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Dinner brings community together RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Everyone is family at Christmas. Vernon’s sixth annual Together for Christmas dinner takes place Dec. 25 for individuals or families who do not want to be alone during the festive season. “We’ve been growing by an average of 20 per cent every year,” said Ron Birch, who helped found the celebration with Joe Dorval. “Word is spreading about the event and we’re getting more people all of the time. Their family may be in Toronto or Calgary and to get there is expensive and the weather doesn’t always cooperate.” About 375 people were served last year and it’s anticipated that could climb to 425 this year. “Christmas is about being together,” said Angela Vecqueray, who helps organize the kitchen. And the kitchen will be a busy place as at least 32 turkeys will be cooked and 150 pounds of potatoes will be mashed. But Together for Christmas goes beyond just a meal. There will be entertainment, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus. “We had about 20 to 30 children last year, mostly toddlers,” said Birch. Donations of jackets, boots, blankets and other warm items are also being sought to distrib-

ute among dinner guests in need. “If we don’t give it to someone there, the items will go to local agencies to distribute,” said Birch. The dinner will be held at the St. James Parish Hall (St. James School), with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and the meal at 4 p.m. Anyone needing a ride to the dinner or wanting a meal delivered to them can call Jae at 250308-9600. Planning for the event is well underway but some community assistance is still needed. Anyone interested in volunteering or providing entertain-

ment can call Gwen at 250-5509453. Organizers hope for a large turnout. “We are being really greedy. We get a lot of thank you’s but they impact us more so,” said Birch of spending time with local residents. “This is our community and it’s a way to give back. We don’t care if you have $1 million or $1, everyone is welcome.” For kitchen organizer Chris Lalonde, the dinner is something he looks forward to all year long. “It’s all about the true meaning of Christmas,” he said.

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Joe Dorval shows Nathaniel Foster how to make pizza crust as they prepare food for the Together for Christmas dinner Dec. 25. Chantelle Foster (far left), 16, makes shortbread cookies with her mom Mirjam Foster and Alana Pethick as they prepare for the dinner.

‘Fiscal restraint’ used in budget calculations RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

City of Vernon staff have presented what they describe as a stay the course budget. Council received the draft 2015 financial plan Friday, including a proposed 3.7 per cent tax hike. “The 2015 budget continues the concept of fiscal restraint,” said Will Pearce, chief administrative officer, adding that

service levels are maintained. Of the 3.7 per cent tax increase, 1.9 per cent will continue to be directed towards infrastructure as has been city policy in recent years. The remaining 1.8 per cent will go towards overall operations. Coun. Bob Spiers believes 3.7 per cent is the maximum amount residents may be taxed. “Hopefully we can see if there are any holes in it (increase). I always try to get it

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Renovations to transform rec complex RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

One of Vernon’s busiest amenities is undergoing a major facelift. City council approved spending $1.3 million Friday to renovate the entrances, lobby and main bridge at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “I’m very excited about this project because this is a very tired, old building,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. The recreation complex experiences about 350,000 user visits annually. “For the most part, the look and feel are circa 1966,” said Doug Ross, recreation services director. The renovation project includes an outdoor lounge, a food kiosk, expanding the lobby and a refurbished bridge at the main entrance. All entrance doors will also be made accessible for people with mobility issues. “We want to create a lively people space,” said Ross.

Not only will the concession serve the patio area, it will be able to cater events in the auditorium, increasing the possibility of bookings. Another focus of the renovations will be improved exterior lighting. “Lighting is important for our female and younger patrons,” said Ross. “When a parent drops off a child in the traffic circle, they can then be confident their child will walk through the front door safely.” With early 2015 budget approval to proceed, it’s expected the renovations will start in the spring and take 12 to 16 months to complete. “The plan is to have the recreation complex open the whole time,” said Ross. The $1.3 million will come from the recreation facility and program reserve fund and the 2015 major GRAPHIC SUBMITTED maintenance projects operational An artist’s rendering shows what the exterior of the Vernon Recreation Complex could look like after renovations. budget.

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A series of storage containers will be the site of the 2015 Okanagan Print Triennial. The containers will be located on city-owned property on 31st Avenue across from Vernon’s Cenotaph Park.

