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City construction costs escalating RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Costs to replace water lines, roads and sidewalks are going through the roof in Vernon. A 2015 construction escalation report shows capital costs jumped about 6.5 per cent over 2014. “It’s actually scary when you look at where construction costs are going,” said Coun. Catherine Lord. The largest increases came with roads, concrete curbs, sidewalks and landscaping while there were modest hikes for waterworks. According to the report, $881,354 was spent on roads in 2015, a 12 per cent increase from $786,895 in 2014. Landscaping jumped 13.5 per cent from $29,329 to $33,274 while curbs and side-
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walks went up 8.7 per cent from $172,116 to $187,039. However, there was a 11.4 per cent decrease for sanitary sewer ($16,052 to $14,225) and a 2.8 per cent decrease for storm sewer ($177,883 to $172,939). While overall costs have risen, the city is putting more money aside for infrastructure. In 2015, the capital works budget grew
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by 17 per cent because of the 1.9 per cent cumulative infrastructure tax and increases to the Union of B.C. Municipalites’ gas tax fund. “While the funding increase offsets the construction cost increase, it is important to note that the construction cost increase calculation is based on a particular type of road and utility project,” said Chris Thompson, infrastructure management technician, in the report. “The calculation may not be relevant to other types of projects due to materials used, scale of the project or outside factors affecting construction materials. For example, road construction costs may see a reduction in 2016 due to global oil prices.” Staff will monitor construction costs and its potential impact on the city’s asset management program.
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The long-awaited day is almost here at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. On Sunday, patients will move to the new sixth and seventh floors of the Polson tower. “The move will begin at 8:30 a.m. and a patient will be moved from existing floors every three minutes,” said Richard Harding, administrator. “The move will be supported by a large group of volunteers and clinical staff as they transition to their new rooms.” There are 30 beds on each floor, with 14 of them new and the remainder coming from existing parts Richard Harding of the hospital. On the sixth floor, there will be 14 telemetry beds providing cardiac monitoring and 16 acute medical beds. The seventh floor will consist of rehabilitation beds for both rehab and stroke patients, while also supporting patients who no longer require acute care and are preparing to go home. Most of the rooms have single beds and the goal is to reduce incidents of infection among patients. “I’m optimistic this will help towards resolving several issues,” said Dr. Chris Cunningham, with medical staff. Physicians rallied residents a number of years ago to lobby government for the two floors to be completed. “This is the culmination of a lot of work in the region,” said Cunningham. Construction of the $30 million project began in early 2014 and officially wrapped up in December. “We’re right on track with the completion of staff hiring and orientation training and are in the final phase of logistic preparations for the floor move,” said Harding. With beds shifting over to the new floors in the Polson tower, the vacant wards in the Jubilee tower will largely be converted to semi-private rooms. The total bed count at VJH will now be 182.
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No charges after lockdown at high school richard rolke Morning Star Staff
An incident that forced a Vernon high school into lockdown won’t result in criminal charges. Police converged on Vernon Secondary School after 9 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of an individual entering the school with what appeared to be a weapon. “We will not be proceeding with charges,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy, with the Vernon RCMP, adding that it was determined that a student had an air soft pistol. The student was interviewed by police but Noseworthy could not say why the student brought the pistol to school. “There was no criminal intent,” she said. “The student will be dealt with by the school board.” As a result of the incident, the school district will initiate a threat assessment protocol. “We will look at all of the issues that led to it,” said Joe Rogers, superintendent. The process will include the student and parents. “It could also involve the Interior Health Aurthority if there is a need for counselling,” said Rogers. Rogers would not speculate on any potential punishment, such as suspension. “We need to find out all of the background first. We need to find out what was going through the student’s thinking at the time,” he said.
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Students and staff were forced into lockdown mode after reports of a weapon at Vernon Secondary School Wednesday morning. Students and staff were in the midst of exams when they were told to initiate lockdown measures. “She (my daughter) was scared. It was a level one lockdown so no lights and they had to hide for over 30 minutes before they were told all was OK,” said a parent. The lockdown was finally lifted at 9:50 a.m. and Vernon School District insists security procedures proved effective. “I want to thank the staff and students for following the
threat-assessment protocol in going through the process in a very professional way, and that none of our students, through this process, were ever at any risk,” said Rogers. Given the recent death of four people in La Loche, Sask., including two in a school, Noseworthy insists reports of firearms must be taken seriously. “These are situations that can potentially develop into something that’s devastating to a community,” she said.
First Nations praise ruling from human rights tribunal Morning Star Staff
Local First Nations are demanding action to ensure the care of all children. On Tuesday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled that the federal government has not provided the same level of welfare services funding for children on Canadian reserves than for those off reserves. “The tribunal’s ruling is a vindication of Wayne Christian our struggle to have recognition of our law and to secure sufficient funding from Canada to deliver programs and support to all our Splatsin children and families,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief. A similar message is coming from the
Okanagan Indian Band. ”The answer is not to shuffle money around, but to invest an equitable amount of resources and create First Nations informed ways of caring for the well-being of our children,” said Chief Byron Louis. “We look forward to sitting at the table with decision-makers and creating actionable results based on respect for Syilx knowledge and expertise of Okanagan family and community strengths, values and traditions.” The issue of children’s care has been of importance for Christian since 1980 when he rallied against government policies and underfunded programs. While the Splatsin initiated a child welfare bylaw, Christian says the provincial government has attempted to keep control of band children, which led the band to initiate a notice of claim in October.
“It’s forced us to a legal battle with the province of B.C. over our right to determine the best interests of Splatsin children in need of care and protection,” he said. “This federal decision calls for funding and support for First Nations to deliver our own services and coupled with the first five recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation report, these major initiatives tell us that our people nearly 40 years ago were right and thinking of those yet unborn.” Christian is calling for the issue to be resolved. “We call upon the province to take heed of the tribunal’s decision and work with us, instead of against us; to recognize the place of our children in Splatsin/Secwepemc culture,” he said. “We will no longer tolerate the federal
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The secret is out as to what Curt Jensen, Akbal Mund and Cindy Masters were cooking up. Yes, a mystery gourmet dinner to help replace the Kindale Developmental Association’s camera. Social media was the catalyst for the dinner after the post went out back in July that the Kindale camera and many other items were stolen from a vehicle in East Hill. Nineteen shares and 63 comments later, Mund,
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Residents say ‘about time’ to revitalization RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Plans for revitalizing Enderby’s main street are moving ahead. About 150 people attended an open house Tuesday to look at the conceptual design and construction plan for Cliff Avenue. “From the moment the doors opened, people were running into city hall to see what’s going on,” said Mayor Greg McCune. “The catch phrase I heard was, ‘It’s about time.’ We presented something in conjunction with the engineers and people love it.” The proposal calls for enhanced traffic and pedestrian safety through a raised intersection at Cliff Avenue and Belvedere Street that doubles as a public plaza, seating, rain garden, street trees and pier-themed gateway structures. During redevelopment of Cliff Avenue, infrastructure will be replaced, including the road, sidewalks and water lines. “People are looking forward to a change,” said Coun. Brian Schreiner.
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There was strong support for revitalization of Enderby’s Cliff Avenue during an open house Tuesday. “We’re trying to attract business downtown and right now, it’s not attractive. With some of the buildings, we’re trying to con-
Streaker apprehended RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon police officers had to round up a streaker Wednesday afternoon. At about 12:55 p.m., the detachment received a report of a man with no clothes on wandering around 25th Avenue and 32nd Street. “He was apprehended and taken to the hospital to be reviewed by medical professionals,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. It’s not known why the individual was nude. “He wasn’t exactly forthcoming with that information,” said Noseworthy. No charges will be laid against the 19-year-
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The last thing Canadians likely wanted to know about their government is that it discriminates, but that’s sadly the case. On Tuesday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled that the federal government has not provided the same level of welfare services funding to children on reserves as it does to children off of reserves. The tribunal insists that Ottawa must, “cease the discriminatory practice and take measures to redress and prevent it.” the way in which people get their news. According to a CBC report, the When I’m eating lunch at my desk, I turn on-reserve child welfare system to online newspapers for entertainment and to keep informed. But I still happily buy the huge receives up to 38 per cent less Saturday paper because I love the ritual of going funding than in other parts of the through it section by section. I also like knowing country. I’m getting my news from a trusted source. Now it would be easy to point There is no doubt we provide a service and the finger at the recently-ousted that is evidenced by the calls and emails we receive every day from readers thanking us for Conservative government, but the the service we provide, whether it’s to promote reality is that this situation has a meeting or to tell a story. been allowed to fester for decades Over the years, I’ve been privileged to irrespective of who holds power. be witness to people’s lives. I’ve been fortuGiven the tribunal’s harsh words, nate to share the story of a young man who the onus is on the new Liberal govdonated one of his kidneys to his best friend. ernment to take immediate action. I’ve watched as the Aboriginal Enhancement “The tribunal’s ruling is a vindiAgreement was signed at last. I’ve listened as those who have lost loved ones have shared cation of our struggle to have rectheir grief. ognition of our law and to secure I’ve met people from all walks of life who sufficient funding from Canada to have trusted me with their stories. It’s a privideliver programs and support to all lege and an honour that we take seriously. our Splatsin children,” said Wayne While we now have to supply stories to our Christian, chief of the Splatsin web site and we have to update our Twitter First Nation. feed and Facebook page, we still adhere to the standards shared by all of us who work in The same message is also comprint: accuracy, fairness and not rushing to get ing from the Okanagan people. something into print or online without mak“The answer is not to shuffle ing sure we have our facts. money around, but to invest an Sure, we make mistakes. We’re human. But equitable amount of resources and we’re quick to correct those mistakes. We have create First Nations informed ways high standards and we take our responsibility of caring for the well-being of our to the community seriously. We are accountable to the public for the fairness and reliabilchildren,” said Chief Byron Louis. ity of our reporting. These days, anyone can But unlike the traditional paterstart a blog and pass off their content as news. nalistic practices of government to But where is the accountability? just set policy unilaterally, Prime Years ago, we had a summer student who was desperate to sink her teeth into some kind Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers need to openly engage of investigative piece and bemoaned the fact First Nations leaders and commuthat one day we sent her to cover a fundraising tea. That tea was important to the people nities to determine where resources involved and the key, I told her, was to treat should be spent in an effective it with the same reverence she would a more manner. in-depth story. But the bottom line is that treatPeople trust us to tell their stories, and ing some communities different there are always stories to tell, some big, many than others must come to an end. of them small, but all of them important.
