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Rocks ricocheting off each other, skips hollering out instructions, gasps of delight as a stone gently slides on to the button. Curling isn’t a quiet sport. “Here you’ve got all of the chatter,” said Ann Holmes, one of the organizers of the Swiss Chalet National event, which runs until Sunday at Wesbild Centre. The three-pool, 18-team event includes a veritable who’s who in the curling world: Kevin Martin, Kevin Koe, Glenn Howard, Wayne Middaugh, Niklas Edin, Randy Ferbey, Brad Gushue, Mike McEwan and Jim Cotter. “These are provincial, national and international teams so this is not an ordinary bonspiel,” said Holmes. Among the first to ensure they had tickets were Doug and Jackie Belcham, from 108 Mile House. “This is world class. This is unreal,” said Doug of the action. While Doug has tackled the ice in Lumby and Vernon before, Jackie is an armchair curler. “I enjoy watching it. You get interested and start following the teams,” she said. With such high-caliber talent before them, rallying behind just one rink is difficult. “There’s half-a-dozen that could take the prize home,” said Doug. Ian Occleshaw’s literally hanging off the boards to get close to the stars. “You can relate to the players and they all talk to you,” said the Winfield Curling Club president. “How often do you see Olympic gold medallists in Vernon?” Jeanette Lakusta abandons her perch on the concourse to share her passion for the game and to urge others to visit Wesbild Centre. “They need to get down here,” said the Coldstream resident, adding that the best way to expe-
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Doug and Jackie Belcham, from 108 Mile House, cheer on the curlers at Wesbild Centre Thursday. rience curling is sitting in the stands. “I watch curling on TV all of the time but it’s completely different to see them in person.” Organizers admit ticket sales have been soft to date. “We need bums in seats,” said Holmes. Draw tickets are available either through TicketSeller or at the Wesbild Centre box office. Behind the scenes, 140 volunteers have embraced duties ranging from security and selling 50/50 tickets and programs, to scorekeepers and statisticians. “I like the people involved,” said Pat Kidd of why she’s travelled up from Penticton to be a timer. This is the ninth year of officiating for Vernon’s Pam McMann. “I enjoy the game and I meet phenomenal people,” said McMann, who is also encouraging North Okanagan residents to make the curlers feel welcome. “We’ve got the world’s best right here.”
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A group of early-bird fans get close to the action during the Swiss Chalet National at Wesbild Centre Thursday. The curling event runs until Sunday.
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New citizen Soyoung Kim (left) gets ready to select her piece of the Canada cake after attending the Canadian Citizenship Ceremony at Alexis Park Elementary School. Lynn Fong (above), 18-months-old, waits patiently in the audience as her mom gains her Canadian citizenship. Students at the school (many of whom represent the aboriginal population) welcomed their new fellow citizens with a fitting song. “This land is your land, this land is my land...this land was made for you and me.� Wiping a tear from her eye, Penny Renyk, assistant to Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes, also welcomed the group of new Canadians. “I’m so proud that you have chosen our country as your home.� Royal Canadian Legion Vernon branch past president Gary Caswell added: “Welcome to the greatest country in the world.� His words were echoed by citizenship judge Robert Douglas Watt. “Whatever the reasons that have brought you to Canada, you’ve chosen well.� Each of the 48 new citizens obviously agree, and they can now enjoy the same freedoms and rights as every other
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Thieves remove copper wire from street lights people committing the thefts may have an The City of Vernon is electrical background, wired over three recent or they’ve been shown major thefts of copper how to cut the wires. wire. “We don’t know Thieves have broken exactly who it is,” he into junction boxes on said. “The thefts are a street lights at Tavistock great deal of concern to Development us. We’ve got off of Tronson people dealRoad, The ing with live Rise and wires, and this Marshall is also costing Field in the a significant last couple of amount of weeks, and money for the made off with taxpayers of four kilomethis commuJames Rice tres worth of nity.” copper wire. Police in “Preliminary cost the Okanagan have been estimates are a little made aware of copper difficult to say at this wire thefts happening moment because we up and down the valley. don’t know if there’s “The suspects could any damage to the actu- be using the copper wire al street lights, because for illegal means, like if you yank this wire wiring a grow operathere’s potential damage tion,” said Molendyk. to the light, but we’re “Or they could be estimating the damage selling it on the open at between $30,000 and market with the price of $50,000,” said James copper going up. They Rice, public works man- take the cover off and ager for the city. sell it as scrap metal.” According to Rice, The thefts in Vernon thieves are breaking happened in remote into the junction box areas. located at the base of At Tavistock and the the street. Rise, the robberies were That’s where wire on new roads with new comes into the boxes, street lights that have feeds the light and con- one or two houses on tinues onto the next them. At Marshall Field, light. The thieves are the theft was near the cutting the wires live tennis courts. and pulling out the wire “If the general public between the light. notices anybody work“They’re dealing ing around a street light, with live power so there particularly if they are is a potential for inju- pulling wire from the ry,” said Rice. “It’s not street light, and there is the safest thing to be no vehicle with a City doing. They’re leaving of Vernon logo on it, the wires live so we end we ask them to call the up with bare wires that RCMP,” said Rice, who are live at those loca- added the thieves may tions. It’s unsafe for the be dressing up in conpeople doing the theft struction vests to make and unsafe for the gen- themselves look like eral public, too.” actual workers. The robberies are an Anybody with any issue for Vernon RCMP. information on the Spokesperson Gord thefts is asked to contact Molendyk said the the Vernon RCMP at
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City blocks firefighters going to reserve ROGER KNOX
department, OKIB and fire dispatch. The City of The Splats’in First Armstrong does not Nation was originally want the local fire included in the motion, department fight- but it has since been ing fires on discovered Okanagan an old agreeIndian Band ment was still land. in place, and Council that several voted unaniSplats’in propm o u s l y erties border Monday to the township stick with boundary. Chris Pieper an origiAt its regunal motion lar monthly created at meeting last a joint Armstrong- week, Spallumcheen Spallumcheen coun- council voted by a marcil meeting that states gin of 4-3 to amend the the Armstrong- resolution, stating the Spallumcheen Fire fire department would Department will not be not respond until a able to respond to fires mutual fire protection on OKIB land, and that agreement was in place. the motion be expressed Armstrong Mayor in writing to the fire Chris Pieper said Morning Star Staff
Tuesday his council did fires on OKIB land was not want to go with part of the city or townany kind of agreement, ship’s mandate. whether it’s mutual aid Hansma said his or fee-for-service. council wants to enter “If we enter into into a mutual aid agreesome kind of ment like they agreement, have with it’s automatEnderby, BX, ic that we’re Vernon or any in,” he said. of the other “We do surrounding not want communities. to be the “If they fire protecrequire us to tion for the assist, then we Will Hansma OKIB. We’ll would have to enter into have a mutual negotiations with them, aid agreement in place,” but that’s it. said Hansma. “It’s not our mandate “This is not about to provide fire protec- a fee-for-service agreetion for the Okanagan ment, it’s not about Indian Band.” responding just for the S p a l l u m c h e e n sake of responding or Mayor Will Hansma just being a good neighsaid Tuesday that it was bour. never said that fighting “A mutual aid agree-
ment is something we have established with every other community, and that is by request and if it is needed. There’s nothing wrong with forming a mutual aid agreement if their fire department is able to reciprocate.” Several Armstrong representatives voiced concerns about the OKIB’s ability to reciprocate at the joint council meeting. Concerns over liability have been expressed if the Armstrong Spallumcheen fire department is fighting a fire outside its jurisdiction, after being asked to respond, and leaving the township and city short of resources should a fire break out in its boundaries at the
same time. Currently, fire chief Ian Cummings has to have permission from the mayors to go outside the jurisdiction to help respond to an emergency. “If he calls me, I will say no,” said Pieper. Hansma said if he is called by Cummings, he would make a decision “when the time comes.”
Marijuana grow-op located in Enderby Morning Star Staff
An Enderby residence is the latest venue for the North Okanagan RCMP’s fight against marijuana grow operations. On Tuesday, at about 1 p.m., police executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act on Rosoman Road. “When our officers entered, they arrested a 23-year-old Enderby man for production of marijuana,” said Gord Molendyk, spokesman for the local RCMP detachment. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of 871 plants in various stages of growth. The man was taken into custody, then released on a promise to appear in court in the new year. He’ll be facing charges of production of marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. “This is just part of the ongoing work our
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he perfect gift, the perfect decorations, the perfect clothes, the perfect meal, the perfect photos, maybe even some perfect weather — everyone has been busy for quite some time now working on the perfect holiday season. While I am as in favour of getting it right as anyone — who doesn’t want perfect surgeons, perfect vehicles and airplanes and perfectly safe food and water — there are times when the frantic, fruitless search for the perfect overshadows the simple enjoyment of the perfect enough. It’s most evident this time of year and some Cara Brady people even work on a perfect Christmas all year round with crafts, hand-made gifts, shopping, trying recipes and planning parties. I like to be invited to these parties and receive these gifts but sometimes they come at the uncomfortable cost of being made fully aware how much work and time the hostess/ giver put into all of this to the detriment of her (and it is always a woman, I have done it myself) own health and sanity. What man ever presents a gift with the backstory about how he went to nine stores to find just the right shade of wrapping paper and spent three days making the truffle puffs, then asks, apologetically, “Do you really like it?” It is wonderful when someone cares enough to take the time and effort to find a special gift or host a party, but if they can’t do it with a reasonable sense of joy, or at least medium-grade pleasure, then who gains? I like to get gifts and I like to give someone a gift I know they love and that is where the more blessed part comes in. There would probably be a lot more blessing if people gave up the search for perfection and
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enjoyed what is not so elusive. We know we can be blessed by giving where there is true need, to charities that help those in our community and around the world who need help the most. Perfection doesn’t even enter in‚ the needs are so painfully obvious that the giving doesn’t have to be absolutely right to be a satisfying and gratefully received addition to someone’s well being. The holiday season seems to grow to more and more demanding and perfectionist proportions each year until it is becoming frightening, even to the best intentioned. Some people are heard to say they wish the season was over and we could just get back to normal. That’s not to say they don’t want the season, although maybe some don’t. What most of us want is the perfection that was Christmas in whatever time was the good old days to us. The time when there were much-anticipated gifts and special food but within individual and family budgets and time constraints. It was all so much easier to enjoy, a pleasant interlude in lives that were not under as much obligation to be perfect either. Now there is the pressure to be perfectly dressed every day, drive a perfect car from your perfect house to your perfect job and do perfect work (this is where there has to be an exception to anti-perfectionism — we should all be doing the very best we can all the time, even though we know it’s never going to be perfect). The perfect children, pets, friends and vacations go with this. It goes on all year. For everyone who has not had a perfect year this year — you know how life will do things like take loved ones, friends, jobs, homes, health, self-esteem — have a perfect-enough Christmas. Next year may be better or different; it may not. For now, if we have someone to hug, someone to share a meal with, and some gifts we didn’t have before, we are having a perfectenough Christmas and that is just perfect.
It’s common to hear people express frustration over what they believe is the lack of major events in the North Okanagan, and particularly that Wesbild Centre hasn’t reached its full potential. While those concerns may be valid most of the time, they don’t ring true this week. Wesbild Centre is playing host to the Swiss Chalet National until Sunday. Among those hitting the ice are Kevin Martin, Kevin Koe, Glenn Howard, Randy Ferbey, Niklas Edin and Brad Gushue. Scheduling an event when most people are preoccupied with Christmas shopping may be questionable, but this is still a great opportunity to take in world-class athletes right in our own backyard. There is also a chance to cheer on some local talent — Jim Cotter, Rick Sawatsky and Jamie Danbrook. The reality is that such events cost money to hold and that means revenue, including selling tickets, is vital. Athletes also like to perform in front of large, enthusiastic crowds. If organizers, athletes and sponsors don’t believe there was sufficient support for the National, landing future events may become increasingly challenging for Vernon. And that would be unfortunate because such high-profile events add to our collective experience as residents of the North Okanagan. National and international media coverage also translates into considerable exposure for our region, which boosts our economy. If you are looking for a way to spend an exciting couple of hours and want to support your community, head over to Wesbild Centre. You’ll be glad you did.
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attended the Lumby town meeting where residents were asked to come up with ideas to boost the economy, and not once did I hear any of the attendees mention building a prison as an option they were interested in. In fact, the people around me got quite angry and upset at the thought of a prison being built without their consent. So why does this idea of building a prison keep coming up? I am a mother and live in this valley because it is a beautiful, safe place to live. I love Lumby for its small-town feel, its tight-knit community and for that fact that I feel safe there. People know each other's families and recognize each other on the street, and the people are respectful to me and my family. When I think about a prison being built in our town, I WATER BOTTLES Here we go again. City council doesn't know what to do in their spare time and they suggest banning water bottles in the near future. What is going on at city hall? Do they need more money? They charge us enough already. They don't even have the Duteau water system in order. After spending millions of dollars on the system, it still isn't working properly, and here they make such an outrageous suggestion. Leave it as it is until you know the new system will work. Even then, I would prefer to drink my purchased water and keep the local dealers in business. Karl H. Krause THE RIGHT STEP I am writing in reference to the article about Mary-Jo O'Keefe and banning bottled water. This is fantastic and absolutely the step Vernon needs to take. I am 17-years-old and I have been involved in initiatives trying to ban bottled water. Water is a basic human right and the fact that we treat water as something that can be bought and sold and only available to those who can afford it, is wrong. In developing countries, bottled water companies are privatizing water sources so the water people once had access to, now comes at a cost that is too high for people
am scared. I'm scared of the people that it will bring into this area. I'm scared that I'll no longer feel safe walking in town with my son. I'm scared that the feeling of Lumby will
to afford. In Canada, we drink bottled water because it is convenient and we are under the impression that bottled water is safer. Hello, it's not. Twenty-five per cent of bottled water comes directly from the tap. The environmental costs are huge. We drink it, chuck it and oceans are now home to a pool of plastic in the North Pacific the size of Texas. We can save our dollars and make the change with the wonderful solution we already have — the tap. Justine Correia RESPECT FOR TAXPAYERS Have local politicians taken note of what recently happened in the Toronto mayoralty election? The voters expressed their desire for a leaner municipal government. Mayor Rob Ford’s campaign slogan stressed, “Respect for taxpayers” and he made a commitment to end the waste at city hall. The majority of voters indicated they want to pay fewer taxes and are wiling to forego unnecessary niceto-have luxuries. Even if the latest eye-catching bells and whistles would be nice to have, the majority of taxpayers realize that they cannot afford to buy a luxury car and they have every right to expect their politicians to be constrained by the same economic considerations. If the events in Toronto do not serve as a wake up call for Vernon’s
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change and it will no longer be a beautiful, caring and friendly place to live. I'm scared that people won't want to come here anymore, as tourists or as residents, and that it becomes a heartless shell of a town. I'm scared that we'll find out too late that the promised economic benefits won't be as wonderful as proposed, and then we're left with an eyesore of a building that has ruined the feel of our town, and all for nothing. And I'm scared that I won't want to live here any more, but that I won't know where else to move to. This is my home. I've grown up in Lumby and I want to retire here. Please listen to the residents of Lumby who are saying no to building a prison in Lumby. Lorna Church
mayor and council, perhaps other people will be willing to step forward during the next election and run on a platform of fiscal accountability. Lloyd Atkins LAWS REMAIN STRICT I frankly don’t understand all of the hoopla around the revised drinking and driving enforcement and penalties. We’ve had fairly strict laws in this regard for some time, and the new legislation is simply stepping up the process to address the problem. Even though fairly tough laws of the past have been in force for quite some time, the problem isn’t getting much, if any, better. In Sweden for example, their drinking and driving laws have been far harsher then most other countries deemed to be civilized societies and Sweden is considered to be one of the best countries in the world to live in. Their laws use up to a .02 limit to drive legally, which for all intents and purposes, means zero tolerance. If you are at the .10 level, you go to prison for two years and receive an automatic five-year driving ban. Once that ban has passed, you have to go through a lengthy process and cost just to get your licence back. Repeat offenders are subject to far harsher jail terms and a likely lifetime ban of your drivers licence. These laws in Sweden have been in place for some time now.
In Sweden, they have reduced their traffic deaths that are alcohol related to about 3.3 per cent. In the U.S., that rate is in the higher 30 per cent range. I don’t know the statistics for Canada, but you can pretty much bet it is far higher then Sweden. For those that think police roadside checks are just aimed at drivers who have had a drink or two, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Many people are also caught without wearing their seat belts, no insurance, stolen cars, driving while banned from doing so, and the list goes on. The idea of only targeting drunk drivers rather than the present system, how do you do that? Are the police expected to put 50 cruisers on the road each day or night to look for vehicles that may be weaving or driven erratically thereby suggesting the driver is drunk or otherwise impaired? Are any of us willing to pay the huge cost to support that action? I’m not. I’m sure almost everyone has seen or heard about the case of Alexa Middelaer, a pretty little girl, only four-years old, that was killed by an impaired driver while she was feeding a horse by the roadside. Can anyone even begin to imagine how her parents feel, the emptiness of their lives and indeed what the driver of that car is going through in their personal life? If these new penalties even prevent one tragedy like the one above, it will be more
than worth the bit of inconvenience the rest of us may experience. Just in case you are wondering, I’m not a teetotaller and I enjoy a beer or nice glass of wine just as much as anyone else does. If I’m out and have to drive home, I simply make other arrangements or limit myself to one drink with dinner to stay out of harm's way. T. May
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Infrastructure projects proceed Other initiatives are a transit facility on 31st Avenue, extension of 25th The City of Vernon’s 2011 budget isn’t Avenue, reconstruction of Allenby Way hammered out yet, but the spending has and upgrades to Middleton Way. started. “With this early approval, Council has given early we can start tendering some of budget approval to 12 capithe projects in January,” said tal works projects worth $9.1 Dickinson. million. “By starting early, we hope to “It’s the whole capital proget excellent numbers (bids).” gram we’re proposing for Coun. Jack Gilroy wants assur2011,” said Rob Dickinson, ances that projects won’t start if engineering manager, of the they can’t be completed by a speRob Dickinson scope of the construction. cific date. The largest items include “We don’t want another 34th $2.3 million for 29th Street Street,” he said of the project which road and utility reconstruction, $1.5 mil- began late last summer and is ongoing. lion for a sanitary sewer main on Tronson Council has also given early budget and Okanagan Landing roads and $1.06 approval for two support positions. million for upgrades to 20th Street. An engineering secretary will go from
temporary full-time to permanent fulltime at $27,647 a year, while a planning assistant’s role will be extended for two years at $80,645 annually. Both jobs were supposed to end Dec. 31. “It will impact our ability to provide services if we don’t have two people,” said Kim Flick, planning and building manager. Coun. Patrick Nicol supported the early budget approval, but he was concerned about the timing given that the two jobs were to wrap up Dec. 31. “People’s jobs are hanging in the balance so it’s hard to vote against this. But it should have been part of the (regular) budget process,” he said. Staff insists all of the early budget items fit within council’s direction to have a zero per cent tax increase in 2011.
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More people passed through the gate at O’Keefe Ranch this year. The historic site experienced a significant upswing in customers in 2010. “By attracting local people, we’ve done very well,” said Catherine Lord, manager. Attendance climbed by 1,500 from 15,200 to 16,700. Lord credits that increase to expanded awareness among North Okanagan residents and tourists about the ranch and what it has to offer. “The events we put on this year were really successful,” she said. “We’re increasing our use of social media and we’re fine-tuning our website.” About 3,000 children also took advantage of the ranch’s school program, with most coming from the North Okanagan. “We also get students from Kamloops and Kelowna,” said Lord. There were also 12 weddings at the ranch this year. Progress has also been made on major capital improvements, with about 80 per cent of the $889,100 in work now completed. Funding has come from various grants and donations. Among the projects underway are connecting to a sustainable
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Rec facilities seek upgrades RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There are plans to tackle aging recreational facilities in Lumby without hitting up taxpayers. The White Valley parks and recreation committee is asking the Village of Lumby to apply for a $400,000 provincial grant while the regional district’s electoral areas will provide $124,525 for upgrades. “These are all things that need to be dealt with,” said Rick Fairbairn, committee chairperson. Among the items are a new liner at the outdoor pool, a new condenser and humidifier at Pat Duke Arena and new equipment at the curling club. Fairbairn says the goal is to access alternate funding sources so taxes don’t have to be increased for taxpayers Rick Fairbairn in Lumby, rural Lumby and Cherryville. However, the scope of the work will depend on receiving the provincial Towns for Tomorrow grant. “If we don’t receive that grant, we will put some of it on hold but we would go ahead with the electoral area grant of $124,525,” said Fairbairn. “We would have to use reserves for absolute necessities.” A priority would be a new pool liner at a cost of $146,000. The current liner is about 12 years old, and holes appeared within the first week of the pool opening in the spring. Upwards of $80,000 has been spent repairing the present liner in the last five or six years. The committee is also looking into a possible partnership with residents and community groups to raise funds for a spray pool or wading pool in the future. “There are two or three groups that have approached the committee in the past and they have funds,” said Fairbairn. “It could be a $100,000 project and if the community raises half, then the parks and recreation committee could throw in the rest.”
Missing woman back with family ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
There’s a happy ending in the search for a missing woman. Tabitha Lynn Weatherbee contacted Salmon Arm police Tuesday after an appeal for information as to her whereabouts was issued by RCMP Dec. 10. “She is now back in the company of her family members,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Wednesday. “She had been staying with a friend and found out from another friend and through Facebook that her family was wanting to hear from her.” Weatherbee, 27, was last seen by her family on Oct. 26 when she appeared in a court on a family matter. She had not contacted any members of her family since Nov. 9.
