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Patient occupancy at Vernon Jubilee Hospital reached about 120 per cent during the first few days of December. patients in 2013. Furey says those new residential care beds in the community will help alleviate pressure at VJH. There are presently two shelled-in floors in the patient care tower, which is under construction, and MLA Eric Foster wants them equipped and opened up. “I’m working extremely hard to get beds opened on the two floors,” he said. Wayne Lippert, Vernon mayor, also insists the provincial government needs to take action. “When there’s an opportunity to talk to cabinet ministers or MLAs, we push them
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It’s a tight squeeze for patients at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. An update to local politicians indicates the hospital was 111 per cent overcapacity on average during September, October and November — a seven per cent jump from the same period in 2009. Occupancy spiked to about 120 per cent in early December. “All hospitals across Interior Health are in the same situation this fall,” said Pat Furey, health services administrator. “We are continuing to manage and provide excellent care but it does create challenges.” From Sept. 17 to Nov. 11, there were 19 days where the number of occupied beds ranged from 157 to 166. There are 140 acute care beds at VJH. There are about 18 to 20 patients at any given time in acute care beds waiting for residential care. “If we had those beds (available), we could manage with the acute care beds we have. At this point, we have enough acute beds for the community,” said Furey. The Interior Health Authority has issued a request for 46 residential care beds in the North Okanagan. The beds are anticipated to be ready for
on this,” he said of the two floors. Furey points to the current situation where residential care patients are occupying acute care beds. She says that situation must be avoided if the two floors are developed. “They will help in terms of capacity but is it the right setting for people who need residential care?” said Furey. Despite being overcrowded Lippert is confident in the quality of care being provided at VJH. “The support staff, doctors and nurses are doing a good job managing it. I give them credit for trying to look after everyone,” he said.
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With a desire to help others this Christmas, nine-year-old Devin Pimm managed to collect 107 toys at his school for Santas Anonymous. the shelves of toys, all divided into age categories, at the society office – which resembles Santa’s workshop. The goal of the society is to ensure that every child gets a gift on Christmas morning – and they afford those who are struggling
become increasingly large until the entire disk enters the umbra at 11:40 p.m. The total eclipse will continue until the moon begins to leave the shadow at 2:01 a.m.� No one knows beforehand how dark the moon’s disk will appear or what colours it will display. “This depends on conditions in the Earth’s upper atmosphere since the only light reaching the moon will be filtered through the air layers,� said Gamble. “While the Earth will block direct sunlight from reaching the moon, the outside ring of sunrises and sunsets around the globe will bend or refract some light onto the
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News O’Sullivan returning to ORL ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
An Armstrong councillor who resigned from the Okanagan Regional Library board is back again as the city’s representative. Sully O’Sullivan made headlines in 2009 when he vehemently opposed significant pay hikes to the ORL’s professional librarians and its executive director, Lesley Dieno, during a slumping economy. “I wasn’t mad at the people, I just thought the raise was too high,” said O’Sullivan, who has been appointed to the board by Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper. “I wasn’t mad at Lesley or any one of them.” O’Sullivan and his fellow councillors were strongly against a 7.9 per cent pay hike for the librarians, and a $10,000 raise for Dieno, whose salary went from $121,000 a year to $131,000. The ORL board said the wage increases were necessary to maintain staff and pay them equal to counterparts in other library branches. But O’Sullivan and the City of Armstrong felt the hikes were unwarranted or, at the very least, an extreme poor case of timing, given the layoffs in the North Okanagan in 2009 due to the recession and a weak economy. The pay hikes led O’Sullivan to resign his post as council’s rep on the ORL board, and council called for staff to look for possible library alternatives which was ultimately set aside for the status quo. “I made my point,” said O’Sullivan, who was replaced as Armstrong’s rep by Mayor Pieper. “I figured I’d help out Chris. He’s pretty busy and he’s the only one who could do the library, besides me, because the others (councillors) all work. So I said I’d go back if he wanted me to.”
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Greater Vernon residents are being urged to help ring those bells. The Salvation Army’s annual kettle campaign is at $70,000 towards its $125,000 goal, and there are just a few days before it wraps up at Christmas. “We are $13,000 short of where we were at this time last year,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. Volunteers are ringing bells at kettles throughout the city and donations can also be made at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com. “We want the community to be aware of the campaign and the need for their support,” said MacBain. Funds will go towards programs that help residents in need, including the food bank. MacBain is confident that the public will rally. “Vernon has always provided support and we continue to need it so we can reach our target,” he said. Volunteers are still being sought for the campaign. “If parents are looking for something for their kids to do this week, we’d love to have them come out and ring the bells,” said MacBain. “It’s a great way to teach your children the benefits of helping those in need.” If you want to volunteer for kettle duty, call Claudine at 250307-7770. It’s expected that the Salvation Army will hand out 800 Christmas food hampers this year. As of Thursday, 760 households had been interviewed, 50 more than during the same period in 2009. While the deadline for applying for hampers is passed, the goal is to help everyone possible. “We want to make sure we don’t miss anyone so if you haven’t come in to see us, we ask that you do so,” said MacBain.
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’ve noticed the demise in the respect for the humble penny for some time now. So it was no surprise to hear that some Senate committee (like there’s an in-touch bunch of guys and gals) was recommending the end of the line for the beleaguered coin. I mean it’s bad enough that people don’t seem to bend down to pick up the one-cent pieces any more. They can’t be bothered. I can. One, I’m cheap as you’ve likely deduced by now if you read this piece even semi-regularly. But also it just doesn’t seem right to leave the maple leaf and queen just lying there for people to step on and everything. It’s like picking up litter Glenn Mitchell for the common good. Plus it’s money, like refundable bottles, only less valuable. And isn’t it supposed to be good luck to find a penny? And what about all those sayings that will now become defunct, or at least updated for inflation? “A penny for your thoughts?” Well, when you’re asking one of your friends what’s bugging them, maybe a penny is a little cheap but it has a nice quaint quality with the one-cent piece involved. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Well, this one has been out of date for some time now regardless of the future status of the one-cent piece, even though the intentions are noble. After all, no one saves any money anymore, let alone pennies. These days it should be more like “a penny saved is a penny you could have spent as part of one-per-cent down on a big purchase that you’ll pay for for the rest of your life but you get the item right now so why would you save anything, stupid?” That’s not quite as catchy however. Of course there’s also “penny wise and pound foolish” from our English friends (although the Canadian equivalent when you take into account inflation sounds kind of cool, that being – “loonie
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wise and 10 bucks foolish”) and “pennies from heaven,” which sounds painful (you know, coppers falling to Earth) but actually means good fortune. But it’s probably just us sentimental fools who will miss the penny. I still remember my grandma distributing “coppers” to us grandkids so we could go to the corner store to get some candy. Heavy sigh. However some of us don’t even use real money anymore at all as debit cards take over the world. The death of the penny wouldn’t bother the electronic transactions one iota, so what’s the problem? And apparently it costs 1.5 cents to make a penny in the first place, which does sound counterproductive but it wouldn’t be the first government program to achieve that distinction. Plus New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain, all sisters (and queen) in the Commonwealth, have already got rid of the nuisance coin. It’s also estimated that toasting the penny will save the government and businesses some $130 million a year. I’m not sure how, and these estimates always cause me to roll my eyes, but that’s a substantial amount of money and even more pennies that the government could throw at some worthwhile program. You know, like maybe even more staff for the prime minister’s office or something like that. Oh well, the days are obviously numbered for the one-cent piece, even though gas companies have discovered the .09 of a cent as they jack up prices eight real pennies (merry Christmas to you too). So I don’t know about you but I’m going to start pinching my pennies and store them away with my LPs and eight-tracks and maybe they’ll be worth something substantial someday. And if not they’ll be good nostalgia tokens and conversation starters that begin with “Remember when.....” Actually I’m finding I start of a lot of conversations with those two words lately, curious eh? So consider yourself warned. Before you know it, and for ever and ever, soon none of us will have two pennies to rub together. Heavy sigh.
It’s estimated the average Canadian will spend more than $1,100 this Christmas season. In total, we’ll spend more than $28 billion in retail stores in the month of December. But the greatest gift won’t drain your wallet. It’s you. According to Volunteer Canada, 12.5 million Canadians give some of their free time to help out in their communities. They’re coaches, mentors, advocates, activists or firefighters. They staff the offices of community organizations, serve on their boards of directors, raise money to keep those organizations going. They put on or help out at community events. They help care for and comfort people in need, or who just require a friend or sympathetic ear. They cut grass, shovel snow, clean ravines and shorelines. They walk dogs, shelter cats, tend homeless snakes, raise fish so creeks and streams may teem with life. They construct, create and calculate. Volunteers touch every aspect of our lives. They’re the threads that weave together the fabric of our society. They’re the foundation for our quality of life. Volunteers are selfless, but the reward they get from giving their time and abilities are totally selfish — the warm feeling when a shut-in senior thanks them for dropping off lunch, the damp cheek from a dog happy to be liberated for a half hour from the shelter, the high-five from a kid who’s finally mastered a corner kick. The gift of volunteering needs no batteries. It won’t harm the environment. And it doesn’t cost any money. It can be a large gift of many hours a week, or a small one. All it takes is desire, commitment, and the spirit of giving. — Burnaby News Leader
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recently had occasion to visit a couple of landmarks in Vernon, namely, Justice Park (across from the courthouse) and F.B. Jacques Park (behind Schubert Centre). Both parks are wonderful little oasis in the downtown core of the city. The initial peace that I felt at visiting these two small parks was short-lived. Both places were littered with hundreds, if not thousands, of cigarette butts. It wasn’t immediately obvious as I did not first look at the ground under my feet. It was only after I sat to eat my snack that I had occasion to look down at my feet. There were cigarette butts everywhere — hundreds of them. It brought to mind the letter I had written in another community about the same thing. Smokers don’t realize that what they are doing by thoughtlessly discarding their cigarette butts is not only littering, but disposing of toxic waste in an unsafe manner. There is an article I would like to share on a website called the Mother Nature Network. The following is a quote from VETERANS' PENSIONS The big news stories coming out of Ottawa recently are the big $56 billion deficit, losing a chance at a seat on the UN Security Council, the gun registry, etc. Instead of telling us about what is currently happening, our MP tells us about a five-year-old piece of legislation, the veterans' charter. I guess these current events are just too embarrassing to his government. So, what about the veterans charter? This MP claims, "Our government has made provisions to stand by them as in duty, they stood by us," referring to the vets. Then he goes on to cite financial pay increases for physical impairments. Sounds great? A different opinion is given by retired colonel Patrick B. Stogran, the veterans' ombudsman, Aug. 17. "It is beyond my comprehension how the system could knowingly deny so many of our veterans the services and benefits that the people and government of Canada recognized a long time ago as being their obligation to provide,"
the article: "Cigarette butts are not biodegradable. In fact, they're just about as far from being biodegradable as you can get and are made of synthetic fibers that act as a sponge, sucking up and holding a plethora of toxic chemicals from the tobacco smoke." When cigarette butts are tossed on the ground (billions of pounds of cigarette butts are thrown to the ground every year), they end up being washed into lakes, streams and other waterways by precipitation and they can wreak havoc
he said. On another occasion he said, "What I am here to do is to expose to Canadians what I perceive as a system that for a long time has denied veterans not just what they deserve but what they earned with their blood and sacrifice." Retired general, now Senator Romeo Dallaire, said of this veterans' charter, "It looks more like an insurance policy from a firm, or company type of compensation structure instead of being a lifelong responsibility of the people of Canada to the veterans who put their lives on the line." I remember my late father-inlaw's frustration when trying to get help for his Koran War comrade inflicted by war-caused conditions. These three men are (and were) officers in the Canadian Armed Forces. They have direct involvement with the vets and their issues. I tend to listen to them before I would listen to a politician attempting to paint a rosy pic-
on the ecosystem, killing off fish and other aquatic life. For those interested, the URL follows: http://www.mnn.com/earthmatters/wilderness-resources/blogs/cigarette-buttsare-toxicwasteOn a personal note, when I was a child, my father smoked two packs a day. He died of cancer in 1962 at the age of 54, just three weeks after my 12th birthday. Needless to say, it was devastating to our family. My mother had to go to work at two
ture to make his government look good. After two terms in office, an MP gets a much richer pension than an soldier. The MP isn't getting shot at and doesn't have to fight for his benefits. So, Colin, who is taken care of and who is not? Paddy O'Leary DOG PARK ATTACK My nine-month-old border collie was recently attacked at the BX dog park, by a pit bull, and another dog which appeared to be a pit bull-mastiff cross. We had just finished walking through the dog park and were heading out when a young man and woman came through the gate. Both their dogs came racing toward me, my dog running frantically through my legs, while the dogs viciously nipped at her head and tail. The owners just stood there, perhaps in disbelief. My dog's only saving grace was that I had her on a leash with a halty and I believe that was why
jobs (it was unheard of for housewives to work in the '60s). My brother and I were home alone and learned to cook so mom could come home to a hot meal before she had to go to her second job. There was a silver lining to this black cloud though. I was a chronic asthmatic for my entire childhood and had several stays in hospital in an oxygen tent. I would come home and be OK for a while then the asthma would flare up again and back to the hospital I would go. After my dad died, I never spent another day in the hospital for asthma. There is absolutely no redeeming quality about smoking. It is highly addictive, toxic both first and second-hand and can cause great emotional distress. If you must smoke, consider the implications of what you are doing to the people around you and to the environment. Be responsible about how the waste product (cigarette butt) is discarded. Remember, cigarette butts are toxic waste. Fred Duncan
she never bit back to protect herself. Had she been able to run, I'm sure both dogs would have mauled her to death. The friend that I had come to the dog park with yelled, "Put them on their leash." The pit bull didn't even have a collar to grab onto. I thought I was going to be in the middle of a blood bath. The owners of both dogs never apologized. My friend and I were too in shock to say anything. This may be your dog that you have raised from a pup, but put in a different environment, tendencies for their aggressive nature stemming from the breed of the dog itself come out, and you, the owner, may find yourself with a lawsuit. In Manitoba, it is against the law to own a pit bull in the city. Cesar Milian, from the Dog Whisperer, wasn't allowed to bring his welltrained pit bull for a show. The name pit bull originated from a sport in England where a dog and a bull were put in a pit to fight to the death, hence, the name
pit bull. M. Sapergia
