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Referendum costs cut by $1 million RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Sports complex designs have been squeezed and the belttightening may not be done yet. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee members eliminated $1 million Thursday from the budget package, bringing the potential borrowing cost from $8.5 million to up to $7.5 million. “It’s a reflection of the total amount that will go to referendum but it doesn’t mean we will spend that amount,” said Mike Macnabb Mike Macnabb, chairperson. One way to reduce costs further for the Okanagan College site is to have user groups raise funds for items like hurdles, steeple barriers and track blocks.

“We will look to the users to come up with ideas and act on them,” said director Jim Garlick. There is also the hope that expenses could be reduced further if construction tenders come in less than expected. Among the items that were eliminated Thursday were off-site works like curbs and sidewalks and a covered seating area. “It’s a balance between user groups and what they say they want or need and the public that has to buy-in to this,” said Garlick. While the original plan called for a sand-based soccer field for $195,000, the nod has now been given to $50,000 for a soil-based natural grass field. “Sand-based fields require more maintenance,” said director Bob Fleming. Many items in the original plan, though, will remain,

including $1.1 million for a synthetic turf field instead of $525,000 for a natural grass field for sports like football. “Any sports with cleats really damages the (natural grass) field and with late season sports, the fields don’t recover over the winter,” said Keith Pinkoski, planner. A rubberized track, with a 25-year life expectancy, is still part of the plan at $1.7 million. The other option was $1.5 million for a polyurethane surface, which would last 12 years. There was also considerable debate over two buildings designated for storage, public washrooms and change rooms. But, ultimately, the $1.3 million cost for the buildings was retained because some board members suggested reducing scope could negatively impact booking events. “I’ve been to facilities where the change rooms are nickeled and dimed and a kid is out on a bench because the change room is too small,” said Fleming.

New Year’s baby makes her debut JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

It was close as two expectant moms battled through labour pains, but little Aberley Jean Mcdougall took the lead as the North Okanagan’s first baby of 2013. Born to first-time parents Kristy ObandoOrtiz and Shane Mcdougall, Aberley was born at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, weighing just five pounds and 15 ounces. The little bundle of joy, complete with a full head of hair, was a bit of a surprise to her parents, who weren’t expecting her until today. “I forgot it was New Year’s until I turned the news on and saw the fireworks,” said 34-year-old Shane. While the Vernon couple wasn’t expecting it, others were cheering for them to deliver the first baby of 2013. “Everyone was rooting for that,” said 30-year-old Kristy. “Everyone was saying it was going to be a New Year’s baby.” But they had some competition. According to Kristy and Shane, the hospital staff informed them that another expectant mom was also going through labour. “They were in labour at the same time,” said Shane. “They (staff) kept telling us, you’re headto-head,” said Kristy, who went through 34 hours of labour, the last nine of which were

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hard labour, before a caesarean delivery helped bring her little girl into the world. The new family was awarded another special delivery Wednesday. An annual tradition for the VJH Auxiliary is to award the first baby of the year with a basket of hand-made blankets, bonnets and booties, as well as flowers and other items donated from local businesses. It was a special delivery for auxiliary member Nell McInnes. “It’s actually my birthday...but I wasn’t the New Year’s baby,” who was honoured to present “sweet” little Aberley and her family with the gifts alongside auxiliary member Dixie Mackie. Aberley is a granddaughter to Gladys Ortiz of New York, Janet and Regan Weed of Vernon and Terry and Louise Mcdougall of Chilliwack. “It’s our first granddaughter,” beamed Janet, who is already a grandma to her grandsons but is looking forward to having a baby girl in their lives. “I’ve already been out shopping, it’s like a sea of pink.” Aberley is not only the first baby of the North Okanagan, in fact she beat out Kelowna’s baby, who wasn’t born until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. But B.C.’s very first baby of the year was born in Kamloops to a Merritt couple at 12:02 a.m.

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Directors demand action on meat licences RICHARD ROLKE

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Growing frustration is forcing the Regional District of North Okanagan to get tough over meat processing. Directors unanimously voted Wednesday to demand that the provincial government initiate class D and E slaughter licences so farmgate sales can occur locally.

“We were told it would be resolved before Christmas and it hasn’t,” said director Mike Macnabb. “Everyone is looking at it but nobody is doing anything. It’s a very simple process (for the government) to say yes or no.” The number of local producers has gone from 1,200 to 300 since meat process-

ing regulations came into not sure force in 2007 and Macnabb is concerned more farmers may go out of business before any changes are made by the government. “This has been studified to death Patrick Nicol for so long. I am

why the stall has taken place,” he said. “Everyone is frustrated because agriculture is a huge economic driver in the North Okanagan.” RDNO chairperson Patrick Nicol, vice-chair-

person Rick Fairbairn, director Janice Brown and Spallumcheen Coun. Christine Fraser have been central in lobbying Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick for D and E licenses. “We’ve heard no word directly from minister Letnick,” said Nicol. As part of its efforts,

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We’ve got over $2 million in used inventory to choose from. Our total inventory will be over 250 cars and trucks. We want to remind everybody that this is a one-day sale only. When our inventory has been reduced, we will remove the sale prices and return to normal operations. Since we are a local business, we would like to give back to the community,” Loewen said. We would rather allow local people to buy these vehicles than wholesale them at an Here, every used car and truck is on sale. auction.” Any questions can be directed FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND NO to 250-545-2261. BIDDING. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a good quality used car at the lowest Vernon Dodge Jeep opens at 8:00 a.m. on price possible, including cars for only $77. Saturday, January 5, 2013, and the sale All cars and trucks will be on display at starts at 9:30 a.m. SHARP! Buyers must 4607 27th Street, Vernon, BC at 8:00 a.m. be 18 or older with valid driver’s license. on Saturday, January 5, 2013.

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Friends Katelyne Andrew (above, left), 10, and Aleeya Williamson, 10, take part in the Habitat for Humanity family skate put on by Wesbild Communities Predator Ridge and Turtle Mountain Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Paul Williamson and his grandson Austin Nadeau, 2, (below) watch the skating.

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RDNO has been encouraging residents to express their support for farm-gate sales. “We’ve had many thoughtful letters that have been passed on to minister Letnick,” said Nicol. A 500-name petition has also been collected to place pressure on the government.

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undisclosed amount of cash,” said There has been a major develop- Molendyk. “The suspect was confronted by ment in a string of North Okanagan the business owner with a bat.” robberies. The suspect was A maroon van with a susdescribed as six-feet tall pect in the Dec. 29 Enderby and in his mid to late 20s. Inn Liquor Store theft was He had a slender build located in the Upper Sahali with a grey toque and area of Kamloops just before 9 beige jacket. p.m. Dec. 31. “Information from “The suspect was arrested witnesses is there was a after crashing the vehicle into second suspect waiting a pole,” said Gord Molendyk, outside,” said Molendyk. with the North Okanagan Gord Molendyk According to police, RCMP. the suspects fled the The suspect remains in cusRosedale Grocery in a maroon van. tody in Kamloops. On Dec. 29, a male suspect entered Officers are currently looking into the possibility that the suspect the Enderby Inn Liquor Store and may be involved in a second rob- produced a knife. The individual took bery in Enderby and an incident in money and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. Armstrong. RCMP also received reports of a On Dec. 31 at about 6 p.m., the Rosedale Grocery on Rosedale robbery in progress at the Enderby Dollar Store Dec. 30. A man attemptAvenue in Armstrong was robbed. “The male suspect jumped the ed to pry open the cash register with counter, opened the till and stole an a knife. Morning Star Staff

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Property assessments decrease across region Morning Star Staff

Property values have dropped across the North Okanagan. The region’s assessment roll decreased from $27,387,550,091 in 2012 to $26,391,682,576 in 2013. This year’s assessment roll includes $354,569,677 for subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. “Most homes in the North Okanagan are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Tracy Wall, deputy assessor with B.C. Assessment. “Most homeowners in the North Okanagan will see modest changes in the zero to minus five per cent range.” The average 2013 residential assessments are: Armstrong: $294,000 ($308,000 - 2012)

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Board won’t support annexation bid RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

“We’re not going out and looking for these citizens.” — Juliette Cunningham

and the ability to provide sustainable services. “Who will respond there? The BX-Swan Lake Fire Department has a list of who’s in and who’s out (of the electoral area),” said BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb. The applicant is seeking annexation so he can connect to Vernon’s sewer system and avoid replacement of a failing septic field. However, RDNO officials say the application package does not include supporting

documentation by a qualified professional on the status of the septic system. “We’re just taking their word that they have a septic failure and need to join the city,” said Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake. Macnabb says he isn’t convinced that the condition of the septic field is a sufficient reason for local jurisdictions to change boundaries. ‘It erodes the fabric of electoral areas and we want to prevent that,” he said.

Lake Country looks to continue growth KEVIN PARNELL Black Press

Lake Country’s longest serving politician says the district has laid significant groundwork over the last year as it looks to continue a path of growth and become an important economic region in the Okanagan Valley. Lake Country mayor James Baker, 71, says the district is well poised to move forward over the next several years after a time of streamlining within the district’s staffing and infrastructure over the last 12 months. “We did a systems review of our procedures and did some re-organzing in different departments so we can provide more efficiency within the district,” said Baker, who is in his seventh year as Lake Country mayor and 25th year as a politician in Lake Country. “We’re laying the groundwork to get things moving better. It was a good year and we got lots done.” Among several initiatives brought forward by the current council was work done to improve transportation and safety for pedestrians as well as the approval of a new water master plan, which will provide infrastructure upgrades and safe and clean drinking water to all residents of Lake Country. “The Lodge Road

upgrade was a major water quality as well as a item on the agenda,” universal metering syssaid Baker, of the new tem so people who use sidewalks, improved the most water, pay the traffic flow and lighting most. along the Lake Country Baker says the new road. “We still want plan is affordable for tax to be able to payers in the get more safe district. pedestrian “We think areas around it’s a manageour major able plan,” he roads, espesaid. “Being cially where able to budstudents are get it over 20 walking.” years we think Late in it’s not a huge James Baker 2012, Lake hit on people. C ountr y There are a lot c o u n c i l of upgrades approved a tax increase that we needed to make to bring in a new water and we need to spend master plan which laid the money to do it. “ out the groundwork for Also underway in some major improve- Lake Country is the ments to the outdated major highway projwater system in Lake ect that will change the Country. The water winding Highway 97 master plan was adopt- along Wood Lake and ed by council and will move it to a major foureventually see improved lane highway passing in

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Possibly expanding Vernon’s boundaries is getting a rough ride. The city’s four representatives were out-numbered Wednesday when the rest of the Regional District of North Okanagan board voted not to support an application from a property on Barker Road in the BX to join Vernon. “We’re not going out and looking for these citizens. They are applying,” said Juliette Cunningham, a Vernon director. However, BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb is concerned the loss of land will impact his electoral area. “These single, small annexation requests create challenges for planning for the regional district and the city,” he said of the tax base

RDNO is calling on Vernon to provide sewer to the property without the land being annexed. However, city director Rob Sawatzky insists that isn’t possible. “We can’t cherry-pick city services and we have to be consistent with city policy,” he said of current rules which link access to sewer with annexation. The final decision on the Barker Road annexation application rests with the provincial government. In a related matter, RDNO continues to proceed with a study on the impact of portions of electoral areas joining municipalities. “We hope the study clarifies some of the issues. This is the first time it’s been done in the province,” said Macnabb.

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New Year’s Eve was routine for Vernon RCMP officers. Members conducted several road blocks Monday night and early Tuesday morning. “There were two immediate roadside prohibitions fails resulting in 90-day prohibitions and 30-day vehicle impounds,” said Gord Molendyk, detachment spokesperson. There was one prohibited driver pursuant to the Criminal Code, five speeding offences, two intersection offences, five tickets issued for Motor Vehicle Act offences and seven written warnings issued. “Eleven people spent the night in the Vernon cells mainly for fights and other liquor related activities,” said Molendyk. A large crowd gathered at Silver Star Mountain Resort but there were no problems. “Our officers reported no arrests and everyone seemed to be having a great time,” said Molendyk. “Only a few people were asked to dispose of open liquor.”

Foster gearing up for election JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Heading into an election year, the region’s MLA is confident he and his Liberal party will be able to continue with their work. “Our record speaks for itself,” said VernonMonashee MLA Eric Foster. Between all of the union contracts that have been signed in 2012 and efforts to improve the economy with investments coming into B.C., Foster applauds Premier Christy Clark’s efforts “She’s done a great job.” Despite what the polls are saying about the Liberals, Foster says the real results will come May 14. Eric Foster “The only poll that counts is election day.” One effort the government is working on is a plan to liquefy natural gas in B.C. “It’s a $30-billion industry,” said Foster, adding that it will make it easier, and safer, to transport the province’s healthy supply of natural gas from areas like Kitimat and Prince Rupert to Asia. The economy is the top priority worldwide, and Foster says B.C. has improved its position over the past year. From mills up and running in the forest industry to product sales up in various sectors, he says there is evidence the economy is continuing to improve. “That’s an indication that people have money to spend.” Locally the top issue is completion of Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s top two shelled in floors in the new Polson tower.

