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A man responsible for damaging and breaking into parking meters in downtown Vernon in the fall has been given jail time for his actions.

Mitchell Ronald Szekely, born in 1981, was sentenced to 20 days in jail, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of $100 and will be placed on a year’s probation upon his release from custody on a charge of mischief.

Counts of possessing a breaking instrument for a coin device and theft under $5,000 were stayed.

Szekely was arrested in December after he was caught by RCMP breaking into a parking meter on Centennial Drive at 35th Street.

More than 100 meters were broken into over several weeks with the total cost of the damage being higher than $20,000.

RCMP said it was unlikely Szekely was solely responsible for all of the damaged meters.

Szekely is currently in custody on an unrelated matter, and the 20 days will be added to his current sentence.

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A Vernon man whose arrest in connection with a downtown arson was sparked by social media has pleaded guilty.

Ryan Patrick Warnock, who will be 34 this year, entered the plea to a charge of arson in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday.

Warnock was arrested after a fire at the rear of AJ’s Pets and Things at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 6.

Surveillance video posted by the store’s owner on social media – which was viewed more than 70,000 times on Facebook, and shared more than 2,500 times – showed a man appearing to start the fire.

Vernon RCMP said the video was very helpful, along with public assistance, in making the arrest.

Warnock is slated to be sentenced in Vernon Provincial Court on April 27.

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he selfless acts of some local students making a difference in the world has earned them the opportunity of a lifetime.

A total of 13 students from Alexis Park Elementary are being flown to Saskatoon to take part in WE Day March 2. The Free the Children’s stadiumsized youth empowerment and education event features A-list performers, world-renowned speakers and tens of thousands of youth to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives.

The well-deserving Grade 6 and 7 students will join the movement of young people leading local and global change. The opportunity being one that many of the children would have never been afforded if it weren’t for WestJet providing free flights and accommodation.

“It’s quite a privilege that we have been chosen, it’s a big event,” said teacher Laurel McEachnie, who along with Kristen Dion will be chaperoning the students. “Out of all the schools and all the areas that could have been chosen for this, we were chosen.”

Principal Mary Takasaka admits she didn’t even know what WE Day was when she found out about this incredible opportunity some of her students would be given.

“I couldn’t get past the part of believing that they were actually going to pay to send us.”

The experience is being granted due to the efforts the two classes have been tirelessly working on to make a difference both locally and globally.

Before the holidays they held a small shopping market for students, selling new and slightly used items for a loonie or toonie, and then donating the funds to the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society.

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Alexis Park Elementary school Principal Mary Takasaka announces to Grade 6/7 students that 13 students will be selected to fly to Saskatoon (for free from WestJet) to attend the WE Day Celebration.

“I couldn’t get past the part of believing that they were actually going to pay to send us.”

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“We want to help because we want to help as much as we can,” said student Cassie Hamilton.

They also support the Vernon Zimbabwe Project and are planning a movie and popcorn event and candy gram sales for Valentine’s Day. “This is a school that has some struggling families and here they are fundraising for a

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The students had no idea what WE Day was, or that this opportunity was even available, they are simply giving back out of the goodness of their hearts.

“That sense of giving back is the thing that’s driving it right now,” said Takasaka. “That feels good, and it’s making it a better

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The Alexis Park students are some of the more than 90 outstanding Canadian youth whom WestJet is removing the barriers to attending WE Day by providing flights and accommodations.

“We want to keep encouraging the kids, they want to do change in their community and globally,” said WestJet’s Catherine Isernia of Vernon.

For the students from the two classes who don’t get to go to WE Day, their efforts are not going unrecognized.

Vernon School District Superintendent Joe Rogers is treating the classes to a day up at Tube Town at Silver Star.

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Telus is building up the present and future in Greater Vernon.

The communications giant announced Wednesday it’s investing $35 million in fibre network technology to all residents and businesses of Vernon, Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan.

“In the coming weeks and months, Telus will be connecting 90 per cent of homes and businesses directly to fibre optic cables,” said Tony Geheran, Telus’ EVP and president of broadband networks.

When finished, Telus will have invested $1 billion since 2013 in rolling out fibre to the communities.

Construction work will begin later this month and Geheran anticipates the entire build will be finished by the end of the year.

“We see this as a generational investment as technology will support the infrastructure, telecoms and entertainment and communication needs for the community for the next 20 to 30 years,” said Geheran.

Residents can expect to see Telus employees around the community as they’ll be knocking on doors in the coming weeks to discuss connecting homes and businesses directly to fibre.

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Tony Geheran, EVP and president of broadband networks for Telus, speaks to The Morning Star on the $35 million fiberoptic installation in Vernon and area Wednesday at City Hall.

For more information, you can visit telus. com/Vernon. You can put in your postal code and the site wlll tell you when your neighbourhood is due to come online.

You can also go to the site to register their interests so they can avoid the door-to-door aspect.

“This build comes at no cost to the taxpayer,” said Geheran.

“You don’t have to be a Telus customer to say yes to the build, nor is there a commitment to purchase Telus services once the build is complete.”

The gigabit-enabled network is the most advanced communica-

tions technology available in the world today.

Once the work is complete, connected homes and businesses will immediately experience dramatically faster Internet speeds of up to 150 megabits per second.

Acting Vernon Mayor Brian Quiring called the announcement great news for the area.

“It’s fantastic for our community,” said Quiring. “It’s taking us to the next level which is becoming a smarter city. It’s going to be great for local businesses.

“It’s green technology, it’s passive, it doesn’t emit electricity. It’s the

right thing for the community.”

Perhaps most critically, said Geheran, the Telus investment will enable organizations to innovate how they deliver services such as healthcare and education, benefitting the citizens’ of Vernon for generations to come.

“We believe the only way to manage the burgeoning healthcare costs with an aging demographic is to improve the primary healthcare ecosystem through a better transition and transmission of patient data from primary source through to clinicians to physicians to specialists,” said Geheran.

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A significant number of Lumby and area residents are failing to buckle up.

A three-hour watch by RCMP at the four-way stop in Lumby revealed more than 78 seatbelt violations.

“We’re in 2016 and I’m pretty sure B.C. has had seatbelt laws for 30 years,” said Cpl. Trevor Tribes. “There’s really no excuse for people not wearing their seatbelts.”

The watch from several months ago also revealed a dozen people who failed to stop at the intersection and a number of other infractions.

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“I would urge people to pay attention on the roads...”

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“We continue to see people driving and texting or talking on their cell phone,” said Tribes.

A subsequent watch right outside the police office revealed another 12 seatbelt infractions, two individuals on their cell phones, one motorist speeding and another with no insurance.

The actions have the village mayor cautioning residents to play it safe behind the wheel.

“I would urge people to pay attention on the roads, cars kill,” said Mayor Kevin Acton.

Meanwhile, Tribes report did reveal that the number of calls to Lumby RCMP are down.

“And the types of calls are less serious,” said Acton.

One type of call which frustrates members is those who call not even realizing it.

“We get a lot of pocket dials, pocket 911 dials,” said Tribes. “So we drive around in circles and we don’t see anything, it’s a bit frustrating.”

Meanwhile the RCMP is making a difference in the lives of children through the Read with Me program with Const. Gary McLaughlin.

Tribes is pleased to report that since September, several students have already reached the 100-book mark.

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Enderby residents can look forward to getting a few extra bucks back from the city.

Following the first year of metered billing for water, Enderby ended up with a surplus of $39,870.

“It looks like every home is going to get around $26 and some change,” said Mayor Greg McCune, who is pleased to see Greg McCune the 2015 rates didn’t have the city coming back to residents saying, ‘oops, we didn’t charge

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“At the time of setting the rates we wanted to err on the side of charging people too much rather than not enough.”

The first year also provided some instrumental numbers to Enderby, such as the fact that 68.3 per cent of residences paid the same or less than they would have if the non-metered flat rates were still in place.

“We now have some pretty good data,” said McCune.

“It’s evident that the outside water usage is the biggest culprit to a big bill.”

The city continues to work with individual homes who experienced problems with the new rate structure.

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A woman who fled from police while driving a stolen truck has been sentenced to time served.

Christine Shirley Webb, born in 1988, was placed on 18 months probation and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge after pleading guilty in provincial court to one count of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of failing to comply with a probation order.

Webb was arrested in early January after an RCMP officer, patrolling 30th Avenue at 3 a.m., noticed a white truck travelling at a high rate of speed.

The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over but it fled. The officer did not pursue the vehicle.

The driver jumped from the still-moving vehicle and tried, unsuccessfully, to flee on foot.

The truck had been reported stolen out of North Battleford, Sask. in December.

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The fight by Spallumcheen residents to protect its drinking water source has gained more weight.

The University of Victoria-based Environmental Law Centre has filed, on behalf of the Save Hullcar Aquifer Team (SHAT), a notice to three officials at Interior Health, calling for the issue of a drinking water hazard abatement and prevention order.

The move addresses nitrate contamination in the Hullcar aquifer which is an important source of public drinking water.

The ELC is requesting IHA order “a complete and permanent moratorium on the application of liquid manure effluent” on a 210-acre field above the aquifer, owned by a dairy farmer and his family.

The field, located less than a kilometre uphill from the Steele Springs source, has been identified as a “probable source” of the contamination.

“There can be no doubt that the present circumstances amount to a drinking water health hazard,” wrote lawyer Calvin Sandborn on behalf of SHAT. “The nitrate levels, which draw from the Hullcar aquifer to supply drinking water to approximately 150 people served by the Steele Springs Water District, have measured near or above the maximum allowable limit set in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality since March 14, 2014.”

There are also 46 known wells with the Hullcar aquifer.

A Do Not Drink water advisory was issued by Interior Health in March 2014. It has been in place for nearly two years.

Testing conducted by Steele Springs show that 19 of 24 tests have recorded nitrate levels higher than 10 parts per million (PPM), which is considered unsafe.

Last month, levels were recorded at 12.8 PPM. On at least four occasions, wrote Sandborn, the province has allowed the spraying of liquid manure onto the field.

“The health risks of nitrates have been explicitly recognized by Interior Health,” said Sandborn, citing high nitrate levels in drinking water are associated with potentially fatal “blue baby” syndrome, cancer, thyroid dysfunction and impacts those with compromised immune systems.

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The City of Vernon has issued a road rightof-way usage permit to Tri City Canada to work within a city right of way at 3050 29th Ave. for work relating to the development of a care facility.

Excavation and construction of the sixstorey building with a single storey parkade started Monday and is expected to continue until June 30, 2017. The sidewalk will be closed adjacent to the project.

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The spraying of manure on a farm above a Spallumcheen water source has been brought to the attention of the Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria.

SHAT spokesperson Al Price said having the ELC involved gives their battle more weight.

“It presents ourselves as more than a small group of people,” said Price, whose group has also received letters of support from the Township of Spallumcheen, City of Armstrong, Steele Springs, Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Shuswap Environmental Action Society.

Price said his group, nor any of the residents, have any desire to shut the dairy farm down.

“We have no right to do that,” he said. “But the province could work with the farm to change farm management practices that would stop the contamination of our aquifer.”

IHA Health Protection has confirmed it has received the letter and is currently reviewing its contents.

“We will respond to the writers of the letter once we have the opportunity to complete our review,” said Rob Birtles, Interior Health’s team lead for small water systems and infrastructure “The letter writers are aware of this. Interior Health will consider all options once the review is completed.”

Birtles said Interior Health is reviewing all test results submitted by Steele Springs Water District, adding that residents living on the Hullcar aquifer have been on a water quality advisory (WQA) since 2014.

“Information on nitrates, and information on the potential effects of nitrates is contained in the WQA,” he said.

The ELC has also asked information and privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham to investigate the province’s alleged failure to release government orders and test results regarding polluted drinking water, threatening hundreds of lives.

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And then there’s the game

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n case you didn’t know there’s a certain game on television today that may or may not grab your attention.

Advertisers certainly think you’ll be tuned in as they will spend the equivalent of a small country’s GDP to tell you how great their product is, or at least entertain you long enough and then hope you remember which product it was that entertained you so well for 30, or 45 or 60 seconds.

In fact there was a show on earlier this week called something like the top 50 Super Bowl ads of all time.

In other words 60 minutes of television dedglenn Mitchell icated to old commercials, well not quite 60 minutes as it’s brought to you by newer advertising to fill in the spots between the old ads.

Yikes.

Now it all makes sense at some level. Millions are watching worldwide, and especially in the States. They will be watching live, and not on their PVRs because who wants to watch an old football game after the whole world has already seen it? Commercials maybe, see above, but not the actual game as once it’s decided who has won it’s ancient history.

