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eegan Meise and Mitchell Kopytko didn’t let a visit to Disneyland prevent a little collaboration. In fact, as soon as the 12-year-olds met volunteer chaperone Kathryn Smith, they knew she was going on Splash Mountain whether she wanted to or not. “I want to see her get soaking wet,” said Meise, who attends Vernon’s Okanagan Landing Elementary. In fact, much of Tuesday’s Sunshine Foundation’s Dreamlift Flight to the Magic Kingdom revolved around Smith and expanding her comfort zone. “I have to keep up with them,” said Smith, a nurse at Kamloops’ Royal Inland Hospital. More than 50 children with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses experienced a whirlwind, six-hour tour of Disneyland Tuesday. The day started off bright and early with families arriving at the Kelowna International Airport at 4:30 a.m. The plane took off at about 8 a.m. and landed in Anaheim at 11:30 a.m., with buses then transporting them to Disneyland until a 6:30 p.m. departure. And with such a tight timeline, every minute counted. Kopytko, who attends Kamloops’ Aberdeen Elementary, frequently would start rolling away in his wheelchair as a way to get his group moving. And with previous visits to Disneyland under his belt, he knew which rides were the best and the culinary treats to experience. “You don’t know what a churro is?” he said to a reporter when inquired about the fried pastry. At the same time, other groups were making their way around the legendary attraction. For Rossland’s Ava Charbonneau Kidd, the highlight was the Small World ride, which features dolls singing and waving. “It’s sparkly,” she said from beneath her tiger-painted face. For Eva Pavan, of Nakusp, standing in line was worth the wait at the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. “I loved going under the water,” she said. Isabella Romei, a 12-year-old Lake Country resident, beams when she talks

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Kamloops’ Mitchell Kopytko (above) jokes with volunteers Kathryn Smith and Brock Syrnyk during the Dreamlift Flight to Disneyland Tuesday. Below, Vernon’s Keegan Meise receives a special button from Remoun Tadrous, an Orange County sheriff, at John Wayne Airport. about Splash Mountain. “I got all wet,” she said. And that’s also what happened to Smith once Kopytko and Meise convinced her to get aboard the boat that careens down a 53-foot drop. But Smith’s involvement came at a price. If she got wet, the boys had to promise to visit some Disneyland princesses. “We’ve got a runner,” yelled Remoun Tadrous, with the Los Angeles Police Department and chaperone, as Meise bolted from the entrance to Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine. Kopytko also tried a disappearing act. But eventually, the boys fulfilled their promise to Smith and they headed off to the Matterhorn for a third time.

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Lasting impression made Continued from A1 Along with Smith, the boys’ other escort was Brock Syrnyk, a Kelowna International Airport firefighter, who has been on the flight twice before. “I originally wanted to see what it’s like and it’s great to see how happy they are. More people should see how this (trip) affects the kids’ lives,” he said. Orange County sheriffs are a fixture during the Dreamlift Flight as they act as special ambassadors for the children. “The kids are the ones doing it for us,” said sheriff Ed Delgado of the special bond created between the officers and their guests for the day. All of the funds for the trip were raised during the annual Wendy’s Dreamlift Day events at the regional Wendy’s,

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Volunteer Mary Dobslaff, of Vernon, helps Kamloops’ Maiya Friesen, 10, select the right mouse ears during the Dreamlift Flight to Disneyland Tuesday. including the one in Vernon. “You see the pictures and hear about it and then you come here,” said Ken Park, Wendy’s Southern Interior owner,

who was taking part in his first flight to Disneyland Tuesday. “You can feel the excitement.” Mary Dobslaff, a Wendy’s employee, has

worked during the fundraisers at the Vernon restaurant for many years. But on Tuesday, she got to head south to Disneyland and spend time with Maiya Friesen, 10, of Kamloops. “Coming to Disneyland was the icing on the cake. I get to see what I have worked on,” said Dobslaff. Eventually, the kids got back on the bus, headed to the airport and headed back to Kelowna. There, they shared stories with enthusiastic parents and siblings. But as they headed their respective ways, there was no question that these youth had made an impression on the sheriffs and volunteers who had shared RichaRd Rolke/moRning staR their day. Kathryn Smith, of Kamloops, and Vernon’s Keegan Meise head through “You get attached to Kelowna International Airport Tuesday to the plane taking them to them pretty good,” said Disneyland. Syrnyk.

Purse strings tightened for cultural groups RichaRd Rolke Morning Star Staff

Tough times mean some appeals for public assistance aren’t being completely fulfilled. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee decided Thursday to largely maintain the funding status quo for cultural services although groups had sought increases. “We have to be Rob Sawatzky responsible in funding all phases of services to taxpayers,” said director Rob Sawatzky of the pressures facing local government and residents. The Vernon Public Art Gallery had asked for its operating grant to climb 3.6 per cent to $184,000 in 2014, but, instead, it will receive the same as this year — $177,625 (plus

$70,900 for facilities). The reason given was stabilized provincial support and large increases from GVAC over the last two years. GVAC will provide a one per cent cost of living hike to the Vernon Art Council’s 2013 operating grant of $95,000, although the council sought 21 per cent and GVAC staff had recommended 15 per cent to the board. Teen Junction will continue to get $66,000 for its youth initiatives, far less than the $71,000 the group wanted to extend hours. GVAC staff had recommended $20,000 for the Caetani Cultural Centre for maintenance and upgrades. But directors turned that down because of questions over property ownership. For Gallery Vertigo, the grant remains the same at $15,000 although $20,000 had been requested. It’s also the status quo for the Okanagan Science Centre, which will continue to get

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per cent hike ($161,013 total) for operations, janitorial, insurance and utility costs. There is a one per cent increase for operations at the Greater Vernon Museum and 2.2 per cent facilities cost increase to reflect actuals ($273,421 total). It had wanted a 2.5 per cent inflation hike and $7,000 for staff wages.

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Police seize heroin in dial-a-dope bust packaged for sale away from the resiApproximately 280 sales of heroin dence. The search inside the aparthave been kept off Vernon’s streets ment located approximately one thanks to the latest RCMP crackdown. ounce of heroin as well as other relatMembers from the Targeted ed drug-trafficking paraphernalia. The other two men and Policing Unit completed an one woman are between investigation Monday into 30 and 33 years of age drug trafficking by several from the Vernon area. suspects in Vernon. All four people were “Our officers arrested two released before a Justice of men in a vehicle that were the Peace for a court date operating a dial-a-dope operin 2014. ation,” said Gord Molendyk, “The investigators RCMP spokesperson. commented that an ounce As a result of those arrests Gord Molendyk or 28 grams of heroin is a search warrant was obtained typically packaged into for an apartment in the 4100 block of Alexis Park Drive. Police 280 - tenth or 0.1 gram portions for have three men and one woman in sale on the street,” said Molendyk. custody as a result of this investiga- “Though one ounce might seem like a small number it prevented approxition. A 21-year-old male was found mately 280 sales of heroin on the in possession of cocaine and heroin streets of Vernon.”

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January sentencing date set for regional district ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Barring another delay, the Regional District of North Okanagan will be sentenced on four counts connected to a water contamination case in early 2014. A date of Jan. 16, 2014 has now been set for sentencing in Vernon Provincial Court. RDNO was found guilty in September of four charges in connection with the contamination of the Antwerp Springs water system in

Coldstream in January 2012. Sentencing was set for October but the matter was delayed when Judge Mayland McKimm told Crown and defence lawyers he was upset with comments heard on CBC Radio the day after the regional district was found guilty. A new date was set for December but that got delayed when Crown laywer Joel Gold was involved in a murder trial when sentencing was to take place for RDNO.

Coach in custody over holidays ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

The Seattle coach and substitute teacher arrested and charged with voyeurism and other offences on a school-sponsored cross-country ski team trip to Vernon will spend Christmas in custody. According to a statement released by The Bush School in Seattle, Jason C. Paur, 43, was arrested by Vernon RCMP Dec. 10 after the discovery of a video camera allegedly belonging to him was found by students in a room occupied by girls at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

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Dangerous driving charge laid TRACY HUGHES Black Press

A criminal charge of dangerous driving has been laid against Salmon Arm RCMP Const. Micah Chan in regards to the crash that killed 21-year-old Courtney Eggen of Cherryville on June 20. The Criminal Justice Branch approved the charge Thursday in relation to Chan’s alleged high-speed pursuit of Eggen’s vehicle into Salmon Arm’s Industrial Park. Eggen crashed into a parked dump truck and died at the scene. Despite the fatality, the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch issued a statement saying it concluded the evidence, “does not provide a substantial likelihood of conviction for dangerous Const. Chan driving causing death.” This is because, “the prosecution cannot prove that the officer’s driving conduct factually and legally contributed to the crash of the second vehicle and the death of its driver.” The report goes on to state: “The available evidence, including the evidence of two civilian witnesses, indicates that Const. Chan was a significant distance behind the other driver prior to the fatal crash.” Chan is presumed innocent and it will be the duty of Crown Counsel to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that an offence has been committed. The incident was reviewed by B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO), the first time such an investigation has taken place in Salmon Arm. The incident took place just before midnight and the IIO was alerted at 12:30 a.m. June 21. The report indicates the situation began when Chan reportedly observed Eggen’s vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign at Auto Road and 30th Street NE. The report goes on to state that Chan, who was monitoring traffic at the location, intended to pull over the vehicle for Motor Vehicle Act violations and began to follow it in an attempt to catch up. “The second driver accelerated to a high rate of speed and Const. Chan allegedly pursued the vehicle at a high speed,” says the report, which goes on to say that Eggen ultimately lost control of her vehicle, resulting in the fatal collision. “A short time later, Const. Chan allegedly lost control of his police vehicle at approximately the same location and slid off the road.” Chan’s police cruiser was observed the next day on the opposite side of Auto Road near 50th Avenue, wedged between a building and a grassy embankment. Investigators were checking tire marks where it

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A former Canadian Football League player charged with multiple counts in a multi-million dollar fraud investigation out of Manitoba has been granted bail. David Lorne Pitcher, 46, a former Armstrong resident, was arrested last month by Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP and was returned to Winnipeg to face charges. He was granted bail this week, posting a $50,000 bond. Pitcher has a nightly curfew, must report to Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP once a week and he has to turn over his passport. Pitcher, who played for Saskatchewan, Montreal and Winnipeg in the CFL in the 1990s, is not allowed to leave the country and he can’t solicit the public regarding any investment plan. The allegations against Pitcher have not been proven in court.

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very year, the Fraser Institute irritates me with its annual rankings of elementary and secondary schools based on the results of the Foundation Skills Assessment. And they’ve done it again, just in time for Christmas, with their annual generosity index which has determined that fewer Canadians are donating to charity, and those who do are giving less. The rankings are based on tax returns, but they fail to take into consideration the absolutely overwhelming generosity I see around me, especially at this time of year. Katherine Mortimer The generosity index did not look at volunteer time or non-monetary donations, such as donations of food items to food banks. It also doesn’t take into account all of the ways in which people give. I see the Christmas kettles all over town, where people toss in everything from a quarter to $20 bills in support of the Salvation Army. Generous students at my daughter’s school came up with the idea of a pyjama drive so kids in need could have a nice new pair of jammies to wear. I was happy to help. And no, I did not require a tax receipt for my donation. The school also “adopts” a local family, this year a single mom with several kids. Cash donations allowed the school to purchase gift cards for various merchants to give the family a Christmas to remember. I won’t deny that it’s nice to get a charitable donation tax receipt to use at tax time. But it doesn’t influence whether or not I donate. Perhaps if I were giving away more than I do I’d change my mind. But the little bits here and there don’t make a huge difference on my return. The Shoparama Holiday Gift Sale, the annual event coordinated by Ingrid Baron, has just handed over a cheque for $1,100 as a donation from the event, along with $955 in cash from

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the kettles, 39 boxes of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank (1,638 items in total) and six large boxes of toys for the Kiss-FM Santa Toy Club. All of this just from one event. And what about the donations made to the food bank, $2 here and there, that gets added to my grocery bill? That’s not taking into consideration the many events held throughout the year, whether a fundraising bake sale for a child undergoing treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital or a silent auction for a sports team heading to the provincials. Every story we have ever run on people in need — and there have been many — has resulted in an outpouring of support. Let’s face it, many of us are strapped for cash, especially at this time of year. It can be difficult to say no, but we can’t support every charity in need and to be honest, the recent e-mail making the rounds detailing the massive salaries made by CEOs of certain non-profit organizations was horrifying, and has made me think twice about supporting certain causes. So if we are lucky enough to be able to support a cause or two, we pick the ones that truly mean something to us, that we believe in. And if money is in short supply, which it is for many of us, give your time instead. It won’t be noted on the generosity index, but you’ll feel good and so will those you’re helping. And if it’s better to give than to receive, Tom Crist is about to feel very good indeed. The Calgary man has just won $40 million on LOTTO Max and is planning on giving away every single dollar of his winnings. We all fantasize about winning the lottery, and what we’d do with our winnings. Yes, I’d quit my job, pay off our mortgage, put money aside for my daughter’s post-secondary education and travel to exotic lands. But I’d also happily donate a lot more than I currently do to my favourite cause. The bottom line is I give what I can, wish I could give more and I don’t need the Fraser Institute to undermine the good efforts of Canadians who are doing what they can.

There will be sad faces at some cultural and youth organizations. On Thursday, the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee shelved some big-budget asks from community groups and largely decided to hold the line on financial assistance. “We have to be responsible in funding all phases of services to taxpayers,” said director Rob Sawatzky, pointing out that local governments face significant challenges and are trying to ease the burden facing taxpayers. As an example, the City of Vernon is moving towards a 2014 tax hike of 1.8 per cent for operations (and a further 1.9 per cent for infrastructure). Now no one around the GVAC table dismisses the importance of the cultural and youth groups. They provide services that add to our quality of life and without their involvement, local government would have to provide these programs at a higher cost. However, everyone who accesses tax dollars must understand that the economy remains challenging and some residents have lost their jobs or have had wages frozen. Essentials, such as food and electricity, continue to cost more. Organizations have to be concerned about the perception of asking for too much. As an example, the Vernon Public Art Gallery was seeking a 3.6 per cent hike to its 2014 operating grant at the same time that it’s lobbying the public to spend millions of dollars on a new facility. Ultimately, there has to be an acknowledgement by residents and politicians of the vital work cultural agencies do, especially as these groups’ costs also rise. However, the reality is that taxpayers can’t be everything to everyone.

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ProPosal suPPorted I am interested to see the present protest against gravel extraction planned for Brentwood Road. The existence of a 655-name petition alone, rings alarm bells. Certainly there is nowhere near 655 people anywhere near Brentwood Road. People objecting to something before knowing anything at all about what is involved or proposed, probably having read the ongoing similar activities around Kelowna. In the case put out about school children being in danger from gravel trucks, this fact is ongoing for the last 40 years in this area and I have never heard of any child involved in an accident, going to or from, the local school. My own children walked there when they were young. There were no sidewalks then either and no dust problem. How many of the petitioners know that there have been several gravel operations in recent time on Silver Star and L&A roads? Add to that, two of those operations were Mertionoperated and successfully concluded, without a peep of protest for any reason. How many petitioners knew this before signing?

