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anna Meston has given thousands of good night kisses and she’s wiped away more tears than she can count. She has cooked more meals than a professional chef, changed more diapers than any mom out there and dealt with more two-year-old and teenage tantrums than she’d like. Meston is a mom to well over 100 children. As impossible and hectic as that might seem, Meston’s nurturing role has been made plausible by becoming a foster parent. Meston’s biological son was about nineyears-old when she first decided to become a foster parent. “I wanted a whole bunch and never got pregnant. I’m lucky that I got him,” said Meston, whose son is now 27. Since the early ‘90s, Meston has cared for well over 100 children. Some of them have come for short respite stays (one or two days to a few weeks), others she has helped grow into their teenage years and given them the independence to move out on their own. She currently has four girls, ages three to 17, and has a couple of other children who come to stay on the weekends only. The maximum allowed at one time is six, including your own children. Freda Walker is also a foster mom, as were her parents and her grandparents. “As long as I can remember, we’ve always had someone else in the home,” said Walker, who has cared for 18 placements in three years. As is Denise Nelson, currently to two teenagers, as well as her own teenage son. In total, she’s cared for 30 children. It can, at times, be difficult since some of the children have special needs ranging from fetal alcohol syndrome to autism. And even if they are perfectly healthy children, there is still a lot of sensitivity needed. “All of them have a traumatic past just being taken away from their family,” said Nelson, adding that foster parents are continually trained and coached on how to handle the varying needs of children. There is also sensitivity needed for the parents – who, depending on the circumstances, keep in contact and visit with their children. “A lot of parents in the past have felt threatened by the ministry (of children and family development),” said Meston, adding that parents often feel threatened by foster
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Local foster moms Janna Meston, Freda Walker and Denise Nelson enjoy some tea during a play date while chatting about the joys of caring for foster children. parents too. “We’re not there to take their kids away, we’re there to help.” Nelson adds: “Everybody wants the children to go home. That’s the best place for them.” Gone are the days where foster kids are only those taken away from abusive or neglectful parents. While that is still sometimes the case, for the most part, the parents are great caregivers. They just need some extra help. Sometimes they’re in the hospital and don’t have any family support system to care for their children. Other times, there are substance abuse problems and a need to go to rehab. And on other occasions,
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they can’t afford when they return home. The foster families respect their wishes, but they also strive to provide the children with basic needs. Sometimes foster parents have children arrive at their doorstep with tattered clothes and shoes that you wouldn’t put on a scarecrow. As heartbreaking as it is, for those children it is often all they know due to unfortunate financial difficulties at home. “It’s amazing how many kids there are who have never heard of pajamas because they come from low-income families,” said Nelson, adding these children come in and eat everything in sight.
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News Club jumps through hoops for home ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Local gymnasts and skiers would flip for a new training facility. Such a building is high on the wish list of the North Valley Gymnastics Society (NVGS), which has partnered with freestyle skiers in the search for a new training home. The gymnasts currently train in the Vernon Recreation Complex auditorium. “We fought hard to get into the rec centre but we can’t run much of a program as there’s no place to anchor the equipment in the floor, the equipment can’t be set up permanently and there’s a limit to the amount of storage space we can use,� said Rob Vat a NVGS board member. Vat is working with director Pam Hargreaves to find a new facility to rent or lease. “Right now, we’re in transition,� said Hargreaves. “We like the plan at Kin Race Track for a new sports facility, and gymnastics is included in that plan. But that’s a long-range plan. We’re looking for a vacant warehouse that suits our needs.� Specifically, the club would like to be housed in a 10,000-squarefoot building with 18-to-24-foothigh ceilings, heating and air. The gymnastics club, which had
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The North Valley Gymnastics Society, together with a pair of freestyle ski clubs, is looking for a new facility for its club members. 378 kids between the ages of threeto-seven in the program last season, has its own equipment: kids’ bars, beams, matts, mini-trampolines and spring boards, which is fine for the recreation complex. But the older kids need bigger equipment anchored to the floor. “The kids are the ones missing out,� said Vat. “They come in at age five or
six, get pretty good by the time they’re seven, and then there’s no place for them to go. If they want to stay in gymnastics, they have to go to Kelowna, and at that level, they would have to go multiple times a week. Since we left Beairsto (elementary school), there’s been a generation of kids who haven’t had a chance at gymnastics.� The club used to be housed
in the gym at Beairsto, where Hargreaves said they had 100 kids on a waiting list, but left in June 2004. More than 700 kids went through the program in a year at Beairsto. The club began in 1978 at the Vernon Boys and Girls Club, and became a non-profit society in 1993.
Arson suspect appears in court today ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A suspect is slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court today to answer to charges in connection with some suspicious fires. RCMP were called to a report of a fire in a dumpster at the Kalamalka campus of Okanagan College shortly after 1:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Coldstream volunteer firefighters were called to the scene, though the fire had reportedly been extinguished by a college security guard. The blaze did damage some of the college’s exterior wall panels. While the Coldstream Fire Department
was mopping up that blaze, another call came in just before 2 p.m. The second fire was in some debris near some houses on Pointe Sage Drive, which is located just down the road from the college. Using video surveillance from the college, police were able to come up with a description of a suspect. An officer patrolling the area near the bottom of Pointe Sage Drive saw a man matching the description walking away from the fire. PHOTO SUBMITTED A 44-year-old Coldstream man was Okanagan College’s Kalamalka campus sustained some taken into custody where he remains penddamage during a suspicious fire Dec. 24. ing a court appearance today.
BC Freestyle and Silver Star Freestyle have 200 members. According to Vat, those clubs set up portable trampolines in the Dogwood Gym at the recreation complex for 60 recreational-level kids to work on their technique one hour a week. They also have 36 competitive athletes that drive to Kelowna every Sunday night to train at the OK Gymnastics Centre’s trampoline and foam pits. The gymnastics club runs three semesters – September to December, January to March, April to June – and takes the summer months off, though, that would change if they have a new facility. “It would give all kids of all ages a place to have fun and fitness,� said Vat. “It will be available for phys. ed. school field trips. It will be a dropin place for moms and kids to just have fun, and there will be teen fun drop-in evenings. If the demand is the club will offer seniors mobility classes, pre-natal fitness and moms and tots sessions. New programs start Jan. 4 at the recreation complex. “We could look at starting in a new home whenever we could get something,� said Vat. Anybody interested in helping the NVGS out can call Hargreaves at 250-307-0879.
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Seven-year-old Brittaney Kelly (left) happily completes another run down the hill at Vernon’s Grahame Park, while nine-year-old Jennifer Kelly (right) builds up some speed on her sled while spending some time out in the snow with her friends.
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Farm gate meat sales still a priority RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There is mixed reaction to a pilot program exploring weekend meat inspections. The Ministry of Health is initiating a project from April to October to determine if weekend slaughter inspections are viable. While they support the move, local advocates insist this process won’t benefit producers who want to sell meat at the farm gate. “We are still waiting to hear how the province will roll out class E licenses in the North Okanagan and that’s important for red meat
producers,” said Buffy support a fully licensed Baumbrough, North facility. Presently, the licensOkanagan Regional es are only available District director. along the coast, “ I t ’ s although some about congovernment sumers and officials have their right indicated class to choose E licenses may what kind be expanded of food they to the North want to eat. Okanagan. Local food Baumbrough “It was all production is important set to go and for sustainthe Interior Health Authority was ability.” Class E licenses allow supposed to be issufor the on-farm slaugh- ing licenses in January,” ter of a small number said Rick Fairbairn, a of animals annually for NORD director and direct sales to local con- cattle rancher. “However, the sumers in rural communities that cannot healthy living minis-
try was eliminated and replaced by the Ministry of Health and I think that’s held it up.” The pilot project will involve Kelowna-based Okanagan Poultry Producers, which operates a mobile processing facility for poultry. The goal of the project is to provide government with insight about meat inspection and whether changes should be made to the existing system, including weekend inspections. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency doesn’t work on weekends so that’s been a challenge for producers,” said Baumbrough.
“Many of them work off the farm during the week and can only slaughter on weekends.” Fairbairn believes weekend inspections could benefit some poultry producers. “It will serve a market for people who want to sell to stores,” he said. Okanagan Poultry Producers is obtaining its class B license, which requires that an inspector be on hand for slaughtering poultry. Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA, supports the pilot project. “We are committed to working with the farming and meat pro-
Foster parents form a lasting bond continued from A1 While foster parents do receive some pay for their work and expenses, it is often not enough, and is never the reason they are doing it. “It works out to pennies an hour,” said Walker, adding that the joy of helping families and children is the sole reason she is a foster mom. Although they aren’t the biological parents, foster parents will often proudly tell you that the children in their care are their own. In most cases, the children feel the same about their foster parents. “I’m a grandma to my kid’s children. It’s so cute,” said Walker, looking forward to two of her grown boys coming home to see her for Christmas. The children, and the biological parents, are often very thankful for all their foster families have done for them, therefore
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“We don’t only make a difference in their lives, they make a difference in ours too.” — Janna Meston they keep in touch even after they’ve returned home or grown up. Some of the kids even grow up to become foster parents themselves. “We don’t only make a difference in their lives, they make a difference in ours too,” said Meston, who can’t think of any greater joy than making a difference in a family’s life. There are approximately 180 foster children in the North Okanagan and 120 foster families. “We are fortunate in this area that we have many families who are willing and able to provide care for children and that many children are able to return to live with their families, extended
families or with family friends,” said Noelle Typusiak, foster parent co-ordinator with the Okanagan Foster Parents Association - North Okanagan branch. But, she adds: “There is always a need to add to the pool of foster parents. “Currently the biggest need is for foster parents with the capacity to take
a sibling group of three or four, those who are First Nations or Metis, and foster parents who want to care of teens.” Information sessions are held every month for those interested in becoming a foster parent. Those who want to learn even more about fostering will be invited to attend preservice orientation for foster parents. For six evenings, participants will learn how to meet the needs of children who come into foster care and how the foster care system works. When these classes are completed, they may apply to become foster
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Another cabinet minister is throwing his support behind Shuswap MLA George Abbott’s bid to become the next premier and Liberal leader. Steve Thomson, natural resource operations minister, believes Abbott offers the right type of collaborative and common-sense leadership the province needs. “His leadership style will bring a new focus to the priorities of our ridings and communities, especially those outside of the Lower Mainland,” said Thomson, a Kelowna MLA. “I’m pleased to support George as the next premier.” Thomson becomes the 14th minister or MLA to declare support for Abbott’s candidacy for leadership of the Liberals. “Steve has been an outstanding minister
HOLIDAY HOURS The Municipal Of¿ces and Public Works Department will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011. In the event of a public works emergency, residents should phone the after-hours line at 250-542-7600. Council and staff wish everyone seasons greetings and a happy and prosperous new year.
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Inouye pursues NDP nomination ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Her passion is what led the Okanagan -huswap NDP Riding Association to approach Nikki Inouye about running for the party in the next federal election. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital regional production cook and Hospital Employees’ Union executive member has announced her candidacy for the NDP. “They approached me because they could see that I’m passionate about what I believe in,” said Inouye, who has helped on a couple of provincial NDP campaigns, but never at the federal level. What Inouye believes in is running more of a positive campaign. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn a little bit more about politics and get some experience,” said Inouye, an NDP member for many years. Candidates have until Jan. 5 to apply to represent the NDP in the next general federal election. A nomination convention is slated for Jan. 30 in Armstrong. Inouye is looking forward to the next month.
“I think it’s going to be a great experience.”
