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Draft budget targeting tax hike RICHARD ROLKE

“We continue to get our fiscal house in order.”

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Vernon residents can expect to pay more in taxes while some city staff are losing their jobs. The draft 2014 budget, which was presented to council Monday, includes staff reductions and a top-end tax hike of 3.7 per cent. “We continue to get our fiscal house in order,” said Will Pearce, chief administrative officer. The 3.7 per cent tax hike is based on 1.8 per cent for operations and 1.9 per cent for infrastructure. However, Pearce cautions that 3.7 per cent — or $31 for the typical home — is just a starting point and that number could be reduced as deliberations continue. Full-time equivalent city employees will go from 249.8 in 2013 to 246.6 in 2014. The loss includes a bylaw compliance offi-

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cer, a corporate services worker, a building inspector and three positions in parks (two are currently vacant). But a parks planner position has been created while an economic development planner is being hired. Council will discuss the budget during workshops from Jan. 15 to 17 and then three readings for the budget bylaw are expected Jan. 27. Mayor Rob Sawatzky says the draft plan is consistent with council’s directions and he

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The bells aren’t ringing as loudly as they could. The Vernon Salvation Army’s kettle and mail-out campaign has raised $215,000, just 47 per cent of its $461,000 goal. “We have just a short period of time left in the campaign,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “We would like to raise the funds before Christmas.” All of the money goes towards opera- David MacBain tion of the food bank as well as other initiatives that help residents in need. “We want to improve our programming and give more to people so it’s concerning,” said MacBain of the current situation. MacBain is reluctant to speculate as to why contributions are down. “My hope is people are busy with their lives and haven’t got around to making their donation yet,” he said. About 730 applications have been received so far for Christmas food hampers, down from the expected 800. MacBain says fewer applications may be a sign of the economy improving but he believes there’s still a number of people who are struggling to make ends meet. “We want to make sure we don’t miss anyone.” Anyone wanting to donate to the Salvation Army can go to vernonbcfoodbank.com or stop by the Salvation Army thrift stores, the food bank at 3303 32nd Ave. or the Talkin Donkey coffee house.

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Toy drive spreads Christmas cheer Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

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Santa Claus helps deliver a car and two truck loads of toys to the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Room Tuesday, all raised through the second annual TOYota Drive.

Christmas morning is being filled with joy for more than 700 children who normally wouldn’t find much under the tree. Thanks to the community’s support, including a major donation from the TOYota Drive, the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Room is able make the holiday a little merrier for kids. “They wouldn’t have a lot otherwise,” said David MacBain, Salvation Army community ministries director. Along with the more than 750 food hampers handed out at the food bank this year, parents will be able to pick out some special gifts for the more than 700 children in need. “We see a lot of smiles walking out the door,” said MacBain. “Parents are relieved and thankful for the generosity of the community.” A major delivery which helped fill the toy room Tuesday was two truck loads and one car load of new toys

collected through the second annual TOYota Drive. Even Santa himself came to help deliver the toys just in time, as the Salvation Army toy room opens its doors to parents Thursday and Friday. “This has been absolutely overwhelming for the great people of Vernon to donate all these beautiful toys for the wonderful children of Vernon,” said Scott Robb of Vernon Toyota. “It does get bigger and better every year, which is the goal.” Although the room is packed with toys, there are some age groups that are lacking. Additional items are needed for babies aged zero to two (Leapfrog, Baby Genius, blocks and play food are some suggestions) and nine to 12 year olds (movie passes, Hunger Game toys, jewelry making kits, advanced Lego, remote toys with batteries and Minecraft are some suggestions). Donations can be made at the Salvation Army.

Tolko pellet plant gains Spall support ROgeR knOx Morning Star Staff

A Coldstream application to the Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use at a Lavington property with benefits to Spallumcheen has the township’s full support. Tolko Industries wants to build a pellet plant to process sawdust and shavings from its Lavington planer mill on seven acres of a School Road property. It also proposes to produce a by-product that can be shipped. The application is to convert wood chip permitted use at Tolko’s current site in Lavington

to allow the pellet plant and adding two acres to the site. To mitigate any negative impact the additional two acres of non-farm use would have to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), Tolko proposes including nearly 36 acres of productive farm land in Spallumcheen into the ALR. This would be a property fronting Rashdale Road and Lansdowne Road. “The goal of this application is to provide benefits for all parties involved,” wrote representatives of Kelowna-based KentMacpherson Appraisals in the application to

the ALR. “We all benefit,” said Spallumcheen Mayor Janice Brown, agreeing with the application. Coun. Christine Fraser said the application is a perfect example of the area’s regional growth strategy in play. “It’s a really good opportunity for us to help out an existing business in Spallumcheen, and expand an operation within our region that’s a benefit to the whole region,” said Fraser. Council unanimously agreed to support the proposal being sent to the ALC, though Coun. Ed Hanoski was absent from the meeting.

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Did you know that... This is what greeted B.C. SPCA staff at the Vernon branch Monday following a weekend break-in to the facility. It appears, however, that nothing was stolen.

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Staff at the B.C. SPCA’s Vernon and district branch are perplexed as to why someone apparently broke into the shelter on the weekend. The culprit or culprits left a huge mess behind. “We don’t know why someone would break in,” said Vernon branch manager Corinne Ross, noting the person or persons appears to have dropped through or fallen into a small room where only vaccines and antibiotics are kept. “Nothing seems to be missing. Any motive is a real mystery.” The break-in happened when the suspect(s) made a hole into the building from outside, and climbed into the building to

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drop, or fall into, the small room, leaving behind a mess. Shelter staff say it looks like they then climbed back out the hole they came in, as there’s no evidence he, she or they were in any other room in the facility. Vernon RCMP have confirmed they are investigating the incident. “It’s mystifying,” said Ross. “They could

have fallen into a dog kennel and been bitten, or injured one of the many felines in the cat rooms. It certainly wasn’t Santa trying to come down the chimney. There were no gifts for our animals.” When every spare penny goes toward helping the animals, potential costly repairs are not welcome news, said Ross. As a nonprofit organization, the B.C. SPCA is sup-

ported through public donations. Anyone who is able to help the Vernon and district branch can donate online at spca. bc.ca/vernon or visit in person, at 4800 Haney Road, Vernon. Anyone with information on the breakin is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250545-7171, or contact anonymously at Crime Stoppers: 1-800-2228477.

Police less busy at weekend road block ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Perhaps the message is being heard after all. On the second weekend of the annual RCMP CounterAttack Christmas roadcheck program, Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP officers issued just one 24-hour prohibition for alcohol and three, three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), all for alcohol. There were no seven- or Gord Molendyk 90-day IRPs issued and nobody

was ticketed for impaired driving. The opening weekend of the campaign saw 14 drivers given 90-day IRPs. “There was only one small road check this weekend, but maybe people are finally getting the message and not driving while impaired or planning ahead,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. One vehicle was impounded this weekend during the road block. Molendyk said the campaign continues through the holiday season. “You can expect to see us out in bigger numbers from now through Christmas,” he said.

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After being missing from her new Vernon home for more than three weeks, Grace – a one-year-old black Lab – has been safely found. search effort set up by B.C. SPCA staff, Grace’s activity was tracked. “We knew she kept returning to one specific location. We worked with the homeowners, who were fantastic and worked with us every step of the way – even activating a security surveillance camera – and were able to set up a feed, water and shelter station, placing bedding from her sibling in the shelter,” said Pugh. “As soon as we had video footage confirming it was Grace and not a

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It’s an early Christmas present that took a community’s efforts to create. After spending three weeks at large in the Vernon area, with temperatures dipping below -17C, Grace has been found and is safely indoors once again. “Having Grace back safe and well is the best Christmas gift ever,” said B.C. SPCA Kelowna branch manager Suzanne Pugh. “We can’t thank everyone enough for all of their help and support.” Grace, a one-anda-half-year-old black Labrador cross, went missing Nov. 21 with her blue leash still attached. A special girl who is timid around people, Grace had just been placed in foster care in Vernon for socialization when she escaped. The B.C. SPCA and its volunteers immediately began bombarding the Vernon community with publicity to try to get Grace home, including flyers, local media appeals, doorto-door campaigns and social media posts on Facebook. After a massive co-ordinated

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Pugh is thankful to B.C. SPCA staff and volunteers, to the residents of the Vernon and district community, to the area’s dog control agency and to the media for all of their help in getting Grace’s story noticed. “We couldn’t have asked for a happier ending to what could have been a very tragic story,” she said. “It was truly the entire community’s efforts that got our Grace home, safe and warm and happy.”

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The Vernon Citizens Patrol has started its holiday Lock Out Auto Crime program. In conjunction with ICBC and the VernonNorth Okanagan RCMP, this program is designed to raise public awareness and reduce crime through education and presence. The Citizens Patrol volunteers will be checking vehicles in parking lots throughout Vernon and completing a crime prevention notice, identifying key areas where drivers can improve or eliminate the opportunity for a crime to take place. The Citizens Patrol can be identified by their high-visibility yellow jackets with “RCMP Volunteer” on the back. Please feel free to ask volunteers about the program.

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Parents Matt and Ashley were more than prepared for their new baby. But they weren’t prepared for her to arrive so early, and with the accompanying complications. Baby Ava was born three months early, weighing just 960 grams (a little more than two pounds). Being so small, Ava is at B.C. Children’s Hospital. Her dad has since had to return to Vernon to complete his schooling while Ashley is at her baby’s side in Vancouver. So to help the family with the unexpected finances that come with the long-distance hospital stay, a fundraiser has been initiated at Save-OnFoods. “We are trying to raise money to help the family out with some of their expenses,” said Jim Tennant, Save-On-Foods manager, who calls the fundraiser: “Locals Helping Locals.” “I have Italian Kitchen on board and we are selling their sauce off at $5.50 each with $2 from every bottle going to the family,” said Tennant. Aside from a recent blood transfusion due to complications, baby Ava is doing well and growing everyday.

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Baby Ava, born three months early at a little more than two pounds, is at Vancouver Children’s Hospital waiting to get strong enough to come home to Vernon. To help the family with the expenses, Save-On-Foods has teamed up with The Italian Kitchen to donate $2 from every bottle of sauce sold to the family.

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eadlines in Kelowna were recently dominated by a city decision to spend $48 million on a new police detachment. The 52-year-old building is jammed to the rafters with 175 officers, and then the required support staff. “The current facility is unacceptable,” said Coun. Colin Basran in the Capital News. If the 90,000-square-foot project proceeds, Kelowna will borrow $42.3 million of the cost, while the remainder will come from reserves and adjacent communities that use the cells. “It is important to remember that this facility is more complex than office space,” said John Vos, Kelowna’s infrastructure division director. “It is part prison, part high-tech lab, part library Richard Rolke and part armoury or high-security storage facility.” National standards dictate much of the design necessary for RCMP detachments. I raise the Kelowna discussion because a similar situation exists right here in the North Okanagan. And the first indication of a problem is when you drive by the RCMP detachment in downtown Vernon. The designated parking lot is full and police cruisers have turned part of 35th Avenue into a parking lot. Once inside the building, which was constructed in the 1960s, conditions don’t get much better. A maze of temporary walls has been set up to provide officers with some sense of privacy as they dig through piles of paper on their desk. Space for records and physical evidence is at a premium, and given that incidents occur hourly, the amount of paper and stuff — including bags of marijuana — is in a constant state of motion.

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The RCMP’s security measures are stringent and evolve frequently and such renovations in an old structure can certainly be challenging. The other factor to consider is that the North Okanagan’s population is growing and that means more officers to deal with drug dealers, crooks, speeders and drunk drivers. In turn, there is an army of workers who take calls, monitor the cells, file documents and handle other tasks. Presently, there are 85 officers and 51 support staff in Vernon. They are housed in 19,365-square-feet in the main detachment (4,882 square feet of that for cells) and 1,895 square feet in the city hall basement, and more room in city hall may be available in 2014. But all of that could be outgrown in three to seven years. Ultimately, the City of Vernon will have to bite the bullet and go through a process similar to what is happening in Kelowna for a new, stand-alone detachment. And the first step needs to be identifying a suitable location. It has been previously suggested that a new detachment should be at the north end of Vernon but a large chunk of land will be extremely costly and taxpayers don’t have the resources of large corporations opening big box stores. One idea that comes to mind is possibly using the Civic Arena property once another ice sheet is built in the community. It’s a large lot with room for parking, it’s central and has easy access to Highway 97 and 27th Street. The big bonus is that it’s already owned by the city. But no matter where a detachment goes, the city must establish a long-term plan, including setting aside money in reserves to soften the financial blow. Ultimately, no one will like the price tag for a new detachment, but when residents continue to insist that safety is an ongoing priority, it’s an issue that can’t be ignored.