The local MLA has been championing the issue ever since the floors were completed. “Everybody is affected by that, it could be you, could be your kids, could be your grandchildren, could be a friend, a neighbour.” His lobbying efforts resulted in a commitment from the government last spring to have the rooms in the top two floors completed. “We need the beds, there’s no question about it.” But now the question on many resident’s minds is when. The work is being stalled by discussions between Interior Health and the government on what will be completed, since there was no commitment to complete the operating rooms on the two floors. Foster is hoping construction will begin in the spring. Another project Foster has fought for since his first UBCM convention in 1986 is re-alignment of Highway 6, between Grey and Ricardo roads. That project is currently underway and expected to be completed in September of 2013. “We’re in pretty good shape here,” said Foster. “We’ve got a new hospital, a couple new schools and a whole bunch of new roads. “Locally, we’re just going to carry on to deliver the services.” On the healthcare end, another cause Foster is being lobbied to support is a licensed care facility in Coldstream. Such a facility is currently under construction in Lumby but Coldstream Meadows has been trying to gain one for years. “The demographics in the North Okanagan are such that we need more beds, we need more facilities,” said Foster. “We’re always on the lobby for more facilities here.”

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North Okanagan residents have demonstrated their support for health care again. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light A Bulb has raised $203,500, surpassing the $200,000 target. “We wish to thank the community for donations this holiday season supporting these vital needs at Vernon Jubilee Hospital,” said Michael Concannon, campaign chairperson. “Each year, we at the foundation are amazed by the generosity shown by people living in the North Okanagan.” The funds will go towards high definition cameras for endoscopic surgery and a video colposcopy system. “We are grateful that residents continue to remember our needs at VJH,” said Concannon.

Liberals set to elect Shuswap candidate Morning Star Staff

Over the past couple of months five strong candidates have been working hard to earn the votes of B.C. Liberals in the Shuswap. The hotly contested nomination will end Saturday with the new candidate set to be announced around 5 p.m. The candidates include: n Mel Arnold – operator of a successful marine and RV business in Salmon Arm for 23 years. Arnold served for nine years on the board of the BC Wildlife Federation, and was elected twice as president. n Marty Bootsma – former Salmon Arm Mayor. Bootsma served on Salmon Arm city council for 12 years, six as mayor. n Will Hansma – former five-term mayor of Spallumcheen. Hansma is also the owner of a

local newspaper based in Armstrong. n Greg Kyllo – Councillor and deputy mayor of the District of Sicamous. Kyllo is also an owner of Twin Anchors Marine Group, a successful company that employs 130 full-time staff and

60 seasonal employees. n Jordan Ross – businessman with over 14 years of private sector experience. Ross is also a former vice-president of the Shuswap BC Liberal Riding Association. The candidate selection meeting in

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is the season for snivels, sneezing, running noses and hoarse coughing. Between friends, family and co-workers, you don’t have to look far to see someone straining to defeat the grips of some strain of a seasonal bug. But is it just me, or does it seem more people than usual are fighting the cold and/or flu, which also appears to be lingering for longer? Maybe it’s just the cold cloud I’ve been trapped under for the past two months (making me a little more than bahumbuggish), or the fact that I sit in an office infected with more germ-stricken workers than a playground of preschoolers (on top of the fact that I have a preschooler who brings Jennifer Smith home her own collection of germs). But I can’t help but believe that we are seeing more sick people because of the economy. A study from Queens University found 83 per cent of people will go to work when they have symptoms of the cold and flu. Despite the fact that we all know we should stay home when we are sick, many of us can’t afford to (whether it be fear of losing a day’s wage or losing our job or just the pressure to perform). While we have good intentions to get our work done, by coming into work sick we are in effect slowing productivity of the entire operation as we spread our germs and infect others. And while I’m no doctor, I would suggest that by not staying home to rest, we are in effect hindering our own immune system’s ability to fight off the illness – which in turn makes us sick longer. Therefore with so many working sick out there, the spread of illness is increased, therefore there are more and more people fighting the cold/flu. In fact, the Public Health Agency of Canada’s weekly flu watch reports that there are more Canadians fighting the flu. Based on the numbers for Dec. 9 to 15 (week

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50) the percentage of positive influenza tests increased from 18.2 per cent in week 49 to 24.2 per cent in week 50. That could just be an indication that we are becoming more entrenched in the cold/flu season (which runs between October and May). A deeper look at the report reveals that B.C. actually isn’t doing all that bad, with just 19 reported cases of influenza while Quebec has reported 762. Our province ranks fifth out of 10 (places like Nova Scotia and Manitoba reported three or fewer cases for week 50). The highest proportion of those contracting the flu are over 65 (39 per cent), followed by the 20-44 year olds (18.6 per cent), those 45-64 made up 15.9 per cent, children under five make up 14 per cent followed by those five to 19 (12.4 per cent). During week 50 there were 99 lab-confirmed hospitalizations (none from B.C.) and three deaths. In addition, 33 children (16 years and under) were hospitalized due to the flu, (three were from B.C.). I’m not sure how much stock I put into these numbers as they only reflect the reported illnesses, and in some cases only the lab-confirmed cases. I would be tempted to more than triple the reported numbers, considering the majority of people will suffer through a flu without ever visiting a doctor. And those that do make it to the walk-in or manage to get an appointment aren’t generally tested for the flu, they’re simply handed a prescription to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Because whether it’s a cold or flu, there is no magic pill or herb that will cure you (only some that will ease the symptoms). Therefore many doctors will tell you to let the illness run its course. So if you’re one of the lucky ones who has managed to steer clear of the seasonal bugs, you’re probably already doing everything right – washing your hands, exercising, eating healthy, getting enough rest, washing your hands, not touching your face, getting your flu shot and did I mention washing your hands?

A new year is upon us, bringing a new calendar and, with it, new possibilities for the year ahead. A fresh start via a new calendar is often the impetus for people to make vows to improve their life and to begin working on those vows. Unfortunately, most New Year’s resolutions fail for a variety of reasons. According to polling firm Angus Reid, only 45 per cent of those making resolutions in 2011 achieved their goals, with the majority — 52 per cent — sticking with their resolution for about a month. Entering 2012, according to the Harrison/Decima polling firm, the top Canadian New Year’s resolutions were spending more quality time with friends and family (66 per cent), getting more enjoyment out of life (65 per cent), getting into shape (59 per cent) and paying down debt (46 per cent). Chances are, the breakdown for 2013 is similar as a seemingly perpetually tenuous economy has people working more and finding less time to do the important things in life. Spending time with ones you love and enjoying – really, truly enjoying – each day are important goals. How to succeed in such resolutions can be found by talking to friends, probing online and simple trial and error. Like smokers who go through myriad attempts before succeeding in quitting, those resolving to find better lifestyles in 2013 will hit the odd speed bump. Don’t quit. Brush yourself off and continue the journey. On Dec. 31, 2013, you will be glad you persevered. – Kamloops This Week

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here seems to be a need to set the record straight on behalf of the many users of the BX Ranch Park dog park regarding the recent proposal by the BX-Swan Lake Community Association to demand taxpayers purchase the ranch lands above our beloved park. We are not involved in this. We are very happy with the existing park and take great pride in care-taking what has become the most utilized park in the district. There are over a hundred walkers using the park on many days, and this occurs from early morning to early evening every day of the year. Through informal discussions, I have

rental rates It's important to note that the facts and figures reported in your article regarding rental rates climb on Dec. 23 represent only a small fraction of the actual rental market in Vernon. The CMHC-produced results take into account only properties rented by licenced property managers that represent, for the large part, multi-family buildings. The majority of single-family homes and suites are managed and operated by owners or private individuals which if factored into the vacancy and affordable equations would show a vacancy rate closer to 10 per cent and rents that have not increased for the last two years (and in some cases reduced). If the city were serious about doing something to accommodate renters and improve the affordability of a home in Vernon, they would moderate the enforcement of suites by city departments which has only reduced the number of possible rental units and increased the financial burden of the homeowner. In addition, grabbing the last pound of flesh from every developer that walks in the door does nothing for improving the affordability of a home in Vernon. A recent example illustrates the point where compulsory city costs in the form of infrastructure improvements, in addition to development

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not heard any of these users supporting the association’s campaign and many suggest there are a number of more important items to be dealt with, i.e., water quality, the sports facility and the museum and art gallery before spending $3.2 million for the BX Ranch as a green space. There have even been positive comments for its designated “rural residential” development that would generate taxes on each property as well as the development of a park as part of any subdivision due to existing bylaws. Gordon Marrs and members of BX ranch Dog Park-Dig vernon Dig Facebook group

cost charges, add almost $30,000 to the cost of a home that would otherwise be able to sell for $220,000. Taking a leaf from the pages of other municipalities that have reduced or in some cases eliminated DCCs for appropriate developments would greatly assist homeowners and the local economy. I. Murphy statIstIcs Lies, damn lies and statistics. We all know that saying. In his letter to the editor, Eric Foster, MLA (Liberal) speaks of "cherry-picking" statistics while doing exactly the same thing. For example, Foster chose to ignore the fact that when comparing November to October, 4,700 jobs were lost in B.C. There are other statistics (from Statistics Canada) around job creation, such as: over the past 14 months, B.C.'s population has grown by 1.1 per cent, but its new job growth is around 0.6 per cent; and in November 2011 the number of British Columbians with jobs was 2.2988 million, and in November 2012, it was 2.3127 million B.C. is dead last in year-overyear in job creation, on a relative basis, amongst the Western provinces — Saskatchewan +3.07 per cent; Alberta +1.82 per cent; Manitoba +1.36 per cent and B.C. +1.29 per cent. Are your eyes

glazed over yet? Well, you see what I mean. This throwing about of numbers could go on endlessly. For every statistic brought forward, there's another to contradict it. It's surprising that Premier Clark, a former media celebrity, did not realize how dangerous a game she began when, at the Liberal convention, she uttered "I'm going to run on (being) number one in job creation." Spinning numbers won't help you to win the race, and it may just spin you into a great big hole. A meaningful discussion on job creation is simply too important to the people and the future of B.C. to be lost in a political ping-pong match. Donna easto relay volunteer When I decided to volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society back in 2010, I didn’t know exactly what I was getting into, just that I felt this overwhelming need to do something to fight back and to pay it forward. Serious illness, whether endured by a loved one or personally, will change your perspective on pain, suffering, life and death. My connection with the crushing weight of cancer opened a huge new window in my life. I now see conquering this disease is within our reach and the sooner the bet-

ter. As a community we already have made an enormous contribution in the fight to eradicate cancer. Through participation in events such as Relay for Life, annual campaigns such as daffodil sales or door-to-door canvassing, and personal giving, we have supported considerable improvements in cancer care, research, prevention, and support. Generous local monetary gifts from years past have led to the discovery of better treatments and medications for today’s patients, and ensure that practical and emotional support is available to those going through cancer. Prevention initiatives have shown us that healthy lifestyle and safe public policy decrease the risk of developing certain cancers. Going forward, I realized my responsibility to those who have sacrificed physically, emotionally and financially in my community. Using some of my time and energy to volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life seemed a good place to start. I now see how vital volunteers are in keeping advancements in motion. New volunteers are always needed to join those already in the battle. I strongly encourage those of you who may be hesitant, or feel you don’t have the time or energy, to give just a little and see where it

goes from there. Volunteer with Relay For Life in Vernon or sign up a team of your friends, family or co-workers. For more information on how you can become involved, go to www.relaybc.ca or e-mail statlalow@bc.cancer.ca nadine McGregor

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Activity Horoscope

By Bernice Bede OsOl Some kind of endeavor another whose point of you originate or direct view differs considerably. in the year ahead will Nothing will be gained have excellent chances except more strife. for success. However, not only is it important VIRGO that you work for (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) a good cause, in Your frame of mind will addition, you need to affect how you handle be extremely selective pressure. Take care not of those who assist you. to make everything you do more complicated than it needs to be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Even if you don’t seek LIBRA it, your very presence (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) is likely to command If you’ve been feeling attention. Thus, you financially squeezed, it need to be extra careful might be smart to review of your demeanor, your expenses to see if any because the impression can be eliminated or, at you make will be lasting. the very least, cut down.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) To achieve an important objective, you need to proceed in a logical, methodical manner. If you shoot from the hip instead, the results are apt to be quite disappointing. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) It behooves you to be as tactful and pleasant as possible with colleagues. Being too critical or aggressive could result in an incident that would have serious ramifications. ARIES (March 21-April 19) If you are required to handle a confidential matter for another, treat it with the respect you would wish if someone were doing the same for you. Remember, the buck stops with you on this one. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) It would be best to keep a disagreement with your mate to yourself. Once you allow outsiders to enter the picture, complications are likely to occur. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Since your powers of observation appear to be more acute than ever, don’t focus simply on others’ shortcomings while totally ignoring their good attributes. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make sure to handle your resources as prudently as possible. Take care to avoid taking on any unnecessary long-term debt. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Guard against temptations to rehash an old, smoldering issue with

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PUT THE OPPONENT ON DILEMMA’S HORNS Robert Cooper, an English diplomat and strategist, said, “There is no dilemma compared with that of the deep-sea diver who hears the message from the ship above, ‘Come up at once. We are sinking.’ “ In this deal, declarer can put a defender on the horns of a dilemma. How should South play in four hearts after West leads the diamond eight, and East wins with his king, cashes the diamond ace, and plays a third round? North made a cuebid raise, showing heart support and at least gameinvitational values. South’s jump to four hearts was a slight overbid, but he liked the idea of trying for a

vulnerable game bonus. Declarer can see four losers: one spade, two diamonds and one club. True, the club finesse might work, but it is surely a lowpercentage play, given East’s opening bid. However, because a discard is coming on dummy’s diamond jack, South can skewer East. He ruffs the third diamond high, draws trumps ending on the board, and calls for the spade two. How does East defend? If he wins with his spade ace, dummy’s club seven will eventually disappear on declarer’s spade king. So East plays low. Now, though, South wins with his king, plays a trump to the dummy, and pitches a spade on the diamond jack. Then he calls

for the spade queen. East wins but is endplayed. If he leads a club, it is away from his king. Alternatively, if he plays a spade or diamond, declarer ruffs in his hand and sluffs the club seven from the board.

