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Parents vow to keep the doors of Armstrong Elementary School open. The North Okanagan-Shuswap School Dristrict board voted Tuesday to initiate a 60-day consultation process that could lead to the closure of AES after this school year. “It’s very emotional in Armstrong,” said parent Kim Weston. A parents committee has been formed and the goal is to use the consultation process to challenge the district’s student count for the community. “They’ve underestimated enrolment numbers for the long-term,” said Weston. “When you close any school in Armstrong, the other schools won’t have much room for growth.” If AES closes, there would be kindergarten to Grade 7 at Len Wood and Highland Park schools, with Pleasant Valley Secondary converting to a Grade 8 to 12 configuration. Weston also questions why a further review of schools in Enderby and Grindrod are underway when that scenario isn’t unfolding in Armstrong.
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“Armstrong has no time to look at enrolment or to change the catchment areas. There’s no time to look at French immersion (it’s in Vernon now),” she said. “We need to counter with options and hope they will reconsider.” A 1,700-name petition demanding AES stay open is also back in circulation. The vote to proceed with the closure consultation process was 6-3 in favour with trustees Kelly Rowe, Bob Fowler and Debbie Evans opposed. “If we close a school, Kelly Rowe what will that look like down the road when Armstrong’s population increases?” said Rowe, who represents Armstrong-Spallumcheen. While the district is facing a $1.3 million shortfall, Rowe says revenue sources should be sought, including possibly charging a fee for busing. “We need to look outside of the box. Other communities, including Vernon, are successful with attracting international students,” she
said. Board chairperson Bobbi Johnson reminded trustees that while they are elected in their own areas, they need to consider the needs of students across the district. “We need to make decisions for the good of every single child in the district. I don’t want to see the loss of learning resource teachers, of speech pathologists, of CEAs (certified education assistants), counsellors or literacy teachers,” she said. “I don’t want us to have no money to help kids who are having problems and need help with learning. We have had to close schools before and those kids all survived and we worked to make sure those kids were doing well. Closing a school does not mean we drop kids. We still work to give those kids the best education we can.” At the meeting Tuesday, a parent from Armstrong asked the school district to provide information on administrative costs. “I’d like to be shown what has been cut from administration before we take away schools from our children,” she said to loud cheers. The school district has been the subject of criticism for cutting in many other areas
including maintenance and school support services, but not making reductions in administration. Johnson pledged to compile this information and post it on the school district’s website. As it was last year, Silver Creek Elementary is also again being considered for a shutdown. “To close that school would have a detrimental result on that community,” said Rowe. “We have to find cuts, but I do not want to see it closed.” The vote to move forward with the Silver Creek closure consultation was 5-4 with Rowe, Evans, Fowler and Chris Coers opposed. Coers expressed concern about the accuracy of school capacity data, saying schools use space differently than in the past and closures of these two schools might be short-sighted. “If we are looking to close schools I think we need to be looking at every single other place we can cut in the process and take a look at it,” she said. “That being said, if we do nothing, where will we find the $1.3 million? I’m conflicted.” After the consultation period, a final board vote on school closures will be made at the end of April or early May.
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The investigation continues after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near downtown Vernon Wednesday. Shortly before 1 p.m., Vernon RCMP were notified of an incident in the 3500 block of 27th Avenue. “Police attended and found a vehicle had gone off the road at that location and struck a pedestrian,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. The extent of the injuries are currently unknown; two people were transported to Vernon Jubilee Hospital for treatment in relation to this matter. The 3500 block of 27th Ave was closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as RCMP investigated and a police service dog was on scene. Few details have been released by RCMP.
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The film industry sees most local communities sitting on the sidelines financially, and that is generating some frustration. Juliette Cunningham, a Vernon director, urged her Regional District of North Okanagan colleagues Wednesday to join the function that funds the Okanagan Film Commission. “The regional district supports the film commission but it’s only three jurisdictions,” she said. The function’s members are Armstrong, Coldstream and Vernon, with the other three municipalities and five electoral areas not participating.
“Our taxpayers would prefer probably not to pay either,” said Cunningham. “A lot of the movies are not done in Vernon.” A total of $33,000 from Vernon, Armstrong and Coldstream will go to the OBWB in 2016. “This is a worthwhile machine that keeps moving forward,” said Brian Quiring, Vernon director. RDNO members have been urged to rally behind the film commission by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. “We believe equitable contribution to the OFC means all areas contribute their fair share based on the knowledge that over time, all areas will benefit from film production,” said Dan Rogers, chamber manager, in a letter.
It is too late for non-participating communities to join the regional function for 2016, but there are ways for them to contribute. “Each jurisdiction has the ability to provide or not provide a grant on their own,” said David Sewell, RDNO chief administrative officer. Enderby has provided funds to the film commission on its own and has $900 budgeted for this year. “We are paying,” said director Greg McCune, who isn’t sure why Enderby isn’t part of the RDNO service. Possible support for the film commission was discussed at Thursday’s Electoral Area Advisory Committee session Thursday.
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A proposed study of boat traffic on Kalamalka and Wood lakes could stir up some waves. The Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program is seeking grants towards a study of boat capacity on the Coldstream and Lake Country lakes. “The idea of a boat study has been floating around for several years,” said Michael Reiley, Coldstream’s director of development services. “How much boat traffic could be on the lake without impacting water quality?” The need for a study, Michael Reiley especially considering the high demand for boating and requests for more marinas, was suggested by staff from Coldstream, Lake Country, Regional District of North Okanagan and Regional District of Central Okanagan. “What could come out of it could be the basis for limiting development on the lake,” said Reiley. “This could be the basis for refusing applications. “The biggest impact would be a way to limit boat usage on Kalamalka Lake.” While the numbers can provide quantitative rationale to the approving body for a limit of boats on the lakes, Reiley admits it could be hard to control. “It becomes very, very difficult to actually enforce these standards.” Both the RDCO and RDNO have committed $5,000 each towards the project. Coldstream is sending its support to the OCCP in applying for a water conservation and quality improvement grant from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. If the grant is successful, Coldstream will also pitch in $1,500 towards the cost of the study.
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graders and a frontend loader with a snow blower, and up to 12 contractor dump trucks with trailers. “The operation also requires a traffic control crew to ensure worker and public safety,” said
Rice in a written report to council. “Removal must be conducted between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when traffic volumes are low.” The city’s 2016 snow removal budget is $130,000 and $35,000 of that is for the downtown core. Rice says removal of snow downtown takes one to two nights to complete at a cost of $15,000 to $20,000 per snowfall.
“The existing budget allows the city to conduct snow removal operations twice a year,” he said. “If council instructed administration to complete snow removal operations in the downtown core following accumulations of 10 centimetres or greater, the estimated frequency of removals would increase from two times a year to six at an additional cost of $60,000 to $80,000.”
Councillor seeks mental health strategy adding that has impacted social agencies as well as the police and Demands are being placed bylaw staff. on Ottawa and Victoria to reach Anderson insists the city out to those coping with mental doesn’t have the resources to health issues. deal with the situation. Scott Anderson, a Vernon “Since the province closed councillor, says there is a need institutions, they have downfor the federal and provincial Scott Anderson loaded it on to communities and governments to develop mental we’re struggling with that on this health strategies. end,” he said. “Many of the homeless people are deal“I’d like to see them compensate us or ing with mental health issues,” he said, initiate a provincial program. I’d also like RICHARD ROLKE
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a federal program. We’re letting people down.” Anderson would not speculate on whether reopening institutions is the best solution, pointing out that both levels of senior government must determine the best solution. However, he points out that the current lack of resources is not only placing pressure on communities, it is creating a moral dilemma for residents and civic leaders. “It can’t continue to go on like this,” he said.
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Designs for Vernon’s entrance signs continue to dominate political debate and consume staff time. Administration presented another round of sign options Monday after the first draft was rejected in December. However, council still isn’t satisfied. “It’s a bit of a back to the drawing board,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. Quiring, who is an architect, raised numerous concerns about the latest designs, including the brushed aluminum background, the angle of the signs and the letter V. “The V for Vernon looks like a caricature happy face. It doesn’t look sophisticated enough,” he said. On the front of the sign, staff suggested possible wording of “Welcome,” “We’ve been waiting for you,” or the city slogan, “Activate life.” Coun. Scott Anderson wants Activate life shelved. “I’ve had several comments that it’s too clinical,”
he said. The primary difference between the two options is the location of the greetings and the city’s brand text. In option one, the text is etched into the metal on the main body of the sign, while in option two, the text is located in a separate flat panel at the bottom of the sign. Option two would allow for the message to be changed. Coun. Juliette Cunningham admits staff has put a lot of effort into the designs, but she says the proposals must be scrutinized. “They will be there for awhile so it’s important to feel that we got it right,” she said. In the end, council agreed to option two, but staff has been asked to review the reflective qualities of the material and to include the name Vernon on the rear of the sign. A revised design will come back to council for consideration. “The motion gives direction,” said Quiring.
Community band looks for funds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A musical group hopes to hit the right note with Vernon politicians. The Vernon Community Band asked city council Tuesday to assist with rising costs. “Our band is at a crossroads of whether we can continue or not,” said member Bjorn Edblad. “Does the city and council see value in having a community band?” The challenge is the band uses space at Vernon Secondary School and the Vernon School District has increased rent to $30 an hour. The band’s annual budget is about $10,000 a year, including conductor fees, music Bjorn Edblad scores, insurance and the rent, which has climbed 150 per cent this year. “We’re looking for some help, some ideas, some money,” Edblad told council. There are about 30 members in the band. “We collect money from ourselves so we can play for free for the community,” said Edblad. The 20-year-old band performs at Remembrance Day ceremonies, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary fundraisers, Walk to Work Week events, concerts in the park and school concerts at VSS. “We try to help and mentor the students,” said Edblad of the relationship with VSS. Edblad says the band is proud of its community efforts but the city has turned down grant requests in 2014 and 2015. “Are you in support of having a community band?” City council made no decision on assistance, but suggestions were made about the band holding a
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ot to brag, but I have recently returned from a trip to the “happiest place on earth,” better known as Disneyland. It’s a trip many parents dream of one day taking with their little one(s), and despite the horrible state of our Canadian dollar, we were blessed with the opportunity, although bittersweet. For my six-year-old daughter and husband, the venture down to California was a first. For myself, it was a trip down memory lane as I recalled all the magical memories spent with my own family Jennifer Smith when I was just a little girl. But it was also a first in that I was able to see and do things from a completely different perspective than someone who isn’t tall enough to ride the Matterhorn. Getting to enjoy all the ‘big kid’ rides was a thrill this time around, not to mention that the magical kingdom has doubled in size since I last visited oh, some 20-odd years ago. There’s a whole ‘nother land to discover just outside the gates of Disneyland at California Adventure Park, which is equally as exciting. Now of course, Disneyland has a certain charm and nostalgia that no addition could even try to repeat, but I’ll admit, Adventure Park is pretty awesome! Plus, unlike Disneyland (which my husband claims is not the happiest place on earth because they don’t sell beer), you can enjoy a pint, glass of wine or even a margherita at the neighbouring park. The new park has all the newer moviethemed areas, including Cars, A Bug’s Life and even The Little Mermaid. We even got a sneak peek at Disney’s newest movie, Zootopia (which comes out March 4 in a theatre near you).
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Disney, on the other hand, has the traditional side of it all, including my daughter’s favourite (and almost every little girl’s favourite) the princesses. We spent considerable time lining up to meet and pose with Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Ariel, Merida and of course Anna and Elsa (the newest royalty of Disney through Frozen fame). I enjoyed tagging along with my daughter and seeing her eyes light up as she met her heroes. I was also amused to discover, while waiting at the princess castle, the cute name some Disney staff have for this area – the princess petting zoo. Of course there was Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto too, also top character favourites. Between the characters, rides, parade and fireworks we had a blast at Disneyland and California Adventure Park. But to be honest, it wasn’t the only highlight of our California adventure. Renting a car allowed us to explore a bit, even venturing out to the Santa Monica Pier and Olvera Street (the oldest part of downtown Los Angeles with booths and shops offering a Mexican flavour). We also drove down to the ocean to explore the tide pools, soak up the sun and breathe in the fresh salty air. But one of the most important activities we took part in was sprinkling a few ashes in Disneyland – those of my mom. Our trip wouldn’t have been possible without her. Even though I would give anything to have her back versus going to Disneyland, I am grateful for all the new memories made as well as the past memories that were sparked of the family vacation that my mom saved up all her tips (from waitressing) to take my brother, dad and I on years ago. It was almost as if I was able to reconnect with my mom being back in those places, which is priceless.
Everyone talks about economic development and the need to generate revenue locally, but no one wants to pay for it. Once again, the Regional District of North Okanagan is providing an annual grant ($33,000) to the Okanagan Film Commission. But the reality is that the only participating members in the function are Coldstream, Armstrong and Vernon. Enderby provides funding on its own, but the remaining two municipalities and five electoral areas simply sit on their wallets. The situation is generating frustration among those who foot the bill. “Our taxpayers would prefer probably not to pay either,” said director Juliette Cunningham of her Vernon constituents. “A lot of the movies are not done in Vernon.” And that’s certainly the case with Anthony Hopkins’ Go With Me, which did some work in Vernon, but was predominantly shot in Enderby and Lumby. That resulted in steady business for restaurants and shops in Enderby as the crew and cast toured around, and, of course, local politicians got their photographs taken with the stars. The OFC has a $199,000 budget, with funds also coming from the two other regional districts in the Okanagan and the provincial government. The return investment is about $15 million, including from animation studios, feature films, TV shows and commercials. Increasingly, there are many local residents dependent on the film sector to make a living, and those paycheques are spent right here at home. It’s time for the free ride to end and for all communities to work together to bolster the economy and particularly the North Okanagan’s film industry.