It’s that time of year again, when friends, families and coworkers gather for the annual Christmas party. For most of us there is good reason to celebrate good will and to enjoy each other’s company, the true meaning of Christmas. But despite the best efforts of the province and RCMP detachments around B.C., there are still far too many who drink alcohol and then get behind the wheel to drive themselves home. Countless headlines have documented the gut-wrenching effects of drunk driving, not only on the lives of the drunken driver, but on the lives of the victim’s families who will forever associate Christmas with the loss of a loved one because someone thought it was OK to drink and drive. Earlier this month, in a highly publicized Counter Attack blitz, RCMP from 97 B.C. detachments handed out 220 road-side prohibitions. That’s 220 too many. According to ICBC, 56 people were killed in 2012 in impaired-driving related crashes. That’s at least 56 families living with tragedy, 56 families too many. We believe driving safely is an individual responsibility, but at the same time, drinking typically occurs at social events, where others are fully aware that someone is drinking and shouldn’t be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. It is our responsibility to make sure our friends, families and co-workers stay safe. That way, we’ll have a better chance of getting home safely as well. Black Press

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read your editorial in a recent Morning Star with interest, and do agree with the majority of what you stated. Poor location, bad access off of the highway, high cost etc. are all true for the Civic Arena site. What I am concerned about in your column is the reference to the Coldstream Hotel site as a better location for the visitor centre. You stated, and I quote “there are a number of easy and safe access points off the highway.” I drive a delivery van in Vernon constantly every day, and I would really like to know where these access points are. Do you mean a left turn on to 33rd Avenue?

amalgamation biD Enough already. The subject of amalgamation rears its ugly head every so often and so I feel the need to comment. The residents of the areas being considered to amalgamate with Vernon, live in these areas by choice. If they wanted to reside in Vernon proper, they would have done so. They prefer the rural atmosphere of these areas and don't want to live in the city. So why not let these residents decide and leave us Vernonites out of the voting. It seems ludicrous to have Vernon vote on something that doesn't affect them. While it would broaden Vernon's tax base, we then become responsible for all of the amenities and upkeep of these areas. From what I have read, most of the residents in these areas do not wish to amalgamate and if one was to study the petition just taken, no doubt the majority of the people who signed it live in Vernon. So let's do one of two things.... either limit the voting to those areas only and leave Vernon out of the mix, or just let sleeping dogs

Narrow roadway, only one block long, busy with parking for the post office, very

lie and leave it alone until these residents start begging to become part of Vernon. beryl nerling mp responDs I read in The Morning Star a Nov. 24 message from Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. I was disturbed with her article because of the extreme statements which, I believe, promoted the politics of fear. First, let me say, my comments are not personally against MP May as I have breakfast with a group that includes Elizabeth every week and do enjoy her fellowship. Let me just remind your readers of what she said. “The science is clear and the scientists are worried. Humanity has already changed the chemistry of the atmosphere… and even more so the oceans at the rate of four Hiroshima-sized bombs per second. We are running out of time to avoid the worst case scenarios of run-away global warming.” So my question is: where is the science? I read many articles and reports on environmental issues and never have I read scientific evidence that supports MP May’s

poor access to the named site. If you mean 32nd Avenue, there is a

statement. My balanced reading has confirmed that in the past 10 years the climate has actually cooled and even global warming scientists have down played the once, two degree warming of the planet to one degree at the end of this century. The reaction to what I just stated will of course be, to the extreme global warming followers, that I am a denier, or not an academic, or in the pocket of big oil, but of course they attack the person not the issue. I and my party are committed to green house gas reductions and eliminating air and water pollution. We have enacted numerous bills to make environmental protection criteria to any resource development more comprehensive. Transportation Standards legislation has been beefed up and regulation monitoring has also been enhanced. Canada is doing our part in the global community. As well, our government is working with the global community to try and set emission and environmental standards that provide results that improve environmental stewardship.

clearly marked “No Left Turn” sign on the highway, again a single lane roadway heading east, and turning off of a narrowed road which is very problematic for larger RV rigs. 31st Avenue, again a narrow roadway, again only one block long, again no left turn lane or arrow. 30th Avenue, again “No Left Turn”. Please go down to this area, have a coffee at KFC and sit to watch the traffic in this area. You will see traffic backups two to four blocks long when people try to make left turns in the area, so your suggestion is really a non starter. At least 39th Avenue is four lanes wide. Don James

Statements like the ones made by the leader of the Green Party only provoke fear and not solutions. Our government will ensure reason prevails and progress will be the results. Colin mayes, mp okanagan-shuswap agriCulture important Contrary to Mr. Wilson’s view (Nov. 29) the ALR is not a cynical piece of legislation and the fact that other jurisdictions do not have it is to our credit not theirs. In the late ‘60s prior to the ALR the rate at which the urban sprawl was encroaching on the most fertile land in the province in the Fraser Valley was a textbook case amongst population geographers of how not to manage the interface between urban growth and agricultural land. No doubt there are areas within the ALR which are suitable for tillage but there’s more to agriculture than tillage and there are areas which are not suitable for agriculture at all, but those aren’t the areas that developers particularly want either. What the ALR does and should do is prevent developers from buying arable land and letting it

go fallow hoping to get it released from the ALR. The problem with the ALR is the failure of successive governments, including the NDP, to give agriculture its due as an important industry in the province. Howard brown

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indmills is a singer/songwriter from Vernon. He has released two CDs to date. Between his powerful and unique voice and his amazing hair —yes, I’m drawing attention to this— he has grown a solid fan base over the years. Windmills keep moving! Q: When did you first become interested in music? A: “That’s a good one, simply because I have no real memory of it. I just know I’ve always found myself immersed in music from an early age. That said, I didn’t start playing guitar until I was 17, and the first time I sang in public was that same year for a school play. I was kind of thrown headfirst into the deep end when it came to performing, which is something I’m extremely happy about.” Q: What made you decide to use Windmills as your stage name? A: “I was sitting around with some friends one night talking about where outside of the Netherlands you find those traditional windmills. It wasn’t even a conversation related to music or me looking for a stage name. I just knew I wanted to use a name I could also conceive of as a persona. Who I am on stage versus off stage are very different, and I like that. But back to the conversation, my friend Michael Wafler mentioned ‘Windmills in Wisconsin’ and that phrasing really stuck out. It was this interesting tongue twister in a way. I found myself still musing on it a day or two later. I chose Windmills because it is something constantly in motion. It ties in very well with how I perform and the layers of sound I create.” Q: What is your favourite song to perform live? A: “It varies, I find. I will always get excited when I play new songs because they are the freshest, but there are also those alltime favourites that I never tire of playing. Right now my favourite song is a brand new one I introduced in the summer. It’s different than my other songs and I like that about it. It’s simple in one sense but also more technical and complex than my other songs. There’s an interesting balance there. But if I had to pick three they would be, Great Divide, Fire, and Things Fall Apart. Q: Which one of your songs is most meaningful to you and why?

a fan from Denver, Colorado message me saying he considered me an ambient-folk artist, and it was the first time I’d been able to really classify my noises and sounds.” Q: If you were trapped on an island, what three things would you hope to have with you? A: “My closest friends (and by default their three things for island living), anything written by bpNichol, and I guess a guitar (because it’s probably expected of me.)” Q: What kinds of instruments do you play? A: “I play guitar primarily and piano secondly. I can get by on bass, drums, tambourine. Way back when I took violin lessons but that didn’t take off.” Q: What is the most memorable thing that you’ve signed for a fan? A: “Oh boy... well, I can tell you I’ve signed iPhones, iPods, cell phone cases, camera cases, concert tickets, T-shirts, program guides, CDs, business cards and posters. It’s wild to think of, mostly because I have a tenible signature.” Q: Do you have any quotes or sayings that inspire you or your music? A: “My personal philosophy and Windmills’ philosophy is ‘Windmills keep moving,’ and I think that one carries over nicely. I’m constantly pushing myself to move forward and progress because if I’m not no one else will, and then what’s the point? I’m also particular of a bpNichol passage that reads: ‘Reality’s a noun. Not simply the awareness nothing’s there.’ I have ‘reality’s a noun’ tattooed on me. I love that line, so often we get caught up when ©Heiko RyLL 2013 dreaming and scheming big by others who Vernon’s Windmills is a multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter known for his one-man perfor- step up and give us a reality check, but what mances that have been gaining him notice. does that truly mean? Reality is what each individual makes of it, and in its simplest inspirations? A: “I have a newer song called Her’s form it is just a noun. I love language and A: “John Frusciante is the reason I play Place, which is the most personal song guitar (he was the guitarist in Red Hot Chili the tricks it can play on us. This is one of I’ve ever written. The title refers to this those quotes that does that while inspiring Peppers.) Vocally, I take a lot of influence little cabin in Northern Ontario my famme to keep reaching for crazier and crazier from the likes of Jeff Buckley because there ily would summer in with the rest of my goals.” is something very haunting behind his mom’s extended family. That song is me Q: What is the largest crowd that you’ve voice. Aidan Knight is a huge influence in viciously trying to recapture those memoperformed for? that he is a close contemporary to my age, ries of youth that we take for granted. And A: “There’s been a few huge ones, notaand I’d love to be able to perform and tour maybe that’s pretentious in the fact I’m 25, bly last year opening for Andrew Allen. The like he is currently. The influences are endbut these memories shaped my childhood. less, as they should be, but these are the top second of two nights was sold out at 750 They’re as much a part of me as anything people and the first night there was around three I guess.” else and I wanted to create something nos550 in attendance. This summer I played in Q: How would you describe your musitalgic to instill those feelings in anyone who Edmonton for Taste of Edmonton 2013 for cal sound? would listen. another huge crowd, and last year I opened A: “It ranges, but I think I’ve decided on As a songwriter every song you write is ambient-folk, or post-rock, or experimental for Hey Ocean at UBCO for around 600 directly related to you one way or another people, which is terrifying when I actually (even if it is just one line), and I find myself pop. I don’t know. My sound varies with in all my songs, some more so than others.” each song, and it falls under a huge umbrel- think about it.” See SPECiAL gUEST on A12 la of genres and musical influence. I had Q: Who is one of your biggest musical

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With Christmas around the corner, it’s the time of year where everyone is thinking of what to give important people in their lives, and everyone is struggling to find that perfect gift. In the North Okanagan, there’s a few options to give locally made and handcrafted gifts and one of them supports the Vernon Community Arts Centre. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan, which runs the centre, is holding its eighth annual artisans show and sale Artsolutely. The event is held at the VCAC in Polson Park and sponsors and supports a number of local artists. “This year, we are fortunate to have 28 extremely talented artisans, all working in a range of mediums and creating top-quality works,” said Karla Holiove, with the VCAC. “Every year, this fundraiser enriches the arts centre and the community, with the displays and works continually growing more elaborate and exciting.” VCAC clay instructor Gale Woodhouse, who is in her fourth year participating in the sale, urges the public to check out the event. “It’s gratifying to work with such a fine collection of local artists,” she said. “I love being there with someone as they purchase their first original piece of artwork, or a gift for a spouse or parent. “Having the Vernon Community Arts Centre provide a venue where the community can come together and support local artists, and having artists supporting and promoting other artists are two things that make

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Local artist River Lewis is showing his paintings at the annual Artsolutely Christmas show and sale at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. A number of local artists and artisans are selling their handmade and crafted items until Christmas Eve at the arts centre, located in Polson Park beside the Okanagan Science Centre. this show so great.” Patricia Doyle, operator of Bella Vista Glass and participating in her eighth Artsolutely, says she believes in the good feelings produced from buying art created by someone, rather than something, and the positive effects this has on the local economy. “When you support a local artist, you are not only giving back to your community, but you are also participating in a simple act of goodwill, which is something everyone wants to feel, especially this time of year,” she said. “Artsolutely is constantly changing and growing, estab-

lishing itself as a place known for its high-quality works of art. It’s a warm, inviting atmosphere, and a place where some of the most talented artists in the North Okanagan come together.” Artsolutely continues from today to Tuesday, Dec. 24 and is open every day at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, located in the heart of Polson Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. For more information, visit www.vernonarts.ca or call 250542-6243.

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Windmills in concert tonight as special guest Continued from A10

Q: Have you ever had any funny/crazy fan encounters? A: “I’ve had a few really awkward ones (mainly for me because I’m extremely shy and awkward.) I walked in to Seaton (Secondary) School one day for a meeting on a musical project this past year and a group of girls followed me down the

halls before finally asking if I was Windmills. In a grocery store, two girls were audibly whispering if it was Windmills or not in the line beside them... I’ve been recognized in movie theatres, restaurants, and even on the street. It’s truly remarkable.” Ed note: a few fans will be flocking to the Vernon Performing Arts

Centre tonight to see the Home for the Holidays concert headlined by fellow Vernonite Andrew Allen. Windmills is lined up as a special guest at the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m., as is other local talent. A few tickets are left and can be purchased at the Ticket Seller box office, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.

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Pursuant To Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Municipal Council of the District of Coldstream is providing notice that the District intends to transfer to the Regional District of the North Okanagan the property described below. The transfer of this property is part of the restructuring of the Greater Vernon Parks function whereby regionally significant parks will become the responsibility of the Greater Vernon Parks function. The consideration to be received by the District of Coldstream for the disposition of this property will be $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration. The title transfer is proposed to take effect January 1, 2014 upon completion of all necessary documents for the parks restructuring.