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Vipers regroup for playoff push GrAEME COrbEtt Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Vipers are painfully aware the scoreclock is ticking away on their B.C. Hockey League season. What they do with the remaining 22 games will determine whether or not they miss the playoffs for a second straight season. The Vipers, last in the Interior Division at 11-16-0-7, are five points back of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (15-15-1-3), who occupy the final playoff spot. The teams tangle tonight at the Shaw Centre. Vernon, 2-7-0-1 in their last 10 games, entertain the third-place West Kelowna Warriors (13-11-2-7) Saturday at Wesbild Centre. “We’re not sitting in a good spot and our job is to get into the playoffs,” said head coach Jason Williamson, who welcomed his players back from the holiday break with a leg-deadening skate Wednesday at Wesbild. “People keep thinking about next season (hosting RBC Cup national championships), but that’s not our goal right now. Our goal is to make sure we’re winning this year and we’ve got a job to do. “We’ve got to do the right things with the last 22 games... and it’s gotta start (tonight).” Power forward Aaron Hadley, an alternate captain, is less than thrilled with the Vipers’ current standing, but is adamant the team can turn it around. “It’s a huge disappointment,” said Hadley, who visited with family and friends in his hometown of Castlegar over the break. “There’s no going around it. We did not live up to expectations in the first half, but I believe in this team. “It was good for us to have a break; it came at a good time. The plan is to regroup for 2013 and I think we’re going to have a good year.” Hadley was right in one regard to the break – the team, for the most part, is healthy. Banged up forwards TJ Dumonceaux and Mitch McAllister, and veteran d-men Geoff Crifield and Brett Corkey, appear primed to return from the injured list, leaving forward Craig Martin, who is

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Defenceman bryce Eviston (middle) ties up forward Adam tambellini (right) while ryan renz clears a loose puck during a drill at Vernon Viper practice Wednesday afternoon at Wesbild Centre. recovering from a broken foot, as the lone casualty. SNAKE BITES: The ‘Backs continued their ongoing roster shuffle with the signing of Jordan Levesque from the Nanaimo Junior B Buccaneers Wednesday. The 17-year-old

native of Nanaimo amassed 18 goals and 12 assists in helping propel the Bucs to first place in the Vancouver Island league’s North Division. He has three points in seven games as a callup with the Cowichan Valley Capitals.

Kelowna Blue Storm 14-0. Roest led the Spider attack with hat tricks in each preliminary game, while JJ Milne led a strong d-corps which included Riley Cormier, Brydon Pilon and Brock Holliday. Netminder Logan Killingbeck got all five wins, surrendering only seven goals in five tournament games. “The kids had a couple great battles in the round-robin and improved each game,” said Milne. “We were really impressed with the team play and how they passed the puck.” Meanwhile, the Watkin Motors Mustangs wrapped up the West Kelowna Pee Wee Rep tournament with a hard-fought 6-5 loss to Dawson Creek Sunday at Royal LePage Place. The Stangs battled back a 3-0 deficit early in the game, only to surrend a last-minute, extra-man goal. Powell Connor earned game MVP and Rowan Miller took the Hustle award. In Saturday morning action, the Ponies grounded the

Kelowna Jr. Rockets 6-1, with game MVP going to Colton Schaper-Kotter and the Hustle award to Drayden Dougan. With just a two-hour break, the Mustangs came out flat in a 4-0 loss to the host Warriors. Game MVP was Mika Burns and Hustle honours went to Joe Eggert. Early Sunday morning, the Herd ended Dawson Creek’s unbeaten run with a 3-1 decision in their final round-robin to set up the final rematch. Logan Higgs went 2-0 in net and Jordan Wilde went 2-1, each goalie earning an MVP for their efforts. Nick Cherkowski (4+2), Schaper-Kotter (2+2), Miller (2+1), Dougan (2+1), Eggert (1+3) Connor (1+2), Coleton Bilodeau (1+2), CJ Storey (1+2), Lucas Halvorson (1+1) and Dylan Sedlacek provided Mustangs’ tournament offence. Helpers went to Keeghan McRae (2), Caden Bracken and Dawson Chase.

Black Widows sting Panthers for Novice Timbits title Morning Star Staff

Vernon Black Widows unwrapped holiday gold in the Rep division of the Vernon Timbits Challenge Novice Hockey Tournament last weekend. The Black Widows capped a perfect 5-0 record with a 5-2 win over the Vernon Panthers in the championship game Sunday at Civic Arena. Austin Roest paced the Widows with a pair in the final, while Zack Casagrande, Zac Milne and Erik Pastro added singles. Bennett Kuhnlein scored twice for the Panthers, both assisted by Jace Weir. “The two Vernon teams are very familiar with each other and evenly matched,” said Black Widow head coach Tim Milne. “It was a great gold-medal game and a good day for Vernon minor hockey.” In round-robin play, the Widows grounded the Kelowna Jr. Chiefs 4-2, Kamloops Coyotes 6-1, Kelowna Sting 7-2 and

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Sports Knights stumble into New Year before imploding down the stretch. The Heat (8-24-3-1), opened the scoring in the first period on first star McKenzie Guariero’s fourth of the year. Knights’ captain Steve Pantazopoulos equalized six minutes into the second frame after some hustle down low by Matty Saharchuk and Derek Andrews. Pantazopoulos buried his fifth goal with a snap shot from the hash marks. “It was a good response,” said Mallette. “At that point I thought maybe we could build some momentum, but that wasn’t the case.” Chase put the game away with five unanswered goals. Kurtis Johnson, with his 15th and 16th, and Michael Keyes, Michael Rand and Cody Hodges, each with their first, completed the Heat attack in front of Jacob Mattes (31 saves). Advertisement Tension boiled in the second period when Knights’ d-man Mac Ferner hit a Heat player from behind. Ferner earned a game misconduct for the hit and two more for his part in the resulting line brawl; he fought You can plan your Marc McKenzie while vacation down to TRAVEL Pantazopoulos tangled the finest detail, but an INSURANCE with Reece Forman and unexpected accident and WITH Saharchuk scrapped accompanying medical Dominick Hodges. DIANE costs can not only ruin a trip, Zack Dueck had 19 MARSHALL they can have a substantial saves for the Knights. impact on your finances. The Knights visit the Kamloops Storm Fortunately, you can prepare (13-8-2-4) Saturday at for the unexpected and options for annual multi trip McArthur Island Arena, avoid financial devastation policies. There’s no need to followed by the Heat with BCAA Travel Insurance, reapply for each trip, and Sunday in Chase. whenever you leave the you can easily upgrade province. the coverage if more days BCAA Travel Insurance are needed. Quick out-ofoffers single trip and annual province trips and planned multi trip policy options to vacations are both covered ensure that your coverage and you don’t have to inform fits your specific travel us of your travel dates. needs. single trip coverage Plus, the longer you hold an is suitable if you only annual multi trip policy, the Black Press Sports travel once or twice a year. more you save – even up They have been to 10%, depending on the However, if you travel three one of the Western number of consecutive years or more times a year, an Conference's best teams you renew! annual multi trip policy can over the last month, but be more economical and BCAA also offers coverage not even the Victoria flexible. for trip cancellation, trip Royals could stop the For example, for a interruption, and baggage Kelowna Rockets from traveller in their 60’s, who loss. Choose the options extending their prosonly vacations out-of- that best suit your needs and perity on home ice. province once a year, plus your travel budget. If you The Rockets scored a few shopping trips across are not sure, we are here to on their first three powthe border, purchasing one help you. erplays en route to a 4-2 three-day annual multi trip Visit your local BCAA Western Hockey League policy costs much less than service Centre to speak win over the Royals buying several single trip with an Insurance specialist Wednesday night, earnpolicies. And it covers any about the travel insurance ing their 15th consecuplanned or unplanned trips options that are right for you. tive victory at Prospera within the selected three Purchase online and save Place. day limit, so you can travel 5%, plus, Members save an Zach Franko, Myles with peace-of-mind knowing additional 7%! Bell and Tyson Baillie you’re always protected. scored on the powerplay for the Rockets. Multi trip coverage is also Diane Marshall is an Insurance Colton Sissons had convenient and flexible. Specialist with BCAA. She can be the other single. Jamie BCAA offers many trip length reached at diane.marshall@bcaa.com. Crooks and Ben Walker replied for the Royals. To learn more call 310-2345 The Rockets (27or click on bcaa.com 10-1-1) travel to Prince George this weekend Insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and is administered by North American Air Travel Insurance Agents Ltd. d.b.a. Travel Underwriters, a licensed insurance broker. 11 Floor 6081 No 3. Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 2B2. Insurance is underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance for games Friday and and Financial Services Inc. and certain Lloyd’s Underwriters, severally and not jointly. Saturday against the Cougars.

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The North Okanagan Knights didn’t exactly ring in the New Year in style Monday night in Chase. The Knights suffered one of their most lopsided losses of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, bowing 6-1 to the host Heat in front of 271 fans at Art Holding Memorial Arena. “After a long break, one team is usually going to be (sluggish) and that was us,” said North Okanagan head coach Kris Mallette. “It was a perfect chance for us to get our legs out if we played it simple, but bottom line, we were just not that good at all.” North Okanagan, second in the Doug Birks Division at 21-11-1-2, kept it close for half a game

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Nathan Loveday (facing) of TKFC and Carly Smith of Sundance Athletics go up for a header in the third annual Andy Waughman Memorial Soccer Tournament at the VantageOne Soccer Centre. Approximately 50 players on four teams participated in the event, raising more than $1,500 for the Andy Waughman Sport Bursary. Wendy’s Restaurant supplied a chili dinner after the final game.

Demons tie up Thunder Continued from A15

The Vernon M&K Ready Mix Demons’ perseverance earned them an 8-8 tie with the Vernon Thunder in Atom Super League exhibition action Sunday. Kevin Morgan needed less than a minute to get the Demons on the board in the first period. Another single by Dawson Martian had the Demons trailing 3-2 at the break. Brody Wright was solid on the back end, and Demon goalie Tyler Hamilton made a beauty save on a Thunder breakaway during a lessthan-spectacular line change late in the first. The Thunder padded their lead in the second period, but Martian got a lucky bounce to bring the Demons

back within one, and collected his hat-trick goal late on a crazy-angle shot after the Bolts had restored their two-goal cushion. After killing off a penalty early in the third period, the Demons went on the offensive and were rewarded when Christopher Bond sniped one to tie it 5-5. The Thunder answered 30 seconds later and then capitalized on a penalty shot to go back in front. Demon winger Ronan Bedard set up Morgan, but the Thunder took another at 7:21 to secure another twogoal lead. Gage Stoll brought the Demons within one again with six minutes left, and after fending off another powerplay, Morgan sealed the draw with just over a minute to play.