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Going above and beyond for students KATHERINE MORTIMER
development of school Morning Star Staff staff. For many princiPast-president pals and vice-principals Marilyn Merler said the in the Vernon School association has also been District, it’s not unusual integral in implementfor their day to begin ing initiatives of the before 7 a.m. and finish Ministry of Education, after 7 p.m. such as class size and Yet even with the composition legislation; demands placed on school nutrition policies; them, all Strong Start fullhave made day kindergarten; the time to Ready Set Learn; ensure they and Internet are active safety. members “In May 2009, of the local we did a ‘snapchapter of shot’ of all of the the Vernon activities prinJason Corday Principals cipals and viceand Viceprincipals do Principals in a single day,” Association, which is a said Merler, principal member of the BCPVPA, at Hillview Elementary the professional asso- School. ciation for public school “We call it Picture principals and vice-prin- Day and it asks princicipals in B.C. pals and vice-principals At Tuesday’s district to record activities in board meeting, chapter 15-minute increments president Jason Corday over a 12-hour period, explained some of the from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” goals of the association. Respondents indi“We have a really cated they worked on strong focus on profes- school-related activisional learning, work- ties more than 10 hours ing collaboratively with per day and on average, district staff on initia- they indicated they work tives such as leadership more than 50 hours a standards,” said Corday, week. who is vice-princiMid-day breaks are pal at Charles Bloom virtually non-existent, Secondary School. with more than 95 per “Principals and vice- cent of respondents principals are integral to working between 11:45 student learning.” a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with Membership is volun- the majority of time tary, but in the Vernon spent on supervision. district, 100 per cent of “Some days we don’t principals and vice-prin- eat lunch at all,” said cipals are members. Merler. “Some days I put Formed in 1988, the my lunch in the fridge BCPVPA is involved on Monday and I finish in professional learn- in on Friday.” ing, professional advice, For most responadvocacy, legal and con- dents, they indicated that tract services, commu- administrative duties nications and student consume the largest porleadership. tion of their day, averag“Principals are a key ing 3.5 hours compared factor in education and to 2.9 hours in 2003. have a major impact on They were asked to list student success,” said up to three activities on Corday. “They develop which they would like to school goals, and work spend more time for the with all stakeholders to benefit of their school: improve student learn- 20 per cent of adminising.” trators said they would As well, they main- like to spend more time tain effective interper- on supervision; 12 per sonal relations; ensure cent indicated curricuthe approved curriculum lum implementation; is implemented; display nine per cent wanted organizational expertise more time to work with and management; dem- teachers. onstrate sound labour “In Vernon, our practices; demonstrate wish list is for increased a commitment to per- administration time and sonal and professional decreased paper work, growth and facilitate the and greater recogniprofessional growth and tion and visibility,” said
Corday. Merler said an openended question was posed to administrators that sought to determine the most difficult issue of the day. “The prevailing responses centred on student discipline and conflict resolution, followed by parental concerns and staffing issues,” she said. Despite demanding workloads and work environments, Merler said morale is high, with
almost 25 per cent of administrators indicating their morale was excellent. “Almost half of the principals and viceprincipals participating in Picture Day 2009 indicated they certainly would become a school administrator again given the opportunity, which is a positive indicator for the commitment and dedication B.C. school administrators bring to their profession.”
Board chairman Bill Turanski said trustees have a similar wish list for themselves, and thanked Corday and Merler for reminding trustees of the demands of the job. “We really do appreciate the commitment that principals and viceprincipals bring to the work place, where they are often asked to do more with less in order to provide the best learning opportunities for our students,” said Turanski.
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2011 NISSAN MURANO SV AWD
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2011 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB SV 4X4 $ 33,918 $0 DOWN 236 BW
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2010 NISSAN FRONTIER SE K/C 4X4
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39,499
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2010 NISSAN CUBE 1.8 S
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN 2.5 S
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$
23,999
$
0 DOWN
$
NOW
$
42,995
0 DOWN
$
WAS $46,128
298 BW 2011 NISSAN ROGUE SV FWD
Stk # 24-889
$
NOW
$
33,918
0 DOWN
$
WAS $42,418
236 BW 2010 NISSAN SENTRA SPEC V
Stk # 24-870
2010 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV
NOW
Stk # 24-904
179 BW
Stk # 24-872
$
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV PREM PKG
$
Stk # 24-902
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WAS $29,133
WAS $ 18,783 NOW
$
167 BW
$
17,999
$
0
DOWN
$
99 BW
NOW
$
$
21,579
0 DOWN
$
WAS $25,289
149 BW 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2.5 S AUTO CVT
Stk # 24-806
NOW
$
22,283
$
0 DOWN
WAS $29,283
$
155 BW
2010 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 SL
Stk # 24-871
NOW
$
$
15,918
0 DOWN
$
WAS $18,918
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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE
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62,000 kms, leather interior, keyless entry, cruise control, power locks / heated mirrors / sunroof, V6, CD player, alloy wheels. Stk # P-1031
$14,995
$15,995
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE 62,000 kms, leather interior, keyless entry, cruise control, power locks / heated mirrors / sunroof, V6, CD player, alloy wheels. Stock # P-1031.
2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
$15,995
155,000 kms, one owner, power windows / locks, cruise control, automatic transmission, air, alloys. Well maintained Stk # P-902A
2010 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 S 8,000 kms, automatic, ABS, i-pod connection, power locks / windows / heated mirrors, air, 60/40 split seats, remote keyless entry. Stock # 24-702.
$7,995
$16,999
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
2002 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE
28,000 kms, air, cruise, halogen headlights, power windows / locks, continuously variable auto transmission, balance of warranty. Stock # P-1028.
140,000 kms, air, power windows / locks / leather seats, memory settings for seat / mirrors / steering wheel, alloy wheels, sunroof, keyless entry. Stk # P-1008A
$17,995
$8,995
2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S 155,000 kms, one owner, power windows / locks, cruise, automatic, air, alloys. Well maintained. Stock # P-902A.
$7,995
2007 BUICK ALLURE 29,000 kms, air conditioning, traction control, CD player, power windows / doors / mirrors, keyless entry.
Stk # P-991A
2002 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 140,000 kms, air conditioning, power windows / locks / leather seats, memory settings for seat / mirrors / steering wheel, alloy wheels, sunroof, keyless entry. Stock # P-1008A
$8,995
$12,995
2007 NISSAN VERSA SL
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
122,000 kms, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, power windows / locks, 6-disc CD changer, alloys, hood deflector, keyless entry. Stock # 24-884A.
133,000 kms, power seat / windows / mirrors / locks, alloys, cruise, one owner, CD player, tilt and telescopic steering wheel.
Stk # P-1016A
$8,999
2009 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE
$10,995
Only 15,000 kms, one owner, air, tilt, cruise, power seat / mirrors, intelligent key, leather, alloy wheels, Bose audio system. Stock # P-964A.
$21,999
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S 27,000 kms, air, keyless entry, CVT, intelligent key push button ignition, tilt, cruise, power group, CD player. Stk # P-988
2008 NISSAN VERSA S 47,000 kms, air, tilt, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, CD player. Stock # 24-715A.
$10,999
$17,999
2007 VOLKSWAGEN CITY JETTA 71,000 kms, air, cruise, keyless entry, power locks / windows, roof racks, winter tires. Stock # P-996A
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
$11,995
94,000 kms, CVT automatic transmission, intelligent key, power windows / locks / mirrors / doors, cruise control, CD and air. Stk # P-970
2009 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 S 42,000 kms, air, tilt, power windows / mirrors / locks, keyless entry, CD player. Stock # P-989
$11,995
$12,999
2010 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 23,000 kms, sunroof, heated leather seats, running boards, alloy wheels, power group, CD player, tinted windows. Stk # P-1027
$33,999
2006 NISSAN XTERRA S 96,400 kms, air, roof rack system, power windows / mirrors, alloys, tinted rear windows, keyless entry. Nissan Certified: Stk # P-1004
$19,995
2009 NISSAN MURANO S 127,000 kms, power seat / windows / locks / mirrors, tinted windows, keyless entry, alloy wheels, air.
$19,995
Stk # P-1021A
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 4WD 87,000 kms, V6, locking differential, power group, roof rack, alloy wheels, sunroof, cruise, rear hitch, AM / FM / WMA / MP3 stereo, hood deflector. Stk # P-982
$23,999
2006 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD 91,000 kms, leather heated seats, sunroof, power package, keyelss entry, tinted windows, cruise control, alloy wheels, vehicle dynamic control. Stk # P-1018
$23,995
2007 NISSAN FRONTIER LE C/C 113,500 kms, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows / mirrors / locks / seat, leather, 6 CD changer. Stk # 24-835A
$22,999
2006 NISSAN XTRAIL SE BONAVISTA 90,000 kms, cruise control, huge power sunroof, leather seats, alloy wheels, new tires, keyless entry, power locks and mirrors, fog lights, automatic. Stk # P-1032
$18,995
2006 NISSAN XTERRA S 95,637 kms, air, roof rack system, power windows / mirrors, alloys, tinted rear windows. Stk # P-1007
$19,995
2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER S 4X4
2010 NISSAN FRONTIER SE
97,000 kms, air, 7 passenger, alloy wheels, CD player, power locks, tinted windows, tow package. Nissan Certified:
36 kms, air, ABS, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, cruise, 2 12-volt DC power outlets. Stk # 24-742
Stk # P-1005
17 kms, air conditioning, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, three 12-volt DC power outlets, AM/FM/CD audio system, roof rack, 4.0 Litre DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. Stk # 24-813
$20,995
2008 NISSAN ROGUE SL AWD 71,000 kms, power windows / locks, automatic, cruise control, air, keyless y entry. Nissan Certified:
$20,995
Stk # P-1024
$25,995
2010 NISSAN XTERRA S
$29,999
2009 NISSAN TITAN SE KING CAB 24,000 kms, local one owner, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power seat / pedals / windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, utility track system, rare Gridiron package. Stk # 24-912A
$29,995
2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE 34,000 kms, keyless entry, cruise, fog lights, power windows / locks / pedals, alloys. Stk # P-1025
$32,995
2006 NISSAN XTRAIL XE AWD 45,000 kms, air, tinted windows, CD, power windows / locks / mirrors, trailer hitch, halogen headlights. Nissan Certified: Stk # P-974
$16,995
2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE 87,000 kms, hard-to-find one owner with air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows / locks / mirrors / seat / foot pedal / sunroof, alloys, DVD player, keyless entry, running boards and more! Stk # P-956
$22,999
2009 NISSAN FRONTIER SE K/C 13,000 kms, air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, tonneau cover, alloy wheels, remote start, local one owner. Stk # P-1038
$23,995
2005 NISSAN MURANO SL 105,500 kms, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, power group, alloy wheels, heated seats, 6 CD changer. Stk # 24-774A
$16,995
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Lake Country tax hike expected to mirror 2010 RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Taxes will climb slightly if Lake Country staff have their way. On Tuesday, administration requested that council not consider a zero per cent tax increase as part of the 2011 budget. “Inevitably we have to look at the cost of living if we want to stay ahead of the game,” said Mayor James Baker. “If we can go ahead without undue costs to taxpayers, there always needs to be a lift to cover operations we need to provide to the community.” Baker says revenue is needed to cover dayto-day activities but to also plan for the future by putting money away in reserves for big-ticket items. He anticipates the 2011 budget could
include a 3.4 per cent tax increase, similar to what occurred in 2010. “We want staff to show us what they can
do with the budget that’s reasonable,” said Baker, adding that much of the district’s spending depends on the public’s
demands for service. “I’m getting calls from people complaining about roads not being plowed but it takes
money to do it.” Staff should present council with a preliminary budget during the first week of January.
“We will then have to go through it. By the end of January we should have a good idea of where we want it to
be,” said Baker of a tax increase. The budget process should be completed by the end of February.
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Battle of the Sexes combats hunger Morning Star Staff
A newly formed rec hockey league is doing its part to ice hunger over the Christmas holidays. The Adult Safe Hockey League (ASHL) is hosting the Battle of the Sexes, a charity game pitting the ASHL lady all-stars against the Armstrong Oldtimers Saturday (12:30 p.m. puck-drop) at NorVal Sports Centre in Armstrong. League governor Rob Gordon, a goalie with the oldtimers, believes his team will be in tough against the high-flying ladies squad, which features the top skaters from the six-team women’s league. “They were looking at us like we were bacon, and they were going to have us for breakfast,” smiled Gordon. Admission is by donation of nonperishable food items, which will be collected on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club food bank.
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Silver Star Mountain Resort’s second annual Operation Food Drive raised more than $6,500 in cash and food donations for the Salvation Army. As part of the campaign, the resort offered opening weekend lift tickets to anyone who donated $20 to the food bank. “There’s a great demand for fundraising in the community and we understand times are tight at this time of the year,” said Michael Sherwood, general manager. “We truly appreciate the response by the peo-
“I want to thank everyone.” — Sherwood ple in the community and we are especially pleased that we could contribute to families in need.” All of the donations will go towards the food bank in Vernon. “Operation Food Drive helps us at a time when it’s most needed,” said David MacBain, with the Salvation Army. “We understand that Silver Star is extremely busy preparing for a
new season, so to take on a project like this, it’s greatly appreciated. The money raised now will go a long way in helping the food bank at this time of year and well into 2011.”
Sherwood credits his staff for the success of the food drive. “We have a tremendously giving staff at Silver Star,” he said. “I want to thank everyone in the com-
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Nordic’s growing popularity is paying big dividends for Silver Star’s cross-country camps. The recently completed two-week program at the resort saw a record number of more than 220 participants. “From coast to coast-to-coast, people flocked to Silver Star to take part in this year’s camps,” said Silver Star Nordic manager Glenn Bond, one of 23 coaches participating in the camp. “Everyone raved about the quality of the coaches, video analysis, massage, yoga, and of course the incredible ski conditions. It reaffirms what kind of product we deliver.” The camps offer a variety of terrain and skill level. “From expert skiers working on stamina and technique to beginners grasping the basics, the cross-country camps appeal to a wide demographic,” said Bond. “Nordic skiing is enjoying incredible growth as people are looking to stay fit, active and outdoors in the winter. The energy from the Olympics and the success our Canadian cross-country ski team has lifted the exposure of cross-country skiing in Canada.” Silver Star Mountain Resort has been the favourite early season training ground for the Canadian cross-country ski team for 24 years. “Being able to ski from your door is attractive to not only national team skiers but this is the same reason the cross-country camps are so successful,” said Bond. Participants met each morning at 9 a.m. in the village centre and could focus on skate, classic, or both techniques throughout the camps. The word-of-mouth marketing by the clients of previous cross-country camps has certainly helped achieve record numbers on the trails, said Bond. On Dec. 4 and 5, there were more than 400 nordic skiers on the trails, enjoying the fresh snow
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— Glenn Bond and sunny skies. Bond said that’s what garners Silver Star such high praise in nordic circles. The U.S. cross-country ski team has voted Silver Star the top nordic destination in North America in Forbes Travel magazine. “In addition to contributing to the financial bottom line, these camps have helped to turn Silver Star into a vibrant village at a time of year when most ski resorts are just waking up for the season,” said Bond. “The village is buzzing with nordic skiers in the restaurants, retail shops, hotels and vacation homes. “ With more than 105 kilometres of trails at Silver Star and neighbouring Sovereign Lake, cross-country skiing in the North Okanagan is positioned to continue to see incredible growth, said Bond. He believes this year will be the biggest nordic season the resort has ever experienced, with the cross-country camps kicking things off and then with Sovereign Lake hosting the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup March 3 to 11. As a gold sponsor of the event, Silver Star will host the opening ceremonies as well as award ceremonies daily in the village centre. “It’s exciting to see the growth of the sport, both at the grass roots level and on the national stage,” said Bond. “Canada is a major player in nordic circles and I like to think Silver Star is a big reason behind the success.”
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Brenda Cumming (left) and Helen Demers, of the St. James Catholic Women’s League, present a cheque for $2,500 to Bob Thompson, with the North Okanagan Hospice House Society.
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Jenny Negraiff, a member of the Vernon Royal Canadian Legion, presents a $4,000 cheque to Santas Anonymous’ Rick Trehearne. The money will help the non-profit organization ensure children in need receive a gift under the Christmas tree.
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Ron Heuman (centre), with the Okanagan Quality Life Society, accepts $1,000 from Vernon Lions Club members Norm Jaques (left), Wade Tardiff and Les Andrew.
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Army, Navy and Air Force Association members Beverly Fester (left) and Fern Dupont (right) hand over $1,300 worth of donations to Don McLeod, with the Kalamalka Highlanders PIpe Band, and Joy Stratford, with the Armstrong Old Timer’s Activity Centre and the North Okanagan Old Time Fiddlers Association.
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Canada is being responsible
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ecently, I watched a TV program where a panel spoke about issues surrounding the Cancun conference on global warming. I was startled when I heard a spokesperson from an organization state that Canada was the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world. The next day, I researched this supposed fact. As I suspected, the statement is not true for a number of practical reasons. First, how could Canada, with only 33 million people, pollute more than the U.S. with 330 million people, or China and India with more than a billion people
sector. each? This made no Naturally, the persense. Second, Canada son interviewed would recently reduced its not purposely mislead GHG by two per anyone about somecent, whereas China increased its GHGs by thing as important as GHGs. I believe eight per cent. he meant to Third, say that as much of per capita, our electric Canadians production are the largin Canada est emitters of is hydroGHGs. This I generated can believe for and by practical rea2020, 90 per cent of Colin Mayes sons. Canada is our electrithe second cal produclargest country on the tion will be produced planet. We are the by renewable sources. Great White North Therefore, we cannot where the temperature be as great a polluter can be cold to cool as the countries that for eight months of rely on coal genthe year. Naturally, to eration. We also have get around this vast implemented tough land we travel more, standards to lower and to keep warm we emissions in the auto
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use more energy per capita. Our government does want to be a leader in the reduction of GHGs but we are not naive to think that by cutting Canada’s emissions (which emits three per cent of all GHGs on the planet) we will save the planet. Canada needs to be an example to the large emitters and to make certain they are partners in lowering GHGs in this responsible way. Our minister was clear on this and through his strong position, was able to influence the largest emitters to sign on to a joint plan to reduce GHGs. Even though Canada is a small
Applications sought for water grants Morning Star Staff
A total of $300,000 is available as the Okanagan Basin Water Board seeks applications for its 2011 water conservation and quality improvement grant program. Eligible recipients include non-profit community groups, local governments (regional districts or municipalities), and irrigation or improvement districts. Successful applicants can receive up to $30,000 for their project. “We live in a dry climate and have less freshwater available per person,” said Anna Warwick Sears, executive director. “Yet, homeowners use more than twice the Canadian average – this affects quantity. This program funds projects that tackle these important issues.” Over the years, several of these grants have resulted in ongoing partnerships. “We’ve seen networks of expertise built,” said
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Martin cooks up Swiss Chalet win KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
Before he started sprinting as a curler, Olympic gold medalist Kevin Martin naturally had to learn how to walk. Part of his growing pains came at a couple of the old Vernon Car Spiels. “I played in it twice as a junior, and lost in the semifinals twice, once to Vic Rogers of Saskatchewan and maybe Rick Folk, I’m not sure, in the other,” said Martin, moments after he clipped Ted Appelman 5-4 in an extra end, in the Swiss Chalet National opener at Wesbild Centre. “It was good as a kid to get in the semis. You have to take your lumps.” Martin, 44, parlayed an “inturn bump for one” to defeat Appelman, 30, in a battle of Edmonton skips. Appelman swiped a single in eight to force extra play before 400 fans. “Not bad, we weren’t right on but we snuck through it in an extra end so it was a good battle,” said Martin, when asked to assess Game 1. While Martin’s rink – sporting snazzy orange numbered shirts – is on everybody’s hit list in the $100,000 Capital One Grand Slam extravaganza, the No. 1 ranked team in the world is treating all their opponents with ultra respect. “Every game is so tough,” said Martin, the last curler leaving the gorgeous logo-filled ice after signing autographs for 10 minutes. “You don’t have the easier game here so you have to be ready every game. It’s a different mind-set here. If you take a little bit of a break, you lose, every time, so you can’t do that. We lost our momentum a little bit in the sixth end today and we got out of the sixth with a triple, which is a little lucky, and then in the seventh, we had nothing. Eighth, we had nothing. We were leaking oil.” Martin faced Winnipeg’s Kevin Park and Sweden’s Niklas Edin in Thursday draws. He goes up against Jason Montgomery of Duncan (1:30 p.m.) and Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg (8:30 p.m.) today. A father of three whose teams have won more than $2 million, K-Mart, as he is affectionately known, has loved the postOlympic experience, complete with numerous appearances and media requests. “Since February, it’s been pretty hectic, but all good,” said Martin, who took the 1985 national junior title. “It’s changed things a little bit, I think, as far as the team goes. It’s tough to find the time for the training and the practice like we used to. You have to manage your time a little different than you used to.” Vernon’s Jim Cotter, who throws skip rocks for Bob Ursel, who is on injury reserve, opened with a 6-5 loss to World Curling Tour money leader Mike McEwen of Winnipeg. Cotter, super sub third Ken Maskiewich of New Westminster, second Kevin Folk and lead Rick Sawatsky, both of Kelowna, signed T-shirts and greeted young junior curlers afterwards. “It’s fantastic seeing all those fancy intercity league shirts and it’s great to have them out,” said Cotter, 36, who started the junior loop this season. Down 5-2, Cotter showed some stellar shot-making to get back in the game.
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Kevin Martin delivers a stone during his rink’s open game against fellow Edmonton native Ted Appelman at the $100,000 Swiss Chalet National Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Below: Trevor Wall (#8) and Darryl Prebble, who curl with Toronto’s John Epping, attend to a rock. “The ice was really good, as we expect,” he said. “A shot here or there and it’s a different game but that’s the way it goes sometimes. We gave ‘em a three there, we bounced back, got a deuce and fortunately got a steal so we battled back.” Cotter, who has used a few different players with Ursel out with a bad knee, is high on Maskiewich, a 44-year-old veteran. “Our sub this week is Ken,” he chuckled. “Great guy, great touch game and so forth. We’re lucky to have him.” McEwen, a 30-year-old realtor on the rise in curling circles, has been in three Twin Anchors Houseboats cashspiels and was here cheering on his girlfriend Dawn Askin, who threw lead rocks for gold-medalist Jennifer Jones in the 2008 Ford World Women’s Championships at Wesbild. “I love coming to Vernon,” said McEwen. “It’s a beautiful building; it’s a real treat to play in here.” Backed by brothers B.J. and Denni Neufeld, and second Matt Wozniak, the Winnipeg crew is ranked third in the world. They won the first Capital Grand Slam event in November at the Grey Power World Cup of Curling in Windsor, stopping Stoughton in the final. They are coached by B.J. and Denni’s father, Chris Neufeld, who played second for 1992 Brier champion Vic Peters. They also have received extra coaching from the CCA National team program. “We’ve done a few different things, mechanically, technically, with some different coaching,” said McEwen, who has cashed in almost $74,000 this season.
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Ferbey sweeps Simmons Continued from A27 “It’s the different ideas that we’re doing with our deliveries and our sweeping that are getting us some results.� First skip off the ice Wednesday night was four-time world champion Randy Ferbey, who brushed back Pat Simmons of Moose Jaw 7-2 in six ends. “Very nice,� said Ferbey, when asked about the venue. “I’ve driven by in the summers and it’s the first time I’ve been in here. I’m impressed with this, a nice little arena.� Ferbey, 51, is from Edmonton but joined 30-year-old Brad Gushue’s Newfoundland rink in the offseason. Gushue’s rink is the defending Swiss Chalet National winners, defeating Ferbey in last year’s final. A sales rep for Asham Curling Supplies, Ferbey says he is starting to mesh with Gushue and front-enders Mark Nichols and Ryan Fry. Fifth man Jamie Danbrook, a Vernon native, subbed in for Fry once Ferbey grabbed an early lead Wednesday. “We’re starting to feel really comfortable with one another and learning each other’s tendencies and good things and bad things and you know what, it’s been alright,� said Ferbey. Like the other 17 skips here, Ferbey has his broom locked for the $40,000 firstplace purse. Runner-up earns $27,000. “I’ve got to the age where I don’t have too many opportunities now so this is a great opportunity for me and I’m ecstatic
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Vernon’s Jim Cotter eyes an incoming stone during play at the Swiss Chalet National Thursday night at Wesbild Centre. Cotter fell 6-5 to Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen in his opening game of the 18-team affair. that they gave me the opportunity to play. Hopefully we can just win a little more.� And like Martin, Ferbey knows the attitude needed to qualify here. “It’s a little bit different. For the Brier playdowns, it’s basically a one-shot deal. You lose here, and you get ready and go again next week. In the Brier playdowns, you gotta wait a whole another year.� Current world champ Kevin Koe of Edmonton, who won the Twin Anchors earlier this season, lost 7-5 to Calgary’s Brent Bawel in other first-draw action.
