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Grade 3 students Ronan Boyle (above left) Amy Curtis and Jarrett Molitwenik sing during St. James School’s presentation of The Legend of Polar Mountain. Right: kindergarten students Baya Inzunza, Maya Johnson and Zava Bonneau-Dick get into the spirit of the performance.

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A legacy of nurturing children will continue. The Vernon School District has officially sold the former West Vernon school to the North Okanagan Child Care Society. “We’re very excited. What a great Christmas present,” said Rebekka Lindskoog, NOCCS chairperson. West Vernon school was closed by the district in 2007 because of low enrolment. NOCCS began renting the space in 2007 on a year-to-year lease and purchase negotiations began in 2009. “It (purchase) means security for our staff and our members,” said Lindskoog. “It will be a long-term home. We’ve never had a long-term home before.” The school district welcomes the land

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West Vernon school, which was closed in 2007, has been sold to the North Okanagan Child Care Society. transfer. “It is gratifying to know that the school will continue to provide the community with

a much-needed service and will also meet the needs of its children, but in a different capacity,” said Bill Turanski, school district chairperson. NOCCS provides an array of programs to 267 children between the ages of nine months and 12 years, and there are 90 children on the waitlist. “We’re the third largest child care society in Canada and the largest in the Okanagan,” said Lindskoog. Space will be rented out to tenants that complement the society’s services. “We really can become a community centre,” said Lindskoog. The school district’s VLearn program will remain at West Vernon for two years. The property sale has provided the school district with $1.4 million, but it cannot be used for operations such as staffing levels.

“It has to be used for capital, any kind of building improvements (under provincial rules),” said Joe Rogers, district superintendent.

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The run before, former Vernon freestyle skier and coach Mike Shaw nailed the Nutbutter 720. Shaw, 26, was demonstrating the technical trick on Dec. 16 at the Keystone Ski Resort near Denver to his group from Calgary’s WinSport Academy, where he has spent the last two years as the academy’s halfpipe skiing head coach. The group was in Colorado for some pre-Christmas training and contests. Shaw completed the Nutbutter 720 again but, upon landing in what he called “punchy snow,” his skis and boots went through the snow and his ski popped off, propelling Shaw forward, as if going head-first over the handlebars on a bike. Shaw landed on his neck, suffering a severe injury. “I’m doing well, thanks, just dealing with some issues in Denver,” said Shaw from his hospital room Monday morning. He was in the trauma intensive care unit at the hospital for five days, placed on blood pressure medication to help the initial healing of his spinal cord, and underwent surgery to repair damage to his vertebrae and torn ligaments in his neck. The good news, according to his mom, Pippa, is that her son suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury, and that there is a good chance of a full recovery after a lengthy rehab. “He has mobility in all four limbs with some control, but not complete control, especially in the hands,” said Pippa. “He does have some feeling in his limbs but not complete feeling in certain areas.” A native of England, Shaw came to Vernon with his family when he was six and later became part of the Silver Star Mountain Resort’s freestyle ski team. His coach at the time was Josh Dueck, who suffered his own serious injury when he broke his back after overshooting a demonstration jump, leaving him paralyzed. Dueck has since gone on to become an amazing sit-skier, winning a silver in the slalom at the 2010 Paralympics in Whistler, and becoming the first sitskier to complete a backflip on snow. Dueck has reached out to Shaw, as have many of Shaw’s friends and colleagues, “an overwhelming outpouring of love and support,” said his mom. “I feel real fortunate and very positive with all of the support,” said Shaw. “The reaching out from the community is touching, and it motivates me to get better.” His family and some close friends have been at his bedside in a Denver hospital since the accident. Shaw said he’s trying to stay positive but concedes it’s not the easiest thing to do at a time like this. “It happened, there’s no sense in dwelling on it,” he said. “I’m more looking forward to moving on with it, taking each day as they come and trying to get myself as healthy as I can. “I hope to be back in Vernon soon to say hello to everyone in person.”

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Highway 97A, coupled with the reduction from two lanes The way Rhonda Burr to one northbound, the sees it, with more traffic on increased traffic volume has Highway 97A now, made it difficult to than ever before, access the highway every day somebody from McLeod Road,” takes a chance trying said Burr. to access the highway “C o mp l i c at i n g from McLeod Road things further is the in Spallumcheen. increased traffic volLike Burr, ume southbound Councillor Joe Van from Enderby.” Tienhoven is a resi- Van Tienhoven There are 200 dent of the McLeod homes in the subsubdivision, and he division along with thinks about how dangerous two industrial farms and comthe access to the highway from mercial property, meaning the subdivision is every time farm equipment, big trucks he leaves his home. and family vehicles are all tryIt’s not her first time making to safely access the highing such a request, but Burr way at McLeod Road. has asked township council to A new safe left turn lane again lobby the ministry of and access was recently comtransportation for a change to pleted in the township at Eagle the McLeod Road intersection. Rock Road which services, “With the removal of Burr pointed out, less than 50 the light at Smith Drive and homes, three or four commerROGER KNOX

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arms but there have been road blocks there. “We’re working on this from all fronts. It’s something I think about every day when I come out of there.” Township administrator Greg Betts told Burr that the ministry has indicated they would like to know what the major highway problems are for the township, and McLeod Road is at or near the top of the list. “We threw some ideas out to them, including a possible alternate route from Harding and Powerhouse Roads in conjunction with the development that’s ongoing there,” said Betts. “They have agreed to a planning project with the township that looks at the long- short- and immediate terms.” Betts said the planning project would be conducted over the next year.

Coldstream council hangs on to property it,” said Trevor Seibel, Coldstream’s CAO. Fees were also set earlier this year by Coldstream isn’t putting a for sale sign the Regional District of North Okanagan up at the Sato House just yet. for all area parks and facilities. Although the district previously decid“All those rates have stayed fairly coned to sell the property at the corner of sistent,” said Seibel. Aberdeen and Kalamalka roads, it is now Restorative Justice holding off any land decision. gets support Some councillors are pleased to see Coldstream would like to see the the property being retained for province do more to support now. Restorative Justice, but for now “Some of us were not conis giving what it can to the local vinced that the Sato property society. be sold at all,” said Coun. Pat The Restorative Justice Society Cochrane. – North Okanagan had requestCoun. Gyula Kiss adds: “At ed a grant of $3,588.64 from the moment we have the house Coldstream, after the Regional rented and it is bringing in revDistrict of North Okanagan Pat Cochrane enue.” recently denied its request to Any decision on the propbecome a regional service. erty is being deferred until the Official Traditionally Coldstream has contribCommunity Plan Review is completed. uted between $1,000 to $2,000 to the Women’s Institute fees set society, so is contributing $1,500 this year. Rental fees have increased, and in some But several politicians say this society cases doubled, at the Women’s Institute is one which should fall under provincial since the District of Coldstream has taken support. over operation. “The justice minister, I’ve talked to her The Kalamalka Road hall previously about this, they are investigating how they charged a flat $20 per hour rate. can support this,” said Mayor Jim Garlick, Now Coldstream has broken the rate adding that no provincial support is likely structure into two categories – $25 per anytime soon. “She said they’d like to see hour for youth groups, non-profits and anything that moves things out of the other charity-type groups and $40 per courts.” hour for all others. Coun. Peter McClean agrees that “All of the other groups have been noti- Restorative Justice should be B.C.’s responfied of the fee structure and are OK with sibility. JENNIFER SMITH

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“They’re putting it back on us for things that should be provincial.” Buy Local! Buy Fresh! proves popular An inaugural effort to map out Okanagan farmers and markets harvested a successful year. Therefore an expanded map is back for 2014. The Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Okanagan map was initiated in 2013, offering local farmers and markets a place to pinpoint their locations. The map was distributed from Armstrong to Oliver – 8,000 copies at visitor centres, hotels and select businesses. “Feedback from farms, advertising businesses and community members was very positive,” according to Buy Local BC Initiative co-ordinator Shayne Wright. “Users liked the map and hoped to see it expand in future, while farmers and advertisers reported new customers and sales as a result of the map.” Traffic calming becomes priority Coldstream is making an investment in road safety. The district is purchasing a speed reader board – the estimated cost is $8,800. The reader will serve as an educational tool to assist in getting motorists to adhere to local speed limits. To help recover some of the costs, Coldstream is offering to rent the speed reader to Armstrong, Enderby and Spallumcheen.

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Thieves take Christmas gifts roger knox Morning Star Staff

A Grinch has put a damper on Christmas for a Vernon family. Vernon RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle Sunday in the 4000 block of 29th Street. The theft occurred overnight. Stolen from the vehicle was a box of Christmas presents and other personal items that were left in plain view.

“Remember, do not store gifts in your vehicle.” — Gord Molendyk

“The police want to remind everyone that thieves do not take days off or care if they steal your Christmas gifts you left in your car,” said Gord

Molendyk, RCMP detachment spokesperson. “Remember, do not store gifts in your vehicle. Take them home or keep them out

of sight.” Thieves gained entry into the car by smashing the passenger side window. One gift was later recovered by police. Molendyk did not have an estimate on the total cost of the gifts taken from the vehicle. Anybody with any information on the theft is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250545-7171, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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No impaired drivers arrested roger knox Morning Star Staff

Perhaps drivers are, after all, getting the message about police being out at this time of year looking for impaired drivers. Over the past weekend, members of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP’s North Okanagan Traffic Services conducted three, eight-hour road checks throughout Greater Vernon. Not a single driver was arrested for impaired driving. Police issued two 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), two three-day IRPs and one Class 7 (Novice) driver was given a 12-hour suspension for having alcohol in their system which is a violation of their licence’s conditions. Over the past week, there have been no impaired drivers, four 90-day IRPs, one automatic

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IRPs. There were also two 24-hour suspensions issued for drug impairment. “Perhaps our message is getting out,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “The numbers over the past week are very good.” And they were better in the rural areas the weekend before. Sixty vehicles were checked at a road block in Armstrong, and 10 were stopped at a check in Enderby. In both cases, there were zero infractions. “People going through the checks and we don’t find any impaired drivers, that’s great,” said Molendyk. The checks will continue throughout the holiday season. RCMP advise if you plan on celebrating to arrange a safe ride home.

