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An emergency situation broke out in Lavington Thursday as natural gas spewed into the air, causing evacuations and detours. A motorist travelling eastbound on Highway 6 lost control and struck an aboveground structure protecting a high-pressure gas line at approximately 9 a.m. The driver was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with undetermined injuries. Kelly Kirkland lives across Highway 6 from where the incident took place, at the corner of Park Lane. “I heard a big bang and I looked out the window and there was a bunch of brown-like grey smoke billowing out at the corner of Park Lane and the highway,” said Kirkland, as she peered out her hillside home. “I just immediately called 911 because I was pretty sure it was a gas line.” The line, which transports gas from Vernon to Lumby and beyond, continued to spew gas for most of the day. “It’s very, very loud down there,” said Kirkland of the noise of gas escaping the line. “You can hear the hissing, it’s so loud, from my house.” She adds: “And you can really smell it.” In fact the rotten-egg smell was detected as far as Vernon, more than 20 kilometres away. Kirkland, along with all residents on both sides of the highway between Hill Drive and Springfield Road were evacuated from their homes while Terasen and emergency crews dealt with the situation. As a precaution, the Vernon School District also evacuated Lavington Elementary students, transporting them to Coldstream Elementary. The Coldstream Women’s Institute was the reception area for evacuated residents to make contact with Emergency Social
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Gas leaks from a high-pressure line at Highway 6 at Park Lane in Lavington, where a vehicle took out the protective structure surrounding a valve Thursday morning, caused an emergency situation in the area. Visit vernonmorningstar.com for a video and updates. Services. It was unknown, as of press time, when residents might be able to return to their homes. Since the car was sitting right on top of the gas line, and due to its high pressure, crews could not simply move the car to fix the line due to the potential for spark. “It’s definitely a high-pressure line,” said Lumby RCMP Cpl. Henry Proce while on
scene. “You can hear it venting so if it were to erupt in flames it would be quite the scene.” Michael Allison, spokesperson for Fortis BC, anticipated crews would be able to bring gas under control Thursday evening. But while repairs are made, customers in Lumby would be cut off the service. “We do thank customers, we know this is a big inconvenience to people especially since I hear it’s quite cold there,” said Allison,
adding that crews would be going door-todoor to re-light homes with gas furnaces. Despite the strong odour, Allison says the safest way to deal with the situation was to let gas blow clear. “Since it is all clear, we can see it, we know where it is and we can see it’s dissipating,” he said, as crews determined the best course of action to fix the break. “Ultimately our goal is safety.”
Bengtson, Enderby’s chief administrative officer. While residents won’t be able to access city hall today, the answering service will monitor all incoming calls and forward them to the appropriate department. Regular public works and parks and recreation services will not be interrupted. “We’ve structured things to try and minimize the impact to the public as much as possible,” said Bengtson.
Staff members who are unable to work because of filming have voluntarily agreed to take today as a holiday so there is no additional cost to the city. And city hall is being provided to producers for free. “Enderby is being looked at as an important place for films and we want to demonstrate our willingness to make film shoots easy,” said Bengston. Enderby hosted a George Clooney film
last year and Go With Me is being produced by Rick Dugdale who grew up in the community. It’s believed the interior shots from city hall will be paired up with exterior shots of another Enderby building during the film. City staff will be present today for security but Bengtson says no employees have been asked to be extras. “I don’t think I’m made for film,” he joked when asked if he would have a starring role.
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The people’s business is being interrupted by star power in Enderby. City hall will be closed to the public today as it’s being used for interior shots for the movie Go With Me, which stars Anthony Hopkins and Ray Liotta. “They were looking at a variety of spots and they saw city hall and they thought it would be an ideal location,” said Tate
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Athlete on the road to recovery ROGER KNOX
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aran Lafond promises his friends and supporters he’ll work hard to see everyone again. If his recovery from a serious head trauma continues to go well, Lafond’s mom, Juliet, hopes she and her son can be home in Vernon by the end of the month. The Fulton Secondary Grade 11 student and running back on the Maroons’ senior boys football team, was seriously injured in a game in Prince George Sept. 26, and almost died. After scoring his first-ever touchdown earlier in the game on an eight-yard run, Lafond was hurt on a kickoff late in the game. “It was a violent hit, and it was the last time Taran was on the field, but he came off the field under his own steam,” said Maroons head coach Mike Scheller. “He didn’t say anything to anybody. Said he was fine. After the game, he shook hands with the other team, and then I was addressing the team on the field. He was standing at the back and then he collapsed.” It was Scheller who had to call Juliet, in Vernon, that her son was being taken to Prince George hospital. “Usually after a road game, Taran would call me on his cell phone to let me know how things went,” said Juliet, a single mom. Lafond’s head trauma was severe enough that it couldn’t be cared for in Prince George. He was flown to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, and Juliet was told to meet her son there. Juliet recruited her mother, who also lives in Vernon, to make the trip with her. Due to fog in Prince George, the plane couldn’t take off, so Juliet arrived at the hospital before her son did. “Doctors kept phoning me on the road and updating me on his condition,” said Juliet, who drove to the Lower Mainland. “My mom was such a trooper. I was glad she was with me. There was a lot of talking and a lot of crying.” Nearly 12 hours later, Lafond was flown to Vancouver and driven to Children’s Hospital. Cat scans were taken, consultations were done with Juliet, all within a half-hour of arriving at hospital, and Lafond was then taken into surgery. “They (medical team) were spectacular,” said Juliet. “They knew it was a life-anddeath situation.” After nearly two weeks at Children’s
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Vernon’s Taran Lafond, 16, a running back with the Fulton Maroons senior football team, continues to recover in Vancouver from a serious head trauma injury suffered during a game in Prince George in September. Hospital, Lafond was transferred to Sunnyhill Hospital in Vancouver, where he finally woke up after the injury and surgery. Lafond and his mom are now living in a Vancouver hotel and returning to Sunnyhill daily as Taran is an outpatient. “He’s doing really well,” said Juliet, who has been by her son’s side every day since the injury. “He’s still coming here everyday, still has full days of therapy. He’s really working hard, coming along and doing better everyday. “We hope to be back at the end of November but it goes week by week and we see how things are going. We know we’re in the best of hands here, trying to get a good
start toward recovering.” The injury, at the time, cost Lafond the vision in his left eye, though Juliet said it has returned but is blurry. It also, unfortunately, took away some of Lafond’s memory. He has no recollection of things from about a week before the injury until after he woke up in Sunnyhill. “He won’t ever remember the first touchdown he ever scored,” said Juliet. Helping boost Lafond’s spirits, though, are visits from family and guests. Lafond’s dad came for a week from his home in Alberta, Juliet’s sister ventured from Saskatchewan, and Juliet’s oldest daughter stayed for awhile.
Lafond also had a visit from Scheller over Thanksgiving. He brought Lafond’s home and away jerseys to hang in his hospital room, with the road jersey signed by his teammates. “Taran’s a great kid,” said Scheller. “He’s always happy, always ready to play, always at practice, and he was getting better as a player every game.” One of the jerseys accompanied the Lafonds to B.C. Place and a B.C. Lions game with tickets courtesy of former Lions great Angus Reid, who sat with the Lafonds. Lafond also enjoyed a visit from family friends Ken and Holli Liefke, whose son, Tyler, is one of Lafond’s closest buddies. The Liefkes have started a fundraising page on gofundme.com (Carin’ For Taran) to help with Juliet’s expenses and Taran’s recovery. As of Thursday, a total of $3,635 had been donated. “That’s amazing,” said Juliet. “I can’t believe Holli did that. “I’m overwhelmed. Even Taran said ‘I didn’t think that many people cared about me, mom.’ That almost made me cry.” Taran himself was able to write on the Go Fund Me page to express his appreciation. “Thank you everyone so much for helping me so greatly,” wrote Taran. “You are such great people and this money will make my recovery so much better and easier, and take stress off my mom financially... “I truly love you all for being there for my greatest need. And for those who can’t (donate), prayers work just as well.” You can donate at gofundme.com, or an account for the Lafonds has also been established at VantageOne Credit Union. To make a donation at any VantageOne location, quote account No. 942656.
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will make for a good team, Fowler topped the polls according to the mayor. with Britton coming in sec“We have one young guy ond, Drapala third, O’Sullivan in Steven who reminds me fourth, Werner fifth and of (former councillor) Ryan McGregor sixth. Nitchie, when Ryan Drapala, a high came on board,” said school teacher, said Pieper. “It was nice to he is humbled and see how well he did honoured that so and I look forward many voters would to having his younger take a chance on a generation input on new face with no council.” political experience. Werner used “I’m excited by Chris Pieper to live across the the results of the street from Pieper, other elected counand McGregor is a former cil members, and I believe that Armstrong classmate of the it will be a productive four mayor. years,” said Drapala. “Linda does a lot for the “I have a steep learning community and Lance is curve ahead of me to learn the well-known around town,” system, but I thrive in those said Pieper. types of challenging situations
and am eager to get to work representing community members to the best of my ability.” Fowler, who topped the polls, is thankful to the community for having confidence in her work and is looking forward to working with the new council. “We heard during the campaign that some needs weren’t being addressed at all or there were issues that needed to be addressed and I’m looking forward to coming up with solutions and ideas,” said Fowler. “Armstrong is a great place to live and I want to keep it that way for the people here now, people who move here in the future and for people who are far away from home.”
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Cross-country skiers are preparing to hit the trail. Silver Star Mountain Resort opens its cross-country trails for the 2014-15 winter season today. “Skiers will be able to enjoy about eight kilometres of cross-country trails with early season conditions located primarily on the higher reaches of the mountain,” said Guy Paulsen, Silver Star’s nordic manager. “Access to the upper trails will be restricted to foot traffic only on defined and marked pathways from
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Human trafficking on rise
t’s hard to pick what’s the most interesting or tell-tale statistic about human trafficking in Canada. The fact that victims are recruited in church? The fact that human trafficking, if it hasn’t already, will soon surpass drug trafficking in terms of global profits? The possibility there are human trafficking victims in the Okanagan? That there are 21 million victims of human trafficking every year? That, because it’s hard to prove, there have only been 26 convictions of human trafficking in Canada? Close to 25 people gathered last week at the Okanagan Regional Library in Vernon to hear a presentation on the Roger Knox offence from Cpl. Jassy Bindra, RCMP investigator and human trafficking co-ordinator for B.C., a position she’s held for three years. Human trafficking, as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada, says anyone who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person for the purpose of exploiting them is guilty of an indictable offence. Victims could be, for example, a live-in nanny. Or it could be – and this is where it hits close to home – orchard workers logging long days picking fruit. If the person who provides labour or services by engaging in a conduct that leads them to fear for their safety, the person who caused that fear can be charged with human trafficking. That part, however, is where frustration lies for law enforcement. Bindra recounted a story of a woman from Tanzania who worked for a well-to-do family. She was asked if she wanted to go to Canada to “work in a hair salon.” Instead of a salon, the woman worked in a private residence as a live-in caretaker and was paid nothing. Not a cent. When she came to police attention, her matter was investigated and Bindra thought they had their first case of human trafficking under the criminal code. Crown lawyers said otherwise.
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“There was no reasonable fear for safety,” said Bindra, who said there have been 200-plus files where human trafficking charges have been laid. She uses the example of a pimp. Bindra can arrest the person and charge him with human trafficking, living off the avails, sexual assault, uttering threats. The pimp, she said, will plead guilty to everything else if human trafficking is taken off the table. “And the court system agrees with that,” said Binda. “It’s easier, cheaper, and the courts are already backed up. Let’s take the sure thing instead of going to trial.” In her hour-long presentation, Bindra said human trafficking has caught up to the arms race and has nearly surpassed the drug trade in terms of profits. Human trafficking, according to the International Organization of Migration (IOM), brings in $150 billion annually (or $411 million per day). And, frighteningly, the number could be higher because human trafficking is veiled in secrecy. “Drug trafficking is high reward but high risk,” said Bindra. “Human trafficking is high reward but low risk because it’s clandestine.” Scarier still is that figure of 21 million victims annually, also released by the IOM, could be higher. Those are the victims that are known, recruited for work to make a better life for themselves, for self-esteem and recruited in places like schools, malls, the Internet and, yes, even at church. “A church is a great place for pimps to prey because they do so under the guise of being religious and moral, and good people,” said Bindra. “Would you even think someone who comes to church every week is a pimp?” In her presentation, Bindra said indicators of human trafficking include a person being escorted or watched; there’s evidence of control over the person; not speaking on their own behalf; no ID, no passport; limited knowledge about how to get around in a community; physical injuries; lack of private space; living at or near the workplace. There is a 24-hour hotline (1-866-677-7267) to report potential victims of human trafficking. Bindra’s presentation was sponsored by the library and North Okanagan Shuswap Crime Stoppers Society.
Now that the final votes have been announced, it’s time for municipalities and rural areas to get back to business. The 2014 civic election has come and gone and communities can finally put all the campaign drama behind them. Councils and other elected bodies can set their sights on doing what they where elected to do — run their respective areas and serve their citizens. That’s a concept often lost on new politicians. The people voted them into office so they can best serve the needs of the community, a feat that isn’t always easy. Despite the best intentions of many new politicians, changing the world — or at least their tiny part of it — doesn’t happen overnight. All of those promises of change and improvement will take time. There is a political process that has to be followed and it’s time for the newcomers to go to school. For those newbies, there will be a steep learning curve in the coming months. Hopefully more experienced, returning politicians will share their experiences to allow the newcomers to more quickly acclimatize themselves to their new responsibilities and the process, rules and regulations that have to be followed. The political realm is a slow moving machine and once the hype of an election dies down, the process will begin to plod along. Still, the coming of new people always brings new hope. Candidates, turned politicians, have the opportunity to change the system, one slow bit at a time. Let’s hope they succeed in reinvigorating the process as they adjust to their new roles. As for the public that voted in the new governments, their job isn’t over yet either. Voting was just the first step. Now it’s their job to keep informed, keep watching and hold their politicians accountable. — Rossland News
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IN AGREEMENT Regarding the letter from C. Wills, I concur totally with the suggestion that streaming should produce a more efficient educational system. As a child going through elementary and senior schools in England, I saw first hand how streaming works. Upon entry into elementary school (or junior school as it was called there) we were placed into one of four classes. We were never told upon what basis this was done but I assume it was on the outcome of an elementary IQ assessment taken at the end of our infant school (kindergarten) time. What this meant was that the 38 of us (yes, there were 38 in my class) all progressed along through our school careers at the same rate of progress, with our curriculum orientated to our ability. There was one teacher per class. No special needs help required. Discipline came in the form of firmness but fairness. Re-assessment worked somewhat like the English football league system where teams are relegated or promoted to the division above or below depending on their performance at the end of the season. At the end of the school year, the two or three youngsters who were either not performing well, or performing significantly above the average for their class, were moved as appropriate. I cannot comment as to the rightness or
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nfortunately, the Interior Health Authority has not suggested anything to solve the nitrate pollution problems of the Steele Springs Waterworks District that the district trustees haven’t suggested themselves (IHA suggests options for Spallumcheen water district, Oct. 24). Hooking up to a municipal water system (Armstrong) or “investigation of local deeper wells in the surrounding area,” are among the long and short-term solutions Steele Springs is investigating with the help of Spallumcheen council and support of Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo. The question with all possible solutions is, who is going to pay? Steele Springs has been upgrading its pumping equipment and water line for several years, through long-term loans. We still have one section of line from Dodds Road. to the end of Round Prairie to go, and estimate that with our water tolls as they stand, it will be four years before we have enough saved to qualify for a loan for that improvement. This project will bring our system up to the standard required by Armstrong to be able to join them, if they have enough water. But to make that move, we would also have to install a whole new pump house where Round Prairie meets Salmon River Road., in order to pump the water up to the top of Schubert Road. and beyond. That would be a massive investment, when many of our water users are seniors on fixed incomes. Likewise, drilling a well into the deeper aquifer would be a huge cost, and many of the wells into that aquifer are only used for farm irrigation because of the turbidity in
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the water. Filtration to make it suitable for drinking would increase the cost considerably. Many of us on the Steele Springs water system have willingly installed softeners, reverse osmosis systems and nitrate filters to make the water potable, costing several thousand dollars each. Others are buying bottled water, while some can afford nothing and are forced to drink the water untreated, despite IHA’s do not drink advisory. Steele Springs has provided good drinking water for its users for more than 90 years. It could still do so, if it were not for the nitrate pollution in the springs. It could again if the ministries of health, environment and agriculture can find a way to stop the pollution and remediate the aquifer. There appear to be several programs accessible to farmers to assist them financially to upgrade their equipment to
wrongness of this system. However, it worked for me and all of my friends around me. Nick Jordan CONTRADICTIONS The letter from Mr. Wills contains some significant contradictions within its arguments about the education system. The first contradiction arises in a rather typical statement about the B.C. Teachers Federation and its “primary interest” being the “total value of union dues collected.” That statement is not true, and it sets up the contradiction with Wills' final argument that I will arrive at shortly. He then continues on to argue about the “basic human rights” of students being violated. As a retired teacher, allow me to reassure the public that in Vernon, the “basic human rights of students“ are in no way being violated. He argues that while it is nice for slow learners to be privileged to be mixed with the more capable, it is not a right. The corollary then also holds true, that it is not a right for the exceptional learners to be segregated. So where do these rights lie? Wills' implication is that it is the right of the advantaged learners to have their own set-up, but not for the less advantaged to have similar support. In short, Mr. Wills is using an argument that is both contradictory and false.
