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Fruit sector harvests funds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Okanagan orchardists are preparing for the future after a significant investment. The provincial government will provide $8.4 million over seven years so growers can replace low-value orchards with fruit varieties consumers are demanding. “We are hoping to continue to support the tree fruit sector as it sells its product locally and around the world,” Norm Letnick, agriculture minister and Lake Country MLA, told The Morning Star Friday. “They understand that they must continue to improve their offering. It’s important to transition to high-quality varieties.”
“It’s important to transition to highquality varieties.” — Norm Letnick
The $8.4 million comes on top of $2 million in 2012 for a three-year replant initiative. Between April 1, 2015 and the 2021 season, growers can apply for the new program. It is estimated that more than 600 hectares of orchards will be replanted over the seven years providing 2,600 jobs each year for the Okanagan. “Growers are genuinely excited about the announcement of the replant program
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ed for replant, Letnick said, “That’s a significant amount of money but like anyone else, I’m sure they would like more. This is what we could afford.” Letnick says he is quite confident in the future of the tree fruit sector and its role economically in the Okanagan. B.C. growers produced Canada’s second-largest tree fruit crop in 2013, generating $103 million in farm cash receipts. The Okanagan exported $41.7 million in cherries in 2013, with the top markets in Hong Kong, the U.S., Taiwan and China. Last year, B.C. exported $19.1 million in apples and the top three markets were the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan.
A Vernon couple is giving back to the community by making a substantial donation to the University of B.C.’s Okanagan campus. As part of Ken and Jean Finch’s commitment to enhancing opportunities for young people, their $600,000 contribution to UBCO has established the Finch Family Undergraduate Award and the Finch Family Graduate Award. These awards will recognize students who have demonstrated great academic focus and success, and also the qualities of well-rounded citizens, actively contributing to the quality of life in Ken Finch our region through community involvement, contributions to innovation and economic development. The first Finch Family Graduate Award was presented to Christopher Collier, a PhD candidate studying electrical engineering in the UBCO School of Jean Finch Engineering. This award carries a prize of $14,000. The Finch Family Undergraduate Award was presented to Zachary Holland, a computer sciences student in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. This award carries a prize of $7,000, over the third and fourth years of study. “The lives of our family have been enriched by the lifestyle of the Okanagan, and we consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to combine a great place to live with the ability to grow a business,” said Ken Finch. “We would like to do our part in enhancing the opportunities for young people by investing in education as a way of supporting clean, sustainable growth in our region.” Ken and Jean Finch have long-standing roots in the region and their grandchildren are the fifth generation to live in the Okanagan. “Ken and Jean have shown remarkable leadership by investing in our students,” said Deborah Buszard, UBCO’s deputy vice-chancellor and principal. “Their contribution will allow us to nurture incredible young talent.”
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Teachers pen chapter in history richard rolke Morning Star Staff
There was more to the North Okanagan’s pioneer schools than reading, writing and arithmetic. Whether it was in downtown Vernon, the grassland of the Commonage or the timbered landscape of Mabel Lake, the first schools of the 1800s and early 1900s were the heartbeat of their community. “On a Saturday night there would be a dance and on Sunday morning, there could be church,” said Margaret Myers, with the Vernon Retired Teachers Heritage Committee. “They had a Christmas concert and the community provided Santa Claus and oranges (for the students).” The committee recently published Early Schools of Vernon, Lumby and Cherryville Areas. “It’s easy to lose history,” said Myers. Some of the communities in the book still exist, such as Vernon, Cherryville and Lavington. But others have disappeared or have shrunk in size, including Blue Springs, Hilton, Medora Creek and Sunnyside. Burgeoning logging and farming sectors fuelled the growth of these early communities and that generally required a school. Often, the community or a resident donated the land for the school and a
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Florence Gallon (left), Joanne Main, Margaret Myers, Mel Maglio and Toshiko Tabata look over a copy of Early Schools of Vernon, Lumby and Cherryville Areas. school board was formed. “Sometimes they took children not at the right age so they could get the numbers for enrolment,” said Florence Gallon, a committee member. Teaching conditions were a challenge. “They had to get there early to get the water and the stove ready,” said Joanne Main, a committee member.
Often teachers roomed with a local family and single female educators proved popular. “Some married their former students or their principal,” said Main. Finding a teacher could be difficult so in Richlands, near present-day Cherryville, the job went to the most educated resident. “Clifford Jones was persuaded to take
the teaching position when the school reopened (1936) even though he had no teacher training but he had a university degree in chemistry,” states the book. Supplies were in such short supply that Jones had students pick thorns from hawthorn trees to use as thumb tacks. Preparation for the book included interviewing former students and teachers’ family members. “We lived at the Greater Vernon Museum and the staff there was fabulous,” said Main. Information also came from previously printed books in the area. Design work was done by Lawrna Myers and 100 copies were printed. They have been selling fast at $15 each. “People want to know more about their family and community,” said Toshiko Tabata, a committee member. Anyone who is interested in purchasing a copy can contact Mel Maglio, with the Vernon Retired Teachers Association, at 250-545-2852. Presently, the heritage committee is working on a history book on the modern era schools in Vernon, Coldstream and Lumby. “If anyone has photographs of the present schools, we would love to get a copy,” said Margaret Myers, adding that Maglio can be contacted about photos.
Suspicious fire sparked at Kal Tire Place richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Vernon firefighters were faced with a stubborn fire Thursday. Crews tackled a burning pile of tires behind Kal Tire Place at about 7:30 p.m. “It takes effort to put them out,” said Lawrie Skolrood, deputy fire chief, of the chemical consistency of tires. “They give off terrible smoke.” The tires, which had been used for go-kart races, were stored on the west side of the parking lot.
While a cause has not been determined, it’s believed the fire is suspicious. “They take a bit to get started. It’s not just a case of putting a lighter up against a tire,” said Skolrood. It’s not known if Thursday’s tire fire is related to a string of suspicious fires earlier this year. “It’s really tough to string them together when there is quite a bit of time in between the incidents,” said Skolrood. The Thursday fire is being investigated by the Vernon Fire Department and the RCMP.
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Vernon firefighters tackle a large pile of burning tires behind Kal Tire Place Thursday at about 7:30 p.m.
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Emergency sparks co-operative effort RichaRd Rolke Morning Star Staff
Lavington residents were provided with a lot of warmth as a natural gas rupture forced them out of their homes. Emergency social service volunteers rallied around those who had to evacuate after a vehicle struck a highpressure gas main on Highway 6 Thursday morning. “They did a beautiful job,” said Helen Sinclair, with North Okanagan Emergency Management, of the volunteers at the reception centre at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall. Food was available as were crafts for the children, and when it was discovered that an evacuee was celebrating his birthday, a volunteer went out and brought back a cake. Evacuees were also provided with access to hotel rooms as day turned into night. “People were understanding and calm in light of the situation because there were no answers to give them,” said Sinclair. “We didn’t know when they would go home.” About 200 people registered with NOEM, but the number of residents impacted is unknown. “Some were on their way home from
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Emergency Social Services volunteers post the Coldstream Women’s Institute as the reception location for evacuees out of Lavington Thursday during a major gas leak. work and learned they couldn’t go home so they turned around to stay with family or friends,” said Sinclair. The evacuation order was lifted at 9:40 p.m. Thursday. But the impact of the gas break carried over into the weekend as natural gas to 1,200 Lumby residents had to be shut off while repairs were made. A warming station was set up at the White Valley Community Centre for residents who were concerned that their homes were getting too cold.
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As of Friday morning, no one had used the station. “Our intention is to maintain it during the day, then assess things into the afternoon and determine whether to keep it available overnight,” said Jeremy Sundin, with the Village of Lumby, Friday. If the need for the warming station continues during the weekend, Sinclair says NOEM volunteers will be available to provide assistance. Even with repairs to the gas main completed Friday morning, it was expected that full service wouldn’t resume for some time as Fortis technicians visit customers to relight gas appliances. “We anticipate this will be complete by Saturday evening,” said Michael Allison, Fortis spokesperson. “In order to speed the restoration, we’ve brought in natural gas technicians from around our service territory to assist with reactivating the system and relighting customers’ appliances.” Because of the lack of natural gas, classes were closed at Charles Bloom Secondary and J.W. Inglis Elementary Friday.
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Plan gains traction in Enderby richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Efforts to get Enderby area residents out of their vehicles could take time and cost a few bucks. City council has received the EnderbySplatsin active transportation plan analysis and proceeded with a number of recommendations. “It’s a to-do list. Some are long-term and some aren’t very viable,” said Howie Cyr, outgoing mayor. “It’s a really good document and lots of work went into it. To let it sit on a shelf would be a disservice.” The plan goes beyond Enderby and also includes the Splatsin, the Regional District of North Okanagan and the Ministry of Transportation.
Among the multi-jurisdictional proposals are a Highway 97A crosswalk near Sutherland’s Bakery, a path along Waterwheel Street to connect to Tuey Park, a bike path along Enderby-Mabel Lake Road and a paddle route between the Belvidere and the Kildonan boat launches. Howie Cyr The city plans to discuss a number of issues with the Splatsin, including a blocked path along Highway 97A and an interpretative nature trail on the Shuswap River islands. In terms of items the city has juris-
diction, staff has been asked to review a path on Kate Street, a crossing from Sutherland’s Bakery to Brickyard Road, a mountain bike trail system and turning the CP rail line into a walking/cycling trail. “Some items may be more expensive than the community can afford,” said Beryl Ludwig, an outgoing councillor. “There are some good ideas but it could take time for them to move ahead.” Greg McCune, a current councillor and Enderby’s new mayor, says the city will take action where it can, while the other jurisdictions need to consider the active transportation plan. “We will keep pushing away with the priority list. Some may be unattainable but others may be more achievable,” said McCune.
Smoke alarm saves Lumby man richard rolke Morning Star Staff
A Lumby man was forced from his home by fire Friday morning. A blaze broke out in the 2300 block of Cedar Ridge Street at about 6:30 a.m. “A smoke alarm woke him up,” said Tony Clayton, fire chief, of the lone occupant. “He saw smoke and got out. The smoke alarm saved him.” The resident was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with
“Smoke was billowing out from under the eaves.” — Tony Clayton
possible smoke inhalation. Firefighters were on scene shortly after receiving the call. “Smoke was billowing out from under the eaves,” said Clayton. “We got the attack team in right away and they put the
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The tax man is being urged to treat all emergency personnel equally. Vernon council
unanimously voted Monday to write the federal government and ask that a tax credit available to volunteer firefighters and search
and rescue members be extended to auxiliary police officers. “It seems appropriate,” said Coun. Bob Spiers. “They get paid
absolutely nothing.” According to Spiers, auxiliary police officers fulfill a lot of duties that allow full-time RCMP officers to focus on
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more urgent matters. “They do patrols on the ski slopes, they are out on the lake and they do ride-alongs Saturday night,” he said. “With auxiliary officers, there is less requirement for communities to have fulltime officers which is good for the bottom line.” In February, the federal government announced that a tax credit will be available to search and rescue volunteers who perform at least 200 hours of eligible service during a
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Fire service could ultimately be enhanced in Greater Vernon’s rural areas. Regional District of North Okanagan staff will prepare a report on the possible installation of fire hydrants within the BX-Swan Lake fire protection area.
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only mechanism for a neighbourhood to get hydrants is if property owners on a road are willing to foot the bill. Fleming says he will be interested to read the outcome of the staff report. `We don`t want it to cost too much but everyone would benefit from the hydrant service,`he said. Fleming will be seeking input from the BX-Swan Lake Fire Department, which currently has to transport water into areas without hydrants when responding to a fire.
For the record There was an omission in a story in the Nov. 19 Morning Star. The gazebo to be erected in Armstrong’s Memorial Park is a project of the Armstrong Lions Club, which is also funding the project. The Morning Star apologizes for the error.
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A Vernon native is picking up a camera and joining the fight against a looming invader. Brynne Morrice, a W.L. Seaton graduate and an actor in New York City, is filming the documentary, The Threat of Zebra Mussels in B.C. “This is really a story that needs to be told,” he said during an interview from New York. It was during a visit to the Okanagan two years ago that he became aware of the possibility of zebra and quagga mussels, which originate from Europe, taking hold in the valley and changing the ecosystem. “I was curious and looked it up. I became concerned. If it gets into our lakes and rivers, it will be devastating,” he said. “I came back home this summer and nothing has been done at the government level. I wondered how I could help because I grew up going to Kalamalka and Okanagan lakes. These are special places to me.” It was then that Morrice decided to tap into his skills as an actor and a producer and launch a documentary along with his sister Eilidh MorriceAshdown and filmmaker Crystal Arnette. However, the first challenge was a lack of funding for the production. But that was resolved by seeking donors on the Kickstarter website. “We had no idea if anyone would donate so we shot low (at $2,000). But within three days, we shot past $2,000,” said Morrice. “We are now at $3,000 and if we can raise an extra $2,000, we can do a couple of other things like travelling to Arizona and Texas.” For Morrice, it’s important to show the damage quagga and zebra mussels have already caused across North America. “Once zebra and quagga mussels arrive in a lake or river, they spread and colonize rapidly, with a single female spawning over 1,000,000 eggs per year. Colonies of mussels very quickly cover every hard surface in the lake,” states the donation appeal on Kickstarter. “Razor-sharp and foul-smelling mussel shells pile up on beaches. Native fish populations all but disappear as the filter-feeding mussels decimate the lake plankton, which form the foundation of the food chain (in the Great Lakes, where the mussels first took hold in North America, the lake trout population has declined by 95 per cent).” Most of the B.C. filming for the documentary is completed and interviews were done with a number of individuals and the Okanagan Basin
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have to admit I always feel good when I vote on election day. As I lined up at Ellison Elementary last Saturday and saw so many familiar faces, and everybody in a good mood on a sunny day, one felt part of a much larger thing, part of a community, part of a democracy that has evolved over the decades thanks to the sacrifices of the past..... Cue the O Canada music here. Now I don’t want to get too sappy, or worse, self-righteous, but it was just nice to see so many people taking the time to happily do their civic duty and make their mark for the future of the Glenn Mitchell city they love. Oh, oh, too sappy. But it’s hard not to get too carried away. I congratulated one of my son’s buddies who came in a wheelchair to make his mark for the very first time in his life, with the help of his family, and explained that my youngest son had hoped to vote but his December birthday didn’t allow that to happen, so he has to wait four more years, at least for the municipal election. But my other son voted, even though he worked that day, although he could have done a little more research about the councillors, but, hey, he’s a relative rookie and he’ll learn there are sources for stuff like that, you know, like the newspaper. And, plus, he voted. Yup, he and 9,643 other residents of Vernon, out of 32,045, took the time to participate in democracy, took the time to affirm the commitment those who were brave enough to step forward as candidates, took the time.....well you get the idea. That’s a 30 per cent turnout by the way. Enderby had the best turnout in the North Okanagan with 39 per cent, with the rest hov-
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ering just above or just below the 30 per cent mark. Yikes. I know the civic elections are likely the least sexy of the three levels of government and don’t get a lot of attention from major media but I always argue they’re the most important and the most accountable as it’s local, local, local..... the people you live with on a daily basis, your community, your friends and neighbours, your kids. Now there are many reasons people give to not vote, and I’m sure some are legitimate, but I’m thinking most are just excuses and all I’m going to say is too many of our residents missed out on a great, feel-good exercise that truly makes a difference in the community and honours a tradition that never should be taken for granted. Enough said..... .....again I want to thank all the candidates, win or lose, who put themselves out there so the community could have a choice. I know it’s not easy to step into the spotlight and be judged by your fellow residents on what you have to offer as a potential councillor, or mayor, or regional district director. So thank you. And if you won, congratulations, now the hard work and real scrutiny begins, so good luck and all the best. And if you didn’t win. Don’t take it personally and please, please try again as the list of famous and even legendary politicians who didn’t get elected on their first try, and sometimes numerous tries, is long and varied. Thanks to Google, I know Winston Churchill lost five times at the polls, although all weren’t at the beginning. Nevertheless, the point is it takes guts to run and it takes effort to vote and I applaud all who were engaged in the political process and I strongly encourage all to get onboard in the future. And, like I said, it feels good.