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Suffering from ‘boomeritis’

he baby boomers are a generation that won’t stop. They golf, ski, run, curl, cycle, play soccer, hockey and slow-pitch, do triathlons, and have even been seen sweating in a hot yoga class! These boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, have worked hard and now they have learned to play hard. Great! So what’s the problem? These ambitious Cheryl Witter older athletes are getting injured. Tendonitis, bursitis, strains, sprains, low back pain, rotator cuff curse, plantar fasciitis and more run rampant in the boomers. Thus the term “Boomeritis.” The suffix “itis” means inflamed. The brilliant, cute phrase “Boomeritis” was coined in 1999 by an American doctor. This is because more and more overuse type injuries are now being seen in this age bracket. Their bodies and tissues become more inflamed than when they were 20. Why? What changes? Well, since you asked...here we go! Around the fourth decade of life there are some unique challenges for an active lifestyle which has a fitness focus. These challenges are physical, age-related changes. This means there are parts of the body that naturally wear out. No matter who you are. They will affect activity frequency, intensity and duration. The four areas where change is inevitable are as follows. Joints: This is felt by the athlete as a loss of flexibility. You can’t reach your toes anymore. It takes you longer to limber

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up in the morning. This loss of flexibility can affect performance but it can also be a big factor in increasing the likelihood of injury. Think of tight hamstrings. You used to be able to sprint to first base easily. Now you are lucky if you get through the season without a hamstring strain. But these changes in flexibility are real. Aging ligaments, muscles and tendons become less plump and juicy. Fibers link and stick together. There is less lubrication or monkey grease in the joints now. All these changes combine to create less elastic behaviour. Translate that to real life? Stiffness. The body needs a little coaxing to get going some days. Muscles: There is a loss of strength with aging that has been proven scientifically. Peak strength is gained in the third decade of life. There is a plateau in the 40s and towards the 50s. Once 50 is reached it can be a slippery slope. Unfortunately it continues to decline. Part is due to declining physical activity. The old adage “if you don’t use it you lose it” rings true here. But also muscle fibre type changes. As well, a decline in protein synthesis occurs. A situation of generalized loss of strength has now been reached. All is not lost, though. Research is showing that the aging athlete can still make significant strength gains with a proper weight training program. Aerobic Fitness: Being aerobically fit relates to VO2 max. This is the volume of oxygen that the body can consume during maximal physical exertion. At age 30 the VO2 max progressively declines by 10 per cent per decade. However, despite the natural aging process some endurance

training can increase VO2 max. Recovery: This is a big one. And the one that I see most often in the physio clinic. Older athletes take longer to recover. Obviously due to the abovementioned changes in the body. 40, 50, 60-year-old athletes can do a hard single training session, but they can’t do it day after day. When you are 18 you can recover from anything. Younger athletes normally take 24 hours to recover. The aging athlete may need 48 to 72 hours. The aging muscles are more susceptible to exercise-induced muscle damage. Not to mention all those little injuries can easily become big injuries if not enough rest is taken between hard exercise sessions. Don’t stop having hard workouts in your week. Just lower your standards and expectations with each decade. Be realistic about how hard you can train and how many days a week you can sustain that pace. Now boomers...don’t be bummed. Just think, it’s not your fault you are slowing down a bit. It’s natural. You don’t have to suffer “boomeritis” type injuries. Those who remain active through life will slow this aging process down! There are ways to offset body erosion. Strength training rebuilds atrophied muscles. Stretching exercises will increase flexibility. Common sense can go a long way in avoiding unneccesary aches and pains. Despite the risk of “Boomeritis,” high levels of fitness should still be everyone’s goal. Listen to your body. It’s getting older...you just need to get wiser. Cheryl Witter is a physical therapist at North End Spine & Sports Physical Therapy & Massage Therapy in Vernon.

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Vernon Legion Remembrance Day chairman Ron Heuman (back right) visits Lisa Quiring’s Grade 6/7 class at BX elementary school, which was asked to write a poem to include in the service honouring veterans. Jessee Harman and Ryleigh McKenzie (front left) hold the poem they wrote and read during the service.

BX students honour veterans Editor’s note: Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion Vernon Branch 25 asks an elementary school in Vernon to write a poem for Remembrance Day. This year’s poem was written by BX elementary school students Jessee Harman and Ryleigh McKenzie, who read it at the Nov. 11 service at Kal Tire Place. Remember Me Just remember them

Duty called and they went to war though they had never fired a gun before they paid the price for our new day as all their thoughts had gone away They were told to fire and no surrender But now that is all over now they lie under ground

with crosses over their hearts Beneath the soil, like a dart Ruff ground they crawled with bad source of food and water They fought and fell and now move no more But just remember they have now past but will always be remembered because they fought until they couldn’t fight no more.

Holiday breakfast begins

even sleeps til the big night and kids of all ages are well into the count down. Every year I swear I’ll lighten my load and not end up in a panic this week, but in spite of all good intentions I’m there again. Sigh. Many of the traditions and celebrations in Canada come from French, English, Irish, Scottish, German and First Nation influences. Our traditions vary depending on which part of Canada we Cathi Litzenberger live in, but common to all are Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, presents, Christmas baking, and of course, feasting on a delicious Christmas dinner. Usually at this time in December I offer breakfast recipes for the big day that can be prepared ahead of time and popped into the oven Christmas morning; today’s recipes are just that. Enjoy. Christmas BrunCh Casserole 1 pound bacon 2 onions, chopped 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 eggs 1- 1/2 cups milk 1 pinch dried parsley 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside. Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion has softened and

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turned translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the tablespoon of butter. Place potatoes in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic salt and pepper. Top with crumbled bacon, then add the onions and mushrooms. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and parsley. Pour the beaten eggs over the casserole and top with grated cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set. overnight eggnog Baked frenCh toast 1/4 cup butter (melt the butter while the dish is baking) or 1/4 cup margarine, melted 7 large eggs 2 cups eggnog 1- 1/2 ounces rum (optional) 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. cinnamon Salt 1- 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices Icing sugar Beat together eggs, eggnog, rum, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Dip both sides of each slice of bread in this mixture and place them side by side in a greased oven-proof Pyrex dish Pour any remaining mixture over the slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (If you wish you can freeze the dish and put in fridge to defrost the evening before you wish to serve it.) Bake in 450 F on bottom rack for 20-25 minutes (watch the bottom doesn’t get too brown). Place on rack to cool slightly and dust with icing sugar. Serve with maple syrup and the melted butter. It’s nice served with a fresh-fruit salad and bacon.

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december 18 the voila musical christmas lights show! Our Christmas lights display has been a growing project annually for a number of years and will continue to grow in the spirit of spreading joy over the holidays. People are encouraged to park in the parking lot or along the road, roll down their windows to listen to the music while they enjoy the dancing lights or get out of their vehicles. The display at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. will run daily 5 to 9:30 p.m., and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the display times will be extended to midnight. A box is set up to receive donations of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. vernon women’s transition house We are requesting assistance for sponsors for our Christmas Hamper Program. We have seen a substantial increase in requests from families and in particular women who are on their own without families. We need about 20 sponsors for women who are on their own and five sponsors for families with children. If people are interested in being a sponsor for a women or family they can contact Lorraine Langley at the Transition House by calling 250-542-1122. santas anonymous open for parents/guardians to pick out Christmas gifts for their children. Open Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 19. Please phone 250-542-4448 to make an appointment and remember, your children’s Care Card is required when you come in. Santas is a non-profit group that provides toys to children aged birth to 12 throughout the North Okanagan for birthdays throughout the year and at Christmas. okan. humane society’s christmas bazaar Annual fundraiser until Dec. 24 at The Shops at Polson Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day the mall is open. Christmas items, white elephant table, antiques and collectibles, some furniture, other household items and 2014 calendars. Home baking on Mondays. Also, raffle with great prizes. All money raised goes towards care of abandoned cats/kittens and to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying/neutering their pet. Info., Hazel at 250-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. greater vernon museum & archives giving tree A supporter of the museum has donated hundreds of glass, handpainted Christmas ornaments, vintage ceramics and glassware, including vintage glass ornaments from the ‘30s to ‘50s. Proceeds from sale of ornaments equally shared by Salvation Army Food bank and museum. They can be purchased at the museum Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Dec. 21. The museum is at 3009-32nd Ave. Info., call 250-542-3142. artsolutely Until Dec. 24, shop at Artsolutely, Vernon Community Art Centre’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Choose from paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, natural products, wood carvings, glass works, ornaments, jewelry and more! Support 28 North Okanagan artists of quality works. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.vernonarts.ca or call 250-542-6243. The centre is at 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park. christmas backpacks Help brighten the Christmas season for the needy, homeless, lonely and hurting in our community. Filled backpacks are given to guests who access meals and programs provided by the Upper Room Mission. Suggestions: deodorant, soap/body wash and face cloth, toothbrush/tooth paste/dental floss, comb/brush, Kleenex, socks/toques/gloves, razors/shaving cream, shampoo and conditioner. Optional items include: hand warmers, pen and pad/puzzle books, gift cards, bus tickets, hot chocolate, candy treat, cough drops. Clearly label the backpack for a man or a woman. Drop off the filled backpacks by Dec. 20 at the Mission, 3403-27th Ave. Info., call 250-549-1231. ladies of the royal purple vernon lodge #123 Christmas luncheon Dec. 18. Meet new friends and reacquaint with old ones. All welcome. Call 542-6574. vernon & district metis assoc. Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m. at 2913-29th Ave. All Metis and guests welcome. Call 778-475-0823 for info. New members welcome. hi noon toastmasters Meet every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bean to Brew Coffee House. Toastmasters help to build leadership and communication skills in a safe, fun environment.

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feature event: volunteer ‘computer tutors’ needed for seniors computer support program he Junction Literacy Centre is looking for computer tutors to help with their Seniors Computer Support Program. If you have good, basic computer skills and are comfortable working with seniors, please call us to volunteer. Most seniors need help with e-mail, using the Internet, managing photos or filing. Your commitment is to meet one-on-one for about an hour, once a week. Tutoring usually takes place in the library. New volunteers attend an orientation and must provide a recent Criminal Record Check. One tutor shared “this is an amazing and rewarding experience!” For more information, check our website at junctionliteracycentre.ca or contact Kathy Wylie, program coordinator, at 250-549-2216 or kwyie@junctionliteracy.ca.

Make us your educational, inspirational and entertaining lunch hour Guests are always welcome. Info., Kevin at KevinGowie@ shaw.ca or Andrew at anorris36@yahoo.ca sweet sounds of christmas Vernon Kalamalka Chorus presents a coffee house style mini-show Dec. 18 at the Halina Centre. Coffee, tea and punch provided, lots of goodies to eat, turkey draw, door prizes, bake sale, great entertainment. Admission by donation. Food Bank donations accepted. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. royal astronomical society of canada Okanagan Centre Vernon, meets in the basement of the Okanagan Science Centre Dec. 18 at 7:15 p.m. Featured speaker is RASC Okanagan member Roger Spinks talking about his “Star Party Experiences,” and Jim Kanester talking about Comet ISON. We will also have a telescope basics tutorial starting at 6:30 p.m. with Raffaele Lachianca talking about Celestron Star sensing technology. We will gladly answer any questions about telescopes or observing. OSC is in Polson Park, off Highway 6. upper room mission boutique Storewide 1/2-price sale. Thanks to our amazing donators we are stocked to the ceiling and it’s time for our last half-price sale of the year! Great selection of furniture, warm winter clothing and outdoor gear, fabulous household items, books and lots more. We also have a wonderful selection of Christmas items and gifts for that last-minute shopper! Sale runs Dec. 18 to 21. Red dot items exempt. All proceeds benefit the Upper Room Mission and remain in our community. ladies of the royal purple vernon lodge #123 invite past and new members to join us at the Elks Hall at 1 p.m. for our meetings or come at noon and bring your lunch. We meet every third Wednesday of the month. You will make new friends or reacquaint with old ones. Come join us. Info., call 542-6574. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Wednesdays 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave., Thursdays 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., and Sundays 8 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. For more info. call 250-545-4933. seniors drop-in (1751 Glencaird St.) has an “Artistic Corner” every Wednesday 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Olena Bramble and Jim Olson are painters who enjoy watercolour painting and this is their opportunity to share their talents with others. Join us. There is no cost, and supplies are always available. You never know, you may be an artist yet. For more info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. kalamalka toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more information, call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. single friends 50+ Weekly coffee Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Call Carole at 260-5238 for more information, or come out for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, there is no membership fee. Our group has been meet-

ing for 11 years, we have fun and do all kinds of activities. narcotics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. drop-in crib at the eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m. the vernon chapter of the ms society Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. a course in miracles Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. the halina crafters Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the clubroom. New crafters welcome! If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday 2-4 p.m. A wide variety of music is provided by “George’s Friends.” Join us for good exercise, fun and socializing. Members $3, non-members $4 and for listening it’s $1. Coffee, tea and cookie included. support group for senior parents For seniors parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Community Living BC (CLBC), suite 201, 2802-30th St. Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. For info., call Julie at 250-307-4216. okanagan sheep producers assoc. meets Every third Wednesday of the month. Call Lorna Carter at 546-3318 or Rob Campbell at 546-3546. nordic walking An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., call: Olena at 250-547-8866. vernon kalamalka chorus of Sweet Adelines International invites you to experience singing close, four-part a cappella harmony for women’s voices. Join us Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at the Halina Centre gym, 3310-37th Ave. For more information, call Deanna at 250-5429229 or Grace, 250-545-0808. notice to lumby wildlife members The club is now accepting meat donations for our upcoming banquet. Please contact any of the directors to make your donation or phone Mike at 250-547-6403. This is now the time to register your horns, antlers, fish and feathers for the trophies at the banquet. Info., call Justin Sanesh at 250-547-6091.