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May 2012 Editor’s note: this is the second in a series looking back on the news over the past year; There may be a few glitches but the doors to Vernon’s new library are still scheduled to open despite looming strike action. “Unless things change overnight, everything is going forward,” said Lesley Dieno, Okanagan Regional Library executive director. After more than six months of negotiations, library workers are prepared to strike. Crown counsel will not pursue an appeal in the matter of a former Vernon teacher and vice-principal found not guilty of five charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a former student. Deborah Ashton was found not guilty on five counts in March, her second trial in the matter. A memorial to a beloved Vernon icon is coming. The City of Vernon has announced it will install a memorial plaque inside a large stone to honour Duchess the swan who died in February at the age of 27. The memorial will sit by the pond in Polson Park where Duchess used to swim. Cars off cliffs, potholes that could swallow

a small car and narrow, windy, unlit stretches have led to Westside Road being deemed the worst road in B.C. The 21st annual North Okanagan Community Life Society Golf Classic was a huge success raising a record $102,350 thanks largely in part to the community and the many sponsors. The Splatsin First Nation and the provincial government have an agreement so the parking lot at the north end of Mabel Lake can reopen. The band erected a fence around the property in November after the regional district attempted to have the government designate the site permanent parking for boaters and residents in the area. Spallumcheen has re-examined its budget to move an originally projected 12 per cent tax hike down to four per cent. As the Vernon Vipers’ newly named captain, Brett Corkey will be counted on heavily, both for his leadership and his ability to log major errorfree minutes, to help his team regroup after it missed the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade. Authorities are trying to determine where all of the fish have gone in Wood Lake. “There’s been no massive kill-off that we know of but the population has taken an abrupt downturn,” said

Paul Askey, a provincial fisheries stock assessment biologist. Four aggregate trophies, five club records and a new B.C. AAA time standard. It was a great meet for the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club at the Kelowna Aqua Jets Long Course Invitational. Mary Williamson is being recognized as Vernon Woman of the Year for a lifetime of caring for others as a nurse, a friend and community volunteer. “I was shocked that I was even nominated with four other very worthy people,” she said. The second annual Louis Estates Lucky 7s team steer-roping event featured plenty of talented rodeo competitors. Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price made the trek from his offseason home in Kelowna to put his roping skills to the test. Police defused a potentially explosive situation in Polson Park after receiving a report of a man trying to sell what was believed to be dynamite. Police determined that their suspicions of the package containing railway flares was correct, and the bomb disposal unit was told to stand down. Cherryville residents could ultimately be burning up the information highway. The Regional District of North Okanagan continues to try and get high-speed Internet ser-

vice for Cherryville and parts of rural Lumby. Barely a year removed from his playing days with the Vernon Vipers, Dave Robinson is rejoining his hometown B.C. Hockey League club. Only this time it will be as assistant coach. A 47-year-old Lake Country man lost his home, cash and guns

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A flat pillar of greyish-white cloud hovers above Wood Lake from Katie Brennan’s home studio. The Vernon-raised artist, who in October moved to new digs in Lake Country, has been looking at those gaseous formations in the sky for a while now, wondering about their shape, light and colour and the infinite space that surrounds them. “My work came out of looking at the sky,” said Brennan. “What is so fascinating is when you have a clear sky, you cannot penetrate it, but the clouds give it perspective with levels of depth and distance. I am also fascinated on how light and colour can change the perception of the form. With that in mind, the sky is a fantastic image space.” It is also the influence of Brennan’s latest group of paintings that have been oneand-a half-years in the making. Entitled Clouds and Other Sky Phenomena, the collection will be shown for the first time at the Vernon Public Art Gallery starting Jan. 10. But before you start thinking that Brennan’s head has always been in the clouds, think again. Not only a practising artist and instructor, Brennan is also the curator at the Lake Country Art Gallery, and so you could say, looking at art is her life. As a painter, she has set her sights on everything from the way lines cut across the landscape to the depths and ripple effects of pools of water. Some of her paintings influenced by the latter were recently shown at a gallery in New York City. However, it’s the sky that Brennan has been coming back to as of late. “The sky phenomena reflects a representational image and the marvels of paint,” said Brennan. “I used to do a lot of lines in my art, diagrams and schematics as a standardized way of representing things. And the clouds add a contrast to that.” The work for the Vernon show is actually a precursor to Brennan’s water works. In 2011, after finishing grad school in Guelph, Ont., the artist went to Banff for a self-directed residency, where she started exploring the idea of clouds and

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Katie Brennan is showing all sides of her Clouds and Other Sky Phenomena as one of the new art exhibitions opening at the Vernon Public Art Gallery on Jan. 10. other sky phenomena. Upon her return to the Okanagan, she began teaching as a sessional lecturer in the creative studies department at UBC Okanagan, which Brennan says reaffirmed her love of paint. “I had been taking a lot of pictures of the sky and I didn’t know what to do with them, so I started painting clouds. I was so enamored with the idea of the sky as an infinite space,” she said. “I began by using monochrome colour for the sky, and started pooling paint for the clouds. Each colour was its own pool, and when watching the pools dry it was like watching how clouds form. “There’s also the idea of what clouds look like. They are not uniform, and so all take on a different form.”

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All the work for the Vernon exhibition has been painted in gouache (an opaque, but non-transparent medium) with an oil background. “The pigments do different things and create a contrast,” said Brennan. “You have this beautiful, impenetrable buttery background and chalky pigments.” And the colours — pinks, yellows, blues, and greys among them — will certainly have viewers looking up to the skies themselves. Brennan will be present for the opening of her solo exhibition at the VPAG on Jan. 10. She is also giving an artist talk at the gallery on Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public by donation.

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The October Crisis had just settled and Trudeaumania was hitting the streets of Montréal. Sideburns, bell bottoms and polyester were in. War was out. Smoking was still allowed in every restaurant and bar. Renee Lévesque and his Parti Québecois were gaining steam. A Romanian gymnast named Nadia Comaneci became a star. Pop prince René Simard ruled the airwaves drowned out by the vinyl guitar blasting of Kiss and Led Zeppelin. The ‘70s was an interesting decade in la belle province, no more reflected than with the politics and pop culture at the time. A small taste of the times reflected through art is about to arrive at the Vernon Public Art Gallery when Les Années 70s, or the The Big Turnaround of the Seventies, opens in the Topham Brown Gallery on Jan. 10. Produced by the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent in Rivière-du-Loup, Que., and made possible in part through a contribution from the museum assistance program from the department of Canadian Heritage, the exhibition contains paintings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital arts, and fibre arts, produced between 1962 and 1982 by 25 leading artists from Québec. Visual art produced in this decade in Québec was both visually stimulating and historically revolutionary, said VPAG curator Lubos Culen. “It focuses on the changing paradigms in the visual arts in Québec that began in the 1940s and was fully reaffirmed in the 1970s,” he said. The exhibition documents the development in visual arts which positioned artists from Québec in the international mainstream of art production with diverse influences including minimalist art, land art, conceptual art, op art and kinetic art movements, hyperrealism and the return to figurative art.” Along with Les Années 70s and Katie Brennan’s Clouds and Other Sky Phenomena, the Vernon Public Art Gallery will be showing a large collection of small works titled GoPoPs (Glass on Paint on Paper) by Langley artist Lorena Krause as well as Breakaway Pottery Studio’s 20 + Hands, featuring the work of local potters under the guidance of Al Scott. The Jan. 10 opening reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. All exhibitions will run to March 14. For more information, visit www.vernonpublicartgallery. com or call 250-545-3173.

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man Javert (Russell Crowe,) Valjean and his adopted daughter Cosette (Amanda Seyfried) must spend a life in hiding to avoid being arrested. All the while, revolutionary France fights on against oppression, poverty and despair. We say, “Il est trois heures misérables.” HOWE: Magnifique. I really enjoy my musicals, and Les Mis is clearly up there with the best of them. Who would of thought tough guys like Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe had wonderful singing voices? Bravo. TAYLOR: They have passable singing voices. People have been a little down on Crowe, but I thought he did fine. I liked that it was sung live, meaning they rolled cameras, said “action” and sang right there, into the camera. This allowed the emotions to shine through and avoided the often obvious lip syncing of prerecorded tracks. However, this also required a looser style of cinematography

Isabelle Allen stars as young Cosette in Les Misérables. which basically followed the performers around, shooting faces close up. This limitation becomes a bit disappointing, considering the rich, detailed growing pains of revolutionary France. HOWE: I have never seen the stage show so I didn’t know what to expect, but I can tell you I was moved more than once by the performances of these very talented actors. No more so than when Hathaway sang I Dreamed a Dream. It was such a moving performance. When her tears rolled down her cheeks, I really felt her pain. TAYLOR: That’s the power of the film.

The songs are good, the performances are earnest and staring you in the face. You can almost smell their breath. I was nearly brought to tears several times, which I found annoying and exhausting. After 90 minutes of pushing and pulling on your heartstrings, you’re only half done. I was glad there was a short respite where they fought a bit of a battle, without singing and crying. HOWE: If there is one drawback to this great movie it would have to be the singing performances by Seyfried. Her voice was a little squeaky and when she hit the high notes there was a slight warble not dissimilar

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to the Munchkins from TheWizard of Oz. TAYLOR: This is a good movie, with all the pathos one expects from the classic tale. I’m not a fan of musicals or the opera, but this film is powerful and effective. I highly recommend you see it on the big screen, because I fear when the film transitions to DVD, seeing everyone’s sad singing faces on the small screen will be less impressive. Vive la resistance! — Taylor gives Les Misérables 4 baths out of 5. — Howe gives it 4 red flags flying out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

★ Vernon Towne Cinema ★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com 2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ Friday, January 4, 2013 ➠➠➠ thursday, January 10, 2013 ★ FAMILY MATINEES FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ★ HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 92 minutes (G) AM Friday, Saturday & Sunday ★ 10:00 WRECK IT RALPH 107 minutes (G) ★ 11:35 AM Friday, Saturday & Sunday RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 97 minutes (G) ★ 1:25 PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday ★ THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 116 minutes (14A) 3:05 PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday ★ EVENING SHOWS - NIGHTLY EXCEPT MONDAY EVENING PRICES APPLY ★ WRECK IT RALPH 107 minutes (G) ★ 5:05 PM Nightly except Monday ★ RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 97 minutes (G) 7:00 PM Nightly except Monday ★ JAMES BOND: SKYFALL 143 minutes (PG) ★ 8:40 PM Nightly except Monday THE VERNON FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ★ STILL ★ Monday, January 7, 2013 - 5:15 & 7:45 PM. Advance tickets on sale at ★ the Bean Scene and Towne Cinema Box Office. All seats only $7.00. ★ • Adults $7.75 • senior/Child $5.25 • tuesdAy - All seAts $4.75 ★ • MAtinees - All seAts, All Ages $4.75

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This legend isn’t ready to fade away Buddy Guy: Live at Legends

ou can’t hear a birth certificate through a pair of speakers and so there’s no way that you can tell that the dude making his guitar scream like a pissed off banshee is in his mid 70s. But then there’s his voice, a Baptistfiltered-through-jukejoint vehicle of good times and naughtiness that smooths the rough edge. Buddy Guy had the right timing to record a performance at his own Chicago club before it shut down in 2010. The resulting disc, Live at Legends, is right in tune with his celebrated spontaneity.

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An award winning musician, most recently honoured at the White House, whose work was once described as “noise” by a pioneering record man, Guy embodies blues integrity. His abandon is undiminished at 76. Live at Legends rocks; he sounds loud, and it’s a party. Guy’s unpredictable playing straddles the thin

Camp culminates with Aladdin The Hub Arts Collective is kicking off its New Year’s children’s programming with another 10week musical theatre class for youth ages six to13. Matt Brown, owner of The Hub and resident theatre/acting coach, along with some special guest instructors, will lead registrants through the ins and outs of staging a theatrical production and performing in front of a live audience. “This program is designed to give young children first-hand experience in the musical performing arts, while engaging in an intimate and safe learning environment where no previous experience performing is required,” said Brown. The program starts Jan. 15, and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Hub Arts Collective until March, when it culminates in the staging of the children’s classic Aladdin. Registration before Jan. 7 is suggested to ensure a spot in the program, and space is limited. To register or for more information, contact The Hub via email: info@thehubartscollective.com or call 778-475-6244.

space between midperiod blues and early rock. Guy’s edge city soloing reveals him to be the blues equivalent of Jimmy Page and Neil Young — he just never holds back. His reckless phrasing and exploratory sonic searching are always framed in relatable tunes. The deep soul of Guy’s vocal, one of the most overlooked in blues and rock and

roll, shines through on the autobiographical Skin Deep, a tender address to racial intolerance (on which he plays electric sitar!) It’s an easy calm in the storm though, as Guy knows how to give the crowd an amped up show. It’s not reverent, not where it counts anyway. I Just Want to Make Love to You is funny and self deprecating, reaching out to the

audience and drawing them in easily. His personality comes through and links his character with the music. In a high powered primer, he and his band run through a quick medley linking John Lee Hooker, Cream and Jimi Hendrix to give his crowd an education on blues rock heritage. But with this recording, all anybody needs is him.