If you’ve ever gone to a Super Bowl party, you also know how important the commercials are, and goodness knows they’ve gotten more entertaining as the years have progressed until now we’re talking about the 50th annual (although still several decades behind our very own Grey Cup and always will be, ahem) extravaganza.

Usually there’s lots of talking and partying during the actual game part at a Super Bowl party, and everyone quiets down for the commercials so they can hear them and talk about them and then debate which one was the best over the water cooler the next day at work.

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If it’s a boring game, like the blowout two years ago, the commercials can save the day and carry you through the second half.

If the game is actually a good one, like last year, well until the heartbreaking end for Seahawk fans but still exciting, then the commercials carry less value, relatively speaking, I’m sure they are still worth their weight in gold to somebody.

I’m going to go out on a limb here and predict this game will be worth watching for more than just the commercials.

OK, it’s not the Seahawks from our neighbouring Seattle, but that also takes a vested interest out of the equation so you can just concentrate on enjoying the action.

And the game has a lot of potential, what with the crushing Denver Broncos’ defence battling the high-powered offence of the Carolina Panthers. Denver quarterback Peyton Manning, in the twilight of his career and after suffering an injury-plagued season (not to mention that loss to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl two years ago), versus the young and dynamic Panthers’ QB Cam Newton is another great angle full of potential drama.

Of course it also could be all over in the first 10 minutes (remember Seattle), as the young upstarts lay claim to what could be dynasty material if they continue onward and upward.

However I’m hoping for a better, closer game than that and I think that will be the case, like I know what I’m talking about, please don’t make any wagers based on my musings.

But, again, who wants to watch the Super Bowl without making a prediction?

It would be like watching the game and turning down the volume on the commercials, ahem.

So, let’s say Denver 23 Carolina 20 and there may or not be a missed field goal involved.

Anyway, whatever happens, enjoy the game, the halftime show, and, of course, those commercials.

Indications that the province of British Columbia will allow firefighters to carry naloxone, also known as Narcan, is welcome.

The drug is known as the “antidote” to opiate overdose, and can reverse the otherwise deadly effects of ingesting too much heroin and/or fentanyl.

Despite often being first on the scene of overdoses, firefighters, police officers and others who don’t have a required prescription for naloxone have thus far been banned from carrying the drug.

Addressing that is a move that is long overdue, given the stakes involved and the safe nature of Naloxone. It is available over the counter in more than a dozen U.S. states, and hospitals have been using the drug for more than four decades.

Earlier this summer, Health Canada promised that it would review the drug’s prescriptiononly status, although a full process was expected to take more than a year.

Whatever the outcome of that review, the fact that it’s only being done now – after too many deaths from accidental overdoses – shows that our society, and our government institutions, still have much they can do to help those on the fringes who have frequently been overlooked.

While the drugs drive some into a life of homelessness and property crime, they are also used by husbands and mothers, sons and daughters, employees and bosses who conduct lives not stereotypically associated with hard drug use.

In cases of overdose, all of those people – those on the fringes, and those in the mainstream – deserve the best shot at life, and the best opportunity at eventually overcoming their addictions.

The quicker the province moves on this initiative, for all emergency responders, the better.

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es to economic development, no to the Vernon airport runway extension. Better yet, how about no air-

port?

Can you imagine the economic impact of redeveloping the airport lands to instead, provide city-owned affordable housing, with commercial and retail sprinkled throughout, right smack next to playing fields, sports facilities, schools, parks, and local beaches?

What is the economic impact of the City of Vernon working together with the Okanagan Indian Band to develop Vernon into the waterfront destination we all know it can be?

Consider this: The majority of Vernon residents will never use the Vernon airport. keep out of schools Recently we received a package sent home from school with one of our children regarding a planned “immunization” program. Included in this package were two consent forms and information concerning the vaccines.

It was obvious to me that the information forms played down the possible reactions to the vaccine while making the benefits look very good.

Even the excessive use of the word immunization instead of vaccination I believe to be intentional bias.

The fact is vaccination does not guarantee immunization.

Locally I know of a family where all of the children vaccinated for whooping cough developed whooping cough symptoms after receiving the vaccination. This is not an isolated case.

In my own family our child started seizures within 24 hours of his vaccination, this continued for the rest of his short life causing many other physical and mental problems.

He died just short of his 25th birthday, was never able to talk, or walk.

Kelowna’s airport is only 25 minutes down the highway.

The current Vernon airport already represents a sufficient nuisance for nearby residents.

How about investing $5 million to support our master parks plan? The city undertook extensive consultation to develop this plan and the public generously responded that they would be willing to fund improvements. Such an investment would make Vernon a more attractive place for residents, visitors, and those who may consider setting up shop here.

A vote to support the Vernon airport runway extension is a vote to constrict, not enhance, economic development opportunities in Vernon.

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At the time of this “immunization” the health unit refused assistance identifying what was later determined to be a reaction to the vaccine.

This was not the only child in our family with a reaction. One of our daughters was hallucinating.

She was hiding as her toys appeared to be growing arms as were household plants, she was afraid.

She seemed to recover after a few days. We have not vaccinated any of our children since and they are all very healthy.

The vaccines being given in this case are for diseases that I had as a child, along with most of my neighbourhood friends.

During my many years in the Armed Forces I received numerous immunizations for things not common in Canada as it was expected that I might be deployed to parts of the world where there were biohazards.

I never had much of a reaction to any of these, but others receiving the same were often sick or off work for periods of time immediately after.

I do not agree that our school children be used as a medium for these programs.

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I would like to see the material kept out of the schools.

If people wish to receive vaccinations they could attend the local health unit.

Warren Goodwin rec complex I find myself uncharacteristically confused and speechless regarding what is going on at the Vernon Rec Centre at the moment, particularly after finding out the cost was around one million dollars for an afterthought upgrade.

How long has this upgrade been going on?

Almost long enough to have built an entirely new pool facility, which is really what Vernon needs.

My whole family uses the facilities and programs at the Vernon Rec Centre.

I myself even used the Rec Centre as a child for many programs, including training as a Vernon Kokanee in the 80's.

Now as a mother of two, we find ourselves helplessly reliant on the failing building several times a week.

Recently we arrived the find the hot tub not working, the kids

pool too cold, and the showers scalding.

It is an extremely busy facility almost all hours of the day, and the only saving grace is the front line staff.

It has come to a point where myself and many other parents I know are driving to Kelowna to use the H20 facility there so as to not have to battle crowds, struggle to find parking, put up with something broken, and various other ever changing deficiencies.

H20 has multiple hot tubs, a wave pool, a massive play area for kids, an olympic 50m pool, meeting and facility rooms, etc.

Even with the drive and the entrance fee tripling that of Vernon's Rec Centre, it is worth it.

Approving a 1 million dollar facade upgrade to a building that needs to be completely torn down feels like a broken hair dryer on a freezing cold day (which also happened to us there recently).

My main concern is for the staff and programs supporting the disabled in our community, as well as those even more reliant than I on the closeness and affordability of indoor health services locally.

The vast majority of users to the Rec Centre have no other options

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“One of the things I want to emphasize is that we do need to have a constant source of information coming in so that we can keep updating. “(Counsellor) Dave MacKenzie is looking at putting a survey forward to parents and community groups so that we can do planning, both short-term and long-term.”

Board chairperson Kelly Smith said the committee’s recommendations will be considered by the board under the 2016/17 budget process.

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While the Vernon School District has good support in place for students struggling with mental health issues, it is stretched to capacity.

“If I were giving the district a grade, it would be in the C range,” said Truman Spring, director of instruction for student support services.

“Right now we’re making do and we’re making things happen but the kids that we’re dealing with are getting more complex, the issues that we’re dealing with as a community are starting to also become difficult. We’ve got Syrian refugees coming in and some of those students will be trauma-based. Those things layered upon layers eventually stretches that system.”

Last spring, the school board approved the creation of a committee of key stakeholders to assess counselling support services in the district, to ensure it is meeting the needs of students.

Meetings were held in November and December and included representatives from Child and Youth Mental Health, Ministry of Child and Family Development, North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society, Interior Health, district trustees, administrators and senior management.

In his presentation to trustees last week, Spring said there are about 800,000 kids across the country affected by mental health issues.

“So what we’re talking about is something that’s endemic across the country and it is really a difficult issue in B.C.,” he said. “We’re not alone, many districts are going through this right now.”

He said the group agreed that the district, along with its partner groups, has done a reasonable job in helping to provide both counselling and mental health resources and programming to students.

Some of the key recommendations from the review group include: greater engagement with parent community; engaging seniors in student programming; clearer protocols and procedures around health and safety risks in the school and community environments; a commitment of a four-year plan of action that focuses on mental health, drug misuse and school counselling issues.

“Interestingly enough, the legislative assembly had a two-year report on mental health and they have 23 succinct recommendations, and our 11 recommendations mirror these so we’re right on track as far as the province is concerned,” said Spring. “The good news is that we’re doing OK. There are some things that we’re going to be doing to start moving in a positive direction to support our kids.

“We’re also talking about getting senior citizens more involved. That’s where we’re actually using those folks in a program where they can be positive role models for our kids that are having difficulties.”

Spring said there also needs to be more of a focus on preventative programs at the elementary level, making use of existing programs such as FRIENDS, Zones of Regulation and Roots of Empathy.

“The other piece of that is a common language that we need amongst all the community. It’s not just a school district problem, it’s a community problem. We don’t have systemic protocols and we need to have those in place,” he said. “Right now we’re doing the informal supports with the relationships we’ve developed with other agencies but we need good formal protocols to keep that moving along. And we need regular check-ins.”

Spring said one of the recommendations is something that is happening in other school districts: create a district-based position that acts as a liaison for district, agency, community communication and service integration.

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The Okanagan Indian Band has garnered some significant funds targeting domestic violence.

Approximately $65,000 is being delivered for OKIB’s unique ‘A Canoe Journey’ program, a three-day canoe journey ending at a traditional gathering place to build respectful relationships and work on skills to prevent conflict, abuse and violence.

“These programs provide such important supports for Aboriginal women and families dealing with domestic violence,” said Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee. “This funding will help expand on these essential services and will undoubtedly have a positive effect within the Aboriginal community.”

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Few things are more heart-wrenching for a parent than to have their child wrongfully taken by their spouse – sometimes even moved to a different country. There is almost always a nasty fight afterwards. Can you get your child returned?

Take heart. There’s help.

A recent case decided by B.C.’s appeal court shows that the abduction can be undone and your child can be returned to his or her country of residence. That country’s courts can then deal with custody and access issues – like which parent your child is better off living with.

Here, Carla (all names changed), a Canadian, married Pete, an American, in Alberta in 2010. The next year they had a child, Josh, in Alaska, then moved to live in Washington where Pete found work. In 2013, the family moved to Billings, Montana, when Pete was transferred there by his employer.

Once Pete found this out, he went to court to get Josh returned to Montana.

After many legal twists and turns, the case reached our B.C. appeal court. Carla argued that Josh would be at serious risk of harm if returned to Montana. Pete disputed this. Carla also argued that a few days’ stay in Billings wasn’t enough to justify having to take her 3-year old son back to Montana. Ultimately, our appeal court said Carla had to return Josh to Montana within two weeks – a court there would sort out the custody and access issues afterwards.

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They intended to make Billings their permanent residence. But the house they planned to move into wasn’t fit to live in.

So after a few days’ stay, Carla told Pete she wanted to take little Josh and live at her parents’ place in Elko, B.C., while Pete got the house fixed. Pete was okay with that. Carla only took along a few clothes and toys for Josh, consistent with a short stay away.

But a few months later, things changed.

The marriage broke down. Carla, who now had a job as a heavy duty mechanic, didn’t want to return to Montana, and decided she would stay in B.C. with Josh.

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The law dealing with these situations is a treaty (international agreement) on international child abductions, called the Hague Convention. It is signed by many countries, including Canada and the United States.

One overriding objective of this treaty in child abduction cases is to help promptly return a wrongfully abducted child detained in another country.

What mattered more here than Carla’s (and Josh’s) very short stay in Montana was that both Pete and Carla had intended for Billings to become their permanent residence when the family moved there – Josh of course was too young to decide this for himself.

Legally, Josh’s habitual place of residence was the United States, not Canada. So, in line with the treaty’s objectives, Josh needed to be returned to Montana for a court there to deal with the domestic issues.

Your family lawyer can help if your child is wrongfully abducted to another province or country.

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domestic violence. Aboriginal women are nearly three times more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than nonAboriginal women.

“Domestic violence is never acceptable,” said Premier Christy Clark. “I’m pleased to support these important organizations that make a real impact for Aboriginal women Eric Foster and children facing these appalling circumstances.”

