TBA) versus lastplace Penticton (2-15-1. 7840 Highway 97 3732 Highway 97 N The Watkin Motors Mustangs Winfield, BC Kelowna, BC Phone: 250.766.3100 Phone: 250.807.2898 ambushed West Kelowna 10-1 in Toll Free: 1.866.488.3101 Toll Free: 1.888.456.1808 Pee Wee Tier 2 play Sunday at Kal www.CountryRV.net Tire Place.

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The Vernon Home Hardware Centre Vipers closed the regular Okanagan Mainline Midget Tier 2 Hockey League season with a 4-1 victory over the Kelowna Fripps Warehouse Rockets Sunday afternoon at the Capital News Centre. Kelowna opened the scoring on a screened shot from the point before Connor Johnston banged in a Grady Caton shot from the point for the equalizer. Reed Cashato put the Vipers up by one when he knocked in a shot from a scramble in front of Kelowna goalie Nathan Sparks. After the ice clean, Dex Elders put the game away with back-to back goals. Jason Shaigec chipped in with a couple of assists.

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Cayden Hamming went the distance in net as Vernon ended the regular season atop the table at 14-1. The first goal came 20 seconds into the first period, slapped in by Jarred Feist, assisted by Steel Quiring and Jakob Jones. Ronac Chauhan scored the second with feeds from Emma Elders and Porter Trevelyan. Elders supplied the third goal with helpers to Connor Elliott and Trevelyan. Quiring pulled the hat trick and also compiled two assists. Feist got his second goal, followed by singles from Jones, Zackary Funk and Jacob Boden. The Mustang defence was dynamic, anchored by Nic Noren, Isaac Thomas and Jace Weir. The Mustangs open the 45th CocaCola Invitational Pee Wee Hockey Classic Thursday, Feb. 11 (8 a.m.) against the Glenlake Hawks of Calgary . Vernon is in the Coca-Cola Division with the Idaho Jr. Steelheads and the Dawson Creek Canucks. The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers finished the Bantam Tier 3 regular season with a 3-2 victory over the West Kelowna Warriors Sunday at Civic Arena. Cole Boyarski opened the scoring from Mason Robinson, while Lucas Zubrod from Jacob Brewer tied it 2-2 at the end of 40 minutes. Jacob Green put Vernon ahead to stay with seven minutes left. Gavin Fleck picked up the assist. Vernon played very disciplined. Jadon Foster took the win. Second-place West Kelowna dipped to 11-6-1. The Vipers ended up sixth at 5-7-2 and will begin the playoffs Friday night in Kamloops against the third-place Blazers (7-4-3). Game 2 goes Saturday, 12:45 p.m., at Priest Valley.