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More accused criminals will walk free, including in Vernon, because there simply aren’t enough judges sitting in B.C. Provincial Court to hear their cases. That’s the warning from a new report released by the court that says the chronic shortage of judges is putting thousands of criminal cases at risk of being thrown out due to unacceptable delays. “The current inventory of uncompleted cases is growing markedly, as is the delay for all case types other than youth court prosecutions,” according to the report titled Justice Delayed: A Report of
the Provincial Court of B.C. Concerning Judicial Resources. “Increasingly, the court is failing to meet its legal obligation to provide timely access to justice.” There are now 16,000 cases that have been before the courts for more than 180 days, it says. “While it is not possible to predict the number of cases that will be stayed for unreasonable delay, thousands of cases are at risk.” Half-day trials are being delayed 11 months or more in Vernon. For two-day criminal trials, Vernon faces delays of at least a year. There are 17 fewer judges in the province than in 2005 and the
current 130 judges aren’t able to keep up with the number of incoming cases, the report says. Compared to 2005, there were 900 fewer trial days scheduled in 2010 and there will be 1,600 fewer next year unless more judges are appointed. Adult criminal cases aren’t the only ones affected. “Over the last year there has been a dramatic increase in the delay and volume of uncompleted civil, family and child protection cases,” the report says, Individual judges have also spoken out in recent months about the lengthy system delays that have forced them to toss out cases ranging from impaired driving
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Youth urged to play cyber safe KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populated in the world. And many of its residents are young people who have become part of a virtual world over which they have little control. As technology resource teacher for the Vernon School District, Don Redgwell is on a mission to ensure students understand the risks of going online and how to protect themselves. “We want to teach our students online safety, Internet etiquette and responsibility,” said Redgwell in his presentation to trustees at Tuesday’s district board meeting. He said the Internet began as Web 1.0, and was essentially one-way communication where publishers provided content and users consumed, sometimes paying for the content. “Then came .com speculation which led to the .com crash and out of the ashes came the Web 2.0 experience,” said Redgwell. And with Web 2.0 comes collaborative websites which allow users to share information about themselves and others including text, images and video. “The Internet is no longer a thing to use, it’s a place to go,” said Redgwell, “so adults need to be in that place. Many adults are digital immigrants, those of us who have to learn the way of this sometimes wonderful and dangerous place — it is dangerous and the kids need to know that.” Because, he said, once the data is out there, anyone can use
“The Internet is no longer a thing to use, it’s a place to go.” — Don Redgwell it for any purpose and you can’t take it back — the user no longer owns the data. He said 25 billion is the amount of content shared each month on Facebook, such as web links, news stories, blogs, notes and photos. A user’s presence on the web is constantly being scanned by “bots” used by site creators to gain as much information about that user as possible, such as the sidebar advertising that pops up on sites. But perhaps most disturbing is that the Internet can be used for malicious activity including sexual predation and cyber bullying. “Students don’t know enough about how to protect themselves, so teachers need to have frank and open discussions about the value of online privacy and what happens to the information they post.” In a video presentation, Web expert Steve Dotto points out that in years past, parents were the experts in everything, that their children looked to them for advice. “We are the first generation of parents to be surpassed by our kids because we are not the experts in the world of social networking,” he said. “Use a collaborative approach — ask them to help you control your online life, so it’s working with your
kids as opposed to working on your kids.” Redgwell said employers are beginning to look at a potential employees’ Facebook page, so it’s worthwhile for career and personal planning courses to teach students how to make their page appealing to employers. “Because most kids wouldn’t get hired based on their Facebook page,” he said. Also of concern is “sexting,” the practice of sending sexually explicit messages via cell phone or instant messenger. As technology has advanced and cell phones have the
capability to record and send photos and video, the practice of sending suggestive and explicit pictures has increased, especially among teens. Dotto said sexting can be an innocent flirtation or something more provocative, particularly because inhibitions are lowered when teens aren’t face to face. “When you talk to your kids about sexting, and you should, tell them that they don’t know who they’re sexting, and how many people are going to see the message — they need to know if the person receiving the message is trustworthy,” he said. “But the biggest risk is to your child’s self-esteem.” Redgwell said there are a number of ways in which teachers can help to teach Web safety: using online resources; partnering with parents and parent groups; bringing in experts in
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Criminal activity continues to drop in the Vernon area. The number of files at the RCMP detachment dropped from 1,615 to 1,479 yearover-year in July. They went from 1,653 to 1,348 in August and from 1,556 to 1,242 in September. “There’s a continued drop Reg Burgess in calls for service in most areas,” said Supt. Reg Burgess. “The trend across Canada is reduced crime statistics and we consistently beat the trend.” Among the crimes that saw decreases were assaults, residential break-and-enters and thefts under $5,000. However, there were 22 commercial breakand-enters in July. That’s up from 13 the year before. “That was the result of three travelling criminals,” said Burgess. “It only takes one criminal to do a lot of work in an area.” Mobile Speed Limit Sign Purchased The City of Vernon is clamping down on
speeders. A total of $10,695 will be spent on a vehicleactivated speed limit sign. A further $2,000 will go towards installation and relocation to approved sites eight times a year. The sign will tell motorists if they are exceeding the posted speed limit. “They are effective in terms of traffic calming,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe. Downtown Plan Supported Long-term planning for downtown Vernon is moving ahead. Council has endorsed the draft city centre neighbourhood plan. “It’s a great plan,” said Coun. Buffy Baumbrough. “Tons of work have gone into it and public input. It’s exciting and full of possibility.” The plan will outline preferred land use for the area that includes downtown and moves north towards Macdonald Park. “The plan should be a catalyst for redevelopment and revitalization,” said Cleo Corbett, long-range planner. Further public consultation will be held, and then the plan will go through a technical review in January and February.
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Tri Coloured Cole Slaw 1 lb............................................
98¢/ea.
288/ea. Mandarin Oranges 88 ................................... 5 lb. Box 2 /ea. .................................. 10 lb. Bag
Fresh
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Whole Pineapples ...................................................
248/ea.
frozen Western Family
Dessert Topping Asst. Var., 1 L
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348 2
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Tenderflake
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598
Island Farms
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Hashbrowns 1 kg..................................................
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Orange Juice
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Freybe Salami
Armstrong Cheese
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Havarti
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31-40 cnt. or 61-70 cnt., 1 lb bag .............
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Russet Potatoes
McCain
Cheddar Cheese, Aged 998
680 g..........................................................
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Creamery Butter348
Armstrong
Imitation Crab Meat
Fresh Express
Bunched Broccoli
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Green Giant
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/ea.
Cool Whip
Sour Cream
2/4
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Smoked Sausage Rings
Schneiders
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Bick’s
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Reg. or Decaf., 642-920 g ............................
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Johnsonville
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Coffee
Clamato Juice
Specialty Varieties, Asst. Var., 1 L ................
Boneless, Skinless, 10.96/kgVALUE PACK
California Grown
Folgers
Mott’s
Pickles
Chicken Breasts
California Grown Fresh
328
Sliced Side Bacon
Ocean Classic
268
Almond Beverage Green Giant
Dep.
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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
Stove Top
Asst. Var., 1.89 L ............................... +
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99
Sausages
Broth
Kraft
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¢
Fresh
4/4
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(Limit 1 per $50.00 grocery order (not including turkey)
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Lays
Kraft
Asst. Flav., 2 L ....................... +
meat
Robin Hood
Asst. Var. .......................
Country Court Mall Armstrong • 546-3039
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Sesmark Crackers
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Regular or Basil, 226 g ...
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1047/ea.
Pinot Grigio Rosé and Chianti Red Wine Salami 225 g ................................
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Shaw earns care award JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
A local realtor dedicated to helping his community has been recognized for his efforts. Rob Shaw has put in countless hours of volunteer work, mainly helping to ensure local citizens don’t go hungry as the co-ordinator for the Realtors Food Drive supporting the Salvation Army food bank. To honour the work Shaw, from Royal LePage, has accomplished, the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board has awarded him the 2010 Realtors Care Award. “I am honoured and humbled,” said Shaw, who was also recognized for his service on the North Zone executive, six years as an OMREB director and volunteer work on various task forces and committees. “I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t fun.” Presenting the award to Shaw at a recent realtors, luncheon, OMREB spokesperson Rorie Holton said, “This is a very special day to recognize one of our own realtors. “The award is designed to raise the profile of realtors to recognize the contributions realtors make in their communities in terms of volunteer hours and money raised. “And to offset the perception that realtors are only concerned with the business transactions of buying and selling homes. “Thank you Rob for
doing an outstanding job,” said Holton. Shaw, a 15-year realtor, has been organizing the food drive for the last eight years and is grateful for the community’s growing support. “It’s doubled in volume in that time,” said Shaw of the event that collected 19 tons of food this year. Shaw doesn’t take credit for the success and instead says it’s the efforts of all the realtors involved that makes the difference. “I just do a bit of organizing, you (realtors) are the ones who do all the hard work.” Shaw is the third recipient of the Realtors Care Award, following Cheryl Kaminski and Heidi Lussi.
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Old Dutch 2 for Box Chips Selected Varieties 180 g
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Selected Varieties Random Weights
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Bryers Classic Frozen Desserts Selected Varieties • 1.66 L & 1.89 L
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Yam & Potato Salad
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Landmark or Dairyland
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Tropicana Beverages Selected Varieties Chilled 1.75 L
Plus Dep., Recycling Fee Where Applic.
Green Giant Vegetables Selected Varieties Frozen 750 g
Pumpkin Pie or Apple Dairyland Pie Whipping Cream FRESH
8 inch 600 g
1L
398 ea.
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Fontaine Santé Dips 245 g 260 g
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Club House Gravy Mixes
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Authentic White French Baguette
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Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce
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Plus Dep., Recycling Fee Where Applic.
2for 00
California Grown 1.50/kg
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Selected Varieties 30 g - 56 g
Fresh Celery
ea.
2for
Faith Farms Cheese
48
McCormick’s Gravy or Sauce Mixes
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Selected Varieties 112 g & 120 g
Shank or Butt Portion Bone-In 3.26 /kg
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Vernon Mr. Brad Marsh, Managing Director of RE/MAX® Vernon, is pleased to announce that Dan Phillips has joined the Heidi Lussi Team of Real Estate Professionals at RE/MAX Vernon. Dan recently moved from Ottawa for a career change. He brings a strong business background, particularly in Sales and Management. He is excited to meet new people, build a clientele, and energize our team with his youth and professionalism. When not working hard for his clients you will find him enjoying all the outdoor pursuits the Okanagan has to offer. Dan believes strongly in community and charity and has already found ways to contribute in the City of Vernon. Dan and the Heidi Lussi Team look forward to the opportunity to work for people in need of professional Real Estate services. CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR
Lauren Harrison, nine, waits patiently for the next lucky person to come sit on Santa’s lap while handing out presents Thursday at the Schubert Centre.
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Kamloops MLA backs Abbott premier bid Shuswap MLA George Abbott’s bid for premier is gaining more support. Terry Lake, a Kamloops MLA and parliamentary secretary for health promotion, has endorsed Abbott’s campaign to become Liberal leader. “As premier, George will offer a unique perspective as a longtime resident of our region, and will bring a collaborative and engaging style to governing,” said Lake. “His leadership will ultimately benefit our community and ridings across the province. I’m pleased to support him as the next premier.” Lake joins 12 other MLAs who have put their support behind Abbott. Among them is Eric Foster from Vernon-Monashee. “I am pleased that I have the support of
caucus members from every region in the province,” said Abbott. “It will only be through working together as a caucus and
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News THANK YOU!
HELPING THE HOSPITAL CORY BIALECKI/ MORNING STAR
New Car Dealers Association Of Vernon representatives J.M. Ledet (Royal Volkswagen), Peter Dubetz (Sunshine Honda), Dean Kosmino (Hilltop Subaru), Mark Bannister (Bannister GM), Ross Blankley (Watkin Motors) and Marty Steele (Vernon Toyota) present a $5,500 donation to Sue Beaudry with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The funds have been allocated out of the proceeds from the annual Vernon Motor Dealers Golf Tournament.
Prepare for winter’s wrath Morning Star Staff
The snowy, icy and cold weather months have arrived. Are you prepared for what Mother Nature might deliver? Lake Country and North Westside Road residents are being encouraged by the Central Okanagan Regional District to think ahead. “You should consider adapting your plan to deal with some of the challenges that winter can throw at you whether you’re at home or travelling,” said Jason Brolund, deputy emergency program coordinator. For example, while most power outages are short and not considered an emergency, they can last longer due to difficult or stormy weather conditions. “As a result, your family should be pre-
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“Learn how to prepare in advance for all types of severe weather.” — Jason Brolund pared to handle any extended period without electricity because it can affect heating, lighting, even the availability of hot or running water,” said Brolund. CORD’s regional emergency program offers printed information from Public Safety Canada on how to prepare for severe storms and for power outages. Pamphlets are available at the Regional District of Central Okanagan office, 1450 KLO Road and at local municipal
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Mike and Mildred Roth were married Dec. 24, 1940 and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
Roths celebrate 70 years of marriage Congratulations, Mike and Mildred Roth, as you celebrate your 70th wedding anniversary this Christmas Eve. Mike and Mildred were married on a bitterly cold day in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve in 1940; the reception was held on Mildred’s parents’ farm in Rapid View, Sask. Shortly after, Mike enlisted in the Canadian Army and he fought in many major battles during the Second World War. After the war, Mike and Mildred
lived in Saskatoon, Brooks, Alta., Acme and Calgary, before settling in Vernon in 1967. Mildred had a long career working at Sears in Vernon, while Mike enjoyed working many years at BC Hydro. After retirement, Mike and Mildred enjoyed travelling to Hawaii, Europe and throughout Canada and the United States. Mike and Mildred have raised three children and enjoy the love and visits of five grand children, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Your love and devotion for each other and for your family is a continued inspiration to us all! Happy anniversary and love from your children: Ron and Judy Roth, Carol and Graham Adams, Fay and Brock John; your grandchildren, Mike and Michelle Roth, Bonnie and Rod Hayward, Julie and Cam Bolter, Geoff and Shar Adams, Jessica and Bob Best, and your great grand-children, Sage, Keira, Alek, Lara, Nicholas, Kaden, Tyla, Pryce, Angelina and Kiana.