It wasn’t perhaps the most dramatic of emergencies, but the natural gas break in Lavington had widespread consequences. Many Lavington residents were forced out of their homes. Lavington Elementary students were evacuated, Highway 6 traffic was rerouted and natural gas was shut off to the entire Village of Lumby. There was considerable uncertainty for residents who had to leave pets behind or had small children unsettled after spending Thursday at a reception centre. In Lumby, there were concerns that conditions could get quite cold without a source of heat. But despite all of the challenges, there were also some positives. Municipal staff in Coldstream and Lumby, the RCMP, volunteer firefighters and Fortis crews responded immediately. They ensured that the safety of the public, whether in their homes or travelling on Highway 6, was the first priority. Resources were mobilized quickly, including ensuring the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall was available for evacuees. But particular credit needs to go to North Okanagan Emergency Management and its administrative staff and team of trained volunteers. Not knowing when the evacuation order would be over, the volunteers ensured impacted residents were fed and comfortable, and had access to motels and other resources if needed. But beyond that, they were compassionate and caring, and willing to provide support during an anxious time. We often take community services for granted and don’t think of the people behind the scenes. But Thursday’s natural gas break is another reminder of the tremendous region we live in and the generosity that abounds.
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n November 9, 2013, I called 911 at 5:07 a.m. when my husband suffered a heart attack. Our residence is in Sunset Properties in Okanagan Landing. The fire department arrived at 5:24 a.m., 17 minutes after the call, and they took over the CPR. The Okanagan Landing fire hall is not manned, so they had to come from the downtown fire hall, the only staffed fire hall in Vernon. I have been told that 60 to 70 per cent of the services provided by the Vernon Fire Department involve emergencies and medical response. The fire department often does the job that should be done by the ambulance service. If the Okanagan Landing fire hall was manned by permanent staff, a very large area of this city could be properly serviced, for both fire and medical emergencies. The ambulance didn’t arrive until 5:38 a.m. This was 31 minutes after my frantic call because they were a part-time unit that had to be paged. Only one ambulance was on duty at that time, and it was already involved in another call. The response was too slow. My husband, at age 64, died. ELECTION RESULTS Excuse me if I chuckle. For the last three years we have seen nothing in the media but whining, snivelling, and complaints from Vernon residents about the mayor and council and their decisions for our town. Here was an opportunity for said whiners, snivellers and complainers to show how they felt. Now we see that all of the incumbents have been re-elected. Perhaps they did not do such a bad job after all? Nick Jordan HOMELESSNESS Government support for construction of low-cost housing might put proof to the “compassion,” Mr. Mayes expressed for the homeless in The Morning Star Oct. 31. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, our federal government housing agency, supported construction of 10,000 to
I believe the ambulance service in Vernon requires changes in scheduling and in staffing. When one ambulance is on duty and attending a call, why isn’t a part-time unit called in immediately to be ready to provide service in case of another call? Some first responders have only a couple of months of training and work only when called in. Some have designation as critical care paramedics and some as advanced care paramedics, and are full-time responders. The ambulance system in B.C. seems to
16,000 units of social housing per year during the 1980s. In 2012, it helped with only 603 units, the lowest in 25 years. Housing, education, health, and poverty are major determinants of the productive well-being and prosperity Conservatives are so fond of promising. It has been said that the social determinants of health are more significant than the biology of health. Doctors help with the biology. Governments are responsible for the rest. If these relatively inexpensive determinants are not satisfied early in a person’s life, government and society will pay exponentially throughout the rest of many of those person’s lives - for augmented costs of professional health, dental, justice, police, and social service expenses. That’s in addition to the associated loss of productivity, ingenuity and revenue that might otherwise have been generated by people whose lives have been sideswiped
depend upon part time, on call responders, who must, of course, have other employment to make ends meet. How does this situation ensure prompt emergency care? Beautiful Vernon is a retirement choice for many of us who have come from cities where we have had ambulance service and fire halls staffed with full time and well-trained personnel. We buy properties in Okanagan Landing, Adventure Bay, Canadian Lakeview Estates, the Outback, Predator Ridge, etc. and we assume that we will have the emer-
by the attitude expressed by Mr. Mayes. He thinks homelessness, "is not government’s fault.” But the critical shortage of lowincome housing is a result of government policy. Flagging support for health care and education, foreign worker programs that lead to lower wages, and tax policies that favour the rich, all result in less well-being and less prosperity for average Canadians. More and more of us end up with less of a home. The link between poverty, addictions, etc. and homelessness is circular. Mr. Mayes and his government have chosen to abandon their responsibility for the social contract, leaving average Canadians with less. Greig Crockett, CEO North Okanagan Shuswap Green Party APOLOGY REQUIRED Dear Mayor Sawatzky, person-
gency services we need in a life-threatening event. It’s only when we make that desperate 911 call and wait for help that arrives too late that we realize the frightening truth. I encourage the citizens of Vernon to ask our new mayor and city council about their intentions toward funding the fire department. Yes, having full-time staff in the Okanagan Landing fire hall would mean an increase in taxation, but spread over all of the taxpayers, it becomes an acceptable increase. What are the lives of our citizens worth? Ask the families of those who didn’t live across the street from the downtown fire hall. I also encourage our mayor and council to discuss the ambulance service we receive with the provincial government, which currently is not providing enough funding to adequately ensure good ambulance response. Perhaps a special committee could be organized to look into the fire service, ambulance service and the hospital emergency department to see if there could be some co-ordination and co-operation. With hope and optimism that change is possible. Name withheld
ally I have absolutely no problem with Colin Mayes who has served this region extremely well for many years and is held in high regard by very many in his constituency and beyond. Regarding Polson Park and homelessness, what you have demonstrated, Mr. Sawatzky, is your inadequacy in the position of mayor by making this issue a very personal and public one. At the very least you owe Mr. Mayes a public apology for your remarks. Gordon Harris WELL DONE Good on ya, Mayor Sawatzky. Mayes’ remark that he never publicly criticized a MLA or MP when he was mayor says it all. So what? Does he expect that other “lesser” elected officials should bow before him because he’s the MP, no matter what he says? Howard Brown
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Persons hoping to operate a medical marijuana production facility (MMPF) in Spallumcheen must hold a valid medical marijuana producer’s licence issued by Health Canada. That is one of, if not, the more important additions to a proposed amendment of the township’s business licence and regulation bylaw to clarify how MMPFs will be addressed. “That’s the key to this,” said township administrator Corey Corey Paiement Paiement at Monday’s regular council meeting. Council adopted zoning amendments in October that will allow MMPFs in the A.2 agriculture and I.4 agricultural industrial zones and, on Monday, unanimously gave two readings to the proposed amendments. The matter will now go to a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 15. “Public notification and opportunity for public
input is required by the Community Charter prior to adoption consideration,” said Paiement. A review of the bylaw confirms that a business licence is required for a MMPF because it’s a business as defined in the bylaw. An MMPF is a facility licences by the federal government under the Marijuana for Medical Purposes regulation, used solely for the produciton, manufacturing, processing, testing, packaging and shipping of marijuana and marijuana products for medical purposes. The proposed amendment also states that accessory farm sales will be exempt from the bylaw. MMPF is not an accessory farm sale use. Council also gave three readings to amend the township’s controlled substance property remediation bylaw. An MMPF is confirmed to be a controlled substance property, and staff recommend that MMPFs be exempted from the provisions of the bylaw as they are regulated and approved by Health Canada, and permitted by the zoning bylaw in the A.2 and I.4 zones. Council unanimously gave three readings and is expected to adopt the bylaw amendments Dec. 15.
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It’s an evening of merriment that kicks off the Christmas season in Armstrong and Spallumcheen. The annual Home for the Holidays Downtown Light Up and Parade, sponsored by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, takes place Thursday. “This will be an evening of fun for the whole family and it’s all free,” said Andrew Laird, president of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the annual parade, there will also be the official light up, an opportunity to visit with Santa at Shepherd’s Outdoor Living Centre, road hockey with the North Okanagan Knights junior team, Spin the Wheel with BC Hydro and the Girl Guide cookie decorating booth in partnership with Country Bakery. Local businesses and organizations will be offering refreshments
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out at very modest rents to businesses or individuals to keep the cash flowing and the buildings under repair. They just don’t have a lot of cash to work with.” Trainor, who did not seek re-election, hopes to set up a sister city committee locally and is volunteering to sit on it. Administrator Melinda Stickney said the city will prepare a draft agreement. “Now that you’ve engaged the folks in Rathfriland, we’ll put together a committee structure which will include terms of reference that will talk about the goals and purpose of the committee,” said Stickney. “We’ll bring that back to council so you can formally start negotiations with the overseas sister party to enter into a formal agreement.”
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Local named Miss Teen Canada princess ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
At first, the beads Armstrong’s Kassidy Kleef pulled from the bag to make a charm bracelet with didn’t mean anything to her. Bonding with close to 100 of her fellow Miss Teen Canada Globe contestants in Toronto in August, the exercise called for Kleef and the others to pull out beads, put them on the bracelet in any particular order, and create a story. When she looked at the beads again which contained a heart, a star and the letters Z, Y, W and Q, Kleef saw an instant parallel to her own life and shared her story. “I was always the odd one out, got bullied at school and it really got to me when I was younger,” said Kleef, 16, a Grade 12 student at Vernon’s W.L. Seaton Secondary School. “My bracelet represents me because the letters on it, they’re kind of the odd ones out. What I took from it was even if you’re the odd one out, be yourself because you are a star.” What Kleef also took from the pageant was a spot on the Miss Teen Canada Globe national roster. Kleef, named Miss Western British Columbia early in the 10-day pageant, made it to the top-15, then the final 10 and was chosen Miss Teen Canada Globe Second Princess.
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Armstrong’s Kassidy Kleef was recently named Second Princess at the Miss Teen Canada Globe competition. This will allow her to compete internationally for Canada in likely March 2015 in either Albania or Brazil. “The experience was life-changing,” said Kleef. “Nothing compares to it. I’m so excited for the international pageant. This has boosted my confidence and
made me an overall better person.” Upon arrival in Toronto, Kleef spent the first three days preparing for the pageant. She had to learn the proper way of walking for the competition; had to boost her confidence; had to learn hair and make-up. Then, all the contestants were shuf-
fled to places like the Eaton Centre mall, and Canada’s Wonderland amusement park for public appearances. The first part of the pageant was to determine places by region, which is how Kleef became Miss Western British Columbia. After that, it was more training and having to deliver their platforms, or speeches, and announce what charity they were competing for, in front of an international panel of judges completely unknown to Kleef or any of the contestants. Kleef wrote a monologue on bullying, which fit in well with her charity of choice – Me To We Free The Children. This is the organization that puts on the highly successful We Day events in Vancouver, one which Kleef plans to volunteer at this year.
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Problem? Kleef left her original monologue in the carry-on luggage compartment of the plane, so had to re-write her speech from memory the night before she delivered it to the panel. Despite that, Kleef delivered her speech and her confidence began to rise. “You don’t know the judges who are staring at you and you have to be yourself,” she said. “If you’re not yourself, and you didn’t show that confidence, there’s nobody to help you but yourself. I had to throw away all of the nerves, be confident and be who I am and shine. It all worked out very well. “Plus, being shoved on stage in front of 500 people in a bikini for the first time, you have to be confident.”
Kleef will be making several personal appearances as she prepares for the international competition.
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Gravel rules on hold, water quality assessed RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Potential rules about gravel pits have stalled. Instead of giving second reading to the soil removal and deposit bylaw Wednesday, the Regional District of North Okanagan deferred the matter. “A lot of issues have Mike Macnabb come up that we’re not sure about,” said director Mike Macnabb of property setbacks, the quantity of soil involved and the authority of
RDNO staff to approve permits. The issue of soil removal and deposit arose after a property owner proposed establishing a gravel pit on Brentwood Road in the BX. Adjacent residents expressed concerns about dust, noise and traffic. It’s not known when the bylaw may be before the RDNO board again for consideration. Swan Lake quality assessed An investigation of Swan Lake’s water quality is proceeding despite some concerns. The Regional District of North Okanagan board has ratified a recommendation from the electoral area directors to spend up to $31,148 on a Swan Lake water quality assess-
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With the 27th annual Light a Bulb underway, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has raised $34,774 over the past two weeks. The campaign has a goal of $250,000, with donations going towards equipment for the sixth and seventh floors of the Polson Tower. “The nearly $35,000 we have received so far has been made up of donations from $10 to $1,500,” said Sue Beaudry, director of development. “It really shows how powerful a community can be when we all work together.” Silver Star Mountain Resort is con-
tinuing to raise funds for the campaign through its opening weekend lift ticket sale. For a donation of $20, you receive a lift ticket pass for opening weekend Nov. 27 to 30. Lift passes are being sold at the VJH office until Thursday. “Sales for this initiative are lower than we expected, so we are hoping more people will take part by getting their lift passes over the next week,” said Beaudry. To make a donation to Light A Bulb, go to www.vjhfoundation.org or mail your cheque to the VJH Foundation, 2101 32nd St., Vernon B.C., V1T 5L2.
ment. “If we do the study now, how long are the results good for?” asked Catherine Lord, a Vernon director. “If we don’t do anything (upgrades) for 10 to 12 years, will the study be effective?” However, Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director, says a study will highlight any water quality issues. “I hope there will be more than one year of study if we can get funding. But even a one-year snapshot is worthwhile because there have been issues anecdotally,” he said. “The study puts some science behind it.” Mara hall funding deferred Further review is needed before a North
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by Kiki the Magical Christmas Elf to name just a few activities. When you’re downtown for Light Up, you’ll also be able to taste free samples in the Hot Chocolate Challenge with many local businesses participating including; El Gusto, Triumph, Sprouted Fig, Bookland, Kindale, Vernon Public Art Gallery, A&W, Simply Baskets and Olive Us. Free visits with Santa are always the highlight of the evening, and will be available in the 3400 block of 30th Avenue near Nature’s Fare. “Kids can head out on a scavenger hunt to fill their gift bags after a visit with Santa,” said Rilkoff. “And don’t forget your own camera to ensure you capture the moment.” There will be other fun photo opportunities with some frozen characters from Dream Party Productions outside of Expressions of Time Bookstore in the 2900 Block and a selfie photo booth with Bannister Honda. The DVA has arranged for free parking and transit to and from downtown to make Light Up accessible to residents. To prepare for Light Up, 30th Avenue from 29th to 34th street will be closed from noon to 11 p.m. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.
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The Vernon Panthers scored early and often in dismantling the Abbotsford Panthers 36-6 in B.C. AA Varsity Football Championship quarterfinal action Friday night at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops. VSS, coached by Sean Smith, opened the scoring when quarterback John Garvie (4-of8 for 101 yards) hit Okanagan offensive MVP Zac Kronbauer for a 44-yard touchdown pass. Following an Abbotsford fumble, Garvie called his own number from a yard out to close out the first quarter. VSS added two more TDs and a safety to end the first half. Karson Patommel (19 rushes, 62 yards) scored both touchdowns, rambling in from 14 yards and one yard to put Vernon up 29-0 going into the break. “We have followed the same pattern the past month,” said Smith. “It takes us a possession or two to get our feet and we absorb a few punches early, but we seem to catch fire in the second quarter and put games out of reach. “Abby was a well deserved top-five ranked team in B.C. They had a lot of talent, are well coached and were very tough. But my boys never cease to amaze me with their ability to focus and follow our game-plan.” Smith praised his defensive players for stifling the Abby attack and dominating the line of scrimmage. Friday’s win was extra sweet as Abbotsford
was the team that knocked Vernon out of the junior provincial semifinals two years ago. Abby struck first in the second half, scoring on a one-yard QB sneak in the fourth quarter. Vernon responded with an interception by Kronbauer, who returned it 50 yards to cap the scoring. Defensively, Grade 10 standout Ben Hladik paced VSS with six tackles and two sacks, while Patommel (six tackles, one sack) and Carson Labreque (five tackles, one sack) were also stellar. “This was a complete team win for us,” said Smith. “We had so many different players step up to the plate and make big-time tackles, catches, throws, blocks and runs.” The No. 1-ranked Panthers advance to the semifinals Saturday at UBC in Vancouver. They will face the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal tilt between the No. 2 John Barsby Bulldogs of Nanaimo and Seaquan Seahawks of Delta. “Our program has knocked at the door, making the provincial semifinals four straight years, but we haven’t had that breakthrough game to get to the finals,” said Smith. “I think we’ve got a legitimate shot this time. Barsby is the defending provincial champion and have, who I believe, is the best coach in AA football. We’re going to have our work cut out for us this week, but I think we’re up for the challenge.”