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— Nikki Inouye “I think it’s going to be a great experience,” she said. “I’m looking forward to meeting lots of people and just getting out. I’m getting lots of experience which will be beneficial to me, and I’ve got lots of education and help from my supporters which has been very helpful.” The nomination convention will start Jan. 30 with registration at 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 3404 Wood Avenue, in Armstrong. The nomination meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. The deadline to file a notice of intent to seek the nomination with the riding association is 5 p.m. Jan. 5.
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Road project on city agenda ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It will be right back to work following the holidays for Armstrong’s mayor and council. Among the first tasks Mayor Chris Pieper and his council will undertake is the ongoing discussions about the possible upgrade of Pleasant Valley Boulevard, from Shepherd’s Home Hardware at Mill Street, to Margarieta’s Place at Okanagan Street. The plan, which has come under public scrutiny, calls for widening the sidewalks, reducing the one-way, two-lane street to one lane of traffic to provide legal parking spots, and adding a bicycle lane. “We have a main budgeted project every year and Pleasant Valley Boulevard is scheduled for 2011,” said Pieper. “We’re still receiving public input and we’re doing more planning on it. But the decision has not been made. We’ll see how we can either do it and modify it, or maybe even cancel it.” While upgrading Pleasant Valley Boulevard is a question mark at this point, one project that is going ahead, and is scheduled to be finished in 2011, is the construction of Heaton Place. The 76-seniors’ housing units being built is expected to have a major impact on the community. “It will allow seniors
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“We’re still receiving public input.” — Chris Pieper that want to retire in Armstrong the full services they have in a bigger centre,” said Pieper. “It’s going to be really good for families, and I’m sure it will attract seniors from other communities to live in Armstrong.” Work is also continuing on the city’s official community plan, which has already undergone a great deal of preliminary work. The city has received a lot of input from many groups including schools and seniors. Input was also received at a number of public forums. “This will come to council for the first three or four months,” said Pieper. “We hope to have it done in April or May, and then present it for final adoption. We really got a lot of input from the community. We’ll analyze that input and put it all together.” Council, in 2010, began a water assessment of the Fortune Creek watershed, and that will continue in 2011 as engineers will alert council as to what
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kind of water supply they have. Water was a big part of council’s year in 2010. The new ultra violet treatment plant opened to help improve water quality for the city. “We’re really hopeful that this will shorten our period that we have to put on water restrictions in the spring,” said Pieper. “We’ll probably still have to do it during extreme turbidity, but the UV plant should really give us a lot better quality throughout spring break-up.” In the summer, the new ArmstrongSpallumcheen Aquatic Centre finally opened after a couple of delays. Pieper officially christened the pool with the first cannonball off the diving board. “Attendance at the pool was great,” said Pieper. “It should be a definite asset for our community.” Another asset to Armstrong, Spallumcheen and the entire North Okanagan is the annual Interior
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y family earned a living off agriculture for decades. As soon as I was old enough to manage a full picking bag and a ladder, I was sent off into the orchard. I am drawn to the land and have an affinity for farmers. I understand the need to safeguard our limited base of agricultural land from the ever increasing pressures of an urban society. However, just drawing lines on a map in an attempt to preserve property for future generations is too simplistic of an approach to take. Case in point is the land next to Okanagan College that’s been tarRichard Rolke geted for a sports complex with an Olympic-sized track and football field. The District of Coldstream — the jurisdiction in which the 10 acres sits — is seeking non-farm status from the the Agricultural Land Commission to allow for the facility. But the district wants a covenant placed on five acres so it can be set aside as greenspace and possibly be used for agriculture in future. “It (ALC) is legislation that was brought in to protect land for future generations,” said Paul Christie, a member of the agricultural advisory committee who lobbied council to not seek non-farm status for the entire parcel. Referring to the failed plans for a sports complex on Aberdeen Road in 2007, Christie said, “We saw the passion of people in our community, saying we want to protect our land.” And I completely agree. In fact, I breathed a sigh of relief when that facility was scuttled by voters. The Aberdeen Road site is a jewel, producing at least four crops of alfalfa every season. There isn’t much better farming than it. But the same can’t be said for the land squeezed between Okanagan College and the highway. In the two decades I’ve lived here, I have
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seen nothing take root there except for weeds. I have inquired with some longtime residents and they suggest that it’s possibly been the 1960s since any agriculture occurred there. If that’s the case, why hasn’t the land been used? Is the soil classification accurate or did the ALC make a mistake like it has on other occasions? Has economics — and particularly the limited returns associated with agriculture — played a role? The reality is that nothing worth eating has been grown there for years, and given the financial investment required to set up a farm, that won’t change. Just what are we trying to save? In the meantime, the five acres Coldstream council doesn’t want touched could provide significant opportunities for the community in the future, whether it’s additional recreational facilities or expanded programs at the college, including possibly a focus on agricultural studies. By selectively using properties such as this for public needs, those parcels of land with high agricultural values can be maintained. In the end, I suspect that Coldstream’s actions have more to do with politics than actual concern about preserving farm land. The fear is that the ALC will be reluctant to allow any non-farm uses at all, so by offering to leave five acres as is, Coldstream believes it may stand a chance at getting five acres for sports activities. “You might be able to convince the commission that you do support agriculture,” said Christie, who urged council for a compromise. It’s unfortunate that games have to be played to elicit the support of the provincial bureaucracy, but if that’s what it takes for the sports facility to move ahead, go for it. Our youth shouldn’t have to travel to Kelowna because Greater Vernon doesn’t have a regulation-size track. Tourism will also get a boost through tournaments. But, ultimately, a large chunk of that land will continue to grow nothing but weeds and the community will lose out.
It’s hard to tell if VernonMonashee MLA Eric Foster actually understands the issues surrounding meat processing regulations. In announcing a pilot project that may lead to weekend inspections for the slaughter of poultry, Foster stated that the provincial government is “committed to working with the farming and meat production and processing industries to grow our meat industry in B.C. while protecting the health and safety of consumers.” Not once was there the mention of class E licenses, which many farmers — and particularly cattlemen — in the North Okanagan have been pushing for since the regulations went into place. Without those class E licenses, meat cannot be sold directly from the gate, and that will continue to negatively impact farmers. Sending meat away to be processed is an added expense, and there is no guarantee the farmer will get their own meat back. It also means that local residents wanting to buy their food closer to home can’t. The relationship between producers and consumers has been severed by bureaucracy, and no evidence has ever materialized that meat slaughtered and sold at the farm has ever put anyone’s health in jeopardy. It should be pointed out that class E licenses exist on the coast, unfairly creating two classes of farmers in B.C. Foster insists Victoria is working with farmers. But if that were the case, he would have already heard the message loud and clear that direct sales from North Okanagan farms must be allowed.
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'm responding to the Nov 26 front page story of George Abbott launching his leadership bid, and his statement, "We've taken B.C. from a have-not province in 2001 to a have province with one of the strongest economies in the western world." Let's get a grip on reality, George. The Campbell Liberals inherited a $1.2 billion surplus from the previous government and promptly squandered it away to deficits of $1 billion (in 2001/02), $2.6 billion (2002/03), and $1.2 billion (2003/04). We had a few years of surpluses when our economy was buoyed by the strength of Alberta's boom. Last year (2009/10), saw another HAVE-NOT PROVINCE Where are the editorials that call into question the suggestion, most recently uttered by George Abbott, that the Campbell government lifted the province from that "have-not" status it inherited. A province that finds it necessary to rely on federal transfer payments is considered to be a "have not." If anyone bothered to look the Finance Ministry records show that the NDP achieved that status once, in the 1999-00. After inheriting a modest surplus and issuing massive tax cuts in 2001 the Campbell government returned the province to "havenot" status. They continued to maintain "have not" status right through 2004-05. They achieved "have-not" status again in 2005-06 and 2006-07. Why do you let them get away with this deception? Howard Brown FIRE HALL NEEDED I would like to comment on a recent article which highlighted Coun. Jack Gilroy's remarks regarding Canadian Lakeview Estates (CLE) presentation to City Council Nov 22.
shortfall of $1.8 billion and the current fiscal year is expected to turn out the same way. The NDP government received only a single equalization transfer from Ottawa of $125 million in 1999/2000. Gordon Campbell's Liberals received five such payments: $158 million in 2001/02; $543 million in 2002/03; $979 million in 2004/05; $590 million in 2005/06 and $459 million in 2006/07. So Mr. Abbott, let's not throw around unfounded phrases about who has made British Columbia a have or have-not province. Quite obviously your government has put us in the fiscal hole. Simo Korpisto
CLE requested council to consider a plan for providing adequate fire protection to the residential areas adjacent to Tronson Road. Specifically, The Rise; Bella Vista area, the Terraces Adventure Bay and Canadian Lakeview Estates. I was shocked to see that a councillor who had been a firefighter and a deputy assistant fire chief for the City of Vernon for at least two decades would make remarks which inferred that budgetary restrictions could prevent these areas from receiving fire protection commensurate with the rest of the citizens of Vernon. I think these remarks were very irresponsible in light of the fact that taxes have been collected from these three areas for many years and continue to be collected at the same rate as the rest of the City and yet planning for the provision of adequate fire protection would be denied. Hopefully, the rest of council do not feel that our community should continue to be short changed to the extent that Coun. Gilroy feels we should. Larry Shaw WASTE OF MONEY I see Vernon council has a bad case of Shawn Harvey roundabout
syndrome. Someone on council must have seen the new overhead pedestrian pass in Kelowna and thought, "I want one of those, now where could I put it ?” Pedestrians are crossing where it is most convenient, even though there are three crosswalks in place. What difference will another crossing make? If they want to risk their lives, let them. No one on council seems to want to help drug addicts or hookers. I’m pretty sure Hospital Hill isn’t the only road where jaywalking is a problem. Why not put an overhead on all our roads? As for the $2 million estimated price tag, put it towards the abandoned bypass and get the traffic off the hill. Terry Nerling IMMORAL PRACTICE I recently was in the hospital in Vernon for major surgery. I have read a lot and heard on TV for and against hospitals. As for myself, I found the nurses and doctors very caring and understanding. I have no complaints about them. Maybe some aren't perfect but neither are some patients. And our community nurses are
a very dedicated and caring bunch and work very hard. Thanks, all of you. My complaint, which I feel very strongly about, is the sharing of rooms with seniors of the opposite sex. This practice is immoral, disgusting and degrading. I would rather be in the hall. There is no privacy. So, come on you guys who are responsible for this, change. Maybe you wouldn't mind this done to you but most do. Beatrice Anderson THE A WORD I second Rob Sawatzky’s views on amalgamation. Why isn’t this being discussed openly? I yearn for more consensus building and a collaborative approach to governance, and feel that we have a hope of achieving this at the local level. Amalgamation of the Greater Vernon area into one municipality is a practical way to have all politicians sitting at the same table whether the topic is parks and culture or roads and sewers. Janet Armstrong THANK YOU The Gleaners want to thank
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Kemper doubles up Kal grad playing college hoops and volleyball GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
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Throughout her entire sporting career, Coldstream’s Helena Kemper has been asked “Which do you prefer: volleyball or basketball?” It is a reasonable question because the Kalamalka Laker grad is adept at both, but it also makes for a difficult answer. Until she finds it, she might very well continue playing both. Most recently, Kemper helped Calgary-based Ambrose University College Lions secure a thirdplace finish at the Alberta Colleges Athletic League (ACAL) Volleyball Championships, followed by a fourth-place showing at Westerns last month in Saskatoon. The 5-foot-10 blond ranked fifth in regular season kills (58) and was eighth in kills per game (1.76), earning ACAL conference first-team all-star honours. No bad for a first-year walk-on. Ambrose head coach Phil Wideman recalled noticing Kemper at an ID camp last spring. “I said ‘Come try out for the team. No guarantees, but you could push for a starter position.’” After beginning the first few games from the bench, Kemper worked her way into a starting power position alongside captain Keira Penton. “She made it impossible for me to keep her on the bench. By the end of the year she was one of our go-to players,” added Wideman. “She’s a great all-round athlete. She has a very competitive fire about her. She doesn’t back down. “When her serve was on, she was one of the toughest in the league.” Kemper, the second oldest of four sisters, agreed her competitive nature is one of the main reasons
she excelled in her first year. “It has always been like that for me. I don’t like to slack off and I like to see my team do well.” Following her high school graduation, Kemper attended a basketball ID camp with the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack, who compete in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). The coaches suggested she get a season of small college hoop experience and try again. Shortly after, the Lions came calling, and Kemper believes it was the right decision. But she is leaving her options open for another crack at CIS. “I really liked the team, I really liked the coaches. It was a good start for me, playing at a smaller school, playing at a smaller level,” said Kemper, who endured five behavioural sciences exams before the Christmas break. “As much as I’d like to come back to Ambrose, I’d like the chance to attend a bigger school too.” After finishing second in the ACAL regular season, the Lions traveled to Olds for playoffs. Kemper was named Player of the Game as the Lions fell 3-1 to the host Broncos in the semifinals. The Lions rebounded in the third-place game, grounding the Prairie Bible Institute Pilots of Three Hills, Alta. in three straight games for their second straight ACAL bronze. At Westerns, Ambrose went 2-1 in pool play to finish fourth, earning a berth in the quarterfinals. Facing the Broncos yet again, the Lions exacted a measure of revenge by sweeping their ACAL rivals 2-0 (25-19, 27-25). They fell two straight (12-25, 10-25) to the eventual champion Canadian Mennonite University of Winnipeg in the semis. Disheartened, the Lions bowed to the Assiniboine Cougars of Brandon, Man. (16-25, 21-25) in the bronze-medal contest. Kemper, who normally plays forward, will take some turns at point guard when the Lions start the women’s basketball season in the new year.