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Hislops celebrate 60 years Best wishes to Fred and Lavern (Crown) Hislop as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Dec. 28. Fred and Lavern were married in 1950 at Winfield, B.C. The next year they moved north to Terrace for the winter to make some money. While in Terrace (it was to be a long winter), they raised five children — Stanley, Sharon, Joan, Donna and David. Fred worked at Skeena View, Columbia Cellulose, Mutual Life, and Northwest Community College. They attended the Evangelical Free Church, served in their community — Fred with industrial first aid and later on the Mills Memorial Hospital board, Lavern served as chairman of the school board and on the church board. Together they developed a number of rental properties. Sharon predeceased her parents in a car accident Nov. 11, 1983. The Hislop winter in Terrace ended 44 years after they arrived, when they chose to retire and relocate to Vernon. If you are in the Vernon area, Fred and Lavern’s four children with their spouses, 13 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren invite you to come celebrate with their parents. An open house will be held Dec. 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 5661 Silver Star Rd., Vernon.
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TATJANA BATES
Have you ever wondered what our food will look like 50 years from now? When I was younger, I used to watch the futuristic cartoon, The Jetsons. I remember when little Elroy was hungry, he would press a button and lunch would pop out of the computer in the form of three little pills. Each pill would represent a food. Although this cartoon was set far in the future, in 2062, I can’t stop thinking about those little pills and the future of food. I grew up with a large family of six and it was normal for Mom to cook homemade meals from scratch. It was more affordable to make meals at home and much more tasty! We were a very busy family too. We played sports and worked part time jobs, but we still managed to eat family meals together whenever we could. Eating out at fast food restaurants was a treat that happened once every two to three months. It is so different today. We live in a time when convenience is king, but many foods that reach our plates are full of additives, unknown ingredients that you cannot pronounce and are high in fat and sugar. The stores are stocked with plastic-wrapped foods that say “home-cooked in just 15 minutes,” and you can even cook it in its plastic container too! As a community dietitian, I also think about the terminology that we use to describe our food. Take the word “healthy.” I often meet people in the grocery store who jokingly say, “I hope everything in your cart is healthy.” If you look in the dictionary healthy means “in good condition, free from disease or wholesome.” That part is easy. But I’d rather think of “healthful” food which looks beyond the nutrients in our food and looks at other important pieces of the bigger
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Taking a look at the future of food Special to The Morning Star
As well as the Vernon lodge, lodges from North Kamloops, Keremeos, Oliver, Salmon Arm and Kelowna were present, as well as visitors from Alberta. About 60 ladies were in attendance, and
picture such as how the environment is affected when the food is produced, how many miles the food has to travel before reaching our tables, whether or not we’re supporting local farmers, understanding marketing and advertising, knowing what’s in our food and where it comes from and ensuring that local food is available in every community. If you think about “healthful” food when you shop, you’ll be playing a small but important role in determining the health and future of our food system. It’s as easy as noticing where our food is grown, choosing local options in our workplaces and schools such as “Farm To School,” supporting community and school gardens, local food markets and choosing wholesome, fresh foods more often. Next time I meet you in the grocery store, I hope you’ll ask me if that’s “healthful food in my cart.” Tatjana Bates is a community dietitian for Interior Health.
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The Light A Bulb campaign at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is closing in on its goal. To date, $180,000 of the $200,000 target has been raised towards purchasing medical equipment for the new patient care tower, which is under construction. “With just $20,000 left to raise and just a few days left before Christmas, I hope that people will put Light a Bulb on their gift list,” said Dalvir Nahal, campaign chairperson. Among those showing support are Coldstream student Kai Rogers and
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Edin rink making National inroads GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
Niklas Edin may not be a household name in B.C. quite yet, but he is friends with a pair of red-headed Swedes who are the centre of attention these days. Edin, whose rink went 5-0 in round-robin play at the $100,000 Swiss Chalet National this week at Wesbild Centre, grew up in Ornskoldsvik, the same hometown as Vancouver Canuck super twins, Daniel and Henrik Sedin. “I talked to them during the (2010 Vancouver) Olympics a bit and I’ve seen them play many times in my home town when I was younger,” smiled Edin, moments after his team brushed back veteran Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg 7-4 Friday afternoon. “They are really good guys and they are so good together, practically unbeatable.” Edin faced Edmonton’s Kevin Martin in Swiss Chalet quarterfinal action Saturday morning. After four career losses to Martin heading into this season, Edin has two straight wins over the Alberta rink, both victories coming in recent Capital One Grand Slam competition. The semifinals went Saturday night and the championship final gets under way this morning (10 a.m). Edin, backed by third Sebastian Kraupp, second Fredrik Lindberg and lead Viktor Kjall, traded deuces with Stoughton – a former world and two-time Brier champion – throughout the game. Trailing by two in the final end, Stoughton didn’t catch enough of his guard to get a deflection into the house on his final stone, allowing Edin a steal of one. “They’re an offensive team and they normally take a lot of deuces and triples, so we just hoped we could get our deuces in when we had the hammer,” said Eden, who now curls out of the Karlstad Curling Club. “As a whole team, we haven’t played that well yet. It’s more like two players play well in one game, and the other two are bad. “But we don’t want to be too good too early. We want to peak at the right time.” Edin, who finished fourth at the Vancouver Olympics, concluded his undefeated run by thrashing Duncan’s Jason Montgomery 8-1 in the final draw Friday night. Tour money leader Mike McEwen of Winnipeg, with more than $74,000 in season winnings, was the only other rink to finish at 5-0. After outgunning Coldwater, Ont.’s Glenn Howard 8-5 Friday afternoon, McEwen counted four points in an extra end to stop Toronto’s John Epping later that night. Stoughton, Toronto’s Wayne Middaugh and Edmonton’s Don Walchuk all finished preliminaries tied at 4-1. Ending the round-robin at 3-2 were Martin, Howard and Vernon’s Jim Cotter, who is skipping for the injured Bob Ursel. Martin, the defending Olympic champion, lost two of his last three matches, including a Friday night 5-3 loss to Stoughton. It marked Stoughton's first victory over Martin in more than three years, dating back to November, 2007. Up to Friday night, Martin had won 12 head-to-head matches in a row.
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Swede skip Niklas Edin (middle) delivers a rock while Fredrik Lindberg (left) starts timing and Viktor Kjall keeps an eye down ice during their game against Winnipeg’s Jeff Stoughton at the Swiss Chalet National Friday afternoon at Wesbild Centre. Howard defeated Quebec's Martin Ferland 7-5, but needed a big four-ender late in the match to secure the victory. The five-time defending Ontario champions battled McEwen in quarterfinal play on Saturday. Stoughton tangled with Cotter in the third quarterfinal. Cotter grounded Sean Geall of New Westminster 6-3 on Friday night to advance. Middaugh eliminated reigning world champion Kevin Koe of Edmonton 4-2 in his final game, and met Walchuk in the final quarterfinal matchup. It wasn’t an overly successful homecoming for Vernon’s Jamie Danbrook, who is the alternate with Randy Ferbey’s and Brad Gushue’s Newfoundland rink. They finished out of the playoffs at 2-3. Yet despite bowing out early, the National provided Danbrook, who won a national junior championship with P.E.I. last year, with the opportunity to get some grand slam experience. “Just being in this atmosphere. It’s my first time at a slam event, so I’m getting used to the routines here and the conditions,” said Danbrook, who subbed in for the final
two ends of Ferbey’s round-robin opener against Regina’s Pat Simmons. “They wanted to slip me into a game if possible, and it just happened to be the first one. My first (stone) was a little bit nerve-racking... I threw it back eight, a little jitters, but after that I settled down and made my next three shots.” Danbrook moved to Newfoundland after his run with P.E.I. and now attends Memorial University in St. John’s. “I love it out there. It’s a lot of fun, a lot of great people. The east coast is a great place to be.” With Ferbey planning on leading an Alberta team to the Brier, Danbrook will slot into Gushue’s lineup for the Newfoundland playdowns. Gushue, who won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, has high praise for Danbrook’s mental toughness. “We invited a few players out last year to see what they could bring, and we were impressed by him,” he said. “He’s pretty steady, he doesn’t get too upset, or too excited. He was the best player out there that we thought would work on our team. It was nice to get him in a couple ends here, and he played pretty well.”
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ike McEwen walked in and out of the Prestige Inn this week without being mobbed by autograph seekers or getting late-night calls from female fans. That’s a world left to the likes of 2010 Olympic champion Kevin Martin and his male model/third John Morris. For now anyways. McEwen, a 30-year-old who sells for Royal LePage in Winnipeg when he’s not on the ice, is rapidly moving up the male curling royalty list with one hip and youthful foursome. They lead the World Curling Tour money charts with more than $74,000 in winnings. Third B.J. Neufeld is a 24-year-old golf pro, second Matt Wozniak is a 21-yearold mortgage broker and roofing company owner and lead Denni Neufeld, 29, also works for Royal LePage. Their fifth man is Kevin Michaluk, an entrepreneur who is the founder of CrackBerry.com, which has 2.7 million members. Not sure if Kev can throw draw Kevin Mitchell weight or make a triple takeout in extra ends, but then he’s not really being counted on to see any action. “We brought in a new fifth man this year, maybe not necessarily a playing fifth man but he’s the techie guy,” said McEwen, after his opening victory over Vernon’s Jim Cotter in the $100,000 Swiss Chalet National at Wesbild Centre. “He knows what he’s doing as far as marketing and websites and all that kind of thing. We thought we would take a step forward and try and engage a little bit more, see what happens.” McEwen’s rink eagerly signed autographs on T-shirts and programs although the local juniors collecting the signatures had likely never heard of Mike or his teammates. “That was the idea of the website – to try to engage with more people because sometimes you kind of get lost in the crowd when you have Kevin Martin on the ice,” said the amiable McEwen, who is perhaps more famous right now for dating Dawn Askin, lead for Jennifer Jones’ Winnipeg rink. “It’s nice to get noticed.” They may not have represented Manitoba yet at the Brier, but McEwen has been nominated for Manitoba team of the year. In addition to McEwen, Jones’ rink, the Manitoba Junior Baseball League All-stars, the Dauphin Kings (who lost 8-1 to the Vernon Vipers in the 2010 Royal Bank Cup final) and the University of Manitoba women’s volleyball team are all up for the award. McEwen’s game has been tweaked this year thanks to coaching from Chris Neufeld, who played second for Vic Peters’ 1992 Brier championship rink. Chris is B.J. and Denni’s dad. They also spent part of their summer in Edmonton at the Saville Sports Centre as part of the National Training Program, working with national coach Rob Krepps. While McEwen told me he can’t pinpoint one specific reason for his team’s turnaround, he’s loving the success after a rather disappointing season a year ago. Taking on the superstars of the sport, and defeating the odd one in Vernon, will only further increase the McEwen rink’s confidence. Of course the team that plays together often stays together,
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Mike McEwen of Winnipeg hollers instructions down the ice to his teammates during his match against Ontario’s Glenn Howard at the Swiss Chalet National Friday afternoon at Wesbild Centre. and wins in the process. “We’re a pretty tight-knit team, lots of golf, lots of barbecues and that kind of thing,” said McEwen. “It’s nice. We’re best friends on the ice and off the ice.” McEwen and Dennis Neufeld used to “beat up on one another” in junior curling before joining forces in the men’s game. They also have a blast honouring one of their sponsors – the Steinbach A&W – with the Root Beer Cup. The frontenders play the third and McEwen in mini games throughout the season. Holders of the Root Beer Cup come late March are star guests at a party hosted by the two losers. McEwen, who lists reaching the Tim Hortons Brier, playing in the Olympics, skydiving and getting married “one day” on his Bucket List, knows all about these marathon cashspiels. “There’s no tap-ins here. We’re pretty good at making sure we get our rest and eat well and maybe, if the time’s right, have a couple of celebration drinks somewhere along the line.” McEwen and company will head overseas to the Perth Masters in January. They hope to try and get some golf in, if the Scottish snow melts around their busy curling schedule.
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The Fulton Maroons split their first two games in senior boys basketball tournament action in Oak Bay. Facing the AAA Belmont Braves of Victoria in their opener, the Maroons barely pulled off a 55-53 win. “We played a very up-and-down game,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “We played... more on than off, but we were still very sloppy even when we were on." “We had the lead at as big as 11, but I have to give it to Belmont, they never gave up.” With the Maroons easing up early in
the fourth quarter, Belmont went on the attack and pushed it to a two-point game. The lead switched back and forth until around the final minute when Fulton managed to make two big stops to earn the win. “Dalton Anderson collected three rebounds near the end (11 total) that were a huge help,” said Olson. “Greg Hyde, however, was our best player. He stayed out of foul trouble and racked up 29 points and 18 boards.” Ben Olson delivered 10 points. The Maroons then fell 70-48 to the AAA Dover Bay Dolphins of Nanaimo.
“It was another game that we played very poorly in. There were a few glimpses of what we can do though, and it was impressive,” said Olson, who praised the play of his bench. “Everyone ended up with a point.” Hyde led Fulton with 14 points and 15 rebounds in less than half the game due to foul trouble. Anderson chipped in with seven points, and Olson supplied five rebounds. The Maroons faced either the Oak Bay Breakers and Lambrick Park Lions, both Victoria teams, in Saturday playoff action.
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Viper forward Dylan Walchuk (right) winds up for a shot as the Vees’ Paul Bezzo moves in to block him in B.C. Hockey League play Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw.