In 2013, there were 12,359 police-reported victims of intimate partner violence throughout B.C. However, it is estimated that only about one in four women ever report their abuse to police.

The OKIB and other successful applicants were chosen by a partnership table comprised of representatives from the

Minister’s Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence and the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and the Ministry of Justice.

“Our council continues to collaborate with the province to find ways to address the systematic issues and root causes that are the reasons that domestic violence is occurring at alarmingly high rates to Aboriginal women and their children,” said Chastity Davis, Minister’s Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women. “We believe this funding is a good start to address the issues as specific to our communities’ unique needs throughout the province to help men, women and children overcome abuse and live healthy safe lives.”

These are among 24 projects receiving a total of $1.5 million to launch or expand Aboriginal services as part of B.C.’s threeyear Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, which sees its second anniversary this week.

Coldstream earns award, again Morning Star Staff

For the fifth year in a row, the District of Coldstream is gaining

accolades for its financial reporting.

The Government Finance Officers

Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Canadian

Award for Financial Reporting to the District of Coldstream for its 2014 Annual Report.

“This is the fifth consecutive year the District has won the prestigious award and represents a significant accomplishment by the District and its management,” states a release from Coldstream.

The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish highquality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports.

Submissions are judged by impartial members of the GFOA’s Canadian Review Committee on their ability to meet the high standards of the program, and demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate a municipality’s financial story. Such reports should go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrate an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture, enhance an understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments, and address user needs.

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Hello ageism

geism is a form of discrimination and prejudice based entirely on a person’s age. It is something you may begin to notice as you get older.

It can begin with the condescending terms of endearment; “dear”, “sweetie”, “honey”.

It usually starts around the age of 50.

The last time we were referred to in these terms, it was likely we were about three years old.

I wrote a column about this a few years ago after I was greeted with “Hello Sweet Pea” as I walked into a retail store.

Of course, it brought with it an opportunity to laugh, as one of my friends regularly calls me “Sweet Pea”. LOL But it is quite different from a friend, as opposed to a stranger, who, by simply using words, relegates you to a seemingly childlike state.

You can see the ageism judgment in people’s faces when they converse with you (and isn’t it obvious? I call it the “awww” factor…) I read it in comments on social media and the writers of the comments are not even aware of it, because a lot of them are still stuck in the arrogance of youth, too busy continually putting their photos up for everyone to comment on. (can we say narcissistic society?)

They think they know everything and the horror of it is that perhaps we were the same at their age (minus the social media venue) and perhaps they might even be our own children. Cringe.

Perhaps it is a right of passage thing?

We do know however, that once they hit the magic number of 50, that the we-knoweverything-chip will soon fall off and the realization of actually

knowing less than they thought, will start to be entertained. (it is humbling if nothing else) You can suspect it is ageism when you do not get a call back for a job, or when, upon presenting an idea, you get the ‘awww’ face and bland Carole Fawcett discouragement, without being too discouraging of course.

Or, as happened to me recently, when I said I had my own business the person exclaimed, in apparent amazement, “You STILL work?”

You know it is ageism when you have made a point about something, but a few seconds later a younger person may state the same thing (perhaps less eloquently) and people act like it is the most deeply profound statement they have ever heard – despite hearing it from you moments earlier.

I was delighted to hear former broadcaster Bill Richardson validate what I (and others before us) have said for years, that we seem to become invisible as we age.

Or, it goes over the top the other way.

Simply because you have the good fortune to still be alive, it is implied you have “wisdom”. Dependant upon whether you have worked on your issues, you may arrive at the door of being older just as perplexed and unhappy as when you were younger; settling for the wrong things and missing the opportunity to discover your inner joy. But enlightenment, once pursued, often happens quite quickly and wisdom can settle in comfortably.

But however we arrive at this door, we deserve respect. Our brains have not fallen out simply because we are now older. We do

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not need to be treated in a childlike manner.

Our brains have, in fact, learned to filter out the not-so-important stuff from the important stuff.

Just like all the other “isms” (racism, sexism, etc.) ageism disempow-

ers those, who in all likelihood, have had a courageous journey and who should be respected for their life’s experiences.

We do not have to remain silent in the face of it, we can and must speak up, before it

settles in and becomes normalized in our society.

We are not invisible unless we agree to be.

Carole Fawcett is a counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and freelance writer. www. amindfulconnection.com

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It is vital to finish the whole prescription regime that your veterinarian has prescribed. Even though your pet should feel better before the medication is finished there maybe lingering bacteria that still need to be eradicated.

If you stop the medication the bacteria may reemerge and possibly cause your pet to relapse or, worse yet allow the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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Everyday starts with a ‘good morning’ handshake, followed by a calm morning stretch/ yoga/self-strength builder to help clear the mind.

The belief at Kala Star is if you get the blood moving positively, to start your day, you will have the ability to engage in your learning, and social interactions, with much more success.

The classroom has one rule ‘use your best judgement in all situations.’

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Nathan Mackintosh, of Vernon Hyundai, goes over the finer details of a vehicle purchase with Kala Star students Myah Gallie, Kyle Bush, Roan MacAulay, and Nixon Swanson. The students were receiving a real-life, hands-on learning opportunity of mock-purchasing a vehicle at Vernon Hyundai. sions are made there are consequences, and when good decisions are made you are usually met with greater successes and privileges.”

Swanson provides many opportunities for learning, with local and provincial experts and businesses, to supplement the student’s textbook work. The low student-teacher ratio (9:1), not only allows for many more opportunities of one-on-one learning, but allows the ability for Kala Star to take their Learning Van to local and provincial experts and businesses. Some examples of expert learning field trips are: a mockpurchase of a new and used vehicle at Vernon Hyundai, learning about finances, taxes,

and negotiating; a trip to the mouth of the Fraser River, through Hell’s Gate, to follow the fish they raised last year, and the opportunity to meet with Four Season’s Executive Chef Ned Bell for a salmon anatomy and cooking lesson; graphic art design and ‘quality’ lessons at Speed Pro Signs; chemistry with Olive Us Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room; understanding and witnessing the Waste Management, Recycle and Disposal Facility; RDNO Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant learning; engaging in Indigenous Traditional Knowledge with the Kingfisher Interpretive Center; Coldstream Ranch visits; Kal Tire eco-building educa-

tion; Skyride Cycle bike maintenance lesson to supplement the spring/ summer bike program; NexGen Hearing to gain an understanding of the ear; Zelaney’s farms, Local Pharmacy Farms, and an aquaponic farmer for growing knowledge; wake surfing lessons with Vernon Boat Rentals; learning about decomposers and compost with Allan Brooks Nature Centre; local bee expert and swarm recovery with Gallie Bee Hives; 10-week ski program at Silver Star; summer paddling with Kala Vida; and cooking instruction with Gumtree Catering.

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Swanson. “This is to help the learners build an all around base, so they can conquer any endeavour they may choose in life.”

Kala Star also strives for building healthy communities, and works hard at being environmental stewards. Some of the initiatives these learners have embraced are: Raising awareness for sustainability, and the protection, of Kalamalka Lake, Coldstream Creek, Vernon Creek, and Okanagan Lake; partaking in local creek and beach cleanups, and working with SPrKL (The Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake). The learners are passionate about raising awareness for quagga and zebra mussels, locally and provincially.

Currently, the learners are working on a documentary to raise awareness on this invasive threat to our water shed. The learners have obtained expert documentary mentors to help build their base with documentary skills (Brynne Morrice, Lisa Gallie and Mike Little).

As well, the learners engage in conversation, play crib tournaments, and build a bond with local seniors at Coldstream Meadows Retirement Community.

Furthermore, students raise salmon at Kala Star (being a part of the milting process to releasing fry back into the river system); the learners have organized bottle drives over the last two years, with 100 per cent of proceeds to local, national, and international causes.

This is all supplementary to the Distributed Learning Education, run by Vlearn of School District 22.

Will these learners be our future leaders? Let’s hope so,” said Swanson.

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Mehain shows moxy on trails Off to worlds in Romania KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Quiet, kind, humble, unassuming, diligent, polite and considerate. That’s basically Hannah Mehain until race time.

Then her game face surfaces. You won’t get any stereotypical Canadian “Sorry, so sorry” from Mehain when the gun goes off at the cross country ski starting line. Oh, and don’t get in her way.

“She’s not nasty on the track, but if you want to pass her, you have to push hard,” laughed Darren Derochie, head coach at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. “She is the sweetest and kindest girl out there, but you put a bib on her and she is so competitive and determined to win. She works super hard and has the willingness to push herself in training.”

Mehain leaves Friday for the World Junior Cross Country Championships in Rasnov, Romania after placing fourth overall in the Haywood Nor-Am World Junior/U23 Trials last month in Thunder Bay. She will spend six days in Seefeld, Austria at an acclimatization camp before travelling to Romania.

Derochie, 50, spent 10 years with the national team and sees some of himself in Mehain.

“I asked her a few years ago about motivation and she said she likes to push herself, see where she can go. Any athlete on the international stage has to have that attitude and that’s what makes her tick. You either want it or you don’t.”

One of four girls representing Canada in Romania, Mehain qualified by taking third in the skate sprint time trial in behind Marie Corriveau and Sadie White.

On the same day, during the afternoon heats, Mehain just missed the A final and ended up eighth.

On the second day of racing, she placed first in the junior Girls 5-km classic to earn a combined times fourth. The last race of the trials, the 10km pursuit, was cancelled due to cold weather.

“Qualifying for the worlds felt awesome because it’s so competitive,” said Mehain, a Grade 12 student at Seaton and a member of the SnowSports Academy. “In the sprint, I expected to get into the A final, but in the semifinals, I was a little conservative and a girl got me at the finish.

“In the classic, I was conservative for

three quarters of the race and then I really went for it in the last kilometre.”

Mehain tried nordic skiing as a tyke in Nelson and mom, Mae, was Hannah’s first coach.

Sisters Heather and Sarah also took up the sport.

“Those kids grew up in an active family and they got their hard-work attitude from Mae,” said Derochie.

Hannah spent four years swimming with the Vernon Kokanee and rowed in the B.C. Summer Games two years ago.

She was a breaststroke specialist in the pool.

“I did two nationals in swimming before I did one in skiing.” said Mehain, who plays the violin and enjoys painting and drawing. “My strengths (in nordic) are a strong focus.

I’m intense. I have an ultimate focus when I’m in my zone and I love training hard.”

In her first nordic nationals, at Whistler, Mehain was 14 and while she didn’t reach the podium, she was “very competitive chasing the top girls.”

The family moved to Vernon when Hannah was eight and she immediately got involved with the world-class Sovereign Lake facility and programs.

“Hannah started cross country skiing when she was three and she was a natural from the very get go,” said Mae. “I never taught her; she just copied. What I remember most about Hannah from when she was very young is that she had incredible balance, whether it PHOTO SUBMITTED was on cross country skis, ice Vernon’s Hannah Mehain competes at the Haywood Nor-Am World Junior/U23 Nordic Ski Trials in Thunder Bay. skates or downhill. every minute of it. Hannah has always loved two with the provincial junior girls team “When she was four, she “She’s one of four girls from Canada going used to alpine ski with her dad (John) and every sport.”

Mehain has great endurance and used it to the worlds and not many 17-year-olds go over the moguls with the uphill ski right off the snow. We always built a backyard to strike silver in the senior girls 3,000-metre crack that nut,” said Derochie. “Whenever rink when the kids were growing up and race at the Battle of the Border track and I’m giving my pre-workout talk, she’s always chomping at the bit. She’s like, ‘Enough talk, Hannah would spend hours out there after field meet in Kamloops last spring.

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Leavitt pitching in Yuma ROGER KNOX

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Todd Leavitt has a one-way ticket to pursue his baseball dream.

The Vernon and District Baseball Association alumnus is in Yuma, Ariz. looking to impress Major League Baseball scouts during the month-long Arizona Winter League.

“My ticket down there is for one-way.

I’ll do my best and see what happens, then figure things out,” said Leavitt, who turned 24 on Jan. 23.

Leavitt, a Canadian, has been placed on the roster of the Pericos de Puebla squad, playing against five other teams in Yuma including Team Canada and the Edmonton Capitals.

He had yet to appear in the team’s first two games this week.

“I’m going into this pretty blind but I’ll show them what I have,” said Leavitt.

“There’s going to be a lot of talented players there so I’m going to earn whatever playing time they give me.”

Leavitt is a 6-foot 195-pound righthanded starting pitcher whose velocity is 90-92 miles per hour. He has a two-seam and four-seam fastball, cut fastball, slider, curveball and change up in his repetoire.

He also has a lot of wins and experience to impress scouts on his resumé.