He is correct to argue that “students with slower learning aptitudes must be taught with different techniques." That is true of all learners if optimal results are to be expected. Mr. Wills does say that “to achieve optimal educational opportunities for all of our students” we need to fix this “broken” system. That leads to the largest contradiction of all. The broken part of the system is the B.C. government under Christy Clark, who originated much of the current problems while she was education minister under Gordon Campbell. At that time, she introduced two education bills that were later found to be against constitutional law by the B.C. Supreme Court. The big contradiction in his argument now returns to the BCTF. It is the government that wishes to downsize education, privatize as much of it as they can, creating less than optimal learning conditions, and use the public teachers as rhetorical whipping posts to create electioneering propaganda. It is the BCTF that is presenting many valid arguments for achieving “optimal educational opportunities for all of our students.” This includes smaller class sizes, more CEAs to support the teachers, the return to having regular librarian teachers, to return to having more counsellors and learning assistants rather than downloading those functions on to the
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cipal for 33 years in Nechako Lakes, Lee has taken the Coldstream spot on the board, with 1,160 It’s the end of an era for the Vernon School District, votes to Turanski’s 1,023. “It was a little bit of shock of course because with the defeat of longtime trustee Bill Turanski by Bill’s been there a long time,” he said. “In a way it’s newcomer Robert Lee. It’s been a tough year for the district, and the issue come full circle because I’m involved with public of busing has been a contentious one that Turanski schools and working with them. “I’m a pretty competitive person and I said may have cost him his seat at the board. can’t see any reason why School District “I was expecting this as we had up to 22 can’t be first in the province.” 40 people at some of the PAC meetings, Lee said his family is excited about parents who were upset over the busing this new adventure he’s taken on. issue,” he said. “We thought we had all the “It’s a brand-new role, and although I information out but most people felt they have some background at the other end, weren’t involved in the decision and that this is new for me, and you want to do they didn’t get enough notice.” the best you can, especially since people But after 21 years on the board, Turanski trust you,” he said. “I’m looking forward looks back with pride on the work he Bill Turanski to meeting the teachers, doing more accomplished as a trustee. He is particularly than just visiting; I would like to get to proud of the regular attendance by trustees know the teachers.” at school PAC meetings. Lee said busing is one of the big issues “When I first ran for the board, I had facing the district, a result of the ongoing just retired so I went to what was then lack of funding. called the PTA meeting at Coldstream “But it’s not just the whole process of school and said if you elect me I’ll come to addressing parents and their concerns, your meetings,” he said. “After a few years it’s cost cutting, and no matter where you the word got out to other schools wondercut there are going to be people unhappy ing why Coldstream was getting a trustee at and people need to know that we are their meetings.” Robert Lee doing it for them not to them.” It took a few years before trustee attenIn her first election, Lisa de Boer easdance was a regular feature but today, each ily won a spot, bringing in 3,980 votes, trustee is assigned several schools whose PAC meetings they attend, reporting back to the more than any other candidate, newcomer or incumbent. board. She and her husband, Jason de Boer, were at the When he looks back on what he will miss, it comes down to one thing, which is also the reason he ran for Rotary Dream Auction with new Vernon mayor Akbal Mund Saturday night, when both received trustee in the first place. “I will miss the people the most,” said Turanski, the good news they had won. “We were all sitting around the table enjoying who was only in his 50s when he retired as principal at BX elementary. “After I retired I realized I was missing the evening, when I got a call from (district supersomething and then it hit me that I’m used to seeing intendent) Joe Rogers,” said de Boer, who is taking a part-time leave from her consulting practice to different people every day.” As a veteran trustee, Turanski has some words of focus on her new role as trustee. Although this is de Boer’s first foray into civic wisdom for newcomers: the job of trustee is more politics, she’s familiar with the role of trustee: her than the monthly public board meeting. “There’s a lot more to it than that — you have father is retiring as a longtime trustee in School to be committed,” he said. “During the year, our District 73 on Vancouver Island. “He told me to really enjoy the journey, just dig schools offer a variety of special events that are open to parents and the public, and trustees are your teeth into the goodness we have to offer in encouraged to attend to get a better understanding B.C. education,” she said. Lee and de Boer will be joined at the new of what is happening in our schools.” Turanski is still wrapping up his last term as board’s inaugural meeting Dec. 17 by incumtrustee, and will chair his final board meeting bents Mitzi Fortin and Doris Squair representing Lumby, and Vernon incumbents Kelly Smith, Nov. 26. The owner of Appletree Childcare and a prin- Mollie Bono and John Armstrong. KATHERINE MORTIMER
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Downtown Vernon is ready for Christmas.
Starting Nov. 28, downtown businesses will be open Fridays
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to 4 p.m. “It really is a perfect time to get into small independently owned shops,” said Lara Konkin, with the Downtown Vernon Association. “They work to bring customers unique oneof-a-kind gift ideas and the range of products and services available is truly amazing. We anticipate a very busy holiday season.” There will be free parking Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and all day Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28 to Dec. 28. Bring the kids to share their wish lists with Santa Friday nights. Downtown’s Grand Giveaway, What’s in the Box’ has everyone curious. “Downtown merchants have gone
over and above this year with prize donations exceeding $20,000,” said Konkin. “Several lucky shoppers will walk away with some remarkable holiday gifts.” When asked about the prizes for What’s in the Box, Konkin wouldn’t be specific but she did mention that one winner will have to pack a bag. Customers will be able to shop without plugging the meter starting Nov. 28 and running through until the end of December. Downtown doors will also be open from noon to 4 p.m. for spcial Sunday holiday shopping. For information, go to www.downtownvernon.com or www.facebook.com/downtown.
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The memory of a young man will weigh heavy on the hearts of family and friends as they walk in support of anti-bullying Saturday. Cross Jones was just 13 years old, and had just started school at Vernon Secondary when he took his own life on Oct. 17, 2014. “He was such a good kid, Cross Jones the kind of kid who would give you the shirt off his back,” said April Conlin, a family friend who is organizing the event, The Walk for Cross will take place at Polson Park at 1 p.m. starting at the parking lot by the fountain. “The biggest thing for the walk is to show the family that the community is behind them,” said
Conlin. “And that we don’t tolerate bullying.” Cross, a former Hillview Elementary student, who moved to Vernon from Ontario in 2013, was like a nephew to Conlin. In fact, his entire family was part of her wedding, and he was an usher. “The family is totally devastated,” she said. “Cross was the first born and he’s also the first to leave.” Along with attending the walk to show support to the family during this tragic time, Conlin is collecting donations to assist them. Donations can be made in person at the walk (she will be holding a pink sign) or online at www.gofundme. com/ha3hhk. All donations will be presented to the family at the end of the walk. The walk also aims to send an anti-bullying message, as well as show support for all kids who are struggling with bullying. “I just hope that kids know that there is help out there. Don’t be afraid of tattling...you need to speak up whether you’re being bullied or see someone being bullied.”
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The 17th annual Horsey Ladies Okanagan Charity Auction was a success. The event at the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club attracted 130 women from across the Interior. “Out of curiosity we asked each lady coming through the door how many horses she has,” said Nancy Roman, committee member. “Collectively we have just over 340 horses.” The silent auction tables were packed with 58 donated items and more than 80 on the Chinese (ticket) auction tables. The golf course was also holding a toy drive and ladies had the option of bringing gifts and their name be entered in a draw. “The gifts arrived in abundance,” said Roman. Ten charities were nominated and/or pitched that evening
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Winter is coming and as temperatures drop, the B.C. SPCA is encouraging people who are thinking about adopting a furry family member to consider cats. As a result, the agency is offering 50 per cent off adult cat adoption fees until Nov. 30. “We’re reminding British Columbians that when one cat is adopted, it frees up shelter space and allows us to bring another cat in from the frigid winter conditions experienced in much of the province,” said Lorie Chortyk, B.C. SPCA general manager of community relations. “The SPCA takes in thousands of cats each year. There were 13,000 in 2013 and of those, 7,000 were adult cats.” Homeless cats are a major issue in B.C., often suffering from injury, illness, predator attacks and frostbite. Illegal abandonment and animals who aren’t spayed or neutered contribute to the problem, as well as cats without permanent identification like a microchip or a tattoo, who are never reunited with their guardians. Chortyk notes the adoption fee includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering, permanent ID, any necessary medical care and internal and external parasite treatment. Normal adoption counselling and matching takes place to ensure animals go to a good home, and Petsecure provide six weeks of free pet insurance. The half-price promotion is presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Visit spca.bc.ca for more information.
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For Justin Sigal, his dream job is a travel agent or flight attendant. Maybe a newspaper reporter. Crystal Rohrer has dreams of working in a clothing or shoe store. Caralyn Lee would love the chance to work in a preschool with a special needs child. Thanks to a new pilot project launched by the Kindale Developmental Association, the trio of Kindale clients can move closer to their goals.
Kindale has launched a new employment readiness pilot project with funding, in part, from the Vancouver Foundation, the Royal Bank of Canada Foundation and Community Futures North Okanagan. The project will provide individuals with basic employment readiness training and work opportunities. “About a year ago, many of our individuals came to me and were talking about employment,” said B Elliott, Kindale’s executive
director. “They had jobs, they lost their jobs, or they couldn’t keep them because they didn’t have the skills and support to really go out there and work and really know what that means. “So, we wrote out a program based on what everyone was telling us and put the proposal together.” Kindale’s employment readiness pilot will focus on individuals who need that hand up in the community and require a little extra support to achieve success in their lives, whatever success looks like to them. “For many years, Kindale has provided customized and supported employment services for individuals, with our Home Team contract with the Downtown Vernon Association being a notable recent success,” said Elliott. “Based on our experience and feedback from employers, we saw the need and the opportunity to pro-
vide more focused and intentional preparation for both individuals and employers through an employment readiness training curriculum.” The pilot project will consist of two six-week sessions with up to 10 individuals participating in each session. Sigal, Rohrer and Lee are among the participants in the first session. “It’s going great,” said Rohrer. Participants will receive instruction in employment plans, workplace deportment, work ethics, helping individuals to understand what it takes to get a job and keep a job. Kindale employment readiness coaches will work with local businesses and other employers, supporting them to ensure their requirements and expectations of employees are being met. Kindale welcomes enquiries from potential participants and employers. Call 250546-3005 for more information.
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Holomis savours New York run Editor’s Note: Paulette Holomis is a 53-year-old, selfemployed Vernon runner. She recently completed the New York Marathon. This is her story. Running the New York Marathon...at last. A few days ago, I received an e-mail. It was from Mary Wittenberg, the president and CEO of the New York Road Runners and Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon. It said “Paulette, congratulations – you did it! Unstoppable. Amazing. Indomitable. Together. You Got Your New York On in grand style.” Wow, I thought...you did this, you actually did this. You and 50,564 runners did it...amazing! It had been quite a journey to finally run the New York Marathon. From the time great friends who are marathon maniacs (run at least 50 marathons a year) had put the bug in my ear seven years ago, to going through the New York Marathon lottery system (a four-year process) to cancelling my entry in 2011 because our daughter was getting married as well as being in the midst of building our new home, to finally accepting to run in November, 2012, then to have New York hit by one of its biggest, devastating storms in history. We flew to New York only to find out the next day that due to public pressure the marathon would be cancelled. My heart sank. I was upset and sad...the training, the sacrifice, the time spent away from family because I was training. Finally in January, 2013, I received an e-mail saying that the New York City marathon would offer all runners a full refund to compensate for not running 2012, or the runners could choose to run either 2013, 2014 or 2015. By this time, the lottery entry had completely changed. The memories and injuries were still fresh in my mind and so I decided no, I wouldn’t run 2013 but I would run 2014. In early 2014, we went to warmer climates and I did do some training but in the warm and humid climate it was extremely hard to run for long distances. I did have the privilege of running a marathon relay in the Caribbean with three other fellows, but running part of a marathon (10 km) is far PHOTO SUBMITTED from running a full marathon (42.2 km). Paulette Holomis proudly displays the race bib she wore in the After 20 weeks of serious preparation, on Oct. 30 we left New York Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 2 for New York, my husband and his sister...my cheerleaders. My kids were always telling me they knew I could do this and my very best friends had also gotten entry in the New York I felt really ready. The run would be Sunday, Nov. 2 and I had Marathon. It had not been part of my plan to have a close companion with me but what an amazing feeling to have one been monitoring the weather for a couple of weeks. The temperature at the time indicated 18 degrees, but as of your very best friends with you on this journey. Off the bus we went and through security. Since the Boston the days passed, the temperatures continued to get colder and Marathon, all security at major events was on the Friday before the run, it clearly showed heightened and there were over 4,000 police that it would be cold and windy....not a little officers working throughout the 42.2 km jourwind but a lot of wind like 40-60 km winds... ney. erggghhh...how I hate the wind. We sought shelter at one time in a UPS Saturday before the run it was cold, windy truck where some of the runners’ clothing was and raining. We had gone to the 9/11 Memorial and man, just walking a short distance to get — Paulette Holomis being brought to the finish line. We managed to seek refuge in the truck for about half an to the museum, we had faced harsh winds and hour until a security fellow cleared us out...of course, being rain. This was not good as I could envision marathon day. Early Sunday morning, Nov. 2, I got up at 4:30, got ready obedient citizens, we left when told...few others did. We made and caught the subway to the New York Public Library where our way to our Blue Wave, Corral 4B area and grabbed a runners would be bused to Staten Island, the start line. I coffee, a piece of cardboard and proceeded to sit down and was feeling calm and relaxed. As luck would have it, one of try and stay warm and dry as well as fueled up for the long
“I was going to enjoy this run at all costs.”
journey ahead. I had a stick-on Canadian tattoo on my cheek and fellow Canadians were asking us where we were from and high-fiving us. Finally, around 11 a.m., we lined up for the run. I still remained calm, and ready to go. My friend and I looked at each other, hugged and wished each other luck...we would run our own race and see each other later. God Bless America was sung by a fellow runner, then the Frank Sinatra song New York, New York played and the big cannon blasted, indicating it was go time. Off we went on the highest part of the elevation, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. The elevation didn’t seem so bad. If you train in Vernon and run up some of the hills around here, the New York elevations are quite manageable, but the darn wind was pushing us around, and with a strong northwest wind, it was pretty well head on. Nothing was going to throw me off. I had waited too long for this moment, I had trained too hard to worry about wind and other distractions. I was going to enjoy this run at all costs. Even in the cold and the wind, you cannot believe the spectators that came out, the signs they held out with words of encouragement, the high-fives, the smiles, the shouting of your name (which was on my shirt). We would run through all five boroughs – Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan (Central Park in Manhattan was the finish line). Along the way, a very bad blister would form on my left upper foot. It was only eight miles into the run and I had feared that either blisters or other injuries could plague me during the run as they had during my training. I don’t know if it was God protecting me or adrenaline that took over, but I overcame both the nagging blister and lower right back issues until my run was complete. My bloody shoe at the finish line would be evidence of the blister that had tried to haunt me. With each passing mile, and each passing borough I tried to really absorb the run and take it all in. I had also dedicated a kilometre to each member of my immediate family....you see between my parents, my siblings, their spouses, my husband, my kids, my nephews, my nieces, their children and of course our grandson, there are 43 members in my family (including me), and so I focused on each member during that one km. I really felt their presence with me all the way and counted my blessings. As I approached mile 25, a young volunteer gave me a cup of water as so many of the volunteers had throughout the run, and as he handed it to me, he said “You’ve got this Paulette, finish strong, finish strong”...his voice and words of encouragement followed me to the finish line. Even when I saw so many others walking, I kept running and running until I had crossed that proverbial finish line...4:37:32...there it was displayed on my phone as I was ready to text my husband to say I was done...sore, tired but so elated I was done...my seven-year quest was finally complete... a beautiful 2014 New York City marathon medal placed around my neck...so worth it, so many memories and so much fun. I had finally done it! This was ultimately to be my only marathon and truly it probably will be...but as they say, ‘Never say never.’
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Sonya Sarwar of the Vernon Boxing Club found herself in a slug-
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Sarwar lost the decision but never back down and learned she can take a punch in her bout against (Vicious) Verita Sorsby of Griffin’s Boxing and Fitness in North Vancouver. It was Sorsby’s fourth fight. “Verita won the decision on the judges’ scorecard by landing more blows,” said Vernon coach Brian Jones. “Sonya gained valuable experience, and will for sure be better in her next bout. Afterwards she stated she never felt any of her punches, so she obviously has a good chin.” The card, hosted by Griffin’s, was a fundraiser for Big Brothers of Vancouver.
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Terry Johnson of the Vernon Red Devils (front) drives to the net against Pacey Nelson of the Abbotsford Rebels in the 10-team Vernon Atom Hockey Tournament Saturday at the Civic Arena.
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Shaelyn Cecchini pulled the hat trick as the Stevenson Mechanical Bolts blasted Salmar Classics 10-4 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play Sunday at Civic Arena. Cecchini’s linemates Sapien Joe (1+3) and Easton Rayner (3A) also had productive games. Jordyn Morris and Chris Bond each registered deuces. After the Bolts surrendered the first goal, Cecchini got the home team rolling as she steered in a rebound on the power play. Logan Thoma started the next scoring play, sending the puck back to Bradley Halvorson, who hit Caleb James with a stretch pass. James swooped through Salmon Arm’s back line and rippled mesh from the top of the circle. Vernon’s third came as Bond won an offensive draw over to Morris, whose rebound Bond promptly cashed. After Salmar narrowed the gap late in the first, Joe burst into Salmon Arm territory and rifled one in on the short side. The Joe line struck again as Rayner fired on net and Cecchini added the finishing touch. Next, Bond, Morris and Ronan Bedard stormed the Salmar net, culminating in a roof job by Bond. Cecchini then completed her hat trick in style, blazing down the right wing and ripping a shot past the goalie’s blocker. The Bolts banked their fifth straight goal, when Rayner sent Joe in alone and he went high glove. In the third, Morris found the net twice. First, she stole the puck inside the Salmar line and victimized the goalie with a deke to the backhand. Morris notched her second on a one-timer, set up artfully by James. The Bannister GM Blazers torched the host Winfield Bruins 10-0 Sunday morning. Cody Beckner and Jayden Veit both counted hat tricks as the Blazers improved to 5-1. Aiden Skinner, Aiden Rivard, Dawson Martian and Brayden Riguidel added singles. Ethan Vryenhoek, Griffen Fletcher and Nick Tilby each contributed four assists. Stand-up dynamic defence by Tydon Louis and Tyler Kruysifix and clutch play from Brenden James helped Jared Ross earn the shutout. The Sladen Moore Atom/Pee Wee Lakers bowed
9-1 to Kelowna Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Sarah Claeys scored for the Lakers, who got solid offensive efforts from Camryn Beacom and Ivy Scott. Hustling defensive play was turned in by Jaya Chauhan, Emily Branter and Vanessa Kerr. The Corbett Office Plus Royals lost 6-1 to Salmon Arm Blackburn Excavating in Midget action Sunday night at Civic. Adam Roemer, on a sweet feed by Hayden Vardon, scored for the Royals, who got solid goaltending from Garrett Adams. The Rebels stuffed the North Okanagan Knights 8-1 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super League play Saturday at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Liam Reid and Andrew Kositsin each supplied deuces, while Nicolas Petty, Owen Lawrence, Ryan Vandesande and Chris Reinhardt netted singles in support of Jakob Aeichele. In Bantam Super League play, the North Okanagan Knights ambushed the Interior Savings Just Orange 8-1 Saturday at Enderby Arena. Chase Batchelor redirected a Callum Leong shot past Wyatt Fowler midway through the first period to give Just Orange a 1-0 lead. After that, it was all North Okanagan, who got two goals apiece from Wesley Graves and Korden Haller. Five Star Awards Cougars and Salmon Arm Fix Auto Senators tied 5-5 in other Bantam play Sunday at Civic. The Cougars tied it 1-1 at 10:26 when Brayden Beacom set up Tanner Franje-Gilbert for a hard one-timer that went in off a Senator player. The Senators took 2-1 lead at the 7:10 mark on a goal by Dom Barbosa, assisted by Liam Alstad. At 4:07, the Cougars tied it 2-2 when Nick Hartwig blocked a shot from the point and won a foot race down the ice to score on a pin point slap shot low to the glove side. The Senators led 4-2 after 20 minutes, but early in the second period, Aaron Jodoin set up Reid Lawrence in the slot for a wicked wrister. The Sens went ahead by two shortly after. Lawrence scored, unassisted, with another bullet shot from the slot midway through the third. With 5:53 left, Talon Williams (on new skates) beat a defender and buried a shot, set up by Brayden Beacom and Chapperon Chillihitzia.