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Vees lead Interior into break The Penticton Vees will have a little extra holiday cheer as they head into the Christmas break holding the keys to the Interior Conference penthouse. The host Vees got a 39-save, first star performance from netminder Joel Rumpel as they hung on for a 1-1 draw with the second place Vernon Vipers in B.C. Hockey League action Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Penticton, second overall at 24-11-2-1, lead the Snakes (20-8-4-6) by a single point in the Interior. The Vees entertained the Nanaimo Clippers Saturday night. Rumpel, a Swift Current product who is committed to the NCAA Wisconsin Badgers, stopped the Vipers’ Dylan Walchuk on a penalty shot in double overtime after teammate Joey Holka earned a slashing minor (penalties at 3-on-3 result in an automatic penalty shot) to preserve the tie. He also robbed Mike Zalewski multiple times in OT. The Vipers probably felt a little unfortunate to end the first period scoreless as they outshot Penticton by an overwhelming 11-2 margin. “This was an important game for us. I asked our guys to focus and give us one more good effort before the break, and they did,” said Vipers head coach Mark Ferner. “It is a well-deserved break for these kids. They get to go home and recharge their batteries.” Ferner, however, will fly to Calgary on Boxing Day to do some scouting at the 33rd annual Mac’s Midget Tier 1 Tournament. A total of 25 teams will compete at the prestigious event. With Vernon shorthanded to start the
Brett Laird and Brandon Redschlag second period, the Vees’ fourth-ranked powerplay (25.16 per cent) went to work as paced the Chiefs (15-16-1-2) with two Holka netted his 14th goal, assisted by Joey goals each. SNAKE BITES: Former Viper and Laleggia and Garrett Milan. Penticton went 1-for-4 with the man Brown Bears grad Aaron Volpatti made advantage, while Vernon was scoreless in his NHL debut Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in four powerplay attempts. Kyle Murphy collected his ninth goal at Canada. The hard-hitting forward has six 7:10 of the third period to pull the Vipers assists and 44 penalty minutes with the even. The Fair Haven, N.J. native redirect- AHL Manitoba Moose this season... The ed defenceman Malcolm Lyles’ pass past Vipers called up Vernon product Danny Todosychuk to back up netminder Blake Rumpel as Vernon came in on the rush. “We stuck with our systems, got quite a Voth Friday night in Penticton. Kirby few opportunities, but only one goal out of Halcrow, the Snakes’ other keeper, returned home for family reasons. it,” said Ferner. The Vipers’ Marcus Basara earned a game misconduct late in No matter what you want the second period when he earned his team’s second goaltender interfrom a mortgage, a mortgage ference call on Rumpel. Lyles, who broker is your best choice! earned second star, had the other I work hard for you, not the lenders! one. In other Friday night BCHL Specializing in: action, the Westside Warriors • First time buyers pulled off a massive comeback, • Investment properties scoring six unanswered goals in • Self Employed the third period to upend the host Salmon Arm SilverBacks 6-4 at the Sunwave Centre. Kyle Singleton led the Warriors The Mortgage Centre Rochar with a hat trick. MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL In Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Friday night, the North Okanagan from Knights fell 5-4 to the Kelowna Chiefs at Rutland Arena. The Knights, third in the Doug 250.550.9833 Birks Division at 13-21-0-1, were #102, 2800 29th led with 1+2 showings from vetSt., Vernon erans Shawn Holliday and Colin SAVE MONEY TODAY ... FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY TOMORROW Minardi.
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The Vernon Ski Club went all the way to Mount Alyeska in Alaska for its first alpine ski race series of the season. New head FIS coach Pete Deisroth said the series provided athletes with a low pressure start to the season before the primary race series. “Mount Alyeska Ski Club did a good job in preparing the race hills, and provided a quality event, which included two night slaloms,” said Deisroth. “It is good to get out of your region, and even your country, to compete against athletes other than those with whom you compete on a regular basis. “Getting away gives you a broader perspective of where you actually stand with regard to your world rankings.” Although each of the athletes benefited from the international experience, Bryan Cookson did reign in some impressive results.
He finished eighth in both the Giant Slalom events on both days, and improved his world ranking by over 1,000 places, cutting his GS ranking almost in half. One of the other goals for the first year FIS (Federation International de Ski) athletes was to establish an international point profile. To establish a profile, an athlete has to finish two races. The two results are then averaged to determine the profile, and establish their world ranking. First-year FIS athlete Francesca Van Soest accomplished the task, finishing all four races, and Alex Kreuz finished three of the four races, each positioning themselves to attack at the upcoming series in Nakiska, Alta. for the women, and Panorama for the men. Rounding out the Vernon roster, Leah MacGillivray and Connar Huddart each achieved
personal best results by 30 points in the GS. Deisroth said it was a great event held at a national championship venue. The race hill overlooks the Turnagain Arm of the Gulf of Alaska. The team also toured the University of Alaska with the head alpine ski coach, Mark (Sparky) Anderson, who walked the team through the almost fully-enclosed facility, including the glassed walkways teetering over the green space. He also discussed the academic strengths of the University and ski team, as well as describing life in Alaska. The tour finished with a question and answer session, and a latte, at the Starbucks at the university library entrance. Said Deisroth: “I’m pleased with what we what we accomplished on this trip, and I am excited about the results achieved. I feel we are on the right track to a successful season.”
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Sports REC HOCKEY INTERIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM Teale Utility Canucks Westwood Cabinets Flyers Re/Max Rangers Godard Excavating Predators Royal LePage Whalers R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans M&K Ready Mix Bruins Aquatico Bay Sharks Silver Star Hitmen Blue Jay Concrete Hornets Kal Sports Bar Blackhawks Kal Tire Knights Maroons SCORING LEADERS: PLAYER Jason Elders, Canucks Troy Killingbeck, Canucks Tyler Quiring, Canucks Logan Massie, Flyers Matt Glinsbockel, Flyers Jarret Watts, Bruins Mike Tew, Bruins Danny Stein, Predators Darcy Quiring, Canucks Mike Burke, Canucks Rob Killingbeck, Canucks Justin Horochuk, Predators Duane Dennis, Bruins Blair Fernley, Hornets Chris Bradford, Orphans GOALIES GP Blair Miller, Rangers 14 James Scherk, Acadians 15 Byron Tiggelaar, Flyers 15 Steven Clark, Canucks 16 Jordan Vallance, Sharks 16
BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Evelyn Davis – bowled a 624 triple to go 192 over her 144 average. Club 55 Men’s: Kris Magnusson – bowled a 777 triple to go 261 over his 172 average. Ladies: Leanne Starke – bowled a 670 triple to go 166 over her 168 average. Men’s: Reg Watson – bowled a 726 triple to go 192 over his 178 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Barry McCagherty 320-100 POA; Evelyn Davis 100 POA; Barry Killingbeck 100 POA; Kris Magnusson 100 POA; Earle Steen 100 POA; Bill Blair 320-832-100 POA; Yvonne Walker 356-315-851, 100 POA; Drew Soroka 300, 311; Ed Heichert 100 POA; Reg Watson 320, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; Marv Zwarych 335, 100 POA; Art Block 380, 100 POA; Cy Steward 100 POA; Tyce Koenig 340; Kara Berg 310, 100 POA; Don Hurss 321, 100 POA; Gillian Colville 308, 100 POA; Leanne Starke 100 POA; Albert Kral 321, 100 POA. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 254 Men Wayne Schultz 259 CLUB 55 Ladies Irene Walker 218 Men Bill Blair 222 PEE WEE Girls Charlee Buckley 109 Boys Nolan Blaeser 114 BANTAM Girls Megan Teagle 131 Boys Kalvin Blaeser 134 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 196 Boys Kevyn Hoggard 200 SENIOR Girls Krista Koenig 219 Ashley Krause Boys Keith Hoggard 254 Kane Ackeral
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Silver Star Elementary School Grade 5 student Chris Atkins makes a snow angel as he rests during a snowshoe adventure Wednesday morning at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Sydney Strand (front) and Jaydene Norman-Walsh snowshoe through the woods during the excursion.
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Liam Hack, 10, show off some of the 1,045 Plasticine figures and creatures that he has hand-crafted out of bricks of the malleable material. Originally inspired by the mythical creatures in the movie The Lord Of The Rings, Liam started crafting his own critters two years ago.
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Liam Hack has been enjoying last year’s Christmas gift all year. “I got a castle and I decided to make a bunch of people for it. I had done some things in Plasticine in Grade 3 with Mrs. Fleming, so I thought I could make some things like The Lord of the Rings,� said Liam, a Grade 5 student at Coldstream elementary school. He started with knights, farmers and hunters, and then, just to make things interesting, he made goblins, dragons
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and elves intent on attacking the castle. All the figures are made in detail and a variety of colours. He has kept track of how many he has made, 320 good guys to 725 bad guys. “There are always more bad guys in the movies,� he reasoned. “When I’m making the figures, I just know what they should look like before I start and I make them. I guess the dragons are the biggest, and the trolls. I also make catapults. I go through tons of plasticine and toothpicks.� Liam and his friends have played out scenarios a number of times and he has had to patch up some of the figures from
what he calls his scrapyard, where he keeps spare pieces. Apparently the family cat likes to play with the figures, too, and is responsible for some of the holes and scratches to the figures. Liam has made some knights on horseback with lances and likes to act out jousts. He is making a movie of the figures, cavemen this time, and is working on The Cavemen Kronicles, Episode 3. “I’m going to take a claymation camp in the summer and I’d like to make a movie about the castle. There’s so many things I could do.�
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Vernon Women in Business (VWIB) president Colleen Barker (centre) presents scholarships worth $500 each to Tanya Ciccone (left), associate of arts, and Heather Mehain, associate of science, at the recent Okanagan College Scholarship Award ceremony. Proceeds for the VWIB scholarships come from the 50/50 draws held at the group’s regular luncheon meetings.
New arrivals Nov.22: Born to Lindsey McIntosh and Nick Klassen of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Aiden Nicholas James Klassen. A grandson for Bruce and Marianne McIntosh of Vernon, Angelika and Richard Klassen of Lumby, B.C. A greatgrandson for Bert Schoenit of Penticton, Phyllis McIntosh of Penticton, Anneliese and Wolfgang Roesher of Vernon. Nov. 30: Born to Mike and Amanda Drier of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Shyann Marie. A New Additions granddaughter for Brian and Alana Knourek of Vernon, Larry and Angie Drier of Armstrong, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Jack Graves of Vernon, Roy and Flo Knourek of Regina, Sask. Dec. 2: Born to Thomas and Michelle Bittroff of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., named Tripp Savini. A brother for Mikenna, 13; Reece, 2. A grandson for Diane Marshall of Vernon, Ken Marshall of Prince George, B.C., Peter and Amy Bittroff of Vernon.
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Dec. 12: Born to Sarah and Geoff Ruddick of Vancouver, a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Maddison Avery Lynne. A granddaughter for Jim and Lynn Inkster of Vernon, Capt. Dwight and Kogaylene Ruddick of Victoria. A great-granddaughter for Capt. Gerald Ruddick of Nanaimo, Rita King of Victoria. Dec. 12: Born to Glenn and Tamara Breugom of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named Keira Brooklyn. A sister for Cole, 3. A granddaughter for Al and Glenda Lukens, Walter and Lia Breugom, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Eileen May of Salmon Arm. Dec. 13: Born to Therden and Paula van Heerden of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 10 oz., named Thomas Daniel. A brother for Jenna and Michelle. A grandson for Frik and Mara van Heerden of Worcester, South Africa, Terry and Dianne Reed of Vernon, B.C., Bert and Sonja van Walbeek of George, South Africa.
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 19 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. BETHLEHEM STAR 2010 A live nativity presentation at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3412-15th Ave., top of Mission Hill. Dec. 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. Call Terry Jones at 250-545-6405 or e-mail to tajones@shaw.ca 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. 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. 19 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
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ing in 2011 at this dinner and dance that takes place Dec. 31 at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Sponsored by the Vernon Singles Club, this event is open to all, not just singles, and promises to be a great way to celebrate. Happy hour starts at 6 p.m., a roast beef or ham dinner takes place at 7 p.m., and dancing starts at 8:30 p.m. to the live sounds of Sierra (right). Tickets are being sold in advance only, until Dec. 24, so don’t miss out! Tickets are $30 and available at the rec centre, Bean to Cup or from any executive member. For more information, please call Eva at 250-545-1179, Lottie at 250549-2495 or 250-Ed at 240-5288.
of Star Rd. and Silver Star Rd., annual program Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. This year,s program will be “It’s a Boy.” We welcome all to come and celebrate the Lord’s birthday. We will have a birthday cake for Him and goodies after the program. SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Teens welcome too. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon, across from Nolan’s Drugs. Please use the side entrance under Krause Jeweller’s awning. For more information call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. 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.
DECEMBER 20 UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Our last blow-out sale before Christmas. All men’s and ladies jeans and slacks $1 each. American Eagle, Bluenotes, Gap and so much more... Clearing out for our new 2011 line. All Christmas items, 25 cents each. Sale runs Monday to Thursday the 23rd and then we will be closed until Dec. 28. Merry Christmas. LA OF ANAF UNIT 5 HOST CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 20, with meeting at 6 p.m., dinner and party at 7 p.m. Members and prospective members welcome. Please bring a gift valued between $10 and $15. For more info., call 558-5020. 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. THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS Dec. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Buy, sell, trade. Everyone welcome. Call Roy at 542-4127 for more info. THE ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m. Come and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more information contact June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca REBEKAH LODGE meets the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 5423003.
DECEMBER 21 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. Please note our December meeting will be on the third Tuesday, Dec. 21, same time and place. In the new year, we meet again from 7- 9 p.m. 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 VERNON FLYING CLUB Meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at 6210 Tronson Rd. All welcome, and it’s not necessary to be a pilot or own an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation. Call Bev Bonner at 549-7087. TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets twice a month. Third Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 a.m., 1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant for lunch. The fourth Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Olena at 547-8866. NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. For more information, please call Elsie Gerdes at 250-5461939.
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 21 ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LESSONS Offered by Independent Living Vernon for $2. We have time available Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Please call and book time at 250-545-9292. We are in the People Place, room 107. VERNON MUSEUM NEEDS BOARD MEMBERS The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is seeking individuals to fill two vacant positions on its board of directors. Applicants are expected to attend one scheduled meeting per month and be prepared to assist with matters associated with fundraising, marketing and promotions, membership, policy-making, and other issues as needed. Written expressions of interest for this very rewarding and worthwhile experience may be forwarded to: Mr. Ian Hawes, chairperson, board of directors, Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, 3009-32nd Ave., Vernon, B.C., VIT 2L8
UPCOMING 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! WINTER MYSTERIES PLANETARIUM SHOWS Winter Mysteries Planetarium Shows 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. SECOND WIND COMMUNITY BAND Our band always welcomes new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices are every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vernon secondary school. We play everything: jazz Broadway musicals, marches, light rock and classical. For more info. call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414. MEAT DRAW AT THE ANAF Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. We’ll have turkeys and hams Dec. 8, 11, 15 and 18. Help us help our community and have fun, too! Also, pub darts on Wednesdays. THE VERNON CHAPTER OF THE MS SOCIETY Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. PREGNANCY SUPPORT Every Wednesday we offer two drop-ins: lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., and supper from 4 to 5:30 p.m. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are gratefully accepting donations to the program of maternity and infant clothing and double strollers. We are at 2902-29th Ave. For information call 542-5448. A COURSE IN MIRACLES Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. THE HALINA CRAFTERS A fun group of people open to new members 50+ who would like to come out and socialize and work on different projects. Join the fun Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for info. AL-ANON MEETS Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Alliance Church. For more information, call 545-4933. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Now meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (behind Knox Presbyterian Church). Please call our 24-hour hotline at 250503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for info. WESTSIDE RESPONSE SERVICES SOCIETY WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road.