Leavitt, who played in Vernon for coaches like his dad, Todd, Sr., Phil Joly, Norm Amiel, Doug Wurz and Barry Jackson, spent three years in the B.C. Premier Baseball League, from 15 to 18 (where he faced current Chicago White Sox infielder Brett Lawrie, a Langley native), before heading to the Okanagan College Coyotes program for a freshman year of college baseball.

After that, he ended up in Mayville, ND, playing for the Mayville State Comets, a powerhouse in the NAIA university ranks.

In three seasons with the Comets,

Leavitt started 15 games and went 9-3 overall with two nohitters. One was a 17-strikeout gem against the University of Minnesota-Morris Cougars.

He helped the Comets to three straight appearances in the NAIA World Series regional tournament.

The Comets are coached by Scott Berry, who, in 35 years at Mayville State, has won 23 regular season conference champions, 21 conference tournament crowns and guided his teams to 26 appearances in the NAIA national playoffs.

“My assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, Peter Pratt, made contact with some of the coaches of B.C.’s elite programs and Todd was recommended to us,” said Berry.

“We recruit a lot of Canadian student-athletes. Personally, I was most impressed with Todd’s enthusiasm and passion for playing. He had some raw pitching PHOTO SUBMITTED skills and some ability so both coach Pratt and I were excited to Vernon’s Todd Leavitt delivers heat for the Western Major Baseball League Moose Jaw Miller Express. have him in the program.”

In the summers, Leavitt played which ran through til December. Leavitt in the Western Major Baseball League for the Moose Jaw Miller Express, then returned to help out with the family’s in 2013-14. Last summer, Leavitt joined Sherlock Moving business before reportthe San Diego Force in the Southern ing to Yuma.

“Baseball got me through school and California Collegiate League, helping them win the league championship and taught me about work ethic,” said Leavitt advance to the National Baseball Congress of the game he loves. “It’s been my biggest World Series, the highest level of amateur passion since I was a kid. I was always swinging a bat or carrying a glove.” baseball in the U.S. Asked about his former pitcher pursuWhile at the World Series, Leavitt earned an invitation to the Major League ing a pro dream, Berry said: “you’ll never find out if you can make it unless you give Baseball Pro Day. He got a student-teaching job, teaching it a try. He is young and hard-working so social studies at Maricopa High School the time is now to give it a shot. I wish him in Maricopa, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix, only the best in pursuing his lofty dream.”

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It only took two games for the VSS Panthers to better last year’s record at the annual Tessa’s Tournament at Holy Cross Secondary in Surrey.

Lonny Mazurak’s bunch bounced the host Crusaders 74-51 and ambushed the Fleetwood Park Dragons of Surrey 81-36 in Friday games at the senior girls basketball extravaganza. The Cats went 1-2 in the 2015 tourney.

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The Panthers were scheduled to battle the No. 15 AAA Handsworth Royals of North Vancouver in Saturday action.

The Valleyview Vikings outlasted the VSS Panthers 56-51 in North Zone Senior AAA Boys Basketball League action Wednesday night.

VSS took an early lead and led after the first quarter at the Panther Pit. Valleyview led by four at the half.

“We had a couple of boys sick so the starters played the entire game,” said VSS coach Glenn Garvie. “Valleyview substituted early and often but we came back from nine down in the fourth quarter to pull even at 51-51 with a minute to go. “ Valleyview sank a trey and two foul shots in the final seconds.

Seth Blundell drained 18 points for the Panthers, while Jakob Marshall netted 13 and Ben Hladik recorded a dozen points and 17 boards.

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Sovereign Lake skiers went hard for medals in the Teck Okanagan Cup and Loppet at the Telemark Nordic Centre in West Kelowna last weekend.

On Saturday, local skiers showed good form and focus on the rolling course of 1.5-km for the youngest skiers, and up to 12-km for junior boys and men. It paid off, with smiles of satisfaction at the finish line, and many Sovereign skiers collecting medals and ribbons during the award ceremony.

In the Pee Wee category Evan Rosen and Sierra Munroe recorded a one-two finish, while Dawson Bond and Cole O’Conner grabbed second and third. Mitchell Bond finished first in Bantam boys, with teammates Nate Hardy taking sixth and Kaden O’Conner a solid 10th.

Parker Munroe, Kay Freeman, and Sam Rosen were fifth through seventh in Bantam boys 2, while and Torin Andrews and Lucas Sadesky took third and fifth in Midget Boys.

In a tough field Clara Hardy, finished strong in fifth in Juvenile girls 1, with Madison Land and Danica Ariano in seventh and eigthth.

Paige Latta earned top spot in Juvenile girls 2, while Emma Smedley and Samantha Loewen were second and fourth in Junior Girls 1, and Hannah Mehain and Michelle Metza captured first and third in Junior girls 2.

Another one-two finish came for Carson Basset and Aidan Andrews in Junior boys 1, while Eric Embleton was third in Junior boys 2.

Sunday’s 30-km loppet saw Master skier Sarah

Topsport win 8-4

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Perez Vermeulen, Mike Bennett and newbie Noah Acri each scored twice as Topsport FC doubled Peters Tirecraft 8-4 in Vernon Indoor Soccer League Wednesday night at VantageOne Soccer Facility.

It was a match decided by fitness since both teams played with no subs.

Mike Bennett started the scoring with a quick goal for Topsport, however some miscommunication at the back led to two own goals in quick succession by Topsport.

Vermeulen struck back with the 2-2 equalizer after a great feed from Finlay McPhie. Topsport kept pressing and McPhie saw his shot beat the keeper making it 3-2.

Acri continued his fine form as he netted a goal late in the first half, doubling Topsport’s lead.

Topsport pushed harder in the second half as they pounded four more goals past exhausted Tirecraft. Acri, from Kenzel Aarts Roman and Bennett, from David Weir, led the attack. BuMan of the Match McPhie pocketed three assists.

3-0N-3 HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA 3-ON-3 POND HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM W L Team Steve Clark 15 0 Team Kyle Point 11 4 Team Lucas Mitchell 7 7 Coldstream Hotel Wranglers 7 7 Team Rylee Davis 2 12 Team Brock Reim 1 13 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER G Brett Williams, TSC 104 Jordan Zacharuk, TSC 57 Logan Geefs, TLM 49 Steve Vallier, TJP 68 Brett Heitman, TSC 40 Devin Jones, TKP 38 Will Bessler, TKP 44 Russell Armstrong, TSC 31 Laird Fawcett, TKP 42 Jordan Jones, TKP 31 Conner Butte-Landsfried, TLM 29

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Purslow switching from her role of coach to athlete and winning her age category. Gerry Furseth placed fourth in his group, while Matt Hewitt took fifth and Chris Andrews eighth.

In the relay event, combining skate and classic, Master Michelle Andrews and Junior Samantha Loewen teamed up for a silver and father and son teams of Finn and Olaf Plummer and Eric and Trevor Embleton duked it out for third and fourth.

A shorter distance for the younger racers saw Bond and Torin Andrews repeat Saturday’s showing with a first and a third in their age categories.

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LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Barbara Iwanik bowled a 551 triple to go 191 over her 120 average.

Club 55 Men’s: Ed Kruger bowled a 500 triple to go 143 over his 119 average.

Ladies: Kaitlyn DeLeeuw bowled a 863 triple to go 194 over her 223 average.

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Maccha offers an Asian flavour Katherine MortiMer

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From Japan’s most popular ice cream brand, to freshly made won tons and spring rolls, Maccha Sushi has treats to satisfy the cravings of every homesick international student in Vernon.

Vernon’s newest dim sum and Asian grocery store offers freshly made sushi along with steamed dim sum treats such as shrimp dumplings and barbecued pork buns, along with a large assortment of grocery items.

Owners Vincent Cao and Vivian Hu opened Maccha in August and business has been growing steadily ever since.

Seaton grad Cao was in Grade 10 when he moved to Vernon from Shanghai with his mother, who was looking for a community in Canada where her son would be able to improve his English.

He met his future wife when the two were both students back in Shanghai. The couple married in 2010 in China and are now the proud parents of daughter Connie, 28 months.

“It was hard when I first came here because it’s so much smaller than Shanghai, but now I’m used to it and it feels like home,” said Cao. Back home in Shanghai, Hu worked as a project assistant in the IT department of an office. In Vernon, she found work at a sushi restaurant and wholesaler on Kalamalka Lake Road. She went on maternity leave when Connie was born in 2013.

“I had never been to Vernon before and it was a big change from Shanghai, which is so much bigger, but I like it now,” said Hu. “We still have lots of our friends back home but we can stay in touch with email, and my parents are here right now so that helps.”

Cao’s interest in the restaurant business began while he was still in high school and got a job at Denny’s, where he started off as a part-time dishwasher before moving up to cook and eventually being promoted to assistant general manager.

“It was a great experience because I learned a lot and they taught me a lot of things, but it’s a 24-hour restaurant so the shift work is hard, so it’s kind of stressful,” he said. “We figured if we’re going to work 10 hours a day for someone else, why not work for ourselves.”

He also spent time gaining experience at a number of other Japanese, Thai and Chinese restaurants in Vernon.

“We both had full-time jobs but we were always thinking about running our own business,” said Cao, whose parents and inlaws were able to offer some financial support the couple in getting their business off

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Vincent Cao and Vivian hu, with their daughter Connie, have recently opened Maccha Sushi, a sushi and dim sum restaurant and asian grocery store. the ground. “It’s been really good working together.”

The couple found the ideal spot for Maccha Sushi, in a store-front conveniently located on 27th Street, not far from Cao’s old high school.

They did some renovations, took out the old carpet, installed a freezer, a stove, plugged in the rice cooker and got to work.

The couple printed up brochures with their menu and delivered them to local businesses along 27th Street, to let everyone know they were open.

“I also delivered samples to Hyundai and GM so they could try our food,” said Cao. It’s proved to be an ideal work situation.

Maccha Sushi is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., so the couple works long hours, but with Hu’s parents visiting from Shanghai for six months of the year, they are able to run their business and enjoy family time while at the same time secure in the knowledge that their child is looked after by her grandparents.

“We don’t usually bring Connie to work, but my parents bring her at lunch and we all sit down and enjoy a meal together,” said Hu. In addition to their menu of items for

eating in or taking out, Maccha Sushi is also making a name for itself by providing prepared sushi for a number of local grocery stores, including Butcher Boys and Quality Greens.

As well, the restaurant provides meals for the hot lunch program once a month at Kalamalka secondary school.

“I got lucky because the foods teacher there was my teacher at Seaton before she transferred, Lilly Smith,” said Cao. “When I was at Seaton, there weren’t many international students here, but my mother wanted me to be in Vernon and not Vancouver because I would be forced to speak English here.”

Cao’s mom was right. His English is excellent and he is running his own business, where he is able to cater to not only locals but the many international students who come in to enjoy a taste from home, to sit and have a cup of tea and do their homework or just perhaps to speak their own language for a few hours.

“We do some home cooking for them as well, so they can enjoy some things they used to eat at home, and because I worked

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“My mom also told me that one day I would get married and will need to learn to cook so I can cook for my family, so I have her to thank for teaching me.”

In addition to the tasty dim sum and sushi, Maccha Sushi stocks a wide variety of grocery items and snacks such as chicken broth, prawn crackers, White Rabbit candies, Japanese curry Kokomaro, congee in a can and an exotic version of a familiar treat: green tea Kit Kat bars.

“We also sell the number-one selling ice cream brand in Japan.”

For Cao, opening his own business has proven to be hard work, something from which he has never shied away, but also plenty of fun and an ideal way for him to be able to spend time with his wife and daughter.

“The most enjoyable thing is I can spend time with my family,” he said. “I used to go to work at 6:30 a.m. and didn’t get to see the baby a lot.

“Here, if it’s slow one of us can leave and take her to play at Ya Ya’s.”

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If so, knowing what’s what with mortgages can save you money now and in the future. To get you going, here are some of the mortgage basics you should know.

Rate-ability - The interest rate for a variable rate Andy Erickson mortgage is usually lower than that for a fixed-rate mortgage but: A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your interest rate for the full term so you have the security of knowing your monthly payment will remain the same.

The interest rate of a variable rate mortgage is tied to various fluid market conditions that can increase your interest rate and mortgage payments at any time.

Flexibility - A flexible mortgage usually includes the ability to change your payment frequency, increase the amount of your regular payments, or apply an additional lump-sum payment each year without a fee – meaning you can pay off your mortgage faster and save on interest costs.

Portability Mortgages usually have an amortization period of 25 years and a locked-in term of

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Assumability - Another mortgage feature to consider if you intend to ‘move on’. In the event that you need to sell your property before your mortgage maturity date, an assumable mortgage allows you to transfer your mortgage term to the new property owner (subject to standard credit approval) – thus saving on prepayment charges.