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It had been on the detachment’s radar for some time. On Dec. 19, officers from the Vernon RCMP detachment and SouthEast District emergency response team executed a search warrant in regards to a suspected grow operation in the 8100 block of Wallace Road in the BX. “Officers conducted a search of the property and buildings and approximately 1,400 plants were located on the property in addition to more than 13 pounds of packaged marijuana,” said Vernon

RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. A stolen Yamaha WR250X motorcycle was also recovered in a large barn. The suspects were not at home at the time the search warrant was executed. Officers also noted that the buildings on the property had been contaminated by various chemicals used to sustain the grow operation. In addition, officers assisted by B.C. Hydro, located a hydro bypass on the property that was the source of electricity to run this grow operation. The file remains under police investigation.

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nce again, Santa Claus is doing a final check of his list before heading out on his special flight. Boys and girls from around the world have kept Santa and his elves busy at the North Pole, and while some of the requests are fairly straight forward, others are more creative. And this year, Saint Nick has received several letters from the North Okanagan. “A couple of weeks ago I asked Santa in the mall for an Olympic gold medal but he didn’t come through...LOL. So this year, I’d like to spend a lot of time with my wife and three kids and be forever grateful to them for supporting me while I chase my childhood dream.” Jim Cotter, curler Richard Rolke “I hope for health and happiness for my family and friends, love and light, and plentiful piles of poutine — extra greasy — and hugs. I want hugs from everyone. Really though, I want for nothing, I have everything I need in my blessed life with an amazing person, incredible, inspiring children and a Roughrider Grey Cup victory.” — Brian Martin, Sun FM broadcaster “NOYFSS will be asking Santa for support through donations to allow us to provide much needed groups such as our anti-bullying program which is in such high demand by the young people in our community.” - Jan Shumay, executive director of the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society “My Christmas wish would be a new spray park for Enderby and some cozy slippers.” Tundra Baird, Enderby councillor “I hope Santa will bring a little more politi-

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cal co-operation and a little respect in Parliament.” - Colin Mayes, OkanaganShuswap MP “I would like a unicorn, a Shake Weight and Archie comics.” - Eric Godard, Stanley Cup champion “I would like Santa to bring our provincial and federal governments on side with our fight against zebra and quagga mussels.” - Juliette Cunningham, Vernon councillor “I would like to be appointed to the Senate. Oh, hold on. Former broadcasters have already tarnished that image. So I’m happy with good health and the satisfaction of being part of this great area.” - Frank Martina, legendary Kiss FM broadcaster “What I would like for Christmas this year is peace and prosperity in Lake Country and good will towards new neighbours in our community.” - Lisa Cameron, Lake Country councillor “My big Christmas wish this year is for our Enderby and District Community Resource Centre to be open five days a week. The centre provides so much support, food and friendship to people, except we are only open two days a week. The community offers us so many resources and generous donations. Please Santa - let’s make this year special for more families, children, youth, seniors and individuals. Let everyone have visions of sugar plums dance in their heads.” - Sue Rossi, EDCR executive director The great thing about Santa is he occasionally brings surprises, something not found on a list. But no matter what you receive, may the peace and joy of the season be with you. From my house to your house, a very Merry Christmas.

It’s gratifying to see that drivers seem to be getting the message. There were no impaired driving charges handed out last weekend by the RCMP despite conducting three, eight-hour road checks throughout Greater Vernon. Just two weeks previous there were 14 motorists issued 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IPRs) compared to just a couple this past weekend. While two can be argued is two too many, it shows that hopefully the message is getting out that impaired driving won’t be tolerated. It’s a message that is crucially important during the holiday season, when people who have been celebrating the season need to find themselves a safe ride home. Designated drivers and taxi cabs are a must for anyone that knows they will be imbibing at a social event. And that goes for day or night. Another traffic safety consideration worth noting is the number of accidents last Friday during a snowstorm. RCMP report there were 23 accidents in the North Okanagan during that time and, although each mishap is possibly for different reasons, drivers generally need to slow down for winter conditions. The speed limit is a maximum for ideal conditions but when there’s snow on the road, possibly ice, and less than perfect visibility, a safe speed is considerably slower. Please exercise caution on area roads over the holidays and ensure everyone arrives safely by slowing down for conditions and allowing us all to move into the new year on an accident-free note.

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Cultural groups should work together

ver the last 30 years, I have done community development work with dozens of community organizations in many different communities throughout B.C. I have worked with social, legal, cultural, housing, sports and educational organizations. I also spent almost a year doing community development work with non-profits in Ukraine. There is one universal truth that I have learned over the 30 years doing community development work: that communities and organizations that work together towards a common goal can accomplish much more, and often at a much lower cost, than those that go it alone. Like most universal truths, this one is pretty much a no-brainer. However, there is something else that happens when organizations work together, that is also described by a universal truth: the whole becomes greater than the sum of its individual parts. There is a synergy that happens when groups of people work together towards a common goal. They build momentum, share ideas and often come up with new and unusual solutions to problems. TOURISM BOOTH I have the perfect solution to the City of Vernon’s dilemma with putting a visitor information office on 39th Avenue behind Civic Arena. In my many searches for a commercial building or lot in Vernon, I spoke to many people at city hall as well as mayor and councillors. I lobbied the City of Vernon to be proactive and asked that land be dedicated to commercial use. The response that I received directed me to set up shop out in Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen or Lumby. Lumby is pretty. Lumby would be a great place to set up a City of Vernon Visitor Information Office. I am just glad I am able to help with your traffic woes. George Serhan SCHOOL SAFETY The discussion over the school zone signage for Ellison Elementary School. If Ellison is compared to two

I have lived in Vernon for the last 16 years, and have been involved in developing projects with both the Greater Vernon Museum and the Vernon Public Art Gallery. I served as acting executive director for the art gallery for a period of seven months while it was restructuring. I also facilitated a strategic planning process for the Caetani Arts Centre. I have been involved to a lesser extent with the Vernon Community Arts Centre, having taken classes and my daughter having taught there on occasion.

other elementary schools in the Vernon area (Beairsto and Alexis Park), there would appear to be no reason to have the sign at all. Beairsto fronts on to 27th Street, a four-lane link between Highway 97 and Highway 6. Beairst's buffer to 27th Street is a chain link fence and a sidewalk. All loading and drop off is done away from 27th Street. Alexis Park is similar in that also has a four-lane road to the side separated by a chain link fence and a sidewalk. Loading and drop-off is on a side street, with school zone signage. Ellison has a side yard facing Okanagan Landing Road separated by a chain link fence, two to three metres of grass to a walking/ bike path then 10 to 15 metres of grass to the shoulder of Okanagan Landing Road, a two lane road, then similar spacing to a frontage road. I have driven Okanagan Landing

While I was with the public art gallery, we had discussions with the museum about the possibilities of the art gallery moving into the library space and expanding the buildings together to meet joint needs. While this didn’t happen, as the city took over the library space, I still believe there is great merit in the public art gallery, museum and potentially the arts centre working together on a capital building project. There is quite a bit of overlap of needs with the museum, public art gallery and arts centre.

Road since 1980 and pedestrian/ bike traffic is either on the path or the frontage road. Some cyclist do ride on Okanagan Landing Road as there is a narrow bike lane marked of for them. There is more traffic passing the other two schools than Ellison. The students that I have seen walking to and from school along Okanagan Landing Road only use the frontage road and the bike/walking path and use the traffic signal when crossing Okanagan Landing Road. In short, the students I have seen do not use the shoulders of Okanagan Landing Road on their way to and from school, ergo there is no reason to have the zone signage on Okanagan Landing Road. A yellow/green sign like the one at Alexis Park should be enough. Richard Payne SILENT MAJORITY The issue of amalgamation needs to be dealt with fairly. It appears that the opposi-

All have somewhat similar needs in regards to exhibition space, maintenance, environmental controls, general and archival storage, lighting, cleaning, education, public outreach, events, advertising, accounting local fundraising and gift shop. Many of their community members and volunteers are involved with more than one of these organizations. I think I speak for many in the community when I say that although I support arts and culture in Vernon, I would not be able to support any financial initiative that did not involve these groups working together towards a common building project. I would also like to see any future building project also look at including possible affordable housing and studio space for young and/or emerging artists. I truly believe that if these organizations worked together to develop a shared facility, this would not only benefit the community, but each of the organizations themselves. I also know that there are many more grants and financial opportunities for groups that work in partnership, which could help ease the demand on our local taxpayers. Maurie Deaton

tion is mostly from elected officials and affected employees with a vested interest. As a volunteer in Coldstream taking the petition door to door, I did not encounter anyone who was not in favour of amalgamation. All signed. The silent majority needs to be heard. Remember, we live in a democratic country. Let's honour our ability to vote. G.G. Nose DANGEROUS DRIVERS On Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. at 27th Street and 29th Avenue, I believe I came with one second of being killed. I saw the walk light go on and just as I was about step on to the street, a car flew by. I don`t know if the driver realized how close he got to killing me. Red means stop. I hope the driver and others who run red lights realize that they could easily kill someone by running a red light. Karl Schoenberger

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU! On behalf of Vernon Toyota, Silver Star Mountain, Village Green Centre, Sunshine Auto Graphics & The Morning Star, we would like to thank everyone who donated to the 2nd annual Toy Drive. Thanks to your donation you made a child’s Christmas extra special.

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If Nissan Finance qualified lease/finance customers choose to forego the 6 bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments waiver option, customer receives 1 payment of $500//$500//$1,000//$1,000//$1,000, applied before taxes and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes on 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue. The 6 bi-weekly finance/semi monthly lease Payment Waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support, only one option can be selected. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Conditions apply. ≠^Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. 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Food banks seeking funds

Fire investigated

Morning Star Staff

Jennifer Smith/morning Star

Vernon firefighters and RCMP investigate a report of a suspicious fire in a rental home next to Dutch’s Campground on Kalamalka Road Monday. The owner said that no one was in the residence at the time of the fire, which caused substantial damage inside the home.

Community support in Vernon and Enderby is still being sought by the Salvation Army. The agency is attempting to raise $461,000 in Vernon to maintain the food bank and other programs. “Donations can be received at the Talkin Donkey Coffee House during its business hours, or delivered to the food bank Dec. 30,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. David MacBain “Financial donations can also be made anytime online at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com or mailed by Dec. 31 to 3303 32nd Ave., Vernon, V1T 2M7.” For financial donations to the Salvation Army’s Enderby food bank donors, can go to http:// my.salvationarmy.ca/enderby. Cheques marked Enderby food bank can be mailed to 3303 32nd Ave., Vernon, B.C., V1T 2M7 by Dec. 31.