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omeone asked me what pickleball means to me. Why am I writing letters to the editor about it? I thought about it and stated that, "I found it appalling that such a new sport, for people with degenerative joints and discs, has been denied access to the elderly and less competitive people in a manner so as to make the sport disappear." In The Morning Star article Jan. 10, front page no less, the paper is reporting that there is going to be a problem with funding for the new sport. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has dedicated $13 to 20 million (cost overruns by the time it is completed) for a new arena. It is also dedicating $8 million to maintain a decrepit, crumbling old arena, while the new one is being constructed. GVAC is just getting out of earshot about the cost overruns and the possible wasting of money on the track and field venue built at
the Okanagan College campus. The article states that the pickleball courts and adjoining tennis courts will cost about $2 million. Really? What kind of facility are they building? Pickleball only hit Vernon recently, to my knowledge. Are there that many willing to play? Clearly the directors of the GVAC think so. Director Mike Macnabb wants
NOT A SOLUTION I would like to respond to John Alexander's letter of Jan 10. I do not believe that more guns will solve the issue of criminal activity or domestic and international terrorism. Cities like Chicago, Detroit and Washington D.C., states such as Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, and the entire country of the U.S. would not have the death rate by handgun violence that they do. I don't mean to pick on the U.S., Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Somalia, etc. These places abound with weapons. I understand Mr. Alexander's argument. But it would never pan out. All adults could never carry guns. There are admittedly people in society who should not have guns. Assuming that not everyone gets a gun, what happens when that person still wants a weapon? And they will get one. The fearful do not react from a place of confidence or strength. Regardless how much training they get, it is still fear that drives them. Random shootings will increase. We would have the same problem the Americans are now dealing with. If everyone were
to use the American model of sports and have the pickleball club become private and fund their own arena for their sport. If this is the true way to do this, then minor hockey should be building their own arena, the lawn bowling club should be paying up for the use of Polson Park, and any public tennis courts are now to be used by private clubs only at a cost of $2,000 per year
to carry a gun, how would we tell each other apart? Perhaps an article of clothing will do. We would be creating gangs opposed to one another. This whole idea creates more of a problem for policing, not less. My other point is, criminals do not announce themselves. Their attacks come as a surprise. They will have guns drawn and cocked with the safety off. How does anyone counter that? There is no quick-draw technique that will prevent the law-abiding citizen from being shot. I submit that I would be more likely to be shot were I to carry a gun. I would go to jail before carrying a gun. It would be safer behind bars. Carrying a gun is a huge responsibility. Auxiliary policemen do not carry weapons. Leave the guns to the professionally trained. No one walks away from a shooting unscathed. Erik Andersen SNOW AND MELTING Each time a few snow flakes fall in Vernon, the issue of snowplowing or shoveling comes to the forefront (Jan. 15 - Morning Star - Nick Jordan). The downside is that the snowplows turn
per player to use the tennis courts in the city. Instead of looking at existing facilities that can be used while a head count analysis of who is really using what, GVAC wants the public to either pay up or sit on the couch. We have hospital issues that should be discussed, lack of walk-in clinics and doctors; but we have to spend front page news on pickleball, and how the seniors who mostly play the sport are unable to form a private club because most of them are on a fixed income. The news about pickleball was started by someone in charge of NIMBY, and noise levels in a park that is rarely used. Let's talk about adult stuff like water use, water quality, lake pollution and save the hysteria about pickleball for an appropriate time after some quality time is spent doing research. My thoughts, not yours. Greg Hesford
snow, gravel, dirt and silt into the drainage ditches. Along with other debris over 25 years and more, the ditches fail. Water from melting or excessive rainfall is blocked and cannot flow through the ditches. It simply accumulates, raising the water table and possibly flooding out the B.C. Hydro, Telus and Shaw junction boxes supplying our houses with electricity and communication wires. Once water reaches the inside of the junction boxes, it is susceptible to overflowing into the service conduits leading to our houses. Under pressure, it will back up into the wall cavity of the house, and if excessive, will overflow draining down onto the interior electrical panel, corroding out the circuit breakers, flooding basement floors and endangering a fire. Last year's 2015 thaw cost my family more than $6,000 to date and I continue to experience a stalemate with the City of Vernon over addressing the failed drainage ditches on my street. When will the City of Vernon man up to the damage done and put forward the effort to solve the problem? Neglect is not an answer. Bill Carr
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time during the hockey season at each school in the district, getting to know the students as they read with them. “Score With Reading extends that to the public library setting and demonstrates the commitment each BCHL team has to its community,” said BCHL communications director Brent Mutis. Kim Prince, mother to Kimani, sits back with a smile on her face as she watches her daughter interact with the players. “I think it is fantastic. She sees them on the ice and now she sees them in person. She will talk about it for awhile,”
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The Vernon Funtastic Sports Society is launching its community grant program for 2016. Applications for qualifying community groups are available at funtasticsports.ca/about/community-grant/ “The purpose of the Funtastic Community Investment Grant is to provide financial support to non-profit sport, recreation, and community organizations of a sport nature serving the Greater Vernon region,” said president Williamson Diana Williamson. “Successful applicants will benefit from the community grant program with an emphasis on projects that will continue to support the growth of sport and recreation in the region. Funtastic is proud to be able to support local sports organizations through grants that cover such things as equipment and capital costs for sports related activities.” Applications will be accepted until March 4. In 2015, the program distributed $30,000 to 10 recipients in summer and winter sports encompassing sports field development, equipment purchases, sports programs and physically challenged support program development. “Our Funtastic slowpitch tournament and music festival showcase our community’s volunteer spirit,” said Williamson. “We highlight Vernon’s exceptional weather, recreation areas, sports fields, and top-notch accommodations. This encourages participants to return each year to the benefit of local businesses. It is the No. 1 economic driver of the North Okanagan for the summer months and Canada’s largest slowpitch/music festival.” The 2016 Funtastic event is June 30 to July 3.
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Sovereign Lake was well represented with a dozen racers in the B.C. Midget Nordic Skiing Championships last weekend at Larch Hills in Salmon Arm. More than 250 skiers between the ages of 9-12 from across B.C. as well as Canmore and Methow Valley, U.S., competed over two days. Mitchell Bond topped the podium in his age group (2005 boys) grabbing gold and Torin Andrews took the silver in the 2003 boys individual start 2-km classic race Saturday morning. Other solid performances came from Lucas Sadesky fifth (2003 boys), Pedar Ree 10th, Parker Munroe 13th, Sam Rosen 22nd and Kay Freeman 26th (2004 boys). Nate Hardy was 12th and Evan Sadesky took 15th in the ‘05 boys; while Keith Bazinet was ninth in ‘06 Boys. Sophie Steinruck and Camille Hanry both represented Sovereign in the ‘05 girls division, placing 17th and 21st respectively. Nate Hardy was one of five skiers to be recognized for exceptional technique in Saturday’s race. The 1.5km relay Saturday afternoon saw the Sovereign boys teams taking sixth and seventh in a field of 20 teams. Sunday morning started off with a 300-m sprint skate ski individual qualifier on a course full of corners and rollers and lined with cheering spectators. Sovereign Lake showed their strength with a number of impressive qualification results. Andrews qualified third and held onto that position through the quarterfinal, semi and final heats. Lucas Sadesky finished right behind Andrews. Ree was fourth in the ‘04 boys final while Munroe rounded off the top-10 with a great race. Bond had the fastest qualifier of the day for ‘05 boys and in the final heat, edged the runner-up in a lunge photo-finish to hold onto gold. Evan Sadesky was also in the mix, finish-
ing seventh in the 2005 boys. Meanwhile, the brother and sister duo, Linnaea and Simon Heidt, both finished top of the podium in the B.C. Cup Atom categories. Sharing top spot were Pee Wee racer Eva Rosen, and Masters skiers Pat Pearce and Mae Hooper. Mitchell Bond, Torin Andrews and Ian Oliphant all had solid seconds. The Teck Okanagan Cup in Revelstoke resulted in podium finishes for a number of Sovereign racers, with golds earned by Bond, Oliphant, Carson Basset, Michelle Metza, Sarah Purslow, Olaf Plummer and Claude Bazinet. Second in their respective categories went to Dawson Bond, Torin Andrews, Aidan Andrews, and Emma Smedley and third place to Sierra Munroe, Paige Latta, and Samantha Loewen. Latta also placed in the Sprint A final at both Sovereign’s Nor-Am and BC Cup event, while Oliphant snatched first in the A final at the NorAms. PHOTO SUBMITTED Hannah Mehain has consistently placed in the top of her category as well, tak- Mitchell Rosen of the Sovereign Lake Nordic team competes in B.C. Midget finals. ing second and third in the two NoRAm finished first in their category, while Danica Ariano crossed events. Mehain won a spot on Canada’s Jr. World Under 23 team with her strong performance at the the line in second in her group. Ariano’s performance earned her a spot on the Okanagan recent Thunder Bay NorAm trials. In biathlon, the sport of shooting and skiing, the Sovereign biathlon team for the the B.C. Winter Games, Feb. 25-28, Lake team showed strong performances at the regional com- in Penticton. Oliphant will represent the Okanagan on the petition in Telemark. Camille Hanry and Lucas Sadesky both cross country ski team in the Games.
Kokanee swim for bronze in Snowfest Meet for 12-13 girls; Abbey Bartel in The Vernon Kokanee Swim Club brought 49 100 backstroke swimmers and took third spot in a field of 14 teams in 1:13.73 to at the Kelowna Snowfest Swim Meet last weekend. her 50 freeThe Kokanee compiled 2,332 points, only 400 style; Thomas back of the silver medal. Vernon recorded 290 best Mardiros times, 14 gold medals, nine silver and 14 bronze at added 50 and the H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre. 100 breastA club record was set in the Girls 14 and under roke to his 4x50 free relay by Cailee Weslowski, Kelsey Fillion, PHOTO SUBMITTED 200 breastAlexandra Shortt, and Abbey Bartel in one minute, Tate Priebe swims in the Kelowna Snowfest Meet. roke; Nicholas 57.65 seconds, beating a mark set in December. P h i l l i p s Some excellent showings of note came from swimmers who were trying to make qualifying times for dropped seven seconds in 200 breastroke to add to his 1,500 free AA time; Cameron Shortt swam her 100 freestyle in several provincial championships in February and March. New qualifiers for the AA provincials, Feb. 12-14, in 1:10.15 for her second AA time; Cailee Weslowski made her Penticton, are: Abbi Johnson in 100 and 200 breastroke first AA time in 100 backstroke with a 1:14.94; Alexandra Morning Star Staff
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Shortt added to her Western Canadian qualifying times with a strong swim in the 200 breastroke in 2:43.15, shaving five seconds off her best time. Johnson ended up with five gold, two silver and three bronze, while Mardiros, 11, posted four silver and one bronze. Alexandra Shortt, 14, produced one silver and four bronze. Many other swimmers are close to making qualifying times for AA and AAA provincial meets and will be trying to get under those times Saturday at the Vernon Kokanee Winter Time Trials. “After a couple of challenging days of racing the VKSC swimmers were still managing to come up with great swim races in the finals,” said head coach Steven Vander Meulen. “I really felt they gave their best efforts and that should pay off in future swim meets later in February and March.”