In Thursday morning’s second draw, Ferbey bounced Bawel 6-3, Stoughton stopped Montgomery 7-2, Sean Geall of New West clipped Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ont. 3-2, Don Walchuk of Edmonton stuffed Wayne Middaugh of Toronto 8-2 and John Epping of Toronto beat Martin Ferland of Trois-Rivieries, Que. 9-5. Single-draw tickets are $20, while playoff ducats are $30. The quarterfinals go Saturday at noon, followed by the semis at 6 p.m. The final goes Sunday at 10 a.m.
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The Pen-High Lakers mauled the Fulton Maroons 60-22 in Saturday’s final of the Fulton Classic Junior Boys Basketball Tournament. Tyler Mourman, who was named MVP of the eight-team affair, drained 13 points for the Lakers. Pen-Hi got 11 points from all-star Jordan Farmer. Austin Richardson also made the all-star team and led the coldshooting Maroons with seven points. It was 37-6 Lakers at one point. The Kelowna Owls rocked the South Kamloops Titans 77-36 for third place as all-star Liam McGoran nailed 27 points. Koop Peters canned 16 points as the Seaton Sonics brushed back the Mt. Boucherie Bears 53-39 for fourth place. Noa Acri flushed 14
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Stevie Weinstein knows a thing or two about paying his dues. On a roster with eight defencemen, the Los Angeles native spent nearly half of his rookie season watching from the press box as the Vernon Vipers marched to the first of back-to-back Royal Bank Cup championships. He actually netted a goal and two assists in the one game he played in the 2009 national tournament in Victoria. Weinstein, a shifty blueliner who relies on his tremendous awareness and agility to defend against the B.C. Hockey League’s bigger forwards, played in all situations as the Snakes skated to their second RBC banner last May in Dauphin, Man. He is prepared to play the waiting game all over again when he becomes the first Viper to join the NCAA Division 1 Bentley Falcons of Boston for the 2011-12 season on a scholarship. “They have four senior d-men for next year, so I don’t know how much I’m going to play,” shrugged the 20-yearold Weinstein, who flew to the Bentley campus after the Vipers’ recent Vancouver Island road trip. “I’ll have a bigger role as a sophomore, so I’m pretty excited. It just makes you work harder. I know what’s at the end of the tunnel. “It seems like they’re a team on the rise. They’ve got a good group of younger guys and they’re just going to get better.” Weinstein, lovingly called “Chewy” by his teammates, has added leadership to his already impressive hockey credentials, wearing an ‘A’ with Vernon in his third year sea-
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Viper defenceman Stevie Weinstein leans into a slap shot during B.C. Hockey League play at Wesbild Centre. The 20-year-old Los Angeles product has committed to the Bentley Falcons. son. One of the league’s most sportsmanlike players, he has accumulated just 10 penalty minutes in 130 regular-season games. He played all 60 games in the 2009-10 season without visiting the sin bin. Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner recalled having a moment of doubt as he watched an undersized Weinstein stroll into Viper training camp as a rookie. “That was my first impression of the Jones twins (Connor and Kellen) too,” grinned Ferner. “And look what they did. “We knew what he was, and he continued to get better. I can’t think of a more deserving player to get a scholarship. He quarterbacks
our powerplay, I can put him out in any situation. I don’t know of another defenceman in the league who has his poise, perhaps Joey Laleggia (Penticton Vees).” Wanting to prepare for the physical grind of a BCHL season and playoffs, Weinstein turned a lot of heads when he walked into training camp for his sophomore season having packed 20 pounds of muscle on his 5-foot-9 frame through a rigourous off-season training program. “I knew I was going to get a lot of opportunities, so I tried to make the most of it,” he said. Weinstein’s immediate goal is to help Vernon make a run at a RBC threepeat,
something that seemed all to improbable at the start of the season. “Our work ethic is really getting up there. Even our skill lines are working hard,” said Weinstein. “That goaltending move (bringing in Kirby Halcrow from the Quesnel Millionaires) really helped. Vother (Blake Voth) and Halcrow are really pushing one another, and that has really benefitted us, and we’re finding ways to win.” The Vipers, second in the Interior Conference at 20-8-3-6, face the first-place Vees (24-11-1-1) tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Penticton leapfrogged Vernon in the standings Wednesday night with a 2-1 win over the host Westside Warriors at Royal LePage Place. The two clubs haven’t played since Oct. 22, when the Vipers routed the Vees 5-0 to begin parents weekend. “We always get up for these games. We have a pretty good record against them this year (3-0), but they always get up to play us too,” said Weinstein. Penticton are led offensively by Laleggia (16-33-49), Brendan O’Donnell (15-2944) and Mark MacMillan (14-14-28), who missed the start of the season with an injury. O’Donnell (Tampa Bay Lightning, 156th overall) and MacMillan (Montreal Canadiens, 113th overall) were selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. SNAKE BITES: The Vipers re-entered the CJHL national Junior A standings this week at No. 15. The only other BCHL team on the list is the Powell River Kings at No. 1... The Vipers have two full bus loads of fans heading to tonight’s game in Penticton.
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SATURDAY CURLING – The $100,000 Swiss Chalet National, tiebreaker, if necessary, 8:30 a.m.; quarterfinals, noon; semifinals 6 p.m., Wesbild Centre. JUNIOR B HOCKEY – Knights vs Sicamous Eagles, 7 p.m., Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong.
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The Scotiabank Scorpions went 3-1 to place fourth in the North Okanagan Bantam Rec Hockey Tournament in Enderby, outlasting the Vernon Authentics Plaques & Trophies Hitmen 10-9 in Sunday’s consolation final. The determined Rowyn LewisHatherley (3+1) started the scoring from a generous pass from Brock Wagner (3+3) who received a beautiful d-woman high pass from tenacious Megan Johnston. Cole Adams belted two strong shots as sweet hands Nik Negraiff dangled through traffic to pot a single. It was the tie-tac-toe passing from Devin Prizmic to Landon Munk (1+1) that sent hardworking Ben Aspenlieder away for a goal. Cole Benjaminsen also scored a pair for Scotiabank. With one minute left to play and the score 8-8, Brett Jewell of the Hitmen scored a beauty. The Scorpions equalized as Lewis-Hatherley converted a superb passing play from Wagner and Johnston with 41 seconds left. After a five-minute overtime, the teams moved on to a three-man shootout. Wagner and Lewis-Hatherley scored for the Scorpions, whose goalie Trey Spanier recorded 55 saves) “The biggest component to this weekend’s success was the whole team came to play and played to win,” said coaches Theo Wagner and Matt Kolb. “Since we only had 10 skaters ,everyone had to work really hard with lots of passing, and never gave up. Trey was stellar in net all weekend with lots of superb, gamewinning saves.” Brett Jewell scored five regulation goals for the Hitmen, while Lucas Mitchell, Brenden Zupp, Liam Sallows-Cromarty and Ryan Pelkey also connected. The Scorpions doubled the North Okanagan Knights 4-2 in their opener on goals from Lewis-Hatherley, Wagner, Negraiff and Munk. Jeremy Pogue earned two assists. The Scorpions then bowed 10-4 to the Chilliwack Vipers with Wagner getting 2+1 and Munk and Aspenlieder each adding singles. Scotiabank then iced 100 Mile House 15-3 with Wagner pocketing 7+4, LewisHatherley earning 2+4, Pogue nailing a hatty and singles going to Solomon Ivanoff and Munk. In round-robin play, the Hitmen beat the Winfield Bruins 8-3, tied the Kelowna Stars 9-9 and lost 9-4 loss to Penticton. Jewell scored four goals against the Bruins, with Liam Semeniuk notching a pair and Zupp and Adam Tyk adding singles. Alex Strutt contributed two assists. Zupp scored five times against Kelowna, including the equalizer with less than 10 seconds remaining. Jewell added two goals while Brooke Toop, on a nice reflection, and Mitchell also scored. Cromarty-Sallows had two helpers. Jewell scored twice against Penticton while Tylor McMillan and Zupp added singles. ■ The Denny’s Saints went 3-1 in the Nelson Bantam House Tournament, bowing 2-1 to the Summerland Jets in a Sunday semifinal.
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Vernon Bunnies Shooting Stars played their hearts out in the last ringette game of 2011 Saturday, gaining a 6-6 tie with Shuswap at Priest Valley Arena. Shelby Richard jumpstarted the Shooting Stars’ offence her first career goal. Emma Lochhead and Kaila Summerfelt each scored twice, while Amy Demetrick added a single. The Stars followed the thrilling game with a Christmas party at the Sunshine Corner Cafe.
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Nedco Blazers’ Chad Lindenbach takes the game to the ice as he struggles to maintain possession of the puck over Winfield Bruins’ Kyle Lemp in Midget Super League hockey play. Kristian Currie scored for the Saints, who struggled on the powerplay. Summerland had their head coach ejected for verbal abusing the referee, received 14 minors, and a misconduct to one player for shooting the puck at the referee. Captain Layne Greene scored the apparent equalizer with two minutes left, but a linesman ruled it was kicked in. Earlier, Greene scored twice and set up another by Lucas Colgan in a 3-2 opening win over the Kelowna Sharks. Denny’s then grounded Castlegar 5-0 on goals from Marcus Finn (2), Josh Lerbeck (2) and Chris Gallant. Nik Wasylyk earned two helpers and Kyle Dennis recorded the shutout. Gallant (2), Colgan and Cam Sawden handled the offence as Denny’s beat Nelson 4-1. Greene supplied two assists. Pee Wee call-up Landon Currie, 11, played a stellar tournament in place of injured Marshall Box. Winning Most Sportsmanlike Player of The Game honours were Kristian Currie, Lerbeck, Gallant and Greene. The Kelowna Bruins bounced Summerland 5-2 in the final. The Lumby Stars, who are sponsored by Irly Building Centres and Gudeit Bros. Contracting, toppled Vernon Corbett Office Supply Sharks 7-3 in exhibition Bantam Super League play in Lumby. Logan Meier supplied 3+2 for the Stars, while Zach Kuperus (2), Jayden Pedersen, Kevin Fuller and Kyle Beerstra had the other goals. Vernon goals were scored by Austin Bosquet, Brandon DeJong, and Leland Riguedel. Sharks’ goalie Corey Lehoux faced more than 50 shots to help keep his team in the game. ■ In Midget Super League play Saturday, Lumby lost 8-5 to the Winfield #2 Bruins with Jagger Ward (2), Kyle Weston (2) and Wyatt Warnes scoring for the Stars. On Sunday, the Stars brushed back Salmon Arm Pharmasave Storm 7-3 behind two goals from Darcy Schenkeveld. Chris Castellarin, Brad Haslam, Calvin Tourand, Justin Burk, and Rodney
Thompson scored for Lumby, who got four assists from Wyatt Warnes. The Nedco Blazers gained a 2-2 tie with Winfield #1 Sunday with Cole Hadland and Steven Goebel handling the offence. The Five Star Award Bulldogs improved to 7-0 with a 5-3 win over the Winfield Bruins in Pee Wee Super League play. Tanner Graham started the Dawgs’ scoring in the first period with an end-toend rush. Graham went on to score three more goals. Brennan Seltzer (1+2) supplied the insurance goal with just a few minutes left. Kris Chastko had two assists. The Bulldogs welcomed Ryan Jakes back in the line up after recovering from a broken foot. Helping Jakes on the defensive line were Paul Rogers, Hannah Swift and Nic Poirier. Sharing net duties were Rhys Larsen and Ethan Huizinga. The Source For Sports three stars were Graham, Rogers and Seltzer. ■ The Sladen Moore Lakers took one of three Pee Wee Super League games, opening with a 5-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Hotshots. Bailey Berndt was sharp in net, and Emily Clarke, assisted by the tenacious Easton Gilowski, broke Dominick Young’s shutout bid. On Sunday morning, the Lakers played their finest game of the season in Armstrong downing the North Okanagan Knights 4-2. The Lakers, bolstered by Samantha Head and Jenna Fletcher, ran up an early lead on goals in the first by Gilowski (from Chelsea Marshall), Fletcher (Gilowski) and Clarke (Mairyn Tucker), then added another by Taylor Vandale in the second from Clarke and Tucker. The Knights battled back with a pair in the third on goals from Travis Schroepfler and Marshall Jones. Breanna Booth was stellar on the Lakers’ defence. Sladen Moore then played their second game of the day in Winfield where they ran out of gas, falling 4-0 to the Bruins.
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LAST WEEK: 9-6 Overall: 126-75
LAST WEEK: 8-7 Overall: 124-76
LAST WEEK: 11-4 Overall: 116-80
LAST WEEK: 10-5 Overall: 128-72
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Dolphins Eagles Cowboys Bengals Colts Texans Rams Panthers Bucs Falcons Raiders Steelers Patriots Bears
Bills Giants Cowboy Browns Colts Texans Rams Cardinals Bucs Falcons Raiders Steelers Patriots Bears
Dolphins Giants Cowboys Bengals Colts Texans Chiefs Cardinals Bucs Falcons Raiders Steelers Patriots Bears
Saints Saints march to seventh straight win. Brees & Co. finding form at right time.
Saints New Orleans resembling Super Bowls champs. Ravens lucky to beat Texans.
Eagles Can’t believe I’m getting 3 pts. Vick MVP contender & would be lock except for TB .
Texans Schaub & Foster combine for 400 yds total O on dysfunctional Titans.
Upset Pick: 6-8
Upset Pick: 6-8
Upset Pick 11-3
Browns Gotta love the unpredictable Browns vs a team as lost as the Bengals. Upset Pick: 5-9
Chiefs Bradford has improved the Rams but their defence can’t handles Charles & Co.
Upset Pick: 9-5
Saints Scalpers’ delight for this dandy. Brees vs Flacco should be interesting. Upset Pick: 6-8
Upset Pick: 9-5
Saints Ravens barely outlasted the Texans. They won’t be so lucky against Saints attack.
Saints See above. Brees picks apart Ravens secondary, avoids Ray Lewis hits.
Saints 2nd-half Raven meltdown vs Texans worrisome. Flacco no Brees yet.
Saints Ravens D won’t score vs N.O. Brees & Co. regaining Super Bowl form.
Ravens Flacco finds Boldin & Mason open all day. Brooks Robinson on sidelines.
Saints Saints finding Super Bowl groove just in time for Christmas. Brees rocks.
Ravens Weather will be a factor and Rice is a better runner. Sorry Garrett, you’re already out.
Saints 35-17
Saints 30-14
Pats 38-27
Saints 28-17
Ravens 17-14
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Ravens 20-17
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The School District #22 fencing team squared off against the Vernon Freestyle Fencing team in a friendly competition Saturday at Beairsto Elementary School. In the team épée under 12 competition, the district squad of Landrey Bickle, Jasmine Lam, Ian Oliphant, and Ayano Robertson took the gold. In individual épée, Chris Dhlouey of the Freestyle club beat Beairsto’s Erik Nenzen for the 12 and under boys gold. Jasmine Lam of Beairsto beat teammate Landrey Bickle for the gold in the
12 and under girl’s épée. In the 17 and under épée category, David Enns of the Freestyle team won the boy’s gold and teammate Delaney Ross beat Carlie Bickle of Seaton to win the girls gold medal. In senior men’s fencing, four former teammates from world cup competitions – Jacob Butula, Niko Demarre, Brendan Robertson, and Matt Clarke – made it to the final four. Robertson, the coach of the district club, eventually succumbed to Clarke, the coach of the Freestyle club. Clarke won a convincing 15-10 bout to capture the gold.
Burke goes big for Whalers Morning Star Staff
Steven Burke bagged four goals as the Royal LePage Whalers ambushed the M&K Ready Mix Bruins 8-3 in Interior Hockey League action Tuesday night at Civic Arena. Jerry Reinhardt added 2+2 and Jason Anderson had 2+1 as the Whalers improved to 10-5-1. Mike Sutch and Mike Johnson each had two assists in support of James Scherck (17 saves). Jarret Watts, Rhett Ballard and Justin Baillargeon replied for the
Bruins (8-7-0-1). There were no games Wednesday night due to the $100,000 Swiss Chalet National curling event at Wesbild Centre. Play resumes Saturday night with the first-place Teale Utility Canucks facing the Silver Star Hitmen (8:15) and the R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans battling the Re/Max Realty Rangers (9:45), at Priest Valley Arena. The Maroons take on the Kal Tire Knights at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong, at 9:45.
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Canaccord chops down Woodland Morning Star Staff
T.J. Perepolkin’s Canaccord Wealth Management took full advantage of Jim Cotter’s absence to record a 5-4 win over Woodland Equipment in Baron Insurance Super League play Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Perepolkin (5-6) opened with a tough draw to count two in the first end. With Cotter competing at the Swiss Chalet National up the road at Wesbild Centre, substitute skip Aron Herrick pulled the 8-3 Woodland crew even with a deuce in two. With the game tied 3-3 after five ends, some good sweeping by the Canaccord rink resulted in a clutch deuce in the sixth end. Perepolkin held Herrick to a single in seven and used the hammer to ride out the win. Wayne Laface’s Inspiration Homes got some help from a trio of super spares as they grounded Kayla Gunner’s Armstrong Inn 8-3. Gunner, now 2-9, opened well with two points in the first end, but Laface, tied for third at 7-4, answered with singles in the second and fourth and
B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR CONFERENCE TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Penticton 24 11 1 1 50 135 103 Vernon 20 8 3 6 49 117 88 Salmon Arm 23 11 1 0 47 133 118 Trail 22 13 1 1 46 129 106 Westside 19 13 2 3 43 140 107 Merritt 13 18 0 5 31 98 129 Quesnel 9 24 1 2 21 83 143 Prince George 7 30 0 2 16 106 192 COASTAL CONFERENCE TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Powell River 26 5 3 2 57 124 61 Langley 21 13 1 4 47 159 138 Surrey 20 12 1 2 43 132 120 Victoria 20 14 0 2 42 134 123 Nanaimo 17 16 1 3 38 126 127 Alberni Valley 15 14 3 2 35 96 104 Coquitlam 13 15 1 8 35 129 147 Cowichan Valley 13 18 1 4 31 111 146 Wednesday: Penticton Vees 2 Westside Warriors 1; Salmon Arm SilverBacks 7 Nanaimo Clippers 3; Coquitlam Express 7 Prince George Spruce Kings 4. Tuesday: Langley Chiefs 8 Spruce Kings 2; Warriors 5 Clippers 1
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Rowyn Lewis-Hatherley (left) with the School District 22 Fencing Team lands a lunge for a point during the Bronze medal match against Vernon Freestyle Fencing's David Enns Saturday during a fencing tournament at Beairsto Elementary School.
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NOTEBOOK SCORING LEADERS PLAYER GP G Bradley McGowan, Surrey 34 26 Matt Ius, Langley 37 23 Mike Hammond, Cow. Valley 34 27 David Morley, Victoria 32 19 Josh Myers, Langley 39 27 RJay Berra, Prince George 39 31 Richard Vanderhoek, Surrey 30 21 Scott Jacklin, Trail 30 13 Joey Laleggia, Penticton 35 16 Jordan Grant, Cow. Valley 36 19 Sam Mellor, Trail 29 26 Joel Lowry, Victoria 29 17 Travis St. Denis, Trail 31 21 Alex Grieve, Westside 37 17 GOALIES GP MIN GA Michael Garteig, Powell River 31 1858 46 Blake Voth, Vernon 28 1702 60 Cam Gorchynski, Victoria 12 630 26 Joel Rumpel, Penticton 24 1367 59 Frank Slubowski, Alberni Valley 29 1757 77
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four points in the third end to seize control of the game. A deuce in five for Laface sealed the win. Jon Gardner’s Sladen Moore cracked three points in the third end on the way to a 6-3 win over Blake Kimura’s Village Green Hotel. Trailing by three, Kimura (4-7) blanked the fourth end, only to watch Gardner (6-4) steal one in the fifth. Gardner missed a double in six, allowing Kimura an open draw for a deuce, but the Sladen Moore skip got some stellar sweeping from lead John Hatten and second Mike Hiram to deliver a hit and stick. The games between Jeff Richard (B.C. Trailers) and Ryan Kuhn (North Enderby Timber), and Dave Merklinger (Jet Ice) and Ty Griffith (Nufloors) will be rescheduled.
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Interior Savings has donated $15,000 to library services at UBC Okanagan campus to cover the purchase of 24 new Dell Netbook computers, which are available to students through the student Laptop Lending Program. This is the second time Interior Savings has provided funding for the program. In 2006, the company donated $15,000 to purchase the 10 laptop computers required to launch the Laptop Lending Program. These first laptops have each circulated an average of 816 times since they were made available to students. “We are very proud to continue supporting this program, which provides all students with access to updated, free, mobile technology,” said Barry Meckler, Interior Savings Credit Union president. “Interior Savings is committed to investing in the communities we serve, the youth of our region, and the students today who will become our innovative workforce of tomorrow.” The purpose of the laptop program is to promote portability on campus. It allows students to access electronic resources, including research databases and course materials, anywhere on campus. Karen Hill, manager of circulation services at UBCO’s Okanagan campus, noted that
within one month the new Dell Netbook computers were circulated almost 20 times each. “Netbooks allow
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Joanne Kineshanko’s family has first-hand experience with the care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Owner of Kineshanko Logging in Lumby, her four children and eight of her nine grandchildren were all born at VJH. That’s why she has made a multi-year pledge to equip the maternal/child department in the new patient care tower. “Today at VJH, birthing moms experience conditions much as they were over 20 years ago” said Kineshanko. “That will change with the construction of the new tower. A woman, in labour, will arrive at the hospital, be admitted to a labour, delivery, recovery and postpartum room and remain there supported by her family through the complete birthing experience, until she is ready to be discharged to go home.” Kineshanko, who is co-chairperson of the Building a Tower of Care campaign, recently presented $5,000 (the fourth payment of her five-year pledge) to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “I challenge all parents and grandparents to give generously in support of the Building a Tower of Care campaign.” For more information about the campaign, call the VJH Foundation at 250-558-1362.