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A Good ‘n Wild New Year’s Eve KRISTIN FRONEMAN

Morning Star Staff

Take a Celtic-Maritime band known for working up one heckuva kitchen party and mix ‘em with the sweet classic rock sounds of one of the North Okanagan’s most popular bar bands, and you’ve got something good ‘n wild, and perfect for dancing up a storm on New Year’s Eve. Vernon bands Cod Gone Wild and The Goods are teaming up to ring in 2014 with a joint concert at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Guaranteed to be a high energy affair, the show will feature five hours of non-stop music, with no set breaks, said Cod Gone Wild’s Andrew Mercer. “We are going to have two drum sets on the stage and do some songs together and then will play back and forward,” he said. “It’s a different contrast because our sound is so different from one another.” The idea for a conjoined New Year’s Eve show came after The Goods’ James Taylor suggested to Mercer that the two bands do something together. Besides playing a number of dances, concerts, fundraisers, and festivals, both bands have attracted huge crowds for the Downtown Vernon Association’s summer outdoor concert series, Civic Sounds. “We are always looking for ways to partner up with different organizations and bands,” said Mercer, who is producing the show under his production company, Cod Productions, which he runs with his Cod Gone Wild bandmate, drummer Chad “Rhino” Carter. For this show, Cod Productions has partnered with the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band, who will be running the cash bar, with ticket proceeds going to the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band for the kids to go to the Piping Hot Summer Drummer camp at Silver Star. “They are a good group to partner with,” said Mercer, who also leads the Okanagan Celtic Choir in Vernon. “We like to do things in the community and hope to make this an annual New Year’s event in the North Okanagan.” Used to putting on big events, such as the popular Irish Pub Night during Vernon Winter Carnival as well as the St. Patrick’s Day shindig at the Vernon

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Cod Gone Wild, featuring Roy Kawano, left, Anjuli Otter, Chad “Rhino” Carter and Andrew Mercer, ring in the new year with some down-home Celtic-Maritime music. Performing Arts Centre, Mercer says staging a big show such as this New Year’s Eve dance comes with some risk. Unlike past New Year’s Eve events at the Vernon Recreation Centre, such as those put on by the now defunct Komasket Music Festival, and due to current B.C. liquor laws, the Good ‘n’ Wild New Year’s Eve event will not be open to minors. “There’s less incentive to put on events with roadblocks, and it’s also expensive to put on a show, but we want to do it as we’re passionate about having events,” said Mercer. “That said, we think this show will appeal to a wide demographic of ages... We are hearing about people coming from as far as Clearwater to the show. It’s nice to have that reach.” For any out-of-towners, the Prestige Hotel in Vernon is offering a special rate for double occupancy that night with proof of ticket purchase. In addition, Lumby restaurant, the Crazy Llama, which specializes in Latin American cuisine, will have snack items such as sandwiches and a dessert crêpe for sale at the event. “Their food is fantastic and different. We are excited to have them on board,” said Mercer. “This is again about making connections in the community... The event would not be possible without all of our sponsors.” Advance tickets for A Good ‘n Wild New Year’s Eve at the Vernon Rec Centre are $37 (includes champagne and party favours) at the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549-7469 or order online at www.ticketseller.ca. (Tickets are $45 at the door if available.) Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music running from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

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The Goods, James Taylor, left, Todd York and Aaron Anderson get ready to rock for a Good ‘n Wild New Year’s Eve at the Vernon Recreation Centre.

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Edith Hockley, Ricky Sharma, Connie Short, Lori Cuzzetto, Jeff Taylor, Scott Wallace and the rest of the employees of KingFisher Boats took part in a food drive and raffles through December, raising more than $1,600 and a van load of groceries that they donate to David MacBain, of the Salvation Army food bank.

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Don Roper (centre), president of the Vintage Car Club of Canada North Okanagan chapter, and vice-president Glen Grywacheski present Vernon Secondary School PAC president Erica August, VSS principal Malcolm Reid (left), auto shop teacher Jason Boden (right), and auto shop students with $1,000 to be used to purchase new coveralls for the students.

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Lindsay Smith (left) and Monica Tiggelar, with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, accept a $1,500 donation from Vicki Southward and Darcy Griffiths, of Royal LePage.

Compassion for others

f you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” That wisdom came from the Dalai Lama. Compassion is not empathy, because compassion allows us to reach out to someone and almost walk in their shoes. Compassion is an act of love shown toward another person or animal. Wikipedia stated it very clearly, “Compassion is the emotion that we feel in response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help.” It’s like the velvet glove of love in the form of a friend, relative or other human being - just when we may Carol Fawcett be reeling from a major loss, or have had some bad health news, or need an understanding ear or perhaps financial assistance or - heaven forbid - all of the above. Empathy allows us to feel another’s pain or angst and we hook in to the emotional aspect of the experience. It could be said that empathy leads us to be compassionate to others. Like a lot of you, I have been the recipient of compassionate acts during many difficult times in my life. In turn, I have done my best to give back to anyone who may need some extra caring. Sometimes the humanness that allows us to be compassionate can get in the way, leaving us feeling that perfection in the moment is an elusive quest for all of us.

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In a perfect world then, compassion would reign as one of the many qualities that we hold high. We need to give acceptance and love to everyone we meet, including ourselves. Polonius, in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, said it best, “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” If we are not honest, truthful and compassionate with ourselves, it could be an impossible task to pass on those wonderfully empowering feelings and emotions to others. How can you show compassion in your world? What can you do that will make a difference in someone’s life? It doesn’t have to be huge, just a small thing can make a big difference. In fact, it is the small things that often make the biggest difference in someone’s day. Compassion is ours to give away to others with no conditions attached. I know it is hard to be non-judgmental to those who ask you for money on the street. I rarely give money and I try to hold true to my belief that we cannot sit in judgment of where we have not been. So, instead I offer to buy a coffee or a sandwich. It is my hope this Christmas that we can all look with compassionate eyes to those who face challenge in their life. Make yourself happy and actively practice compassion toward others. It will make a difference in our world and in yours too. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Chloe (the pooch) and I. Carole Fawcett is a counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and freelance writer.

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It’s a North Okanagan Christmas tradition. Every year for the last nine years, VantageOne Credit Union’s Great Gobble Give-Away has provided 52,000 turkeys to its members, and to local charities. This equates to more than $1,265,000 for the past nine years. “The Great Gobble Give-Away is a wonderful opportunity to thank our members,” said Glenn Benischek, CEO of VantageOne. “We also recognize the fact that many members are thrilled to be able to donate their turkeys, which go a long way in helping out so many organizations within our community.” This year, 6,200 turkeys were provided to VantageOne member households as a way of saying thank you to members for their patronage. Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, VantageOne members stopped in at any of the five branch locations to pick up their coupons for a free turkey. These coupons were then redeemed at SaveOn Foods and Buy-Low Foods in Vernon, and Askew’s Foods in Armstrong. Every year, many members choose to donate

their turkeys to local organizations and agencies that have partnered with VantageOne for the Great Gobble Give-Away. More than $15,000 worth of turkeys will be donated to these local agencies prior to Christmas. The agencies benefiting from the Great Gobble Give-Away include the Salvation Army, the Family Resource Centre, Ellison Elementary School, NOCCS, the Halina Seniors Centre, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Junction Literacy Centre, ALP, Howard House, Together for Christmas, the Secret Santa Society, the Armstrong Food Bank, the Enderby and District Community Resource Center, Kindale Developmental Association and the Enderby Soup Kitchen. “For many of these agencies and their clients these turkeys will provide a much needed boost of Christmas spirit at a time that can be difficult for many,” said Benischek. VantageOne, formerly the Vernon and District Credit Union, has been part of the community since 1944 and will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2014.

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BC Hydro’s imposition of manual meter reading fees has persuaded most holdouts to accept a wireless smart meter. BC Hydro imposed a $35 monthly fee starting Dec. 1 for customers who refuse to part with their mechanical electricity meters, after offering the 68,000 customers who still had them the option of accepting the new meter with the radio transmission function on or off. BC Hydro reported the results to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), which is reviewing the fees. More than 48,000 customers chose the smart meter to avoid the meter reading fee. Another 450 chose the radio-off meter, which comes with a $100 setup fee and $20 a month starting April 1 to cover costs of collecting readings. Another 6,270 customers chose to keep their mechanical meters, and 13,110 more did not respond to BC Hydro’s letters, so they will have

the $35 fee added to their bills until they choose another option. BC Hydro reports that 99 per cent of its customers now have the wireless meter. Most of those have been switched to automated billing, and have their daily electricity use displayed on their online account pages. Claims of health effects from wireless meter transmissions have been rejected by health authorities, and also by the BCUC in a review of FortisBC’s wireless meter program. BCUC found that the radio frequency signal from a bank of smart meters is less than 10 per cent of the natural background level, and a tiny fraction of the exposure from a cellular phone. Citizens for Safe Technology, one of the more active opponents of the wireless grid, was represented at the FortisBC hearings by Donald Maisch. BCUC rejected Maisch’s claims of health hazards, noting that Maisch’s “consulting livelihood depends on public fears and concerns about radio frequency exposure.”