Red Bull Salzburg has former NHL head coach Pierre Pagé as club director. Salzburg is coached by former Boston College standout and Carolina draft pick J.D. Forrest as well as former Clarkson University defenceman and Bentley University assistant coach Matt Curley. Curley felt the Red Bulls showed a slightly better effort than they did against Penticton. “We talked a lot before this game about sticking with it. No matter what the score, what the circumstance, stay with the process, believe in what we’re tying to do and believe in your ability. I thought we got a little lucky there at times. I thought Vernon left a few out there and that’s part of the game. We’d like to think we took advantage of those breaks and capitalized on our chances.” Wachter said some of the Red Bulls are pushing to play pro back home, while others are trying for contracts in North America. “We’ll see what the future brings. They don’t get paid as much as over here, but it’s OK.” Meanwhile, the Vipers spoiled Hockey Day in Trail Saturday night by clipping the Smoke Eaters 3-2 in double overtime before 1,200 fans at Cominco Arena. Minnesota product Odeen Tufto slipped a wrister past Trail goalie Bailey MacBurnie at 2:57 of the second OT period as the Vipers moved three points ahead of the Smokies in the fourth and final Interior Division playoff berth. Finlay forced a turnover to the right of MacBurnie, and fed Tufto who wristed it in from the left hash mark. Tufto has 21 goals in his first BCHL season. Pellah drew the secondary assist. “It was an emotional game with lots of penalties,” said Viper assistant coach Kevin Kraus “It was two teams fighting for their lives and the play went back and forth. Both goalies played really well with more than 100 shots. “It turned into a goalie duel at times. Their goalie made some great saves to keep Trail in the game and (Andrew) Shortridge did the same for us.” The Smoke Eaters opened the scoring with 4:10 to play in the opening frame when Kyle Howarth stripped the puck from a Viper d-man and turned it into a 3-on-1. Howarth dropped it back to a trailing Nick Halloran who then feathered a pass to Max Newton on the right side and he slid it in the open net, his 10th of the season. Howarth made it 2-0 when he jumped on a loose puck in the Vipers slot and beat Shortridge low stick side midway through the second, his ninth snipe of the year. Trail outshot Vernon 54-52. Vernon replied on the power play, when Tufto’s point shot ricocheted off the backboard to Finlay at the side of the net for his 14th goal of the season, 13:58 into the period. Ben Butcher also drew an assist. Less than 90 seconds later, Brandt surprised MacBurnie, snapping a shot from a face-off won by McCarthy in the Trail end to tie things up. “It was a tough battle between both teams,” said Howarth. “Bounces sometimes don’t go your way, and a double-overtime loss, you can’t really blame anyone.” Said Smoke Eater assistant coach Curtis Toneff: “This team gets a lot of shots, and we see a lot of them hit him in the chest, but don’t take anything away from Shortridge, he was awesome tonight, as was Bailey. But we’re not going to hang our heads on this one. It looked a bit like an NHL game out there where it comes down to one little mistake.” Kraus senses a newfound confidence in the youthful Viper lineup. “Our whole second half (4-3 since the Christmas break) has been great,” said Kraus. “I see a group that’s playing more aggressive and working harder than we used to. We used to stand around and watch and now we’re better defensively in our own end and we’re going to the dirty areas for goals. We’re not as timid as we used to be.”


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An all-star contingent of Okanagan Masters, bolstered by some key coastal pick ups performed well at the Stealth Masters lacrosse tournament at the Langley Events Centre. The Okanagan entry came up just short in a championship shootout for the overall title. The tournament featured mini games made up of two 15-minute running time periods and was played one day in advance of Saturday’s National Lacrosse League Vancouver Stealth home game with the Colorado Mammoth. The Okanagan Masters team, led by ageless Pat Nelson, cruised past the North Shore Cowboys 4-1 in their opener of the round robin. Former Vernon Tiger Kenny Hinds opened the scoring on a quick crosscrease pass. Stu Williamson (Armstrong Shamrocks) scored a nifty deke-and-dunk goal on a partial breakaway while former Team Canada gold medalist and NLL allstar Chris Seller potted two goals for the Okanagan. Game two featured a familiar rivalry as Shamrock goaltender Chad Pieper played net for the Vancouver Coasters, who were led by Hall of Famer Russ Heard. The Okanagan squad was backstopped by 11-year NLL veteran goaltender Matt Disher, who was unofficially named the tournament MVP making countless saves while shorthanded. A sound defensive core anchored by Glenn (Stumpy) Mitchell, Devin Rodger and the Nitchie brothers, Ryan and Kody, played typical lock down Shamrock defence. Former Shamrock sniper Brett Logan, who was inspired playing on the turf floor, made several cross-crease Superman-style