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David Erickson of the Vernon ScoreHawks tries to jam the puck past Central Okanagan Wildcats’ goalie Isaac Johanson-Arndt during Adaptive Hockey League play at Priest Valley Arena. More players, aged 6-16, with special needs, are urged to join the ScoreHawks. Coaches are Rob Morris, Mike Pitura and Craig Demetrick. Vernon has ice time Saturdays from 11 a.m.-noon at PV. They also play the Kamloops Blazers in league play and host a tournament March 28. Call Sherry Demetrick at 250-542-0989.
Knights struggle against ‘Yotes Morning Star Staff
It isn’t even December and the North Okanagan Knights are at risk of missing the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Knights lost their fourth straight game, and 12th of their last 13, as they fell 8-1 to the leagueleading Osoyoos Coyotes Wednesday night at the Sun Bowl. North Okanagan bowed 4-1 to the host Kelowna Chiefs a night earlier in Rutland. The last-overall Knights (3-20-1-0-2) trail Kelowna (9-12-2-1-1) by a dozen points for the final playoff spot in the Okanagan Division. Their lone weekend tilt is tonight (7:30) against the Revelstoke Grizzlies (9-10-2-0-2) at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Coyotes (21-4-0-0-1) got half their goals on special teams Wednesday, going 3-for-4 on the powerplay and adding a shorthanded snipe. Troy Maclise led Osoyoos with three goals and two assists, while Aaron Azevedo and Rory Neary each supplied a goal and two helpers. Vernon product Brett Jewell chipped in with a single in
support of netminder Brett Soles, who finished with 27 stops. Layne Greene, another Vernon native, handled the offence for North Okanagan. Mitch Profeit made 32 saves in the loss. The Knights’ Brandon Palik and Coyotes’ Colten Braid dropped the gloves in a second-period scrap. Meanwhile, Josh Kobelka had two goals to lead the Chiefs’ attack Tuesday. With the Knights down a goal on Kobelka’s first of the night, Greene clicked on a North Okanagan powerplay with 6:26 remaining in the second period, but Kelowna retook the lead with goals 92 seconds apart by Dakota Kittle and Dylan Jamieson before the intermission. Kobelka sealed the win with a man-advantage goal 4:32 into period three. The teams combined for 32 penalty minutes in a physical third period. The Knights’ Curtis Sexsmith tangled with the Chiefs’ Curtis Harrichhausen, and later in the frame, Kolbeka scrapped Thomas Pattison.
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Nicholas Magglio and Jordan Foster made some key saves in net. The Lumby Tirecraft Bantam-Midget Lakers clipped host Clearwater 3-2 Saturday. Vanessa Yaremcio jumpstarted the Laker attack with a hard shot. Morgan Holland had the assist. Yaremcio then assisted on a second-period goal by Wynter Vanderveen. The Lumby girls killed a late 5-on-3 penalty. Alyssa Carter, named Hard Worker of the game, produced the winner on a Saylor Martian assist. Madison Johnson was strong in net with solid defence from Hanna Mitchell. The Lumby Atom Stars, sponsored by Terry’s Automotive and Irly Bird Building Centre, lost to the host Winfield Bruins 7-5 Saturday. The score was never more than a goal apart until Winfield’s late empty netter. Bryden Murray pocketed the creative hat trick and also earned the team’s hard hat for superb effort. Kyle Wheeler and Ryder
Quibell also scored for the Stars. Lumby’s defence of Andrew Ranelli, Cameron Smithson, Faith Seehaver, Riley Dewhirst and Kyle Wheeler worked hard in front of James Wraight. The Vernon Summit Financial Ice Piratesl played hard in their 10-team Atom home tournament last weekend. C.J. Maleniza was in net, while goals came from Daniel McLennan, Jayden Attwood, Bryson Helmer and Dylan Hatalcik. Solid two-way support was turned in by Nikolas Maric, Brady Devries, Hunter Farrell, Evan Hopkins and Feenix Pasco, while holding strong on defence were Rory O’Brien, Bryce Mellors and Bradley Scabar. The Tim Hortons Wolverines played their first Novice Division game of the season, falling 6-4 to the Winfield Bruins. Jace Collard (2), Mark Johnson and Clayton Colmorgen handled the offence with net detective Evan Woodruff keeping the Wolverines firmly in the game.
The Vernon Panthers and Fulton Maroons cleaned up the Okanagan AA Varsity Football Conference. The crosstown rivals accounted for 17 of 26 awards in the six-team circuit, the Panthers leading with 12 and Fulton earning five. VSS, coached by Sean Smith, took the two top awards, with Offensive MVP going to Zac Kronbauer and Defensive MVP going to Karson Patommel. Earning other offensive awards for the Cats were running back Levi Nicholas, receiver Josh Hyer and offensive linemen Jeff Hiscoe, Chase Larsen and Louis Wesner. Panthers collecting defensive awards include: defensive lineman Ben Hladik, linebackers Carson Lebrecque and Justin Havercamp, and defensive backs John Garvie and Zach Hyer. Tye Kitzman collected the Top Quarterback award for Fulton, coached by Mike Scheller. Receiver Mike Williamson and offensive lineman Sikander Ahmad were also recognized for their offensive efforts. Maroons’ lineman Darrien Broomfield and linebacker Max Chapman earned defensive honours. The Cats, ranked No. 1 in B.C. for the first time in school history, battle the Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers in provincial quarterfinal action today, 4 p.m., at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops. Abby, the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, blanked the Frank Hurt Hornets of Surrey 35-0 in Round 1 play last week. The Hornets were ranked No. 3 in the South. Vernon stuffed the Argyle Pipers of North Vancouver 35-0 in their opening round tilt.
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Sports Royals miss provincials NFL robin in Kelowna by bouncing Boundary Central Roadrunners of Midway 2-1 (24-26, 25-22,15-11). “We were up in each set but allowed the other team to crawl back into it,” said Royals’ coach Jason Reedyk.
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The Vernon Christian Royals fell just short of gaining a provincial wildcard berth in Wednesday night senior girls volleyball action. The Royals opened the three-team round-
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The Aberdeen Hall Gryphons of Kelowna swept Boundary 25-20, 25-16, setting up a rematch of last weekend’s Valley semifinal between the Royals and the Gryphons. The Gryphons took the match 2-0 (26-24, 25-22) with both teams going on large runs in each set. The Royals were up 24-23 in the first set and failed to close it out. “I am very proud of how hard our girls worked this season,” said Reedyk. “This was a great learning experience to build on next season with the returning players.” The Seaton Sonics stopped the VSS Panthers in straight sets Monday night to claim the North Zone Grade 8 boys title. “While we had a great season, the other teams had amazing improvement and made us work for every point,” said Seaton head coach Daralee Morris. The Sonics grounded Vernon Christian in the semifinals. The Sonics are: Elijah Burnham, Lee Christensen, Chris Haber, Landon Harison, Chris McIntosh, Nick Maglio, Carter Morris, Nakota Parker, Tate Priebe and Simon Ufimzeff.
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Bengals Bengals will win this close game on last-second field goal in Houston. Upset Pick 4-7
Giants Eli looks to show up former teammate Barber who called for coach’s job. Upset Pick 1-10
Rams Confidence wins and Rivers is injured. St. Louis defence the difference. Upset Pick 6-5
Browns Browns smoke the Falcons with the return of NFL’s leading receiver. Upset Pick 3-8
Giants Ex-Giant RB Tiki Barber says coach Coughlin must go. Manning feels otherwise. Upset Pick 5-6
Cardinals Hard to go against the 12th man, but I have a feeling Cards can pull this one off.
Seahawks If Seattle wants any shot of repeating as champs, this is an absolute must-win.
Seahawks Look for me in Section 118. I’ll be wearing an (XXXX) Seahawks jersey. Seattle 20-17
Cardinals The 12th man isn’t as much of a factor as in years past, Cards oust Seahawks Cards 20-16
Seahawks Stanton doing sweet job for Arizona, but it’s time for the Seahawks to go big. Seattle 24-23
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Cards 23-20
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Rams Rams have beaten Seahawks, 49ers and Broncos in last five weeks. Upset Pick: 0-11 Upset Pick 2-9 Browns Here’s hoping...I’m definitely struggling in my ability to pick upsets this yr.
Seahawks The Goose says they win this week. Gotta go with the 12th man this Sunday. Seattle 34-28
Seahawks Only because it’s at home and Palmer is out. Seahawks really need this one. Seattle 24-17
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The last time the Vernon Vipers met the West Kelowna Warriors, it didn’t end well. A last-second line brawl resulted in hefty suspensions to both clubs when they met a little over a month ago (Vernon won 7-4). However, Vipers’ assistant coach Kevin Kraus doubts the hostilities will be reignited when the teams tangle again tonight in B.C. Hockey League play at Royal LePage Place. “I don’t think there’s any hard feelings that need to be taken care of,” said Kraus. “It’s just something that happened at the end of the game. “We’ll be more worried about getting the two points. Our division’s too tight to be worried about anything other than that.” Vernon, fourth in the Interior Division at 12-71-1, trails the second-place Warriors (12-6-0-5) by three points, with two games in hand. The Snakes visit the Langley Rivermen (11-8-1-3) Saturday night at the Events Centre. The Rivermen fell 4-1 to the BCHL-leading Penticton Vees (20-3-0-1) Wednesday night. They shaded host West Kelowna 4-3 Tuesday. “We just have to play good defence against them,” said Kraus, of West Kelowna. “They’ve added a
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couple of Western (Hockey League) guys in the last month that should balance their offence. “They just seem to be able to get a point in every game. They’re good at getting games to overtime if they’re down a goal.” The Warriors have gotten solid offence from Western League forward Andrew Johnson, formerly of the Swift Current Broncos. He’s been a point-agame player for Rylan Ferster’s club, racking up 7-815 in 14 games. West Kelowna had also acquired forward Michal Holub from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but he left after three games to play Junior B with his hometown Mission City Outlaws. The Vipers are coming off a 5-1 win over the Victoria Grizzlies, in which they saw a solid debut from their latest Dub acquisition, Colton McCarthy. Formerly of the Prince Albert Raiders, the Salmon Arm product netted a goal and an assist. “It’s a good pickup. He’s a young kid, big body and plays the game hard,” said Kraus. “He’s just trying to get some confidence back in his game.” Kraus, who joined the Viper den from the WHL Tri-City Americans back when he was still playing, understands McCarthy’s decision to join the BCHL. “That’s why I came back down here, to enjoy the game again.” SNAKE BITES: The flu bug has hit the Vipers this week as d-men Brandon Egli and Mitch Meek missed practice Wednesday. They are both questionable for weekend action...Netminder Danny Todosychuk resumed skating Tuesday after missing three games to injury, and could possibly start a game this weekend...The Vees have added two 20-year-old WHL forwards in the past week, acquiring Dakota Conroy from the Raiders and Connor Chartier from the Spokane Chiefs...Conroy rang up 30 goals and 61 points on a line with Oiler firstround Leon Draisaitl. Chartier collected 14-18-32 with the Chiefs last year.
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Lake Country politicians bid adieu KEVIN PARNELL Black Press
Three Lake Country councillors said their goodbyes Tuesday. Barbara Leamont, Jamie McEwan and Lisa Cameron took part in their final council meeting, which came three days after residents elected a new council. After 12 years on council, Leamont decided against running to represent the ward of Carr’s Landing and will be replaced on council by Matt Vader, who was acclaimed as the only resident to step forward. “I’m very grateful for having the opportunity over the last 12 years to represent the residents
of Carr’s opportuing. I’ve Landing on nities. learned council and H i s so much on many seat will f r o m committees,” be taken each and said Leamont. by Bill every one “I want Scarrow of you to say a big who was (councilLisa Cameron Barb Leamont thank-you elected lors). We to a wonderalong are forful staff and w i t h tunate in council. It’s P e n n y Lake Country to have been a great Gambell, to the leaders we have. experience the two at- We’ve had our chaland a plealarge seats at lenges and our disagreesure and all council. ments but I think we’ve the best to the “I’d like to moved forward togethnew council.” thank every- er and we are a stronger Mc Ew an , Jamie McEwan one around community for it.” the youngest this table, the member of staff and the council, also decided people who have been not to run again for part of my experience c ou nc i l l or- at - l arge, over the three years,” stepping aside to focus said McEwan. on his career and other “It’s been outstand-
Cameron, a firstterm councillor from Okanagan Centre who was unseated in the election and will be replaced by Blair Ireland, said she had a great experience on council. “I’ve worked with some great people, amazing staff, the mayor and council and I’ve met many friends and neighbours and for that I am grateful,” she said. The new council will be sworn-in Dec. 2.
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Notice of Lease Amendment and Additional Renewal Terms
As per Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Vernon is providing notice that the City will amend and add additional renewal terms to the lease with Kal Aviation Group Inc., for the lands at the Vernon Regional Airport legally described as part of: Lot 1, DL 62, 66 and 67, ODYD, Plan KAP69447, except plan KAP69449, with a civic address of: 6550 Tronson Road, Vernon, B.C. The original lease was for a term of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2014 and included two renewal terms – the first renewal term was 10 years and the second renewal term was five years. The lease will be amended to include five renewal terms of five years each. The first renewal term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019 will be exercised and the basic rent will be $15,569.40 per year for the 43,248.32 square foot area described as the lands. All other terms and conditions contained in the original lease will remain in effect. Please contact Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245, if you require further information. November
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A Few Good Men and Women from Lumby Needed!
There is an opportunity to assist our community and help our local RCMP Detachment by volunteering with the Lumby RCMP Citizens patrol Program. This is an “eyes and ears” program designed to assist the RCMP by being a deterrent to crime while engaged in the Speed Watch, Lock out Auto Crime, Cell (Distracted driving) Watch and the night patrol Programs. The Programs require a commitment of: • Being out on patrol a minimum of 6 hours per month. • Making a one year commitment to the program. • Attending 4 mandatory 2 hour training sessions a year. You must pass and hold RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status (advanced Criminal Record Check). To become a RCMP volunteer for Citizens Patrol, applicants must: ✔ Be between the ages of 19 and 80 years of age ✔ Have no criminal record ✔ Successfully complete the Citizens Patrol Training Program For more information, please contact Regan Borisenko, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Safe Community Unit, rborisenko@vernon.ca
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Regional BoaRd HigHligHts – novemBeR 2014 Regional Parks service Review The Regional Board has endorsed a report regarding the review of the Regional Parks service. The service review was conducted over the past year and looked at how the RDCO Regional Parks programs are delivered including exploration of cost savings and efficiency options, opportunities for partnerships with local governments and short and long term capital requirements. gas tax Community Works Funding increase The Regional Board has authorized an increase from the Central Okanagan East Gas Tax fund to complete a natural gas conversion and retrofit for the Ellison Fire Hall and Ellison Community Hall. Originally, the Board approved $26,760 for the energy efficiency conversions. The additional costs associated with changing the backup generator to natural gas from propane bring the total project price tag to $34,627. Final Regional Board meeting for term The current Regional Board has held its last meeting for the present term. Retiring Chair Robert Hobson thanked all Board members for their diligence and dedication over the past three years. He also thanked retiring Directors Jim Edgson, Gerry Zimmermann and Walter Gray for their service. The Board also recognized Chair Hobson for his 21 years of leadership. He was first appointed to the Regional Board in 1990. next Regional Board meeting • Monday, December 8th – 7:00 pm – Inaugural Meeting
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From barbecues, apple picking, blue jean days, staff food collection and an evening campout by one of the partners on the roof of Save On Foods, the Vernon BDO Canada office staff and partners worked hard to collect items over a five-week period for the local Salvation Army food bank. The initial goal of 5,000 pounds of food was exceeded by more than double.