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ART SHOWS COATCHECK GALLERY Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists is showing a wide selection of fine art in all shapes and sizes. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Features artists Linda Hunt, Terry Greenough, Francis Hatfield, Sue Wiebe, and fabric delights by Dorothy Mcleod and Leah Finsterwald. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment weekdays and evenings. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Odin features the work by well-known Lavington artist Barry Rafuse in a solo exhibition in the main gallery and a solo exhibition by Westside artist Jerry Markham in the smaller gallery, as well as a series of figurative works by Peachland’s Brenda Maunders in the ski room. Other artwork by Odin artists is also featured. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Now open is Okanicon Iconagan, an exhibition featuring a piece by an Okanagan artist who has made his/her mark in the valley art scene. Also on display is the year-end projects by the graduating sculpture class of UBCO under instructor Byron Johnston in Headbone’s Skullpture Yard. On view to Jan. 28. LAKE COUNTRY ART GALLERY 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 250-766-1299. The gallery presents Things I Bumped Into in The Dark - an exhibition of explorations in contemporary art with work by Okanagan-based artists and artists from Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Newfoundland. Opening reception is Jan. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. Show runs to Feb. 8. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAmES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s eighth annual winter exhibition features more than 70 works by local artists including new paintings and sculptures. Open daily six days a week and Sundays by appointment. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Jan. 10 is the opening of the The ‘70s - The Big Turnaround of the Seventies from the Collection of the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent, Katie Brennan’s Clouds and Other Sky Phenomena, Lorena Krause’s GoPoPs, and Breakaway Pottery Studio’s 20 + Hands. Reception is Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibitions continue to March 14.

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The Vernon Public Art Gallery is opening its doors to The ‘70s, artworks by a group of 25 artists living and working in Quebec during the decade, Jan. 10. This piece, Flash, featured in the show, was made by Serge Tousignant in 1968 and incorporates glazed and stainless steel. OKANAGAN SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Espana, featuring special guests Daniel Bolshoy on guitar and the Youth Symphony Orchestra in a fiery performance of Spanish influenced repertoire, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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VERNON FILm SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Monday, Jan. 7 is Still, an exquisitely mounted and deeply affecting love story starring James Cromwell and Genevieve Bujold. Shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. Advance tickets are available at the theatre and the Bean Scene for $7 one week prior to the screening.

ALEXANDER’S BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires. ARmSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BLUEGRASS JAmS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams continue at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come out and have fun! CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 707 George St., Hwy 97A, 8382328. The open mic happens the third Wednesday of the month. Acoustic style, family-friendly event. Starts at 7 p.m. Come out and sign up to perform or just relax and enjoy the event at the Cliffs! For more info call Rory at 503-8027. COLDSTREAm COFFEE HOUSE at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month is a family friendly acoustic-style coffee house. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door,

CONCERTS/DANCES SNOWED IN COmEDY TOUR International headlining comedians Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Pete Johansson and former Ed the Sock host Craig Campbell come together to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night. This is the fifth year of this highly successful comedy tour, which comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Adult content and language. mONTREAL GUITAR TRIO Winner of the 2011 Opus prize for Concert of the Year in the jazz/world music category, the trio performs the third concert of the North Okanagan Community Concert Association, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $35/adult, $17.50/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SINGLES CURLING NIGHT AND DANCE Single and looking for something on the Rocks? Enjoy a great Canadian social activity with new friends when Ultimate Social Club hosts its curling night and dance at the Vernon Curling Club on Jan. 19. Features lessons, curling and dance to follow with live music by Gary Gilbertson. Advance tickets are $15 to $30. Phone/e-mail Guy at 250-938-4412, ultimatesocialclub@gmail.com for more info.

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which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available. FOLK AND FAVORITES JAmS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. Open mic is back at the Junction on Friday nights. Starts at 7 p.m. Great food and entertainment. First timers welcome. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. 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. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jams take place from 2 to 5 p.m. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. The Sunday afternoon jam, hosted by the New Classics, takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS

ARmY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Dance in the Spitfire Lounge tonight the live music of PT Cruzer from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. BOURBON STREET BAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. SNEAKERS PUB (The Green) in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Appearing at Sneakers, now The Green, is the Les Copeland Trio with Bill Haner tonight and Saturday. 9 p.m. No cover. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. The Valley’s masters of R&B, soul, and funk, The Salmon Armenians return to the VJC on Jan. 12. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 available in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup or order at www. vernonjazzclub.ca.

THEATRE THIS IS CANCER Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. actor Bruce Horak reprises his role as cancer in this one-man satirical cabaret, part of the theatre series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Warning: coarse language and mature subject matter.

UPCOMING

COUNTERPOINT CHOIR Tickets for Winter’s Night are now available for the Jan. 27 concerts to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. at 2 and 7 p.m. Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, also welcomes a special guest soloist and additional musical performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and are available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For more information, contact 250-545-1505. SWAN LAKE Ballet Jorgen Canada celebrates its 25th anniversary season with a full-length production of the world’s most renowned classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. as is part of the VPAC society’s 2012-2013 dance series. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior and $40/student with discounts for subscription holders at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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For the Fans

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Vernon recording artist Andrew Allen is off to L.A. and to say goodbye he is holding an intimate show at Silver Star Mountain Resort’s National Altitude Training Centre on Jan. 24. The concert’s set-list is going to be entirely requested by fans through Allen’s Facebook fan page. Only 150 tickets are available and can be purchased from Big Sun Tanning and Beachwear in Vernon or from Silver Star Properties up at Silver Star.

2013 SPRING LINE-UP Jan 12 THE SALMON ARMENIANS • Four horns & three vocalists • “Valley masters of R&B, Soul, and Funk” Jan 26 MORGAN CHILDS QUARTET • Sax, drums • “Award-winning, exuberant, young jazzmen” Feb 9

JON TREICHEL’S SCATTERED ATOMS • Trumpet, sax, flugelhorn • “Energetic smorgasbord: Jazz to Funk”

Feb 23 SHERMAN DOUCETTE’S TANKFUL OF BLUES • Blues harp, vocals • “Jumpin’ Boogie & Jazzy Blues” Mar 9

RUMBA CALZADA • Vocals, timbales, congas • “Classic Latin Jazz & Salsa”

Mar 23 RANN BERRY & THE RANDOM ACT • Sax, trumpet, trombone, vocals • “R&B, Funk, classic Rock” Apr 6

ERIC ST-LAURENT TRIO • Guitar, percussion • Fresh, exciting, rhythm-based Jazz & Blues”

Apr 20

THE COOKERS JAZZ QUINTET • Sax, trumpet • “Jazz super-group with mid-sixties spirit”

May 4

BILL COON QUARTET featuring OLIVER GANNON • Two guitars • “Two guitar virtuosos play Jazz & Swing”

May 18 BABALU CUBAN QUINTET • Saxes, percussion, vocals “Jazz melodies and syncopated rhythms ” June 1 THE LEGENDARY LAKE MONSTERS • Six horns and three vocalists “Party band with big, lush, horn sound”

Tickets for all concerts are available at www.vernonjazz.ca, VJS gigs, Bean Scene and Bean-to-Cup coffee houses.

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New arrivals

Oct. 23: Born to Amy and Ivan Verbitsky of Edmonton, a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Victor David. A grandson for David and Rosemary Jenkins of Vernon, Heather and Larry Verbitsky of Innisfail, Alta. A great-grandson for Molly Jenkins of Edmonton, the late Sigrid Workman of London, England. Nov. 29: Born to Alan and Karen Falt of Armstrong, a boy, 9 lbs., named Logan Alexander. A grandson for Pat and Denis Schermann, Marla Bloxham, all of Kelowna, Lary Falt of Squamish. A great-grandson for Francis Sakamoto of New Additions New Westminster, Betty and George Falt of Squamish. Dec. 8: Born to Devin and Noelle Crombie of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Mason Alexander. A grandson for Steve and Mary-Anne Crombie, Moe Irving, Joanne Irving (Dave Willis), all of Vernon. A great-grandson for Lorna Dreveny of Kelowna, B.C., Mary Crombie of Enderby, B.C. Dec. 11: Born to Braden and Amy Shelling of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 1 oz., named Isla Rose. A granddaughter for Bob and Rosalie Vey of Vernon, B.C., Murray and Diane Shelling of Nelson, New Zealand. Dec. 12: Born to Alex and Naomi Rokus of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Heath. A grandson for Bill and Janie Adamson of Courtenay, B.C., Pat and Barry Brown-John of Vancouver, B.C., Imre Rokus of Cranbrook, B.C., Berna Rokus of Victoria, B.C. A great-grandson for Art Adamson of White Rock, B.C., Jim and Evelyn Gallaher of Calgary, Alta. Dec. 13: Born to Brad and Charlette Nelson of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 6 oz., named Macie Sheane Mikenna. A sister for Leland, 18 months. A granddaughter for Ken and Sheila Nelson of Coldstream, B.C., Mike and Diane Blain of Lumby, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Beda Blain, Joan Lewis, both of Lumby, Kitty Kingston of Coldstream, B.C., Marg Nelson of Vernon. Dec. 13: Born to Celeste and Ben Kula of Lumby, a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Wyatt Benson. A grandson for Alan and Kathy Simpson of Armstrong, B.C., Pat and Ray Kula of Fauquier, B.C. A great-grandson for Milli Graham of Vancouver, B.C., Eunice Coxon of Vernon, B.C., Cathy Simpson of Kelowna, B.C. Dec. 15: Born to Zade and Whitney Cawley of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Kohen Zade. A grandson for Robyn and Jamie Cawley of Vernon, Leah and Glenn Chanter of Armstrong, B.C. Dec. 24: Born to Andrew and Staci White of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 12 oz., named Cedar Jamieson. A grandson for Randy and Fern Vanderklok, Denise White and Doug Bell, all of Mission, B.C., Jamie White and Denise Wheeler of Cumberland, B.C. A great-grandson for Richard White of Summerland, B.C., Tim and Jeanette Vanderklok of Pitt Meadows, B.C., Eileen Griffin of Parksville, B.C.

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Three-month-old Ava and older sister Aleeya help their dad, On Ouchs, promote the annual Wokathon at the Rice Box on Sunday, a fundraiser for Vernon Jubilee Hospital — Aleeya was born in the old tower, Ava in the new tower — and the Cambodia Support Group.

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The annual Rice Box Wokathon is now a Vernon tradition. It kicks off each new year with a focus on food, fun and fundraising. The Fourth Annual Wokathon will be held this Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m., by Rice Box proprietor On Ouch and his staff. All revenue — not just profits — is split between Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and the Cambodia Support Group (CSG). “The staff members even donate wages and tips,” said Ouch. Ouch came to Canada in 1989 with his dad Ath, mom Loeung, brother Oeun, and sisters Maly and Malim. CSG, which resettled 204 refugees in Canada, found at All Saints Anglican Church an eager response to its request for aid to the Ouch family. Following a decade of devastation in Cambodia and another decade of suffering and frustration in refugee camps, the parents and four children arrived as traumatized refugees with just two boxes of

belongings. Winter arrival made weather their first big shock. “My son Oeun stepped from the plane,” “feel deep cold, then run back inside!” laughed Ath, adding that it took some coaxing to get the boy out at last. In Canada’s cold but a warm Vernon welcome, the family flourished. Generously offered by All Saints’ congregation and many Vernon supporters were material and financial support, English training, exposure to Canada’s many systems like health care and banking, and a strong social network. The Ouch parents and kids alike took full advantage of every chance to advance, and have been happy and productive in work, school and community life. “Refugees sponsored to smaller centres like Vernon feel deeply, and soon, at home in Canada,” says CSG president Arne Sahlen. “Refugee helpers in big cities may need a whole day just for one activity, but in smaller places the shorter times and distance make it all easier —

more like forging friendships than committee work.” On speaks with special intensity about fundraising for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “My family knows firsthand how wonderful VJH is, and we know firsthand how much health care matters, and the Rice Box honours VJH for its great service,” he said. “Health care was nonexistent in Cambodia’s worst times, and even well after the UN rebuilding project began in 1992, there was just one doctor for thousands of patients.” The annual Wokathon takes place Sunday, noon to 7 p.m., at the Rice Box, 3104-27th St., next to 7-Eleven. Customers can place orders by phonein, walk-in or texting in (for experienced text-orderers only on this busy day, On advises), but the best method for things to go smoothly is by online orders because they are printed immediately. For more information, please call the Rice Box at 250-545-9929 or see their web site at www.thericebox.com

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Life A Benefit for the AnimAls

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Marti Giroux (right) presents a cheque for $3,800 to Louvain Schon with the Okanagan Humane Society. The funds were raised in a recent benefit at The Green (formerly Sneakers Pub), with music by The New Classics, and thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations which donated items for the silent auction.