MacDonald primed for Philadelphia Wings’ debut KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
He’s already hooked on Philly Cheesesteaks. Brodie MacDonald is now anxious to make his professional National Lacrosse League (NLL) debut with the Philadelphia Wings. The Wings’ first pick in the 2010 entry draft in Toronto, the 6-foot-7, 245-pound Vernon product is one of three goalies on the Philadelphia roster. The Wings open Saturday, Jan. 8 against the Boston Blazers, celebrating their 25th anniversary. “We look pretty good on paper and we should be better than last season,” said MacDonald, who will be tutored by Canadian
field lacrosse legend Chris Sanderson, the Wings’ goalie coach. “I signed a rookie salary which isn’t too bad.” MacDonald, 21, helped the Coquitlam Adanacs claim the 2010 Minto Cup National Junior A Lacrosse Championship after being traded by the Burnaby Lakers in mid-season. The Wings finished second-to-last in the 11-team league last season at 5-11. There are 10 franchises this year. “I expect to get in some games,” said MacDonald. “We have one veteran (31-yearold Brandon Miller of Orangeville, Ont.) and another rookie who was my back-up in Burnaby. We have four or five Canadians
which is pretty sweet.” MacDonald played some minutes in exhibition games in Buffalo and Grimsby, Ont., and knows he will have to be extremely sharp facing superstars like Victoria’s Gary Gait. MacDonald The 43-year-old Gait signed a one-year deal with the Rochester Knighthawks and entering his 18th season, is second in NLL goals, with 634, and points, with 1,160. “The shooters are a little smarter and the nets are three inches wider so the shoot-
ers really know how to pick corners,” said MacDonald, a Vernon Junior B Tiger and Thompson-Okanagan League MVP. MacDonald plans to find some kind of work during the week since the Wings only practise the day before a game. All of their 16 games are on either Friday or Saturdays. Their regular season ends April 16 at the Minnesota Swarm. Johnny Mouradian, who used to commute from Vernon to San Jose, where he ran the NLL Stealth, is the Wings’ GM. The Toronto Rock, Calgary Roughnecks and Edmonton Rush are Canadian teams in the pro league. The Washington Stealth, based in Everett, are the defending champions.
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Vipers ready for double-dip KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
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Barring another eastern U.S. blizzard, the Vernon Vipers will be at full strength when they visit the Salmon Arm SilverBacks tonight. The same two teams battle Thursday night in B.C. Hockey League action at Wesbild Centre. “It will be interesting to see what kind of lineup we’ll have tomorrow (Wednesday) night,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner, from Calgary where he’s scouting the 33rd Mac’s Midget Hockey Tournament. Goalie Blake Voth is ill so will likely back up Kirby Halcrow, who is back after leaving the team for personal reasons just before the holiday break. New Yorkers Mike Zalewski, Kyle Murphy and John Knisley were stranded at airports Tuesday, and missed practice. They should return in time for tonight’s game at the Sunwave Centre. Meanwhile, Salmon Arm expected to have Devin Mueller (hand) and Morgan Zulinick (shoulder) back off injured reserve. The Gorillas traded for 20-year-old sniper Brad Reid two weeks ago, grabbing the Delta product from the Coquitlam Express for future considerations. Reid, a four-year veteran, has 15-20-35 this season. He has a scholarship to the NCAA Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers for next year. Ferner knows things will be busy as the Jan. 10 trade deadline nears, but he’s fairly happy with his 20-8-46 Vipers.
“There are some good players available but at what price?” he said. “We have lots of confident in the group we have and we have a lot of good APs (affiliates).” Colorado product Phil Patenaude and AP Turner Lawson of the Kelowna Chiefs are both recovering from a concussion so the Vipers are short one defenceman. And Bruin McDonald, a d-man the Vipers got in a trade for the rights to Kyle St. Denis, was released by the Quebec Major Gatineau Olympiques after five games. McDonald, a Coquitlam native, turns 19 on Jan. 4. The Vipers own his rights. “We’re in need of a dee, but we need a No. 6 guy, not a top-four guy,” said Ferner, regarding their overall position on the back end. The SilverBacks (23-13-1) share third place in the Interior Conference with the Westside Warriors, three points back of Vernon. The Vipers are three points back of the Penticton Vees. The Vipers are ranked No. 16 in the nation and the Vees No. 15. They meet New Year’s Day (7 p.m.) at Wesbild. SNAKE BITES: Vernon Laker grad Glen Metropolit scored once as Canada stopped Moscow Spartak 6-1 in the Spenger Cup Monday in Davos, Switzterland. Martin Kariya, Yanick Lehoux, Micki Dupont, Eric Landry and Josh Holden had the other goals. Metropolit played for the Montreal Canadiens last year...The Vipers host Harvey Smyl’s Langley Chiefs on Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Jessica Matejicka (centre) battles for the ball with Carmen Tourand and Noah Schenker during a game of British Bulldog in the Steve Nash Junior Basketball League season-ending scrimmage at the Priest Valley Gym.
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Zach Smith, eight, lets go a big free throw, while Elijah Burnham makes a move or two while warming up during the Steve Nash Junior Basketball League season-end scrimmage at Priest Valley Gym.
The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers started the 30th Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament with a 5-2 victory over the Alaska Jr. Avalanche Monday afternoon. The Tier 1 Midget squad built up a 3-0 lead before the Avalanche responded with a pair of goals. Defenceman Joshua Vetter scored twice for Vernon, while singles came from Ryan Scheidt, Braydon Sophonow and Richard Meaney. Michael Hails backstopped the Vipers. The Vipers met the California Wave and the Coquitlam Chiefs Wednesday (after deadline). Vernon faces the Langley Eagles today
(12:30 p.m.) Meanwhile, the Okanagan Rockets lost 7-4 to the Saskatoon Contacts Tuesday morning in the 33rd Mac’s Midget Tournament in Calgary. Mat Lambert (1+1) and Harlan Orr, both of Vernon, scored for the Rockets. Alex Gillies of Vernon had one assist before being ejected for a check-
from-behind penalty in the second period. The Rockets opened the tourney by falling 7-3 to the Calgary Buffaloes on Boxing Day. Vernon’s Alex Jewell, Jedd Soleway and Gillies all scored. The Rockets also lost 7-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes with Vernon’s Jordan Burns game MVP with 1+1. Gillies had one assist.
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Bryce MacKay (left) scores a point for a well-aimed kick while Davin Gutsell answers with a straight right during the non-contact Karate U12 finals of the Ultimate Truth Kyokushin Karate Valley Friendship Tournament in Lumby.
Two Vernon rinks took perfect records into the third draw Tuesday morning at the Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Curling Championships. Both Jon Gardner, on the men’s draw, and Jenn Gerow, in the women’s event, began with two straight wins Monday at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver. Gardner, supported by third Michael Longworth, second Michael Hiram and lead Jonathan Hatten, opened up Monday morning with a 5-3 win over Cameron DeJong of Juan de Fuca, near Victoria. DeJong broke open a scoreless tie in the third end with a single, then stole one in the fifth for a 2-0 lead at the break. Gardner picked up three in the sixth for his first lead of the championship, only to watch DeJong tie it with one in the seventh. The Vernon Super League skip scored one in the eighth and stole another single in nine for a 5-3 lead, then ran DeJong out of rocks in the final end. In the evening draw, Gardner picked up three in the fifth for a 4-2 lead over Stuart Merrifield of Victoria, then added deuces in the seventh and nine ends, and a steal of one in the 10th for a 9-7 victory. Gardner took on 1-1 Kael Kristjanson of Kamloops in the Tuesday morning draw. Justin Nillson of Kelowna and Josh Hozack of Victoria were also 2-0 entering play Tuesday. Gerow rallied from 4-1 down after three ends in her opening match to defeat Kesa Van Osch of Nanaimo 7-6. Gerow, backed by third Kayte Gyles, second Melissa Moen and lead Vanessa Samborsky, scored
a deuce in the fifth to trail 4-3 at the break. After Van Osch scored a single in six for a 5-3 lead, Gerow answered with one in seven and a steal of two in the eighth for a 6-5 lead. Van Osch tied the match with one in the ninth, setting the stage for Gerow to score one in the final end with the hammer. In draw two Monday night, Gerow scored four in the ninth end to seal an 11-4 victory over Kayleigh Alendal of Chilliwack. Gerow, who also competes in the Vernon Super League, stole five consecutive points for a 6-0 lead after four ends. Gerow took on 1-1 Carley Sandwith of Victoria Tuesday morning. Falcon Burkitt of Prince George and Corryn Brown of Kamloops were also 2-0 going into the third draw. Eight rinks are entered in both draws, with both gold-medal finals set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. Winners will represent B.C. at the Canadian championships next month in Calgary. ■ The B.C. Amateur Hockey Association, Curl BC and Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. are receiving $349,966 thanks to 50/50 proceeds raised during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games by the Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “We are extremely proud to provide these funds to three valuable sporting associations in our province,” said Victor de Bonis of CFKF. “The Canucks for Kids Fund is dedicated to helping encourage growth at the grassroots level of sports in British Columbia to provide children with the necessary resources to achieve their ultimate goals.” Better Business Bureau
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KIJHL KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE OKANAGAN/SHUSWAP CONFERENCE DOUG BIRKS DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Revelstoke Grizzlies 30 6 0 1 61 174 Kamloops Storm 19 15 0 2 40 123 Sicamous Eagles 12 18 0 4 28 114 North Okanagan Knights 13 22 0 1 27 112 OKANAGAN DIVISION Osoyoos Coyotes 29 2 2 4 64 181 Kelowna Chiefs 16 16 1 2 35 123 Princeton Posse 11 20 3 2 27 109 Penticton Lakers 10 27 0 1 21 100 KOOTENAY CONFERENCE NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Castlegar Rebels 27 5 0 0 54 157 Beaver Valley Nitehawks 23 11 0 3 49 148 Nelson Leafs 17 14 0 1 35 105 Spokane Braves 16 18 0 1 33 120 Grand Forks Border Bruins 7 27 0 0 14 100 EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION Fernie Ghostriders 27 4 0 2 56 167 Creston Valley T-Cats 18 13 2 2 40 115 Golden Rockets 15 19 0 2 32 156 Kimberley Dynamiters 13 17 2 2 30 133 Columbia Valley Rockies 8 24 0 3 19 96 NORTH OKANAGAN KNIGHTS SCORING PLAYER GP G A PTS Shawn Holliday 34 12 26 38 Colin Minardi 35 13 16 29 Eric Chore 35 10 11 21 Tanner Burns 30 6 14 20 Sean Mulcahy 34 4 14 18 Patrick Chore 35 8 9 17 Laine Keyes 31 9 6 15 Thomas Swales 29 3 11 14 Kurtis Hagen 24 3 9 12 Cory Bulach 25 2 9 11 Stevan Pantazopoulous 32 3 7 10 Brendan Jost 32 4 5 9 Andrew Nichols 25 3 4 7 Sean Leslie 17 3 4 7 William Kapp 31 1 6 7 Taylor Greatrex 36 2 4 6 Lucas Ferguson 31 1 3 4 Zachary Lindsay 13 0 3 3 Doug Chadwick 13 2 0 2 GOALIES GP W-L-T MIN GA GAA Chris Solecki 22 8-9-0 1089 62 3.41 Chris Hurry 19 4-15-0 1033 83 4.82
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BADMINTON - Drop-in badminton sessions go Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. for women and Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10:15 -11:45 a.m. Fridays for co-ed. Cost if $5. BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (260-1082). BOXING - The Vernon Boxing Club trains from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in the basement of Priest Valley Gym. Kickboxing sessions go Wednesday and Friday nights from 7-9 and open training Saturdays at 1 p.m. The club welcomes new members male and female 11 years and older. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU - Classes Mon-Sat with adult, women’s and kids programs available at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu & MMA. 5 – 740 Waddington Drive. Call Mario Deveault at (250) 804-9262. LACROSSE - The North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association will hold its AGM Sunday, Jan. 16 at the Halina Centre inside the Vernon Rec Centre from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Registration forms for the 2011 season are available at Sun Valley Source For Sports and Intstant Replay Sports in Vernon & Diana’s Monogramming, Armstrong SKATING - Vernon Skating Club is registering for learn to skate programs beginning Jan. 4. Log on to www.vernonskatingclub.ca or call Heather Stranks at 260-6632. SOCCER - Men’s 45+ indoor soccer session goes Sunday nights from 7:30-9 at the VantageOne Soccer Centre. Call Tim Penaluna at 250-379-6870. SOCCER - There are two men’s soccer teams looking for players to compete at the 2013 Worlds Masters Games in Torino, Italy. 50+ and 40+ players should contact Kerry Zubot at (250) 549-5111.
