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Realtors are ready to fill shelves RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
North Okanagan residents can embrace the Christmas spirit by just opening their door. The 34th annual Realtors’ Food Drive takes place Wednesday in Greater Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and Lumby starting at 5 p.m. “We are very fortunate with the support of the community,” said Dawn Taylor, food drive co-ordinator. Realtors will be going door-to-door in neighbourhoods and collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the local food banks. Other groups will also be providing assistance including financial institutions, individual families and the North Okanagan Child Care Society. Residents are asked to turn their outside lights on and place their bag of food on the front step for collection. The annual food drive has become a much anticipated tradition for the participants. “We have a commitment to our community and we like to make it a better place for everyone,” said Taylor. The donations help the food banks with Christmas hampers and fill the shelves well into the new year. “We are excited about the support the realtors and their friends bring to the food bank,” said David MacBain, community ministries director for the Salvation Army food bank in Vernon. It’s anticipated that 825 Christmas hampers could be distributed this year. “Since the recession began in 2008, our
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Organizers Dawn Taylor and Steve Bali (right) check out the food bank shelves with the Salvation Army’s David MacBain and Phil Franco in preparation for the 34th annual Realtors’ Food Drive in Greater Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and Lumby Wednesday. numbers have climbed. We’re at record numbers,” said MacBain of clients. “Some are working, some are on social assistance and others are on disability. We want to help.” Between 2008 and 2011, the number of people using the Vernon food bank climbed
87 per cent. In March 2008, the local agency assisted 600 people while that climbed to 1,100 in March 2011. Among the food items being sought during the Realtors’ Food Drive are rice, pasta, canned meat and fish, canned fruit and
vegetables, tomato products, beans, flour, sugar, cereal, peanut butter, jam, oatmeal and canned or powdered milk. If homes are missed during the food drive, residents can call their local real estate office and someone will pick up their donation.
City welcomes accountability over RCMP spending RICHARD ROLKE
to have the RCMP as the police force in Vernon. They do a tremendous job,” A deal that provides said Bob Spiers, a city more oversight of RCMP councillor. spending is being embraced The proposed at Vernon city hall. agreement calls for The provincial and fedfinancial accountabileral governments have ity and measures to reached an agreement-inmonitor and contain principle for a new 20-year costs over time. contract for the RCMP to Bob Spiers A federal/provinprovide police services in cial committee will B.C. “I welcome the opportunity oversee how the RCMP delivers Morning Star Staff
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services and how costs are managed. Municipalities will be represented at the table. The provincial government will also establish a new local government advisory committee so municipalities play a role during implementation of the contract. “The greater financial accountability that seems to be in the new contract is a welcome addition that should give municipalities greater certainty over future costs and how they will be allocated and con-
tained,” said Spiers. The City of Vernon has previously expressed concerns about the RCMP initiating some new programs and the costs being passed on to local taxpayers without the ability to provide much input. “There needed to be better lines of communications,” said Coun. Patrick Nicol, pointing out that city taxpayers are responsible for 90 per cent of local policing costs. It’s expected that contract details will be provided to the Union of
B.C. Municipalities in the next few days and with the public when deemed appropriate. Nicol believes the uncertainty created by the provincial and federal governments over contract talks negatively impacted officers. “There was a lot of chestthumping that things could go awry for the RCMP,” he said. “I am glad this is resolved because they (officers) are on the front line and don’t need this in the background.”
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(Clockwise from top left) Miss Junction Cafe, Shaleen Griffin, and other candidates spice up the opening dance number during the Queen Silver Star Excellence Program official debut and fashion show Tuesday evening at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Miss Blenz Coffee, Adrianne Clark, accompanies Little Miss Winter Carnival participant Renee Rousseau on stage. Miss Kalamalka Rotary, Ashley Lazzarotto, and mother Charmane enjoy their time together on the runway. Delanie Abel, Miss Fix Auto Collision, and Victoria Bourne, Miss Okanagan Natural Medicine, model dresses from Victoria Lane Brides.
Thanks to video surveillance footage, and help from the public, Vernon RCMP were able to make an arrest in connection with an attempted robbery Friday night in the Lincoln Lanes parking lot. A 54-year-old woman was approached by a man as she was at her car in the parking lot after league bowling shortly before 11 p.m. Friday The man demanded money from the woman, who instinctively pressed her car horn several times, which sent the suspect scurrying away. The suspect had spent some time in the bowling alley before the attempted robbery, which was caught on video. “With the help of the local media outlets and members of the public, the Vernon RCMP were able to take a suspect into custody,� said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The 41-year-old Vernon resident was arrested without incident Wednesday. He was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Thursday to answer to charges of robbery.
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United Way campaign experiences challenges RICHARD ROLKE
John Ambulance and the North OkanaganSocial agencies will Shuswap Brain Injury face a financial crunch Society. unless community genThe fundraising erosity increases dra- campaign began in matically. September and Yule The United Way has defends the $300,000 only raised $93,121 of target. its $300,000 “It’s not campaign goal a pie-in-thewith a month sky figure. left to go, and It’s conserthat may mean vative comless money to pared to give 27 nonwhat we’re profit organiasked for by zations within the agenLinda Yule the North cies,” she Okanagan said. region. “Looking “Agencies seeing an at the population of the increase in demand may region, $300,000 should have to make tough be attainable.” decisions about the serThe biggest impact vices they provide,” said on this year’s campaign Linda Yule, United Way has been individual executive director. donations only being 30 Among the groups per cent of what norsupported by United mally occurs. Way are Compassionate “Things are tight Friends of Vernon, (economically) out the Enderby Family there and some people Resource Centre, the wait until December to Kindale Development do their annual donaAssociation, the tions,” said Yule of the Falkland Boys and Girls possible reasons for the Club, the Upper Room current trend. Mission, the White There may also be Valley Community a need to increase the Resource Centre, St. public’s understanding Morning Star Staff
Officers discover drugs, handgun Morning Star Staff
Vernon RCMP were originally at a Mission Hill home at around 10 p.m. Monday to check on an insecure residence, fearing there may have been a break-in. As they entered the home in the 4700 block of Valleyview Place through an open door, police ended up discovering a marijuana grow operation in the house’s basement. “Our officers obtained a search warrant to search the place under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. Under the search warrant police located a handgun, ammunition, a large quantity of cocaine and a substance believed to be MDMA, or ecstasy, as well as a large amount of Canadian cash. All of the items were seized by police. The search also discovered an electrical and water bypass. Nobody was found inside the house at the time. The residence was posted under the municipal drug bylaw. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the grow-op, but continue with this investigation. “This is another example of a grow operation in the middle of a neighborhood,” said Molendyk. “The RCMP would like to remind the public if you see suspicious activity or suspect a possible grow operation in your neighborhood to contact us.”
of United Way and the services provided by local non-profits. “We may have to do some brochure maildrops to make the community more aware,” said Yule. Anyone wanting to donate to the United Way can call 250-5491346, go to www.unitedwaynocs.com or drop by the office at 3304 30th Ave. in Vernon. The other key component of the fundrais-
er is payroll donations from employees at local businesses. Yule is hopeful the public will recognize the importance of United Way and the goal can be achieved by Dec. 31. “We are making a real difference in the community. There aren’t people living on the street, we’re helping kids go to school and we’re keeping our seniors strong and active,” she said.
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heights because they don’t know what they’re getting,” said Coun. Bill Firman, A number of Coldstream residents who does not support the district’s prohave aired their concerns over a potential posed changes to the bylaw until more commercial complex next door. details are recieved by the developer. Residents in and around Inverness Resident Darrell Spencer shared the Drive packed Coldstream council cham- sentiment. bers Monday night to discuss the Trintec “You (council) are approving someEnterprises development, on thing and you don’t even know Highway 6, next to the Regional what it is,” said Spencer, who District of North Okanagan favours the development if it is office. done well. “I certainly appreciate and “What is the anchor? What understand that the development is going to make this go.” is going to proceed and just want Concerns about storm council to be considerate of those water, sustainable building, of us who live there,” said Bill noise, road construction and Bill Firman Kirkland. congestion were also raised. As long as concerns are “We’re doing our best to addressed about setbacks, light pollution minimize some of those impacts and at and height, which were echoed by many, the development permit stage we can iron Leigha Horsfield is actually eager to see out some of those details further,” said some services open up nearby. Craig Broderick, Coldstream’s director of “We are rather excited about the pro- development services. posed development on this property,” she Trintec Enterprises president Bob said. McKay says the intent is not to upset resiA lack of information was one com- dents, but to keep the building in line with plaint, from both a resident and council- Coldstream’s wishes, lor. “It’s unfortunate that we’re not in “The people have come here, they’ve the middle of the development permit talked about setbacks, they’ve talked about approval process,” said McKay. “If we Morning Star Staff
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Information compiled on development bylaw JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
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relief efforts after hearing about the The Okanagan Indian Band is ral- plight of the James Bay community lying behind a troubled community of 2,000 people. “Gift giving is a customary tradiin northern Ontario. Instead of exchanging Christmas tion practiced by many but not all gifts, band employees will send dona- of the population can afford simtions to the Attawapiskat First Nation, ple luxury in today’s economy,” said Sharmaine Gregoire, adminwhich has declared a housistrative assistant to the execing crisis and is in need utive director. of winter clothes, insulated OKIB fundraising results sleeping mats, blankets, will be posted at www.okib. heaters and generators. ca and www.syilx.org. “If you were to ask a “In addition, we are chalchild or a mother of the lenging other First Nations Attawapiskat First Nation and affiliated organizations what they wanted for this Sherry Louis to meet or beat our challenge coming Christmas, presby Dec. 22,” said Glenda ents and toys may not be Louis, education administhe top priority as they are in a state of emergency due to deplor- trative assistant. Financial donations for able conditions such as lack of running water, inadequate shelter, heat Attawapiskat can be made online at and proper sewage disposals,” said www.redcross.ca, by calling 1-800Sherry Louis, executive secretary to 418-1111 or through the local the Okanagan Indian Band chief and Canadian Red Cross office. Cheques should be made paycouncil. “Many families are currently living able to the Canadian Red Cross, earin less than Third World living con- marked Attawapiskat, and they can ditions, overcrowding in temporary also be mailed to the Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone, 5700 Cancross homes or tents.” Staff decided to support Red Cross Court, Mississauga, Ont., L5R 3E9.
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uon giorno. It seems like a dream to finally be taking the Italian class that I have wanted for so long, so it is fitting that the instructor is named for an angel, Raffaele. Raffaele is one of the archangels, the one who brings good news, maybe. It will be good news for me if I can speak more than seven words of Italian next time I go to Italy. The Naples native is friendly and has a good sense of humour. He came to Canada a few years ago, the result of romantic love story with a beautiful Canadian who is now his wife. Cara Brady The thought did cross my mind, “Oh, I am going to learn to speak Italian with a Neapolitan accent. It’s probably someone’s arch-enemy football (calcio) rival and will get me in trouble along the line somewhere.” The accent is different enough from the standard Italian (based on Tuscan, apparently) CDs I had listened to that even I, with my limited exposure to the language, could tell the difference. Seems there are hundreds of various accents, even dialects, in Italy and sometimes people in different parts of the country have difficulty understanding each other. Everyone else in the class has some Italian connection — parents, grandparents, spouses. The students range in age from high school student to retired. Some have been to Italy, some are planning to go. The first class, Raffaele showed some photos of Italy. It was exciting to look at the view from the top of the dome of St. Peter’s and recall my own climb up the hundreds of stone stairs a few years ago. Each student took a turn with saying the alphabet in Italian out loud and Raf (he said we could call him that) was encouraging. He told us some family stories to illustrate the language points which made it more personal. Nice to think of his sister as a child calling their father Bappo. I had to miss the second class because of a work assignment. Confused by the articles and
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prepositions, well, who needs articles and prepositions? Italian is all in the hands, isn’t it? Raf explained how the change to the euro currency affected Italy. Seems that for most people, everything got twice as expensive while wages were effectively cut in half. Had to wonder how they could manage. At least they still get to live in Italy. He said that Italians really appreciate it when people from other countries try to learn their language, even a little, even imperfectly, because it can only be used in Italy and it is a great compliment. Since I have a good knowledge of French and a little Spanish and there are similarities with Italian, I have found myself mixing up some things. Other students say the same. But paying careful attention to the similarities and differences can be a good way to learn anything. I was disappointed that we did not do more oral practice from the start because I need it so much, but that is coming more in later lessons. I am not doing as well as I hoped I would, but I practice rolling rs sometimes when I’m driving which I think gives it all a more impressive effect even if the rest of my pronunciation is improbable. The other students seem to be doing very well, but then they do have Italian genes. One said she spoke Italian as a child but had forgotten. Raf is very patient about explaining things as many times as necessary and is encouraging about the value of learning languages. He is pleased that his Italian niece is learning English in kindergarten and is looking forward to teaching Italian to his Canadian niece. “I like to give to you what I have learned over the years, the Italian language and the culture,” he told the class. “For you guys, everything.” I will get it, eventually. And I will go back to Italy. I know I will — I threw coins in Fontana di Trevi. I like to imagine myself going into Florian in Venice and saying casually, “Vorrei una ciccolatta calda.” Grazie, Okanagan College, for making this continuing education class, and others, available to the community. Ciao, ragazzi.
Whether it’s programs dedicated towards domestic violence or the recent tragedy in Armstrong, there is no question the men and women of the RCMP serve the North Okanagan well. But beyond the dedication of the rank and file officers, the force has exposed some flaws, and particularly when it comes to managing dollars and cents. Like many municipalities, Vernon has been handed significant bills for a records system, more officers or detachment upgrades but had little input into the process although it pays 90 per cent of the policing cost. The situation is no fault of the local officers-in-charge as they are just the bearers of bad news and all decisions come from high-ranking RCMP officials in Vancouver or Ottawa. That’s why the proposed 20-year contract for the RCMP to continue providing services in B.C. is welcome news. If ratified by both sides, the deal will establish committees that oversee how services are delivered and how costs are managed. And, most importantly, municipalities have finally been given a seat at the table. Many of the items the RCMP seek financial support for may be justified and help improve public safety, but there has to be open communication and transparency with municipalities over population 5,000 that are responsible for a portion of the cost. Local taxpayers can’t be seen as an endless source of funds. Ultimately, though, the most positive aspect of the proposed contract is officers have certainty about their positions and they can continue to remain an active part of the community.
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o one is born a criminal. But some are born into poverty and situations which may lead to criminal behaviour. There is no evidence that more jails means less crime, as assumed by the omnibus crime bill. In the U.S., where incarceration is many times greater than in Canada, the opposite is true. European countries with the lowest incarceration have the lowest crime. Tossing troubled teens into jail turns them into tougher criminals, according to the vice-president of the Canadian Pediatric Society. "Prevention and rehabilitation are most likely to improve public safety" says the Canadian Bar Association. "The (omnibus) initiative moves LEGALIZING MARIJUANA When Canada's previous Liberal government started making noises a few years back about decriminalizing marijuana, the U.S. got very antsy. Canada backed down - as we always do when Uncle Sam expresses displeasure - and our current Conservative majority government, feet firmly planted in the 19th century as usual, has actually toughened marijuana possession penalties by imposing mandatory six-month minimum sentences for growing or even possessing miniscule amounts of the dreaded weed. Soon, we'll have our prisons full of folks serving 10 or 20-year terms for being caught with a few joints, just like our misguided cousins to the south. Can privatized penitentiaries be far behind, to handle the increase in "unreported crime" that Stockwell Day apparently had seen in an apocalyptic vision? At the same time as our national government is stubbornly bucking a worldwide realization that the "war on drugs" has caused far more social ills than it has ever cured, police have noted low compliance with recent laws prohibiting talking or texting on a cellphone while driving. Our governments obviously
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Canada along a road that has clearly failed in other countries." The CBA and judiciary denounce mandatory sentences that provide no cure for mental illness, addictions, poverty, or
have things backwards. Which group - casual marijuana users or drivers on cell phones - presents the biggest danger to the health and welfare of the rest of us? How about mandatory minimum six-month jail sentences for morons who text or talk on their cell phones while driving and leave the casual pot smokers alone? Don Rollins TURNING POINT People worldwide are beginning to become aware that the large central banks are at the root of the world’s economic and financial problems. This is a large part of the impetus that has brought a wide diversity people into the streets of cities all around the world in occupation demonstrations. These mass movements are the beginning of a revolution that, barring state repression, will bring the corrupt banking and economic systems down. But it won’t be easy to create a peaceful revolution. The elites, with the help of their mass media minions and other minions, will use various forms of repression and manipulation to stop change. But the resistance has begun and, although it may be temporarily beaten back, I believe that we have
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perhaps seen a turning point for the better. People of the U.S. and the world have only two choices. They can sit by and do nothing and become debt slaves to a globalized system or they can resist with a program of corrective demands that can restore sovereignty, sustainability and freedom. Don Nordin DENTIST VISITS What a welcome it is to get a dental clinic for low-income families and single people on a fixed income. I was lucky this time. In the past, I have had bad experiences in dental offices and being on disability made it that much harder. Disability only covers 70 per cent. I don't know of anyone on a fixed or low income that can come up with the extra 30 per cent. Dental care should be covered under our medical. I just want to tell people not to give up because there are dentists out there that will help. I'm not a religious man, but I feel like two angels were sent down to save my life. Never have I felt so comfortable and relaxed as I have with Dr. Elwood Astleford and CDA Susan Roth. I was nervous at first, but was totally relaxed after my first visit. With their help and love for
Council on Justice and Corrections. Jail does not stop recruitment by organized crime, as long as there are at-risk individuals and profits. The crime bill does nothing to help potential gang recruits succeed in the straight world, with training or skills. It does nothing to address profitability in illicit trades, through appropriate social regulation. The crime bill will require billions of dollars to construct and operate more jails. It offers nothing to expand rehabilitative or restorative justice programs that have proven successful diverting offenders from existing jails. The best way to get tough on crime is to get smart on prevention. Greig Crockett
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“I’m not letting this go to the back-burner.” — Eric Foster will be opened together. “Two floors would be great but the (patient) numbers show we need one floor right now,” he said, adding that vacant space in the old part of VJH could also be utilized for beds. “With the finances the way they are, one floor would be a big win.” Constructing the floors is projected to
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Two men in their 50s had dates in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday following separate incidents involving different licence plates on vehicles Tuesday. At about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Vernon RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver behind the wheel of a dark coloured Pontiac Grand Am that was observed weaving in and out of traffic near 43rd Street and 25th Avenue. “It turns out the plate was reported stolen earlier in the day in Vernon,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The vehicle was located in the city around 8:40 p.m. and, at the time, it was being driven by a 51-yearold man. The suspect was issued a notice of driving prohibition, the vehicle was impounded, and he was also given tickets for no insurance, no driver’s licence and wrong number plates. “To finish it off, he was arrested for an unendorsed warrant for driving while prohibited,” said Molendyk. Then, around midnight, a concerned citizen called in a suspicious red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that had been parked in the 2500 block of 43rd Street for the past four days. “One of our officers attended and located a 54year-old man sitting in the front passenger’s seat of the vehicle,” said Molendyk. “The plate on the vehicle was reported lost out of Cranbrook.” Computer checks indicated the suspect had two unendorsed warrants out of Revelstoke for impaired driving and mischief. Both men were lodged in Vernon cells overnight for their court appearances Wednesday.