Re-advance-ability - A re-advanceable mortgage allows you to re-borrow, or ‘re-advance’, the paid-down portion of your mortgage, up to the original registered mortgage amount. This costsaving feature can save you money on the legal fees that are normally associated with a traditional mortgage refinance.

There is never a bad time to look closely at your mortgage options – especially when you work through them with your professional advisor to ensure you’re getting the best mortgage for your unique situation.

Andy Erickson is the division director with Investors Group, Vernon. This article is provided for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advisor before implementing a strategy.

Organic growers get together Morning Star Staff

The Certified Organic Associations of B.C. is hosting its annual conference, trade show and organic feast from Feb. 26 to 28 at Vernon’s Prestige Hotel.

This year’s conference will highlight resilience in terms of climate shifts and adaptability to changing weather patterns, water management, seed sovereignty, and keeping the organic community vital with new entrants.

Several sessions provide the resources for new entrants to the organic sector, whether it’s access to funding, the feasibility of specific areas of production, setting goals for business planning or certification.

“We had a great time at the conference in 2015.

Most valuable for a new farmer was the chance to network with so many organic producers and meet key players in B.C.’s organic sector,” said Tristan Banwell, of Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet.

“The conference provided a concentrated blast of great ideas that allowed us to see what organic looks like at different scales and really upgraded our plans for the following season,” The conference is open to the public and there are Friday reception and Saturday with feast only ticket options for people who aren’t able to attend the full conference.

For more information and to register, visit www. certifiedorganic.bc.ca/infonews/conference2016/.

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Those are bundled with the service by default. They’re generally not as good as modems and routers that you can buy from the store. Your service provider usually will give you a replacement unit at no additional cost, if yours is faulty or damaged. So there are trade-offs between having a fast and potentially more advanced device of your own, versus renting one from your Internet service provider (ISP) that will help if your router experiences issues.

The higher the Wi-Fi frequency, the more easily it’s blocked by walls, so there

are trade-offs. Get around blockages by adding a range extender in the hallway or a power-line adapter in the room that doesn’t have the router. Range extenders are basically miniature radio towers that your router and Wi-Fi enabled device can bounce off. It’s like putting a mirror in the window to bounce sunlight into a spot where the light wouldn’t otherwise directly hit.

Power-line adapters plug into a nearby electrical outlet and use your home’s wiring to send data back and forth.

This is possible because electrons can be used to send both power and data. So you use this adapter wirelessly on the end where your devices are, and the router uses another adapter on its end. The latter adapter connects to your router with a standard Ethernet cable.

Both range extenders and power-line adapters require power from an electrical socket, so make sure that you have one near where you want to put the device. Some adapt-

ers have Ethernet ports as well as Wi-Fi radios, so you can physically plug in a nearby desktop or laptop computer that has an Ethernet jack — basically using the power-line method as a really long extension cable.

Slow downloads and stuttering streams can happen even when you have good Wi-Fi reception and no apparent issues on your end, and the reasons vary.

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Check your Internet connection at www.speedtest.net for an accurate reading.

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The agreement puts 85 per cent of the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest off limits to logging, and also makes permanent a ban on commercial grizzly bear hunting that was announced for much of the central and north coast region in 2009.

Including Haida Gwaii, the Great Bear Rainforest agreement covers 6.4 million hectares on B.C.’s central and north coast, an area about twice the size of Vancouver Island.

The final version of the long-sought agreement increases the amount of protected old-growth forest from 50 to 70 per cent, in addition to large areas of second growth. It adds eight new special forest management areas covering 295,000 hectares where logging is not permitted.

“Ecosystembased management is the modern term to describe what we have always done,” said Chief Marilyn Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations, which includes the Haida Nation, Gitga’at, Metlakatla, Heiltsuk and other communities on the north coast.

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Tribal Council repre“We know now where senting central coast we can operate and what communities, praised the running rules are,” the co-operation of Jeffrey said. industry and Forests government Minister Steve for the forest Thomson said land use and the B.C. gova companion ernment will marine proprovide $15 tection agreemillion over ment that still five years to requires fedhelp aboriginal Steve Thomson eral approval. communities “I stand start their own here today proud, happy, forest companies. The but still a little bit upset deal also turns over forthat it’s taken this long,” est carbon credit rights Smith said. to First Nations, which Rick Jeffery, rep- could be sold as offsets resenting the indus- for natural gas developtry group of Interfor, ment.

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North Westside residents have a new acting fire chief while the search for a permanent chief begins.

Jason Satterthwaite will take over the chief ’s duties effective Feb. 29 on an interim basis for the paid on-call department serving communities within the North Westside Fire Protection Area. Satterthwaite has been the deputy chief since 2014.

The interim appointment is required with the resignation Satterthwaite of Chief Doug Gardiner who is leaving to pursue an opportunity with the Fraser Valley Regional District. Gardiner has been Chief of the North Westside department since August 2013.

“Jason’s interim appointment as acting chief will ensure that there’s consistency in leadership and training for those paid-on-call fire department members who are committed to serving their community,” said Regional District Fire and Inspection Services Manager Dan Wildeman.

“He played a major role last summer in the department’s response and assistance to Wilson’s Landing fire during the Shelter Cove/Westside Road wildfire.

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A list of the ranchers who lived with native women reads like a “Who’s Who” of the early ranching community.

Ranchers such as J.C. Haynes, Forbes Vernon and Cornelius O’Keefe, in the Okanagan Valley; along with John Allison and Barrington Price in the nearby Similkameen, all had Ken Mather native wives.

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While most of these men chose to live in a common-law relationship with their Indian partners, there were a significant number who made their liaison official with a marriage.

While mixed-race families were the norm in the early British Columbia Interior, over time, the children of these marriages began to feel the brunt of discrimination as “civilization” arrived in the region.

Little is recorded of how these children reacted to the growing bias directed at them.

But some of the children of these mixed-race families spoke and wrote of the pride they felt in growing up between two heritages.

Maria Brent, the daughter of Charles Houghton, who founded the Coldstream Ranch, and his Okanagan wife, Sophia, was keen to point out the advantages of the two heritages that she possessed.

She wrote: “they seem to possess a certain mental aloofness, a freedom and independence of judgement which makes them different from the whites, pure blood; and these qualities make for leadership among men.

“The half breed will either live entirely to himself, or, if he takes part in community life at all, he is apt to forge to the front. These men are in a sense ‘well born.’

“They, on the one side of the house at least, have descended from a race of men who for many generations never knew what it was to receive a command from another and feel that they were under compulsion and bound to obey that command.

“Always they were free men, and, they will say, blood will tell.”

To those of them who were able to articulate it, mixed-race children seemed to embody what were seen as the best qualities of both races.

Eliza Swalwell observed that: “I do not know whether this responsiveness to certain beautiful aspects of nature comes to me from my Indian mother or from my father’s side.

“It seems to me the whites are too much bound and limited, too enslaved by their written creeds and confessions of faith … Standing as I do between the two races I could never see that intellectually the Indians are not the equals of the whites.

“The Indians are sadly lacking in culture; that is to be seen at a glance, but social grace and refinement are things which can be acquired …

Why should any man, whether Indian or white, be commiserated because he sees in the workings of nature manifestations of the Creator? He would be a dolt if he did not.”

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News Program puts Communities First The British Columbia Hockey League has launched a new initiative called Communities First, which stems from a partnership with First West Credit Union and its divisions (which includes Enderby and District Financial and Valley First).

Communities First was developed by the BCHL in partnership with First West to recognize youth leadership, while encouraging fans and players to participate in building stronger communities through volunteerism with local organizations.

“First West believes in developing strong, visionary leaders in our communities,” said Susan Byrom, senior manager of community investment at First West Credit Union.

“Volunteering in local communities is a great way for young people to not only strengthen their community, but to gain valuable experience they cannot get elsewhere. We’re proud to create these opportunities alongside the BCHL.” BCHL players and team officials will also be encouraged to track their community hours and initiatives through a recently launched online platform called Volinspire (https:// volinspire.com/), introduced in December and developed by a local Okanagan tech firm in partnership with First West Credit Union.

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A tiny home to solve a large problem Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff

If Barry McDougall has his way, a community of tiny homes will soon sprout up in Vernon.

The manager of the Kekuli Centre apartment complex and youth programs for the First Nations Friendship Centre (FNFC) is hoping to find a solution to the housing crisis for low-income youth who are facing barriers to affordable housing and are at risk of being homeless.

“In the interest of providing low-cost housing for youth at risk, we are proposing the construction of a transportable tiny home to be raffled off as a fundraising initiative on behalf of the First Nations Friendship Centre,” said McDougall. “The project will raise the urgency of providing housing for those facing barriers.”

With a typical family home around 2,600 square feet, a tiny home is between 100 and 400 square feet.

“I have a background in log house and timber frame construction so I was thinking making and raffling a tiny house would be a great way to make some money for the centre,” said McDougall. “Or, even better, perhaps someone will buy the house and donate it back to the FNFC. “I spoke with Robert Kjarsgaard (Okanagan College residential construction program administrator) and he thought it might be a good opportunity to increase training for aboriginal carpenters.”

The idea, said McDougall, is to develop a program in conjunction with the college for a trades training program specifically developed for the urban aboriginal worker interested in learning the eco-technology and carpentry skills needed to build tiny homes.

It is anticipated to have at least three aboriginal carpenters involved as well as other contractors.

The FNFC envisions a small co-housing community in Vernon to provide housing for youth ages 19 to 29 and featuring a common kitchen and recreation area.

“We know we can build 20 of these units and manage a co-housing project,” said McDougall. “I have talked to Vernon Village Cohousing and they are interested.”

Currently, FNFC is preparing a call of interest from the public to support the development and construction of one tiny home and seeking interest from agencies, companies and individuals to donate the materials, funding and expertise needed to build the house.

“This is also an opportunity for elders with experience to share with construction trainees to build an environmentally sensitive tiny home,” said McDougall. “A lot of these young

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Rich Chapman (left), youth agreement support outreach worker, youth programs manager Barry McDougall and president Valerie Chiba, all with the First Nations Friendship Centre, look over some of the plans for a tiny home that might be a way of solving the youth housing crisis in the area. people have no support and to have them mix with elders would be fantastic.”

He said this vision is a continuation of the Kekuli apartment complex, owned and operated by the FNFC and providing safe and clean accommodation for all youth up to the age of 29, who are homeless or at risk of being homeless because of a physical, social or mental condition or disability.

“Across Canada, 70 per cent of aboriginal people now live off reserve in urban settings and in this area, it’s 50 per cent. Young people are facing barriers to education and housing,” said McDougall. “On average we receive four to five applications bi-weekly from people facing a housing crisis and most are turned away as vacancies are rare. A common phrase from individuals asked about their present housing is, ‘I am couch surfing.’

“When you hit 19, the world stops as you know it. You have to get into adult assumptions, but they are still kids.”

Rich Chapman is youth agreement support outreach worker for the FNFC. Based at Kekuli Centre, he works with both aboriginal and non-aboriginal youth.

“My whole position is dedicated to 16 to 18-year-olds who are not in a home or living with family and they get into agreements with the government to help them find a place to live,” he said. “But we need to make sure they are safe — they are staying in hotels or couch surfing.

“The barriers to housing stop lots of people with mental health issues. The benefit of a program like this is that they can develop the skills and the leadership and team building and could be ready for all kinds of things.”

While BC Housing works in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) to address the need for appropriate aboriginal social housing, FNFC president Valerie Chiba said there has been limited funding for youth requiring housing assistance.

“We have not had any new funding coming down the pipeline for our youth,” she said.

“Housing here isn’t ideal. And I always feel for our men. There are a lot more resources for our women, but our men are really suffering as well. We have a lot of men who are single

fathers and it’s difficult for them.

“Youth housing has always been an issue.

Anytime we go and apply for housing, it’s always family housing we apply for. There is lots of money coming down the pipeline but it’s for on-reserve housing only. (Housing minister) Rich Coleman is an advocate for affordable housing, and they know it’s not all about housing — it’s way cheaper to have people housed than to have them be homeless. We pray for these kids.”

McDougall plans on soliciting every company and organization he knows in the North Okanagan for products and materials to build the tiny home, and is happy to hand out tax receipts.

“The city has the key to the problem, it needs to open up areas in the community that are suitable for suites in the basement or shared housing in a carriage house or a granny flat,” he said. “That would solve maybe half the problems. Let people have the option of adding suites.”

For more information about the tiny home project or if you can help in any way, please call McDougall at 250-306-3275.