REC HOCKEY INTERIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM Teale Utility Canucks Re/Max Rangers Westwood Cabinets Flyers 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 Darcy Quiring, Canucks Steve Vallier, Rangers Danny Stein, Predators Mike Tew, Bruins Jarret Watts, Bruins Mike Burke, Canucks GOALIES GP Blair Miller, Rangers 16 James Scherk, Acadians 16 Jordan Vallance, Sharks 17
WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAM Portland Winterhawks Spokane Chiefs Tri-City Americans Prince George Cougars Kelowna Rockets Vancouver Giants Seattle Thunderbirds Everett Silvertips Chilliwack Bruins Kamloops Blazers EASTERN CONFERENCE TEAM Saskatoon Blades Kootenay Ice Medicine Hat Tigers Red Deer Rebels Moose Jaw Warriors Swift Current Broncos Edmonton Oil Kings Prince Albert Raiders Lethbridge Hurricanes Brandon Wheat Kings Regina Pats Calgary Hitmen LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYER Brendan Ranford, Kamloops Linden Vey, Medicine Hat Tyler Johnson, Spokane Sven Bartschi, Portland Ty Rattie, Portland Brandon Gallagher, Vancouver Mark Stone, Brandon Jordan Weal, Regina Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer Craig Cunningham, Vancouver
JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vsSalmon Arm SilverBacks, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Kamloops Rockets, 7 p.m., Prospera Place.
SATURDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Penticton Vees, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Spokane Chiefs, 7 p.m., Prospera Place.
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Mike Halliwell and Hayley McDougall celebrate their first Christmas with their daughter, Sloan, seven-months-old. McDougall, who has had a constant, severe headache for the past eight years, has had a small amount of relief from recent experimental surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. ing together for two years. “I had been told I would never be able to have a baby so I didn’t find out I was pregnant until I was four-and-a-half months pregnant — big surprise,” she said.
“...fight to keep your charisma, keep your joy, keep your hope and keep participating in your life.” — Hayley McDougall Some of her doctors were hopeful that the hormone changes of pregnancy might help with her head pain but that did not happen. Halliwell, sales manager at Future Shop, noted that McDougall did sleep better and therefore had more energy to cope with the pain while she was pregnant. “It’s hard to explain to people that there is pain that never goes away,” he said. “I see Hayley as an amazing person. She’s a wonderful mother. I know when it’s time to help out and when to make her laugh and when to give her a hug. Sloan has been so great for both of us.” McDougall’s mother, Kathy Goldie, added, “Hayley makes an effort to always look good so people can’t tell how much pain she is in. Mike and I can look in her eyes and see it.” Goldie credits the support of two local doctors — Dr. Bill Charlton and Dr. Alistair Duncan.
“Without them, we would be at a loss,” she said. “And my own work place, General Surgery Clinic, and the physicians there have been incredibly supportive with allowing me to travel with Hayley for medical treatment without losing wages.” McDougall admits that it is an effort to keep looking good but that it is an important part of feeling the best she can for herself and her family. “There is the emotional drain of constantly working hard to be present. It’s exhausting to get through a day and not just stay in bed and not try. Every minute of the day, I’m figuring out how to get through it. I still want to see the wonderful things the world has — Mike, Sloan, my family, “ she said. “Mike is great. He has the ability to take care of me without making me feel like I’m sick or being taken care of or being a burden. And Sloan’s smiles and giggles can get me through the day.” While McDougall occasionally thinks about a time when she might be pain free and able to go back to work, she lives for finding the most joy in each day. “People who have chronic pain should know that their pain is valid but you can make life better for yourself and those around you.” She often thinks of her favourite quotation: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ (Mary Anne Radmacher.) “Because I go to bed every night and assure myself that I will try again tomorrow.”
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DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC HIP, KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Does getting in and out of your vehicle make your pain worse? Hi, I’m Richard Young, a licensed sales associate at the new Vernon KIA, located on the auto mile beside Art Knapp’s. Vernon KIA has a vehicle that suits your needs! The KIA Rondo provides the convenience and practicality of a mini-van including a ride height that makes entry and exit a breeze. The Rondo is better than a van because it’s roomy, gets great mileage and has a tight turning radius. If you’re tired of driving a vehicle that’s inconsiderate to your needs please take action and come test drive a KIA Rondo today. We have a great RICHARD YOUNG selection of 2011’s as well as Certified PreOwned units. Plus, KIA backs their new and used vehicles with the best warranty. For more information, including our promotional rates SALESMAN OF and discounts please call THE MONTH (250) 545-7281 and ask FOR NOVEMBER for me, Richard. THE NEW
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Who wouldn’t admire Hayley McDougall? She’s a beautiful, stylish young woman who loves her partner, Mike Halliwell, and their seven-monthold daughter, Sloan. She has a university degree, had a good management job, and has an artistic sensibility that touches everything she does. She also has a devastating, unexplained headache that has never, ever gone away, despite several surgeries and other treatments since May 2002. “I want to talk about it to give hope and strength to others in chronic pain. I know this kind of pain can stimulate a desire to accept defeat, and a desire to end the struggle,” said McDougall. “My message to anyone struggling with severe levels of constant pain would be: pain can be so all consuming and take over your body and soul. You may not be able to control what it does to your physical body; however, how it affects your soul is completely your choice. “So please fight for your courage, fight to keep your charisma, keep your joy, keep your hope, and keep participating in your life. It is not the life you saw for yourself but you still have the ability to make it a beautiful life. Take it one day at a time, five minutes at a time, and surround yourself with positive, amazing people.” McDougall, a 1999 Fulton grad, was active in sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, snowboarding and equestrian events and was never sick until she woke up one morning with piercing pain in her temples. Doctors called the unbearable headache by a commonplace name — new daily head pain. It is extremely rare and affects only about 100 people, mostly young women, in North America. McDougall is taking part in studies at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona in an attempt to find a cure for herself and others. She has had an electrode implant since 2007 and a recent surgery moved the leads (wires) closer to her temples. “I felt a difference as soon as I woke up from the operation. The pain went from nine out of 10 to 8 out of 10 of a pain scale of 10 being the worst. That is only one point difference but to me it is a lot. I can feel the stimulation more through my skull and they say it may improve in six months,” she said. She is also still dealing with the after effects of a two-week coma in 2008 which left her with a lot of memory loss of the past five to seven years. “So many people tell me stories to try to help me remember that I don’t know if something is what I am really remembering or if it is a story. I don’t remember the first surgery. But I know I have the electrode, it’s like a bumblebee trapped in my head. I don’t feel immediate pain relief but it is supposed to train the brain in the long term.” McDougall has had some good news in the past years. She met Mike Halliwell, a friend from University of Victoria days, and they started dating and have been liv-
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Out with the old, in with the new
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wenty-ten is fast coming to an end and many people will be welcoming the new year with family gatherings and/or special parties. Even if you’re staying home alone or with only a friend or two, it’s still fun to prepare a fancy drink to toast the new year, and if you can’t stay up until midnight, do it earlier. In spite of all the heartaches and misery we may have seen or experienced this past year, now is the time to focus on the hope for better times in the coming year. For in this great country of ours, there is always hope: hope for healing, both physically and mentally; hope for improving financial woes, hope for finding a lasting happiness; hope for growing and developing into the kind of person Cathi Litzenberger we admire; there are opportunities to be grasped, and there is love to enjoy. Tomorrow will be a better world if each of us who believes will take the necessary actions to bring it about. And so as I end another year with this column, I’d like to wish all my readers the best for 2011. Happy New Year!
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Party Mimosa 1 (12 oz) can apricot-mango nectar 1 (12 oz) can pineapple juice 3/4 cup ice water 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted
1 (750 ml) bottle cold champagne (may use de-alcoholized if preferred.) Stir together apricot nectar, pineapple juice, water, and orange juice concentrate in a large picture until well combined. Pour in a bottle of sparkling wine just before serving. Always a hit. Hot Spiced New Year’s Eve Wine 2 oranges 2 bottles red wine 1 (750 ml) bottle white wine 1 - 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 3 cinnamon sticks 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 cup brown sugar, or to taste 1/4 cup brandy, optional Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in strips, being careful to remove only the orange part, leaving the pith behind. Then squeeze the oranges in to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Pour the red and white wine into the pot with the orange juice. Place the strips of orange zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and brown sugar into the pot with the wine mixture; stir to dissolve the sugar. Cover and heat over medium-high heat until heated through, but not boiling; reduce heat to mediumlow and heat for an hour or longer to bring all the flavours together. Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, as necessary. Strain and serve with a splash of brandy if desired.