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More than 120 years of experience and passion is coming to Silver Star Mountain Resort. Norm Kreutz, director of Silver Star’s snow sport school, is excited to have three of Canada’s most highly qualified skiers make Silver Star their home base, including former Canadian men’s ski team coach Glenn Wurtele. “It’s fantastic to have professionals of this calibre at Silver Star,” said Kreutz. “ And it just makes one of Canada’s top snow sport school’s even better. These individuals bring a true passion and expertise for the sport of skiing along with lifetimes of experience in mountain cultures the world over.” Wurtele holds the highest level of certification in France, diplome nationale/professeur de ski, from the French National School of Skiing and Climbing. In addition, he is also certified at the highest level of coaching in Canada, high performance elite international. Wurtele was responsible for the Canadian ski team men’s program during a World Cup-winning era, and is a course facilitator for the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation. Jacques Morel, from Val d’Isere, France, is a former member of the French ski team and also holds the diplome nationale/professeur de ski qualification in the French National School of Skiing and Climbing. Morel also holds the highest qualification in Canada as a level four Instructor in the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance. He brings his love for skiing and passion for mountain culture to Silver Star as he and his wife Silke make their permanent home in Vernon. Grant (The Dart) Rutherglen, who earned his nickname during a poorly planned foray into paragliding on skis, is one of the original ski gurus from the West Kootenays. Rutherglen holds the highest level of teaching qualification, level four in the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, is a former Canadian National Team member, a recent inductee into the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Hall of Fame and a course

facilitator for the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation. “For a pure skier, Silver Star has so much to offer,” said Wurtele. “Great snow, great people and miles of open uncrowded slopes. The true spirit of skiing is often lost in the corporate resorts of the world, yet refreshingly restored here at Silver Star.” Look for these three pros to host the new Silver Star Vertical Vibe two-day ski improvement seminars comprised of a maximum six-to-one ratio with everything from technical advice on your skiing complete with video replay to recommendations regarding the latest in equipment technology. “Most importantly the Vertical Vibe ski seminars are guaranteed to offer a heavy dose of fun and passion for the sport,” said Kreutz.

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Jordan Burns had to look back to his Pee Wee days in Greater Vernon minor hockey to find a team as talent-laden as the Powell River Kings. The 2007-08 Watkin Motors Mustangs featured current junior stars Curtis Lazar, Colton Thibault, Dylan Bowen, Alex Gillies and Cole Sanford. The Kings’ lineup seems to be equally blessed with depth, and it showed Saturday night at Kal Tire Place as they upended the Vernon Vipers 7-2 in front of 1,700 B.C. Hockey League fans. “We have incredible depth on forward,” said Burns, an 18-year-old defenceman committed to the NCAA Division 1 Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks. “Any one of our top three lines could be a first line on another team. Any of our dee can play top four and both our goalies are really good. “It’s a treat to be on the team for sure.” The Kings (24-8-2-2), one point behind Victoria for first overall, overcame an early two-goal deficit, exploding for seven unanswered goals, including three on the powerplay to brush back the Snakes. Burns capped a four-goal second period with his first of the season, a one-timer knuckle puck from the point that fooled Vernon netminder Austin Smith. The 20-year-old tender was pulled after that. He allowed five goals on 18 shots, and gave way to Danny Todosychuk, who gave up a pair on a dozen shots. LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR “It was long awaited,” smiled Burns, of his goal. He also has 12 assists in 34 games. “Took a little longer than I hoped.” Powell River Kings’ netminder Jonah Imoo smothers a loose puck with Vernon Vipers’ forward Tyler Povelofskie on his doorstep in Powell River head coach Kent Lewis said Burns is still B.C. Hockey League action Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. The Kings overcame a two-goal deficit to win 7-2. a work in progress, but added there is plenty of untapped Vernon opens the New Year against the host Trail Smoke and Burns gave the Kings a hefty 5-2 lead after 40 minutes. potential. Keats (10th) and Jarryd Leung (15th) capped the scoring Eaters on Friday, Jan. 3 at Cominco Arena. “He does some good things, he’s a good kid, he’s good Aside from last year when they finished fourth in the in front of Jonah Imoo (21 saves) in the final frame. with the biscuit. Island loop, Powell River has been a perennial contender, Williamson said Vernon’s discipline played a major factor “He’s picked the school that’s right for him. He’ll play finishing either first or second in each of the past four seain the outcome. Sparrow helped Keats pick up the Gordie another year to ready himself for the college level. He’s still just a young kid and he’s growing. He’s got good poise and a Howe hat trick by instigating a scrap late in the first period. sons. The Vipers and Kings had some epic battles in the Fred Brendan Persley and Kyle Chatham, a 20-year-old in his good knack for the puck.” Page Cup final for three straight seasons (2009-11), with Vernon, second in the Interior Division at 20-10-3-4, got first BCHL fight, dropped the mitts in period two. “It was just a perfect storm,” said Williamson. Vernon shading Lewis’ crew each time to advance to the off to a terrific start, racing out to a 2-0 lead on “We just came unravelled. They were antago- Doyle Cup B.C-Alberta regional playdown. snipes three minutes apart by Liam Coughlin Lewis would love to buck that trend this year, and he nizing and they pushed our guys’ buttons that (12th) and Ryan Renz (2nd) in the first period. believes the Kings have the firepower to make it happen. night.” Jared Wilson fed Colton Sparrow a pass Powell River has just two players in the BCHL top-20 Burns agreed: “We got them off their game. out wide, and Coughlin went hard to the net He (Lewis) makes sure we’re disciplined as we scorers (Jarid Lukosevicius and Ryan Scarfo are 19th and to bury the rebound off Sparrow’s shot at 6:57. Renz, who has lost 22 games to injury this — Jordan Burns can be and when other team start getting out 20th respectively), but they have six players with 10 goals or more each. They are also the only team with a sub-2.00 of hand we like to take advantage.” season, wristed a point shot through traffic The Kings wrapped up their pre-holiday schedule with a goals-against average (1.92). after Mason Blacklock won an offensive zone faceoff at 9:55. “I’m tired of playing teams in the league finals and not “We started really well and took the game to them,” said 5-0 matinee loss to the Salmon Arm SilverBacks Sunday at finishing. We need finish and I think we’ve addressed that. Vernon head coach Jason Williamson. “The game got away the Shaw Centre. First star Adam Clark registered 44 saves for the shutout, Look at our scoring spread out over three lines. It’s never from us and they were opportunistic. From our goaltenders while Michael Roberts, another member of the Pee Wee easy to get there, but when you get there, score. out, we weren’t that good.” “It’s a pretty good group. We’re trying to get some contiStephen Hiff (5th goal) responded with Powell River’s Mustangs crew, recorded a deuce for second star. Landon Smith and Gillies each added a goal and assist, nuity and get healthy. We haven’t had some good pieces for a first powerplay goal with 1:03 to play in the period. Singles long time which allows for other guys to play up.” by JJ Colshaw (7th), Luke Nogard (13th), Kurt Keats (9th) while Jeff Kennedy supplied a single.

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Alumni include Gord Kluzak, Doug Bodger, Ray Whitney, Daymond Langkow, Brent Gilchrist, Jeff Finley, Dennis Holland, Troy Mick and Curtis Lazar. And with a motto: ‘The Stars of Tomorrow are here Today,’ the 43rd annual Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Classic will again showcase extraordinary talent, Feb. 13-16, at Civic Arena. “We had more than 20 applications so there is still lots of interest in our tournament,” said Classic chairman Marty Stein. “The teams that don’t get in are disappointed and we hear about it.” The Abbotsford Hawks, late last week, replaced the Cowichan Valley Capitals as the eighth and final entry after some issues with the Caps’ standing with the Vancouver Island hockey association were discovered. Abbotsford, Prince George Cougars, Blackfoot Chiefs of Calgary and the Seattle Sno-Kings make up the Sun Valley Source for Sports Division. The Watkin Motors Vernon Vipers will play in the Coca-Cola Division with Warman Wildcats of Saskatchewan, Strathcona Warriors of Edmonton and Nanaimo Clippers. The Watkin Motors crew went into the Christmas break smiling after a 2-1 win over the Kamloops Jardines Blazers 2-1 Saturday at Arena. It was an important game in the race for home-rink advantage in the playoffs, and first star went to Vernon goalie Tyler Sedlacek, who stood on his head and stopped five breakaway attempts.

Tanner Brown opened the Viper attack, unassisted. Cole Boyarski bagged the winner after a deep drive by d-man Lee Christensen. Vernon improved to 2-6-1, while Kamloops dipped to 2-4-3. The Nixon Wenger Pee Wee Tier 3 Vipers ambushed the Salmon Arm SilverBacks 11-2 Saturday at Civic. Tysen Fairweather pulled the hat trick, while new forward Jacob Green netted a pair. Singles came from Cole Johnson, Braeden McAmmond, Tanner Wright, Nick Teale, Gavin Medema and Aiden Trottier. Net detective Dalton Stenberg was solid on the few opportunities Salmon Arm enjoyed. The North Okanagan Pee Wee Tier 4 Knights tied the Kelowna Rockets 4-4 Saturday in their last league game before the Christmas break. Alex Gilowski found the back of the net on a feed from Dylan Huber to open the Knights’ offence. Kevin Thomas Walters then blasted in a beauty from the blueline, assisted by Wesley Graves and Kord Haller. Easton Hunter converted in the second period, assisted by Haller, before the Rockets responded midway through the period. Gilowski and Huber teamed up again in the last minute to give the Knights some breathing room. The Rockets scored early in the period and equalized with three minutes left. Thomas Burton was solid in the Knights’ net. In Atom Tier 3 action at Civic, the H&L Glass Junior Vipers wiped out West Kelowna 6-1 and then crushed Kelowna 15-4. On Saturday, Cash Anderson burned his former West Kelowna

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Lochlan O'Keefe of Watkin Motors Vernon Vipers drives to the net while being pursued by Ben Ward of the Kamloops Blazers in Pee Wee Tier 1 hockey action Saturday at Civic Arena. teammates for four points. Sent in alone by Emma Elders on the game’s first shift, Anderson sold the goalie on a backhand fake and then made him pay on the forehand. In the dying seconds of the first, the Warriors looked to equalize on a breakaway, but a speeding Brock Holliday got back to break it up. Maddex Minard doubled Vernon’s lead early in the middle frame, taking a Jordyn Morris pass in the high slot and ringing a rising wrister in off the post. Facing a Warriors’ powerplay, netminder Teja Sheldrake snatched a hot shot just below the bar, one of his 15 saves en route to a halfgame shutout. The Vipers poured it on in the third, outshooting West Kelowna 28-5 and putting

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four past the beleaguered backstop. Jordyn Morris popped Vernon’s third on a rebound at 3:41, after Chris Bond teed up Minard for a shot off the draw. A Liam Remple howitzer from the right point made it 4-0. Next, Nick Noren jammed in an Anderson rebound, and with two minutes to go, Anderson potted his second, one-timing a Noren offering. Defensive wall Adam Bourgeois earned Vernon’s Hard Hat. On Sunday, H&L Glass built a 6-0 lead through one period. Remple kicked off the scoring on a solo rush. Noren, on a rebound, and Anderson, on a wraparound, tallied next. Elders then scored on a shoot-in from outside the blueline. Minard and John Spraggs joined the parade with mid-range snipes.