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3INGER IS SPENDING #HRISTMAS WITH YOU Jodi Pederson is home for the holidays to perform for family, friends and fans KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Jodi Pederson loves to reminisce about Christmases past spent at home playing in the snow with her two sisters, baking up a storm in the kitchen with her mom, hanging tinsel on the tree, and everyone dancing to Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas CD. And she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to spend Christmas with you, that is her local supporters, family and friends, when she gives a concert at Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday. The singer-songwriter, who grew up in Vernon and attended Kalamalka Secondary School, is home for the holidays and has just released a new single, Christmas with You, which is currently receiving airplay on radio stations across Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I sat down to write the song, I was thinking of Christmas and what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced over the holidays. I have a ridiculously close family,â&#x20AC;? said Pederson, whose parents are still in Vernon, while her one sister lives in Fort St. John, and the other is in Calgary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually all get together for Christmas and stay up all night. The only difference now that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re older is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not up at 5 a.m. Christmas morning. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really nice time, and even more special as we all live in different places now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only time we all get together.â&#x20AC;? Pederson, now 22, also sends a shout out to her boyfriend, a British-born Aussie who came to the Okanagan in 2006, in her song, as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas is even better when you have someone to spend it with.â&#x20AC;? Pederson co-produced Christmas with You with John Newton, who laid down the single at his recording studio in Vernon, and the singer says she was influenced by another local musician who has been making a
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Jodi Pederson performs during the filming of her new Christmas With You music video. Locals can catch the singersongwriter live when she returns to her hometown to perform in concert with special guests at Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday. name for himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got my inspiration from Andrew Allen, who is so intelligent when it comes to writing music. I look up to him,â&#x20AC;? said Pederson. Allen released his own chart topping single, I Wanna Be (Your Christmas), last year and he also tours frequently with Newton, a drummer, and his partner, Julia Newton, who plays bass.
Discovered at the age of 17 while performing at a small outdoor festival in Saskatchewan, Pederson was signed by producer/composer Jack Lenz, who wrote the music for the Mel Gibson film Passion of the Christ and has produced numerous TV shows and movies. Her first album, Seasons, was co-produced by Lenzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Asher Lenz and well-known musician
Adam Crossley, both of whom cowrote the hit So She Dances for Josh Groban. Seasons received significant airplay across the country after it was released in 2009, and the title track, along with two other songs, No Sleep and Spoiled, were used on the Showcase TV series Crash and Burn. No Sleep also earned Pederson
first place in the We Are Listening international singer-songwriter competition earlier this year. Back in Toronto recently for four months to write new material, Pederson has also come home to Vernon often and has been working on the instrumental parts of her new songs with the Newtons. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently spending the winter at Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big White Ski Resort, where she has a regular gig, and is returning to the studio in the spring to record her sophomore CD, and will then tour across the country in the summer. The Newtons not only accompanied Pederson in the recording of Christmas with You, they will perform at her Vernon concert, along with guitarist Cole Friesen and cellist Amanda Fehr. (You can catch a sneak peek of the musicians in Pedersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video for Christmas with You on YouTube, as well as on her Facebook and MySpace pages.) The show is Pedersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first local appearance since she sang O Canada and played a set at Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada Day celebrations in Polson Park this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be playing some classic Christmas songs, some of the new ones that I wrote as well as some off Seasons, which is cool with the band as they sound like new,â&#x20AC;? she said. Opening the show will be local singer-songwriter Melissa Yano of Modern Folk fame, band Paperboy, featuring members of Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Poor Little Rich Girl, and Kalamalka Secondary students who will perform carols before the show starts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want to thank Rick Doling at Wentworth Music for the loan of equipment and support,â&#x20AC;? said Pederson. Sponsored by Kiss FM, Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert starts at 8 p.m. Doors to the Powerhouse Theatre open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 available in advance at Bean to Cup and Wentworth Music (formerly The Music Shoppe) in Vernon, or $16 at the door. Cash and non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the door for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Christmas spirit is alive at Caravan
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And you get to witness them on horse-drawn sled, which makes the experience, for lack of a better word, more “Christmasy.” Caravan’s winter show is a homecoming for audience members who caught the original show at the farm 10 years ago, as well as for playwright Peter Anderson who wrote it, and the actor who plays Scrooge. And David Petersen wears his top hat just as well as he did a decade ago. Although his character is basically dead inside, Peterson has a way of injecting his Ebenezer with some life through vocal inflections and eyebrow-raising grimaces. You almost feel for the guy, and more importantly, as this is a Caravan show, he makes you laugh when delivering the decidedly old English Dickens’ diction with an animated bah humbug or two.
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ou’d think it would be hard to dredge up any more Christmas spirit with houses lit up so brightly you can see them from space, carollers singing their songs, and kids accosting Santa in the local mall. But out in the woods in Spallumcheen Kristin Froneman township, under a wide open, starry-lit sky, Christmas spirit (make that spirits) takes on a whole new meaning. Part of Caravan Farm Theatre’s A Sleigh Ride Christmas Carol, it’s these spirits that will have you wondering about your own Christmas past, present and things yet to come –– they are that magical.
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Dash through the snow for this carol Continued from page B2 The show starts in the stands in front of Caravan’s designery building, made to look like Scrooge’s office and his apartment (complete with a “special” door knocker), in clever staging by set designer Catherine Hahn and her crew. Sharon Stearns plays the narrator leading us into the dark and dreary world of Scrooge’s counting house. There we witness Scrooge ignoring his nephew’s (Brahm Taylor) pleas to come for Christmas dinner, then giving his assistant Bob Cratchit (Thomas Jones) a tongue lashing for wanting Christmas day off. He drives in the stake when a woman (Tracey Power) asks him to contribute to the poor, with the wickedly evil line, “If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” This, of course, happens before we witness Scrooge’s intervention with the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and the ensuing journey by horse-driven sled (thanks to our teamster Ellen) to the farm’s back 40, a wide open field on the farm’s 80 acres, where the spirits await. (It should be mentioned that some of the actors ride along with us, which is a good thing as I imagine they’d be out of breath, or would freeze to death, if they all had to walk.) As the audience sings along on a two- and three-horse open sleigh, we come upon the first spirit. Oh, to see the looks on children’s faces when they witness these not-from-this-world creations. They are like giant animatronic dolls, actually 12-foot actor-manipulated puppets, with giant heads and moveable arms that swivel back and forth. And The Ghost of Christmas Past sounds just like Carol Kane (who ironically played The Ghost of Christmas Present in the Bill Murray film Scrooged), with her high-pitched voice and childlike giggle. In this case, it’s Power providing the giggles. The scene where she takes Scrooge into his former life is told by shadow play –– an ingenious way to tell the story so thoroughly in a short period of time. Across the field we witness the grandeur palace of The Ghost of Christmas Present (voiced by Taylor) in his fur-collared green robe and crown of holly, who takes Scrooge into the home of the Cratchits, where we see Tiny Tim propped up limply on the shoulder of his father. Both Jones and Stearns, playing Mrs. Cratchit here, sing a lovely song to us, their children, in a heartfelt toast to family. The horses then glide along the snow to a
Lake Country Art Gallery hosts holiday fundraiser The Lake Country Art Gallery is hosting its first Christmas show and fundraiser. Under 100, an exhibition and sale of small art works and crafts, is on now until Tuesday in both the gallery and the adjoining coffee house. The sale consists of small, high quality works at reasonable prices. The title, Under 100, refers to the size of the art –– under 100 square inches –– and the price –– under $100.
“We are very happy to provide a venue for artists to display and sell their smaller works during the holiday season,” said executive director Janet Anderson. Admission to the Lake Country Public Art Gallery is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and are used to support exhibitions and educational events. The gallery is located at 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Call 250-7661299.
graveyard to meet you-know-who (No not Lord Voldemort, the other black-robed dude with a missing face), where Scrooge meets his maker, and then delivers his soliloquy about honouring Christmas. Then through the hills, laughing all the way, we go back to where we first started, and the reckoning: Scrooge is a changed man, and Petersen does delight in the joy. It’s a story that never gets old, and director Estelle Shook, the actors, crew, teamsters and all make this a very Merry Christmas indeed. God bless them, everyone. A Sleigh Ride Christmas Carol continues at Caravan Farm Theatre until Dec. 31. As of Wednesday, the show was almost completely sold out. Call the Ticket Seller (toll-free 1-866-311-1011) or reserve online at www.ticketseller.ca to reserve.
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and observe the action.” Tickets are available by cash or cheque (payable to UBCSUO), weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in office FIN 162 at UBC Okanagan until Dec. 23. Tickets ($10 each) will also be sold at
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010 **YOGI BEAR 3D (G) DIGITAL 3D Friday 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; Saturday to Tuesday 12:40, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; Wednesday and Thursday 1:10, 3:40, 6:35, 9:20. **TRON: LEGACY (PG - Violence) DIGITAL 3D Friday 3:40, 6:45, 9:30; Saturday to Tuesday 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30; Wednesday and Thursday 1:00, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG - Violence) Friday 4:40, 7:30, 10:00; Saturday to Tuesday 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00; Wednesday and Thursday 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00. THE TOURIST (PG - Violence, coarse language) Friday 4:50, 7:25, 9:55; Saturday to Tuesday 2:00, 4:50, 7:25, 9:55; Wednesday and Thursday 2:00, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10. TANGLED (G - Violence) Friday 4:20, 7:20, 9:45; Saturday to Tuesday 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 9:45; Wednesday and Thursday 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG - Violence) Friday 4:30, 7:35; Saturday to Tuesday 1:20, 4:30, 7:35. MEGAMIND (G - Violence) Friday 4:10, 7:15, 9:50; Saturday to Tuesday 1:30, 4:10, 7:15, 9:50. **LITTLE FOCKERS (PG - Sexual content, coarse language) Wednesday and Thursday 2:20, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55. **TRUE GRIT (14A - Violence) Wednesday and Thursday 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:05.
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KELOWNA — Art lovers should act quickly to obtain tickets to the ninth annual Art on the Line gala fundraiser. A popular event that allows ticket holders to select and take home a piece of original art, this year’s gala is Jan. 29 in the Fipke Centre foyer at UBC Okanagan. “This annual event has become a favourite for the community and campus alike,” said Lacia Vogel, a third-year fine arts student helping to coordinate the event. “We welcome anyone who is interested in art and culture or who wants to come out and enjoy a really fun and social evening of music, food and community building.” At $175 each, one ticket admits up to two
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f you were disappointed with the second big screen excursion to the land of Narnia, 2008’s Prince Caspian (personally, I didn’t mind it one bit, but I’m obviously in the minority), then take heart: director Michael Apted rights the ship with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. While not reaching the heights of the first tale out of the gate, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe –– and really, how do you top one of the best children’s novels of all time? –– The Dawn Treader is a spirited revival of one of the better family franchises out there. The difference maker? TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX That unmistakable sense of After confronting her greatest temptation, Lucy (Georgie Henley) seeks counsel from Aslan the lion. innocence and wonder. It’s In fact, Narnia is one of aboard the Dawn Treader brilliance that’s awfully tough what makes the work of C.S. the few visual feasts that you’ll Lewis tick, and it’s what makes to find these days, making The –– via an ocean-based paintwalk away from without giving hanging in the bedroom Dawn Treader one to really The Chronicles of Narnia: The –– with Caspian (Ben Barnes) ing props to the computer savour. Voyage of the Dawn Treader wizardry, and little else. at the helm. Set during the feel so darn good. The Chronicles of Narnia: It seems there are fresh Second World War, Sure, the movie is The Voyage of the Dawn threats to the kingdom, and Edmund (Skandar oozing with action, Treader is a story with too the quest begins to seek out Keynes) and Lucy adventure, talking much depth and resonance to the seven lost lords of Narnia (Georgie Henley) rodents, swordplay, drool over special effects. and unite their swords at are left in the care dragons, y’know, Is this the last visit to Aslan’s table. (Yes, though he’s of an aunt and stuff that keeps little Narnia? Rumour has it, yes, uncle in Cambridge, absent for much of the picones entertained and the final emotional few ture, Aslan, once again boastEngland along with for two hours and moments of this film certainly ing the smooth pipes of Liam their obnoxious change. But at the Jason Armstrong cousin, Eustace feel like it. But never say never. Neeson, does appear. And heart of it all is the There are four more books in (Will Poulter), while I know this much, if I ever magic that makes this series and, although the encounter a lion, I hope he their older siblings, Peter and you feel like a kid again. finale of The Dawn Treader sounds as cool and reassuring Susan, set off to America. With the Toy Story series would be a fitting close to the as Neeson.) It doesn’t take long at one of the few exceptions I Apted’s effects are solid, yet cinematic journey, it’s a trip all until Edmund, Lucy and can think of, this is the kind I’d gladly take again. don’t steal the spotlight. Eustace find themselves swept of comforting, sentimental
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Live Wire ART SHOWS CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE 3401 Pleasant Valley Rd., 2751525. Painting, etching, garments, sculpture, crafts and music will be on sale at the Off–The-Deck Art Mart Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Caetani winter market offers the opportunity to buy that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift. Features Caetani artists Angela Broad, Devon Muhlert, Mireille Gourlay, Shannon Marsh and Sandra DeVries and member artists Maria Carolina Sanchez de Bustamante, Sheila Campbell and Sheila McGuinn. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 250547-0020 shop, 547-2070 studio. The shop is open Saturday thru to Dec. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre lower lobby. Artist’s Choice 2010 juried art show featuring work by members of the North Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Runs to Feb. 15. Available for viewing to ticket holders for shows at the PAC. DIGITAL DEAN Local photographer Dean Cebuliak shows his Okanagan landscapes this weekend from noon to 4 p.m. at Cheek to Cheek dance studio, 3401A 30th Ave., downtown Vernon. Features the new Okanagan environmental collection, custom works on canvas, eight-foot long triptychs, as well as smaller panoramic format postcards and prints all showing the beauty of the North Okanagan through Cebuliak’s lens over the past nine years. Draw for $800 canvas landscape, Kalamalka Bays, with purchase over $10. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Ninth annual Winter Show and Sale. Artists are showing work in a variety of medium: oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media paintings; sculpture; one of a kind ceramics; textile; scrimshaw, all original works in very unique and distinctive style. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Special exhibition and sale of works by North Okanagan Artists Alternative member Jaime Seward takes place today and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in support of Seward’s upcoming kidney transplant. Reception with the artist is Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Currently hosting its sixth annual Christmas Art Show. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and 9:30 to 4 on Saturdays VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, (250) 542-6243. Make this a handcrafted Christmas. Discover great gift ideas at the VCAC’s fifth annual Artsolutely Christmas show and sale. Showcasing original and affordable works of art by local artists: natural wreaths, paintings, glass art, clay works, wood carvings, metal work, jewelry, fibre arts and more. Runs Monday through Saturday from now to Dec. 24. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions close Wednesday. Opening Jan. 6 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m., is R.B. Wainwright’s Dream Symbols and My Art, a body of paintings based on the understanding of psychosomatics and a psychoanalytical study of dreams (Wainwright will give an artist talk about his work Jan. 6 at 6 p.m.); Group exhibition, Dermagraphics: The Art of Tattoo Design, created by seven tattoo artists from Vernon, Vancouver, Salmon Arm, and Toronto, all of whom are involved in developing and creating original designs intended to be executed as permanent bodily adornments; UBCO Advanced Printmaking, Proof Postitive, a group exhibition created by students enrolled in the advanced printmaking studio courses in UBC Okanagan’s creative studies program.
CONCERTS MELINA & CO. CHRISTMAS SHOW New production featuring all the magic, all the music and all the mayhem of the holidays at Trinity United Church in Vernon, Saturday at 8 p.m. Join soprano Melina Moore, pianist Sandra Fletcher, the entire Valley Vocal Arts Studio, local jazz/blues singer Judy Rose and baritone Mark Wells for one amazing night. Tickets are now on sale at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Let it Snow, a jazzy Christmas with vocalist Anna Jacyszyn and pianist/composer
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The Canadian School of Ballet, with special guests Ballet Kelowna and Alexandra Babbel’s Vocal Academy, returns with the classic Christmas ballet The Nutcracker today at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller. Call 549-7469 or order online at www.ticketseller.ca. Stu Goldberg for a snow-filled celebration, Sunday at 7 p.m. The OSO also brings the animated British film The Snowman to life with narrator Marion Barschel of CBC Radio Kelowna’s Daybreak show. Tickets are $40 for adults, $32 for seniors and $17 for student/child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. CHRISTMAS WITH YOU... AND JODI PEDERSON Vernonraised singer-songwriter Pederson returns home to perform her new Christmas single, which is getting radio play, and other songs from her last album Seasons and more Wednesday at the Powerhouse Theatre. Opening acts include local artists Melissa Yano and Paperboy. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 at Bean to Cup and Wentworth Music and $16 at the door.
FILM BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Search & Rescue’s fundraiser showing the best outdoor films from this year’s festival continues Dec. 28 at Silver Star Mountain Resort’s National Altitude Training Centre from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at Far West, Stussi Sport, Olympia Ski & Cycle, or Valhalla Pure (Vernon & Silver Star locations). Films also screen at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 29 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469 or www.ticketseller.ca.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ACOUSTIC JAM St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, Knight Ave., Enderby. Open circle jam on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Share your talents. For more info call 306-3688. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda Thursdays at 8 p.m. BLUEGRASS JAMS Jams are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and go to 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. Admission $3 at the door. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Cat Wells and Hazardous Waste host a jam on Thursdays at the Blue Heron at 7 p.m. The Blue Heron hosts its annual Musicians Christmas
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Party Thursday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. The best jam of the entire season. Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive an entry form to win tickets for eight to the Winter Carnival Blues Festival. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jam with the Mabel Lickers Band. Dinner music starts around 7 p.m. Rockin’ country blues jam from 9 to midnight. More info at www.RauckOn.com. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Every Sunday jam, 4 to 8 p.m. Country, rock, blues with Zeb and Driving Sideways. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL at the Vernon Best Western Lodge. The Rippin’ Rattlers host a regular Sunday jam from 5 to 9 p.m. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke with Jeff every Friday and Saturday. Starts at 8:30 p.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday and Sunday night starting at 7 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUICED UP The Shops at Polson Park. Les Copeland and Cat Wells play every Tuesday at 7 p.m. From now until Dec. 23 bring in a nonperishable food item and receive an entry form to win tickets for eight to the Winter Carnival Blues Festival. Jammers are welcome. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6355. Open mic, hosted by Rory, takes place every Friday from 7:30 til 9:30 p.m. Bring your voice, guitar, unplugged instrument and share in some great live music. Acoustic-style music in a family-friendly atmosphere. Music and singing, poetry, story-telling all welcome. Limited seating so come and sign-up early. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort. Open mic with Scottie Reh every Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. If you know a song or play an instrument bring yourself along. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Larry & Friends host a down-home country music jam every Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. All welcome.
LITERARY OTHER:___ MAGAZINE hosts a launch party for its newest issue at Gallery Vertigo Monday. Everyone is welcome to read poetry, prose, sing some songs or show off their other artistic talents. Those not into performing can just enjoy the show. Admission is free and there will be books, buttons and snacks available, as well as a draw or two. Other will also be accepting poetry, prose and visual submissions for its next issue. Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8 p.m.. Contact other.editors@gmail.com for more information.
LIVE MUSIC ETC. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Lucy and the Lucky Four play live in the pub tonight at 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge at the door. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. In the Spitfire Lounge tonight and Saturday is Bob King. Dec. 23 is a Christmas Eve party with the Rippin’ Rattlers. Bring a gift for Santa’s Anonymous, door prizes and lots of fun. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Guitarist Les Copeland is at the Blue Heron Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m. THE DEN Silver Star Mountain Resort. Located down below the Town Hall cafeteria, 558-6032. Monday nights, Scottie Reh performs foot-stomping favourites. Tuesday afternoons are filled with the après sounds of Rob & Marjory from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday nights are cocktail tunes from BOFF Selecta. Coming in January is The Den’s third annual Winter Music Duel, an open mic style competition where contestants return week after week to compete against each other. Two contestants a night, three nights a week. Grand prize is 10 hours of studio recording time.
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Live Wire their own original songs. Gourmet buffet, champagne, Zeppelins, dancing, bowling and much more. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321 New Year’s Eve opening at 8 p.m. with live music by the Young ‘uns, voted best band of the North Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine People’s Choice Awards. Party favours, free glass of champagne, midnight munchies and balloon drop. Tickets are $20, limited seating, available at Sneakers. VERNON SINGLES CLUB is hosting a gala dinner and dance for New Year’s Eve at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Happy hour is at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8:30 to the live sounds of Sierra. Tickets are $30 available in advance only at the Vernon Rec Complex, Bean to Cup, or from any executive member. For further info call Eva at 545-1179, Lottie at 549-2495 or Ed at 540-5288. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. presents a rockin’ rollicking New Year’s Eve party with John Lee Sanders, master of the Louisiana Blues scene. Doors open at 8 p.m. All tickets are $45 available in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. Light appetizers and a toast to the New Year included. See www.vernonjazzclub.ca for details. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Dance in the New Year to Pam Ferens and her side partner, Wild Bill. Starts at 8 p.m. At 11 p.m., The Legion will offer a creative, light buffet. Tickets are $25. Everyone is welcome... no need to be a member! Call 250-542-2696 or 250-545-3295 for more information, or drop by the Legion. WASSABI COLLECTIVE Komasket Music Festival hosts New Year’s Eve dance party with Nelson’s own global groovers, with special guests and DJs TBA, Dec. 31 at Paddlewheel Hall, Okanagan Landing Road. All ages, silent auction. Champagne at midnight. Tickets at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
LIVE MUSIC etc. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd., 838-6700. Tonight is a DVD/CD recording party with Dan Engelland, whose diverse musical styles range from explosive blues & rock guitar riffs to innovative jazz renditions and tender vocal ballads. MONASHEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Next Yuk-Yuks comedy show at Monashee’s is Saturday. Tickets are $15 each and available at Monashee’s. Come for dinner and stay for the laughs! SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. Lucy and the Lucky Four play Saturday. Music starts at 9 p.m. No cover. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort. Tonight, Oreo rocks the stage. Saturday, it’s the ugly sweater party w/ DJ Coletrain. Get your tickets now for New Year’s Eve with DJ Coletrain. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Presents smoky blues vocals of Cat Wells to the fiery guitar pickin’ of Les Copeland Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. Limited tickets available to party with John Lee Sanders, Dec. 31. www.vernonjazzclub.ca
NEW YEAR’S EVE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve dinner and dance. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing with Copper Creek Trio from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available at the ANAF; $30 per person. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 8386825. Buffet dinner and live entertainment with Breakin’ Curfew. $40 per person for dinner and entertainment. $100/couple for room, dinner and entertainment. Call for information. THE KINGS New Year’s Eve Dine and Dance happens only once a year, and sells out every time. Join Vernon’s dynamic duo for an exceptional award winning fourcourse meal and then dance into 2011 to the greatest hits of all time! Tickets available at the Vernon Schubert Centre, or online at www.TheKingsBand.ca. Tickets are $50 per person or $360 for a table of eight. Call 250-545-7777 for more info. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. New Year’s Eve party with the Salmon Armenians. Winner of the Okanagan Music Awards best blues band for 2007. The eight-member group will deliver an evening of scorching R&B hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, and
THEATRE A SLEIGH RIDE CHRISTMAS CAROL Caravan Farm Theatre presents Peter Anderson’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Dash through the snow on horse-drawn sleds to see this magical tale, Dec. 11 to 31, with shows nightly at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. No shows Dec. 17, 24 and 25. Tickets are almost sold out and can be reserved by calling Ticket Seller at 549-7469, or online at www.ticketseller.ca. For more information visit www.caravanfarmtheatre.com.