Golgotha: or Calvary: The Place of a Skull, where Jesus was crucified. For his thirst he was offered an unpalatable mixture of vinegar and gall. Also two thieves were crucified, placed one on his right and one on his left. All joined in to the ridicule the Son of God. Among his mockers were barbarious Roman soldiers, the vicious, taunting priests, passers by and even the two thieves, crucified with him. After distributing his garments the soldiers sat down to watch him, like a group of savage dogs gloating over their prey.

There is help for depression

ear Annie: I was diagnosed with depression more than 20 years ago. When I was in high school, I was hospitalized for close to a year. Because money and insurance have been sporadic, I have been on and off of medication. Plus, once I get on a good medication, I start feeling that I don’t need it anymore. Last year, my husband lost his job, so I have no insurance and have been off of medicaKathy mitchell & marcy sugar tion since. Annie, my depression feels like it is crushing me. I am tired all the time and not interested in doing anything. I interpret everything my husband says as insulting or angry, although I know it isn’t. Part of the problem is, we haven’t had sex in three years. He says he just doesn’t want to. So I feel pretty worthless. I fantasize about dying. I feel this dark cloud hanging over me. I try to put on a happy face, but it doesn’t help much. My husband knows about my depression, but there isn’t much we can do without money. Please help me. — Tired of It Dear Tired: There are resources for you. First contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) at 1-800950-NAMI. You also can find a listing of free or low-cost health centers in your

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area through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (hhs.gov) and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (pparx.org), which also can help with medication. And don’t overlook your local community centers and nearby medical schools for low-cost counseling services. Just writing us shows your commitment to getting well. Hang in there. Dear Annie: My husband and I have a friend who was given an award a few years ago. Many of us attended the event, and friends from afar sent congratulations and accolades. Since then, however, “Ralph” brings up the award at every occasion, showering everyone with photos and bragging to the skies. This is getting rather tiring to the rest of us. Some people have made a few comments to him, saying it’s time to “let it go,” but it doesn’t help. Ralph thinks he’s truly hot stuff now, and it’s become unbearable to be around him. We all enjoy the company of his wife, who unfortunately doesn’t try to curtail his boasting, but we certainly don’t wish to be around Ralph anymore. Is there any polite statement we could make to get him to stop the ego talk? — Had It Dear Had It: Poor Ralph. This is obviously the only thing he has to brag about, and he’s not going to stop as long as he thinks he can still get mileage out of it.

Try to be tolerant. When he mentions his award, plaster a fake smile onto your face, pat his arm and say, “Yes, Ralph, we know,” and then change the subject or walk away. Dear Annie: This is in response to “Some Talk, Please,” who reports that her husband is otherwise a good guy, but rarely talks to her and sulks for sex. She also said that one of her children has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. I would like to remind her that the apple does not fall far from the tree. If they have a child with Asperger’s, it is possible that her husband may have the same diagnosis. This was the case with my son and my husband. I strongly suspected my husband had some form of autism. He was gracious enough to see a psychiatrist, who diagnosed him with Asperger syndrome and schizoid disorder. My husband truly is clueless about intimacy. There are resources available on the Internet for spouses of people with Asperger’s and also for those who want to learn how to be intimate. I let my hubby know I am grateful for all he does. I also let him know that when my emotional needs are met, then I will engage in sex. — Been There, Done That Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Community Calendar

kennel club meets The first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. This is an opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people and new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187. b.c. GoV’t retired emPloYees’ assoc. Meet monthly on the first Friday of the month. Start out the new year right, plan to attend the monthly gatherings. Next gathering Jan. 4 at 12:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. okanaGan sinGles 40+ Jan. 4, dance to the music of Les Copeland at Sneakers, 4801-27th St. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Contact Dot if attending so seats can be saved. No cover charge. Jan. 7, movie night at Towne Cinema, 2910-30 Ave. at 5:15 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Still. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m. and cost is $7. Meet in the foyer so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Jan.7 6 if attending to enable seats to be saved. lumbY HealtH unit serVices We offer a wide variety of services at 2135 Norris Ave. X-ray services every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all doctors’ requisitions accepted. Lumby lab services, Tuesday 8 to 9:45 a.m. and Thursday noon to 2 p.m. Options for Sexual Health Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health Information Services, five days a week. Public health nurse, five days a week. Water quality testing kits available anytime at the health unit. For more information, call 250-547-9741. anaF Hall rentals The hall is available for rent for birthdays, weddings, etc. We are at 2500-46th Ave. Call 250-542-3277. PreGnant? need assistance? For information, support and layettes come visit us at 3105C-31st Ave. The Vernon Pro-Life office is open Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment, call 545-5520. YoGa in tHe cHair class Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Fridays at noon at the People Place. By donation only. Great for seniors, anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. For tHat Furniture You no lonGer HaVe room For Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. 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. under tHe sPitFire anaF unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. Grandpa Darts 1 to 4 p.m., and you don’t have to be a grandpa to join the fun! Friday Night Live: dance in the Spitfire Lounge to live entertainment, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday night dinner specials from Spitfire Grill. inFant massaGe At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more info., call Connie at 250-542-7578. Halina seniors centre 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Come on out and learn a new game. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. claY studio droP-in Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open for members only when the studio is not in use by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, multiuse passes also available; please contact us for more information at 250-542-6243. Vernon communitY arts centre Painting and Drawing Drop In Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca Women’s onlY droP-in sPace A safe space for women to talk to a women’s support worker, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and get help with problem solving and referrals to community resources. Located at room #107 in the People Place (Independent Living Vernon) and staffed by Women’s Services staff from John Howard Society and Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vernon & district Volunteer bureau Holds weekly orientation s e s : sion ible Study Ses sions This Week’s B l Hardship for new ia c n a in F to n tio volunThe Bible Solu t the Bible has to say every ha w e ar th he at e teers. pm om C ing at 7:00 Sunday evenomen’s Institute Hall Tell us W am re Coldstream st ld Co w h a t , ad malka Ro Elementary School) 9906 KalaCo am re st y o u ld m tadelphians (across fro Okanagan Chris would Presented by the like to do as a

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Feature event: the schubert centre tai chi club — new classes for 2013

ew beginner class starts Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. All are welcome; held Mondays and Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. Also, wellness exercise and balance class 3:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays with easy stretching and balancing moves; some can be done sitting down. Open to all members of Schubert Centre or the Tai Chi Club, and guests welcome. The ongoing Tai Chi class continues Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those who have completed a beginners class, on becoming a member. Starting Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m., new advanced instruction Tai Chi class open to all who have completed a beginner class, and want to improve their Tai Chi form to increase the many benefits they get from this. Our membership dues cover access to any and all of these classes and are kept to the minimum possible, to enable all in our community to experience this art form of exercise with its widely reported health benefits to those of all ages and dispositions, in a friendly, congenial atmosphere. volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca 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 mini meat, 50/50 draw and crib tournament for anyone who wants to stay and socialize. Everyone welcome. All proceeds to charities and the needy in Vernon. Fraternal order oF eaGles We cater to all. We welcome all visitors to come and see what Eagles are all about. We open at 1 p.m. daily. For more info. or for hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. tai cHi: Good For Your HealtH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime of the year. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. tHe barGain bin Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HiV/aids suPPort & inFormation If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. substance aFFected GrouP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. b.c. interior Horse rescue societY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com 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. caetani cultural centre Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org seniors inFormation & resource bureau Located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 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.

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sPecial olYmPics book sale every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Olympics Vernon Store, Alpine Centre, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. We have moved to a new location in the centre, now in unit #32A, top row of the complex, next to the railroad tracks. Thousands of cheap quality books; prices range from 15 cents to $2. All proceeds go towards operating local programs for Special Olympics Vernon. Book donations are greatly appreci-

ated; they may either be dropped off at the Alpine Book Store on Saturday mornings or phone 250-545-1287 for pick-up or info. roYal canadian leGion brancH 189 oYama Meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. seniors’ actiVitY centre, armstronG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. meat raFFle at tHe lumbY leGion Every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. under tHe sPitFire anaF unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. New burger and beer Saturday special, only $9.50. Vernon’s best meat draw starts 2 p.m. in Spitfire Lounge. saturdaY serious Fun at okanaGan science centre Jan. 5 schedule: Straws and Connectors at 11:30 a.m.; Dry Ice Experiments at 12:0 p.m.; Pendulums at 1:15 p.m. Free for members, regular admission rates for non-members. Call 545-3644 fore information. The OSC is at the entrance to Polson Park, Hwy. 6.

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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 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. liFe in betHleHem The public is invited to attend a presentation by Claire Anastas who will talk about Bethlehem Under Occupation Today. She is a Palestinian Christian. You can hear her speak at the United Church (3300 Alexis Park) Jan. 6 at the 10 a.m. church service. Claire will also talk Jan. 6 from 12:15 to 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in the basement (enter from 26th St.). Light lunch provided. Call Sue at 558-5830 for info. Vernon accordion club meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome as well as listeners and dancers. For more information call 250-546-3192. tHe societY For oPen learninG & discussion SOLD meets Jan. 7. Guest speaker Jim Cooperman of Salmon Arm is a Shuswap environmentalist, teacher, author, farmer and president of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society. Speaking on the topic, “Tar Sands and Pipelines,” he will provide his insightful perspective on the politics, profits, pollutions and passions surrounding pipelines, tar sands and tracking while addressing their extensive environmental and economic impact. His presentation will include an interesting PowerPoint on his topic. SOLD meets in room 06 in the People Place 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday. Memberships are available at the door and guests are most welcome. tHe seniors action netWork We invite seniors, service providers and interested individuals to this monthly meeting Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the People Place, room 006, 3402-27th Ave. Please take this opportunity to join us at this open meeting to get and give updates on important senior related issues in the community and help make a difference for seniors. Seniors, please bring friends and make your concerns and issues known. tHe lumbY & district WildliFe assoc. Annual General Meeting Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. All executive positions open for nomination; 2013 memberships will be available at meeting and need to be paid in full to vote. For memberships or info., call Leroy & Odel Ogi at 250-542-1445, Pete Aussem at 250-547-6708 or Dwayne Hackett at 250-547-2585.

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In Memoriam Harriet E. Paulley Apr. 24, 1933 - Dec. 17, 2004

The loneliness without you, The ache deep in our hearts; We’ve nothing left but memories, With them we’ll never part. You are in our daily thoughts, and loved forever, till we meet again. Your loving husband Ken, son Jim, daughter Marsha, Àve grandFhildren, brothers Howard, and Wes

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GILPIN John A. Passed away on December 30, 2012 aged 74 years. Predeceased by his father Roy in 1973, his mother Dorothy “Dolly” in 1996, his brother Roy in 1997 and stepdaughter Chickie 1987. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Faith; three sons Rob, Kirk (Maureen) and Rory (Angel); daughter Trina (John); grandchildren Christopher, Meghan, Myles, Sarah, John and Chrystal; sisters Dorothy Crocker, Marguerite Burrows and Elsina Hamiter, and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 or Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-8607077.

1988 – 1993

19 years without you to hold, Your laughter is still with us, We only have many happy memories, Wishing there were more!! Loved & missed forever!! Mommy, Daddy, Brittany & Courtney

Gilles Lacroix July 24th, 1938 Jan 4th, 2008

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

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OLIVER “ROY” HARTWIG 1932~2012 Roy was born at home in Port Coquitlam on March 21,1932 and passed away on December 28,2012 at Hospice House in Vernon BC. Roy married Grace Sahl on August 5,1955. The family moved to Armstrong in 1975 and Roy and Grace retired to Grindrod in 2004. Roy was predeceased by his younger sister Ardy in 1944 and by his older sister Eileen in 1976. He is survived by his wife Grace and his two daughters, karla and her husband Don Tucker and his grandchildren, Logan, Madeline and Delaney Tucker of Lac La Hache and Christine Hartwig and her partner Joe Worley of Armstrong. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice house for their compassionate care of Roy. Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Roy, may do so to: North Okanagan Hospice Society 350627th Avenue Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4. Cremation and private family memorial. 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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GRAY Audrey Ellen Gray (née Ferguson), born Jan. 16th, 1924, fell asleep in death at Vernon Hospice House Dec. 28th, 2012. Her family wishes to thank Dr. G. Borchert, Dr. M. Abdel-Kadder, and the excellent nurses and staff at Hospice House for their exceptional care of Audrey. A Memorial Service will be held Jan. 5th, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Okanagan Assembly Center, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1424 Mission Road, Vernon, B.C.