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n Nov. 10, a letter from Klayton Mertion appeared on these pages bemoaning the fact that his BX Creek ravine neighbours were objecting to his efforts to “make the property we purchased landscaped and manicured to make a future home for our family.” We as a large group of neighbours did not bother to respond as we know full well that his presence in the BX ravine is only about gravel extraction. This view was confirmed on Nov. 22 when his mandatory Mines Act public notice was published in The Morning Star which starts a 30-day period of public input before The Ministry of Energy and Mines issues a permit which they do in virtually every case. Now, this is only possible because in 2003, for some completely unknown reason, gravel extraction became a permitted use within the country residential zone. Think about that. If you bought in CR prior to 2003, you were absolutely guaranteed that a gravel pit could not be established on your fence line. Realizing this, the current RDNO board - thanks to Mike Macnabb and RDNO staff - quickly and unanimously passed a bylaw removing mineral extraction as a permitted use in Areas B and C. But this application is, unfortunately, grandfathered. While the vast majority of the 475 residential properties in a one-kilometre radius of this site had this guarantee when they purchased their properties, the bylaw, as it was written, allowed gravel extraction when Mr. Mertion purchased his property. While we have decided sympathy for his position, we respectfully suggest the guarantee thousands of country residential property owners were given to not have a gravel pit established in their neighbourhood equals or betters his right to establish one. As such, this is not a NIMBY fight. Gravel pits have no place in residential neighbourhoods and the amended bylaw again reflects that universally held belief.

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Permitted use is not interchangeable with guaranteed use and he should have anticipated explosive push back on a plan to establish what is likely the most industrial, noisy, dirty and potentially harmful of all commercial enterprises: in a well established residential neighbourhood, in a watershed, along a fish bearing creek, in the Agricultural Land Reserve, bordering two popular hiking trails promoted by Tourism Vernon and connected to BX Elementary School by a narrow, twisty road with no walking or biking shoulders. The BX Creek ravine is a magical place. Seen from the air it is a tiny ribbon of green which houses the only west coast

I do not personally know any of the Mertion people, but I saw how they operated on Silver Star Road. A desolate area was turned into a machinery park and will eventually be developed. Large berms shield the public from noise and dust was abated by water truck as is common practice. I also saw how Mertion developed the property across from Cools Pond, extracting gravel, rehabilitating the land into productive pasture for cattle, a yard for equipment and a pond system upstream in the gully feeding Cools Pond, which is turtle habitat that was in decline but now in recovery. Having seen what Mertion has done already, I was prompted to enlighten people a bit to what will happen on Brentwood Road. I am sure that the restored land will be an asset to the area and as he stated, he only has two trucks so traffic is not an issue. Silt in the creek is an absolute breech of provincial law with stiff fines and Mertion, or any other gravel operation, will take very stringent measures to make sure such would never happen.

rainforest ecosphere in the Okanagan Valley. Heavily treed with majestic cedars and blanketed with many varieties of ferns & mosses it has been a wildlife migration route for thousands of years and only in the last year or so have we seen the regeneration of fish stocks as far north as the lower trail entrance. We think we would all agree that we have enough gravel sources in the North Okanagan. We don’t need another one scarring our distinctive landscapes. What we do need is to protect those areas that add quality to our lives and attract tourism interest from afar. We need to do that for ourselves, and we have a responsibility to protect them for future generations as well. The BX Creek ravine needs your help now if it is to retain its natural character and possibly even survive. Please write or email the Ministry of Energy and Mines and tell them that you do not want a gravel pit approved in, or anywhere close to the BX Creek ravine. Please also tell them that you want MEM Minister Bill Bennett to intervene in the public interest pursuant to section 11 of the B.C. Mines Act. Without an overwhelming chorus of opposition from the citizens of the North Okanagan, this application will likely receive automatic approval. Every voice will count. It doesn’t have to be exotic or lengthy, but it does have to be received by them by Dec. 23. Their contact info is; Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia St., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3 or by e-mail; mmd-Kamloops@gov.bc.ca Blair Peden, stop the BX Creek Pit Committee

I don't think people realize how fortunate we are in the Okanagan with our deposits of glacial sand and gravel in close proximity to where it is to be used. In Mertion's case, his mention is Silver Star Mountain, where development is ongoing and he currently has to haul from Coldstream. For the environmental enthusiasts, this means fuel, traffic, time and expense added to any project. Anyone wishing to discuss gravel operations further, feel free to contact me. I worked around operations such as La Farge, Cewe, Con Ag., Vernon Paving and Northern Construction at various times from 1967 until I retired in 1999. To the regional district, may I remind it that there is a petition going around at present with the intent of examining the dismantling of Coldstream, RDNO and City of Vernon with a Greater Vernon council. All of those people involved in the debacle at Okanagan Landing, roundabouts and turning the public library into council offices may find themselves out of business. You too can be in that position if you try changing bylaws to quiet NIMBYS. George Bayliss

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It could be a collaborative initiative with council that will help with funding for the Enderby Artists’ Initiative. Council turned down a request from the group which was asking for $3,000 to help with publicity and advertising for their Courtyard Gallery on Belvedere Street. “We explained to them it’s probably something we shouldn’t do as a council because then we’d have request for funds from everybody,” said Coun. Greg McCune. Mayor Howie Cyr said the request would be discussed during the city’s 2014 budget deliberations. McCune said council suggested to representatives Tatianna O’Donnell, Enderby Artists’ Initiative chairperson, and treasurer Virginia Halper that councillors and the mayor could pair up with an artists from the group. The teams would

then collaborate on some piece of art work, create it, then auction it off at an evening wine and cheese fundraiser. “The gallery is quite interested in that,” said O’Donnell. “I think it’s always wonderful to get council working with

artists in the community.” O’Donnell said the idea will be discussed at the initiative’s executive and general meetings. “We’re quite excited about being able to work with them, giving

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Recycling collection will come a few days earlier for some residents. Collection days will remain the same for all blue bag routes during the holidays with the exception of the following collection days: n Wednesday, Dec. 25 will be moved to Saturday, Dec. 21 n Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 will be moved

to Saturday, Dec. 28. This will affect the following collection routes: n Old Kamloops Road/Blue Jay area/Kal view area and City of Armstrong n Alexis Park/ downtown area Regular collection days will resume for these areas in January 2014. Those wondering what the pickup sched-

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All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th through New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1st. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments may be made online during the office closure at regionaldistrict.com. We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am, Thursday, January 2nd, 2014. Customers with normal curbside waste collection on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will have a collection day change during the holiday period. Please visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle for details. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed Monday, December 23rd through Thursday, December 26th and Monday, December 30th through Wednesday, January 1st.

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With record-breaking passenger numbers, more airlines serving Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and more flights to more destinations than ever before, the holiday travel season promises to be an active one. YLW expects brisk but steady traffic flow until Jan. 5, with more than 100,000 passengers and guests anticipated through the doors at YLW. The busiest travel days of the year will be Sundays Dec. 22, 29 and Jan. 5, with more than 6,200 passengers each day. Although there are 2,600 parking stalls available, parking at YLW is expected to reach full capacity over this peak period. Those parking at YLW should follow signage and parking lot staff directions. Alternatively, people travelling

during this busy holiday period should consider convenient, economical and greener alternatives getting to and from the airport, such as a friend or family member, taxi or airport shuttle service. Enjoy the convenience of doorto-door service by arranging alternative transportation methods to the airport. Passengers are reminded to arrive at the airport with plenty of time. Check-in and drop off baggage for domestic flights 90 minutes before boarding and two hours prior to U.S. and Mexico flights. What can and cannot be packed in luggage, security information and frequently asked questions can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca under Holiday Travel. Up-to-date flight information for arrivals and departures can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca,

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With half a dozen NHL scouts and former head coach Mark Ferner in the building, the Vernon Vipers nearly pitched a perfect game Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place. The Snakes were stellar in every inch of the rink and used a tight defensive system in a 3-1 B.C. Hockey League win over the West Kelowna Warriors before 2,300 fans. Austin Smith recorded 37 saves and came within 21 seconds of a shutout. Smith and the Warriors’ Andy Desautels are both Western League refugees who don’t give shooters much room. “I thought their goalie played very well and was deserving of first star,” said West Kelowna head coach Rylan Ferster. “I thought we had some good initial chances but there were no second chances in a relatively tight game. “Vernon did a good job getting pucks deep and did a good job on LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR the rush both ways.” Not much separates the two Michael McNicholas of the Vernon Vipers tries to corral a bouncing puck with his foot while being hounded by Matt teams – they tied 2-2 a month ago Anholt of the West Kelowna Warriors in BCHL play Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place. Vernon won 3-1. at The Big Wheel – but the Vipers Desautels registered 25 saves, “At first, I thought the bouncprobably turned in their finest rounding into A-game shape after missing six weeks with injury, also including a few dynamite stops as es were going our way except for home performance of the season. “That was just a 60-minute scored for Vernon, while Texas the Vipers pressed hard early in the last one there. We were workeffort and that’s what we’ve been product Jason Cotton replied the first. The former Prince Albert ing hard, we were getting pucks for West Kelowna on a Raider got a piece of McNicholas’ deep and cycling in the corner and looking for all year,” cheeky shot from the shot after the Viper leading point- creating chances. We did a pretty said Viper d-man Jared corner which bounced getter picked off a Seb Lloyd clear- good job of keeping it outside and Wilson, who pocketed in off Smith’s rib cage ance offering and danced in alone. not allowing them to take it to two assists. “We kind of Desautels also stymied TJ the net and get too many scoring and up over his shoulknow what they’re all Dumonceaux on a shorthanded chances.” der. about. They’ve got some “The puck was on breakaway and looked sharp as The 20-year-old Calgary prodskilled forwards but if edge when he shot. I McNicholas and Hannoun worked uct says he can take his game to an you play hard on those bet he couldn’t do that their magic in the final minute. even higher level. guys, they kind of go Fortis Energy Player of the again,” smiled Smith, “I’m working on getting my away. We were getting Austin Smith who was gunning for his Game Tyler Povelofskie had the consistency down. Once we get the right match-ups, second shutout of the crowd gasping when, instead of back from Christmas break, I can guys were playing their shooting from the mid slot, he definitely step it up another notch year. roles and we shut ‘em The Warriors, who fed a pass to the corner, mid- and push it from there.” down.” had won three straight, way through the opening 20. Warriors’ captain Matt Anholt, Demico Hannoun dipped to 18-12-1- Povelofskie, Logan Mick and whose father Peter coached 17 scored once on a gor2, good for a share of Michael Statchuk enjoyed several years in the WHL, including two geous toe-drag, and fourth spot in the wild bold fourth-line shifts. with the Kelowna Rockets, gave unselfishly fed linemate Smith, who was on injured props to the Vipers. Interior with the Merritt Michael McNicholas for Centennials. The fast- reserve for a few weeks last month, “Vernon’s got a really good an empty-netter with 52 Jared Wilson paced, tight-checking is 9-6-3. He liked what he saw team, they’re really deep up front seconds remaining as affair was scoreless after from the crease, where his finest and on the back end, and you gotta the Vipers improved to 20 minutes. Hannoun got the only moment was a glove-flashing stop give it up to Smith. He played 20-9-3-4 in the Interior Division. off a Lloyd snapper. really good and they scored on Mason Blacklock, who is slowly goal of the second period. 2013 KIA

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their opportunities and I guess we didn’t.” On the divisional chase, which will see one seriously good team miss the playoffs, Anholt said: “It’s actually insane how good the topfive teams are, and Trail’s capable of winning games and taking some points from guys too. It’s a pretty good division.” Anholt, who has a scholarship to Alaska-Anchorage, says the smaller Warriors want to be a hard forechecking team which utilizes its speed in the stretch run. The Vipers are five points back of the first-place Penticton Vees and five ahead of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. Vernon entertains the Powell River Kings (22-7-2-2) Saturday night before taking the Christmas break. Wilson, obtained from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for promising forward Craig Martin early in the season, figures the Vipers have the moxy for playoff glory. “We definitely have top-end skill up front and we’ve got third and fourth lines that will outcompete any line in the league and a solid dee core and goaltending too so we have the whole package.” He also realizes the real hockey starts after the 10-day holiday rest. "Rosters kind of get finalized and the finish line is in everybody’s eyes.” SNAKE BITES: Wilson took his first faceoff since Midget, moving up quickly from the point after a linesman twice called the Vipers’ line of Blacklock, Colton Sparrow and Liam Coughlin for movement. Wilson lost the faceoff...F Matty Saharchuk was a healthy scratch for Vernon, while the Warriors were without injured New Yorker Jordan Masters (15 goals, 31 points)...Detroit (2), Dallas, Anaheim, Colorado and Ottawa had scouts in attendance. Cotton, a Texas import, Hannoun and Blacklock are drawing the most NHL draft interest...Vipers’ monster d-man Mark Hamilton has gone home to Boston for shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season...McNicholas is third in the points derby with 19 goals and 50 points.

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The gym was packed and noisy, and the VSS Panthers and Kalamalka Lakers responded in a superb high school basketball tilt Tuesday night. John Garvie canned 22 points as the visiting Panthers held off the Lakers 75-71 in the senior boys exhibition. Mitchell Pepper drained 17 points and Chris Inscho added a dozen for the Panthers, who are classed AAA this season. Alwien Dippenaar delivered 15 points for the AA Lakers, who got 14 points and 11 rebounds from AJ Jhajj. Lucas Ross chipped in with 11 points and six steals, while Chris Gallant counted six assists. The game was close all night with Kal leading 39-35 at the half. “Both teams had to fight hard for their points with the Cats getting the lead at the end of the third quarter and not looking back,” said Laker assistant coach Justin Vanderham. “It was a hard-fought game right from tip-off and made for a high-scoring night for the good-sized crowd. While both teams shot the ball very well, missed free-throws hurt the Lakers and VSS kept mistakes to a minimum which made the difference.” The Panthers began play Thursday in the Kwantlen Eagles tournament in Surrey. Chris Oddy’s Lakers are in the Pen-Hi tourney today and head to the Coeur d’Alene Invitational, Jan. 2-4, in Idaho. In North Zone senior AA boys league play, the Fulton Maroons rode 22 points from Mike Rouault to an 80-40 win over the Seaton Sonics Tuesday night. Riley Beauchamp flushed 17 points and Davron Polok returned from injured reserve to drain a dozen points. Fulton holds its annual alumni game Saturday with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. The Maroons visit the Panthers Tuesday, Jan. 7. In junior boys action, Fulton brushed back Seaton 57-23. Werenick Berg sank 16 points for the Maroons, while Kobe Romanovitch pocketed 14 and Bupi Banga counted 10.