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UPCOMING ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA, LADIES AUXILIARY presents Robbie Burns Night. Jan. 15 at the Oyama Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Highland dancers, haggis, roast beef dinner and dancing until midnight. Music by Art Taylor. Tickets $15 each. Transportation available from Winfield. Call 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. or email lsdmjb@yahoo.com for more info. Adults only. ‘SWONDERFUL An all singing, all dancing, musical revue that celebrates the genius of George and Ira Gershwin takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior, $40/student at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. APRIL VERCH Canadian fiddler, singer and step dancer performs Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m at the Creekside Theatre, Lake Country. Verch and her band perform traditional and original repertoire that is deeply rooted in the style she grew up with in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, group of 4 tickets $64 at the Customer Service Counter, or call 250-766-9309. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: VIENNESE WALTZ Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, the UBC Opera Ensemble, with director Nancy Hermiston, joins the Okanagan Symphony in a show that celebrates melody and romance in works by Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar and friends. Tickets are $47/adult, $41/senior, $21 student/child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COUNTERPOINT CHOIR has tickets ready to sell for its Jan. 30 concert just in time for Christmas stocking stuffers. Tickets for Phantastic Choruses are now available from choir members or at Shear Dimensions downtown and are $10 per person or free to children under 12. Two concerts, scheduled at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. are sure to delight music lovers throughout the valley. For further information contact Counterpoint president Cynthia Markson at 250-545-1505.
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Schubert Centre’s full-course, allthe-trimmings, dress-up dinner on Christmas Day is a chance to enjoy the season with old friends and make new friends. “No one should be alone on Christmas Day. We don’t want anyone not to come because they can’t afford it. Anyone who needs a free ticket can call Jack Gareb (centre manager) and arrange it,” said Tanya Potts, Schubert Centre gerontological social worker. “If you know someone who can’t afford a ticket and would like to come, call for them and we’ll have the ticket ready for them when they come. We really want to thank our sponsors and the volunteers who are making it possible for us to put on the dinner. We like to do this for the seniors who have supported the community over so many years.” The Schubert Centre and the Investors Group worked together to provide more than 200 gift packages for seniors in the community this year. The gifts were given out at the birthday lunch Dec. 15. “What was not used here was taken to the complex care facilities. Even if people have dementia, it brings a little sparkle to their eyes just for the moment to get a present,” said Potts. “Maybe they are remembering
Christmases past.” The Schubert Centre building committee has some good news for the coming year. The proposed housing complex, now planned to be housed in two towers near the centre, will start construction next summer. The plan is to provide parking and commercial and office space as well as housing units. Independent, supported and assisted living will be available while people continue to live in the same unit. The configuration of the building will be decided with local input from people who would like to live there in the near future or later on. “We want to hear from everyone in the community what they would like to see because this is something that is going to be here for a long time.” The survey, available at the Schubert Centre, asks for input about the size, configuration and amenities for the units and payment options. Taking part in the survey does not mean any obligation to move to the units at any time. Schubert Centre provides a variety of social, volunteer and community activities for seniors. For more information about the Christmas Dinner, to get tickets or for information about the building project or to fill out a building survey, call Schubert Centre at 250-549-4201.
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Tanya Potts, Schubert Centre gerontological social worker, invites members and the public to Christmas dinner, Dec. 25 at noon. Tickets ($15 each) are still available. So that no one is alone on Christmas Day, there are some free tickets available.
Love is friendship that has caught fire
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ear Annie: I am in a bit of a bind. One of my closest friends is like a female version of me. We can talk to each other about anything, from relationships to offthe-wall topics that most people would consider strange. However, when we talk to each other about our recent sexual exploits, some not-too-subtle flirting occurs between us. This leads me to believe she wants to be more than friends, and I know she gets the same vibe from me. Recently, she kissed me to see if the attraction was there. She tried to play it cool as if it meant nothing, but that kiss made me want to find out if there really could be more than just friend- Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar ship between us. I’m sure she feels the same way. I just don’t know how to go about expressing to her that I’d like to give it a try without damaging a great friendship. I’m so confused. Any suggestions? — Chicago Dear Chicago: Ann Landers said, “Love is friendship that has caught fire.” Your friend obviously is interested in a romantic relationship, but she is waiting for you to make the next move. We say, go for it. It is possible that if things don’t work out, the friendship will be awkward for a while,
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although it can recover. But if you don’t take the risk, you will always wonder “what if.” Good luck. Dear Annie: My sister’s 32-year-old daughter, “Sasha,” lives with her. Since she was a teenager, Sasha has been in and out of jail for theft and fraud. She has stolen from me and every other relative. If Sasha is in your home, you can be sure things will be missing. My sister, however, continues to think the best of her daughter. My husband and I are having a large party to which my sister will be invited. I have no problem making sure she understands that the invitation does not extend to Sasha, but I recognize that this will offend my sister, who probably won’t come. Can you suggest a less hurtful way to invite my sister but not her untrustworthy daughter? — Finally Had It Dear Finally: If your sister refuses to recognize that her daughter has a serious problem, there is no way to exclude Sasha without offending her mother. You can phrase it diplomatically and apologize for not being able to invite Sasha to your party, but if your sister chooses not to come, so be it. You cannot be expected to open your home to someone who repeatedly steals from you and will likely steal from your guests, as well. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Loving and Missing
All at the Same Time,” whose 22-year-old daughter, “Lana,” is an inconsiderate slob. She doesn’t want Lana living at home next year, but her husband doesn’t support her efforts to stop enabling her. You told her to create consequences for Lana’s behavior and ask her to pay rent and contribute to the housekeeping. I have an alternate answer. When Lana doesn’t do the dishes or laundry, who ends up doing it? I suspect it is Mom. The solution would be for her to let those things pile up while she sees a movie or takes up painting. But she can’t do it with anger or revenge. She needs to maintain a sense of humor. It also will help her to talk to someone who will listen as she blows off steam. I bet her husband wouldn’t be so quick to accommodate Lana if he had to do her laundry, cook her food and wash her dishes. “Loving” sounds like she is carrying too much of the household load. — L. Dear L.: We agree that Mom should not be picking up after Lana. But while it is easy to close the door to Lana’s bedroom, it is much harder to tolerate her mess in the common areas of the house. Thanks, though, for the suggestion. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
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Keyboard students Brandon Hay, six, (left) and Rita Stang perform at a Christmas recital, with teacher Melly Tey looking on. The recital was held recently at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for students in Tey’s keyboard classes. Winter classes start up Jan. 24 and 25 (Mondays and Tuesdays) for adults, and Jan. 29 (Saturdays) for kids. To register, call the centre at 250-542-6243.
At the core of women’s depression
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omen’s depression can be seen as rooted in what has become known as the “traditional core.” The traditional core is a woman’s cultural conscience, or a core of values and thinking that evolves from parental and societal messages about how women should behave. For example, the traditional core typically instructs women to take care of themselves only after taking care of all others, to consider the work of men to be more important than that of women, to always be thin, to never grow old. It is important to remember that while the traditional core can have a strong negative side, it also can be a real source of strength. For example, the traditional core reminds us of the value of home, family and community. It helps women to slow down from the pace of an increasingly frenetic world to focus on what’s really meaningful, such as family celebrations, playing with our children, etc. The traditional core also thrives on a strong sense of connection to other people; these relationships enrich
find the “right” answer our lives and make us during a time of such healthier people. cultural collision. Most The traditional core of us compromise in survived for centuries ways we wish we didn’t because it was conhave to. venient for Numerous both men depressions and women. can spring However, the from the tratraditional ditional core. core began These depresto unravel, sions, while as society a source of changed. pain, can also Traditional Dr. Tina Rochford be seen as an feminine roles opportunity were leaving for learning. They conmany women feeling stitute a kind of red flag emotionally bankrupt that change is necessary and bored. Women if we are to enjoy optibegan entering the mal mental health. workforce in unprecThese depressions edented numbers either due to economic neces- can be categorized as follows: sity or choice, or both. Victimization depresThe divorce rate escalated and many women sion results from the traditional emphasis on found themselves being too accommodatsingle parenting. While women may feel enthu- ing and when confronted with conflict, being siastic about taking a unable to respond with stand and violating the appropriate assertiveness. traditional core, most Women may tend to of us also feel uneasy respond either too pasand anxious. sively and quietly or conThe traditional core versely, too aggressively. is a fertile ground for Both responses invite furdepression as women ther victimization. struggle with the valRelationship depresues of the traditional sion happens when core and the realities of modern life. It is not our desire to handle all relationships perfectly, surprising that women due to our socialization experience feelings of as relationship experts, anger, resentment, low self-esteem and depres- collides with the real world where nothing is sion as we struggle to
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perfect. An over-investment in relationships can make us depressed when the desired closeness is not realized. Age depression hits home as we grow older in a society that places an extraordinary value on youthfulness. Older women are perceived by themselves and this society as losing some of their value. Depletion depression is becoming increasingly common as women attempt to “do it all” and strive to be all things to all people, perhaps pursuing a career as well. The proverbial “superwoman” is vulnerable to exhaustion. Fatigue has been found to be the health issue of most concern for women. Body image depression happens when we try to impose impossible standards of physical perfection on our “only human” bodies. Indeed, many
of the images we see in the media are not real people at all; they are concoctions of computer-enhanced imagery which assembles a collage of body parts and presents a picture of a person which does not exist in real life. It is important to discover and understand both the negative and positive qualities of this powerful traditional core. We can develop healthy coping strategies and make better decisions when we reach critical choice points during our lives (e.g. concerning romantic relationships, children, work, schooling). Depression can imprison female creativity, but it can also serve as a catalyst for change. Dr. Rochford conducts a private counselling practice in Vernon. Contact her at 250-309-4252 and see www.vernoncounsellingconnection.com.
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Christmas: Lk. 2:8 “shepherds...watching over their Áocks by night.” In Israel winter months were very cold; Áocks were corralled no later than mid October. Mth. 1:23: “a virgin shall be with child...born in Bethlehem.” From Nazereth to Bethlehem was 70 miles. It would be suicide to drag a very pregnant woman on such a journey in winter. Mth. 24:20: “pray that your Áight be not in winter.” Jesus was probably born in October. Have a Merry Christmas!
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Life Advice on yuletide traditions PETER KENDAL Special to The Morning Star
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Ella Ryan, 10, wanted no gifts for her birthday — instead she asked for donations to the Okanagan Symphony.
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Ella Ryan loves music, and has been studying since she was three years old. She has taken music lessons for four years at Alpine Music School (aka Chris Madsen) studying piano and voice with Terry Kolmatycki, and is now taking piano lessons at the Vernon Community Music School with Karen Rempel, and voice and theory with Kim Van Wensem. Because of Ella’s passion for music she decided to have a musically themed birthday party this year, but unlike most 10-year-olds she did not want gifts for her birthday. “I have everything I need, and I wanted to help the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra because I think
the symphony needs help,” she said. So when her birthday invitations went out, she asked her friends to make a donation to the OSO instead of bringing her gifts. “Ella had read in the paper that the symphony needed money,” said Maria Besso, treasurer for the OSO’s Vernon branch. “Ella and her nine generous friends raised $295 for which the symphony is most grateful. “The symphony has recently seen its government funding very severely cut back, but with the wonderful community support of passionate music lovers like Ella, the symphony will survive and thrive and give back to the community with beautiful music. Thank you, Ella and friends — you are awesome.”
Healthy holiday eating ROSE SONEFF Special to The Morning Star
My calendar is filling up quickly with family holiday dinners, office parties, celebrations with friends and most of these involve food‚ lots of food. I love food so eating healthy becomes especially challenging at this time of year. Fortunately, there are many ways to promote good health during the holiday season. Serve healthy appetizers. Holiday meals are often served later in the day. When hungry guests arrive they end up indulging in high calorie appetizers loaded with ingredients like nuts, cheese, whipped cream, high fat dressings or processed meats. By the time dinner is served, guests may have already eaten the equivalent calories of dinner. To combat this calorie overload, I serve a few appetizers that stimulate the palate: grilled kebabs with vegetables and meat or seafood, cucumbers, radishes, jicama as a base for a savory topping, or a bruschetta with a tomato topping garnished with goat cheese. Have low or calorie free drinks on hand. Low calorie options help to reduce the amount of high calorie alcohol consumed. I usually offer beverages like flavoured water with frozen strawberries, club soda wine spritzers, alcohol free wines or beers, low calorie soda and 100 per cent juices with lots of ice. Consider a buffet style dinner. I prefer buffet dinners because they allow guests to serve themselves and take control of their portions. I plan my buffet menu with the following order and portions in mind; start with half a dinner plate of vegetables, then a quarter for starches like potatoes, rice or breads and the final quarter for meats or other proteins. Serve soup as a starter. A vegetable based soup like autumn squash or colourful borscht can serve two purposes. It slows the pace of the meal and it also gives time for the stomach to expand and tell the brain, “I have eaten something, slow down.”
Pair high calorie desserts with lower calorie main courses. Whenever I serve a glorious high calorie dessert, I offer a grilled, broiled or roasted option for the main course and ensure my guests have time to let their meal digest before dessert is served. Offer low calorie desserts. Poached pears look gorgeous and fancy and are a wonderful alternative for those who don’t want to try my high calorie chocolate mousse in a Grand Marnier-soaked pound cake basket. Finally, to help burn off those extra calories and encourage healthy activities, plan the meal around a skating party, tobogganing, skiing or curling. Happy holidays!
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Government advice on traditional yuletide sentiments: While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground/The angel of the Lord came down/And glory shone around Government advice: the Union of shepherds has complained that it breaches health and safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without appropriate seating arrangements being provided; therefore benches, stools and orthopedic chairs are now available. Shepherds have also requested that due to the inclement weather at this time of year that they should watch their flocks via cameras from centrally heated shepherd observation huts. Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh/O’er the fields we go/Laughing all the way Government advice: A risk assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is considered safe for members of the public to travel on. The
risk assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly if passengers are of larger proportions. Permission must be gained from landowners before entering their fields. Rudolph, the rednosed reindeer had a very shiny nose/And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. Government
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 17 TURKEY DINNER AT THE ELKS LODGE 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot). Join us Dec. 17 for turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome, members and non-members and children. Cost $8 plus a mini meat draw of turkeys & aams & 50/50 draw following dinner. All monies raised go to children and charities in Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m. IT’S A DOG-ON CHRISTMAS! Until Dec. 23, Wiggle Waggle Pet Hotel will fill our Dog-On-Wagon with donations for the BC SPCA. We are looking for the following: bedding, pillows, cuddly cloths, pet-safe toys, treats, music therapy cds, Timothy hay, shavings. Donations can be dropped off anytime at 7432 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. For more information, call 250-542-8832. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS STORE The Shop is “The Christmas Store” until Christmas, with decorations, Christmas tree skirts, Christmas wreaths, doggie wreaths, decorated mini Christmas trees, gift baskets, Christmas table runners, baking, silk floral arrangements, knitting, giftware and jewellery, adult lounge pants, long and short, Children’s fleece outfits. a raffle and more. Store hours are weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1:30 to 8 p.m. Debit cards accepted. All proceeds for equipment purchases and patient comfort. UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Final storewide 1/2 price sale before Christmas on Far West, Helly Hansen, Columbia, Bluenotes clothing, books, beds, boots, Christmas bobbles and so much more. Dec. 17 to 18 at 2708-34th St., under the big blue awning. We will be closed Dec. 24 and will re-open December 28. Merry Christmas DANCE AT THE ENDERBY SENIORS’ COMPLEX Dec.17 from 2-4 p.m., Out in Left Field is playing. All welcome. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with nun Kelsang Chenma, Dec. 17 from 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Topic will be “A Meditation For The Holiday Season.” Drop-in fee $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. No fragrance please. Take note: Our next class will be Jan. 28. For more info., call 250-558-0952 or see www.dorjechang.ca ENDERBY WINTER MARKET Legion hall, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. More than 20 vendors, including local produce and fruit. Call 250-838-6581 for info. WONDERCAFE.LIVE! IN LUMBY Featuring Robin LeDrew, local social worker, artist, writer, environmentalist and activist, who will present “Road Closed: Detour to Paradise - Grounding Utopia in the Local Environment,” about using science fiction and utopian thinking to imagine a good future for the children of our grandchildren. United Church Hall (Vernon St. at Park Ave.) Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Questions to Dave 250-547-6368 or daboss1@telus.net. CRIB TOURNAMENT Third Sunday of every month at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Cost is $10. Registrations by 9:30 a.m., please. Bring a partner. Tournament starts 10 a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for breakfast, lunch and/or snacks. For inquiries, call 545-6240. BETHLEHEM STAR 2010 A live nativity presentation at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3412-15th Ave., top of Mission Hill. Dec. 17, 18 and 19, doors open 4 p.m. and close 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to take this journey, some of which takes place outdoors, so please dress warmly. Theme is “The Greatest Gift,” a journey through time, places and circumstances. For more info., call Terry Jones at 250-545-6405 or e-mail to tajones@shaw.ca HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/ or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health
Feature Event: Holiday science camps at the Okanagan Science Centre
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ew for 2010! In addition to our most popular hands-on activities and experiments, we have created myriad new festive fun projects for this year’s camps. Mix and match day camps run Dec. 20–23 with engaging themes such as “Christmas Lights” and “pH Puzzles!” Our oneweek Winter Science Camp has a different topic each day and runs Dec. 27-31. Day spaces are available if the whole week doesn’t work with your schedule. Don’t miss out on the seasonal science fun! To register, call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park.
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B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau is now located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. AA MEETINGS IN ENDERBY Fridays at 8 p.m., open discussion group, St. Andrews United Church, corner of Belvedere and Regent Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at 8 p.m., the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, in room 105, the People Place; closed Wednesdays. Come in for coffee, a game of checkers or crib, dialogue and support. Call 542-2241 for info. VERNON ELKS LODGE #45 Our downtown hall is available for small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering on request with hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca. AL-ANON MEETS Fridays at 8 p.m., Vernon Jubilee Hospital (Education Rooms) and Sundays at 8 p.m., at Seaton Centre. For more information, call 545-4933. SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Vamos a todo el Valle del Okanagan. Serving the Okanagan: pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., at Birch Church, corner of Birch Avenue and Ethel St., Kelowna, with Pastor Fernando Murua; call 979-0584. Meets Saturdays at 7 p.m., with Pastor Hilo and Amparo Blanco, and Liliana Fewell; call 765-8348 or e-mail iglesia-liriodelsvalles@amen-amen. net. In Vernon, please call Connie at 545-7421 or e-mail c.rios@shaw.ca. We are available any time for worship or for help with translation. For more information, see www. iglesiahispana.ca or http:/iglesiadedioskelowna.webs.com FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE From 4 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday, 2500-46th Ave. Call 542-3277 for more info.. Also, Grandpa darts every Friday at 1 p.m. You don’t have to be a grandpa to play!
THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201.
DECEMBER 18 KNITTING CIRCLE AT GALLERY VERTIGO First and third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Drop in and join local fibre artist Janet Armstrong, for knitters of all experience. Expert knitters will be on hand to offer help and advice to beginner and intermediate knitters. Bring along your current project and completed projects for show and tell if desired. Goodies are often brought in by members of the group and coffee is provided by the gallery. Admission is a $5 donation to Vertigo’s Smarties Sunday Art Program. Call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com or e-mail info@galleryvertigo.com FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. For more info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Wednesdays: fun-filled mid-week night at the Legion! Come for meat draw and play a round of pool; it all starts at 7 p.m. Meat draw is for turkeys and hams Dec. 18 and 22. OFF THE DECK ART MARTS CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Caetani winter markets offer opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Painting, etching, garments, sculpture, crafts and music on sale, featuring Caetani artists Angela Broad, Devon Muhlert, Mireille Gourlay, Shannon Marsh, and Sandra DeVries and member artists Carolina Sanchez, Sheila Campbell and Sheila McGuinn. GAYS, LESBIANS & FRIENDS 30+ SOCIAL CLUB Christmas party Dec. 18 at the Elks Lodge #45 at 3103-30th St. Doors open 8 p.m. Semi-formal. $20 at the door. Entertainment by Spotlight Entertainment. Door prizes, spot dances. CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ENDERBY SENIORS COMPLEX Dec. 18 potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m. sharp. Bring a gift to enter game of take it away. WINTER MYSTERIES PLANETARIUM SHOWS Winter Mysteries Planetarium Shows Dec. 18 at 1 p.m., Dec. 22 and 29 at 3:30 p.m. Join Kevin for an exploration of the winter sky! The stars shine brightly on cold, crisp winter nights. Find out which stars, planets and constellations you can see from your own back yard. The mysteries of the night sky are revealed in a planetarium show suitable for all ages.
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS TOUR & TEA AT MACKIE LAKE HOUSE Tours Dec. 19 and 26. Enjoy a festive tour and tea and Mackie Lake House during the Christmas season starting at 2 p.m. Limited to 10 people, reservations required. Tickets $25 and can be booked at 545-1019.