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diving shots only to be thwarted by the goalies. With the score tied 3-3 and with only 7.5 seconds remaining, Seller made some slick moves from the left side and turned his back to Pieper and scored with a Maundrell-esque reverse backhanded submarine winning whip shot. The Okanagan team lost 4-3 to the Ladner Pioneers in a mean nothing third round-robin game and rested quickly for a back-toback encounter with the Pioneers for the championship. The Okanagan Masters fell behind early 1-0 in the final, but stormed back to score three unanswered goals. Williamson scored on his patented laser shot from the top point to take a 4-2 lead late in the final period but Ladner managed to squeak in a late goal on Disher to tie the game with under a minute to go and send the game PHOTO SUBMITTED to a three-man shoot out with the Stu Williamson of the Okanagan Masters checks a teams deadlocked at 4-4. Ladner Pioneer player at the Langley Events Centre. The Pioneers scored on their first attempt while Hinds was stoned on a shoulder save by the “This team has played together for a Pioneer goaltender. Disher made the ini- couple years now and this was our best tial save on the second shooter but the ball showing in the tournament to date so I trickled over the line. Team Okanagan’s couldn’t be happier with our results. We second shooter missed the net. lost to the Coasters by six or more goals “We had a really great team of guys for the last time we played them and to finally this tournament and we were all amazed beat them was an accomplishment – even by the play of our goalie Matt Disher, quick for Masters.” reactions, angles and reading shooters was The Okanagan Masters will host clearly his specialty and he brought his the B.C. Masters Championships in best for this tourney,” said team captain Armstrong on the Canada Day July long Ryan Nitchie. weekend.

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The Vernon Storm doubled the Kelowna Flash 4-2 in Under 12 ringette action Saturday at Kal Tire Place. The Flash made the Storm work hard for every goal. Newcomer Sadie Weed assisted Chayse Krause for the first Vernon goal. Rhys Taylor-Hawes got back-to-back goals with an assist by Sierra Lochhead. After the Flash fought hard to score two in the second period, forward Jasmine Horton made a drop pass back to Alicia Hughes on defence who went in to score for the winning snipe. Goaltender Katrina Winstanley recorded save after save. Coach Paige Powls attributes the Storm’s success to great passing and playmaking by their defensive players. The action was fast and furious as the Venom stopped the Flash 5-3 Sunday at Kal Tire Place. The Venom were down 2-1 at the half, with their lone goal coming from Kristen Francks, assisted by Aimee Skinner. The Venom came out strong in the second, with sniper Makenna Jackson potting two quick ones on solo efforts, and Skinner feeding Francks again for her second. Despite Kelowna’s best attempts at making a comeback with another goal, Jackson completed her hat trick to seal LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR the deal. Makenna Jackson of the Vernon Venom wins the battle in the corner The Vernon U14 Ignite grounded Salmon Arm 4-2 with against Jessica Westman of the Kelowna Flash in Under 12 ringette action Grace Cornell pulling the hat trick and Tristan Dewitt addSunday at Kal Tire Place. ing a single.

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The H&L Glass Atom C Vipers struck silver at 3-2 in a Kelowna tournament, falling 6-0 to Kelowna in Sunday’s final. After the game, the boys celebrated Trey Schober’s 11th birthday and their second-place showing with doughnuts. The Vipers wiped out Burnaby 10-0 in the earlymorning semifinal Sunday with Matthew Kuhnlein recording the shutout. Charlie Swartz, Maguire Nicholson, Luke Walsh and Lyndon Carleton compiled two goals each, while Marcel Green and Jeffrey Curtis provided singles. The H&L Glass crew beat a Kelowna tournament team 6-2 and bounced Burnaby 3-1 in Saturday preliminary action. Hudson Kibblewhite notched a hat trick, Nicholson had 2+1 and Rielly Beer scored once against Kelowna. Austen Vandenbrand netted a deuce and Joshua Mark added one versus Burnaby. Vernon erased a 3-0 deficit and gained a 3-3 tie before Kelowna caught fire in a 6-3 win. Swartz, Curtis and Beer produced the goals. The Atom Cs are coached by Dallas Walsh.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Jess Van der Veen. Margaret was born in Fort William, Ontario and passed away peacefully in Vernon, British Columbia. In her younger days, Nana was an avid curler who also spent a tremendous amount of time golfing, bowling, knitting and gardening. Margaret and her husband Pieter founded the Talbot Arm Motel which grew into a thriving business now operational for over 50 years. Margaret was a proprietor for the Talbot Arm Motel in which she took on the duties of cooking, cleaning, pumping gas, doing books, you name it; she could do it. During her lifetime Nana was a member of the Royal Purple and the Lion’s Club. Margaret is predeceased by her husband of 58 years Pieter Van der Veen and is survived by her sisters Diane Olynyk, Charlotte Tetreault and Helen Hindmarsh, sister-in-law Addie Jackson, son Garry Van der Veen (Sandra Armstrong) and daughter Karen Van der Veen-McNabb (Bob McNabb). Her memory will be cherished by her granddaughters Sharla Zandvliet, Riana Temple-Morrison (John Morrison) and Shelbree Schieder; grandsons Bronc Van der Veen (Laura Van der Veen) and Chance Temple (Karen Jahraus); great grandchildren Dana Tremblay, Candace Tremblay, Gabrielle Schnieder, Hannah Zandvliet, Stella Zandvliet, Garrin Schnieder and Lukas Temple. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so, may make a donation in Margaret’s memory to the Vernon Hospice House (3506 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives. ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to: ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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Employment