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Levi Nicholas (left) of the Vernon Panthers avoids a tackle by Jeremy Goldie of the Abbotsford Panthers in B.C. AA Varsity Football Championship quarterfinal action Friday night at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops.
Turnovers costly as Vipers bow to Warriors in OT Morning Star Staff
Head coach Mark Ferner was glad the Vernon Vipers salvaged a point against the West Kelowna Warriors. However, he was far from thrilled with his team’s play early on that resulted in Friday’s 6-5 B.C. Hockey League overtime loss to the Warriors at Royal LePage Place. “We were too easy to play against,” said Ferner. “We were turning pucks over and trying to do too much with it. “They (goals against) were just giveaways. We just weren’t strong enough on pucks and they were taking them away from us.” Vernon, fourth in the Interior Division at 12-7-1-2, did well to get it to OT as they were down 4-1 midway through the second period. West Kelowna’s top-four pointgetters were in on all but one of their goals, led by a two-goal effort from Jason Cotton, who is third in team scoring with 13-15-28 in 24
games. The second-place Warriors (13-6-05) got singles from Josh Bly (3rd), Brayden Gelsigner (10th), Jonathan Desbiens (16th) and Liam Blackburn (11th), with the 3-on-3 winner. “It’s not a surprise they were in on it,” said Ferner. “They’re good players, and they were playing every other shift too.” With the Vipers trailing by a pair heading into the second period, TJ Dumonceaux (6th goal) got his team on the board on a goalmouth scramble in front of netminder Andy Desautels during a Vernon man advantage at 2:42. Goals less than a minute apart by Cotton (powerplay) and Desbiens put West Kelowna up by three, but Vernon responded shortly after on Trevor Fidler’s sixth goal, from the slot, assisted by Luke Shiplo and Anthony Latina. “We finally started to work a little harder and we were rewarded for it,” said Ferner.
“They were more physical than us early, but when we started finishing some checks we had some success.” The Vipers converted again on the powerplay early in the third period when Luke Voltin (4th goal) drove to the net from the sidewall and banged home his own rebound. Shiplo and second star Liam Finlay, who finished with a goal and three assists, chipped in with helpers. Cotton’s second snipe, also on the powerplay, restored the hosts’ two-goal lead before Thomas Aldworth (11th) connected on a 5-on-3. Finlay forced OT with is seventh goal just over two minutes later. Captain Riley Guenther earned an assist. “It was a good hardworking shift,” said Ferner. “He found one in the circle, turned and fired.” Vernon netminder Jarrod Schamerhorn didn’t get much help in his end, and was pulled after allowing four goals on 15 shots.
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Danny Todosychuk recorded 12 stops in relief, allowing a pair. “It’s not his fault our dee were coughing up pucks all night,” said Ferner, of Schamerhorn. “He’s played a lot of hockey and we needed to get Danny in there and change the momentum a little bit.” Desautels allowed two goals on 21 shots, and gave way to Scott Patton (16 saves) to start the third period. The Vipers visited the Langley Rivermen (12-8-1-3) Saturday at the Events Centre. They host the Merritt Centennials (14-9-01) Wednesday at Kal Tire Place. The Cents fell 3-2 in OT to the leagueleading Penticton Vees Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Trailing 2-1 heading into period three, the Vees (21-3-0-1) got a powerplay goal from Patrick Newell to force OT, where Tyson Jost netted the winner, assisted by exViper Demico Hannoun.
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orget Connor and Kellen Jones. Meet Dr. Tim Whatley and Uncle Leo. At least those were their pro hockey names last Saturday night at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif. when the ECHL Condors held a wild Seinfeld Night. The Condors wore puffy pirate shirt tribute jerseys as part of ‘Puffy Shirt Jersey Night,’ in honour of the 25th anniversary of the show’s first airing on television. The jerseys were inspired by a gaudy pirate shirt Jerry Seinfeld once accidentally agreed to wear for a TV appearance in an episode of the hit ‘90s sitcom. The Idaho Steelheads won Kevin Mitchell the game 2-1. The backs of the jerseys were designed to bear the names of actual Seinfeld characters as opposed to Condors players. A Kramer impersonator named “Ozmo Kramer” was on hand to drop the puck and take photos with fans, while the show’s original “low-talker,” actress Wendel Meldrum was there to interview players after the game. “Seinfeld night was great besides the OT loss,” said Kellen, in a Facebook message to me. “My whole family is big Seinfeld fans so it was tough to pick a name. Unfortunately we didn’t get to meet Kramer.” The broadcast play-by-play team used those names to call the game. Seinfeld, Keith Hernandez, David Puddy,
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Newman, Kramer, Elaine and The Wiz were all represented. The Condors also hosted a “shoot the marble rye” contest during one intermission, replacing the puck in a game of “shoot the puck” with — you guessed it — rye bread. There was even an Elaine dance-off. This promotion was nothing new for the Condors. In March, 2011, the Condors held “Charlie Sheen Night” which garnered national media attention as one of the best promotions in minor league sports history. The night, based on the antics of the Two and A Half Men star, offered fans free admission with proof of a clean drug test, Tiger Blood Margaritas, Charlie Sheen heads on sticks, and if anyone had the money, they could buy the team for $2 million outright. That was Sheen’s annual salary for the show he was eventually fired from. The Condors held Field Trip Day Thursday morning and drew 8,209 fans, mostly rowdy students, in a 3-2 los to the Stockton Thunder. Kellen scored his third of the season, from Connor (named second star). The 24-year-old twins have a dozen points apiece, one back of team-leader Josh Winquist, a former Everett Silvertip. “We’ve had a few linemates but recently we were put with Brendan Brooks who we signed a few days ago,” said Connor. “Hockey is going well; a lot of good players. Me and Kel are living together so yes, it’s been a good time. We have lots of time on our hands compared to being at school.” Brooks is a 35-year-old veteran who spent the last five years playing in Europe.
Said Kellen, an Edmonton Oiler draft: “We’’re living in a really nice place, just the two of us so it gets pretty quiet. Con likes to keep the place clean (he may have OCD). Hope all is well. Tell everyone around there we say hi.” Connor’s Whatley dentist jersey is available for bidding on EBay. The Condors were third in the Western Conference heading into weekend play. Bakersfield is a city of 350,000, two hours north of Los Angeles. Ty Rimmer, 22, who played 159 WHL games with TriCity, Prince George and Lethbridge, is the Condors’ No. 1 goaltender. The Jones boosted Vernon to the 2010 Royal Bank title in Dauphin, Man. A few other Vipers from that team are in the ECHL. Braden Pimm is with the South Carolina Stingrays and has two assists in eight games, while Cory Kane has played six games with the Stingrays and another six with the AHL Providence Bruins. Sahir Gill is skating with the ECHL Wheeling Nailers, where he had 2-7-9. D-man Garrett Noonan is in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals (2-4-6 through 11 games). Blueliner Steve Weinstein rang up 39 points with the NCAA Bentley Falcons last year and has nine points this year, while Dylan Walchuk is on the University of Calgary Dinos’ roster, and has 3-5-8. The Vipers are selling their Honour The Troops camouflage jerseys on their website. Deadline is Dec. 1.
Vernon Christian Royals march to semifinals Morning Star Staff
make the playoffs, and defeated the Cedars Christian in Salmon Arm. Eagles of Prince George (23-25, 26-24, 15-13) and the The Panthers opened by rattling the Revelstoke Rams Carver Christian Phoenix of Burnaby (25-13, 25-21). 25-13, 25-14, followed with a 25-20, 25-18 sweep of the Tom Wolgram’s serving, including two aces, led Vernon Maroons and a 25-20, 25-11 win over Salmon Arm. Christian in a comeback against Cedars. “The girls played like champions,” said VSS coach “In each match, the boys have continued to elevate their Pam Condie. “Our serving was on fire. Alyssa Carter and play,” said Bannick. “Setter Colton Doesburg has found his Brienna Condie served up nine points in a row in separate groove to lead a balanced attack, while middles Landon matches. Alyssa took us to game point in the final match Matties and Jacob Molitwenik continue to press with solid against Salmon Arm for the win. blocking and kills.” “Jaide Vanderleest came in cold off the bench and served Meanwhile, in junior boys provincial action, the Fulton up a storm in our match against Fulton. Bree Vanderleest Maroons were left playing for ninth place. and Jordan Kaempf had some great hits at the net. Our Dan Currie’s Maroons finished second in their pool after setters Sarah Crerar, Mason Jurisson, Emilia Durfeld and going 2-1, starting with a sweep of the Kelowna Christian Bree Vanderleest set up some amazing balls for our hitters. Knights (25-9, 25-21) and a three-set win over St. George’s “Kelsey Carriere, Maggie Vandeleest, Emily Sorochuk Saints of Vancouver (25-15, 23-25, 15-6). and Kelsey Falk played awesome defensively, digging and They finished preliminary play by falling to the Langley blocking up a storm. It was an all around team effort all Fundamental Titans (15-25, 18-25), which set up an unfor- season. These girls came determined to finish off the seatunate crossover tilt Friday against the No. 1 seed Kelowna son with a win.” Owls, who won 25-15, 25-16. Fulton rebounded by stuffing The Panthers were sparked by a fantastic cheering secthe Pen-Hi Lakers in three sets (24-26, 25-21, 15-10). tion filled with family and friends with noisemakers and The Maroons, who have just seven players, met the No. girls with pom-poms. 2 seed Pacific Academy Breakers of Surrey Saturday. The VSS Panthers went undefeated in Jack, plays for Kelowna and Jeff was claiming the North Zone Grade 8 girls Morning Star Staff Entries for the 44th annu- captain of Vernon’s 1980 team in championships at Shuswap Middle School al Vernon Coca-Cola Pee Wee the tournament. We always try to Invitational Hockey Classic have accommodate sons of fathers who have been in the tournament.” been confirmed. There are also some familiar The Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs will be joined in the Coca- names amongst the coaches with Cola Division by the Seafair Islanders former NHLer Dean McAmmond of Richmond, Spokane Jr. Chiefs and head coach of the Mustangs and exSave This Holiday Langley Eagles, Feb. 12-15, at Civic NHL goalie Byron Dafoe coaching Season At Kelowna. Arena. EXECUTIVE COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE One-time Vernon Viper winger The Kelowna Rockets, Bow Valley 2015 Green Regular Green Fee Regular Green Fee Flames of Calgary, Seattle Jr. NW Curtis Fraser is an assistant with $ $ Fee Passes 23.00 per round 69.00 per round Admirals and the Chilliwack Bruins Langley, while ex-Chilliwack Chief will play out of the Sun Valley Source superstar Doug Ast coaches the 10 Games SALE PRICE SALE $ Bruins. 00 For Sports Division. PRICE 10 Games All 10 & 30 game passes The Calgary Blackfoot Chiefs “We had 22 applications from are transferable. Prices 30 Games $ 00 subject to tax. Sale ends as far away as Saskatchewan and edged the Warman Wildcats of SALE $ 00 December 17th, 2014. PRICE Washington State,” said tournament Saskatchewan 3-2 in last year’s A final, while the Edmonton K of C chairman Marty Stein. Gift Certificates Available! All Apparel UPTO 60% OFF “We don’t normally choose teams Lancers iced Vernon 7-2 in the B 9401 Hwy 97N, Vernon, BC • www.spallumcheengolf.com from close by, but Jeff Finley’s son, championship.
The Vernon Christian Royals reached the B.C. Senior A Boys Volleyball Championship semifinals for the first time in school history Friday. The Royal bounced the Bulkley Valley Christian Royals of Smithers 3-1 in quarterfinal action in Abbotsford. Chris Bannick’s boys came out strong in the first set, led by solid passing from Caleb Haberstock and Landon Matties, taking the set 25-17. Bulkley Valley pushed back in set two, 25-21, but Vernon Christian came right back to win the third set 25-23 on aggressive serving by outside hitter Cole Kitagawa, who recorded two aces. Middle attack Tim Bartel was dominant at the net with a couple of big kills. Bartel had 18 kills in the match, while Haberstock had 10 and Kitagawa with eight. Bartel also had four solo blocks. “The team is coming together at the right time and playing extremely well as one cohesive unit,” said Bannick, whose No. 7-ranked Royals battled the Abbotsford Christian Knights in semifinal play Saturday. Vernon went 1-2 in pool play, starting with a 2-0 loss (25-17, 25-22) to the Centennial Christian Seahawks of Terrace. They bounced back against the Ucluelet Warriors (25-20, 25-22) before falling 2-1 (26-24, 25-27, 5-15) to the No. 1 seed Abbotsford Christian Knights. In Friday action, the Royals came out determined to OP 4pm y SHam - turda O 8 PRurs: to Sa Ho nday Mo
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Vernon’s Taya Hamming (above), 10, performs in barrel racing while Zoey, nine, competes in goat tying. The sisters each collected a number of awards for competing in both B.C. Rodeo Association and B.C. Little Britches events last season.
Sisters show rodeo savvy GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
Vernon cowgirls Zoey and Taya Hamming are handy with a rope. They have a dummy to practice on, but they’d much rather lasso one another. Taya, 10, demonstrates as she deftly ensnares giggling nine-year-old sister Zoey’s gum-booted ankles on the family dairy farm, tucked in behind O’Keefe Ranch. The moment highlights not only their burgeoning rodeo skills, but also the joy they bring to the sport, and the fun they have with each other. Zoey wrapped up a stellar season by winning the B.C. Rodeo Association (BCRA) Pee Wee barrel racing in Quesnel, and was named B.C. Little Britches Rodeo All-Around Champion in Barrier. She won a beautiful saddle for the latter. Taya was runner-up for both Top Cowgirl and Best Horse on the Little Britches circuit, and topped the junior
roping division in BCRA action. Zoey, a Grade 4 student at Vernon Christian School, competes in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and dummy roping. Her equine sidekick is GG (short for Grandpa’s Girl), a sevenyear-old quarter horse. The two have a blast competing. “She can jump also, and I can compete in everything on her and she goes really fast,” beamed Zoey, adding the farm chores and upkeep of GG are far outweighed by the thrill of competition. “Sometimes it’s a little hard when I have to fork her poo and feed her, but it all works out in the end when I get to go and do rodeos.” Taya, who is in Grade 5 at Vernon Christian, gets to compete on two horses. She uses Breezy, her father Dave’s horse, for roping, and rides Purple for the other events. “We bought him with that name,” smiled Taya. “She (former owner) always called him Yellow, but her friend said
‘You can’t call him Yellow, it’s too boring.’ So she called him Purple. She was going to change it (again), but he’s too famous for it now.” The Hamming clan covers a lot of ground in a season – Dave is a roper and mother Skye does barrels and roping – making rodeo stops in places like Merritt, Armstrong, Quesnel, Prince George, Chilliwack, Princeton, Clinton and 100 Mile House. Even in the offseason, Taya and Zoey work their horses a couple of times a week to keep them from getting out of shape. They sometimes go bareback riding after school. They also spend time in the riding ring at O’Keefe. Of all the events she competes in, Taya likes barrels the best, and for good reason. “Barrels we do a lot and it’s one of my favourite events because you can make it to the NFR,” she said. “I want to make it to the National Finals Rodeo for the whole world.”
and Provincial Event of the Year from B.C. Alpine. “The Vernon Ski Club has put an enormous amount of effort in creating sustainable programs that has led to significant growth and stability to their club,” said Gordie Bowles, athletic director for B.C. Alpine. “We are impressed with their organization and are proud to recognize their achievements. “They have paid particular attention to flexible programming and coach education and professional development and this has been a key to their success.” The Vernon club’s relationship with Silver Star Mountain Resort and its ability to host high-level events are two keys to success. “The culture of the Vernon Ski Club has been to run top quality events so the experience for the athletes is second to none,” said Rob Tupper, club president.