Library welcomes kids with new programs Morning Star Staff
The Okanagan Regional Library Branches in the North Okanagan have set times for their popular children’s programs for the winter of 2011. All programs are free and drop-in, so enjoy learning and literacy with your children this winter and tour the North Okanagan to take part in several storytimes. The Vernon Branch at 3001-32nd Ave. will run several storytimes: Preschool storytimes are free drop-in 30-minute sessions with stories, puppets, songs and more beginning Jan. 10 until March 26. These will run Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Note that there will be no Monday to Friday storytimes during Spring Break March 28 to April 8.
Toddler Time is for children three years and under with a caregiver, running on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 to March 2. Pyjama Storytime gives families a chance to wear their pyjamas to the library! It will be held on the last Wednesday of every month Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 30 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Vernon Branch at 250-542-7610 or visit www.orl. bc.ca/branches/vernon. The Armstrong Branch at 3305 Smith Dr. will hold Preschool Storytimes for children aged three to five years every Friday from 10:05 a.m. to 11 a.m, beginning Jan. 21 through May 20. Note there will be no Storytimes over Spring Break on March 25 and April 1. Call 250-5468311 for more information or check www.
orl.bc.ca/branches/armstrong. The Enderby Branch at 514 Cliff Ave. will host Family Storytimes for children aged three years and up each Saturday at 11 a.m. Jan. 15 to April 2. For more information, call the Enderby Branch at 250-838-6488 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/enderby. The Lumby Branch at 2250 Shields Ave. will hold their Tots Storytime for children aged three to six years every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Jan. 12 to March 30. The branch can be reached at 250-547-9528 or www. orl.bc.ca/branches/lumby. Note that all ORL programs for children under three years of age include the participation of a supervising adult, while certain preschool storytimes for children over three do not require an adult to participate, but to stay in the building. Check with your branch for further details.
World gathering to pray for peace on Earth Morning Star Staff
On Friday at noon Greenwich Mean Time, 4 a.m. Pacific Time, men, women, and children around the world will gather to participate in the most comprehensive prayer activity in history. The 25th anniversary of World Healing Meditation is a planetary affirmation of peace, love, forgiveness and understanding involving millions of people in a simultaneous global mind link. “The purpose is to usher in a new era of peace on Earth,”
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said Lynn Wende with the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living. Here in Vernon, the centre will host its own meditation Friday at 4 a.m. (the morning before most New Year’s Eve parties begin) for the hourlong session. Started 25 years ago, this significant event is described as a moment of oneness to dissolve the sense of separation and return humankind to the peace of God. “The majority of individuals and organizations partici-
pating are operating under the umbrella of the planetary commission, a worldwide nondenominational, non-political movement,” said Wende. “It is a grassroots cooperative effort to unite people in a common bond of love and bringing our planet back into balance.” Today, the movement involves more than 500 million people representing all religious faiths on seven continents, in more than 70 countries, and in every state in the U.S. More than 500 spiritual and
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peace-related organizations around the world participate. “The commission is expanding and gathering strength each year as greater awareness of the event spreads around the world,” said Wende. The public is invited to participate in this powerful event by uniting with other locals in a peace consciousness that will envelop the entire planet. The Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living is located at 2913 - 29th Ave. in Vernon. Call 250-549-4399 for more information.
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Vernon Centre Open Houses To announce the Winter Season of classes at the Taoist Tai Chi Hall, we will hold two Open Houses: DATE: TIME:
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Classes commence the week of January 10, 2011. Benefits of Taoist Tai Chi — The Taoist Tai Chi internal art of taijiquan incorporates stretching and turning into a sequence of movements to effectively improve health of body, mind and spirit. The benefits include: Improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength and flexibility and reduced stress. For more information call the Taoist Tai Chi Hall at 250-542-1822 or email vernon@taoist.org
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CEMETERY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES The City of Salmon Arm invites Proponents to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) relating to the provision of Cemetery Operations and Maintenance Services for the Mt. Ida Cemetery located at 2160 Foothill Road SW, Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The proposed Contract Term - February 1, 2011, to December 31, 2015. RFP documents may be obtained from the City of Salmon Arm at Customer Service, 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, which outlines the minimum requirements of the City of Salmon Arm. All enquiries should be directed to Monica Dalziel, Director of Corporate Services. While price will be a factor in considering the proposals, it is not the sole criterion and the City reserves the right to use other factors in making the final decision. The City reserves the right in its absolute discretion to accept any proposal or to reject any or all proposals for any reason whatsoever, or to select more than one proposal if it so desires. The proposals, which qualify to be considered within this request, will be evaluated on the merit of the total package submitted. The lowest cost proposal will not necessarily become the successful submission. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice only, provided such notice is received by the City prior to the Closing Date for submission of proposals. All RFP documents will remain confidential and will not be open to the public or other Proponents for examination. The Closing Date for receipt of the sealed proposal is Thursday, January 6, 2011. All proposals must be submitted to Monica Dalziel, Director of Corporate Services at the address noted below. Facsimile transmissions or electronic mail proposals will not be accepted. Proposals received after the Closing Date will be returned unopened. City of Salmon Arm 500 – 2 Avenue NE Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Telephone: (250) 803-4032 Fax: (250) 803-4042 Email: mdalziel@salmonarm.ca
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Jesse Helmle, a Grade 7 student at Silver Star school, picks up his 8GB iPod Nano and docking station, grand prize in a draw for kids who visited the pool regularly, organized by aquatic leader Laura Hitchen.
Regular swimming pays off Morning Star Staff
When staff at the Vernon Recreation Complex pool recently received a generous donation of an 8GB iPod Nano and docking station, they decided to put it to good use. “We decided to have a draw for all the children who visited the pool in November and December,” said Gary Lefebvre, aquatic leader. “We sent out flyers to the local elementary schools and two-forone passes to all the students.” When any student came to a public swim, they were eligible to enter their name in the draw for the iPod and docking station.” Thanks to the efforts of aquatic leader Laura Hitchen, all of the elementary schools were contacted about the contest. The draw was held Dec. 18 and the winner was Jesse Helmle, a Grade 7 student at Silver Star elementary school. “He was very excited when he came to pick up his prize and we hope it will make a very enjoyable Christmas season for him,” said Lefebvre.
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 29 OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE Looking for something new to do over the holidays? Your whole family will have fun with our hands-on activities and take-home wonders! Free for OSC members; regular admission for non-members. Dec. 29, we have two planetarium shows: Greek Mythology at 3 p.m. and Egyptian Mythology at 1 p.m. Dec. 30 it’s Candy DNA: Make your own DNA model using licorice and mini marshmallows. You can take your creations home – unless you eat them first! Also Dec. 30, check out Card Bridges: Calling all civil engineers in training! Join us as we build bridges out of playing cards using a variety of structural designs and see which ones can support the most weight! Dec. 31 it’s Greeting Card Boxes: Give new life to old greeting cards by transforming them into great multi-use boxes! Learn about construction as we recycle trash into treasures! The OSC will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 31 VERNON SENIORS CHOIR Meets Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre, under the direction of Lyn Taron. We sing four-part harmony. If you like to sing, come and join us; no auditions required. For more info., call 250-545-3119. DROP-IN CRIB AT THE EAGLES Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m. KALAMALKA TOASTMASTERS CLUB 4869 meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 4716 - 34 St. Come and gain confidence in your public speaking skills. Call Jim at 545-8814 for more details. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. GLASS STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Wednesdays 9:30-12:30 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre or anytime the studio is not in use by a class. The Glass Studio is open for drop-in to students who have completed the Intro to Stained Glass course. Come in and work on your stained glass pieces in the studio. $11.20 per session, includes tools but not supplies. For more information call 250-542-6243. LAPIDARY DROP-IN SESSIONS Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Geodes, opals and quartz, oh my! Cutting and polishing rocks is great fun! Open to members of the Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club. For more info, visit www.vernonrockhounds.com $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass. For more information call 250-542-6243. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Singles crib runs every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Please contact the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m., or e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo. com for more info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Wednesdays: A fun-filled mid-week night at the Legion! Come for the meat draw and play a round of pool; it all starts at 7 p.m. NORDIC POLE WALKING FOR 55-PLUS provides poles and free instruction at the Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Benefits to using poles are: you walk taller, straighter with more build up to your upper body muscles. Also if you feel unsteady on your feet this method of walking helps you gain confidence in walking especially after surgery. Come try it out. (You do not have to use poles, just walking in a safe, warm, environment is helpful for keeping up your strength and balance.) For more information, call Olena at 250-547-8866.
ABORIGINAL INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Free swimming Wednesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For more info., 542-7578. IS SCRABBLE ON YOUR “TO DO” LIST? Join the local “Scrabblers” every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Schubert Centre. Come out and learn with us! Call 542-0892 for more information. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
Feature Event: Bottle drive fundraiser for 1st Vernon Pathfinders Jan. 2
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mily McDougall, Jasmine Burgess and Christina Andrew sort bottles as they get ready for the 1st Vernon Pathfinders (Girl Guides of Canada) bottle drive Jan. 2 starting at 10 a.m. This is a fundraiser to help send 16 girls and four leaders for a week-long international camp in Aggasiz hosted by the BC Council of Girl Guides of Canada. Call Jodi at 250-545-8294 to arrange a pick-up, or drop your bottles off at Interior Freight and ask that it be put on credit for 1st Vernon Pathfinders. Thanks in advance for your support. pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250549-4201. Thursdays it’s tai chi, seniors’ support group (fourth Thursday), Fun Time for Seniors, line dancing, exercise class, wood carving, Friday’s it’s canasta, mah jongg, happy hour with live music. PARENT AND CHILD WALK IN THE PARK Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. ENDERBY WHEELS TO MEALS Every Wednesday, fullcourse meal for $6, for seniors at the Enderby Seniors Complex, 11:30 a.m. Call Melody at 250-838-6439 for info. ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA Okanagan Centre Vernon, meets at the Okanagan Science Centre Dec. 29 at 7:15 p.m. Featured speaker will be Vernon VP Jerry Thompson presenting a “2010 Astronomy Highlights Review” based on input from Okanagan Centre members. A look forward to 2011 events will also be shown. Public welcome.
DECEMBER 30 ANAF POOL LEAGUE Spitfire Lounge Thursdays at 7 p.m. Kitchen is open. Also, cribbers play at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome. For information, call Reg at 250-307-3667. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 LUMBY Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Thursdays it’s bridge at 1 p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. VERNON TOASTMASTERS welcomes all members and invites prospective members to our club meetings Thursday evenings, Holiday Inn Express, 4716 - 34 St., from 7:30 to 9 p.m. VERNON 9/11 TRUTH MEETS the last Thursday of every month to discuss how best to educate others locally about the actual events of 9/11, 2001. For more information contact Mike at 503-1009 or visit www.vernon911truth.org. 223 RED LION AIR CADET SQUADRON welcomes all youth ages 12 to 18 to join us. Enjoy gliding, survival weekends, range, sports activities and much more. We parade Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Brigadier Murphy Armory at 1811 29th St. Drop in Thursday evenings or call 250-309-9490 for more information. COMMON THREADS Ministering to the needs of our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday 10 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE DANCES Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. Live country music. Everyone 50 and over is welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. VERNON STROKE RECOVERY BRANCH Meets Thursday
from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at The Pantry’s banquet room. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Brenda Paul at 5422555 for more information. PREGNANT? NEED ASSISTANCE? Info., counselling, layettes provided. Call 545-5520 for an appointment or visit Vernon Prolife at 3105C-31st Ave., on a Thursday morning.