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Dec. 19. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon followed by entertainment tHe and festivities. Cost: $12 per person. verNoN library Dec. 19 at 6:30 Tickets can be purchased in the Halina p.m. Join us for a showing of the Canteen at the Halina Seniors Centre, very funny family film, Elf, starring located at the back of the Rec Centre. Will Ferrell. Bring your own popcorn! Info., call 250-542-2877. We are also Everyone is welcome. The film will looking for able-bodied volunteers! be shown in the meeting room and is okaNagaN siNgles 40+ Dec. 19, 95 minutes long. Rated G. The Vernon coffee night and planning meeting at library is at 2800-30th Ave. Bean to Cup, 7:30 p.m. Meet old and free coMMuNity eveNt, new friends. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 talk witH rHiaN williaMs if attending. Dec. 20, dance to the Recently returned from field work in music of Bender at The Green, 9 p.m. Colombia, Vernon resident Williams to 1 a.m. No cover charge. Call Dot if will describe her work with victims attending. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, of landmines there. An appropriate dance to Mace at Checkers, 9 p.m. to topic for Canadians since our govern1 a.m. No cover charge. Call Dot if ment started this month to review the attending. Happy new year! Cluster Munitions bill. Watch slides and listen to her experience with this tHe verNoN badMiNtoN club We international issue. Dec. 19 from 7 to play from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays 9 p.m., People Place. Free admission. and Thursdays at Coldstream elemenA Canadian non-governmental organi- tary school gym, until mid-April. New zation, Mines Action Canada, bravely members and drop-ins welcome. Call attempts to keep our commitment to Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shutthe world to rid it of land mines tlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. and give assistance to the victims. kalaMalka weavers & spiNWilliams served as an intern for MAC. Ners guild meet the third Thursday HaliNa seNiors ceNtre aNNu- of each month, Sept. to June at the al turkey luNcH & daNce Vernon Community Art Center (2704A Tickets now on sale. Turkey dinner Hwy 6) at 7 p.m. New members welwith all the trimmings; entertainment, come. Info, Cathie at 250-260-3984. door prizes, dancing and a whole lot tops (take off pouNds seNsibly) more! The event will be held in The cHapter #4844 Meets Thursdays Rec Centre Auditorium, 3310-37 Ave., 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, then $5 a month. Info., Check out the changes at M. Schmolke at 250545-8124. uNder tHe spitfire aNaf uNit 5 At 2500-46th Ave.,

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Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in Spitfire Lounge, starts 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage 1 p.m. New players welcome! Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707 for more info. royal cdN. legioN br. 167 luMby Fun darts Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Bingo Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. scHubert eucHre group Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Schubert Centre in the fireside area. For info., call Karyl Lee at 250-545-9803, Wilson at 250542-8356 or Marion at 250-542-4072. Narcotics aNoNyMous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 260143rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. tHe good food box eNderby Boxes can be picked up every third Thursday between noon and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Street, across from the credit union. For more information, please call 838-6298. odd fellows Meet Every third Thursday of the month at OAP Hall in Lumby and 3300 Mabel Lake Park the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Call 250-547-9092 or 250-542-0616. tHe verNoN silver star Quilters Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., just off Silver Star Rd. We look forward to seeing new and longtime members. For more information, see www.vssq.org good food box pick-up reMiNder Your low-cost box of nutritious fruits and vegetables is available for pick up at All Saints Anglican Church or Trinity United Church on the third Thursday of the month. Call Diane at 250-3067800 for details or go to www. goodfoodbox.net New Hope for widow/ ers Hosts weekly coffee drop-iN Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a time for widows and widowers to share their journey through grief in a safe environment. New Hope for widow/ers support group Takes place on the third Thursday each month, noon to 1 p.m., in room #004 of the People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave., Vernon. New widows and widowers are welcome. Support group sessions are led by Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre and New Hope volunteers. Bring a bag lunch if you wish. verNoN lioNs club Meets First and third Thursdays of the month at our new location, the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Rod Gorsline at 250-542-4931 for info. pytHiaN sisters verNoN teMple #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. tHe parkiNsoN’s disease support group meets at the People Place the third Thursday of every month, September through June at 1 p.m. Everyone interested in the disorder is welcome to attend. Please note that our Dec. 19 meeting will be a Christmas potluck, and everyone is welcome! For more information,

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contact Gord/Pat Nuyens at 250-5429026, Nell Friesen at 250-549-1580 or Paul Jones at 250-542-7563. verNoN calorie couNters We meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. coMMoN tHreads Ministering to the needs of our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. HaliNa seNiors ceNtre daNces Every Thursday 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $3 members, $4 nonmembers and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. al-aNoN MeetiNg Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. caNcer relaxatioN support group For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-542-6373. aa MeetiNgs oN tHursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no access. Info., call 250-545-4933. verNoN & district aNiMal care society We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require info. about the cat.

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ceNteNNial festival of trees A wonderful Christmas display and silent auction representing local associations, businesses and families, Dec. 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery. Special activities when Santa visits Dec. 21 from 1 to 3:45 p.m. We’ll have a storyteller Dec. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. Donations to the food bank appreciated. last cHaNce cHristMas craft & bake sale Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. Lots of wonderful baking, baskets of goodies, stockings and wreaths. Gift for al ages! blue cHristMas Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. Reception to follow service. Join us to hear words that give courage, strength and hope as we acknowledge times of loss of a loved one, of employment; loneliness, broken relationships. The Blue Christmas service provides a safe place for tears, for mourning, for seeing light in the darkness. For more information, contact the church office at 250-545-0797, e-mail office@trinityvernon.ca or see www.trinityvernon.ca

tHe oyaMa legioN braNd 189 Saturday meat draw at 2 p.m. will feature turkeys Dec. 21. kelowNa siNgles club daNces Rutland Centennial Hall, 180a Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Dress code is dressy casual, no blue jeans, running shoes, jogging pants or baseball caps please. Open bar and snacks available throughout the evening. For more information, call Claudette at 250-762-6907. Dec. 21, music by Vic & Boys, there will be lots of good old melodies that will get your feet tapping. You don’t have to be a good dancer, just willing to try. Bring a friend, make new ones and have a good time! Everyone is welcome. aNNual caNdle-ligHtiNg celebratioN Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Join us for an inspiring evening of beautiful music and inspiring messages. Doors open 6:30 p.m. We will have a social time after with tea, coffee and snacks. Centre is at 2913-29th Ave. a faMily siNg-aloNg cHristMas celebratioN Presented by Silver Star Rotary Club and the Christmas Swing Band at the Schubert Centre Dec. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Entry will be by donation to the Philippine Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund. Come sing and enjoy the Christmas music! arMstroNg legioN Holds caNdleligHt cereMoNy 16th Annual ceremony at Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Armstrong, Dec, 23 at 4 p.m. Candle bearers will honour the 39 servicemen from Armstrong, Spallumcheen and surrounding areas who died in the Second World War. Soup and a bun at Br 35 Legion to follow the ceremony. Everyone welcome. celebrate New year’s eve uNder tHe spitfire with BBQ rib dinner, party favours, and live music by popular No Bad Days. Tickets required, $35 per person. Reserve now to avoid disappointment; call 250542-3277. caNadiaN citizeNsHip test: Help witH studyiNg Worried about the Canadian Citizenship test and need some help studying? Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society (VDISS) is offering a new course of citizenship study. The course is a joint effort by the federal government and Citizenship 101, and is 10 two-hour sessions. Participants must be Permanent Residents, 18 years or older, have made application for Canadian Citizenship and meet language requirements set out by Citizenship & Immigration Canada. Info., VDISS at 250-542-4177 or e-mail vdiss@shaw.ca. tHe fiftH aNNual cHristMas togetHer diNNer Dec. 25, doors open at 2:30 p.m. at the St. James parish hall (St. James School). There will be crafts, entertainment and dinner at 4 p.m. It is for anyone who doesn’t want to be alone for Christmas or wants to feel the community spirit. Meals can be provided to those who are physically unable to attend and transportation to the event is available. Info., Ron at 250-545-0383 or Kari at 250-306-0970. couNtdowN to 2014 Dec. 31, 2013 at Hullcar Hall, Armstrong, join us for our New Year’s Eve dance. Advance ticket sales on now, call Sherri at 250-546-1944 for more information.

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The Hilltop Subaru and Autobody family would like to thank everyone who attended our fundraising BBQ on December 6th in support of 3-year-old Eli Johannson. Thanks to your amazing generosity, we were able to raise over $5,000 to help Eli and his family as they battle his cancer. Special thanks to: Tim Hortons ~ T-Bones ~ Planet Clean ~ Swan Lake Motors ~ Regional Tire/Peters Tirecraft ~ Aberdeen Machine ~ Vernon Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Committee ~ Paul Docksteader ~ Laurie & Don Jenner ~ Leighton McCluskey You can continue to donate online at www.gofundme.com/5e33to Thanks again for your support.

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Vernon Christian Fellowship

Twas An Hour For Christmas

Church of God

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:30 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE

You are invited to a

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(Behind Canadian Tire)

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32nd Ave. at Alexis Park Dr. 250-542-8613

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VERNON FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 5871 Okanagan Landing Road

6pm New Year Eve Service

7-9pm Pie/Coffee/Games for all ages Christmas Program December 22nd at 2pm 3701 32Ave @ Knox Presbyterian

Christmas Program 1.855.544.6822 | www.ovbc.ca December 22nd at 2pm

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DECEMBER 25 @ 10:00AM

CHRISTMAS DAY Dec. 25th at 11:00am We wish you a Blessed Christmas!

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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES ST. JAMES, VERNON Dec. 24th at 7pm & Midnight Dec. 25th at 8:30 am OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY COLDSTREAM Dec. 24th 5:00 pm & 9:30 pm Dec. 25th 10:30 am

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Worship Service 10 AM 250-549-2244 • 5151 Alain Road

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In Loving Memory Nelson Copeman 1929 - 2006

Will miss you forever. Anna

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Tree of Memories

In Loving Memory

George Dansereau Jul 26, 1939 Dec 30, 1998

We all miss you, Papa! Lots of love from Virginia, Trent, Taylor & Garrett

In Loving Memory

Dec 31, 1932

Raymond (Dick) Williment

Dec 3, 2003

Sep 23, 1931

Rolande Camponi

Jun 23, 2003

Gone but never forgotten.

Lovingly remembered.

In Loving Memory Helene Belec 1940 - 2005

Always in our hearts

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Apr 17, 1920 - Dec 17, 2010

LINDA RAE SIMPER

Jun 25, 1962 Dec 25, 2009

John Neumann

May 21, 1938 Jan 24, 2010

BARRY H. JOHNSON

DANIEL BOTKIN

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Robbie Brown

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RICK DREAPER

In Loving Memory

Always missed. Lovingly remembered.

EDGAR GEORGE SISSONS

Wesley Moore

Forever loved and missed Mom and family

Aug 11, 1919 Sep 24, 2004

Mar 1, 1917 Mar 17, 2005

In Loving Memory We all miss you and your smile. Love, Doris and family

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Dennis Henry Son, Brother, Husband Mar 27, 1966 - Apr 6, 2009

Forever in our hearts. Miss your smile.

In Loving Memory Travis Plaxton Apr 28, 1973 - Nov 20, 2011

As long as I live, you will live. As long as I live, you will be remembered. As long as I live, you will be loved. Love, Mom

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said Mayor James Baker. At the same awards ceremony, LCFD firefighter Jim Thompson was presented with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal bar for 30 years of service. From January 1983 to May 1995 Thompson was a volunteer firefighter with the Oyama Fire Protection District and then from May 1995 to the present he has been a paidon-call fire fighter with LCFD. The Exemplary Service Medal is administered by the Chancellery of Canadian Orders and Decorations in Ottawa. The federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions recommend eligible and deserving members of the fire services to the chancellery. Awards are made on behalf of the Queen, by instruments signed by the governor general and are announced in the Canada Gazette. An engraved 30-year bar and certificate of award was presented by Acting Mayor Jamie McEwan and Fire Chief Steve Windsor to Jim Thomson on behalf of the Governor General on Dec. 7. Lake Country mayor and council as well as district staff are pleased to congratulate Windsor and Thomson on their long-time commitment to fire service.