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Asparagus brings Fantastic Mr. Fox to the stage Another Roald Dahl classic digs its way up to Armstrong theatre
Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
There’s something about Roald Dahl’s stories that really appeal to the kid in all of us. From golden tickets hidden inside of Wonka bars, to a young boy and a group of insects travelling across the countryside in a giant peach, to the scariest headmistress that every lived... Perhaps it’s because most of the adults in Dahl’s stories are quite nasty. Nonetheless, the stories also translate well to children’s theatre, and this season, Armstrong’s Asparagus Community Theatre is bringing another Dahl treasure to the stage when it presents Fantastic Mr. Fox. “Our artistic committee knew it wanted to do a family show with lots of kids of various ages,” said director Mandy Penner. It was also time for Asparagus to return to its home at Centennial Theatre with a winter show as last year the company only did a tour of local elementary schools. “This is a short show and is only an hour. We bumped the show time up to 7:30 p.m. so everyone can be home in their jammies by 9 p.m.,” said Penner. Produced by Lara Sheridan, this isn’t the first time Asparagus has presented a Dahl story. A few years ago, it staged James and The Giant Peach. Fantastic Mr. Fox, based on Dahl’s 1970 short story, is unlike the 2009 stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson. “This is more true to the story than the movie,” said Penner. “In the movie there was more character developments. The story has
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Carson Armitage, left, Tim Harder, Madison Reynolds and Phelan Gotto rehearse a scene from Asparagus Community Theatre’s winter production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. four foxes (children), whereas, the movie focuses on one. In the story, the badger and the rat have smaller roles compared to the movie.” The play revolves around a tricky, clever fox named Mr. Fox who lives underground beside a tree with his wife and four children. In order to feed his family, he makes nightly visits to farms owned by three wicked, cruel and dim-witted farmers named Boggis, who raises chicken, Bunce (ducks) and Bean (turkey and apples) and snatches the livestock available on each man’s farm. Tired of being outsmarted by Mr. Fox, the evil farmers devise a plan to ambush him
as he leaves his hole. Mr. Fox, along with his underground friends (badgers, weasels, moles and rabbits), find themselves trapped in Bean’s Secret Cider Cellar, where they discover Rat, an ugly sort of character. Just as it appears they have met their demise, Mr. Fox comes up with a brilliant plan to outwit Rat and the farmers. His plan saves the animals and provides a wonderful feast for all. Taking on the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Fox are Phelan Gotto and Madison Reynolds, who also played a couple in Asparagus’ spring presentation, Gold Dust, which Penner also directed.
“(Gotto) is perfect for the role because of his naturally red hair,” said Penner, adding, “Madison is dying her hair the same colour as Phelan’s, so they will be matching foxes.” Playing the farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean are Andy Moorhouse, Brodie Muskett, and Nathan Domarchuk-White, respectively. Leading the warren of singing rabbits is Lora Bensmiller as Mrs. Rabbit, and cast as Rat is Shaleen Toney, who played a caterpillar in James and the Giant Peach. “There’s also lots of lights and sound with the digging and travelling underground from the fox hole,” said Penner, adding Beverley Peacock is in charge of the lighting design. “Our sets (designed by Maryke Simmonds) move, which has been interesting doing the blocking for that. We have moles and badgers who move the sets along. It gives them something to do, and they are challenged to do it.” Costume designer is Susan Gairns, who recently made the costumes for Big Apple Production’s Rocky Horror Show, which played in Armstrong. “She went from fishnets and garters to rat tails and bunny ears,” laughed Penner. “We have lots of new people on board, including Bridgette Teichroeb. This is her first time stage managing. When you do community theatre, it’s always great to get people learning new things.” Asparagus Community Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox at the Centennial Theatre on Pleasant Valley Road, adjacent to the IPE grounds. The show opens Thursday and continues to Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 to 6 at 7:30 p.m. Matinée performances are Saturday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at The Guy Next Door in Armstrong. Call 250-546-0950 to reserve.
Pianist to solo with Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra
Morning Star Staff
Three performances this weekend will feature the 80 talented musicians of the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra performing classical pieces for guests attending concerts in Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna. “Our youth musicians are so talented that they will impress every music lover and attendees will truly enjoy this show,” said OSYO coordinator Carol Colpitts. “These musicians work so hard and love
what they do and many will make performing in an orchestra part of their future careers.” The featured soloist for this concert series is Andrew Stoney, a pianist residing in Salmon Arm, who is an OSYO musician himself. Stoney has competed and performed across the province at music festivals, such as the Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival, Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts, Burnaby Clef Society Festival, Performing Arts B.C. Provincial
Festival, and his hometown at the Shuswap Music Festival. Aside from the piano, Stoney makes an effort to expand his musicality away from the keyboard. He currently works with three different choirs as an accompanist, baritone and conductor. He is a percussionist in the OSYO, and spent two seasons with the Monashee Chamber Orchestra as a violinist, which included a concert series of the complete Messiah. The youth symphony’s pro-
gram will include The Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini; Hatikva, arranged by J. Williams; Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concert #2, first movement; Russian Sailor’s Dance by Gliere; Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5; Carmen Suite #1 by Bizet and Lord of the Dance, arranged by Moore. “It brings everyone so much enjoyment to see how these musicians grow during their time with the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra,” said OSYO music
director Dennis Colpitts. “They learn so much from each other and their mentors. Their hard work and dedication will show at their performances this weekend.” The OSYO performs at Vernon’s Trinity United Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are general admission and are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased from students, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra office (865 Bernard Ave., Kelowna), and at the door.
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Lloyd (Jim Carey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) ride on one of many modes of transport in Dumb and Dumber To. lusting after Harry’s daughter rather than Mary Samsonite. They both travel across the country attempting to make us laugh by being idiots along the way. There’s bad guys involved who misunderstand why they’re actually after Lloyd and Harry, just like in the first film. The two morons even have to dress up to go to a function they have no business attending. I can’t stress this enough, this “sequel” is exactly the same as Dumb and Dumber! Yet somehow, the film is worse. I didn’t laugh once. HOWE: Wow, where does the time go? I also watched the original and hated it. This
time out I went with an open mind, thinking it couldn’t be any worse than the first. Oh, how wrong could I be? I never thought I would witness another contender for Worst Movie, Ever (like The Three Stooges), yet here we have Dumb and Dumber To vying for that award, nominated by myself. There are jokes in it, but they are supplied from Travis/ Capt. Lippincott (Rob Riggle) and never when “the Mensa two” are on screen. How were they able to make it nearly two hours long with such a lame storyline, and even lamer jokes? My old cat coughing up fur balls is funnier than this.
TAYLOR: The only real difference between the two films is that the writers and directors, the Farrelly brothers, ran out of ideas a long time ago (the only semi-decent movie they’ve released since the ‘90s was Hall Pass, and that’s not saying much). It took six idiots to write this U.S. Thanksgiving turkey, if you can believe that. However, we can’t blame the Farrellys for everything. Both Daniels and Carey seem to be playing cartoon versions of Harry and Lloyd. The facial contortions, double takes and Carey’s signature overacting push their performances from what should have been acceptably ridiculous into a mockery of themselves, or at least their characters. So, in short, everyone involved in the making of this film should hang their heads in shame. Unfortunately, audiences seem to want to watch excrement splattered across their screens, so it’s likely that this kind of thing will continue. I would have preferred to just watch the original again. HOWE: Me, not so much. – Taylor gives Dumb and Dumber To 0 jokes out of 5. – Howe gives it 0.5 crackling candy packets out of 5.
Christmas comes early
Chic Gamine: Christmas Vol. 1
T
he five-piece vocal power house group hailing from Winnipeg and Montreal make their musical intent clear on their fourth release, Christmas Vol. 1. The holidays came early and they got here first. The bilingual, harmony driven band (Andrina Turenne, Alexa Dirks, Sacha Daoud, Annick Bremault, and Benoit Morier) blend their classic sounding voices easily around an EP’s worth of original songs
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ballad that turns into a vocal round. The sparse setting conjures up a plaintive and traditional winter atmosphere, Canadian style – sleigh bells, pines and snow. Christmas Vol. 1 is a holiday album that avoids the cliché ideas of some seasonal music and focuses on smart material and well-crafted performance. Ed note: Chic Gamine performs live at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Stuart
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FAMILY MATINEES - SATURDAY & SUNDAY BOX TROLLS 96 minutes (G) 11:00 AM - Saturday & Sunday GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 121 minutes (PG) 12:40 PM - Saturday & Sunday MAGGIE SMITH, KEVIN KLINE: MY OLD LADY 108 minutes (PG) 2:45 PM - Saturday & Sunday
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and standard covers, creating a quick listen that’s part contemporary vocal pop, light R&B (Last Christmas) and Gallic folk/pop. A jazzy smoothness runs through this recording, resulting in a laid-back blend of confidence and relaxation. It’s misleading because
there’s no slackness or wasted time in the sessions. The vocals are tight and bask in the reflected resonance. Throw Another Log on the Fire is a skilled demonstration of how they sound sweetly forceful, in sync and chilled out. This track evokes a country western vibe with plaid shirts, pleated skirts and cowboy boots on a floodlit stage. The shining star here is The Friendly Beasts, an acoustic Christmas
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Arts
Les Violons play music fit for a king
L
es Violons du Roy, its name adapted from that of the string orchestra that played for a 17th
century French king, awed Tuesday’s North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s gala audience with
music fit for any king, or queen for that matter. One young man said afterwards, “This review should be easy to write. One word: wow!” That sentiment was confirmed by NOCCA president Paul Maynes, who overheard the same expletive
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countless times during intermission. There was no opportunity to speak with OSO conductor Rosemary Thomson or the horn players who had flocked specifically to hear Haydn’s glorious Horn Concerto No 2 in D Major, played mellifluously by LouisPhilippe Marsolais, but judging by their faces after the show, they felt the same way. The energy of this supremely accomplished ensemble of French Canadian musicians infected the Performing Arts Centre like a fever – a fever that acted as a tonic. Music coursed through every vein, from stage to auditorium. There were even enthusiastic bouts of applause between movements from some who were too carried away to check their program notes. Conductor Mathieu Lussier’s body language was reminiscent of that of a Martha Graham trained dancer. He was engaged in music-
Christine Pilgrim
Virtuoso horn player Louis-Philippe Marsolais (left) and North Okanagan Community Concert Association president Paul Maynes celebrate the success of Tuesday’s gala concert featuring Les Violons du Roy. making from the top of his head to the tip of his toes, and the orchestra responded as one body. We could well have been witnessing a ballet. The atmosphere was electric. The program opened with Haydn’s Horn Concerto. Although this piece was originally written for “natural horn” virtuosos, Marsolais played it on the more modern French horn, which, incidentally, originated in Germany and is not to be confused with the English horn, which is French (loosely quoting the hilarious soprano Anna Russell). When asked why he didn’t play his baroque horn, Monsieur Marsolais said it was too difficult and dangerous to transport two
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precious, cumbersome instruments on the company’s current exhaustive tour of Western Canada. No matter. The notes he produced flowed like chocolate from a fountain and captivated the audience entirely. They say a horn player needs a five-litre lung capacity. Marsolais’s might well have exceeded that! He also charmed the audience with a second appearance in Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro, Opus 70, which he orchestrated. Then there was Felix Mendelssohn’s String Symphony No 10 in B Minor. The child prodigy wrote it in May, 1823 when he was 14 and performed its premiere with a string quintet at his parents’ opulent Berlin
home. The energy and precision with which Les Violons du Roy interpreted their arrangement of its only surviving movement, which begins mournfully, continues with a recurring theme and ends in a vibrant climax, wrought spontaneous applause and added to the wonder that a 14 year old could achieve such a degree of excellence. Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No 14 in D Minor, known as Death and the Maiden, brought the concert to a rapturous close. Violin soloist Pascale Giguere particularly shone, as did leading players on second violin, viola and cello. Arranged by Lussier, who recently took over the reins from ensemble founder and former director Bernard Labadie while he battles ill health, was a coup de gras. A standing ovation was rewarded by J.S. Bach’s Air on G String, which evoked sighs of recognition from the packed rows of happy music lovers. Those unfortunate enough to miss the concert might console themselves with one of the 29 CDs made by this fantastic chamber orchestra from Montreal.
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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES ARMsTRONG sPALLUMChEEN MUsEUM ANd ARTs sOCIETY 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., 546-8318. Textiles by Invitation closes Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BEAN sCENE COFFEE shOP 2923 30 Ave., 558-1817 On the walls are murals by photographer/artist Michael Sturdy until the end of November. CENTRE GALLERY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. Open at the VCAC is the artisans lobby gift shop, featuring artwork by local artists – functional and decorative. ChERRYVILLE ARTIsANs shOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is filled with locally-made handcrafted fine arts and crafts, including glass art, fused, blown and flame worked, steel sculptures, painting, pottery, jewelry, weaving, photography, soaps, candles and home wares. Open in November by appointment. COURTYARd GALLERY Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby, 778443-0529. Presents its annual Little Treasures art show and sale featuring mini canvasses and affordable gifts. Continues to Dec. 24. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GALLERY OdIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery opens its winter show featuring oils, acrylics, mixed media and silk paintings, sculptures, scrimshaw, fabric and fused glass by well known Okanagan and B.C. artists. Reception is Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Nov. 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. Winter gallery hours are Wednesdays, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Now on is Tractor Dreams, a collaboration mounted by Vertigo studio artists Harold Rhenisch and Howard Brown, featuring photography and writing honouring work, tractors, brotherhood, family, farming, and prairie life. hEAdBONEs GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Exhibition of portraits by renowned Falkland artist Ann Kipling, Head Space, continues to Nov. 30. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, or by appointment. NAdINE’s FINE ART & FRAMEs 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. The 10th annual Christmas open house is Nov. 28. Brand new show, all your favourite local artists, all the time. Open extended hours during December, Saturdays and Sundays, until Christmas. OkANAGAN ARTIsANs GUILd 35Th ANNUAL shOw & sALE Best Western Vernon Lodge, Friday, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Door prize: $100 gift certificate from BX Creek Bar & Grill. High-quality, fine arts & crafts show – the longest running of its kind in the Okanagan, and the show of choice for many of the region’s professional artisans. www.okanaganartisansguild.com. ROGERs GALLERY 4420 Larkin Cross Rd., Armstrong. 1-800-3568735 #5. Enjoy a taste of local art at the Rogers Bulk Food Store. Now showcasing Rogers’ Favouritie Recipes Past & Present. Photos by Jo Dixon. Display runs until Dec. 15. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Annual members exhibition Exposed, features two and three-dimensional artwork of modest sizes for sale with part proceeds going towards exhibitions and programming at the gallery. Exposed and ongoing exhibitions Twyla Exner’s Systems and Things and Lazuline’s Sky Blue Waters continue to Dec. 22. ThE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 25 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
CONCERTS/DANCE/THEATRE
BALLET VICTORIA’s dRACULA Prepare for a dance performance with a dramatic bite when Dracula comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m. Second show of the VPAC’s dance series. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for students at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. REFLECTIONs OF CCR shOw Vernon’s own Steve Soucy, Kelly Spencer of the Dirty Matadors, Marie Jackson of the Henry Small Band, Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard of the award winning national touring act Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce along with special guest vocalists, Vernon’s Kath Raeber and Tanya
Bluegrass Boys
FILM
LIVE FROM ThE MET Saturday at 9:55 a.m., the Vernon Galaxy Cinemas features a live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy The Barber of Seville. This opera includes some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera. It will star Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, Figaro. Run time, including intermissions, is just under 3 ½ hours. VERNON FILM sOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Dec. 1 is Whiplash, starring Miles Teller as a promising young drummer who meets his match in his uncompromising instructor (J.K. Simmons). Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 available in advance at the Towne box office and the Bean Scene.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS
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The Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society presents bluegrass at its best when band Canadian Whitewater reunites to play the Vernon Army Navy Airforce Spitfire Lounge, Saturday. Joining Jim Leduc, clockwise from left, Charlie Veaudry, Bert Jensen and Chris Stevens will be opening act Carolyn Anele. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Bean Scene, the door and at vernonfolkroots.com. Lipscomb. backed by the Reflections band, perform all your favourite Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, tonight at the Vernon Amy Navy Hangar. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Bean Scene and $25 at the door (if available). ThE VERY hUNGRY CATERPILLAR Mermaid Theatre presents this production of famed children’s author/illustrator Eric Carle’s children’s favourites and some of his other stories, with stunning puppets and props, Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. All seats are $18 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. OkANAGAN sYMPhONY YOUTh ORChEsTRA The symphony performs music by Rossini, Rachmaninoff, Gliere, Brahms, Bizet and Moore, with special gust soloist Andrew Stoney on piano, at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., Saturday at 2 p.m. General admission seating. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth, and $5 children 12 and under, available from students, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra office (865 Bernard Ave., Kelowna), and at the door. sTUART MCLEAN Well known storyteller, author and CBC broadcaster brings more stories from his Vinyl Café series to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday with The Vinyl Cafe Christmas Show. Guest band will be Winnipeg-Montreal Juno award winning act Chic Gamine. Tickets are $58/adult and $38/student 18 and under at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Waiting list available. AsPARAGUs COMMUNITY ThEATRE Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, a fantasy adventure for children, comes to life at Armstrong’s Centennial Theatre. Opens Thursday and continues to Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 to 6 at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Tickets are at The Guy Next Door, located at 3450A Okanagan St. Armstrong, or call (250) 546-0950. AURA ChAMBER ChOIR sings Alleluia! Four composers will offer an alleluia to frame selections of Canadian, European and American carols. The music is at turns thoughtful and contemplative, joyous and celebratory. AURA is very excited to present such lovely music for your enjoyment. The concert will take place Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 29, 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205 27 St., Vernon. Tickets are $18 (students free) and are available from choir members, at Bean Scene Coffee House and at the door.
Friday & Saturday
ANChOR INN NEIGhBOURhOOd PUB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. until close. BRANdING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Friday night karaoke with Superstar Premier DJ & Karaoke Services. Starts at 8 p.m. BLUE Ox PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday Night Jam starts at 9 p.m. with a country rock set by host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10 p.m. BLUEGRAss NIGhT The Dec. 10 jam will be held at the People Place, 3303 30th St., across from the Great Canadian Wholesale Club, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. EAGLEs hALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. FOLk & FAVOURITE NIGhT Wednesday’s jam will be held at the People Place, 3303 30th St., across from the Great Canadian Wholesale Club, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in is $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. PEAChwAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’s PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES
ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Put your dancing shoes on for Feet First, playing in the Spitfire Lounge tonight from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Everyone is welcome. ChECkERs BAR ANd GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653. Non Prophet Society plays Nov. 28 and 29. ThE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Young’uns bring their Geritol tour to The Green tonight and Saturday. Start time is 9:15 p.m. No cover. hOwARd JOhNsON FORTUNEs LANdING 1510 George St., Enderby, 838-6825. Tonight is Geoff Morris and his tribute to Garth Brooks. Starts at 9 p.m. No cover charge. INTERMEZZO REsTAURANT ANd wINE CELLAR 3206 34th Ave., 250-542-3853. Enjoy easy listening music with a European flair, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with Easy Street, featuring Bjorn Edblad on clarinet and George Bensmiller on accordion. LORENZO’s CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Saturday, folk act The Crooked Brothers bring their banjos, mandolins, guitars and more to play songs off new album, Thank You I’m Sorry. Starts at 8 p.m. Cover is $10. MATCh EATERY & PUBLIC hOUsE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, (250) 275-6046. Tonight and Saturday, The Goods play from 8 p.m. to midnight. ROYAL CANAdIAN LEGION BRANCh 167 LUMBY 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. Saturday is a dinner and dance starting at 5:30 p.m. Dance to the great music of Red Dog featuring Roy Turner, Kaz Jarosinski, Dennis Schaffer and Stu Deconnick at 7:30 p.m. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Lent Fraser Wall takes the stage to perform an eclectic mix of jazz, roots, folk, plus rhythm and blues, Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Bean to Cup, Bean Scene and vernonjazzclub.ca.