NEW HOPE FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS COFFEE Weekly coffee at the New Hope office, Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Our office and resource centre is in the People Place, room #004, coffee time will take place in #003. Join us at 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon, or call 250-545-6004. NORTH OKANAGAN HOME LEARNERS SUPPORT Parents’ meeting is the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Bean to Cup in the basement. New members welcome. Please call Jill Catlin at 545-2681 for more information. OUR WORLD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Meets the last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. We are a network of concerned citizens in the federal riding of Okanagan-Shuswap who are willing to put varied amounts of energy into projects to improve the state of the world Call Darren at 275-7420 or see www.votetoday.ca
UPCOMING OKANAGAN CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING hosts the 25th anniversary of World Peace Day Meditation Dec. 31 at 4 a.m. (the morning BEFORE your New Year’s eve party!) You are invited to participate in this powerful event by uniting with others locally in a peace consciousness that will envelop the entire planet. 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 250-763-1355 or 250-763-1867 for information. VERNON SINGLES CLUB Strapped for funds but still want to go out for New Year’s? The Vernon Recreation Centre is having a gala dinner and dance for only $30 Dec. 31. This includes a hot roast beef and ham dinner followed by dancing to a live band. Don’t miss the grand finale for the year. Happy hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing at 8:30 p.m. to the live sounds of Sierra. Tickets available at the Vernon Rec Centre, Bean to Cup, or from any executive member. We also have some tickets available for the dance only by calling Eva at 545-1179. Tickets available only in advance so don’t miss out. For further info call Eva, Lottie at 549-2495 or Ed at 540-5288.
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Splats’in bills NORD for strategy feedback RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan Regional District wants to keep communication lines open with neighbours without having to pay for it. As part of developing a regional growth strategy, NORD is referring issues to adjacent jurisdictions for input. However, invoices for providing comments have been received from the Splats’in First Nation.
“There’s no legal feedback. requirement for local govFairbairn says that ernment to provide fund- beyond the First Nations, ing to First Nations invoices have not for referrals,” said been received Rick Fairbairn, from other agenchairperson of cies. NORD’s Electoral NORD has Area Advisory attempted to Committee. have the proThe district is vincial governrequired under ment cover the Fairbairn provincial legislainvoices but that has been unsuction to make other jurisdictions aware of cessful. “The province does not issues of interest and seek
Council mulls over tax plan RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Enderby residents still don’t know if they will face a property tax increase in the new year. Council is just starting to work on the proposed 2011 financial plan, and there have been no discussions about taxes. “I’d like to see a cost-of-living increase but we don’t even have the numbers put together yet,” said Mayor Dee Wejr. Wejr points out that revenue is required to provide city services, but council must also understand that many residents are struggling through the recession. Tony Vetter “We’ve got a fairly large retirement community. It’s tough when you’re on a fixed income,” she said. “We are trying to keep things down and still provide services.” Taxation is based largely on the cost of operations. “I don’t see anything huge Dee Wejr coming up for us,” said Coun. Tony Vetter in terms of infrastructure projects. “Hopefully we don’t have to increase taxes this coming year.” The calendar for the budget approval process has now been established. Council will receive the first draft presentation of the budget March 21. On April 4, there will be a second presentation and then an opportunity for public input. It’s expected that the first three readings of the budget bylaw will occur April 18, with the document being adopted May 2. In 2010, there was a 2.24 per cent tax increase in Enderby if general, sewer and water levies were combined.
pay for invoices from First tions respond to referrals Nations,” said Stephanie in kind (no charge). Cadieux, community devel“In addition, the district opment minister, may want to indiin a letter to the cate that it does district. not budget for “If you choose referral invoices to refer any future but is genuinely invoices to the still interested in ministry, they will learning of the be received and Splats’in First filed only.” Nation concerns Halvorson Cadieux says related to the NORD should tell regional growth the Splats’in First Nation strategy.” that neighbouring jurisdicNORD will seek provin-
cial assistance to determine how best to exchange information with First Nations. “We would like a protocol on co-operation,” said Fairbairn. Herman Halvorson, NORD chairperson, hopes the local Indian bands will openly participate in the growth strategy because growth could impact them in the future. “We’re trying to encourage them to be part of the solution,” he said.
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Realtor launches successful holiday free rent initiative Morning Star Staff
During the 2010 Realtor Food Drive, a thought occurred to Vernon realtor Darcy Griffiths. With 19 tons of food collected from generous North Okanagan residents, Griffiths wondered how many people use the food bank so they have enough money for rent. With that, Griffiths, of Re/Max, started a new inia-
tive called I’ll Be Home For be a difficult choice to have Christmas. to make,” said Griffiths. Through the “Especially durprogram, one ing the holiday lucky resident is season as costs for given the gift of most households free rent (maxiincreases.” mum $750) for Griffiths started the holiday seamaking phone calls son. and, within a week, “Putting food she had 10 locally on the table ver- Darcy Griffiths owned businesses sus paying the say they wanted to rent, that would be involved in the
initiative. How it works is that each year in time for Christmas, the group of businesses will look for referrals of deserving individuals or families to be awarded the gift of free rent. It will be a surprise gift. The family or person will not apply. This year’s winner came from the following recommendation: “The candidate I am
suggesting is a single working mom who holds down two part-time jobs. The family has no government or ministry income other than the child tax credit and HST rebates. She is trying to make it on her own.” When informed that she was the recipient of the first I’ll Be Home For Christmas gift of free rent, the woman stated, “It was the best gift I could ever have received,
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The provincial government is providing $3,500 to the Okanagan Science Centre. The money will go towards the regional science fair April 9. “Tens of thousands of jobs in the sciences are going to be created over the next decade,” Eric Foster, Vernon-
Monashee MLA. North Okanagan students from Grades 4 to 12 will be able to create original scientific research or projects for display at the regional science fair. In B.C., top projects from each of the 14 regional fairs will participate in the National Science Fair.
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News Police ask public to help emergency personnel Residents are being asked to help emergency personnel when responding to a motor vehicle accident. The police and paramedics receive numerous cell phone calls when a collision occurs, and in many instances, duplicate emergency resources respond only to find they are not required. “To help best allocate and ensure a timely response by your communities’ emergency personnel we are asking for you assistance,� said Const. Steve Holmes, with the RCMP. If you see a motor vehicle accident or a vehicle in a ditch, consider the following: ■Is it possible and safe for you and others to stop? If it is, do
so and render assistance to those involved and when possible report the event from the scene with accurate details. ■If you can’t stop, please slow down so you can see if anyone is around. Get the licence plate of the vehicles, possible damage to the vehicle, possible injuries and direction of travel of the vehicles before it went off the road, or collided. ■If you don’t know the exact location, drive until you find a sign or mileage marker that indicates exactly where the vehicle is located and what road/highway you are on. ■If you come across a vehicle in the ditch and no one is in or around it and it looks like it may have been there for while, get the
licence number before calling it in. “The reason is that at this time of year, lots of vehicles slide off the road and tow trucks are catching up to all the calls for tows, and sometimes a vehicle may remain in the ditch for days,� said Holmes.
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Grant Hendricks and Vicki Boitchencko will attend Lake Country council meetings as youth councillors.
“It is an avenue for students to be involved and contribute to the decisions made in our community.” Both Hendricks and Boitchencko will attend council meetings and will have the responsibility of presenting student agenda items for discussion. Hazel Christy, director of corporate services, will help the youth councillors with background information about agenda items and answer any questions they have.
Lake Country’s newest council members are ready to get down to work. Grant Hendricks and Vicki Boitchencko, both Grade 12 students at George Elliot Secondary School, have been named youth councillors for the municipality. “We are truly thrilled and grateful that our students have the opportunity to participate and experience what really happens in local government,” said Vianne Kintzinger, GESS principal.
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Liberals pay out for horse racing JEFF NAGEL Black Press
The province is injecting more gambling profits back into B.C.’s horse racing industry. Victoria previously gave out allocations to support and help run both standardbred and thoroughbred racing based on a share of revenues generated. But with revenue dropping, the operating and aid dollars were also set to dwindle, so the province has instead increased its grant to a fixed amount of $10 million per year. The move will provide stability and certainty in terms of government support, according to a letter from Derek Sturko, assistant deputy minister at the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch and chair of the B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee. Between the provincial grant and wagering
profits, the industry will have $48 million to operate from the industry revenue fund in 2011, up from $44.9 million this year. More money will go into race purses as well as a new $800,000 advertising and marketing fund. Sturko cited the “difficult financial circumstances in which the industry finds itself and the significant decline in revenue that was experienced in 2010� for the policy change.
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No deficit or surplus for Winter Olympic Games JEFF NAGEL Black Press
The 2010 Winter Olympics broke even but did not generate as much economic spinoff activity as was originally forecast. Those are among the findings of reports released on the finances and impacts of the Games, including a final accounting that shows it broke even with no deficit or surplus on the $1.88 billion spent. That was more than the original $1.63-billion budget, but extra injections of public and corporate cash kept Vanoc out of the red. NDP Olympics critic Kathy Corrigan seized on the estimate that the Olympics boosted the province’s economy by up to $2.3 billion – down from an original prediction of $10 billion that was later scaled down to $4 billion. “We were promised this great economic miracle and now really it’s an economic bust for the taxpayers of British Columbia,� she said. “We were promised tourism was going to be up. Tourism is in fact down.� The Olympic budget was “balanced on the backs of the taxpayers� through contributions and ticket sponsorships from various Crown corporations, she said. Asked if B.C. should have declined to host the Olympics, Corrigan declined to say. “I had a great time at the Olympics – I’m not the one to decide,� she said. “The taxpayers are the ones who have to decide if the amount of money that went into the Games was worth it.� An extra $463 million in tourism and related spending came to B.C. from hosting the Games, the report found. An estimated 325,000 visitors came to B.C. during the Games, more than 80 per cent of them from outside Canada. Critics like Corrigan contend the final cost of the Games to taxpayers was billions of dollars more, including the costs of infrastructure like the Canada Line and Seato-Sky Highway – even though they provide continuing benefits. Organizers say they faced major challenges, notably building most
venues during an overheated construction market and starting the
Games in the midst of a severe global recession. “It was not easy and
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‘S Wonderful time for Gershwin
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Okanagan audiences are about to embrace the fascinating rhythms of iconic musical brothers George and Ira Gershwin with the show ‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 19. The second of five shows in the Performing Arts Centre society’s 2010/2011 theatre series, ‘S Wonderful celebrates the brothers’ musical genius in an all-singing, all-dancing revue that takes audiences through America in the early part of the last century. Presented by Maximun Entertainment, ‘S Wonderful made its premiere in Pittsburgh this summer, and is now touring to more than 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The Vernon show is its only Canadian stop on this current run. Named after the famed song composed by George, with lyrics by Ira, for the film An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly, ‘S Wonderful travels the Gershwin songbook. The musical visits places and eras such as New York City’s Tin Pan Alley in 1916, Paris in the ‘30s, Hollywood in the ‘40s and New Orleans in the ‘50s. “We travel to so many different locations throughout the show, it just keeps the audience on their toes” said Kevin Metzger, who plays Harold, a newspaper copy boy. Actually five mini-musicals, ‘S Wonderful is inspired by real events occurring in and around the Gershwin brothers’ lives. “What’s great about (the show) is that there are only five of us on stage, but it feels like a full-blown, full-scale musical. We play the principals, we play the leads, and we also play the ensemble,” said Metzger. “It’s quite exciting for audiences to see the five of us bring so many different stories to life.” And most importantly, the show celebrates the brothers’ music. Together, the Gershwins wrote more than a dozen Broadway and musical film hits such as I Got Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, Embraceable You, The Man I Love and Someone to Watch Over Me, some of which have become jazz standards. Authorized to use the brothers’ music by the Gershwin estate, ‘S Wonderful also features memorable tunes such as Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, Shall We Dance and Rhapsody in Blue.