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A new funding formula for the Killiney Beach Community Hall has been given the green light. The Regional District of Central Okanagan has adopted a bylaw that will see North Westside Road residents fund operations and maintenance of the hall at an annual cost not to exceed five cents per $1,000 of the assessed value of land and improvements. “For an average property valued at $446,000 this year, the annual cost to fund the hall would be $14.49,” said Bruce Smith, communications co-ordinator, of the board’s decision following the Nov. 19 referendum. “Of the 291 votes cast within the service area, 177 people voted in favour while 114 voted against,” said Smith. The hall will continue to be owned by the North Westside Communities Association.
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penalties infringe people’s constitutional right to a fair trial. Ruling on a challenge to the new roadside penalties, Justice Jon Sigurdson said the increased roadside penalties for blowing in the “warn” range of blood alcohol, from 0.05 to 0.08 per cent, are permissible. But drivers who who blow in the “fail” range above 0.08 should have a chance to chal-
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A celebrity sighting is expected in downtown Lumby Sunday. Santa Claus will take a break from his busy schedule and take part in Lumby Light Up festivities to kick off the Christmas season. “He enjoys our community and he’s been coming here for years,” said Stephanie Sexsmith, with the Lumby Chamber of Commerce. Santa will be at the Arbor Park gazebo on Vernon Street just after 4 p.m. “Kids can bring their Christmas wish list and he will be handing out treats,” said Sexsmith. But while the jolly old elf will be in the village, his reindeer will remain at the North Pole so they can rest up before their whirlwind global journey Dec. 24. “He will arrive on a fire truck,” said Sexsmith. Light Up celebrations begin at 1 p.m. at the White Valley Community Centre with the showing of Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas and other holiday film classics. “It gives the parents a great place to drop off their kids if they are old enough or families can come down together,” said Sexsmith. Admission for the movie is $5 each or $15 for a family of four. This includes popcorn and pop. Just after 4 p.m., the action switches over to the Arbor Park gazebo and besides Santa’s arrival, there will be complimentary
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“There will be a lot of community spirit going on,” said Sexsmith of helping residents in need. The chamber is also encouraging Lumby residents to take pull out their Christmas lights for the best decorated residence contest. “There are always some regular participants in the contest,” said Sexsmith. “We are trying to decorate the community as much as possible.” Anyone wanting to enter the best decorated residence contest can contact the chamber at 250547-2300.
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Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †0%/1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Terrain & 2011 GMC Acadia/2011 GMC Sierra SL CREW CAB 4WD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0%/1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33/$216.91 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0/$411.56, total obligation is $10,000/$10,411.56. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.‥Based on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 Sierra LD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to October 31, 2011. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. 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A Vernon teen is hitting the phones this weekend to help children facing life’s challenges. Cassandra Walker, a 17-year-old Nascar-style race car driver, will be answering phones and taking donations Sunday during Timmy’s Christmas Telethon to help raise funds for the Easter Seals program. “I am passionate about helping these kids and their families,” said Walker, who graduated from Vernon Secondary School this year. The money raised during the telethon will help children with disabilities attend Easter Seals summer camps and also assist families who need a place to stay at Easter Seals House when their child is sick and they need
medical treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital. Timmy’s Christmas Telethon will be shown live from 4 to10 p.m. Sunday on Shaw TV throughout the province. “I will be on the phones between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.,” said Walker. “I am hoping you can support me by calling in, and help to make the phones ring. To make a pledge, call 1-855-216-2011 or donate online at www.timmys.org.” Every year, Walker organizes Racing for the Kids race weekend at the Motoplex Speedway to raise funds for Camp Winfield’s summer camps for children with disabilities. She also spends time with the children at Easter Seals’ Camp Winfield every year.
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Dear Santa:
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These two eight-week-old sweeties are the only survivors of a litter rescued from a wood pile on Dixon Dam Road. Give them the happy life their mother and siblings were denied.
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Can’t give us a home? You can still help homeless animals by bringing your own lucky animal companion to
Animal Care Society Pet Photos with Santa Saturday, December 3 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Shampooches, 2902 - 45th Avenue, Vernon
Sandy
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Lucky
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Don’t have a pet but want to help reduce homelessness and suffering? Check out our
Annual Christmas on a Budget Sale next door. All proceeds from both events will fund our spay/neuter program.
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Just for kicks, Cassy Lukey spends hours booting soccer balls deep into her Coldstream family acreage. She retrieves the balls and repeats the process. All part of intricate goalkeeping drills she will put to use at the 2011 Super Y League North American Soccer Championships in Tampa Bay. The Thompson Okanagan F.C. Under 15 girls team opens the tournament today against the MPS Knights of Massachussets. “When I tried out for Y League in U14, I wasn’t the designated goalie,” laughed Lukey, a Grade 10 Kalamalka Secondary student. “I played midfielder and goal, but they didn’t have a goalie. “I’ve got a really good drop-kick which I can probably get 50 yards. I’ve worked on it in our open field. I made it to top-four with the provincial U15 team so the hard work is paying off. I actually feel like I know something about playing goal now.” The 5-foot-7 Lukey, who used to dive and jump for points in club volleyball, likes the Thompson Okanagan’s chances in Florida. They face the Mequon United of Wisconsin on Saturday and finish roundrobin play Sunday versus the Rage S.C. of Hershey, Penn. PHOTO SUBMITTED “We really have no weak points and we Vernon products with the Thompson Okanagan F.C. Under 15 team, from left, Emma Byskov, Kira are fast up front. Nobody gets down on Lee, Paige Ralston, Cassy Lukey. anybody. Making a mistake is hard enough so it’s important not to get on a teammate every single player would put it all on the Mexico. when they do,” she said. “Mexico has been an amazing experi- field and we would work out butts off for Lukey has taken a “slide tackle to my neck” and a few shots to the head, but ence. I didn’t know much Spanish when every ball.” Byskov, who patrols outside midfield, considers the dangers all fun and part of I came here so my Spanish has improved significantly. I have had so many fun mem- also played Li’l Kickers, but was a ball the job. She is joined on Thompson Okanagan ories here; I’m definitely going to miss it hawker at an even younger age. “I loved soccer right away because I have by locals Kira Lee, Emma Byskov and Paige when I go home. Not only am I going to school here but I’m also playing on the an older brother (Mik) who’s five years Ralston. school soccer team here. older than me so I was on the sidelines Lee, whose sister, It’s not as high quality as kicking the ball at his games.” Lindsay, played for the Byskov, who has an Aug. 30 birth date, is Y League but it’s definitely University of Alabamasome good fun and a great aggressive on the ball and has happy feet. Huntsville Chargers on a “I’m fast. I like making lots of runs work out. I also went to scholarship, will help cona Chivas (Club Deportivo down the wing and crossing the ball in the trol the back four. — Cassy Lukey Guadalajara) game which middle. I get lots of assists, but I don’t score “I think my role on the very often. We’re a very good team. I’m was really cool to see.” back line is part vocal and Lee hopes to land a U.S. soccer scholar- really excited about going. We stand a very part attitude,” said Lee. “I can be vocal but I also work really hard and I think when ship down the road, but for now is focussed good chance.” Byskov, who plays “everything but midthe team sees someone running their butt on upping her play in Florida. “I believe our Y League team is a hard dle” for the Seaton volleyball Sonics, said of for one ball, it’s gets them pumped and working team and that’s what made us the Thompson Okanagan team has enjoyed wanting to do the same.” Lee began her career in Li’l Kickers so successful throughout the year. We all coaching kids at a Kelowna elementary and is currently on a school exchange in wanted to win and go to Florida so badly; school. They train following the sessions
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and also practise at indoor facilities in Kelowna and Vernon. Ralston, also a Grade 10 Kal student, guides central midfield for Thompson Okanagan. At 5-foot-7, she wins most air balls. “They (centre midfielders) tell everyone where to be and what to do so we can switch the ball and direct traffic out there,” said Ralston, who got a rather late start in the game. “I started six years ago. I was playing fastball (first base or outfield) and I wanted more of a challenge. We have good communication. Nobody backtalks anybody. It’s a good group; we’re really good together.” Ralston, who turns 16 in February, says head coach John Hemmerling trusts his team will play the system he teaches. “We work pretty hard, but when we need it, we’ll hear from him.” The Thompson Okanagan F.C. clinched the Northwest Division of the North American-wide Super Y League last summer in Burnaby, splitting a series with the Mountain F.C. of Vancouver, losing 3-2 before winning 2-1. Lee had a goal and anchored a strong defence from her centre back spot in the opener, while Ralston was a physical presence in the midfield all weekend and was particularly strong with her head balls preventing Mountain from advancing out of their own end. In the victory, Lee rang a long, hard ball off the cross bar as the team pushed for the go-ahead goal in the second half. Shortly after, the Mountain keeper robbed Byskov on a low, hard blast that appeared destined for the goal. Lukey starred in goal in the win, especially late in the game when Mountain was pressing hard. She controlled the net and was forced to make a number of saves in heavy traffic. Under Hemmerling’s leadership, the team has come close to advancing to Florida a couple of times, but this is the first trip to the Y league finals. The girls (all but Ralston attend the academy) credit Hemmerling and Whitecaps Academy coaches David Broadhurst and Claire Paterson for making them solid impact players. The team raised close to $50,000 in fundraising and awarded Vernon chiropractor Michael Salmon with two tickets from Westjet as the big winner in a raffle. 5309 26th Street, Vernon
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That storybook 7-0 start by the Vernon Vipers must seem like a vague dream right about now. The injury-plagued Snakes watched their nightmare losing streak climb to seven games with a 3-2 loss to the leagueleading Penticton Vees Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Five of the seven B.C. Hockey League losses have been one-goal decisions, leaving Vernon third in the Interior Conference at 13-10-0-2. They will look to get their holiday mojo going with their annual teddy bear toss tonight at Wesbild Centre as they host the second-place Merritt Centennials (14-7-1-4) in the first game of a home-andhome series. They visit the Cents Saturday. “Not a lot of us have experience in something — Jason like this,” said Vipers’ head coach/GM Jason Williamson. “You look back at the seven games and there’s only one game where we didn’t have a good game or a chance to win. We’re just losing those one-goal games. “It’s tough to take, but once we get healthy we’ll be fine.” The Vipers were without injured defencemen Ryan Renz (whiplash), Luke Juha (concussion) and Max Mowat (whiplash), and forwards Colton Sparrow (concussion) and captain Pat McGillis (ankle) Wednesday. They took the early lead when forward Peter McMullen got a stick on a Brett Corkey point shot to beat netminder Michael Garteig at 8:54 of the first period. McMullen, a New Jersey native, playing on a line with Ben Gamache and Jedd Soleway, ended the night with a Gordie Howe hat trick, earning an assist on Gamache’s first-ever BCHL goal and then getting into a third-period scrap with gritty Penticton captain Logan Johnston. “He high sticked me and I just went
after him. I didn’t really think about it. I didn’t realize at the time he was one of the tougher guys in the league,” said McMullen, who was disappointed the Vipers couldn’t hang on for the win. “We’re not satisfied with the outcome. We had the lead and we blew it. We’ve played well the last few games. We probably should have won two of them.” Penticton responded when Viper d-man Marc Hetnik put a hand on the puck in the crease during a goal-mouth scramble, resulting a penalty shot. BCHL scoring leader Connor Reilly (23-28-51 in 27 games) converted. Gamache, acquired earlier this week from the AJHL Okotoks Oilers, redirected a pass from McMullen to complete the first-period scoring. “He was good – full Williamson of energy, as advertised. An older body that just knows how to play the game,” said Williamson of Gamache. Second star Mario Lucia, second on the Vees with 46 points in 23 games, buried a cross-box one-timer feed from Reilly on the powerplay to equalize late in the second period. Reilly’s twin brother, first star Ryan Reilly, supplied the winner five minutes into the third period after a shot hit Viper d-man Geoff Crisfield and dropped right on his stick for a tap-in. “We had a lot of chances obviously. I think 40 shots at the end of the game. It wasn’t going in but we never gave up and finally I just kind of tipped it in front and it came right to me again and I scored,” said Ryan. “Once we started figuring out that we need to drive the net more, we started getting better chances. He (Vernon netminder
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Kirby Halcrow) was giving up a lot of rebounds.” Halcrow recorded 35 saves to earn second star in front of 1,600 fans. Said Williamson: “We just kept them to the outside and they shot the puck from everywhere. Kirby was good, but our guys didn’t give up any second or third opportunities. “We changed our game-plan a little bit. We tried to slow the game down knowing the amount of bodies we had.” Garteig finished with 15 saves as the Vipers managed just three shots in the second period. SNAKE BITES: Williamson dealt the rights to 1992-born forward Alex Hagen to the Surrey Eagles in exchange for future considerations before the Dec. 1 BCHL trade deadline. He dressed callup players Chris Derochie (KIJHL Beaver Valley Nitehawks), Thomas Swales (North Okanagan Knights) and Ryan Edwards (Nitehawks)...The Vipers are hoping to have Mowat, Renz and Sparrow back in the lineup for tonight’s game against Merritt... Rookie Vees’ forward Cody DePourcq has committed to the University of Denver Pioneers. The 16-year-old Penticton native, who played last season with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, has three goals and 12 points in 26 games... The Vipers have had the fewest powerplay opportunities (110) of any team in the BCHL. The Victoria Grizzlies lead the league with 165. The Vees, who boast the best powerplay efficiency (31.85 per cent), are second with 157 times on the man advantage...For the teddy bear toss, sponsored by Kiss-FM and Best Western Vernon Lodge, fans are encouraged to shower the ice with stuffed animals after the Vipers’ first goal. They will be donated to the Santa’s Toy Club. There will also be a donation box at the front door for the food bank.
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Longworth launches early attack An early three-ender was all Mark Longworth’s Sladen Moore rink needed to secure a 9-2 Baron Insurance Super League win over TJ Perepolkin’s Canaccord Wealth Management Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Making a quick adjustment to a fast sheet of ice, Longworth executed a perfect peel-pick on his final stone to open with three. Perepolkin responded with a deuce in two, but the Sladen Moore crew racked up four more in three and a deuce in four to seal the win. Both teams end Round 1 at 4-4. Jim Cotter’s Woodland Equipment cracked a monster five-ender in the seventh end en route to a 9-8 extra end comeback win over Jenn Gerow’s CanHealth/A&G Supply. Gerow, now 3-5, earned a deuce in one, but gave up the lead on three straight singles. The Woodland crew (4-4) gave up their usual three-ender in five, and another single in six before they stormed back. Brad Wood’s Nufloors stayed atop the Super League
standings at 7-1 with a 7-4 win over Robbi Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber. After the two teams traded deuces in ends one and two, Kuhn, now tied for second at 6-2, went ahead on a single in three. Wood broke the game open with a triple in four and put it away with a deuce in seven. Dave Merklinger’s Canwest Propane pushed their win streak to five and earned a share of second place with a 5-3 win over Sherry Heath’s Tuxedo Classic Promotions. In a mother-son skip battle, Darren Heath pocketed a deuce for 6-2 Canwest. Sherry (1-7) counted two straight singles to equalize, but after a couple of blank ends, Darren answered with a deuce in six. Down by a point heading into the eighth end, Sherry was a tad wide on her final comearound, leaving Darren a hit for the win. In a Sunday afternoon makeup game, Perepolkin iced Alyssa Kyllo’s Armstrong Optometry 7-5 in a back-andforth 10-end tilt.
JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vernon Vipers vs Merritt Centennials, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. Teddy Bear Toss for charity. MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Victoria Royals, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.
SATURDAY MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Prince George Cougars, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.
SUNDAY MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers vs Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers, 3 p.m., Civic Arena.
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Alyssa Kyllo watches her shot in Baron Insurance Super League action at the Vernon Curling Club. Kyllo (1-7) made many great shots in the opening ends to bail her team out and force the Canaccord crew to respond. Trailing two points in the seventh end, Kyllo was pressured into taking a single, giv-
ing Perepolkin the hammer in eight. He capitalized with a hack-weight tap to score three on his final shot. The ninth and 10th ends saw solid peels from Perepolkin’s side to quickly running Kyllo out of rocks.
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The Fulton Maroons made it to the Thursday night quarterfinals in the 16-team B.C. Senior AA Boys High School Championships in Kelowna. Coached by Jeff Huggins, the Maroons were slated to battle the Langley Christian Lightning at UBC Okanagan Gym after placing third in Pool B. The Maroons swept the Abbotsford Christian Knights 2-0 (26-24, 25-21), lost 2-0 (25-20, 25-23) to the George Elliot Coyotes of Lake Country and bowed 2-1
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Sparwood Spartans 2-1 (25-12, 21-25, 15-8) and swept the Duncan Christian Crusaders 25-19, 25-20. There are a dozen teams competing with the final scheduled for Saturday, 11:45 a.m., at UBC O. At the B.C. senior AAA girls tournament in Parksville, Fulton was 2-0 going into Thursday afternoon pool play against the Seaquam Seahawks of Delta. Sharon Shaigec’s gang outlasted the Mark Isfeld Ice of Courtenay 2-1 (25-22, 16-25, 15-12) and toppled the Templeton Titans of Vancouver 2-0 (25-8, 25-10).