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Community Calendar UPCOMING A SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS Dec. 19 at 4 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. Come and take some time from the holiday rush to relax and remember the true meaning of Christmas. RANCHO VIGNOLA AT THE OSC The Okanagan Science Centre is partnering with Rancho Vignola for an exciting fundraising opportunity! A great selection of Rancho products is available at OSC in 1 lb. quantities for a limited time. Funds raised support the Intergenerational Landed Learning Program at the centre. Call 250-545-3644 for info. ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 General meeting Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. FAMILY CHRISTMAS DRAMA Angels Aware, a musical set in heaven that tells the story behind the Christmas story. It’s different, it’s fun, it’s scriptural! Dec.19 at 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran, Vernon. See www.stjohnsvernon.com for more information. PRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE Winter clothing doesn’t have to be expensive. We have a 1/2 price sale on dress blazers, sweaters, cardigans, baby and small children’s clothing. Also, all Christmas items 1/2 price. Sale runs Dec. 17 to 24 at 3102-31s Ave. Call 545-0777 for more information. FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO Dec. 19, Halina Seniors Centre. Doors open 11 a.m. Bingo starts 1 p.m.; 10 games $25. Safeway vouchers, 3 cash bonanza games: first bonanza based on number of cards sold, 2nd & 3rd bonanza games are worth $100 each. Min. 6 cards $10, and $1 each additional card. Everyone over 19 welcome! Canteen on site. The centre is at the back of the Rec. Centre, 3310-37th Ave. For further information, call 250-542-2877. ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Sunday at Elks Hall, 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot). This meat draw will be turkeys and hams, 50/50 draw, variety meat basket and free draws for Christmas all afternoon. Concessions on site. Everyone welcome, members and non-members. Doors open at 1 p.m., draws start at 2 p.m. All monies raised go to charities and children in Vernon. TAPESTRY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Dec. 19, Centennial Theatre on Pleasant Valley Road, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, available from choir members, at Brown Derby Restaurant, or at the door. Rush seats only. Refreshments and Christmas goodies will be served. Proceeds to performing arts programs in the local schools. CHURCH OF GOD HOSTS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Corner of Star Rd. and Silver Star Rd., annual program Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. This years program will be “It’s a Boy.” We welcome the public to come and celebrate the Lord’s birthday. We will have a birthday cake for Him and goodies after the program. Welcome to all. FIFTH ANNUAL ARTSOLUTELY Make this a handcrafted Christmas! Discover great gift ideas at Vernon Community Arts Centre’s Artsolutely Christmas show and sale in Polson Park. Showcasing original and affordable works of art by local artists: natural wreaths, paintings, glass art, clay works, wood carvings, metal work, jewellery, fibre arts and more. Runs Monday through Saturdays until Dec. 24. MIX ‘N MATCH HOLIDAY SCIENCE CAMPS Okanagan Science Centre, $40 per day for members, $50 per day non-members. Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages six to 10. Pre-registration required, space is limited. Dec. 20, be a chemist for a day and solve our pH Puzzles. Analyze substances using self-made poinsettia indicators.
Dec. 21, join us for Christmas Lights. We’ll do some neat chromatography, make a colourful window star and create light-reflecting crystal snowflakes. Dec. 22, it’s the holiday Space Race at the OSC. Enjoy a morning in the planetarium, make your own gingerbread spaceship and conduct a delicate Mars landing for Santa. Dec. 23, enjoy a day of Art and Science. We’ll study the Periodic Table, build atom cookies and create amazing motor-operated jitterbug toys. To register call the OSC at 250-545-3644.
CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 260-3233 for more information. Please note that our December meeting will be on the third Tuesday, Dec. 21, same time and place. In the new year, we will meet once again from 7- 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON It has been a tradition of The Legion to celebrate Jan. 1 each year with a levee. Light lunch, beverages and of course a good place to welcome in the new year! Join us at 4609 – 29th St, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dress is service attire, semi-formal or smart casual. Please RSVP by Dec. 21 to let us know how many of your group will be attending. Call 250-545-3058 or 250-542-2696 or e-mail legion25@telus.net WINTER FARMERS MARKET Army, Navy & Air Force Hall, 2500-46th Ave., Vernon, Dec. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Mostly organic products: veggies, baking, fish, beef, pork, pet food, grains and flours, coffee, fruit, eggs. Also, the ANAF concession will be open. All welcome! CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING Dec. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Living Faith Miracle Centre, 4411-29th St., across from Bakers Dozen. Everyone welcome. ONE WEEK WINTER SCIENCE CAMP Dec. 27 to 31, Okanagan Science Centre. Cost is $150 for members, $175 for non-members. Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages six to 10. Pre-registration required and space is limited. Join us for a week of new science activities. Enjoy a day each of physics, biology, chemistry, space and environmental science games, projects and take-home creations. We’ll unlock new ways of thinking about science with amazing demonstrations and lots of hands-on fun! Reserve at 250-545-3644. BANFF FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Search & Rescue’s fundraiser: Dec. 28, Silver Star Resort Altitude Centre, 7 to 10:30 p.m.; tickets at Far West, Stussi, Olympia or Valhalla Pure (Vernon & Silver Star). Dec. 29 at Performing Arts Centre, 7-10:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER & DANCE Dec. 31, sponsored by Vernon Singles Club, Vernon Rec. Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Happy hour 6 p.m., roast beef or ham dinner 7 p.m., dancing 8:30 p.m. to live sounds of Sierra. All welcome! Tickets at Vernon Rec. Centre, Bean to Cup or from any executive member. Tickets $30, available in advance only until Dec. 24, so don’t miss out. Call Eva at 545-1179, Lottie at 549-2495 or Ed at 240-5288 for more information. KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB DANCE New Year’s Eve dance Dec. 31, Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Rutland City Limits. Tickets, $35 per person. Dance only tickets are $20. Call 250-763-
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1355 or 250-763-1867 for information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Sixth Annual Polar Bear Dip Jan. 1, 2011, noon at Oyama Station beach, north end of Wood Lake. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to swim, please register at the Branch by calling 250548-3521 after 3 p.m. All proceeds will be equally divided between the BC Firefighters Burn Fund – BC Children’s Hospital and RCL Branch 189. An open house will follow the dip at the branch, adults only please. THE TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF CANADA Armstrong centre offers new beginner classes starting Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. Classes take place twice weekly Mondays and Thursdays at the Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave., Armstrong. Sets practice will recommence Jan. 6 at 10:15 a.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. For more information, please call the Taoist Tai Chi Hall in Vernon at 250-542-1822 or e-mail vernon@taoist.org THE TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF CANADA OPEN HOUSES The Vernon Taoist Tai Chi Centre will hold two open houses to announce winter session of classes. Please join us Jan. 6 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Jan. 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Taoist Tai Chi Hall, 3105-28th St. People of all ages and in any state of health can practise this ancient art form which promotes relaxation and health improvement. For more info., please call 250-542-1822 or e-mail vernon@taoist.org TELESCOPES & THE NIGHT SKY Okanagan Science Centre, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Did Santa bring you a telescope for Christmas? Do you already have one that you never figured out? Wondering what you might be able to see in the sky in the winter? Bring in your telescope or just your questions and get some answers from OSC staff. Free for OSC members, regular admission applies for non-members. DOG’O’POGO AGILITY CLUB AGM Annual General Meeting Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the People Place downstairs in the meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Special Olympics Vernon is looking for a few good people, an hour a week, an hour a month…whatever you can give us, we’ll use your talents! Interested in sports or not we have an assortment of tasks that need you to ensure athletes are provided the best experience possible. Drop by our volunteer info. evening Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at People Place, #101, 340227th Ave. Vernon needs volunteers for the following: 5 pin bowling, curling, floor hockey, snowshoe and track’n’field. As well, we have new programs but need facilitators to work with 2-6 year-olds and 7-11 year-olds.. Call Leslie Thornley or John Raikes at 250-307-3136 or e-mail Lthornley@specialolympics.bc.ca
HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 3310 - 37th Ave., are holding a CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO on December 19, 2010 Bingo starts at 1:00pm until 4:00 pm 10 games for $2500 Safeway vouchers. 3 cash bonanza games. Payout for first bonanza is based on the numbers of cards sold. Min 6 cards $10.00. $1.00 for each additional card. Bonanza cards $1.00 for a 3-up. Everyone over 19 is welcome! Canteen on site 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Bingo Lic. Class B - Independent Bingo Licence, Licence #24575
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Come, Worship with us!
Knox Presbyterian
Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ 250-542-8613
Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service
The Centre for
Awakening Spiritual Growth Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry
CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM Candlelight Service December 19th AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON * Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Fourth Sunday in Advent - Love Sermon: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Promise of New Lifeâ&#x20AC;? - Rev. Dr. Ed Millin
3908 - 27th Street, Vernon 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com Sunday
9:30 am 10:30 am
Friday Dec. 24th 6 pm
Adult Sunday School Class Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Christmas Eve Service
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
For information on advertising in the
Addressing relational and personal issues from a biblical perspective.
Church Directory
email: newbeginnings@telus.net www.newbeginningscc.com
250-550-7916
Dave Bootsma, MTSC
250-558-5730
Call Lynnaya
Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road
We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here! Join Our Happy Hour Sunday 10:30 A.M. Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 h â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-7043 c
1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz
WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM Guest Speaker: Rev. Pete Unrau â&#x20AC;&#x153;The True Spirit of Christmas Changes Everythingâ&#x20AC;? 9AM - CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - GRADE 6 11AM - SIMPLIFIED CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - AGE 6
LEAD PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: GREG SUMNER
Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 542-4028
Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word Toddler Care available Sunday School for ages 3-11 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7pm Pastor: Rick Corak
YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE
CHURCH OF GOD
4312 - 25th St, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 250-542-7894 â&#x20AC;˘ Pastor Gary Glanz
ALL SAINTS Anglican Church
Vernon Christian Fellowship
9:30am German Service 10:30am Worship Service
3205 - 27th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org
10:00 AM
(Sunday School for the children)
SUNDAY SERVICES
www.vcfvernon.ca
PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC
5661 Silver Star Road, Vernon 250-549-3095
Sunday Dec. 19th, 2010 at 6:30 pm Speaker: Fred Cardinal Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal Worship: Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
FAMILY WORSHIP
Sunday School Christmas
7:00pm Evening Hymn Sing Along Wednesday No Prayer Meeting this week only
Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
VERNON FAMILY CHURCH
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
A Place to call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeâ&#x20AC;? 3508-25th Ave â&#x20AC;˘ 545-7978
Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
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Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling AfďŹ liated with the PAOC of Canada
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
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1 Service 10:00am 2nd Service 2:00pm 5600 MacDonald Rd.
250-545-1536
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105
Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am Stuart McKnight
Spirit of Christmas Part 3 www.emmanuelvernon.ca
7:45 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15 a.m. The Table* 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist (BAS)* 4 p.m. Lessons & Carols
CATHOLIC CHURCH 10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream â&#x20AC;˘ 542-1276
Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
*With Sunday School & Nursery
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3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
Sunday Services
CANADIAN REFORMED Baptist CHURCH First 1406 32 Ave.
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Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist
WELCOMES YOU!
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
All are Welcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followersâ&#x20AC;?
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
2607-27th Street 542-1276
10:00am Sunday
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm
Worship Service Impact Youth 6:30pm Thursdays Son Kids Trekking Adventure www.ďŹ rstbaptistvernon.net
1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 3300 Alexis Park Drive â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 545-0797
10 am Morning Worship with Leanne Benoit
Message: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Vulnerable Strengthâ&#x20AC;? Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit and Rev. Bob Thompson
Visit our websites: www.unitedchurchvernon.com & www.camphurlburt.com
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News
Salmon Arm not eager to be considered for prison site LACHLAN LABERE Black Press
Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little appetite among city council to push the province to consider Salmon Arm as a location for a new correctional facility. Solicitor General Rich Coleman announced earlier this month that he has begun consultation with local governments in the Okanagan as part of a site selection process for a new 360-cell prison, to be completed by 2015. The new centre is intended to â&#x20AC;&#x153;address growing demand for inmate space in the region, reduce pressures on local police lockups, and improve access for lawyers, police, social services and families of those in custody.â&#x20AC;? The province is seeking a central location that would minimize travel time between the courts. Local governments in consultation include
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not on the list and I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fine without this one.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chad Eliason Lumby, Enderby, Spallumcheen, Vernon, Penticton, Lake Country, Summerland and Kelowna. While Salmon Arm is not on the list, Mayor Marty Bootsma noted that at least one community outside of the area being considered, Clearwater, has expressed interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, this would be a controversial issue regardless of where you stand on itâ&#x20AC;Ś
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to make the motion to expand the boundary on this, but somebody else might,â&#x20AC;? said Bootsma. Coun. Kevin Flynn questioned if the topic was even worth discussing, but noted he would not want to turn away â&#x20AC;&#x153;a couple hundred high-paying jobsâ&#x20AC;? without looking at the facts. Coun. Ivan Idzan said he also wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be opposed to consider pursuing the matter, if there was desire in the community. He said that through family contacts he understands the jobs are well paying and there are spinoffs with the creation of other service industry jobs. However, Idzan was highly skeptical Salmon Arm would be considered as the province is trying to recoup prisoner transportation costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessarily an industry
we really want to try and compete to win,â&#x20AC;? commented Coun. Chad Eliason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support a letter of us asking them to consider us. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not on the list and I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fine without this one.â&#x20AC;? While unwilling to make a motion to write a letter, Coun. Debbie Cannon said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was necessarily good that Salmon Arm was not on the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think, as much as I would like to see us be in the running â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I mean, that would be exciting and something to talk about in our community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think, realistically, if we were to pass a motion writing a letter, I really feel weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of the area of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to achieve with this.â&#x20AC;? An information bulletin from the province notes that community support is a prerequisite in the ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site selection process.
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hristy Clark is the second woman to enter the B.C. Liberal leadership contest. I mention this in case you forgot about Moira Stilwell, the Vancouver radiologist who led the way into the post-Gordon Campbell era in late November. Stilwell did her own diagnosis on the harmonized sales tax and concurred with mainstream economic theory. It’s efficient and it promotes personal savings as well as business investment. In medicine, if you
believe the patient has the right prescription to improve her health, you don’t then look for ways to discontinue that medication as quickly as possible. But that’s the situation we have with our less scientific candidates. Clark Tom Fletcher didn’t always understand the HST, but she consistently supported it on her radio show before her splashy re-entry into politics last week. So the lone “outsider” becomes the fifth candidate to replace Campbell, after endorsing the tax that
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led to his sudden retirement. So apparently, the five are unanimous that the HST is a great idea, and all but Stilwell want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. One after another, the cabinet veterans sought to distance themselves. First George Abbott agreed with Stilwell that the new premier should move up the date of a province-wide referendum from September to June. Prognosis of patient not good, Abbott intoned. Then Kevin Falcon scrubbed in. Get the vote done as soon as possible, and maybe the HST can be revived if we slice a
point or two off. Mike de Jong’s outlook was, well, grave. Cutting the rate would be like putting lipstick on the scars. This patient is terminal, so let’s pull the plug as inexpensively as possible. An electionstyle vote would cost $30 million, but a mail-in ballot could be done for less than half of that. By the time Clark arrived, the HST was a palliative care situation. Her only option for a fresh perspective was to move toward assisted suicide. OK, let’s scrap the referendum, she said. It’s doomed anyway. Let’s go back to the legislature and have a “genuine free vote” where
B.C. Liberal MLAs can reverse their earlier votes and throw it out. There are so many things wrong with this idea that it’s hard to know where to start. Mistake, said Abbott. “A real blunder,” said Falcon. De Jong said if he had to vote on the HST again, he’d support it like he did the first time. Clark’s “genuine” free vote would have to take place before she even has a seat in the legislature. It would divide the B.C. Liberal caucus again, unless her idea of a “genuine” free vote is everyone doing what she tells them to do. This plan would be
a disaster. It shows that while Clark spent the last four years getting in touch with families on her radio show, she lost touch with political reality. Which brings us back to Stilwell. When I reached her on the campaign trail, she reaffirmed her support, and vowed again to campaign for the HST. Stilwell said people have earned the right to have a direct say, and she is “perplexed”
that Clark would suggest taking that away. Stilwell remains hopeful that other benefits of the HST can still be discussed, giving it a chance for public support. In short, she remains logical and consistent in her approach. It’s no wonder she is given no chance to win. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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A poll commissioned by the B.C. government shows two out of three people want to vote on the harmonized sales tax, and a similar majority want more information to clarify a confusing debate. That means there is a public appetite for more information, including a new website and advertising to explain the tax, says Chilliwack MLA John Les, the B.C. government’s point man on the HST. Les said he was surprised that a majority of those surveyed said they were worried about the effect on the economy if the HST is rejected in a referendum and B.C. returns to the old provincial sales tax. “There are so many people saying this [HST] hasn’t got a snowball’s chance anyway,” Les said. “But frankly I looked at this and I thought there is a fair bit of room for optimism, in terms of people being quite openminded and saying, give me the information, I’m happy to participate in the referendum.” The B.C. government hired the polling firm Harris-Decima, which surveyed 887 B.C. residents between Nov. 16 and 23. More than 80 per cent said they were likely to vote in a referendum, and more than half agreed that brochures or newspaper ads explaining the HST’s impact would be helpful.
“We will do what it will reasonably take to get information out to people,” Les said. “We’ll certainly do some mailouts to people as the next few months unfold.” Les, named parliamentary secretary for
HST information in November, wouldn’t comment on the debate about the tax and the referendum going on between B.C. Liberal leadership candidates. Candidates Moira Stilwell, George Abbott
and Kevin Falcon have supported having the referendum in late June instead of waiting for the scheduled date of next September. Mike de Jong has said the referendum should be held as cheaply and
quickly as possible, because the public is likely to reject the HST. De Jong has also argued that the government should scrap the HST information office because people have enough information.
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water (one hour per pound); (2) in a clean sink full of cold water, changing the water every couple of hours; (3) in the fridge (five hours per pound). Thawing poultry at room temperature will allow harmful bacteria to grow and is not recommended. Be sure to keep other items, especially those with dairy, mayonnaise or other moist, protein-rich foods chilled until served. Clean carefully: Wash your hands, utensils and work surfaces well before prep work
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$
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$15,995
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$23,995
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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER LE C/C
8,000 kms, automatic, ABS, i-pod connection, power locks / windows / heated mirrors, air, 60/40 split seats, remote keyless entry.
113,500 kms, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows / mirrors / locks / seat, leather, 6 CD changer.
$16,999
$22,999
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2006 NISSAN XTRAIL SE
28,000 kms, air, cruise, halogen headlights, power windows / locks, continuously variable auto transmission, balance of warranty.
Bonavista model, 90,000 kms, cruise, huge power sunroof, leather seats, alloys, new tires, keyless entry, power locks / mirrors, fog lights, automatic.
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Stk # P-1032
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2002 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE
2010 NISSAN FRONTIER SE
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36 kms, air, ABS, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, cruise, 2 12-volt DC power outlets
Stk # P-1008A
Stk # 24-742
$8,995
$25,995
2007 NISSAN VERSA SL
2006 NISSAN XTERRA S
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Stk # 24-884A
$8,999
Stk # 24-813
$29,999
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2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
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STK # U4951-2
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4X4
STK # U5029
$7,995
Cecilia’s PICK OF THE WEEK
2006 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 1500 LS 4X4
Stk # 24-835A
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
Stk # P-902A
PM, CD, trac, ABS, alloys, 7,150 kms
12,900
87,000 kms, V6, locking differential, power group, roof rack, alloy wheels, sunroof, cruise, rear hitch, AM / FM / WMA / MP3 stereo, hood deflector.
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$ STK #X3492
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STK #X5021
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STK #X3581
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 4WD
9,000 kms, air conditioning, power windows / locks, CD player, automatic, 4 cylinder, second generation dual stage air bags.
Stk # 24-702
PW, PL, PM, Pdoors, CD, alloys, 67,670 kms
9,900
2005 HONDA CIVIC Auto., SE SEDAN A/C, tilt, CD,
Sales & Lease
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STK #X3701
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$
13,995
10,900
2007 JEEP COMPASS SPORT Auto., air, tilt, cruise,
11,900 STK #X4531
STK #X4951
16,900
2005 HONDA CIVIC 5spd., SE COUPE air, tilt, CD,
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17,500
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News Pennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days may be numbered You may soon be penniless, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably enjoy it. A Senate committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to eliminate Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penny will be welcomed by most people and businesses, predicts the Consumers Association of Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a loss for consumers,â&#x20AC;? president Bruce Cran said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re concerned, this is taking place 20 years too late.â&#x20AC;?
Only people very sentimental about the penny will object to eliminating the onecent coin, he said, while consumers and businesses will save time, effort and money by no longer having to handle it. Cran noted eliminating the penny only affects coin transactions, which will be rounded to the nearest five cents. Debit, credit and other electronic transactions can still be priced
Fundraiser offers golf benefits Morning Star Staff
Holiday season shoppers can take heart during their quest for gifts this December. The Lung Association says its Golf Privilege Club membership book makes the perfect stocking stuffer for your favourite golfer. For $35, it gives golfers a huge array of reduced green fees at close to 500 courses in Western Canada and Washington State and supports B.C. residents living with lung disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By giving just a little â&#x20AC;&#x201C; less the cost of one round of gold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; golfers can receive great savings on their favourite sport while also supporting the one in five British Columbians living with lung disease,â&#x20AC;? said Kathy Wylie, Vernon area volunteer director for the BC Lung Association.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win-win situation,â&#x20AC;? said Kelsey Lenters, BC Lung Association fundraising team member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golfers benefit from huge golf savings, while all proceeds from book sales go towards important lung health programs and clean air initiatives.â&#x20AC;? For more information on the courses and discounts in the book, or to purchase a membership, visit golfandsave.ca or call 1-800-665-LUNG.
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in one-cent increments as they are now. A report of the Senate finance committee recommends production of pennies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which cost about 1.5 cents each to make â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be halted as soon as possible and the one-cent coin be phased out over the following two years. Helmut Pastrick, economist at Central 1 Credit Union, agreed killing the penny likely makes sense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suspect itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a coin that can probably go,â&#x20AC;?
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Or choose 0%/6.99%/6.99%/6.99% APR purchase financing on a new 2011 Focus SE Sport with no-extra charge heated seats / 2011 Fiesta S Sedan / 2011 Fusion S for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, OAC from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $264 / $245 / $366 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $122 / $113 / $169 with a down payment of $0 or or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 / $3,259.85 / $4,872.84 or APR of 0%/6.99%/6.99% and total to be repaid is $18,999 / $17,608.85 / $26,321.84. All purchase finance offers include freight and air tax of $1,450 / $1,350 / $1,450 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. 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If a customer qualifies for Car Heaven or Retire Your Ride, Ford of Canada (“Ford”) will provide an additional Rebate, with the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2010/2011 Ford or Lincoln vehicle, in the amount of $1,000CDN [Focus (excluding 2011 S), Fusion (excluding 2011 S), Mustang (excluding Shelby GT500 and 2011 Value Leader), Transit Connect, Ranger (excluding 2011 XL)], $2,000CDN [Taurus (excluding 2011 SE), Escape (excluding 2011 XLT I4 Manual), Edge (excluding 2011 SE), Flex (excluding 2011 SE), Explorer (excluding 2011 Base models), Sport Trac], or $3,000CDN [F150 (excluding Raptor and 2011 Regular Cab XL 4x2), F250-550, E-Series, Expedition, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Rebate amount may be used as a down payment. Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. RYR Rebates are available to residents of Canada only excluding Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut. Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period to qualify for a Rebate. Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Rebates are raincheckable. Rebates not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection, or Daily Rental Rebates and Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.■ Offer valid from Dec 1/10 to Jan 31/11 (the “Offer Period”) only to resident Canadian Costco members with a membership on or before November 30, 2010. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of most new 2010/2011 Ford or Lincoln vehicles (excluding all Focus, Ranger, Shelby GT 500, Raptor, F-650 & F-750 and 2011 Fiesta S) each an “Eligible Vehicle”. This offer is rain checkable. The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford Motor Company of Canada (“Ford”) dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to members domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Costco Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. This offer can be combined with RCL Program incentives, but cannot be combined with the Commercial Connection Program. For small fleets with an eligible FIN, this offer can be used in conjunction with the Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP). Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Customer may use the $1,000CDN as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford, but not both. Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. †Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2011 Fiesta 1.6L manual/Focus 2.0L manual/Fusion S 2.5L manual. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods and competitive information available at the time of posting. Actual fuel consumption may vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, and driving habits.