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Sales

FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880

BDO Canada Limited

STUDENTS age 12 & up earn up to $100 p/wk after school Call 250-545-1065 studentswithgoals@shaw.ca

UNIVERSAL Packaging Inc has a unique opportunity for an individual to join our growing sales team as an Inside Sales Person at our Vernon location. Job Description & Key Objectives - Help execute the sales plan and maintain existing business for Universal Packaging - Primary Objective – to manage and maintain all existing accounts designated to Inside Sales - Secondary Objective – to support the outside sales team and help profitably grow the business Requirements - High school diploma – college education preferred - Packaging industry sales experience is preferred Ability to work on a PC – MS Outlook, Office, Excel, Word Strong communication skills Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities quickly and efficiently Friendly, cooperative and assertive personality Closing date: January 22, 2016. Please send your resume and cover letter stating earliest start date and salary expectations to careers@thinkuniversal.com. Universal thanks all interested individuals for their interest in this position but only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Career Opportunities

Financial Services

North Enderby Timber is hiring trades people for the positions of Industrial Electrician (PLC experience would be an asset) and Industrial Millwright. please email resume to netimber@junction.net

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted DEBT WORRIES? You have options. Call BDO to arrange a

202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy

Dukhia Farms is looking Orchard Workers from April Oct 20. $10.49/hr. Apply 6308 Apple Lane Vernon 250-545-1780

for 1 at BC

Farm labourers required at Turtle Mountain Vineyards. $10.59/hr, 5-6 days/wk, planting, pruning, harvesting. April October. Call 250-540-1011.

Business Opportunities GET FREE High cash producing Vending machines. $1 vend = .70 profit. No competition - financing and locating services provided. Full details call now. 1-866-668-6629 Website: www.tcvend.com

turtlemountainvineyards@shaw.ca

Jiminy Crickets daycare in Lumby is looking for a F/T Early Childhood Educator, benefits and competitive wages. Contact Chrysta at 250-309-1296

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

REALTORS WANTED! Find out what it’s all about by calling 250-550-4221 or email  bill.hubbard@century21.ca

Call 250.550.4221 for an appointment

Executives Realty Ltd.

Computers/ Info systems

Computers/ Info systems

MicroSolve Computer Solutions

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Cheryl Andrus

In the convenience of your home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, performance maintenance & virus control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up hard drive.

Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician

250-542-8620

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

PLUMBER / GAS FITTER Stevenson Mechanical Ltd. is looking for experienced plumbers/gas fitters. The successful applicants must have a proven record working with customers and have plenty of experience in residential construction and service work, preferrably with some refrigeration experience. Stevenson Mechanical offers competitive wages and is committed to long-term employment and continuous training. Submit resumes to support@stevensonmech.com

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Bookkeeper / Office Assistant Part Time Seasonal May to September 35 hours per week, off season up to 20 hours per week O’Keefe Ranch is looking for a Bookkeeper, who will be responsible for providing bookkeeping and accounting services to our operation. In addition the applicant will be assisting in general office duties. Candidates must be adaptable to the multiple demands of the position and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. t .VTU CF GBNJMJBS XJUI UIF MBUFTU WFSTJPO PG 2VJDL #PPLT t 1BZSPMM BOE "DDPVOUT 1BZBCMF t #BOL 3FDPODJMJBUJPO BOE 'JOBODJBM 3FQPSUJOH t :FBS FOE "EEJUJPOBM EVUJFT XJMM CF BOTXFSJOH QIPOFT UBLJOH CPPLJOHT and backup for front end staff. 1MFBTF TVCNJU ZPVS SFTVNF UP "55&/5*0/ (MFO 5BZMPS (FOFSBM .BOBHFS manager@okeeferanch.ca $MPTJOH GPS BQQMJDBUJPOT 'FCSVBSZ

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat

Full Time Permanent Wage $39.86 - $48.23 Over 2 Years Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By February 15, 2016 4:30 pm, by Fax: 250-632-4995, or email: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

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.

Livestock

OWNER OPERATORS

Flatdeck Division ¡ Must be willing to run Western USA, BC and Alberta ¡ Must currently hold a FAST card, or obtain one within 3 weeks of receiving a position. Call Bob 604-888-2928 or email: bob@shadowlines.com

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’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 Contact Service for your flat roof needs & repairs & waterproofing. John 250-309-2675

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Auctions

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 24 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673

BeneďŹ ts & Hiring Bonus!

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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 don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Antiques Antiques && Collectibles Collectibles 44 Beautiful Beautiful Mirrored Mirrored Dressers, Dressers, Shabby Shabby Chic Chic Cabinets, Cabinets, China China Cabinets, Cabinets, Double Double Bed Bed Frame Frame w/Marble w/Marble Top Top Nightstands, Nightstands, Upholstered Upholstered Painted-Back Painted-Back Bench, Bench, Occasional Occasional Tables, Tables, Floor Floor && Table Table Lamps, Lamps, Small Small Draw Draw Leaf Leaf Table, Table, Upholstered Upholstered Chairs, Chairs, China, China, Upholstered Upholstered Trunk, Trunk, Tea Tea Cart, Cart, Clocks, Clocks, Framed Framed Prints Prints && More. More. Jewellery Jewellery Ladies Ladies 10-18ct 10-18ct White White Gold Gold Diamond Diamond Ring Ring w/a w/a $2870, $2870, Ladies Ladies 14ct 14ct Diamond Diamond Ring Ring w/Band w/Band w/a w/a $2780, $2780, Ladies Ladies Emerald Emerald && Sapphire Sapphire Rings, Rings, Men’s Men’s Heavy Heavy 14ct 14ct Gold Gold Ring, Ring, Pocket Pocket Watches Watches && More. More. Furniture, Furniture, Appliances, Appliances, Etc Etc KitchenAid KitchenAid Fridge, Fridge, Danby Danby All All Fridge, Fridge, Loft Loft Bed, Bed, Oak Oak China China Cabinet, Cabinet, New New Over-the-Range Over-the-Range Micro, Micro, Dryer, Dryer, Stereos, Stereos, Bar Bar Fridges, Fridges, Love Love Seats, Seats, Coffee Coffee && End End Tables, Tables, New New Crib, Crib, Table Table && 66 Chairs, Chairs, Patio Patio Table Table && 44 Chairs, Chairs, Computer Computer Desks, Desks, Elec. Elec. Single Single Bed, Bed, File File Cabinet, Cabinet, Hockey Hockey Cards Cards && Jerseys, Jerseys, Vacuums, Vacuums, Hide-a-Bed, Hide-a-Bed, 9ft. 9ft. Screen Screen && More. More. Tools Tools && Misc Misc Snap-On Snap-On Compressor, Compressor, New New 5hp 5hp 3phase 3phase Motors, Motors, Makita Makita Sliding Sliding Compound Compound Mitre Mitre Saw, Saw, Table Table && Band Band Saws, Saws, Tool Tool Boxes, Boxes, Oxy/Acet Oxy/Acet Torch Torch Set, Set, Hydraulic Hydraulic Punch, Punch, Ladders, Ladders, Cordless Cordless Tools, Tools, Elec. Elec. Winch, Winch, Angle Angle Grinder, Grinder, New New Water Water Valves, Valves, Elec. Elec. Sump Sump Pump, Pump, New New Insulated Insulated Tarps, Tarps, Router, Router, Elec. Elec. Heaters, Heaters, Elec. Elec. Hand Hand Tools, Tools, Tires, Tires, Helmets, Helmets, Snowboards Snowboards && Skis, Skis, Tree Tree Stand, Stand, Full Full Sheets Sheets Metal Metal Sign Sign Boards, Boards, Ceiling Ceiling Tiles, Tiles, Corner Corner Shower Shower && More. More.