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Another year, another VSS Panthers-Immaculata Mustangs final in the annual PIT Senior Girls Basketball Classic. The AA Panthers brushed back the defending provincial A champions from Kelowna 70-52 in Saturday night’s final. Classic MVP Karley Fugel registered 19 points and 15 boards for the Cats, while tourney allstar Jordan Korol earned 15 points and a dozen rebounds and Jordyn Cullum rung up 16 points and nine boards. “After a slow start, we were able to beat Immaculata’s full-court pressure and score some easy hoops in transition as well as getting some inside baskets in our half-court offence that allowed us to build a lead in the third quarter of 27 points,” said Panthers’ associate coach John Keeley, working alongside Lonny Mazurak. VSS slammed the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 74-32, while Immaculata ambushed the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 56-32 in the semifinals. Cullum collected 10 points and eight boards and Fugel pocketed eight points and 14 boards. Said Mazurak on Fugel’s MVP performance: “She played extremely well, scoring and rebounding despite often being triple-teamed by the other team.” The Outstanding Defensive Player award went to Lindsay Lalach of Immaculata. The Most Unselfish Player was Anna Rice of VSS, who recorded near double-digit assists in almost every game, brought the ball up-court under constant pressure and hit key baskets when she did shoot. The Panther Pride award went to Megan Johnston, who disrupted the flow of the other teams’ game so much that she was actually punched in the nose by an opposing player. Panther game stars Saturday were Megan Prentice and Cullum. The Junior Panthers went 2-2 at the KSS Snowy Owl Classic in Kelowna. After losses to the Mt. Boucherie Bears of West Kelowna and South Kamloops Titans, the Panthers upended Immaculata 55-18 Saturday morning, behind 17 points and seven steals from Brianna Falk. Co-players-of-the-game Sheyna Camalush and Reilly Lorenson flushed 10 and eight points respectively. Later that day, the Panthers dispatched Princess Margaret 46-23 with tourney Top Defensive Player Taryn Kreeft dialing up nine points, matched by Falk. Mikaela Pfannschmidt added eight and game MVP Rhiannon Lutzke collected five points, three

‘Backs double Vipers Morning Star Staff

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Anna Rice (middle) of the Vernon Panthers steals the ball from Taylor Ewings of the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops in VSS Senior Girls Pit Classic semifinal action Saturday at the Panther Pit. rebounds and two steals. Co-coaches Clint Kanester, Michele Wiebe and Howie Falk agreed: “The team responded well after the two tough losses and bounced back with a couple of good efforts. We have a young group this year with 12 Grade 9s and only four Grade 10s. We look forward to greater consistency in the months to come from this young squad.” The Charles Bloom Timberwolves went 3-1 at the Osoyoos Rattlers senior girls tournament, opening with a 48-26 win over Stanley Humphries Rockettes of Castlegar behind the hot shooting of

Cheyenne Krog. The T-wolves then smothered the Nakusp Cougars 60-22 win with MVP Jenna Mulholland driving to the hoop and hitting outside shots. In their third game of the day, Bloom bounced Grand Forks Wolves 62-14 with Shelby Bauml receiving MVP for her leadership. The T-wolves fell to the Rattlers in the final (no score reported) after being unable to hold back their aggressiveness and outside shooting. MVPs were Brianne Robertson and Vicky Grahn for their defence and ability to see the floor.

First place has been crossed off their wish list, but the Vernon Vipers still want to wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule in good spirits. The Snakes, second in the B.C. Hockey League’s Interior Division at 19-9-34, entertain the West Kelowna Warriors (1811-1-2) tonight at Kal Tire Place, followed by the Powell River Kings (22-7-2-2) Saturday. Vernon will resume action Friday, Jan. 3 against the host Trail Smoke Eaters. Rylan Ferster’s Warriors enter tonight’s contest on a high after grounding the Kings 4-1 Sunday. “They’ve got some firepower up front with (David) Pope, (Seb) Lloyd and (Jason) Cotton and their dee corps has improved a lot,” said Vernon assistant coach Dave Robinson. “It’s going to be a tough one and every division game is important.” Vernon will look to recover from Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the shorthanded Salmon Arm SilverBacks at the Shaw Centre. The SilverBacks, with just 16 skaters and head coach Troy Mick away scouting, rallied from two goals down to improve to 18-11-1-5.

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Fix Auto crew rolls tourney silver Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers took the long and winding tourist route to the final of their home Bantam Tier 3 hockey tournament, falling 10-3 to the Quesnel Thunder Sunday afternoon at Civic Arena. The Vipers won four games in less than 24 hours to reach the championship game, where they got snipes from Joe Eggert and Mason McLennan. After going 2-1 to open the seven-team tourney, the Fix Auto crew stunned the Merritt Centennials 5-1 Saturday afternoon and then iced the West Kelowna Warriors 5-3 later that night. Nick Cherkowski pulled the hat trick and Brennan Schwark scored twice versus the Cents with Ethan Huizinga stopping 34 shots. Dex Elders, with a deuce, Liam Hennig, Schwark and Mika Burns handled the Viper attack with Jayden Jensen making 32 saves and Brayden Jones earning two helpers. The Vipers then got up early Sunday and surprised the Penticton Vees 6-1 with Elders ringing up the hat trick and singles going to Jones, Schwark and Cherkowksi. Sam Eggert pocketed two assists. Said Linc Dougan, co-coach with Matt Rysen: “Our team clawed its way through the back door of to end up in the semis with Penticton. It had been our only loss this weekend (6-2) but we knew they were a beatable team.” The Sladen Moore Lakers were red-hot at 3-1 in the Penticton Bantam A Female Fire on Ice Hockey Tournament, bowing 7-5 to the Kelowna Midget A’s in Sunday’s final. Down 2-0 in the first period, captain Andie Kaneda blocked a point shot and took it the other way for Vernon’s opening goal. Kelowna quickly regained a two-goal lead when Kaneda blocked a second point shot, and with a gorgeous solo effort on a forehand, backhand, converted again. Jenna Fletcher scored twice and Emily Williams once as the teams traded goals. It was 5-5 until the Lakers took two penalties late in the third and Kelowna bagged two snipes. Tiera Joseph recorded 25 saves as the Lakers iced the A’s 3-0 in their opener. Kaneda, with 2+1, and Fletcher handled the

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Damian Coljee-Fehr (right) of the Vernon Fix Auto Vipers pursues Scott McClarty of the West Kelowna Warriors Saturday in the Bantam Tier 3 Hockey Tournament at Kal Tire Place. offence. Vernon then grounded Penticton 5-2 with Kaneda pulling the hat trick and Emily Clarke pocketing a deuce. Samantha Head and Juli Gilowski each supplied two assists. The Lakers got some great defensive zone play from call-up Anne Cherkowski and Julia McCaig, while receiving tenacious forechecking from Carly Southam, Abbey Magnus and Williams. Later Saturday afternoon, the Sladen Moore crew gonged Kelowna Bantam A’s 6-1 behind 3+2 from Head and 1+2 from Kaneda. Clarke and Fletcher added singles, while Magnus counted a pair of helpers. The Lakers return to action Sunday, Dec. 29 in a 2 p.m. exhibition game versus the

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Salmon Arm Armstrong Co-op Midget Tier 1 Silvertips. The Silvertips tied host Kamloops 1-1 in league play Saturday. Jenna Lazar (Vernon) scored for the Tips, assists going to Vernon products Cailee Brauml and Hanna Scherck. Salmon Arm (5-1-1) takes on the Kamloops Mystix Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at Civic Arena. The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers edged the North Kamloops Lions 4-3 in Midget Tier 1 league action Sunday at Memorial Arena. Jeff Bochon rushed down ice and passed to Jordan Rea, who buried the Vipers’ opening strike. Cole Woodliffe scored from Nick Higgs and Mitch Lukacs then Woodliffe set up

Jagger Williamson for the third goal. Bochon netted the eventual winner, unassisted. Josh Evans faced 36 shots in the win, giving up the third goal with two seconds left and the Blazers playing with six attackers. The Sun Valley Source for Sports Tier 1 Bantam Vipers grounded West Kelowna 6-2 Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. Matt Kowalski provided 2+1, while Dawson Chase, Stephane Richard, Powell Connor and Riley Swiscoski each popped in a goal in support of Kieran Watts. The Coca-Cola Vipers lost 8-1 to the Kelowna Rockets in Midget Tier 2 league play Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Eamonn Miller scored for the Coke crew, from Cameron Hitch and Michael LeNoury. The Watkin Motors Tier 1 Pee Wee Vipers battled the Tier 2 Kelowna Rockets to a 4-4 exhibition tie Sunday at PV Arena. The Rockets equalized with 32 seconds remaining after pulling their goalie while Vernon was shorthanded. Miller supplied 3+1, while Trevor Kennedy counted 1+2 and Ben King earned three assists. The Nixon Wenger Tier 2 Pee Wee Vipers lost 6-3 and 7-3 to the Trail Smoke Eaters in league play at Cominco Arena. Cole Johnson scored once and set up Tanner Wright for Vernon’s offence in front of Tanner Witt and Dalton Stenberg, who both made some spectacular saves. The Vipers battled hard Sunday and held the bigger Smokies to 3-3 early into the third until getting into penalty trouble. Jacob Green buried a slap shot from the slot to open up the attack with Johnson and Gavin Medema finishing off the scoring. The North Okanagan Tier 4 Pee Wee Knights smothered the Summerland Jets 10-2 and ambushed the North Kamloops Lions 10-0 in league play. Kord Haller collected 2+3, while Michael Kormany added 2+1 against the Jets. Alex Gilowski, Dylan Huber, Kevin ThomasWalters, Bryan Brew and call-ups Warren Buzzell and Gage Ostoforoff supplied singles in front of Thomas Burton. Thomas-Walters rung up 3+1, while Huber, Kormany and Brew each bagged 2+2 in support of Caedon Bellmann in Sunday’s win. Gilowski (2) and Haller completed the offence.

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The Valley Wood Vipers shelled the West Kelowna Warriors 12-4 in Senior A Atom Development hockey play Saturday at Jim Lind Arena. Game MVP Bennett Kuhnlein opened the scoring by going roof daddy. Jacob Boden and Steel Quiring, both from Austin Roest, netted goals but Vernon was down 4-3 midway through the second. The frustrated Vipers ended up taking a major penalty, but defencemen Connor Elliott, Isaac Thomas, Owen Palfreyman and Jace Weir were outstanding on the penalty kill which helped Porter Trevelyan and roadrunner Jakob Jones pocket shorthanded snipes. The Valley Wood boys exploded for seven third-period goals as Boden and Quiring each finished with hat tricks, Trevelyan a deuce and Roest and Zackary Funk each with singles. A late goal by John Spraggs lifted the H&L Glass Vipers to a 4-4 tie with the undefeated Merritt Fountain Tire Centennials in Atom Development C play Saturday at Kal Tire Place. The Cents caught a bounce to go up early, but Cash Anderson levelled the score before the period was out. Intercepting a deeto-dee pass at his own line, Anderson broke away and bewildered

the goalie with lightning-quick moves before cashing in on his backhand. In the second, cool-headed d-man Tyler Burke saved a goal, showing incredible hand-eye skills as he batted the puck away from the open Vernon net. Minutes later, netminder Jaret Cooper robbed Merritt of another sure goal, stacking his pads and then snaring the second chance with his trapper. Vernon counted a last-minute marker as Burke’s half-slapper from the left point deflected five-hole to give the Vipers a 2-1 lead on the powerplay. After Merritt equalized early in the third, the Vipers pulled ahead again at 12:33 when Quinn Soon ripped a point shot through traffic, and Chris Bond chipped the rebound over the keeper’s right pad. The Cents then grabbed control of the seesaw contest with two quick strikes. Down 4-3 with five to go, Burke cleared the puck to the shifty Spraggs who dangled through the defence. Spraggs handcuffed the Merritt netminder with a heavy wrister off the right wing. H&L got some clutch penalty killing late by Anderson, Bond, Soon and Emma Elders. With 10 seconds left, Cooper delivered a game-saver, kicking out the right pad for his 26th stop.

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“They were playing short, but they came out with a lot of energy and were outworking us,” said Robinson. The Vipers jumped out to a 2-0 firstperiod lead on snipes by Liam Coughlin and Demico Hannoun, both with their 11th of the season. Josh Bryan set up Coughlin’s marker at 3:32 by driving the net on a Vernon powerplay, while Michael McNicholas fed Hannoun during a 3-on-1 with 90 seconds remaining in the period. Landon Smith jumpstarted the Salmon Arm comeback late in the second period, and then pocketed his leagueleading 30th goal on a man advantage early in the third frame. “He works very hard and he shoots everything,” said Robinson, of Smith. Smith (30-25-55), a 6-foot, 180pound native of Denver, is the BCHL co-scoring leader with Penticton’s Brad McLure (28-27-55). The SilverBacks got the winner and insurance from pair of unlikely scoring heroes in Jeff Kennedy (5th goal) and Bryden Marsh (2nd).

“It was blown coverages in the dee zone,” said Robinson. “You can’t give any player those chances.” Kennedy’s twin brother, Brendan scrapped the Vipers’ Dexter Dancs, who ran into SilverBacks’ netminder Adam Clark as he crashed the net in the dying seconds. Meanwhile, the league-leading Penticton Vees will retain the Interior penthouse over the holidays after they bounced the host Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Sunday at Bear Mountain Arena. The SilverBacks fell 5-4 in overtime to the Merritt Centennials in a Sunday matinee at Nicola Valley Arena. SNAKE BITES: Vernon captain Ryan Renz (upper body) is questionable for tonight’s game...Former Viper Michael Roberts drew an assist on Kennedy’s winner...McNicholas is riding an eightgame point streak. The Manhattan Beach, Calif. product has six goals and nine assists over that span, and leads Vernon with 18-30-48 in 35 games... The ‘Backs called up forward Logan Mostat from the KIJHL North Okanagan Knights for Saturday’s game.

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Alex Jewell of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (No. 17) is hounded by TJ Dumonceaux of the Vernon Vipers in B.C. Hockey League action Saturday night at the Shaw Centre. Salmon Arm won 4-2.

Hornets buzz Maroons in Chilliwack Morning Star Staff

Three times in a month, the South Okanagan Hornets have turned back the Fulton Maroons. The Buzz bounced the Maroons 78-72 in Saturday night’s final of the 12-team G.W. Graham Grizzlies Senior Boys Basketball Showcase in Chilliwack. This time, the Maroons sputtered early and found their groove later to make things interesting down the stretch. “It was a great second half,” said Fulton coach Dale Olson. “We couldn’t hit anything in the first half and started to get it going in the second. We are getting much better every week. We are still missing two starters (Darrien Broomfield and Davron Polok) to injury so it will make quite a difference when they get back.” Mike Rouault and Tye Kitzman represented Fulton on the tournament first all-star team. Rouault supplied 26 points and 17 rebounds in the final, while Kitzman registered 20 points and a dozen boards. Gurkamal Dhaliwal of South Okanagan was named the Showcase MVP. The Maroons hosted the Seaton Sonics in North Zone AA league action Tuesday night. The Fulton alumni games goes Saturday with registration at 10:30 a.m. In Okanagan Senior AAA Boys League play, the VSS Panthers split games Saturday at Okanagan Mission, stopping the NorKam Saints 86-82 after falling 88-76 to the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops. John Garvie flushed 33 points, while Chris Inscho added 18 versus the Saints. Shelby Hartwig dialed up a dozen points and 15 rebounds and Andy Hladik rung up a dozen points. VSS was down by as many as 18 points and tied things with two minutes remaining. The Cats simply ran out of gas against Sa-Hali and had less than three hours in between games against the rested Sabres. Down by 25 at the half, VSS fought back to within four points.