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Kevin Metzger, left, Katie Reid and Tripp Hampton star in Maximum Entertainment’s production of ‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical. The show comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 19. There are more than 40 Gershwin songs performed in the show, said Taylor James, with Maximum Entertainment. “Even those who didn’t think they knew Gershwin music will walk out surprised at just how much they actually did know,” he said.
‘S Wonderful takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults, $42 for seniors and $40 for students, available now at the Ticket Seller box office in the centre. Call 250-549-7469, or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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The Vernon Film Society is opening its winter-spring season with the Swedish thriller, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, the third movie adapted from Stieg Larsson’s hugely successful Millennium Trilogy novels. The first film adaptation (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) was a classic mystery thriller, while the second (The Girl Who Played with Fire) was more of a real action thriller. The third movie moves more in the direction of a political thriller.
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Goodbye to Sweden’s fave cyber punk Continued from page A29 In the third installment, he works with both his sister, Annika Giannini, a lawyer, and his Millennium Magazine editor and on-and-off-again lover Erika Berger to help Salander save herself. The psychiatrist who fabricated Salander’s incarceration in an asylum when she was a child and the evil members of “the Section,” a rogue killing unit whose members include security police officials, are among the shadowy figures who have been trying to destroy her. check out
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Much of the action takes place in the hospital room where Salander refuses to speak, and subsequently, in the court room where she is on trial for murder, though “the Section” and others in high places try to silence her completely once and for all. As film critic Roger Ebert noted in his review, “the tension –– and there is a lot of it –– grows from the danger that Lisbeth brings upon herself by refusing to act sensibly for her own welfare.” Director Daniel Alfredson, who also
helmed The Girl Who Played with Fire, is not afraid of silence and allows Rapace to use it brilliantly. This is another wellmade film to entice movie-goers through the doors of the Towne Cinema. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest will be shown by the Vernon Film Society Jan. 10. Please note due to the length of the film, start times will be 5:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. for this night only. Tickets are $7 and are available starting Monday at the Towne
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Bob Thompson (left), past-president of the North Okanagan Hospice Society, accepts a cheque for $1,500 from Greg MacKinnon, a Sun Life Financial advisor. MacKinnon raised $1,000 through the Sun Life Financial Centre program, which allows employees to make donations to the charities of their choice in recognition of their volunteer hours in the community.
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Dalvir Nahal, with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, receives a $1,560 donation from Ajay Malhotra (front right) and other members of the Vernon Punjabi Heritage Society towards the Light A Bulb campaign. The money was raised at a dinner and dance event, which included a silent auction with items donated from City Furniture. Thursday, December 30 6:00
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Dr. Ed Hardy (above, second from left) accepts $2,000 on behalf of the McMurtryBaerg Cancer Clinic from Vernon Lions Club members Les Andrew (left), Norm Jaques and Wade Tardiff. Below, the Lions members present $1,500 to Ruth Edwards, with the North Okanagan Hospice Society.
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Far more travel than usual is highly possible for all Capricorns in the upcoming months, but mostly for those of you who have done so for a living from time to time in the past. If you can, try to include some new spots on your agenda.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Try to limit your spending to essentials because, with few exceptions, most of what you do is likely to be wasteful and unnecessary. You don’t want to find yourself nursing spender’s remorse.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Before pushing yourself beyond your limits, be absolutely certain that what you are doing is what you really want. Otherwise, you could end up kicking yourself for getting involved.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If you find yourself in a blue study, a number of knotty problems will result if you can’t be civil to those who are close to you. Stay away or shut your pie hole.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Getting in a few digs about people you dislike might make you feel vindicated, but it will do nothing for your image in the eyes of your audience, especially if your comments are unfair. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Don’t give excessive consideration to someone who is a dominating, older individual. It is likely to be a person who will take advantage of your giving nature and push you to the limits. ARIES (March 21-April 19) If you can, put off any work that requires some kind of a partnership arrangement in order to be accomplished. You aren’t apt to do too well working with another at this moment in time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) It would be far wiser to take care of each job as it arises instead of letting things pile up. Once it does, you could find yourself overloaded like a Dagwood sandwich. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Unless you are an expert, don’t resist if you are challenged on a position you’ve taken. There is an excellent chance that you are wrong. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Avoid discussing finances with anybody, especially with your mate. Regardless of who is wrong and who is right, nothing will come of it but a lot of ill-will and frustration. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Most relationships are likely to be a bit touchy, so tread softly and very carefully. Only a few rare issues are worth getting into and, if you should do more than that, you’ll be asking for trouble.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) When it comes to things that have occurred in the past, forgo bringing up disturbing incidents. Let bygones be bygones, and strive to be forgiving and forgetful about old slights or harsh words.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder South made an instructive error in this deal from a pair game at the Fall Nationals in Orlando last month. In pairs, your score is compared with the others in your direction (NorthSouth or East-West). If, say, you finish plus 430 and everyone else is plus 460, you get a zero -- no matchpoints. If, though, the other pairs are plus 420, you get a top: one matchpoint for each other pair. North’s opening bid was in the modern style. Note, though, that he did not have a rebid problem. On the second round, South might have rebid a game-invitational three clubs, or he might have forced to game. This South, knowing
his partner favored light opening bids, sensibly settled for two no-trump. West led the heart six. Declarer had seven top tricks: two hearts and five clubs. The eighth trick had to come from spades. But if he misguessed, a heart would have come back and he could have gone down. At trick two, South played a spade to dummy’s king. There was good news: the king won. And there was bad news: declarer took only eight tricks for plus 120, which was worth just 1.5 matchpoints out of 11. South should have noted that a declarer in clubs would have won at least 10 tricks for plus 130. Our South had to play for nine tricks,
hoping West had the spade ace and queen. At trick two, declarer should have called for the spade jack. And when it won, he could have returned to his hand in clubs and led a spade toward the king. Plus 150 would have been worth 9 matchpoints out of 11.
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“Home For Christmas”
Gertrude Graham left us for her heavenly home on December 23rd, 2010 at the age of 85 years. She was born in Strasburg, SK, 1925, the second eldest of four children of Bill and Alta Strickert. Known as Gertie, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her parents and only brother Lester. Gertie is survived by her sisters, Vivian (Don) Bruck, Luella Johnson, and Colleen (Bob) Cardiff; her children, Barb (Larry) Gustafson of Maple Ridge, BC, Brenda (Ray) Schultz of Standard, AB and Doug (Marlene) Graham of Marsden, SK; her grandchildren, Darla (Bryan) Williams, Karolyn (Matt) Lock, Deah (Mark) Clark, Joy (Dan) Rayton, Jay (Sarah) Schultz, Laura (Craig) Nelson and DJ Graham; her 11 great-grandchildren, Josh, Nathan, Daniel, Serena, Marchella, Trinity, Danika, twins Nolan and Chaz, Braden, and Luke; as well as numerous extended family members. In her youth, Gertie spent most of life in SK, and found pleasure in singing and DVBS work. On July 2, 1948 she married Earl and lived in Marsden, SK. until they retired in 1985 and moved to the Okanagan Lake near Vernon – a place that she loved dearly. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. T. Gilhooly who oversaw Gertie’s health and care, the Jubilee Hospital in Vernon third Àoor and overÀow department staff, and the Creekside Landing Retirement Home staff who were very helpful and friendly. “Free from the turmoil and toil of life; Free from earth’s sorrows, its cares and strife. Glorious deliverance; release from the fray; Gone on to glory – O wonderful day!” (Used with permission from Vivian Bruck) Celebration of Gertie’s life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, December 31st, 2010 with reception to follow at the McCaw Funeral Home in Lloydminster, AB. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Gertie to the Manitou Lake Bible Camp, PO Box 226, Marsden, SK S0M 1P0 Funeral arrangements were made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd. in Vernon and McCaw Funeral Service, Ltd. 5101-50 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0M2 780.875.4444
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Robert Alexander McLean November 8, 1917 December 4, 2010 Robert (Bob) Alexander McLean died peacefully on December 4, 2010 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital surrounded by the love of his daughter Janis and his son-in-law Peter. Born November 8, 1917 in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, he had recently celebrated his 93rd birthday. Bob spent his childhood and teenage years in Duck Lake. In 1938, he moved to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to start his career in the meat processing industry. He ¿rst worked in a Meat Market and then in 1940 he became a Sales Representative for Canada Packers. In 1943, he joined Burns Foods where he worked as a Sales Representative for 35 years. He married Ann Digneris in 1943, and a few years later their daughter Janis was born. Bob’s hobbies included gol¿ng & curling. After retirement, he concentrated on gardening, bread making and enjoying music. He was involved in volunteer activities in the community, including delivering Meals on Wheels. In September 2006, Bob & Ann moved from Prince Albert to Vernon, BC, so they could live close to their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Bob loved time spent with family & friends. One of his greatest joys was to spend time with his great-grandson Lief. Memories of Bob will be cherished by his daughter Janis (Peter) Lauman, grandson Rob (Stacy) Lauman, grandaughter Sarah (Allen) Hanson, greatgrandson Lief Hanson, his sister Aurelie Mercereau, many nieces & nephews, other family & friends. Bob was pre-deceased by his wife, Ann, in 2009, his sisters Aline Dumais, Louisa Fiolleau, Lorraine Boyer, and his brothers Norman McLean, George McLean & Henry McLean. A gathering of family & friends will be held at a later date to celebrate Bob’s life. Bob believed passionately in the importance of planting & nurturing trees to protect the environment. Those who wish to may remember Bob by planting a tree, or making a donation to Tree Canada, 222 Somerset St. West, Suite 402, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2G3.
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CLARK (nee Burnett), “Elsie” Marjorie Eileen It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of “Elsie” Marjorie Eileen Clark (nee Burnett) on December 22, 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.
LEPINE, Maxine Ruth It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Ruth Lepine on December 23, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.
ERVIN (nee WILSON), Wilma Grace It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma Grace Ervin (nee Wilson) on December 26, 2010 in Enderby, 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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John Quiring It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of John Quiring on o December 25, 2010 in Vernon at 102 years of age. Ve John Joh was born in Rosthern SK October O t b 12, 1908 to Cornelius and Gertrude. He leaves behind his loving family; daughter Irene Anderson of Armstrong; son Lionel (Jessie) Tripp of Chilliwack; son Brent (Pandy) Quiring of Fort McMurray AB; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Eva on November 23 2010; and his two sons Wayne and Gary. John lived in Saskatchewan where he married Eva Mary Deschenes on December 19 1953, then resided in Alberta before coming to Armstrong over 40 years ago. He worked as a mechanic and millwright. In his retirement John enjoyed ďŹ&#x201A;ea markets, garage sales, ďŹ shing, and playing cards with friends and family. A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at Personal Alternative Funeral Services (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong) on Wednesday December 29 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC (#102 3402 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S1). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
ELWIN ELROY HOWLETT 1926 - 2010
Elwin Elroy Howlett of Vernon and formerly of Coldstream, passed away peacefully, at the age of eighty-four years, at Shuswap Lake Hospital, Salmon Arm on Tuesday December 21, 2010. Elwin was born April 4, 1926 on the family homestead at Rogers, SK and later moved to Hythe, AB where he was raised. He worked with his four brothers on the family farm and at their fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses, the John Deere Dealership and the Imperial Oil Bulk Fuel Distributorship. During WW2, Elwin enlisted with the Edmonton Fusiliers, travelled on Canadian National Steamshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Rodney, and served as a telegrapher. He returned to AB and in April 1949 he married Rhoda Scott. He worked as station agent for the Northern Alberta Railroad and the Canadian PaciÂżc Railway then bought the Imperial Oil Bulk Fuel Distributorship in Wanham, AB. Later in Edmonton he worked as a gas inspector for the City. In 1961, Elwin bought the Vernon Shell Oil Bulk Plant and his family relocated. He enjoyed BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh food, climate and the lifestyle the Okanagan offered. He enjoyed boating at the family cabin; curling, water and downhill skiing with family and friends. Memories were created of Elwin piloting his aircraft on family Ă&#x20AC;ights and in 1971 he won the Western Canada Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Air Rally. He found fulÂżllment being a member of Vernon Search and Rescue. A sociable person, he enjoyed verbal sparring, was well-read and kept up on current events. He retired from Shell Oil early, became a licensed real estate agent, and worked for Tradeland Realty and Century 21. Elwin will be lovingly remembered by his two children: Gina (Jeff) Jorna of Vernon and Perry Howlett, Kelowna; brother, Merlin Howlett, Kelowna; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Elwin was predeceased by his wife, Rhoda, in September 2008; his parents; brothers: Arnold, Murray, Wayne; sister-in-law Joyce and nephew Gary. He had great respect for the Christian faith Rhoda embraced including the homeless ministry and the church in the home. A family Graveside Service will precede a Memorial Service which will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Paddlewheel Park Hall (7801 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon).