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Top-calibre rhythmic gymnasts will show their stuff in the 16th annual Queen of Hearts Invitational competition starting today at the Vernon Rec Centre. The event will draw 150 of Western Canada’s best. National team athletes will compete Saturday 4:45-7:45 p.m. and Sunday between 12:30-5 p.m., with younger and developing athletes competing all day today and during the mornings Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. “We are really looking forward to the Queen of Hearts when we will have the chance to show our work here in Vernon,” said Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club head coach Camille Martens. Featured athletes include 16-yearold national team pool talent Megan Hamilton, Cindy Huh and Kaylie Choi. “These athletes, ranging in ages six to 17, train up to 30+ hours a week and the Queen of Hearts is an opportunity to showcase the culmination of their hard work to friends, family and the community,” said media director Debra Haldane. There will be a concession and an assortment of raffle tables as the club raises funds to offset travel costs. Some locals will be competing in places like Moscow, Athens and Lisbon in the coming months. The gymnasts, meanwhile, began 2016 with an intense two-week events tour. A team of Vernon athletes, including Canadian Team Pool members 13-year-
old Jaedyn Andreotti and Hamilton, was the second Canadian in 10 senior first attended the Questo Invitational in and ended up 16th overall. The senior 10 Montreal. comp was won by Aliya Protto of the U.S. Hamilton earned a bronze in ball while “Many would recognize her and silver Andreotti took bronze medals in both medal winner Natasiya Generalovna from hoop and clubs. Emmalee Holland and Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off video,” said Isabella Haldane also made top-eight Martens. “Bronze was won by Estonia’s results in the junior category, while Rema Carmel Kallemaa.” Buschow Pander was top-eight in all events in novice. The team then headed to Toronto for a training camp to work with Olympian Alexandra Orlando, top judges and other elite athletes before meeting additional Okanagan team members at the Las Vegas International Invitational. Rema Buschow Pander of the local club was the top Canadian with fifth overall in novice. The junior and senior competitions were divided into an open category (level 9) and a national team section (level 10). Physiotherapist Haldane was the top finisher in 9 junior claiming seventh overCertified In all. In 10 junior, Andreotti was CAFCI eighth overall, also claiming top ACUPUNCTURE Canadian. In level 9 senior, Tessa Rohatensky pocketed sixth in NORTH END (RAILWAY PLAZA) hoop and ninth in clubs, while 201 4710 31ST STREET, VERNON Leah Defeo cracked the top-10 250-545-6030 in her ribbon routine. Hamilton
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The PVSS Saints face the Okanagan Mission Huskies tonight at 6:30 to open the annual Snoball Basketball Tournament in Armstrong. In other senior boys play, the South Okanagan Hornets (Oliver) play Summerland Rockets at 8:15. On the junior boys side, the Seaton Sonics go up against the Kalamalka Lakers at 3:30 and the Saints meet the Charles Bloom Timberwolves of Lumby at 5 p.m. The round-robin tourney goes all day Saturday with the senior Saints battling the Hornets at noon and finishing with Summerland at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the Vernon Panthers improved to 16-1 with a 47-40 win over the Dr. Knox Falcons in the Grade 8 Panther Invitational Tournament Final. Isaiah Ondrik (Player of the Game) led all scorers with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Panthers trailed by two at the end of the first and led by 3 at the half. “Our team defence has been outstanding all season long and it was no different in the final,” said VSS coach Sean Smith. “Despite shooting poorly in
the first half, we were able to stay close because of our defence. Dr. Knox was a fast, skilled team and gave us all we could handle. Ondrik was a beast for us on offense and we rode him the whole game.” The Panthers advanced to the finals with a 60-21 win over the Westsyde Whundas. Zack Smith (11), Trent Charlton (11), Ondrik (10) and Saajan Klair (10) all hit double-digits, while all Panthers hit the scoresheet. In the opening round, Vernon iced the Kelowna Christian Knights 47-27. Smith drained 18 while Charlton had eight. Kelowna Christian took down the Fulton Maroons 53-15 for third place. Player of the game for Fulton was Seth Pallister who had six points, six rebounds and three steals. Quin Williamson and Ethan Schiman played terrific defence on Dr Knox’s big men and logged eight rebounds each. In senior boys play, Fulton ambuished Seaton 86-21 with Noah Alleyne sinking 18 points, Nate Banga earning 16 and Bryn Bedard canning 10 and manager Jeff Han adding seven. Alleyne collected six assists.
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Meredith Leverson. 16, had a meet to remember in Kelowna with eight gold and one bronze, while Kelsey Fillion, 13, garnered eight gold, one silver and two bronze. Ryan Murphy, 11, picked up one gold, three silver and one bronze, while Anika Kintzel, 16, struck gold once and Liam Williamson, 13, collected one silver and two bronze. Zac Benn, 15, also bagged one silver and a pair of bronze, while Jonathan Heffner, 13, fashioned one bronze and one silver. Tate Priebe, 15, Angela Zeng, 11, and Aidan McWhinney, 10, each earned bronze medals.
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The Vernon Ski Club turned in some dazzling runs in the Teck Resources U12/ U14 Okanagan Zone races last weekend at Sun Peaks Mountain Resort in Kamloops. There were fabulous conditions for the recreational skiers with lots of fresh snow. For racers, the loose snow provided difficult conditions as ruts, grooves and berms built up quickly on the course. Vernon skiers, however, proved to be very adaptable to the changing course conditions and at times difficult visibility. Early on Saturday it was looking to be a tough day for the Vernon athletes. First racer in the gate wearing bid No. 1, Rane Smith, failed to negotiate an early gate and could not complete her run. However, the other Vernon skiers with the input from their coaches adapted quickly and the results started coming. Nadia Jones streaked to a fifth, Sydney Wilson was 12th and Natasha Jones 13th. In a very competitive U14 boys division results were difficult to come by, but the boys attacked the course which by this time was becoming quite rutted due to all of the hard-charging skiers. In the afternoon, Smith, after the disappointment of her first run, looked relaxed and nailed the run with a very convincing third place. Nadia Jones finished sixth and Wilson, dealing with a badly rutted course, wrestled in a tough fought 18th. When the U12 athletes hit their GS course the results really started to come. Jamie Robinson in the U12 girls won both of her runs of the day. She crushed her first run winning by 1.4 seconds and followed it in the afternoon with a much tighter victory
((0.01 seconds). Claire Richardson (aka Gun Smoke) met a similar fate to Smith by crashing early on her first run but looking very relaxed in her second run placed a satisfying sixth. Ella Mills, looking every bit the veteran, ran smoothly during her runs to place ninth in the morning and 11th in the afternoon. Not to be outdone by the ladies, the U12 boys similarly skied very well. Parker Monroe placed first and third for the day, all the while looking calm and relaxed James Richardson, still nursing wounds of a training accident the PHOTO SUBMITTED prior weekend in which Rane Smith of Vernon races in the Teck Resources Okanagan a tooth and lots of blood Zone ski competition at Sun Peaks Mountain Reasort. were lost, attacked the convincing fashion. James Richardson and course, managing a Rowan Smith snuck into the top-15 with ninth and 10th. Sunday again saw plenty of fresh snow. solid runs. The U12 girls saw multiple top-10 With the sharp, tight turns of the slalom discipline, the courses received a lot of finishes: Ella Mills skied fast and beauabuse and the course workers were kept tifully finishing fourth and sixth; Jamie busy managing the deteriorating condi- Robinson smoked a fifth in her first run and ran a very fast second run until a tions. Despite that, Vernon athletes contin- problem with a late gate forced a disqualiued to manage the course and their expec- fication; Claire Richardson nabbed a welltations admirably, especially for the skiers fought seventh and 12th. Said U12 coach Rodger Poole: “It was who had later starts. The U14 girls skied great to see each and every one pushing well as did the U14 boys. The U12’s, their comfort level, charging the courses, however, really started to get their stride. skiing fast and taking chances.” Parker Monroe ruled both his runs in
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Linden Catt supplied 3+1 as the Lumby Stars ambushed the Salmar Classic Titans 9-1 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play Saturday at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. Ryder Quibell and Quintin O’Neill, with deuces, Tye Krause, with 1+2 and Peter Romailler, on a blast from the point, handled 7840 Highway 97 3732 Highway 97 N Winfield, BC Kelowna, BC the Lumby scoring. Affiliate Bryden Murray and Zachary Young Phone: 250.766.3100 Phone: 250.807.2898 Toll Free: 1.866.488.3101 Toll Free: 1.888.456.1808 provided two helpers apiece. Great defensive play came from call-up Faith Seehaver, www.CountryRV.net Andrew Rannelli, and Mia Maltman. The host Winfield Bruins surprised the Bantam Super League-leading Interior Savings Lions 6-5 Saturday. The Bruins went up 3-0 before Tage Kineshanko scored from Landen Harison midway through the second period. FRI., Aidan Rivard, from Kineshanko, JAN. 29TH made it 4-2 before Winfield added two PUCK snipes for a 6-2 lead. DROPS Elias Wery went end to end for AT 7:00 PM the first of three unanswered Vernon goals. Less than a minute later, Kineshanko connected after a series of great passing from Ryan Vandesande and Harison. Wery added another, assisted by Kineshanko and the Lions pulled netminder Jared Ross for an extra attacker and pressed hard for the equalizer. Derek Pereboom, Easton Rayner, Sapian Joe, Zach Manthorne and TO SEE ROSTER, PHOTOS, CONTESTS, GAME INFO Wyatt Gatzke helped maintain clutch offensive pressure, while Keenon AND MUCH MORE, VISIT US ONLINE Jeberg and Tanner Buekert were solid on defence. DL#40067
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Pee Wee Super League-leading Butcher Boys Rebels blasted Salmon Arm Fix Auto Warriors 6-2 Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. Taking the puck behind his own net, Ephren Potter-Cramer lugged it long distance, before netting Vernon’s first shot. Tied after one, Rebel Quinn Soon kicked into hyperdrive early in the second, and flipped home the go-ahead goal. On a counterattack, the Warriors deflected one on net, but Jakob Aeichele coolly repelled the puck with his left pad and snapped up the second chance with his trapper. Paige Brayshaw and Connor Cecchini then connected with Reilly Teager, who cut in from the right side and picked the far post. Teager scored on a deflection after a feed from Ronan Bedard, while Teager posted his natural hat trick by taking a touch pass from Bedard deep in the Warrior end, swerving in front and going five-hole. Potter-Cramer went top cheddar for the final snipe, from Morgan Martens and Cole Grevatt. Call-up Landen Harison scored 3:08 into the second period as the Vernon Authentic Trophy Snakes iced host Salmon Arm Lakeside Printing Sting 3-0 in Midget action Saturday night. Tyler Semeniuk and Riley Bos also scored in support of Jacob Holland, who was like a third d-man with great stretch passes. Rowan Wood had 2+3 and Jaden Steinke 1+3 as the Talon Benefits Thrashers toppled the Sting 7-5 Sunday night at Civic.