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Usman Raza of Vernon’s CounterPunch Boxing Club stopped Manken Johal of Vancouver in the Silver Gloves boxing provincials in Richmond Raza, who fights in the welterweight class, earned the stoppage in the second round. He has been named to the B.C. development program. CounterPunch’s Adam Woods bowed to Cameron Webster in the youth middleweight division. CounterPunch, coached by Antony Stamboulieh, will be hosting a B.C. vs Alberta tourney, March 21-22. The club expects to have its own premises in the New Year and will be offering a variety of programs.

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Steven Pantazopoulos wished he could have laced them up one more time for the North Okanagan Knights Wednesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. And the Knights probably could have used their former captain as they fell 3-1 to the Summerland Steam in their final Kootenay International Junior Hockey League tilt before the holidays. Pantazopoulos, now with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, was the guest of honour as the Knights retired his No. 51 to the Nor-Val rafters. “It was pretty unreal,” said the Kelowna product, of the jersey retirement. “It’s nice to see that recognition and see that other people noticed some of the things we did.”

The game started well enough for the 16-16-0-1 Knights, who opened the scoring on Tanner Cochrane’s team-leading 11th goal. Morgan Johnston and Dryden Profeit drew assists at 9:41. Cochrane’s brief tenure with the Knights will end at 13 games as he has been recalled by the BCHL Chilliwack Chiefs. With Tanner Burns, 20, already out with an injury and veteran forward Mat Lambert requesting a trade, head coach Shawn Webb is ready to turn the team over to his young guns. “This happened to us last year. We lost four guys at the trade deadline and we pushed really hard on our 16s and 17s and we went 12-0,” said Webb. “The New Year is going to bring a new and higher expectation of our rookies.

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The Nedco Coyotes will spend the Christmas break in the penthouse of the North Okanagan Midget Super Hockey League. Ross Jewell’s crew stretched its undefeated streak to 18 games by stuffing the Vernon Seed Orchard Snakes 6-3 in a first-place showdown Sunday night at Civic Arena. It was a thriller with end-to-end rushes and superior passing. The Coyotes led 3-1 after two periods and got offence from Brett Jewell (2), Adam Roemer (2) Mack Wilton and Jeremy Pogue. Brett Shaigec supplied two assists. Nedco’s winning streak includes tournaments and exhibition games. The Coyotes are 7-0-1 in league play, while the Seed Orchard gang is 6-1-1. D-man Chase Larsen scored twice and Landon Munk countered for the Snakes, who got two assists from Chris Gallant. The Snakes got two snipes from Liam Semeniuk in a 5-3 win over the Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy Autobots Saturday night at Priest Valley Arena. Gallant, Austin Bosquet and Jeff Hiscoe, on a rocket from the point, completed the Snakes’ attack. Brock Wagner, with a deuce, and Lee Brodoway replied for the Autobots (3-2-3), who led 3-1 early in the second period. In Pee Wee Super League play, the Butcher Boys Raptors doubled the Winfield Bruins 8-4 Sunday at PV to grab a share of first place with the Lumby Stars.

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Vernon Five Star Awards Cougars’ forward Reece Schroeder tries to get the puck from his knees after colliding with Salmon Arm North Broadview Plumbing and Heating's Brett Larsen during the Cougars' 6-2 North Okanagan Bantam Super League win Sunday at Kal Tire Place. Jacob Brewer and Maisun Ang-Hamilton each pocketed two goals, while singles came from Caleb James, Chase Batchelor and Brayden Riguidel. With three players injured and sitting on the bench by the end of the first period, coaches Dave Schiman and Brian Petty were creative with the lines as almost every player drew a new position for the final 40 minutes. Player of the Game for the 6-2-2 Raptors was Derek Pereboom. The Stevenson Mechanical Thunderbirds grounded Salmon Arm Askew’s Foods 6-4 Saturday at the Shaw Centre.

The T-Bird blueline of twins Sam and Isaac White, Elias Wery and Brady Beacom kept the Salmon Arm attack at bay, while the energy line of Aidan Rivard, Brayden Beese and Wyatt Gatzke played their best hockey of the season. Beacom, on his knees, scored a TSN winning goal with 74 seconds remaining, firing a shot over the goalie’s glove. Michael Pusey was strong on the puck as he fought off two backcheckers for a goal. Ryan Vandesande opened the scoring after taking a slick pass from Landen Harison as Harison skated around the defence, drew a crowd

and fed Vandesande breaking into the slot. Zach Manthorne scored on a nice bang-bang play. Wery had two helpers. Logan Shillington bagged 4+1 as the North OK #2 Knights edged the Billy D’s Family Restaurant Xplosion 6-5 Saturday at Enderby Arena. The Xplosion (4-3-1) led 2-1 after one period on goals by Dawson Martian, assisted by Emily Wilson-Francois, and Griffen Fletcher, assisted by Martian. It was 3-2 Knights after two periods. The 6-1-1 Knights went up 5-2 on snipes from Blaine Bertram and Saul Saunders before Xplosion d-man Kevin Morgan answered, unassisted. Shillington scored the eventual winner, on a powerplay, with 5:02 left. Morgan ignited the Xplosion again with 1:44 remaining, assisted by Keenan Jeberg. The Xplosion pulled goalie Eric Foufoulas for an extra attacker and Morgan converted with 32 seconds left. Billy D’s pressured hard trying to equalize. Said Xplosion coach Dan Wilson: “The effort was there, but we ran into penalty trouble in the third period and then ran out of time. I think we learned that our sticks were too short because you need a really long stick to score from the penalty box.” In Bantam league play, the Five Star Awards Cougars shelled the Knights 8-2 and iced Salmon Arm North Broadview Plumbing & Heating 6-2. Darius Stone recorded 3+1 ver-

sus the Knights, while Nicholas Mann added 2+1 and singles went to Reece Schroeder, Chris Moore and Miles Wohlford. Clayton Thielman and Cody Huber replied for the Knights. The third-place Cougars (6-31) got on the board first against Salmon Arm at Kal Tire Place when forward Wohlford was in the right place to bank in a rebound. D-man Jacob Soucy registered his first goal of the year with a low wrister giving Vernon a 2-1 lead. Just 17 seconds later after Salmon Arm had equalized, Maguire Dickinson connected off a scramble. It was all Vernon after that, with defence partners Colton SchaperKotter and Schroeder setting up plays through the neutral zone, and Mann picking up the next two goals followed by another from Stone. Graham Moss earned two assists and played a hustling two-way game. D-man Tyler Semeniuk fired five goals as the Interior Savings Giants gonged the North Okanagan Knights 9-3. Ryan Jakes, Kaiden Parton, Jed Halvorson and Jaden Steinke added singles for the 5-5 Giants. Sean Howard and Tyson Sampert each pulled hat tricks as the Corbett Office Plus Sharks iced the West Kelowna #2 Warriors 9-6 in exhibition Bantam play Sunday morning at Royal LePage Place. Brandon Lehoux, Reid Lawrence and Nick Mitchell also scored for the Sharks, who are unbeaten in league play.

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The Vernon DCT Chambers Marauders rolled out of Kelowna with the bronze medal from the 14-team Christmas Classic Bantam house hockey tournament. George Agar’s trucking crew went 3-1 in the round-robin, then defeated the Kelowna Blackhawks 4-2 Sunday afternoon at the Rutland Arena in the battle for third place. Landon Currie scored twice in the opening period, including a goal with 40 seconds left in the frame, to give the Marauders a 2-0 lead. The Blackhawks replied early in the second before Cole Martin restored the two-goal edge with a breakaway marker. Cam MacKenzie added the other goal for the truckers, who watched goalies Sam Knox

and Noah Foufoulas – each coming off backto-back game MVP performances – combine to make 34 saves as the Blackhawks outshot the Marauders 36-28. Defenceman Gaman Nijjar, who was a force on the blueline all weekend, was named the Marauders’ game MVP. “Everybody played great this weekend,” said Agar, helped out on the bench by assistant Clint Nyberg and the nifty general managing of Tammy Martin and Dan Currie. “We had to move some kids around into different positions and everybody responded. Our goaltending was very good, we did well taking care of things in our own end and our big scorers came through with a lot of clutch goals.”

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After opening with victories over the Kelowna Canucks and Kelowna Stars, the Marauders faced a third consecutive Kelowna house league opponent, falling 5-4 to the Bruins Saturday afternoon at Rutland Arena. Martin gave Vernon a 1-0 first-period lead less than two minutes in, and the goal stood up until midway through the second period, when the Bruins erupted for three goals 46 seconds apart. Kelowna added one more to take a 4-1 lead into the final period, where the truckers came alive. Sam Frisby and Currie scored 20 seconds apart to pull Vernon to within one, and Finn O’Keefe tied it with an electrifying shorthanded breakaway goal with 3:34 left.

O’Keefe intercepted a pass at his own blueline and went in all alone on the goalie, deking him out brilliantly before depositing the puck into the open net. The Bruins, however, got the winner on a scramble in front of Foufoulas with 2:16 remaining. Foufoulas was outstanding all game and was chosen MVP. Vernon wrapped up the round-robin at 7 a.m. Sunday at Kelowna Memorial Arena by blanking the Langley Warriors 5-0 behind the shutout goaltending of Knox, who collected MVP honours. Currie had two goals in the second period, and O’Keefe added a deuce in the third after Martin opened the scoring in the first period.

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The Vernon Kokanee racked up four club records and 11 medals at the MJB Law Swim Classic last weekend in Kamloops. Kokanee podium finishers include: 11-12 girls – Sydney Fillion finished third in the 50-metre breaststroke with a personal best (PB) 39.05 seconds; Alexandra Shortt struck gold in the 200 breast with 2:58.61, making her first B.C. AAA time standard. 13-14 girls – Meredith Levorson pocketed four club records, three gold medals, two silver and one bronze. She set new benchmarks in winning the 50 freestyle (27.37), 400 IM, 100 free (58.57), and added another record with silver in the 100 backstroke (1:06.54). Levorson earned silver in the 400 free (PB 4:26.94) and bronze in the 200 back (2:22.21). Over 15 girls – Kiah Lee grabbed bronze in the 100 breast with a PB

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1:15.71. Over 15 boys – Wouter Terpstra was runner-up in the 400 IM (4:36.90), and third in the 200 butterfly (PB 2:08.48) and 200 IM (PB 2:08.74). Kokanee qualifying for B.C. AA championship events include: Liam Williamson, 11 – 100 back (PB 1:31.80), 200 back (PB 3:15.65); Morgan Mardiros, 12, – 400 free (PB 5:21.65), 100 breast (PB 1:30.05), 200 breast (3:08.23); Chase Walthers, 16 – 200 breast (PB 2:50.18), 100 breast (PB 1:17.92), 50 free (PB 27.96); Chilliwack is hosting AA provincials, Feb. 28-March 2. Kokanee recording AAA time standards include: Landon Hampshire, 13 – 200 breast (PB 2:59.88), 100 breast (PB 1:23.50), 100 fly (1:13.15); Anika Kintzel, 13 – 200 breast (PB 2:53.18) and 100 breast (PB 1:20.48). B.C. AAA’s go Jan. 31-Feb 3, in Kamloops.

“We were carrying a lot of the play in the third period. We had a lot of good puck possession, but we took some stupid penalties at very bad times.” Logan Geefs sparked a donnybrook late in the first period when he checked a Summerland player from behind. During the ensuing melee, Blaine Caton scrapped the Steam’s Cooper Holick, the son of former Vernon Vipers’ coach Mark Holick, to a draw. Caton, Geefs, Holick and Summerland’s Gordon Walters were ejected with 4:06 to play in period one. Caton will miss the Knights’ first game of the New Year, Friday, Jan. 3 against the Grand Forks Border Bruins (10-17-2-2), as his fight took place after the initial altercation. Pantazopoulos, meanwhile, has appeared in eight games with the WolfPack, registering eight penalty minutes. “It’s a lot more competitive and a lot tougher to get in the lineup,” he said. “I knew there was going to be a lot of depth at forward. I’ve adjusted well, it’s just a matter of finding a bit of groove.” Pantazopoulos, who is pursuing a business degree, said adapting to student-athlete life has also been a challenge. “It’s a different experience with school and hockey and balancing all your time,” he said. “It’s a lot different than Junior when you just show up at the rink and the only thing you have to think about is when you’re going to work out.” WolfPack head coach Don Schulz was at Wednesday’s game to watch the banner-raising ceremony. He has been impressed with Pantazopoulos’ character and said the rookie forward is working hard to elevate his game to the collegiate level. “He’s mature beyond his years and given Steven’s demeanor, it’s not surprising that he’s receiving this kind of recognition from his old team,” said Schulz. “He is very much a team guy, on and off the ice. He has been in and out of the line up with

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Redskins Collapse vs Pack still fresh in Cowboys mind. Redskins take advantage over rival. Upset Pick 6-9

Colts Indianapolis needs this win badly to stay in the playoff hunt. Luck comes to play. Upset Pick 10-5

Patriots It’s a short week for the Ravens, and Tom and Bill are desperate for a win. Upset Pick 6-9

Jaguars Yogi Berra would suggest you shut the curtains & wrap Christmas gifts instead. Upset Pick 5-10

Bills I Love my Bills and EJ is looking good. Bills at home love to play spoiler. Upset Pick 5-10

Patriots Not really an upset. I guess the bookies didn’t see Flacco hurt his knee Monday. Upset Pick 6-9

Saints Cats have trouble containing Saints’ air attack. Colston has big game. Saints 34-27

Panthers Saints simply not as good away from Super Dome. Newton and company roll. Panthers 33-23

Panthers Saints are beat up and struggling on the road. Panthers rock with Newton. Panthers 27-23

Saints Saints have been horrible on the road, but buck the trend this week in Lina. Saints 24-21

Panthers Newton has only throw 21 touchdown passes, but will outplay Brees on the day. Panthers 24-21

Panthers Newton shines over Brees. Panthers making a run with their young QB. Panthers 28-24

Panthers Not too bad for a team that was on the verge of firing its coach in Week 3. Panthers 32-27

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us; foot speed is an issue with him at this level, but he is working extremely hard on and off the ice to improve it. “He’s very determined, dedicated and has an excellent attitude. He’s very well liked in the dressing room and whether he is dressing or not, he always puts the team first.”