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And since North had not responded two spades, he felt safe in rebidding three spades with only honor-doubleton. You seem to have only two losers: the heart ace and diamond ace. But suppose you ruff at trick two and draw trumps. When spades break 4-2 (the most likely division), you are now out of trumps. You can knock out the diamond ace, but the defenders will cash three heart tricks. And if you stop pulling trumps after three rounds, then turn to diamonds, East will take his ace and lead the heart queen, driving out your last trump while West still has one. After ruffing the second trick, play a diamond. If
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MEADEN, John Evan It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of John Evan Meaden on December 13, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Celebration of Life to be held 1:00 pm Friday December 17, 2010 at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Drive). Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
Frances "Fran" Elaine Tulak-Davis
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ELLIOT, Elsie Esther It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Esther Elliot on December 14, 2010 in Armstrong, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
BARTELL, Larry Jean It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Jean Bartell on December 13, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
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With loving family by her side, Frances "Fran" Elaine Tulak-Davis passed away peacefully in Enderby BC on December 12, 2010 at 81 years of age. Fran is survived by her 11 children Wanda (Dave) Jewel of Enderby, Wayne (Hellen) Tulak of Armstrong, Larry (Donna) Tulak of Enderby, Russell (Margot) Tulak of Enderby, Brian (Liz) Tulak of Enderby, Mark Tulak of Nakusp, Bruce Tulak of Enderby, Noreen (Rod) Saul of Valemont, Brenda (Maurice) Beaulieu of Enderby, Sherry (Kelly) Kindopp of Calgary, Shelly Anderson (Len Larson) of Vernon, and Jim (Dianne) McKinnon of Oliver; her 23 grandchildren, her 34 great-grandchildren; her 1 great great-grandchild; her sister Gladys Stainer of Vancouver; her brother Gerald (Donna) Stainer of Vernon; several extended family members; and her many friends. Fran was predeceased by her ¿rst husband Doug Tulak, her second husband Bill Davis, her 3 children Byron, Cheryl-Lynn, and Lorraine; and her 2 grandchildren Vicky and Wendy. Fran was born October 4, 1929 in Vancouver BC to Gerry and Amelia Stainer. Fran's priority in life was her family. She was artistic and expressed so through her knitting, crocheting, and embroidery projects. Fran challenged herself with puzzles frequently, was particularly found of angels, hummingbirds, and an avid doll collector. Fran stayed busy being active in the Enderby community. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Enderby & District Seniors Complex (1101 George Street). Reverend George Rands of¿ciating. Reception to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
BEUERLEIN BEUERLEIN, Etta “Louise” passed away peacefully on December 12, 2010 at the age of 80. Survived by her loving husband Frank, her son Brian (Lynn) Beuerlein of Delta, BC; daughter Leslie (Larry) Clark of Prince George, BC; daughter Elizabeth Beuerlein of Vernon; daughter Roberta Beuerlein (Lonny Ellwyn) of Langley, BC; brother George (Jackie) Shepherd of Vernon, BC. Born in Calgary, AB, Louise grew up in Calgary, where she met her husband Frank, to whom she had been married to for 57 years. She was a proud grandma to seven grandchildren: Alexandra, Brendan, Brittany, David, Kelsey, Kristine, & Scott. Louise raised her family in the beautiful mountain town of Field, BC in Yoho National Park. She ran a grocery store with her husband in Field for several years. They retired to Vernon in 1984, and have enjoyed the retirement years in the sunny Okanagan. The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at Noric House and Dr. C. Cunningham for the excellent care mom received. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Donations in memory of Etta Louise may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC (102-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S1). Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Albert Donald Wells was born on May 20th, 1922 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan and was called Home to be with his Lord on December 12th, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen of Vernon, B.C., to whom he was married for 59 years; one son, Jim (Nancy) Wells of London, Ontario; one daughter, Carol (David) MacBain of Vernon, B.C.; eight grandchildren, Emily (Tyson) Pachal of Calgary, Alberta, Kendra, Simon and Spencer Wells of London, Ontario, Joel MacBain, Nicole (Kyle) Stensrude, Andrew and Lance MacBain, all of Vernon, B.C.; one brother, Bob (Margaret) Wells of Kelowna, B.C.; one sister, Joyce (Duane) Pugh of 108 Mile House, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Vernon, Bert and Ray. Don was a long time member of the Salvation Army and will be remembered by many friends in various communities because of his active involvement in the church. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Don’s Life which was held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Major Ron Cartmell of¿ciating. A Reception followed in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Don to Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, Alberta T3J 5H5 or to your local Salvation Army. Funeral arrangements were made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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GASKA, Heinz Gunter It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Heinz Gunter Gaska on December 7, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
Jacob (Jake) Reimer On December 11, 2010, Jacob (Jake) Reimer passed away at Polson Multi-Care Centre in Vernon, B.C. He was 85 years old. Jake was born in Russia and immigrated with his family to Canada as a baby. They moved to Vernon from Drumheller when he was 8 years old. Jake was pre-deceased by his brothers Fred & Harry. His is survived by his twin sister, Tina Beck (Vernon), older sister Mary Smith (Vancouver), his wife Eleanor, children Stewart, Elaine, Rob, Jackie (Boyd), Geri and grandchildren Jebb, Dustin and Toni. Farming was one of the most important things in Jake’s life. In the early years he also co-owned and operated “Reimer Bros” Logging with his brother Harry. He loved working hard all day on the farm and also loved getting together with his friends and family. Over the years he had varying interests starting with trapshooting, “Happy Hoofbeats” (gymkhana fun), hauling his kids to horse shows, horseshoe pitching, poker night and lastly with the Spallumcheen Pioneer Power Club (antique tractors). He lived the life he chose to live. We will miss his smile.
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Albert graduated from VHS in Vernon. He was employed by BC Telephone for a number of years in the Valley and at the Coast. His ambitions led him into real estate and other entrepreneur ventures. He will always be remembered for generously giving time and talents to help friends and relatives. No service by request. Friends wishing to do so may make donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.
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John Evan Meaden suddenly passed on December 13, 2010, in Vernon, B.C.
John was very proud of his family and was a loving father and husband. Those left to treasure his many loving memories are his beloved wife Lynn; Johns four children; Donna (Paul) Hoffmann of Missoula, Montana, Gerald (Suanne) Meaden of Surrey, BC, Brian (Rosalie) Meaden of Prince George, BC, David Meaden of Kelowna, BC and step-son Cory (Angelea) Enns of Enderby BC. Nine grandchildren; Dustin, Dalton, Jordan, Rylan, Nathan, Jennifer, Krissi, Christian, and Kash: and niece Lorraine Johannsson.
We regret to announce the passing of Albert Ivan Shmyr at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on December 12, 2010. Albert was born on May 1, 1938 at Creston, BC. He is survived by his son Neil Edward Shmyr James and his sister Gloria Block along with numerous nephews and nieces. Albert was predeceased by his parents, brother Merle and sister Katherine.
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John Evan was born August 20th, 1928, in Edmonton Alberta. John was the youngest of the four children , of Ernest and Hilda Meaden. As a young man, John began a banking career starting in Brooks, Alberta. John then met Barbara Jean Rutherford to whom he married in 1956. John and Barb soon moved to the West Coast where they started a family, eventually having four children. During this time John switched careers to sales which eventually brought the family to Prince George, BC in 1966. In 1991 John retired and moved to Vernon, BC. John was pre-deceased by his mother Hilda, father Ernest, sister Muriel, brothers Raymond and William and his ¿rst wife Barbara. In life, John was very outgoing and enjoyed being with friends and family, so much so he built a cabin on Cluculz Lake for all to enjoy. For over twenty years many of John’s fondest memories were spent at the family cabin. John also enjoyed a round of golf, boating, building and Àying RC airplanes, and especially driving his Class A motorhome to his favourite spots. John touched the lives of many people with his smile and hard work, and maintained his trademark sense of humour all the way to the end. A celebration of his life will be held at Trinity United Church on Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 1:00pm with Bob Thompson presiding. The family appreciates your continued prayers and support and In lieu of Àowers, family and friends may make donations to the North Okanagan Hospice Society at 3506 – 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4
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Employment opportunity @ Fairweather Bingo Part time position in concession and bingo floor sales. Applicants must be 19 or older. (Shift Work - includes nights, weekends and holiday relief) Position could lead to full time employment. On the job training offered. Food Safe preferred.
GENERAL MANAGER The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is seeking an innovative, experienced leader to oversee operations and member services. The ideal candidate will possess minimum 5 years experience in a senior management role and demonstrate proficiency in the following: • Experience working with non profit boards while providing leadership in strategic planning and policy development; • Knowledge and understanding of the role of businesses in the local economy; • Proven ability in media relations, marketing, public speaking and presentations; • Financial management, budget creation and monitoring • Supervision, evaluation and supporting staff utilizing proactive HR practices; • Relevant post secondary degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. • Proactive approaches to membership participation, retention and recruitment; • Management of Chamber committees; NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Complete job description: www.vernonchamber.ca. Email or fax cover letter and resume To: Personnel Committee Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce #102 2901 32nd Street, Vernon BC, V1T 5M2 manager@vernonchamber.ca Fax: 250-545-3114 Application Deadline: December 24, 2010
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Help Wanted Part time - c/s rep wanted immediately. We are looking for that special person to join our team. A mature responsible person with exceptional customer service skills who enjoys being a team player. Quick learner with good computer skills and cash experience req’d. Some outside work involved as this is a self storage facility in Vernon. Fax resume to 1-250-493-0298 or pentictonselfstorage@telus.net PERSONAL TRAINER - Snap Fitness 24/7 Snap Fitness, a state of the art fitness centre, is opening at Landing Plaza on 25th Ave. Looking for full and/or part time experienced personal trainers. Attractive compensation plan. Must be certified. The chosen candidate will be energetic, outgoing and professional. Email resume vernonbc@snapfitness.com or fax to 778-4755664 PICASSO HAIR CO. is looking for an experienced stylist to join our team. Please apply at: picasso@sunwave.net Watkin Motors is looking for a part-time shipper/receiver in our Parts Dept. Mornings,Tuesday - Saturday. 20 hours per week. Must be able to work with computers, some physical work, be organized and have a valid drivers license. Please submit resumes Attn: Parts Manager Working 4th Class Engineer with maintenance experience needed for processing plant. Applicant needs to be willing to get his hands dirty and be able to work unsupervised. Bring resume to Colonial Farms 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstong, between 8am & noon. (250)546-3008.
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SALE - 20 sides of BEEF, naturally grown, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.49lbs cwf. 250-546-6494
NEW TDX-SP elec. wheelchair & accessories 18 inch seat. Pd over $10,000. - Steal at $6,000. obo Assist pole $100 ďŹ rm 250-546-8047
For Sale- Shop tools, band saw, table saw, air compressor, air nailers, biscuit jointer, drill press. 250-542-5141 Reg FREE removal of all unwanted vehicles & metals. No vehicle or metal too big. Will pay cash for each. 250-351-9666 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load. (250)309-6107, 250-260-0085 GET SMARTER COPIES Postcards, business cards, Flyers, envelopes, invoice books, Posters, book binding, invitations, Calendars, rafďŹ&#x201A;e tickets, Brochures, menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, memo pads & custom tabs. 260-1970 email: getsmartercopies@telus.net www.getsmartercopies.com H.O scale trains/cars & access. incl; complete boxed setgreat starter gift. also complete vintage scalextric road race set, old train track and mechano $300.250-546-8874 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Large double pedestal desk.$90. Christmas dishes porcelain(Country Village). 7 place settings plus serving pieces. Dishwasher safe.$50. 250-545-5597. Lavington Roses Roses, Gerbera, Alstroemeria. Available @ Butcher Boys, & Lavington Shell (250)260-1131 Mens Senior Flex King Cobra irons (RH) 4 to Sandwedge $200. 250-545-7592 Mini auto collections B.B rifďŹ&#x201A;e $80. Knife collection chain saw $40. 250-549-7015 NEED BUILDING PLANS
Riverside Natural Meats Your one stop for custom slaughter. Provincially inspected, Quality guaranteed. Delivered to your cut shop or farm. No surcharge on Custom Slaughter. Can cut & wrap (250)832-0012 rivmeats@telus.net SIMPLY SATELLITE Shaw Direct Authorized Dealer Sales, Service & Installations Visit www.simplysatellite.ca Great prices & more info. 250-558-7440 *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. TORO 13HP snowblower. Electric start. Used very little. $1500. 250-768-4007 TV Samsung 26â&#x20AC;?, excellent picture and shape. Only $40.00. 250-542-4919
Wanted- used amateur radio and short wave equipment. Dan - (250)838-2174 We Buy Estates, Antiques, Silver, Coins Moorcroft, China, Furniture, Native Artifacts etc. Please call 250-863-3082
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PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT
Available for $3,200 each.
7885 Hwy 97A, Vernon
Brookside Orchards has good quality certiďŹ ed organic apples .70 p/lb, $15. for 45 lb box baking and juicing apples. (250)260-6690
Firewood/Fuel Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. FREE Pallets for ďŹ rewood or ....?? Behind Morning Star Building, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. LIMITED time Special; Lodge pole Pine- cut & split, 16â&#x20AC;?, $50 per loaded pick-up. Call (250)545-6461 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
Furniture KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Garden Equipment 10HP 28â&#x20AC;? Dual-Stage Snowblower w/electric start. $500. Trade-ins welcome. 503-2177 NEW 1130SBE Hasqvarna snowblower, elec. start, hand warmers, headlight, 30â&#x20AC;? cut with side cutters, $2000 ďŹ rm. 250-832-4923 for more details
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PENGUIN MFG 306-5706 13â&#x20AC;? RCA color TV, rabbit ears, remote. Like new. $25. Ph 250-542-3203 2 new chocolate 24â&#x20AC;? vanities w/single faucet. Asking $100 each. 250-542-0113. 2 Person infrared cedar sauna as new. $475. (250)542-4349 Christmas Trees at Mackenzies
239 Stepping Stones Cres. 558-4749 All sizes & prices CTN mobility 4-wheeler Skooter. Asking $900 obo. 250-5458582 or 250-351-0689. DOWNSIZING SALE HD Home Theater Complete System: 52â&#x20AC;? JVC HD 1080p TV, with integrated stand. Shaw HD PVR cable box, Denon AV Surround Receiver, paradigm speakers - 5 with stands. $950. 250-260-1793 Duvet Cover, shamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & bed skirt. Tangerine color. Very Good condition. $38. 250-5580225 FOOSBALL, DARTS, Ping Pong, Glide Hockey, Pool & ShufďŹ&#x201A;eboard Tables and Supplies. Vernon store 250-5422054 OkanaganPoolTables.com FREE queen size older mattress, you pick-up. Call 250938-1619
New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
New Ladies s12 cashmere/wool coat w/detach fur collar $150. (250)558-1833 New Shaw PVR box- $300. Ikea dining table 6 chairs $50. Twin mattress, box castered frame $50. 250-545-8726 Pro-form cross walk treadmill, like new. $400. (250)545-4638 Six â&#x20AC;&#x153;Registeredâ&#x20AC;? Canada Goose Collector Plates $360.00. Ph. 250-545-3658
Misc. Wanted CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. 804-8698 or curlybox728@hotmail.com I am a private collector and want to buy your old coin collection & accumulations. Todd, 250-864-3521 Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted - toddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car seat. Phone 250-545-7067
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Lots Best Christmas ever! Live the good life, excellent country air, land & water, 5 acre lots Louie View Estates, minutes to Lumby, 5 lots left in this phase. Lets do it NOW! Call Kim 250547-6912, 250-309-0077
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WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY? sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience. Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)
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Lots LOTS FOR SALE Flat .25 acre lot. 2446 Dallas Rd. R7 zoning allows manufactured or conventional home Defeo and Associates. ReMax Vernon 250-260-4711.”
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Acreage 2bdrm 2 bath, open, spacious, n/p, n/s. Avail Dec15 or Jan1. $1000+util (250)765-3339 2bdrm modular on 7 fenced acres, rural country setting, n/s $1200.+ util. (250)832-3322
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Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities. N/P. $610.