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UPCOMING
STORYBOOK Join your favorite storybook characters as they enchant you with this unique fairy tale twist presented by The Cirque Theatre Company & The Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. The production uses a dynamic fusion of circus arts, drama, dance, rhythmic gymnastics, music, acrobatics, and cirque-like storytelling. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller. ca. AndRew Allen is returning home for his All Hearts Come Home show, Dec. 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Featuring special guests Jodi Pederson, Olivia Penalva and Shawn Hook. Tickets are $30/adult, $25/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. (Partial proceeds to benefit Canadian Humanitarian and the Andrew Allen expedition to Ethiopia.) A SnOw wHITe CHRISTMAS New Christmas comedy musical fairytale by Norm Foster, with music and lyrics by David Warrack, follows on what happened to Snow White after she married Prince Charming. It makes its western premiere at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon, Dec. 3 to 13. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m., except Sunday and Monday. Matinees at 2 p.m. take place Dec. 7 and 13. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. A lOUISIAnA HAYRIde CHRISTMAS Favourite performers from The Louisiana Hayride sing their hits as well as favourite Christmas songs, Dec. 4., 7:30 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.
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Technology leads the way International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrates the skills and the contributions Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff
Kyla Kongsdorf knows the frustration of finding employment, when potential employers have difficulty looking past her wheelchair to the ability of the person in the chair. And that’s the idea behind an event she’s organizing for International Day of Persons with Disabilities An intern at Independent Living Vernon, Kongsdorf is helping to organize the annual celebration, taking place Dec. 3 at the ILV office. “On this day, Canadians celebrate and raise awareness of skills and contributions people with disabilities make to society and to their families,” said Kongsdorf, a 2007 Fulton graduate. “For me, people see the chair and assume that I’m not intelligent or that I’m not capable of working, so it’s frustrating.” When her internship is up, Kongsdorf will return to Okanagan College in January to study criminal and social justice, to further her goal of working with troubled youth. According to the Neil Squire Society, one in three adults have some form of a disability, meaning they have some type of difficulty completing at least one basic action or complex activity limitation. Based in Burnaby, the society’s mission is to use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities. “They help people with adaptive technology,” said
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Kyla Kongsdorf, an intern with Independent Living Vernon, is organizing the annual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, taking place Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kongsdorf, who was born with spina bifida. “Accessibility is a touchy subject for many people and Vernon is not the most accessible place — sidewalks are tricky and some shops can be difficult to manoeuver around.” According to the society, people with disabilities in British Columbia are 20 per cent less likely to participate in the labour market than those who are without disabilities. “To address this issue, there are many programs and initiatives under way to help
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improve employment for people with disabilities in B.C.,” said Kongsdorf. “And there is a lot of adaptive technology out there, which is where the employment piece comes in. So if someone has a problem with their arm, or a back issue, there are things that can be done, whether it’s a different type of computer mouse or a monitor, there is quite a bit of good equipment out there.” Independent Living Vernon opened its doors in 1992 and has been in partnership with the Neil Squire Society since
2004. Its programs include employability, to help people with disabilities gain meaningful skills and tools that they can take with them from employer to employer; the selfesteem course, which helps people with disabilities gain confidence and a better understanding about themselves and what they are capable of; Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), a program for youth ages 16 to 29 who are interested in connecting with other youth with disabilities, gaining life skills and having fun. “It’s a great group for any youth who identifies as having a disability of any type,” she said. “You learn life skills and connect with other youth, plus we have fun.” This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ILV office, 3402-27th Ave., in the People Place, room 006. The theme is “Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology.” The fundraising event for Independent Living Vernon includes appetizers, karaoke, door prizes, gift baskets and a silent auction with items donated by local businesses. The event is free, but donations are welcome, with proceeds to the YOU group; tax receipts will be given for donations of more than $20. “This is a fun event that we hope will also bring awareness and to educate people as to what it’s like for people living with a disability,” said Kongsdorf. For more information on the event, or on the YOU group, call Crystal Williams at the ILV office at 250-5459292 or for more information on any of the courses offered by ILV, call Lisa Kongsdorf, as there is limited space available for courses starting in January, at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to info@ilv.ca
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Oct. 15: Born to Mark and Diana Bryce of Armstrong, a girl, 5 lbs. 10 oz., named Sadie Frances. A sister for Ethan, 15; Liam, 12; Mckenna, 10; Kaelyn, 6. A granddaughter for Ed and Linda Baerg of Vernon, Doug and Wendy Bryce of Calgary. A greatgranddaughter for Jacob and Elfrieda Baerg of Abbotsford. Oct. 22: Born to Saul Schneider and Lisa Webster of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 13 oz., named Benjamin David Schneider. A grandNew Additions son for Jeff and Kathy Webster of Vernon, B.C.; Wendy and Wayne Edwards of Cherryville, B.C.; Dave and Bonnie Schneider of Grand Forks, B.C. Oct. 23: Born to Marty and Joanne Anstey of Salmon Arm, a boy, 7 lbs. 7 oz., named Malcolm Robert. A brother for Melissa, 6; Jillian, 1. A grandson for Terry and Yvonne Ward of Wagga Wagga, N.S.W., Australia; Robert Anstey of Sardis, B.C.; Julianna Anstey of Deroche, B.C. A great-grandson for Helen Ward of Cowra, N.S.W., Australia; Margaret Edgerton of Cowra, N.S.W., Australia; Juianna Csanyi of Vancouver, B.C. Oct. 26: Born to LaRae Stephenson and Paul Moisson of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 9 lbs. 13 oz., named Samuel Wyatt Stephenson Moisson. A brother for Brooklyn. A grandson for Ken and Mary Stephenson of Fruitvale, B.C. Oct. 29: Born to Devin and Noelle Crombie of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Dylan Scott. A brother for Mason, 2. A grandson for Steve and Mary-Anne Crombie, Moe Irving, Joanne and Dave Willis, all of Vernon. A greatgrandson for Lorna Dreveny of Kelowna, B.C. Nov. 4: Born to Jonathan and Daphne Cline of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 6 oz., named Cassandra Leanne Princeline. A granddaughter for Tilson and Princeline Greening of Vernon, B.C.; Dale Cline of Kamloops, B.C.; Michelle Curtis of Grande Prairie, Alta. A great-granddaughter for Chesley Coigh of Burgoyne’s Cove, Nfld.; Alphaeus Greening of Clarenville, Nfld. Nov. 7: Born to Kent and Alaina Reiswig of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Nolan Harvey. A grandson for Neil and Coleen Reiswig of Sicamous; Gary Hewer, Debra Hewer, both of Penticton, B.C. A great-grandson for Harvey and Mary Reiswig. Nov. 8: Born to Jordan and Tina Paskevich of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Tanner Marcus. A brother for Sienna Lia, 4. A grandson for Lia Shioshvili of Vernon, B.C.; George Abramishvili of Vancouver, B.C.; Mark and Irene Paskevich of Armstrong, B.C. A great-grandson for Mira Shioshvili, Ernie and Margaret Paskevich, all of Vernon, B.C.
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As part of their ongoing sponsorship of the community meeting space at the People Place, a team from Davidson Lawyers and MNP Accountants traded their desks for shovels recently to help with some much-needed landscaping: Jay Hack (left), Dave Tung, Ken Friesen, Blair Gronlund, Jeff Boschert, Jennifer Saville, Jeane Herman and Michael Tindall (front).
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eing competitive. Is it a genetic or a learned behavior? Competition can be a game, a fight, a sport, a struggle or all of these things simultaneously. Like it or not, life can be a jungle and being competitive gives you a machete. I understand competition and I have never shied from it. In life, and fiercely so in younger years, I behaved as if I was hard wired for competition, but as I age I recognize the chase no longer gives me a buzz. The arena of winners and losers has become dated, stale and if I have anything left to prove I
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don’t seem to remember what it is. Somehow, somewhere along the way, I have shed that skin and as a result, get to spend more time in the present and less in the past. When I can now so easily jettison a competitive mindset it makes me doubt that I was hard wired for the game and suggests instead, a learned behavior one honed in childhood and probably in the family home.
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My childhood was not chaotic or unsafe, it was far from the misery that many endure, but it was uncertain. In the early years, my family was composed of three separate camps held together by a common thread: my mother and myself; a stepfather with his two children and my mother’s and step dad’s son; we were a loosely bound amalgam of strangers. This was not a storybook family but it was a real one, typical of our time. Individual members came with burdens — death of spouses and parents, illness, grief, and at first, we were bound to each other, defined more by what we had lost than what we had gained. It is hard to get attention in a melded family unless you compete. And so I did. The tools I had were a modicum of athletic ability, a decent mind and the ability to work hard. I flogged these tools and never stopped; at school, university, medical school and in sports. Competition morphed from a tool into a lifestyle. Reflecting on the circumstance years later,
I realize that as a child, the purpose of all that effort was simply to answer two questions in the eyes of others, Am I enough?, and sadly, buried deep in the heart of the first question something more pressing, Am I worthy of being loved? Every human is born with these questions in the soul. Life is the journey we undertake to answer them. Being competitive is a tool we employ to prove to others and ourselves that we are enough, but eventually one may confuse being victorious with being loved. I have come to believe that while competition increases one’s chances of survival, it separates the self from others and makes us more alone, more in the past. When we are born, we are already enough and worthy of love, although it often takes a lifetime to arrive at this understanding. A life well-lived is one that ends with shedding the competitive skin of youth and replacing it with the mantle of self-acceptance and self respect. It’s been there all along — you just have to put it on.
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hospital auxiliary christmas bazaar Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar Friday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Education Rooms near the cafeteria. Baking, hand-crafted decorations, gifts, knitting and crocheting, baby items, placemats, tutus, mini trees, doggy wreaths, decorated glass blocks and gift baskets. Parking free during the bazaar. vernon presents a festival of crafts The annual Christmas show is Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave. Crafters from all over British Columbia will be exhibiting their wares. Admission is $3, kids under 12 are free, and $1 from each admission goes to the North Okanagan Hospice Society. christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event Nov. 21 to Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day the mall is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. For more info., call Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. buddhist meditation class Nov. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Cold World, Warm Heart.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. For info., call 250-558-0952 or see www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. vernon upper room mission boutique Storewide 1/2-price sale. Thanks to the fabulous donations from our community the store is stuffed to the rafters and we’re letting it all go for 50 per cent off! We have a super variety of winter clothing, furniture, Christmas items, household items, collectibles, and much more. Great selection and fantastic prices! Sale is Nov. 21 and 22. Come on down to 2708-34 St. and check it out. All of the proceeds benefit the Vernon Upper Room Mission and remain in our community. dance: enderby seniors’ centre Nov. 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. Live music by The Black Velvet Band. Good for listening and dancing. Coffee and snacks included. Still only $5 at door. okanagan artisans guild show 35th Annual Show & Sale Nov. 21 and 22, Best Western Vernon Lodge, Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Door prize: $100 gift certificate from BX Creek Bar & Grill. High-quality, fine arts & crafts show – the longest running of its kind in the Okanagan, and the show of choice for many of the region’s professional artisans. www. okanaganartisansguild.com. vertigo voices Join memoirist Vangie
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how to train your dragon screening The Vernon Student Association at Okanagan College Vernon Campus is hosting a public screening of this film Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. Admission is a donation to our student food bank, and we’re hoping to get as many families out as we can. dinner & dance at lumby legion Nov. 22, roast beef dinner $12 at 5:30 p.m., then dance to the great music at 7:30 p.m. of Red Dog featuring Roy Turner, Kaz Jarosinski, Dennis Schaffer and Stu Deconnick; all proceeds will
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ow is the season to pass on love and hope to hurting children around the world. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate circumstances through gift-filled shoe boxes and the message of God’s unconditional love. Pack a shoe box with gifts and be part of this worldwide ministry. Last year more than more than 660,000 shoe boxes were sent abroad by Canadians. Each one impacted a child’s life. For example, in the region of Cuya, Tejuta in Guatemala, a little girl opened her shoe box to find a pair of shoes for her school uniform. The mother cried as she thanked God and Operation Christmas Child because she had been unable to find work to earn enough money to buy these shoes before the start of the school year. It is now also possible to pack a shoe box online at packabox.ca. Collection of packed shoebox gifts ends Sunday, Nov. 23. Collection centres and hours can be found on www.samaritanspurse.ca/operationchristmas-child/. Info., Michael Buffie at 250-938-2222. go towards fixing the roof. pancake breakfast & craft sale All you-can-eat pancake breakfast and craft sale Nov. 22 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Halina Seniors Centre. Cost: $5 per person, every welcome! Centre is located at the back of the Rec Centre, 3310-37 Ave. Info., call 250-542-2877. book launch for we’re already home Everyone invited to the launch for We’re Already Home, a locally written, interfaith, play by Terry Jordan, Lorna Tureski and Arnie Hayashi. The play was an initiative began by the Vernon Interfaith Bridging Project. Meet the authors and see a scene from play. Copies of the play available for purchase. Refreshments and snacks provided. Launch sponsored by the Vernon Buddhist Temple and Vernon Immigrant Services Society at the Japanese Cultural Centre Hall, 4895 Bella Vista Rd., Nov. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. karaoke night fundraiser Nov. 22, St. James School, 5 to 10 p.m. Cost: $15/person; tickets, Maylene at 250-307-6721 or Henrietta at 250-550-5248. Due to the great support we received from the community, Club Filipino of Okan.-Shuswap was able to contribute to rebuilding lives and homes in the Philippines. We want to show our appreciation to everyone who supported us last year during bake sale for Typhoon Haiyan. Door prizes, freebies, concessions and photo booth. We encourage people to come with their spouse, family, friends and co-workers. All ages welcome. fall tea, bake sale, silent auc-
tion Hosted by St. George’s ACW Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., Enderby Senior’s Complex, 1101 George St. Tea is $5. homemade holiday gifting Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., Schubert Centre. Bring the kids, and experience (with take-home instructions) short, easy, but cost effective demos for foods, sachets, toys, knitting, kids’ toys, candles, soaps and more! Let’s get away from consumerism and put the heart back in the holidays! Sponsors are Sustainable Environment Network Society and Vernon in Transition saturday serious fun at the osc Flying Things…Human Journeys Across Our Skies Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. Flight has been the dream of humankind since they watched in awe as birds soared effortlessly through the sky. Join us in exploring the evolution of man’s quest to soar. Design and build a “flying machine” in this interactive family workshop. Suitable for all ages; Members free, regular admission non-members.
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Nov. 30. Info., Howie Anhorn at 250-549-1632. needles up! The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Okanagan Regional Library in Vernon. These drop-in sessions are for all knitters of all experience levels. Bring along yarn and needles and a project you are working on. Knitting gurus Allison Griswold and Janet Armstrong will help you get started or over the hurdles. Throughout November the Knitting Circle will be held at the tables upstairs near the computer lab. Free of charge. Pick up a coffee from Blenz across the street and join us. schubert centre has art classes From beginners to advanced, six times per week. Contact the front desk 250-5494201 and choose your time and ask about availability. meat draw at the royal canadian legion Every Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and 50/50 at our new location, 510125th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-545-3295.