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When hypnotic researcher Nathan Ouwehand was seven years old, he remembers standing in line in Vancouver and getting help from others. He didn’t realize the exact situation, but Ouwehand was there with his younger brother and his recently divorced mother. It wasn’t an easy time for the family and they were getting help from the local food bank. It left a big impression on the man that is in Lake Country visiting his mom and his step-dad Hugh who was diagnosed less than a year ago with an inoperable brain tumour. Ouwehand will host a charity toy drive Saturday at the Creekside Theatre to honour his father and try to help out Lake Country. Standing in that line as a kid, he admits he wasn’t sure what was happening. “I didn’t quite grasp what was going on,” said Nathan. “I remember there was a massive line and we had to do some volunteer work and that’s what we did. It wasn’t until years later that I really realized what we were doing there.” That was before Nathan’s mom met Hugh, the man the Toronto-area native considers his father and the man that raised him. As Nathan continued to grow up in Ontario, he also found a knack for hypnosis, starting when he was just mess-

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Hypnotic researcher Nathan Ouwehand, left, with his father Hugh Ouwehand and mother Bonnie, is hosting a hypnotic show/toy drive Saturday at the Creekside Theatre in honour of his father, who has an inoperable brain tumour. ing around with friends when he was 13. “It’s always been with me in some way or another, as I was growing up,” he said. As an adult, Ouwehand began a career in the film industry, working as a special effects make-up artist and an art director. But when Toronto’s film industry went in the tank nearly a decade ago, Ouwehand went back to what he knew best and began to train in the area’s of the mind and hypnosis. He calls himself a hypnotic researcher and rarely performs stage shows. Instead, he works with individuals on a variety of health issues with his main work coming with soldiers who suffer from

post traumatic stress disorder. “What I do is I separate the conscious mind from the sub-conscious mind,” he said. “I’m a life coach but I’m not a normal life coach. I help people deal with psychological issues.” After retiring, Nathan’s parents settled in Lake County and have been there for about a decade. Doctors at first said Nathan’s father wouldn’t live to see this Christmas although he has beat those odds. So when Nathan planned his trip to Lake Country to see his parents this holiday season, he knew it was a chance to give back to the community that has done a lot to help his folks. “This is the last

Christmas I am going to be spending time with both of my parents,” he said. “Because my dad sleeps all of the time, I knew I would have some time on my hands. I knew the moment I decided to come to Lake Country this Christmas that this was my time to be able to do something. I don’t do a lot of stage shows. They are fun but this is one way I can justify doing it.” This Saturday at the Creekside Theatre, Nathan will present a comedy hypnosis stage show/toy drive. Admission to the event is a new unwrapped toy for kids aged 7 to 15 years old, with a focus on the older kids. “Everyone in the area has helped my par-

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The B.C. government has uncorked another round of liquor law reform, with children to be allowed in pubs and restaurants allowed to serve drinks without food. Premier Christy Clark announced the changes at a downtown Vancouver restaurant Tuesday, as the provincial cabinet works its way through a list of 70 recommendations from a recent public consultation on updating B.C. liquor laws. As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday’s event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year, B.C. will see the changes, and will also join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer discounted drinks for happy hour. Permitted times and a minimum drink price are still to be determined. Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs up until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same freedom to admit underage family members. Restaurants with food primary licences will still have to offer a full menu when liquor

is available, Clark said, a night club, will be “but customers who able to apply for a spedon’t want cial licence to order food to do so.” s h o u l d n’t N D P be forced to critic Shane do so, and Simpson said food primary the changes businesses effectively that want to erase the fully transidistinction Christy Clark tion away between a from food licensed resservice after taurant and a certain hour, and a pub, and are being operate for example as announced for popu-

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An author and pioneer of Canadaâ€™s whitewater industry has roots in Vernon. Bernie Fandrich has written British Columbiaâ€™s Majestic Thompson River, a detailed account of the river from Savona to Lytton. â€œIâ€™ve had superb reviews and comments. When folks start reading, most canâ€™t put it down. Iâ€™m really pleased,â€? said Fandrich, who developed the Kumsheen Rafting Resort. Fandrichâ€™s paperback is part river guide and historical account. It received an endorsement by Rick Mercer, of CBCâ€™s The Rick Mercer Report, after Mercer paddled the Thompson River. â€œRich in Canadian history and adventure, this is my kind of book. Having gotten me on and off the Thompson, Bernieâ€™s my kind of guy,â€? said Mercer. Fandrichâ€™s family settled in Vernon more than 60 years ago and all six children distinguished themselves academically and through athletics while attending Vernon High School. Bernie Fandrich was the youngest and perhaps the most adventuresome of the clan. He graduated from Vernon High, attended the University of B.C. and then taught at an eastern university before returning to B.C. and pioneering whitewater rafting on the Thompson River near Lytton BC in 1973. â€œThe Thompson is no ordinary river. Its beauty can astound you and its power can zap you in minutes. Forty years of my life are interwoven with this majestic river,â€? he writes in British Columbiaâ€™s Majestic Thompson River.â€œFor four decades, I have travelled its rapids, hiked along its shores, marvelled at it from the highway, and studied its history.â€?

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Local girl finds her place in Nashville

“Nashville is known for its publishing companies, and a lot of independent artAround these parts, she’s known as that ists often find themselves in small studios diminutive-size, flaxen-haired girl with the in people’s homes to write songs,” she said, guitar and seriously powerful pipes. adding, “I also love writing with (Nashville And now the rest of the country is catch- songwriter) Bruce Wallace. We often record ing on to the talents of Raquel Cole. the songs on my iPhone and they sound If the name doesn’t ring a bell that’s good.” because the Vernon-raised musician recentThe work has paid off as Cole’s music ly changed her name from Warchol to Cole, has been capturing the attention of industry as according to her namesake, dad Dave types in both the U.S. and Canada. Warchol, it’s easier to pronounce and spell. Her song, Leaving Home, placed in the top Cole is gearing up to perform under 30 of the Music City Songwriting Competition, her new moniker when she gives a holiday which was judged by A&R (artists and reperconcert at Silver Star’s National Altitude toire) representatives and label owners. In May, Training Centre Friday, Dec. 27. USA Today picked Cole’s song, Gone, for their “Vernon will always be home. There’s exclusive weekly playlist as one of the week’s something special about most intriguing tracks. this place, especially in the She was also showsummer and at Christmas” cased as a featured said Cole. SOCAN artist on the In fact, it has been international radio — Raquel Cole since last Christmas that show, Billy Block’s Cole performed in concert Western Beat. locally, with fellow Vernonite Jodi Pederson “Before anyone has become famous, they at the Powerhouse Theatre. She was also have played his show,” said Cole, adding, “It’s seen busking on Vernon’s 30th Avenue this great to have people hearing my music.” summer, playing for the Downtown Vernon Back in her home country, Cole made Association’s Curbside Live. her first visit to Toronto in October for Indie For the rest of the time, the Vernon Week Canada, where independent artists Secondary School graduate, now 20, has perform at judged showcases around the been busy writing songs in Nashville, enter- city. ing international song competitions, and Cole played three shows, including a large performing at music industry events. showcase at the city’s Cadillac Lounge, where “I love Nashville. It has grown on me she placed first. At the finals, held at the Tattoo now that I am working with all these great Rock Parlour, she came in second overall. songwriters. I have found my niche,” said “It’s more of an industry festival,” said Cole, who describes her music as country Cole, adding some of the representatives she that crosses a few genres. met there were from Gibson Guitar. “I never thought of myself as a country “They let me use one of their guitars. It artist, but I just love the fans, so now when I was cool because the day after the showcase, call myself a country artist, it’s like the miss- Gibson tweeted with a message that said ing piece of the puzzle... I’m still a girl with ‘you make country music proud.’” a guitar, but I am much more focussed now.” Cole also played to country fans around Cole isn’t kidding. This past year has prov- these parts when she joined fellow Canadian en to be a whirlwind for the young talent. artists Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine and Chad In February, she was chosen as a top 10 Brownlee, the latter a Kelowna native and artist for Variety’s Got Talent, a B.C.-wide former junior hockey player with the Vernon singing competition. Vipers, at the Your Town Throwdown Tour In Nashville, she worked with producer when it stopped in Kamloops and Kelowna Chad Carlson, who has been nominated for in November. a 2014 Grammy for Taylor Swift’s Red album “I’d written with Deric before in Nashville, (he won two Grammys, for Album of the but never met Jason or Chad before. They Year and Country Album of the Year, for were really nice,” she said. “It’s funny as Swift’s Fearless in 2010) on six new songs. Jason and Deric both have booking agents She has also recorded and has been in Nashville, so I had to go all the way to writing with Jimmy Olander of the band Nashville to get a gig back home.” Diamond Rio at his home studio in Music More recently, Cole entered CBC Music City. (Cole is represented by the same man- and Hockey Night in Canada’s quest for the agement team as Diamond Rio.) next great hockey song. Kristin Froneman

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Singer-songwriter Raquel Cole is back in her hometown of Vernon for the holidays and plays a show at Silver Star’s National Altitude Training Centre Friday, Dec. 27. Her song, aptly called Hockey Night in Canada, has already beat out more than 1,000 entries to make the top 50. Online voting for the top 10 was being determined as of yesterday. (The results were unavailable at press time.) Cole has a lot more to look forward to in the coming year. She heads back to Nashville after Christmas to continue writing and will be joining Diamond Rio as their opening act when the band plays Regina in February. “After that we’ll see what happens,” she

said. “I’m going to try to get into Canada Music Week (a fan and industry festival, based in Toronto) and I have applied to South by Southwest (another fan and industry festival in Austin, Tex.),” she said. But first, locals and visitors to Silver Star Mountain Resort can catch Cole in concert Friday, Dec. 27 at the NATC starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at www.raquelcole.com or by contacting Silver Star’s guest services and information desk at 250-5586019 or infodesk@skisilverstar.com.

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verybody’s favourite Hobbit is back with his gang of dwarves and Gandalf the Grey wizard in tow. In The Desolation of Smaug, the Taylor and Howe middle film of the trilogy, things get darker and more dangerous. We say, “It’s Smaugtacular!” TAYLOR: As readers may recall, I’m not a fan of Tolkien’s Ring series, or most things that fall within the fantasy realm. Nevertheless, I put on my objective film critic hat (it’s brown) and sat through the two hour, 40 minute Desolation of Smaug and I gotta say, despite everything being fine with the film, for the most part I was just bored. I don’t think fans of the Peter Jackson films will be disappointed. Quite the contrary, there’s more action in this film than in the first. But to me it feels like a movie taking up needless time. HOWE: I agree to disagree (in some aspects anyway.) I watched the first part again the other night and for the first hour it just drags on, a bit like having a root canal. This time out the action starts in the first 15 minutes. I’ve said it before that these movies look and feel like velvet, but unlike the Rings trilogy, which blew me away, The Hobbit just doesn’t cut it. Jackson should have cut it to

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for it, I think fairly, because I truly am a fan of long, slow movies. Watching Smaug is like watching Raiders of the Lost Ark twice, which may or may not sound like a good idea. HOWE: I think you have hit the nail on the head. All that running about would leave me shattered. There are a few plus points in part two: the dwarves are not as annoying this time around, the action is louder, bigger and more exciting, and Martin Freeman is growing into his role as Bilbo. We should also mention that young children might be frightened by the violence, Smaug himself and the spiders. —Taylor gives The Desolation of Smaug 3.5 more hours to wrap this thing up out of 5. — Howe gives it 4 poisoned arrows out of 5.

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emember the film Pretty in Pink? Who wants to unless you’re the venerable Liverpoolbased electronic band, Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark. The group that set the Dean Gordon-Smith tone for the emergence of ‘80s synthpop and the legion of like-minded romantics that followed have proved on their 12th album, English Electric, that they have staying power. The band’s return to their classic lineup (Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphries, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Hughes) brings back the

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appealing elements that started the Brit synthpop sound rolling back in 1978. Unlike later practitioners of darker goth leaning acts such as Bauhaus, OMD is sunny and grand, bopping with flickering synth and bass hooks and minimal high-scaling vocals. Their first hit, Enola Gay (about the bomber plane that nuked Hiroshima), boasts an epic, happy synth hook and thrumming beat. The lyrics are a heavily ironic underscore to the theme, though. It’s not surprising that English Electric favours a bright ‘80s’ aesthetic as seven of OMD’s albums were recorded in that decade. English Electric is denser than their earlier work but only marginally so. The traditional OMD elements are here: synth melodies,

electric beat, keyboard washes and sparse emotive vocals. The one thing that’s missing from the group’s salad days are the big hits. There’s no If You Leavetype tunes here, but the music is lighter than air and not in a shallow way. There’s joy in the tracks and a sense of adventure. Although the style sticks to the melodic keyboard/synth melodies of OMD of old, there’s a spirit of exploration and play. Helen of Troy is a classic ballad pushed along by a steady pulse and yearning vocal that flirts with a sombre sentiment but yields to a hopeful melody. It resolves in a wistful standoff between the resigned idealism of the ‘80s’ OMD and a pared down simplicity that reflects the passing years. Even U.K. synthpop poster boys can age with relevance.

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Century and No. 46 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Legend is also the best-selling reggae album of all time, with more than 30 million copies sold worldwide. Together with the late Marley, The Wailers sold more than 250 million albums, and have played to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. The anchor of the band is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who was co-producer on many of Marley’s records and was responsible for almost all of the bass lines on Marley’s hits. Produced by On The Road Productions, the Vernon concert will feature opening act Shane Philip, whose didgeridoo holds the power to still listeners into silence or encourage audiences to rise up in a tribal swell of intoxicating spirit. Meanwhile, his hands will be skillfully juggling between shaking up rhythms with his aslatua, driving the dance floor with his djembe and sliding out grooves on his Weissenborn-style guitar, while his foot taps in earthshaking electronic kicks wherever they might fit. The Wailers’ 30 Years of Legend tour, with guest Philip, comes to the Performing Arts Centre March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48.50, on sale now through Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca.

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On the 30th anniversary of its release in 1984, The Wailers will be touring North America in 2014, performing the iconic album Legend in its entirety. Last seen in Vernon at the now defunct Komasket Music Festival in July, 2010, the famed reggae band that backed the legendary Bob Marley will perform at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 15. Named by Time Magazine as the Best Album of the 20th

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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES CherrYVIlle arTIsaNs shoP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is open today through to Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. CoUrTYarD GallerY Suite 104-907 Belvedere St. Enderby. The Little Treasures exhibition includes a variety of original and affordable artwork. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Fridays leading up to Christmas. For YoUr eYes oNlY GIFT GallerY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. The gallery celebrates its second anniversary, featuring new artist Jolene Mackie, as well as works by Jamie Frazer and Francis Hatfield, artistic fabric woolens carvings by Bert George and more. GallerY oDIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The 2013-14 winter exhibition features the work of Glenn Clark, Destanne Norris and Barry Rafuse among other acclaimed Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m., or call for an appointment. heaDBoNes GallerY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Salonus Papyrus, featuring works on paper by more than 50 artists. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. NaDINe’s FINe arT & Frames 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Ninth annual winter show, featuring local, well-known artists and all original art, will be available in December on virtual tour. Gallery is open daily, Sundays by appointment. roGers GallerY Rogers Bulk Food Store, 4420 Larkin Cross Rd. Armstrong, 1-800-356-8735. Enjoy local artwork in Rogers’ winter show, running until Feb. 15. Showcasing “Ferry Art” from Christine Rawcliffe of Cherryville. Also Sheila Tansey from Lake Country shares her inspiring acrylic stories. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VerNoN CommUNITY arTs CeNTre 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 250-542-6243. Now to Dec. 24, shop at Artsolutely, the VCAC’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 fine quality works. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. and Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VerNoN PUBlIC arT GallerY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Gallery exhibitions are now closed and programming is cancelled due to a recent flood. The gift shop and administrative office have been temporarily moved to the former Vernon Flower Shop location at 3011 31st Ave. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 24. VIllaGe GallerY 1961 Vernon St., (Highway 6) Lumby, 778473-3029. Winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op, which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.