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Storage containers will become a creative centre piece. On Friday, Vernon council agreed to the temporary installation of storage containers at 3007 31st Avenue as the venue for the 2015 Okanagan Print Triennial. “It will attract visitors to Vernon,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham of the event which will involve 170 artists from 30 nations. And it’s expected that the design of the storage lockers will also be considered a piece of art. “We are looking forward to creating this unique pop-up gallery for our community,” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, Vernon Public Art Gallery executive director. VPAG had originally hoped the triennial would take place in a new art gallery, but the process towards a new gallery has been delayed. And because the current art gallery in the parkade isn’t large enough to handle the triennial activities, alternate sites were considered. The city-owned lot on 31st Avenue was ultimately selected for the storage lockers

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Local municipalities have an agreement to purchase the Canadian National rail corridor from Coldstream to Kelowna.

Rail trail benefits urged efits of purchasing the 49.9-kilometre corridor, Residents are being according to Clements, urged to embrace a are access to 24 kilovision and not become metres of waterfront, fixated on the big-ticket protecting the environprice of a rail corriment, encourdor between aging a healthy Coldstream lifestyle among a n d residents and Kelowna. bolstering B r a d the economy Clements, through tourwith the ism. Okanagan “By ensurRail Trail ing the corridor Brad Clements Initiative, remains as a told the transportation Vernon Rotary Club pathway, it will attract Wednesday that a deal people,” he said, adding among municipalities to that a trail could generpurchase the Canadian ate $10 million in ecoNational line is a posi- nomic revenue within a tive move. decade. “Yes it’s $22 million, “This is a once in but there are tremen- a lifetime opportunity. dous benefits,” said the We as a society are betcollege economist. ter to give up $22 mil“At some point, lion compared to the someone in Vancouver benefits that will go on had the foresight to forever.” keep Stanley Park for The track is within future generations.” 500 metres of 23 parks Among the ben- and 23 points of interRICHARD ROLKE

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est. While the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, Lake Country and Kelowna work out specific details for the purchase, the Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative is looking towards the $7 million needed to actually develop the trail infrastructure. “We will raise the money. We don’t want to put that burden on taxpayers,” said Clements referring to the need for a campaign for donations and grants. “There’s enough will in the community that we’ll make this happen. We have people who are very eager to donate. We have one person who has given us a cheque for $250,000.” There has been some media focus on the fact that a portion of the rail line goes through Okanagan Indian Reserve at Duck Lake.

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Everyone has a Christmas wish, and this year it is hoped that the wishes of those without a place to call home can come true. Efforts have been made to compile wish lists from the homeless and those living in shelters in Vernon, among several other areas, at www.homelesspartners.com. Personal stories are shared of how some of these individuals have ended up in such dire situations. Accompanying their stories are a few wish list items. “This is an effort to promote a personal connection between individual homeless/ sheltered people and those in the community,” said Amanda Bailey, local Christmas Wish organizer. “It encourages the community to treat the homeless as people of equal worth and dignity rather than ‘invisible.’” While many of our own wish lists are filled with high-tech gadgets and frivilous items, these wish lists take on a more basic form. Items such as warm shoes, sweaters and the most sought after, blankets, make up the Christmas wishes of those who Family Owned & Operated Offers valid ‘til December 16, 2014

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have very little. “Everyone wants to feel cared for and this is a safe and effective way to raise awareness about the issue so that decisionmakers can be encouraged to take significant actions to help on a more permanent basis,” said Bailey. “Many people want to help the homeless but aren’t sure how best to help them. They are reluctant to give money because they want to ensure their gift won’t be used in unhealthy ways. “The Christmas Wish List is a way to provide direct, personal expressions of caring by delivering a gift or message directly to people that need it most.” In Vernon, the John Howard Society shelter staff and volunteers are providing stories for the website. The Howard House men’s shelter provides emergency shelter beds, transitional

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The City of Armstrong is a step closer to borrowing $700,000 to help pay its portion of the fire hall expansion. Council unanimously gave three readings to a bylaw Monday that calls for long-term borrowing for the project. “Along with the long-term borrowing comes the costs of paying the money back,” said Coun. Shirley Fowler, finance committee chairperson. “That is one of the items Shirley Fowler that needs to be considered in the amendments to the project.” The city’s 2015 capital budget is increased to include a provision of $700,000 for all aspects of the expansion project, and budgeted revenue is increased by the same amount in the form of borrowing proceeds.