Lucille Rose Furgason We, the family, regret to announce the passing of Lucille Rose Furgason (nee Rhobach) on December 23, 2010 in Vernon BC at 77 years of age. Lucille was born in Edson AB on March 6, 1933. She went to elementary school in Peers AB and middle school in Edson AB. In her early years she worked in the clerical ďŹ eld in Edmonton AB. Lucille met and married Lloyd Furgason in 1951. They resided a brief time in Edmonton before moving to Vancouver Island for a few years. Both older children Robert Furgason and Sylvia Hayner (nee Furgason) were born there. The family relocated to Prince George for a brief time and then lived in Malakwa where Dianne McKay (nee Furgason) was born. Many long term friendships were formed here. Nearing retirement Lucille and Lloyd relocated to the Vernon area where recent years were spent with family and friends until her passing. Service to follow at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Oakside Residence for their loving care and to Dr. Dirk Breugem and Sally, RN, at Shuswap Lake Hospital, Dr. Doug Bell, Dr. Bill Lemiski and Dr. Lee Rasmusen. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded 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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Call 250-558-5368 24” Citizen TV & Citizen DVD player. $150 for both. 250546-3606 GET SMARTER COPIES Postcards, business cards, Flyers, envelopes, invoice books, Posters, book binding, invitations, Calendars, raffle tickets, Brochures, menu’s, memo pads & custom tabs. 260-1970 email: getsmartercopies@telus.net www.getsmartercopies.com NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
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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
Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities. N/P. $610.
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Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
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250-542-7723
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 downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, util/inc. $800/mo. (250)260-3196
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Bank Sale, Fix and profit, Manufactured home on .25 acre deeded lot, needs work. 2446 Dallas Rd, $189,900, Defeo and Associates, Remax Vernon 250-260-4711.”
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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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at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
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MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989 1bdrm $775, 1bdrm den $740. Quiet adult oriented building, on-site managers, F/S, DW, AC, balcony, N/S, N/P, 250545-5773, 250-550-0243. 1bdrm quiet convenient location, near Schubert Center, rent incl. hot water, cable, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+, $595. 250-309-3763 1bdrm small & large $575$700 & 1bdrm bsmt suite, $600/mo. incl/util, no dogs. (250)545-8443, 250-307-4948. 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, open, spacious, n/p, n/s. Avail Jan1or Feb 1, $1000+util (250)765-3339
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Apt/Condo for Rent Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util. 1st week FREE.
250-558-8261. Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $775 +util. 1st week FREE. 250-549-0644. 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 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. ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartments, A/C, N/S, N/P, no parties. 250-308-9299 GORGEOUS FULLY furnished 1 bedroom condo on Lake Okanagan, granite counters, fireplace, 2 flat screen TV’s, in suite washer and dryer, underground parking, pool, all utilities included. $1,150. 403-474-1111 Harwood area, 2bdrm 1bath, level entry apt. style townhouse, very good cond. end unit, adult bldg, NP/NS, $760 +util. Drive by #6-1900 46 Ave. avail. Nov1.Don 250-558-8762 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 PENTICTON Brand New Quiet Corner unit beside Cherry Lane Mall - 2bdrm 2bath, 6 appl. f/p, a/c, balcony, u/g parking, storage locker, N/S, small dog ok, $1200 + utilities - 250-486-7814 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 Very Quiet Secure Building Super large & bright. 1 bdrm totally renovated, new appliances. 2 bdrm, gorgeous view. Very clean. 250-545-8985
Commercial/ Industrial
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 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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 bedroom in 4 plex. Corner unit, close to Downtown. New flooring & paint. NS, NP. $750/mo. + utilities
Call 250-307-4529
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
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 ACREAGE / pets ok. 1bdrm near Walmart.Senior discount. $625. 1-877-803-7168. BRIGHT 2bdrm, close to downtown, $850/mo +hydro. 250-549-4315, 250-306-9385.
Commercial/ Industrial
Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.
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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 3 bdrm 2 bath home with garage $1090+util 3701 27th St incl appliances Avail Nov CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHT & CLEAN Walking distance to town.
2310 - 34 Street 3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.
250-549-4467
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Duplex / 4 Plex Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. Mission Hill, large 2bdrm, carport, heat/hot water incl. w/d, storage. $900. 250-308-2103
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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 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.
Homes for Rent
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250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex. Shared washrooms, all utilities including cable TV. $550 • 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
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.
• 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
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
• 2 bdrm basement suite in lower Mission Hill. Includes utilities, fenced yard, F&S, W&D. $800
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
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• 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 • 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
1bdrm home, pleasant location, deck & garden area, gas heat Vernon, np, $750. avail now. 250-542-9154 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. 2bdrm up, 2 down, Seaton School area, fenced yard, sm. pet ok, $1100/mo. +util. avail. immed. 250-938-5626
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Homes for Rent 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 2 lrg bdrm, lower East Hill, fenced yard, garage, s/f, w/d, dw, mw, a/c & f/p, pets neg, n/s, $1200 incl. util. Feb1. 250275-4906. 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, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm house, $1200./mo + util. pets okay, Avail. Jan 1. (250)260-8996 4bdrm approx 3000sq/ft. Priv quiet area near Swan Lake. Lrg yard. New furn. Nice view. R.R. $1275+util 250-763-2106 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 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. $1400 + DD 250-540-0214 or 250-5469060 Avail. Jan. 1. 3bdrm Home in Whitevale, $900/mo., with option to lease 700sqft of attached commercial space. 250-542-4494 DESERT COVE 40+ HOME own lot, 5-appl. move in ready. Call 250-545-5679 Lower East Hill, 2-bdrm, large yard, $1000 + util. Owner pays water/sewer. Avail Now. 250549-6776 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, spacious, deck, clean, new carpet, NP NS, $1000. Now. (250)545-5841 (New) 3bdrm 2 full/bath, upper flr, Bella Vista, 1800sqft. family rm, garage, a/c, 5appl, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail. Jan 15 $1100 + half util.250-260-4246 New Home 4bdrm on acreage, 5min from Falkland, $1275 (250)379-2774, 250-938-1124 Okanagan Landing Log Home, in-town, borders designated Ribbons of Green walkway. 1000sq.ft. basement storage, 2 bath, hardwood, granite, gas F/P,A/C, stainless appl., incl. DW,W/D, heated dble garage. NS. pet neg. $1750/mo, lg yard, maint. incl. 250-503-2227. Not for Sale.
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
Seasonal Acommodation Silver Star Mountain – 1 bed, 1 bath self contained lower suite with alcove. On Spencer Lane. Ski in/out. Shared hot tub. Rent by the season, the month, the week, or the night (3 night minimum). Queen bed in bedroom, single, single bunk in alcove. Great for a couple or family with 2 young children. Call 250 545-4764 or e-mail ‘s2ross@telus.net’ for prices & availability”
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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
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 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 Armstrong - furn rm. $500/mo or Room & Board $700. Sharing house etc. Must be mature & responsible. 250-546-0357. Furnished bdrm, priv/bath, in quiet Vernon home, incl/util, cable, wireless internet, shared kitchen & laundry. $500. Suitable for F/T student or professional. 250-545-4718.
Suites, Lower 1 BDRM, 1 BATH, 1200 sqft walk out bsmnt suite with priv. ent. Newly reno’d, bright, clean. Avail. now. $900/ month. Jen at 250-309-4819. 1BDRM, 5112 19th St close to Wal-Mart N/P, N/S. 2BDRM 1700 Mission Rd., pet ok, f/s w/d, Avail.now (250)549-6554 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1BRDM, all new big kitchen & lvg rm, full bath, 5-appl, own w/d. West yard backs on Alexis Park School. $695 Avail. now. 250-309-4405 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. $750/mo incl.all utilities, wireless internet, & cable. R.R. Avail now. 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. ARMSTRONG 2 Bedroom Daylight Basement Suite. F/S, FP, WD, NS, Pets ok, Sauna. 1/2 Utilities. $750+DD 250540-0214 or 250-546-9060 Bright spacious, 2-bdrm, avail Jan 1, f/s, d/w, shared w/d, $750+util, (250)558-3357
Townhouses EAST HILL/HARWOOD large 3bd, 1ba in Clean/Quiet family complex. Freshly painted, private patio. Pool & courtyard w/playground, close to Harwood school, NS, indoor cat considered. $1050/mo. +util. + DD. Avail Jan 1, 250-260-0359
Auto Accessories/Parts ENGINES - 2 Running Engines with transmissions attached. One is a 350 and one is 302. Asking price for each one is $350.00 TIRES - Also have many used winter tires in great shape 13’ and 14’, prices range between $25-$40 per tire. Contact 250517-0824, please leave a msg. 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 1993 Dodge Spirit, 4-cyl, a/c, no rust, runs good, $1500.obo. (250)260-1858, 250-550-0458
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 150kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, winter & summer tires & rims, $12,000 obo. 250-938-2868
Scrap Car Removal AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $40 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
SCRAP Vehicle Removal. Will pay upto $80, depending on type of vehicle. 250-801-4199
Snowmobiles 1998 700 xcr. $1850 obo Exc Running cond. White in colour. Ph. 250-541-0789 lv. mess. 2000 Polaris RMK 800, 4242 org. miles, exc.cond. $3000. 250-542-9691.
Trucks & Vans
WE DO BRAKES 4309 - 31st Street (across from Vernon Square)
250-542-1989
2001 Dodge 4x4 Short box excab $4999. Good condition. (250)938-5860, 250-545-7659
Suites, Upper
Escorts
2bdm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220. 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail Jan 1. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $750/month +utilities avail Feb 1st. View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com 3bdrm $900 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, suitable for couple. Avail Jan.15. 250-549-5054. ENDERBY -1bdrm suite/cabin, incl. util., sat. TV, internet, furnished $750. 250-558-9171
1ST Class Mystique Escorts. Gorgeous Ladies & Men of all ages to suit every need. 24/7 out calls. Quick arrival time reasonable rates. 860-6778 (Kelowna), (250) 558-5500 (Vernon). NOW HIRING. www.mystiqueescorts.ca #1 VOTED DAISY DUKE’S ESCORTS Kelowna’s Elite Agency Just Knockouts. www.daisydukesescorts.ca 250-448-8854 ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com Attractive 30 year old lady is available 11am-10pm in Vernon. 250-558-5969
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
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