CONCERTS/DANCES CaDIllaC BoB aND The les CoPelaND BaND present an affordable evening of fun and entertainment with their first Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Christmas Dance Party and jam session, Saturday at The Elks Hall, Vernon. Bring your dancing shoes and cut a rug! Doors open at 6 p.m. Show time is at 7 p.m. until midnight. Admission is $5 at door. okaNaGaN sYmPhoNY orChesTra The symphony presents Handel’s Messiah Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. A wonderful quartet of soloists and the OSO Chorus join the OSO to fill the stage with music. By turns contemplative and glorious, this is a well loved tradition guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Tickets for the Vernon show are now sold out, however, a waiting list is available at www.ticketseller.ca. raQUel Cole Spend the evening up at Silver Star for an intimate holiday concert with Vernon, by-the-way-of Nashville artist Raquel Cole, whose distinctive country style crosses over numerous musi-

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Opera singers Paul and Melina Moore return to the stage for the first time together in five years for their tradition of music, magic and mistletoe,tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. The Moores will be joined by pianist Jim Leonard, jazz diva Judy Rose, City Dance studios, Seaton Secondary School Honors Choir and Valley Vocal Arts singers. Tickets are $25/adults, $20/ students at the Ticket Seller box office. Call 250-549-7469 or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.

Enderby, 838-6825. The Bone plays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 at the door, party favours, midnight snack, free pub shuttle home (10 km. radius), sorry no pick ups. The GreeN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Young ‘uns rock in the New Year. Cost is $30 per person includes balloon drop, glass of champagne, party favours and snack table. Discounted room rates available. The kINGs Join The Kings for the 12th annual Dine and Dance into 2014. Tickets $50 p.p. or a table of eight for $360, which includes a four-course award winning meal, party favours and four hours dancing to the greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. This is also Dawn’s CD Release Party for her award winning album It’s Time To Shine for which Robert wrote all the songs for. This event sells out every year. Call 250-558-6792 or 250-545-7777 for more info or tickets available at the Schubert Centre or online www. DawnandRobert.com This is also a fundraiser for the Vernon Women’s Transition House. loreNZo’s CaFe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. New Year’s Eve party with the Non Prophet Society, an original bluesy, funkin’ rock four-piece out of Kelowna. Tickets are $50 each, includes dinner and appies, champagne, dancing, zeppelins, party favours, bowling and ball drop at midnight. Call the café to reserve. rIVer roCks BIsTro 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby, 250-838-0005. Local classic rock band Feet First is ringing in the New Year. $35 gets you in the door to enjoy a delicious buffet and New Year’s party favours. Bring your dancing slippers as this band is known to get you up dancing from the first note to the last. Reservations are highly encouraged. VerNoN JaZZ ClUB 3000 - 31st St. Spend New Year’s Eve with award-winning roots ‘n blues party band, The Salmon Armenians, playing all your faves. Doors open at 8 p.m. with opening act Hannah Gomme. Tickets includes delicious appetizers throughout the evening, hats and party favours, as well as a glass of sparkling wine at the stroke of midnight. Tickets are limited and can be purchased for $50 at www.vernonjazz.ca.

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cal genres. Concert is Dec. 27 starting at 7 p.m. in the National BaNFF moUNTaIN FIlm FesTIVal WorlD ToUr Dec. 29 at the Altitude Training Centre, Silver Star Village. Tickets are $15 per Vernon Performing Arts Centre is the second showing of the Best of person; tickets available at Silver Star’s guest services and informa- Banff, a fundraiser for Vernon Search and Rescue, with all-new outtion desk at 250-558-6019 or infodesk@skisilverstar.com. door adventure films from this year’s festival. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets The Dharma Dolls Annual Glitter & Glam house concert at are sold out, however, a waiting list is available by calling 250-549-7469. Headbones Gallery takes place Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. Just in time to save you from the couch (in your sweats) eating leftover turkey, don your holiday finery and come down to enjoy the songs of Tanya armY, NaVY, aIr ForCe ClUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Lipscomb, Melina Moore and Judy Rose, as well as a few holiday Friday Night Live is tonight with music by No Bad Days from 7:30 favourites. Tickets are $25 at the Bean Scene. Call Headbones for to 11:30 p.m. more info at 250-542-8987. BoUrBoN sTreeT Bar aND GrIll Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. armY, NaVY, aIr ForCe ClUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. BraNDING IroN PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Spend New Year’s Eve under the Spitfire with the sounds of No Bad This Saturday and Dec. 28, Wheelhouse plays at 8:30 p.m. No cover. Days. Contact the club for info. CheCkers Bar aND GrIll in the Best Western Plus Vernon BraNDING IroN PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Lodge, 250-541-2653. Feet First plays this Saturday from 8:30 p.m Superstar DJ helps ring in the new year with a dance party. Starts on. No cover charge. at 9 p.m. $10 tickets are available at the Branding Iron. Safe rides DorIaN’s Greek TaVerNa 3224 30th Ave.,-558-5100. On home for a nominal fee. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., songwriter/guitarist Chris Madsen CheCkers Bar aND GrIll in the Best Western Plus Vernon provides live music on guitar. On Sundays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., jazz Lodge, 250-541-2653. The band Mace rocks in the new year. and classical pianist Heather Mehain provides live music on piano. a GooD N’ WIlD NeW Year’s eVe Join modern Celtic band The GreeN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Cod Gone Wild and classic rock gurus The Goods for an evening The Bedspins rock the house tonight at 9 p.m. No charge. Saturday of non-stop alternating live music with no breaks, at the Vernon will be a band with details TBA or The Green’s house D.J. Recreation Centre. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music running los hUesos mexICaN resTaUraNT 2918 30th Ave 250-275from 9 p.m until 2 am. This is a 19+ event (cash bar.) Advanced 4820. Live Spanish guitar by “El Gitano” Lance Carr Friday and tickets are available from now until Dec. 24 at a cost of $35 Saturday nights at 7 p.m. (includes champagne and party favours) at www.ticketseller.ca, rIVer roCks BIsTro 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby, 250-838-0005. 250-549-7469. Tickets are $45 at the door, if available. Saturday is rising country artist and Our Kids Have Talent winner ForTUNes laNDING/hoWarD JohNsoN 1510 George St. Jesse Mast and friends. Cover is $10. Call to reserve a table.

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ARMSTRONg HOTEL 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jam nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. Come on down for good times, fun and some laughs. ARMSTRONg INN 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Open mic is every Friday starting at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Kim and Kaila Sinclair, first time performers are always welcome. To get e-mail updates send an e-mail to kimsin@telus.net. Karaoke is every Saturday night at 8 p.m. BLuEgRASS NIgHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLuE Ox puB Hwy 6 Lumby. Fifth annual Friday Night Jam, hosted by The Mabel

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Lickers Band, happens every Friday at 9 p.m. Jamming starts around 10 p.m., so get ready for some good music and fun times. BRANDINg IRON puB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Karaoke is on tonight, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. EAgLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. FOLk & FAVOuRITE NIgHT Fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. THE gREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Sunday is Superstar Karaoke at 6:30 p.m. TORO’S puB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.

THEATRE

CARAVAN FARM THEATRE This year’s Winter Sleigh Ride Production is Little Brother, Little Sister by Adam Underwood, a tale of the love between a brother and sister, accepting change, and forgiveness; a heart warming holiday show for the whole family to enjoy. Shows now to Jan. 4 (no shows Dec. 24, 25 and 30) at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

UPCOMING OkANAgAN SyMpHONy ORCHESTRA presents its third Masterworks concert with Romance in Vienna, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Features four alumni from UBC’s Opera Ensemble and music of the Strauss dynasty and contemporaries, romantic and comical arias, carefree polkas and swirling waltzes. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. ROyAL WOOD The Vernon Performing Arts Centre presents its first on stage concert, where the audience will be on stage with the performer, with Juno nominated singersongwriter Royal Wood, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Limited seating is available for this intimate concert experience. All seats are $25 each and are on sale now through the Ticket Seller box office by calling 549-7469 or logging online to www.ticketseller.ca. THE OLD TROuT puppET WORkSHOp Alberta puppet company (The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan, Famous Puppet Death Scenes) returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with its new production, Ignorance, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. This is puppet theatre for adults and contains some mature content. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior, $35/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COuNTERpOINT CHOIR Looking for that special stocking stuffer this Christmas for a music lover on your list? Tickets for Songs of Hope and Freedom are now available for two Jan. 26 concerts to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave., at 2 and 7 p.m. Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, also welcomes local guest brass and strings performers to enhance the musical experience. Tickets are now $12 for adults and free for children under 12 and available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For further information, contact Counterpoint president Cynthia Markson at 250-545-1505.

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Many local musicians joined together Nov. 30 to donate their time and talents to record the CD, Live At The Blue Ox. Recorded live and mixed by Henry Piovesan at Piano Jam Studio, the CD features 19 songs, both covers and originals, by a number of local musicians including Gallon’s Corner, The Mabel Lickers Band, The Handles, Christine Kendal-Ward and others. It will officially be released at the Friday Night Jam at Lumby’s Blue Ox Pub tonight. “All proceeds from CD sales will go towards the new Lumby Community Stage Fund administered by the White Valley Community Resource Centre,” said organizer Must get tickets to the show I read about in Live Wire!

Randy Rauck of Viva Promotions. Donations can also be made directly to the resource centre or online at www.whitevalley.ca. Charitable tax receipts will be made available. Tonight’s release party will feature the CD played in its entirety at 8 p.m., with live music starting at 9 p.m. featuring The Mabel Lickers Band. Jamming starts at 10 p.m. The CD will

also be played during all breaks. “CDs cost $15 each, or two for $10 each, at the party and make great stocking stuffers,” said Rauck, adding, “It will be a fun time and a great cause.” After the party, CDs can be purchased at the Blue Ox Pub or the Monashee Arts Council office in downtown Lumby for a $20 donation to the Lumby Community Stage Fund.

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Dec. 5: Born to Luke and Thea Prebushewski of Cherryville, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Hannah Annie. A sister for Hayden, 10; Landon, 10; Giulian, 6. A granddaughter for Randy and Wendy Prebushewski of Cherryville; Mel and Doreen Palmer of Lumby, B.C. Dec. 8: Born to Aaron Chernenkov and Tina Wilson of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Jaxx Jared Tadeusz Chernenkov. A brother for Rourke, 3. A grandson for Brenda Bielby of Quadra Island, B.C.; Pamela Lovig of Vernon, B.C.; Sue and Tom Chernenkoff of Grand Forks, B.C.; Tedd Bohdan New Additions of Radium, B.C. A greatgrandson for Toni Bohdan, Ken Bohdan, both of Calgary, Alta.; Ivy Bielby of Vernon; Bernie Bielby of Langley, B.C.; Diane Garskey of Ontario. Dec. 9: Born to Adam and Melissa Charest of Lumby, a girl, 9 lbs. 2 oz., named Mya Juanita Marie. A sister for Erika. A granddaughter for Terrie Charest of Lumby, David Charest of Vernon, Terry and Denise Thompson of Lumby. A great-granddaughter for Dorothy and Alan Hunt of Lumby, Nina Jensen of Strathmore, Alta. Dec. 11: Born to Justin and Christa Vanderham of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 2 oz., named Preston Mark. A grandson for Mark and Cori Wensley of Vernon, B.C.; Mark and Cathy Vanderham of Calgary, Alta. Dec. 14: Born to Valerie Hampton of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 4 oz., named Lauren Katherine Emily Hampton. A sister for Branden, 8; Aiden, six; Marin, 2; Cameron, 1. A granddaughter for Randy and Emily Little of North Saanich, B.C.; Lindsay Miller and Rick Rathy of Lantzville, B.C.; Albina Hampton of Ridge Meadows, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Dorothy Little of Nanaimo, B.C. Dec. 14: Born to Zachary McKim and Raquel Kontos of Armstrong, B.C., a boy 9 lbs. 6 oz., named Landon Zachary McKim. A grandson for Dennis and Donna Kontos, Warren and Valerie McKim, all of Armstrong. A great-grandson for Al and Marilynn Bentley of Tappen, B.C.; Jim and Sharon Kontos of Anavyssos, Greece; Fred and Alice McKim of Minitonas, Man.; Ben and Glenda Wornadt of Mabel Lake, B.C. A great-great grandson for John Mather of Golden, B.C. Dec. 16: Born to Ben Dirk and Brianna Schapansky of Penticton, a girl, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Darrien Mary Dirk. A granddaughter for Doug and Christine Dirk of Vernon, B.C.; Brad and Beth Schapansky of Kamloops, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Mary Soroka, Cecil and Barbara Dirk, Ida and Peter Hanke, all of Vernon.

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A community of 40 participants from the Southern Interior gather recently to practise Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi arts and celebrate the near completion of fall beginner classes.

Lifting their spirits for better health Editor’s note: the following is from the Vernon Centre of Fung Loy Koy Taoist Tai Chi. Are you someone who wants to improve balance, improve strength and flexibility, and develop inner calm? Are you young, busy and stressed? Are recurrent injuries holding you back from recreational activities? Are you stiff and sore? Are you retired and looking for better health and a challenge? Come and join our Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes starting in January. Experience how

this gentle set of 108 moves promotes health and wellbeing for people of all ages and in all health conditions. Taoist Tai Chi arts are founded on a rich tradition of Taoist training. While there are many ways to participate in Taoist training, most people begin with the physical practice of Tai Chi. This set of 108 movements exercises the whole body. It is distinguished at the physical level by stretching, full range of motion and continuous turning of the spine.

The beginner level helps the student develop body awareness and a healthy physical posture by gently moving the body in ways that promote muscular relaxation, body alignment, coordination and balance. Beginners also learn the benefits to practising together as a group to let go of self-consciousness, to work at their own level of physical ability, to trust the group to guide and support them, and to have fun. Taoist Tai Chi arts are a selfregulated form of exercise that

lends itself to the needs of all participants. All instructors are accredited and volunteers, who teach as a way of giving back for the benefits they have received. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi is a non-profit registered charity offering classes in 26 countries. You are welcome to attend unlimited classes in any of our more than 500 locations. Beginner classes start in January at our Vernon Centre, 310528th St. Call us at 250-542-1822 to register, or see www.taoist.org to learn more.