AA MEETINGS ON WEDNESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting (X), 8 p.m. at VTC, 2810-48 Ave., Vernon. Tradition meeting (X) closed meeting, 8 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25 Ave, Vernon. AA meeting (X), open, 8 p.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. THE VERNON DIET CLUB MEETS Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is welcome. Call 5423252. 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. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Christmas Day dinner, Dec. 25, call for location and time. Limited seating, $10 for turkey dinner. Also, having a Boxing Day dinner to play cards and hang out. Were also planning New Year’s Eve party. For more information, call Carole at 260-528. 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 PARTY AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Dec. 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dance starts at 8 p.m., music by Bill and the Boys. At 10 p.m. we stop for a buffet. There will be party favours, spot dance prizes and a whole lot of fun. Come on out and bring in the new year with some good ole’ country music. Cost: $20, tickets available at the Halina Canteen. The centre is located at the back of the Rec. Centre, 3310-27 Ave. For further info., call 250-542-2877. 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 250-7631355 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. UKULELES FOR FUN Meets Jan. 9 and 23 at 2 p.m. (please note new time) at the ANAF hall. For more information, please call 250-542-4912. 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 MINDS IN MOTION FITNESS AND SOCIAL PROGRAM For those with early stage memory loss held at the Halina Seniors Centre at the Vernon Recreation Centre. The course is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Participants are encouraged to attend with a family member/caregiver. For more information please contact Melanie at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, toll-free, to 1-800-634-3399. To register visit the Recreation Centre in person (3310-37th Ave.) or online at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca. The program runs Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 and the fee is $33/couple. TEENS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE — PARENTS MATTER Dr. Marvin Krank, dean, College of Graduate Studies, UBCO, Jan. 25, Vernon secondary school, 7 p.m. The teen years are difficult years as our children emerge from childhood into adolescence. With adolescence comes increasing independence from the home, exploration of the larger world around them, and risk for unsafe activities including use of alcohol and drugs. Despite these changes parents still matter. What you say and do can help your child navigate these uncertain new waters. This talk will describe some of the risks your children will face and give you practical advice on how you can best support your child through the dangerous times.
WINTER FARMERS MARKET Army Navy & Air Force Hangar 2500 - 46th Avenue, Vernon Our Market Days are every other Wednesday:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 3:00 to 6:00 PM Products are almost all organic
Veggies • Baking • Fish • Beef • Pork • Pet Food Flours • Coffee • Eggs • Apples • Honey
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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Adventure continues at Best of Banff KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Last month, a full house at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre took a plunge off a 186-foot waterfall in nothing but a river kayak and fly fished for mice-eating trout in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Eastern Russia. Stomachs churned as viewers watched as U.S. climber Dean Potter free solo climbed (that’s without ropes) and then BASE jumped off the side of a mountain, and a group of spelunkers squeezed themselves into impossibly tight spaces underground. It was all part of Vernon Search and Rescue’s presentation of the Best of Banff world tour. Thrill seekers wishing to live vicariously through other world class athletes, adventurers and explorers can catch a new round of films when the world tour returns for two screenings in Vernon, Dec. 28 and 29. A major fundraiser for the local search and rescue unit, proceeds from screenings go towards the purchase of new equipment, said Suzie Sims, film coordinator with Vernon Search and Rescue. An all-new slate of films from this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival will be shown at Silver Star Mountain Resort’s National Altitude Training Centre on the Tuesday and at the Performing Arts Centre on the Wednesday. (Films were subject to change at press time.) Silver Star patrons can go “rogue,” mountaineering the first ascent of Nepal’s 6,000-metre Tawoche Himal with Renan and Corey Richards in the film As it Happens. “It’s a unique chronicle of a realistic alpine-style first ascent with a flow and humour that keeps the audience entertained,” said one viewer. Crossing the Ditch, winner of the best film on exploration and adventure at the festival, spans a 2,200-kilometre sea kayaking trip between Australia and New Zealand on one of the world’s deadliest and most treacherous oceans, the Tasman Sea. Snowboarder Jeremy Jones and other top freeriders venture past the boundaries of helicopters, snowmobiles, and lifts to explore untouched realms in Deeper. The film follows them on all night hikes, sleeping on peaks, camping 65 miles from civilization in 20 below temperatures, waiting out 10-day storms and trekking 20 miles a day to bring the adventure back into riding. The ride continues, but this time on mountain bikes, for Life Cycles, which provides some visually stunning images in the mountain sports world. (Life Cycles will also be shown at the Performing Arts Centre.) Other films screening at Silver Star include WildWater, showing kayakers hitting some major white water runs, and Into Darkness, the film about caving that was shown at the Performing Arts Centre in November.
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Australians James Castrission and Justin Jones battle 10-metre towering waves, massive storms, shark-filled seas and strong currents to conquer the Tasman Sea in the film, Crossing the Ditch, winner of the best film on exploration and adventure at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. It will be shown during the next screening of the Best of Banff world tour, which comes to Silver Star and the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 28 and 29. The sport of long boarding comes to the big screen at the Performing Arts Centre with Feel the Hill, which shows downhill, footwork, slide, slalom, and traveling; and the sense of freedom that comes with the sport in both urban and mountain areas. “This month’s screening at the Performing Arts Centre is also decidedly more cultural,” said Sims. Short film, The Khumbu Climbing School, shows Nepali climbers, Sherpas and high-altitude support workers as they learn proper techniques for knot-tying, belaying, and ice climbing from world-class mountaineers. The school provides more than just training, as one experienced Sherpa says: “I always felt like a yak, even though I had been to the summit of Mount Everest. Now, I’m a climber.” Fans of Greg Mortensen’s best-selling account of building schools in war-torn Afghanistan, originally told in the book Three Cups of Tea, can get a behind-the-scenes look at Mortensen’s work in the film, Stones into Schools.
New Zealand film, Last Paradise, set in the country’s remote wilderness, shows 45 years of stunning original footage of legendary extreme sports pioneers on the roads less travelled, to paradises which have long since gone. Treasure of The Lisu paints an intimate portrait of Ah-Cheng, a master musician and one of the last remaining tradition-bearers of the Lisu people in southwest China, an area caught between ancient and modern worlds. And finally, a story of survival is told in the Australian film Miracle In The Storm about German paraglider Ewa Wisnierska. She made history when she was sucked into a massive thunderstorm and pulled up to 10,000 metres. She managed to navigate her way out of the storm and survive. Tickets for the Silver Star screening are now sold out, however, as of press time there were still plenty available for the screening at the Performing Arts Centre (Note: they make great stocking stuffers.) Tickets are $20 for the 7 p.m. Dec. 29 show, available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
Provincial government releases $1.15 million to arts organizations VICTORIA –– The B.C. government has announced it is providing $1.15 million to artists and arts groups around the province to support cultural activities. This is in part to mark the first anniversary of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, said Stephanie Cadieux, minister of community, sport and cultural development. “Arts and culture played a huge role in the success of the 2010 Games and inspired pride in
all British Columbians,” said Cadieux. “This legacy lives on. We also want to ensure this funding reaches as many individual artists and arts groups as possible throughout
the year. Watch for new and expanded festivals, exhibitions and performances of all kinds around our province.” The funding comes from the 2010 Sport and
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additional granting program for community and professional arts festivals in B.C. The Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils, a non-profit organization
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in February, 2011 to celebrate the unique spirit of B.C. For information on how to apply for funds visit www.assemblybcartscouncils.ca
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B.C. Interior Music Awards are up and running JENNIFER SMITH Black Press
It all started on a sad note. One of the critical B.C. Interior Music Awards organizers had a death in the family and a larger, more experienced music awards show, with comparably vast stashes of cash (the Western Canadian Music Awards), pulled into Kelowna on virtually the same date as the BCIMAs had planned to host its third annual show. So the burgeoning awards bumped dates, deciding to hold off until spring. And it turns out everything about the big move is coming up roses for the BCIMAs. “We’re actually going to continue holding it in the spring. This way we’re aligning with different festivals and hoping we can showcase more B.C. Interior artists,” said Shelley Vida who co-founded the show. By staging the awards in the spring, Vida said they’re hoping the event will serve as a shopping lineup for summer festival organizers looking for the next big thing on the music scene. Several Interior acts have been scooped from the lineup in the past with artists like Ari Neufeld, Sherman Doucette and Wassabi Collective playing the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival this past year, and now Vida believes the show will be able to partner with new affiliate festivals to
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Vernon’s Andrew Allen celebrates his three wins, including the People’s Choice, at the B.C. Interior Music Awards in 2009. push local artists even further. That’s good news for local talent, but it’s also good for audiences searching for more of that BreakOut West buzz. While the BCIMAs are not likely to hold a multi-venue, wristbandticketed blitz like Kelowna saw with BreakOut West and the Western Canadian Music Awards, Vida said the organizers did get a chance to see how well Kelowna suits that sort of event and might consider it a goal for the future. In the meantime, they’ve added a major concert for the community to kick off the spring show, offering Okanagan music fans a chance to see many of the acts that roll through town on a regular basis all in one place.
The organizing committee is hoping to hold a series of seminars for artists on Friday, April 22, and work that into a large concert the same evening. The next night, Saturday, April 23, would be for the award show extravaganza. The purpose of the awards organization is to promote talent from within the catchment served and the BCIMAs appear to be off to a good start. The release announcing the change of date, for example, includes a slough of information about newcomer Leah West, who made headlines last year after her song was ripped off and used for a worldwide competition by a Slovakian singer. West is currently fourth on the Reverbnation Canadian pop charts, thanks to some pretty diligent marketing, and a quote from her used in the release indicates she believes the BCIMAs can help push her name further afield. “I still have much to learn and accomplish in music, so the recognition from the BCIMA is truly humbling. It only makes me want to work harder at my craft and inspires me to keep following my dreams,” she said. It’s certainly worked for Vernon’s Andrew Allen. As last
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The third annual B.C. Interior Music Awards will take place April 23 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, with winners in 27 categories. The most coveted, however, is the People’s Choice award. The People’s Choice Award will be determined by the artist’s own grassroots efforts. They can utilize their fan bases through social media to garner votes at www.BCIMA.org.
After the initial deadline of Jan. 31, these fan votes determine the top six artists to be included in Astral Radio’s online People’s Choice contest. The top six will then be featured on 22 of Astral Radio’s B.C. Interior stations, where again the public will decide, by vote, which of these will win the award. For more information visit the BC Interior Music Awards website at www.BCIMA.org.
Other Magazine launches fifth issue Admission is free and there will be books, buttons and snacks available, as well as a draw or two. “We will also be accepting poetry, prose
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Other:___ Magazine is hosting a launch party for its fifth issue at Gallery Vertigo on Monday. “This issue continues the tradition of publishing new and established writers and artists from the Okanagan and beyond, but breaks all barriers when it comes to form and design,” said Other editor Amanda Nemeth. The magazine is inviting everyone to be a part of its launch featuring an open mic and live music. “Come read your poetry, prose, sing some songs or show off your other artistic talents. If you’re not into performing, come and enjoy the show,” said Nemeth.
and visual submissions for our next issue.” Doors open at 7:30 and the show will start at 8 p.m. Contact other.editors@gmail.com for info.