“We just wouldn’t accept anything less than the best, and with the support from Silver Star Mountain Resort we are able to do that.” The club is hosting the Provincial U14 Championships, Feb. 26 to March 1 at Silver Star. The addition of the Vernon school district Snowsports Academy was a major development for the club. It has provided stability and programming needed for the club to grow. Athletes enrolled in the academy attend five fitness training sessions a week, and train at Silver Star two days per week, all during school time. “The students earn credits for physical education and principles of Snowsports,” said Armstrong. “For some of the club’s highest level athletes, this has provided them with about 48 more fitness sessions and 25 more days on snow each year while balancing life and school much easier.”
Alpine B.C. honours Vernon Ski Club Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Ski Club was recently honoured by Alpine B.C. with the Provincial Club Development of the Year Award for 2014. “Our club has a history of offering a variety of programs that meet a wide spectrum of needs in the competitive aspects of alpine ski racing, but more importantly in the core fundamentals of becoming a very good downhill skier,” said John Armstrong, program director and head coach of the Vernon Ski Club. “Our biggest assets are our coaches so I concentrate my efforts on providing support and learning opportunities for their development. A goal that I have set for the club and our coaches is to always be learning and improving including me.” The club has earned other important awards in past years, including National Event of the Year from Alpine Canada,
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Knights win in OT Morning Star Staff
Logan Geefs fired the winner in double-overtime as the North Okanagan Knights buried the Revelstoke Grizzlies 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Austin Garrington (4th goal) and Austin Fournier (7th) put the 4-20-1-0-2 Knights up 2-0 heading into the third period. Revelstoke (9-102-0-3) replied with three goals in seven minutes in the final frame before Trent Redschlag fired his second of the year on a powerplay to force OT. Mitch Profeit recorded 45 saves for the win. Michael Lenko had 22 stops for Revelstoke. North Okanagan entertains the league-leading Osoyoos Coyotes (21-4-0-0-1) Friday at 7:30.
Bantams draw Delta Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers spread out the offence as they opened Bantam Rep hockey tournament play in Abbotsford with a 3-3 draw against North Delta Friday night. Bryan Brew opened Vernon’s account in the first period, assisted by Brett Zbytnuik. The Snakes, coached by Don Brew, took a 3-2 lead into the final period on snipes by Tanner Wright, from Zach Agar and Brew, and Gavin Fleck, from Griffin Evans. North Delta replied with goals from Matthew Ovies, Matthew Burry and Adam Matthias. In female Midget Tier 1 play, the Thompson Okanagan Lakers skated to a 1-1 draw with the Fraser Valley Phantom Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. Trailing by a goal heading into the third period, Vernon’s Andie Kaneda collected the equalizer, assisted by Armstrong’s Tylee Cooper and Vernon’s Mairyn Tucker.
Briggeman second Morning Star Staff
A trio of North Okanagan athletes secured topfive finishes in the North Face Dirty Feet trail running season series. In the men’s division, Vernon Steve Briggeman duplicated his second-place performance from last season. Competing among 450 runners, he racked up 728 points, 44 back of winner Jon Shepard of Kamloops. Lumby’s Michael Burkhart ranked third with 700 points, and Vernon’s Neil Munroe was fourth with 567. Vernon’s Samantha Loewen secured third in the women’s class with 682 points in a field of 800. Kamloops’ Deanna Stout topped the division with 779 points. Briggeman capped the nine-stop Dirty Feet series by placing second in the Naramata Tunnel 20km earlier this month. He finished in one hour, 27 minutes and 53 seconds. Burkhart was fourth in 1:30:49.
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LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: RuthWannop bowled a 530 triple to go 161 over her 122 average. Club 55 Men’s: William Marchand bowled an 810 triple to go 150 over his 220 average. Ladies: Cindy Kistener bowled a 710 triple to go 227 over her 161 average. Men’s: Dan Deboer bowled a 903 triple to go 189 over his 238 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Larry Kotz 314; George Smith 300; Matt Eisenhauer 306, 820; Mary Harvey 100 POA; Wayne Schultz 326, 810, 3455; Ivan Soroka Super Spare; Cindy Kistner 100 POA; Bill Dennis 361, 884, 100 POA; Dan DeBoer 383, 903, 100 POA; Sherri MacNeil 100 POA; Leanne Weins, 100 POA; Wayne Leger 300; Trevor Rachwalski 300, 350, 835; Curtis Wallace 303; Gordon Conway 310, 100 POA; Rob Sherphard 100 POA; Lorraine Heichert 100 POA; Sandra Harvey 300; Paul Wendel 100 POA; Morgan Lippert 325,m 100 POA; Yvonne Walker 301; Jessy Buchanan 312; Dawn Gilbert 788, 100 POA; Jeff Teale 100 POA; John Orton 307, 310, 830; Royce Hull 100 POA; Matt Jones 100 POA; Tyra Hoggard 782; Jason Summerfelt 357, 807, 7 strikes in a row, 100 POA; Chuck Pecor 308, William Marchand 315, 810; Keith Hoggard 320, 860.
BADMINTON - Vernon Badminton Club welcomes previous or new players to its Monday and Thursday sessions, 7:15-9:15 p.m., at Coldstream Elementary. Bring your own racket. Contact Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@ gmail.com. BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at BreakAway Fitness. Competitive and recreational boxing offered for men, women and children. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250-260-1082). FLOOR HOCKEY - Rec Services supervised floor hockey goes Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. for Grades 2-4 and 6:35 p.m. for Grades 5-7 at Priest Valley Gym. Contact Deb Treherne at 550-3672. TRIATHLON - Rec Services Youth Triathlon Club offers fun in a team atmosphere. Course runs Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:45 for kids ages 9-13. Contact Deb Treherne at 550-3672. VOLLEYBALL - Rec Services runs three $5 drop-in sessions at Priest Valley Gym: Sundays 4:30-6 p.m, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursdays 8:15-10 p.m.
BANNISTER HONDA SENIOR MEN’S LEAGUE A DIVISION TEAM POINTS Icton 5 Kerr 4 Kimura 4 Lee 4 Begley 3 Skrenek 3 Seebach 3 Federspeil 3 Burns 2 Merklinger 2 B DIVISION TEAM POINTS Miller 6 Morazain 4
HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Sandra Harvey Men Wayne Schultz, Trevor Rachwalski CLUB 55 Ladies Sheila March Men Don Hurst PEE WEE Girls Cassie Collins Boys Reece Chisholm BANTAM Girls Sierra Merry Boys Drew Fiset JUNIOR Girls Cassidi Breitkreutz Boys Kalvin Blaeser SENIOR Girls Kayli Breitkreutz Boys Keith Hoggard
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YBC TRAVEL CLUB: Lincoln Lanes youth bowlers competed in a zone travel club event at Village Lanes in Chase, a three-game, pins over average tournament. Lincoln Lanes #1 (7-10-yearolds) placed second at 234 POA: Carys Reed, Cormac Gibson, Aryssa Matsen, Zakk Hamilton, Nolan Blaeser, coach Chandra Hamilton. Lincoln Lanes #2 (15-19-yearolds) placed third at 131 POA: Cassidy Breitkreutz, Kayli Breitkreutz, Tyler Droder, Jarod Gehr, Grace Fontaine, coach Ashley Snow.
VOLLEYBALL THE GREEN @ VILLAGE GREEN HOTEL FALL LEAGUE KING OF COURT, NOV. 24 POOL A – 6PM @ PV Ballz Deep John’s Fault Roll Shot Big Spank POOL B – 7:30PM @ PV Just the Tip Monashee Crushers Skoch Dirty Half Dozen POOL C – 9PM @ PV Young Bucks Sloppy Sets NOFX Spike With the Tip MONDAY TIER 3 POOL A Generally Offensive Killers Bees SNAFU Positive Impact Slammers Ballz Deep The Smackdowns Team RamRod POOL B Will Work For Sets Dusty Bumps Hard Core Sets We Be Easy Just Wanna Have Fun Setting Ducks Alexanders The Strategists POOL C The Blockheads Bumpers Bump in the Night Bump & Grinders QUEEN OF THE COURT PLAYOFFS - NOV. 28 POOL A - 8PM 40 Something Block’em Sock’em PYP Serves Up POOL B - 6PM All Night Long Shoot Set Carpe Digem Misfits POOL C
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CURACAO Disembarking our cruise ship at Curacao feels a bit like stepping into fairyland. Impossibly turquoise waters sparkle. Dutchstyled buildings in paint box colours bedazzle. And locals warmly welcome us with, ‘Bon Bini.’ Air-conditioned taxis whisk us within minutes, from the blistering terminal and across elegantly arched Queen Juliana Bridge, to Fort Amsterdam, right in the heart of old town Willemstad. Once guarding against enemy ships and pirates, this 1635 citadel still overlooks the harbour’s entrance. Front seats in the pink open-air Trolley Train seem perfect for our narrated city tour. Guide Rosa begins, “Though typical throughout Western Europe, here in the Caribbean Willemstad’s colonial buildings are unique.” Chugging on along Sha Caprilleskade, she points out wooden boats from Venezuela, 19-kilometres away. Docking together, they form the renowned Floating Market. “Vendors have sold fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, honey and cigars from their boats for decades, a trade handed down for generations.” Street level stalls stretching along the block sport red, orange and yellow awnings. Across the Queen Wilhelmina drawbridge, we visit a street of picturesque mansions built in Scharloo neighborhood during the 1880s. Striking in pinks, yellows and blues trimmed with white, these restored homes exemplify prosperity. Many are surrounded by white wrought iron fences. Some feature gables; others, verandas
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Willemstad’s oldest Protestant church, Fortchurch, stands inside Fort Amsterdam and is now a museum. with cascading scarlet bougainvillea, are considered to be good luck. A stop at the ornate green Wedding Cake House allows us a photo op at Willemstad’s most photographed building, now home to Central Historical Archives. One classy red manor house has become the Venezuelan Embassy. And at the end of the street, a gold home with red-tiled roof is Curacao’s Radio Hoyer. Some homes are not yet refurbished. “Made with coral, rock and concrete containing sea sand, these early houses deteriorate easily and sometimes collapse due to leaching salts,” Rosa explains. “And to keep their look fresh, they need painting every six months, plastering every two years. With upkeep so expensive, many owners abandoned them.” The government now maintains these heritage buildings. A stop at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary reveals a surprisingly austere, gold-ochre exterior. Inside, we find the cathedral to be bright and airy. And in one alcove, an artist from
Guadeloupe used broken glass and recycled plastics to create a mosaic of Mary. Sculptures, including charming statuary of other early settlers, decorate sidewalks along Willemstad’s narrow, orderly shopping streets that face Santa Anna Bay. Ending back at Fort Amsterdam where we
began, a stroll through the citadel’s shaded courtyard reveals a historic Protestant Church, nowadays a museum. The current government offices are next door and the Governor’s Palace sports a black mark high on the front wall. “That hole recalls a British cannonball fired in 1804 during a month long siege,” Rosa says, smiling. “It memorializes our victory.” As our tour ends, some take taxis to the ship. We find our own way along a scenic two-kilometre walk. Mingling with foot traffic, we cross the pedestrian-only, one-of-akind pontoon bridge linking Willemstad’s two historic districts. Looking back across the bay from the other side, we again admire wondrous 18th-century waterfront buildings,
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Lime, The Mix, Julia’s – a number of restaurants, pubs and clubs have come and gone from the corner of Vernon’s 30th Avenue and 30th Street, with varying degrees of success. Stefan and Pearl Marten, owners of The Naked Pig barbecue joint and soon-to-open Marten Brewpub, believe they have come up with a recipe for longevity. “Barbecue and beer – it just goes hand in hand, right?” laughed Stefan. With The Naked Pig already operational (it opened in July), Stefan and wife Pearl, originally from Williams Lake, are now concentrating on getting the brew pub ready. They anticipate it will be up and running sometime in early 2015. With backgrounds in both hospitality and construction, the husband-wife duo has been working tirelessly, doing a lot of the building renovations and upgrades themselves. “We’ve been able to work together for the past 10 years so we’ve gotten to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Pearl. “This was a good project for us to do.” Added Stefan: “Here’s a building that needs everything to be face-lifted, and then to bring hospitality into the picture, it was perfect to put the two of them together.” With 10,000 square-feet to play with (including the Pig), the Martens have no shortage of space to work with. They have incorporated a pair of convention rooms, one capable of hosting about 100 people, and one for smaller meetings. Once complete, it will be one of the largest brew pubs in B.C. Working with the building’s industrial interior, which already features plenty of brick, concrete and steel, Pearl has maintained the brewery look by incorporating rough-hewn wood trim and metal-strapped wood doors. “It gives it a sense of stability, like it’s been here (a while). It’s established,” said Pearl, who, despite having no formal training, has developed a real talent for interior design. “We wanted it to feel like you’re in the brewery, like you’re sitting there drinking your beer while watching us make it. You get to see the process
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Stefan Marten (left) and Aaron Dougherty carefully transport some of the stainless steel brewing equipment that will form the centrepiece of the soon-to-open Marten Brewpub on Vernon’s 30th Avenue. happening.” The building boasts an open-air design with a massive mezzanine offering views of Cenotaph Park. Of course, the main attraction will be the glorious seven-barrel brewing system, which will operate in plain view of customers. The Marten line will start with four beers, and once fully operational, it will expand to eight. “We’ll have four seasonals that will revolve,” said Stefan, referring to a rotating series of stouts, porters, ales and wheat beers, depending on the time of year, and on customer demand. Overseeing the brewery will be Stefan Buhl, former longtime brewmaster of Kelowna’s Tree Brewing Co. “We know about it (brewing), but not to this level,” said Stefan. “We’ve got one of Canada’s best brewmasters, so we’re lucky.” The Martens plan to make full use of Okanagan ingredients. They have already met with two
local hopyards – one in Coldstream and another in Winfield – plus Spallumcheen’s Gambrinus Malting Corporation. “Because we’re small batch (brewing), we get to use the best ingredients,” said Stefan. “If we want specialty, we can get that because we’re not using these massive tanks. We get to experiment and have fun with our product.” Once brewing begins, Marten will be available on site in both draft and through growler sales. They also plan to distribute kegs to other local establishments. They are also licensed for tours and tastings. Stefan said they might consider bottling or canning beer further down the road. “There are some mobile options now where they’ll come and can it for you,” he said. “It’s a newer concept but it’s really popular because you don’t have to have this huge space. As a start-up, it alleviates a huge investment.”
on an active logging block with expert operators to ensure all skills and competencies of heavy equipment operations are achieved. They will also receive training in safety systems, quality control and gain perspectives on production efficiencies through the forest-harvesting environment. On completion of the program, students will receive an Interior Logging Association diploma of completion for the heavy equipment operator – forest harvesting program. The program staff will work with the students and employers from
the onset of the program to match graduating students with local contractors. The first session began Nov. 3, with a second intake running Dec. 8 to Feb. 17. This initiative is geared towards people who are not employed or under-employed, and not currently receiving employment insurance and have not established an EI claim in the last three years, or in the case of maternal/parental, five years. For more information, visit www.interiorlogging.org, or call Wayne Lintott at 250-503-2199.