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Rush rout Westside Morning Star Staff

Alex Drury and Kendra Osatfie combined for eight points as the Vernon Rockstar Drywall Adrenaline Rush slammed Westside 10-1 in Junior A ringette action Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. Drury and Ostafie supplied three goals and an assist each, with other offence coming from Saige Woodliffe (2+1), Shelby Connors and Maddy Powls in support of netminder Garrett Adams. Hannah Popilchak (2), Saylor Martian and Caleb Pope chipped in with assists. In Junior B play Sunday, the Vernon Uprising fell 7-1 to the Shuswap Wrath in their final game of 2013. Call-up Makayla Vanderzwan handled the Uprising attack, assisted by Darian Newman and Czarina Wisse. The DCT Chambers Roar pocketed a pair of Petite home wins last weekend, starting with an 11-2 shellacking of Shuswap Saturday. Roar offence was provided by Julie Francis (4), Emma Lochhead (3+2), Georgia Lannon (2+2), Ashly Shwaluk and Amy Demetrick. Brooklyn Ashby was outstanding in net. On Sunday, the Roar topped the Kelowna

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Chiefs 4-3, with Lochhead, Lannon, Francis and Shwaluk leading the attack. Sierra Lochhead, Chayse Krause and Mackenzie Gilman provided strong defence in front of a stellar Liam Van Wyk. In Tween A play, Vernon outlasted Salmon Arm 9-7 in an exciting tilt Saturday. Alyssa Racine (2+2), Abygayle Williamson (2), Courtney Bacon (2+1), Evan Koshure, Maddie Fox and Kalen Webster took care of the offence. Fox and Webster were terrific defensively as well. Bacon sizzled for 3+1 as Vernon doubled host Westside 10-5 Sunday. Williamson (3), Wynter Vanderveen, Emily Williams, Aly Carter and Hailey Quiring rounded out the offence in front of Caenen Wisse. Emma Carter added two assists. The Ice Dragons fell 7-2 to Kelowna in a rough Novice game where Shaila Austin took a body checking penalty. Goalie Amber Lowe showcased great saves while defenders Kierra Newman, Miah Cohen and Amelia Johnson checked aggressively. Forwards Jaya Chauhan, Sierra Fernley, Brianna Visser, Brooklyn Lewis and Sadie Christensen picked up passes on the offence but were in tough against a strong defence. Rhys Taylor-Hawes at Kelowna collected both of Vernon’s goals. The Vernon Ice Rockets outgunned Kelowna #1 14-2 in their Novice tilt. Netminder Jordan Tung flashed the leather to keep the Kelowna offence at bay. McKenna Jackson

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Vernon DCT Chambers Roar defender Chayse Krause (left) tangles with a Kelowna Chiefs attacker in the Vernon zone during the Roar's 4-3 Thompson Okanagan Ringette League Petite victory Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. (3+5), Kristen Francks (3+1), Aimee Skinner (2+3), Jasmine Horton (2+1) and Hillary Quiring (2+1) had huge nights for the Rockets. Newcomers Chloe Scabar and

Victoria Schultz each scored once. Kylie Sheldrake and Alicia Hughes added a helper each, while Brooklyn Tardiff hustled hard on defence.

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Steven Pantazopoulos spent three seasons with the North Okanagan Knights, earning his shower every shift and practice. His jersey No. 51 will be raised to the rafters tonight as the Knights entertain the Summerland Steam (7:00) in their final Kootenay International Junior Hockey League game before the Christmas break. Pantazopoulos, a Kelowna product now playing for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, was the Knights’ captain last year. The gritty forward rung up 12 goals and 46 points in the regular season Pantazopoulos and added 14 points in 21 playoff games as the Knights reached the league playoff final. “He was the prototypical Knight,” said North Okanagan head coach Shawn Webb. “He was as dedicated off the ice as he was on the ice. He took his responsibility as captain seriously and showed unprecedented leadership by helping the younger guys. He was respected by everybody.” The Knights are in a three-way tie for ninth place overall in the 20-team Junior B loop. They lost 5-3 to the Okanagan Division-leading Kelowna Chiefs Saturday night in Rutland. North Okanagan is without leading scorer Mat Lambert, 19, of Vernon, who left the team a week ago and requested a trade. Lambert pocketed 12 goals and 27 points in 29 games.

Webb said defenceman Justin Lange, 17, of Kelowna, left the Knights late last week for personal reasons. Lange had five assists in 30 games. The Chiefs, playing without injured high-scoring Jagger Bowles, got two goals from Brady Mende and singles from Chase Astorino, Matt Naka and Adam Beatty. Tanner Cochrane, with his ninth and 10th goals of the year, and T.J. Christensen, with his sixth, replied for the Knights (1615-0-1). “We were tied 3-3 after two and then they scored two powerplay goals (six minutes apart),” said rookie forward Logan Geefs, who drew the assist on Cochrane’s first goal. “We may have been frustrated but the (penalty) calls were a little iffy.” The Knights held league points king Nick Josephs to one assist. Josephs, who has 34 goals and 69 points, has been summoned by the BCHL Salmon Arm SilverBacks three times this year. Geefs, who figured the Knights were unprepared in their loss to Spokane Braves Friday night (Braves stunned Kelowna 7-0 Saturday), expects a stronger home effort tonight versus the 15-12-2-2 Steam. “We really need these last two points in our division and then we can refocus after the break,” said Geefs, a Vernon product with 5-7-12 playing alongside local Blaine Caton. Summerland shares third place with the Knights and have two games in hand. The Knights visit the Princeton Posse for a New Year’s Day matinee and then host the Grand Forks Border Bruins Friday, Jan. 3 at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

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If you can separate the personal from the professional this year, you stand to gain quite a bit. Your brain will be fertile, but you must not allow your ideas to make someone else rich. Look out for yourself and move forward with pride and integrity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your generosity will result in financial loss or family difficulties. Someone near to your heart may try to control you. It’s time to weigh the pros and cons of this connection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Expand your horizons and mingle with people who can provide you with new information and general mental stimulation. It’s time for you to shake things up and to challenge your own status quo.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The opportunity is likely for romance through a work associate. Be sure to evaluate the situation carefully before you proceed. A poor decision may impact your reputation adversely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Put in the extra time at work to make financial gains. Discuss your career plans with your partner or co-workers so that everyone knows what’s going on. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Expressing your thoughts and ideas will impress your friends. Be sure to eliminate any bad habits that have managed to creep into your life. Avoid getting involved in hurtful gossip. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Take care of any nagging health concerns in order to avoid being inconveniently out of commission in the future. Pay close attention to family matters and avoid falling behind with correspondence. ARIES (March 21-April 19) A good friendship could develop into a serious romantic partnership. Although this is a time to welcome change, stability is a possibility if you are careful about making plans. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Focus on making money as well as taking care of your responsibilities at home. Make an added effort to give your partner some extra TLC. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Personal changes will have a favorable effect on your appearance. Now is the time to entertain as well as to be entertained. This is the start of something good. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Be cautious while traveling. Stay in control of your emotions and don’t allow them to interfere with your work. Take time to relax and enjoy yourself.

Council and staff wish everyone season’s greetings and a happy and prosperous new year.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Overindulgence will result in frustrating issues with your weight. Make plans that involve physical activity. Someone you love will feel neglected if you’ve been preoccupied or inattentive lately. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Focus on peripheral tasks. This is not the time for you to take center stage. This is a good date to change your living arrangements or to investigate some real estate deals.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder ANOTHER TWO CHANCES FOR CONTRACT SUCCESS Alexandre Dumas, the father, not his son, said, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words -- wait and hope.” At the bridge table, one wishes that all wisdom isn’t summed up in two words -- play and hope. Yes, you will often be hoping for the best, but ideally you find a 100 percent line of play or defense. In yesterday’s deal, declarer had two chances to make his contract. Today’s is similar. South is in six hearts. West leads the club queen. What are declarer’s two chances? How should he play to combine them? North’s two-no-trump response was the Jacoby

Forcing Raise, guaranteeing at least four-card heart support and game-going values. South’s three-spade rebid indicated a singleton (or void) in that suit. Then, after two control-bids (cuebids), North made a very aggressive jump to slam. If you bid the spots off the cards, you had better play them off, too -- and get lucky. South can see two possible losers: one diamond and one club. He has only 11 top tricks: one spade, six hearts, one diamond, two clubs and a spade ruff in South, the shorter trump hand. Declarer’s first thought is probably that the diamond finesse needs to work. But he might also find clubs 3-3. And that should be tried first.

South takes the first trick, draws trumps, and plays two more rounds of clubs. Here, they divide evenly and declarer can claim, stating that he will discard one of dummy’s diamonds on his last club. But if the clubs were not 3-3, the diamond finesse would still be available.

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Yvonne Donselaar passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13th, 2013 at Creekside Landing Care Facility. She was born in Saskatchewan, and moved to B. C. as a liƩle girl with her brothers, arl and Dave. She completed school in Nelson, B. C. and went on to become a teacher. She met Roy Donselaar and they seƩled in dgewood. Ōer Roy passed away, she moved to Vernon to work at her brother’s law Įrm unƟl her reƟrement. Yvonne was acƟve in bowling and her church unƟl declining health required less involvement. She spent the last few years at Canterbury enjoying life among new friends. Yvonne is survived by her loving family: children: :eaneƩe and grandsons, Dason and Connor͖ and Dichael ;DaryͿ Donselaar and granddaughter, Rebecca͖ siblings: arl ;,elenͿ Waƫe, Roy ;/ngaͿ Waƫe, laine ;:imͿ Riederer, and Brian ;RobinͿ Waƫe. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Roy in 1ϵϴϲ͖ and by her brother David and his wife, Wilma. dhe Funeral Dass will be held at St. :ames Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Dale Normandeau, Celebrant. recepƟon will follow in the church basement hall. Those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Yvonne may do so to the B. C. Cancer Society, 3ϵϵ Royal venue, Kelowna, B. C. V1Y 5L3. rrangements have been entrusted to Wleasant Valley Funeral ,ome, Whone: 250 5ϰ2 ϰ333. Condolences may be oīered at www. pleasantvalleyĬ.com

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He attended high schools in Kelowna and Vernon. He completed the Heavy Equipment Operator’s Course, and was an avid weight lifter. Adam also had a very kind heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He often helped others in need. Family was very important to Adam, and he stayed in close contact with his loved ones. Adam strongly desired to have children of his own. Adam was predeceased by his father Timothy Keating, uncle Bill Keating, grandparents Doris McDonald-Keating, Alan Grant; great grandparents: Phyllis and Clarence Hendrickson, and Adelaide Grant and his girlfriend, Jenessa Brown. Adam is survived by his mother Laurel Keating (Paul) of Lumby; his siblings Zack Smith, Rebecca (Brad), Amanda (Alessandro), and Corey Keating and his son Jordan. He leaves his maternal grandparents Beverly and Alf Fester. Also survived by his grandmother Marion Grant and several aunts, uncles, and close friends, and Rob Smith and Paul Volker who both played a very supportive part in Adam’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (WCRC) to the legacy fund or a general donation for programs at Whitevalley. Cheques can be made out to Whitevalley Community Resource Centre and mailed to Box 661, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0, or dropped off at the office, 2114 Shuswap Avenue in Lumby. 250-547-8866.. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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William Stuart Watson, 81 of Vernon, B. C., passed away peacefully aŌer a short baƩle with cancer on December 15, 2013 in Hospice House in Vernon. Stu was predeceased by his wife, Irene in 2009 and suddenly by his son David of Gold River, B. C. in 2013. He will be fondly remembered and missed by his daughters Noralee Olsson (Stephen) of Vernon and Julie Severn (David) of Kamloops and daughter-inlaw Dawn of Gold River. He also is survived by 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Stu Θ Irene enjoyed travelling together in their ĮŌhwheel. Prior to running a successful chain-link fence company, Stu was the Administrator of the logging school at Malaspina College in Nanaimo. His dry wit & generosity will be missed. He was always there for family & friends. Flowers gratefully declined. If you desire, please make donaƟons to the Hospice House at 35062ϳth Avenue, Vernon, B. C. V1T 1Sϰ. CremaƟon. Condolences may be sent to www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com

Delbert Robert Smith Ōer 101 years of a life well lived, Delbert of rmstrong passed away in his sleep on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Del was born in Waterville, NB as an only child to dith and Robert Smith and in early years, he trapped with his father. Del came to BC and married Lila in 1ϵϰ0 and together they built their home at 'randview Flats. Del was giŌed as a licensed steam ĮƩer, a planner man, as well as an outdoor enthusiast. Del also had a very good sense of humour. Del is remembered by his sons: Robert, Terrance, and Kelly͖ and daughters: Sharon, Lynda, and 'wendolyn. memorial service will be held as announced at a later date. The family of Delbert would like to thank the wonderful staī at Wleasant Valley Danor. ǆpressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. Dy lternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to LT RN T/V S FhN R L Θ CR D T/KN S RV/C S® rmstrong 250Ͳ5ϰϲͲϳ23ϳ Θ Vernon 250Ͳ558Ͳ08ϲϲ