Interest of $10,000 for debt servicing is estimated for 2015 due to borrowing taking place partway through the year. That interest rises to $21,000 in 2016, and the principal in 2016 is estimated at $23,500. Those fees will be collected through taxation. There is good news on the tax front, however. To mitigate the impact of the debt servicing, sewer fee reductions mirroring the amount of the fire hall debt servicing begin next year. “The reduced sewer fund revenue is being offset by reduced transfers to the sewer reserve,” said the city’s chief financial officer, Terry Martens, in a report to council. The recent end of a spray irrigation loan resulted in annual savings of $71,000, and those funds have been transferred to the sewer reserve. “This mitigation will positively affect all property owners, except those for bare land and those not in an area serviced by the sewer utility,” wrote Martens. Council is expected to adopt the bylaw at a special meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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beds and a supportive recovery program. The Gateway Shelter provides men and women emergency shelter in the downtown core area of Vernon to the absolute homeless who may be suffering from economic downturn, illiteracy, addictions or mental health challenges. And stories continue to be added as additional interviews take place. Those who would like to give some hope this Christmas can visit the website and register to take gifts and letters and cards to the addressed individual at the shelter. The shelter distributes gifts and cards to the intended individual using name and ID. “Add hope to your Christmas wish list and give to those less fortunate,” said Bailey. For individuals without computer access, both shelters are in need of winter clothing and warm winter boots and jackets, that would be appreciated as they are quite low in supplies for both men and women. Donations can be brought to the Howard House at 2307 43rd St. “Staff would welcome any donations to disperse between shelters.”

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Vernon motorists are being advised of a change in traffic patterns. Lane closures will be in effect Thursday at 27th Avenue between 28th Avenue and the railway so equipment can be installed at Okanagan Spring Brewery. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to choose alternate routes if possible.

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Rink plans on hold for now richard rolke Morning Star Staff

It could be a tight timeline to put a new ice sheet before Greater Vernon voters. Regional District of North Okanagan directors were told Wednesday there isn’t a clear direction yet after the provincial government refused a Greater Vernon borrowing referendum in November because a new arena would be Bob Fleming owned by the City of Vernon. “It’s a little bit out of our hands,” said Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director, of the process for a potential spring vote.

“If the government doesn’t make a timely decision, it could impact our direction.” RDNO officials hope to convince the government to allow all Greater Vernon residents (Coldstream, Vernon and electoral areas) to borrow funds for an expansion of Kal Tire Place which would be owned by the city. If that doesn’t occur, then other options for funding a Civic Arena replacement would have to be considered. “Let’s wait for the process to proceed with Victoria,” said Akbal Mund, Vernon director, adding that he is aware of the goal of a spring referendum. “If we want to get going, we need to be diligent with how we proceed.” RDNO hopes to discuss the issue with Community Development Minister Coralee Oakes.

New water plan talks initiated richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Voters abandoned a $70 million master water plan but they should expect a replacement. The Regional District of North Okanagan board was told Wednesday that staff is talking to the Interior Health Authority about meeting water quality regulations after a Greater Vernon borrowing referendum was soundly defeated in November. “We want to reconfirm the

objectives about what we hope to achieve with the plan,” said David Sewell, chief administrative officer, adding that while technical details are critical, they aren’t the key factor. “The first step in the process is political in developing direction.” While some residents may oppose any upgrades to Greater Vernon’s water system, BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb says the regional district must follow the regula-

tions created by the provincial government. “Unless we get ordered (to proceed with the work), which means no referendum, we will have to go to a borrowing referendum,” he said. Macnabb isn’t sure what direction the process will take. “We need to start the conversation with IHA,” he said. “We also need to go further up the food chain to see if there is funding (government grants for upgrades).”