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Trottier, on a pass from Brady Szeman, and Jaden Foster, on a breakaway, scored for the Red Lazers. Keenon Jeeberg took game MVP. The Crushers opened by tying the Kelowna Red Bulls 4-4 on goals by Jackson Sampert, Nicholas Maglio, Ben Reinhardt and Turnbull. In Game 2, the Crushers lost 3-1 to the Langley Nighthawks with Wood scoring in the final period. Elyse Dyck showed great effort by playing a strong positional game, while Dawson Martian was denied on a superb rush. Turnbull turned in an MVP showing in net. The Crushers bounced back with a 5-3 victory over the Westside Orange Crushers Vernon Crushers came out applying a lot of pressure in the first period. Johnston jumpstarted the offence with some nifty stickhandling on a solo rush. Will Higgins-Wilson did a stellar job clearing the puck out of the Crushers’ zone. Wood scored the second goal with a wrister off a rebound. Dyck and Caleb James showed solid effort and puck pursuit in the second period, while Stone made several saves in the last few seconds of the period to keep the scored tied 2-2. Johnston again went end to end to put the Crushers up by one and he made it 4-2 after Maglio worked hard on a scramble. The last goal was scored by Wood on an assist by Martian. Alyssa Reilly had a glorious scoring chance in the final min* utes but was stopped. Game MVP went to Trevor Moore EA *IN SECTION H • J • K The Red Lazers opened by tying the Westside Orange Crushers 5-5 with Szeman and Trottier each scoring twice and Jacob Brewer-Sherriff getting the equalizer by 2 ADULTS, 2 KIDS powering the puck past the goaltender on $ 00 AN A 10 A&W VOUCHER AND a pass from game MVP Trottier. * 00 FOR ONLY $ The Lazers then bowed 6-4 to Kelowna *IN SECTION H • J • K with game MVP Brewer-Sherriff, Keenon Jeberg, Trottier on a tape-to-tape pass COME OUT AND CHEER ON YOUR from Foster, and Foster, on a feed by VERNON VIPERS VS. MERRITT CENTENNIALS Trottier, handling the offence. DEC. 2ND • PUCK DROPS @ 7:00PM Game 3 saw the Lazers stop the Penticton TEDDY BEAR TOSS Jr. Vees 6-4 behind the MVP goaltending Sponsored by Kiss FM and the Best Western. Competition for Elementary students, The school that brings in the most items of Erik Urquhart and 1+2 from Trottier. and people for their fund-raising group, will win a Vipers Visit! Szeman, Brayden Mcmanaman and Liam Reid each supplied two assists. Meanwhile, the line of Mark Francis (2+2), Yanik Fillion-Murphy (1+2) and Chad Woodhead (1G) combined for eight points as the Nedco Titans grounded the Talon Benefits Ajax 5-1 in a North Okanagan Super Midget League showdown Sunday night at Civic Arena. Kolton Kirschner also scored for the 5-1-1 Titans, who got solid netminding from Rodger Sewell and stellar play from their defensive trio of captain Brodie Homeniuk, Quin Finocchio and Brett Shaigec. Dallas Zupp countered for the previously undefeated Ajax (7-1-1). Email, mail Said Titans’ head coach Kevin Murphy or fax your of the fast-paced tilt: “The team knew that favourite we were up against an extremely talented team and would have to execute our game Christmas plan relentlessly, and that is exactly what story, fact or On December 18th The Morning Star the players did. It was a 100 per cent effort fiction to: by every member and it was amazing to will be publishing From our forechecking forwards to letters@vernonmorningstar.com watch. our d-men and our goalie, everyone gave it their all.” 4407 - 25th Ave. Vernon, BC The Titans open the Salmon Arm V1T 1P5 Invitational today at noon against the Salmon Arm Lakeside Sting. The Fax: (250) 542-1510 In exhibition Midget action, the Vernon Authentic Plaques & Trophies Tropics iced Please include your name & telephone number Deadline is Dec. 7th the Corbett Office Plus Cowboys 9-6. The Vernon Flames Novice Development hockey team recorded three wins to reach the A Division final, where they bowed 4-3 to the host Penticton Black Knights Sunday. All of the Flames played exceptionally well throughout the weekend, especially strong defensive play from Isaac Thomas, Gage Stoll and Ethan Harshenin. Conner Elliott, Jacob Boden and Steel Quiring scored for the Flames, who got some crucial saves from game MVP Owen Swiscoski. Jakob Jones, Christopher Bond and Jace Weir maintained furious offensive pressure on Penticton, raining pucks onto the net only to be stopped by the goal posts. Valiant efforts were put forth by Porter Trevelyan, Quinn Soon, Peyton Storey and Jordyn Morris. The K2 Stone Crushers clipped the M&K Ready Mix Red Lazers 3-2 for fifth place in the Vernon Atom House Tournament at Civic Arena. Lucus Wood pulled the hat trick for the Crushers, who got a super swan-dive save from Chayse Turnbull. Aiden
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Stevenson Mechanical Blues’ Braeden Cooper tries to get around Vernon Seed Orchard Sharks’ Nikala Debalinhard in pursuit of the puck in Pee Wee Super League hockey. Cameron Strike pocketed 2+5 and Russell Hickman added 2+4 for the Tropics, who called up Bantam goalie Dustin Beckner and he maintained his poise throughout the entire game. Brock Wagner earned 2+1, while Lucas Mitchell, with 1+2, Travis Webster and Tanya Nijar sniped singles. Mitchell Cousins had two helpers. Justin Ramsey counted 3+2 for the Cowboys, while Jeremy Clark provided 1+3 and Mitchell Lukacs and Brett Mitchell also scored. Nat Wilson collected two assists. The Lumby Irly Bird Building Supplies Stars extended their Bantam undefeated streak to 11 games by shading the Salmon Arm Silverblades 2-1 at Sunwave Centre. Jack O’Neil opened the scoring in the first period with an assist from Logan Meier. Cody Bauml, with a wrister from the top of the slot, assisted by Jayden Pedersen, rounded out the scoring. Jake Desilets had his shutout bid with just seconds left. The Stars (10-0-1) are in a Nakusp tourney this weekend. The Vernon Interior Savings Flyers defeated Vernon DCT Chambers 11-4 in other Bantam league play. The Flyers got hat tricks from Eamon Miller and Landon Munk and a deuce from Jakob Marshall. Julian Haynes, Tim Ufimsteff and Nikolai Negraiff each added singles. The Five Star Award Chiefs brushed back the North Okanagan Knights in Bantam action Saturday in Enderby and then ambushed the Salmon Arm North Broadview Silverblades Sunday. Cameron Hitch (3), Alex Strutt and Donte Nowell clicked in the win over the Knights with Joe Tronson earning two helpers. Hitch and Ryan Pelkey each pulled hat tricks versus Salmon Arm with Nowell adding 2+1 and singles going to Seltzer, Strutt and Daniel DeShane. Carl Main had a very strong game with three assists and Pee Wee call-up Kaylan Lawrence supplied one helper. Helping out up front was Lucas Williams and working hard on the blue line was Cole Adams. Goaltenders Trey Spanier and Tronson split the duties. Linemates Braeden Cooper and Nick Mitchell each earned 1+1 as the Stevenson Mechanical Blues bounced the Vernon Seed Orchard Sharks 4-1 in Pee Wee Super League play Sunday at Wesbild Centre. Braydie Allan and first star Nic Poirier also scored for the 4-0-1 Blues, who got solid play from d-man Cody Webb and winger Callum Leong. The all-female Sharks, who skated hard all game, dipped to 2-5-1.
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Texans Towering Tar Heel graduate TJ Yates starts at quarterback for the rocksolid Texans.
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Another weekend road trip, another tournament title. So it goes for the Vernon ScotiaBank Velocity this season. Two weeks after winning the Summerland Invitational over the Langley Ice Dawgs, Brent Magnus’ Velocity ruled the Castlegar Bantam House Hockey Tournament last weekend. Marshall Box fired five goals as the Velocity bounced the Kelowna Black Hawks 7-4 in Sunday’s A final. Jeff Hiscoe and Jeremy Pogue added singles, while Marcus Finn supplied five assists. Isaiah Wenger and Kyle Dennis each earned two helpers. “What a game,” said Magnus. “It was fast, physical, and a lot of fun to watch. The game was clean with hardly any penalties on either side. Our defensive play had to be better than it has ever been and wow did the boys step up. We fought hard and never gave up and I believe our conditioning, our passing, and our determination proved to be too much for Kelowna.” Vernon stuffed Castlegar #1 4-1 in the semifinals
on three goals from Finn and 1+2 from Box. Earlier Saturday, the Velocity clipped Castlegar 5-4 with Hiscoe taking a few hits and then going coast to coast for a beauty winning goal. Finn, Wenger, Parker Wadsworth and Pogue also scored. Vernon opened with a 9-4 grounding of Creston behind four goals and two helpers from Seth Blundell. Wenger supplied 2+5, while Box bagged 1+3 and other goals came from Pogue and Josh McGavrin. Hiscoe provided three assists. After a good night’s rest, the refreshed Velocity hit the Cominco Arena ice in Trail and rocked TrailRossland 9-5. Hiscoe scored on a bullet from the point, and Brandon Magnus followed up with another rocket that went bar-down after a face off win by Finn and a pass back from Box. Pogue went top shelf for a snipe in the third period. Box finished with 3+2, while Finn and Wenger each had 1+2 and Parker also scored once. Jake Holland and Sylvain Lucet shared the tournament net detective duties.
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VERNON HOCKEY LEAGUE TUESDAY Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena GODARD EXCAVATING PREDATORS 7 – Matt Litzenberger 2+3, Jordan Onufriew 2+3, Justin Horochuk 1+3, Curtis Gobbett, Logan Stockley, Danny Roberge 17 saves AQUATICO BAY BAR & GRILL SHARKS 1 – Matt Brenton, Chris Kingdon 22 saves Game 2 @ Civic Arena KAL SPORTS BAR BLACK HAWKS 9 – Cory Webb 3+2, Michael Mason 3, Geoff Cleavley 1+2, Jeff Kober, Ryan Black, Teagan Blair 3A, Sean Gracy 2A, Jason Webster 13 saves KAL TIRE KNIGHTS 3 – Cody Watson, Jeff Stuchberry, Bobby Nicholls, Jeff Gaudette 24 saves WEDNESDAY Game 3 @ Wesbild Centre KASPER DENTURE RED WINGS 6 – Brent Bond 2+1, Trevor Keenan 1+2, Jarret Watts 1+2, Duane Dennis, Cody Bostock, Rhett Ballard 3A, Mike Glowa 2A, Jason Chasca 18 saves ROYAL LEPAGE WHALERS 3 – Steve Ushy 1+2, Cory Nicholson, Marc Bevan, Jason Anderson 2A, James Scherck 34 saves
Tanner Burns scored twice as the North Okanagan Knights stopped the Revelstoke Grizzlies 5-2 Wednesday night at the Armstrong Nor-Val Sports Centre. Burns, who earned second star, now has eight goals on the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. The Knights improved to 17-9-0-1, good for third spot in the Doug Birks Division of the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference. The Knights, who are tied for seventh overall with the Kimberley Dynamiters in the 20-team loop, visit the 11-14-0-1 Kelowna Chiefs tonight. Patrick Chore, with his team-leading 18th goal of the year, first star Brett Hawrys, with his fifth, and defenceman Brady Janzen, with his second, completed the Knights’ offence. Vernon products Tye Sanford (8th) and Michael Roberts (12th) gave the Grizzlies a 2-0 lead until Burns converted from Mateja Leko and Harlan Orr (Vernon call-up from the Okanagan Major Midget Rockets) at 7:13 of the second period. Chore’s powerplay goal at 12:54 of the second period was the equalizer, while Hawrys netted the winner with 4:37 left in the period. Revelstoke, who are two points ahead of the Knights, held a 32-20 shot advantage. Dustin
Nikkel took the win, going to 8-3 with a 2.81 GAA. Ethan Wood was in net for the Grizz. The Knights, whose next home game is Wednesday against the Sicamous Eagles, brought up d-man Ryan Beach from the Vernon Midget Tier 1 Vipers and gave him spot duty. In other action, Vernon’s Mitchell Hewson pocketed three assists and earned second star as the host Princeton Posse brushed back the Summerland Steam 7-6. Hewson drew the primary assist on Eric Kubis’ winner 47 seconds into OT and helped force the extra period by assisting on Tom Kempinski’s equalizer with 7:03 to play. The Penticton Lakers shaded the Osoyoos Coyotes 2-1, while Kimberley crushed the Columbia Valley Rockies 10-3.
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ne of the last exchanges in the B.C. Legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system. Drug dealers are walking free, NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond in the final question period. Dix referred to a Prince George case this fall where a convicted cocaine dealer racked up more trafficking charges while he was on trial, and then was released because he couldn’t be tried in a timely fashion. The NDP was picking Tom Fletcher up on an unusually political speech last week by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman. Speaking to the annual B.C. judges’ conference in Las Vegas, Bauman warned that funding cuts have the B.C. court system “going over a cliff in slow motion.” The cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected to be down 10 per cent since 2008, and staff down 15 per cent. The provincial court is down 17 judges from 2005. There aren’t enough clerks. And the federal government is about to push through new sentencing guidelines that will add more inmates to B.C.’s overflowing prison system. Bond, the overworked B.C. Liberal minister doing double duty as attorney general, replied that some of the budget cuts are being reversed. More sheriffs have been trained, and 14 provincial court judges have been hired in the past two years. (Meanwhile, provincial judges are suing the deficit-laden government, demanding a six-per-cent
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raise.) Bond also pointed to long-term strategies being implemented to relieve the flood of court cases. It’s this kind of systemic change that has the most potential for long-term reform of our archaic system. Right now, there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. It’s not a crime wave; a quarter of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disputes over kids and property. The Family Law Act has been in the works for years, and it sailed through the legislature with NDP support. It encourages out-of-court settlements in family breakups, equalizes common-law rules with those for married couples and does away with the terms “custody” and “access” that suggest children are to be fought over as if they are property. Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two small-time crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclosure demands. As the Legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated. Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
ICBC seeks higher insurance rates TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is applying for an increase to its mandatory basic vehicle insurance for 2012 to help cover an increase in claims and a decline in investment income. ICBC president Jon Schubert said the corporation’s bodily injury claims have jumped, contributing to a $200 million increase in overall claims in the first nine months of 2011. Annual bodily injury claims have climbed by $350 million in the past five years, and are expected to reach $1.7 billion this year. “We have not increased our rates since 2007 and there have been a number of rate decreases during that time,” Schubert said. ICBC reported net income for the first nine months of the year of $52 million, down from $331 million in the same period in 2010. Despite that, its rate change application to the B.C.UtilitiesCommission will seek to decrease rates on its optional coverage,
“We have not increased our rates since 2007.” — Jon Schubert where it faces competition from private insurance companies. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon cited ICBC losses in the B.C. govern-
ment’s worsening deficit position. Quarterly results for the provincial treasury show a projected deficit of $3.1 billion for the
year ending in March, up $313 million. Falcon said insurance companies around the world have seen investment income fall off with the continued economic slump in the United States and instability in Europe. Schubert said most of ICBC’s investments have been moved into lowerrisk short-term bonds in response to the volatility of financial markets.
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ALL SAINTS Anglican Church
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9:50 am - Hymn Sing 10:00 am - Communion Service
Church of God
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Sunday Services 9:30 am German Service
10:30 am Worship Service (English) 7:00 pm Evening Service Wednesdays Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 pm
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27th St, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com â&#x20AC;˘ Pastor Larry Dyck
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Speaker: Alec Downward Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
2607-27th Street 542-1276
10:00am Sunday
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VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeâ&#x20AC;? 3508-25th Ave â&#x20AC;˘ 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling AfďŹ liated with the PAOC of Canada
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Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11 am Stuart McKnight Hope, Joy, Peace, Love @ Christmas Part 1 - Hope All are Welcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followersâ&#x20AC;?
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Canada’s top recreational kokanee fishery got a boost this year from its community. In a massive effort that involved its friends, neighbours, anglers, the province and the Okanagan Nation Alliance, all the kokanee from Wood Lake that spawned this fall in Middle Vernon Creek were counted individually. It was a labour of love for many of the volunteers. The project began as one of a series directed at resolving some of the issues with kokanee populations in this part of the valley, led by stock assessment biologist Paul Askey with the Forest, Land and Natural Resource Operations ministry, with five years of funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. At first, efforts were directed at research into genetically differentiating between the kokanee who spawn along shorelines, and those that enter the streams of their birth, to spawn. Making use of the genetic markers discovered in that research continues as part of the funding, but this year, field work involved a count of almost all the stream spawning kokanee from Wood Lake. To properly manage a fishery, it’s important to measure it, notes Askey. The province contracted with the ONA to conduct an actual count of each fish entering the main fish spawning creek for Wood Lake, Middle Vernon Creek. With the help of a lot of volunteers, many from the local Oceola Fish and Game Club, the mouth of the creek was blocked off to fish passage with a large trap into which the fish could swim, but not
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get out. Instead, each was enumerated and details recorded, such as how ripe each fish was and how ready to spawn, before it was carefully released upstream of the trap, explained fisheries biologist James Pepper of the ONA. Most of the fish movement was at night, so it meant a team was on deck from about 7:30 p.m. each night until 2 a.m. the next morning, while occasional checks were done during the day to count and release the few fish who entered the stream then. “There would be surges of 300 fish at a particular time, with two or three pulses until 2 a.m.,” said Pepper. “It was a very labour-intensive effort,” he added. The results were surprising. Although this was one of the lowest spawning runs on record, the number counted annually by the conventional method of walking the stream, counting, then expanding that by 1.5 times, appears to have been an under-estimate of numbers. This year, that method came up with a figure of 3,500 kokanee, low compared to last year’s estimate of 15,000 fish; but far below the 7,862 actually counted in the trap this year, so it’s believed a multiplier of double what’s been used in the past would be more accurate. That’s one assumption that will need to be checked with data from more years of doing the fence count, warn both Askey and Pepper. So, Pepper says the ONA has applied to the HCTF for funding to continue this work again next year.