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year’s BCIMA People’s Choice winner, Allen went on to sign a two-year deal with Epic Records. The nomination period for the BCIMAs has been extended through
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Film is good for a little sightseeing The Tourist: ★★ out of 5
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e’s cooler than anything, and she’s effectively icy. It leads this lad to think that the Johnny Depp/Angelina Jolie pairing in The Tourist will mean nothing but cinematic gold. Think again, pal. Based on a 2005 French film called Anthony Zimmer, it feels like we’ve seen The Tourist before. Mistaken identity, shady guys with guns, FOR ADVANCE TICKETS GO TO cineplex.com boat chases through POLSON PLACE MALL #275 - 2306 HIGHWAY #6, VERNON TEL: 250-542-1107 Venice, c’mon, doesn’t **PASS RESTRICTED Christmas Gift Packs now on sale! this sound like a bit of SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010 a re-run? **YOGI BEAR 3D (G) DIGITAL 3D Friday 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; Saturday to Tuesday 12:40, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; COLUMBIA PICTURES Wednesday and Thursday 1:10, 3:40, 6:35, 9:20. 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See the ‘Sea’ in the Okanagan March 11 KELOWNA — Renowned for their rousing live shows, Great Big Sea has announced a March 11 performance at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Celebrating their 18th year as a band, platinum-selling Canadian folk rockers Great Big Sea voyaged a little further from their signature Newfoundlandinspired sound on their 10th album, Safe Upon The Shore, released earlier this year. Recorded in “fits and starts” over a six month period, the album was produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin and Great Big Sea in New Orleans, St. John’s, and anywhere that inspiration struck, including tour buses and various dressing rooms along their tour. A lot of the songs were recorded straight onto GBS lead singer Alan Doyle’s laptop as soon as the band had the ideas, said Sean
and Canadian singersongwriters Randy Bachman, Jeremy Fisher and Joel Plaskett. At this stage, we sometimes all kind of know each other’s ideas too well,” said multiinstrumentalist Hallett. “It’s too easy to do the obvious. Writing with PHOTO SUBMITTED
nanny Hit The Ground And Run, the Southern folk/rock harmonies of Good People and delicate Creole/folkinfused lullaby Follow Me Back, mixed with the more traditional Newfoundland fare on Yankee Sailor and Road To Ruin. Aside from Great Big Sea co-founders and songwriters Doyle, McCann, and Bob Hallett, Safe Upon The Shore features various acclaimed artists including Aussie actor/ musician Russell Crowe
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Great Big Sea’s Sean McCann (left), Alan Doyle and Bob Hallett return to the Okanagan with a show at the Kelowna Community Theatre March 11. McCann, GBS singer and bodhran player. “As for the rest, for a long time we wanted to record somewhere with a vibe, somewhere with an atmosphere that might seep into the songs themselves,” said McCann in a press release. “There is nowhere on the continent, really, that has more of a vibe than New Orleans.” And the vibe is evident with the New Orleans’ brass on Don’t Wanna Go Home, the Bayou-inspired hoote-
a big group of people pushed everything into different directions. Of the songs we started there, we ended up using a bunch of them on the album.” “Some of these songs took a long time to grow up, some of them came to us ready to head out
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gered species (eg. dolphin caught in tuna nets); and harvested in Askew’s Foods in Armstrong ways that limit damage to marine is the latest member of a growing or aquatic habitats. fleet of grocery stores supporting The Vancouver Aquarium’s the Ocean Wise campaign. Mike McDermid is the Ocean The seafood conservation Wise partner relations manager, program is the brainchild of the and he was on hand earlier this Vancouver Aquarium. It was cre- week to help Askew’s launch the ated to educate and empower program. consumers about the issues surHe noted one of the positive rounding sustainable seafood. side effects of the Ocean Wise proPat Webb, Askew’s meat depart- gram is an overall improvement ment manager, in seafood qualbelieves the decision ity. The hook-andto support sustainline and small-net able fisheries is vital, harvest methods it but added customer supports cause little awareness will play a physical damage to key part making the fish and other prodprogram a success. ucts, ensuring they All customers are in peak quality need to do is look for when they arrive at the Ocean Wise label market. Ocean Wise logo on a variety of sea“How sustainfood packaging – fresh, smoked, ably a fishery is conducted directcanned and vacuum sealed – in ly equates to the quality of the Askew’s seafood department, or product,” said McDermid. ask a staff member about the proHe said the large-scale ocean gram. Among the products avail- draggers, whose nets can someable are prawns, scallops, shrimp, times span eight football fields, B.C. salmon, tuna and cod. turn as much as 25 per cent of its “One of the problems we have catch into unusable mush, and found is that people want to do destroy great tracts of habitat as something good for the environ- they scour the ocean floor. ment, but they don’t know where “The No. 1 issues that we are to start,” said Webb, who has been facing in our oceans right now with Askew’s for 36 years. are through our fisheries, through “All they have to do is see the poor fishing and farming pracbrand and know that that symbol tices,” said McDermid. means it was harvested in a sus“It’s the No. 1 impact we’re tainable fashion, and that it is a having, it also happens to be the sustainable species that can repro- easiest one for us to change. duce on a regular basis, with“We wanted to make it easier out causing any for consumers to problems for the vote with their environment.” wallets, to supOcean Wise port those fishermakes recomies that are doing mendations to things sustaingrocery outlets, ably. If we can restaurants and create a market — Mike McDermid consumers based for those suson four criteria: tainable items, seafood species must be abun- it will trickle right down to the dant and resilient to fishing pres- fishermen or the farmer, and it sures; harvested using a compre- will allow them to conduct their hensive management plan based operations sustainably.” on current research; harvested in The Ocean Wise program a method that ensures limited began in 1995 when high-end resbycatch of non-target and endan- taurants on the Lower Mainland Morning Star Staff
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Pat Webb (left), Askew's Foods meat department manager, discusses the merits of the Ocean Wise program with Armstrong's William Loshney. The grocery store now carries a line seafood products endorsed by the program. began sourcing top-quality seafood ingredients for their menus. Customers were soon hooked, and began inquiring about sustainable seafood products at fish markets and some of the more progressive grocery outlets. “It just snowballed. Everybody wanted this information. We couldn’t believe it because we though we might have to convince businesses to do this,” said McDermid, adding there are more than 3,000 Ocean Wide participants across Canada. “Nobody was helping the busi-
nesses make the right choices, and if they don’t know the right choices to make, they can’t support the consumers.” Webb noted Askew’s will mainly carry seafood products that aren’t part of the Ocean Wise campaign, but said he will try to make customers aware of the sustainable options. “We need to offer consumers choices. We just need to let them know what the better choices are. This is one of those programs that allows that to happen,” he said. “Hopefully we can ween them
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The B.C. Press Council will have a new chairperson and two new directors in 2011. Vern Slaney, of Parksville, will become the sixth person to lead the press council since it was formed in 1983. He succeeds Jack Whittaker, of Osoyoos, who remains a board member. Slaney was appointed as a public member to the press council in 2006 and has served as treasurer. Now retired, Slaney spent 30 years in the metal distribution business. He is a board member of the Vancouver Island Health Authority and chairperson of the B.C. Automobile Association’s Traffic Safety Foundation.
Prince George lawyer Kerri Fisher and Kevin Laird, editorial director for Black Press, Vancouver Island, are new directors. They succeed Lee Ongman, of Prince George, and Glenn Mitchell, managing editor of the Vernon Morning Star. Vivian Tran, public member from Vancouver, was elected vice-chairperson, and Tim Shoults, publisher of the Kamloops Daily News, is treasurer. The press council board of directors is made up of six public and five industry members with the chair mandated to be from the public side. In its 27 year history, the press council has handled 906 complaints and held 57 hearings.
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Lydia Wood (left), Frank Rennick (inside left) and Benjamin Purvis (right) are all on hand at the VantageOne indoor soccer facility to accept a $7,500 sponsorship from Royal LePage/Downtown Realty representatives Rorie Holton, Leah Riley and Lynne Smith. This is the first of a three-year commitment to sponsor 500 kids participating in youth soccer.
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A pair of teams from the Okanagan College’s School of Business are through to the final round of the Inter-collegiate Business Case Competition (ICBC) hosted by Queen’s University. It is Canada’s longest-running, largest and most prestigious business competition, and is now open to the top business schools in Asia. Every year, Queen’s invites a select group of universities and colleges to compete. This year more than 160 teams entered the competition. Okanagan College sent six teams altogether, with the two finalist qualifiers heading to Queen’s, Jan. 6 to 8 in Kingston, Ont. This will be the fourth time in five years at least one team from the Okanagan School of Business has made it to the finals. The team of Robert Maier, Ramandeep Dhaliwal and Robert Moore will travel with coaches Lee Cartier and Laura Thurnheer (both professors in the Okanagan School of Business) to compete for national honours in business policy against teams from Wilfrid Laurier University, McGill University, Bishop’s University, University of Calgary and National University of Singapore. “We are doubly excited, as this is the second year in a row that a business policy team has advanced to the final round in Kingston,” said Cartier. “It really demonstrates how well prepared our businesses graduates are to take their place in the busi-
ness world A second team of students – Shawn Miller and Corey Wein – will compete in the Caro Systems MIS (Management Information Systems) event against Queen’s University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Brock University, University of British Columbia and McGill University. The duo is coached by professor Glen Coulthard. “The fact that these students have taken a single MIS course and are able to compete at such a high level speaks volumes about their ability to integrate, apply and communicate all that they have learned in our program,” said Coulthard. In the preliminary round, teams were presented with business cases and were charged with analyzing them to uncover weaknesses and provide solutions to strengthen the business, product or service. The cases are sent to invited participants by the competition judges, and teams are given a deadline to have their preliminary cases complete. The top-six finalists in seven categories (Okanagan College participated in six of those preliminary categories) travel to the January finals where they are presented with a brand new case, and work under much tighter time constraints. The teams are given five hours to analyze the new case and spend just 20 minutes before a panel of industry expert judges where they present their case. To find out more about the competition, visit www.icbconline.ca.
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By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. Say you’re injured in a car accident that’s not your fault. Then, before you’re fully recovered, you suffer the misfortune of getting re-injured in another accident, where you’re also not to blame. Do you have to sue both defendants and have two trials – at double the cost? No, not if your injuries are “indivisible,” decided the BC Court of Appeal in a recent case. The plaintiff was a 26-year-old waitress whose car was rear-ended in March, 2006 by the defendant while she was stopped at a red light. She felt pain in the back of her head and neck and felt extremely shaky immediately after the crash. She took a week off work and went to a walk-in medical clinic twice during that week, where she was prescribed Tylenol 3 and physiotherapy. She subsequently attended three physiotherapy sessions and 35 chiropractic treatments. In November, 2007, she started her lawsuit against the defendant
or injury, they are both liable for the whole amount. Ultimately, the judge decided that the defendant was liable to pay 100% of the damages awarded to the plaintiff flowing from both accidents – which was $30,000 for her pain and suffering plus some $1,800 for lost income and chiropractic and other expenses. The defendant appealed, arguing that she should only have to pay for the portion of the plaintiff’s injuries that she caused (which she claimed was about 60% of the total damage award). But the Court of Appeal disagreed and sided with the trial judge. The defendant and the second at-fault driver both caused and contributed to the plaintiff’s soft tissue injuries, which were not separable. So the defendant was fully liable to pay 100% of the plaintiff’s compensation. Now, the defendant was free to pursue the second motorist to sort out who was responsible for what portion of the plaintiff’s injuries and recover the portion that the second motorist caused. But the defendant had to pay the plaintiff the total judgment.
Then, in July, 2008, a pick-up truck backed into her while she was sitting in her parked car in a parking lot. Again, she was not Thomas D.A. at fault. At this time, she was Fletcher Q.C. about 80% recovered from the first accident, but the second acThe situation would be different if you sufcident aggravated the soft tissue injuries she fered different injuries in two different acsuffered in the first accident and basically set cidents. If driver A injures your arm in one her back to square one in terms of her recov- accident and then driver B injures your leg in ery. Her doctor testified that her injuries after a subsequent accident, these would not be inthe second accident were similiar to those she divisible injuries, and each driver would only suffered in the first. be responsible for the injury they caused. The trial judge first concluded that the plaintiff’s injuries in the second accident were “indivisible” from the injuries in the first (she essentially suffered the same injuries in the same area). He then considered prior case law and BC’s Negligence Act, which says that if two or more people are responsible for a loss
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have generated $1.22 billion worth The 2010 Olympic and Paralmpic of activity. It is estimated that media coverage Winter Games served an economic reached an audience of up to 3.8 bilcatalyst for B.C. Studies b y lion people worldwide. "It is clear in these reports that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), point to wide-ranging benefits from hosting the 2010 Winter Games has created lasting legacies that the events in Vancouver will benefit Canadians for and Whistler in February. years to come," said Gary “PwC believes this Lunn, federal sports minisstudy of the impacts ter. resulting from the B.C. "We are pleased that our and Canadian governinvestments have delivered ments hosting the 2010 the intended results in the Olympic and Paralympic economies of both British Winter Games is unique Calyniuk Columbia and Canada, in its scope and depth of resulting in increased research,” said Michael employment opportunities Calyniuk, a partner with and long-term benefits to Canadian the firm. “The findings in the reports are tourism." In the time periods studied, PwC based upon actual data, estimates, economic modelling, interviews and found the events generated between inputs from a broad cross-section of $2 billion and $2.5 billion in real gross domestic product to B.C. organizations in B.C. and Canada.” "We've always believed that the The report covered from 2003 to 2009, and the first three months of Games would provide the catalyst for economic, social and athletic devel2010. According to the studies, the great- opment, provincially and nationally," est cumulative impacts occurred in said Colin Hansen, B.C. finance minemployment, where more than 45,500 ister. “These preliminary results are sigjobs were created. Incremental tourism spending is nificant, and we know that when we measure 2010 fully, we'll see that B.C. estimated at $463 million. Venue construction by both the got an even more powerful economic Vancouver Olympic Committee and lift from the Games just when we third-party investors is estimated to needed it most."
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A visitor stands on the rim of Meteor Crater. The crater was created by the impact of a meteorite 50,000 years ago.
Two canyons and a crater KAROLINE CULLEN Special To The Morning Star
ARIZONA - I carefully lower myself into the crack in the earth’s crust. I can barely fit and had the guide not said this was the entrance, we would have walked right past it. My husband Gary and I are in northern Arizona. The famous Grand Canyon is on our itinerary but first on our list are lesser known, but no less intriguing, vents and dents in the earth’s crust. Meteor Crater, near Winslow, is an impact site. Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons, by Page, are cathedrals of red sandstone. The vastness of the Crater makes its size difficult to comprehend. The narrowness of the latter two canyons calls for some fancy maneuvering to navigate their sinuous corridors of stone. As we approach Meteor Crater, walls of rocky rubble rise above the vast desert plateau. They surround a gigantic bowl shaped cavity which was created in a matter of seconds 50,000 years ago. A meteorite, about 50 metres across and weighing several hundred thousand tons, crashed into the rocky plain. The impact sent a shockwave over the desert, spread a blanket of debris for over a mile, and tossed limestone blocks the size of small houses onto the rim. It is a desolate, wind swept, big hole — almost 1.5 kilometres across and deep enough to swallow a sixty story building. I can barely see, even with a telescope, a life size cut-out of an astronaut on the crater floor. It is a nod to when NASA’s Apollo astronauts trained here for their geological studies on the moon. Fortunately for ongoing scientific studies, erosion is not taking a huge toll and this crater is the best preserved impact site on Earth.
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Karoline Cullen takes a break outside of the entrance of Lower Antelope Canyon. The unexpectedly large visitor centre provides interactive lessons in astronomy, geology, and history. The crater’s story starts in the early 1900s, when D. Barringer thought he could mine iron here. As the meteor fragmented on con-
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Water runs through the rocks Continued from previous page The Crater continues to be a site for multi-disciplined scientific research. That astrogeologists estimate a Meteor Crater size impact should occur about once every 50,000 years gives us pause. In contrast to the millennia old crater, Page Arizona dates from the late 1950s when the Glen Canyon Dam was constructed. Perched above Lake Powell, that incongruous desert experience of vibrant blue water rimmed with barren red sandstone, Page makes an ideal base for visiting the Antelope Canyons. Both are on Navajo lands and can only be entered with a guide. For Upper Antelope Canyon, we board open trucks for a bouncy drive across a dusty wash to the entrance. The Navajo name for the Upper Canyon is Tse’bighanilini, meaning “the place where water runs through rocks.” What a sculptor water can be, wearing away sandstone, grain by grain, in swirling, mesmerizing patterns. It is as dim as a gothic church inside the canyon. The 40 metre walls all but block out light from the sky. At certain times, sunbeams pierce the dust filled air to spotlight the sand floor. Weaving our way along the wavy walls, each turn brings a new vista of flowing sandstone and elaborate shapes. Our guide points out the outline of an eagle or a face. I am glad I do not suffer from claustrophobia as passing people in
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The blue water of Lake Powell contrasts with the reds and browns of the hillsides. the narrowest spots is a funny dance negotiation. The canyon is not very long and we pop out the other end into brilliant sunshine. The orange walls contrast magnificently with the clear blue Arizona sky but we do not linger long. It is too intriguing inside. At Lower Antelope Canyon, known as Hasdestwazi or “spiral rock arches”, the guide pauses at a plaque near the entrance. Eleven people were drowned in a flash flood in August 1997 when water 15 metres deep from a thunderstorm in the hills swept through the canyon. I am glad there are no flash flood warnings today, we wiggle ourselves down into a subter-
ranean cathedral. Ladders take us further down into narrowing passages. Frozen waves of copper coloured sandstone rise straight up. It is brighter in here than in the Upper Canyon and the walls shine with more colours. Every sensual curve leads to another vista of undulating rock striations. A dry tumbleweed perches on a ledge. A sunbeam passes through a sandstone eye. No wonder the Navajo feel it is a sacred place. It is well worth the squeeze it took to get in here. Karoline Cullen is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.