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The ‘P’ word

t’s that time of year when people ask, with all good intentions, “So, you ready for Christmas, or what?” Well, going into this weekend I’d say I’d fall into the “or what” category. Although, if all goes according to plan, of course it never does, after this weekend I should be one giant leap closer to being ready for the big day. I mean I got the outside lights up nice and early, even before the cold snap hit I might add, and maybe I celebrated that fact a little too long and I left the rest of the stuff a little too long, and then there’s my youngest son’s birthday Glenn Mitchell that always gets in the way of pre-Christmas preparations (not his fault mind you, although he blames me for his ‘late’ birthday), and then it’s always busy at work this time of year, and then there’s my procrastination problem..... Anyway, with any luck, by the end of this weekend most of the shopping should be done, it does help when your wife picks out stuff for you to buy (I know, there’s no surprise factor but I’m tired of seeing all that ‘surprise’ stuff hanging in the closet untouched by human hands), the tree should be up and the inside of the house should be finished and we’ll be on our way to a highly anticipated and hopefully wonderful Christmas. Now wasn’t that easy?...... .......and speaking of procrastination, my boys are in the middle of final papers and exams at college and under a bit of pressure. Apparently under enough pressure that when I suggest helpful study hints or check in on their progress with their workload, well, it’s not that appreciated. “I’m not 12, you know,” is a common refrain. “Don’t you have your own life to worry about?” is another one.

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Well, the answer to the first one is, “Really, cause it seemed like only yesterday you were running around the backyard in your underwear and, well, ....” And the answer to the second one is, “Well, I’ve been working on that since you guys graduated from high school and are no longer involved in minor sports but I’m having some trouble so do you have any suggestions on how I might move forward with my life? I’d appreciate it.” And it’s not like I can’t relate to what they’re going through, that’s why I’m offering some unwanted advice. I’ve been there. And I know I didn’t handle it well as I would always leave papers to the last minute and studying even longer and, every year, swear I wouldn’t do it again, and then somehow still go through all that drama and anxiety of wondering how to get out of it and eventually, somehow, getting through it all. And it should be noted that they’re way more responsible than I was and likely don’t need my help at all, but, hey, I’m a parent, cut me a little slack, and here’s a conversation from the other night with the youngest son that shows there’s some genetics at work here. Dad (knocking at the door and gently opening it): “How’s the studying going, son?” Son (casually looking up from the computer): “Good, thanks.” Dad (smiling) “Right.” Son: “What do you mean?” Dad: “Well, your bed is made, and it never is, and it looks like you’ve even cleaned up the place a little bit, which never happens.” Son: “Yeah, well, you can’t study all the time. The books on my shelf are also now in alphabetical order, and do you think my jersey collection is kind of crooked, maybe I should redo it, eh? Dad (smiling again): “Been there buddy, just try to concentrate on studying, instead of everything but, and you’ll get there.” Son: “OK, do you mind closing the door on the way out, thanks.”

The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newly-found money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many of our residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oil sands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. — Langley Times

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have been back in the classroom for over two months now. It is great to be with my students, exchanging ideas, creating, learning together and sharing perceptions. This is why I became a teacher; to make a difference, to help young people become inspired citizens. When I step out of the classroom, the atmosphere changes. I feel an indifference to school spirit, a general attitude of resignation.....a funk has set in. Clearly, the Liberals won. Teachers are broken. We love and care for our students but we no longer care about the system. Back in my classroom, I look out over 30 Grade 10 social studies students. Five students have severe behavior difficulties and consume a great deal of class time. The majority of the class is trying to remain engaged and enjoy the lesson. I do my best to keep order and maintain a positive learning environment. SCHOOLING LACKING I’ve been ignoring this topic for a long time but now, it’s got me going. Schooling — that glorious and necessary function we have supported so heavily for hundreds of years. What has happened to it? Originally it was put together to give our children the rudiments of effective communication; reading, writing and arithmetic. But what are the children actually getting today? Well, they’re getting socialized. But what about the fundamentals of intelligent communication; reading and writing? Just recently, I was in a banking institution doing what we do in a banking institution and the sweet little girl that was helping me had to go online and type in several common words on an application. She couldn’t spell. Her supervisor had to discretely correct her errors. These weren’t long, complicated, rarely heard words, folks. They were ordinary, common, garden variety English words and she had no clue. She was at least 25 years of age. Mind you, she was a whiz on the computer and computers have spell check, but still?

After a bitter strike I have gained nothing. Classroom conditions are worse than ever.