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place where it rarely snows: a big dab of hilly green, known as much for its coastal beauty as it is for the eccentric characters that call it home. But even Santa has visited the hippies and their suited counterparts on Salt Spring Island, as seen in Nicola Cavendishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved play, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowing on Saltspring, the first show of Powerhouse Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011-12 season, opening next week. The play, which made its debut at Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arts Club Theatre more than 25 years ago, is finally making it to the community theatre stage. And Powerhouse director/ actor Dave Sayer, who saw that first production in 1985, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier about bringing this magical, silly and very funny tale to Vernon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has always stuck in my brain that it would be a fun show to do here,â&#x20AC;? said Sayer. However, there was one problem to overcome when Sayer brought the idea to NATALIA VIGNOLA/MORNING STAR Powerhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic committee, which chooses the plays to stage each year, to bring Cara Nunn (as Sarah, left), Jean Given (Bernice) and Sue Johnston (Marti) gather in the kitchen on set for Powerhouse Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first production of the season, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowing on Saltspring. Saltspring to Vernon. Cavendishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s script has never been published. he said, adding that two actors had to back doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want anything to do with Christmas However, Sayer solved the problem by get- out of the original cast, and when rehearsals until something, or someone, fantastical ting in touch with the Arts Club, which pro- started with the new cast, another actor had makes him see the error of his ways. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vided him with a script. And he also received to drop out mid-way through. the band of characters that make the show Cavendishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing, making Powerhouse Sayer ended up handing over half of the unique, as they are decidedly B.C. the first community (non-professional) the- directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair to his stage manager, Sarah â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has some adult humour but there atre to stage the play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scottyâ&#x20AC;? McLean, so he could step on stage are no offensive words,â&#x20AC;? said Sayer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nicole â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is happy weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing this and I hope to replace the actor. wrote this for adults but it is a universal it inspires her to publish her script,â&#x20AC;? said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had directed a show before that I was in. story and it is definitely a fantasy as there is a Sayer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult, but luckily Scotty stepped in. North Pole sequence (more on that later).â&#x20AC;? With the script in hand, Sayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next act I trust her judgement. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the end of the The story centres around disillusioned was to cast the production, which proved to technical things, so I can now concentrate on dentist Bill Bannister (played by Geoff be a harder task than he originally thought. my part and getting my lines down.â&#x20AC;? Ingram of Lend Me a Tenor fame), his nineâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The casting was tough. I had people who The story around Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowing on and-half-month pregnant and slightly fedhad done a really nice job, but a lot of them Saltspring may sound sort of similar to many up wife Sarah (newcomer Cara Nunn) and had other commitments and other plays,â&#x20AC;? a Christmas tale: a disillusioned grump their aptly named dog Karma.
All are settling down to NOT celebrate Christmas, when their hippy preacher neighbour and his tie-dye loving wife, the Kanes (played by Sayer and Sue Johnston), and a Patsy Cline obsessed realtor (Powerhouse regular Jean Given), enter the fray, bringing along a bottle of champagne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to update the script a bit as back then there is a scene of Sarah drinking the champagne, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-alcoholic champagne,â&#x20AC;? said Sayer. Also on board are two puppets, on loan to Powerhouse by Arts Club, that are operated by Mike Ruscheinsky. Think of them as Muppets with slightly human traits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are big hand-puppets and are very heavy,â&#x20AC;? said Sayer. Four of the five human cast members play multiple parts, including good olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; St. Nick himself, Mrs. Claus, a pair of cheeky elves, and a certain red-nosed reindeer. (This, as you may have guessed, is the fantasy part.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely tongue-in-cheek,â&#x20AC;? said Sayer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think as long as people come with the mind set that is a really silly, fun and very heartwarming play.â&#x20AC;? Sayer is also hoping Cavendish will be able to attend one of the shows in Vernon. Although he appeared with her in a film that was shot in Edmonton in 1990, Sayer says they have never met face to face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are now e-mail pen pals, and I am looking forward to finally meeting her,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is familiar with Powerhouse Theatre. She used to live in Penticton and had heard about (Powerhouse founder) Paddy Malcolm English.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowing on Saltspring takes the stage at Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday, Dec. 7 to Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 to 17 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee shows, Dec. 11 and 18, start at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller box office in the Performing Arts Centre, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.
3EATON DRAMA STUDENTS ENTER MAGICAL WORLD OF .ARNIA Morning Star Staff
As drama students at W.L. Seatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27th Street Theatre Company, and anyone who has ever read C.S. Lewisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beloved fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, knows: entering a magical closet can be quite an adventure, and never except Turkish Delight from an ice queen. And now children and adults alike will be able to follow Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter through the wardrobe and into the magi-
cal world of Narnia when Seaton presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe next week. The students have been busy since September immersed in a world where magical centaurs, unicorns, talking beavers and, of course, Mr. Tumnus, the lovable faun, frolic in an eternal winter wonderland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was important for me not to costume the students in furry animal body suits. They are partially human and partially animal. We call them man-imals,â&#x20AC;? said Seaton
drama teacher Lana Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, who is directing the show. A classic story of good vs. evil, the history behind Narnia has an even deeper connotation, and a lesson important for the students involved to learn, added Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien. The original Lewis story had many religious and political overtones, although Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien says she has toned some of those down in the play, but the message still rings true. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lessons in this story tran-
scend time and place,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lewis created an amazing way for children of that generation to deal with their fears. The story is just as powerful today. We are surrounded by media images of conflicts worldwide, and this story reminds us of our humanity, and the importance of staying true to those who mean the most to us.â&#x20AC;? The story follows British-born siblings, Lucy (played by Grade 12 student Silken Smart), Edmund (Noah Ange, Grade 9), Susan (Hailey
Louis, Grade 12) and Peter (Fraser Hamilton, Grade 12), who have been evacuated from the air raids in London during the Second World War and find themselves living in a rambling mansion with an old professor in the English countryside. During one of their explorations, the youngest child, Lucy, finds an enormous wardrobe, which is the portal to the magical kingdom of Narnia.
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She’s known as hardhitter Lucy Dynamite on the roller derby track, but behind the painted black eyes and killer moves, Erin Foggoa is a mother and an artist who is combining her talents to help teens in need. Foggoa has just designed a new 2012 calendar featuring 12 B.C. Interior derby girls, and is hosting an art exhibition of her work at Vernon’s newest arts venue, The Hub. The show, entitled, Derby Girls: Bumps, Bruises and Other Bad Behaviour, takes place Saturday, with proceeds from calendar sales going to Teen Junction. “I looked at different options on who to do this for and Teen Junction jumped out. Their programs help keep teens occupied and help in building self-esteem,” said Foggoa, adding the Vernon-based centre offers preventative programs instead of just lip service to youth. One of four studio artists at The Hub, Foggoa also rolls with Armstrong roller derby team the Candy Strykers, part of the OkanaganShuswap Roller Derby Association. “I started when my two-year-old daughter Molly was five months old,” said Foggoa, who joined not only for the exercise, but for the camaraderie. Foggoa soon found that derby was more than donning skates and knocking people out of the way, it was a culture in itself, one built around female sportsmanship, but with a broad audience. “In Canada, derby is quite young. In some places, especially the U.S., derby gets better attendance than football,” she said. “What I am appreciating is showing people who think roller derby is about girls in fishnets fighting on skates that it is a real sport. I’ve had people say ‘I play rugby and this is even harder.’” A graphic artist by trade, Foggoa has recently transformed
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Erin Foggoa shows one of the derby girls from her new 2012 calendar, along with her other artwork, at The Hub Saturday. Proceeds from calendar sales go to Teen Junction. her passion for derby into her work. She has just started a design company called Black Sheep Sk8, and now makes T-shirts, shorts, and something she calls moustache panties. “Moustaches are part of roller derby culture. Girls often get moustaches tattooed on their fingers, and girls in roller derby often wear underpants over their tights, so I’ve made them with glitter moustaches painted on them,” she explained. Foggoa, who also writes a blog on her website under her old company name, Derby Love, says the calendar was a natural progression and a way to show the women behind the sport. She photographed derby girls from all around the Okanagan,
including one from Nelson, and took aspects of each of her subject’s personalities, incorporating them into her designs, which are made using graphic illustration and PhotoShop. “I noticed the girls featured in derby come in all shapes and sizes. These women are so powerful and beautiful in their own right, but they are not the magazine image of beauty. They are tattooed and tough but sensual,” she said. Foggoa has also made each image into a 36-by-36 canvas, which she will display at The Hub along with some of her other work. “The Hub is a huge space,” she said. “The front room will be fun and funky with some of my stencil work and derby monsters. The calendars and mous-
tache panties will also be sold there. The back will have the canvases,” she said. “The nice thing about having the show here in Vernon is if you want to see roller derby, you have to go all the way to Armstrong (or Lumby.) This way, people can also see the softer side of the sport.” Foggoa would eventually like to do a calendar on Canadian and international derby girls and is planning to attend Las Vegas’ RollerCon convention in August. She is also showing her work at a roller derby store in Vancouver after her show at The Hub. Derby Girls: Bumps, Bruises and Other Bad Behaviour, in support of Teen Junction, takes place Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Hub, 2910 30th Ave, beside the Vernon Towne Cinema.
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It’s time to meet the Muppets once again The Muppets: ★★★★★
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he best word I can find to describe The Muppets? Enchanting. Sure, I could throw around fancy definitions all day for this gem: bubbly, nostalgic, flat out, gut-busting hilarious, but I like enchanting best. Few films this year have made me laugh as hard, feel as good or just plain made me long for my childhood than this one. Enchanting. Yep, I Jason Armstrong like it. The first Muppet project in more than 10 years, The Muppets is an infectiously joyful tribute and rejuvenation of the franchise by a very unlikely candidate, Jason Segel. Written by the actor (who has appeared in such raunchy R-rated fare as Knocked Up and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but thankfully keeps it clean in visiting this neighbourhood) and directed by James Bobin (of the often equally randy Flight of the Conchords), the boys push all the right buttons with a realization that this film has to cater to both newcomers and a seasoned fan base, a bold assurance and a brilliant appreciation for the world Jim Henson so lovingly created. Segel stars as Gary from Small Town, U.S.A., where he lives with his puppet brother Walter (voiced by Peter Linz). The
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Jason Segel and Amy Ryan are surrounded by their felt friends, the Muppets, in the first film to star the Jim Henson creations in more than a decade. pair, along with Gary’s sweet girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) take a trip to Los Angeles to visit the famed Muppets studios, a dream of Walter’s. Once there, they learn that a greedy business kingpin (Chris Cooper) will tear down the studios and drill for oil unless the Muppets raise $10 million to buy the deed back – not an easy task since Kermit, Fozzie, Piggy and the gang
have since gone their separate ways. But where there are Muppets, there’s a way! The gang does some soul searching, a whole lot of forgiving, and gets “the band back together.” And yes, that means a whole lot of song-and-dance numbers, and good ones, at that. Funny how, in this era of jaw-dropping special effects and computer animation,
we’re still captivated by these characters. It’s not because of dazzling puppetry, although it is quite good – it’s because of heart. The Muppets have miles of it. This is wholesome, relevant and ridiculously entertaining stuff –– a movie you honestly hate to see come to an end. The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
Norwegian student takes on role as the White Witch Continued from page B1 The adventure begins when she encounters Mr. Tumnus (Gabriel Pratico, Grade 12), and shortly after, Edmund follows and, unfortunately for him, is met at first by the evil White Witch (Vilde Skauge-Monsen) who is determined to stop the prophesy of the four children who will bring down her evil reign. “None of the students knew going in about the
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The Dwarf (Gavin Opp) listens as the White Witch (Vilde Skauge-Monsen) creates a plan to stop “the children of the prophesy.” international one, and so it is apt that Norwegian student Skauge-Monsen, who came to Canada spe-
cifically to study theatre, plays the White Witch. “The international program offered her two
schools, one in Ontario, and our own Seaton Secondary,” said O’Brien. “It was quite an honour for us to learn that we had that kind of reputation. It makes the hours of work, and sacrificing time away from family and friends kind of easier to take when you hear things like that.” The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe opens Tuesday and runs nightly to Saturday at 8 p.m. A matinée will also take place Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors, and can be reserved by calling the school at 250-5423361 (ext 2227).
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Live Wire ART SHOWS BREW GALLERY 3202 31st Ave., inside the Bean to Brew Coffee House, next to the Vernon Public Art Gallery. In the Fireside Room, now to Dec. 30, are Intuitive Paintings by Satyama Lasby. CARR’S LANDING/OKANAGAN CENTRE XMAS SHOW 11099 Maddock Ave. A number of local artists from Carr’s Landing & Okanagan Centre are hosting a Christmas Art Show Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the renovated Okanagan Centre Hall with the original church window from All Saints Anglican Church from 1910. There will be a variety of art work to choose from: visual art, fabric art, jewelry, sculptures, panoramic photographs, books written and illustrated by the local artists, along with prints and cards. For information visit www.carrslandingart.com, or call Chris @ 250-7664459 or Wendy at 250-766-1695. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The Show in the Snow, a yuletide gathering and art exhibition featuring glassworks created by the students of Cherryville Elementary School in a workshop with Helen Kovacs, takes place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Shop hours thereafter are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 to 24 or call for an appointment. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Work by 29 B.C. artists will be showcased for Gallery Odin’s 10th anniversary winter exhibition. Regular hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays, or call the gallery to make an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Opening Thursday is From the Crayon Box: an exhibition of children’s art, featuring a reception/pizza party Dec. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. By the Book, which celebrates both writers and visual artists in the region, opens Thursday with a book fair taking place Dec. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. with book readings and signings. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 250-542-8987. Afar Per Se, featuring the paintings of Lumby artist Amar from Afar and Diane Feught, continues to Dec. 31 and is open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2910 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Studio artist Erin Foggoa (aka Lucy Dynamite) shows her work in Derby Girls; Bumps, Bruises and other Bad Behaviour. The art show and calendar release party takes place Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. Proceeds from calendar sales go to Teen Junction. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. Figurative Play, the work of Kelowna-based artist Tina Siddiqui, presenting a collection of figurative works done in a variety of mediums, is currently on display. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, (250) 542-6243.The centre presents its annual artisan show and sale featuring 30 of the North Okanagan’s finest artisans. Artsolutely runs from now to Dec. 23, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. In the Topham Brown gallery is Fern Helfand’s About Looking; Wayne LaRiviere’s Shadow Seeker and the Sookinchoot Centre for Aboriginal Youth’s Made From Memory are in the In-Front and Education rooms, while the gallery’s annual members exhibition, Visual Vernacular, is in the Caroline Galbraith gallery. All exhibitions will be up until Dec. 21.
CONCERTS THE WIEBES Christmas concert and dessert buffet at Emmanuel Baptist Church takes place tonight at 7 p.m. featuring The Wiebes and music from their AC Top 50 album Christmas with You. (Shane Wiebe was a top five finalist on Season 2 of Canadian Idol.) Tickets are $6 and available at the Talkin’ Donkey or Emmanuel Baptist Church office. For more information call 250-545-5941 or visit www. emmanuelvernon.ca. THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS Charity Van Gameren Studios and Lights of Broadway invite you to usher in the holiday season tonight, Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Vernon Community Music School Carriage House Loft. Tickets are $20 each include appetizers, desserts and beautiful Christmas music. All proceeds benefit Lights of Broadway’s spring musical The Wizard of Oz. ROTARY CAROL FESTIVAL The highly popular Christmas tradition returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this year with local community choirs, musicians and vocal ensembles, and special guest, jazz vocalist Anna Jacyszyn. Shows takes place Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to Vernon Rotary’s Spring Breakout for seniors. THE SHOPARAMA HOLIDAY GIFT SALE Local performers play live at Shoparama at the Vernon Rec. Centre, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the harmonic sounds of 2Step Closer, and the fun sounds of
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FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema. The Way, directed by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen, as a doctor who goes on pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James, when his son dies, screens Dec. 12 at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Advance tickets ($7) are on sale one week in advance at the theatre and The Bean Scene.