dance Nov. 22 at the Rutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Dress theme is Western wear. Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight. Live band: Transplant. Bar, refreshments and snacks available Members $10, non-members $13, memberships $15. For info., please call 250-762-6907. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your friends to join us. musical keyboard recital Recital for Melly Oey’s students Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre in the heart of Polson Park. Free admission and everyone welcome. For more information, call 250-542-6243. christmas tea & bazaar Looking for some delicious Christmas baking or unique Christmas gifts? Saint Andrew’s United Church Women in Enderby are hosting their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar Nov. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A mere $4 gets you coffee or tea and scrumptious goodies, as well as the chance to hit the bake sale, crafts table or white elephant table to pick up everything you need for Christmas. Come early — this is a very popular event! Saint Andrew’s United Church, 1110 Belvedere. You , st. james catholic women’s league k bazaar & tea Join us Nov. 22 for our annuwor u al bazaar and tea. As well as a delicious tea and yo lunch you can also purchase wonderful baking, ve! dri browse for treasures in Grannies Attic, fill a box with fabulous cookies at our cookie table and find amazing deals in booths for knitting and crafts, bottles of goodies, jewellery, swags, greenery and fashion items. Takes place at St. James Church Parish Centre, 2700-28th Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome! walk for cross in support of antibullying Nov. 22 at 1 p.m., Polson Park. Family and friends will be walking in memory of Cross Jones, raising funds for his family while supporting anti-bullying. Everyone is welcome; meet at the parking lot by the fountain; donations can be made to April Conlin (who will be holding a pink sign), or online at www. gofundme.com/ha3hhk. All donations will be presented to the family at the end of the walk. cookie walk & treasures sale in TH lumby Please join us Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. sharp for a home-made Cookie Walk to get those Christmas cookies, with two container sizes. A Treasures and Collectibles Sale will be in the same building from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come to the Lumby United vernon moy style tai chi & lok hup activity group Church Hall on Vernon Street at Park Avenue (across from the Starting Saturday class at Schubert Centre 9 a.m. with 30-minute Shell Gas Station) for these two events. warm-up session, followed by Tai Chi continuing class at 9:30 a.m. wondercafé.live! in lumby presents documentary film The Lok Hup class is at 10:45 a.m. to noon. Anyone who practises (2011), Happy, Nov. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lumby United Tai Chi and has completed a beginners class is very welcome to Church at Vernon Street at Park Avenue This “film and a talk” join us for both of these exercise art forms, with a separate ecoevent will show life stories from around the work in search of nomical Fee structure for each class. Lok Hup with its founding in what really makes people happy. It explores some 14 countries and the ninth century is known for being the optimum exercise regime, comes up with the important variables. Light refreshments served. to achieve and maintain health with relaxation of body and mind. By donation. Questions to Dave @ 250-547-6368. There is no class at this venue on the second Saturday of each eliminate lower back pain: free workshop Nov. month. For further information call 250545-7410. 22 and 29. Learn how to permanently repair lower back injury ebola checklist Five Healthy Steps You Can Take Today. and prevent back pain by rebuilding your whole body alignment, Each day the Ebola news gets worse. The number of infections is strengthening your back and improving flexibility. Understand rising. What are five things you can do to protect yourself and famhow to move your body correctly and how to build a struc- ily? Join health educator Kathy Deane every Saturday until Jan. 31 tural foundation to support an active lifestyle. Dress for action! from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Schubert Centre and learn the ABC’s of Opportunity to experience the NewBack - Recover and Restore protecting your body from viruses, flus, bacterias and other disease rehabilitation program. Presented by Dr. Roger Drinkwater 11:30 conditions. Pre-registration required as limited seating; call 250a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Inner Light Yoga and Wellness, 2807-44th 547-2281. Cost is by donation to the Okanagan Humane Society. Ave. Register: newbacktherapy@gmail.com. Drop-ins welcome. anaf holds meat draw Every Saturday starting 2:30 p.m., in Info., www.newbacktherapy.com the Spitfire Grill. Lunch and appy specials available. santas anonymous reminds families in need that it is time royal canadian legion branch 189 oyama Meat draw to contact Santas at 250-542-4448 to make an appointment to every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. come in and pick up Christmas gifts for children zero to 12 years. aa meetings on saturdays (X), closed meeting, noon at Gifts available to families living in greater Vernon area as well VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee as Armstrong, Falkland, Cherryville, Lumby, Lavington and Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Coldstream areas. Deadline to make appointment is Dec. 10. We Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., would like to thank all the businesses and citizens that make dona- enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis tions to Santas so we can continue helping children and families. Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Open meeting, aboriginal youth interested in snowboarding Any 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap Aboriginal Youth interested in snowboarding, ages 13 to 19, please access. (X) No access. Info., 250-545-4933. contact the First Nations Employment Services at 250-558-3345 or free hot lunch for families and children For famifnesvernon@shawbiz.ca lies with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from okan. gleaners sock & mitt drive If you can knit, that’s 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal great and if not, you can buy new kids’ socks, mitts, toques, scarves Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. and underwear. All sizes needed for our 19th annual sock drive Call 542-7578. for orphaned children in eastern Europe this year. No toys, please. the vernon & district animal care society We are a Drop barrels in most churches in Vernon plus Schubert Centre and local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continGleaners used furniture store at 4405-29th St. We will collect until ue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for
homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your taxdeductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. Info., call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com halina seniors’ centre Fun time meets Saturdays 12:30 to 4 p.m., Halina Jewels meet every fourth Saturday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Don’t forget to wear your colours, and please call if you can’t make it. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec. Centre. For more information, call 542-2877.
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okanagan historical society vernon branch Fall meeting Nov. 23 at the Schubert Centre, 2 p.m. Guest speaker Lawrie Skolrood, deputy fire chief, Vernon Fire Rescue Services, speaking about history of Vernon Fire Department. Latest edition of the Okanagan Historical Society Reports, #76, will be available as well as many back issues. All are invited to attend, to hear a fascinating bit of Vernon’s history, to share your stories and to meet new friends. For further info. contact Herb at 250-545-7290 or Ken at 250-542-3461. coming to the glory center Harvest Time Ministry was birthed by Prakash and Mahendra Singh. Prakash and Mahendra were saved in 1997, then baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit. Joined Western Pentecostal Bible College, where she earned bachelor of arts and majored in pastoral theology. Mahendra is a successful businessman, now devoting his time to the evangelistic ministry, to which God has called him and his wife. They have ministered to thousands of people. Nov. 24, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. The Glory Center is at #48, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Info., Ed at 778-4755570 or Andrea at 1-250-485-2829. holiday transitions presentation Are you grieving the death of your loved one? Come out to learn some strategies for managing the upcoming holiday season while honouring and connecting to the past. Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Ave. Please call to reserve your seat by Nov. 25 at 250-503-1800, ext. 105. Please leave your full name and phone number. older driver reassessment workshop Nov. 25, NexusBC and ICBC are hosting workshop for older drivers who may have to undergo a reassessment of their driving skills. Topics will cover reasons why you may be required to undergo a reassessment, tools to help you become prepared, a refresher on the rules of the road, and an overview of the road test itself. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and takes place at the Vernon library. Donations appreciated. Phone NexusBC at 250-545-0585 to register. the bosom buddies meet for lunch Nov. 25 at noon, the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill. The food is always good. the vernon & district garden club meets Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park behind the Science Centre. Speaker is Megan Noonan from the Vernon Camera Club on the topic, “Photographing Flowers.” Megan will have members practice different techniques of photography using smart phones, cameras or iPad. Visitors welcome to attend. For more information, please call 250-549-2189. storytelling circle, vernon library Fourth Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 26. Do you love stories? Are you a storyteller at heart? Amateurs or professionals are invited to take part in our monthly storytelling circle, hosted by Gabriel Newman. All welcome, no experience necessary! Info., www.orl.bc.ca vernon community band We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices 7 – 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school. We play everything from jazz, Broadway musicals, marches, light rock, classical and more! Call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414 . antiques & collectibles sale The 26th Annual event hosted by the Vernon Collectors Club at the Vernon Rec Centre, 3310 – 37 Ave., next to Curling Rink, with more than 140 tables of collectibles. Nov. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m.and Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3, good for both days. the vernon farmers’ market presents The Vernon indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27. Come visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up with fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, delicious baking, specialty food products and 1000’s of handcrafted gift items…such as jewelry, clothing, toys, hats, woodwork, body products and lots more. Make it a Fresh Day! For more info., see www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca
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Good time to make a deal on 2014 models If price is more important than a specific production year for this generation colour and you can compromise on Matrix, a super reliable 5-door compact content, there are some good deals out hatchback based on the Corolla. there on brand new 2014 model year Discounted prices start at $16,395, but vehicles. my pick would be a nicely outfitted While most auto makers have had a Touring edition ($19,710 – including successful sales year, it’s clear-out time a $2,500 discount) with lots the on remaining 2014 models and the push convenience and power features. is on to achieve or exceed those end-ofA $4,635 discount is offered on the In the first of a year sales goals. Hyundai Elantra L, which drops the Before we jump into vehicles, a couple two-part series, Bob price of this stylish compact sedan to of consumer tips that will help make you an amazing $12,995. Elantra is also a McHugh seeks out a savvy new vehicle bargain hunter: good reliable car, but this is the base bargain car deals If you plan to finance your vehicle edition with a manual transmission. purchase, it’s best to first check on among the 2014 The list price for the 2015 version of loan (or line of credit) interest rates Elantra L has also been reduced to models. offered by your bank or credit union. An $15,999. automaker “cash credit” option may be Bob McHugh Minivans: The top selling and a better choice than low or even “0%” seeming perpetually discounted financing, if the informational APR Dodge Grand Caravan simply can’t be ignored (annual percentage rate) calculation is higher than in this category and the special offers come with the interest rate offered by your financial institution. a choice of two option packages. The list price is The devil is in the details (as they say) when it comes slashed by $8,100 with a Canadian Value Package to end of model year clear-out offers. Not only may and it sells for $19,995. With an Ultimate Family that great offer be restricted to a specific model, Package its discounted price is $27,888, which is a it may only be for a specific trim level. It’s usually $10,330 saving. a limited time offer and there may be regional Selected editions of the Kia Sedona ($28,695 to restrictions and/or local availability issues. $40,095) may also be a good buy. The cash discount So, here are some good 2014 model year vehicle can be as high as $7,000 or you can get $6,000 choices with attractive (limited time) special offer price cut plus 2.99 per cent financing. pricing:
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competitors and right now, you can get up to $6,000 in rebates, plus an additional $1,000 off for qualified customers, off selected new 2014 models. There’s a practical side to its design as the Flex can provide seating for seven and still has 566 litres (20 cu ft) of cargo space in the back. List prices range from $24,499 to $38,399. Introduced in 2013, the Encore is a utility vehicle with modest external proportions and a small fuelefficient four cylinder engine, but it’s still a quiet and comfortable riding Buick. The clear-out offer on select 2014 models is “0%” financing for up to 84 months or a $2,000 cash credit. List prices for the Encore are $27,835 to $36,895. Sporty Cars: In addition to great looking return-to-roots styling, the Chevrolet Camaro has a sophisticated rear-drive chassis, powerful engine choices and it’s loaded with advanced technology engineering. A $4,500 cash credit is offered on the base 1LS trim level version or you can get “0%” financing for up to 84 months. Camaro list prices for MY2014 range from $28,495 to $77,400. Hyundai has slashed $7,000 off the 2014 list price for its Veloster Turbo with a manual transmission and $3,500 of the automatic version. The turbo engine gives the compact Veloster a much needed power boost to match its edgy, gofaster sporty styling.
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†The CR-V is the #1 selling retail SUV car in BC in 2014 based on Polk 2014 September YTD report. ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX only on behalf of the customer. ΩLimited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES. ¥1.99 % lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $69.89 based on applying $400.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. ‡‡$500 Consumer Incentive Dollars “Holiday Bonus” (“Holiday Bonus”) available on any new 2015 CR-V model, purchased or leased and delivered by January 2, 2015 and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. “Holiday Bonus” includes GST and PST, as applicable. Visit a participating Honda dealer for eligible products & services applicable to “Holiday Bonus” redemption. Offer ends January 2, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year **MSRP is $27,685 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES. ‡/Ω/¥/**/‡‡/ Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on the 2015 CR-V LX. Offers valid from November 1st through December 1st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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Subaru Imprezas take on Okanagan ice and snow By Zack Spencer
It’s all about gaining traction for Subaru, not just on the pavement but also in terms of sales. For Subaru, traction and sales are related. When Subaru decided to switch its entire lineup of cars to all wheel drive (AWD) back in 1995, the company never looked back. (That was also the year Subaru introduced the Outback sport wagon.) Back then, sales then were roughly 4000 per year and this year Subaru is on track to sell over 40,000 units, an impressive accomplishment. In order to highlight Subaru’s latest Impreza compact sedan and hatchback, Subaru needed a location that could show off the vehicle on dry roads and in winter conditions. The Okanagan was chosen for the wonderful twisting roads through wine country but also snow-on-demand at Big White Ski Resort and the setting was perfect.
The Okanagan was chosen to show off Subaru’s Impreza.
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Looks Earlier this year Subaru introduced the WRX, higher performance, Impreza-based sedan to accolades for that vehicle’s handling, power and design. It could be argued that Subaru has refreshed the outside of this new 2015 Impreza with WRX “light”. The new front grille, headlamps, air intakes and wheel options all make a much bolder statement. Sold a sedan or hatchback, both cars now have a sharper, more defined look. But Subaru also wanted to make a statement with what cannot be seen, the way the car is put together. One of the main areas of focus was sound insulation and reduced cabin noise. Thicker front and side glass is now used, along with wheel-well sound insulation, thicker door seals and under carpet baffling. Not the kind of advancements that get noticed initially but they are welcome. Inside The Okanagan is one of those spots that is defined by summer; it’s all about the hot, dry lakeside vacation. But after three days, in and around Kelowna, experiencing the first blast of arctic air, the place is just as magical at this time of year. Stories of the wine pickers getting ready for the icewine harvest makes it as appealing and delicious as ever. The Impreza had a similar one-dimensional attitude before this new model arrived. Yes, it is one of the most practical designs, with big doors that make getting in and out a breeze, the huge windows make outward visibility impressive but the car lacked sophistication. For 2015 Subaru has done a good job of remedying the situation. The radio head unit now looks like a polished, integrated feature, replacing what looked like an afterthought. There is a standard 6.2inch unit or a larger 7-inch model for cars equipped with navigation. A backup camera is now standard equipment along with Bluetooth connectivity and heated seats are standard on all but the base model. Drive Driving over ice covered roads on the way to Big White Ski Resort and then getting to push the Impreza as hard as it would allow on a snow covered handling course, gives a great sense of confidence in the cars AWD system. Traction is not an issue, the limit is really only defined by the type of tires the car is equipped with. For ultimate bite, a good set of winter tires along with the AWD system is impressive. The 148hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is carried over from the last car but now it is a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV), and the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States claims it is the “cleanest gas car on the market”, helping to reduce smog-forming pollutants. Other changes include a re-worked suspension and steering. The springs and dampening have been adjusted to reduce bouncing over big bumps and the steering ratio is quicker. This along with the much quieter interior makes this a good cruising car but the steering lacks feedback and under hard cornering, the car tends to under steer. The engine too is best suited for cruising; climbing mountain roads strained it at times. The good news is that enthusiast drivers have the excellent WRX as an option. Verdict The 2015 Impreza is all about small changes to an already good car. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) now has a thicker casing for quieter operation and it now features pre-set steps to help mimic a conventional automatic. And manual transmission owners will be pleased to know that all trim levels can be equipped with a stick, but it is only a 5-speed. On the top two trim levels the Impreza can be equipped with EyeSight, Subaru’s collision mitigation system that can detect objects and pedestrians and will brake the car to a stop if the drive takes no action. This has proven to be popular with drivers and is something typically found in more expensive cars. What Subaru has not changed is the price. Starting at $19,995 and topping out at $30,295, there is a trim and price for many Canadian buyers. The added backup camera, improved interior and the bonus of a PZEV engine is all just an added benefit that should help Subaru get even more traction with buyers. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
The Lowdown Price: $19,995-$30,295 Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 148hp Fill-up: 8.5L/6.4L/100km (city/highway)
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Going green can be costly To plug in or not to plug in, that is the question faced by the well-heeled, nobler in mind, kind of person, who is determined to go green with the next car purchase. Forgive me for mashing up the words of my old ex-Pat mate, Will Shakespeare, but reducing one’s carbon footprint is not easy on the pocket book in spite of the fuel savings on offer by “doing the right thing.” Whichever model you plump for from any of the leading hybrid manufacturers you are going to pay a premium in the thousands over the equivalent standard gas powered model. In pure economic terms, it will take years of fuel savings to bridge that investment gap. If you go for a plug-in that offers emission free driving on electric power only for varying stretches of road, you are likely looking at a ten grand premium on top of the pure hybrid sticker price. Forgive me, if you’ve heard this from me before but the point I’d like to make here is that I’ve been telling you this version of the story for the past ten years. The sad fact is that the consumers are not warming to green cars in sufficient numbers for the manufacturers to remove the sting from the sticker price. Green car sales, if I can lump them together for the purpose of simple comparison, still account for less than 5 percent of the market. You can’t blame the manufacturers for this situation. They have showed a willingness to continue subsidizing these products and have promoted the heck out of them. There are positive signs in increasing sales and the continuously improving efficiency of these machines. However, as of today, they are still a steeply priced option for the likes of thee and me. Especially, as the provisionally funded rebates are now dead. Yes, you drive one away
for less than $30,000 in some cases but that same sum can buy a lot more car elsewhere, many of them powered by very miserly four-cylinder power plants. A case in point is the Ford C-MAX, available here either a pure hybrid or plug in – the latter bears the Energi name. The base hybrid version sells for $26,499 and its Energi sibling for $35,999. I’ve only driven the hybrid briefly so I won’t comment too much on its prowess. I can tell you that it is a worthy alternative to the Toyota Prius lineup the V (for versatile), it being the best comparison at $27,480 I’m going to dwell a little more here on the Energi plug-in version as I spent more time at the wheel. For the first part of the week, I ran it purely as a hybrid and averaged about 5.3 L/100 km/h. That’s higher than advertised but to be fair my trips were mainly in the city, short trips and through some ghastly weather. What a revelation when I plugged it in each night – 7 hours charges it up on the regular 120-volt outlet (2.5 hours on a 240-volt charging station). There are boasts of achieving up to 40 kilometres of driving in electric drive but I managed a little over 30 most days by judicious use of the right foot, in terms of acceleration and regenerative braking. Ford talks of a fuel economy equivalency of about 1.9 L/100 km/h under ideal conditions. When does that the latter ever happen? – However, I figure I could show an equivalency of around 3 L/100 km/h and perhaps better if I got the chance to get used to how the electric drive and gas engine work to together. In fact, there’s evidence through testing that early adopters of the plug-in hybrid technology that they began achieving far greater efficiency and longer pure electric driving after about six months’ ownership. The C-Max has the look of a compact crossover though it’s strictly a front
Drives-U-Crazy Dress for the weather As kids we were always told to dress for the weather so how about adding the state of darkness/daylight to that piece of wisdom? I can’t believe the number of darkly-dressed pedestrians who jump out from the curb in the pouring rain on these fall nights when it gets dark so early. kmorgan@blackpress.ca
vehicle drive vehicles here. It’s ideal for a small family, eating up to five people. The rear luggage area is fabulous in the hybrid but the larger battery in the Energi version does reduce stowage substantially. You would have to look hard at your carrying needs before committing to that level of green righteousness. SYNC® with MyFord Touch®, are standard features, offering multiple ways for owners to manage and control their phone, navigation, entertainment and climate functions through voice commands, PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until December 1, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2015 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-A MSRP is $25,595 and includes $1,745 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy and air conditioning charge. *Lease example: 2015 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-A MSRP is $25,595, includes $1,745 freight/PDI leased at 1.99% over 40 months with $2,525 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $128 with a total lease obligation of $12,749. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **Finance example: 1.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,820 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy and air conditioning charge. †Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ††Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $25,820 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,495 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $135 with a total lease obligation of $12,288. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection and tire levy. ‡Lease example: 2015 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,540, includes $1,545 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $88 with a total lease obligation of $8,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ‡‡Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be December 1, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ¥“The Freedom 40 Lease delivers a lower monthly payment by extending standard terms by four months without a rate increase and without a corresponding reduction in Lease-end Value”. As an example, standard term of 36 months can be stretched to 40 months. Freedom 40 Lease offer is valid until January 2, 2015. ¥¥Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 28, 36, 40, 48, 52, 60 and 64 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 40-month lease, equals 80 payments, with the final 80th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
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steering wheel controls, touch screens, buttons or knobs. In C-MAX Energi, the system offers battery charge and charge point distance information as well. Both versions of C-MAX are equipped with SmartGauge® with EcoGuide, an information system allowing drivers to see fuel economy readings on the instrument panel. The technology enables motorists to monitor their driving behavior and its effects on vehicle efficiency. Brake Coach helps drivers choose good braking
The Ford C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi. techniques to optimize the regenerative braking system. The test vehicle featured a premium audio and navigation package, thus boosting
the base price by $2,500 and a fabulous panoramic roof added a further $1,200 for a total approaching $43,000. Yikes! No quibble with the quality
of the vehicle and the fuel efficiency but the sticker price does cause a sharp intake of breath. keith.morgan@drivewaybc. ca
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Terrain FWD/AWD (3SA), 2015 GMC Acadia FWD/AWD (3SA), and the purchase or finance of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4. Freight ($1,650/$1,650/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA & dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2015 model) or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1, 2014 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC model. 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Horoscope BY EUGENIA LAST
YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY It’s time to take care of your own needs. You’ve done so much for others that you have neglected your own well-being. Stay focused and take firm action when it comes to health, financial and legal matters. Leave the past behind and face the future with selfconfidence.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Create an area at home where you can let your imagination wander. Free of distractions or interruptions, you will be able to formulate the steps necessary to get ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You have a strong mindset, but stubbornness will not get you what you want. Let others have their say. The more agreeable you are, the better you will do. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It’s time to make a move. Get the preliminary work out of the way, so nothing is left to prevent you from getting ahead. Strive for perfection. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Be considerate of other people’s feelings. A hurtful remark could cause a wide rift between you and someone special. Make helpful suggestions instead of criticisms. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Collaborations and emerging partnerships look favorable. Your innovative ideas will draw attention, bringing you the support and help of influential people. You will dazzle everyone with your creative ideas. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Money spent improving your home will bring you pleasure and improve your standard of living. Offering a place where everyone can congregate is a great way to introduce some lowcost entertainment and celebration.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You will need to do a little digging to learn what is really going on around you. It’s possible that someone is trying to undermine you or sully your reputation. Don’t believe everything you hear. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don’t leave projects unfinished. Go down your to-do list until you have
completed everything that’s expected of you. Once everything’s crossed off, you’ll feel free to do as you please. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your charisma will not go unnoticed. Spread the cheer with family and friends. Consider throwing a party, or go somewhere inviting. A romantic connection is heating up.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Love is on the rise. Get out and enjoy some local entertainment. Stick to your budget and avoid adding stress to your life. You can’t buy love. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’ll feel blue if you dwell on disappointments. Visiting someone who brings you joy will help you move past any regrets you are harbouring. Move forward, because you cannot change the past. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Business deals and job changes feature prominently today. If there is a particular position you desire, pick up the required skills and give it your best shot. A golden opportunity is apparent.