I’m getting a little long in the tooth now so give it about 50 years ago, but by Grade 5, I was gobbling up Edgar Rice Burroughs tomes as fast as I could find them as well as anything else of interest lurking in our local library and there was nothing spectacular about my brain power, either. People, we need to teach the young to read and write and be able to do adequate arithmetic with a pencil and a piece of paper. At least enough to keep a budget and balance their bank account. But first, they need to understand good, solid English, the dominant language of our piece of terra firma. They need to be fluent in our own language before they begin on someone else’s. They need to be articulate enough to read between the lines before they start tackling the world and its multiplicity of persons, places, sales pitches and political spins. Good English helps us understand and think critically and rationally rather than just responding emotionally to the flood of information that comes at us constantly. So, I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again: home school. If you can

Outside the classroom, very few teachers are volunteering. Not because they don’t care. Teachers no longer feel val-

read and write adequately yourself, teach your children yourself. Read to them from every worthwhile book you can find. Give up silly, let’s-keep-the-children-amused froth that has no substance. TV is on that list, obviously, but we need to be reminded constantly for too many people have not thought about the destructive inanity that bubbles forth from the goggle box. But back to reading, a child may be only two, but the words will have meaning to it even if it cannot explain what it’s hearing. Don’t gabble at the child with a non-stop flow of gibble that just fills the space between you with noise. Shut your mouth and listen. Not to the child but to your own inner wisdom, then, when the wee tyke asks you a question, you might actually have something of worth to share with it. And on the topic of silence, let us work as a species to make silence more popular and available than it currently is. Let’s work together to insist on quiet vehicles, chainsaws, lawn mowers, air vehicles, dogs, and whatever else is out there clanging and banging or yapping our hearing into oblivion.

ued. We care less about school functions because morale is at an all time low. Don’t expect this malaise to evaporate. Teachers were fighting hard for students and classroom conditions. We were trying to return educational funding to something above a national disgrace. For our efforts, educators feel hated by our elected Liberal representatives, shunned by our school boards and abandoned by our school districts and their administrators. All the while, our anemic union botched any hope of a decent contract. No real wage increase, no class composition and no hope. In the 17 years I have been a proud teacher, I have never seen our education system so poorly run and our teachers so poorly treated. Congratulations to Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender on five years of labour peace. Brent Applegath

Perhaps I should mention here that I’m not criticizing the teachers. Most of them work very hard at what they do. It’s the system I’m moaning about. The teachers are forced to go with what’s given to them. It’s time we turned them loose or changed the system. Some of the happiest and most erudite children I have ever met are those that are home schooled. And by the way, home schooling isn’t nearly the daunting obstacle course people might assume. Children are learning machines. They learn naturally. All we have to do is provide answers and good quality opportunities. And enjoy their company. That makes everything easy. I’d like to take this opportunity to comment on my use of the word “it” in place of “he” or “she.” I am not aware of a better substitute at this time. If someone has a suggestion, perhaps you could make it available by writing to that patient soul, the person whose job it is to read this stuff the rest of us send in. Letters to the editor is an excellent vent and I rarely miss one written by others. We are an evolving species. We

can and are shedding the ignorance of the past. Let us continue to vent. G. C. Robertson

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Variance bid receives OK RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A proposed home expansion and tram in Okanagan Landing is generating a lot of debate. Vernon council issued a development variance permit Monday to allow for the construction of a tram and house addition within 15 metres of Okanagan Lake at 8810 Adventure Bay Road. However, some neighbours are not happy. “I will not be able to see the lake because of how they raised the roof,” said resident Petra Nielsen, who is also upset over plans for the monorail or tram. “This is a beautiful area on the point and to be scarred by a ramp would be a shame. It seems like a

large footprint in the protected area with all of the stairs in one area and a ramp in a different area.” However, the applicant defended the monorail. “There is one two doors down already,” said Ken Dahlen, with Keith Dahlen Construction. “They are commonly done around lakes.” In terms of roof lines and the monorail, Dahlen said, “To say we’re impacting views, I’m not sure how that’s happening because it’s already impacted. There’s a wall there.” The only opposition among council to issuing the development variance permit came from Coun. Juliette Cuningham. “We have concerned residents about a higher peak so it’s difficult to make a decision,” she said.