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Waldemar (Wally) Neumann 12 December 1930 – 14 December 2013 Wally passed away peacefully in Vernon, BriƟsh Columbia, as a result of Lewy Body DemenƟa. Dad was born in Jerusalemka, Wolhynien, Russia to mma (Herter) and wald Neumann͖ he was one of nine children. Near the end of the second World War, the family Ňed to BƂckelse, Germany. Dad immigrated to Canada in 1951, eventually seƩling in dmonton, Alberta, where his uncle (also named Wally) lived. In 195ϰ Dad married Mildred (Millie) Spitǌmacher. They had four children and Įve grandchildren: Bernice Kluckǌniok (Herbert, Jennifer and Alisha) of GiĬorn, Germany͖ (LiƩle) Wally (Ingrid and Kenyon) of Coldstream, BC͖ Omar (RenĠe, Mara and Laiken) of Spring, Teǆas͖ and Natasha of Kelowna, BC. Wally is survived by Berta Klucǌniok, Reginald Schulǌ, Lilly Krenǌke and Wilma (Michael) Haaf in Germany, and Harry (Renate) Schulǌ in dmonton, and their families. In dmonton, Dad founded Wally’s Masonry Ltd., working with his brothers Harry and Fred. Dad worked very hard to create a comfortable life for his family, and because of his strong work ethic he had many successes. One of dad’s passions was soccer. He was a founding and lifeƟme member of the Victoria Soccer Club in dmonton. Dad and Mom enjoyed many years in dmonton, hosƟng and aƩending steak parƟes with their eǆtended families where the numerous cousins were able to play together and get into mischief. All those stories͊ In 19ϳ5, Dad semi-reƟred and moved the family to Mara, BC, where he became known for his beauƟful gardens and for his avid love of hockey. He was especially happy when family and friends visited during the summer months. It was a paradise on earth. Dad and Mom opened and operated the successful Neumann’s Bed & Breakfast, where their hospitality, great food and delighƞul gardens aƩracted many repeat customers and friends. In 2006, Dad and Mom Įnally reƟred and moved to Vernon. Dad loved building and renovaƟng, oŌen making it a family aīair. We kids sƟll remember the working ͞picnics͟ that Dad would take us on. He conƟnued to plan renovaƟons even as his demenƟa advanced. Momǭs strength, dedicaƟon and love meant that Dad was able to remain at home as long as possible, aided by wonderful support from staī at Interior Health. The family would also like to thank Drs. Cathryn Brown and Mahmoud Abdel-Kader, and the caring staī at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Polson Special. Thank you to all the people who have touched our lives and made Dad’s life so memorable. We have truly been blessed. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons can be made to the Alǌheimer’s Society of B.C. (www.alǌheimerbc.org or 1-80066ϳ-3ϳϰ2). A celebraƟon of Wally’s life will be held in Vernon on 19 April, 201ϰ. Funeral arrangements have been made with B TH L FhN RAL CHAP L LTD., 5605 2ϳth Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8 5 (250) 5ϰ2-118ϳ

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Tiffany, you are the laughter in a crowd The silence in a starlit night The pink in the sky The sparkle of the rain & snow The warmth of the sun You will be with us forever Always, in our heart and only a thought away All we have to do is look We will love and miss Tiffany forever & carry on her most passionate belief that every person matters! By stopping for a moment in our human made hectic world and make a positive difference by showing compassion & kindness. In Memory of a Loved One we ask everyone reading Tiffany’s Memorial today to pass along a “Random Act of Kindness” We can all make a positive impact on someone’s life! Mom & Dad (Kelli & Jamie), Brothers (Bradley & Michael) and her 4 legged Baby Lily

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LOOKING FOR A MATURE, RELIABLE OFFICE ASSISTANT FOR AN IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN RECEPTION, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS. MUST HAVE EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS & THE ABILITY TO COMPLETE PROJECTS EFFICIENTLY. PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND IS AN ASSET. PLEASE CONTACT: (250)-546-3456 TO SET UP A PERSONAL INTERVIEW. PLEASE ONLY EXPERIENCED APPLY!

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Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert 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 Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

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Kindale is a progressive organization that provides individualized person centered services. If you are compelled to provide quality services, are community focused, enjoy a challenge and are willing to learn and try new things you may be interested in this opportunity. Kindale Developmental Association will be offering the following paid training opportunity to select candidates:

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER This is an established program of training that provides classroom and hands-on supported learning. With the completion and certification, participants will be qualified to positions within Kindale Developmental Association supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Coral Beach Farms is looking for a mechanic experienced in working with farm equipment. The position is Part Time from November – March, and Full Time from April – October. During the Full Time season hours will be 40+ hours per week, 6-7 days per week. Pay is dependent on level of experience and certification. Please forward resumes to: jobs@coralbeach.ca.

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0889828 BC Ltd Dba Lavington Market is hiring 1 full time, permanent gas bar cashier willing to work for closing shift from 1.30 p.m -10.00 p.m. for its location 6320 highway 6 Coldstream B.C V1B 3C7. Basic English and high school education required. Duties: Receive and process payment, wrap and process payments, Calculate total payments etc. Salary 10.50/ hourly. Fax resume to 250545-8370. BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details. Colonial Farms is accepting resumes for full time workers in live hang department. Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am-2pm Competition Exteriors is Hiring Experienced Siding Installer for Hardie Plank & Vinyl Siding. Must be Fully Equipped. Reference will be required. Call Tim 250-3093981

Hair stylist wanted in busy Armstrong salon asap. Excellent opportunity to take over existing clientele. Experienced stylist preferred. For details call 250-546-6684 Home-style complex care facility is currently accepting resumes for casual Licensed Practical Nurses and casual Registered Care Aides. 3 written references and current criminal record check are required. Please drop off resume in person to 2800 40th St., Vernon, BC. PHARMACY Technician, full or part-time, No Stats or Sundays. Busy pharmacy, must be able to multi-task. Drop off resume to Lumby Pharmacy @1960 Vernon Street, Lumby or fax to 250-547-9593. Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen 2810 33rd St, Vernon, BC requires a Full Time Cook $11.50/Hr. Cook/Prep/Clean Filipino/Canadian exp. High School Preferred. Apply: t_smelser@yahoo.ca Student Christmas cash, age 12 and up. www.student1st.ca Toll Free 1-855-543-9675

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 abbott st. vancouver. 2 yrs. exp.high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth.40hrs/wk. apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook japanese meal,plan menu, create item. staff training.

Medical/Dental CDA with experience and Prostho Module at a busy dental office. 3-4 days/week for Mat Leave possibly leading to permanent position. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC, or fax 250-545-8942 or email dr.craiggoplen@shawbiz.ca EXPERIENCED Dental Receptionist required for busy office 3-4 days a week. Ideal candidate should have good computer/communication skills and must be a team player. Please drop off resume to 4005 - 27 St. Vernon. Only successful applicants will be contacted

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RT 220 - Lakeview Dr & College Dr • 94 papers • Avail. now EAST HILL RT 64 - 21 Ave & Pottery Rd • 77 papers • Avail. Dec 27 LANDING RT 418 - Osprey Rd & OK Landing Rd • 150 papers • Avail. now LUMBY RT 601 - Saddleview Ave & Mountain Ave • 110 papers • Avail. now RT 603 - Catt & Fairview • 80 papers • Avail. now RT 604 - Shuswap & Bessette • 109 papers • Avail. Jan 1 LOWER MISSION HILL RT 126 - 25 Ave & 35 St • 53 papers • Avail. now MISSION HILL RT 14 - 15 Cres & Valleyview Pl • 168 papers • Avail. now RT 92 - Argyle Ave & 39 St • 144 papers • Avail. now

Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

EVENT COORDINATOR

The Downtown Vernon Association, a business improvement association with more than 650 businesses, has an opening for an Event Coordinator. The person will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of downtown events. Do you have…. • A college or university degree in event management or relevant professional experience. • Have 3 - 5 years experience in a coordinators role • Skilled in managing project budgets & timelines • Proficiency in MS Office, website maintenance and social media. This is a full time position, candidates must be prepared to work a flexible schedule due to weekend or evening events. A competitive salary is offered. A detailed job description is available. Immediate start date. Forward resumes to: lara@downtownvernon.com by January 10, 2014.

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Trades, Technical

Moving & Storage

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Lots

JOURNEYMAN STEEL FABRICATOR, CWB WELDER, STEEL ERECTOR, TICKETED BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR

U1ST - MOVING 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250859-8362. 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

PINE Firewood. Drycut, split & stacked, 16” lgth. Shortbx $75/ Longbox $90. (250)545-6461

Moving sale curio cabinet; end table; sofa table; leather love seat & chair; drafting table; storage pantry; women shoes like new size 8 narrow; large dog kennel & cat taxi 250-545-6497

Winter shopping = whopping value! • 154 acres with gorgeously renovated home with suite in Falkland for only $689,000! • Wonderful family home in Bella Vista cul-de-sac for only $374,900! • Unique, artistic home with elevator, East Hill only $324,900! • ¾ acre view lot at The Rise, under $200,000! • Creekside 2 bed, 2 bath condo only $198,500! Call today for more details!

By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. (250)542-6167

required with minimum 5 years experience Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100. Employment Required Entrepreneurial minded business graduate with solid training and experience in sales, accounting, management, desires challenging opportunity. Will consider short term contract, and bus. purchase. Experience: sales, accounting, organizing, marketing, cost - benefit analysis, computer, negotiation, teaching, public speaking, forestry, carpentry. Ph: 250 832-2169 cstrom@telus.net Journeyman Carpenter hourly or contract 250-540-3520

Services

Financial Services ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Kitchen Cabinets

Painting & Decorating Roberta’s Painting, Serving Armstrong & area for 7 years Free estimates 250-546-3570 or 250-938-4796. WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Rubbish Removal

ForkLifts for Sale. Various brands and sizes.18 to choose from. Call (250)-861-9171, or (250)-762-4883 Massey Ferguson 50 E Loader. Call for info. (250)-8619171, or (250)-762-4883 SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Telephone Services

Misc. for Sale

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

PRO JUNK REMOVAL

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Grass & alfalfa hay for sale. $4-$5 per bale. Also 2nd crop hay $5.50 250-838-6765. Hay for sale Timothy/Alfalfa, 1st & 2nd crop alfalfa. (250) 547-6334 Large round bales of cow feed hay. Small square bales of horse hay. 250-309-5956

Pets

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Susie’s 4ft barn board bird houses. No two alike! Must see! 250-542-0364 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Medical Supplies

We haul a lot more for less. Call anytime. 250-766-3835

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted exercise bike, very good condition for free or dirt cheap 250-540-3826 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

2 winter tires P195-75R 14, 2 summer, 95% new, 2-5 stud rims 250-549-0231 CHRISTMAS TREES, $25. You cut. 5km to Vernon, Delivery $5. in town. 250-542-8670. Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4. Call (250)309-6107 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details.

OPEN Pre-Christmas Mondays! Better deals on new & used rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo, accessories, repairs with friendly service from knowledgeable owners all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Misc. for Sale

Sporting Goods

Full Service Dog & Cat Grooming

250-275-1385

ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.

www.vernonanimalcare.com Cute Terrier Cross Pup, non shedding, $250.00 Ready to go 250-547-2433 HAVANESE puppies, vet checked & shots, delivery avail after Dec 23. 250-804-6848

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms

Massage for Men 9-9 daily Winfield - by Al. 250-766-2048

Livestock

Misc Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 21 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673

Furniture XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

CLOSING OUT SALE! UP TO

70% OFF

HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION!

2520 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD., ARMSTRONG 250-546-4663 • OPEN TUES. - SAT.

Auctions

Beth Marks REALTOR® 250.306.2384 Sutton Group Lakefront Realty

Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm, mortgagable, new siding, paint & carpets, hardwood floors, appliances. Just reduced, age 55+ $26,000. #16-1600-43 Ave. Look at all offers. 250-558-1511.

Don’t Wait. Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.

Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving. Call (toll-free)

Community Newspapers 800-663-9203 to book an appointment. We’re at the heart of things™

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

AUCTION

s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • 6:00 P.M. FURNITURE & MISC: 1960’s Sofa & 2 Matching High Back Chairs, Teak Highboy Chest, 2 Teak Glass Door China Cabinets, Coffee & End Tables, 4 Post Acorn Bed Frame, Antique Dining Table, 6 Chairs & Side Board & Corner Cabinet, 2 Teak Wall Units, Shelf Units, Dinette Table & Chair Sets, Leather Love Seat & Chair, China Dishes, Lamps, Hide-a-Bed, Bedroom Suites, Pump Organ, Fridges, Stoves, Washer & Dryers, Freezers, Desks, Art, Plants, TV’s, Stereos, French Prov Sofa & Chair, Speakers, Cot, Christmas Trees, 3pc Wall Unit, Carpets, Painting & Prints, Collector Plates, Single Bed, File Cabinets, Trunks, Vacuums, Sewing Machine, Western Saddle. NEW & ESTATE JEWELLERY: Over 60 Pcs Gold & Silver Jewellery Including Diamond Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, Pendants & More.