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Sunday: 9am & 11am Don Reeve: Major Lessons from Minor Prophets: Zephaniah
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Kids Program during the services Coffee Fellowship between the services Sunday Night: 5 for Faith - Potluck 5pm; Electives: 6pm
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VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
Saturday 6:30 pm • Sunday 9:30 & 11:11 am
Driving Without Crashing All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
a community learning to love like Jesus Rev. Jeff Seaton
Sunday Worship Service - 10 AM
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Sunday, Jan. 31st at 6:30pm
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
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THE LANDING Kids Church – Teens – Young Adults Care Groups – 50 Plus
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Bridge by Phillip Alder WHY WAS THAT SO DIFFICULT? When one is writing up bridge deals, one can get so involved in a particular theme that one can miss an alternative line of play or defence that is either worthwhile or better. For example, in this deal from a world team championship, South played in two spades after making (by partnership agreement) a game-invitational jump guaranteeing at least a sixcard suit. West started the defence with his two top diamonds and, being an observant fellow who saw his partner’s high-low, led the diamond jack. East ruffed, but what did he do next, and has anything else struck you? When one defender gives
his partner a ruff, the card he leads sends a suitpreference signal to tell partner which suit to return after ruffing. Here, the diamond jack was West’s highest remaining diamond, so he was asking for a heart shift. If East had obeyed and led a low heart, the contract would have failed. South could have ruffed, but he would have run out of trumps before the clubs were established. He would have won only six spades and one club. (East erred by leading a trump.) Did you notice that West had an easier defence? At trick three, he could have cashed the club ace, then led the diamond three. If East had ruffed and returned a club for West to ruff, later East would have
scored the club queen for down one. However, this defence would have been fatal if declarer had 6-2-3-2 shape with king-queen-10-sixth of spades and ace-doubleton of hearts. Yes, that was unlikely, but West’s original defence was right because it accommodated both layouts.
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Horoscope BY EUGENIA LAST
YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Take a close look at your emotional and financial status, and consider what you can do to improve your life and future. An innovative approach to the way you do things coupled with an upbeat, trendy new look will help you make a fresh start.
Crossword Puzzle
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You will impress people with your enthusiasm if you concentrate on getting things done, instead of complaining about what remains to be accomplished. Do your bit and keep moving. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Visit someone you like or a place that inspires you. Communication and action will bring the results you are looking for. Romance will improve your life. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Make the most of your day. Get personal matters in order and tidy up unfinished business. Don’t let an emotional incident lead to an avoidable conflict. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you look for opportunity, you will find it. It’s up to you to make things happen and to speak up if you want something. Share your thoughts and feelings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Nothing will stand in your way if you are honest about what you want. A couple of personal changes will help improve an important partnership. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Don’t get caught up in someone else’s emotional problems. Put your time and effort into a project that highlights your skills and attributes. Be affectionate and supportive.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Get serious about who you are and who you want to be. You can make positive changes if you recognize what you really want to accomplish. Don’t be afraid to go it alone. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Enjoy spending time with people you don’t often get to see. A professional move in a creative direction will tempt you. Fond memories will prompt you to get in touch with old friends.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Embrace new possibilities instead of walking away from the change they will bring. It’s time to let go of whatever isn’t working for you so that you can make positive gains. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Work alone if it makes more sense. The aim is to raise your profile by taking credit for a job well done. For once, put your needs first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don’t blurt out what you want or how you feel. Diplomacy is encouraged if you want to avoid opposition. Keep your plans simple and practical. A promise made must be kept. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Home improvements may cause emotional duress, but in the end they will bring you great joy. A romantic relationship will prosper due to the personal changes you make.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday, January 31, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm Place: Village Green Hotel
New Members Welcome!
Happy 75 th Birthday KATHLEEN GUTZKE
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VERNON SAR PHOTO
A Vernon Search and Rescue volunteer brings a snowmobiler out of a gully on Crowfoot Mountain via winch.
Regional District News 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4 • 763-4918 • Fax 763-0606 • www.regionaldistrict.com
Regional Board Highlights – January 2016 Proposed Regional Trails Program
The Regional Board has received a proposal from the Central Okanagan Trails Alliance representing 15 non-profit recreational trail organizations asking the Regional District to consider coordinating and managing the extensive trail network throughout the region. Parks Services staff will prepare a report for Board consideration on the proposed scope of work and costs of a feasibility study.
Fire Services Review
The Regional Board has given support in principle to the 23 recommendations outlined in an independent review of RDCO Fire Services. The Board sees the recommendations as positive steps forward for the four paid-on-call fire services and their dedicated volunteers within the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing communities. Most of the recommendations focus on continued coordination and administrative support by the Regional District to standardize bylaws, operating guidelines and policies providing increased consistency across the departments while creating opportunities for financial efficiencies through the effective coordination and management of training, purchasing and operations. The Board has asked staff to present a report outlining the implications and possible action for each of the recommendations.
Service Reviews
The Regional Board has received reports following scheduled reviews of eleven separate services and supports the continued delivery model for the following regional and sub-regional services: Solid Waste Collection, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention, False Alarm Reduction and Victim Services. The two Electoral Area Directors support continued service delivery in their areas for Business Licensing, Unsightly Premises and Okanagan Regional Library (while staff pursues fair proration of funding requisitions). The two Directors will meet with the Chief Administrative Officer to discuss service delivery options for Noise Control, Building Inspection and Fire Prevention.
Next Regional Board Meetings • Thursday, February 11th – following 8:30am Governance and Services Committee meeting • Monday, February 22nd – 7:00 pm • Thursday, February 25th – 8:30 am – Preliminary 2016-2020 Financial Plan review – opportunity for public comments and input.
Family Day Holiday Closures All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed Monday, February 8th for BC Family Day. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250868-5299. We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am Tuesday, February 9th. During the holiday, regular curbside garbage/recycling collection will continue and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will also be open its normal hours. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed on the holiday Monday.
Men rescued after two nights in cold BARB BROWER Black Press
A team of 30 searchers and a winchequipped helicopter were involved with the rescue of two snowmobilers from Crowfoot Mountain Saturday. After two cold, wet nights on the mountain, 48-year-old Mike Griffiths of Moberly Lake and Chase resident Allan Dunk, 46, were hungry, thirsty and thankful for members of the Crowfoot Snowmobile Club as well as Shuswap and Vernon Search and Rescue. Griffiths and Dunk made a fourhour run out to Grizzly Lodge Jan. 21, calling friend Brad Hutton in Chase at 2:30 p.m. to say they were heading home, with an ETA of about 6:30 p.m. But the men lost their way because of the low cloud, fog and snow. When the pair failed to return, Hutton called the snowmobile club, whose members immediately began searching. RCMP Sgt. Gary Heebner, of the Chase detachment, says police were alerted at 4:33 a.m. and immediately called on Shuswap SAR for assistance. Heebner says an RCMP helicopter and one from Lakehead Helicopters in Chase began an aerial search but had to call it off because of the poor visibility. The Vernon SAR helicopter was also called in but was not able to get into the area and spent Friday night in Salmon Arm. Ground searchers, including 13 members of SAR and some 17 members of the Crowfoot Snowmobile Club, went looking for the two men in the area of Grizzly Lodge. “Later in the day, we got radio communication, but the visibility was so poor, even with communications, they had to spend another night out there,” John Schut, Shuswap SAR search manager, says. “The avalanche danger was high so we had to be careful about where people were going.”
Griffiths says Hutton loaned radios to SAR and told them what frequency he and Dunk were operating on. “They’re only good for a 2.5-kilometre radius, so when we got in contact it was ‘right on, we know you’re within two kilometres,’” says Griffiths. “We gave them our GPS co-ordinates and that’s how they found us so fast.” Griffiths and Dunk made a snow cave with a roof, but the rain percolated through and made for an uncomfortable night and sleep in 20-minute increments. SAR members meanwhile spent the night at the Crowfoot Mountain Chalet and took up the search again at first light. The Vernon SAR helicopter arrived and was able to pluck Griffiths and Dunk out of the 150-foot-deep ravine in under 15 minutes. Trevor Honigman, public information officer with Vernon SAR, says the helicopter is an asset for the whole region, not just Vernon, and members are always happy to provide mutual aid. “This is the only search unit in Canada that is certified to utilize the winch in rescue operations,” says Honigman, noting it is a pilot project being assessed by Emergency Management B.C. and B.C. SAR. “We want to show that a volunteer team can have the training and skill sets to use this technology efficiently and effectively. “This was in an area of 100-foot plus trees… The terrain was so steep, we couldn’t get the snowmobiles out,” he said. The men were taken to Shuswap Lake Hospital but declined treatment and headed to the Crowfoot Snowmobile Club to say thank you to their members and to SAR. “SAR was awesome, but the reason I was found so quickly was because of the people who know the mountain so well,” said Griffiths, who encourages people to donate to SAR.
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Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $18,912, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,036. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January, 5 and February 1, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year GMC model excluding GMC Canyon 2SA. 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Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. 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Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation Double Cab AWD with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 Sierra or 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 GMC Sierra models. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. 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Actor’s new role dishes food for thought A familiar face on Canadian stage and screen, Eric Peterson sows seeds as embattled farmer Percy Schmeiser Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
It may be easy to typecast Canadian actor Eric Peterson as a grumpy, old Prairie boy. After all he’s probably best known for his role as Oscar Leroy, who loved to call everyone “jackass” on the TV series-turned-film Corner Gas. However, Peterson is also known for playing Canadian heroes and rebellious types such as Upper Canada Rebellion leader William Lyon Mackenzie, First World War flying ace Billy Bishop and even his fictional character, left-wing lawyer Leon Robinovitch from the late-‘80s, early-‘90s TV series Street Legal. As of late, Peterson, 69, has taken on the role of another Prairie rebel in the Porte Parole docu-drama Seeds, which comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 6. In the production, Peterson plays Percy Schmeiser, the Saskatchewan farmer who famously fought biotech giant Monsanto in a case of seed patent rights. When asked if he considers Schmeiser a hero, Peterson says, “He’s in that same classification... “He’s a force. I don’t know if I’d like to go up against Percy. We live in a world of experts, and Percy belies that. He doesn’t feel that things have to be left to experts or authorities. “When you look at Canadians, we are resistors. Look at Riel. When we don’t agree with the status quo, we want to change it. I would put Percy in that category. (However), to many he is not a hero. His stubbornness and courage took things as far as they did.” In Seeds, Montreal writer Annabel Soutar of Porte Parole, along with director Chris Abraham of Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre, tell of the David vs. Goliath story; how in a four-year court case, Monsanto successfully sued Schmeiser for patent infringement when they found their genetically modified plant cells (Roundup Ready Canola) in
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Eric Peterson stars as Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser in the Porte Parole production of Seeds, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre stage Saturday, Feb. 6. Schmeiser’s fields. Schmeiser contested, saying the contaminated seeds had landed in his fields accidently, perhaps by a passing truck or blown in by the wind. Peterson says all of this has been an education, one he feels the audience will also learn from. In preparing for Seeds, Peterson not only had to dig deep into the court case, but also had to get to know the people behind the headlines. And even though he is from the Prairies, born in Indian Head, Sask., Peterson doesn’t share the same farming roots as Schmeiser. “I wasn’t a farm kid. I spent time on farms and would help at harvest time. But if there’s any theatrical or film part involving a Prairie boy, I get first crack,” he laughed. In the play, Peterson plays Schmeiser at 72 years old, while Schmeiser’s wife, Louise, who has just as big of a part to play, is 73. “I’ve never met the man or Louise, but he has never failed to include her as a seed saver or developer. She is as much a part of the struggle as he is,” said Peterson.