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get basic computer help at the lumby library Have a computer but struggling with basics such as searching the Internet, using email or Facebook? Need help navigating the Okanagan Regional Library website or using some of our electronic databases? The Lumby library is offering one-to-one tutoring from February to April. You can sign up for these free sessions by calling the library at 250-547-9528. ffelted valentine cards class for all ages Feb. 7 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring the whole family and make multiple felted cards with Nikki Marshall! The $21.35 (includes tax and materials), open to members and nonmembers.

Call 250-542-6243 to register today or email vcacinfo@shaw.ca for more info! the 47th annual feather fancier show This family event takes place Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Rec. Centre and features a concession and bake sale. Admission is by donation. Free door prizes. The Back Yard Band will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. Special tribute to Elvis at 2:30 p.m.

Kids Karnival Feb. 7, noon to 3 p.m., Boys and Girls Club-Vernon, 3300-37th Ave. Sponsored by Tim Hortons, $3/person or $7/family (tickets at door). Carnival atmosphere with carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, bounce castles, concessions, crafts and rock wall.

Winner of best children’s carnival event! appetizers and art Vernon Winter Carnival is again proud to present this event Feb. 7, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Village Green Hotel. Tantalizing new appetizers are being presented such as Thai peanut satays as well as all of your favourites. Our artists are all home-grown and each are unique in their own special way.

Come in and view their craft while listening to some wonderful music. Take some time out for yourself, buy a $15 ticket and enjoy some Mardi Gras fun. A cash bar will be available. aa meets sundays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 vernon pacers runners club Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 5450028 for more information. medievally minded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www. krakenfjord.org al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933.

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oKanagan gardens & roses garden club meets on the second Monday of the month at the Schubert Centre, at 7 p.m. This month, our guest speaker is Margaret Prat, pastpresident of the Vancouver Orchid Society.

Everyone welcome. For more information, call Jocelyne at 250-558-4556. mardi gras float maKer day: osc Use household objects and the principles of simple machines to build your own Mardi Gras model float. Join in the parade of floats around the Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Hwy 6, Vernon, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. oKanagan regional library branches

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January to May and October to December. Crib and bingo the second and fourth Monday of each month, 1 p.m. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907. floor curling: halina seniors centre Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., call: 250-542-2877. the oKan. valley wood turners’ guild society meets Every second Monday at the Vernon Community Arts Centre 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Guild provides a forum for wood turners to safely learn and improve their wood turning skills. Info., Bob Coomes at 778-930-0163. grandparents raising grandchildren Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source.

Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. bingo in enderby Mondays 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games. coda meets Mondays at noon at Vernon Alliance Church. halina pattern dancers Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

their work through networking and sharing ideas on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 to book. in a comfortable atmosphere. No registration silver star rotary club meets Tuesdays required, just show up with your ideas! Every from 6:46 to 8 a.m. at the Village Green Hotel second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to across from the Village Green Centre. This is a fun, friendly, social club supporting local com8:30 p.m., Community Room (upstairs). crazy colours at the osc We may not munity and international service, and we are know what is at the end of the rainbow, but we looking for new members. Everyone is welcome know all about its beautiful colours. Play with to come for a free breakfast. colours at Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Hwy the armstrong lions club bingo every 6, Vernon, Feb. 9 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free for Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo at 6:50 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. members; regular admission for non-members. falun gong — mind/body/spirit The monashee toastmasters welcomes all to ultimate qi gong and meditation system. Practice our meetings at Whitevalley Community Centre, based on universal principles of truthfulness, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby, the second and fourth compassion and tolerance. Demo. and practice Tuesdays of the month 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enhance of the four standing gentle exercises followed by your public speaking, listening and leadership seated meditation. Suitable for all ages. Always skills while building your confidence in a supfree (donations not accepted); Tuesdays, 7 to portive atmosphere.

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Delicious turkey dinner prepared with Paragliding Club and take to the skies under tive get-togethers with an abundance of humor. love; lovely door prizes which could be yours; a paraglider with an easy foot-launched Come to The Pantry restaurant, 3908 - 32nd St., songs of love sung by Charmaine and Friends backpack model engine. Good chance to beside the Vernon Lodge Hotel noon to 1 p.m. and Judy Breitkruetz and some love songs, to parmeet up with fellow pilots and cruise Wednesdays. Arrive early; we don’t want you to ticipate in singing, led by Judy Kenney and more. around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets starve so have an excellent meal served by the The banquet is a fundraiser for the purchase of a Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. restaurant while you learn, laugh and enjoy with new computer system for the church and in keepCall James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@ us. More info.: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telusnet ing with that spirit there will be a Valentine cake gojoli.com for regular meeting times, loca- art explorations for Kids ages seven auction for your dessert. Dress in red to compete to nine Vernon Community Arts Centre, Feb. for a prize. For tickets, call 250-542-4028 they tions and more information. tuesday evening meditation 10 to March 10, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. are $15 for adults, $7 for ages 15 and under; ages group A short reading, followed by Explore the wondrous mediums of art with Judith 5 and under are free. a 45-minute silent meditation at the Jurica! Cost is $70 members, $80 non-members, vernon moy syle tai chi and loK hup Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, $10 materials. Call 250-542-6243, email vcacin- activity group now holding an intensive class on each second Saturday of the month fo@shaw.ca, or see www.vernonarts.ca!

2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. cocaine anonymous meets Every iode lambly’s landing chapter Annual at the Schubert Centre starting Feb. 13 from 9 Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian and general meeting Feb. 10 from 1 2:30 p.m. at a.m. to noon in the Emerald Room with visiting Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think the Enderby Health Unit meeting room. Visitors instructor Ben Chung of the Zhong Wen Tai Chi Academy. All Tai Chi practitioners who have you have a problem with cocaine, please welcome. sens hosts sustainability film fest completed a beginners class are welcome to join join us. elKs Elks Vernon library, 6:30 to 9 p.m. SENS (www. us, please come early for registration. For further Lodge meets sensociety.org), the library, and RDNO present a information, call 250-545-7410. the second month of Thursday evening documentaries, free armstrong seniors activity centre Tuesday of for everyone. Each film will be followed by a is hosting a Valentines concert Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. each month short but stimulating discussion with locals “in at the Seniors Centre. Tickets $14, available at Chocoliro Chocolate Store on PV Road or call Nancy Open your doors to a Cultural Experience! at 250-546-8158. Music by The Great Plains — Darrel We are looking for Canadian Families interested in welcoming an international student into their home and and Saskia (bluegrass, folk, sharing their family life.

The Vernon School District Celtic). Coffee, tea and welcomes students from sixteen different countries to goodies – it doesn’t get any study in our schools. Students come to experience sweeter than that!

Canadian Culture and improve their English skills. community hu song When choosing our host families we look for: Learn how to gain a higher • Safe, comfortable homes perspective and get answers • A private bedroom with a window, door, closet, bed, dresser and a desk for studying to life’s challenges, join • Close proximity to the school bus or walking distance to schools other open-hearted people • Active families willing to share our Canadian culture and their family life in this nondenominational • Ability to provide healthy well-balanced meals and snacks • Willingness to provide emotional support in a caring environment non-directed experience • Ability to provide transportation as needed with this transformational • Computer and wireless access sound. Feb. 14 at 11:15 a.m. it’s 20 minutes of HU folWe hold information sessions for families considering becoming a host family. For more lowed by a few minutes of information on attending an information session, please contact the International Student Program Office at: internationalaccounts@sd22.bc.ca OR ljohnston@sd22.bc.ca silence.

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at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876. New members welcome. freedom group meets Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join.

Kiwanis club of vernon four seasons Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For info., call 545-8650. seniors lunches at armstrong legion Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $7. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455.

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NOCLS hosts tasty and artistic fundraiser LISa VanderVeLde Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Community Life Society is counting on local foodies and art lovers to come out to their eighth annual Art and Wine Gala.

The evening is hosted by the Eclectic Med, which puts on a luxurious six-course meal that is paired with an Okanagan wine at every course.

“Andrew (Fradley) of the Eclectic Med produces a stunning six-course meal,” said Pippa Forster, NOCLS gala committee member.

One of the highlights of the evening is the live wine and art auction that sees pieces donated from local artists and Okanagan wine going to the highest bidder.

“It is a great event with a very amusing auctioneer who gets the crowd going,” said Forster.

The gala is Feb. 27 and tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased at the Eclectic Med, Designers Gallery or NOCLS. “It is a wow evening, it’s top-notch,” said Garry Molitwenik of NOCLS. NOCLS assists people with all forms of disabilities navigate the transition to their own customized living arrangement.

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Kathy ridley (left) of Vernon Square Liquor Store, Tania robinson (right), of 30th Street Liquor Store, and Colin Hamilton, of Village Green Liquor Store, donate wine to Pippa Forster, of the nOCLS board directors, for the eighth annual art and Wine Gala in support of the nOCLS.

Lake Country brings families together for Indoor Children’s Festival Morning Star Staff

The first ever Lake Country Indoor Children’s Festival, presented by TD Bank, is bringing families together for a full day of fun Feb. 27.

The event is being hosted at the Lake Country Community Complex from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an array of activities, including face painting, bouncy castle, caricatures by Marzio, a talent competition, Trixie the Clown and entertainer Leif David in the Creekside Theatre; artisan booths, craft tables, a pop-up clothing store courtesy of Mamas for Mamas; multi-cultural activities like dancing, origami and henna, to mention a few from the Intercultural Society of the Central Okanagan (ISCO).

“There are so many families in Lake Country and neighbouring Kelowna and Vernon that organizing a Children’s Festival at our terrific Community Complex was at the top of

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my list of priority activities to make happen in 2016,” said cultural development coordinator Ryan Donn. “As a parent myself, I’m always attentive to events for families that offer interactive fun and learning experiences for a variety of ages. Having TD Bank as the title sponsor is a really good fit because they have a very community-minded approach to business and a local presence on Lake Country’s Main Street.”

The whole community is getting involved: the Lake Country firefighters are providing a Combat Challenge, the Lake Country Museum is doing a historical photo booth and the Lake Country Art Gallery will have various art activities for kids to participate in. Lake Country Health Planning Society will have a building blocks area and Wentworth Music is hosting a drum booth for young musicians to check out.

Admission to the festival is by donation, with suggested donations as follows: $2 child, $5 adult or $10 family.

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The first Lake Country Indoor Children’s Festival presented by Td Bank is at the Lake Country Community Complex Feb. 27.

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El Mariachi Los Dorados in concert

Wed, Mar 16 - 7:30 PM Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong Tickets @ Chocoliro 250-546-2886

Fri, Mar 18 - 7:30 PM

Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country Tickets @ Creekside Theatre 250-766-9309

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Kal Lake Campus Theatre, Vernon Tickets @ The Bean Scene 250-558-1817

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CORRECTION NOTICE In our Friday, Feb 5th ad on page B2, there was an error in the e-mail address for Alex MacArthur.

The correct e-mail address for Alex is alex.macarthur42@gmail.com. He can also be reached at 250.540.6493 and is accepting piano students.

VERNON COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 1705 32 Avenue • www.vcmsonline.org

Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo are part of the Spotlight team uncovering a child molestation scandal in their Catholic Archdiocese.

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Family Treasure Hunt Part of the Vernon Winter Carnival Saturday, February 13, 2016 Doors open at 12:30 pm Treasure Hunt begins at 1:00 pm SHARP! In the Saddie Shop

Come out for the challenge. Solve the riddles to find the clues. Unravel the clues to find the treasure chest.

First, second and third prizes will be given to the winners. Enjoy a wagon ride and warm up with hot chocolate, apple cider while roasting marshmallows by the fire. This is a fun event for the whole family.

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who have been sexually abused by Catholic priests.

When the Spotlight team delves deeper, they discover that the church and the local authorities had known about this problem for at least 30 years and efforts to cover it up went all the way to the highest positions.

We say, “It’s a Spotlight on another true tale to madden.”

TAYLOR: Sometimes movies can be uncomfortable to watch. I wasn’t looking forward to a film about abusive priests.

Such stories can be depressing and I presumed there would be some bureaucracy to contend with, which

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usually angers. I was right. However the film follows most closely the Spotlight team and their work. The awful details of the dirty deeds are kept to a minimum and the journalism is enough to keep us entertained, although sometimes there seemed to be a lot of facts to contend with.

This is not a film you can watch casually.

HOWE: I agree, it can’t be watched casually. Yet saying that, Spotlight is a fantastically fascinating movie that I enjoyed immensely. The actors give credible performances to go hand in hand with such a fine film. The story is set in the ‘90s and the film itself gives the look and feel of a movie made then.

TAYLOR: That is interesting, I didn’t notice that. I did notice great performances by the key players, Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams. Especially Mark Ruffalo, he is a real actor, a man who can transform, my new pick for Best Supporting Actor. But

this cast runs deep, you will recognize almost everyone and no one is unbelievable.