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Naomi McPherson, associate professor of anthropology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, has been named the next editor-in-chief of Anthropologica, the Journal of the Canadian Anthropology Society. McPherson will succeed current editor-
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HOLIDAY HOURS City Hall will be CLOSED from Friday, December 24th, 2010 through Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 and will reopen on Monday, January 3rd, 2011. The first regular council meeting for 2011 will take place on Monday, January 10th, 2011 commencing at 1:30 pm. City Yards will be closed from Friday, December 24th, through Monday, December 27th and reopen on Tuesday, December 28th through Thursday, December 30th, 2010, again reopening on Monday, January 3rd, 2011. Hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. For information, please phone 250-549-6757. For after hours emergencies, please call 250-542-5361. Bylaw Enforcement Officers will be on duty during the Christmas vacation. By phoning the Bylaw Division at 250-550-3505, your call will be forwarded to an officer on duty during non-office hours. Parking tickets can be paid online at www.vernon.ca by Visa or Mastercard, or at any downtown drop box located on Main Street, (30th Avenue). Please enclose your ticket with payment. Requests for Building Inspection can be made on December 28th, 29th and 30th by phoning 250-550-3592.
NOTICE - 2011 COUNCIL MEETING DATES Be advised that pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the 2011 Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 8:40 am, and the Regular Council Meetings of the Council for the City of Vernon are held at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates: January 10th April 11th July 11th October 24th January 24th April 26th July 25th November 14th February 14th May 9th August 8th November 28th February 28th May 24th September 12th December 12th March 14th June 13th September 26th March 28th June 27th October 11th Please visit the City of Vernon’s website at www.vernon.ca for updated information.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW #4980 KEEPING OUR SIDEWALKS SAFE! Help keep our City Streets safe for pedestrians by shovelling the snow and removing the ice from the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property. As the owner/occupier of property in Vernon, you are responsible to keep the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property clean of snow and ice. A sidewalk not cleared within 24 hours of snow fall may be cleared by the City at your expense (with unpaid charges added to taxes). For the safety and convenience of all our Citizens, we thank you for your cooperation.
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way,” added Cynthia Mathieson, dean of UBC’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. “She will be setting the direction for a journal that is very prominent and highly regarded in anthropology both here in Canada and around the world.”
COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM — REQUEST TO FILL TWO (2) POSITIONS The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill two positions on the Communities in Bloom Committee. One (1) Community Member at Large and one (1) Business Community Member at Large. The Committee’s purpose is to assist with creating the Community Profile to be submitted as part of the Communities in Bloom competition, to liaise with volunteers involved in the Communities in Bloom projects, to assist in the organization of the Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour and to raise community awareness of and encourage participation in the Communities in Bloom. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at www.vernon.ca/committees. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, December 24, 2010.
NOTICE OF LEASE In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Vernon intends to lease 279 square meters and 8 parking stalls at 3400 – 30th Street (City Hall), to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Agreement is for a term of 1 year and 8 months with an option to renew for a further five year period. The monthly payment is dependent on the actual building costs and the number of federal and provincial members and staff that are occupying the space; the estimated monthly payment for 2010 is $3,808.25 plus applicable taxes. Both parties shall carry all such insurance or other means of protection including self-funding insurance as necessary to cover the terms of the Lease. Inquiries with respect to this matter may be directed to Fran Munro, Senior Accountant, at 250-550-3639, or in writing to 3400 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6.
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE — REQUEST TO FILL TWO (2) VACANCIES The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee’s objective is to provide Council with recommendations on matters relating to the designation and preservation of heritage buildings and structures. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or on the City’s website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than Friday, December 24th, 2010 at 4:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Until January 10, 2011 Christmas Tree drop off site: 20th Street and 47th Avenue St. John Ambulance Lot. Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. are invited to take their Christmas trees to the drop-off site located at 47th Avenue and 20th Street in the vacant lot next to St. John Ambulance, up to January 10, 2011. Christmas Trees will not be picked up with your residential refuse. No plastic bags or other debris is to be left at the site. This no cost service is provided to residential customers by the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan. Christmas trees can also be taken to Regional landfills free of charge until the end of January 2011. The program is advertised in the local paper to make the citizens of Vernon aware of the location and dates of this service. For further information, please call (250) 54-WORKS or 250-549-6757.
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Residential care rates squeeze seniors for more cash JEFF NAGEL Black Press
Most B.C. seniors in nursing homes will be hit with another significant jump in residential care rates in January. The province announced more than a year ago it would raise the fees by 10 to 13 per cent for care home residents whose after-tax income is at least $22,000 a year. But the hike was phased in over two years
for existing clients, so a senior in care whose monthly rate jumped $81 last January will see another $81 increase starting next month. Someone earning $22,000 or more will pay an extra $1,956 in 2011 compared to 2009. “I know people who are just shocked, they can hardly find the words to describe what they’re feeling,� B.C. Health Coalition co-chair Alice Edge said.
to prescription medicine, dental care, other personal care items and add-on services like television and telephone. Even worse, she said, are cases of couples where one spouse is in care and the other is living at home. With fees draining more of the cash of the spouse in care, the one at
Notices of the latest increase began arriving in early December. The new policy of taking up to 80 per cent of residents’ aftertax income allows for a minimum of $275 per month for spending on incidentals. “We are hearing that’s not enough,� Edge said. “The seniors I’ve talked to are very stressed about these increased rates.� The money left over can disappear quickly
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Activity BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL Some kind of unusual development is apt to occur in future months that could put you onto a promising new path. The route you need to take will be revealed to you, one step at a time, by an associate who has your interests at heart.
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sync with yours. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If you are currently on a roll in fulfilling an important ambition, continue to do all that you can to keep it going, even if that means giving up a pleasurable interest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Something nice is developing for you through one of your social contacts. Chances are it’ll be a pleasant surprise that you’ll find not only enjoyable but helpful as well. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) All you have to do is apply your ingenuity if you want to find some new ways to get something for your family that has eluded you up until now. Check your head, and then use it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Being the good listener that you are, you are likely to pick up on some valuable information from a conversation that you’ll be having with friends, which will go right over the heads of others.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder My first deal this week was easy to solve for anyone used to checking the high-card points. Here is another. Look at only the North and South hands. You are the declarer in three no-trump. West, who opened the bidding in spades, leads the queen. What is your plan? With 14 high-card points opposite a partner who overcalled at the two-level, your jump to three no-trump was eminently sensible. If the contract proves to have no chance, you will probably be asking partner, after seeing his dummy, what happened to the hand he held during the auction! You have only five top tricks: two spades and three diamonds. You can get three more winners
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SANESH Donna Anne passed away peacefully due to medical complications in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on December 11th, 2010 at the age of 58 years. She is survived by her loving husband, John, of Lumby and by numerous family members in the Vernon area. Cremation. A memorial tea will be held at a later date. Those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Donna, may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, #104, 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
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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TRUEMAN, Beatrice Alma It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Beatrice Alma Trueman on December 12, 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.
HIEBERT, Donelda Mae 1937 – 2010
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Donelda Mae Hiebert, at the age of seventythree years, with her loving husband at her side, on December 13, 2010 at Hospice House, Vernon, British Columbia. Donelda was born April 12, 1937 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Following graduation form Bedford Road College she worked at the Imperial Bank of Canada. She moved to Regina where she worked as an operator for Sask Tel and it was there she met Victor Hiebert and later married him. With Victors’ job with Northern Electric, they moved several times across Canada and in other parts of the world. In 2000 they moved to Vernon. Donelda enjoyed oil painting, gardening and volunteered for many community activities. She was a great wife, mother and nanna. She will be forever loved and missed by her husband Victor; son Darcy (Jo-Ann) Hiebert; daughter Vicki-Lynn (Dave) Peters; son Nevin (Cori) Hiebert and six grandchildren: Holly, Shannon, Cassidy, Ashley, Jaclyn and Brendan. A Celebration of Donelda’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 20, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church (1204 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC) with Reverend Richard Schulz of¿ciating. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Donelda’s memory to a charity of their choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to: Personal Alternative Funeral Services Vernon 250-558-0866, Armstrong 250-546-7237
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MANOLAKOS With her beloved and loving family by her side, Stavroula Manolakos succumbed to a lengthy and hardfought battle with cancer in Hospice House on Monday, December 6th, 2010. She had reached the age of 71 years. Stavroula is survived by her loving husband, Peter, of 45 years; two sons, Pete Jr. of Vancouver and Nick of Vernon; two granddaughters, Matina and Panagiota; four sisters and their families: two in Edmonton, AB and two in Greece; extended family and many friends, especially her special friends, Barbara and Voula. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude in expressing “Thank You” to the staff of Hospice House and Vernon Jubilee Hospital for their loving care and special words of understanding and consolation. The Funeral Service will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Friday, December 10th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Reception to follow in the Tea Room. In memory of Stavroula, Àowers will be accepted. For those friends who wish memorial contributions, they may do so Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Vernon, BC V1T 1S4.
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TURNER, Wayne Clifford It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Clifford Turner on December 15, 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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Our Angel, Our Princess, Our Girl Tiffany filled our life with wonder & our hearts with hopes, dreams, strength & courage. Tiffany added so much beauty to being human with, compassion, caring & an intense belief that every person matters. Tiffany’s mantra was “kindness & sunshine” “You never know when you can make a difference & add a ray of sunshine to someone in need of a little warmth” Today, on Tiffany’s 32nd birthday ,we ask that everyone reading this memorial, to do a random act of kindness in honour of a loved one. We will love & miss Tiffany & never cease to want her back. She was & will always be, our most precious gift. Love, Mom & Dad (Kelli & Jamie) Bradley & Michael (Brothers) Lily, Penny & Bella
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John was a fantastic and talented man. He loved this valley and his family sincerely. Since 1971, John spent his precious time working and volunteering the years of his life to the betterment of our community.
Born July 13, 1926, Donald Eugene Witala, at the age of eightyfour years, passed away December 15, 2010 at Hospice House, Vernon, British Columbia. He was predeceased by his mother and father. Donald is lovingly remembered by his wife, Anne, to whom he was married for sixtytwo years; his children: Linda, Gary, Terry, Wendy; grandchildren: Tina, Lisa, Dawn, J.R., Carrie and Janese. He is further survived by fourteen great grandchildren and one sister Evelyn (Delmar) Christian. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of Àowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Donald’s memory to North Okangan Hospice Society (3506 – 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4) Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca
If friends would like to say goodbye, in lieu of Àowers or cards, John would appreciate donations to the Cancer Society.
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We sincerely regret to announce the passing of dear John Robson Smith. He is survived by many of his adoring family. His wife Shirley Smith, his brothers Floyd Smith and wife Ester, Art Smith and wife Gwen, Daryl Smith and wife June, Ronnie Smith and wife Donna as well as his baby brother Calvin Smith. His children, Iesza Jessica Snowdon, Sheilagh McKenna, Barry Wapple, Terry Kurcharski and Darrell Wapple. John’s ¿nal wishes are to have a private family ceremony for the sprinkling of his ashes in the spring. Date and time to be announced.
John will be dearly, dearly missed yet we will never be without him.
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(70) very good alfalfa Timothy square bales, $6.00/60lb bales. 250-547-6546. Clean & dry straw for sale. Call 250-546-6735 First cut round $55 bale. Second cut round. $60bale. 600 lb bales. Alfalfa grass mix, some square bales avail. 250-8337785. Free manure, you pay for trucking, Call 250-804-6720 Good horse hay 60-70lbs bales $6.50/bale. Good oat hay for cows, $4/bale. New Holland 352 Grinder mixer in good cond. $2600. 250-5476240 Good quality 1st cut hay bales, $5.50/bale. 3rd cut round haylage bales, $80/bale. 250-260-5299. Grass/Alfalfa hay for sale $60/bale, Haylage $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932 Hay for sale,alfalfa & grass, $5.00/bale, (250)308-8546 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Male Bichon pups, great disposition, litter trained, non shedding, micro chipped, 1st shots, $550. 250-832-4923 Puppies Jack Russel, Bichon & Mini Schnauzer X. 1st shots, dewormed.$350 250-836-3340 Purebred Chihuahua puppies, ready now, 250-547-7970, 250-307-3767 Purebred female Jack Russell pup, well socialized w/ beautiful color markings, will make great show or agility dog & great family pet. Ready to go Jan.4. $600. 250-309-7230. Purebred Shitzu, male 7.5 mo., crate trained, shots to date,$500. (250)546-2007 Rottweiler pups, 8wks, tails docked, 1st shots, dewormed, Socialized $500 250-307-2333 Tellington Ttouch Training for companion animals, offers positive solutions for fear, anxiety, aggression, etc. based problems. Individual sessions. Call 250-260-3109
SALE - 20 sides of BEEF, naturally grown, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.49lbs cwf. 250-546-6494
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Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care financial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER
SNOWPLOWING, shoveling service, residential, commercial, Reasonable rates, Seniors Discounts. Call Doug for free estimate 250-503-6870
Adorable pups! Labs; all colors, beautiful Shitzu x family raised 1st shots 250-547-9224 ADORABLE SHITZU X puppies 13 weeks old family raised, 1st shots and vet checked. $395 Chris or Tania @ 250-309-7603 or 250-5423077 Boxer Puppies - 5 female brindle pups ready Dec 23. $850. 250-260-6039. In Time for Christmas! Canaries from breeder, many colours, reasonable. 250-5425652 after 4pm
Livestock
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Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-549-3781. LG apartment sized dryer,(new $1100.) asking $350. (250)503-8018 Stacking washer & dryer set, white, $250. 250-503-1979 White self cleaning GE convection, 27” wall oven, matching gas stove top. $300. obo. 250-549-7016.