“The stress and human toil that was put on them is insurmountable and it’s still going on.” However, Peterson did speak with Schmeiser’s son and daughter, who saw the play along with some of Schmeiser’s grandchildren in Calgary. “It’s been moving for me. In doing docudrama, you sometimes forget that this is a real person. I don’t look like him or sound like him but I admire him. He is a man of tremendous bravery and determination to stand up because of moral outrage and bringing to light on how patent law and farmers’ rights affect us all.” Peterson attributes Soutar for taking all the information and tying it into a cohesive and unbiased package. Sifting through court trial transcripts, interviews with Schmeiser, Monsanto representatives, and with farmers, academics, lawyers and scientists from all across Canada, Seeds leads the audience through a suspenseful labyrinth of legal conflicts around patent rights, scientific showdowns about GM food, and property clashes
between farmers and the biotechnology industry. Soutar also has a physical presence in the play. “This is the part of the play that is not verbatim. Annabel is the interlocker with the audience. There’s a lot of information to sift through from law, farming and genetics, and she is the narrator that guides us through as well as the agent within this thing. This is not polemic. We don’t condemn Monsanto.” Instead, Soutar has acted as a journalist, stood back and heard what everyone has to say on the issue, added Peterson. “This is in an age where we are all yelling the answers to each other... Annabel has become a hero to me. She gives the audience an opportunity to make up its own mind. We all eat food. It’s something we can identify with. It’s about us.” Peterson has also relished the face-toface feedback from audiences, having taken the play from the large city centres to smaller communities around Canada. “This is the strength of theatre and live performance,” he said. “It’s so interesting to hear the conversations from audiences. They are so thoughtful and have curiosity to find out more about how we should be handling new technology and the ramifications of it. “For me that thoughtfulness reassures me that we’re not all nuts.” And although he is enjoying his current foray on stage, Peterson is not ruling out any future roles on screen, or revisiting that gas station in Dog River. He has an image to uphold, after all. “I would certainly return to TV if it was just up to me,” he said. “My great joke is that if you are past 45 or 50 years old, you’re not offered a part, but more of a disease. Roles for old people, and that rings true more for females, are few and far between. “We live in a culture where they want to scare the pants off us all the time, so of course I’m old and grumpy... You can come hear me say jackass for free.” Seeds takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Part of the Performing Arts Centre’s theatre series, tickets are $40/adult, $37/ senior, $35/student, with discounts for subscription holders and members. Visit or contact the Ticket Seller box office at the centre (250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.)
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power ballads, though, being more open hearted and less maudlin than that style. Banners goes for an early Coldplay approach: character driven vocal, shimmery guitar, steady on bass and drums, panoramic chorus. It’s designed for impact but keeps the blow softened. The potential for heavy drama is here but Banners and company wisely work the dynamic for some grand Byronic tracks like Ghosts – a wraith ridden track that hearkens back to Mary Shelley, writ large and loud. Banners’ music has an elemental character that gains strength with the looming backgrounds that build into big sounds. He’s got his eyes on the stadiums.
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Fibre art is alive and well at Gallery Vertigo. The artist-run centre in the historic Winnipeg Union Bank building in downtown Vernon is once again hosting its annual fibre arts exhibition featuring local artists. Fibre Fantasies will feature up to 40 Image submItted works highlighting This year’s fibre arts show, various textile collagFibre Fantasies, opens at es, quilted wall hangGallery Vertigo Feb. 8. ings, fabric maps, pine needle baskets, urban knitting, and other unusual fibre manipulations. If it’s fibre, it’s fair game. The public is invited to attend the opening night reception Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs from Feb. 8 to March 5 at Gallery Vertigo, #1-3001 31st St. (upstairs). Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Writing contest opens The 13th annual Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival has announced that its 2016 Askew’s Foods Word on the Lake writing contest is now open. Contestants are welcome to submit original unpublished works in the following categories: fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. First place winners will receive a cash prize of $150 plus a 2016 conference package including banquet ticket ($230 value). They will also be published in the Askews’ Foods Word on the Lake anthology, which will be available at the festival. Contest closes at midnight on April 11 and winners will be contacted prior to the festival, which takes place May 20 to 22 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Winners will be recognized at the Saturday night banquet. For further details concerning the writing contest, including submission guidelines and information about the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival, visit www.shuswapassociationofwriters.ca.
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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville. The shop is open by appointment. Call anytime (250) 547-2070 during the winter season. Features a great variety of gift ideas from glass, alpaca duvets, pottery, photography, painting, prints, jewelry and much more. New artist is photographer Linda Quon with Foilans photography. CENTRE GALLERY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. New art Jan. 8 to Feb. 3. Is your New Year’s resolution to get more involved in your community? Start by supporting local artists and checking out the VCAC’s first art exhibit of 2016! Come see this extraordinary exhibit of paintings, wood carvings, fibre art and more from a variety of Arts Council of the North Okanagan members. Don’t miss out! See www.vernonarts.ca for details. COuRTYARd GALLERY Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby, 778443-0529. Not for profit artist collective features the work of more than 20 local artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GALLERY OdIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Winter exhibition features painting, sculpture, stained and fused glass, scrimshaw and functional pieces by 25 renowned local and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or call the gallery for an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The annual Fibre Arts exhibition, featuring colourful textile and fibre works by local artists, opens Feb. 8. Reception is Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs to March 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. HEAdBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Opening in February is Mo’Jo, featuring new bronze works by Regina sculptor Joe Fafard. Opening in the Drawers’ Gallery are paintings of hens, each named after a prominent female artist, by Fafards’s daughter in-law Megan Mansbridge. Opening reception is Feb. 11, 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibitions continue to March 26. LEAP ART SuPPLIES & GALLERY 3100A 29th Ave. Currently on display is leap’s winter show, featuring various artists. VERNON PuBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st Ave., 545-3173. Now on exhibition is Extracurricular by Five Fathoms Tattoo; The Body, Stranger by Heather Huston; Brad McMurray’s Urbicus Topia; conscious|unconsciousness by Kelsie Balehowsky. Exhibitions continue to March 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. THE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
CONCERTS/THEATRE FOOd dRIVE CONCERT Saturday, Jan. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. at Spinners Sound Centre (3107 30th Ave., next to Nolan’s) featuring the sounds of Steel Wound. Free concert with food and beverages in exchange for non-perishable food donations for the Vernon Salvation Army food bank. SOuL IS BACK Vernon’s seven-piece soul and R&B band The Knight Tones return to the Schubert Centre Saturday, Jan. 30. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Put on your high heel sneakers and mash potato the night away. Tickers are $10 at the door. NORTH OKANAGAN YOuTH SHOwCASE OF ExCELLENCE (NOYSE) The North Okanagan Community Concert Association presents this inaugural showcase featuring some of the finest young performing artists from the region, Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Thirteen young performing artists, including dancers, musicians and singers, from Lake Country to Salmon Arm, will perform. Master of ceremonies is renowned pianist Ian Parker. Tickets are $18/adult and $10/student (NOCCA members receive a discount by calling the Ticket Seller box office) at 250-5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. Proceeds go to an education fund to provide ongoing scholarships for music students in the North Okanagan. THE KING: A MuSICAL TRIBuTE TO ELVIS Direct from Las Vegas is headliner Donny Edwards, with his tribute to the King, backed by nine-piece band the Cadillac Kings, and special guest Cassandra Friskie as Marilyn Monroe. Show is Feb. 1 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 at the Ticket Seller box office, 250-549-7469.
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Coldstream’s Holly Smith is the artist of the month for February at Nadine’s Fine Art and Frames. A retired school teacher, Smith has been focussing her attention as of late on the visual arts and is also known for playing the harp at numerous public and private events. She paints flowers, landscapes, still life, portraits, wildlife and abstracts. “I love colour and texture, which can be seen through my work as it is often quite bold and bright. Lately, I have been playing a lot with mixed media, adding pastel, netting, ink, and collage materials to paintings,” she said. The public can meet Smith and watch as she gives an art demonstration at an open house Feb. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Nadine’s, located at 3101B 31st Ave., downtown Vernon. SEEdS Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. the Vernon Performing Arts Centre presents Annabel Soutar’s play about the four-year legal battle between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and biotech corporation Monsanto. Canadian icon Eric Peterson, of Corner Gas fame, plays the role of Schmeiser in the story that raises the issues of bio patents and genetically modified food. Tickets $40/adult, $37/senior and $35/ student. Order at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SLEEPING BEAuTY Canada’s Ballet Jörgen creates its own classical ballet rendition with the world premiere tour of Sleeping Beauty at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $45/adult, $42/senior, $40/student at the Ticket Seller. FOLK & ROOTS VARIETY SHOw Part of Vernon Winter Carnival, the Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society presents The Rob Dinwoodie Band, Canadian Whitewater Bluegrass Band and Henry and His Second Line, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Atrium Hotel and Conference Centre. Tickets are $20 at the Ticket Seller. MARdI GRAS MAYHEM Backstage Theatre presents this year’s Winter Carnival dinner theatre production, a new musical comedy written and produced by local playwright Michael Poirier, with music direction by Julie Armitage. Takes place at the Schubert Centre Feb. 10 to 13, with authentic New Orleans cuisine served by award winning chef John Fournier at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are $45, includes dinner and show, at the Winter Carnival office, 250-545-2236.
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LIVE FROM THE MET Saturday, Jan. 30 at 9:55 a.m., the Vernon Galaxy Cinemas presents a live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s Turandot. Perhaps Puccini’s grandest opera, Turandot tells the tale of an icy princess whose riddles have doomed every suitor seeking her hand, and of the prince determined to warm her heart. Run time is approximately 3 ½ hours, including intermissions. VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and at the Towne box office. Monday, Feb. 1 Theeb, set in the land of Lawrence of Arabia, is a wondrous Bedouin western about a boy who, in order to survive, must become a man and live up to the name his father gave him.
ANCHOR INN NEIGHBOuRHOOd PuB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ARMSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. BLuEGRASS NIGHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLuE Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Blue Ox Friday Night Jam. Music starts at 9 p.m. with a country-rock set with host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10ish. Bring your instruments. More info at www.RauckOn.com. BRANdING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, (250) 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is every Friday night at 8 p.m. COLdSTREAM COFFEE HOuSE Due to a production at the Powerhouse Theatre, the Feb. 20 coffee house is returning to the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. The open mic portion of the evening, showcasing a variety of great local talent, will precede the feature performance. Admission is $5 with a concession by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. ENdERBY LEGION 909 Belvedere St. Karaoke every Friday night at 7 p.m. with Jeff ’s Oakey Doakey Karaoke. PAddLEwHEEL HALL COFFEE HOuSE 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd. Friday Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Musicians call 250 558-4233 for a playing time. Admission $2 members. $4 nonmembers. Refreshments available. PEACHwAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’S PuB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc. VERNON COMMuNITY MuSIC SCHOOL Carriage House Loft (18th Street and 32nd Avenue, East Hill). New open mic night is every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 with concession by donation. Performers or artists wishing to display their work can sign up early by emailing vcmsopenmic@ gmail.com.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES
ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE CLuB 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-542-3277. Live music is every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. under the Spitfire. BOuRBON STREET BAR ANd GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. dORIAN’S GREEK TAVERNA 3224 30th Ave.,-558-5100. Come hear live music every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Chris Madsen plays soft rock/folk music on guitar; and every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Renée Romancia plays jazz music on piano. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. R&B band Linus doesn’t work for peanuts when it lands at the Green Jan. 29 and 30. Start time is 9:15 p.m. No cover. MATCH EATERY & PuBLIC HOuSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, 250-275-6046. Live music is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday, with a great winter lineup. VERNON JAZZ CLuB 3000 - 31st St. Feb. 6 is Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All Stars, performing New Orleans-style rockin’ roots and blues. Nova Scotia born Comeau’s soul seems to have taken a detour through Louisiana. Starts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $20 through vernonjazzclub.ca or at Expressions of Time (2901 30th Ave). Vernon Jazz Society members receive a $5 rebate at the door. Cash only bar.