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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. PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS... CALL US.. AUGER PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICING VERNON AND AREA WITH ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING NEEDS. CALL BLANE 250306-1511 IF WATER RUNS TROUGH IT WE DO IT !!!!

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Pets & Livestock

Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies Used building materials. Tin, 8’ or 9’ length. $1.00 per lineal ft.,Trusses 38’ & 40’. 2x4, 2x6 walls,3/8 plywood, $4.00 per sheet. Insulation. 20’ container $2500.250-804-6720.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Farm Equipment

Apt/Condo for Rent

NOTICE of Sale: 2009 Western Star,4900FA,Tractor. VIN 5KJJAEDR29PAB9761.Name of Debtor: Alan Peacock. Amount of Debt:$2837.03 plus storage. Sale Date & Time: Feb.22,2016 at 10:00 pm. Location: RJames Western Star, 150 Edwards Rd. Kelowna BC. Submit by email to: bmackney@rjameswsf.ca.

Furniture DOUBLE PEDESTAL solid oak dining room table with 6 chairs, $500 obo. 250-8782588.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies AUTOMATIC LIFT chair, excellent condition. $200 obo. 250-878-2588 Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Misc. for Sale CAT diecast models in 1/50 scale Various models for the serious collector.250-517-9549 Queen size bed with frame & headboard, like new, $500. 250-275-8951 REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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 Wanted: Older gas farm tractor with front end bucket, 3ph & pto. 1 (250)546-0902

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650, no Hydro. (250)307-4948 Belmonte 1 bdrm, newly renovated, clean, secure, cat allowed, close to D/T. $730 pm, no util. avail now. 250549-5254. Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s preferred, ref. req., $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Clubâ€?. Serious inquires call ‌

250-549-4467

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

250-550-2120

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CALL 250-542-1701 4900 Okanagan Avenue

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

1604 31st Street Available Immediately 1 & 2 Bedroom 50+ Building N/S, N/P • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-558-9696

MOVE in by this Valentine\’s Day and get a Sweetheart Deal!!! Newly renovated 1 & 2 BR suites starting at $775 in a quiet, adult building. Live in manager, free heat, a/c, well maintained building with elevator, free parking, onsite laundry, located close to downtown and Seniors center. Call Diana Delaney at 250-550-2120 for details & to view.

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

Modular Homes 3 bdrm, mobile home, f/s, w/d, a/c, located between Vernon & Armstrong, in quiet mobile home park. N/P, n/s. $900 util not incl. Darren or Elvira 250-546-3941.