Martha Sophie Wolgram “The hat lady”

was born on February 29th, 1916 in Frorup, Denmark and was called Home to be with her Lord on December 31st, 2012 at the age of 96 years. Martha will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Marie (Dale) Marino, Rita (Fred) Makasoff and Carrol Sammartino, all of Vernon, B.C.; twelve grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art on July 3rd, 1994; one daughter, Eleanor Wolgram on September 8th, 2006; two sons-in-law, Jack Sigalet on March 17th, 1990; and Terry Sammartino on January 26th, 1995. The Funeral Service was held at Peace Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Richard D. Schulz officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Martha to either the Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 120430th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1Z5 or to the Vernon Restholm Association, 2808-35th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6B5. Funeral arrangements were made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

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MYERS Arthur Albert May 6, 1929 Dec 29, 2012

With deep regret we announce the passing of Art Myers, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Born May 6, 1929 in Lumby,B.C. to Joseph and Helen Myers of Cherryville, the eldest of seven children. Dad grew up in the Richlands area of Cherryville, attending the one room school on Hammond Road. He started his working life at his uncles’ Raymond and Gus Uttke sawmill. He joined the B.C. Forest service in 1954 with help from his uncle, Alf Specht. He met Margaret Spankie in 1954, whom he married in 1955. During his 35 years of service in the forestry, he discovered an unnamed creek near Osoyoos which they named for him - Myers Creek. After taking an early retirement, Dad and Mom had a new venture in retail, running the Thrift Bakery in Vernon for a number of years. Dad and Mom finally had a honeymoon, traveling down to Casper, Wyoming which ignited a further interest in traveling. Dad was a quiet man. He loved gathering with family and sharing stories. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in early years, preferring gardening and wine making in later years. Art was preceded by his father, mother and brothers, Ben and Lawrence. He leaves to grieve, his wife of 57 years, Margaret; 5 children: Charolette (Bob) Hanaghan, Janet (Morris) Haugrud, Wanda (David) Coneybeare, A Dale (Laurie) Myers, and Julia (John) Rusceinski; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers: Joe, Ernie, Howard, Ronnie, and sister, Doreen Kolhman. The funeral service will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing prior to the service. Reception to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to:

PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com

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Ruth Pearl Stoliker passed away on December 23, 2012. She was born on September 17, 1921 in Galahad, Alberta. She married Donald Stoliker and raised five children. Ruth is survived by four children: Sharon Lailey, Wayne (Diane), Bob (Barb), Ron (Barb) and 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ruth loved bowling, playing cards, spending many summers at the cabin on Okanagan Lake and loved to read. She was predeceased by husband Don, son Fred and son-in-law Howard Lailey. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 – 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. The family would like to thank Dr. DeBeer and nursing staff on 2 West. She will be dearly missed. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

Duncan Frank

Zavislake

Aug 5, 1949 - Dec 21, 2012

It is with great sadness the family of Duncan Zavislake shares his sudden passing on Dec 21, 2012 at the age of 63. Duncan is deeply missed as husband of 30 years to Evelyn, brother to Colleen, and Dad to the family dogs: Micro, Benson, & Beau, as Nephew, Cousin, and Uncle to many family members, and as VE7ZAV to the Ham Radio community. Duncan was known far and wide for his technical expertise, willingness to help others, never-ending captivating stories, and would always have the requisite part in his basement — somewhere! Duncan was partner with Jack, Ben & Corry of Vella Radio; a thriving communications business in Salmon Arm. A previous oil-exploration career landed Duncan in countries all over the world, and he was a Lifetime Member of NORAC. Family, associates, and friends are grieving and seeking solace in knowing Duncan’s heart failed while doing what he loved — troubleshooting a technical issue for a client. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada — BC Branch.

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Mary passed away peacefully on December 30, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent , in 2001 and her daughter Kim 1992. She is survived by her 8 children, Alex Dantzer, Mark Dantzer(Janice) Mary-Jo O’Keefe(David), Betty-Jean Goodwin (Arnie), Patricia Ketterling (Jim), Ruth Dantzer, Cathy Krauss (Doug) , Tamara Reiley ( Mike) and by 12 grandchildren. Mary is also survived by 3 siblings, Father Ian Boyd, Betty Boyd, and Dr. Mark Boyd (Lise) and many nieces and nephews . She is predeceased by 3 siblings, Dr. Donald Boyd (Collette), Dr. Angus Boyd (Mary) and Father Leo Boyd. Mary was born in 1923 in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan. Mary followed her father’s profession and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Law degree in 1948 (one of only three females in the class), and practiced law in Saskatchewan. She married Vince in 1949, and put her career on hold to raise nine children with Vince. Family was the enduring focus of their lives. Her devotion to her family and faith was evident to all who knew her. In the early years of marriage, Mary and Vince spent their time in Regina, Ottawa, and Edmonton, where lifelong friends were made. Mary and Vince and the family moved to the Okanagan in 1970 where Mary continued to be actively involved in the Catholic church and the community. As Chair of the Vernon District School Board and as a long-time member of the Vernon Catholic Women’s League, Mary got to know the community intimately. Once the children were all in school, Mary decided to return to the practice of law, by studying and passing the British Columbia Bar exams in 1976. She subsequently worked with legal aid in Vernon. As an avid athlete Mary enjoyed the Okanagan to the fullest, playing tennis, golf and skiing. Mary continued her daily swim in Kalamalka Lake up until she was 85 years of age. Her other passions included a competitive game of bridge and actively debating books at her book club. Mary was a loving mother, always encouraging her children to be the best they could be. She loved having all her children around her and took special enjoyment in visits from her grandchildren. Our mother’s encouragement and wisdom will be sorely missed by all of us. Mary lived a full and happy life based in a strong belief of God and family. Prayers for Mary will be held on Friday Jan 4, 2013 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church at 7pm, (10102 Middleton Drive) with the Funeral Mass being held on Saturday January 5, at 2pm. Reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the North Okanagan Hospice Society. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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March 15, 1938 - January 4, 2010 In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place that no other can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for a big part of us went with you when God took you Home.

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A Respite Provider is a person who wishes to provide respite supports to individuals with a developmental disability, including FASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Respite supports may be provided in the caregiverâ€™s home, the home of the respite provider, and/or in the community. You may be asked to provide respite for 1-2 hrs, a weekend, or even longer. The choice of respite provider is the decision of the caregiver and they are responsible to ensure that the respite arrangements and environment are safe and appropriate for the individual receiving care. Terms and conditions of service and payment are negotiated between the caregiver and the respite provider. A written contract is not required, but is recommended.

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Must be able to work independently. Supervisor skills a must. Able to do large banquet preparation. Skillful food preparation. ResumĂŠs care of Chef John Schubert Center 3505 30 Avenue, Vernon V1T 2E6 Email: jskitchen@shaw.ca CHIROPRACTIC is seeking a Part-Time

OFFICE MANAGER Must be ridiculously friendly, high-energy, warm, and enthusiastic. Must have excellent communication skills and the heart to treat our patients like gold. Very busy practice - our candidate must be a strong multi-tasker. Morning shifts required. Email cover letter and CV to alanacheyne@yahoo.ca

Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Street, Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

A career with Sutco. We have positions open in our Chip Division, dedicated schedules, Merritt, Chilliwack, West Kootenays and Creston. Hiway Canada Only Super B or Step Deck, assigned unit. Satellite dispatch, e-logs, Pension Plan and Extended Benefits. If you have a clean abstract and verifiable mountain experience, check us out www.sutco.ca or Fax 250-357-2009 more info: 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Are you Fit, Reliable & Honest? If so, Chalet Snow Removal at Silver Star Resort is looking for you! Competitive Wages Please Call â€“ 250-549-0973

DRIVER BFI Canada is seeking a FT residential garbage truck driver. The successful applicant should be strong, dependable, punctual & diligent. A minimum Class 3 license is required. Please email resumes with drivers abstract to robert.hurdle@bficanada.com

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RN - Client Care Manager to join the Vernon We Care team. Responsible for the supervision of the delivery of quality care to clients, providing nursing assessments, care plan outcome evaluations. Facilitate teaching LPNs, Care Aides and delegation of tasks. Communicate with Home Care Nursing, 3rd Party Funders and families. Must have current RN registration. Home Care experience preferred. Full time, Monday to Friday. Competitive wage and benefits. Please apply in person to 3907 - 27th St, Vernon or fax resume to 250-545-9729 or email resume to Cynthia.wecare@telus.net

RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONG Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends) Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid. Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non-verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment. Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement

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Help Wanted

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Feed & Hay

FARM, Fishing, Hunting, Property Manager: Year round. To manage and maintain a 685 acre working farm with pheasants, cattle, dogs, hay and tourism accomodations. Semi retired welcome. Hands on management. mk@skeenameadows.com

NEW iPad, iPhone or iMac? Personal tutoring from an experienced professional. computercornerwithchris.com 250307-4387

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

Residential Care Attendant

Supporting a female adult in Vernon. Part time 20-30 hrs. wk. Day & evenings. Email resume and covering letter to kossociety@gmail.com Trafﬁc Control (flagger) 2 day classes Kelowna Jan 26/27 Feb 23/24 New $270 Renew $165 tx incl 1-866-737 -2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com VERNON BUTCHER SHOP Now Hiring Experienced Meat Cutters and Customer Service personnel. Apply with resume: #400-3101 48th Ave.

Home Care/Support A Coldstream family with several school-aged children is seeking a Mother’s Helper for weekdays from 2:30 to 5:30. Duties include organizing, child care, meal preparation and light housework. $16/hr. Please apply to Lydia (ba_phllps@yahoo.ca).

Financial Services REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa (250) 547-6334 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Pets Vernon Animal Care Society featured

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Painting & Decorating (1) 250-899-3163

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Promised a kitten for Christmas? Come meet Jack, Janet, Chrissie and their brother Larry at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital or call 250-545-8200 (during business hours)

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

To Give away to a loving home, 5yr old Rotti/Sheppard. Extremely loving dog. Good with kids. (250)545-6594

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

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Pets & Livestock

Food Products

Services

Feed & Hay

Financial Services

CLEAN dry wheat straw, Square and round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509

HOME grown buffalo meat available. Contact 250-5490716 or 250-546-6992

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

2 Coats Any Colour

Firewood/Fuel Applewood & Fir. $240 cord. Free local delivery. 250-5463505.

Garage Sales FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

Garden Equipment Snowblowers $200-$400. Call (250)307-0009

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Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

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BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

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30” Husqvarna snowblower, brand new, never used. Open to offers! 250-379-2478. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MOUNTAIN BIKE Giant Pistol 2. Full Suspension. Small frame. Great mountain bike for a teen. Recently tuned. $1000 new, only $350. Call 250-307-4478 Snowboard Package- 155 cm Ride Vista board with bindings. Thirty two boots size 7.5. Bolle helmet with Spy goggles. Awesome deal at only $300! 250.307.4478

As our Food and Beverage Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into all that you are: dynamic, creative, system focused, and passionate about service. You will be responsible for a wide variety of service experiences from restaurant dining, running events, corporate meetings to elaborate celebrations. A minimum 2 years previous experience in a food and beverage supervisory capacity is required. In return for your skills and drive, Sun Rivers offers a competitive salary and beneﬁts, including golf incentives. For details and to apply visit sunriver.com/about and click on job postings. No phone calls please. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Musical Instruments Give the Gift of Music to someone you love! Singing or Piano Lessons for all ages, all levels, all styles. Very Experienced, Fun, Patient teacher; Great Rates. (778)475-4409

Sporting Goods Boxing Week Specials in Effect: Norinco M14 308 cal incl. 520rds of ammo $833 tax in. Norinco AR-15 223 cal incl 1600rds of ammo $1299 tax in, other tax in specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Estate Sale- 1owner, 2bdrm 2 bath, secure entry/prkg, air, gas f/p, level entry. Well built & maintained. Adult building. $149,000. 250-308-2285

For Sale By Owner 3bdrm, 3.5bath 1/2 duplex, Walk to schools and town. appl/incl, Low main yard. $350,000. or rent $1200/mo +utils. Avail now 250-309-6766 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

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up to $120. per vehicle Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

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Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

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I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town WANTED: Goose Decoys. (250)542-0501 WANTED: Industrial meat grinder and/or band saw. (250)309-2909

SUNDAY 1-4. Condo 1080sqft 2bed/2bath 101-3705-30 Ave. More information & photos at OKHomeseller.com #26730 Close to town. MUST SEE. Fresh paint. Move in ready! $179,000. 250-545-2983/1130

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Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

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Apartment for rent: large 1 bedroom 2nd floor, only 4 years old, security entrance, only 4 apartments in total, very bright, central location, parking and free laundry. $795/mth plus utilities. 250-549-8109

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1bdrm, level entry, quite convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Incl cable TV, parking, f/s. n/s. 50+. $600. Call 250-309-2201 2bdrm, $875, available now. Centennial Dr near Rec Centre. 250-542-1722 2bdrm condo, 1.5 bath, f/s w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb 1. $725./mo (250)545-2367 2bdrm Condo close to hospital ac/f/s/dw, n/p, n/s, Avail now $850. 250-503-5465 2bdrm East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Immediate, 250-260-5870.