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HAVE A HEART FUNDRAISING DANCE Okanagan Landing and District Community Association presents dance with the Okanagan Valley Big Band Feb. 13, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Paddlewheel Park Hall. Tickets are $16 each (table of eight $120), available at the Bean Scene. Includes complimentary appies and coffee. All profits will be donated to the Family Resource Centre. OkANAGAN SympHONy ORCHESTRA juxtaposes the classics with jazz in Heroes & Heroines at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Special guest clarinettist James Cameron joins the symphony for a program that includes Beethoven’s Leonore Overture, Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto, Allan Gilliland’s Dreaming the Masters 1, and Gershwin’s An American In Paris. Tickets available at 250549-7469, ticketseller.ca.
SERGEI SARATOVSky Russian-Canadian pianist returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre to perform for the North Okanagan Community Concert Association Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Individual tickets
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Dec. 26: Born to Nick and Tawny Phillips of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Murphy Wilder. A grandson for Allan and Margaret Phillips of Lumby; Jay and Stacey Cox of Vernon, B.C.; Serge and Sue Viret of Lumby. A great-grandson for Mildred Phillips of Lumby; June Viret of Cherryville, B.C. Jan. 1: Born to Rob Short and Stephanie Frank of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 8 oz., named Alexandria Elsie Rose Short. A granddaughter for Sandy and Kenneth New Additions Frank, Susan and John Short, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Walter and Joan Grahame, William Frank, all of Vernon. Jan. 4: Born to Jess Neumann and Shawn Lamouroux of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 12 oz., named Jack Dean Daniel Lamouroux. A grandson for Paul and Vera Neumann of Lumby, B.C.; Dan and Mary Lamouroux of Palawan, the Philippines. A great-grandson for Cecilia and Gerry Hlaaki of Langley. B.C.; Sherry Chatfield of Vernon, B.C. Jan. 7: Born to Gus Clermont and Tanya Kerber of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 12 oz., named Maisy Jean Clermont. A sister for Huxley, 2. A granddaughter for Lori Clermont of Vernon; Jane Sullivan of Salmon Arm, B.C. Jan. 11: Born to Lucas Orom and Jessica Burnett of Sicamous, a girl, 6 lbs. 4 oz., named Brielle Olivia Orom. A granddaughter for Rob and Val Burnett of Fort St. John, B.C.; Martin Packer of Deep River, Ont.; Yvonne Packer of Sicamous, B.C. Jan. 12: Born to Erin (Shannon) and Anthony Knezevic of Kelowna, a boy, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Owen Steve Knezevic. A grandson for Ross and Colleen Shannon of Vernon, Steve and Barbara Knezevic of Canberra, Australia. A great grandson for Frank and Helen O’Leary of Ottawa, Ont. Jan. 14: Born to Scott and Jackie Dobson of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 12 oz., named Dylan Johanna. A sister for Elliot, 20 months. A granddaughter for Ray and Betty Dobson of Vernon, B.C; Gene and Ruth Rosichuk of Bonnyville, Alta. A great-granddaughter for Johanna Vander meer of Vernon; Bertha Dobson of Abbotsford, B.C.; Jack Rosichuk of Edmonton, Alta. Jan. 14: Born to Clancy Lothian and ShyAnn Abel of Falkland, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs., named Emmanuel Corbin Lothian. A brother for Odin, 6; Payton, 3. A grandson for Julie Abel of Falkland, Mag Evans of Vernon, Larry Lothian of Armstrong. A great-grandson for Mervin and Dot Churchill of Falkland. Jan. 16: Born to Dionne Kopeck and Clint Quesnel of Lumby, B.C.; a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Colter Finnley Quesnel. A grandson for Edna Kopeck of Vernon, B.C.; Al Kopeck of Victoria, B.C.; Bob Quesnel of Lumby; Becky Quesnel of Armstrong, B.C. A great-grandson for Roy Quesnel, Doreen Hunter, both of Lumby; Mary Kopeck of Saskatoon, Sask. Jan. 18: Born to Danika Koch and Dakota Bennett of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 14 oz., named Jazmine Marie Bennett-Koch. A granddaughter for Yvonne and Mike Langlois of Vernon, B.C.; Shannon Specht of Cherryville, B.C.; Wes Bennett of Lumby, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Bammy and Papa of Grande Prairie, Alta.; Theresa and Gil Langlois of Vernon, B.C.
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Staff at the Georgette Thrift Shop get ready for Vernon Winter Carnival’s theme for 2016, “Mardi Gras.” Operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Vernon and district branch, the shop at 3100-28th Ave. has a huge selection of costumes for Carnival and all purchases support local mental health programs. Georgette is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
New approach offers hope in treating dementia Dr. Doug Miller Special to The Morning Star
A unique approach combining lifestyle and nutrition casts a ray of hope for the prevention and treatment of memory loss from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. A study in California treated patients holistically using a variety of modalities and saw excellent improvement in 90 per cent of participants. I’ve seen the challenges of dementia both in my practice as a naturopathic physician and personally in affected friends and relatives. Typically, it’s not a pretty picture. Dementia is devastating to both the patient and the family. As the disease progresses, a formerly fully functional adult can be ultimately reduced to being unable to perform even the most basic tasks. The emotional toll on families and primary caregivers can be brutal. The cost to society is also huge, financially and otherwise. With the baby boomer generation moving into retirement, the so-called “grey tsunami” threatens to swamp our already overloaded health care system. Alzheimer’s disease (or as some of my patients call it — old timer’s disease) in Canada costs us approximately $33 billion per year. This number is expected to balloon to more than $300 billion by 2040. Alzheimer’s is the main cause of age-related memory loss, but there are several other types of dementia and cognitive impairment with similar outcomes. Although drug manufacturers would
love to have a blockbuster prescription to significantly alleviate memory impairments, the drugs available thus far have been disappointing and only minimally affect symptoms and outcomes. The prognosis seems bleak, but there is hope, especially if we look beyond seeking a single magic bullet solution and instead design a program with the goal of improving overall brain and neurological functioning. Dr. Dale Bredeson did just this. He published a paper recently (in the journal Aging) describing a novel approach to cognitive decline. Ten patients with a variety of conditions including Alzheimer’s disease were treated. All but one improved significantly. Instead of focusing on one single therapy, the patients were each assigned a variety of treatments, based on a series of lab tests and lifestyle assessments. The results in this study are very exciting. Six of the patients were either struggling with their jobs or had been forced to discontinue work as a result of their memory issues. All were able to return to work or continue at their jobs with improved performance. Remarkably, these improvements have been sustained after up to two-and-a-half years of follow-up. The treatments included: a whole foods diet, measures to decrease overall inflammation including avoidance of processed foods, simple sugars and gluten, nutritional supplements to optimize antioxidant status and mitochondrial function, seven to eight hours of sleep per night,
a daily 12-hour fast between supper and breakfast to improve glucose balance and decrease insulin resistance, exercise (four to six times weekly), stress reduction techniques, heavy metal detoxification, hormone balancing therapy, and herbs and nutrients for brain function. Each patient was assigned an individualized program. None of the patients actually completed all of the prescribed interventions, but most did the majority of what was recommended. The success of this program suggests that a holistic approach can have a huge impact on some cases of Alzheimer’s and other memory loss conditions. Hopefully, the researchers will replicate the results in a larger trial. For now, until further research is available, it makes sense to apply many of these interventions for those at risk of, or already experiencing cognitive impairment. One of the take-home messages from this publication is, let’s not rely on a single therapy or drug; instead, let’s do a number of interventions which address underlying metabolic dysfunctions typical in cases of memory loss. In other words, let’s do as much as possible to help the nervous system and brain work better and remove blocks to normal functioning. Any one of these treatments is not likely to make a significant difference alone, but when combined, the results were dramatic! Dr. Doug Miller is a naturopathic physician in Vernon. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
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stuffie sleepover at the vernon library Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the Vernon library and have adventures with the library’s puppets! If you think your stuffie is old enough for a sleepover, and won’t be scared without you for a night, drop him or her off at the library Jan. 29 and pick them up the next day, Jan. 30, when you will learn about all the adventures your stuffie had. We will send you photos as proof of all the things your stuffie was up to during his or her sleepover! kindale thrift store in armstrong 25-cent sale on all red and white tags Jan. 29 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! georgette thrift shop winter blowout 50 per cent off all winter coats, toques, scarves, mittens, boots and sweaters! We also have awesome Mardi Gras outfits for Vernon Winter Carnival. Your purchases support local mental health programs. Thank you! Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. We are at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winston’s. paddlewheel hall coffee house Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m. at 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd. Musicians, call 250-558-4233 for a playing time. Admission is $2 members, $4 non-members. Refreshments available. the vernon indoor farmers market Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., on select Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 29. Come visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up with local apples, potatoes, squash, carrots, gourmet cheeses, delicious baking, preserves, eggs, apple juice, meat and 1,000’s of handcrafted gift items. Tons of free, easy parking, ATM on site. buddhist meditation class Jan. 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “The Evolutionof Our States of Mind.”Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., see www.dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. travelogue presented by grannies a gogo “Kenya: My Maasai Sojourn” presented by Mary Stebbins for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon. Admission $5 at the door. Join us for a look at her immersion in the life of a Maasai family in the remote highlands of Kenya. www.granniesagogo.com food addicts in recovery (fa) is a 12-step program. No dues, no weigh-in. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating addictively. For more information, call Sylvia at 250-548-3346 or Kathy at 250-558-5989 or email vernonfa123@gmail.com canadian citizenship study classes Recent changes to the Citizenship Act mean citizenship applications could take less than 12 months to process. If you have made application for Canadian citizenship and you need help to study in preparation for the test, please join Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society for free study sessions. Info., 250-542-4177. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Potluck suppers the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with meetings to follow in January, April, August and October. We have hall rentals available, too, either just the hall or the hall and kitchen. For information, call Nancy at 250-546-8158. fung loy kok taoist tai chi Join a class anytime and learn how Taoist Tai Chi can lift your spirit and improve your health. For more info. and classes at our centre in Vernon and throughout the Okanagan call us at 1-888-824-2442, 250-542-1822, e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org. Visit us at www.taoist.org. santas anonymous Open every Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon all year round. We not only help needy families at Christmas but we also have gifts for children’s birthdays. Appointments can be made by phoning 250-542-4448. We are always looking for donations whether it is a cash donation or toys in good condition to be regifted to other children. fraternal order of eagles We cater to all. Open 1 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information or for hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. the lumby handyman service for seniors and those with disabilities in an effort to help them stay in their home as long as possible. Jobs could range from fixing a leaking roof, add on a railing, repair steps, doors, windows, etc. For a free estimate call Dawn at 250-547-8866. the road home rescue & safekeeping society is a charitable organization that assists animals and their owners in