HOWE: There have been some great films out just recently — Trumbo, The Big Short and The Revenant just to name a few — and if you enjoyed them, then Spotlight is just up your street. The film is also up for an Academy Award for Best Picture, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams are up for best supporting role. I know we always say it each year at this time, but this year’s Oscars are just too hard to call.

— Taylor gives Spotlight 4.5 blind eyes out of 5.

— Howe gives it 4.5 interviews out of 5.

★ Vernon Towne Cinema ★ Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com ★ ★ Movie2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ ★ Sunday, February 7, 2016 ➠➠➠ Thursday, February 11, 2016 ★ ★ FAMILY MATINEES ★ ★ SUNDAY & MONDAY ★ ★ Will Ferrel and Mark Wahlberg in DADDY’S HOME ★ 96 minutes (PG) Showing 9:50 AM Sunday, Monday ★ GOOD DINOSAUR 101 minutes (G) ★ Showing 11:25 PM Sunday, Monday ★ ★ NORM OF THE NORTH 90 minutes (G) ★ Showing 1:10 PM Sunday, Monday ★ Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren in TRUMBO 124 minutes ★ ★ (PG) Showing 2:40 PM Sunday, Monday ★ ★ ★ EVENING SHOWS ★ Nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best ★ and Best Actor: BROOKLYN 112 minutes (PG) ★ Picture ★ Showing 4:45 PM Nightly ★ Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Director ★ & Best Screenplay: Mark Ruffalo & Michael Keaton in ★ SPOTLIGHT 129 minutes (14A) Showing 6:50 PM Nightly ★ for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture ★ Nominated ★ & Best Director: Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan & Brad Pitt in BIG SHORT 130 minutes (14A) ★ Gosling ★ Showing 9:00 PM Nightly ★ ★ Adults $7.75 • senior/Child $5.50 • tuesdAy - All seAts $5.00 ★ ★ MAtinees - All seAts, All Ages $5.00

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Blu and Kelly Hopkins are the feature performers at the Coldstream Coffee House show Feb. 20.

Blu and Kelly Hopkins are a songwriting, multiinstrumentalist duo who have recorded five successful CDs, with their latest, Home Fires, released in 2015.

They have performed at festivals, folk clubs, house concerts and coffee houses throughout B.C. and Alberta, including appearances at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival and performances with Valdy, Gary Fjellgaard, Bill Henderson, Todd Butler and many more.

Focusing on original material, their extensive repertoire lets them blend traditional and contemporary tunes into their show with a dash of humour to achieve an exciting yet mellow brew of good times and good tunes.

Blu and Kelly Hopkins play the Coldstream Coffee house at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall.

Open mic starts at 7 p.m., feature performance starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

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Local artist Kris Ponto, with some of her work, will lead Coffee & Canvas on Thursday.

Coffee meets canvas Morning Star Staff

If you’ve been looking for a way of enjoying a night out with exploring your creative side, Coffee & Canvas is the place to do it.

On Thursday, local artist Kris Ponto will guide participants through a lesson with acrylics at The Cracked Pot from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“I love the quote ‘dance as if no one is watching’ and I feel like I apply this philosophy when I paint,” said Ponto. “I love bold, bright colours.

I love painting with a feeling or an idea in mind — almost any idea at all — trees, animals, cities, boats and of course, abstract.

“I will give anything a shot and come up with something full of colour and vibrancy that makes me smile.”

Ponto said her inspiration comes from beautiful things she sees in daily life and from suggestions of others.

“The best compliment I can receive is that my art makes people feel happy or uplifted.”

Originally from Alberta, Ponto graduated from Red Deer College with a performance diploma before earning her education degree at the University of Alberta, with a minor in fine arts.

She moved to the Okanagan in 2010.

In the past year, she has launched both Coffee & Creations as well as Cocktails & Creations, both interactive art classes with groups of people.

“When you do an art lesson with me, I provide all materials so there is no stress about purchasing the right paint, brushes, canvas or tools.

During the lesson, I discuss a couple of tips such as different things I love about acrylics as well as use of different brushes and techniques.”

Participants take home a 12 x 16 acrylic painting by their own hand.

Ponto welcomes all painters, from the complete novice to the seasoned artist.

To book your session at Coffee & Canvas, drop by the Cracked Pot on 30th Avenue downtown or visit www. krispontoart.com.

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Whistler-Blackcomb provides skiers with more than 200 marked runs across 8,000 ski-able acres. There are 16 bowls to enjoy.

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valley up to the outside world. Exceptional service matched the superior fishing and by the 1940s this remote destination reached its prime as a western hot spot this side of the Rocky Mountains.

Outnumbered by other resort options the enthusiasm faded, thereafter, and it wasn’t until the 1960s that this area became alive again.

With a passion for powder and an insight into the big picture, a group of Vancouver businessmen developed what was then known as London Mountain into an alpine ski area in hopes of hosting the 1968 Olympics. Runs were carved into the hillside and in honour of the whistling hoary marmots that lived in rocky

outcroppings, the name Whistler was contrived.

Although the Olympic bid failed, the evolution of Whistler did not. Slowly, but surely, T-bars were erected, chair lifts were established and aluminum gondolas whisked ski hounds like myself to Whistler’s sensational summit.

Thirteen years later, the European style village evolved, Blackcomb united in a symbiotic relationship with Whistler, manicured golf courses snuggled up alongside five-star resorts, and in 2010 the Olympic Winter Games finally became a reality.

Even though Whistler has expanded since those early days, and my passion for steep terrain has waned with age, I realize

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B.C. — The mountaintop breeze brushes my face and bites through my woolen toque yet, in spite of the wind-chill factor, I feel warmed by the adrenaline that rushes through my veins.

This thermal adjustment could be due to Mother Nature and the effect that her surrounding beauty has on me.

Or it may be triggered by the anticipation I feel just before launching off on my downhill journey.

It’s hard to say. But this magical phenomenon happens every time I escalate to any of the pinnacles that hover over the resort town of Whistler.

Aptly named, Seventh Heaven is the first of many scenic perches that I revel from during my visit to this favourite North American playground. Jagged powder peaks embrace her divine summit and on this crisp, clear day, they contrast vividly with cobalt blue skies. And just beyond the wide-open terrain, is the fringe of evergreens where carved out runs, offer blissful ways back to civilization.

From my panoramic Blackcomb lookout I also have vistas of her neighboring sister, Whistler Mountain, where similar paradise pathways also attract die-hard skiers and snowboarders.

Together, the compatible couple renders more than 8,000 ski-able acres

including 16 magnificent bowls, three scenic glaciers, and more than 200 marked runs. While some go in search of perilous fall lines and powder that’s as light as goose down, the less adventuresome have the choice of classic cruisers and wide open groomers.

They funnel down to the quaint alpine village far below where lights decorate frosted evergreens and the pedestrian hub bustles with activity. Flanking the village’s interconnecting pathways are more than 200 stores. From souvenir shops and art galleries, to trendy fashion outlets and sporting good shops, there is something for everyone.

Being a Vancouverite, I’d had the privilege of skiing these slopes as a youngster, and watching Whistler evolve over the past four decades from what was once the town dump to the international acclaimed resort that it is today. But Whistler’s roots extend a lot further back than mine do.

Early settlers first trekked the three-day journey to the shores of nearby Alta Lake, and in 1911 Alex and Myrtle Philip followed their dream after purchasing four hectares of property for $700.

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Jessie Eileen Grainger

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jessie Eileen Grainger, at the age of 80, on Friday January 29, 2016 at the Shuswap Lake Hospital, Salmon Arm BC. Jessie was born in Hamiota Manitoba, raised her family in Brandon Manitoba and Edgewood BC. Jessie was predeceased by her parents Douglas and Mary Elizabeth Campbell, husband Charles, grandchildren Laurie, Robert and Tuffy.

Jessie is survived by children June, Bob, David, Valerie, her grandchildren Brian, Phillip, Jody, Ken, Nadine, great grandchildren Dawson, Jordan, Hayden, Kenny.

Jessie’s life was filled with volunteer work, for years she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Women’s Institute, OAPO, Hospice and Meals on Wheels.

She loved to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, and made all kinds of crafts.

A special thank you to Dr. Theron and the nurses at Shuswap Lake Hospital.

A Celebration of Jessie’s Life will be announced at a later date.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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

Benjamin Hugh McCaugherty “Ben”

1944 – 2016 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Benjamin McCaugherty announces his passing on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Cranbrook, BC at 72 years of age.

Ben was born on January 23, 1944 in Kamloops, BC. He enjoyed playing hockey and baseball.

He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. Ben liked cars and was always known to have a ‘nice’ car. He loved his family and never missed a birthday or holiday. He sent cards and gifts for everybody – including the dogs! Ben loved to spend his afternoons having coffee with his sister Dawn and his brother-in-law Steve and visiting them every day – they ALWAYS spent time together. He always enjoyed the company of his family and friends.

Ben was predeceased by his father Don McCaugherty and his mother Isobel McCaugherty.

He is survived by his son Todd McCaugherty; son Wade (Nova) McCaugherty and granddaughter Mika and Grandson Finley; his sister Dawn (Steve) Hunt; nephew Don (Robin) Hunt and their family and many cousins.

A private funeral service will be held for Benjamin.

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NORTHCOTE, Reta Verla The family of Reta Northcote regrets to announce her passing in Vernon, B.C. on February 1st, 2016.

Reta is survived by John, her loving husband of 52 years; two daughters Kim (Mark) Dyck of Dawson Creek, B.C., and Dawne (Darryl) Gerus of Thompson, Manitoba; one son, John (Sue) of Vernon; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; three brothers: Ralph (Diane) Corris, Wayne (Shirley) Corris, and Claire Corris, all of Cherryville; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Reta was predeceased by sisters, Laurel and Grace and by her brother, Bob. The Celebration of Life for Reta will be held in Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M4 Phone: (250) 542-4333.

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Richard (Rick) D. Garvin February 14, 1957 – January 6, 2016

It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard (Rick) Garvin in Vernon BC on January 6, 2016. Richard was a much loved Professor of Anthropology & Archeology at University of British Columbia Okanagan where his quick smile, laughter, keen insight and compassion will be deeply missed. He is well known for his work with the local Coroner’s office and with First Nations communities in the Okanagan and BC’s West Coast.

He also maintained active research program in of Mexico. Richard is survived by his partner Marcela Benitez of Juanchita, Mexico, his parents Doug & Donna Garvin of Chilliwack, BC, and his siblings Lyn (Wayne), Terri, and Bruce (Irene). He will be much missed by his nieces and nephews Danielle & Nicole, Kyle & Keith, and Carter & Everett; as well as his extended Mexican family Amineh, Mario, Talia, Pablo, Paulina and Rebeca. A gathering to celebrate Richard’s life will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Schubert Centre, 3505 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Dr. Richard Garvin Memorial Fund at UBC Okanagan c/o the Development Office, 1138 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna BC, V1V 1V7. Those who knew Richard are encouraged to post photos and remembrances in celebration of his life at: www.facebook.com/ RichardGarvinMemorial

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LeBlanc, Adeline Adeline LeBlanc (nee: Werner) passed away peacefully at Monashee Mews in Lumby on Saturday, January 29, 2016.

Adeline, the daughter of Jacob and Caroline Werner (the 11th child in a family 15 children) was born near Ferry Creek, Cherryville on January 12, 1925.

On May 29, 1943, Adeline married Hector LeBlanc and resided here for the rest of her life. Adeline was predeceased by Hector in 1985. They raised Wayne, Darlene, deceased February 25, 2009 (Robert), Rick, and Jamie (Elaine). Her grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren were the delight of her life. Adeline’s door was always open to friends and family alike. She loved nature, gardening and spending time at her cabin on the homestead.

Both the Cherryville and Lumby Historical Societies benefitted from her easy going manner and knowledge.

She will always be remembered for her grace, smile and laughter by family and friends.

The Celebration of Adeline’s Life will be held on February 12, 2016 in the Cherryville Hall on North Fork Road.

Visitation will take place at 12 noon, the Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. followed by the interment at Cherryville Cemetery. A reception will then be held back at the Cherryville Hall.

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

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Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am-2pm Monday - Friday.

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Reporting to Director, Human Resources, this position performs routine secretarial, clerical and reception work under limited supervision.

Closing date is February 18, 2016.

Please quote competition# 18-COV-16.

LABOURER (Regular) 6 Positions Reporting to an assigned Unit Manager, Operator, Tradesman, or Equivalent, this position carries out a variety of work necessary for the completion of the municipality’s construction and maintenance operations in the areas of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage system, road, sidewalks, parks and buildings, and performs other work as required.