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The Interior Logging Association is offering a free forest harvesting heavy equipment operator training program. This program has been developed by the industry to meet the needs of employers in the forest-harvesting sector. Students will receive two weeks of classroom training at Thompson Rivers University followed by six weeks of practical-based training with a strong emphasis on in-seat operation and safety. Students will have the opportunity to train
The Okanagan’s largest print manufacturer just got a little bigger on Monday. Vernon’s Wayside announced the purchase of Wilde Imagination Signs and Design, owned by Nancy Wilde. “Wayside really noticed signage as a growth industry, and we were looking for opportunities,” said Neil Perry, Wayside owner. “We want to find people that are like minded and fit our culture. We like to support our community and we look after our people and clients. Nancy is a perfect fit for that.” Wilde, who has run her business for 20 years, specializes in traditional handcrafted signs – including anything from painted to large format print, vinyl cut letters or dimensional letters – using a variety of materials and techniques. The signs at Vernon Teach and Learn and Alexander’s Beach Pub are examples of her work. Wilde is also excited to be able to offer her existing clients the vast range of print and marketing services available through Wayside. “My tool box just got way bigger,” she smiled. “We’re a team now. We have a lot of overlapping clients.” Wilde will keep running Wilde Imagination at its current location on East Vernon Road. Her four employees boost Wayside’s total to 54. While there has been a trend towards the use of LED technology in signage, Wilde is happy to further her niche using more traditional methods. She completed a three-dimensional cement-making course in September. “I’m more old school, handcrafted,” said Wilde. “We bring a different aspect to sign making.”
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Tourism leaders will gather in Penticton on Dec. 3 to learn what’s trending in the digital marketing world at the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association’s Summit. The two-day event will cover analysis of two key markets – B.C. and Alberta – as it relates to the Canadian Tourism Commission Explorer Quotient program, and will review progress on implementing the 10-year tourism strategy designed to improve the region’s standing as a world-class visitor destination. First on the agenda is the TOTA AGM, with Destination B.C. president Marsha Walden speaking about the new corporate strategy and the brand refresh for the province. This session is open to all tourism stakeholders. The summit opens with a reception hosted by Tourism Penticton at the Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino. TOTA president Glenn Mandziuk says this Summit’s theme – The Places We Grow...Being Social – will build on the momentum of the tourism strategy and current growth in the development
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Jolys celebrate 65 years Victor and Gloria (née Chretien) Joly celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Victor Joly, born in St.Paul, Alta. Jan. 22, 1929, spent his early years growing up, and working on the family farm. As a young man, he carried on working at the family farm with his brothers and sisters, as well as working in the logging camps. Gloria, born Feb. 20, 1932, in Cold Lake, Alta., spent many years at home on their family farm, looking after her younger siblings, and taking care of her mother who was sick. Victor would also work on her family farm, just like a scene out of the movies, and took notice of the farmer’s daughter. They would soon court one another and Gloria would follow Victor to the various logging camps, working in the camps, cooking and performing laundry services. At this point they knew it was inevitable that they were to be together. They married Nov. 26, 1949, and moved to B.C. They settled in Maillardville (Coquitlam), and began
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Victor and Gloria (née Chretien) Joly were married Nov. 26, 1949 in Alberta and have lived in Vernon since 1988. their lives together, beginning to raise their family. In 1952, they had their first of three children, Ivan Laudas Joly. Ivan married, and he and his wife too, began to raise their three daughters in Coquitlam, until they decided to make the move to Vernon in 1980. In early 2012, the family was devastated to learn that Ivan had been diagnosed with cancer; after a quick but tough fight, Ivan was sent to
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High density radiation brachytherapy is becoming the preferred treatment for the majority of prostate cancers. And to explain more, the Vernon Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group is hosting a presentation at its monthly meeting on Monday with Dr. Francois Bachand, radiation oncologist with the B.C. Cancer Agency in Kelowna. “Dr. Bachand will present a very informative session on the latest treatment standard now being used in British Columbia, including Kelowna,” said Lloyd Mitchell, with the group. Brachytherapy, often referred to as internal radiation, is a radiation therapy technique in which a radioactive source is placed directly into or adjacent to a cancer. Bachand is the chair of the genito-urinary radiation oncology group, practising radiation oncologist at the B.C. Cancer Agency and a clinical instructor at UBC Okanagan. “This is your opportunity to learn of the most current treatment being used for prostate cancer,” said Mitchell. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, which takes place Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon.
watch over the family from above. In 1955, Victor and Gloria gave birth to their daughter, Doris Rita (L’esperance). Doris met and married her high school sweetheart, and they began to raise their two daughters in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey, where they remain today. In 1973, Victor and Gloria Joly gave birth to their third child, Philip Fernand. Philip was raised in Maillardville like his brother and
sister. In 1988, Victor, Gloria and Philip, made the move to Vernon. This is where Philip met his love, Sharon, and they too have settled with their two children, who are now moving on in starting their own adult lives. Victor and Gloria are blessed to have had such a close family throughout the years, with many holiday gatherings, and weekend family gettogethers. In all, they have had three children, seven grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren, with family continuing to grow. They are both very active, taking care of the family house in Vernon, going to watch their grandchildren play baseball, and getting a handle on this whole “internet thing.” Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends and many family members would like to wish them a very happy 65th wedding anniversary. “Love you, Mom and Dad!”
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It’s going to be easier for North Okanagan residents to travel to the Kootenays. Beginning Jan. 12, Pacific Coastal Airlines will offer new service six days a week to Trail from Kelowna International Airport. “Adding another link within the province is great business news for both the West Kootenay and the ThompsonOkanagan,” said Walter Gray, Kelowna International Airport advisory committee chairperson. “We are pleased Pacific Coastal Airlines has confidence in both our markets to expand its wings to our two regions.” The 19-seat B1900 aircraft will leave YLW at 1 p.m. and arrive in Trail (YZZ) at 1:40 p.m. The aircraft will leave YZZ at 2:15 p.m. and arrive in YLW at 2:55 p.m.
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“City of Vernon Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw (City Centre District) Amendment Bylaw Number 5515, 2014” Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, Notice is hereby given that the City of Vernon intends to amend “City of Vernon Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw (City Centre District) Bylaw Number 5362, 2012”. The details of the amendment bylaw are as follows: 1. Revitalization Tax Exemption Program • Replace Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw 5362, with New Schedule ‘A’, indicating adjusted boundaries in conjunction with the new ‘Official Community Plan Bylaw 5470, 2013’. For more information on the Revitalization Tax Exemption Program, please visit the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca, or contact Rob Miles by email at rmiles@vernon.ca or by phone at 250-550-3634.
Enter and vote for your favourite ugly sweater by November 30 at www.facebook.com / VernonSustainability Okanagan Landing Flood Protection Project
King Hoe Construction Ltd., working for the City of Vernon, will be constructing flood protection works in the Okanagan Landing area starting the week of November 23 and ending in December 2014. The majority of construction will take place on the west side of the Marshall Fields site. The project will result in a detour of the multi-use path. Please use the detour routes posted. For further details please visit: www.vernon.ca/index.php/projects/okanaganlanding-road-flood-protection-project/ The City of Vernon would also like to remind the public to obey construction signage, flaggers’ directions and posted speed limits through construction zones. December
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Notice of Lease
As per Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Vernon is providing notice that the City will lease to Charline Haigh, doing business as It’s Bath Time, the City owned land and building legally described as part of: Lots 11 and 12, Block 62, ODYD, Plan 327, with a civic address of 3005 31st Street, Vernon, B.C. The lease is for a term from December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2017 and will include two renewal options of three years each – the renewal options will include a termination clause with 180 days’ notice by the City. The basic rent for the approximately 1,200 square foot premises will be $750 per month for year one, $775 per month for year two, and $800 per month for year three of the lease and will include that the first three months of the lease will be basic rent free. Additional rent will also be paid, which includes a proportionate share of: property taxes, water/sewer, garbage/recycling, and insurance; and is estimated at $350 per month, for year one of the lease. Please contact Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245, if you require further information. Month
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Council Meeting Calendar
Inaugural Meeting of Council Monday, December 1 • 7:00 pm
Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, December 8 • 8:40 am
Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, December 8 • 1:30 pm All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.
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Help us build a healthier North Okanagan. I volunteer with gratitude… It was with gratitude that I accepted an invitation to volunteer as a member of the board of directors at the Family Resource Centre. It was just over three years ago that my family experienced a tragedy; our daughter, a single mom, passed away leaving behind a twelve year old son that my husband and I now care for. He was in need of someone to talk to about his loss and a friend suggested the Family Resource Centre. The counsellor was excellent and my grandson is now a happy, well-adjusted, wonderful young man. I am so grateful to the FRC for their support at such a difficult time and am “paying it forward” by volunteering now.
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Grants pursued for Spallumcheen districts Grants from the Okanagan Basin Water Board could help Spallumcheen water districts. The OBWB is accepting applications for its 2015 water conservation and quality improvement grant program, which has $300,000 available for
projects that conserve get some of the funds?” water in the asked Coun. Okanagan Christine or improve Fraser. its qualities. Of the “Is there $300,000 availsome way able, only that Steele $56,850 has Springs or been made another available to one of the Christine Fraser the North improveOkanagan. ment dis“We could tricts on boil water can suggest sending some
information to the water districts,” said township chief administrative officer Corey Paiment. “They do need endorsements from local governments, but there will be competition for the funds.” Eligible recipients for the grants include non-profit community groups, local govern-
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ments, and irrigation or improvement districts. Council voted unanimously to forward the grant information to its water districts. Emergency planning Spallumcheen will continue in an emergency operations services contract.
Council gave three readings to a bylaw that would see Spallumcheen remain in the service with Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Armstrong, Enderby and the Regional District of North Okanagan. The current deal expires in June 2015.
“This service provides emergency planning and emergency social services to the member local authorities,” said Paiement. Spallumcheen paid $17,142 in 2014 as its share of the agreement. That figure is predicted to rise to $18,035 in 2015.
New dispatcher for valley’s 911 service Southern Interior 911 calls are now being answered by E-Comm in the Lower Mainland. After four months of technical and operational planning that included the engineering, design and installation of new infrastructure, the transfer of 911 services for the North Okanagan, ColumbiaShuswap, Central Okanagan and six other regional districts occurred seamlessly. “This is a significant event for all nine Interior regional districts involved,” said Robert Hobson, Regional District of Central Okanagan chairperson. “Public safety is always our top priority. E-Comm’s outstanding track record means residents will receive the same high-quality level of service they are accustomed to, but with added operational and technical benefits. These include a larger workforce to handle high call volume and increased security and resiliency.” Hobson added that there will also be significant cost savings
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A cookie exchange is a great way to spend time with friends while stocking up on baking for the holidays.
High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle chocolate over caramel on each cookie. Sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand until set. Peanut Butter Delights 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1-1/2 cup sugar, divided 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt Filling: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp. tsp. vanilla 2-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips Topping: 1 tbsp. butter 1-1/2 cups icing sugar 6 tbsp. baking cocoa 3 tbsp. water
mixture, scraping down sides of bowl. Mix in flour just until blended; add hazelnuts. Cover bowl and refrigerate until dough is firm. Remove from refrigerator and roll into logs. With a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4inch slices and place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. If you desire, roll dough out on a lightly floured board and use cookie cutters to cut desires shapes. Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. While the shortbread cools, melt the chocolate and butter or shortening in stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Remove from heat. Dip one side of the cookie into the chocolate; place back on cookie sheet to harden. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Variation: For a delectable option, change butter measurement to 3/4 cup and add 1/4 cup Oregon hazelnut butter. This decreases the amount of saturated fat in the recipe and increases the wonderful flavor of hazelnuts. Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookies 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla In large bowl, cream the shortening, butter, peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-1/2-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the centre of each ball. In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Spoon about 3/4 teaspoon of filling into each indentation. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip bottoms of cookies in chocolate; allowing excess to drip off. Place chocolate side up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. For topping, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar and cocoa. Gradually add water, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Drizzle over tops of cookies. Chill until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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A Christmas cookie exchange or swap is a great way to enjoy a variety of different cookies while only baking one kind. These exchanges can be a lot of fun. Ideally, you should plan your cookie swap for 10 to 12 people, as that gives you a good variety of different cookies; any more than that will mean too much baking. Each guest will need to bring one dozen cookies to share and sample at the cookie exchange party, and another one dozen cookies for each participant. Avoid duplication of cookies by asking guests to RSVP and tell you about the cookies they will bring. Make sure each guest brings copies of their recipe to pass around. Cookies to be exchanged should be wrapped well. They should be placed either on plastic plates with plastic wrap or in disposable containers that are airtight. It’s wise to pick a non-weekend day or evening to gather for your exchange. It can be a morning coffee party, an afternoon te, or an evening gathering, whatever you like, pick a time when all participating can come, about two to three weeks before Christmas. Remind guests to bring a large container to take their cookie assortment home. During the cookie exchange, serve warm beverages such as coffee, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, or herbal tea. Don’t forget to eat and sample all the delicious cookies! Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies 1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons genuine maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 cups roasted hazelnuts (filberts), chopped* 4 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon butter or vegetable shortening *To roast hazelnuts: Spread shelled nuts in a shallow pan and roast in a 275 F oven 20 to 30 minutes or until skins crack. Remove from heat. Remove skins by rubbing warm hazelnuts in a towel. Coarsely chop hazelnuts (do not put in food processor); set aside. Preheat oven to 325 F. In large bowl, lightly beat butter; add sugar and beat thoroughly. In small bowl, whisk maple syrup and vanilla extract together; add to butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla 3 -1/2 cups all-purpose flour Topping 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons milk 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups butter with electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Beat in sugar and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Divide dough in half. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-inch round cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cutouts about 2 inches apart. Repeat with second portion of dough. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set and just barely light golden (do not overbake). Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Frost each cookie with about 1 rounded teaspoon caramel mixture. In small microwavable bowl, melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on
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Once again, the team at Voila Hair Studio & Spa will turn on the dancing Christmas lights for the community to enjoy while at the same time collecting food to be donated to the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. Suzanne Robert (left), Barb VanderHoek and Lauren Barrie welcome everyone to the second annual Christmas Light Up starting today, with the lights going on at 6 p.m. and running 40 minutes at a time with a variety of Christmas songs, and shows daily at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. until Christmas. Tune in to 88.1 FM on your radio dial and enjoy the show. Donations of food and cash to Transition House would be most welcome. Voila is at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon.
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cold ones and actually lived in California and Key West to avoid the cold weather for a few years. However as a parent I wanted the boys to enjoy winter and so each year we tried new activities. This could be a major sport like moving from cross country skiing and the Jack Rabbit program to buying the family pass at Silver Star so we could downhill ski. Skiing
was an activity we could do together. Eventually we were just in the same vicinity as they out-skied me and we would meet for lunch and the ride home for the debriefing of the fun we had all had. My youngest would have liked to play hockey as well but I made the decision that skiing would allow all of us to play. That was important to me. We did play shinny hockey at the outdoor rink at the Rec Centre on many Sunday afternoons, or on the Silver Star pond. As farm kids we always skated on the pond at our neighbour’s property and that is a very happy memory for me. The pond ice is bumpy
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and there is always the need to pay attention to cracks and yet it has a certain magical feeling to it as you glide on the pond that you have just cleared. It is really important for us to get exercise and sunshine in the winter. Both help with our health and our moods. Bundling up and staying warm can almost be an event in itself for some parents as they prepare their young ones to go outside and hopefully keep the hats and mitts on long enough to stay warm and get used to the new feeling of movement with extra layers. In our neighbourhood, many of the children and youth walk to school and this is so great as they get a chance to have some exercise before sitting in the classroom. Many get this at the playground prior to class if they are able to get to the school yard 15 to 30 minutes before the bell. Playing outside can be really helpful for the
kids who may be challenged by sitting still. Swimming at the Rec Centre is another great winter activity, as is indoor soccer, snowshoeing, tobogganing, exploring, building snow sculptures, it is all good. Walking in the winter around your neighbourhood can shine a new perspective on your area as homes are more visible, or if at night the moonlight and snow give a new look to buildings and trees. The house Christmas lights are coming on now and looking lovely! Indoor activities like games, projects where you build something from Lego. I think any activity that brings us together has positive outcomes. It aids in our sense of belonging, security, our place to share what is going on, ask questions, have fun together. I hope the coming winter is safe, has plenty of snow on the mountain, and provides many laughs and aha moments.