Scoring by committee continued in the second, as Colby Restiaux overpowered the Kelowna keeper’s glove hand from 40 feet. After the Rockets got on the board, defenceman-turned-forward Quinn Soon struck back with a pair. Hard Hat winner Soon completed the hat trick with a shorthanded, top-shelf snipe in the third. Minard converted three times in the frame, his hat trick and fourth goals coming on dishes from Morris. Remple and Elders each added their second snipes. Sheldrake blanked Kelowna in the first half, while Jaret Cooper was brilliant in the freewheeling second half, stretching out to deny two breakaways and robbing another Rocket with a paddledown save. Staring down a penalty shot, Cooper used the Johnny Bower poke-check to perfection.

Dorey fourth in U.S. Grand Prix Morning Star Staff/Canadian Freestyle Ski Association

Vernon’s Justin Dorey is one step closer to fulfilling his Olymic dream. Dorey took fourth place Friday night at the FIS Copper Mountain U.S. Grand Prix Halfpipe in Colorado, laying down a stellar second run for 86.20 points. “I don’t tend to land my first runs, so having done that put me in a great head-space,” Justin Dorey Dorey told the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association. “I did a left double cork 1260 into a right side double cork 1260. I’d never done that combination in competition before.”

Canadian coach Trennon Paynter said it was unfortunate that Dorey missed the Grand Prix podium, but added it was a solid performance. “It’s a bit of a tough break to be in fourth position, but Dorey did all sorts of great things tonight. There are very few people in the sport who can pull off the combination that he did. It significantly ups his game.” The 25-year-old Dorey missed part of last season after undergoing surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his left shoulder. He has rebounded big-time and is currently sixth in the FIS men’s standings with 72 world cup points. Mike Riddle of Sherwood Park, Alta. and Matt Margetts of Penticton finished seventh and 10th, respectively, in the 12-man event. Next stop on the World Cup Tour is Friday, Jan. 3 in Calgary.

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Lazar believes in Canadian entry KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Vernon’s Curtis Lazar pulled on Team Canada jersey No. 26 for the first time Sunday in Malmö, Sweden. Somebody named Jonathan Drouin is wearing his normal No. 27. The Canadians had earlier released Quebec forward Felix Girard, getting down to their final 22-man roster. For Lazar, it was a combination of relief and joy as he realized a major bucket list item. “It feels great knowing I will be a part of this team in the tournament,” he told The Morning Star. “A while back, I set myself a goal to make this team and to achieve it feels really good. The hard work is just beginning though. Every team is elite and you always need to bring your A game in order to be successful. “Getting to represent your country is always special as well. We have received tons of support from back home already and it truly motivates us.” The Edmonton Oil Kings’ centre and Ottawa Senators’ first-round draft pick said Sunday’s 3-0 pre-competition loss to Sweden in the 38th IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships will go down as a lesson learned. “Sweden has a lot of skill and we knew that coming in. What’s disappointing for us is that we got outworked and outbattled tonight. No one was sharp mentally and

it showed. Our goalie, Jake Paterson, kept us in it no doubt. We are lucky this is only exhibition and it is a good reality check for our squad. “Good teams know how to rebound and we are looking forward to our next game versus the Swiss. Coach (Brent) Sutter has challenged all of us to buy in and ask for some more from ourselves and I believe that we have the right guys to do something special.” The Canadians did bounce back and stopped the Swiss 4-1 Monday with Drouin (Halifax Mooseheads) scoring twice and Bo Horvat (London Knights) and 16-yearold phenom Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) adding singles. Sam Reinhart (Kootenay Ice) supplied three helpers. Yannick Rathgeb put Switzerland 1-0 just 52 seconds into an early powerplay. Lazar was in the penalty box for interference. Paterson (Saginaw Spirit) made 23 saves. On his own play against the Swedes, Lazar said: “I was quite nervous coming in, I threw some nice checks early and got into the game. I made some mistakes adjusting to our new systems but it was a good learning curve for myself. As the game went on I had a couple scoring chances that I need to capitalize on. All in all, it was the first step and I’m looking forward to keep on building each game.” Lazar, the third Vernon product to ever play for Canada in the tournament (Brad

Larsen and Jason Podollan are the others), will celebrate Christmas in Sweden with his parents, Dave and Karen Lazar. Canada finished 2-1 in exhibition play after opening with a 4-2 victory over Finland on Friday. Lazar and linemate Drouin were scratches so management could evaulate other talent. Anthony Mantha (Val d’Or Foreurs) Horvat, Mathew Dumba (Minnesota Wild) and Aaron Ekblad (Barrie Colts) scored for Canada. McDavid, who turns 17 on Jan. 13, added two assists. Canada received good news Monday when the IHF announced Dumba will not be disciplined further for kneeing forward Erik Karlsson during Team Canada’s loss to Sweden. Dumba was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the incident. Any suspension would have been a blow to Canada’s defence, which MURRAY MITCHELL PHOTO already has Griffin Reinhart serving a Vernon’s Curtis Lazar (middle) celebrates a Western three-game suspension once the World Hockey League goal with Edmonton Oil Kings’ teamJunior tournament begins on Boxing mate and Aaron Irving in Kamloops. Day. success comes with unselfish play. Canada opens the Group A play “We’ve got to play our team game. We’ve Boxing Day against Germany. Coverage begins on TSN at 4 a.m. Pacific. The got to play the way we’re capable of playCanadians face the Czech Republic Saturday ing and everyone has to play up to their at 8:30 a.m. Pacific. They take on Slovakia potential and their role, because every role Monday and battle the USA New Year’s Eve, is an important one. And obviously we have to score goals, but we also have to be a real both 8:30 a.m. PDT starts. Sutter told Hockey Canada the recipe for good team on both sides of the puck.”

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B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Penticton 24 9 1 3 52 137 Vernon 20 10 3 4 47 125 Salmon Arm 19 12 1 5 44 130 West Kelowna 20 12 1 2 43 119 Merritt 19 14 2 1 41 109 Trail 7 28 2 1 17 93 ISLAND DIVISION Victoria 24 9 3 2 53 133 Powell River 24 8 2 2 52 137 Nanaimo 19 18 0 1 39 121 Cowichan Valley 14 23 0 1 29 101 Alberni Valley 10 21 2 4 26 104 MAINLAND DIVISION Langley 22 11 1 3 48 118 Prince George 21 11 2 2 46 120 Coquitlam 16 16 0 3 35 138 Surrey 16 19 1 0 33 124 Chilliwack 8 26 1 2 19 114 WEDNESDAY: Vernon 3 West Kelowna 1 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER GP G A PTS Landon Smith, Salmon Arm 37 33 26 59 Brad McClure, Penticton 37 29 27 56 Myles Fitzgerald, Victoria 38 18 34 52 Michael McNicholas, Vernon 37 19 31 50 Alex Gillies, Salmon Arm 31 22 25 47 Brett Beauvais, Penticton 36 9 38 47 Gerry Fitzgerald, Victoria 31 22 24 46 Adam Rockwood, Coquitlam 34 8 36 44 Ryan Rosenthal, Coquitlam 34 20 23 43 Dexter Dancs, Vernon 35 16 27 43 Jesse Schwartz, Victoria 31 14 29 43 Austin Plevy, Chilliwack 36 17 25 42 Evan Anderson, Salmon Arm 32 16 25 41 Jonah Renouf, Surrey 35 13 28 41 Chad Staley, Prince George 36 19 21 40 Mitch McLain, Langley 36 17 22 39 Canon Pieper, Coquitlam 35 20 18 38 Bo Pieper, Coquitlam 35 17 21 38 GOALIES GP MIN GA W-L-T AVG Jeff Smith, Powell River 34 954 33 12-3-1 2.07 Andy Desautels, West Kelowna 33 1807 71 18-11-1 2.36 Olivier Mantha, Penticton 36 1088 43 12-6 2.37 Devin Kero, Merritt 33 1557 62 12-11-2 2.39 Brock Crossthwaite, Langley 35 1172 47 14-5 2.41

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KIJHL KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE OKANAGAN/SHUSWAP CONFERENCE OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Kelowna Chiefs 23 9 0 3 49 146 Osoyoos Coyotes 20 14 0 0 40 135 Summerland Steam 17 12 1 3 38 123 North Okanagan Knights 16 16 0 1 33 94 Princeton Posse 12 18 0 3 27 114 DOUG BIRKS DIVISION Kamloops Storm 28 6 0 1 57 160 100 Mile House Wranglers 17 14 0 4 38 113 Chase Heat 17 16 0 2 36 126 Sicamous Eagles 13 17 0 2 28 83 Revelstoke Grizzlies 7 23 0 3 17 87 KOOTENAY CONFERENCE EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION Creston Valley Thunder Cats 21 9 0 0 42 166 Kimberley Dynamiters 17 15 1 0 35 112 Fernie Ghostriders 14 11 0 5 33 107 Columbia Valley Rockies 11 18 3 3 28 108 Golden Rockets 9 23 0 3 21 101 NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION Nelson Leafs 25 4 1 3 54 164 Beaver Valley Nitehawks 23 6 1 2 49 136 Castlegar Rebels 16 14 1 3 36 122 Spokane Braves 13 20 0 3 29 103 Grand Forks Border Bruins 10 18 2 2 24 106 LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYER GP G A PTS Nick Josephs, Kelowna 33 37 38 75 Travis Wellman, Nelson 31 37 28 65 Jamie Vlanich, Nelson 27 20 39 59 Jesse Collins, Creston Valley 30 15 42 57 Jagger Bowles, Kelowna 30 22 30 52 Brandon Formosa, Creston Valley 27 21 31 52 Ryan Edwards, Beaver Valley 32 18 34 52 Daniel Buchanan, Kamloops 35 16 35 51 Trevor Hanna, Creston Valley 30 27 23 50 Devon Hascarl, Revelstoke 32 18 31 49 Colin Chemlka, Osoyoos 27 20 28 48 GOALIE GP W-L-T MIN GA GAA Kris Joyce, Sicamous 29 11-6 1045 40 2.30 Grayson Sharpe, Beaver Valley 22 8-3-1 682 29 2.55 Brett Clark, Beaver Valley 25 10-3 770 33 2.57 Brett Huber, Summerland 33 11-10-1 1363 59 2.60 Mitch Profeit, North Ok 33 6-4 734 33 2.70