Note: Only applications submitted with a valid driver’s abstract will be considered.

This position may be subject to a layoff during winter months.

Closing date is February 19, 2016.

Please quote competition # 19-COV-16.

PARKS HELPERS (Temporary) April 15 - September 1, 2016 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Public Works, Parks & Airport, this seasonal position carries out general labour duties necessary for parks, boulevard, and City facility grounds maintenance from April to September (approximately).

Closing date is February 19, 2016.

Please quote competition # 20-COV-16.

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Litigation Legal Assistant

Employment

Sparkling Hill is looking to hire the following team members: • Housekeeping Attendants • Evening Laundry Attendant • Evening Cleaning Attendant

Please submit all resumes to

housekeepassistmgr@sparklinghill.com

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

The Bannister Automotive Group is looking for an Automotive Controller for the North Okanagan.

This position is an important part of the management team within the dealership and requires a committed, detail oriented individual who enjoys working with others. The position is available immediately and the ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of functions and will have experience in the automotive industry. Please email cover letter and resume to brians@bannisters.com.

MOA Part-time. 6 Doctor Family Medicine and Maternity Care office seeks MOA. Ability to work effectively in a team environment using EMR. Email resume: thecentrevilleclinic@gmail.com

H.D. Mech. Repair engine work. Car, Trucks & Semi.

Gas & Diesel. 250-540-7873

King’s Christian School is hiring Teachers for the 2016/17 school year: • Kindergarten- 3 days/week • Grade 1 - Full Time • Music/Fine Arts - Part Time

Details

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at

www.kingschristianschool.com under “careers.� Please forward resume, references and statement of faith to:

King’s Christian School 350B 30th St. NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 250-832-5200 (p) 250-832-5201 (f)

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Dynamic Auto Recycling Company located in Lumby BC is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company.

Must have some automotive experience and own tools, which starting wages will depend on. $18 per hour plus Wonderful benefits, full time with lots of growth potential.

Contact: Kas @autorecycling.com or fax 250-547-2301

Home Care/Support PICCADILLY Care Centre in Salmon Arm seeks a PT or OT for 4 hours a week. Current registration with the College required. For details call 250804-1676 ext: 102.

Medical/Dental

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Seasonal full-time Farm Workers required to plant, cultivate, harvest crops at K & R Orchards, 4965 Bella Vista Rd 3 positions, start April 15 - Oct 2016, $10.59/hr. Call 250-3082499

MOA needed for a busy family practice, exp. with OSLER preferred, please present with resume & references at #1002917 28 Ave, Vernon.

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Seasonal full-time Farm Workers required to plant, cultivate, harvest crops at Randhawa Orchards, 7467 Baker Hogg Rd 3 positions, start May - Oct 2016, $10.59/hr. palwinder1980@hotmail.com

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

Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team. Must have law firm experience & enjoy working with a team.

Email resume: bevz@kidston.ca

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3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon • 250-545-2215 ext. 230 • www.futuresbc.com The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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Dynamic Auto Recycling Company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company.

Must have sales experience, autoparts knowledge, telephone and computer skills. Fulltime, $20/hr + commissions.

Wonderful benefits, full time with lots of growth potential.

Contact: Kas @autorecycling.com or fax 250-547-2301

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More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.

Donate Today!

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable Handyman Services. Dump Runs, Small jobs.

Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, local moves, etc. Kris 250308-4100

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Accounting Technician Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Preparation of year end files including financial statements, corporate tax returns and letters to clients 2. Provide bookkeeping assistance and services, including filing GST returns, and assisting with payroll functions 3. Preparation of personal tax returns Applicants should: 1. Have experience with the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Caseware/ Caseview, Profile, Quickbooks and/or Simply Accounting 2. Be able to manage multiple tasks and communicate professionally with our clients and staff 3. Forward applications to Jason Bilodeau, preferably by email, at jbilodeau@ocbi.ca or by mail or in person at 200, 2928 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A6 Application deadline: February 22, 2016

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DESC SERVICES is growing and currently looking to fill the following positions: 1. A SHARED LIVING PROVIDER to live in a home with a male with FASD and mental health issues.. Support expectations include being in the home  evening and overnight along with some  weekend support. Compensation includes rent, utilities and a monthly stipend. Successful candidate will have relevant experience, valid First aid and CPR, valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Training will be offered along with ongoing support.

2. ON-CALL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS to support  adults with developmental disabilities(Autism, FASD) access the community. Shifts include days, evenings and weekends.  Successful candidate will have relevant experience and post-secondary education, valid First aid and CPR, valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

3. A HOME SHARE PROVIDER who would like to welcome an adult with developmental disabilities into their home. Compensation includes a monthly stipend and a monthly respite. Successful candidates will have valid First aid and CPR, valid driver’s license  a reliable vehicle and a desire to make a positive impact on a person’s life. Training will be provided along with ongoing support.

Please forward covering letter and resume identifying the position you are interested in to descokanagan@shaw.ca

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

BICHON Hanvanese puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. 1-250-8046848. Ready to go.

Shih-Tzu puppies for sale.

250-547-8974

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances

2bdrm apt, deck, storage, on site laundry, close to downtown, n/s, small pet neg. Feb 15. $900.+util. 250-503-3139

Pet Obituaries

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

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WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s preferred, ref. req., $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.

Misc. Wanted

HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, No Smoking, No Pets. $730 and up.

250-545-5773

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets.

Renewing and Updating with savings for 24 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673

Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.

U1ST MOVING 2 men + truck $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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(1) 250-899-3163

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

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

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay SMALL SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. 2015 4TH CROP, NO RAIN, STORED INSIDE. $12/BALE. 250-308-4738 Wheat Straw in round bales or 3’ x 4’ square bales. 250-8046720

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Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins.

Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections Gold Silver Coins Estates 1-250-863-3082 Chad

Real Estate Homes Wanted

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

Merchandise for Sale

Revenue Property

Building Supplies

OVER 10%

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

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INVITATION TO QUOTE Portable Toilet Rental Services (2016-2018) QUOTE #16-09-PW The City of Vernon invites quotations from bidders for the supply, placement, cleaning and pumping of portable toilets for various parks, schools and events in the Vernon area.

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Shuswap Trail Alliance technical specialists Veda Roberge (left) and Jacob (Sutra) Brett will provide volunteer technical trail design support in Chile. planet and also share with others who are trying to do similar work to the Trail Alliance,” said Roberge.

In return, they will be learning about the partnerships and work of the conservation organization, and making international connections for the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

“This is really an amazing opportunity to learn from an organization that has a long history of collaborating with international partners,”

said McIntyre-Paul, noting their sponsors include businesses like Patagonia Clothing and Outdoor Gear.

“We’re humbled to be able to share a little of our own knowledge in return.”

Roberge and Brett will share insights from their visit to Torres del Paine, Patagonia, at the upcoming Shuswap Trail Alliance Annual General Meeting on March 2, 7 p.m., at Okanagan College Salmon Arm. This year marks

the beginning of a new decade for Shuswap Trail Alliance regional partners growing trails and greenways throughout the region.

The coming season is poised to bring new milestones with projects in every region and municipality, including completion of the North Fork Wild Conservation Park trails with CSRD Parks in Area E, new additions to the Larch Hills Traverse, Rubberhead, South Canoe, Mt. Baldy, North Shuswap, launch of the new Shuswap Trails Strategy and Roundtable, and the very real potential of major new legacy projects like the Sicamous to Armstrong Rail-Trail.

The Shuswap Trail Alliance will also welcome trail leadership from around the province this year for the annual Share the Trails Workshop hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council and the Horse Council BC (May 6 and 7).

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The idea of “thinking globally and acting locally” found new meaning with the sold-out annual Shuswap Trail Party and Fundraiser Friday.

The Shuswap Trail Alliance is catching international attention through a growing relationship with the AMA Torres del Paine, in Patagonia, Chile. The AMA is a non-profit conservation organization that works with the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile.

“We’ve been sharing a conversation between our two organizations for several months now,” said Shuswap Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyre-Paul, thanks to a connection made by Ross Cloutier with the Thompson Rivers University faculty of adventure, tourism, and culinary arts.

Cloutier connected the two organizations through TRU Adventure’s international partnership with ecotourism organizations in Patagonia.

Torres del Paine, Patagonia, is recognized as one of the top trekking and climbing destinations on the planet. It is visited annually by travelers from around the world. The AMA Torres del Paine works with the Chilean National Parks service providing conservation and educational programs. Part of their work includes maintaining the trail system.

“We have an internationally known trail system,” said AMA president, Mauricio Kusanovic. “But many of the trails originate from old cattle trails. So we have significant issues with erosion and a need for restoration, but we don’t have the technical trail building knowledge.”

Enter the Shuswap Trail Alliance and two of their technical support specialists, Veda Roberge and Jacob (Sutra) Brett.

Roberge and Brett are volunteering two weeks of their time this month to visit Patagonia and share technical knowledge with the AMA Torres del Paine leadership.

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Second languages open new doors for students and that is why the government proclaimed the first week of February French Immersion Celebration Week to support students and educators involved in French Immersion throughout the province.

French immersion provides kindergartento-Grade 12 students with the opportunity to

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become bilingual. This study of language and culture helps students develop cultural understanding as well as critical and creative thinking.

Over the past 10 years, French immersion enrolment has increased by almost 40 per cent in public schools. Over 50,000 students are currently enrolled in French immersion schools, both public and independent, throughout the province. Close to $10 million a year comes from the federal government to support French as a second language education programs.

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Other types of fraud are less obvious.

Fraud like this includes exaggerating the extent of an injury, misrepresenting a previous medical condition or slanting the situation when reporting a claim. It’s not unheard of for people to embellish their claim by including vehicle damage unrelated to the crash, or to claim they can’t work when they’re actually back on the job. These tactics may not make the news, but the costs add up and come out of all of our pockets – we all end up paying for those who cheat the system.

While most B.C. drivers are honest when it comes to making insurance claims, there are a few that are hurting things for the rest of us in the province.

Industry studies estimate that about 10 to 20 per cent of all insurance claims contain an element of fraud or exaggeration. Applying those estimates here means fraud is costing us up to $600 million per year, or more than $100 annually on every auto insurance policy.

Fraud cheats everyone and comes in all shapes and sizes.

ICBC combats fraud with their Special Investigation Unit, which last year looked at more than 5,000 claims les. This includes a cyber unit that employs information publicly available on the internet and social media to investigate suspected fraudulent claims.

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French as a second language have a competitive advantage when they graduate and start to search for careers,” said Mike Bernier, Minister of Education. “French Immersion students are an important asset to B.C.’s growing talent pool for the future jobs of tomorrow.”

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by Canadian Parents for French, a national network of volunteers that promote Frenchsecond-language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Learn more at: http://bc-yk.cpf. ca/about-us/branches/ The French Immersion program is intended for students who do not have French as a first language and want to develop a high level of proficiency in English and French.

French Immersion is offered in two models: early French immersion beginning in kindergarten, and late French immersion beginning in Grade 6.

Students enrolled in French immersion study the same curriculum as students in the Englishlanguage program.

However, in the French immersion program, the language of instruction and communication is French. In addition to language learning, students have the opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of Francophone cultures.

“Canadians who speak both Official Languages earn, on average, 10 per cent more and have a three per cent lower unemployment rate, compared to Canadians who only speak one of our Official Languages,” said Glyn Lewis, executive director, Canadian Parents for French, B.C. and Yukon.

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GoodLife Fitness is launching a new program in collaboration with The Canadian Legacy Project to support the overall well-being of Canadian veterans.

The Vet Fit program at GoodLife Fitness offers discounted memberships to any former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who successfully underwent basic training and is honourably released.

Administered by The Canadian Legacy Project, Vet Fit is GoodLife’s way of giving back to those who served Canada in the Armed Forces.

“I personally have five generations of Canadian veterans in my family, so I know how important it is to support our veterans by investing in services that improve their overall health and wellness,” said GoodLife Founder & CEO David Patchell-Evans.

“Extending our assistance through the Vet Fit program is very meaningful for me.”

The Canadian Legacy Project was designed to support veterans, develop programs and events to help improve their everyday lives and to provide a strong support system for Canadian military veterans, young and old.

“The Canadian Legacy Project’s dedication to supporting our Canadian veterans made them an ideal organization to administer the Vet Fit program,” said Patch.

“We worked with GoodLife Fitness to develop this program as a way to offer an affordable option for Canadian veterans to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Dave Howard, President of The Canadian Legacy Project. “Vet Fit gives veterans access to an excellent membership option to the largest fitness club chain in Canada. It is a great

example of what Canadian companies can do to give back to a community that has contributed so much to society.”

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