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For members of the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living, it’s a special time of the year, the annual candle-lighting service. “We have been celebrating this in Vernon for 22 years,” said centre president Bev Danby. “It presents a selection of beautiful music and inspiring messages. Each candle that is lit represents a religion of the world and an attribute of God, with a short reading corresponding to it. “Some religions that have been included

are Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Bahai, Buddhism and Earth-based spirituality. There are carols and Christmas songs to sing along with and musical presentations to enjoy. After the event we have a social get together with tea, coffee and snacks. This year’s candle-lighting takes place Sunday at 7 p.m. at 2913-29th Ave. nnn Another special event is the World Peace Meditation on Dec. 31, which has taken place around the world since 1987,

and at the centre since 1991. “People from all over the planet join their hearts, minds and consciousness to meditate for peace,” said Danby. “We gather as one at noon Greenwich time on December 31, which in Vernon is at 4 a.m. “This is a very powerful gathering of many individual minds and hearts coming together as one mind and heart. Come and join with like-minded souls in Vernon and around the world to pray and meditate for peace on the morning.”

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James and Sara Morris of Vernon are pleased to announce the arrival of fifth-generation baby Maks William Darrell, born Oct. 29, 2013, and here with his great-grandmother Terry Turanski (left), grandfather Willy Turanski, both of Coldstream, Sara with Maks, and great-greatgrandmother Rose Blair of Vernon.

The hoary head of the aged old man represented the Almond Tree; the Hebrew the Awakener. As the earliest flowering tree it is a sign of coming events. Some have white flowers, some roseate. The cups of the branches of the golden lampstand in the Tabernacle were modelled after almond blossoms. When Aaron’s rod budded it brought forth almond blossoms.

Parents must teach compassion

ear Annie: I just finished watching a piece on the news about young people assaulting others and calling it a game. It seems they walk up to unsuspecting people and throw the hardest punch they can to the face in an effort to knock someone out. In one instance, a man was hit so hard, he fell face first to the curb and fractured his skull. He died, and the person who hit him was charged with manslaughter. The kids being interviewed were all laughing about it, as if it were some sort of party. They said it was a macho thing, to prove how tough or strong you are. The sad part is that they are raised as if their actions have no consequences. Parents, teach your children better before it’s too late. — Worried Adult Dear Adult: It’s sad to see a world where children think assault is a sport, where the constant media barrage publicizes and glamorizes violence, and where these immature teens either don’t understand the consequences of their actions or think prison is simply another badge

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Kathy Mitchell & MarcySugar of toughness. We doubt they would find this activity so much “fun” if the victim were someone they cared about. We’ve forgotten how to be civilized to one another, nor do we value it. Parents not only need to teach compassion and responsibility to their children, but they have the added burden of combating the multiple pernicious influences around them. It’s hard to raise kids these days, and we commend those parents who manage to do it well. Dear Annie: I have a friend who often asks: “What’s happening?” But when I attempt to tell her, she rudely interrupts and says, “I don’t want to hear about it!” It doesn’t matter what the subject is. She even interrupts for others, saying, “She doesn’t want to hear about it!” She also cuts me off mid-sentence and mockingly finishes

my thoughts for me. Attempting to carry on a conversation with her is hurtful and exasperating, and I find her to be extremely rude. However, if the conversation centers on her, it can go on forever. Also, if she is trying to impress people, no matter how boring the conversation, she hangs on their every word. I have to deal with this “conversation bully” often. How am I supposed to handle her? — Sharp Stick in the Ear Dear Sharp: You are already aware that your friend is self-centered and only interested in conversation that is somehow beneficial to her. When she asks, “What’s happening?” she doesn’t really want to know. It’s simply her way of saying hello. Here are your options: You can tell your friend how rude and upsetting this is and ask her to be

more considerate; you can restrict your conversation to topics that stroke her ego; you can find other friends. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Furious and Concerned,” whose physician cousin often treats and gives medication to family members. The Medical Board of California does not prohibit physicians from treating family members, but does require that any prescribing of medications (and giving samples is indeed prescribing) be accompanied by an appropriate history and physical examination. It also requires that adequate medical records be kept of the treatment, the same as for any other patient. In California, the actions described would put that physician at risk of losing his license for unprofessional conduct.

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grams provided by the Upper Room Mission. Suggestions: deodorant, soap/body wash and face cloth, toothbrush/tooth paste/dental floss, the voila musical christmas lights comb/brush, Kleenex, socks/toques/gloves, show! Our Christmas lights display has been a razors/shaving cream, shampoo and conditioner. growing project annually for a number of years Optional items include: hand warmers, pen and and will continue to grow in the spirit of spread- pad/puzzle books, gift cards, bus tickets, hot ing joy over the holidays. People are encouraged chocolate, candy treat, cough drops. Clearly label to park in the parking lot or along the road, roll the backpack for a man or a woman. Drop off down their windows to listen to the music while the filled backpacks by Dec. 20 at the Mission, they enjoy the dancing lights or get out of their 3403-27th Ave. Info., call 250-549-1231. vehicles. The display at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. upper room mission boutique Storewide runs daily 5 to 9:30 p.m., and on Christmas Eve 1/2-price sale. Thanks to our amazing donators and Christmas Day, times will be extended to we are stocked to the ceiling and it’s time for our midnight. A box is set up to receive donations of last half-price sale of the year! Great selection food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. of furniture, warm winter clothing and outdoor the mission dollar bin fill a bag gear, fabulous household items, books and lots for a loonie sale On until Dec. 24, with a more. We also have a wonderful selection of great selection of clothing, footwear, house hold Christmas items and gifts for that last-minute and videos, cd’s books etc. Leather jackets and shopper! Sale runs Dec. 20 to 21. Red dot items holiday wear 1/2 price! Open Tuesday through exempt. All proceeds benefit the Upper Room Saturday, 9 to 5ish at 3008 34th St. All proceeds Mission and remain in our community. go to the Upper Room Mission. Merry Christmas notice to lumby wildlife members from all our volunteers! The club is now accepting meat donations for vernon women’s transition house We our upcoming banquet. Please contact any of the are requesting assistance for sponsors for our directors to make your donation or phone Mike Christmas Hamper Program. We have seen a sub- at 250-547-6403. This is the time to register your stantial increase in requests from families and in horns, antlers, fish and feathers for the trophies particular women who are on their own without at the banquet. Info., call Justin Sanesh at 250families. We need about 20 sponsors for women 547-6091. who are on their own and five sponsors for falun gong/falun dafa An ancient Qi families with children. If people are interested in Gong practice for mind and body, falun gong being a sponsor for a women or family they can relieves stress and anxiety, increases energy and contact Lorraine Langley at the Transition House vitality, greatly improves physical health through by calling 250-542-1122. five sets of gentle exercises, including a seated okan. humane society’s christmas meditation. Suitable for people of all ages. Has bazaar Annual fundraiser until Dec. 24 at The benefited more than 100 million people worldShops at Polson Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day wide. Based on the principles of truthfulness, the mall is open. Christmas items, white elephant compassion and tolerance. Classes are free and table, antiques and collectibles, some furniture, held Fridays at 10 a.m. at the People Place, 3402other household items and 2014 calendars. Home 27th. For info., see www.falundafa.org NOTE: baking on Mondays. Also, raffle with great prizes. Dec. 20 is our last one until Jan. 10, 2014. All money raised goes towards care of abandoned move it and mingle for 50+ Customized cats/kittens and to assist low-income families fitness done at your own pace, at the Army, Navy with the cost of spaying/neutering their pet. Info., and Air Force Club. Meet new people, enjoy Hazel at 250-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. increased energy. Tuesday and Fridays 9:30 to greater vernon museum & archives 11:30 a.m. Call Shannon at 778-480-9809 or giving tree A supporter of the museum e-mail shannon@VitalityNetworkCanada.com has donated hundreds of glass, hand-painted need a place to meet or eat? Host Christmas ornaments, vintage ceramics and your events “Under the Spitfire” in our licensed glassware, including vintage glass ornaments lounge or attractive banquet hall at the ANAF. from the ‘30s to ‘50s. Proceeds from sale of orna- Affordable rates, accessible facility, ample free ments equally shared by Salvation Army Food parking. Appetizing menu and catering selecbank and museum. They can be purchased at the tions. Contact 250-542-3277. museum Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., east hill community boys’ club Calling until Dec. 21. The museum is at 3009-32nd Ave. all boys ages six to 13 years old for camping, Info., call 250-542-3142. hiking, crafts, games, biking, swimming, skating, artsolutely Until Dec. 24, shop at floor hockey, basketball and fishing. Call 250Artsolutely, Vernon Community Art Centre’s 545-3926 for more information. biggest fundraiser of the year! Choose from turkey dinner at the elks lodge 3103paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, natu- 30th St. (across from Greyhound). Join us tonight ral products, wood carvings, glass works, orna- for our home-cooked turkey dinner with all the ments, jewelry and more! Support 28 North trimmings for only $9. Doors open at 5 p.m., Okanagan artists of quality works. Open Monday dinner ta 6 p.m. Following dinner we will have to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 three mini meat draws of turkeys and hams, plus p.m., Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24, open 9 a 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome. All proceeds a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.vernonarts.ca or call go to children and charities in Vernon. 250-542-6243. The centre is at 2704A Hwy 6 in the lumby handyman service available Polson Park. for seniors and those with disabilities in an effort christmas backpacks Help brighten the to help them stay in their home as long as posChristmas season for the needy, homeless, lonely sible. Jobs could range from fixing a leaking roof, and hurting in our community. Filled backpacks add on a railing, repair steps, doors, windows, are given to guests who access meals and pro- etc. For free estimate call Olena at 250-547-8866. the halina carpet bowlers meet Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. New carpet bowlers are welcomed; come on out for a afternoon of activity. We are located Everyone Welcome! fun behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. For EVERY SATURDAY further info., call 250-542-2877. the road home rescue & safe5 0 /5 0 Starts at 2 pm keeping society is a charitable organization that assists animals and their owners “The Friendliest in times of emergencies. We are in urgent Meat Draw in Town!” need of short-term foster homes for animals coming into our care. Info., see www. Royal Canadian Legion theroadhome.ca or call 250-545-1548 or 5101 25th Avenue • 250-545-3295 250-309-0940.

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feature event: help replace the parking lot at the vernon Japanese cultural centre and win a Japanese dinner

onate $5 towards replacing our tired old parking lot and you may get the opportunity to bring a group of your friends to the best Japanese dinner that you will ever have. We will be creating a beautiful Japanese atmosphere where you will enjoy dinner with more than 20 different Japanese dishes and an incredible dessert table. The cooking will be done by the best cooks in Vernon’s Japanese community who will be making dishes that they serve at home and for special occasions. Donations may be made at J-Don Japanese Restaurant at 2900-30th Ave., Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or by calling Mari at 250-542-5633. adopt a dog and save a pet’s life Shelters in Cancun, Mexico are caring for homeless dogs who are spayed or neutered and waiting to be adopted. WestJet will fly in the dogs and all they need is a rabies shot, papers saying they are healthy and vet-checked, all of which can be done by the shelter. See cancunanimalrescue.org or islaanimals.org seniors’ activity centre, armstrong We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 50+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. arthritis community vernon & area support group Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333. pregnant? need assistance? For information, support and layettes come visit us at 3105C-31st Ave. The Vernon Pro-Life office is open Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment, call 545-5520. yoga in the chair class Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Schubert Centre and every Friday at noon at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca NOTE: we are taking a break for Christmas and return Jan. 3, 2014. women’s only drop-in space A safe space for women to talk to a women’s support worker, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and get help with problem solving and referrals to community resources. In room #107 in People Place (Independent Living Vernon), staffed by Women’s Services staff from John Howard Society and Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. vernon & district volunteer bureau Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Call 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca tai chi: good for your health If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. hiv/aids support & information If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. mood disorders support group Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155. 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 info.

aa meetings 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) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Access. Info., call 250-545-4933. narcotics anonymous open meeting Fridays at noon, unit 3, 2810-48th Ave. (VTC back room). Open to the public, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access. Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. coda meets Fridays at 11 a.m., Vernon Alliance Church. vernon ms society drop-in centre Located in People Place, #105, 3402-27th Ave., call 250-542-2241. Open Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon (peer counsellors available). We have yoga on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. in room 006. All welcome. vernon elks lodge #45 Our downtown hall is available for small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering upon request with our hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. support local business NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 5427181 or see www.nora.ca. the schubert centre We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201.

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okanagan singles 40+ Dec. 20, dance to the music of Bender at The Green, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover charge. Call Dot if attending, 250-542-4042. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, dance to Mace at Checkers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover charge. Call Dot if attending. Happy new year! meat draw at the royal canadian legion Every Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and 50/50 at our new location, 5101-25th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-545-3295. anaf holds meat draw Every Saturday starting 2:30 p.m., in the Spitfire Grill. Lunch and appy specials available. meat raffle at the lumby legion Every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 189 oyama Meat draw every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome.

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Vernon Moy Style tai Chi & lok hup aCtiVity Group Saturdays at Schubert Centre, with Tai Chi practice class 9:30 to 11 a.m., for all who have completed a beginners class. New beginners class for Lok Hup at 11 a.m. to noon and open to all with some experience. Both classes weekly, except for the second Saturday of any month when facility is not available. Each class has an economical monthly fee structure, and conducted with qualified instructors who have many years of experience. A warm welcome to all players including drop in, who wish to practise and improve their form in this convivial setting which has ample parking. Info., call 250-542-9747. SpeCial olyMpiCS Book Sale every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Olympics Vernon Store, Alpine Centre, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. We have moved to a new location in the centre, now in unit #35, top row of the complex, next to the railroad tracks. Thousands of cheap quality books; prices range from 15 cents to $2. All proceeds go towards operating local programs for Special Olympics Vernon. Book donations are greatly appreciated; they may either be dropped off at the Alpine Book Store on Saturday mornings or phone 250-545-1287 for pick-up or info, SeniorS’ aCtiVity Centre, arMStronG 50 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. ladieS friendShip BiBle CoffeeS Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. needleS up! The Vertigo Knitting Circle meets at Gallery Vertigo from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Knitters of all experience levels are welcome. Resident knitting gurus Janet Armstrong and Allison Griswold will help you get started or help you over hurdles. Cost is a $5 donation which supports Vertigo’s SMARTIES family drop-in art program. Coffee and cookies are served. Home baked goodies are invited. Bring your yarn and needles and join us! We are upstairs at Suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. the north okanaGan dupliCate BridGe CluB meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome. For more information, see www.vernonbridge.com aa MeetinGS on SaturdayS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) No handicap access. 250-545-4933 free hot lunCh for faMilieS and Children For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. the Bx/Swan lake CoMMunity aSSoCiation Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake.blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues. the Vernon & diStriCt aniMal Care SoCiety We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www. vernonanimalcare.com food addiCtS in reCoVery anonyMouS (fa) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room #2. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? No dues or fees. For more info., call Catherine at 250-549-1747. kindale thrift Store in arMStron would like to thank all of our customers and all who have donated over the past year. We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The store will be closed from Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 2. Please hold donations until we re-open. 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

Community Calendar 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. the Saturday Soup kitChen at All Saints’ Church will be closed Dec. 21st and 28. We will reopen Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a special New Year’s lunch — all are welcome!