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okan. historical society vernon branch Meets Nov. 23 at Schubert Centre, 2 p.m. Guest speaker Lawrie Skolrood, deputy fire chief, Vernon Fire Rescue Services, speaking on 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. pack a shoebox for a child in need Now 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 shoeboxes and the message of God’s unconditional love. Pack a shoe box with gifts and be part of this worldwide ministry. It is now possible to pack a shoebox online at packabox.ca. Collection of shoeboxes ends Nov. 23. Collection centres and hours can be found on www.samaritanspurse. ca/operation-christmas-child/. For more information, call Michael Buffie at 250-938-2222. narcotics anonyMoUs Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. cribbage toUrnaMent at the legion Hosted by Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 189 Ladies Auxiliary on last Sunday of the month to include fourth Sunday if there are five Sundays in the month. Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration at 9 am. Games begin 10 a.m. sharp; $26 per team includes lunch. vernon pacers rUnners clUb Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays 5:30 a.m., Landing Plaza; Thursdays 5:30 a.m., Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for info. Medievally Minded Join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org breakfast & Mega Meat draw Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included.
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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 BA, majoring in pastoral theology. Mahendra is a successful businessman, now devoting his time to 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, #48, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Info., Ed at 778-475-5570 or Andrea at 1-250-485-2829. society for open learning & discUssion Meets Nov. 24 at the People Place, 9:30 a.m. with Peter van Hahn on the topic, “Okanagan Spirits.” First meeting free, then membership is $20/year; includes coffee and cookies. For more information, call 250-558-5051.
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vernon prostate cancer groUp Prostate Cancer Support & Awareness Group meets Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the People Place, 340227th Ave. Guest speaker Dr. Francois Bachand, radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency, Kelowna, on high-density radiation brachytherapy, which is becoming the preferred treatment for majority of prostate cancers. Everyone welcome! arMstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. floor cUrling at the halina seniors centre Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., 250-542-2877. living with a coMpUlsive gaMbler? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. therapeUtic breathing exercises Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca narcotics anon. Monday at 7 p.m., Twisted Sisters meets 3204 Alexis Park Dr. behind Knox Church. (Closed, women only, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. tops (take off poUnds sensibly) Meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 140632nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. halina pattern dancers Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.
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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, 350627th 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, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill. vernon & dist. garden clUb Meets Nov.
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feature event: artsolutely! show & sale dec. 1 to 24
he ninth annual Artsolutely! Show & Sale continues to proudly raise funds for the Arts Council of the North Okanagan. Every year this fundraiser enriches the ACNO and the community, and with Christmas weeks away, everyone is thinking of what to give the special people in their lives. Artsolutely! is your solution, with 25 artisans displaying their quality hand-made work, in a wide range of mediums including fibre arts, glass, jewellery, painting, photography and pottery. Shop at Artsolutely! and find those unique hand-made gifts while supporting local artisans and the Vernon Community Art Centre. Artsolutely! is open daily Dec. 1 to 24 at the VCAC, in the heart of Polson Park. See www.vernonarts.ca or call 250-542-6243 for more information.
25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park. Speaker Megan Noonan from Vernon Camera Club on topic, “Photographing Flowers.” Megan will have members practise different techniques of photography using smart phones, cameras or iPad. Visitors welcome to attend. For info., call 250-549-2189. hold yoUr event at the schUbert centre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. Monashee toastMasters welcomes you to our Tuesday night meetings in a new venue, the meeting room in the Whitevalley Community Centre in Lumby. Improve your leadership and speaking skills while making friends and developing your confidence in a fun and supportive atmosphere. We don’t judge we evaluate. Our meetings begin at 7 p.m. and end around 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. with socializing before our meeting. Come to a meeting with no obligation and judge for yourself! You don’t have to be a Lumby resident. Please contact Louise at 250-547-6480 or Mike at 250-547-9335 for more information. wood carving clUb Meets Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com overcoMers’ Meeting If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers. Overcomers provides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and a weekly meeting takes place Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the People Place 340227th Ave., Vernon. For info call Harold at 250-503-4582 or Thomas, 250-540-3678. lUMby health centre clin-
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Snowboards, Aussie accents and lots of fresh powder are not the only things to find up at Silver Star Mountain when the resort opens for the winter season this week. Patrons can also head up to the Knoll and duck inside for splash of colour when Gallery Odin opens its winter exhibition. The gallery, located a short walk from the Silver Star village, will feature 98 to 110 pieces by both local and B.C. artists, including two artists new to the gallery, Salmon Arm’s Sharda Murray-Kieken, and Okanagan-based stone sculptor Iean Allin Dobson. A glass artist, Murray-Kieken has studied with Canadian glass artist Brock Craig, and U.S. artists Patty Gray and Richard LaLonde. She recently traveled to Tacoma, Wash. to witness the Italian glass maestro Lino Tagliapietra at work. “The fused glass pieces created by Sharda are intended to express both the beauty of the natural world and the current state of life in our culture,” said Maria Molnar, who runs Gallery Odin with husband Kalman Murray-Kieken has shown her work in numerous juried shows in B.C. and celebrated her first solo exhibition in April at the Shuswap Art Gallery in Salmon Arm. This winter, Murray-Kieken will visit Tucson, Ariz. to study at the Sonoran Glass Institute, where she will have the opportunity to expand her technical knowledge, allowing her to pursue new directions in her work. Originally from Alberta, Dobson has carved and drawn on his own for years and more recently studied and learned from established artists such as Vernon jade carver Deborah Wilson and Donn Salt in New Zealand. “My interests, experiences and travels play a significant role in the subjects I choose to carve. Aside from the endless beauty of Canada, the karst landscape of The Burren of Southwest Ireland has given me some strong images, as well as the
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Fused glass artist Sharda Murray-Kieken, above, and stone sculptor, Iean Allin Dobson, below, are two new artists featured at Silver Star’s Odin Gallery for its winter exhibition.
Laguna Sibenacocha area of upper Peru,” said Dobson. “I usually photograph whatever pattern catches my eye; often it is just a partial image that I need. Then I’ll draw it, model an aspect of it in clay, and then finally carve it, usually in jade and bone.” Besides its new artists, the Molnars
St Andrew’s Traditional Ceilidh Hosted by Sons of Scotland Kildonnan Camp
Treat yourself to a night out Celtic style!
Saturday, Nov. 29 Schubert Centre Doors Open 5:30pm Dinner served at 6:30pm
ith December only a week away, the spirit of Christmas is gaining serious momentum. I’m a fanatic for the holiday season – my excitement is in full swing no later than Labour Day. Each person has a cherished threshold for when it’s time to turn on their favourite Christmas album, set up festive decorations and hit the egg nog. For me, it takes tremendous self-control to wait until Nov. 1 to deck the halls and set up the tree. Others share in my enthusiasm once their golden rule Brian van Wensem is satisfied: Remembrance Day, American Thanksgiving, Dec. 1, or perhaps a special occasion or birthday in December. No matter your rule book, this is a time of year that brings all sorts of good-for-the-soul events to ease us into a merry mood: Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Cirque Theatre Company are back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this coming weekend for their original production of Storybook. Led by Olympian Camille Martens, this troupe brings an incredible blend of circus arts, drama, dance, music, gymnastics and acrobatics to the stage for a unique theatrical experience. There are three performances to choose from: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. or Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). Treat yourself to a night out Celtic style at St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Saturday at the Schubert Centre. With music throughout the evening by Kelowna’s Celtic band The Malarkeys, this ceilidh features a traditional turkey dinner, prizes and performances by highland and Scottish country dancers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and you can reserve your seats through the Ticket Seller. Powerhouse Theatre kicks off its 51st season Dec. 3 when musical fairy tale A Snow White Christmas comes to the stage. Set as a sequel to the classic tale of Snow White, this family friendly comedy takes place years after the bliss of “happily ever after” has come and gone. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. most nights to Dec. 13, with matinees starting at 2 p.m. on select dates. Visit the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca or call 549-SHOW (7469) for the complete schedule.
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are highlighting the B.C. landscape in its large gallery room with 16 paintings, from representational to semi-abstract to abstract to imaginary landscape, by artists Glenn Clark, Karel Doruyter, Edward Epp, Destanne Norris and Dana Roman. “Smaller breathtaking B.C. scenes – trees, flowers, birds, leaves, pets – from Jerry Markham, Elizabeth Moore, Wendy Hart Penner, Charlene Woodbury and Bonnie Anderson will also be shown,” said Molnar, A variety of large to small abstracts from Barry Rafuse, Julia Trops and Lynne Grillmair will be on display along with alabaster, Brazilian soapstone and marble sculptures by Deborah Wilson, Julia Trops and Todd White. “We will also have ceramics from Al Scott and Lisa Prowse, scrimshaw by Ginny Hall and fabric art by Dawn Piche,” said Maria Molnar. Opening receptions for the exhibition take place Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Winter gallery hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 250-503-0822 or visit www.galleryodin.com.
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The North Okanagan Cycling Society is disembarking the bikes and hitting the slopes to premier a new ski film in Vernon. Days of My Youth, the latest film by Red Bull Media House, in association with MSP Films, screens Thursday at the Vernon Towne Cinema at 7 p.m. Filmed over two winters in the mountains of B.C., Peru, Alaska, Utah and Colorado, Days of My Youth lays out the joys and struggles of shredding in the big mountain arena. It showcases the delight of childlike discovery that skiing can offer as more than just a form of recreation, but as a way of life. The film features professional skiers Bobby Brown, Richard Permin, Michelle Parker, Markus Eder, James Heim and others, who explore the globe and escape to mountainous playgrounds to challenge their innermost hopes and fears. Narrated to the prolific readings of Alan Watts, the film exposes the many joys and occasional struggles associated with a lifestyle built around skiing and reminds us of that special feeling of our very first time on skis; proof that skiing can keep you feeling young for a lifetime.
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Curtain 7:30 PM Nov 27 - 29 & Dec 4 - 6 Matinee Curtain 1:00 PM Nov 29 & Dec 6 Centennial Theatre, Armstrong Tickets & Reservations: The Guy Next Door 3450A Okanagan St. • 250-546-0950 Armstrong, BC © Blake Jorgenson/red Bull Content Pool
Richard Permin films a segment for the new ski film Days of My Youth, screening at the Vernon Towne Cinema Thursday. A fundraiser for the North Okanagan Cycling Society, all proceeds from ticket sales support building, maintaining, and advocating for new bicycle trails in the North Okanagan. The event is also sponsored by Silver Star Mountain Resort, Attridge Ski & Board Shop, Olympia Cycle and Ski, Skyride Snowboard & Bike Shop, Sun
Country Cycle, and Triumph Coffee, who have generously provided many great prizes to be given away to audience members. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased online at the NOCS website (www.nocs. ca) under the events tab, at the door, or in advance at Attridge, Olympia, Skyride or Sun Country.
Theatre season is merry and bright Continued from B4
Andrew Allen returns to the Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 3 for a special concert performance: All Hearts Come Home. His three top 10 Canadian hits, including Loving You Tonight, I Want You, and I Wanna Be Your Christmas, will be heard among original ukulele renditions of favourite holiday classics – straight from his just-released Christmas EP. Tickets are on sale now through the Ticket
Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). On Dec. 4, the Louisiana Hayride rolls back into the Performing Arts Centre for their holiday celebration. Featuring a live band and tribute acts to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and more singing your favourite holiday tunes, this concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets. The Shriners of British
Columbia and Yukon are raising funds to transport local children to Shrine hospitals for free care with their Shriners Variety Show at the Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 5. This extravaganza features magician Murray Hatfield along with comedic jugglers and ventriloquists for an evening of excitement and showmanship. Tickets are still available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).
For the record The Morning Star wishes to clarify the date for the Okanagan Youth Symphony Orchestra’s performance in Vernon this weekend. The performance takes place at Vernon’s Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., today at 2 p.m. and not Saturday as was published in Friday’s Arts section and in the Live Wire. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 seniors (65-plus) and youth, and $5 children 12 and under. They are available at the door. The Morning Star apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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The ever popular Rotary Carol Festival is coming up at the Performing Arts Centre. In this long standing Okanagan holiday tradition, local choirs, musicians and special guests are on stage for three different shows: Dec. 6 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Dec. 7 starting at 2 p.m. Year after year, this is an extremely popular event and admission is by donation so plan to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Enjoy the shows!
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Vernon to jig with The Irish Rovers Morning Star Staff
Unicorn sightings and Guinness sales are about to go through the roof when The Irish Rovers make their way to Vernon just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Icons of Irish music, the Rovers return to their old stompin’ grounds across Canada to celebrate 50 years of music in 2015. Fresh off the boat from New Zealand, where they just completed their Farewell Tour to rave reviews,
the lads arrive at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 9. On the tour is original Rover George Millar, who will be joined by his cousin Ian Millar as well as fellow original Wilcil McDowell, Geoffrey Kelly, Morris Crum, Sean O’Driscoll, and Gerry O’Connor. Founded in Toronto, The Irish Rovers first became known on American television in the 1960s. As guests on The Tonight Show, The
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Arts Bean Scene hosts writers Morning Star Staff
Those who love words on paper and spoken aloud will want to head on up to the Bean Scene Salon (second floor of Vernon’s Bean Scene coffee house) Wednesday for an evening of poetry readings. Organized by retired Okanagan College writing professor and regional dean John Lent, with support from Bean Scene owner Phil Lambert, the reading features Saskatoon poet Fionncara MacEoin and Vancouver’s Dennis E. Bolen. “Phil Lambert has envisioned the Bean Scene Salon and it makes the perfect venue to feature both out-of-town writers and our own writing community,” said Lent, adding, “I know Vernon and Kelowna have one of the most amazing writing communities in this country. Other writers want to come and read here because of it.” MacEoin has participated in writing retreats in Saskatchewan and the Banff Centre. Her poems have appeared in periodicals and she has two books published: a chapbook called Even The Sky Parts (Jackpine Press, 2011) and, most recently, Not The First Thing I’ve Missed (Thistledown Press, 2014). Bolen is a novelist, editor, teacher and journalist, who has been publishing his work since 1975. He has a bachelor’s in creative writing from the University of Victoria and a master’s in creative writing from UBC. He was an associate editor of subTerrain magazine for 10 years, and has published seven books of fiction.
Bolen’s reading in Vernon has been assisted, in part, by the Canada Council for The Arts and the Writers Union of Canada. Tickets are $10 at the Bean Scene (advance) or at the door. Secondary school, Okanagan
College and UBCO students will be admitted free. Proceeds from the event are going to the Bean Scene’s Love Locks project for the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society’s new youth residential facility.
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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Opportunities will be abundant, making it possible to fulfill your dreams as long as you don’t scatter your energy trying to take on and do too many things. Moderation, concentration and a keen sense of priorities will be your keys to success. Strive for perfection.
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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Tread very carefully around family, friends and peers. Do your job competently and quietly in order to escape the discord and tension building up around you. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Step into the spotlight. Until others see what you have to offer, you won’t be considered for an opportunity that you deserve as much as anyone else. Speak up.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You will be sensitive to what others are doing around you, but that doesn’t mean you should get involved in a joint venture. Protect your assets. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Someone who intrigues you will not be a good choice for a personal or professional partner. The differences that you find
attractive will end up costing you emotionally or financially. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) An investment will prove lucrative. Put some distance between you and the people you live with or live near. Work on projects that will take you away from the storm that is brewing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t be too impatient with people who don’t share your vision. Keep your temper under control and make your case without demands or criticism. Diplomacy will lead to victory. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Your high energy will result in greater popularity. Try something new and exciting with a group of your friends. Travel opportunities look promising. Romance is in the stars. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You won’t get the help you need unless you are willing to ask. With a little persistence and plenty of integrity, you will gain ground and inspire others to back your pursuit.