Senior Assisted Living Victorian Retirement Residence Beautiful Studio Suite Rent includes all meals, snacks, utilities, activities, housekeeping and heavy laundry. $2550/Month www.victorianvernon.com 3306 22nd St. 250-545-0470

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $500 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 1 large bed sitting room Available to Senior male or female. 250-558-8557

Suites, Lower 1bdrm + den bsmnt, available now, n/s, n/p, $750 utilities included, close to hospital. 250307-4948 or 250-307-1145

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN

Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

Complete Renovations: Basements • Kitchens • Baths * Repairs

Ron @ 250.309.0435 ‘Framing to Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca

TIM 250-307-8772

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250.308.6230

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Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim

Free Estimates 25 yr exp. 250 307 5685

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS Painted - Repaired or Retextured

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com

308-9783 or 549-5140

DRYWALL FINISHING REPAIRS • TEXTURES

TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250-550-7900

Pruning, Removals, Treecycling and Bucket Work

250 306 8739 Free Estimates.

Stump Grinding also available

LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden FALL CLEANUP

Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing

Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS?

CLEANING A&C Cleaning Services now accepting new clients. A Great New Year’s Gift!!

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

www.ArborCare.com

JOHN T. ZUBECK

HOUSE CLEANING Hire AAA - MAID FROM PHILIPPINES

250-542-7525

WISE WOOD TREE CARE

(Ceiling & Trim extra)

Make your House GREEN!!

15%

• Pre-Book Spring Horticultural Oil & Fertilizers • Tree Removals & Stump Grinding • Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges • Wind & Storm Damage • Coniferous Tree Trimming • Snow Load Protection Serving Vernon, Lumby, Lake Country, Armstrong and Areas

Terry’s Painting

Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings

3 rooms for $299

PRE-PAY TO SAVE

accepting new clients.

250 545 1359

LICENSED AND INSURED

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BOOKKEEPING Specialize in Small Business books.

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• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES

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

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Curves of Kamloops. Adult companions. Interviewing. 250851-1777 no texts please.

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Michelin Summer Tires 95% tread, 195/65 R15 on Rims $400. Firm (250)558-6599 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894

Legal

Legal Notices By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individuals for the amount stated; Daryl Ekren $301.35, Shei Teeple $477.75, Jim Erickson $385.35, Chantelle Claxton $510.85 & Ron Hart $506.85. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 5492255. To be notified of our next auction please sign up at elephantstoragecentre.com

Community Corner

Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074

SHOP LOCALLY Legal Notices

Legal Notices

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 6, 2015, at 28th Street and 39th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Vernon RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $586.50 CAD and an LG cell phone, both on or about 23:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3329, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Vernon firefighters Chad Gilroy (left), Reinhard Mann, Scott Pshyk and Doug Imrich donate $3,000 to Leslie Harvey, Ruth Edwards and David MacBain, with the North Okanagan Hospice Society. The money was raised by the fire department through a silent auction at Pamper Your Palate. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Sue Myhre (right), with the Canadian Mental Health Association, accepts a donation of $2,000 from Keith Hustler, of the Coldstream Live Music Society. The donation is in support of CMHA’s music program and was raised from the Coldstream Live Music Society’s monthly open mic/concert at the Coldstream Coffee House.

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B.C.’s winter wonderland still surrounds us

appy new year to everyone and I hope you had a safe, wonderful Christmas season with loved ones. I want to remind everyone who ventures on our roads that winter is still upon us and it is our responsibility to drive safely and be prepared for harsh conditions.

Winter driving can pose many risks and safety concerns for the residents of the Shuswap. It is important to prepare ourselves for the coming winter months and prevent problems before they occur by making your vehicle winter-ready. The roads have often been slick this

winter, so it is important to slow down and plan your trip ahead of time. Check road conditions, avoid driving when conditions are hazardous and ensure your winter tires have been installed and inspected. Winter tires have been defined as those labelled with either the mountain snowflake

symbol or the mud and snow (M+S) symbol. Winter tires must be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimetres. Drivers who do not have the proper winter tires on their vehicle on the designated routes can receive a fine of $121. Drivers who do not have the minimum tread depth

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