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A Lake Country firefighter has received provincewide recognition. Lt. Michael Gesi has been presented with a B.C. Long Service Award. “The dedication shown by all members of the Lake Country Fire Department should be recognized,” said Mayor James Baker. “They are the first responders providing assistance to those at risk due to fire, motor vehicle accident, medical emergency, not to mention ice, open water and cliff rescue. We appreciate them very much.” Gesj started his career in firefighting with the Township of Langley, where he was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years. He has spent the past five years as a volunteer firefighter in Lake Country. B.C. Long Service Medals are awarded by the provincial government to individuals who have completed at least 25 years of paid or volunteer fire service. Lake Country has also presented various awards to recognize honourary members with 10 or more years of service, five years of service, and completion of the first year of service. New recruits were acknowledged, and firefighters with the best attendance to emergency call outs and practices for each of the stations in Winfield (Karl Featherstone), Oyama (Jim Thomson) and Carr’s Landing (Shaun Reed), were recognized. A firefighter of the year award was presented to one member of each station as recognition from their peers for service above and beyond the normal call of duty (Glen Gregory – station 71; Brian Toering – station 81; and Ryan Murdain – station 91).

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Did you know that on average more than 450 households – children make up 32 per cent of these households – rely on the Vernon food bank each month? This same time last year, 778 families applied for Christmas hampers. During the holidays we spend more time together cooking in the kitchen or gathered around the dining-room table than we do

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Sardines Mushrooms Soaps (hand, dish, shampoo / conditioner) Customers are being asked to make a donation of two items to their local food bank at the Real Canadian Superstore. The retailer is also asking customers to share a picture of their donation with the hashtag #donate2items in an effort to get the entire province involved.

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Mariah Klein (right) of the Vernon Panthers sprints up the court while being marked by Brenna Worsfold of the Sa-Hali Sabres in VSS Senior Girls Basketball PIT Classic action Friday afternoon.

Panthers chasing PIT title Morning Star Staff

The VSS Panthers were hoping for a Saturday-night showdown with the Immaculata Mustangs to decide their annual PIT Senior Girls Basketball Classic. The Panthers (ranked No. 5) and Mustangs (No. 3) are two of the top-five AA teams in the province and were undefeated after Friday action. VSS ambushed the Okanagan Mission Huskies of Kelowna 78-28 in the tournament opener Thursday night and then upended the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 78-28 in front of a packed gym Friday afternoon. “For early in the season, the girls are playing hard and making smart decisions,” said Panther assistant coach Dave Tetreault. “They are playing together and becoming a very good team while stressing strong defence.”

Jordan Korol drained 24 points, while game MVP Jordyn Cullum canned 22 and Rebecca Salway chipped in with a dozen. Korol (MVP) and Kristy Fugel each flushed 14 points, and Jessica Melvin rang up 13 as the Panthers stormed Sa-Hali. Immaculata, a Kelowna school, brushed back the NorKam Saints 79-41 in Friday night play. The Mustangs faced Sa-Hali Saturday before battling the Panthers in the last game of the round-robin. The Fulton Maroons held off the Huskies 78-66 Friday afternoon behind 24 points from game MVP Megan Rouault. Lee Richardson and Brittany Skrenek each supplied 13 points, while AJ Jacura pocketed nine for Fulton, coached by Jessica Kirkland. Ninth-rated Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton stuffed the George Elliot Coyotes of Lake Country 70-30

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Friday. Meanwhile, the Fulton Maroons lost a 79-77 thriller to South Okanagan Hornets of Oliver Friday night at the G.W. Graham Grizzlies Senior Boys Invitational in Chilliwack. Playing without four starters due to injuries and other commitments, the Maroons just missed a chance to win at the buzzer. Karanmeet Khatra collected 30 points and seven rebounds for the Maroons, while Darien Broomfield earned 11 points and six boards and Noah Alleyne provided 11 points and six steals. “It was a great job by the kids considering we had such a short bench,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. All-stars Tye Kitzman (at B.C. Football camp in Vancouver) and Brandon Issac (on injured reserve) did not play.