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St Andrew’s Traditional Ceilidh Hosted by Sons of Scotland Kildonnan Camp
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Saturday, Nov. 29th Schubert Centre Doors Open 5:30pm Dinner served at 6:30pm
• Traditional Turkey Dinner • Silent Auction, Raffles & Draws • Celtic Entertainment Adults $32 • Child (6-12 yrs) $14 Tickets available at: Vernon Performing Arts Centre 250-549-7469 or at ticketseller.ca
Proceeds benefit local youth in Celtic Arts Event sponsored by Feature Entertainment
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City of Armstrong REMINDERS DURING SNOWFALL City of Armstrong residents are reminded that parking on residential streets during a snowfall event is not permitted. Only after snowplowing, sanding and de-icing activities are completed can allowable on-street parking resume.
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First violations will be subject to a warning notice; repeat violations may be subject to your vehicle being towed at your expense or a fine of $100.00. Residents are reminded that pushing snow from your driveway onto the street is not permitted. Residents are also responsible to remove snow and ice from building roof sections or awnings that are adjacent to a street or sidewalk and pose a hazard to the public. Thank you for your cooperation this winter. Public Works Department PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Fax: 250-546-3710 info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca
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Bridge by Phillip Alder RELATING A LIFE IN BRIDGE AND MUSIC Augie Boehm has spent his life playing bridge and the piano. He describes it in the enjoyable “Big Deal” (Bridge World Books). Boehm writes about the players he knew, some of the famous cheating scandals and the musical shows with bridge themes that he has appeared in and helped to write. He gives the lyrics to some songs, including my favorite, “Overbidder” by Don Simmons, which you sing to the music for “Old Man River.” He also reprints some of his articles, many of which appeared in The Bridge World magazine. When young, the author played bridge at a Manhattan club known as The Bucket,
where he started a lifelong partnership with Richard Margolis, who became a rabbi and is also an excellent player. Margolis found a great bid in this deal from the final day of the 1999 Reisinger Board-a-Match Teams in Boston. Look at the North hand and the auction. What would you have bid over West’s five diamonds, which showed slam interest in hearts? It looks obvious to raise to six diamonds, or perhaps even jump to seven diamonds, hoping to bounce your opponents into a hopeless grand slam. Margolis did better -- he bid six clubs. East doubled, North ran to six diamonds, and West doubled that. But the contract was unbeatable!
Boehm drew the missing trump and crossruffed home. Why bid six clubs? Because if the opponents had gone to six hearts, South would have led the club nine, a suitpreference signal for spades. The defense would have gone: club to the ace, spade ruff and club ruff for down two.
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Brown, Elinor Yvonne
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(nee Saunderson) Aug. 1, 1917 - Nov. 14, 2014
Elinor passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 14. She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Lorraine (Ed) and David (Teresa) and grandchildren Traci, Ian, Stephen and Aaron. She will also be missed by her great grandchildren Ryan, Sidney, Jaxson and Nolan as well as her deceased sister Adra’s children - Mark, Abbie, MaƩhew and Richard. She is survived by her sister Lois in Wales. A hearƞelt thank you goes out to the nurses and aids at P.V. Manor who cared for Elinor and made her Įnal days comfortable.
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A elebraƟon of Life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 2:00 pm at St. James Anglican Church, 2315 PaƩerson Ave., Armstrong. A tea will follow in the church hall.
Eunice Tung of Yellowknife, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2014 at the age of 68. Eunice is survived by her husband, Dennis, their children, Charlene Wrona (Gene), Bonnie Forsbloom (Derek), and Tammy Francis (Jason); her brothers George (Mary) and Lloyd (Joanne), and sister Sharon Backous (Duane), as well as her seven grandchildren: Amber (Ben), Brandon, Tori, Teal, Coryn, Camryn and Caleb. She is predeceased by her parents, Nohr and Frances Hauer and her brothers Norman and Larry. The memorial service will be held in Yellowknife at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2014.
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Joyce Roberta Gail Moore July 19, 1942 – November 16, 2014 With sad hearts we announce the passing of Joyce Roberta Gail Moore in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Joyce passed away peacefully with her daughter, Angie, by her side. Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mary, grandsons, Ronnie and Kyle, and her beloved husband, Wesley. She is survived by her daughter, Angie; step-sons: Ronnie (Barb), Larry (Marline), and Paddy (Sandi); one very special daughter-in-law, Yvonne (Vern); grandchildren: Terri-Lynne (Steve), Krissy, Toni (Cole), Kelly, Craig (Jackie), Michele (Mike), Jay, and Tyler (Anjie); nine great-grandchildren: Alexis (Lonny), Jordan (Melissa), and Tye-Lynn (Kyle), Brandan and Trevor, Brooklyn and Brayden, Makaela and Montana; two great-great grandchildren, Seth and Kallie. Joyce is also survived by two brothers, Dave (Sheron) and Darryl (Judy), two sisters-in-law, Muriel and Edna, plus many nieces and nephews. The CelebraƟon of Life will be held on Monday, November 24 , 2014 at 12 Noon in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. A recepƟon will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room th
In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Joyce may do so to the MulƟple Sclerosis Society of Vernon, #105, 3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Vernon Branch, #104, 3402 – 27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. You are God’s newest angel. We will always love and miss you. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com
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Harpo Hayashi
Harpo Hayashi of Vernon, B.C. passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, Nov. 16 at the age of 73. He is survived by his children: Craig Hayashi of Edson, AB; Robbie Hayashi of LaCombe, Lacombe, AB; Kelli Graham of Vernon, BC; and Tracey Franc of Prince Albert, SK. He is also survived by 9 granddaughters. Memorial service to be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home in Vernon on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. In lieu of Ňowers, reƋuesƟng that flowers, the family is requesting donaƟons donations be made out to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Delbert G. Israelson July 13, 1945November 14, 2014
“Don’t look ’neath the gates of pearl Don’t look on the streets of gold Don’t look by the walls of jasper Nor among the many sites untold &or /’ǀe been longing and /’ǀe been waiƟng For the precious holy one to see There I’ll be through the countless ages Look for me at Jesus’ feet.” (Squire E. Parsons Jr.) It is with great sorrow, yet future hope of seeing him again at the feet of Jesus, that we say goodbye (for now) to Delbert Israelson—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Del is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon Israelson; his four children: Tracy (Rick) Mader, Bradley (Stephanie) Israelson, Paul (Tammy) Israelson, Tara (Mike) Tisdall; his two stepdaughters: Deborah (Doug) Klassen and Peggy (Stephen) Friesen; his 19 grandchildren; his brother Milton (Jan) Israelson; his sister Marilyn (Gary) Teare as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Edith Israelson. A CelebraƟon of Life will be held for Delbert at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Armstrong Bible Chapel (2145 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC). In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons can be made to the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners Society (www.novgleaners.org). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FhNERAL Θ CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 Θ Vernon 250-558-0866
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Erna Timm (nee Lippert)
was born on December 17th, 1926 in Wincentowka, Poland, the youngest of four children born to Julius and Helene Lippert. She was bapƟnjed and conĮrmed in Poland. Erna arrived in Vernon in 1947 with her mother and brothers, Reinhold and Adolph. Her father and brother Paul, both had died in the war. Erna met OƩo Timm in Vernon and they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1951. She aƩended St. John’s Lutheran Church and volunteered in many capaciƟes over the years. Erna spent her last years residing at Vernon Restholm, a place she really enjoyed being. She had lived in Vernon for 67 years and then on November 16th, 2014, she was called to her eternal Home where she will be forever with her Lord. Erna and OƩo had two children, Lucy (Ron) and Rolfe (Laurie); four grandchildren and Įve great-grandchildren. Her memory will be cherished by her family whom she loved dearly. Erna was preceded in death by her husband, OƩo in 1993; her parents and her brothers. The Funeral Service was held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Craig TuŌs oĸciaƟng. Interment followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Erna to the Vernon Restholm AssociaƟon, 2808-35th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6B5. te͕ the family sincerely thank the staī of ϯ North at the sernon Jubilee ,ospital and Dr. Lemiski for the care and kindness shown during Erna’s Ɵme in the hospital. te also thank her friends for the loǀe and care giǀen during the last few months. Funeral arrangements were made with BETHEL FhNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8 5 250-542-1187
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Travis Plaxton April 28,1973 – Nov 20, 2011
Travis has gone across the river To the shore of evergreen And I long to see his dear face But the river Ňows between. Someday, someƟme I shall see The face I loved so well Someday I’ll clasp his hand And never say farewell. Always missed along life’s way Yuietly remembered every day No longer in my life to share But in my hearts you are always there.
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CONVEYANCER Davidson Lawyers LLP in Vernon has an immediate opening for a qualified conveyancer. This is a full time position — hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and Davidson Lawyers LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package after three months. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Michael Tindall, Office Manager, 4th Floor, 3205 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4 or by email to michaelt@davidsonlaw.com. No telephone enquiries please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until 5PM December 5, 2014
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LEGAL ASSISTANT Davidson Lawyers LLP in Vernon is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to work with a senior solicitor. Preference will be given to applicants with previous law office experience in conveyancing, wills and estates. This is a full time position – hours are 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, and Davidson Lawyers LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package after three months. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Michael Tindall, Office Manager, 4th Floor, 3205 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4 or by email to michaelt@davidsonlaw.com. No telephone enquiries please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until 5PM December 5, 2014
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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Sundial Lighting requires a full-time sales person for fast paced lighting showroom. Applicants with experience in home decor and/or lighting would be an asset but not necessary. Apply in person to Rod or Faye @ Sundial Lighting, 2801 44th Avenue, Vernon. Required: Care aid who must live in Vernon, work in private home, female nonsmoker need only respond. 250-5585148, Fax 250-558-5285
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. Care-Aide needed in private home for adult paralyzed male. 3:30-8:30pm, Mon-Fri, possible for some weekend shifts. Email resume: jjburns@telus.net or Call with questions to 250-542-1702 DESC Services is looking for a CSW to work 1-1 with an individual with FASD. Approx 30 hours per week with hours during the day/evening and possible weekends. Successful applicant will have recent experience, post-secondary education and a reliable vehicle. Due to the support needs of the individual only male applicants will be considered at this time. Pls forward resume with references to: descokanagan@shaw.ca Production Workers-chop saws, packaging, assembly, wood production. Seasonal. $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250545-7203 or email valleywoodreman@shaw.ca
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VERNON, B.C.
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have 3-4 years of conveyancing experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, an RRSP program and a moving allowance. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday, December 5th at 4:00pm. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working in our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 4- 5 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multi task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/ paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. You have the following: • Minimum 4-5 years experience; • Must have working knowledge in: • Estate Planning • Corporate reorganizations • Trusts • Commercial financing • Wills • Excellent technical, word processing & proof reading skills. • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and a strong aptitude for client service. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work. • Experience working with MS Office Suite with the ability to edit documents, create reports and presentations. • Reliability. • Self starter who takes initiative. • Available to work full time, Monday-Friday. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday December 5th, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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WANTED We Care requires caring, compassionate care aides to assist seniors with the activities of their daily life. If you enjoy variety, meeting new people and helping others in need, this a great job for you. We offer competitive wages, benefits and mileage compensation. You must be a registered care aide with a drivers license and reliable vehicle. Please drop off your resume to 3907 27th Street, Vernon or email to cynthia.wecare@telus.net or fax it to 250-545-9729.
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RT 34 - 29 St & 31 St • 83 papers
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RT 44 - 41 Ave & 21 St • 75 papers RT 81 - 15 Cres & Valleyview Pl • 89 papers RT 94 - 40 Ave & 22 St • 62 papers
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CITY RT 100 - 27 St & 28 A St • 53 papers COLDSTREAM RT 204 - Coldstream Rd & Hillside Dr • 64 papers RT 214 - West Kal Rd • 66 papers RT 216 - Giles & DeJong • 93 papers RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen • 109 papers RT 227 - Cunliffe & Holtam • 52 papers
Kindale Developmental Association
RT 228 - Tassie & Sage • 69 papers EAST HILL RT 63 - 25 Ave & 14 St • 95 papers RT 74 - 32 Ave & 18 St • 147 papers RT 80 - 23 Ave & 18 St • 89 papers
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Maple Reinders Inc., a long established general contractor serving the ICI Buildings and Heavy Civil construction markets across Canada, has immediate openings for our projects in Sicamous and Golden, BC: • OFA L3 First Aid Attendants • Site Safety Supervisors • Skilled Carpenters / Labourers Send resume: Email: nanci@maple.ca Fax: 250-765-8832
RT 87 - 32 Ave & 17 St • 91 papers LAVINGTON RT 215 - Aberdeen & Venables • 99 papers MISSION HILL RT 17 - 21 Ave & Okanagan Ave • 69 papers RT 18 - 16 Ave & 34 St • 87 papers RT 19 - 24 Ave & 33 St • 57 papers RT 21 - 16 Ave & 30 St • 112 papers OKANAGAN LANDING RT 417 - OK Ave & Marshall Rd • 94 papers • Avail. Nov 26 RT 424 - OK Landing & Brooks Lane • 156 papers RT 425 - OK Landing • 88 papers
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Help Wanted
Financial Services
Antiques / Vintage
Medical Supplies
EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers earn up to 70,000.00 + with Sutco. They driver late model equipment, provide piece of mind for the family with extended benefits, and have security with a company matched contribution pension plan. Currently looking for 2 Highway drivers for our flat deck division. Apply online at sutco.ca or call 888-357-2616 ext 230.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
HUGE Estate Sale. Nov 21, 22 9-4. 4234 Lake Ave, Peachland. Crocks, vintage tools, lamps, furniture etc. Cash only.
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.
Instant Clientele Waiting For location details visit: www.kelownaspa.ca Apply with resume to: debra888@ beyondwrapture.com
Seeking a deli service clerk. F/T or P/T, apply in person at Ritter’s House of Sausage 4305 31st Street, Vernon B.C
Home Care/Support
CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.
is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support within the caregivers hm. of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites an asset.
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Appliances 2007 Kenmore 5 cubic ft. chest freezer, sparkling clean, like new, $120.00.OBO. 250-541-0321
Auctions NATIVE ART & ARTIFACTS AUCTION Sunday Nov. 23rd, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive. Vancouver OVER 475 ITEMS!
Maintenance Services
Bill Reid pendant, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, SW pottery, early Norval Morrisseau painting Info - Consignment - Appraisals
Furnaces, duct work, dryer vents & chimneys. www.kvductcleaners.com 250-558-1131
604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com
Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Flooring Flooring installations.20 yrs experience, Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Painting & Decorating
Work Wanted
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3 Rooms For $299,
Firewood/Fuel
*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. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100. Handy Man: Need help with repairs, painting trim? Seniors discount. 250-542-4716 or 250-260-8828 Heart to Heart Services is offering Fall and Winter clean up for season. Call Jeff 250-5505829 for free estimates.
Trades Apprenticeship Wanted
Are your Trades Staff getting ready to retire? Hard working, reliable, dedicated family man recent to Canada seeking an opportunity as a plumbing apprentice. Open to other apprentice opportunities. Respectfully, Matt. Email: kiwiswithseoul @hotmail.com or 250-351-5271
Services
Health Products Quickie Iris 18x20 tilt wheelchair, elevating leg rest. Drop seat pan, Roho air cushion for extra comfort, seat belt. This is the cadilac of wheel chairs. It is a superlight and well built. Like new, hardly used. Paid $2500. Asking $1700. 250-549-1489.