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Cherryville artist Gary Whitley’s oil on canvas, Last Light (Echo Lake), will be shown at Nadine’s Fine Art & Frames for its seventh annual Christmas show tonight at 6 p.m. Numerous Okanagan artists, half of whom are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists and Okanagan Artists of Canada, are displaying their paintings, carvings and sculptures. Owner Nadine Wilson thanks everyone for continuing to support her gallery during the recent road construction on 31st Avenue. “The contractors (Peters Bros.) went out of their way to make sure our businesses were accessible and it is very much appreciated,” she said. “Also to be recognized are the artists who shop here, show here and consistently provide this little art gallery with breathtaking work.” The reception will feature Holly Smith on harp and refreshments. Crystal Star. Rory White will entertain with light rock tunes and don’t forget local favourites Don Monte and Gary Kruger. Admission is free. Donations to the Food Bank encouraged. CONCERT FOR CAMBODIA Sunday at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at Centre Stage, 2913-29th Ave. (Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living) behind the Towne Cinema. Featuring Arne Sahlen, piano; afternoon guests Heather Harker, soprano, and pianist Joseph Dansereau, playing romantic, ragtime, and Canadian music. Admission is by donation to the Cambodia Support Group (CSG), a B.C.-based charity est. 1983, which has settled 204 Cambodian refugees in Canada. Info at www. cambodiacsg.org, 250-540-4242, cambodiacsg@live.com. VERNON SENIORS CHOIR The choir gives its Christmas presentation, Let There Be Peace, at the Halina Centre in the Vernon Recreation Centre, Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is by donation and refreshments will follow. THE SADOK UKRAINIAN DANCE Ensemble of Vernon invites all to their Christmas performance Monday at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served. Everyone welcome. Admission is $10/adults, $5/students. For more info call Andrea Malysh at 558-2959 TOM JACKSON The First Nations Friendship Centre Elders present Canadian singer/North of 60 star Tom Jackson in a special performance of Twas the Moon of Wintertime: An Evening of Song and Celebration, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Tickets are $20 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. VERNON COMMUNITY SINGERS presents its concert, Spirit of the Season, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec, 10 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Special guests performers from the Vernon Community Music School will join the choir. Tickets are $10 from the Schubert Centre, the Bean Scene and from choir members. MELINA MOORE & CO. CHRISTMAS SHOW Second annual show Dec. 10 at 8 p.m., Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. Join Melina Moore, pianist Jim Leonard, The Regalo Ensemble, jazz diva Judy Rose, Valley Vocal Arts and other special guests. Don your finest and get your “schmooze” on in the foyer for an elegant wine and cheese reception. Tickets on sale at Ticket Seller call 250-549-SHOW or online www.ticketseller.ca. WL SEATON’S C-TONES Winter Choral Showcase in the Seaton Theatre, under the direction of Lana O’Brien, takes place Dec 16 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. THE NUTCRACKER Canadian School of Ballet, with Ballet Kelowna and the Alexandra Babbel Vocal Academy, presents this holiday classic based on the E.T.A. Hoffman story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and set to the music of Tchaikovsky. Takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $31.25/adult, $24.25 senior/student, $22.25/ children 12 and under at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
ACOUSTIC JAM 605 Knight Ave., Enderby. Open circle jam every Thursday at 7 p.m. Share your talents. For more info call 306-3688. ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. The bluegrass jams happen every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Start time is 7 p.m., $3 drop in fee. For more information, call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night rocking, country, blues jam starting at 9 p.m. More info at www.RauckOn.com. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. Family friendly, low-cost evening of acoustic music, story telling, and poetry by a variety of local performers takes place every third Saturday of the month. Open to music, spoken word, comedy (clean). Participants wanting to perform should come a bit early to sign-up. There will be a concession of goodies and refreshments by donation. Admission is $3. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 409 Cliff Ave., by the bridge in Enderby, 838-2328. Open mic, first and third Wednesday of the month all year long. Come out, bring your voice, bring your acoustic instruments or come out to listen! ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JOIE BISTRO 4411 32nd St. Vernon (located in the Prestige Inn) 250-309-3803. Local singer-songwriter Jodi Pederson hosts an open mic night at this new restaurant, Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact info@vernoncatering.com for information. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. The acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, takes place every Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/ or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Familyfriendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive. Music out in the courtyard; “weather permitting.” LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-922ß2. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jam with Larry and Friends starts at 2 p.m.
MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. On Sunday Sandy Cameron and his Dixieland All Stars perform some red hot Dixieland jazz at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store. The Les Copeland Trio, featuring Vernon guitarist Copeland whose style ranges from Mississippi Delta to jazz, Celtic folk and Piedmont picking, plays Dec. 16. $5 cover. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Tonight is a heavy metal night with Skullhammer, Nyarithia and Odinfist. Starts at 8:30 p.m. No cover. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The gallery is presenting noon hour concerts every Friday starting today with Betty Anne Northup and Peter McKillop. Bring a lunch, sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of some of Vernon’s hottest performers. Admission is by donation.
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Live Wire MUSIC PUBS/CLUBS LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Tonight Danielle Braund plays her contemporary meets pop meets country medley. On Saturday, local blues artist Dan Engelland is playing a benefit to help local eight-yearold Haida Gwai resident Kaiya Williams, who is undergoing cancer treatment. Duris Maxwell joins on drums with guest musicians. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Christmas Party is Dec, 16. Dinner served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with live music by Art Taylor from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $12 each and are available until Dec.14. Please come and enjoy, bring a friend. Call after 3 p.m. at 250-548-3521 or email lsdmjb@yahoo.com. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Don Herting performs tonight and Saturday. SQUIRES FOUR PUB 6301 Stickle Rd., on the Swan Lake Auto Mile, 549-2144. Squires Four now features Saturday night jazz. This weekend is singer Judy Rose with Neville Bowman on piano and Brian McMahon on bass. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 31st St. Sandy Cameron’s Dixieland All-Stars play up-tempo hot jazz from the Shuswap with sax, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Starts at 8 p.m. $20 non-members, $15 for members. Tickets (cash only) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup.
THEATRE JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Asparagus Community Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Although based on the very popular children’s novel, this play is a treat for the whole family. Shows continue tonight and Saturday and Dec. 7 to 10, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. at the Centennial Auditorium, 3120 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong. Tickets are available at The Guy Next Door, 3450a Okanagan St., Armstrong (250-546-0950): $15/adult, $12.50 senior/student and $8/ child 12 and under. PINOCCHIO DEL ARTE Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre presents
this family play in the dell’arte tradition with masks, improv and portable sets. Continues tonight and Saturday and Dec. 6 to 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee, Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults and are available at lunch time in the Kal foyer 11:20 a.m. to 12:02 p.m., or at the door. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Contact mrt@ sd22.bc.ca for info or reservations. W.L. SEATON’S 27TH STREET THEATRE CO. presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Dec. 6 to 10 at 8 p.m. nightly; 2 p.m. Saturday matinee: $10/adults and $7 students/seniors. Call 542-3361 ext 2227 for tickets. IT’S SNOWING ON SALTSPRING Powerhouse Theatre presents this holiday family comedy written by Nicola Cavendish and directed by Dave Sayer, Dec. 7 to 10 and Dec. 13 to 17 at 8 p.m., with matinees Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. THE GIFT HORSE Caravan Farm Theatre presents its annual winter sleigh ride show with this original, magical family holiday tale about unconditional love, redemption and learning to appreciate the true value of life’s most precious gifts. Co-written (with Erin Mathews) and directed by Caravan’s artistic director Courtenay Dobbie. Show runs Dec. 10 to 24. (No shows Dec 19, 24, & 25.) Tickets/ info available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
UPCOMING OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Ringing In The Season Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The symphony will be joined by handbell ringers from throughout the valley to perform carols from Silver Bells to Jingle Bells, while the symphony will perform selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as well as Henczel’s Christmas Concerto for Marimba & Orchestra. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. GREG SCZEBEL The Salmon Arm soul/ pop singer, who has been touring with Paul Brandt, performs some of his favourite Christmas tunes, including his own hit Perfect (A Merry Little Christmas) and other originals, with special guests at Powerhouse Theatre Dec. 21. The show is for all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca, or $20 at the
door. Bring a non-perishable food item. A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER Vernon and Kelowna recording artists Jodi Pederson and Leah West perform under the same roof at the Powerhouse Theatre for this concert of original songs and seasonal faves, Dec. 23. Special guests include the Kalamalka Choir and Windmills. Show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 available at: Joie Bistro (located in the Prestige Inn) and Wentworth Music in Vernon and Kelowna.
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Vernon Search and Rescue’s earlier screening this month was another sell-out and planning is underway for two more screenings at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. with very different programs. Both screenings will include Banff winner, The Freedom Chair, featuring Vernon’s own Paralympic medalist Josh Dueck who will be present to do the prize draws. All tickets are $20 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca.
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Stringsmiths release a barn burner The Goat Rodeo Sessions
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Goat Rodeo Sessions reads, “The ground breaking ensemble project from four acclaimed string virtuosos…” Usually one virtuoso is more than enough even when reined in on a tight leash, but four? The combined presence (read ego) of four virtuosos could easily overwhelm and flatten (put to sleep) a listener, Dean Gordon-Smith but not here; not this day.
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Being recorded in a Massachusetts barn would seem to suit the project. The quartet taps into rural themes on this album, which has the backwoods glow of an acoustic house concert amongst friends and family. It’s an intimate mood setting recording that achieves a high spirited energy in all the tracks, which were written by Meyer, Thile and Duncan with the exception of Here and Heaven, which adds the voice and pen of Aoife O’Donovan. Her vocal
adds the completing touches for the quartet and subtly shifts the group towards a bluegrass Appalachian sound by way of eastern seaports. There’s no long-winded whinging that might scare off listeners more attuned to contemporary pop sounds. Instead, the musicians collaborate with a clear view to the end result. These are folk-themed songs and passages akin to Americana, bluegrass and a modern classical sound.
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“One family, the Ouch family who own the Rice Box take-out restaurant, arrived in 1989 and are a splendid success story,” said Sahlen. The CSG have since turned to development aid, helping disabled children and women, as well as people involved in the fine arts. “Three million dollars in support has been generated so far,” said Sahlen. The group has sponsored two young Cambodian musicians, Piseth Soun in 1998, and more recently Chanthavouth Hy, who came to Canada and performed with the Youth Symphony of the
A local pianist and music teacher continues his work in helping people in the former war-torn country of Cambodia, and is holding two concerts Sunday in Vernon to continue aid efforts. Arne Sahlen, who will perform along with other local musicians, is about to embark on his 20th anniversary trip to the East Asian nation Dec. 11 with the B.C.based charity he helped establish in 1983. The all-volunteer Cambodia Support Group has helped 204 Cambodian refugees settle in Canada, he said. Saturday, December 3 6:00 TSN
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Oct. 17: Born to Darren and Rebekah Pedersen of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 8 oz., named Molly Elsebeth. A sister for Emmah, 5; Maeda, 2. A granddaughter for Ken and Elsebeth Rush of London, Ont., Marke and Sue Pedersen, Brent and Karry McDougall, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Inge Winther of Milton, Ont., Isabel Kletsky of Calgary, Alta. Oct. 21: Born to Kulwant and Cathie Bal of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Addisyn Loreen. A sister for Mason, 3; Jada, 8. New Additions A granddaughter for Malkait and Darshan Bal of Vernon, Jack and Patti Wood of Armstrong. A great-granddaughter for Gus and Loreen Wood of Armstrong. A great-great granddaughter for Barbra Wiens of Penticton. Oct. 30: Born to Aaron Holbrook and Courtney McFarlane of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 11 oz., named Elyse Margaret Holbrook. A granddaughter for Allan and Deb Holbrook, Angela Niederlich and Gary Lenz, Jerry McFarlane and Joanne Heiter, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Larry and Margaret Foster, Betty Demarce, all of Vernon, Gerald McFarlane of Ontario, Eberhard and Beate Niderlich of Salmon Arm, B.C. Oct. 30: Born to Takeena Metcalfe and Chris Sexton of Lethbridge, Alta., a boy, 6 lbs. 11 oz., named Walker Lorne. A grandson for Kelly and Mike Moore of Creston, Tom Metcalfe of Prince George, Theresa Hippisley and the late Lorne Sexton of Terrace. A great-grandson for Don and Pat Simmons of Vernon, Robert and Kay Metcalfe of Sechelt, Laurie and Liz Moore of Vernon. A great-great grandson for Dorleen Ryman and the late George Ryman of Summerland. Nov. 1: Born to David and Sandy Rennie of Falkland, a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Kaden David Ryan. A brother for Morgan, 6; Avery, 4; Casey, 23 months. A grandson for Hank and Edith Reger of Lumby, B.C. A great-grandson for Michael and Karin Hertel of Vernon, B.C. Nov. 1: Born to Chris and Jolene Cowden of Armstrong, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Matthew Joshua. A brother for Abigail and Hanna. A grandson for Jerry and Gail Cowden of Armstrong, Doug and Maureen Davis of Enderby, B.C. A great-grandson for Ruth Orange of Kelowna, B.C., Pauline Anderson of Armstrong, Stanley Davis of Lethbridge, Alta. Nov. 1: Born to Daniel and Samantha Inouye of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 5 lbs. 13 oz., named Matayla Rae. A granddaughter for Pam Inouye, Nicole Earl and Kirk Danielson, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Glenda Danielson of Vernon, Mable Heinrich, Judy Earl of Vernon, Doug Earl of Kamloops, B.C. Nov. 2: Born to Bruce and Jenna Abbott of Lumby, a boy, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Everett Joel. A brother for Grace, 2 1/2; Dillan, 1 1/2. A grandson for Mickey and Mary Abbott of Ashton Creek, Joel and Rita Allen of Lavington.
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Nola Dibski, coordinator of the Inter-Faith Bridging Project, opens the door to Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society.
Opening Doors Editor’s note: Following is the first in a series on the Inter-Faith Bridging Project, launched this fall by Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society. NOLA DIBSKI Special to The Morning Star
With funding from Embrace BC, Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society (VDISS) launched the Inter-Faith Bridging Project in Vernon this September. This project was introduced in the Oct. 26 issue of The Morning Star in the article headlined “Project aims to develop friendships, dialogue.” In this article Maytée Ferrigno, from Immigrant Services, gives an overview of the project and explains how the project is about opening dialogue from one faith to another. This project is also opening new doors, both literally and figuratively, as people from different faiths are working together. As coordinator of the project, I had the privilege of opening one of the first doors. I must confess I stood somewhat hesitantly at that first door. At the time, I couldn’t help but wonder what was I doing? Was I up to this? My greying hair clearly showed I was nearing three score and ten and my arthritic hands often made door opening difficult so you can imagine my delight
when this first door at Immigrant Services opened easily. As I stepped through I met the Steering Committee for Vernon’s Inter-Faith Bridging Project for the first time. It was like stepping into a time warp. People, who had been part of my life as far back as the mid-’70s, when we had English classes for new Canadians at Vernon’s First Baptist Church, were there to greet me. Carol, now the director of VDISS, was a long-ago teaching partner; Harpal, who had come to our classes as a new bride in 1978, was waiting expectantly; a granddaughter of one of my favourite people from Pakistan was in the group and Alan, a Global Education teacher, reminded me that his mother had been part of our early ESL teaching group. As well, the room was filled with people, from different faiths, different cultures and of different ages whom I had yet to meet. Maytée, who recently told her story to The Morning Star, was welcoming and greeting everyone. And I was to lead this group? Where to start? As I began that first meeting, the energy in the room amazed me. People expressed their ideas and suggestions about the Inter-Faith Bridging project with great enthusiasm but never with rancor. Several times as I stood in front of this group and listened to their
back-and-forth conversations, I’d wonder, who really is in charge here? Occasionally I’d get a word in, but the participants set the tone of the meeting. Throughout the meeting, more and more possible doors to open were explored and ways to open these doors discussed. Doors that opened into new understandings, dispelling myths, forging new friendships and relationships, fostering respectful conversations to bring peace and hope and new ways to help Vernon to become an even more welcoming community were priority doors. Opening this first door was unleashing untapped energy to tackle doors that too often are shut tight and appear impossible to open. Who would have dreamed all of this could be possible? The steering committee is now leading this project and as they continue to open new doors, stories about real people and their faiths will be told and activities planned, which the community is invited to join. In January, there will be round table forums; in February, art workshops; and in March, a Spring Fair and Gala event. Specifics of these events will be advertised in the next few weeks. For more information, contact Maytée Ferrigno at 250-542-4612 or e-mail eas@shaw.ca or Nola Dibski at ndbski@telus.net
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Sifu Howard Ketola in the Immortal Fairy Points the Way form of Yang style tai chi chuan. He will be doing a demonstration of beginner and advanced forms Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Kees Tae Kwon Do studio with lessons starting Jan. 3. tor, leading to interest in adding the tai chi to the lessons at the studio. He likes the differ-
Speaking up about Crohn’s disease Morning Star staff
People who have Crohn’s disease and/or colitis often feel very alone. To start with, inflammatory bowel disease is not commonly discussed like some other health conditions. Then it can take months or even years to get a diagnosis and start treatment. In the meantime, the people affected have abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, fatigue, frequent and urgent diarrhea and bloody stools. Additional symptoms include nausea, bloating, anemia, joint paint, canker sores in the mouth and on the skin, eye irritations and weight loss. More than 200,000 Canadians, an estimated one in 160, live with irritable bowel disease (IBD). It is more common than multiple sclerosis or HIV and about as common as epilepsy.