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Response defends city's position
'd like to respond to the letter Ritchie Leslie submitted to The Morning Star Jan. 31 headlined “Council heads in wrong direction.” My family owns the 20 acres directly to the east of the property in question. My argument to Mr. Leslie is that there is a distinct difference between agricultural land being preserved within the ALR and arable land. The substrata in the Pottery Road area is laced with deposits of expansive clay, rendering much of it almost impossible to farm in any meaningful sense. The two agricultural water outlets on our property haven’t been turned on in 20 years because the clay barrier retains the water and turns what topsoil is present into a mud pit. This is why the City of Vernon was forced to expand the sewer along Pottery Road. The septic meant to service the elementary school simply couldn’t perk effectively. I am very much in favour of
THANK YOU My husband Brian and I wish to say a very big, heartfelt thank you to the nursing staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on 3 north. Their care and kindness were nothing short of exemplary. They took wonderful care of our mother/mother-in-law Isabel for the last three months of her life and she had nothing but good things to say about them. During our many visiting hours, we witnessed first-hand their dedication, patience and tender loving care. We could not have asked for more. We would like to say a particular thank you to Kelly, Bob and Dana, three of her nurses who showed both Mum, Brian and I such compassion and understanding. VJH is very lucky to have you. Valerie Macklin GUNS AND CITIZENSHIP I must respond to John Alexander’s letter concerning
creating an attainable housing project that will attract service industry employment to Vernon. This is the intent of the exclusion application he questions. In fact, the entire 30 acres on Pottery Road is marginal farm land that is on the City of Vernon sewer/ water radius, with schools, public transportation and shopping within walking distance. It is a natural location for an attainable housing project, including sufficient land for a park, community garden and perhaps a local more guns and arming the citizenry. As a military man, I was fully trained in the use of all kinds of firearms, even though in my profession, I would never have to actually use one, beyond the pleasures of annual proficiency and target practice on the ranges (Full disclosure, I was also a game hunter at one time). Nevertheless, I believe that the vast majority of military persons would agree with me, that arming the citizenry is pure insanity. I know for fact that the police certainly agree with me. The country to the south of us has a gun-toting culture, and no matter what the statistics say about decreasing crime, they have by far and away the highest percapita death by guns in the entire world, (except perhaps the wartorn countries in the Middle East). Perhaps that is also why they are more often the target of terrorism. I would much rather face the
corner store. I am in no way denigrating his argument for the need to preserve farmland. My point is that when the reserve was created, much land was designated simply because it was part of larger titles that historically had been subdivided into smaller parcels by owners either looking for cash or passing property to children. The ALC snapped up these properties with no assessment as to how arable or productive they might be. The land in question is typical of this slightest of possibilities of being gunned down by a criminal than face the prospect of having to draw a gun to defend myself. The thought that I might end up killing someone, no matter what the cause, is beyond me. I can only say that if you want to live in an OK Corral sort of culture, then perhaps you should emigrate. Gregory A. Milne HEALTH CARE Mostly our health care system is good. After a two-year wait, I finally got a second knee surgery and can walk without pain. In the wait time between the first knee surgery and the second, the other one had got very much worse affecting the bones in that leg, but that is not the reason for this letter. Community Living Services provides for people with mental disabilities, sometimes providing home share situations and finding jobs for these people sometimes at
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process. Even a cursory look reveals riparian issues that render at least 30 per cent of the property useless for agriculture and the remainder comprising a clay base that yields one hay crop per year that can’t cover the property tax. The letter writer has no idea of just how owners of small properties can subsist in a farming venture given property tax and water rate increases. He might be interested to know, although the water is turned off, we still have to pay for the allocation that amounts to roughly $I,600 per year for absolutely no service. I can give you other examples in the Vernon area but I don’t wish to belabor my point. I believe land can be removed from the ALR if the decision addresses the question of just how arable and productive the property in question contributes to the mandate of the ALC. The real culprit to moving forward throughout our commuthe Venture Training Centre here. There’s another group of disadvantaged people who are overlooked. My intelligent daughter has cerebral palsy and is also bipolar. Her husband is schizophrenic. For many years they have been able to look after each other. Now my daughter relies on her wheelchair and is finding it difficult to cope. Two years, ago someone had fallen on her when a bus had stopped suddenly. She is still in pain from that accident. Her husband is suffering from severe back problems from bending over to help her. Medical or other services have not helped them in the Lower Mainland. It sounds like they are simply told to cope somehow, and they know of people with similar problems. Why are such people neglected when others get the care they need? Pamela Jenkins
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Construction is underway on the old Kal Tire office building on 48th Avenue. A commercial/residential development is planned for the property.
RDNO moves water budget ahead RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The latest financial plan for Greater Vernon’s water utility didn’t draw any debate. There was no discussion Wednesday as the Regional District of North Okanagan board gave approval in principle to Greater Vernon Water’s budget, including an average two per cent rate increase. “We’ve hashed it out at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee,” said director Mike Macnabb when asked why there were no comments at the board table Wednesday. “We had two or three meetings on water and we looked at options.” The budget includes $5 million for new projects and $4 million for work carried over from 2015. Among those projects moving ahead are replacing water meters, expanding dam capacity and extending the Kalamalka Lake intake. Macnabb doesn’t believe there should be many public concerns about the budget. “It’s essentially status quo. It’s a small increase,” he said.
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For the love of the game The OSRDA is rebuilding and hoping Derby Love will bring out all of those interested in catchThe Okanagan-Shuswap Roller Derby ing the action and possibly inspire some new Association is spreading some love Saturday and recruits for the fresh meat program. hopes to recruit some ‘fresh meat’ for the sport. It’s a sport for all ages, genders and abilities, Derby Love, a full day of derby, gets underway Nitchie explains, as OSRDA has had players up to at Hassen Arena Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. age 55 and as young as eight (in the junior derby The four-team, round robin style tournament is team, which goes up to 18). the last home bout of the season, so this is the last “For juniors there’s no hitting. But older juniors chance to catch the local girls in action. can skate with us if their parents sign.” “It is the most forgiving, best sport ever,” said Despite the female majority, the sport is also Amanda Nitchie, aka Manda Moon. open to men. The wife and mother of three (plus one foster “There’s actually a boy who skates with the girls child) fell in love with the sport seven years ago. in Kelowna,” said Nitchie, adding that there is also “My husband read an article way back when in a co-ed scrimmage at Derby Love. the paper and said, ‘you should do this.’” And since the players are trained, there’s no Now Nitchie can’t imagine her life without need to worry about feeling flimsy on roller skates. derby. “We have a lot of girls who have never skated “I’m a lifer, I’ll never leave. It’s family to me.” on eight wheels,” said Nitchie, who gets players Nitchie is currently a referee and trainer for the to practice by roller skating in the kitchen and league, following an ACL injury. around the house. “Seven years of roller derby, you can’t get away The association is open to players from scot-free.” throughout the region, who generally flock to Armstrong for its track. “From Revelstoke to Lumby, people travel to play in Armstrong, that’s how much people love roller derby,” said Nitchie. For more information about Derby Love or roller derby in general, visit osrda.org Tickets to Derby Love are $12 at the door or $10 in advance from any player (members can be contacted through the Okanagan Derby Dolls Facebook page). OSRDA welcomes the following teams: Doomsday Bunnies CREATE EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE from Cloverdale, Team Smoulder (OKRD/ TCDD mashup) and Dam City Rollers from Castlegar. Local band Apollyon HEART OF THE VILLAGE GREEN CENTRE will play after the last DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM bout and there is a 380 ALEXANDER ST. licensed beer garden. JENNIFER SMITH
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Cook-Off serves up record amount of chili Morning Star Staff
The seventh annual Chili CookOff takes place in downtown Vernon Saturday. The event, sponsored by Kiss FM and the Downtown Vernon Association, runs from noon to 3 p.m. “This year will set the record for the most chili’s in the downtown Vernon Chili Cook-Off,” said Hailey Rilkoff, with the DVA. “There are nine competitors serving up 14 different chili recipes, as some competitors are entering two chilis.” Competing for the title of best chili in 2016 are Earls, EATology, Grillers Meats, the Kal Sports Bar, Marten Brew Pub, the Naked Pig, Poohs & Beans, Station BBQ and the
Sprouted Fig. “All of Vernon is invited to be a judge for the People’s Choice Best Chili and Chili Spirit awards, while a group of guest judges, including the mayor and the Canadian chili champion, will be out conducting official judging for the Judge’s Choice Best Chili award,” said Rilkoff. The 2015 winners were Station BBQ for Peoples and Judge’s Choice and Poohs & Beans for Chili Spirit. Passports for the Chili Cook-Off are $2 each, and can be purchased at the Downtown Vernon Association, Vernon Winter Carnival Society or any participating restaurants. “Only 400 Chili Cook-Off passports are available for sale so get yours before they sell out,” said Rilkoff.
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First order of business for the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs Thursday morning: select their stalls in the Civic Arena’s northwest corner dressing room, their home-away-from home the next four days. Second order of business: take care of the Calgary Glenlake Hawks. The Mustangs erupted for three goals in each of the first two periods and matched that with a six-spot in the final 20 minutes as Vernon shelled the Hawks 12-0 in the opening game of the 45th annual Vernon Winter Carnival Coca Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament. “It was a great first game, the kids always come out hard, compete well, they love to work and they play really well as a team,” said Mustangs head coach Wes Elliott, who had his own stall as a member of the Mustangs in the late 1970s – a team that lost the B or C final as he recalled – and in the same dressing room as a member of the Vernon Lakers’ B.C. Hockey League team. “The kids have been talking about this tournament for the last two months. They wanted to get
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Jacob Boden, captain of the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs, lifts the puck over the shoulder of the glenlake Hawks goalie Benjamin Schlesinger for a goal as Vernon’s Isaac Thomas looks on in the opening game of the 45th annual Coca-Cola Classic Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament Thursday at the Civic Arena. here at 6:30 this morning to pick out their stalls.” Austin Roest and Steel Quiring
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handle. “It was a lot of fun out there,” smiled first-year forward Austin
Roest, who got the scoring party started just 67 seconds into the contest. “The first goal was pretty big. I was lucky enough to tip it in.” Jacob Boden scored twice while Connor Elliott, Zackary Funk, Porter Trevelyan and Jarred Feist had the other Mustangs goals. Cayden Hamming and Teja Sheldrake shared the shutout. Vernon took on the Idaho Jr. Steelheads of Boise Thursday night, and wrap up the round robin at 5:30 p.m. today against the Dawson Creek Canucks. Jackson Howell scored three times and added three assists as the Steelheads swamped the Canucks 11-3 Thursday morning. The four teams in the other pool include the Nelson Leafs, St. Albert Sabres, Fort St. John Flyers and Alaska Fairbanks Arctic Lions. The Arctic Lions froze out the Flyers 7-2 Thursday afternoon. The championship semifinals go Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The four finals Sunday run at 10 a.m. (D event), 12:30 p.m. (C), 3 p.m. (B) and the championship match at 5:30 p.m. All games are at the Civic Arena.
Clarke standing en garde for Canada Morning Star Staff
A Vernon fencer will look to make a point against some elite competition. Matt Clarke, a coach with the Okanagan Freestyle Fencing club, is taking part in the Bakonyi Vancouver Men’s Epee World Cup this weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Clarke is representing Canada in one of the last few remaining Olympic qualifying events on the calendar. “I’ve always been a competitive fencer,” said Clarke, who took up the sport in 1998
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Breget brothers add to collection
Armstrong jiu-jitsu brothers Elan and Winter Breget have added to their already overflowing collection of competition hardware. Both boys had great and tough matches, and were able to secure gold medals, at the provincial championships in Burnaby. Elan, in Grade 7 at Len Wood Middle School, won gold in the Gi and No-Gi while Winter, 10, also won gold in No-Gi (there was no one in Winter’s Gi division due to his advanced belt at his age). Both brothers were born with a rare condition that prevents them from sweating and releasing heat. Since turning to jiu-jitsu five years ago, both have become world champion. Since they started competing, and counting the recent provincial championships, the Bregets have stood on the podium an amazing 98 times.
Vipers blank hometown Silvertips
Vernon Home Hardware Centre Vipers forced a third and deciding game in their best-of-three Okanagan Mainline Tier 2 Midget Rep Hockey League playoff series with the Salmon Arm Silvertips. Conor Webb was outstanding in net as the Vipers blanked the hometown Silvertips 4-0 Wednesday night. The deciding game goes Saturday, 5 p.m., at the Civic Arena, with the winner meeting the Penticton Vees in the Okanagan final. Connor Johnston, with two, Nick Cherkowski and Reed Cashato scored for the Vipers with Carl Main chipping in three assists. Jason Shaigec and Logan Imrich also had helpers for the Snakes.
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The Merritt Centennials are making a late B.C. Hockey League playoff push. The Cents moved into fifth place in the Interior Division Tuesday night, four points back of the Vernon Vipers and one up on the Trail Smoke Eaters, by downing the Snakes 3-1 in front of 320 spectators at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The Smokies fell 9-3 in Salmon Arm Tuesday (Vernon’s Harlan Orr had a goal for Trail). The Vipers (20-25-3-0) host the Langley Rivermen tonight at 7 at Kal Tire Place. “I don’t think we were terrible, we just didn’t do enough to win,” said Vipers head coach Mark Ferner. “Neither team really dominated any area. We just didn’t play with enough urgency and desperation. That’s where it gets disappointing.” Michael Regush snapped a 1-1 tie at 11:44 of the third period with his fifth goal for the Centennials. Regush threw the puck out front from behind
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Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert flips the puck past Centennials defenceman Tyrell Buckley in B.C. Hockey League play Tuesday in Merritt. the Vipers net and the puck somehow ended up going off a body and past goalie Brendan Barry. Vernon product Brett Jewell added the insurance with his 12th of the year, unassisted, at 18:01. Michael Faulkner opened the scoring for the 19-27-4-1 Centennials at 3:12 with his fourth.
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Vernon Ignite lit up the annual Kelowna Sweetheart Ringette Tournment. The Ignite U14B went a perfect 6-0, beating teams from Port Coquitlam, Delta, Prince George, Quesnel, West Kelowna and Salmon Arm. Ignite defeated West Kelowna 4-3, Poco 11-4, Delta 3-0 and Quesnel 4-3 in preliminary round play to finish first in its pool. Vernon then blanked Prince George 5-0 in a semifinal, and knocked off the other pool champion, Shuswap, 3-1 in the gold-medal match. Goalie Kayla Summerfelt recorded two shutouts for the Ignite. Vernon Storm swamped their opponents in Kelowna in U12 action. In four games, the Storm outscored the opposition 34-10. Vernon opened with a 16-3 romp over Fraser Valley with the scoring spread out for the Storm. Rhys Taylor-Hawes had 3+2, Brooklyn Tardiff scored three times and Alecia Hughes and Miah
Cohen-Wargovcsik each added a pair. Single goals went to Sam Shaw, Shaila Austin, Jasmine Horton, Sadi Weed, Astrid Beatty and Chayse Krause. Katrina Winstanley picked up the win in goal. In game two, Hughes spelled Winstanley and stopped all 18 shots as Vernon blanked the Quesnel Lightning 6-0. Winstanley, Krause, Austin, Beaty, Taylor-Hawes and Jasmine Horton scored Vernon, who then played their toughest foe, downing Prince George 5-3. Krause scored the first three goals for the Storm, Hughes popped the eventual game-winner at 5:23 of the second half, and Austin added the insurance. The final game was a 7-0 forfeit win over Northwest Vancouver, who did not have enough players to field a proper lineup. Several of the Storm played for the Lower Mainland squad in a friendly game with Vernon winning 9-4. Vernon Velocity went 1-2-1 in U16 B play, and the Vernon Venom were 0-3-1 in U19 action. Neither team qualified for the playoff round.