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hands. Defending against three no-trump, you (West) lead the heart seven, of course. South takes the trick with his jack and attacks diamonds. What is your plan? You know that declarer started with the heart aceking-jack. You need partner to be long and strong in spades. (If South has at least 15 high-card points, partner cannot have the club acequeen.) So, in case declarer has five club tricks to go with three hearts and one diamond, you should take the second trick and immediately shift to the spade three, the low card saying that you have at least one honour in the suit and are trying to win tricks in this suit. (If you had wanted partner to go back to hearts, you would have led a
high spade, not your lowest.) Partner wins with his spade jack and returns a low spade to your king. Your side takes one diamond and four spades for down one. Here, if you duck the second trick, partner will discard the club two on the next diamond, making the spade switch even clearer.
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3308 - 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-2804
3413 - 30th Avenue, street level across from Nature’s Fare
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th
4601 27th St, Vernon BC
400 - 3101 48 Ave. | 250-549-4704 Th
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Fireplaces at Home Home Owners
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Christmas 2011
Sunday, November 23, 2014 - The Morning Star B11
B10 Sunday, November 23, 2014 - The Morning Star
BOGARTS Gardening & Gifts
“BEE”UTIFUL
HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS!
Unique Christmas Gift Ideas For Everyone!
5011 Bella Vista Rd., Vernon 250-542-8088 www.planetbee.com
3545 Okanagan Street, Armstrong
250-546-9790
Vernon Veterinary Clinic Dr. Sarah Strobiki
Smith Drive, Armstrong
250-546-3039
Need BETTER Service & Advice?
#8 - 2601 Hwy 6, Vernon • 250-542-3334
4900 - 27th St • 250-542-8825 | store hours 8am - 10pm
BATTERY SALE
BUY ONE GET ONE
Dr. Miles Latwat
Dr. Dave Lemiski
www.vernonvetclinic.com
805 Kal Lake Road, Vernon, BC • 250-542-9707
You gotta love this place at Christmas!
farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing
3155 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174
3001 - 30 TH AVENUE, VERNON • 250-542-3010
ENDERBY PHARMACY
FREE
Conditions apply
Locally Owned & Operated
Also serving Lumby by appointment
Dr. Herbert Mehl
Offer expires Nov. 28, 2014
#201, 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon • 778.475.4007
513 Cliff Avenue, Enderby STORE: 250-838-6469 • PHARMACY: 250-838-0502
Courtesy Motors
SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
THE PEOPLE WHO CARE
FRUIT MARKET and GARDEN CENTRE 250-542-7614 • On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC
Neil & Bobbi Catt
(250) 542-9111
4313 -31st Street, Vernon B.C. www.autoproservice.com
Vernon Square Mall 250-558-5608 Proud Member of the Heartland Group
Open 7 days a week • 9 am - 11 pm
www.vernonsquareliquorstore.ca
Monica’s Custom Framing 4402 27TH ST., VERNON (Next to Subway)
250-558-0482
r a e B e i k win T THE FIRST 50
#1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC
250-549-8468
www.epcvernon.com
DESIGN • PRINT • COPY • BIND
3105A - 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC • 250-558-1910
The Best Outdoor Gear & Clothing Knowledgeable Staff • Exceptional Service
5100 Anderson Way #110, Vernon • 250-545-9555 • www.trueoutdoors.ca
VERNON SHOES 3308 - 30 Avenue, Vernon th
ENTER TO WIN TWINKIE BEAR • Unique Toys • WarHammer • Video Games
GIFT IDEAS!
• CDs • Board Games • Movies • Role Playing Games
Family Hair Care
3413 - 30th Avenue, street level across from Nature’s Fare
250-542-4219
s & Beans Sweet Shop h o o P 3014 - 30 Avenue, Downtown Vernon
EBENEZER’S
3110 - 29 Avenue, Vernon • 250-542-0980
3208 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250-275-6767
778-475-5533 4310B - 29th Street, Vernon the29streetmusicstudio@shaw.ca
ARDEN TILE A Division of J.R. Ceramics Inc.
2800C 45th Avenue, Vernon 250-545-2272
Village Green Centre 200 - 3107 - 48 th Ave. 250-542-1496 250-542-3000 Quite Simply the Greatest Toy Store in the World
Hagemann Jewellers
1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon • 250-558-6919
iscovery Shoes MARC’S FOOTCARE
VERNON VERNON VERNON VERNON ARMSTRONG 3905 - 32 St 14, 2601 Hwy 6 5205 - 25 Ave 2501- 58 Ave 2101 Harding Rd 250.260.3533 250.260.7740 250.260.5922 250.260.6583 250.546.8088
250-260-3898 • 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon www.discoveryshoes.com
Second Street Children’s Store
Vernon BC • (250) 542-5TEA
www.teadesire.com
4407 - 29th Street, Vernon 250-549-1221
w w w. j c b ra d l e y j e w e l l e r s. c o m
ARMSTRONG PHARMACY 3300 Smith Dr, Armstrong STORE: 250-546-3169 • PHARMACY: 250-546-3195
VERNON SHOES
3308 - 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-2804
3413 - 30th Avenue, street level across from Nature’s Fare
250-542-4219
4705-29th Street, Vernon • 250-542-7709
EBENEZER’S 3110 - 29 Avenue • Vernon, BC
250-542-0980
Much more than a bedding store!
• Family Hair Care • Wig Sales & Styling
COME CHECK OUR NEW LOCATION AT
2902 - 28th Avenue, Vernon • 250-549-3120 www.okanaganspirits.com
VILLAGE GREEN CENTRE • 250-545-4944 380 ALEXANDER STREET NE - SALMON ARM • 250-832-8040
Boots Galore! We carry all styles of your favourite brands!
There’s A Lot More To Canadian Tire For A Lot Less.®
4510 - 27 St., Vernon • 250.549.2131
In The
childhood outfitters (2008) inc.
Gift Cards Available Mon to Fri: 8am to 9pm • Sat: 8am to 8pm • Sun: 9am to 6pm
Worth of Gift Certificates from any of the participating merchants
helping homeowners
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
250-545-7997
250.503.1234 • 3416 Coldstream Ave • www.teetertottertoys.ca
FAIRWEATHER BINGO
r a e Twinkie B
TWO VERNON LOCATIONS
250-545-5384
3021 - 30th Ave
Downtown Vernon
#8 - 1800 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon 250-549-4777
th
4601 27th St, Vernon BC
400 - 3101 48 Ave. | 250-549-4704 Th
250-545-1528 | 3119 - 30TH AVE. VERNON, BC
Home Owners helping homeowners
Fireplaces at Home Home Owners
Starts at
3212 30th Avenue, Vernon 778-475-4603
250-545-5384
VERNON SQUARE 4300 32 St • 250-542-2627 DOWNTOWN 3417 30 Ave • 250-542-8167
C hristmas M enu Your
fonts CAC Champagne Brockman Swash Bold
®
778-475-7664
250.503.3800
Always imitated but never duplicated!
4601 27th Street, Vernon, BC
Wig Sales & Styling
Where The Good Stuff Is!
250-545-2804
GREAT
www.marlintravel.ca/vernon
3915 - 31 St. Vernon www.atwistofyarn.com
4400 - 32nd St., Vernon
Limit 1 per customer
500
2205 - 48 Ave. Vernon WWW.GENIERS.COM
250.549.4200
at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 13 th with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases (made between Nov. 14 to Dec. 12) from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of Twinkie Bear. A numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear!
$
250-545-0664
Get your knit on!
CUSTOMERS
3005 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon • 250-542-5371
5509 - 24th St., Vernon • 250-542-0338
150 Classes to choose from!
#103 5301 25 Ave. Vernon • 778.475.5668 • www.snapfitness.com/vernonbc
COLLECTOR’S EDITION GUND® TEDDY BEAR
One of the 50 lucky people who get a Twinkie Bear will also walk away with
OPEN: MON. - FRI. 10-5 SATURDAY 10-4 CLOSED SUNDAY
email: cfvernon@telus.net
Shop Local this holiday season with
NEW STUDIO
Featuring Fitness on Demand!
Visit our Christmas Treasure Room! 3212 30th Avenue, Vernon • 778-475-4603
Gift Cards Available 6 Locations to Serve You!
778-475-5533
Give the Gift of Music!
Quality music instruction for all ages and abilities. 4310B - 29th Street, Vernon the29streetmusicstudio@shaw.ca
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Allan Kassam M. Dreher Nashir Bandali Norma Baerg January 20, 1929 – November 19, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nashir Bandali Kassam
behind his loving Marjorie, Norma Baerg, a longĆ&#x;me on November 18, 2014 at theAllan age ofleaves 61 years, at Vernon Jubileewife Hospital with resident ofbyVernon passed daughter Lori (Beel), son Kelly and grandson family his side. away Tuesday the 18th. Born Travis.and Heimmigrated is also survived by(Vancouver, sisters Evelyn, Nashir was born in Kampala, Uganda to Canada B.C.) in SteĆŠler Alberta on June Winona, Donna, Gwen, and Beth. He was in 1972 and soon after made his home in Vernon, B.C. th 27 1933 Norma was the byNashir his mother In and 1980, after several years predeceased of hard study, beganand his father, career sisters as an youngest daughter of Wilfred Clara Murray. Helen andaccounting Jean, and firms brother Allanhishad accountant, working for several different untilKen. opening owna She had a classic Western Canadian practice in 1996.life. A long career with the Department of Highways childhood in Quesnel and Michele-Natal, then His passion as a for machine operator AshcroĹŒ. reĆ&#x;red Nashir loved alland sports. sports started as ainyoung boy inHe Kampala. oÄŤ to Montreal at 17 for a He sĆ&#x;nt in fashion design. played with all his heart at any sport he tried. He will be remembered many to the Vernon area in 1994, and will bebygreatly Upon return she went to people UBC and completed in the slo-pitchaleaguesmissed in Vernon, of his favourite by one family and friends.pastimes. No service will degree in ÄŽne arts where she met and married Dr. He was predeceased by his father Bandali and mother Sherbanu, and wishing a sister Malek be held atone his brother request.Sudru Friends to do Peter Kajani.Baerg. She move to Vernon in 1972 and lived so may make donaĆ&#x;ons in memory of Allan to in the Coldstream Valley for over 35 years. He will be remembered and loved by his wife of 12 years, Carolyne, hisJubilee childrenHospital David (Crystal), Sheldon either Vernon FoundaĆ&#x;on, or She is survived by her sister Connie, threeStepchildren sons (Tannis) and daughter Anisha, all of her Vernon. (Brandon) Young,Hospice Jacqueline (Dan Wiens) toJessica the North Okanagan Society. Murray, (Alison)(Victoria) JeÄŤ (Elizabeth) Morneau,Randy Christopher Morneauand andÄŽve Aaron Morneau. Step grandchildren Rena and Layla Young beauĆ&#x;ful Kiyomi, Lindsay, and Jordangrandchildren Wiens. He wasMariko, so looking forward to the arrival of David and Crystals due inentrusted January 2015to Arrangements have baby been Anna and Jesse Baerg. by brothers Abdul (Zeenat), Tajdin Vernon Funeral Home, 250 (Pali) 542 He is further survived (Leila), Bahdur (Carolyn), Asu Phone: (Janet), Looky and Aneez Roshan Ruda, Rahemtulla,0155. ZebunCondolences Rupani, Yasmin (Nurdin) Shivji. at www. may be oÄŤered Norma was(Beth). acĆ&#x;ve Sisters in the community as Zarina a member of the are United Church UCW, Kalamalka There many nieces and the nephews who Weavers will miss Nashirvernonfuneralhome.com Uncle as well as many friends who will miss their and goodSpinners friend. Guild and the local music, arts and culture scene. She going the symphony The family would likeloved to thank thetodoctors and nurses at the Vernon Cancer Clinic for their support over the and never missed CreaĆ&#x;ve Chaos where she wouldnursing team. last year and a half. Also thanks to the community return with amazing giĹŒs to share with her family The service for Nashir will be held on Monday November 24, 2014 Ismaili Jamatkana, Lake, 6556 • conďŹ dentialBurnaby • in your language 24/7at• anonymous and friends. Sprott Street, Burnaby, B.C. at 11:15 am. Her memorial service willmake be held at the Trinity Unityin Burnaby the family will have a memorial on Sunday For anyone who cannot it to funeral Church in Vernon on Friday November 28 November 30, 2014 at the Elks Hall, 3103 - 30 thSt.,atVernon, BC from 1-4 pm. 11Í—00AM with recepĆ&#x;on tobeen follow. Funeral arrangement have made with Forest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of Ňowers please make a donaĆ&#x;on to the info@youthagainstviolence.com UBC Vancouver, Faculty of Medicine, Alzheimers Disease Research Fund. Stand up. Be heard. Get help. January 20, 1929 – November 19, 2014
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Donald Courtland Case (Feb. 13, 1944 - Nov. 11, 2014)
AĹŒer a courageous baĆŠle with ALS, Don Case was called to be with the Lord on November 11th, 2014. Don is survived and lovingly remembered by Regina Case, their four daughters and familiesÍ— Joy (David Spencer) Case, Angela (Dave) Ryll, Roselyn (Brad) Minnes, Donna (Franco) Cuzzola, his granddaughter (Abigail) MinnesÍ– his brothers, Michael (Ellen) Read, Russell (Erin) Read, his sister Deborah Fraipont-AugustÍ– his stepmother, Evelyn Case, nieces, nephews, edžtended family and friends. His parents, Donald Case and Mildred Read, predecease Don. Don Case was born in Dorval, Quebec. He completed his MSc at McGill University, then moved to BC and raised his family in Kelowna. Known prominently for his teaching career at Springvalley Secondary School, and his edžtensive community and volunteer work, Don always edžempliÄŽed peace and good will, touching peopleÍ›s lives with his wisdom and humour. Upon diagnosis with Advanced ALS, Don spent his last year and a half in Vernon to be close to family for care and support. Don is forever cherished as a loving father, friend, educator, writer, nature lover, water-sports enthusiast, photographer, and Navy Veteran (Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, 1962-1967). Kn Sunday, November, 30th at 2Í—00pm, DonÍ›s family, friends, colleagues, and former students are invited to aĆŠend his ÍšCelebraĆ&#x;on of LifeÍ› at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205 27 St, Vernon, BC. A recepĆ&#x;on will follow. The family edžtends special thanks to the edžtraordinary people who cared for Don with love and compassion.
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A private family Interment precedes the ÍšCelebraĆ&#x;on of LifeÍ› at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Vernon, BC.