Farm Equipment Case 600 45hp with loader, with 5.5’ bucket, 3PH, PS $3900. Will take small tractor in trade. 250-546-7233
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Brookside Orchards has good quality certified 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 firewood or ....?? Behind Morning Star Building, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. LIMITED time Special; Lodge pole Pine- cut & split, 16”, $50 per loaded pick-up. Call (250)545-6461 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
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COBWEBS Antiques & Gifts 200 George St. (Hwy.97A) Enderby (250) 838-2010
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239 Stepping Stones Cres. 558-4749 All sizes & prices 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 FOOSBALL, DARTS, Ping Pong, Glide Hockey, Pool & ShufďŹ&#x201A;eboard Tables and Supplies. Vernon store 250-5422054 OkanaganPoolTables.com 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
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Large double pedestal desk $90. Christmas dishes, porcelain (Country Village) 7 place settings plus serving pieces, $50. 250-545-5597. Leather white sofa + love, Pd $4500, $1875. .25 dia. solitaire 14k, 12 baggets, ring app. $3900, $950. 250-260-8511 Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s XL down (forest green) jackets w/leather trim, good cond. $25. 250-545-6783 Mini auto collections B.B rifďŹ&#x201A;e $80. Knife collection chain saw $40. 250-549-7015 NEED BUILDING PLANS
SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322
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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 Playdoll house, with miniature furniture & all accessories $10. 250-275-0995 Pro-form cross walk treadmill, like new. $400. (250)545-4638 Rossignol down hill boots, Size 24.5. $95. Graco 3 position high chair. $35. ShufďŹ&#x201A;e board 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;$200.Perfect cond. 250-260-8997. SIMPLY SATELLITE Shaw Direct Authorized Dealer Sales, Service & Installations Visit www.simplysatellite.ca Great prices & more info. 250-558-7440 Six â&#x20AC;&#x153;Registeredâ&#x20AC;? Canada Goose Collector Plates $360.00. Ph. 250-545-3658 *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
$3500 Down Payment $900 monthly payment Owner Financed Call 1-877-509-9009
Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
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Wanted- used amateur radio and short wave equipment. Dan - (250)838-2174
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108 Mile Ranch home, w/3bdrm basement suite, total of 5bdrms, 3 1/2 baths,3 sundecks, all updated. $275,000. 1-250-791-6208.
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#45 Louies Lane
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• Large A frame home, 2 levels • Cozy wood heat/electric back up • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, open living room & kitchen • Large deck off main floor, deck on upper level - awesome views • Affordable living, access to private beach on OK Lake
• Convenient location, 3 blocks to downtown • 1 block to corner store, churches, great family area • 3 bedroom/office, 1 1/2 bath, large games room • Fenced back area/storage area • Strata fees $190/month, 2 parking spaces
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Maple Ridge Gardens Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, Gas Fireplace, Lge. Sundeck. Secure & monitored mature adult building, Guest suite, Library + Rec room, UG parking. $995, incl. heat, F&S, DW. NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000
Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) • 1.2 Acres with views, 10 minutes to Vernon 15 minutes to ski • Beautiful updates, 2650 sq. ft., 3 levels • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office, large games rm • Open concept, awesome custom kitchen, modern bathrooms • Hardwood floors, heated tile in bathrms • NO HST
Apt/Condo for Rent
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
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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250-542-8989
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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F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included.
Columbia Apartments Available Jan. 1st
Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
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250-545-1519 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
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Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
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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
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 $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 apt,excellent location, D/T, bus route, avail Jan 1st. $650/mo. (250)275-3137
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* has new listings hitting the market daily. Why not call a agent today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/07
Apt/Condo for Rent
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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 CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Hilltop Manor City View Apt Willow Manor
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 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
1, 2 & 3 BDRMS $625 - $850 / Month
250-260-1630 Discover the Secret!
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 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 2bdrm 1 Bath, ground level, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet okay, FS/AC references Req. Contact 8am-8pm $750/mo. +util (250)306-8252, (250)545-8252 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 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 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 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s, onsite laundry, ns, np, $750/mo. incl/util. avail. Jan 1. 250-3089402 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 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788
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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
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 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
Duplex / 4 Plex Bright, Clean 2 Bedroom Suite in Fourplex. Adult building.N/S N/P.Quiet area. Good parking. Only $675.00 p.m.
250-549-0665/250-550-0234
1bd unit $535, 2 bd duplex on creek $975. Call Sean 250306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca
Business for Sale
DESPERATION SALE
Realtors/Retirees - National For Sale By Owner Franchise in the Okanagan-Turn-key operation, all inventory included. Firm Price $25,000. Apply www.businessdeals@shaw.ca. Serious inquiries only please.
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Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
1BDRM lower & 2bdrm upper, Immaculate, BX area, util/incl., suitable for single person, N/S, N/P, laundry, $750 & $800. 250-804-0531. 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. 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 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. 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
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
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 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, 1580sq.ft. bungalow, 2bath, n/s, garage, gas f/p, strata. $1300 250-549-2496. 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $900 +util. 250-307-1546 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 3 bdrm immaculate house, newly decorated, close to schools & shopping, n/s, n/p. $1200+util. 250-545-6926
Property Management
Property Management
Mobile Homes & Pads 2-bdrm, f/s, fully fenced, $800 + util, Jan 1, 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. (250)542-7179
Homes for Rent
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • DESIRABLE COLDSTREAM HOME – Spacious fully renovated five bedroom, three bathroom home close to elementary and high schools. Includes fenced yard, and in ground pool. Sorry no pets. RENT: $1,600.00 per month plus utilities • BEAUTIFUL FOOTHILLS HOUSE – Three bedroom, three bathroom, with two car garage, central air, and alarm system. Sorry no pets. RENT: $1,600.00 per month plus utilities • EAST HILL HOUSE – Four bedroom, two bathroom home, basement level could be used for in-law suite with shared laundry. RENT: $1,400.00 per month plus utilities • CONDO AT ‘THE CLIFFS’ – Top floor corner unit two bedrooms, two bathrooms, in suite laundry and storage room RENT: $1,100.00 per month includes utilities • THREE BEDROOM CONDO - Large end unit in Centrepointe includes underground parking, two baths, heat, hot water and in suite laundry. RENT: $990.00 per month • ENDERBY CONDO –Two bedroom condo located in 55+ complex with in suite laundry, and a view of the Enderby cliffs. RENT: $800.00 per month plus electricity. • TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Large nicely updated basement suite close to downtown, rent includes all the utilities and shared laundry. RENT: $775.00 includes utilities • TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT – in Regency Gardens off Okanagan Ave. Rent includes F/S, D/W and On-site Laundry RENT: $725.00 per month plus utilities • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – Located close to shopping, bus route, and entertainment. Alexis Park area. RENT: $650.00 per month plus utilities – negotiable if lease signed • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – Centrally located, bus routes and the mall. Rent includes F/S, and on site coin laundry. RENT: $550.00 per month plus electricity
AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST • MIDDLETON AREA HOME – Three bedroom, three bathroom home with beautiful views of the city. Includes heated double garage, air conditioning, and lots of room for the family, F/S, D/W & W/D. RENT: $1,200.00 per month including utilities FOR PICTURES CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RENTALSVERNON.COM
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SINGLE WORKING PERSON Spacious 1 bdrm in Coldstream, covered parking, hot tub, private. Available Immed. $700/mo. includes all utilities, cable & internet. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F.S., D/W, AC, laundry H.U., close to Kal Beach & Vernon Golf. Available Immed. $825/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. CLOSE TO TOWN Comfortable 2 bdrm older home, full bsmt, carport, extra parking, fenced yard, F.S., W.D. $850/mo. Sorry, NS. Small pet okay ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apartment, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry. Available Immed. $540/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. NEARLY NEW - THE ROCK 3 bdrm townhouse, stainless steel appliances, F.S., D/W, W.D., central air, family welcome. Available immediately. $1250/mo. + H2O. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint. Available Immed. $800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
SEASONAL BROOKS LANE Close in 3 bdrm home on OK Lake. CP, F.S., W.D., DW, gas FP, great location on water front. Available Immed until June 30. $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 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 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 2bath, near Whitevale Rd. large fenced yard & large deck, dbl car garage, 2 floors w/unfinished bsmn’t, new flooring, central air, all appl., close to amenities, avail. immed, $1100 +util. 250-550-4749 A Kal Lake home, furnished, Jan 1 . 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 3 bedroom rental in town, shed, fenced yard. NS, NP, $1200 plus utilities. Available asap: 250-804-6340. ARMSTRONG, 4bdrm, F/S, $900 +util, avail. now, NS, pet neg. 250-838-9475. 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
Homes for Rent
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250-309-1742 • 1 bdrm apartment in Mountain View in city center. F&S, stall parking, in-building laundry. $700 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Lake Country. Top floor unit, newer bldg, outdoor pool. F&S, W&D, DW. $950 • 2 bdrm lower suite of new home in Foothills. Incl. utilities, nice covered patio, 2 full baths, 5 appliances, great finishing & good size. $1,100
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm basement suite in lower Mission Hill. Includes utilities, fenced yard, F&S, W&D. $800 • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby. Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800. • 2 bdrm, centrally located. 3 stall parking, newer laminate floors, balcony, F&S, 720 sqft. $750. • 3 bdrm townhome, 2½ bath, great condition, Harwood. NP, NS. $1,000
Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
Townhouses
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
1bed $650, 2bdrm $800, incl. heat, hot water, NO DOGS. (250)542-3241, 250-542-9042 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. 2bdrm Middleton above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Imm. 250-545-4665 2bdrm, Mission Hill, incl. laundry, avail now. n/s inside. 250542-3981 or 250-540-5906.
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
Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel low weekly/monthly, responsible single.250-558-6837
Recreation 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
Rooms for Rent FURNISHED room, private entrance NP/NS, $425/mo, $100 dd. 250-260-2807 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
• 3 bdrm ½ side of duplex 1½ bath, new flooring & paint. F&S. W&D hookups. $900
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm large half side of duplex in Harwood. Upstairs renovated, looks great. Fenced yard, no pets. $1,100 • 4 bdrm home in Fintry (Westside). 1½ bath, large deck, F&S, W&D optional. $1,000 • 5 bdrm large older home, 5 acres, on OK Ave, close to town. Wood heated workshop, fenced 3 ac for livestock, wrap-around deck, 2 living rooms, 5 appliances, well water. $2,000 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 Lumby 3bdrm, reno’d, big yrd, n/s, pets neg., $1250 + utils & dd. RR. Jan1. 250-550-6222
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *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 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 $1090+util3701 370127th 27thStStincl inclappliances appliancesAvail AvailNov Nov 3 bdrm 2 bath home with garage $800+util 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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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
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 Room for rent, own bathroom, one responsible female pref, n/s, n/p, no-drugs, no parties, Avail Immed, $450 inclusive, D.D. Armstrong(250)308-2326 Roommate needed, 3bdrm apt., $350/mo everything incl. Avail Jan 1. 250-309-4704
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Suites, Lower 1 BD/1 BATH. Private entrance and laundry, BX view, storage. Wireless Internet and ALL utilities included! No pets, NO smoking. QUIET individual. Ph 778-932-1505 or email foothillssuite@gmail. com 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, sep. entry, ground level, nice & clean, avail imm. $600incl/util.NP.250-309-5675 1bdrm, sep entry, n/p, n/s inside. $650 incl util inter/cable, laundry in suite. Avail Jan 1. 250-542-8391 1bdrm, suitable for single resp., person, no parties, no drugs, n/p n/s. $650 util incl. D.D. Avail. Jan.1. Parking Armstrong. 250-308-2326. 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
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. 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 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 MIDDLETON 1 Bdrm suite. Off street parking. Inc util, a/c, Sat TV, internet. Avail immediately. $750. 250-558-7758. 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 *NEW level entry, 2bd, priv/entry, priv. driveway, own yard, a/c, w/d hook-up, f/s, $900 incl/util. cble & internet. Must see! 250-542-3201 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. OKANAGON LANDING big 2bdrm, nr schools 5appl $900 +40%utils ns/np 250-542-1155
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 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Cars - Domestic 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 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 2006 Pontiac Torrent (SUV) exc/cond. well maint., 120K, $9,500. 250-307-4404.
Cars - Sports & Imports 1994 Volvo 850, 300k, auto,sedan, $2500. (250)5463477 1998 White Subaru Forester 4drsw comes with good winter tires on the original golden rims. $2500. Call 250-5455244 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback, auto, 155,000kms, new winters, cd $5,500.(250)542-5048 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
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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Townhouses 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 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
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Snowmobiles 2001 Polaris recently rebuilt, low mileage, $3500 obo. 250838-7645
Sport Utility Vehicle 1998 Mercedes ML320. Garage kept, lady driven, local car. Nice condition. Blizzaks just installed. $7500. Call Bill 250-545-9485 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 1991 Ford 4 wheel drive older work truck. $1500 obo. 1998 Ford F150, great work truck. $3500 obo. (250)558-3412
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Those looking forward to the reopeningg s of the Penticton Public Library on Sundays, will have to wait until the new year, however,y the service will then operate from January through April. For the last 20 years the facility hadd been offering limited Sunday openings, with-r drawing the service only in the warmer months. However this year, dealing with risingg ncosts and a budget frozen by city coun-he cil at the 2009 amount of $934,719, theto library’s governing board decided not an resume Sunday operation in October in of attempt to make up a budget shortfall around $4,000. Library board chair Al Kidd pointed outut ate that in 2010 the board was forced to createg$22,000 in saving in order to meet the stag-to nant budget and that in 2011 they expect find an additional $31,000 in savings. ci“We have agonized over the Sunday decige sion for some time and we just can’t changend the way the reality is. There is no money and dd. we have no money for next year,” said Kidd. ast “We felt that Sunday closure had the least ice li t l d n our core service
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