Riley Brandt tied the game for the Vipers with his 15th of the season at 12:42 with Hunter Zandee and Colton McCarthy picking up assists. Merritt outshot Vernon 36-30 with Barry taking the loss for the Vipers. He started in favour of Andrew Shortridge, who is battling tonsillitis. Cole Kehler picked up his
15th win for the Centennials. The Rivermen (27-20-3-1), third in the Mainland Division, have clinched a playoff spot. “Our (playoff) destiny is in our own hands,” said Ferner. “We’re not panicking. We’re four points up with a game in hand.” Former Viper Matty Saharchuk has 18 goals and eight assists in 31 games with the Rivermen since being acquired from Salmon Arm. Austin Cho, acquired in November for Ben Butcher, had one assist in eight games for Langley before being dealt to the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Georgetown Raiders. The Vipers, meanwhile, have used their final roster card to welcome back a familiar face. Nic Rasovic, 19, returns after playing 35 regular season games with the team in 2014 and 2015. He was dealt to the Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta League but left the team. Rasovic, a forward, has played more than 120 Junior A games with Vernon, Drayton Valley and Coquitlam.
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Seniors Night was a good night for the Vernon Panthers. With Grade 12s Seth Blundell, Jakob Marshall, Nathan Bain and Nathan Sparks playing their final home game, Glenn Garvie’s senior boys basketball squad shocked the previously unbeaten South Kamloops Titans – ranked fifth in B.C. – 65-55 at the Panther Pit Wednesday. The win assured the Panthers of a playoff spot. “It was our defence and rebounding that really made the difference,” said Garvie. “It was good to have the seniors go out on a winning note.” Blundell led the Cats with 31 points. Ben Hladik and Leon Schenker added 11 apiece. In Grade 8 boys action, the Fulton Maroons whipped the Len Wood Middle School Extreme 71-17. It was 37-10 Maroons at the half. Fulton held Len Wood to only two field goals in the second half. Seth Pallister had 14 points and four steals for Fulton, guards Levi Lee and Karan Malhotra added 11 each and Ethan Schiman had 10 points and 15 rebounds. Call our Circulation Dept. about getting a Carrier route in your area.
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The Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy Snakes solidified third place with two North Okanagan Midget Super Hockey League wins last weekend. The Snakes smothered the Nedco Gunslingers 7-2 in a showdown for third spot Sunday afternoon at Civic Arena. Speedster Riley Bos bagged 2+1 for the Snakes, who are 9-8 with one game remaining. Nick Mitchell returned from two months on injured reserve with a concussion and collected 1+2 playing wing alongside captain and centre Tyler Semeniuk, who also earned 1+2. Talon Williams, Brandon Lehoux and Bantam call-up Ryan Vandesande produced singles in front of a sensational Jacob Holland. Cole Martin had two helpers. Chris Moore and Nick Mann countered for the Gunslingers, who finished fourth at 8-8-2. Lehoux produced two goals, including a beauty breakaway snipe, as the Snakes outlasted host Blackburn Excavating of Salmon Arm 8-6 Saturday afternoon. Mitchell scored on a sweet wraparound and added two helpers. Brogan Houston, Martin, Darnell Hauca, Callum Leong and Tiege Doughty, on a spectacular coast-to-coast effort, completed the offence in front of Holland and Rhys Larsen. Sememiuk and Bos each pocketed a pair of assists. Blackburn dipped to 0-15-2. Meanwhile, the Talon Benefits Thrashers kept pace with Midget front-running Corbett Office Plus Kings by winning twice. The Thrashers (15-1-1 with one game left) dumped the North Okanagan Knights 7-3 Sunday in Armstrong, 24 hours after doubling Salmon Arm Blackburn Excavating 8-4
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Riley Bos of the Vernon Authentic Trophy & Plaque Snakes controls the puck while being hounded by Colten Schaper-Kotter of the Nedco Gunslingers in North Okanagan Midget Super House League hockey play Sunday at Civic Arena. in the Shuswap. Adam Roemer scored three times in the win over North OK while Alex Laurila supplied a deuce. Jaden Steinke and Rowan Wood added singles. Keefer Kaempf had two assists. Jaxson Cumming, with a pair, and Marshall Jones replied for the Knights. Brendan Horsfield and Layk Petersen provided two goals each for the Thrashers in Salmon Arm while singles went to Sam Frisby, Steinke, Roemer and Wood. The first-place Corbett Office Plus Kings (16-1 with one game left) blanked the Knights 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Priest Valley Arena on goals from Jim Brodoway, Brett Lambert and Liam Hennig. Ethan Huizinga recorded the shutout. Vernon Butcher Boys Rebels claimed the regular season North Okanagan Pee Wee Hockey Super League banner with a home-and-home sweep
of the Salmon Arm Titans. The 16-0-1 Rebels went to the Shaw Centre Saturday and clinched the banner with an 8-3 win, 24 hours after edging the Titans 5-3 at the Civic Arena. “It was a solid team effort from players and coaches and we look forward to the playoffs,” said Rebels coach Dave Grevatt. Reilly Teager and Cole Grevatt each scored twice for Butcher Boys in Friday’s victory. Dawson Twamley added the other. Kobe Marchand and Ronan Bedard had two assists each and Bryce Laurer added a fearless shot block late in the game. Twamley scored four goals in Salmon Arm as the Rebels spotted the Titans a 1-0 lead. Teager added a deuce and singles went to Quinn Soon and Grevatt. Paige Brayshaw and Morgan Martens added key assists for the pennant-winners. Lumby Pee Wee Stars, spon-
sored by Bannister GM and Great West Equipment, won a pair of weekend home games at the Pat Duke Memorial Arena (#khv_lumby, #khv_patdukememorialarena). Zachary Young (3+2) and Ryder Quibell (3+1) paced the Stars to a 12-5 romp over Winfield. Linden Catt added 2+2 while his call-up brother, Jace, added 1+1. Tye Krause chipped in 2+4 and Peter Romailler had 1+1. Quintin O’Neill and Mia Maltman earned assists while Andrew Rannelli and Domenik Porteous played strong defence in front of goalie James Wraight. Krause had 4+1 and Linden Catt 2+2 as Lumby thumped the Vernon Bannister GM Infernon 6-1. Wraight, an affiliated player, was again solid in goal. O’Neill and Quibell chipped in assists. The Stars play their final regular season game Sunday at 9 a.m. against the Rebels.
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Vernon’s Jim Cotter was a win away from advancing to the Page playoffs at the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championships in Nelson. Cotter took on Michael Johnson of New Westminster Thursday night in the A event final, the winner advancing to Saturday’s A vs B event Page playoff game. Cotter, seeking a third straight provincial crown and fifth title in six years, opened the 16-rink field Wednesday with a 6-3 win over Will House of Richmond. The Vernon rink, which also includes Ryan Kuhn at third, Tyrel Griffith at second and lead Rick Sawatsky, brushed back Chase Martyn of New Westminster 9-2, putting the match away with a steal of four in the eighth end. Cotter advanced to the A final Thursday morning with a 7-4 decision over Victoria’s Glen Jackson. Vernon’s Mark Longworth needed a win over House Thursday afternoon to avoid elimination. Longworth, backed by his son, Michael, Blaine Black and John Slattery, lost his opening match
Wednesday, 4-2, to Tom Buchy of Kimberley, then watched Jeff Richard of Kelowna steal two in the 10th Wednesday night for an 11-10 victory. Vernon’s Jamie Sexton was facing elimination Thursday. Sexton is throwing third rocks for Vancouver’s Stephen Schneider, who started 0-2.
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JUNIOR A hOckeY - Vipers vs Langley Rivermen, 7 p.m., Kal Tire Place. JUNIOR B hOckeY - Knights vs Chase Heat, 7 p.m., Nor-Val Sports Centre. pee wee hOckeY - 45th Coca-Cola Classic: St. Albert vs Alaska, 8 a.m.; Fort St. John vs Nelson, 10:15 a.m.; Idaho vs Glenlake, 12:30 p.m.; Fort St. John vs St. Albert, 3 p.m.; Vernon vs Dawson Creek, 5:30 p.m.; Alaska vs Nelson, 8 p.m., Civic Arena.
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pee wee hOckeY - 45th Coca-Cola Classic: semifinals, 12:30 and 2:45 p.m., Civic Arena.
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Director: Tom Whitestone
Jesus said: John Ch. 4 24 @has 6 pm Christmas Evepresent, Candlelight Service 23 Yet Dec the time come, and is now when sincere worshippers will express reverence to the Father in holiness of spirit, and without pretense: for the Father searches for this kind that reverence Him. 24 God is Holy in Spirit: and they that have reverence will worship in holiness of spirit, and truthfully; without deceit.
Sunday: 9am & 11am Richard Priebe: Major Lessons from Minor Prophets: Hosea
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Service Times
Sunday: 1pm - Sunday School (Men, Ladies, and Children’s classes) 2pm - Main Service Nursery Provided (Ages 0-4) Thursday Prayer and Bible Study: 7pm Currently meeting at Knox Presbyterian 3701 32ave, Vernon Christ Centered, Family Focused
Rev. Jeff Seaton
Sunday Worship Service - 10 AM
Solid Bible preaching with the old-fashioned hymns
3300 Alexis Park Drive - 250 - 545 - 0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
Richard Aulin, Pastor www.ovbc.ca 1.855.544.OVBC (6822)
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Vernon Christian Fellowship
Kids Program during the services
a community learning to love like Jesus
Sunday, Feb. 14th at 6:30pm
Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal
www.knoxvernon.ca
3701 32nd Avenue
9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing & Worship Service
Sermon: “He Will Raise You Up” Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton
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Sunday Services 10:30am Non Denominational
650 St. Annes Road (3km behind O’Keefe Ranch)
Ray 250.306.3630
10:00 AM
Chapel Services
11:30am - Noon Monday to Friday with Chaplain David Bootsma All are welcome! 3403 – 27th Avenue, Vernon
FAMILY WORSHIP
ALL SAINTS Anglican Church
Weekly Fellowships and Youth
3205 - 27th St. • 250-542-3179
Speaker: Charlie Whitley 4506 - 29th St. 545-2927
Pastor Charlie Whitley
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All are welcome at the Head of the Lake Hall
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Evangelical Free Church of Canada
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5661 Silver Star Road (250) 549-3095
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allsaintsvernon.org
Sunday Services 7:45am Traditional 9:15am The Table 11:00am Choral
First Baptist 15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 Pastor Dan Watt 10 am Sunday Worship Service
Children & Youth Korean Ministry also (한인예배) 한인담당: 250-309-3162
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Bridge by Phillip Alder IT IS SO EASY TO GET CARELESS Harry Vardon, the groundbreaking English golfer, said, “More matches are lost through carelessness at the beginning than any other cause.” If you are about to compete in a bridge tournament or for money, it would be a good idea for you and your partner to practice on a couple of deals just before start time. It is easy for declarer to be careless near the beginning of this deal. How should South play in three no-trump after West leads a fourth-highest club six to the 10 and jack? North’s three-club rebid was New Minor Forcing. He was hoping his partner could show three-card
heart support. However, when South indicated only a doubleton heart, North signed off in three notrump. South starts with eight top tricks: three spades, one heart, three diamonds and one club (at trick one). He can get the extra winner from either red suit - but which should he attack first? Most players would realize that taking the heart finesse is too dangerous. If it loses, East will return a club through South’s king and into the jaws of West’s acequeen. Here, West would take four tricks in that suit to defeat the contract. Instead, many declarers would play a diamond to dummy’s ace and return a diamond to their king and suddenly find that they
could no longer make the contract. East would gain the lead in one red suit or the other. South should take a safety-finesse, covering dummy’s diamond nine with his 10. Here, declarer would end with an overtrick. But even if West could take the trick, the contract would be safe.
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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Don’t sit back when you should be moving at full speed. Use your knowledge and strong sense of justice to bring about positive change. Focus on partnerships and tidying up any business you have with legal, financial or medical institutions. Clear the way to greater personal freedom.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) A dedicated, disciplined approach to getting what you want will far exceed attempts to bully someone into doing things your way. If you avoid arguments, you’ll have no regrets. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) How you present yourself and what you have to offer will make a difference. If you are responsible and help those in need, you will be compensated. Make romance a priority. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Protect your heart and control your emotions. Making assumptions will lead to mistakes. Take time to assess and formulate what you want, and do your best to make it happen. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you think about possibilities, you will have an eye-opening experience. The chance to make a dream come true and share it with someone special is within reach.
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Carl Hollmann is among those Okanagan College alumni who relish the close working relationship that his alma mater has with the recreation vehicle industry that has provided him with a fulfilling career. Hollmann, who runs his own business in Nanaimo, was among 24 RV technicians gathered in early February at Okanagan College for industry-led training that familiarizes them with the most recent equipment and techniques used in the industry. Most of them, like Hollmann, are Red Seal tradespeople and graduates of the college’s RV service technician program, which is the only one in the province. The industry training was organized by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of B.C. (RVDABC) and Okanagan College. Manufacturers and equipment suppliers came to the college’s Kelowna campus to provide the service techs with information about new technology. “It was tremendous,” said Hollmann, who has been a tech for 16 years. “Atwood Mobile Products was on hand to show us and explain their new furnaces and water heaters. They have executed a complete redesign on their product line but it’s so fresh there are no service manuals yet, and tech support isn’t completely up to speed.” Other manufacturers on hand included Dometic Corporation, Demco/Hijacker and Canadian Energy. Hollmann, who has also done duty on occasion as an instructor at the college, is also a fervent advocate for the program and the career opportunities being an RV service tech affords. “I’ve travelled around the world with it,” he said. “I went to Australia and worked for an RV dealership there. Inside two weeks I was shop foreman. They don’t have the kind of training program in Australia that we have here.” The best part about being an RV Service Technician, though, says Hollmann is simple: “It’s being able to fix your own everything.” RV service techs get training in electrical systems, mechanics, plumbing, gas-fitting, construction, carpentry. Government statistics show that 95 per cent of Okanagan College’s RV Service Technician apprentices are employed. “Many of the students who enrol in the RV program are surprised at how extensive the skill set they develop is,” said Cam McRobb, chairperson of the college’s motor vehicle trades department.
“The other thing, the really important thing, is that there is demand for trained technicians.” Okanagan College will offer a new intake of its 28-week foundation program in RV service technician in September. For more information, you can call 250-7625445, ext. 4558 or e-mail jitterman@okanagan.bc.ca. “That demand, and the changing nature of the industry, is one of the reasons we work with Okanagan College to offer these professional development opportunities,” said Joan Jackson, RVDABC’s executive director. “Our member companies have a vested interest in ensuring their technicians are as up-to-speed on new technologies and equipment as is possible. It’s part of their commitment to their customer base.”