Canada has among the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world and there is no known cause, and no cure. “People living with IBD too often face their conditions in silence and we want to encourage patients to speak up about their symptoms so that we can work towards quicker diagnosis and earlier treatment,” said Dr. Kevin Glasgow, of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFA). A recent survey shows that almost half of respondents waited more than a year for diagnosis and most felt that an early diagnosis would have benefited their overall long-term health. The people surveyed also reported that more than half had been hospitalized or needed surgery, more than half said having IBD had
influenced their choice of career, held them back from progressing in their careers, or that they have left or lost a job because of the experience. About half have experienced anxiety or depression and have had an accident in public because they couldn’t get to a bathroom in time. Crohn’s disease cannot be cured by drugs or surgery, although both are proving to be helpful in relieving symptoms. Most people are diagnosed by age 30. The main difference between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is that Crohn’s can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, causing patches of inflammation. Colitis affects only the inner layer of the colon, or large bowel, and always starts in the rectum, causing continuous inflammation which
may spread into the rest of the colon. For more informa-
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Tae Kwon Do. He won a gift certificate for a tae kwon do lesson and talked with the instruc-
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he said. Ketola believes it was meant to be that he is teaching at Kees
if there is interest.” The Yang style tai chi and qi gong demonstrations take place Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Kees Tai Kwon Do studio in
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After 25 years of studying and teaching Yang style tai chi chuan Sifu Howard Ketola is still learning. “My master said that when you think you know everything, you know nothing and you should start over,” said Ketola, who is proud to share the tradition of the yang style system developed by Yang Lu Chan in the early 1800s. His grandson, Master Yang Chen Fu, taught Grand Master Raymond Y.M. Chung, Ketola’s teacher, who gave him the title Sifu (master) and the honour to carry on the teachings of Yang style tai chi chuan. Ketola had a school in Vancouver and has recently moved back to Vernon where he is offering instruction. “People associate tai chi with relaxation and other benefits but there is a whole system of self defence in it if you want. To slow down and learn properly is a challenge in itself. It’s a total physical, mental and spiritual exercise,”
ence in the two martial arts and is continuing with tae kwon do, which he calls a hard style of martial arts emphasizing external power and strength in technique. He said Yang style tai chi chuan is a soft style focusing on reading energy and using the other person’s energy to defeat themselves. Each style, of course, is much more complex. Ketola said tai chi chuan is suitable for people of all ages and can improve overall physical and mental fitness. “It can be adapted for people with a variety of disabilities and can be done in a wheelchair. Some people find it hard at first while it is more natural for others, but most stay with it because they want to learn more,” he said. “I hadn’t planned to start teaching again but I like the positive atmosphere here and that there are both hard-style and soft-style martial arts in the same facility. It balances the energy, chi, even more. I will do more advanced classes
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given up her whole paycheck to buy “necessities.” The morning she left, we discovered another $100 missing from a different part of the house. We called my brother-in-law and informed him of the missing money. After much discussion, we agreed that the girl was the likely suspect. Due to the delicate nature of his son’s illness, he asked that nothing be said about the theft. He even offered to pay us back, which we refused. The whole incident was then swept under the rug and not mentioned again. Here’s the problem now. We have no intention of welcoming this girl into our home, which means my nephew and his parents will not be coming
let on, yet your subseto Christmas dinner, quent choices are spillwhich we are hosting. Also, when making our ing the beans. Their relationship Christmas gift could go on list, we usua long time. ally include How will girlfriends, you answer but since your nephew we’ve already when he asks “gifted” this why the girl young lady, I can’t come to don’t wish to your home buy her anything. Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar and why she never gets a How Christmas gift? should we handle the If you aren’t willing gift exchange (at my brother-in-law’s house) to lock up the house treasures in order to given the fact that have the girl over for a she will be there? — family dinner, fine. Standing My Ground But the Christmas as the Bad Aunt gift is easily solved. Get Dear Aunt: We’re her something small not saying this girl and inexpensive so her should be let off the exclusion isn’t so obvihook, but you have ous. no actual proof that Dear Annie: How she stole the money. old do men have to be More importantly, to quit having sex? My you promised your husband is 82, and I am brother-in-law not to
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husband’s demands are excessive for you, and his harebrained ideas about a woman’s libido are guaranteed to make you angry and unwilling. Ask him to come to your next doctor’s appointment and discuss this, and see if you can reach a compromise that takes both your needs into account. Dear Annie: Tell “Beleaguered Mom” it is not Grandma’s job to babysit. It is Grandma’s job to develop a relationship with her grandson that is special to the two of them. Being a grandmother should not be work. Since when did we assume grandparents should be fill-in parents in order to make life more enjoyable for the children we already raised? — Grandma in Pennsylvania
80, and the only thing on his mind is having sex two to three times a week. I have lost all my desire for sex. I’ve grown to hate it. He says women don’t lose their desire and I must have something wrong with me. I say he is oversexed. He watches porn and reads sex magazines. This is the only thing we argue about. Is he oversexed, or am I abnormal? — Lost All My Desire in Chicago Dear Chicago: Neither. Some men never lose their desire, but it is quite common (and natural) for women to lose interest in sex after menopause. The problem is not only that you have incompatible sexual needs. It’s how the two of you are handling the issue. Your
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to bring peace, health and joy through yoga. On Saturday, a Sivananda yoga workshop will be offered by Vernon yoga teacher Satyama Lasby at Inner Light Yoga Studio. Lasby has been teaching Sivananda classes for 10 years, following her first visit to the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, India. She is multi-disciplined trained and is the owner
of Open to Bliss yoga, massage and retreats. “Learn how yoga can help maintain a healthy body and how yogic philosophy, applied in daily life, can help maintain a peaceful mind and spirit,” said Lasby. The teachings are simplified into five points: proper exercise (asanas); proper breathing (pranayama); proper relaxation (savasana); proper diet (vegetar-
ian); positive thinking (vedanta) and meditation (dhyana). “This workshop is ideal for those sincerely seeking change in their lives,” she said. The workshop takes place Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Inner Light Yoga Studio, 280744th Ave. Cost is $45 per person, and pre-registration is required by calling Lasby at 250-545-4774 or satyama@satyama.ca
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 2 PRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE Half-price sale starts Nov. 30. Stretch your dollar and get it first before the others do. Sale on everything in the store, including ladies, men’s winter clothes and shoes. All kids and teen’s winter clothes, even Christmas items and books are 1/2 price. Come on in and start saving today. We are at 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-0777 for more information. PARENTING ISN’T EASY PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP For parents of children zero to three years, three to six years and six to nine years of age will be starting soon. An opportunity to discuss parenting issues and receive take home resources. Contact the Family Resource Center 250-545-3390 for more information. LET’S BRIGHTEN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON FOR THE NEEDY, homeless, lonely and hurting in our community. The Upper Room Mission will be gifting filled backpacks to the guests who access the meals and programs. And you can help! Purchase a new or gently used backpack and fill it with items such as toothbrush and paste, comb or brush, Kleenex, socks, razors, pen and notepads, candy, gum, granola bars etc.. And any special little items to make it a unique gift just from you. Clearly label the pack for a man or a woman and drop it off at the mission before Dec. 15 Thank you and God bless. We are at 3403-27th Ave. 2ND ANNUAL SENIORS GIFT DRIVE RUNS TO DEC. 12 We are asking for unwrapped gifts to be dropped off at the Investors Group office in Vernon. They will be wrapped and distributed to seniors in need throughout the North Okanagan. If you know any seniors who need remembering this season, please let us know. Info., call 250-545-9188 or Laurie.reiter@investorsgroup.com BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS Dec. 2 at Vernon library, 300132nd Ave. Topic will be “Ultimate Truth and Pure Enjoyments.” Drop-in class. Kelsang Chenma will be teaching. Classes consist of guided meditations and a teaching. Fees $10 adults, $5 students & seniors. For info., call 250-558-0952 or www.dorjechang.ca No fragrance please. Take note: next class Dec. 16. BAKE SALE Hosted by Métis women, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Métis office, 2913-29th Ave. Home baking, featuring bannock! WONDERCAFE.LIVE! IN LUMBY Sponsoring “I’ve Got to Get Something Off My Mind,” a soapbox forum Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lumby United Church (corner Park Ave. and Hwy. 6). Call Nina at 250-547-2488 or westawayn@yahoo.ca MEET ADRIAN DIX Adrian Dix, Leader of the Official Opposition of British Columbia, will be holding a meet and greet at the Pantry Restaurant at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Everybody is welcome to attend. CHRISTMAS LUNCH, BAKE SALE, CRAFT BAZAAR Hosted by Lumby United Church Women Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lumby United Church, corner Hwy 6 and Park Ave.: $5/person for steaming bowl of sumptuous soup, sizeable sandwiches, and delicious desserts. And, take home some baking and creative crafts. THE ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the first Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. All welcome. Call Carolyn at 542-6333 or see www.arthritis.ca for info. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS W/ DISABILITIES Independent Living Vernon invites you Dec. 2 at the People Place #6, 3402-27th Ave., for our annual general meeting from 11 a.m. to noon, volunteer appreciation lunch from noon to 1 p.m., network for inclusion community consultation 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please confirm your participation by calling 250-545-9292 or laura@ilvernon.ca OLD TIME DANCE AT THE ENDERBY DRILL HALL Dec. 2, starting at 8 p.m. Door prizes, a lunch at 10:30 p.m., all this for $6 per person. Valley Five supplies the music. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 545-5414 or 545-4220. SPRING FOREST QIGONG Tuesdays, Vernon library, 3001-32nd
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et into the spirit this winter break with camps at Recreation Services. We have camps for kids from ages 18 months to 12 years. With skating, baking, crafts, drama and tennis we have something for everyone to enjoy some festive fun. Our camps run from Dec. 19 to 23 and Dec. 27 to 30. For complete information, visit us online at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca or drop by the Recreation Centre or Wesbild Centre. Ave. Beginners intro. 6:30 p.m., practice group begins 7 p.m.; Fridays, Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., beginners intro. 10 a.m.; practice group begins 10:30 a.m. By donation. Are you tired of being tired? Are you tired of having no energy throughout your day? Are you tired of being stressed all the time? Learn more about stress and anxiety reduction techniques. Info.: Braden Karringten at 250-503-7658. TO ALL METIS CITIZENS Our office is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for coffee and bannock at 2913-29th Ave. FRIDAY NIGHT RETRO ROLLER SKATING Yes, roller skating is back, Fridays 7 to 9 p.m., Hassen arena in Armstrong, until Dec. 30. Rental roller skates available in various sizes. For more information, contact Armstrong Parks & Rec at 250-546-9456. INFANT MASSAGE At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more information, call Connie at 250542-7578. ELKS FRIDAY NITE SUPPER Vernon’s most popular and affordable Friday Nite Supper runs Fridays at the Elks Lodge, 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound). A home-cooked meal that includes soup or salad, bun, dessert and coffee at 6 p.m. for only $8. Doors open at 5 p.m. Following dinner we have a mini meat, 50/50 draw and crib tournament for anyone who wants to stay and socialize. All proceeds go to charities and the needy in Vernon. CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. SENIORS INFO. & RESOURCE BUREAU The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau is now located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program will be held Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for families at the Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months
old. Public health nurses will be present to weight and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. There will be information available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. VERNON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets Fridays at Halina Centre, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Call Ron Dickey at 545-1842. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. Call Patricia, 558-6900; Gail, 260-3879. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Access. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at noon, unit 3, 2810-48th Ave. (VTC back room). Open to the public, topic/ discussion meeting, wheelchair access. Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk.
DECEMBER 3 CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY MARKET Dec. 3, Hullcar Hall in Armstrong (corner Hullcar/Deep Creek/Knob Hill Roads), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home-based businesses, crafters and bakers. Free admission, donation of non-perishable item to food bank accepted. Tables available for rent. Call Sherri at 250-546-1944 or hullcarhall@yahoo.ca OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 10, Prestige Inn; mix, mingle and cocktails 5 p.m.; buffet dinner 6 p.m., includes turkey and all the trimmings, lasagne, salads and dessert Cost $25 members or $30 non-members, includes coffee, tea, tax and tip. Cash only at door, exact change appreciated. To participate in gift exchange please bring a wrapped gift suitable for male or female up to $10 value. If attending call Dot at 250-542-4042 before noon Dec. 3. Cancellations can only be accepted until noon Dec. 8. After that payment is required. The restaurant needs early notice to plan for meal and food prep.
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Community Calendar DECEMBER 3 KIDS’ ONLY SHOPPING SPREE Santa’s Workshop in Enderby, 1304 Hwy. 97A, Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids age 12 and under shop with an elf to find gifts for the people on their Christmas lists. Gifts are wrapped and tagged for the children. CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR All Saints Anglican Church, Dec. 3 from 2-4 p.m. Handcrafted decorations and gift items, baked goods, children’s gift store. Come and bring a friend. SHOPARAMA HOLIDAY GIFT SALE A merry mix of artisans, entrepreneurs and home-based business. Baking too! Entertainment, a visit from Santa, door prizes and a concession. Admission free, but you are invited to bring an unwrapped toy for KISS FM Santa Toy Club or donation for the food bank. Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Vernon Rec Centre, 3310 37 Ave. Call Ingrid at 542-5983. ANNUAL CHERRYVILLE SCHOOL PAC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Hall on North Fork Road. Open concession and 26 full tables of crafters. All proceeds go towards Cherryville elementary school. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Dec. 3, noon to 4 p.m., Linocut Printing Workshop for the Holidays. E-cards just don’t have the same touch that a jazzy, one-of-a-kind, linocut printed piece of artwork does! Join us for a fun day of making prints for holiday cards and gift giving. The finished print will also be correct size for framing in small standard-sized frame, perfect for gift-giving; $5 drop-in for members, $7 non-members. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI 2012 MISSION TRIP Coldstream Christian Church is taking part in charity shopping night at Village Green Centre Dec. 3 from 4:30 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 and that will give you price reductions in most stores and you can put your ticket in for hourly prize draws. Fudge fundraiser, 1/2 lb for $9 and flavours are chocolate, maple or candy cane. Orders need to be in by Dec. 6 and fudge can be picked up Dec. 20-23 at Pooh’s and Beans, downtown Vernon. For mall tickets and fudge please contact Julia Cave oat 250-558-7859 or e-mail caverunner23@gmail.com PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET Dec. 3 from 7:30-10 a.m. at Odd Fellow’s Hall, 3005 Wood Ave., Armstrong. To rent tables for market at $5 each, phone 546-3735. All proceeds from breakfast and renting of tables go to local charities CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET AND PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Animal Care Society annual fundraiser Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shampooches and Vernon Auto Detailing, 2902 45th Ave. Get your best friend professionally photographed by Natalia Vignola for a minimum donation of $10. Then, check out super bargains on Christmas items and collectables next door. For info or to donate items for the sale, please phone Heather at 250-542-7203 or Pat at 250-545-5724; 100 per cent of proceeds will fund our spay/ neuter and emergency vet care programs. CHRISTMAS TEA & BAKE SALE Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., Zion United Church in Armstrong. Looking forward to seeing everyone! MEAT RAFFLE AT THE LUMBY LEGION Every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. NEEDLES UP! The Vertigo Knitting Circle meets at Gallery Vertigo from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Knitters of all experience levels are welcome. Resident knitting gurus Janet Armstrong and Allison Griswold will help you
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get started or help you over hurdles. Cost is a $5 donation which supports Vertigo’s SMARTIES family drop-in art program. Coffee and cookies are served. Home baked goodies are invited. Bring your yarn and needles and join us! We are upstairs at Suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300 for information. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709. AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Meeting,” closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 320527th St. (H) Handicap access. (X) No handicap access. FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. THE BX/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake.blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues. THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www. vernonanimalcare.com THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. For more info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE Fun time meets Saturdays 12:30 to 4 p.m., Halina Jewels meet Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 542-2877.
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10TH ANNUAL SHOW IN THE SNOW Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cherryville Artisans’ Shop, 1187 Hwy. 6. The show is an exhibition of glasswork that Helen Kovacs of Cherryville Artisans’ Shop and Red Dog Glass Studio has taught the students of Cherryville elementary. This year there will also be a mini Farmers Market, with coffee and goodies to enjoy around a yuletide bonfire; 10 per cent off in the shop for your Christmas shopping that day. COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St, Vernon. This will be our last singalong until March 4! Looking forward to seeing you there to enjoy good fellowship as we sing from our Christmas songbook! Bring a friend! IT’S A DOG-ON HRISTMAS! IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURE CWiggle Waggle Pet Hotel will be filling its Dog-On Are loose Wagon Pet Taxi dentures a with donations for the SPCA, Dec. problem 4 to 23. On our for you? wish list: canned cat and dog food, If your dentures shift while chewing or talking bedding, cloths and you are tired of those embarrasing moments, and towels, music consider dental implants for stabilization. therapy CDs, petImagine your denture snapping into place, feeling solid safe toys, Timothy and secure. Often a new denture is not necessary. Your hay, cedar shavexisting denture can be made to fit your new implants. ings, treats, office supplies, office ABERDEEN DENTAL paper, cleaning 3401 - 33rd St • www.vernondentist.com supplies, pet-safe cleaners, laundry Dr. Kevin O’Shea detergent, Dawn dish soap. Drop For your FREE Implant Consultation, call by 7432 Pleasant 250-545-3319 Valley Rd.,
Vernon or call 250-542-8832. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BINGO Dec. 5, Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex, 1101 George St. Turkeys and hams to be won as well as door prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. Everyone welcome! Must be 19 years old to play. SOLD The Society for Learning and Discussion meets Dec. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, room 6 downstairs. “Is Nuclear Energy the Answer?” will be the topic presented by Norbert Martens and Don Hull and followed by a group discussion on its economic and environmental implications. Visitors and members are welcome. For info, please call Nadine at 250-549-1479. VERNON RETIRED TEACHERS MEET Village Green Hotel, Dec. 5. Registration begins 10:30 a.m. Following meeting the Seaton School Honour Choir performs several songs and roast turkey buffet lunch served. Lunch is $22 members, $25 non-members. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Dec. 6, noon, Film Screening Art: 21; Stories. A PBS Home Video documentary on contemporary art practice. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE & ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN A time to reflect on violence against women and to take action to stop it. Canada Employment & Immigration Union of Vernon invite the women of the North Okanagan to join us for a complimentary hour on self defense Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Sundance Martial Arts, 2905A-43rd Ave. (above Napa) THE SENIORS SHOPPING SPREE At Santa’s Workshop in Enderby, 1304 Hwy. 97A, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elves help carry and tally selections. THE LADIES NEWCOMERS SUPPER CLUB Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. BOSOM BUDDIES Dec. 7 we will be gathering at Renee’s house at 6 p.m., 830 Middleton Way. You can call Renee at home, 542-6325 or at work, 545-7277. Please bring either an appetizer or a dessert. Beverages provided. Hope to see you all there for a great evening. COMMUNITY KITCHENS IN VERNON Dec. 8 and 9. Please call Kris at 250-542-3089 for more information or to book. See http:// communitykitchens.webs.com/ VERNON COMMUNITY SINGERS PRESENTS Spirit of the Season Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Dec. 10 at 2 p.m., Trintiy United Church. Director Molly Boyd, accompanist Marjorie Close. Tickets are $10, available at Schubert Centre, Bean Scene, or from choir members. BETHLEHEM STAR Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 9, 10, 11. Experience a first century marketplace where you can barter for goods with real shekels, be entertained by travelling minstrels and interact with the animals. Then journey with Mary, her parents and Joseph in the live play, The Promise. Fast forward to a modern Christmas wonderland where you will be mesmerized by live stills depicting the wonders of giving and receiving amongst family, friends and the community. Dec. 9 from 5 – 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10 and 11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. See emmanuelvernon.ca for details. SECOND ANNUAL LAVINGTON CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 9, 9715 School Rd., Lavington school gym, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Offering exciting vendors of all ages and talents, a concession, pictures with Santa and a special craft table for kids while parents shop. For vendor space please e-mail to lmlchartier@shaw.ca THE TEEN AND ADULT SHOPPING SPREE At Santa’s Workshop in Enderby, 1304 Hwy. 97A, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elves help carry and tally selections. THE KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB Non-profit society holds dances for adults every second Saturday with various live bands providing the music. Dec. 10, Christmas dance, everyone welcome. Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd. N., Kelowna Music by Vic & the Bandmasters. Doors open 7:30 p.m, dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Members $10, non-members $13; 2012 memberships available $15. Bar and refreshments available, light lunch. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve dinner and dance, everyone welcome. Music by Glory Days Tickets in advanc, $35 per person, available at Dr. Specs Optical at Orchard Plaza or ABC Hobbies on Dilworth Dr. Info.: call 250-762-6907 or 250-765-8983. BAKE SALE Dec. 10, hosted by the Ladies of the Royal Purple Lodge, at pancake breakfast at the Schubert Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP Dec. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the People Place, 3402 – 27 Ave., Vernon. A place where children shop for Christmas gift for mom, dad or significant adults in their lives. Open to all children (toddlers to teens) in the community who need a helping hand. High school students escort the children through the store to pick out the perfect gift. Parents relax and have coffee and baked goods. Kids are returned to their parents with wrapped Christmas gifts & smiles. Gifts are five cents to $1.