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NOTEBOOK BADMINTON - The Vernon Badminton Club welcomes new members and drop-ins for its 2013-14 season. Play goes 7:15-9:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Coldstream Elementary gym through mid-April. Call Kal at 250-260-1692,

or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. BASKETBALL - Weekly $5 drop-in basketball goes Sundays 12:30-2 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym. BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at

WHL WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAM Kelowna Rockets Portland Winterhawks Everett Silvertips Victoria Royals Seattle Thunderbirds Spokane Chiefs Vancouver Giants Tri-City Americans Prince George Cougars Kamloops Blazers EASTERN CONFERENCE Calgary Hitmen Swift Current Broncos Edmonton Oil Kings Medicine Hat Tigers Regina Pats Brandon Wheat Kings Kootenay Ice Red Deer Rebels Prince Albert Raiders Moose Jaw Warriors Saskatoon Blades Lethbridge Hurricanes LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYER Mitch Holmberg, Spokane Nicolas Petan, Portland Joshua Winquist, Everett Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland Leon Draisaitl, Prince Albert Mike Aviani, Spokane Sam Reinhart, Kootenay Graham Black, Swift Current Jaedon Descheneau, Kootenay Nikita Scherbak, Saskatoon Taylor Leier, Portland Brendan Leipsic, Portland Colby Cave, Swift Current Boston Leier, Regina Chandler Stephenson, Regina GOALIES GP Coleman Vollrath, Victoria 15 Tristan Jarry, Edmonton 31 Jordon Cooke, Kelowna 23 Chris Driedger, Calgary 25 Austin Lotz, Everett 26

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BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250260-1082). BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU - Classes Mon-Sat with adult, women’s and kids programs available at Shuswap-North Okanagan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Call head instructor Mario Deveault at 250-804-9262. HOCKEY - Players needed to spare for one team in the men’s 3-on-3 league at the Okanagan Training Rink. Call Mike Burke at 250-307-4110. SPEED SKATING - The Vernon Speed Skating Club is accepting new members. Visit www. vernonspeedskatingclub.com or find them on Facebook...Vernon Speed Skating Club – The Vortex. VOLLEYBALL - Weekly drop-in volleyball sessions go Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m., and Thursdays 8:15-10 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL - Wheelchair basketball goes Thursday nights (7-8:30 p.m.) at Hillview Elementary gym, through Dec. 5. Second session goes Feb. 6-March 13. Ablebodied athletes encouraged to participate. $5 drop-in. Some loaner chairs are available. Contact Kathy Van der Star at 250-548-4078.

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Seniors helping seniors Editor’s note: The following is from Coldstream Meadows Retirement Community. Christmas is a time for giving. We often think of children and toys at Christmas time. “The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.” This Christmas, visions of lonely and needy seniors danced in the heads of the residents and staff of Coldstream Meadows Retirement Community. Nexus provided an opportunity to turn the vision around, giving details of a senior family who would appreciate and enjoy some Christmas cheer. The spirit of the season was shared at Coldstream Meadows with our second Seniors helping Seniors project. Residents purchased items they thought this particular senior family would enjoy, everything from cozy blankets to socks and homemade mittens and hats.

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Vernon senior family. Christmas 2013 brings a new vision: “The seniors were nestled all snug in their beds; while visions of special presents and turkey dinner danced in their heads.” Merry Christmas to all!

Dealing with holiday grief Editor’s note: The following is from the Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. Division. With all the messages of family togetherness and joy during the holidays, the emptiness left behind when someone passes away is in harsh contrast to what society seems to “expect” us to feel. Below are some tips to help you or someone you know get through a potentially hard time: n talking about the deceased person is okay. Your stress will only increase if the deceased person’s memory is allowed to become a landmine that everyone tiptoes around. n things won’t be the same. It’s normal to feel at odds with yourself and family events when dealing with grief. Do not isolate, but limit involve-

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t is over: she is dressed, steps gently and decently down from the table, looks for James; then turning to the surgeon and the students, she curtsies — and in a low, clear voice, begs their pardon if she has behaved ill. The students — all of us — wept like children. John Brown describing a 19th century mastectomy (taken from The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee). I have nine toes. I was born with 10 but along the way I lost one due to the complications of frostbite Dr. April Sanders and finally, the surgeon’s knife. There are perks (cheaper, quicker pedicures) and drawbacks (no flip-flops) to the revised me, but I have no regrets. In retrospect, sacrificing a digit was a small price to pay for freedom from the daily pain of a seemingly incurable osteomyelitis (bone infection). The surgery was uneventful. I walked into the hospital with 10 toes and left with nine. In between I had a pleasant conversation with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist and a really good sleep. I have had other operations in the past and I can say that I have never had a bad experience. Although general anesthesia should never be undertaken unnecessarily, and never should it be employed in Michael Jackson style as a drug for sleep, modern-day anesthesia for the healthy patient is relatively straightforward thanks to better anesthetic agents and the expertise of anesthesiologists. As much as one may take elective surgery and general anesthesia for granted today, the process has not always been so

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uneventful. For most of history, surgeries were performed cold, that is, conscious, without the benefit of anesthesia. Early physicians employed various agents to induce sleep or dissociate the patient from the pain of the procedure and to this end combinations of opium, marijuana, belladonna, cocaine, alcohol, mandrake or jimsonweed were all tried with variable success and significant toxicity. None of these agents worked especially well or for very long and as a result the decision to undergo surgery was a daunting one, made only by the courageous patient on the threshold of life and death. Under such primitive conditions one can only imagine with pity and horror the fates of young men centuries past who, when wounded on the battlefield, underwent amputation with the appallingly inadequate combination of a bottle of liquor, opium and a saw. Under such circumstances it is not surprising that the reputation of a 19th century surgeon was built upon the speed of his surgery. In the 1840s Robert Liston (a distant cousin of my husband) was considered a skilled surgeon because he could perform an amputation in two and a half minutes. For additional speed he would hold his surgical knife between his teeth, freeing up both hands for the procedure. As the germ theory of disease would not be recognized until 1865, 50 per cent of surgical patients succumbed to postoperative infection and died. In 1846, an event occurred that would propel the field of surgery into the future. In the packed medical amphitheater of Massachusetts General, a Mr. Gilbert Allen was the ground zero patient for effective anesthesia. While a gallery of surgeons watched, ether rendered him unconscious and amnesic and a lump

was swiftly removed from Mr. Allen’s jaw. This historic breakthrough in the field of anesthesia occurred just in time to be made available to the 50,000 men who underwent amputation on the battlefields of the American Civil War (chloroform was discovered around the same time but tended to cause fatal cardiac rhythms). The advancements in anesthesia in the past 167 years are miraculous and the process of going under has gone from a harrowing ordeal to an experience that, for the healthy patient, more resembles a dinner of several courses (albeit a horizontal one). At the risk of being facetious, let me explain. Start by thinking of the OR as the restaurant of choice. A reservation is made beforehand and you are taken to the appropriate table. The experience commences with a starter of oxygen, propafol (induces anesthesia) and rocuronium (paralyzing agent). Feeling a little dry? The IV fluids will help. Then the general anesthesia, desflourane or a similar agent, would be your main course as it keeps you under for the duration of your stay. Having a little discomfort from the surgery? A little analgesic via your IV will help. Any individual needs that arise during your stay will be immediately addressed by staff, as you are the only customer. In this restaurant, dessert is included. It comes in the form of the reversal agents, to wake you up. The procedure is over and it’s off to the post op recovery room and time for the staff to prepare the next setting. The whole experience was not to your liking? Relax, you won’t remember a thing but when you are recovered, think of how anesthesia is just one more reason to feel lucky to be living in this time and place. Related articles: How do good ideas spread? (newyorker.com)

ment when you need to and plan new events. n don’t let other people’s expectations dictate how your holiday will unfold. If you don’t feel like doing something this Christmas, don’t let others force you. If you do attend holiday functions, know your limits. n seek support. Talk to your friends and family about how you feel. Also, there are support groups for people who are grieving. Being around people who know what you’re going through can be very comforting.

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n plan a special time to celebrate the memories of the person who died. Some families develop creative rituals like decorating a miniature Christmas tree at the cemetery, donating money to a charity, singing a favourite seasonal song, reciting a special prayer before the evening meal, or even just lighting a candle. Symbolic gestures like these can help families validate their feelings of sadness and overcome the guilt of enjoying special occasions.

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Give rescued animals a little help for the holidays Maurie Deaton Special to The Morning Star

The last few years have been hard on many in our community, but some pets have had an even harder time of it. Local animal rescue groups are overflowing with more and more abandoned and surrendered animals, as people find they are unable to afford the cost of their beloved pets, have to relocate for work or move to less expensive accommodations that don’t allow pets, have had health issues, and many other reasons that they just can’t meet their pets’ needs anymore. How can you help? Please consider giving rescued animals the gift of life this holiday season! Local rescue organizations need donations of all kinds. Funds for food and medical expenses are usually the greatest needs, but check with your favourite group to see what you can help with. Many groups need volunteers and/or foster homes for rescued pets. There are also “pet-food banks” and “spay/ neuter and emergency medical programs” that assist pet owners, so that they can keep their pets during a difficult time. If you are thinking of adopting a new pet, great, but please wait until after the holidays to bring a new friend into your home. The Christmas holidays are often very stressful, busy and hectic times and generally the worst time for pets to try to adjust to their new surroundings, especially baby animals. If you still want that “under-the-tree” experience, try picking out your new pet before the holidays and putting their picture in a frame, make a video, get a similar stuffed animal, etc. Most shelters will allow you to pick out a new pet and hold them for you until after the holidays, when things are quieter and less

hristmas is a time of great feasting and for most of us there will be a lot of leftovers to deal with after the main meal. There’s always our fill after that of turkey or ham sandwiches, turkey a la king, turkey pot pies, egg scrambles, and casseroles, not to mention delicious turkey soup, and today I’m

stressful for all concerned. You can usually make arrangements with a shelter to bring the whole family in for a special outing to pick out your new pal or pals. The decision to bring home a new pet should be a happy one, but unfortunately, sometimes people make “impulse” decisions to get a new pet without really having given the idea a lot of thought and/or have no experience in caring for an animal. Often, these arrangements don’t work out and the pet is often given away, surrendered to a rescue group or just abandoned, as if pets are “disposable,” like so many things in our society.