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times of emergencies. We are in urgent need of short-term foster homes for animals coming into our care. For more info., see www. theroadhome.ca or call 240-306-1221. adopt a dog and save a pet’s life Shelters in Cancun, Mexico are caring for homeless dogs who are spayed or neutered and waiting to be adopted. WestJet will fly in the dogs and all they need is a rabies shot, papers saying they are healthy and vetchecked, all of which can be done by the shelter. See cancunanimalrescue.org or islaanimals.org arthritis community vernon & area support group Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. vernon community arts centre Painting and Drawing Drop-in Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. neXus bc volunteer services Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250545-0585 or volunteers@nexusbc.ca tai chi: good for your health If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250260-4117 or 250-542-1984. b.c. interior horse rescue society Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent abuse of horses. Info. on membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com seniors services NexusBC Community Resource Centre provides seniors with housing lists, transportation resources, help with pension applications, and much, much more. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at www.northokanaganseniors.ca or call 250-545-8572 for more information. weight and see drop-in program Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 144014th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. Info., call 250-549-5721. mood disorders support group Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155. vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more info. aa meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby group Fridays, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting 8 p.m., VTC. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access. Info., 250-545-4933. narcotics anonymous open meeting Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair
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nature walk Jan. 30 at 9 a.m., join the North Okan. Naturalists’ Club on Grey Canal Trail, from Rugg Rd. to Blackcomb Way and back. Park in trail parking lot on Rugg Rd., a short distance off L&A Rd. Info., Harold at 250-503-2388. Optional coffee stop after. vernon legion costco appreciation event Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m., featuring meat draw for steak packages, cake, pies and cookies for everyone to enjoy, draws for prizes. fgbmf breakfast meeting with guest speaker Brian Kroeker, who has a masters degree in aeronautical engineering and worked in the Department of National Defence investigating why armed forces equipment failed or malfunctioned. He worked on a case study of a CF-188 Hornet jet fighter crash investigation. Hear him in person Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Pantry Restaurant. Every one welcome. For more info., call Ed at 250-558-6102. traversing wall challenge: okan. science centre Learn about the science involved in the physics of climbing and try out games and activities to teach you proper rock traversing. Also discover what the special ingredient of climbing is. Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Highway 6, Jan. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. Free for members; regular admission for non-members. armstrong legion branch #35 saturday suppers Every Saturday except first Saturday of month. Adults $10, children under 10 $8; birthday person free. Meal includes soup or salad, hot entrée and dessert. Supper at 6 p.m. Phone for reservations between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to 250-546-8455. needles up! The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday 10 a.m. to noon, Vernon library community room. Drop-in sessions for all knitters of all experience levels. Bring along yarn and needles and a project you are working on. Knitting gurus Allison Griswold and Janet Armstrong will help you get started or over the hurdles. Free of charge. Pick up a coffee from Blenz across the street and join us. the vernon moy style tai chi & lok hup activity group Class at the Schubert Centre every Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. with a 30-minute warm up session, followed by the Tai Chi continuing class promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Lok Hup class is 10:45 a.m. to noon. Practice class Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Anyone who has practised Tai Chi is very welcome to join us for any of these,with a separate economical fee structure for each class. Lok Hup with its founding in the ninth century is known for being the optimum regime to achieve and maintain health with relaxation of body and mind. For further information, call 250-545-7410. the schubert centre has a fully stocked library Everyone is welcome to bring their gently used books and please feel free to borrow any that appeal to you. The hours are the same as the centre, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. And it’s free.
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society of open learning & discussion SOLD meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Feb. 1, Attributes of People in a Successful Society presented by Bill Doak. book warehouse is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alpine Centre, #35, 100 Kalamalka Lake eMployMent prograM at nexusbc Looking for work, but Rd., top row by the railway tracks. The Vernon Book Volunteers lack the skills or certificates to get a job? Hire Ability is an eightSociety operates the warehouse and carries thousands of good week employment program at NexusBC. Get certificate training, quality books at very reasonable prices, plus DVDs, CDs, audio find jobs you’re good at, create strong resumes and practice your books, magazines, puzzles, games, etc. All proceeds go to Special interview skills, build on your workplace skills at Okanagan Olympics and other local charities on a 50/50 basis. Book donaCollege and receive personalized job coaching. Eligibility criteria tions always welcome, and can be dropped off Wednesday or apply. Application deadline Feb. 1. Program starts Feb. 15. Info., Saturday mornings. Please call Lesley at 250-275-2676 for info. phone NexusBC at 250-545-0585 or visit www.nexusbc.ca branch 189 royal canadian legion Meat draw every Meditation group at the Vernon library Join Okanagan Saturday at 2 p.m. Oneness Blessing, a non-denominational meditation group, to the anaf holds Meat draw Every Saturday starting 2:30 learn and practise meditation. No experience necessary, only an p.m., in the Spitfire Grill. Lunch and appy specials available. open mind and heart. Free and all are welcome. Drop-in. Every ANAF Unit 5, is at 2500 – 46th Ave., “Under the Spitfire.” Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room (downstairs). Meat raffle: luMby legion Every Saturday 3 to 5 p.m. la leche league The Vernon group has started up again, to ladies friendship bible coffees Stonecroft Bible Studies offer support to breastfeeding moms. All are welcome to come invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a and ask any questions as well as network with other breastfeeding study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and moms. Expecting moms are also welcome, as are young children. Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more inforMeetings are held twice a month: the first Tuesday of every month mation, call Jean at 250-542-6468. old age pensioners cribbage tourney 55 Plus tourna- at 9 a.m. and the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., all at the the north okanagan duplicate bridge club meets ment Jan. 31, Winfield Senior Citizens’Activity ALLo Wellness Centre, #104, 4708-34th St., Vernon. For more Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Registration info., please call or text leaders Elisabeth Gratz at 604-865-0337 9 a.m., games begin 10 a.m. sharp. Registration or Laura Meikle at 250-260-3846 (home) or 250-309-4992 (cell). $30 per team, includes hot lunch. Pre-register: chess night: Vernon library Play the game of kings! Everyone welcome, from beginners to seasoned players. Every 250-766-5437 or 762-762-6208. the antiQue collectors club Meets Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m., upstairs in the library (outside computer lab). Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace falun gong — Mind/body/spirit The ultimate qi gong Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. Guests and and meditation system. Practice based on universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. Demo. and practice visitors and new members welcome. okib bingo Jan. 31. Door prizes and Indian of the four standing gentle exercises followed by seated medita1x1 tacos. Doors open 11:30 a.m., bingo starts 1:30 tion. Suitable for all ages. 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Special by placing a message and bring in a printed copy. All other supplies guest speaker Greg O’Neill with Kalamalka Forestry Centre. E ALL ADS AR in our special 2x2 provided. Children can choose from painting, the ladies newcoMers supper club Meets the first FULL $ collage, simple print-making, drawing, pastels or Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join Valentine’s feature. COLOUR + Tax charcoal. Please bring smock or old T-shirt and us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for your creativity! Cost $15 donation per child. Pre- details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185 or email vernonncc@ registration required to fulfill minimum amounts hotmail.com. PUBLISHING DATE: needed to hold the class. Ages 5-12. 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More info: Dianne at 250-260-3233 or email mifsc@shaw.ca the Queen silVer star excellence prograM Proclamation Feb. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. and tickets are $20 and can be purchased from the candidates or the Performing Arts Centre box office. Come and celebrate as our new Queen and Princess are chosen. The winner of our final three talents will be chosen as Come study the Bible with us in well as Miss Congeniality. There will be scholarships an informative, stimulating, and awarded and an address from all the visiting Royalty and Come studyenvironment the Bible with us in Ambassadors from around B.C. interactive where an informative, and sens hosts sustainability filM fest Vernon the Bible is the stimulating, highest interactive environment where library, 6:30 to 9 p.m. SENS (www.sensociety.org), the authority. the Biblefrom is thekey highest library, and RDNO present a month of Thursday evening Starting Old authority. documentaries, free for everyone. Each film will be folTestament passages, we will lowed by a short but stimulating discussion with locals Starting from key Old follow God’s purpose “Let the whole earth be filled with His glory” Psa. 72:19 “in the know.” Bring a carload and join the rest of us to Testament passages, we will throughout the whole Bible, share ideas! Feb. 4 it’s Aina: That which Feeds Us. Join follow God’s purpose discovering how His plan “Let the whole earth be filled with His glory” Psa. 72:19 us to watch, then discuss this documentary on environthroughout theearth, wholeIsrael, Bible, relates to the mental and health problems faced by the Hawaiian island discovering plan Jesus Christ,how andHis you! of Kaua’I, complete with their suggestions for solutions. relates to the earth, Israel, Also get a sneak preview of a British documentary partly Jesus Christ, and you! Location: Location filmed in Vernon last summer! Feb. 11 it’s Just Eat It: A Pacific Inn Conference room Food Waste Story. Feb. 18 it’s How To Change The World. Location: Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM Time Feb. 25 it’s Living Small. Pacific Inn Conference room antiQue show & sale/feather fancier show Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM Feb. 7 at the Vernon Rec Centre, entry forms and sale tables available by calling 250-542-6418 or pick up at the Vernon For more information or to Winter Carnival office. Deadline for entries is Feb. 4. register visit For more information or to enderby old tiMe dance club Valentine’s dance okanaganchristadelphians.org register visit546 3493 Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is The Or call 250 Valley Five. Everyone welcome. Adults $8, teens $4 and okanaganchristadelphians.org Drop-ins Welcome! Drop children free. Includes refreshments. Info., call Jim at 250Or call 250 546 3493 515-1176. No dance in January. Drop-ins Welcome! Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome. For info., see www.vernonbridge.com aa Meetings saturdays (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32nd St. Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access. Info., 250-545-4933. free hot lunch for faMilies & children For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Join us for free nutritious lunch at Aboriginal Infant & Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. the Vernon & district aniMal care society We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. 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The car that caught my eye was the Toyota Kikai concept that was making its North American debut. The wonderful thing about this futuristic car is that it has many design elements from cars of the past. The suspension, engine and structure of the Kikai are exposed, kind of like hotrods from the 1950s. The futuristic part of the car is the seamless way it all comes together and beautifully crafted. Inside the driver sits in the middle of the car with two passengers, one either side of the centre seat. This provides transportation for three people in a limited space, plus the side passengers get an amazing amount of legroom. Volkswagen showcased a diesel car. Kidding! No, they showcased a concept van called Budd-e. With intuitive connection between the vehicle, the driver and the world of things, this van promises to be your buddy or Budd-e. The Budd-e will be able to detect hand gestures to change controls inside the car, no need for knobs or dials. In addition, the driver only needs to say “hello Budd-e”, the same way Android users can say “Okay Google” to access things on a smartphone. Using these commands, the driver can use the connected van to change other connected devices inside and outside of the van. For example, the driver can tell Budd-e to set the air conditioning at home before the vehicle arrives. In addition, VW claims that this van is all electric and capable of running up to 500km on a single charge. The body is built on VW’s modular architecture, so it could actually be put into production…someday.