BAILIFF SEIZURE

VALLEY CANVAS: 8 Commercial Sewing Machines by Juki, Adler, Bernina, Singer & Sunstar, Solidyne RF Generator Welder, Hiker Auto Grommet Machine, Hand Grommet Presses, Printer, White Boards, Stools, 2 New Wicker Loveseats, Leather Sofa, Assorted Tools & Acc., Banding, Rollers & Racks & More. FOOTHILLS ACOUSTICS: Scaffolding, 6 - 10’ Planks, Gas Generators, 2 Lazer Levels, Metal Shelving, Plans Rack, Computers, Styro Cutter, 2 Wheeled Tri-Pods, Paper Shredder, Plus More. TOOLS & MISC: Mechanics Tools, Elec & Air Hand Tools, Torque Wrench, 5 Commercial Floor Polishers, Tool Boxes, Come Alongs, Shower Bases & Walls, Glass Shower Door, Weights, Sleigh, Camping Gear, Snow Shoes, Heaters, Ladders, Model Hemi Engine, Outdoor Bench, Fisher Wood Stove, Snow Machine Trailer/Sled, Single Sauna, Hose Reel, Garden Cabinet, Complete Checker Plate Box Liner, ATV/Garden Tractor, Snow Blade, Screen Door & Much More.

www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

DODDS AUCTION

250-545-3259

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION You Belong

HERE!

HANDYMAN

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

TUB TO SHOWER â€˘ CUSTOM SHOWERS â€˘ TUBS VANITIES â€˘ COUNTERTOPS â€˘ SINKS â€˘ FAUCETS â€˘ TOILETS ACCESSORIES â€˘ TILING â€˘ DESIGN â€˘ PACKAGES

BADABATHROOMS.COM

250.308.6230

LICENSED AND INSURED

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

TIM 250-307-8772

Quality Work Guaranteed

RIGHT IMAGE RENOS & HOME FINISHING

BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOS TILING, WOOD FLOORING, MOLDINGS & BASE BOARDS, INTERIOR PAINTING, DRYWALLING & FINISHING, AND WINDOWS & DOORS.

A-Z Renovations â€˘ Renos â€˘ Repairs â€˘ Home Projects â€˘ Kitchen â€˘ Bathroom â€˘ Electrical â€˘ Plumbing â€˘ Carpentry â€˘ 25 Yrs Exp

Call Robert

250-306-9896 250-547-2429

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You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

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COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 GUTTERS

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Burkâ€™s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in â€˘ Drywall â€˘ Painting â€˘ Flooring â€˘ Tiling â€˘ Decks â€˘ Cabinets Need Help? Please Call...

www.competitionexteriors.ca

Bob - 250.275.0706

CONCRETE

CLEANING SERVICES

Tazzâ€™s -Concrete Foundations

Construction - Framing Concrete - Concrete Floors - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl â€œAll Your Concrete Needsâ€? - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Decks/Patios SENIORS DISCOUNT - Sidewalks/Curbs - Renos Complete Ph: 558-5452 â€˘ Cell: 308-8268 - Suspended Slabs - Post & Beam

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING SERVICE GRISWALDâ€™S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING - Let Us Brighten Your Holidays - Your Home or Business - Tall Trees, High Roofs Any Home - Large Or Small We Install Your Lights When You Donâ€™t Have Time

Senior Discounts info.prestigeconcrete@gmail.com Dave 250-515-0404

WINDOW AND GUTTER CLEANING INSTALL CHRISTMAS CHIMNEY LIGHTS SWEEPING

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â€˜Framing to Flooringâ€™ Licensed & Insured

Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca www.nulookhomeworks.ca

LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden Leaf Removal â€˘ Shrub/Hedge Shaping Pruning â€˘ Mowing â€˘ Yard Cleanup Nutrient Management Jake 250-351-5478 Cell

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WINDOWS & DOORS Windows, Doors & now...

KITCHEN CABINETS!!

by Norelco

PAINTING

Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations

www.odws.ca

Showroom 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC â€˘ 250-542-1294

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FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

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CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

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Tom 250-308-8778

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty! â€˘ Walls â€˘ Doors â€˘ Windows â€˘ Trim â€˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â€˘ www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140

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Rentals

Transportation

Legal Notices

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Large one bdrm plus den, 5 appliances, n/s, n/p, aval immediately reference required, $850/mo incl util & cable. 250309-6075

BLAKELY & COMPANY LAW CORPORATION

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

The

45+ Building

1604 31st Street 1 Bedroom from $625 2 Bedroom from $725 Move in Incentives for Seniors

• NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-558-9696 250-503-7315

BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, DW, on-site laundry, quiet & private, great views. Sorry, NS, NP. $750/mo. Available immediately. VERNON GOLF 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, DW, laundry HU. Sorry, NS, NP. $700/mo. Available Jan. 1 Great location

250-542-5580

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS 3611 27th Ave.

2 Bedroom From $84500 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator. MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call

250-503-7315 250-306-5770

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane

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

250-503-1257

A New Tradition of Quality Living

1bdrm apart’s close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$700 + utils. (250)307-4948 2-LARGE 2bdrm apt’s. $750 & $800/mo.+hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788.

CLIFFS

2 bdrm suites from

900

per month

All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW. No smoking / No pets. Lease Incentives possible for new tenants On-site Resident Manager

250-542-1701 Bachelor & 1Bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. No pets, $500$600/mo Call 250-308-8500 Belmonte Apartments 1 & 2 bdrm suites available to mature renters. No dogs, building close to downtown $680.00 and up scooter parking. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549- 5254 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 & 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 1 & 2 bdrm suites available to mature renters. No dogs/ No smoking building close to downtown $680.00 and up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549- 5254 Willow Manor, 1 & 2 bdrm reno’d suites. 50+ Walk to shops $625 & up. 250-549-9177

Commercial/ Industrial

Office Space For Rent 1500 - 1800 sq. ft. of PRIME OFFICE space in Downtown Vernon. On-site parking. Great location, newly renovated.

TWO MONTHS FREE RENT. Call to view

250-862-7785 Great location for lease. Retail office, 1350sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 21 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, Aval Feb 1, Call Rick250-770-0903

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 bdrm, large, near Fulton school, renovated, w/d hookup, neutered cat ok, no dogs, on bus route. $950 util incl. 250-542-4310 250-308-9738. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Private Laundry room, large unit, new kitchen, bathroom, floors and paint $900/month plus hydro and gas. N/S/no pets. 250309-5582 FOR Rent in Coldstream 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathrooms f, s, w/d dishwasher close to high school and elementary school large backyard quiet neighbourhood quiet neighbour in other side $1100 plus utilities and damage deposit, references. 250-542-0258

Mobile Homes & Pads In Twin Firs, near Vernon, 10 minutes, Double Wide, 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d $950. 250-503-7044 Tom

Homes for Rent 2bdrm Coldstream, n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d $950+util. no appliances, Jan 1. 778-255-3114 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1200.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm house, $1200./mo, Centrally located 250-5491227 3 bdrm, main floor, Falkland. $800 + util, room for a horse, Avail Jan.1.250-938-1005.

EAST HILL Very comfortable 2 bdrm bungalow, double garage + 2 bay shop, family room, huge patio, very private yard near Silver Star elementary. Sorry, NS, NP. $1200/mo. Available Jan. 1. COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, family home in Kinloch subdivision. Open lofted floor plan, close to lake access, main floor family room plus bonus office room. F&S, DW, W&D. Great view of lake. Small pet OK. Sorry, NS. $1550/mo. Available immediately. ALEXIS PARK 2 bdrm ½ duplex, full bsmt with 1 bdrm down. Great location close to school & town. F&S, laundry hookup. Garden area. Sorry, NS, NP. $850/mo. Available immediately.

250-542-5580

Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

250-309-1742 • 2 bedroom renovated home on Kalamalka Rd. 5 appliances, garage, yard. $1400 plus utilities vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 1 bedroom apartment, centrally located, mountain & city views, balcony, 1 stall parking, utilities incl except hydro. $750 vernonhomes.ca/forrent

Thor Chinchilla REALTOR PROPERTY MANAGER ®

250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove. Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664 Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, w/d, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1500. Avail Dec1, 250-838-9657 Desert Cove, 2bdrm home gated community, 40+, $1200 + utilities, call 250-549-8046 East Hill,Vernon, small 3 bdrm, some util incl. $1200. n/p, avail Jan 1. Close to schools, park, bus stop & town. 778-483-4494. OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. Secluded 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1400. All appliances. Lease avail. Call 250-542-3512 after 5:30.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. from $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Quiet, central, near bus, incl/int, appls, $390+util, DD required. 250-549-7418

Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.

Suites, Lower 2bdrm, Bright East Hill, digital cable, w/d, dw, ns/np $1000. utils/incl Av.now 250-558-8835 2bdrm suite, 1bath, on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs, n/s, $900. util incl., avail immed, suits mature adults. 250-275-3188

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF ELLEN BOUMA, FORMERLY OF PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR, 3800 PATTEN DRIVE, ARMSTRONG, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Suites, Upper 1bdrm+den, sep ent, Jan 1. gas f/p, 6appl,ns/np, DD, Refs $950/incl.util 250-542-2228 1bdrm suite avail. Jan 1, $800 util/incl. pets neg. 7949 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-545-0733 2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $800. incl util. 250-306-9909, 250-546-3383 Coldstream orchard location, 3bdrm, office & den. 5 appl., double garage, pets neg., $1600 util incl., 250-549-0310 or 250-308-7004. Country living in Lumby, large 2 bdrm apartment, n/s, $950. Util incl.,horse pasture avail. Avail immed.. 250-260-0217

Townhouses For Rent in Vernon

3 storey 3 bedroom townhouse @ 4100 25th Ave, Vernon. Rent per month is $850.00 plus utilities (hydro & gas). Unit has single car garage, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & dishwasher. No pets. For more information please call 250-5463005 and ask to speak to Sherri or email kindale@kindale.net

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Newly renovated, close to town • All appliances included • No pets, no smoking • Available immediately $850/mo $750/mo winter special!

Peter Hill 250.558.8362 2bdrm 2bath, single car garage, extra storage, w/d, d/w, f/s $1050/mo 250-542-9106 or 250-308-9108 2-bdrm Townhouse, spacious, walkout, reno’d bldg, parking, patio, a/c, water incl, $850. Pet friendly & large storage, in Vernon, BC. 1-250-454-6508, cell 250-300-8076

Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 VW Passat GLS dark blue, 5spd 1.8L turbo $5900.obo 250-260-3395

Motorcycles Wanted: Snow blade to fit Polaris Quad. Reasonably priced. Calll (250)545-3123

Scrap Car Removal #1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 250-307-8869 AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199 Midvalley Autohaul will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 You Call We Haul Scrap Cars & Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855

Snowmobiles CASH PAID! Dead or alive Snowmobiles or ATV’s 250-546-8872

Trucks & Vans 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bower edition. 4dr, 4x4 V6 auto,p/w, p/l, 146K, great condition, asking $3,950. 2000 Ford F150 XTL, white, ext cab, 4X4, auto, p/w, p/l, cust canopey, box liner, great shape asking $4,100. 250-275-7999 or 250549-7000. 2000 Dodge Caravan, 212K a/c, p/w, p/l. $1600 obo. (250)306-3248 2001 Chev 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 auto, LB, 195K, $4500. obo (250)307-0002

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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ELLEN BOUMA are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, Jannie Lane Skrlac and Barbara Ellen Patton, c/o their solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before January 17, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of William Taras Howard, also known as William Tara Howard, also known as William Tracy Toward, also known as William T. Howard, also known as William Howard, also known as Bill Howard, Deceased, formerly of 7208 Summit Drive, Coldstream, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of William Taras Howard, also known as William Tara Howard, also known as William Tracy Howard, also known as William T. Howard, also known as William Howard, also known as Bill Howard, deceased, are hereby noƟĮed under the Trustee Act, s. 38 that parƟculars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Phyllis Irene Simon, c/o: Sigalet & Co. Barrister & Solicitor #102, 4313 - 27th Street Vernon, B.C. V1T 4Y5 AƩn: Dirk J. Sigalet, Y.C. These parƟculars must be sent on or before Friday, January 17, 2014, aŌer which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parƟes enƟtled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has noƟce.

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I think your friend is right. One of the major reasons that water gets into basements & one of the easiest to fix is your downspouts. Downspouts that dump water closer than 4 ft to your home are introducing a lot of extra water against your foundation. If your foundation wall has even hairline cracks in it, & almost every house does, the water will find it way through the crack and into the basement or crawlspace. If there are no cracks it can flood the perimeter foundation drains, & if the perimeter drains are collapsed or plugged, the water will find its way into the basement. A good rule to follow is if your downspouts drain onto the ground, ensure that they drain at least 4-6 ft away from the home. At one time there may have been downspout extensions but they were in the way for foot traffic or mowing lawns, so they were removed. A good solution for that is to get a hinged downspout leader that can be lifted out of the way when necessary. If your downspouts drain underground, ensure that dirt & debris cannot enter the underground drains. Another thing to remember is that if an upper roof level downspout drains onto a lower roof, that part of the lower roof will wear out much sooner & will need repairs due to the scouring action of the storm water with roof grit in it. Add a downspout extension to the lower roof gutters. Remember, water is one of the biggest enemies of a home, & anything you can do to keep the water out is a very good thing.

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