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Future of rock is clear for The Sheepdogs Saskatoon’s retro-rockers are currently living in the present with a just announced Juno nod and a Canadian tour that brings them to Vernon Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
It may be known as the picturesque Prairie city perched alongside the Saskatchewan River, but Saskatoon has something else going for it. The city also boasts a vibrant live music scene. It’s apparent in the swath of respected musicians who have called the city home, from folk icon Joni Mitchell to guitar man Jack Semple and bands like Wide Mouth Mason and The Northern Pikes. It’s also the place where current heavy hitters The Sheepdogs got their start. “There were always a number of places to play and watch music as well as open stage/mics to get up on and local bars for local bands,” says vocalist/guitarist Ewan Currie, who founded The Sheepdogs with fellow Saskatoon native, bassist Ryan Gullen. The band, which just played two sold-out shows in Toronto, is heading this way on the western leg of its current cross-Canada tour and is about to bring their guitar-driven classic rock to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 22. Born in Australia, Currie moved to Saskatoon with his family, including brother Shamus who is now in the band, when he was 11 years old (A note of interest: The brothers’ grandparents lived here in the Okanagan for a while before moving back to Saskatchewan). “Our dad’s a musician and we played instruments that we don’t tend to play on stage now. I took up clarinet and piano and my brother took trombone,” said Currie, adding that Shamus does occasionally bring out the brass for a song when he isn’t playing the keys. “We were also playing sports, but there was never a time when we were not captivated by music.” What started in 2004 as Currie and company, including drummer Sam Corbett, goofing around in their basements turned into playing open mic nights and battle of the bands around Saskatoon. “We were really bad then, but we kept playing and eventually we started getting into vans. We knew we were onto something when we were asked to return to Winnipeg,” said Currie. What has stood out for The Sheepdogs is the brand of rock they play, resonant of The Doors and Deep Purple with the use of keyboards, hard-driving guitars and pounding rhythms. “We have been making rock records and it’s a pop world, which gets us mentioned in the mainstream media,” said Currie. That media attention went gangbusters when The Sheepdogs appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in August, 2011. The band received that “pinnacle” after winning a contest
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The Sheepdogs’ Ewan Currie, left, Ryan Gullen, Shamus Currie and Sam Corbett bring their classic rock sounds to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 22. where readers chose an unsigned artist(s) to be showcased by the magazine. “Rolling Stone in 2011 was pretty sweet,” admits Currie. “But since then, we’ve had a number of successful tours and I also attribute our success to the hard work of the three core guys in the band. We have only been in this band, so we’re very committed.” That commitment has translated to the recording studio. The Sheepdogs’ 2010 album, Learn and Burn, which was re-released in 2011, earned the band Juno wins for New Group of the Year, Single of the Year (for I Don’t Know) and Rock Album of the Year and was certified platinum in Canada. Their self-titled 2012 LP, a result of the band’s Rolling Stone win, was produced by The Black Key’s Patrick Carney and Rolling Stone editor Austin Scaggs. It featured singles The Way it Is and Feeling Good, and was certified gold in Canada. The Sheepdogs are now touring on latest LP Future Nostalgia, which just earned the band yet another Juno
nomination for Rock Album of the Year. Produced by Currie and engineered by Matt Ross-Spang (former engineer at Memphis’ Sun Studios) in a rented house in the remote, idyllic setting of Stony Lake, Ont., the album has already garnered The Sheepdogs Top 10 rock radio hits with Downtown and I’m Gonna Be Myself. All these accolades give a band serious cred, but as Currie puts it more succinctly, “It’s nothing revolutionary. We just try to be good.” “Making records is half science and half art. The technology and timing all works into it.” And that carries on with this whirlwind tour the band has embarked on that takes them to just about every Canadian city that has a decent-sized theatre, and later to Europe. “We want to kill these shows and want people to leave going ‘wow’, and we hope they will come back,” said Currie. The Sheepdogs hit the stage at the Performing Arts Centre Monday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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Music makes Mardi Gras Mayhem sing
aybe it was the zydeco and Mississippi steamboat jazz, the spicy rice and beans with crumbly corn bread, or the colourful string beads, but I now have Mardi Gras fever. Wednesday’s opening of the new musical comedy, specifically
written for Vernon Winter Carnival’s Mardi Gras theme this year, will put you in a good juju frame of mind. Written and produced by Vernon playwright Michael Poirier, of Back Stage Theatre, with music direction by Julie Armitage, the dinner theatre
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production is a hoot hollering good time, thanks to the excellent band of mostly women musicians and exceptional song choices by Armitage. Mardi Gras Mayhem is one of those madcap musicals that really is about the audience having fun, rather than having to follow a dreary plot. Set in an old Victorian-era hotel in New Orleans, the play revolves around a group of odd-ball characters looking for love, shedding clothes, and getting down to business during Mardi Gras festivities, all while a few spirits haunt their midst and cause mayhem. We are welcomed to the madness by hotel owner Miguel François Smith, played by John
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Gus Hansen, left, Catherine Hansen, Paul Lawson and John Lomas check into Mardi Gras Mayhem at this year’s Winter Carnival dinner theatre event at the Schubert Centre. Lomas, who gets us into the festive spirit with opening number Drop me off in New Orleans by NOLA’s own Kermit Ruffins. Miguel has an English accent despite his two first names (something to do with his mother’s dalliances). He is attempting to check in his guests, while trying to deal with his ex-wife, Gabrielle - a scene stealing turn by Betty Anne Northup, whose version of Koko Taylor’s Voodoo Woman is worth the price of admission alone. She has come looking for money and has a penchant for playing with dolls. It’s a voodoo thing, after all. Their son Otto, the exceptionally talented singer-guitarist-actor
Gus Hansen, who sinks us down into the Mississippi Delta with Doc Watson’s Deep River Blues, works as the slave labouring bellboy receiving few tips and little encouragement. Then there is the brash and French accented Mme. Brasseau, played by Lesley McCoy, who has arrived after being kicked out of another hotel. She sings Right Said Fred’s I’m Too Sexy for my Shirt, while fellow guest, businessman Clark Simpson (stage musical natural Neil Morrison, with his clear-as-a bell voice), has a suspicion she may be a “working girl.” Then arrives Canadian couple, the
Frantopolowskis, from Vernon, of all places, who enter in all their stereotyped glory - with toques on their heads and flags emblazoned on their luggage. Turns out it took Air Canada two days to get them to their destination. Played by Paul Lawson and Catherine Hansen, the Frantopo... whatever... discover what Mardi Gras is all about when the shirts start flying, and their Arctic frost starts melting. A spell is cast, indeed. Giving them all the Heebie Jeebies (as sung in the Boswell Sisters version written by Johnny Copeland) are the three ghosts: the mischievous Little Girl (Samantha Henri), the pick-pocketing
Wallet Ghost (Michael Wardlow) and the Naked Ghost (Pascal Belanger, hilariously jiving with his shorts on), who drift in and out of the picture. Together, the cast and musicians – Gerhard Traxel on guitar, Connie Traxel on drums, Betty Johnson on guitar/banjo, Ellie Young on bass, Wendy Aronyk on flute, and Armitage on percussion – make an excellent gumbo of good times. Chef John Fournier must also be commended for cooking up a great feast of Cajuninspired grub. Mardi Gras Mayhem continues to a sold-out house at the Schubert Centre tonight and Saturday.
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The Bennett sisters can take care of themselves in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies with films like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is does the mix work? HOWE: Pride and Prejudice = great. Zombies = fantastic. Now throw the two together and I thought it would be an awful mess. In the last couple of years, movie makers have given us some pretty bad mixed-title horror movies – Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter, which was written by this film’s writer, Seth Grahame-Smith – so I wasn’t holding out much hope for P&P&Zombies. For being a tongue-incheek period piece I was pretty shocked by how well it was made. The costume department really outdid itself. The
calibre of actors was very good (Charles Dance, Matt Smith and Sally Phillips to name a few) and the zombie makeup was some of the best I have seen in a movie. It kept me well entertained for the entire film. TAYLOR: When I first saw the trailer, I was worried that there would be too many action sequence: shots of knives being pulled from garter belts in slow motion. There was a bit of that, but I was pleased by how much Pride &Prejudice is left in what ultimately deteriorates into a regular, unwinnable zombie war story. At least the alternative history presented by the film was fun. I also enjoyed having to pay attention to language again.
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Former resident, hip hop artist Tyler Skyy (née Devan Head) has released a new video, which has been filmed in Vernon. “I wanted to film the song, Going Home, in Vernon because it’s super fitting, as that’s where I’m from,” said Skyy, who has been based in Vancouver the past few years.
Featuring picturesque landscape backdrops from the region, Going Home also features Vancouver actor Erik Chirkoff. It is the fourth video from Skyy’s recent project Friend. Skyy recruited Vancouver’s own Buggatti Beatz onto the track to handle the production. You can check out the video on You Tube.
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HOWE: I really enjoyed the film’s sense of humour. It’s not laugh-out-loud giggles, but very subtle like an old English film. There wasn’t too much blood for a movie like this. If there had been blood splashing all over the screen, I think it would have made the movie cheap and tacky. It had an interesting take on the zombies, who looked beautiful by the way. For a huge added bonus, Pride, Prejudice and Zombies wasn’t made in 3D. – Taylor gives Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 3.5 heaving bosoms out of 5. – Howe gives it 3.5 very respectable (and shocked) points out of 5.
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CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville. The shop is open by appointment. Call anytime (250) 547-2070 during the winter season. Features a great variety of gift ideas from glass, alpaca duvets, pottery, photography, painting, prints, jewelry and much more. New artist is photographer Linda Quon with Foilans photography. COuRTYARd GALLERY Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby, 778443-0529. Not for profit artist collective features the work of more than 20 local artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GALLERY OdIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Winter exhibition features painting, sculpture, stained and fused glass, scrimshaw and functional pieces by 25 renowned local and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or call the gallery for an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The annual Fibre Arts exhibition, featuring colourful textile and fibre works by local artists, runs now to March 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. HEAdBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. On exhibition is Mo’Jo, featuring new bronze works by Regina sculptor Joe Fafard. In the Drawers’ Gallery are paintings of hens, each named after a prominent female artist, by Fafard’s daughter in-law Megan Mansbridge. Exhibitions continue to March 26. Concert with guitarist Joel Fafard takes place Feb. 20. Doors open @ 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call the gallery to reserve. LEAP ART SuPPLIES & GALLERY 3100A 29th Ave. Currently on display is leap’s winter show, featuring various artists. NAdINE’S FINE ART & FRAmES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Artist of the month for February is local harpist, artist and retired school teacher Holly Smith, showing her colourful and texturized mixed media paintings. VERNON PuBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st Ave., 545-3173. The gallery hosts its next Art after Dark creative soirée Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, a live DJ, art activities and the current exhibitions. Tickets are $15 available at the gallery or online at www.vernonpublicartgallery.com. Current exhibitions Extracurricular by Five Fathoms Tattoo; The Body, Stranger by Heather Huston; Brad McMurray’s Urbicus Topia; conscious|unconsciousness by Kelsie Balehowsky continue to March 10. THE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
CONCERTS/THEATRE
HAVE A HEART FuNdRAISING dANCE Okanagan Landing and District Community Association presents a dance with the Okanagan Valley Big Band Feb. 13, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Paddlewheel Park Hall. Tickets are $16 each (table of eight $120), available at the Bean Scene. Includes complimentary appies and coffee. All profits will be donated to the Family Resource Centre. OkANAGAN SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA juxtaposes the classics with jazz in Heroes & Heroines at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Special guest clarinettist James Cameron and the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra (OSYO) perform in a program that includes Beethoven’s Leonore Overture, Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto, Allan Gilliland’s Dreaming the Masters 1, and Gershwin’s An American In Paris. Tickets are available at 250-5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. REFuGEE FuNdRAISER Saturday, Feb. 20, Kingfisher Hall will be the location for a fundraiser to assist in the relocating of a Iraqi family to Armstrong. Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer or a dessert as well as a donation of $25 or more. The hall will be decorated in Middle Eastern style and there will be a cash bar. The event begins at 6 p.m. with food and refreshments. At 7:30 there will be musical performances by Murray MacDonald, Popoleko Balkan Choir, Jenna Marinus, Twinkle Toes and Ross Fedy. Representatives from the Armstrong sponsoring group (ASREP) will be on hand to provide information. Kingfisher Hall is 33 kilometres east of Enderby on Mabel Lake Road. and For information, call Murray at 838-6379 or Brian at 838-7060.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS
Burlesque on BourBon
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The Carnival of Mardi Gras closes in style with Burlesque on Bourbon Street at Vernon’s Prestige Inn, Saturday, Feb. 13. Join dancers and live entertainers for an amazing night of dinner theatre, catered by Bourbon Street Bar & Grill. Starts at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails. Tickets are available online at www.vernonwintercarnival.com or at the Carnival office. Call (250) 545-1155 for more information. SERGEI SARATOVSkY The North Okanagan Community Concert Association (NOCCA) presents its third concert of the regular 2015/16 season Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Saratovsky performed in 2013 at the last minute and wowed the audience. He is recognized in Canada and abroad as a pianist of extraordinary sensitivity and technique and has won awards including best Canadian artist at the Montreal International Music Competition. Season tickets for remaining three concerts are $60 for adults and $30 for youth under 19. Individual tickets also are available. Contact the Ticket Seller or visit nocca.ca for more information. THE SHEEPdOGS Saskatoon boys The Sheepdogs bring their hard driving rock and new songs off latest album, Future Nostalgia, to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Kootenay Concert Connection, all seats are $48, available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. mORNING mELOdIES The Vernon Performing Arts Centre presents violist Nicolo Eugelmi at its next Morning Melodies concert, Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Marie Fleming Hall starting with refreshments and a chance to meet the artist before the performance. Eugelmi has performed to critical and public acclaim in the world’s finest venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Berlin Philharmonie. He will be accompanied by series host Sarah Hagen on piano. Tickets are $35/adult, $33/senior at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. wAITING IN THE wINGS Powerhouse Theatre presents its second play of the 2015-16 season with Noel Coward’s tribute to the theatre. Set in a retirement home for famous actresses, jealousies abound until tragedy brings them to their senses and a new solarium brings out everyone’s good nature. Directed by Jennifer Goodsell, the play runs Feb. 24 to March 5, with evening shows Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and matinees Feb. 28 and March 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. STICkBOY Vancouver Opera presents this special touring presentation of the story of a bullied youth, written by the Okanagan’s spoken word champion Shane Koyzcan, with music composed by Neil Weisensel. Performance takes place Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29/ adult, $26/senior and $24/student at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
FILM VERNON FILm SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and at the Towne box office. Feb. 15 is The Second Mother, an effervescent comic drama that delights in the disruption of traditional upstairs/downstairs dynamics.