“Most shelters will allow you to pick out a new pet and hold them for you until after the holidays...” — Maurie Deaton

If you are thinking you would like to adopt a companion animal, but aren’t sure about it, please do some advance research into the demands of care for that type or breed of pet. It is important to make sure your new pet fits into your lifestyle. There are many knowledgeable people in the community that can provide you with information about your prospective new pet’s dietary, exercise, housing and medical care and costs. If after researching, you still aren’t sure about what kind of pet to get, consider fostering an animal for a short time. Many rescued pets need special care or just a home until space is available at a shelter. This way, you can “try out”

having a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, guinea pig for a few weeks/ months, to see if it is a good fit for you. If it isn’t, well, you have helped an animal and now know that it doesn’t work. If it is a good fit, you can usually adopt the pet you have fostered or another that might be an even better fit. If you have the time, love and space for a pet, but can’t manage the financial costs of having your own pet, you can also consider fostering. Most animal rescue organizations can provide the food and medical care for the fostered animal, if you cannot afford the expense. If your circumstances don’t allow you to give an animal the ongoing, lifetime care it needs, then fostering is an excellent option. If you spend six months away every winter, you can offer to foster an animal for the time you have available. As someone who has fostered and re-homed hundreds of rescued animals, I can honestly say it was worth every cent and minute of my time. Animals, especially rescued animals, give something to you that can’t be found anywhere else in life. I hope you take the opportunity to find out for yourself! The following serve the North Okanagan and are no-kill rescue groups: Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary (Oyama), call 250-470-3606 or see www.facebook.com/wpbsanctuary; Okanagan Humane Society, call 250-548-9293 or see www. okananganhumanesociety.ca; Vernon and District Animal Care Society, 250-542-7203 or see www.vernonanimalcare. com; Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society (Chase), call 1-250-679-2778 or see www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com Maurie Deaton is a longtime advocate for animals in the North Okanagan.

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remain safe this year and enjoy a happy, healthy start to the new year. Mexican-Style turkey Burger 1 tsp. smoked paprika or regular paprika 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. each ground cumin, ground coriander and chilli powder 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup of tomato cassata (paste)

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup (160g) shredded roast turkey 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped 1/4 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped Juice of 2 limes 2 ripe avocados

1 garlic clove, crushed 1 butter lettuce, leaves separated 4 crunchy bread rolls, split Place the spices, brown sugar, oil and tomato paste in a small saucepan with some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until

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thickened. Transfer to a bowl, add the shredded turkey, and toss to combine. Allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, place tomato, cucumber, onion and mint in a bowl and toss with half the lime juice. Season and set aside. Mash the avocado with the garlic and remaining lime juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread avocado mixture on the base of the rolls, then fill with lettuce, turkey mixture and some tomato salsa. Serve with remaining tomato salsa. new year’S chaMpagne punch 1 quart orange sherbet 2 quarts fresh orange juice 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled 2 (750 milliliter) bottles champagne, chilled Place the orange juice, ginger ale, and champagne in the refrigerator to get them well-chilled. In a large punch bowl, place the block of sherbet in the centre and pour the orange juice over the top. Next, pour the ginger ale over the sherbet. Finally, pour both bottles of champagne over the sherbet. Stir gently to mix the liquids, resulting in a foamy top. Serve immediately.

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december 24 the voila musical christmas lights show! Our Christmas lights display has been a growing project annually for a number of years and will continue to grow in the spirit of spreading joy over the holidays. People are encouraged to park in the parking lot or along the road, roll down their windows to listen to the music while they enjoy the dancing lights or get out of their vehicles. The display at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. runs daily 5 to 9:30 p.m., and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, times will be extended to midnight. A box is set up to receive donations of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. the mission dollar bin fill a bag for a loonie sale On until Dec. 24, with a great selection of clothing, footwear, house hold and videos, cd’s books etc. Leather jackets and holiday wear 1/2 price! Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 to 5ish at 3008 34th St. All proceeds go to the Upper Room Mission. Merry Christmas from all our volunteers! okan. humane society’s christmas bazaar Annual fundraiser until Dec. 24 at The Shops at Polson Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day the mall is open. Christmas items, white elephant table, antiques and collectibles, some furniture, other household items and 2014 calendars. Home baking on Mondays. Also, raffle with great prizes. All money raised goes towards care of abandoned cats/kittens and to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying/neutering their pet. Info., Hazel at 250-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. artsolutely Until Dec. 24, shop at Artsolutely, Vernon Community Art Centre’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Choose from paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, natural products, wood carvings, glass works, ornaments, jewelry and more! Support 28 North Okan. artists. Open Monday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-542-6243. The centre is at 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park. notice to lumby wildlife members The club is accepting meat donations for our upcoming banquet. Contact any of the directors to make your donation or phone Mike at 250547-6403. This is the time to register your horns, antlers, fish and feathers for the trophies at the banquet. Info., Justin Sanesh at 250-547-6091. kindale thrift store in armstrong 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. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery. Donations to the food bank appreciated. armstrong district fish & game association We hold the following events every week: archery shooting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; trap shooting Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; pistol shooting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see our web site at www.adfga.ca or e-mail to adfga2011@hotmail.com Pregnancy suPPort Every Tuesday we offer a drop-in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are located at 2902 29th Ave. Gratefully accepting double strollers, maternity and infant clothing donations. narcotics anonymous Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m., A Step Ahead, 2800-33rd St., basement of Gateway Shelter (open to the public, 12 stepmeeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574. mothers for recovery Peer suPPort grouP For any mother in recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling with addictions. The purpose

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of this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain recovery and parent successfully. Takes place every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. For more information please call Caroline at 250542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311. under the sPitfire anaf unit 5 Cribbage night and dart league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. New members welcome. We are at 2500-46th Ave. Call 250-542-3277 for more information. tuesday evening meditation grouP A short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. freedom grouP meets Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join. aa meetings tuesdays Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meeting (X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Meeting (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. (H) . Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., 5 p.m. daily. Handicap access (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933

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the fifth annual christmas together dinner Dec. 25, doors open at 2:30 p.m. at St. James parish hall (St. James School). Crafts, entertainment and dinner at 4 p.m. It is for anyone who doesn’t want to be alone for Christmas or wants to feel the community spirit. Meals can be provided to those who are physically unable to attend and transportation to the event is available. Info., Ron at 250-545-0383 or Kari at 250-306-0970. food addicts in recovery anon. (fa) Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.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. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Wednesdays 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave., Thursdays 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., and Sundays 8 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. For more info. call 250-545-4933. home-cooked meal for enderby seniors Seniors, please join us for a homecooked meal at the Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come in early, cost is just $7. For more info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. narcotics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access).Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. 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. coda meets Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) aa meetings on wednesdays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. For more info., call 250-545-4933.

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feature event: Polar bear dip in oyama on new year’s day, Jan. 1 he Oyama Firefighters and Oyama Branch 189 of the Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring an annual Polar Bear Dip again this year. Signups and pledges can be made at the Oyama Legion. The proceeds of the pledges go to the food bank or charity of your choice. Last year there were more than 30 brave souls who hit the zero degrees Celsius water. The year before, the fire fighters had to cut about two inches of ice to make the swimming area. It may be thicker this year if the weather stays the way it has been.

and 31. We thank all our customers for their loyalty and support and wish everyone a merry Christmas and a healthy new year. We are at 3102-31st Ave. (near the bus depot). Regular store hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 250-545-0777. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 281048th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no access. 250-545-4933 vernon and dist. animal care society We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require information about the cat.

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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. kelowna singles club new year’s eve Dec. 31, dinner/dance. Happy hour 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rutland Centennial Hall, 180a Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna .Cost is $35 for the dinner and dance, or $20 just for the dance which runs 8 p.m. to midnight. Dress code is informal dressy, no blue jeans please. Music supplied by the Blue Healers. Everyone is welcome. Tickets available from executive members or call Claudette at 250762-6907. Please bring along a donation to the food bank, it will be appreciated. armstrong legion hosts new year’s levee Everyone invited Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Celebrate start of 2014 with glass of Moose Milk. 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, a film that stages a battle between a nun and priest in 1964 at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx. Join us Jan. 4 at Lumby United Church Hall 7 – 9 p.m. Discussion (optional) to follow. Admission by donation includes light refreshments. Sensitive theme not suitable for children under 14. Questions? Dave at 250-547-6368.

the saturday souP kitchen at All Saints’ Church will be closed Dec. 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! countdown to 2014 Dec. 31, 2013 at Hullcar Hall, Armstrong, join us for our New Year’s Eve dance. Advance ticket sales on now, call Sherri at 250-546-1944. “Let something to smile about...” “Letususgive giveyouyou something to smile about...” okanagan singles 40+ Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, dance to Mace at Checkers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call Dot if attending: 250-542-4042. armstrong legion holds new year’s eve dance Goodbye, 2013. Musician Don Herting will have the legion rocking for New Year’s Eve, which will have an evening buffet to satiNew to serve serveyou youbetter! better! ate revelers. Tickets to ring in the new Newextended extended hours hours to Monday – Saturday 8:30-4:30 year $30 for singles, $55 per couple. Monday - Saturday 8:30-4:30 Thursday until8:00 8:00pm pm celebrate new year’s eve under WednesdayEvenings Evenings until the sPitfire with BBQ rib dinner, party favours, and live music by No Bad Days. NOW PATIENTS! NOWACCEPTING ACCEPTING NEW NEW PATIENTS! Tickets $35 per person. Reserve now to avoid disappointment; call 250-542-3277. nd Avenue 2301 – 32nd canadian citizenshiP test: helP 2301-32 Avenue Vernon, BC with studying Worried about the Vernon, BC Canadian Citizenship test and need Dr.Dr. Sean Bicknell Dr.Dr. Karl Denk Dr. Isabelle Henri Sean Bicknell, Karl Denk & Associates some help studying? Vernon & District Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry Immigrant Services Society (VDISS) is Visit our NEW offering a new course of citizenship Visit our NEWwebsite websitewww.pleasantvalleydental.ca www.pleasantvalleydental.ca

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Bridge by Phillip Alder THE WRONG SLAM AND THE BEST DEFENSE Anne Tyler said, “People always call it luck when you’ve acted more sensibly than they have.” That is often true, but there can still be matters out of your control. Take today’s deal, for example. Look at only the North-South hands. In which contract would you choose to play? When the deal was originally played, the bidding went as shown. North-South were using two-over-one game-forcing. On the third round, South broke a golden rule of Blackwood by using the convention with two fast losers in both unbid suits, with no guarantee

that partner had a first- or second-round control in those suits. South should have bid four spades. Then, North probably would have passed, although with controls in both hearts and clubs, there would have been a good case for his using Blackwood. Six diamonds and six spades are both excellent contracts, apparently losing only one club trick. However, at the table, against six diamonds, West led the club jack. East won with her king and realized that, unless West had a slow trump trick like jack-fourth, there was only one way to defeat the slam -- shift to a spade. West happily ruffed and South

unhappily wrote minus 100 on her scoresheet. Then North pointed out that six spades was making. Against that slam, East’s best lead is a low club! If North carelessly plays low from the board, West wins and gives his partner a diamond ruff.