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BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm, 1bath apt in quiet building. Fridge & stove incl. N/P, N/parties. $695-$725/mo. 250-542-7727 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 DELUXE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Secure mature adult building, Pictures @ kijiji.ca #440879727. $940 incl. heat. NS, Cat OK. Long Term discount. 250-309-2000 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $525.&up 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 NEW! Large 2BR, 2 Bath Condo Vernon, Feb.1st. Sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1150/month. 250-307-6373. NS suite, pets negotiable. Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

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Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm, ground level, large open plan, .cat ok no/dogs . W/D & util incl. $725. 4101 27th Ave. 250-542-4310 2 Bdrm Backyard Parking Storage F/S/W/D $800 + 1/2 util. 250-3089562 Pets Ok

2bdrm large, near schools, cat ok n/dog, 5401 Okanagan Ave $925./incl util 250-542-4310 2bdrm near shopping, schools cat ok n/dog, $825.w/d + util 4011 34A St. 250-542-4310 2bdrm Smaller cozy 1/2 duplex, Ok Landing area, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p. R.R. $800 incl heat. Hydro extra. 250-5586106 after 6pm 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1000/mo.+ water utility 250-550-4396 3bdrm 1 bath, w/d, n/s, pet neg, $950/mo Avail Now. 250558-0969, 250-938-1957 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 WIN A MILLION 2 Bdrm suite w a/c & 5 appl.,newer construction. Bright & clean, walk to d/t, connector, bus & hospital. Bus stop at door. N/S, N/P. 13th month free with 12 month lease. $775 + util. Plus a chance to win a million every week. Also avail furnished at $1500 + util. Don’t wait , won’t last. Call Roy now 250-5405519.

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250-309-1742 • 3 bdrm townhouse, Harwood. Renovations, newer laminate, 1½ bath, F&W&DW, W&D, deck, large livingroom. Pet friendly. $950. • 2 bdrm reno’d cozy home, centrally located. F&S, W&D, 20x22 shop, nice yard, many updates. $1,100. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm basement suite in East Hill. Newer reno, looks great. NS, NP. $750 incl. utilities & cable TV; $700 for single person. • 1 bdrm huge bsmt suite in Stepping Stones. Mtn views, tons of storage, F&S, W&D, partially finished areas. $795 incl. utilities. 2 BDRM, Coldstream walkout with in suite laundry, W/D and lots of parking. Walk to Kal beach, bus route to college & shopping. Cable, Internet & utilities inc. $1000 Call Andrea 250-545-2344 3bdrm, clean, downtown, f/s, w/d. N/S, N/P, fenced yard. $1050, Immed., 250-542-0857 3-bdrm up, 2bdrm down house, close to Walmart, n/s, n/p, Ref Req, Avail Immed, 545-1895, 938-1763 BX Lg 5 BR 6 appl view Swan Lk N/S pets maybe avail Feb 1. $1200 + util (250-309-1029) Full house 2bdrm upstairs with 2bdrm basement suite. Avail now. 250-503-6034, 250-542-9565 FULL House East Hill, Close to schools, Recently Renovated All Hardwood 3 Bedrooms Upstairs, Downstairs Washer & Dryer, Double Garage, Deck, Fenced Yard, $1150/Month Plus All Utilities, $550 D.D. Jan 1. 250-5455613 HOUSE for rent in Armstrong, 3 bedrooms with 1 and a half bath. Prefer mature couple who are non smokers. No pets. Children are fine. Asking $1000.00/month + utilities. References will be needed. Rental is available as of Feb 1st. Please contact Ted at 604-575-1151 after 3 pm or you may email him at silentntruder@yahoo.com So nice 5bdrm, North BX, private setting, surrounded by orchard, f/s, d/w,n/s. carport & detached double garage, avail Feb.1 $1650./mo incl garbage & water. 250-306-9600.

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1bdrm house rural Falkland, n/s, private yard, renovated. $750. (250)379-2076 2 bedroom loft on farm in MARA, $650./mo includes utilities. 1-(250)838-6630

1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1bdrm in shared house, parking, np, $500 per mo all util incl. 250-546-6035 1 ROOM $450.- Fridge, cable & utilities included, shared kitchen & bath, bus route, inhouse laundry. Available now & Jan 1. Call 250-558-3579. 2 rooms for rent...everything included except your food. Must like dogs. fully furn.One avail immed. the other January 1 (maybe a few days sooner) on bus route. 250-309-0483 250-558-1880

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Court Bailiff’s Sale The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by sealed tender, the interest of the judgement debtor Marina Lynn McLean, in the following goods and chattels, which are purported to be as follows: 1998 Ford Class C Motorhome Model: Yellowstone VIN: 1FDXE40SXWHA11103 Sealed offers marked “McLean” will be received at the Court Bailiffs Office located at 3120 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C2 up to and including 11:00 am January 18, 2013. Sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. The goods and chattels are located in Vernon, B.C. for viewing. For legal notations, Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information. Wayne MacGregor, Court Bailiff Area 9

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CITY FOOTHILLS 3616 Centennial DriveCopper Mtn 10, 1404 Sunday,Sunday, 1:00-3:00 1:00 - 3:00 $328,000

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Year In Review 2012 July 2012 Construction of realignment of Highway 97 between Oyama and Winfield has reached the halfway mark. Work on the nine-kilometre stretch started in May 2011, and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2013. More than 270 teams playing in Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby enjoyed themselves again in the annual Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament and Music Festival. Hundreds took in Canada Day festivities in Polson Park and throughout the North Okanagan, and capped the day enjoying fireworks displays. Dean Kimoto and Todd Semeniuk defeated Craig Tilander and Mike Knights 6-2, 6-3 in the all-Vernon Men’s A final at the 86th annual Hankey Cup doubles tennis tournament at the Kalamalka Country Club. Flooding has left Greater Vernon hikers high and dry. Four trail bridges sustained significant damage because of a swollen BX Creek. North Okanagan Emergency Management believes the potential for flooding along the Shuswap River has lessened although an evacuation alert remains for those living along the river from Sugar to Mara lakes. Frankie, a young red tailed hawk, is rescued by a Coldstream couple after its mom was killed by a vehicle. The first day of the annual Vernon Racing Days horse racing season was cancelled at Kin Race Track due to a shortage of horses. Enderby’s Joan Reid gets in some final training before heading to London to compete in rowing at the Summer Paralympic Games. Two men – the pilot, from Kelowna, and his passenger from Port Moody – were killed when their Piper PA-23 aircraft crashed into Marshall Field, shortly after takeoff at 1 p.m. from the Vernon Regional Airport. The Powerhouse Theatre, representing the Okanagan Zone, took home seven awards, including Best Production, for The Woman in Black at Theatre BC’s Mainstage Festival in Kamloops. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission is proposing Falkland leave the Okanagan-Shuswap riding, and be put into a new riding with downtown Kelowna, Summerland, Merritt, Logan Lake and Princeton. Three large events running simultaneously will challenge North Okanagan RCMP. Police will be on hand for the Sturgis North Music Festival, Trade Show and Motorcycle Rally at the MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park; the 23rd annual Salmon Arm Summer Stomp which moves to a rural property on Salmon River Road; and at the Armstrong Metalfest at the Hassen Arena and IPE grounds. The Vernon Re/Max Tigers got five goals from Mike Quarin to eliminate the Armstrong Shamrocks 9-7 in their Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League semifinal. The Tigers won the series three games to one and face the Kamloops Venom in the league final. The Township of Spallumcheen kicked off its 120th birthday celebrations with an open house at the town-

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Close to 250 patrons and performers took in the 26th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, the main fundraiser for the Vernon Public Art Gallery, at Cenotaph Park. ship office. Members of the public joined council in dressing up in oldtime garb for the event. After back-to-back runner-up finishes, DJ Kennington of St. Thomas, Ont. finally won the Cruisin’ the Dub 300 NASCAR Canadian Tire series auto race at the MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park in Spallumcheen in front of 6,000 race fans. One man was arrested following a shooting incident at a home in Enderby. Police said the man fired a single shot into an unoccupied vehicle parked at a residence on Kildonan Avenue. Around 250 patrons took in the 26th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, the main fundraiser for the Vernon Public Art Gallery, held for the second year in a row at Cenotaph Park in downtown Vernon. Kelowna Raiders beat the Armstrong Shamrocks 14-9 to sweep the best-of-three Shaw Cup Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League final. It’s the third year in a row the Shamrocks have fallen in the league final. The Okanagan Indian Band has agreed to the City of Vernon placing barriers on the reserve portion of Kin Beach on Lakeshore Road to restrict vehicles. Vernon’s Vasek Pospisil will play in both singles and doubles in men’s tennis at the London Olympics, while Savannah King of Vernon will compete in the 400- and 800-metre swimming events. Most of Vernon council voted to dip into reserves to purchase a relocatable washroom facility for Cenotaph Park on 31st Avenue. Vernon and area synchronized swimmers sizzled at the B.C. Summer Games in Surrey, pocketing seven medals. A few thousand of the 45,000 remote smart meters destined for the Greater Vernon area have already been installed.

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Personnel worked feverishly to contain a grass fire (left) that threatened a couple of homes at The Rise development in Vernon’s Bella Vista area. RCMP officers (above) converge near the Swan Lake junction after a successful ending to a stolen car and police chase that began in West Kelowna. Shots were fired during the 45-minute chase down Westside Road.

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August 2012 A dramatic vehicle chase that started in West Kelowna, and included shots fired at police, ended north of Vernon. West Kelowna RCMP officers had attempted to stop a suspicious green minivan on Boucherie Road. A 45-minute chase then ensued down Westside Road and ended with

the arrest of three suspects near the Swan Lake junction. Vernon RCMP have a suspect in custody in connection with a string of robberies at Vernon financial institutions. The 30-yearold suspect turned himself into police. He had been identified as a suspect through a series of photos posted through media outlets. Mother Nature took her course throughout Armstrong and Spallumcheen for a half-hour period on a Friday night, deliver ing brutal wind, rain and enough hail to make the region look like it had been blanketed by snow. The City of Vernon announced it will not renew a fire services contract with the Okanagan Landing Fire Department effective Jan. 31, 2013. Sarah Mehain, of the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, will com-

pete in six events at the Paralympic Summer Games in London. A summer storm wreaked havoc, knocking power out for nearly 6,000 Vernon, Coldstream and Spallumcheen homes. Trees blew down over power lines with some catching fire. Super Bowl champion JR Redmond helps conduct a football camp in Vernon. Redmond won his Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots. Former Vernon Kokanee Swim Club member Richard Weinberger, now of Victoria, wins bronze at the London Olympics in the men’s open-water marathon. Firefighters were tireless to contain a fast-moving blaze in the Bella Vista area. The call was first reported as a grass fire on the first switchback leading to The Rise,

and came dangerously close to engulfing a couple of homes at the development. The City of Armstrong, in partnership with the Van Diest family and the cooperation of Kelowna Pacific Railway, has announced the creation of the Taylor Jade Van Diest Memorial Trail, named in honour of the 18-year-old murdered Halloween night 2011. Extremely dry conditions have forced the Ministry of Forests to ban campfires in provincial parks and on Crown and private land. A teenage girl died of injuries after her bicycle was in an early morning collision with a vehicle on 25th Avenue in Vernon. Morning Star owner David Black of Victoria is heading up a proposal to build a $13 billion oil refinery in Kitimat. Exactly one week

after a 36-hectare grass fire at The Rise, crews were tackling another blaze near the Greater Vernon Landfill. The Vernon Vipers will kick off their preseason schedule with a match against the Wenatchee Wild of Washington. The gates open for the 113th annual Interior Provincial E x h ibit i on in Armstrong. The event is celebrating the honey division this year. Close to 154,000 people attended the 2011 fair. Shuswap MLA George Abbott announces his retirement from provincial politics. Vernon is among a number of communities that have been invited to bid for the Ironman Canada triathlon. The owners of the event are looking for a new home after a 30-year association with Penticton.

Seeing Possibilities Taking Action Enabling Progress en•act•us Okanagan College After eight years of service to the community, SIFE Okanagan is building on its promise to use the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. The student-led organization is undergoing a name change to become Enactus. But don’t let the new look fool you – the group’s mission is still the same. Moving forward Enactus will continue to make connections with the community. More than 100 students throughout the valley will work with youth, not-for-profit organizations and drive community initiatives to improve the lives of others.

entrepreneurial – we see opportunity, and develop projects which build the talent in our region and enable progress. action – we provide leadership, inspire change and take

Brian Martin and Betty Selin with Vernon Enactus Okanagan College Alumnus Jon Gardner at the annual Enactus Charity Gala fundraiser in Vernon.

action in our community.

us – we are the students of Okanagan College, powered and

supported by our College and our partners in the community.

To learn more about how Enactus is enabling progress in our community, visit: www.enactusoc.ca or follow Enactus on Twitter @enactusoc

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