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ANCHOR INN NEIGHBOuRHOOd PuB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ARmSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. BLuE Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Blue Ox Friday Night Jam. Music starts at 9 p.m. with a country-rock set with host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10ish. Bring your instruments. More info at www.RauckOn.com. BRANdING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, (250) 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is every Friday night at 8 p.m. COLdSTREAm COFFEE HOuSE Due to a production at the Powerhouse Theatre, the Feb. 20 coffee house is returning to the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. Featured performers are multi-instrumentalists Blu and Kelly Hopkins from Salmon Arm. The open mic portion of the evening, showcasing a variety of great local talent, will precede the feature performance. Admission is $5 with a concession by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. ENdERBY LEGION 909 Belvedere St. Karaoke every Friday night at 7 p.m. with Jeff ’s Oakey Doakey Karaoke. FOLk & FAVOuRITE NIGHT Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. FORTuNES LANdING in the Howard Johnson Inn, 1510 George St. Enderby. Linda Sue Wilson and Dan Engelland co-host a jam on the last Thursday of every month. Bring your instruments and/or vocal cords and come on out. Jam starts at 8 p.m. and goes on till midnight. PAddLEwHEEL HALL COFFEE HOuSE 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd. Last Friday of the month. Music starts at 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Musicians call 250 558-4233 for a playing time. Admission $2 members. $4 non-members. Refreshments available PEACHwAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’S PuB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARmY, NAVY, AIRFORCE CLuB 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-542-3277. Live music is every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. under the Spitfire. BOuRBON STREET BAR ANd GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. dORIAN’S GREEk TAVERNA 3224 30th Ave.,-558-5100. Come hear live music every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Chris Madsen plays soft rock/folk music on guitar; and every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Renée Romancia plays jazz music on piano. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Country Night featuring DJ Bonneau is Friday, Feb. 12. Starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. Andrew johns plays one night only Saturday, Feb. 13. Starts at 9 p.m. $5 cover at the door. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Upcoming shows include blues artist Ray Lemelin Feb. 20 and Kamloops folk-rockers The Decoys Feb. 27. Cover charge. Call to reserve. mATCH EATERY & PuBLIC HOuSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, 250-275-6046. Live music is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday, with a great winter lineup. VERNON JAZZ CLuB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday, Feb. 20, international jazz vocalist and composer Jenny Davis delivers powerful musicianship, lush vocals, and passionate honesty. Show starts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7:15. Tickets $20 available at vernonjazzclub.ca or at Expressions of Time. Vernon Jazz Society members receive a $5 rebate at the door. Cash only bar.
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4oz Bacon wrapped sirloin Steak w/ skewer of jumbo Prawns. Served w/ choice of side & dinner veg.
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The Chicks 3 and the Zipper performed Saturday at Checkers Bar and Grill for the second annual Rockin’ For Radiothon. The proceeds will go towards the Sun FM Have a Heart Radiothon, which is raising funds for the Women’s and Children’s Health Services Unit at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
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Producer Loelv doesn’t tamper too much with James’ songs and arrangements, just adding in key textural accompaniment to songs such as Stole the Show (previously released with Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo). The piano-based character of James’ music reacts dramatically to this treatment and many stirring moments are achieved. The Temple is a quick hit of familiarity and sounds like a record dimly remembered but not quite identified. It’s melodic and friendly nature belie deep subject matter. James’ hook-driven phrasing and rich tone mark natural talent and mature taste and his traditionally informed songs merge with modern sonics to make some dramatic music.
Barefoot Caravan to give workshop The Monashee Arts Council is bringing Vernon world music purveyors and educators Barefoot Caravan back to Lumby for a one-day songwriting workshop. Led by Barefoot Caravan’s Angela Roy and Steve Gosselin, the workshop takes place Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lumby United Church Hall. Barefoot Caravan’s rhythm and songwriting workshops are high-
ly interactive and cultural experiences that include root rhythms from around the world, rhythm and percussion games as well as song and dance. Roy and Gosselin have been travelling around B.C. for more than three years, engaging youth and adults in school and community environments with rhythm, song and dance. Djembe drums and percussion instruments will be provided, but
those attending the workshop are welcome to bring their own instruments. The event is open to youth and adult (cost is $75 for the day). Preregistration is required by Feb. 18. Contact Jennifer Greenwood at the arts council at 778-473-3029 or at monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com. For specific program information, contact Roy at 250-212-7594 or e-mail angela@expression.bc.ca.
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For the past 10 years, James A. Love has been telling his son bedtime stories about two brothers who end up on a space ship. In 2014, he decided to compile their adventures into We’re Not On Earth Anymore! It’s the first book in The Wormhole Trilogy, and the Vernon author’s first novel for tweens. “The novel took on a life of its own and has now become the first in a three-part series,” said Love. “I wanted to write a story my son would love, and one that I would have loved when I was a boy.” Love, a local information technology professional, will celebrate the launch of his self-published novel Feb. 20 at Ratio Coffee & Pastry. He will also be discussing the joys and challenges of writing for tween boys. Love is pleased with how popular his book has been with boys, including those who are reluctant readers. “My book is longer than most books for tween boys, so I was surprised when parents were telling me even their reluctant reader boys were enjoying my book,” he said. Love believes the reason for this may be connected to his own son’s struggle with reading. “When I was writing my first draft, I would read it to my son,” he said. “If he was not engaged, I revised it. I threw in every theme that a rough-and-tumble boy like my son would love. I included space ships, aliens, dinosaurs, Insectoid pirates, amazing technology, strange cultures and gross situations.” Love said he’s more a story teller than a writer. “If you told my elementary school teachers that I’d written a novel, they would declare it a miracle.” In his 30s, Love discovered that he has a pronounced fine motor deficit. “I was one of those boys with almost illegible handwriting. Writing anything was difficult, so I naturally avoided it. I got by and focused instead on math and sciences. “While studying for a business degree, my writing was so bad on one assignment
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James A. Love reads to his son, Jameson, from his first novel for tweens, We’re Not On Earth Anymore! The novel is the first in The Wormhole Trilogy. that I was accused of being illiterate. The advent of personal computers has been a boon for those for whom scripting and printing is a challenge.” He is also grateful for the help of his wife, Janice, a freelance editor who assisted in polishing the manuscript for publication. We’re Not On Earth Anymore! tells the story of how, one fall evening, Tom and Pip go to their tree fort in the local park to
retrieve a forgotten cell phone. A chance encounter with aliens changes their lives forever as they acquire a spaceship, new alien friends, and are sucked through a wormhole. The brothers must rely on each other as they face the challenge of getting home. The story is a humorous adventure, but Love also includes themes of adoption, cross-cultural communication, and the importance of mutual reliance.
“I’m not Mark Twain, but I share his belief that the chief sin of any writer is to be boring. If boys and girls enjoy my funny, fantastical adventure stories then I am pleased.” The launch and reading of Love’s novel takes place Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at Ratio Coffee & Pastry, 3101-29th St. (in the old train station). Treats will be provided. Print copies of the book will be available at the book launch or from www.TomandPip.com
Making the natural switch from fight and flight Dr. Shelby entner
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Most of us are rushing around, trying to squeeze everything on the to-do list into one day and feeling like there is never enough time to get it all done. Being completely booked, in demand every hour of the day, can make us feel efficient and needed but it can also quickly turn into feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. When we talk about stress, we often consider events like death, divorce, sudden job loss and other significant events as being the most stressful. However, physical and emotional stress can be both pleasant or unpleasant, the difference being how the event affects us. Having a baby, training at the gym, starting a new job: all of these events are exciting but can also bring a new level of stress to our lives. Our stress response, also known as “fight or flight,” is an ancient biochemical message that is a lifesaving mechanism controlled by our adrenal glands. When we are in an emergency situation (bear chasing us in the woods, swerving in traffic to avoid an accident) our cortisol levels increase, helping the body to survive by increasing our muscle contraction, our heart rate, our breathing; essentially making us ready to deal with the threat. After the threat passes, our body is supposed to return to a normal resting state.
Nowadays our modern lifestyle is constantly triggering the stress response even when we are not in danger, telling the body that the bear is around the corner, so stay alert! These days it is unlikely that we are about to get eaten by a bear but meeting deadlines, caring for children or elderly parents, trying to pay the bills on time all trigger the stress response. Stress is a driving factor in unhealthy weight gain (due to stress coping behaviors like overeating but also hormone changes that produce a “spare tire” weight gain), early aging, heart disease and cancer. Increase cortisol affects our immune systems, raises our blood sugar, disrupts our sleep cycles and can trigger other hormonal difficulties (menopause, PMS, erectile dysfunction). High cortisol individuals are often overstimulated, restless, and enjoy the highs of things like intense exercise and deadlines. Over time, the cortisol hormones can’t keep up with the intense demand, and symptoms of being “wired but tired” start to happen. People feel exhausted during the day, but still spend hours trying to fall asleep at night. When they do drop off, they wake up in the middle of the night with a racing mind and a pounding heart. Guess what comes next? Just plain tired. Can’t get enough sleep, enough coffee, no interest in anything except the couch. Most of the time these patients come to our clinic because there is nothing wrong with their blood tests but they
know they aren’t depressed. They are simply exhausted, their adrenal glands depleted, and they continue to suffer from a variety of common but debilitating symptoms. Checking your adrenal function is usually done with a saliva test. Blood work only rules out adrenal diseases like Cushing’s or Addison’s disease. Testing can be great but there are also many ways to start repairing the adrenals. Take time for yourself and focus on less “busy” in your life. We can’t escape from family and work demands but we can change how we respond and how we unwind. When I find myself mindlessly surfing a friend’s holiday photos on Facebook I have to give myself a mental shake and realize that this is contributing to my sense of being “busy” but isn’t a necessity in my day. Find ways to unwind that work for you. Electronics are fun but still keep the brain busy sorting stimuli; books, moderate exercise, cooking, playing board games, walking the dog are great ways to simplify your day and slow down the pace. Repairing the adrenals with nutrition, herbal medicines, balancing other hormones and finding helpful stress reduction techniques are a great place to start flipping the switch from “fight and flight” to “rest and relaxation.” By working with your physicians to repair the stress response it is possible to recover a healthy adrenal gland. Dr. Shelby Entner is a naturopathic physician at Vero Health Naturopathic Care in Vernon.
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Life Eric Bowers sings his way into the heart of relationship success The singer and songwriter presents a concert in conjunction with the launch of his new book susan FEnnEr Special to The Morning Star
Multi-talented Eric Bowers will be in Vernon this month to present his newly launched book, Meet Me In Hard-to-Love Places: The Heart and Science of Relationship Success. Bowers is a Vancouver based Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer, which is a mouthful, and he will present his book in a most entertaining way. Bowers is a songwriter and musician with his group The Next Small Thing, and using his original music as well as stories, he will introduce his book and the theories of Compassionate Communication, Attachment Theory and Interpersonal Neurobiology. Sponsored by the Essence Teahouse & Bookstore and the Centre for Spiritual Living Vernon, the book talk and solo concert will be presented tonight. “When it comes to relationships, hard-tolove places are some of the most challeng-
ing emotional terrain we travel through,” said Bowers. “We have all been there, those places where it seems impossible to keep our hearts open, and the worst versions of ourselves come out to fight. “It is here we have the greatest opportunities for growth, and deep down we all know that the hard-to-love places do not disappear, anyway.” He adds that helping people build the relationships they want has propelled his own personal growth. The book has been praised by author Mia Kalef. “Eric Bowers shows us how to delicately, courageously, and empathetically navigate the true nature of intimacy,” she said. “Whether you are in a long-term relationship and looking to evolve together, or collecting yourself before beginning again, this book offers effective and loving tools for seeing you down the path.” Bowers’ book talk and concert will take place today at 7:30 p.m. at the Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913 – 29th Ave., Vernon. Doors open at 7 p.m. The book will be available for sale, and the author will be signing copies. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to The Essence Teahouse & Spiritual Bookstore. For more information, phone 250-5494399.
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Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Eric Bowers is in Vernon tonight to present a concert and launch his recently published book, Meet Me In Hard-to-Love Places: The Heart and Science of Relationship Success at the Centre for Spiritual Living.