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Judge expresses concerns about funding JEFF NAGEL Black Press
The top judge of the B.C. Supreme Court has issued a rare warning that the province’s justice system is critically threatened by years of government underfunding. Chief Justice Robert Bauman, in a blunt Nov. 19 speech to B.C. lawyers in Las Vegas, used analogies like “going over the cliff in slow motion” to describe the danger looming from court congestion. “Bring this issue to the attention of our fellow citizens and take whatever steps you can to defend and protect our judicial system,” he urged legal colleagues. “Once our institution is critically wounded it will never be the same again.” Bauman likened court under-funding in B.C. to the forces of erosion, adding it is steadily approaching a “tipping point when that gradual, insidious process of incremental damage yields its dramatic finish – the structure is diminished and collapses.” By next year, the court services budget will have been cut more than 10 per cent since 2008, with overall staff down about 15 per cent. Bauman said there is a limit to the system’s ability to cope with restraint, adding the cutbacks that are yet to come are “cuts to the bone.” Numerous accused criminals, often impaired drivers, have already walked free because of judicial stays of proceeding after the case took too long to go to trial due to court delays. The shortage of provincial court judges – 17 fewer now hear cases than in 2005 – have led to criminal case backlogs so long, he noted, even an accused cocaine trafficker had his case quashed this fall after a 42-month delay. Court sometimes can’t proceed because no clerk is available,
Bauman noted. A shortage of court registry staff has delayed the processing of court
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Bauman added, even though close to 20 per cent of litigants are selfrepresented.
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Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL In the year ahead, you could become involved in a new enterprise that might be huge, but is nevertheless quite promising. Even if early signals are a bit discouraging, if you stay with it, you will eventually succeed.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Before starting another project, be sure to first finish what you’ve already begun. Focus and followthrough become difficult when you have too many things going on at the same time.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) When caught up in something that is not directly under your control, it behooves you to be on guard. You could easily be blamed for another’s mistake and be forced to rectify it.
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LIBRARY CLOSURE Branches of the OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM will close between December 23, 2011, and January 2, 2012, inclusive. Vernon Branch will close at 9:00 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2011, and reopen at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Cherryville Branch will close at 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2011, and reopen at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Falkland Branch will close at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2011, and reopen at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
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raise requires four trumps. However, if North had responded two clubs (or two diamonds, showing where her points lay), South would have rebid two hearts and ruined the point of the deal. South has two top losers: the heart ace and club ace. So she needs to have only one trump loser. The normal play is to cash the ace, then lead low to dummy’s queen. Here, as you can see, that results in the loss of two tricks and defeat of the contract. An alternative, playing low to the queen first, planning to finesse the 10 on the second round if the queen loses to the king, also fails with this layout. The heroine of the story led dummy’s heart king at
trick two. What conclusion did West draw? That declarer was arranging to ruff heart losers on the board. So West took his heart ace and shifted to a low trump. When declarer played low from the board, she suddenly had no trump losers and came home with an overtrick for a top in a duplicate.
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Austin Mitchell 2007 - 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ava Mae and Austin Mitchell Claassen on October 13, 2011 in Lytton, British Columbia. Ava and Austin are survived by their mother Darice Keating; father Blaire Claassen; grandparents Rhonda Keating and Doug Williment, Reg Keating, Shirley Claassen; uncles Damen Keating and Vince Claassen. Ava was a spirited girl with boundless energy who loved making people laugh. She was a gymnast, an artist, a singer and a friend to many. Her favorite place in the whole world to be was on the monkey bars and she could spend hours on them. She will be remembered most for her cheeky grin and her kind heart. Austin was a sweet, funny, loving, little boy who loved to dance and sing. He loved playing with cars and collecting sets of keys. He was a big ball of pure love, his favorite place to be was cuddling on the couch with his mom and he would make sure several times a day that he said, “l love you”. He will be remembered most for his amazing capacity for unconditional love. Their family is truly thankful for the many acts of kindness and support shown through this difficult time. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Armstrong Bible Chapel (2145 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to ALTERNATIVES ® FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.
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WEAR, David Gordon It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of David Gordon Wear on November 25th, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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Thomas Peter (Tom) Stevens was born on February 18th, 1921 and passed away on November 29th, 2011 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his children, Reg, Keith, Marianne and Les. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Reg, Louis and Ed; and two sisters, Dorothy and Pauline (Polly). In respecƟng Tom’s wishes, he was cremated and no funeral service will be held. CremaƟon arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Stanley James Nelson Stanley James Nelson, 56, passed away in a logging truck accident on Monday, November 28, 2011. He was born in Burns Lake on August 1st, 1955. He was the only boy in his family; his sisters Diane, Lynne, Geraldine and Sherylee will really miss their brother. Stan was married to Laurel, his wife of 36 years, and they had two children, Ryan (Brandee) and Amy (Michael). He was very happy to be a grandpa, first to Sterling James, next Regann Dawn. Then came Nelson Wayne and last, but not least, Hunter James Derek! He lived a very full life, you name it, he did it. He was the Grandpa in the pool playing with the kids and taking them to the park. He travelled the world, and flew the skies. His greatest passion was flying and he shared that adventure with all the people brave enough to go up in his airplane (which he built himself )! He flew people where they needed to go, took friends and friends of friends up and he also loved to inspire new potential pilots in the COPA for Kids Young Eagles. He was a caring husband, a loving father, a dear brother and a friend that many treasured. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed, but he will continue to live on in our memories. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Stan to the Vernon Flying Club. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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Krystal Leone Komishin June 5, 1986 - Nov 13, 2011 It’s with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Krystal Leone Komishin on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Krystal will be remembered by her loving mother Arnelda Komishin, predeceased by her father MaƩhew Komishin, grandparents Maxine (Reg) McWilliams, daughter Dakota Marie Komishin, brother Doug (Tamara), Zelznik, sister Melissa Zelznik (Terrance), Candice, sister Matalynn Komishin (Greg) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial will be held at the Komishin residence Sat., Dec. 3, 2011 at 12:00 noon.
Rory James Joe Long before his time, we announce the passing of Rory James Joe surrounded by his loving family on November 28, 2011 in Vernon BC at 34 years of age. Rory will be sadly missed by his loving family; mother and father Anna Belle and Bob Tronson, daughter Shalynn Fay, twin brother Roby Joe, sister Deanne Craig (Troy), sister Toni Harris (Shaun), step brother Brad Tronson, step sisters Dixie and Dawn Smeeton, brother Dave Craig. Also mourning his loss are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and many friends. He was predeceased by his sister Francine Ann and his grandmothers Susan Joe and Mary Paul. Rory was born November 29, 1976 in Vernon BC. He lived most of his life in the Vernon area, enjoying the outdoors and fishing adventures. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27 Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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Feb. 6, 1961 - Dec. 2, 2006 The tears in my eyes I can always wipe away But the ache in my heart will always stay Still waiting for time to heal. Miss you my friend Love Paula
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Help Wanted Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Mechanical Superintendent QualiďŹ cations: -A minimum of 3 years journeyman work experience, 2 years as a trade lead hand or equivalent. -Minimum driver classiďŹ cation requirement is a Valid Class 3 with air endorsement. -Must have technical competencies of troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, general computer skills, work planning and estimating. -Ability to effectively supervise assigned work projects and/or activities involving combined resources of manpower, materials and supplies. -Ability to carry out related supervisory functions proďŹ ciently, under the direction of management personnel. -Must hold and maintain WHMIS certiďŹ cation and Level 1 First Aid. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com. Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted. SEASONAL LABOURER POSITIONS Coral Beach farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 2nd. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.50/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email jobs@coralbeach.ca THE STARTING BLOCK Mature Energetic Personable Individual who enjoys running, part time hrs, Mon thru Fri. Drop off Resume at Store, 3017B 30th Ave. downtown.
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The Okanagan Indian Band Daycare requires a full-time Cook. Must have Foodsafe and a certificate in cook training or relevant experience cooking for groups of children. Preference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan Indian Band community. Please direct resumes by December 16, 2011 at noon to: Okanagan Indian Band Sharmaine Gregoire, Executive Assistant 12420 Westside Road Vernon, B.C. V1H 2A4 Fax (250) 542-4990 okibhr@okanagan.org We thank those submitting resumes, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Vernon Dodge, a busy automotive dealership in Vernon, B.C. requires an experienced Service Technician with the following qualities: Motivated Journeyman Technician, Dodge/Chrysler experience is an asset, a proven track record in a flat rate shop. Vernon Dodge provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package to the right individual. Contact Ron Russell, Service Manager ron@vernondodge.com or 250-503-3310
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Customer Service Rep Lakeside Accuprint is looking to expand its sales and service with the addition of a CSR. If you know the printing industry and are interested in an office position, please apply. Duties will include but are not limited to: Inside sales (front counter), customer consultation, order writing, logistics, scheduling, and on time delivery. Must be computer savvy and willing to pitch in where needed. Résumé’s by email only with wage expectations to dan@lakesideaccuprint.ca
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking Millwrights to join our team at the Lavington or Armstrong Div. located near Vernon, BC. We are a leading manufacturer of dimensional and stud wood products in both domestic & foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an exc. pension and benefits program. · Competitive wages · Development opps. · On-going training · Dynamic & challenging environment · Stable employment · Welding exp. required
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Livestock
Fruit & Vegetables Dry Land Apples & Pears Taste the sweet difference. Also see us at the winters Farmers Market, Vernon, Enderby & Armstrong. Cayfords Morning Sun Orchards. (250)546-3411 Garlic 40 lb Red Russian, Hot Italian $6-$10/lb. & more Law’s Fruit & Garlic Farm. 250-5030781.
Firewood/Fuel FREE pallets for firewood behind The Morning Star building against arena. 250-542-3558. Apple wood $210./cord, Fir $210./cord, mixed $175./cord. delivered. (250)546-3505 Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $216./skid of 60 bags @ 2400 lbs total, taxes incl. 250-549-0042 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. DryBirch also available. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Fir, Pine and Other mix $150/cord. Split & delivered. Min 2 cords 250-938-0804
Furniture Custom built Pine Hope Chest, cedar lined, 48”L x 21”W $675.; Custom built Barrister Bookcase $1275. 250838-0104 Deluxe Games/Dining solid oak table, 42” square, +18” ext., 4 chairs, originally $1800. now 1/4 price at $450. 250260-6661 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 OAK round/oval table, six chairs, buffet & hutch. $499 OBO. Can help to deliver. 250545-3151. PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
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Garden Equipment TORO 5-HP 24” dual-stage SNOWBLOWER, $225. 250307-0009
Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform lifts, Platform Stairlifts. Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745 www.okmobility.ca
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
1 motorcyle or skidoo helmet size extra lrg, excellent condition $49 250-260-3720
3 line ads for any items under $500 for $10.02 will be going up in price as of
November 7th to $12.02 including tax 5’ Snow Plough for quad, excellent condition $250 or best offer 250-838-6118 7 1/2’ pre lite Christmas tree w/ ornaments, Navity scene, lite, all offers considered. 250545-7343. 7’ wood artist easel with large adjustable knobs, NEW! Asking $85. 250-309-8839 ALLSWELL DELIVERY Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery. Plus Moving Service Or Have a Truck Dropped Off, Then Delivered When You’re Ready! Great Rates. Call Scott (250)306-0133 Brand new condition sofa bed. $150. 250-545-5225. CHRISTMAS TREES Experience the magic of Christmas Ranch u-cut. Cut your own tree (5-8’) or choose a pre-cut cultured tree (9-13’) tall. Highway 6 past Lavington to Dure Meadow Rd., follow signs to 172 Horner Rd., 250547-6028, christmasranch.ca FOOSBALL TABLE -Carrom Signature Moroccan Foosball table, EXCELLENT CONDITION, hardly used. Second set of interchangeable figures still in package. Asking $600. Please call 250-558-3695 or cell 250-309-8471. ForSale: Deutsche Bergromane 20 for $5 Tel: 250-5452197 Ask for Inge HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? INTERNATIONAL 5-TON & HY-UP PICKER. Excellent condition. Ideal for scrap metal or hotshot business. Photos & more info on Kijiji. Phone 250-547-7997
Miracle Mate 12amp Vacuum, not used much, guaranteed 3yrs $300 obo (250)549-3352 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched 3-kinds, homemade Cabbage Rolls, 250-545-3667 POOL, Darts, Foosball, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong and more - We’ve got what you need! Vernon store (250) 542-2054 OkanaganPoolTables.com Power Wheel Chair, new, suits indoors/out. Asking $5000 Porter Chair, folding, Free w/above. (778)475-3041 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Will buy your used CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! Pls call (250)241-7381 WURLITZER PIANO AND BENCH Excellent condition, played very little, approximately 42” tall. Please call 250-558-3695.
Misc. Wanted 4 snow tires (with or without rims) 265/70/17 for a 2005 GMC pickup 250-545-4448 Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
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Mission Hill 2bdrm upper $900 Avail Now. UTIL INCL N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996
Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
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DENON AVr-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts x 8 channels: $110.00 DENON DVD 2900, DVD/SACD/CD/DVD AUDIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not Blue Ray): $100, all in excellent condition, Penticton, Phone 250-488-6716 after 6pm
PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away. Custom order your new home today!
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TOWNHOUSE. Nice area, 3 bdrm corner unit, Pool, Patio, Full basement, Central Air, Gas F, 4 appl. 209,000. 250545-5627
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!
250-549-2770 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartment … in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P To view, call
Sporting Goods
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FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES
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Houses For Sale
LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* has new listings gs h gs hit hitting itti t ng n tthe he
Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10
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CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS • Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove
On Site MANAGERS 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773
2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels)
Houses For Sale
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977
Call to view 250-308-6801
2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600.
market daily.
ALEXIS PARK MANOR
BELLA 3513 - 41 VISTA Avenue 6828 Cameo Drive North Sunday, 1:30-3:00 Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $329,900 $785,000 ARMSTRONG DESERT COVE 245, 3780 Schubert Road 729 - 7 Avenue 1:00-3:00 SatSunday, & Sun, 12:30-3:30 $253,000 starting at $299,900 27,ENDERBY 3805 Patten Drive 294 Old Salmon Arm Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 starting at $379,900 $349,000 COLDSTREAM FOOTHILLS 208, 110Apex Kalamalka 7024 Drive Lake Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $729,000 $199,500
1 + 2 Bdrm Apartment, +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
250-503-7315 250-545-7251 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257
$
from
980 / month
Rare 1 Bdrm Suite for
$
850 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + utilities all included. N/S, N/P. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
MORRIS MANOR One and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
For more information call
250-542-8989
Valleyview Apartments
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking
Armstrong
1bdrm & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630
250-558-9696
URBAN POINTE 2 Bedroom suites from $850.00. Recently renovated suites with new in-suite laundries, security entrance, good central location. Half-month free rent with a 6-month lease. Available immediately.
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ALEXIS PARK ARMSTRONG 3780 -Schubert Road 8, 3910 32 Avenue Sunday, 12:30-3:30 Sunday, 2:15-3:30 Starting at $299,000 $244,900
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
Open Houses
Cozy 720 sq. ft. 1 bdrm garden apt., appliances & hot water. N/P, available immed.
610/month.
$
250-542-7723
Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE WEEK-END DRIVE
EAST HILL FOOTHILLS 14372404 Red -Mountain Place 25 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $499,900 $375,000
80222903 Aspen Road - 18 Street Sunday, 12:00-2:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $669,000 $269,000 LAVINGTON 6408FOOTHILLS Lavington Way 143712:30-1:45 Red Mountain Place Sunday, $339,900 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $490,000 9495 Angus Drive Sunday, 2:00-3:00MOUNTAIN MIDDLETON $299,900 1, 992 Mt Ida Drive Sunday, 11:30-1:00 MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 108,$369,900 91 Middleton Way Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $434,900 Please support the REALTOR®’s 34th Annual
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OKANAGAN LANDING MISSION HILL 1706 - 43 Street 1000 Snowberry Road Saturday, 12:00-2:00 Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00 $298,000 $367,838 to $399,896
OKANAGANQUAIL LANDING RUN (MIDDLETON MTN) 1000 Snowberry Road - The Breeze 19, 124 Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00Sarsons Road 11:30-1:30 $367,838 toSunday, $399,896 $359,000 SOUTH VERNON 1, 5484 - 25SOUTH AvenueVERNON Sunday, 1:30-4:00 1308 - 43 Street $87,000 Sunday, 1:00-2:30 $289,000 1308 - 43 Street Sunday, 1:00-2:30 SWAN LAKE $289,000 6446 Agassiz Road Sunday, 12:30-1:45 $389,900
55+, no pets. Walking distance to Downtown Safeway. Top floor 2 bedroom,1 bath. In-suite laundry. Underground parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $875/month + damage deposit. Available Dec.1 Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725 1bdrm, East Hill avail Jan 1, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. 250-260-5870 1-bd unit close to downtown, cute, updated, new paint ground level parking 550.00 + utilities view at www.arttales.ca or call Sean 250306-0959 1 bedroom, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available January1st. $650 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE 3rd flr corner. Gas F/P, No stairs from car! Cat OK. $925 incl. heat. Mature adult, NS. Ask for L. T. Discount. 250-309-2000
2bdrm, 2 bath, condo, in-suite laundry, no dogs, avail immed, $850/mo +util, dd 260-0381 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 Belmonte Apartments, 1&2 bdrm. $650-$750. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937. CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1 & 2 bdrm, close to Downtown & Schubert, N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrnm - close to downtown - N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, move in allowance. 250308-9299 Large 1 & 2 bdrm,$550-$650, close to Rec Centre, no dogs. 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Lumby renovated 1 or 2 bdrm, heat & cable incl. RR (250)545-8583, 250-307-4343 New Studio apt, lake access community, 30 min from Vernon. $525./mo (250)470-4179 Studio & 1bed bright, clean & cozy in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. incl’s appls, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg. n/p. Starting @ $560 250-5504069 VERNON; 2 Bdrm furn. condo nr dwntwn. TV, blcny, dwsher, pwr/wtr incl. 1400 sq.ft., pets ok. mtn view. Jan.1, $1000. (250)549-6866 (250)307-1799 Gerry.