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March 30, 1991 – January 20, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Erik Allen Ryall, aged 24, born and raised in Vernon, BC. Erik was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a beloved son, a wonderful brother and a loyal friend. He was the life of the party and always had a grandiose story to share. He was the perfect roommate, a dedicated coworker at Pure Granite Rock and intelligent beyond his years. He was many peoples’ shoulder to cry on, company to enjoy and best friend. Erik was just Erik and we all loved him for that. There will never be anybody quite like Erik. He had an infectious laugh, an animated personality and a generous heart. We can all agree that he had beautiful blue eyes and gave the best, most meaningful hugs. Although Erik only ventured as far as Mexico, he had the heart and soul of a traveler. Erik thrived off adventure, new experiences and the unknown. He loved music and he loved to dance; he frequented many concerts and music festivals. Erik loved to snowboard; he may have even called in sick to work to go on an occasion or two. He was known for his colourful hats, tie-dyed shirts and having a messy room. Erik was just so busy enjoying life, he didn’t even have time to put sheets on his bed. Erik leaves behind: his dad Randy Ryall; his mom Corine Johnson; brothers Kurtis Ryall, and Nic Johnson; sister Leah Johnson; Grandpa Jim Ryall; Grandpa Gerry; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends. Everyone can learn a lot from Erik because he truly lived in the moment. He didn’t sweat the small stuff and he didn’t waste his time making plans. Erik never dwelled on the past but he always trusted and learned from his own experiences. He brought out the good in everyone, something we can all be thankful for. He wasn’t scared of anything, not even death. We may have only been blessed with Erik’s presence for a short period of time but he met everybody that he needed to meet. He’s out of our sights but not out of our minds. “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Oscar Wilde A Celebration of Erik’s Life will be held in the Elks Hall on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M4 Phone: (250) 542-4333. Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com
March 8, 1959 – January 21, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Frederick Kolman, loving husband, father and friend to many. He was born on March 8th, 1959 in Prince George, BC. In 1980 he married the love of his life Rita Ann Kolman and together they raised their two beautiful children. Ronald spent his lifetime enjoying various hobbies such as hockey, golfing, sailing, playing guitar, poetry and song writing. Ronald was a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute, the president of Big Brothers, a volunteer for Cancer Connections and owner of Revelstoke Grizzlies. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Rita; mother Hilda, daughter Megan (Cameron), son Ryan, brother Kelvin (Teresa), mother-in-law Emogene (Yuma) as well as many relatives and close friends. He was predeceased by his father Fred Kolman. He will be missed and always in our hearts. Many thanks to Dr. Deetlefs, Dr. Massa and the many health professionals who helped Ronald during his battle. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Those wishing to do so may make a donation in Ronald’s memory to the BC Cancer Agency (600 10th Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to: ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre seeks two custodians. One position is approximately 35 hours per week and a benefit package is available. The second position is 1520 hours per week. The successful candidates will be expected to work evenings, nights and weekends. Please apply in person by filling out an employment application at the Centre's administration office, at 3800-33rd Street, between the hours of 9:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
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RECREATION & EVENTS COORDINATOR Are you a team player, looking for great benefits & a competitive wage? If so, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! Silver Springs Retirement Residence, a 120 Suite seniors’ independent living residence in Vernon, British Columbia, has an immediate employment opportunity for a full time Recreation & Events Coordinator. Reporting directly with the General Manager, the Recreation & Events Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of a variety of meaningful activities to meet the physical psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents at Silver Springs Retirement Residence which includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities: • Coordinates the provision of an • Accountable for compliance appropriate program of activities with approved operational for all residents including monthly budget for activity department recreation calendars, birthdays, • Periodically evaluate the parties, outings, special events, etc. effectiveness of the activity • Coordinate the purchase of supplies programs through audits, and equipment required to provide discussions with residents, the program of activities. families, staff and volunteers. • Represent the residence at appropriate community and professional meetings.
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Secondary school education diploma or equivalent for this position is required. A diploma in Activities from a recognized College or special training in recreational planning and development would be an asset. Please forward a resume to Attn: Human Resources by fax to (250)545-3460 or email generalmanager@silverspringsvernon.ca
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Furniture DOUBLE PEDESTAL solid oak dining room table with 6 chairs, $500 obo. 250-8782588.
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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local
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1604 31st Street Available Immediately 1 & 2 Bedroom 50+ Building N/S, N/P
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250-550-2120
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Modular Homes
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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.
4900 Okanagan Avenue
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Belmonte 1 bdrm, newly renovated, clean, secure, cat allowed, close to D/T. $730 pm, no util. avail now. 250549-5254.
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Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s preferred, ref. req., $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.
5bdrm, 3 bath, spacious, 2 car garage, 10 acres fenced land, Vernon, avail now $2000. Min 1 year lease. 250-492-7114 or 250-493-5986
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3855 Highland Park Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 $309,900 3150 Becker St Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 $319,900 CITY 3785 - 38 St Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00 $336,000
Room & Board Bright sunny room for rent $500, with board $700. Avail Feb 15. RN will care for senior or disabled, price negotiable. Call 778-475-3239
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Farm Acreage or Lot between Vernon & Armstrong with full hook-ups for 5th wheel trailer required to rent February, 2016. Call Pat (250)572-3980
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WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
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EAST HILL 2102 - 12 St Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $315,000
HARWOOD #201, 1607 - 43 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $249,900
FOOTHILLS 205 Kicking Horse Pl Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 $596,000
MIDDLETON MTN 5131117 Middleton Cl #7, Mt. Fosthall Dr Sunday, 1:00 2:00 - 3:00 3:15 $589,900 $599,900
6547 Blackcomb Way Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $598,000
#7, 1117 Fosthall #63, 124Mt. Sarsons Rd Dr Sunday, 2:00 12:00- -3:15 2:00 $599,900 $474,500
6909 Foothills Dr Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 $724,000
#63,Mt. 124Bulman SarsonsDrRd 947 2:00 Sunday, 12:00 2:30 - -4:30 $474,500 $425,000
MIDDLETON MTN 947 Mt. 892 Mt. Bulman Griffin RdDr Sunday, 2:30 - 4:30 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $425,000 $454,900 892 Mt. Griffin Rd Sunday, 900 Mt. 1:00 Ida Dr- 3:00 $454,900 Mon - Wed, 1:00 - 5:00 Sat Sun, 900&Mt. Ida12:00 Dr - 4:30 Starting @ $419,900 Mon - Wed, 1:00 - 5:00 Sat & Sun, 12:00 - 4:30 Starting @HILL $419,900 MISSION 1511 - 35 HILL St MISSION Sunday, 1511 - 351:00 St - 3:00 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $329,900 $329,900
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jerome Neil Embleton, also know as Jerry Embleton, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of January, 2016 are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 6301 Bench Row Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1G2, on or before February 19, 2016, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Dean Embleton Executor
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As per the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, The Stor-It Place (2014) Corp. will auction the following persons’ goods in storage at 2504 - 43 Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-1000. Fall Line Ski Tours Inc. c/o Nick Popovich 1998 Ford Explorer VIN #1FMZU34E5WZB23831 BC License Plate 655 LBF This vehicle will be sold at public auction May 4, 2016.
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An application has been received for 3445 43rd Avenue (Kal Tire Place). The applicant is requesting to include the media box in the licensed area. This change would increase the capacity of the licensed area by 125 people. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to: CITY OF VERNON Attn: Craig Broderick, Economic Dev. Planner 3001 – 32 Avenue, OR via fax (250-545-5309) OR via email (CBroderick@vernon.ca) To ensure the consideration of your views, written comments from the public are requested to be submitted to the City prior to Friday, February 12, 2016. Please include your name and address with the comments.
NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN HOURS OF SALE An application has been received for 3004 30th Avenue (Kal Sports Bar). The applicant is requesting to increase the hours of liquor sales by changing the hours from 10am - 12pm (Mon. Wed.),11am - 1am (Thur. - Sat.) and 9am - 11pm (Sun.), to 9am 2am on Monday through Sunday. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to: CITY OF VERNON Attn: Craig Broderick, Economic Dev. Planner 3001-32 Avenue, OR via fax (250-545-5309) OR via email (CBroderick@vernon.ca) To ensure the consideration of your views, written comments from the public are requested to be submitted to the City prior to Friday, February 12, 2016. Please include your name and address with the comments.
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A federal review of community access TV could lead to the shut down of Shaw Cable’s channel 4 and end televised broadcasts of city council meetings and other local niche programming. A two per cent levy on all cable TV bills now goes to community TV program development and one option for reform the CRTC is considering is to reallocate that money to local commercial television stations to help them produce more local news. That scenario could eliminate the community channel altogether, according to Metro Vancouver regional district officials who intend to speak against it at a CRTC hearing Feb. 2. “Our concern is that in its desire to assist the private sector in dealing with the challenges of a changing marketplace, the CRTC will rob Peter to pay Paul,” Metro states in a draft response to the CRTC. “The community channel is a vital element of the broadcast system and should remain so.” City council meetings in the region are often streamed online but the demise of a community channel on cable would end televised access. Metro produces its own regional issues show for community cable called The Sustainable Region as well as Metro Vancouver Close-up, which shows how municipalities and community groups are promoting sustainability and regional goals. Other local programs that might lose their place on cable TV include the provincial politics show Voice of B.C. and The Animal Show, which promotes dogs and cats up for adoption at local shelters, as well as live coverage of elections, parades and telethons. Redirecting the two per cent community access levy to commercial stations would amount to a $60 million cash injection nationally for private broadcasters. Within Metro Vancouver, it would be worth about $5 million. Metro has been critical of Shaw Cable in the past, accusing it of gradually cutting away local community-driven access to the channel in favour of its own productions, while the CRTC did nothing to stop that. “Where we once had thousands of volunteers
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engaged in community expression we now have less than a hundred,” the Metro paper says. Metro officials have also been irked that their Sustainable Region show usually airs in the middle of the night. The explosion of online video and the ease at which anyone can produce and post a YouTube video is part of the CRTC’s rationale for redeploying the community access levy to private news outlets. But Metro argues they are unlikely to use commercial TV time on the sort of dialogue- and discussion-intensive shows now found on community cable. It also says community programs posted online are unlikely to get as many viewers as on television, and not everyone has online access. A second option contained in a CRTC discussion paper is to provide incentives to broadcast professional local news on community channels in markets where there is no over-the-air television. That could effectively convert community channels in rural areas to commercial channels with much more advertising and less community access, according to Metro. It wouldn’t affect the Metro Vancouver area directly but the regional district sees it as a potential future precedent in urban areas. Instead, Metro will push the CRTC to mandate stronger community channels, with greater accountability for where money goes. Shaw Communications is seeking looser rules on how community channels operate and the freedom to explore alternate delivery systems, such as video-on-demand. It opposes redirection of the cable levy.
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