Support for those struggling with a mental illness ElishEva BEnjamin Special to The Morning Star
James, who is a 10year-old brother to Bob, always looked up to his 19-year-old brother. James was always happy when Bob included him in his plans. Bob had an active social life, played football for his college and had an excellent grade point average. Bob came home from school one day when James came in his room and asked him what he wanted to do together. Bob, for the first time, irritably said that he did not want to do anything with James. James was surprised and left his bedroom. He felt bad but didn’t share this with anyone. The next day Bob had a football practice and he did not attend it. Instead, he came home and stayed in his room. James thought this
“It would be a new chapter for Bob’s family but they were not going to go through it alone.” — Elisheva Benjamin
was strange because his brother loved football. This continued for the next week. Then when James was sleeping he was awakened by Bob playing music at 2 a.m. James did not know what to think and he told his mother the next morning about the music. His mother had been noticing that Bob had been staying in his room most of the time so she went up to talk to Bob. To her surprise when she asked him about this, he had disorganized speech and was not making much sense as to why he was
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She then booked Bob for a doctor’s appointment. The doctor said that it appeared that Bob was suffering with schizophrenia. He also told her about the Canadian Mental Health Association for Bob to visit and talk with a volunteer at Peer Support Services to help him reach out for support. Bob started to go to CMHA and meet new friends who understood what he was going through. Bob’s mother wondered how they could get support to help them through the changes that would need to happen. Peer Support Services told her about the Mental Illnesses Family Support Centre. They support family members of someone who is struggling with a mental illness. Bob’s mother found them to
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Much Music Video dance Elementary age only. Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Rec. Centre auditorium; $10/ticket. Elementary students get the chance to party with Much Music and show off their dance moves. Amazing, well-attended event to experience first-hand! Tickets can be purchased at elementary schools, at the Vernon Winter Carnival Office, at the Boys and Girls Club, or at the door. Concession provided. Event sponsored by Rellish Transport and A&W. dancing light display For the duration of Carnival, Voila Hair Studio has kept up its amazing Christmas light display. The lights are set in time to the music (tune to 88.1 FM) and run every evening from 5 to 10 p.m. until Feb. 14. This is a free, family event to enjoy during Winter Carnival at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. turkey dinner at the elks lodge 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound). Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for our Valentine’s home-cooked turkey dinner with all the trimmings for only $11. Doors open 5 p.m. All welcome. All proceeds to children and charities in Vernon. See our weekly menu on Vernon Elks Facebook. outbackjacks horse rescue and The Horse Protection Society of B.C in South Langley are calling out to the public for donations of items for our combined fundraiser at The Village Green pub in Vernon March 5 at 6 p.m. We are looking for gift certificates and new items for our live auction and one large item for our main door prize. Please consider a donation to help in our mission to save the horses. We will make a commitment to using all our social media promote your store, take pictures of the donation and make sure our auctioneer speaks about your company. Our two rescues have joined forces in the fight to save these wonderful animals. If you can help, or for more info., please call us at 250379-2400 or 250-438-0062 or email us at outbackjacks@telus.net traVelogue presented by grannies a gogo “Tuktuks, Temples and Overnight Trains - a Journey through southern India” will be presented by Wayne Emde for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon. Admission is $5 at the door. Join us as he explores this exotic part of the world and gains a greater understanding of its contradictory noise and serenity. See www. granniesagogo.com for more information. Meet Me in hard-to-loVe places: the heart and science of relationships success Vancouver based Eric Bowers will talk about his recently published book Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 2913 – 29th Ave., Vernon, the Centre for Spiritual Living. As a singer and songwriter, Bowers will combine it with a concert. Admission by donation. For further info., phone 250-549-4399. Mardi gras Market: Vernon farMers Market Bring the crew down to Kal Tire Place for some Carnival fun Feb. 12 from noon to 4 p.m., including bead tossing for prizes, jazzy entertainment, colouring and mask crafts for the kids. Float on by for a free King Cake give-a-way at 1 p.m. (while quantities last). Bring some doubloons, cause you’ll find a parade of produce, eggs, preserves, cheese, meat and baked goods. And don’t forget the tons of crafty creations and gift ideas. Be sure to party with us on Facebook! the Mission dollar bin thrift store Enter to win a beautiful basket of goodies for Valentine’s Day valued at more than $50! One free chance with each dollar spent all this week. Men’s and ladies pants including denims just three for $2. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 til 5ish at 3008-34th St. Volunteer-run, all proceeds go directly to our Upper Room Mission. Thank you for supporting the less fortunate in our community. food addicts in recoVery (fa) is a 12-step program. No dues, no weigh-in. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating addictively. For more information, call Sylvia at 250-548-3346 or Kathy at 250-558-5989 or email vernonfa123@gmail.com canadian citizenship study classes Recent changes to the Citizenship Act mean citizenship applications could take
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less than 12 months to process. If you have made application for Canadian citizenship and you need help to study in preparation for the test, please join Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society for free study sessions. Info., 250-542-4177. arMstrong seniors actiVity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Potluck suppers the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with meetings to follow in January, April, August and October. We have hall rentals available, too, either just the hall or the hall and kitchen. For information, call Nancy at 250-546-8158. fung loy kok taoist tai chi Join a class anytime and learn how Taoist Tai Chi can lift your spirit and improve your health. For info. on classes available at our centre in Vernon and throughout the Okanagan call us at 1-888-824-2442, 250-542-1822, e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org. Visit us at www.taoist.org. the schubert centre Many activities for seniors and any other age group wishing to participate. These include, exercise classes, dancing, sight seeing tours around several areas, tai chi, floor curling, several different card games, and much more. The centre is open Mon. through Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the office hours being the same. Thrift store open daily Mon. through Fri. with posted hours on the door. Every Friday we have Happy Hour to live music 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For info., please call 250-549-4201. santas anonyMous Open every Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon all year round. We not only help needy families at Christmas but we also have gifts for children’s birthdays. Appointments can be made by phoning 250-542-4448. We are always looking for donations whether it is a cash donation or toys in good condition to be regifted to other children. fraternal order of eagles We cater to all. Open 1 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information or for hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. the luMby handyMan serVice available for seniors and those with disabilities in an effort to help them stay in their home as long as possible. Jobs could range from fixing a leaking roof, add on a railing, repair steps, doors, windows, etc. For a free estimate call Dawn at 250-547-8866. the road hoMe rescue & safekeeping society is a charitable organization that assists animals and their owners in times of emergencies. We are in urgent need of short-term foster homes for animals coming into our care. For more info., see www. theroadhome.ca or call 240-306-1221. adopt a dog and saVe a pet’s life Shelters in Cancun, Mexico are caring for homeless dogs who are spayed or neutered and waiting to be adopted. WestJet will fly in the dogs and all they need is a rabies shot, papers saying they are healthy and vetchecked, all of which can be done by the shelter. See cancunanimalrescue.org or islaanimals.org arthritis coMMunity Vernon & area support group Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250542-6333.
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for that furniture you no longer haVe rooM for Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. afternoon darts at the anaf Every Friday, Grandma joins Grandpa for casual friendly darts “Under the Spitfire,” beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. ANAF Unit 5, 2500 – 46 Ave. Call friendly bar staff at 250-542-3277 for more information. infant Massage At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more info., call Connie at 250-542-7578. clay studio drop-in Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open for members only when the studio is not in use by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, multi-use passes also available; info. at 250-542-6243. Vernon coMMunity arts centre Painting and Drawing Drop-in Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. neXus bc Volunteer serVices Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250545-0585 or volunteers@nexusbc.ca tai chi: good for your health If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250260-4117 or 250-542-1984. the bargain bin Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for information. sunshine seniors Meet If you are 55+ and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consisting of music, storytelling, games and a delicious lunch, then come to Peace Lutheran activity area, 1204-30th Ave., every second and fourth Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. You will be very welcome there!
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all about love valentine banquet Feb. 13 at Community Baptist Church, 4911 Silver Star Rd. Delicious turkey dinner prepared with love; lovely door prizes which could be yours; songs of love sung by Charmaine and Friends and Judy Breitkruetz and some love songs, to participate in singing, led by Judy Kenney and more. The banquet is a fundraiser for the purchase of a new computer system for the church and in keeping with that spirit there will be a Valentine cake auction for your dessert. Dress in red to compete for a prize. For tickets, call 250-542-4028 they are $15 for adults, $7 for ages 15 and under; ages 5 and under are free. nature walk Feb. 13 at 9 a.m., join North Okanagan Naturalists Club for a walk on the trails of Kalamalka Provincial Park. Meet in the first parking lot for Jade & Juniper Bay, off Kidston Rd. Info., Harold at 250-503-2388. Optional coffee stop after. vernon Moy Syle tai Chi and lok hup aCtivity Group now holding an intensive class on each second Saturday of the month at the Schubert Centre starting Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Emerald Room with visiting instructor Ben Chung of the Zhong Wen Tai Chi Academy. All Tai Chi practitioners who have completed a beginners class are welcome to join us, please come early for registration. For further information, call 250-545-7410. Mardi GraS Cake MakinG Learn the science of baking. Mix the ingredients here, decorate with mardi gras colours and take your dough home to bake. Feb. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Highway 6, Vernon. Free for members; regular admission for non-members. arMStronG leGion branCh #35 Saturday SupperS Every Saturday except first Saturday of month. Adults $10, children under 10 $8; birthday person free. Meal includes soup or salad, hot entrée and dessert. Supper at 6 p.m. Phone for reservations between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to 250-546-8455. needleS up! The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vernon library community room. These drop-in sessions are for all knitters of all experience levels. Bring along yarn and needles and a project you are working on. Knitting gurus Allison Griswold and Janet Armstrong will help you get started or over the hurdles. Free of charge. Pick up a coffee from Blenz across the street and join us. the SChubert Centre haS a fully StoCked library Everyone is welcome to bring their gently used books and please feel free to borrow any that appeal to you. The hours are the same as the centre, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. And it’s free. book warehouSe is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alpine Centre, #35, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd., top row by the railway tracks. The Vernon Book Volunteers Society operates the warehouse and carries thousands of good quality books at very reasonable prices, plus DVDs, CDs, audio books, magazines, puzzles, games, etc. All proceeds go to Special Olympics and other local charities on a 50/50 basis. Book donations always welcome, and can be dropped off Wednesday or Saturday mornings. Please call Lesley at 250-275-2676 for info. branCh 189 royal Canadian leGion Meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. the anaf holdS Meat draw Every Saturday starting 2:30 p.m., in the Spitfire Grill. Lunch and appy specials available. ANAF Unit 5, is at 2500 – 46th Ave., “Under the Spitfire.” Meat raffle at the luMby leGion Saturdays 3 to 5 p.m. ladieS friendShip bible CoffeeS Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468. the north okanaGan dupliCate bridGe Club meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome. For info., see www.vernonbridge.com aa MeetinGS on SaturdayS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access. Info., 250-545-4933. free hot lunCh for faMilieS & Children For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Join us for free nutritious lunch: Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. vernon buddhiSt teMple The Vernon Buddhist temple meets the second Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. We have been practising Pure Land Buddhism in Vernon since 1948. Reverend Yasuhiro Miykawa leads the services held at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Society, 4895 Bella Vista Rd. Let us share the message of our Buddhist teachings, which emphasizes peace, loving kindness, compassion, non-violence, inter-relatedness of all living beings, attitudes of care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment.
the vernon & diStriCt aniMal Care SoCiety We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www. vernonanimalcare.com
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arMStronG SeniorS aCtivity Centre Valentines concert Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at the centre. Tickets $14, available at Chocoliro Chocolate Store on PV Road or call Nancy at 250-546-8158. Music by The Great Plains — Darrel and Saskia (bluegrass, folk, Celtic). Coffee, tea, goodies: it doesn’t get any sweeter than that! SpeCial olyMpiCS: learn to inline Skate Children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability are invited to try skating without ice, Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Vernon Boys and Girls Club, 3300–37th Ave. For info. or to register, contact Reanne Holden at rholden@specialolympics.bc.ca or 778-581-0511. CoMMunity hu SonG Learn how to gain a higher perspective and get answers to life’s challenges, join other open-hearted people in this nondenominational non-directed experience with this transformational sound. Feb. 14 at 11:15 a.m. it’s 20 minutes of HU followed by a few minutes of silence. north okanaGan optiMiSt Club MeetS Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Pantry, 3908-32nd St., Vernon. The Optimists are coordinating the 2016 Heritage Fair (April 8) and Unplug and PLaY WEEK (April 30 - May 8). Organizations interested in offering a free or low-cost activity may contact unplugandplayvernon@ gmail.com. “Science & Nature” is the theme and it is hoped that a child’s personal experience with nature may promote concern for the environment and encourage an active lifestyle. If “Bringing Out The Best In Kids” appeals to you and you are searching for a strong community organization to become involved with, do come to check us out. We’d be happy to meet you, as new Optimists are always welcome! http://northokanaganoptimistclub.org/ Canadian federation of univerSity woMen The Vernon Club holds lunch meeting Feb. 15 at Schubert Centre, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $15 for members and guests. Speaker: Denise Lyons on “Is Tai Chi for you?” Info., call 250-545-6171. SoCiety of open learninG and diSCuSSion S.O.L.D. meets Mondays at the People Place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Feb. 15 speaker is S.O.L.D. member Don Watts with a presentation, “A Peregrination through the enriched life of a Canadian Scientist.” Feb. 22 it’s Harold Sellers, manager of the local Gleaners factory, showing and telling us “How the Gleaners Help Feed the Poor in the World.” deMentia dialoGueS Feb. 16, Understanding Behaviour, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, The People Place, 3402-27th Ave. in Vernon. Pre-registration required: Carly Gronlund at 250-860-0305 or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. life in reSidential Care Feb. 16, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., The People Place, 3402-27th Ave. in Vernon. Pre-registration required: Carly Gronlund at 250-8600305 or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. dayS for GirlS SewinG workbee Feb. 17 at the Vernon Alliance Church Arbor from 1-4 p.m. Coffee and goodies served! Come and join in, even if you’re not a sewer. There are other parts to our project that need help doing and then, during our March workbee, we’ll be packing kits to go to Haiti. If you sew, please bring your machine and/or serger. Questions or if you need a ride, please phone Judy at 778-212-8877. vernon hi noon toaStMaSterS holdS SpeeCh day We are inviting the public to come on down to The Pantry (3908-32nd St.) Feb. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. This is a great free-of-charge opportunity to come see what Toastmasters is all about. raiSinG SpiritS fundraiSer for the united way Feb. 18 at the Vernon Rec Centre 4:30 to 7 p.m. Last year we had 31 wineries, beer crafters and spirit distillers pouring their products. The $25 ticket includes samples of food, snacks and drinks. Also a silent auction (items donated by vendors) and 50/50 draw. Free shuttle home in local area by Stutters Disaster Kleenup. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable. Now on sale at the following locations: Sir Winston’s Liquor Store, Kalamalka Liquor Store, Village Green Liquor Store, 30th Street Liquor Store, BX Creek Liquor Store, Vernon Square Liquor Store, Eastside Liquor Store, United Way Office (3304A-30th Ave.) online at www.unitedwaynocs.com events page or call 250-549-1346. vernon queSterS preSentS Hand Analysis and Life Purpose Guidance with Sivona Martin Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., OKCPL 2913-29th Ave. Cost $5. White Spot dinner hosted by Jacqui, 5 p.m. live Model drawinG Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Vernon Public Art Gallery. No experience required, just bring your drawing materials of choice, easels are provided. Set to music in a private space, artists are welcome to draw without inhibition. Models are experienced, male and female, nude or draped. Participants must be over the age of 19. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Enjoy a coffee and tea break in the middle of the
session with cookies served. Pre-registration required: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Info., call 250-545-3173, see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com the CoMMunity SeniorS’ fellowShip lunCheon Feb. 18 at Okanagan Landing Church at 10:45 a.m. “Love” is the theme! There will be special music by saxophonist Garry Jespersen and Miriam Keith and a special message by Garry. You will enjoy group singing with Karl and the Sing-Along Band and a delicious lunch! Come, bring a friend and enjoy great fellowship! the vernon parkinSon Support Group MeetS The third Thursday of the month (except July and August). We meet Feb. 18 at People Place at 1 p.m. There is no speaker this month and instead will be a relaxing sharing of experiences, questions/ answers, do’s and don’ts, etc. Feedback from this type of casual meeting has told us that people attending have found them helpful and enjoyable. All welcome. Info., Nell Friesen at 250-549-1580. danCe: enderby SeniorS’ CoMplex Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m., Out in Left Field will be playing. Enjoy afternoon of music with coffee and snacks for only $5. All welcome. buddhiSt Meditation ClaSS Feb. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Awakening the Heart.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., see www. dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. beCoMe a volunteer at hoSpiCe houSe Hospice invites you to attend an information session on becoming a volunteer. Session runs one hour Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. or Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. This info. session is designed to give you an overview of Hospice volunteering. Once certain conditions are put in place you will be invited to participate in our spring training March 19, April 2, 16, 30, May 14 and 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please register for one of the info. sessions by contacting Leigh at 250-503-1800, ext. 110. St. david’S day dinner The Shuswap Welsh Society invites you to our dinner Feb. 27 at the 5th Avenue Seniors’ Centre in Salmon Arm. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by Feb. 20. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. with complimentary wine. For details, call 250-832-4415 or 250-832-3213. annual MaCkenzie CaMp dinner theatre MeetinG Do you love live theatre? Do you love to entertain? Eager to be on stage? Then this is for you! Meeting Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s United Church in Enderby. Participants must be prepared to sing, dance and act. Info. Linzy at joy.of.music@hotmail.com. heirlooM Seed SavinGS preSentation & potluCk Everyone is welcome to join the Food Action Society (FASNO) Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Vernon library to learn about Okanagan College’s Seed Library from the founder, Karen Friesen. Bring a plate, cutlery, cup and a dish to share. Following the presentation we will hold brief AGM for members and guests. If you wish to support food security in the North Okanagan, you too, can join FASNO for a modest $10 per year. Info., call 250-275-8814. inner peaCe MoveMent National program director Judy Guido will be in Vernon Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to present 90-minute talks that are community-based, an opportunity to help people understand themselves and their experiences. Topics covered are of interest to many people searching for their own answers. Sandman Hotel, 4201-32 St. All welcome! free Confidential kidney health SCreeninG Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Valley Community Centre, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby. Pre-registration required. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. branch and Lumby Health Society are offering screening opportunity for those who are at risk for kidney disease. In B.C. an estimated one in 25 people will develop kidney disease and most will not know it until they have some form of kidney failure. Take 15 minutes of your time to save your life tomorrow. Call 250-547-9741 to book your appointment. foSter parentS needed in the vernon area Attend Introduction to Fostering to find out how you can become a foster parent and make a difference for children and youth in our community. Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the People Place. Registration required. For more information, or to register, please contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca free appointMentS for diGeStive health Individual appointments for Digestive Health Clinic Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lumby Health Centre, 2135 Norris Ave. Book individual appointment by calling 250-547-9741. Jenifer Ziemer, RHN, will discuss the following info. at your appointment: evaluate food selection, preparation and intake; lifestyle and overall feeling of well-being; identifying nutritional imbalances and lifestyle habits. fGbMf Canada dinner banquet Author and speaker Jim Morrison is a seven-year survivor of stage-four cancer who will speak on the topic, “From Duck Hunting to Emergency” Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Doctors gave Morrison, of Coeur d’Alene Idaho, six months to live: which would mean no weddings and no graduations for the upcoming grandchildren. For more information and early reservation, please call Ed at 250-558-6102. Limited seating. Tickets are $18 (1/2 price ages seven to 12). All welcome.