Commercial/ Industrial Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203 Yard space for rent, monthly, from 1 vehicle to entire fleet, up to 5 acres of fenced secure area. 250-549-0141 or 778932-1055.
Duplex / 4 Plex
LARGE 3 BEDROOM UNIT
Available Dec. 15th In 19+ building. Fantastic view of Swan Lake & City. Storage shed & good parking. $895.00 pm + utilities. Call Rose to view 250-549-0665 2bdrm, 1.5 bath suite, NS, NP, $850/mo. includes most utilities. 250-542-1210 2bdrm, 1 bath, centrally located, w/d, n/p, n/s $800 util incl 250-308-7456 2bdrm downtown, 800 sq. ft. newly reno’d, new appls., close to all amenities, n/s, pets ok, $1200 +util 250-503-1308 2bdrm side-by-side 4plex, quiet, Alexis Park area, fenced yard, cat ok, no dogs, $775. + util. 250-308-9738, 542-4310 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1100/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautifully reno’d, great location, n/s, $995/mo 558-0969/938-1957 Duplex on acreage, 4bdrm, 3bath, R/R, large deck, garage, fabulous view, F/S, laundry h/u, N/P. $1200/mo +util. Avail immed. 250-542-3914. Lumby 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, $935.; 2-bdrm 1 bath $835.; incl util.n/s n/p (250)547-9297
Rentals
Misc for Rent Beautiful 14 wide mobile home, 2bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls., natural gas, garden, near SA & Enderby, snow & garbage removal incl., no dogs, $750/mth, 250-804-6115
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile, $650/mo. In Lumby or 5th Wheel $500/mo 250-309-6361, 250-547-6362 Immed, 2/3bdrm mobile, clean, beach access, wood stove, rent neg. 250-542-0060 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044
Modular Homes AVAIL Immed, 3bdrm, 2bath, F/S, W/D new paint, large deck, treed lot, propane heat, 13kms South on Westside rd. dependable long term 250549-1848, 250-550-0227 Vernon, 2-bdrm + den, fenced yard, f/s, f/p, a/c, N/S, pets neg. 55+, Dbl garage, $950+ util DD $475 (250)558-1906
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• Bachelor suite, shared washroom, $500 incl utilities & cable TV. • 3 bedroom home near Sicamous, on Swanshore Place near beach. Home renovated, new flooring and paint, F+S, W+D, garage, deck, yard, private, trees, $1200. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bedroom upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wrap-around deck, garage storage. $950 rent & $200 utilities. 2+1bdrm + den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, view, suits prof couple, n/s, n/p, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466. 2/3 bdrm 1500 sq ft house, 5 min to Amrstrong. Reno’d, d/w, f/s, m/w, garage,pets ok, n/s, fruit trees, avail now $1200. 250-306-8952 2400 SQ.FT. Armstrong home. 3 BDRM, 2 1/2 Bath, full basement, large deck. 5 appliances. Gas F/P. 1 acre with 2400 sq.ft. shop & horse barn. N/S $1500/mo plus utilities avail Jan 1. Call 250-542-4662 2 bdr 1 br top half of house for rent w/d d/w lrg deck grt view lots of parking fenced yard n/s pets neg $1400 incl utilities avail Jan 1 Refs & DD 1 250 554 7890 250 309 3613 2-bdrm, 1-bath, central air, gas f/p, hardwood flrs, all appl, detached garage, fenced backyard, np, ns, close to Beairsto School $1250+util (250)309-4996 2bdrm house, central Vernon, 1 1/2 bath, f/s, w/d, $975/mo +util & dd 250-546-0902 2-bdrm house in North BX, $750/mo + util, Avail Dec 1 (250)545-1780 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Vernon, lrg Lake view Lot, NP $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 250-260-6658. 3 bdrm, 1200 sqft house, w/d, f/s, m/w, pets ok, n/s, large lot, 20x15shop close to amenities $1100. 250-306-8952 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1175.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm farm house $1200 +util,avail Dec 1 250-549-2310
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3bdrm, 2bath, d/t Armstrong, 5 appl., large garage, fenced yard,pets ok. $1200 + util. Avail Dec.15.250-546-8886. 3-bdrm, Avail Immed, $1000 + util, small pet ok, 250-5506241, (250)550-6242, 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1450 w/d, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm exec home, Easthill w/d, a/c, gas f/p, no pets, n/s $1200+util. (250)878-8439 3 bedroom farmhouse. Ok Landing area. Pets/horse ok, Pasture for rent also. Avail Dec 1. $1300./mo. (250)5423276 4-bdrm 2 bath house, 44st fenced yard, 5-appl, n/s $1350 +util. Avail now. 250-542-7572 4 BDRM, 3-bath in quiet Easthill neighborhood, family home $1250+utils. 250-300-7251. 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1850 + util,2 w/d, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 5bdrm, 3bath, 2100 sqft, n/s, Armstrong, avail now $1300+ util. DD, RR 250-546-2986 Beautiful 3bdrm, lrg rec room, fenced yard, quiet cul-de-sac, AC, 5 appl., n/p, n/s, hot tub negot. $1450 +util, no room mate scenario, avail. Jan. 1 poss. free rent Dec 20 - Jan 1 Call Rob (778)475-0622 Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1400. Avail Immed. 250838-9657 Brt 2bd, well maint., yrd, deck, carport with workshed $1000 incl/util 250-542-3309 BX 5bdrm, 3 bath, includes 2 bdrm seperate suite. .6 acre. Gardeners delight. lrg workshop $1950./mo 250-546-9067 Cozy executive newly reno’d OK Landing log home in town, country feel, 2bdrm, 2 bath, n/s,n/p $1350/mo. 503-2227 Deep Creek 3bdrm house full bsmt, quiet country living, $900 mth, rr, 250-546-6158. Fully reno’d log cabin on Coldstream horse acrge,very private, beautiful setting, 500sqft. + loft, cat & dog ok. no laundry, $800+util 308-8138 Furnished 5bdrm, Lavington 2 bath, acreage, hot tub, beautiful view, avail. Jan/Feb/Mar $1000/mo util inc. 545-1279 Large 4+bdrm home, in Winfield. 3bdrm, 2-bath on main. 1+bdrm, 1-bath suite in lower Beautiful view of the lake from back deck. No smoking, pets neg, $1800/mo. Off street parking for up to 4 vehicles. Easy access to College, Kelowna & Vernon. Quiet location on dead end street. Avail Dec15 . 250-558-8231 Long term rental wanted, nice cozy 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, Parker Cove, $800+util, beach & boat launch - Linda 250-306-2785 Lumby 2.5bdrm, gas heating, close to schools, $950/mo. Call 250-547-2238 North BX, Quiet Country 2bdrm, executive w/lakeview, suits prof. couple, NS, NP, avail Jan 1 incl. 5-appl, $1200 incl/util. RR 250-545-5646 RENOVATED 2 bdrm, 1 bath East Hill home. Close to schools, parks, public transit. Located on Corner lot with back alley, yard is fenced. NS. $1250 + UTL. 250-540-0606. Rent or Lease to Purchase 3 bdrm Heritage House (remodeled) $1300./mo or 10% down on $359,900., 2505 39 Ave, Vernon, BC; 3 bdrm house on 10 acres, full basement, $1600./mo or 10% down of $459,900., 4855 Miller Rd, Armstrong BC. 1 (250)546-8630 RENT to Own Clean renovated 3br house with 5k down 1550/mo. 250-309-2565
$500/mo MasterBdrm/ensuite, $400/mo bdrm, shared kitchen. Avail now. 250-546-3505 Furnished room includes everything and some meals. $500. month. 250-558-0317.
Reno’d 2bdrm, util/incl, shared laundry, ns/np $800 Armstrong avail. now. 250-546-6380
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. From $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644
Suites, Lower 1/2 way to the Star, 1 bdrm, walkout, fully furnished, walkin closet, all utilities included, private parking, minutes to Silver Star or DT Vernon. Avail Immediately 250-558-7728 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $925. w/d. avail now. 250869-9788. 1bdrm clean, $550. 2bdrm $695. Incl heat, hot water. NO DOGS. (250)542-9042, 250542-3241 1bdrm, clean, Harwood, NS/NP, $675/mo incl/util. 250-309-4657 1bdrm, in-suite laundry $650 incl. util.int/cable, n/p no drugs 250-275-0922, 250-307-4801 1bdrm/KalRoad spacious, f/s, d/w, n/s, sm dog, sat. tv, shared W/D, priv. entry, $775 incl/util Av/immed 549-2178 1bdrm newer suite, w/d, f/s, microwave, satelite TV, internet, n/s, n/p, $750. util incl. Avail now. (250)545-2869 1BDRM, newly reno’d, East Hill,parking,, $700 (1 person) incl.util., laundry, 550-6288 1-bdrm, ste in log home, country charm, bright, cozy & quiet, 1/2 way up SS Rd, priv entry, deck, fully furn, small appl, equipped kitchen, bbq, 1/2-bath/sauna, $800 util incl lv-msg (250)558-2906 1 bedroom basement suite for 1 person in quiet East Hill neighbourhood, shared laundry, N/P, N/S, Utilities inc./ own phone & cable. $ 700/250-260-0447. 1 or 2bdrm, central loc., great cond., appls, ns, np $650 or $800/mo. util. incl. 542-1972 2bdrm, 1100 sq ft, quiet, central w/d, n/s,n/p, prkg $800 incl util RR avail Dec 1 542-6535 2bdrm, bright, spacious, huge master, sep.W/D, central location, $800/mo. 250-215-4564. 2bdrm suite, close to Mission Hill school, $750 incl.util, avail. immed.,call pm 250-545-7512 5773 Oriole Dr, 2bdrm, 1bath np, Avail Now $800 incl util. 250-260-1875, 250-351-4368 Bachelor unit, $575 incl util furniture & cable. D.T. locat, N/S Avail Dec1 250-549-0644 Brand new 2bdrm, 1 bath, n/s, n/p 250-503-1554 or cell 250307-6162 Bright 2bdrm lrg bsmt, n/s, n/p,near Courthouse,$800 incl. util. Dec 15 250-558-0933 Clean 1 bedroom, freshly painted, level entry, near new library. $700. includes in suite laundry and utilities. n/s, n/p. (250)542-0153 COLDSTREAM 2bdrm + storage room,own level entrance + parking, own laundry/hook up. $750+ 1/2util. 250 503-7028 EAST HILL, bright 2 bdrm basement suite, f/s, d/w, shared laundry, parking, n/s, avail Jan 1st. $850 incl util. 250-545-3296. Furnished bachelor suite, n/s, n/p, private ent., $625 + d.d. After 11am 250-549-2543. NEW 2-BR ABOVE-GROUND SUITE. NS. NP. Avail now. $1100 includes util. 250-5504373
Suites, Upper 1600sqft 3bdrm reno’d, lg sunroom & LR w/stunning view of Vernon, w/d, f/s, d/w, 1.5bath, elect. heat, NS, Avail Jan. 1. $1200 +util. 250-938-8242. 2 bdrm 2 bath, lrg immaculatesuite above Plant Bee on Bella Visa Rd, Avail immed. $925 incl Hydro. F/s, w/d, n/p, R.R. Phone Michelle 250-307-7549. 2bdrm $800 + 75% util, upper n/p, n/s, Evenings, or anytime Thurs & Sun (250)308-2929 3bdrm 1.5 bath, 1400 sqft, sm pet welcome, $1300./mo incl util Avail immed 250-540-7695 3bdrm, lg deck w/view, 5530 Old Kamloops Rd. n/s, n/p, $1300.incl util. (250)550-4740 3-bdrm Mission Hill, laundry, yard, storage, very nice, bright, cat ok, $1075 +util, Avail Now. (250)558-8243 3 BDRM upstairs suite in the east hill. Fenced in yard, pets welcome. Washer/dryer/dishwasher. $1300 utilities included (even cable and internet!) 250-308-4595 EastHill clean 3bdrm, upper level of house, avail Jan 1, incl 1 bath, 5 appls., digital cable, lrge deck, shared fenced backyard, n/s, n/p, $1200 +60% util. 250-558-0764 after 5pm Enderby separate Bachelor, freshly painted, shared w/d,rr, $585util.incl. &cable 838-0481
Move in Before Christmas Lovely 3 bdrm. home with beautiful hardwood floors, new kitchen & paint, master bedroom w/french doors & 1/2 bath, large deck, single garage. Avail. immed. Shared w/d with downstairs tenant. Central location. DD req ns, np. 1-306-545-1681
Townhouses IMPECCABLE TOWNHOME Bella Vista Bright, secure 3 bedroom, 3½ bath, single attached garage, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $ /mo + utilities.
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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Cars - Domestic 1994 Subaru Justy, 4x4, new clutch, new tires $1,000 250547-0055 2006 Ford 500, AWD, 4dr, exc/cond $10,500 great mileage. (250)838-0538 94 Olds well maintained daughters car. New winter tires. battery, brakes. Velour pseats, $2250. 250-549-0570
1979 Motorhome, only 87,000 kms, clean cond, works well $2800 or Trade (250)549-3781 2006 Arctic Fox 5th wheel, 27.5ft. 4 season coach, 2slides, sofa bed, dinette, lots of cupboards & drawers, power antenna, satellite ready, 4 new wheels & 10 ply tires, 3 waste tanks, BBQ & many extras $26,500. (250)549-7014 Super Camper - 10’ Caribou, fully loaded, a/c, microwave, etc, Moving must sell $10,500 obo (250)260-4435
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3bdrm FURNISHED, gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, in Vernon, spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl., incl. util., tel., internet, cable $1250/mo. 250-545-7696 / 403-547-5345 4Bdrm, 3.5 Bthrm, end unit @ Rock community, waiting for a long term lease Sorry, No sublet, n/s,n/p.$1,300 + All utilities.250-558--8860 gueon@live.ca HARWOOD. Avail Immed. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, F/S/D, W/D. No smoking. No parties. $1000/mo, 250-541-0094, Call 8am and 8pm.
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Charles Bloom Secondary School 2012 Grad CommiƩee InvitaƟon to Tender PreparaƟon and Serving of GraduaƟon Banquet Dinner Date: May 25th, 2012 Place: Whitevalley Curling Rink Time: Approximate start 7:00pm, Approximate Įnish 10:30pm If viewing of the site is needed, please call the Curling Rink at 250-547-2377 to arrange a viewing. The successful bidder will be required to have a pre-work conference with the banquet coordinator, prior to commencement of the work. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please pick up tender packages at the oĸce of Charles Bloom Secondary School. Tender Closes Friday December 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking expressions of interest from Refrigeration Contractors with experience in the construction of arena refrigeration to carry out upgrades to the refrigeration plants at the Lumby Arena and Curling Rink. To be selected to bid on this project, the Refrigeration Contractor must be experienced in the construction of “arena and curling rink refrigeration plants.” The expression of interest must include prior experience in this type of work including a list of at least three arena installations completed in the last five years.
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Those looking forward to the reopening of the Penticton Public Library on Sundays will have to wait until the new year, however, the service will then operate from January through April. For the last 20 years the facility had been offering limited Sunday openings, withdrawing the service only in the warmer months. However this year, dealing with rising costs and a budget frozen by city coun— Library board chair Al Kidd cil at the 2009 amount of $934,719, the to library’s governing board decided not an Kidd said that currently there is no room resume Sunday operation in October in of in the budget for the $2,700, but that 2010 he shortfall budget a up attempt to make nextt year there will be. around $4,000. “We have gone through the pain of not Library board chair Al Kidd pointed out ng open on Sundays this fall,” said Kidd. being that in 2010 the board was forced to create “Wee feel it would be the best bang for our $22,000 in saving in order to meet the stagar if we could open in January.” to dollar nant budget and that in 2011 they expect Using the money, the library would be find an additional $31,000 in savings. n on Sundays until April, at which point “We have agonized over the Sunday deci- open it would stop for the summer. The board sion for some time and we just can’t change would then have to find more money or once uld the way the reality is. There is no money and again ain consider not reopening on Sundays in we have no money for next year,” said Kidd. October. tober. “We felt that Sunday closure had the least predict the way things are going, can’t “I service core our on and said affect on our clientele no butt to be honest, that is where we stand,” ... So, that is what we went with. We had dd. “I would like to look after this winter Kidd. alternative, we felt.” ssion right now and deal with next fall It was a decision that some on council session hen we get there.” when questioned, particularly Coun. John Vassilaki, idea. Vassilaki said he liked the who pushed a motion, eventually approved “I am really happy to hear what you the Nov. 1, that the city come up with an addion aree bringing forward today and at least and tional $2,500 to keep the facility open inter session will be open on Sundays winter Sundays until 2011. is what I wanted,” he said. “Concerning at that Speaking before council Monday night, a motion forward bringing be will I fall, ext next the for Kidd proposed an alternate utilization gain during budget deliberations to see what again money. can do about next fall or make it a year “What we would like to do, with your wee situation where every year somehow ound round OK, is to take that ($2,500), add $2,700 ourin we will come up with the funds to take care starting service Sunday open and selves David Sim off Sunday openings.” pso January,” he said. steady flo n gets ready to rig up anoth w of boats Okanagan Lakesail over the marin er sailboat to be a and on to lift trailers at ed out of the water CORY BIALECKI/MORNIN the Verno G n Yacht Clu for winter storage STAR b Saturday. as a
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