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in the mood to celebrate. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend, and meet new ones. Tickets available from executive members or call Claudette at 250-762-6907. Please bring along a donation to the food bank, it will be appreciated. arMStronG leGion hoStS new year’S leVee Happy New Year. Everyone is invited Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Come celebrate the start of 2014 with a glass of Moose Milk. S.o.l.d. MeetS People Place, 9:30 a.m. All welcome. Jan. 6: S.O.L.D. member Rosemary Jenkins presents update on her visits to China in PowerPoint presentation, “Where in the World is Shangilla?” enderBy old tiMe danCe Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Theme is Hawaian. Everyone welcome including children, who are free; $6 adults, $3 teens includes a lunch. Info. at 546-6186 or 515-1176. wonderCafe.liVe! in luMBy presents Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt (2008), a film that stages a battle between a nun and priest in 1964 at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx. In this battle of wills, all that is certain is doubt. Sister Aloysius is driven by moral certainty and the viewer is drawn into the question: Has Father Flynn committed “the ultimate sin?” Join us Jan. 4 at Lumby United Church Hall (east entrance) 7 – 9 p.m. Discussion (optional) to follow. Admission by donation includes light refreshments. Sensitive theme not suitable for children under 14. Questions? Call Dave at 250-547-6368. the ColdStreaM ratepayerS’ aSSoCiation invites Coldstream/Lavington residents to come to a gathering to discuss the issue of amalgamation that has been raised recently. Please join us Jan. 9 at the Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd., Coldstream, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. arMStronG leGion holdS draw for CaBin Secure your summer holiday plans for the legion cabin with the Gardom Lake lottery member draw Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. It’s in high demand so don’t be late in order to ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity. BunCo at the arMStronG leGion The popular game returns Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., promising a night of fun, food and friendly chatter. Tickets are $10 each and available at the bar. Prizes will be given out to winning teams. arMStronG leGion’S inStallation of offiCerS The installation of new and returning officers will take place Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. The new executive board will be sworn in while awards for years of service will be given out at that time. Everyone encouraged to come see the new faces of leadership and welcome them in. eCk worShip SerViCe: aniMalS are Soul too Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Prestige Hotel, 4411-32nd St. (Hwy 97). “Until we see animals as Soul, we will miss much of what they have to teach us. Most of all we’ll miss the love,” Harold Klemp, Animals are Soul Too. All welcome. Info: 778-932-1947, www.eckankar.org, www.miraclesinyourlife.org or www.HearHu.org eCk worShip SerViCe Learning to open your heart to love, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m., Prestige Hotel, 4411-32 St. (Hwy 97). “When the light and sound come into the inner vision,the Spiritual eye, or the heart, you’ll be filled with joy and love you’ve never felt before” Harold Klemp. All welcome. For more infromation, call 778-932-1947, see www.eckankar.org, www.miraclesinyourlife. org or www.HearHu.org

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 250-542-3277. 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 DURING THE HOLIDAYS, OUR DEADLINES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: alone for Christmas or wants to feel the community spirit. Meals can be provided to those nd th EDITION SPECIAL EDITION who are physically unable to attend and transportation to the event is available. Info., Ron at Display & Classified Display & Classified 250-545-0383 or Kari at 250-306-0970. DEADLINE: DEADLINE: Countdown to 2014 Dec. 31, 2013 at NOON THURS. DEC. 19 10 AM Fri. DEC. 20 Hullcar Hall, Armstrong, join us for our New Year’s Eve dance. Advance ticket sales on now, th th EDITION EDITION call Sherri at 250-546-1944 for more information. Display & Classified Display & Classified arMStronG leGion holdS new year’S DEADLINE: DEADLINE: eVe danCe Goodbye, 2013. Musician Don 10 AM FRI. DEC. 27 10 AM MON. DEC. 23 Herting will have the legion rocking during rd the New Year’s Eve dance, which will have EDITION EDITION an evening buffet to satiate revelers. Tickets to ring in the new year are just $30 for singles Display & Classified Display & Classified and $55 per couple. DEADLINE: DEADLINE: kelowna SinGleS CluB new year’S NOON FRI. DEC. 27 NOON MON. DEC. 30 eVe Dec. 31, dinner and dance. Happy hour 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rutland Centennial Hall, Our office will be closed on Wed. Dec. 25 & Thurs. 180a Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna .Cost is $35 for the dinner and dance, or $20 just for the dance Dec. 26, we will also be closed on Wed. Jan. 1, 2014 which runs 8 p.m. to midnight. Dress code is Please note that there will be no Morning Star Daily edition’s informal dressy, no blue jeans please. Music from Wed. Dec. 25 - Dec. 27 & no delivery on supplied by the Blue Healers, so there will be Wed. Jan. 1 & Thurs. Jan.2, 2014 plenty of good rock’n roll tunes to enjoy and 4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon 250.545.3322 www.vernonmorningstar.com will get you up on the dance floor and put you

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SCHEDULE Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road

We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!

Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Sunday, December 22 at 6:30pm nd

Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: The Wilson Family

Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)

VERNON FAMILY CHURCH

A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978

Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Afﬁliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:30pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

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Faith Baptist Church

Sunday

10:30 am Morning Worship Service

Tuesday

5:30pm Pre-Service Refreshments 6:00pm Christmas Eve Service 3-8:30pm House of Prayer - Open to

(Nursery Care available) Sunday School (age 3 - gr.6)

15 St. @ 32 Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 Ph: Ph: 250-542-0128 Ph:250-542-0128 250-542-0128 Ph: 10250-542-0128 amDan Sunday Pastor Watt Pastor Dan Watt Pastor Dan Watt Pastor Watt Worship Service Pastor Dan Dan Watt

Friday

10 am 10 am Sunday 10 am Sunday Sunday CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 10 10 am am Sunday Sunday Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service Hot Apple Cider, 6:30pm Worship Service Worship Service Children & Youth7pm Candlelight Service,

Children & Youth Children & Youth Children & Children & Youth Youth “Silent Night” Korean Ministry also (한인예배)

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Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028 Pastor Karl & Sherry Popke

Join us Sunday 10:00am

Candlelight Service December 22 @ 6pm Everyone is welcome!

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Sunday Morning Worship 10am Pastor Trevor Caverly “Unto Us a Child is Born”

Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday December 24th @ 6:30pm 3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 Check out our website for more info and details at www.alexisparkchurch.com

anyone to come and go for prayer time

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FAMILY WORSHIP

Speaker: Ray Bale

Weekly Fellowships and Youth

4506 - 29th St 545-2927

Pastoral Staff: Ray Bale & Charlie Whitley

Christmas Program December 22nd at 2pm

Sunday @ 10am ~ 5871 Ok Landing Rd

Agents of C.H.R.I.S.T.

December 22nd at 2pm

1.855.544.6822 | www.ovbc.ca 3701 32ave @ knox presbyterian

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Part 4 “The Inspirational Angel”

SUNDAY 10AM Nursery and Children’s program up to age 12

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6pm & 8pm at NATC Silver Star Mountain Evangelical Free Church of Canada

PASTORAL STAFF

LARRY WOELKE PAT STICH 5661 Silver Star Road (250) 549-3095

Dec 24 6 pm Candlelight Service

3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117

Sunday: 9 am & 11 am Speaker: Pastor Gord Reeve

‘Christmas in Samaria’ Coﬀee fellowship time in the gym between services Kids taking part in both services

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VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am

Making Room For... “REST” Kyle Trigg

Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM

Christmas 3701 32Ave @ KnoxProgram Presbyterian

Vernon Full Gospel Church

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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride. Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh. The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children. As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team. Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission. “My goal is and always has been

giving presents to good the nine reindeer look girls and boys, and a new forward to some time sleigh will make that off. Every year, the process more effective,” flying animals travel he says. “Let’s face it, 200,194,557 kms and every year there are more they’d like some time to children who earn presrest, he says, explaining ents. Things are simply there are still splinters getting out of control, embedded in his hoofs and my old sleigh just from a particular wooden My goal is and isn’t going to be able to roof in northern BC. always has been hack it much longer. With “You really can’t beat giving presents to the new sleigh, I will be this new sleigh,” says able to travel faster and good girls and boys, Goddard. “It offers carry more toys.” and a new sleigh will outstanding fuel econFord engineers develomy without sacrificing oped the Transit Connect make that process power. It even offers more effective. Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas. Reindeer spokesperson Dasher says The child observation mirror would

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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Even though we have high fuel prices in Canada, the trend is away from small fuel-efficient cars to larger vehicles. Subcompact and even compact sales are down but sales of small SUVs and even mid-sized vehicles are up. There are a couple of things at play here. The first is the stronger (not so much in the last two months) Canadian dollar over the Zack Spencer last several years has allowed carmakers to jam more content into their cars and often the retail price has dropped too. The second is that vehicles are becoming more fuel efficient, so buying a slightly bigger car isn’t much of a hardship. With this as a backdrop, it is interesting to see that Mitsubishi has introduced a three-cylinder fuel saving car at the smallest end of the market.

Looks

The Mirage is sold in two trim levels; the base starts at $12,498 and

comes pretty sparsely equipped. It’s a small car with a little price tag. The much bigger Nissan Versa is cheaper at $11,898 and has buckets more power. The car that most people will choose is the Mirage SE with many more goodies but the price jumps dramatically to $15,398 and with the automatic transmission it lands at $16,598. At this price, there are plenty of options in the subcompact class. Styling is not what I would car eye-catching. Cars like the Ford Fiesta or the Kia Rio have much more appeal and features for similar money to this SE Mirage.

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On the plus side, the Mirage SE does come nicely equipped. The front driver’s seat has adjustment and both front seats have very good seat heaters that bring your backside up to the appropriate temperature in short order. The centre cluster is nicely finished and it features Bluetooth with streaming audio. There is an auxiliary jack but no USB jack to charge your phone. The back seat is

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What this little car was designed to do is deliver impressive fuel economy. This is achieved by placing a 3-cylinder engine under the hood and matching it to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With just 74hp, this car is way down on power compared to the rest of the subcompact set, even the Fiat 500 has 101hp and the Nissan Versa has 109hp. This combination of small packaging and small engine deliver a rating of 5.3L/100km in the city and 4.4L on the highway. In my mostly city driving I was achieving 7L/100km. The problem with such a small engine is that t often needs to be pushed hard to accelerate and pass other traffic. The engine and CVT are loud, especially when the car is cold. The steering is very light for easy maneuverability but at higher speeds it feels too vague. This car is happy cruising because the engine settles down to a lower RPM and the noise level drops. Ask this car to perform and it’s an experience filled with noise and vibration.

Verdict

With a very low starting price and potentially good fuel economy the basic Mirage has a place for a buyer who wants a basic runabout that sips gas but if the trend away from small cars is any indication, that will be a small number. zack@drivewaybc.ca

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2014 GMC Acadia Denali: Full-size luxury French stitching on all of The 2014 GMC Acadia the leather seats with a Denali is truly a full-size choice of colors, Ebony or crossover vehicle. Cocoa Dune. The second That’s right, an eight-pasrow seats are a SmartSlide senger crossover that is flat-folding 60/40 split big enough to haul eight bench while the third row adults and still have room is a 60/40 split bench that to store your gear. At first, I was folds flat as well. The third Saturday is my usual a little sceptical row is surprisingly comfortrun around day; picking able and enough leg room up things, dropping off about this vehicle for adults. people, some of whom I but . . . after the The steering wheel is don’t know but someone first few kilometres, leather wrapped with in my family has volunmahogany wood grain teered me to drive them I found it to be a trim; it also features a tilt anyway. You know the kind very comfortable and telescopic steering of day, the one that finds and a fun to drive column. The centre of the me buying things that we 2014 GMC Acadia. vehicle.. dash is the location for the don’t need but can’t live colour touch Radio/Navigawithout, returning things warning, rear cross traffic alert, and side blind zone Ian Harwood tion screen with IntelliLink. A 165 mm (6.5”) that apparently we can alert are some of the latest technologies that have colour touch screen display, AM/FM stereo live without, and providing gone into this vehicle. with CD player, auxiliary audio input jack, Bluetooth Power: hourly updates to my wife on what I have accomstreaming audio, hands free calling, and a rear seat plished thus far. Hectic and stressful. The 3.6 Litre V6 engine puts out 288 horsepower @ entertainment system. Well, this particular Saturday I had the Acadia De6,300 rpm with 270 ft pounds of torque. The transIf you’re excited about cup holders then hold on to nali and with a few hours driving this vehicle I was mission is a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted yourself, this vehicle has twelve. I know because I actually relaxed. Luxurious seating and a premium into manual mode. had to clean each one. Twelve in an eight-seater, Bose stereo system with steering wheel controls Pump frequency: 13.3/ 8.8 L/100 km (City/ Highgo figure. that drowned out all the chatter from the back way) The Acadia comes standard with driver and front seats. It also came in handy for when they tried to Warranty support: Basic 3 year/ 60,000 km passenger airbags, seat mounted side impact bags include me in the conversation; with a simple push Power-train 5 year/ 160,000 km and side curtain air bags. Traction control and of the volume button I could yell back “sorry, I can’t Roadside assistance 5 year/ 160,000 km stability control with roll stability control are also hear you”. At first, I was a little sceptical about this vehicle but standard. Forward collision alert, lane departure All three rows receive the same level of luxury.