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Finding new roads with the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Orlando, FL. – Stepping into the com (Matt and Max) in another humidity of Southern Florida’s air can Camaro. feel like a sudden slap to the face. Initially, the desire was to visit Within moments of leaving the hotel, the Barber Vintage Motorsports the fresh and clean sensation of a Museum in Birmingham, Alabama good night’s sleep and a rejuvenating as the first destination, although shower can be wiped away, only to be a late start and upwards of 1,000 replaced by that sticky feeling we try kilometres to drive in less than The comfort to avoid. eight hours would be difficult. of 2016 Chevrolet Soon after, the comfort of 2016 Nevertheless, we set off north toChevrolet Camaro SS sport seats, a wards Birmingham. We would stop Camaro SS sport rumbling 6.2-litre, V8 and the glory of along the way to check out the seats, a rumbling air conditioning eliminates the discom“Live Baby Gators” at the Florida 6.2-litre, V8 and fort of the Sunshine State’s clammy Citrus Centres. atmosphere. We drove along interstate 10 the glory of air Getting this vehicle was the luck of the conditioning heading west with weeping draw. Here’s why. willows swaying overhead. We eliminates the Chevrolet created a not-so-convenstopped at the Waffle House – a tional drive program for the launch of discomfort of southern US dining staple – for their iconic, sixth-generation muscle some less than healthy sustenance. the Sunshine car. Drivers picked keys out of a bag Our marathon drive continued State’s clammy to make it fair for everyone, meaning, along stretches of highway where there weren’t enough of any one type atmosphere! huge billboards were the only of car, whether it was a V6 or V8, man- Alexandra Straub scenery. When we needed to ual or automatic transmission. communicate, we could use the All I wanted was a manual. Didn’t matter the Camaro’s Apple CarPlay to send messages to each engine size. I ended up with a six-speed manual other. Handsfree, of course. Camaro SS. Divine. The Driver Mode Selector allowed me to swap Instead of the conventional turn-by-turn drive between Sport, Tour and Snow/Ice (and also route, we were challenged to find our own way to Track with SS.) These drive modes instantly tailor our final destination. My outbound flight would be up to eight different vehicle characteristics. The from New Orleans. I had 36 hours to get there. Tour mode would seem to be a natural fit for the Even though I was flying without a co-pilot, I long drive, but I had it in Sport and loved every teamed up with newfound friends from techradar. second.
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Eventually, we pulled into John’s City Diner in Birmingham for a late dinner of some deep-fried goodness. Over dinner, we debated the next step: we could stay in Birmingham or push forward to Jackson, Mississippi. Staying in Alabama would make for a longer journey the next day. We pushed on and when I shut her down at that chosen destination I had clocked 1,291 kilometres (807 miles). Surprisingly, after over 12 hours behind the wheel, my back wasn’t aching as much as I had expected. The sport seats proved to be firm yet flexible enough to still be comfortable and keep me in place. Even with the chassis 28 percent stiffer, the ride isn’t bone-jarring, not for me at least. Though, don’t expect it to take road imperfections gingerly. It is a performance vehicle after all so running a tight ship is mandatory. Besides, there aren’t 455 horses under the hood without reason. My voice had tired from singing at the top of my lungs and talking on the phone – I was driving alone, after all. The desire to venture along this section of the program that spanned over the 48 contiguous states was purely personal. I’d never driven in this part of the United States – with the exception of Florida – and wanted to experience what it had to offer. The scenery wasn’t quite as epic as the sultry waves of Florida’s coastline, and all in all, it was quite barren, but there was still joy in the journey. From downtown Jackson, Mississippi, we continued our last leg of the trip towards New Orleans, Louisiana. The total count of states we had driven
through four states, adding 1,600 kilometres to the odometer (actually the US-spec car counted in miles!) When I stepped out of the car in New Orleans, a familiar humidity greeted me. I embraced it with open arms, stretched and thought about how my next trip to this part of the U.S. would include the Barber Motorsports Museum, more deep dried food and an evening on Bourbon Street. And, I hope another 2016 Camaro SS with a manual transmission. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS with the six-speed manual has a starting MSRP of $42,150 (excluding destination charges, fees and applicable taxes.) alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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Rosella Elizabeth (Rosie) Waddell was born on May 31st, 1930 and was called Home to be with her Lord on January 29th, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Rosie will be lovingly remembered by her son, Lee and grandson, Jakob of Campbell River, B.C.; one sister, Shirley Little of Vernon, B.C.; one brother, Norman (Doris) Mytron of Dawson Creek, B.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evan; one son, Lance; one sister, Helen Seymour; and one brother, Lloyd Mytron. In respecting Rosie’s wishes, she was cremated and a gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date to celebrate her life. Cremation arrangements were made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
Braden Alan Williams The family of Braden Alan Williams announces with great sorrow his unexpected passing on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Cold Lake, Alberta at the age of 34 years. Lovingly survived by his wife of 13 years: Laura van de Reep of Cold Lake, AB; two loving children: Kai & Teo van de Reep Williams of Cold Lake, AB; mother: Dianne Perrier of Vernon, BC; brother: Peter Williams (Isabelle Leclerc) of Trenton, ON; niece, Mikaela & nephew, Kona both of Trenton, ON; father & mother-in-law: John & Theresa van de Reep of Nova Scotia; sister & brotherin-law: Michelle van de Reep and spouse Gary Millard of Calgary, AB; nieces, Brynna & Maya both of Calgary, AB; step father: Doug (Evelyn) Wakefield of Kelowna, BC; maternal grandfather: Joseph Perrier of Nelson, BC; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Braden will be remembered for the love of his children, the outdoors, camping and snowboarding. Braden was predeceased by his maternal grandmother: Vivian Perrier. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life to be held in late Spring, 2016. Memorial tributes in memory of Braden may be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9. Please visit our website at www.mementofuneralchapel. com to view online obituary and send condolences. ARRANGEMENTS WERE IN CARE OF MEMENTO FUNERAL CHAPEL, COLD LAKE AND BONNYVILLE (780) 639-3113. The Thackeray Family ~ A Tradition of Trust since 1975
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Olga Koch passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2016. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Annette (nee Koch) and Greg LaFrance of Vernon, her son Ralf and Gwenn (nee Dmytruk) Koch of Lake Country; grandchildren Patrick and Erica and great-granddaughter Aliana; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gunter and Ruth Koch of Vernon; cousin Paul (Minnie) Betker of Vernon; six brothers and sisters and extensive family in Germany. A family gravesite service was held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery on January 25, 2016.
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June 29, 1922 – January 21, 2016 With great sadness we announce the death of Emelia (Emilie) Louise Warick at the age of 93. Emilie passed away at Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof where she lived for the past several years. Emilie was predeceased by her parents, George and Tekla Yanicki, her sister, Marie, her brother, Walter and his wife Anne, and her beloved husband of 63 years, Joseph Stephen Warick. Emilie will be sorely missed by her daughter, Janie and husband, George LaBrash (Vanderhoof) and her son, Robert Warick and wife, Dea Freschi (White Rock). Emilie will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandson. These include Kathleen LaBrash and her daughter Ayla LaBrash and Thomas Turcotte and their son Taven (Vanderhoof); Danny LaBrash (Manitoba); Meghan LaBrash and Brian Parent and their sons Joshua and Jarrett (Vanderhoof); Sara LaBrash and Christoph Sielmann (Vancouver); Rachel Warick (Vancouver); Nadine and Ondrej Havrda and their children Nikka, Alenka, and Kolya (Chilliwack), and their mother and grandmother, Edna Warick (Victoria). Emilie will also be missed by her special friend, Bob Holmes whose companionship over the past several years brought enormous joy into her life. “Aunty Emilie” will also be remembered by members of both her siblings’ families and those of her late husband Joe, as well as friends in Vanderhoof, and other communities, including Flin Flon and Snow Lake, Manitoba; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Vernon, BC. Cremation has taken place at Grace Memorial Funeral Home in Vanderhoof. A memorial mass was attended by family and friends on January 29. A celebration of Emilie’s life will be held later this year. Donations in honor of Emilie’s life are invited to be made to the Stuart Nechako Manor 3277 Hospital Road, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2.