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LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Notice of Annual General Meeting January 8, 2014 @ 7:00 PM In the Club House All members are encouraged to attend.

Archie Clement Betton

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July 11, 1925 – December 10, 2013

In a world short of positive role models (those with values of hard work, honesty, accountability, with a moral compass that never falters, to whom a handshake means more than any piece of paper or any official stamp) we find ourselves with one less. It is with great sadness we announce the passing or Archie Clements (Clem) Betton on December 10, 2013. Dad was born in High River Alberta on July 11, 1925. He had fond memories of growing up around his grandfather’s farm in that area and of his dad’s farming and cartage businesses. His fond memories were no doubt influenced by meeting mom (Millie) who he married on May 24, 1950 in Calgary Alberta. The family that followed (Pat, Donald and Al) were all born in Alberta where Dad continued farming and other entrepreneurial endeavours until cold winters finally got the best of him.

Dad loved music and dancing. It brought him and mom together and was one of their last pleasures together before she left us in 2001.

Dad was predeceased by mom (Millie), his wife of 51 years, his sister Gwen Dube and brother Fred Betton.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Randy at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on December 19th, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda. Randy was known and loved by many. He was actively involved in several community and charitable organizations over the years. Many will remember him as the owner of George Randall’s Men’s Wear in downtown Vernon. Randy’s many contributions and wonderful gifts of friendship will be missed by all. Thank You to Dr. Naude and all staff of ICU for the excellent care. The Memorial Service date and time will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

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Obituaries Ruth May Lynn Stapleford

1927 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth on December 18, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born October 31, 1927 in Rossland, BC. Ruth enjoyed bowling and was an avid Canucks fan. She is survived by her partner: John Boag; sons: Harvey L’Ecluse; Harold L’Ecluse (Helen L’Ecluse); daughter: Ethel Moteer (Pat Moteer); 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents: Harvey and Ethel Lynn; brother: Gordie Lynn; sisters: Dorothy Hansen, and Ethel McFarland. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Ruth’s name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1212 West Broadway,Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

The move to the Coldstream Valley happened in 1966. Dad never forgot his Alberta roots or his many friends there. He returned to Alberta for a period after we lost mom.

In recent years it was the company of his great grandkids that made his eyes sparkle.

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He loved practical jokes, coffee and poker with his buddies in Alberta, building almost anything, healthy crops in the field, political debate, storytelling, his border collie Missie, and , above all, family.

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He is survived by three children Pat (Don) Sibilleau, Donald (Yodit) Betton and Al (Pam) Betton. Three Grandchildren, Dale (Jenny) Sibilleau, Leslie (Jeremy) Frick and Darlene Sibilleau, four great grandchildren, Alexis and Makenna Sibilleau, Kalin and Hadley Frick, brother Ross (Alice) Betton, sisters-in-law Marg Betton, Jean, Anne and Lannette, extended family and close friends. He will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. A private funeral has been held. There will be a celebration of life in the spring.

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It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of our son and brother, Colin, in Vancouver, BC . Colin was born and raised in Vernon, BC. He completed his schooling there, and on graduation left to travel the world. Eventually he settled in Vancouver, and for many years was employed by Sauder Lumber. He loved to hike and cycle around his chosen city. He had a keen intellect and a great eloquence with words. Colin loved to read and was an avid collector of books. Of a quiet and gentle nature he strove to find peace in his life and community. He will be greatly missed by his parents Mitchell and Frances Brown of Vernon; sisters: Peg (Tony) Wolf of Kelowna; Wenonah (Alan) March of Langley; two nieces. Cremation entrusted to Henderson’s Funeral Home, Langley, BC. A family memorial to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

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Career Opportunities CAREERS in Trucking. Well established Chip Hauler offers stable secure employment with Extended Benefits, Pension Plan, Direct Payroll deposit and more to Class 1 drivers with clean abstracts and verifiable mountain experience. Apply online: www.sutco.ca or fax resume: 250-3572009 For further information 1888-357-2612 Ext:230

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

Help Wanted Is now hiring a FULL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER. Must be available for all shifts, days, evenings & weekends, some heavy lifting, not suitable for students. Drop off resumes to 2501-53rd Ave Vernon or joeyg@c-lovers.ca

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

Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen 2810 33rd St, Vernon, BC requires a Full Time Cook $11.50/Hr. Cook/Prep/Clean Filipino/Canadian exp. High School Preferred. Apply: t_smelser@yahoo.ca

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0889828 BC Ltd Dba Lavington Market is hiring 1 full time, permanent gas bar cashier willing to work for closing shift from 1.30 p.m -10.00 p.m. for its location 6320 highway 6 Coldstream B.C V1B 3C7. Basic English and high school education required. Duties: Receive and process payment, wrap and process payments, Calculate total payments etc. Salary 10.50/ hourly. Fax resume to 250545-8370. CONTRACT CARRIER required for door to door delivery, 3 mornings a week. Must have vehicle, be ﬂexible, reliable & prepared for walking. $10.25/hr. Contact Donna or Tammy 250-550-7901 or fax 250-558-3468 or email circulation@vernonmorningstar.com

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.

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JOURNEYMAN STEEL FABRICATOR, CWB WELDER, STEEL ERECTOR, TICKETED BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR required with minimum 5 years experience Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562

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

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CDA with experience and Prostho Module at a busy dental office. 3-4 days/week for Mat Leave possibly leading to permanent position. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC, or fax 250-545-8942 or email dr.craiggoplen@shawbiz.ca

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Community Corner is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

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Ariens 8HP 32” Dual-Stage Snowblower. $400. (250)3070009

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AAA-Maid from Philippines. Residential & Commercial Cleaning Service. Gift Certificates aval 250-540-3644

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Furniture KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR W/ COMFORT! BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

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

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*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100.

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

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

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ARMSTRONG RT 501 - Rosedale Ave & Danallanko • 40 papers • Avail. now RT 520 - Highland Park Dr & Highland Park Cres • 40 papers • Avail. now BX RT 105 - PV Rd & 16 St • 71 papers • Avail. now RT 108 - Cascade & Mutrie Rd • 96 papers • Avail. now

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COLDSTREAM RT 204 - Coldstream Cr Rd & Hillside Dr • 73 papers • Avail. Jan 5 RT 216 - Giles Dr & DeJong Dr • 92 papers • Avail. Jan 1 RT 220 - Lakeview Dr & College Dr • 94 papers • Avail. now EAST HILL RT 61 - 42 Ave & 35A St • 115 papers • Avail. Jan 3 RT 64 - 21 Ave & Pottery Rd • 77 papers • Avail. Dec 27 LUMBY RT 601 - Saddleview Ave & Mountain Ave • 110 papers • Avail. now RT 603 - Catt & Fairview • 80 papers • Avail. now RT 604 - Shuswap & Bessette • 109 papers • Avail. Jan 1 LOWER MISSION HILL RT 126 - 25 Ave & 35 St • 53 papers • Avail. now MISSION HILL

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

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

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

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All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW. No smoking / No pets.

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

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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!

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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

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

1bdrm apart’s close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$700 + utils. (250)307-4948

Armstrong

1 Bdrm. Armstrong, clean, bright and newly decorated upper unit. Walk to downtown, $625/month, coin laundry.Call Alex 250-545-3813. 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

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 bdrm, large, near Fulton school, renovated, w/d hookup, neutered cat ok, no dogs, on bus route. $950 util incl. 250-542-4310 250-308-9738.

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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 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.

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

1bdrm, D.T. from $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

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

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• 1 bedroom apartment, centrally located, mountain & city views, balcony, 1 stall parking, utilities incl except hydro. $750 vernonhomes.ca/forrent 2bdrm Coldstream, n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d $950+util. no appliances, Jan 1. 778-255-3114 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1200.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm house, $1200./mo, Centrally located 250-5491227 Desert Cove, 2bdrm home gated community, 40+, $1200 + utilities, call 250-549-8046

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

Suites, Upper 1bdrm suite avail. Jan 1, $800 util/incl. pets neg. 7949 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-545-0733 2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $800. incl util. 250-306-9909, 250-546-3383 Coldstream orchard location, 3bdrm, office & den. 5 appl., double garage, pets neg., $1600 util incl., 250-549-0310 or 250-308-7004. Lumby 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg rec room, $900. incl basic util, n/s, no dogs (250)547-8901

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

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

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is herby given that Creditors and others having claims against the ESTATE of HUGH DONALD CAMERON also known as H. Donald Cameron and Don Cameron, formerly of 14850 Oyama Rd. Lake Country, B.C. V4V 2C6 , Deceased, who died October 4, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned EXECUTOR, c/o John McCormack 932 Skeena Drive, Kelowna, B.C.,V1V 2B2 on or before January 31, 2014, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have that have been received. JOHN McCORMACK, Executor.

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2006 Nisaan Titan, Ccab, 4x4, auto, 179kms,winter tires, $10,500.obo 250-307-7883

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Victorian Retirement Residence 3306 22nd Street -250 545-0470

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FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 New Arctic Claw Snow Tires on Suburu Rims 175/70 R14 $300.; 1992 Legacy, new brakes & muffler needs transmission 200K. $500. incl Tires (250)253-3556 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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