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Readers voice the pros and cons of increasing posted Driveway readers have the final word on suggest make sense the posted speed limit poll, conducted in efi1936: I think that the Coquihalla should be 130 km/h and the rural part of partnership with Insights West. Highway 1 120km/h. In that survey it was revealed that 37 lyle: As stated in your column, it is only percent of those polled believe a higher excessive speed that than 100 km/h limit should kills. However, if two be posted on our major drivers were driving highways. The provincial side by side at 100 government current review km/h there would be of speed limits has already mass frustration and prompted much public more accidents. discussion, much of which CaryAnn: I think the seemed to support the Increasing the majority of drivers hiking of limits. With that in mind, we were surprised speed limits will only driving today are totally conscious of their that the poll showed that 55 vehicle and surroundpercent believed speed limits increase risk to all road users. ings and are very should be left alone. capable of handling Here’s further reaction postKeith Morgan the higher speeds. ed online by readers. DriveSmart: Maybe the new limit should For an increase in limits: be displayed on new variable signs so Kmac: Excessive speed, texting and that it can be adjusted downward in using a cell phone while driving, driver darkness and poor driving conditions. in attention and driving too fast for the 28speedster: Here we are in the 21st road &/or weather conditions kills. The century driving at the same or lower minimal increase in the speed limits you

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speed limits than we did with cars in the 1950s with bias ply tires on two-lane highways. New cars, tires, roads are engineered for much higher speeds. A higher speed limit will require drivers to pay attention to their driving. Mark: Being from Germany and having driven faster and safely on the Autobahn, I say it’s about time. When I took my driver’s test, part of the test was on the Autobahn and you had to go 130km/h (weather and local speed limit permitting) NOT to get points against you. Comments against an increase: Dwsolber: Some drivers have trouble driving safely at current posted speeds. Increasing the speed limits will only increase risk to all road users. Dick: Do not increase speed, what the heck is the hurry? (99 out of 100 already go way faster than the posted speed. Make your ride safe and enjoy the scenery. Leah99: Wildlife (and domestic pets), pedestrians, and vehicles driven by

law-abiding people are put at risk by speeders as it is. Donna: There are enough accidents at 110 without increasing the risks. Snazzy: Speeds above 90km/h greatly increase fuel consumption. In addition to lower speeds being safer for drivers, wildlife, it is also important that we consider the planet, and reduce our use of fossil fuels. Rosemary: In BC’s interior, there are

many hazardous roads and bad weather conditions, but drivers in general ignore them. If you ‘up’ the speed limit, they will ‘up’ the speeding... What ever happened to safe driving? Like reducing speed at night when visibility is reduced? Brian: People already drive 10 to 20 above the speed limit . . . if you raise to 120 they will go up to 140. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Car and motorcycle goodies for Christmas: Looking for the perfect gift for the car lover in your life? – I am too. In the search for some cool swag, here are a few places you can stop by or check out online for some unique pieces of automotive goodness. Blipshift.com ($15.00 + shipping) Direct from the website, it says, “Blipshift brings you high quality, limited edition auto-enthusiast focused shirts for just $15. Each shirt is available for only a few days before it is towed off to the crusher, never to be printed again.”

If you wan to torture yourself and see some amazing designs from weeks past, you can do so by scrolling through the different pages. Sometimes, there are extras in specific designs so might just be in luck. blipshift.com Carry all for the Motorcycle: Ogio Rig 9800 Rolling Luggage Bag $250 (approx.) For anyone carrying motorcycle gear frequently, this is a fabulous bag. I recently purchased one and I love it. It fit both my motocross gear (big, chunky boots), pants, shirt, elbow and knee pads and my

one-piece leather racing suit, track boots, gloves AND a helmet. Yes, there’s a specific area to put your helmet. I checked it in at the airport and there were no issues. It’s heavy duty, and has handles at very convenient sports. The kicker? It can stand upright by itself. It’s pricey but worth the investment. ogio.com Wilkinson Automobilia (Various prices) Need a book, DVD, poster or die cast model? Chances are Wilkinson Automobilia will have it. With unique items in store every day, it really is a place

where any car lover could spend most of their pay cheques. Should you not live in the Lower Mainland, fear not, they have an online store, which is eautomobilia. com There are items there that appeal to both four and two-wheel enthusiasts. A Visit to the Spa (for your Car. Various prices) It’s a good feeling when you’re feeling clean. continued on page B18

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And we all know that winter is not a season that promotes spotlessness. With salt on the roads, grime hanging around, and foreign objects getting stuck to your vehicle, you’d wonder how a bath can even help. Well, it does. Washing it cleans off the salt that covers the roads and can help prevent corrosion. And on the inside, think of what your boots bring in. A trip to the spa prevents stains from totally setting in and can leave your car smelling good, too. Whether getting just a quick treatment or the full shebang, your ride will thank you for it.

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Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). 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Bridge by Phillip Alder LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE AUCTION Thomas Fuller, an English curate, author and historian who died in 1661, said, “If thou art a master, be sometimes blind; if a servant, sometimes deaf.” If thou art a bridge player, be never deaf nor blind. Listen carefully to the auction and watch closely every card played. In today’s deal, South did not draw the logical conclusion from the auction. Look at his hand. He dealt and opened one spade, West overcalled one no-trump (strong), and North responded three diamonds. After East passed, what should South have done? West’s choice of overcall would not have appealed to

everyone. It described the hand strength, but hid her five-card major. North’s three-diamond response described her hand well -- a good long suit and nothing else. (With a strong hand, she would have doubled for penalty.) South had no extra values and no good fit for diamonds, so he should have passed, reaching a contract that could have been made. Three no-trump, though, had no chance. West, thinking that her partner had no points, led the heart two, which was theoretically fourth-highest. She purposely falsecarded. South, thinking West had the spade ace and queen, won with his heart jack, played a diamond to dummy’s jack, and led a club to his queen.

West won and continued with the heart nine. South won and played another diamond, but West took her ace and cashed her three heart tricks. East discouraged in spades, and South also pitched two spades. Then West accurately exited with a club, leaving South stuck in his hand. The contract went down four.

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June was born in Hylo, Alberta on June 10th, 1934. She then moved to Swan River, Manitoba and there met her beloved husband John Dutkewich whom she married on June 8th, 1955. AŌer reƟring they moved to Vernon B.C. in May of 1990 and made Vernon their home. June will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband John; one son, Glen; three daughters, Sandra (Jeī) Hunt, Lisa (John) Kublick and Karen (RJ) Busch; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva (Bud) Newton and Ella Ouchar; two brothers, John (Phyllis) Simon and David (Diane) Simon; and numerous extended family members. She was preceded in death by one brother, Andrew Simon; her mother, Anne Simon; her father, Gino Simon; and one granddaughter, Cecilia Dutkewich. dhe Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at 1͗00 P.M. with Reverend Ron Doroshuk oĸcaƟng. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. dhe family invites friends to a RecepƟon which will take place in the Bethel dea Room at the conclusion of the Graveside Service. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of June to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., η102-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1d 1S1. tĞ͕ :ƵŶĞ͛Ɛ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ǁŽƵůĚ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ŽīĞƌ ŽƵƌ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƌ͘ ,ĞĂůĞǇ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐĂƌĞ ĂŝĚĞƐ Ăƚ ŽƩĂŐĞ ηϰ Ăƚ ,ĞƌŽŶ 'ƌŽǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ĐĂƌĞ :ƵŶĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ǁŚŝůĞ Ă ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ ƚŚĞƌĞ͘ Funeral arrangements have been made with BEdHEL FhNERAL CHAPEL LdD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1d 8Z5 250-542-1187

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Esther Elaine Duncan

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of June Lucia Dutkewich (nee Simon). She passed away with her family by her side at Heron Grove on December 16th, 2013.

(nee) Paul, Foulston

October 14, 1924 December 13, 2013 It is with love and much sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Esther Duncan at the age of 89 on December 13, 2013. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Elaine (Delmer) Duncan, Vernon, B.C.; Donna Cunningham, Mackenzie, B.C.; Darrell (Vivian) Foulston, Wynyard, Sask.; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren as well as 2 stepchildren, Norman (Lenore) Duncan, Kelowna, B.C.; Larry (Millie) Duncan, Killiam, Alta.; 9 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; sisters Zella (Harlan) Beideck, Lincoln, Nebr. and Marina Atkinson, Bethune, Sask.; sister-in-laws, Lois Paul and Gladys (Bill) Ernst. She was predeceased by her parents, her ex-husband, Gordon; son-in-law Lorne; 5 brothers and husband Herbert. Esther will be missed by her family as well as her large network of friends. She will be remembered for her love and her support of family and her faith in God. A memorial service will be held at the Rutland Seventh-day AdvenƟst Church, Hwy 33 and Gerstmar Road on Wednesday Dec. 18, 2013 at 3pm. In lieu of Ňowers, a donaƟon in Esther͛s name may be made to It is WriƩen, Canada or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.

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HEALTH COACHES NEEDED As a rapidly expanding provider of health recovery and weight loss programs we need coaches who can work with our clients in assisting them with their support requirements. If you are a person of integrity and love helping other people then we would like to hear from you. You will work within a medical environment and be trained as a health coach to support a clinic within your local area. This position will start part time and potentially become a full time role. Compensation is depending on experience and has built in incentives that offer you the opportunity of earning significantly more. You will need to have flexible availability initially to fit with the clinics scheduling and be prepared to expand your availability as you service more clients. This could easily be a well paid full time position if you prove to be proficient in this role. Please reply to info@lifecarecanada.com, tell us about you, what work experience, life experience and interests you have that would support this role (send us your resume). Suitable candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Thank you for your interest.

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Competition Exteriors is Hiring Experienced Siding Installer for Hardie Plank & Vinyl Siding. Must be Fully Equipped. Reference will be required. Call Tim 250-3093981

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.

EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

*1 Vernonâ€™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. Journeyman Carpenter hourly or contract 250-540-3520 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER I am a mature lady, independent, speak English and German, have extensive experience with seniors and children. Lv. Msg at 250 767 6545, Email: gglass@pacificcoast.net

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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! 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.

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PERSONAL LINES AGENT The Vernon office of Johnston Meier Insurance is looking for a professional Personal Lines agent to join their dynamic team. Level 2 license with prior experience. Must possess great customer service and time management skills. Full time position. Email resume to: vernon@jmins.com.

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Rosalindaâ€™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 Wanted: Experienced Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced transport dispatcher immediately. MUST HAVE TRUCK MATE EXPERIENCE Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills. ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH TRUCKMATE AND DISPATCH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please. Wellness health office assistant Must be friendly, energetic, self motivated, multitasker, a team player & work very flexible hours. Computer & strong communication skills an asset. Please drop off resumes in person (no phone calls please) at 3502 31st Street, Vernon. Deadline Dec 23, 2013

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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.Â Do you haveâ€Ś. â€˘ A college or university degree in event management or relevant professional experience. â€˘ Have 3 - 5 years experience in a coordinators role â€˘ Skilled in managing project budgets & timelines â€˘ 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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Grass & alfalfa hay for sale. $4-$5 per bale. Also 2nd crop hay $5.50 250-838-6765.

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

CHRISTMAS TREES, $25. You cut. 5km to Vernon, Delivery $5. in town. 250-542-8670.

Owners Moving want to sell home in Bella Vista, 3bdrm +den, on large lot, $400,000. negotiable. 250-351-4181

Hay for sale Timothy/Alfalfa, (250) 547-6334 Large round bales of cow feed hay. Small square bales of horse hay. 250-309-5956

Pets

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250-275-1385

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Firewood/Fuel $220 for fir/cord, local delivery free, Apple wood also aval 250-540-7873 Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg. PINE Firewood. Drycut, split & stacked, 16” lgth. Shortbx $75/ Longbox $90. (250)545-6461

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

Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4. Call (250)309-6107 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? JUST in time for Christmas AT SIMON’S COINS-Royal Canadian Mint, proof silver dollars, 1971-1978 $18.00 EA. Limited quantity; Coins, Gold, Silver, Bayonets, Swords, plus much more #1 2906-32 St. 250-3081522 NordicTrack Classic Pro ski machine, sturdy, strong, great cond. $150. (250)542-2859 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Heavy Duty Machinery Luey is an 8-week-old male kitten. Luey is one of four kittens available for adoption at Paws & Claws, Vernon 250-503-0055.

Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 250-545-8200 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 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

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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.

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

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BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm with great specials on in-stock firearms, Benelli Super Nova Tac $795, Rem 870 Tac Magpul $775, 1400 RDS 7.62x39, $299. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

2 winter tires P195-75R 14, 2 summer, 95% new, 2-5 stud rims 250-549-0231

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

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Lots By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. 250-275-1626

Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm, mortgagable, new siding, paint & carpets, hardwood floors, appliances. Just reduced, age 55+ $25,900. #16-1600-43 Ave. Look at all offers. 250-558-1511.

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Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! 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

Sporting Goods BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm with great specials on in-stock firearms, Benelli Super Nova Tac $795, Rem 870 Tac Magpul $775, 1400 RDS 7.62x39, $299. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin 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

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

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2bdrm, 2bath condo, quiet, clean, 55+building no pets, downtown area $850.+util (250)752-5187. 2-LARGE 2bdrm apt’s. $750 & $800/mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788. Bachelor & 1Bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. No pets, $500$600/mo Call 250-308-8500 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 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

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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. 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

Homes for Rent

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

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

2bdrm Coldstream, n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d $950+util. no appliances, Jan 1. 778-255-3114

Apt/Condo for Rent

Victorian Retirement Residence 3306 22nd Street -250 545-0470 Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …

250-549-4467

Rentals Homes for Rent 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. 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 4bdrm fenced yard, close to downtown Vernon, n/s $1450 + util call 250-549-3324 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.

Rooms for Rent 2 rooms for rent in Armstrong area, suitable for individual or single parent $250-$350/mo 250-540-7873

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, 1bath, Reno’d Kitchen on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs ok, n/s, no/parties $900. util incl., 250-275-3188 2bdrm, Bright East Hill, digital cable, w/d, dw, ns/np $1000. utils/incl Av.now 250-558-8835 Large one bdrm plus den, 5 appliances, n/s, n/p, aval immediately reference required, $850/mo incl util & cable. 250309-6075

Suites, Upper 1bdrm+den, sep ent, Jan 1. gas f/p, 6appl,ns/np, DD, Refs $950/incl.util 250-542-2228 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

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RE: THE ESTATE OF MILDRED GLADYS INGLIS ALSO KNOWN AS MILDRED INGLIS ALSO KNOWN AS MILDRED G INGLIS, FORMERLY OF 306 - 1540 KLO ROAD, KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

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Trucks & Vans 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bower edition. 4dr, 4x4 V6 auto,p/w, p/l, 146K, great condition, asking $3,800. 250-2757999 or 778-212-9907 2000 Dodge Caravan, 212K a/c, p/w, p/l. $1600 obo. (250)306-3248

You Call We Haul Scrap Cars & Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855

2001 Chev 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 auto, LB, 195K, $4500. obo (250)307-0002

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that he will be retiring from the practice of law on January 1, 2014. In order to ensure an orderly transition, clients should contact Connie at 250-5451371 to obtain their open or closed files, original Wills and valuable papers as soon as possible. If your file has been closed for more than six years, it is possible that it may have been destroyed already.

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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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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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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of MILDRED GLADYS INGLIS also known as MILDRED INGLIS also known as MILDRED G INGLIS are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, MARY SHEPHERD, c/o her solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before January 11, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Prices are in effect until Tuesday, December 24, 2013 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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B28 Friday, December 20, 2013 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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7PC PubTable and Chairs

Kids Recliner

3PC Set

999

Washer Dryer Pair

$ Dining Also Available

349

899

5.9 CU FT Convection Range

Stainless Steel

499

$ 50” Plasma TV

499

199

Semi Integrated Dishwasher

799

888

Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

Soundbar Queen Size Unit

179

19 CU FT Bottom Mount Fridge

Recliner

599

299

TV Stand

699

$ King Pillowtop Unit

988

8PC Bedroom Set

349

699 Loveseat $679 $ 699 Sofa $

Queen Size Unit

899

NEW

999

We deliver - including Silver Star & Predator Ridge

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