GREENAN, Irene Grace We regret to announce the passing of Irene Grace Greenan, age 81, on February 6, 2016 at Noric House in Vernon. Irene is survived by her brother, John (Sharon) Wilson of Calgary, Alberta; stepdaughter Kim Zanetta of Coquitlam; and one stepson. A memorial service and reception was held at Noric House on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Irene may do so to Noric House, 1400 Mission Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 9C3. 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
Fredrick Wayne Chantler 1961 - 2016
Wayne passed away February 7 at the age of 54. He was born on September 18, 1961 in Armstrong, BC. Wayne had lived his whole life in the Mabel Lake Valley. He loved the outdoors and was a true outdoorsman. He learned how to hunt and fish at a very young age and loved to be out in the wilderness. Over his lifetime he worked many different jobs. He was a skidder operator, a faller, a farm hand, and did many other odd jobs. Wayne leaves behind his sisters: Patsy, Sharon (Ken), Sandra (Reno), and Caroline (Fred); nephews and nieces: Nova (Greg) Lineah (Chad) Gina (Ryan) Trevor (Amy) Vanessa (Chris) Blayne (Alysha) Craig, and Dillon; and great nephews and niece: Jackson, Jordan, Parker, Lincoln; and friend Juanita. Wayne is predeceased by his dad Fred (2012) and his mother Dora (1998). A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Alternatives Chapel (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong). Donations can be made to the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre (2550 Mabel Lake Road, Enderby, BC V0E 1V5). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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It is with heartfelt sadnessIt is with heartfelt sadness Adeline LeBlanc (nee: that we announce the passingthat we announce the passing Werner) passed away of Edythe Elizabeth Bobey.of Edythe Elizabeth Bobey. peacefully at Monashee She was born on July 3, 1925 She was born on July 3, 1925 Mews in Lumby on in Ottawa, Ontario and passed in Ottawa, Ontario and passed Saturday, January 30, away peacefully on Februaryaway 9, 2016 peacefully on February 9, 2016 2016. in Vernon, BC. Edythe grew upininVernon, OttawaBC. where shegrew up in Ottawa where she Edythe Adeline, the daughter of was the eldest of seven children. She spentofher was the eldest seven children. She spent her Jacob and Caroline Werner working life with the Ministry of Social Services working life with the Ministry of Social Services th and Housing until her retirement in Marchuntil 1988. and Housing her retirement in March 1988.(the 11 child in a family 15 children) was born near Ferry Creek, Edythe was predeceased byEdythe her brothers Gilbert, was predeceased by her brothers Gilbert, on January 12, 1925. David, Ronald, Leonard and David, sisters Ronald, Marion, Leonard Helen and Cherryville sisters Marion, Helen On May 29, 1943, Adeline married Hector LeBlanc and Patricia. Edythe will be lovingly remembered and Patricia. Edytheby will be lovingly remembered by and resided for all the rest of her life. Adeline was her relatives Christa and Garthher Taylor. NowChrista let us all relatives and Garth Taylor. Nowhere let us predeceased enjoy a glass of wine paired with chocolate Edy’spaired with enjoy a glass ofinwine chocolatebyinHector Edy’s in 1985. They raised Wayne, Darlene, deceased February 25, 2009 (Robert), Rick, remembrance. A special thank you to Dr. ASmart remembrance. special thank you to Dr. Smart JamieOkanagan (Elaine). Her grandchildren, great and the nurses and staff at and the the North Okanagan nurses and staff atand the North step of grandchildren and step great Hospice Society. There will Hospice be a Celebration of will grandchildren, Society. There be a Celebration Life held at a later date. You Life are invited leavedate. a You grandchildren held at to a later are invited towere leavethe a delight of her life. Adeline’s door was always open personal message of condolence at themessage family’s onpersonal of condolence at the family’s on- to friends and family alike. She loved nature, gardening and spending time at line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation her cabin on the homestead. Both the Cherryville and arrangements entrusted to arrangements entrusted to
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Barbara Louise Barbara Chapman Chapman Feb 12, 1922 – Feb 05, Louise 2016 A Celebration of Life Celebration of Life It is with greatAsadness that we announce the passing Will be held at the Will be heldVolunteer at the of our Dad and Gramps, Laurentian Heights Building. Laurentian Heights Building. Nicholas Turik on Friday
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February 5th, 2016 at the energyKelowna and 1415 Kelglen Crescent, Kelowna Kelglen Crescent, age 1415 of 93. Dad passed away peacefully at Vernon skills today. Jubilee Hospital. He was On Saturday, March On05, Saturday, 2016 March 05, 2016 predeceased in 2013 by 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm his loving wife – Helen Marguerita. He will be sadly missed byserved his sons Gary, will be served Refreshments will beRefreshments Rick (Pam), granddaughter Stephanie and sister Mary. For more information For and more and Born in Trail on February information 12, 1922, into family of four 250.862.4733 to RSVP call 250.862.4733 to aRSVP call brothers and four sisters. or email: or email:
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Dad was instrumental in organizing minor lacrosse in Vernon through his efforts in coaching and refereeing, as well as participating in many sports including basketball, Feb 12, 1922 – Feb 05, 2016 Feb 12, 1922 – Feb 05, 2016 lacrosse, curling and golf. He was a long time member of the Vernon Golf and Country It is with great sadness that It is with great sadness that Club. we announce the passing we announce the passing In 1962 he became the Director of Adult Education and in 1974 he took on the position of our Dad and Gramps, of our Dad and Gramps, of Assistant Director, Okanagan College. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make Nicholas Turik on Friday Nicholas Turik on Friday Adeline LeBlanc (nee: Adeline LeBlanc (nee: th He was elected as a City Alderman from 51964-66 and was instrumental building memorial contributions in memory of Adeline may do February February 5inth,the , 2016 at the 2016 at the Werner) passed away Werner) passed away September 1930 September 1930 of our current city hall and recreation centre. age of 93. Dad passed age of 93. Dad passed so to the Cherryville Historicalpeacefully Society oratthe Lumby Monashee peacefully at Monashee - January 2016 - January 2016 away peacefully at Vernon away peacefully at Vernon Historians. On March 1983 dad Mews in 31, Lumby on announced his retirement. Nick loved fishing and spent 45 Mews in Lumby on Jubilee Hospital. He was Jubilee Hospital. He was It is with great It is with great Funeral arrangements have beenSaturday, entrusted to PLEASANT years on annual Saturday, Januarysalmon 30, trips to Bella Coola and Kitimat with Herb, Don, Wally, Jack January 30, predeceased in 2013 by predeceased in Kitimat 2013 by sadness that we announce that sadness Ralph that passed we announce away that Ralph passed away VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, and Alvin. He was especially proud of the 50 pound spring he caught in the 2016. 2016. his loving wife – Helen his loving wife – Helen peacefully on January 27thpeacefully January 27thB.C. , 2016 at on Creekside , 2016 at Creekside channel. V1T 4M4 Phone: (250) 542-4333. Condolences may Adeline, the daughter of Adeline, the daughter of Marguerita. He will be sadly Marguerita. He will be sadly Landing at the age of 85 years. Landing at the age of 85 years. be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com loved fishing Vernon area where would wet a line by in almost every Jacob and Caroline Werner JacobDad andalso Caroline Wernerin the missed by his sonshe Gary, missed his sons Gary, th in the Okanagan with his fishing buddies, Rolly, Boonie, Hap and Tex. Ralph was born at Pipestone RalphMun., was Manitoba born at Pipestone Mun., Manitoba(the 11th child in a family 15 (the 11lake child in North a family 15 Rick (Pam), granddaughter Rick (Pam), granddaughter children) wasA born near Ferryyou Creek, to Muriel and Bob Tod. Theytomoved Murieltoand Taylor, BobB.C. Tod. They moved to Taylor,children) B.C. was born near Ferry Creek, sisterfloor Mary. special thank to Dr. BillStephanie Lemiski, alland the sister nursesMary. and staffStephanie of 3West and and 6th Cherryville Born in Trail on February 12, Born in Trail on February 12, (Peace River was on sixJanuary months12, 1925.Cherryville on January 12, 1925. (Peace River block) when Ralph was six block) monthswhen Ralph at VJH. 1922, into a family of four 1922, into a family of four old. old. On May 29, 1943, Adeline married On MayHector 29, 1943, LeBlanc Adeline married HectorofLeBlanc A Celebration Life will be held at theand Vernon and Country Club on from brothers four Golf sisters. brothers andMar four19 sisters. and resided here for the rest of and her resided life. Adeline here for was the rest of her life. Adeline was 2 - 4 pm. Ralph metschool Viviandays Goble during high school days Ralph met Vivian Goble during high predeceased by Hector predeceased They raisedbyWayne, Hector in 1985. They raised Wayne, His family owned therequested Trail Hotel the where His following family Dadowned would the Trail in the Hotel where Dad while would attending work in the sum in married Ft. St. John, married and had a in 1985. in Ft. St. John, B.C. They later and B.C. had They a later Dad had to bework included insummers his obituary: Darlene, deceased February 25, Darlene, 2009 (Robert), deceasedRick, February 25, 2009 (Robert),a Rick, UBC. He enjoyed lacrosse career UBC. including He enjoyed playing a lacrosse in Maple career Leaf including Gardens playing and thein Maple L The fish are biting, the Loon’s cry is clear. daughter. son and daughter. In 1958,son the and family moved In to 1958, the family moved to and Jamie (Elaine). Her and grandchildren, Jamie (Elaine). great Her Mann grandchildren, Cup withI have thegreat Senior A Richmond Mann Cup Farmers. with the Dad Senior volunteered Ame Richmond for army Farmers. duty from Dad volunteere now joined my fishing buddies, pass a beer. Chetwynd, B.C. time). (Little Prairie, B.C. at that time). Chetwynd, B.C. (Little Prairie, B.C. at that 1942-45. 1942-45. The Morning Star Friday, February 12, 2016 B13 grandchildren, step grandchildren grandchildren, and stepstep greatgrandchildren and step great Life has been pleasant,www.vernonmorningstar.com many friends so dear. Ralph was Agent in Chetwynd for 32 years Ralph was I.O.L. Agent in Chetwynd forI.O.L. 32 years grandchildren were the delightgrandchildren of her life. Adeline’s were the delightDad of graduated her life. Adeline’s I go my savior, I nowfrom have no fear. from UBC in to 1951 Dad with graduated a Bachelor ofUBC Education in 1951teaching with a Bachelor degree and of Education Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements before retiring to Vernon. Announcements before retiring to Vernon. Announcements door was always open to friends door and was family always alike. open to friends family alike. beganand his teaching career in Kamloops. began hisThe teaching family moved career in to Kamloops. Vernon in 1958 The family and he moved to Ve Ralph was predeceased byRalph his parents, was predeceased Muriel byShehisloved parents, Muriel nature, gardening She and loved spending nature, timegardening at and spending timeatatVSS, which continued teaching continued included teaching organizing at VSS, the which Okanagan included track organizing and field the Oka Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries herMartha cabin on the homestead. Both her cabin the Cherryville on the homestead. and Both theatCherryville and Bob Tod; mother-in-lawand Martha Bob Tod; Smith; mother-in-law and Smith; and events Polson Parkand and coaching events theathigh Polson school Parkbasketball and coaching team.the high school basketball t Lumby Historical Societies benefitted Lumby Historical from her Societies easy benefitted from her easy son-in-law Tim Caton. He is survived son-in-law by Tim his wife Caton. of He is survived by his wife of Dad was instrumental in organizing Dad was minor instrumental lacrosse ininVernon organizing through minor his lacrosse efforts inin Vernon manner and knowledge. going She manner will always and be knowledge. She will always be 66 years, Vivian; son Blake (Bev) 66 years, Tod Vivian; of Mulhurst son Blake going (Bev) Tod of Mulhurst coaching and refereeing, as wellcoaching as participating and refereeing, in manyas sports well as including participating basketball, in many sports for her grace, and laughterfor byher family grace, smile and laughter by family Bay, Alberta; daughter Laura Bay, Caton Alberta; of Vernon; daughter five Lauraremembered Caton of Vernon; five smileremembered lacrosse, curling and golf. He was lacrosse, a long time curling member and golf. of the He was Vernon a long Golftime and member Country of the Ver and friends. and friends. grandsons: Murray and Lee Caton, grandsons: Dallas, Murray Nathan, and Lee Caton, Dallas, Nathan, Club. Club. In Memory of The Celebration of Adeline’s Life The will be Celebration held on February of Adeline’s Life will be held on February and Jesse Tod; two sisters, Irene and (Jim) Jesse Large Tod; two of Ft. sisters, Irene (Jim) Large of Ft. 1925 – 2016 In 1962 he became the Director In of1962 Adult Education 1974 he took on the position he becameand thein Director of Adult Education and in 1974 h 2016 in theB.C. Cherryville Hall 12,on2016 Northin Fork the Cherryville Road. Hall on North Fork Road. John, B.C., B.C. and Linda Tod 12, of Vancouver, St. John, B.C., and Linda Tod St. of Vancouver, of Assistant Director, Okanagan of College. Assistant Director, Okanagan College. It is with heartfelt sadness Visitation will take place at 12 Visitation noon, the will Memorial take place at 12 noon, the Memorial take Interment will takethat place inInterment the summer in theplace in the summer in the we announce thewill passing wasthe elected as a City from 1964-66 was instrumental the building Heof wasLife elected asand a City Alderman from in 1964-66 and was instru A Celebration Service at 1:00 p.m. followedService by theatinterment 1:00 p.m.at followedHeby interment at Alderman plot at Bobey. Taylor, B.C. family plot at Taylor, ofB.C. Edythefamily Elizabeth of our current city hall and recreation centre. of our current city hall and recreation centre. Cherryville Cemetery. A reception Cherryville will then be Cemetery. held back A reception will then beWill held back be held at the Volunteer born on Julyto 3,the 1925 at the Cherryville at the Cherryville Hall. Wethanks would like to staff give special thanks to theHall. staff We would like toShe givewas special On March 31, 1983 dad announced his retirement. Nickannounced loved fishing spent 45Nick loved On March 31, 1983 dad hisand retirement. Laurentian Heights Building. in Ottawa, Ontario and passed Creekside Landing care given those to friends at Creekside Landing for theat good care given to for theIn good your years wishing on annual BellaonCoola andsalmon Kitimattrips withto Herb, Don, Wally, annual Bellatime, Coola andJack Kitimat with H lieu of flowers, In lieu wishing of flowers, to make those friends to salmon make trips toyears away February 2016 Ralph during9,his short stay with them.contributions in memory Ralph during hispeacefully short stay on with them. and Alvin. He was especially proud of theHe 50was pound spring he caught in the Kitimatspring he and Alvin. especially proud of the 50 pound memorial memorial of Adeline contributions may do in memory of Adeline may do energy and in Vernon, BC. Edythe grew up in Ottawa where she 1415 orKelglen Kelowna channel. so topastures the Cherryville to theorCherryville the LumbyHistoricalchannel. Society the LumbyCrescent, is going to greener Ourpastures cowboyand is going we to greener and weHistoricalsoSociety was Our the cowboy eldest of seven children. She spent her skills today. Historians. will all meet again someday. will all meet againHistorians. someday. Dad also loved fishing in the Vernon arealoved wherefishing he would a linearea in almost Dad also in thewet Vernon whereevery he would wet working life with the Ministry of Social Services On Saturday, March 05, 2016 in the North Okanagan with his fishing buddies, Rolly, Boonie, Hap and Tex. lake in the North Okanagan with his fishing buddies, Rolly, Booni Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Funeral arrangements to PLEASANT have beenlake entrusted to PLEASANT Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Funeral arrangements to PLEASANT have been entrusted to PLEASANT and Housing until her retirement in March 1988.
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Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fasting growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. Our firm is looking to recruit dedicated professionals for the permanent full time positions of:
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT: Working with our Solicitors Department, the ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fastpaced, deadline driven environment. This position requires the candidate to be highly organized, detail oriented, and you must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize. While you will independently manage files, this position involves taking instructions, drafting legal documents as well as more traditional legal assistant paralegal tasks. You will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding customer service to our clients.
TRIAL COORDINATOR TRAINEE: Working under the direction of the Litigation Lawyers and the Trial Coordinator, this is a position that requires a candidate who is highly organized, detail oriented and who displays exceptional customer service both in person and on the phone. The candidate will train with the Trial Coordinator and work closely with the Litigation Department and the Court Registry on a number of scheduling tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with strong computer skills and legal assistant training. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits program and an RRSP option. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in these employment opportunities and we invite all qualified candidates to submit your resume to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday February 12, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.   Â
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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 General Duty Person required for Armstrong BC. This is a full time position Monday to Friday 8-5. Must have own transportation and be physically fit, please fax resume with job description to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please. 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
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Repair Person required part time for our Proheat, Wabasco and various other makes of heaters and air-conditioning units in our highway tractors. This is part time position that could lead to full time we require the right person immediately we are located in the Spallumcheen Industrial park in Armstrong BC. You must have your own transportation and be reliable and physically fit, please fax resume with job description to 250-546-0600 or e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please.
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 Service Person required fulltime for our Service center in Armstrong, the successful candidate must have some mechanical skill as well as some experience with servicing Highway tractor units and capable of working under little supervision. Must have own reliable transportation and be physically fit, be able to work Tuesday to Sat 8-5. Please fax resumes to 250546-0600 with job position applying for or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please.
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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.
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.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
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Truss’s for sale. 38’&40’, leanto trusses, 30’ walls 8’ & 9’. 250804-6720.
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DUMP truck load firewood cut & split (approx. 2-1/2 cords) fir/birch mix. $550 delivered 250-833-6235 Firewood: Pine shortbox $80. longbox $95., We load, you haul. 250-545-6461
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For Sale! Wrapped Oat/Barley haylage & 2nd cut Alfalfa haylage. Call 1 (250)249-5466 Noraicrack EXP 300 Treadmill; Queen size Brass bed frame. (250)542-6740 Oak table set $435; Stacker washer/dryer $375; Stove & Fridge $175.ea 250-253-1362 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
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SMALL SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. 2015 4TH CROP, NO RAIN, STORED INSIDE. $12/BALE. 250-308-4738
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NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Moira Edith Dawson, Deceased, who died on July 11, 2015, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor Ralph Leslie Dawson, c/o Kidston and Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 200 3005 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M1, before March 11, 2016, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice.
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In accordance with section 166 of the Community Charter the Village of Lumby has scheduled the following opportunities for the public to provide their input on the 2016 – 2020 Financial Plan: Public input to Council: Monday February 15, 2016
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that George Pullman from White Rock, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a Crown Grant for an extension of holdings purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at portions of unsurveyed Crown land being the former bed of Long Lake Creek within District Lots 71 and 74, ODYD. The Lands File for this application is 3413443. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/Index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: By mail to Senior land Officer, ThompsonOkanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 12, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/Index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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