Education/Trade Schools
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Grass/Alfalfa Round bails, net wrap, small squares. Some cow bails.250-546-8010
Pets Vernon Animal Care Society featured
CAT OF THE WEEK Bandit is a young neutered male grey short hair. Bandit is still looking for his forever home. His foster mom says he is a real gentleman and gets along well with other cats.
with heated shield. XL. Used once.
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances
$100
Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
CKX Helmet with heated shield with an open face for sale. Has sun visor included. XL. Used twice.
778-212-0524
$125
1,001 gifts for Christmas; Canadian, US & World coins, Royal Canadian mint commemorative coin sets, ancient Greek & Roman coins, Highly collectable Bank notes, including the 1954 devil’s series, Simon’s Coins, 2906 32 St, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5
CERTIFIED organic chicken, Lamb and turkeys. Grass fed and raised free range. Inspected and Frozen Enderby Bc 250-838-6684 or 250-5404660 fredarofarm@gmail.com
Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.
2 Coats Any Colour
CKX Helmet
Fruit & Vegetables
Mcintosh, Spartan & Red Delicious Apples 40¢ LB; D’anjou Pears 50¢ LB; Squash 50¢ LB. Cayfords Orchard 250546-3411
(1) 250-899-3163
Misc. for Sale
Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $185.per ton tax included. 250-549-0042
4 steel wheels 17” 5 stud,$80 9’ Fishcat pontoon boat, $400. (250)542-3283
200 yards of clean concrete for sale, trucking avail., contact Scrap Pappy Recycler’s (250)260-0217
Christmas in November Sat, Nov 22 & Sun Nov 23 LED lights, many lights, ornaments, Christmas crafts, snowmen, swags, wreaths, nativity set, 8ft silver pine tree w/lights & ornaments, also pressure washer for sale. Inquiries at 250-549-1585
Farm Services
Farm Services
778-212-0524
Furniture
David
Estate Sale Many furniture items to go, beds, dressers, cabinets, etc. Call to arrange viewing (250)308-7610 One leather loveseat & chair and one Sklaar Pepplar loveseat, like new 250-545-6497
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood
Financial Services
Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 26th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Nov 28, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Nov 29, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days ATV 5’ x 18” snow plough $350.00 straight 250-351-5888 Canadian silver coin bags, containing 3 ounces of pure silver, silver maple leaves, American Eagles, 1 ounce rounds, & bars, stunning larger nuggets, Simon’s Coins, 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 For sale. Honda HS621 Snow thrower. ph 250-558-5530 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Just in time for Christmas, we have acquired a small amount of genuine, signed, Inuit art jewelry, Simon’s Coins 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 New Treadmill used by senior lady about 5 times $379 firm. 250-545-1446 VERNON Pool table store closing - Tables & Accessories; Game Room Supplies Buy now for best selection! OkanaganPoolTables.com
Livestock
Misc. for Sale Quickie Iris 18x20 tilt wheelchair, elevating leg rest. Drop seat pan, Roho air cushion for extra comfort, seat belt. This is the cadilac of wheel chairs. It is a superlight and well built. Like new, hardly used. Paid $2500. Asking $1700. 250-549-1489.
Misc. Wanted Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted: Mannequins, full size or otherwise. Vertical, horizontal, glass display cabinets, Simon’s coins 2906 -32 St 250308-1522 Wanted: STEERING BOX & motor for Dodge 2500 camper, 1986. (250)348-2431
Tools Radial armsaw 10” Dewalt 770 deluxe powershop. Exccond. $250. 250-308-6711.
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Auctions
Auctions
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES SUN. NOV 23 • 1PM
Acting On The Instructions of The Executors & Other Consignors, Dodds Will Auction a Large Quantity of Antiques & Collectables. JEWELLERY: Over $30,000 In Local Appraised Value, Exquisite Diamond Brooch With $9,970.00 Appraisal, 1.14ct Diamond Ring w/a $5,200, Ladies Diamond Bracelet w/a $5,250.00, Plus Other Rings With Appraisals, Pendants, Earrings, Chains & More. COINS: 1790 Brazil Gold Coin, Silver Olympic Coin Sets, U.S. Morgan Dollars, Mint Sets, Canadian Silver Dollar Coins, Collector Canadian Bills & More. MISC: Pocket Watches, 1912 Trophy Sterling Silver, Masonic Items, Glass Paper Weights, High-end Glassware, China Sets, Crystal, Violin, Accordion, Ceramic Giraffe, Dinky Toys, Metal Toys, Native Pcs & More. FURNITURE & MISC: Dining & Bedroom Suites, China Cabinets, Bookcases, Occ Tables, Upholstered Chairs, Setter, Chaise Lounge, 50s Dinette Set, Brass Bed, Gramophone, 50s Fridge, Desk & Chairs, Floor Lamps, Advertising Signage, Sets of Chairs, Wardrobes, Tins, Weather Vane, Framed Paintings & Prints, Trunks, Mirrors, Primitive Tools, Tea Cart, & Much More. MILITARY COLLECTABLES: German Pickel Hoube WWI, WWII Helmets, 1901 Wilkason Officers Sword, Bayonet, Knives, Medals, Shell Casings, Plus Much More.
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 250-547-2584.
Viewing: Sat., Nov. 22 ~ 9am - 5pm & Sun., Nov. 23 ~ 9am - Sale Time
Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259
For more info please call Foster Mom Paula at 250-308-8612
Education/Trade Schools
Misc. for Sale
3311-28th Avenue in Vernon
Education/Trade Schools
View photos @ doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)
Landscaping
Landscaping
PICK UP OR DELIVERY EFFECTIVE NOV. 1 Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM DECORATIVE ROCK Sat. & Sun. Closed WHITE DOLOMITE Closed Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca
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186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
Lumby 679 Gordon Rd, Sat, Nov 22, 8:30-1, Household, books, small electronics, furn., exercise equip., clothes, etc Vernon FINAL moving sale, everything must go. 3902 - 29 St, Sat, Nov 22, 9 - 2; Indoor. All prices negotiable. No early birds please.
VERNON: 448 Pottery Rd.
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am
GIGANTIC CHRISTMAS SALE!!! BURSTING AT THE SEAMS!!!
TONS of unique items for Christmas Gifts!!
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Rentals
Acreage for Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Wanted: Your unwanted property and home. 2 -80 acres, any cond., Please forward property description and assessed value. 250-260-0217 prairieequip@telus.net
For Sale By Owner 5 acres 2 km east of Lumby, Mobile home(fixer upper), well, septic, power and driveway. Great view $230,000.Financing avail OAC. 250-260-0217
Lot For Sale in Vernon 44 meters long x 17 meters wide.$210,000. Call 250-5426748 Anytime.
Houses For Sale East Hill $354,900, 5bdrm, 3bath, recently updated, huge sundeck, suite potential. Greg 1-866-853-4648
Mortgages PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Pls email: grpacific@telus.net or call (604)736-6914.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2 bdrm, 50+ down town, f/s, avail now, no pets $650$800.250-260-8454 1bdrm East Hill, Avail Oct 1, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250-260-5870
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2 Bdrm Condos with View $
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Heat, Hydro, Hot Water plus F/S, W/D, DW & Air all included. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. On-site Resident Manager Quiet, safe building. 4900 Okanagan Avenue
250-542-1701 1bdrm apt. & studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg., HD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575/$675 3900-24 Ave. 250-550-4069 2bdrm, beautifully furn’d, Kal Lake.Dec.1st-June1$1200+util ns np. 250-308-4501. Embers & Century Apartments 1 bedroom & Bach No Smoking No Pets SENIOR building Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066 HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 2bdrm suites available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $850.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549-5254
Commercial/ Industrial
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.
Auto Accessories/Parts
Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
2bdrm Farm house for rent, $1100 month 250-309-4703 3bdrm 2bath, Vernon, B.C. n/s, n/p, newly reno’d, upper lvl, $1,350 + Util. 1-250-8642786 Avail Dec 1 3bdrm laundry, $1195/mo, avail immed. 4 appl, garage, near Square Safeway, 421334th St 250-938-7273 or 250308-0045 3bdrm on East Hill, top floor, 1.5ba, n/p, n/s, $1,200mo, util includ. 1-604-928-4661 6872-Learmouth Rd, 5 bdrm, 5 appl.,$1500. 4904-Valleyview Place. $850.util incl., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, both avail immed., (250)306-0864 Available Dec 1, n/s n/p, 3bdrm & bsmnt 2bdrm + livingroom, level entry, Veranda covered. 38th Ave. $1,600. 250-545-5841 Spallumcheen 2bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., garage, landscaped yard. Suitable for adult couple. New cond.n/s, n/p.1 $1350. 250-833-8091. UPPER level of house, 2 bdrm w/d, utils incl. N/P, N/S. Avail Dec 1st. Call 604-8567053 $950.00 mth Ok landing area
2bdm basement suite, n/s, n/p, w/d, Lakeshore rd, $700 + util R.R. 250-549-6992
Commercial/ Industrial
Office Space for Rent (N. Vernon), 2nd floor, 700 sq. ft., available
Nov. 1, 2014 Power & water included.
250-542-2307 1200sqft Quonset building, $675/mo lower Silverstar Rd area, close to Butcher Boy store, great for workshop or storage. 220V power, propane heat. 250-542-8921 or 250542-1996
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 bdrm unit in 4-plex,Ok Landing area, just reno’d, $850 + util., n/s,n/p.250-308-0793.
1-2bdrm lower, suite, 5 blocks from downtown storage/pkg, 4-appl, N/P, N/S, $850.util incl, 250-558-3664 1bdrm 12x60 stationary trailer freshly reno’d, farm setting, close to town, $1,000mo + util, n/p,n/s,n/drugs. Credit checks 250-549-2310
Apt/Condo for Rent
Motels,Hotels 1Bdrm, n/s, kitchenette, walkout. Low Weekly, long term monthly $660. 250-558-6837
Rooms for Rent Bdrm for rent & run of home. $500/mo. No smoking/parties pets or drugs. (250)545-6251
Senior Assisted Living Seeking senior COUPLE. your own 2 bdr suite Kelowna, some help. includes all meals, lndry, utils, no stairs, furnished/ not. $1150 each. 778484-4047 or 250-317-3341.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Apt/Condo for Rent
Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals
2bdrm basement suite, 40+, suites single person, $700 includ util, w/d, internet, n/p, n/s 1-250-900-7313 55+ 2 bdrm , 6 appls, level entry, n/s, n/p, R.R, D.D, $900 + util 250-558-9656 Avail Dec 1. Walk out basement suite w/ sep ent., in 5 year old Coldstream home, 2 bdrms, phone, cable, d/w, f/s, w/d, & lawn mower incl in rent (gas for lawnmower not includ.) tenant is responsible for cutting the lawn one a week & shoveling sidewalks when it snows, back yard is fenced w/shared garden space, half use of garage for storage space, N/S or N/P of any kind, suitable for mature quiet tenant(s), R.R. $900 pm incl util, basic cable, internet w/router, but NOT phone. Call 250-5455153 Leave Message. Bach. suite, lovely view, private laundry, patio, quiet area, perfect for 1 person. All utils, cable & wifi incl. Murphy bed avail. NS, NP. $675. Call 250558-0920
2bdrm $800 utilities included, bus route, no dogs. Call 1250-707-0604 2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Nov 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383 2bdrm, close to DT, RR & DD req. N/S, N/P, $850 + hydro, laundry & parking, Call for info 250-558-9656
Townhouses 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, central location, large laundry room, storage room, renovated bathroom, kitchen, flooring, shared pool, large shared yard. $1,200. Dec 1. 250-306-2055
Want to Rent
Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.
3-4 bedroom house in Vernon area, required Dec 1st or Jan 1st. Responsible tenants, will take care of the property as if we owned it! Would consider furnished or unfurnished. Please call 250309-9878
Open Houses
4 winter tires with rims, off 2006 Toyota Hybrid 17” $80 for all 250-545-8915 WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Auto Financing
YOU’RE APPROVED 1-800-921-0202 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726 *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
Trucks & Vans 99 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4, SB, runs exce. New battery & tires $2,700 obo. 250-546-1165
YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
• BANKRUPTCY • NO CREDIT • • BAD CREDIT • FIRST TIME BUYER • • CREDIT CARD CONSOLIDATION • • QUICK APPROVALS • • YOU WORK - YOU DRIVE! •
Scrap Car Removal Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Up to $100 for complete vehicles. Call 250-309-6107
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Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 *NiKKi* 38DDD, Seductive Beauty. Prefer text (250)-308-2623. Red Hot Scarlett, dynamite massage & more. Petite, special winter rate. 250-309-9368 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174
Suites, Upper
Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.
Open Houses
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
1 bdrm reno’d, $650 plus Hydro, n/p,n/s, no drugs,Avail Dec1. 250-542-9591.
Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.
250-549-4467
Transportation
Beautiful 1bdrm daylight basement suite in Foothills, 10 minutes to town, 20 to Silverstar, 6 appl, $850 +util n/s, n/p Avail Dec 1. R.R. Call 250307-8284
3bdrm 1.5bath newly renovated in Harwood area next to children’s park. Private patio,f/s laundry hookups. $1150 plus utilities. Avail. Nov 15 Call or text 250-260-0420.
Family Oriented Complex
Serious inquires call …
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Transportation
Apt/Condo for Rent
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com Open Houses
Rentals
Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467
Homes for Rent Commercial/ Industrial
Rentals
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Beautiful Mnt. Town Revelstoke BC Condo 55+ 2BR. 2 BTR. LG oak KIT. LG DR/LR. FZ. LDR, 5 appliances, sundeck. 2nd fl. EXL STR. UN/GR PARK. Asking $199.00.00 ph 250 837-3093
The
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Real Estate
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Cars - Domestic 2001 Ford Focus, 171,000 kms, $2,000. (250)542-8035. 2003 BUICK REND. need to see this to believe it. 7 pass. Perfect SUV, one owner, 135km, moon roof leather, price reduced again, call 250542-9083
Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
93 T Bird, 6cyl auto, low milage, clean car. $3200 obo 250-546-8010 97 Jeep TJ Hard Top, $5,500 (250)542-9503
Cars - Sports & Imports 1991 Accura Legend 125km, new summers & winters studded $2200 obo 250-549-7003
Recreational/Sale 1992 Jayco 81/2 ft camper, excellent shape, $4,000 250549-7003 or 250-549-0844
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
Open Houses
Open Houses
OPEN OPENHOUSE HOUSEWEEK-END WEEK-ENDDRIVE DRIVE
Open Houses
ARMSTRONG 2244 York Ave Royal York Golf Course Wed - Sun, 12:00 - 3:00
CITY 107, 3320 Centennial Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 $109,900
EAST HILL 732 - 39 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $459,000
FOOTHILLS 7404 Sun Peaks Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $489,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1066 - 11 Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $369,900
6, 3535 Wood Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $369,000
COLDSTREAM 9803 Kinross Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $529,900
4544 Cascade Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $536,900
HARWOOD 8, 4610 - 20 St Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 $359,500
MISSION HILL 3604 - 20 Cres Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $389,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1008 Mt Grady Rd Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $499,000
SOUTH VERNON 5633 Willow Dr Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $328,008
CITY 203, 3705 - 30 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $189,900 94, 3900 - 27 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $235,000
TO BE REPLACED
EAST HILL 4600 Pleasant Valley Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $569,000 16, 2305 - 23 St Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 $254,000
FALKLAND 2457 Chase-Falkland Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $399,000 FOOTHILLS 7151 Tabor Dr Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $514,900
718 Mt Ida Dr Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 $769,900
Friday, November 21, 2014 - The Morning Star B23
www.vernonmorningstar.com
CELEBRATING
FREE
spend $250 and receive
10" poinsettia up to $19.97 value
Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes in a single transaction at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free 10" poinsettia. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $19.97 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, November 21st until closing Thursday, November 27th, 2014. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 20739058
4
Chef Boyardee selected varieties, 411-425 g 203125000002
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Heinz beans or pasta
00
selected varieties, 398 mL
OR
1.77
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Knorr Sidekicks ea
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1.55
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98
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1.77
8
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3.89
98
Del Monte fruit cups
00
selected varieties, refrigerated, 8 X 215 mL 20659148
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LIMIT 4
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1.38
Tetley orange pekoe tea
7
20025699
ea
98
7
98
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
8.98
General Mills family size cereal
216’s
selected varieties, frozen, 1.68 kg
20133037001
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85 g selected varieties
Eggo waffles
selected varieties, 365-397 g
2
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3/
selected varieties, 111-167 g
Uncle Ben’s Natural Select
97
20618779
0
Clover Leaf tuna 170 g or flavoured tuna
Clover Leaf smoked oyster 85 g
10000 05385
selected varieties, 525-720 g
ea
LIMIT 4
20304899
AFTER LIMIT
9.32
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Kellogg’s All-Bran Flakes jumbo cereal
97
ea
LIMIT 6
AFTER LIMIT
6.77
980 g
4
20591856
98
Betty Crocker Gushers, Dunkaroos or Fruit By The Foot
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
6.58
selected varieties, 128-138 g
7 47 12
Kraft peanut butter
selected varieties, 2 kg 20064825
68
ea
Kellogg’s Vector mega jumbo cereal 1.13 kg 20174430
8
1
20639204001
97
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
9.99
Energizer Max AA20/AAA12 or J+- Long Lasting AA52/AAA28 batteries 20375597 / 20675063
88
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
702 g 20004943
3.27
Renuzit adjustables ea
Royale Velour bathroom tissue 30=90 rolls 20792711
19
98
ea
LIMIT 6
AFTER LIMIT
29.98
Thanks to all our vendors for up to 35 years of support.
selected varieties, 198-212 g
2
20672482
2/
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts
CLUB SIZE Kellogg’s Rice Krispies variety cereal
00 OR
1.29 EACH
6
97
6
variety pack, jumbo, 1200 g 20069325
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LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
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97
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LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
7.97
Viva paper towels 6=8 rolls 20803279
5
98
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
9.88
Prices are in effect until Thursday, November 27, 2014 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
B24 Friday, November 21, 2014 - The Morning Star
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Queen Bed, HB/FB/Rails, Dresser, Mirror, Chest, 2 Night stands
Table with leaf, 4 chairs and bench
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VANITY & STOOL
MICROFIBRE SOFA
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4.8 cu.ft. Washer
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60" LED TV
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