250-542-7723
MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
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Available Jan. 1st
Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
2 Bedroom Suites from
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GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
1 bedroom 595.00 Adult Bldg/Hydro not Incl. No pets/parties/drugs Call 250 558 5020. 1&2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440. 1bdrm apt,excellent location, D/T, bus route, avail Jan 1st. $650/mo. (250)275-3137
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ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 Hilltop Manor City View Apt Willow Manor 1, 2 & 3 BDRMS $625 - $850 / Month
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3 bdrm 1.5 bath downtown duplex $875+util 3600 Centennial Drive Incl appl Avail now. 2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $825+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished Adv. Bay condo $825+util 26-8800 Adv. Bay Rd Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown condo $800+util 205-3700 28A St Incl FR ST Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown townhouse $750+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl 2 bdrm 1 bath quiet downtown condo $750+util 3700 28A Str Incl fr st available now 2 bdrm 1 bath 55+ West Vernon condo $745+util 109-3701 27 Ave Incl FSDWWD Avail Now 1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $600+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now 1 bdrm 1 bath apartment $575+elec 202-4103 Alexis Park Dr Incl FR ST Avail now CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
1bdrm $775, 1bdrm den $740. Quiet adult oriented building, on-site managers, F/S, DW, AC, balcony, N/S, N/P, 250545-5773, 250-550-0243. 1bdrm quiet convenient location, near Schubert Center, rent incl. hot water, cable, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+, $595. 250-309-3763 2bdrm, 1bath, balcony, central location, new paint, small pet ok. n/s. $850/mo. avail. Jan 1. 250-545-0529, 250-308-8878 2 BDRM, 1 Bath, upper unit, laundry, D/W, N/S, N/D. Close to town. Ref checked. Avail. Immed. $775/mo 250-5457644 2bdrm, 2 bath, new flooring, paint & a/c,avail Jan.1.n/s.5 appl., $950pm. 250-306-0996 2bdrm,$800.+util., n/s, n/p, close to town. Laundry on site. (250)308-5006 2BDRM lg quiet 4plex. Cat ok, no dogs. Refs Req. $795. utils/incl. 250-542-4310 or 250-308-9738 2-bdrm loft on farm in Mara, utilities included. $650/mo. 250-838-6630. Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util. 1st week FREE. 250-558-8261. Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $775 +util. 1st week FREE. 250-549-0644. Armstrong 2bdrm $750 incl. heat, Call Anne 250-546-0993 BACHELOR suite across fr. Schubert Ctr. in adult building. Completely renovated ground flr. unit. F/S, heat & hot water included. Pay laundry. $575/mo, no pets (250) 3088500 BACHELOR suite with balcony, furnished or unfurnished, avail. immed. (250)541-0077 Bach quiet downtown location. 35+ H/w, cable incl. Air, f/s coin laundry, elevator. N/P. D.D. $580. Ph (250)549-4220
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Apt/Condo for Rent CHARMING 2bdr apt. ideal for 1 or 2 people, close to d/t f/s, w/d, absolutely ns/np avail imm. $800.250-549-3313. East-Hill bachelor suite, level entry, $550 incl/util. 2-appl. cat ok, avail. Jan 1. 250-545-0905 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartments, A/C, N/S, N/P, no parties. 250-308-9299 For rent immed. at 3 Links Lodge, 1bdrm suite, couples 55+ only, Doreen 250-5460257 or Nancy 250-546-8158 For Rent now - Over 1200sq/ft grnd lvl end unit. 3 lvl, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath condo in Arbor Lee insuite laundry. AC, new appl, updated, lots of storage. NS, NP. $1100 all utils incl. Make this your new home. Contact 250-260-5822 GORGEOUS FULLY furnished 1 bedroom condo on Lake Okanagan, granite counters, fireplace, 2 flat screen TV’s, in suite washer and dryer, underground parking, pool, all utilities included. $1,150. 403-474-1111 Harwood area, 2bdrm 1bath, level entry apt. style townhouse, very good cond. end unit, adult bldg, NP/NS, $760 +util. Drive by #6-1900 46 Ave. avail. Nov1.Don 250-558-8762 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 MODERN 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. dw, a/c, $850/month inc sat tv, available furnished. 250-550-6095 NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1175/mo incl all appli, AC, W/D, Secured heated U/G Parking. Call Mel 604-9368513, 604-816-9835 RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington – Century – Embers Avail immediately, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms NP, NS, Elevators, Close to bus/shopping/Safeway/Schubert, Ctr, clean & well maintained, Seniors: 250275-8066 or 250-308-2485 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 Spacious 2bdrm/2bath with elevator. N/S, n/p. Adult building. $950/mo. (250)546-8857 VERNON 2 bdrm condo, in suite laundry, lease, $850/mo + util, ground floor, Dec.15/Jan.1st. 250-804-9167
Apartment Furnished KELOWNA Furnished “Casita” including utilities & T.V. $700 p.m. Preference given to handyman interested in odd farm jobs from time to time for pay. Call 250-861-5441
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*Houses and Furnished Accommodation* 6 bdrm 5 bath house with suite $2100+util 5000 Valleyview Pl includes fr st dw avail Dec 4 bdrm 3 bath exec Middleton home $1900+util 721 Mt Ida Incl appl available now 2 bdrm + den 2 bath exec. Foothills view home $1500+util 1512 Apex Lane incl appls avail Dec 15 4 bdrm 2.5 bath house with suite $1600+util 3830 15th Avenue incl appls avail now 4 bdrm 2 bath Coldstream home $1500+util 7504 Holtham Dr Incl Fr St Available Now 4 bdrm 3 bath Mission Hill home $1500+util 4908 Valleyview Plc includes appls avail Feb 2 bdrm 1 bath reno’d Lake Country home $1100+util 15464 Oyama Road incl Fr St Avail now 3 bdrm 1.5 bath semi rural home $1100+util 5862 Bella Vista Road incl fr st Avail Jan 3 bdrm 2 bath home with garage $800+util 3701 27th St incl appliances Avail Nov CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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REALESTATEReview EAST HILL 3101 Pleasant Valley Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $449,900
MISSION HILL 2103 - 39 Street Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $339,000
FOOTHILLS 12, 1404 Copper Mtn Court Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $404,900
NORTH BX 5296 MacDonald Road Sunday, starting at 1:00 Kim
Apartment Furnished OKANAGAN LANDING Luxury 2 bed 2 bath Okanagan Landing lakefront, fully deluxe furnished, designer features, spotless. Avail. Jan 1 short term, no lease. 250-309-0336
Commercial/ Industrial 1200sqft shop / ware house, 14’ OHD, mezzanine, 200amp, gas, yard space, avail. Jan 1. 250-549-0141 Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)558-5003
Cottages / Cabins 1 BDRM COZY CABIN, Falkland, private country setting, cat ok, reduced $700/mo. Free util & high speed internet. Avail. immed. 250-550-3977 ENDERBY: adorable cabin, Forest Grove MHP, 1bdrm., N/S $650. (250)838-6041 Private Kal Lake Cottage Avail immed until June. Self contained, furn, n/s, n/p. In-ste laundry. $1000. 250-542-0669 SOUTH SPALLUMCHEEN Newly renovated 1 bedroom cottage. New appliances F/S, W/D. NP, NS. $800 per month plus damage deposit and utilities. 250-546-9974
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Homes for Rent
Large 3bdrm,1.5bath, + bsmt, great area, lrg yard, n/s, n/p, w/d hook-ups, avail Jan. 15, $990 +util. 604-341-0241. Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. Mission Hill, large 2bdrm, carport, heat/hot water incl. w/d, storage. $900. 250-308-2103 Spotlessly clean, renovated 2bdrm main flr. in-ste laundry, near hospital. N/S N/P. $975/mo incl util. 250-3064088
3 bdrm immaculate house, newly decorated, close to schools & shopping, n/s, n/p. $1200+util. 250-545-6926 3BDRM up, 2bdrm suite down, 2bath, 2000sqft, house on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs, n/s, $1900/mo +util., avail immed, 250-275-3188 4bdrm 2.5bath, East-Hill, single family, quiet neighborhood, no thru rd, $1450/mo +util. avail. Jan 1. 250-549-1830. A Kal Lake home, furnished, Jan 1 - June 30 ‘11. Ideal for retired or proff. cple. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 decks, private dock, panoramic view, ample parking.n/s, no cats. $1400 + utils 545-0642, botterill@shaw.ca ARMSTRONG Quiet 3 Bedroom Main Level. 1 1/2 bath, f/s, w/d, dw, fp, ns, pets ok, 1 covered deck, 1 uncovered deck off master bedroom leading to private hot tub. 1/2 utilities. Avail Jan 1. $1500 + DD 403-982- 8887 Coldstream; 3bdrm, beautiful view, 5-appl. ns/np, dbl car garage, avail. Jan 1 $1200 incl/util. 1bdrm suite, view, sep/entry, priv. deck, prkg, 5-appl. avail. Jan 1. $850 incl/util. (250)308-8806 Coldstream, 4bdrm, Feb 1, quiet cul-de-sac, office, media rm, ns/np, f/s, w/d, a/c, $1500 + util. RR. 250-558-4717 DESERT COVE adult 40+. Golfing nearby, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, den, attached dbl garage. 5 appl, blinds, on full 6ft crawl space. Low maintenance lot, use of indoor pool, hot tub, rec centre, rent long term or short. Spotless move in ready. Small dog ok. Heat, hydro, cable extra. 250-545-5679 For Rent - Very private home on the creek downtown Lumby. Avail Dec 1. $1000/mo + DD and utils. (250)309-6378 Lower East Hill, 2-bdrm, large yard, $1000 + util. Owner pays water/sewer. Avail Now. 250549-6776 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, spacious, deck, clean, new carpet, NP NS, $1000. Now. (250)545-5841 Lumby 3bdrm, reno’d, big yrd, n/s, pets neg., $1250 + utils & dd. RR. Jan1. 250-550-6222 SICAMOUS 1100 sq.ft 3 lvl split, 3 bdr, 1 bth, on narrows. Lrg rm on 3rd level, laundry , WD & Elec. heat, vacuflo, Wood burning stove. Sgl att. garage. New flooring. Ask $900/ mth plus utilities. Contact Trish e-mail: trish@acm.ab.ca or call 403993-6805/403-510-3437. References required. N/ S, pets negotiable. Long term preferred. Avail. Jan.1,2011. SWAN LAKE Lake view 5 bed 2 bath House for rent. 2100 sqf. Wood stove, dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Small pet ok. hardwood floor. 8 km from Vernon. 2 car parking lawn and deck. $1600/mo call to view. 250-542-4944 or 250-545-2300 Vernon, lakeshore, spacious, clean, 3bdrm, living rm, covered deck, laundry, f/s, avail. now $1200. 250-766-1428
Mobile Homes & Pads 2-bdrm, f/s, fully fenced, $800 + util, Jan 1, 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. (250)542-7179
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1BDRM lower & 2bdrm upper, Immaculate, BX area, util/incl., suitable for single person, N/S, N/P, laundry, $750 & $800. 250-804-0531. 1bd unit $535, 2 bd duplex on creek $975. Call Sean 250306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca 2bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $750/mo. includes most utilities. 250-542-1210 2bdrm 1bath 1/2 duplex in great cond, hardwood flrs, fenced yard. All appl. Pets ok. 2700 39th St. $850/mo. Call Brian Rogers (250)308-1888 2bdrm, 1bath level entry reno’d end unit, fenced yard, great location. $950 + util. pets neg. Jan 1. 250-545-7603. 2 BDRM, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $825 + utilities. Available Jan 1st. References checked. 250-5457644 or 250-550-5832 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. Dec. 15. $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 2bdrm unit in 4plex, top floor, 6315 Tronson Rd. $750/mo. + 1/2 util. 250-308-0793
1200sqft. 2-bdrm in orchard, close to town, Avail Nov 1st, & $1050/mo incl Hydro, N/P, N/S, R.R. (250)540-1011 1bdrm home, pleasant location, Vernon, 1-acre garden, big workshop, gas heat, np, $850. avail now 250-542-9154 2 + bdrm, 2 bath, furnished or not, all util. incl., 5 appl. $1000+dd.(250)275-3442 2-BDRM, Feb 1, 900sqft, Salmon River Rd. $950/mo, horse boarding extra. (250)833-5573 2bdrm, fenced yard, garage, F/S, W/D, downtown Vernon, $900/mo +util, pets negot. 250-215-0367, 250-546-9393. 2bdrm house, approx 1,100sqft., in floor heating, great view, f/s, new w/d, n/p,n/s. Avail now. $850 plus util. 250-260-6051 2 bdrm house close to downtown. Hardwood flrs, lrg yard, F/S incl. W/D hook-ups. N/P or parties. $900/mo utils extra. Call 250-308-8500 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 2bed, 1bath, 1100sqft, 1950’s home in OK Landing, 2 acres. Large 3 bay detached shop. Lots prkg, beautiful area, close to town. $1000. avail. immed. to May 2011. 250-938-0869 3bdrm, 2bath, new kitchen, new bath, all new flooring, new appl. hardwood floors, avail. immed. $1100/mo. NP/NS, #302-2100 43-Ave. Call Brian Rogers 250-308-1888 3bdrm 2 full/bath, upper floor, Bella Vista, 1800sqft. family rm, garage, a/c, d/w, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail. Jan 16 $1200 + half util.250-260-4246 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 or 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 3bdrm +den, 2bath, duplex, quiet street, 5appl, fenced, deck, NS, pets neg. avail. Jan 1. $1400. 250-545-9199.
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Suites, Upper
Ski in/out Silver Star luxury chalet, sleeps 10, hot tub. Special nightly rate $299. Min 3 nights. Jan-March availabitlity. Joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com
1 BEDROOM, bright, ground level suite w/ great views. Sep. entrance. Laundry. Avail immed. $750/m incl. util. N/S, small pet negot. 250-306-3273 1 BEDROOM suit, private entrance, deck, yard, covered parking Hydro & internet inclded avail. Jan 1 n/p $625 Dale @ 250-307-1666 1 LARGE BDRM, 1bath, beautiful, bright, clean, reno’d, F/S, DW, gas F/P, Large yard, incredible view, sep.entrance. Close to town, bus & college. $850/mo incl.all utilities, wireless internet, & cable. R.R. Avail Jan 1. 250-503-1270. 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl utils, lndry rm, must see. $1095. Call (250)503-6533 2bdrm, Mission Hill, incl. laundry, avail now. n/s inside. 250542-3981 or 250-540-5906.
Bella-Vista 2bdrm upper home, incl; util., cable, w/d, covered sundeck, lg carport, quiet neighbourhood, $995. avail. Jan 1. 250-545-2769
Rooms for Rent 1 Bdrm & run of house. $500/mo. N/S, N/P, N/drinking, N/drug, N/parties. (250)5456251 Room for rent in 3 bdrm duplex, East Hill, furnished, $500.incl.util. 250-306-3680
Seasonal Acommodation Ski in/out Silver Star suite, sleeps 8, hot tub, special $199 night. 3 nights min. joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com
Senior Assisted Living
Start your new year in style, a beautiful one bedroom suite is available in the Victorian Retirement Residence. Congregate care at its best. Call Tracy at 250-545-0470 to view. Visit our Website at www.victorianvernon.com Assisted Living for Seniors, 2 rooms available. Healthy vegetarian meals, home setting on acreage. 250-545-9631
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1-room avail. in house, NS, NP, util. & internet incl. $400/mo. 250-309-2724 Roommate needed, 3bdrm apt., $350/mo everything incl. Avail Jan 1. 250-309-4704
Suites, Lower 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, ns, $700/mo. all incl. check Vernon kijiji Dec 1 for more info. 250-545-4679 1bdrm, sep entry, n/p, n/s inside. $650 incl util inter/cable, laundry in suite. Avail Jan 1. 250-542-8391 1bdrm, sep. entry. n/s, n/p, share/laundry, near bus, $700. incl.util. Jan 1 (250)306-6243 1bdrm suite, Armstrong, avail. Jan 1. $850/mo. incl/util & cable. 250-307-7927 1bdrm very clean & bright, 5 appl. own laundry, sep/entry, cable & util/incl. avail. Jan 1. $800/mo. 778-471-1968 1bed $650, 2bdrm $800, incl. heat, hot water, NO DOGS. (250)542-3241, 250-542-9042 2bdrm Middleton above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Imm. 250-545-4665
3BED fully furnished, 2000sqft, util/incl. avail. immed until May 31. Suitable for student sharing or seasonal workers. np, ns, From $1500/mo. (250)558-3059
40th Ave, lg updated 2 bdrm, newer bath, great location, yard, 4 appl. Avail Dec. 15. $800. incls. util. 250-558-6596 $875 1bdrm +den, inclusive, spacious, level entry, d/w, w/d, pet neg. ns, 250-309-0291 ARMSTRONG 2 Bedroom Daylight Basement Suite. F/S, FP, WD, NS, Pets ok, Sauna. 1/2 Utilities. $800+DD 403982-8887 Avail now, 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, close to town & Hospital. NS, NP, $700/mo. TV, internet & util/incl.,250-558-0707. BRAND new 1bdrm big suite, new kitchen & lvg rm, bath w/tub & shower, 5-appl. own w/d, $695 imm. 250-309-4405 BRAND NEW 1bdrm suite, $750.incl. util., n/s, n/p, avail. immed. (250)545-6181 EAST HILL 2 bdrm 1 ba n/s n/p private level entry spacious $750/mo+hydro w/cable laundry rm 250-309-0727 East Hill. Adorable 2 bdrm suite avail Jan 1. Lovely colors, very clean. All appliances and washer dryer included. Off street parking, quiet neighborhood. Non smokers and no parties please. Great landlords. $900.00 including utilities, cable and WIFI. call 250 545 0117. LOWER EAST HILL New 1 bdrm. Short walk downtown. Features W/D and DW. All Utilities included. N/S. Available Jan 1. $800. Call 250-308-8796 Mission Hill cozy 2bdrm full bath, incl util & wireless internet, cable. N/S N/P. Perfect for quiet student of senior. $650. Avail now. 250-549-7191 MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite +den, stunning OK lakeview, fully furnished, priv.entry/laundry, util/incl. security system, $1200/mo. NS. 250-545-3465 NEWLY remodeled cozy 1bdrm suite, private, level entry in beautiful East Hill area, close to town & bus, private laundry, gas f/p, utils incl. n/s, n/p, $700. 250-549-1626.
Suites, Upper 2 bdrm, f/s, w/d, avail Jan 1. n/s,n/p, dd, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $750/month +utilities avail Feb 1st. View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com
Nearly new, East Hill 2-bdrm, upper lvl, incl laundry, cable, internet, util, deck, $950. Avail now. ns, np, (250)542-7806
Townhouses
Clean & quiet 3bdrm 1bath in family complex, freshly painted, has own 20x20 patio, Community Pool, large greenspace courtyard w/playground, close to Harwood school, NS, small indoor only cat considered, RR, $1050/mo. +util. + DD. 250-260-0359 FULLY RENO’D 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Family friendly complex, close to schools & shopping. N/S; N/P; F/S; W/D; DW. $950/month. Call 250-5491679 OR 250-550-6991
Antiques / Classics SPECIAL Anniversary Edition 1987 Cougar LS. Great shape. only 106km. $3900. (1-250)517-8087
Auto Accessories/Parts 2 - 195-65R15 M&S on VW 5bolt rims, Michelin’s $125. (250)548-3484
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3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. neat & clean, walking distance to town, avail. now. $850/mo. 250-5585053 please leave msg to view Avail. Jan 20, 2011 updated 3bdrm townhouse, 1.5baths, incl; F/S, D/W, W/D, outdoor heated pool, view of Vernon creek, NP, NS, Landing Meadows, $1150/mo. +util. 250545-9571
Cars - Sports & Imports
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2007 Honda Fit LX 4dr, HB, auto, air, pw, pl, alarm, remote start, c/w 4 std winter tires on rims, 55,000kms, like new, $11,500. 250-547-6568
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Saturdays at 11 am 3953 Hwy 97N Kelowna 250-765-5282 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan, good cond., 202,000 km, $1600. obo. (250)542-6504 1996 Mercury Mystique, green, 4dr, Sedan, $2800 obo. Call Frank 250-542-1280 2000 Chevy Alero, 1 owner, all service records. Black, sunroof auto. 146,000km, new snow tires. $3300. 250-260-1132 2002 JEEP TJ Sahara, 4.0L, 5 Spd, A/C, CD, 31 inch tires, drk grn with drk tan hardtop, includes soft top. Excellent condition fully maintained, setup for towing behind motorhome, has 186KM. Selling only because no longer needed. $9500 call 250-549-4341 or 250-547-7971 2005 Malibu Maxx Hatchback. Computer info centre, all power, air ABS, traction control, $1000 snow tires on aluminum rims, RV towable, 97,600 kms, V6 auto. REDUCED $8000. 1 (250)5492623
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Off Road Vehicles 2006 Kawaskai 650 Camouflage edition only 10 orig. hrs $6500. 2006 Polaris Sportsman 700 only 52hrs, very nice machine $6000. Very low mileage, great Christmas gifts. Phone 250-833-2637
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Scrap Car Removal AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $40 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Snowmobiles
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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1994 Volvo 850, 300k, auto,sedan, $2500. (250)5463477 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback, auto, 155,000kms, new winters, cd $5,500.(250)542-5048 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Passat, 1.8L Turbo, many new parts, too many to list. $2700 250558-4180 2001 Toyota Solara, 2-dr auto SLE, leather, loaded, new winters $7500. (250)548-3484 2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 150kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, winter & summer tires & rims, $12,000 obo. 250-938-2868 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd. auto, lots of extras. Excellent cond. $7900. 250-542-7381 2007 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe, auto, 4cyl, remote start, new winter tires on alloy wheels, incl. remainder of ext. warranty, 50mpg, 1 owner, well maintained, 113k, $11,900. 250-546-2655, Terry
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GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
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RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
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FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Cars - Sports & Imports
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1999 YAMAHA 700 Mountain Max snowmobile in mint condition. $2650 All aluminum double wide ride on - ride off snowmobile trailer. $1750 Phone 250-938-1497 2001 Polaris recently rebuilt, low mileage, $3500 obo. 250838-7645
(4) 31x10/15LT s/m studded tires, 95% tread, mounted on alloy Ford 5 bolt rims $850. 250-546-9516
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Motorcycles
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1998 Mercedes ML320. Garage kept, lady driven, local car. Nice condition. Blizzaks just installed. $7500. Call Bill 250-545-9485 1999 Cadillac Escalade, 4x4, 5.7, auto, full load, 260k, lots of new parts, runs & drives exc.$6,495. 250-309-3366. 1999 Expedition XLT, loaded, tow pkg. great cond. winterized, $10,500. 250-308-6574 2000 Landrover Discovery 2, 4WD, fully loaded, 161k, looks & runs great, new winter tires, $7700. (250)308-0793
Trucks & Vans 02 Ford F150 4x4/reg.cab lb, 220k, new win.tires/fuel pump. $3500.obo 250-307-0002 2001 Pontiac Montana Van. $2900.obo (250)517-8087
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1991 Ford 4 wheel drive older work truck. $1500 obo. 1998 Ford F150, great work truck. $3500 obo. (250)558-3412 1993 Plymouth Caravan, good condition, new front brakes, $1100. (250)938-1158 1995 Ford F150 XLT, auto, w/trailer pkg, good running cond.$2000 obo 250-309-8733 1995 MAZDA B2300, 5 speed, runs and looks mint. $2600. 250-558-4180 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, 4l,auto, 4x4, 292,000k, runs & drives exc.,$4,495. obo. 250309-3366. 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, gas, long box, sing. cab, 158K, auto, some upgrades, 4x4, $8700. 1999 Ranger, 6cyl., 4L, auto, 4x4, 166K, $5200 obo. 250-938-1424 2001 DODGE RAM 4x4. Good, Ext. cab. $3700. 250-549-1703 2001GMC Savona Cargo Van, low kms, rear heater, new winters, $7500. (250)542-5222 2003 Chev Avalanche 4x4, 142k, 20” rims & snow tires, all power options, sunroof, $14,500 obo. 250-351-9587 2003 Ford F350 diesel, 4x4, crew cab, 210k-motor, 311ktotal, all power options, all service history-Watkin Motors, $12,200 obo. 250-351-9587 2004 F350 c cab, lariat, diesel, dually, auto, 5th whl hitch, box liner & headache rack. 205K km. $16,500. 250-260-0137 2005 Chev 2500 HD 4x4. Ex cab, lng/bx. Very good cond in & out. $12,900. 250-503-0320 2005 Ford 250 SD 4x4. Cr/cab Diesel. 160K. Good condition in/out. $12,900. 250-308-2225 2006 F250 supercab long box 1 owner 45000km no accidents 6 speed manual 5.4 loaded except leather first $21,500. takes 250-309-2570 Need Christmas Cash? Cash Factory Loans offers payday loans up to $800 using employment, CTB, EI or Pension, or Collateral Loans up to $10,000 using almost any vehicle! NO HIDDEN FEES like the other guys! #6, 2601 Hwy 6 across from Tim Horton’s or 503-1010 Wanted Diesel p/u, good shape, auto trans, $10,000. more or less. 1 (250)542-4349
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Art Koselowski Love, your family Legal Notices Doug Wiebe, Daniele Morgan, from 2904 Prospect Dr. Vernon. Service of Notice to dispose of personal property, including furniture, electronics, household items, unless the above establishes a right to possession of it, or makes application to the court to establish such a right within 30 days. Landlords: Quentin and Tracy Steen - 5483 S. Perimeter Way, Kelowna. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: In the Estate of MARY ESTER GRAMS, Deceased, Late of Vernon, who died Nov. 10, 2010. Executor Robert Grams, Allan Grams, 7233 Longacre Dr. Vernon BC V1H 1H6
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An eque hang-ups strian cen difficult tre could Okanaga were,” said Ed time get have n Equestr Woolley, ting out Both the ian Socie of the gat a dent. ty presie. and the Ag B.C. Lottery Co “Unless rporation ricultura l Land Co are reluc the ALR, we can resolve iss tan mm it would ues with would inc t to support a fac ission feasib be ha rd ilit ility that lude a rac to y study. ing. That e We need justify a means the track and gam- put it (facility a place ) even if Regiona North Ok it’s feasib l Di a study sho to le.” won’t lik strict, which me anagan ws Woolley ely fund ets today, believes a feasibilit pursue sho uld the the matte y study to include next ste r further. loo p sites on margina king at potentia l farm lan l “There’s erty that d or pro no sen spending is alread pse y develop a bunch “It’s not ed money if more . the end it’s not go cess,” he be succes said of the of the proing to sfu the two letters fro tor Wayn l,” said direcgovernm m ent age e Lip Woolley “We sho pert. is waitin ncies. how NO a full stu uldn’t go into RD direct g to see dy.” ors react the posit ions taken to Back in and BC by the AL Septemb LC NORD Wayne C er, de Lippert co-opera and whether the commit cided not to te with the y to soc “There’s until it he a $55,000 feasib the possi iety. ility study ard wheth regional bility the approve dis er the ALC trict or som viduals cou a facility ld latch e ind on 100 acr would they Agricult ion to thi ural Land did the es in the s Reserve. asked if wash the ir due diligence and say BCLC wa it would ir hands and then s endorse gaming of it.” If a site a proposed centre In a letter . equestrian can’t be found to for cen the ALC ch tre, the an regional air society district, suggested that states tha person Richard has the t conver Bullock Track be redeve existing Kin Ra sion of land to ce loped to racing an prime far ho allow d exp m rea consisten rse racing facilit tional act anded communit for ies is no t with the ivi y t recties. to preser agency’s Lippert ve far mandate “Alterna m land. sider tha says he’s willin g to con t option. tunity to tely, there may “I be oppo utilize po r- an don’t like to clo ALR for orer lan yone bu se the do such fac d in t the or on ilities for racing compromi to be via sed by pre , or land that is it needs help,” opment, ble he -existing sources ” he said. such as gam said of reven develue In terms ing. “It could stay to a 2006 of gaming, the BC LC refers viability would there at Kin, bu t the Okanaga study in the Th be in qu NORD estion n. ompson“The stu own Kin and the City of .” dy indica Race Tra market ck and the Vernon must lea ted suffic demand ve the pro ient society does no ly exist perty by t current- this year. to the end a commu warrant the ad of The societ dition of nit y Vernon/A y gaming cen tre in the the city to cou has taken NORD rmstron g rt, claim and Schiewe, activities ing vice-pres area,” said Darry equestrian were guara ident of l of tra communit nte cas ed ck inos y gam wh wa Equestrian ing, in a letter and 1964 for s turned over to en most . the city in free. propone appointed nts are The soc disiety also position but not surprised ignore claim of the AL C and BC by the als. d an agreement for s NORD “We kn LC. lease ren ew where ewthe poten A tentat tial Jun ive court date is e 2011. set for
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