Norma Baerg Allan leaves behind his loving wife Marjorie, Norma Baerg, a longtime resident of Vernon passed Nashir Bandali Kassam daughter Lori (Beel), son Kelly and grandson away Tuesday the 18 . Born
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He is survived by Bandali sisters Kassam Evelyn, It is with heavy hearts that weTravis. announce thealso passing of Nashir in Stettler Alberta 18, on June Winona, Donna, Gwen, and Beth. He was on November 2014 at the age of 61 years, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with 27th 1933 was the family Norma by his side. predeceased by his mother and father, sisters youngest daughter of Wilfred and Clara Murray. Helen and andimmigrated Jean, and to brother Allan had Nashir was born in Kampala, Uganda CanadaKen. (Vancouver, B.C.)a She had a classic Western Canadian in 1Ͼϳ2 and soonlife. aĹŒerAmade his home in Vernon, B.C.Department of Highways long career with the childhood in Quesnel and Michele-Natal, then yearsasofahard In 1Ďľ80, aĹŒerand several study,operator Nashir began his career as an machine in Ashcroft. He retired off to Montreal at 17 for a accountant, stint in fashion design. worĹŹing for several accounĆ&#x;ng own todiÄŤerent the Vernon area inÄŽrms 1994,unĆ&#x;l andopening will behis greatly Upon return she went to pracĆ&#x;ce UBC andincompleted a 1ϾϾ6. missed by family and friends. No service will degree in fine arts where she met and married Dr. Nashir loved all sports. His passion for sports as aFriends young boy in Kampala. be held at hisstarted request. wishing to do Peter Baerg. She move to Vernon in 1972 lived He played withand all his heart at any sport he tried. He will be remembered many so may make donations in memory of by Allan to in the Coldstream Valley forpeople over 35inyears. the sloͲpitch leagues in Vernon, one of his favourite pasĆ&#x;mes. either Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, or She is survived by her sister threeand sons He was predeceased by hisConnie, father her Bandali mother Sherbanu, one brother Sudru and a sister Malek to the North Okanagan Hospice Society. Murray, Kajani. Randy (Alison) Jeff (Elizabeth) and five beautiful Kiyomi, Arrangements have David been (Crystal), entrusted to He will begrandchildren remembered Mariko, and loved by his Lindsay, wife of 12 years, Carolyne, his children Sheldon Anna andand Jesse Baerg. Anisha, all of Vernon. StepchildrenVernon Funeral Young, Home,Jacqueline Phone:(Dan 250Wiens) 542 (Tannis) daughter Jessica (Brandon) Morneau, Morneau and Aaron Morneau. Step grandchildren and Layla 0155. Condolences may Rena be offered at Young www. Norma wasChristopher active in the(Victoria) community as a member and Jordan Wiens. HeUCW, was so forward to the arrival of David and Crystals baby due in January 2015 of the United Church thelooking Kalamalka Weavers vernonfuneralhome.com He isSpinners further survived bythe brothers Abdul (Zeenat), and Guild and local music, arts and Tajdin (Leila), Bahdur (Carolyn), Asu (Janet), Looky (Pali) and Aneez (Beth). Ruda, Rahemtulla, Zebun Rupani, Yasmin (Nurdin) Shivji. culture scene. SheSisters loved Roshan going to the Zarina symphony and never missednieces Creative where she would There are many andChaos nephews who will miss Nashir Uncle as well as many friends who will miss their return with amazing gifts to share with her family good friend. and The friends. family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Vernon Cancer Clinic for their support over the last year and aservice half. Also to the community Her memorial willthanks be held at Trinity Unity nursing team. Church in Vernon onwill Friday November 28thNovember at The service for Nashir be held on Monday 24, 2014 at Ismaili Jamatkana, Burnaby Lake, 6556 11:00AM withBurnaby, receptionB.C. to follow. SproĆŠ Street, at 11Í—15 am. Forlieu anyone who cannot to the funeral In of flowers please make ait donation to thein Burnaby the family will have a memorial on Sunday November 30, 2014 at theofElks Hall, 3103 - 30 St., Vernon, BC fromHelping 1-4 pm. people since 1975 UBC Vancouver, Faculty Medicine, Alzheimers Disease Fund. Funeral Research arrangement have been made with Forest Lawn Funeral250.542.8655 Home. • 222.CFNO.org
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(nee Oldenborger) November 19, 1926 November 13, 2014 A strong, brave, co m p a s s i o n ate , smart, interesĆ&#x;ng and arĆ&#x;sĆ&#x;c woman leĹŒ us to join her husband Alidž who predeceased her in 2008. Erma leaves behind her children: Judy (Stuart) Fitzpatrick, Ken (Patricia) Soderquist, and Kathryn AlbertsÍ– her grandchildren: Spencer (Sarah) MaĆŠhes, Caitlin (Will) MaĆŠhes, SaÄŤron Soderquist, Dana Alberts, and Laura (Chad) Riggins. Erma also leaves behind her sister Irna, treasured cousins, nieces and nephews, special friends as well as her Vernon Restholm family. Erma was a Psychiatric RN, ÄŽnishing her career at Dellview. She was also an acĆ&#x;ve contributor to the Gleaners, crocheĆ&#x;ng at least a thousand hats, kniĆŤng miĆŠens and slippers for the Upper Room Mission, making quilts for anyone who needed or wanted one, a gardener, compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve game player, and a commiĆŠed recycler who could repurpose anything. Erma was a terriÄŽc mother and grandmother. She considered herself fortunate to have great friends. Erma leaves a hole in many hearts and will be missed terribly. DonaĆ&#x;ons in memory of Erma may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. A family memorial will be held in the spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oÄŤered at www.pleasantvalleyÄŹ.com
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Jane Rennison. She was predeceased by her parents John and Eileen Fuchko. She is survived by husband Mike and children Rory and Erin.
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STILL HIRING FOR SEASONAL SORTERS OF TREE SEEDLINGS
CONVEYANCER 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.
Now through late December • Wage $12.24/hr Physically demanding, inside work. Two shifts 6:00-2:30 and 3:00-11:30. Mon. to Fri.  No experience necessary. Friendly working atmosphere.
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Apply in person to Tolko – Eagle Rock Division 1050 Hwy 97A Armstrong 250-546-2271
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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.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.
Required: Care aid who must live in Vernon, work in private home, female nonsmoker need only respond. 250-5585148, Fax 250-558-5285
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services The Paddock Tack & Togs in Vernon is looking for another team member. This is a permanent part-time position offering 24 hours per week. Applicant MUST be able to work on Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays; have a strong background with retail sales and customer service; and be accurate at computer data entry. Knowledge of horses is also required preferably with English riding as a core style. If you feel you would add to our team please email your resume with references to thepaddock@shaw.ca Competitive wage & benefits package.
OKANAGAN TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please. • • • • •
TAX PREPARER - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 250.545.5512
2+ years’ experience in a public accounting office Post-secondary education in accounting Proficiency in Microsoft office (excel and word) Proficiency in Simply Accounting and Cantax software Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Instant Clientele Waiting For location details visit: www.kelownaspa.ca Apply with resume to: debra888@ beyondwrapture.com
Lets You Live Life.
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
Hiring: Chef Lake City Casino – Vernon
has an immediate opening for a Chef at our new MATCH Eatery & Public House. Please apply on www.gatewaycasinos.com/careers or email your resume to criley@lakecitycasinos.com
Financial Services
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Computer Services
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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.
employment opportunities
Forward resume and cover letter to: smahood@shaw.ca
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We Do It All! iPhone 4, 4S & 5 Repair PC Windows Fixing Hard Drive Data Recovery 19 years serving the community
KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 558-0561
Auctions
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Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse, Dispersals and Miscellaneous Consignments
There is a better way to get better help Use the Classifieds
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NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 STARTING AT 9:00 AM Indoor furniture & miscellaneous Also auction to begin at 10:00 am Cattle dispersal sale at 11:00 am 903 Raffan Rd, Armstrong, BC
250.546.9420
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TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL
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CABINETS
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kitchencabinetsvernon.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC 250-542-1294
LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden Boo
k Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Now! Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
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• Carpentry • Cabins, Garages, Decks & Sheds • Renos, Painting, Drywall, Trim, Light Fixtures, Doors & Electrical www.allserviceokanagan.com
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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.
Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.
Medical/Dental FULL time Dental Receptionist. Successful applicant MUST have experience in the dental profession. Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted. Please deliver in person a resume and hand written cover letter to Dr. Rex Hawthorne at 101-4005 27th Street Vernon BC V1T 4X9.
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
Maintenance Services Furnaces, duct work, dryer vents & chimneys. www.kvductcleaners.com 250-558-1131
Moving & Storage
Handy Man: Need help with repairs, painting trim? Seniors discount. 250-542-4716 or 250-260-8828
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
Heart to Heart Services is offering Fall and Winter clean up for season. Call Jeff 250-5505829 for free estimates.
Painting & Decorating
Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
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.
Financial Services
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.
Pets & Livestock
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
END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
For Sale By Owner
Pets
Call the Animal Care Society at 250-542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • Spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER
LAKEVIEW HOME - ONE OF THE BEST IN LAWRENCE HEIGHTS
Lot 18 Lawrence Heights , Vernon (Adult community) 1998 Model McKenzie modular home built y SRI. Immediate possession available 1508 sq ft home built to same spec as a regular home. Drywall walls with rounded corners, skylights, extra insulation and extra subfloor. Very open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, country kitchen, formal dining room and large living room and hardwood flooring. French doors into den/bedroom and outside French doors to patio. Recently upgraded septic system. Appliances includedwasher, dryer, fridge, stove , dishwasher, air conditioner and water softener. Workshop -260 sq ft Storage shed 216 sq ft Concrete patio 435 sq ft Extra large carport 24’x30’(720 sq ft) Low maintenance yard and additional parking.
$229,000
CALL MIKE AT 250.503.7698
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Rentals
Appliances
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent
Commercial/ Industrial
2007 Kenmore 5 cubic ft. chest freezer, sparkling clean, like new, $120.00.OBO. 250-541-0321
Flooring Flooring installations.20 yrs experience, Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Fruit & Vegetables
CKX Helmet with heated shield. XL. Used once.
$100
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 Mcintosh, Spartan & Red Delicious Apples 40¢ LB; D’anjou Pears 50¢ LB; Squash 50¢ LB. Cayfords Orchard 250546-3411
Firewood/Fuel Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $185.per ton tax included. 250-549-0042 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Furniture 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 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.
778-212-0524 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 10-5 200 yards of clean concrete for sale, trucking avail., contact Scrap Pappy Recycler’s (250)260-0217 4 steel wheels 17” 5 stud,$80 9’ Fishcat pontoon boat, $400. (250)542-3283 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
Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
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 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 NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center. New Treadmill used by senior lady about 5 times $379 firm. 250-545-1446 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. Susie’s barn board bird houses. No two alike! Must see! Only 15 left!! 250-542-0364 VERNON Pool table store closing - Tables & Accessories; Game Room Supplies Buy now for best selection! OkanaganPoolTables.com
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
Misc. Wanted
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
CKX Helmet with heated shield with an open face for sale. Has sun visor included. XL. Used twice.
$125
778-212-0524
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
Christmas in November Sat, Nov 22 & Sun Nov 23 LED lights, mini 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
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 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082. Local.
NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center. 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
Tools Radial armsaw 10” Dewalt 770 deluxe powershop. Exccond. $250. 250-308-6711.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Wanted: Your unwanted property and home. 2 -80 acres, any cond., Please forward property description and assessed value. 250-260-0217 prairieequip@telus.net
Claims DISTRESS SALE BANK FORECLOSURES Receive a free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure properties. www.okeefe3.com/hot-list-foreclosures Free Report: Secrets to Foreclosures Call Now: 250-545-9039
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
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Vernon
250-549-7258
Lots BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in the family-centered friendly community of Lumby, BC. 2.5 - 3 ACRE lots, 12 lot subdivision with wells in, power to property & driveways to build sites on private, paved road. Beautiful views, starting at $139,900. Call (250)317-2807.
Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
The
CLIFFS
2 Bdrm Condos with View $
1100
/month
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
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
WEST VERNON 2 bdrm, 3rd floor, elevator, secure UG parking, storage, nice view, F.S., W.D., DW, $800/mo. Available immediately. Sorry NS, NP.
WEST VERNON 1 bdrm loft, ideal bachelor, close to Downtown, F.S. $700/mo. includes utilities. Available December 1. Sorry NS, NP.
LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry, nice view, FS, DW, A/C. Adult oriented. $750/mo. Avail. Immed. Sorry NS, NP.
WEST VERNON 2 bdrm main floor in old mansion, antique wood work, F.S., W.D. $1,050/mo. incl. utilities. Available December 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 1&2 bdrm, 50+ down town, f/s, avail now, no pets $650$800.250-260-8454 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 1bdrm East Hill, Avail Oct 1, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250-260-5870 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 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
Commercial/ Industrial
Office Space for Rent (N. Vernon), 2nd floor, 700 sq. ft., available
Nov. 1, 2014 Power & water included.
250-542-2307 NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE - overhead doors - 1440’ - $1060 per month Call Ray at 250 549-0198
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. Duplex in East Hill 2bdrm, f/p, w/d, priv. yard & driveway, very bright, $1,000/mo Avail Dec 1 Call 250-503-6253 or 250-308-2933
Homes for Rent 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 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 Armstrong 2bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., garage, landscaped yard. Suitable for adult couple. New cond. n/s, n/p. Avail immed. $1250. 250-833-8091. Available Dec 1, n/s n/p, 3bdrm & bsmnt 2bdrm + livingroom, level entry, Veranda covered. 38th Ave. $1,600. 250-545-5841 UPPER 3 bdr house, n/s, n/d, n/p, mature persons. $1100 plus half utilities. cathiecollingwood@gmail.com 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
Senior Assisted Living Vacancy Anne’s Country Care Home, personalized assisted living & complex care. Respite or long term care available. 250-546-4099
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Suites, Lower 2bdm basement suite, n/s, n/p, w/d, Lakeshore rd, $700 + util R.R. 250-549-6992 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 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
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2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Dec 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 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.
Good Year Wrangler P275 65R18, M&S,80% tread. $300. 2 sets of 4 14” winter steel rims. $100 set.(250)546-6822
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RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
1992 Jayco 81/2 ft camper, excellent shape, $4,000 250549-7003 or 250-549-0844
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
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Cars - Domestic 2001 Ford Focus, 171,000 kms, $2,000. (250)542-8035.
Want to Rent 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
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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
#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199 #1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726 Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Up to $100 for complete vehicles. Call 250-309-6107
Trucks & Vans
98 Chevy Tracker, 4x4, hard top, hitches, 2550kms,runs good,$2500.1 (250)379-2223
99 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4, SB, runs exce. New battery & tires $2,700 obo. 250-546-1165
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SUPER-SIZED RENT-TO-OWN Bright Family-Sized Eat-in Kitchen/Dining New Appliances/Cabinets/Paint Lovely Home on Quiet Tree-Lined Street Credit Problems OK. Call 250-545-9039 or get info at www.okeefe3.com/get-qualiĮed O’Keefe3% Team @ OK West Realty Corp., Vernon
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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.
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com
The City of Vernon reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pre-qualify a limited number or to pre-qualify none of the contractors applying. Although the City may pre-qualify contractors at this time, we accept applications throughout the year.
4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon
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Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 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
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2005 29.5RKDS Corsair Excella 5th wheel • 2 slide outs • Mag wheels • Like new rubber • 18’ Awning • Heated tanks • Solar reflective Thermal windows • Built in vacuum • Large pass thru storage • Roof rack and ladder • 10 gallon hot water tank • Black water flush • Outside shower • Heated compartments • Electric front jacks • Rear stabilizer jacks • 2 Flat screen TV’s • Stainless 3 burner stove and large oven • Daynight shades • Large skylight • Free standing Dinette and chairs • Fluorescent lighting in living area • Hide a bed • Slide out pantry • Garden tub with glass enclosure • Porcelain toilet • Ducted roof Air conditioner • Stainless microwave $ • Entrance door assist handle
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Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.
Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca or by pick up from the Operation Services office.
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The City of Vernon invites submission from qualified contractors to be included on a prequalified call out list for Hired Equipment Services. Submissions will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services - City of Vernon Operation Services Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 for:
Bill not paid in the amount of $5440.98 Owner: Bill High of 2293 Deep Creek Road, Enderby BC V0E 1V3 Item description: Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor Serial Number: SGM641005718 Place of Sale: Avenue Machinery, 7155 Meadowlark Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3R6 250.545.3355 Closing Date: 12:00 pm Noon on December 15, 2014
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1991 Accura Legend 125km, new summers & winters studded $2200 obo 250-549-7003 1995 Mazda Protege, runs excellent. $1200. obo. (250)309-6300
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Lorne Pearson, of Watkin Motors, donates $2,440 to Avalon Richter, of Kidston Elementary School. The money was raised through the Ford Canada Drive4UR School program.