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A late flurry by the Powell River Kings failed to derail the Vernon Vipers, who held on for a 4-3 B.C. Hockey League win in front of 744 fans Friday night at Hap Parker Arena. With the Snakes ahead 3-1, the teams combined for a trio of goals in the final 96 seconds, two by the Kings, who pulled netminder Brett Magnus for the extra attacker. Adam Tracey (1st goal), squeaking a high shot from the slot under third star Jarrod Schamerhorn’s arm, cut the lead to one. It was his first of the season. Thomas Aldworth (20th goal), on a feed from first star Liam Coughlin, had his wrister bounce up and over Magnus just seven seconds later. Powell River’s Austin Kamer, with his third, completed the offence by scoring directly off a faceoff with 38 seconds to play. “That’s not really how you draw it up in the game-plan, but give them credit that they didn’t quit,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “We’ve got to be a lot more responsible in our own end.” Second star Jacob Pritchard (18th) opened the scoring for Powell River on a first-period powerplay. With the Kings enjoying some sustained pressure on the man advantage, he walked walked the blueline and buried a nice top-shelf snipe. In his first game back after missing three weeks to injury, captain Riley Guenther recorded his first of the season when his shot from left point took a deflection off a Powell River defender in the second period. “It’s a monkey off his back for sure,” said Vipers’ assistant coach Kevin Kraus. “It was good for the team and the guys were happy for him.” Coughlin (11th) gave Vernon the lead 4:23 into period three when he took a feed from Liam Finlay down low and stuffed one past Magnus. Trevor Fidler, outworking a handful of Kings in driving to the net to collected his eighth of the year. “It was a bit of a slow start, but eventually we got going,” said Kraus. Schamerhorn finished with 33 saves for his 12th win. Magnus made 27 stops. The win keeps Vernon (19-8-1-2) four points ahead of the West Kelowna Warriors (16-100-5) for second place in the Interior Division. The Kings, who have a pair of players (d-man Carmine Buono and forward Kurt Keats) competing with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, dipped to 14-9-0-7. The Snakes continued a three-game coastal swing Saturday against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (15-11-1-2) at Wayerhaeuser Arena.

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Sun Valley Bantams 1-1 in tourney Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Sun Valley Source For Sports Vipers were 1-1 heading into Saturday afternoon play in their home Bantam Tier 2 Hockey Invitational at Civic Arena. The Vipers, coached by Keith Chase and Eddie Johnstone, needed a win over the Abbotsford Hawks late Saturday to reach today’s semifinals of the eight-team tournament. The championship final goes at 1:45 p.m. with the semis at 7 and 9:15 a.m. Vernon opened by stopping the Nanaimo Clippers 7-2 Friday night. Damian Coljee-Fehr pulled the hat trick for the Sun Valley boys, netting the final two goals, three minutes apart, in the third period. He provided the goal of the night on a bang-bang play with linemate Nick Cherkowski and d-man/captain Dylan Sedlacek. Caden Bracken, Cherkowski, Dawson Chase and call-up Nick Mitchell collected singles for the Vipers, who enjoyed period leads of 2-0 and 4-0. D-man Tyson Sampert, who was stellar in his own end with sweet outlet passes and smart angling on the Clipper forwards, won the game MVP gift package for Vernon. Tyler Sedlacek made a handful of clutch saves for the win. The Vipers fell 3-2 to the Kamloops Blazers Saturday morning with Dylan Sedlacek and Kael Black recording the Vernon goals. Brendan Forman was solid in taking the loss. Kamloops led 1-0 at the ice clean. Benjamin Ward registered 3+2 as the Blazers opened by outlasting Abbotsford 8-6 Friday night at Civic. Kaden Dempsey (2), Tyler Bruins-Slo, Hayden Fidanza and Cody Jones rounded out the Kamloops offence. Abbotsford got 2+2 from Jake Ennsa, 1+2 from Jordan Rai and other snipes from Aidan Cutting, Kalem Burns and Aidan Hendry. It was 4-4 after 20 minutes and 6-6 after 40 with

Jones providing the winner at 12:41 of the third period, assisted by Brandon Gremaud and Fidanza. Gremaud finished with two helpers. The Cowichan Valley Capitals ambushed the Quesnel Thunder 7-1 in the late game Friday night with Luc Wilson pocketing 2+2. Hunter Hieta, with a deuce, Jacob Sean Middlemiss-Degroot, Jamie Roberts and Shane Whitefield completed the Cowichan attack. Brett Mero replied for Quesnel, who are coached by former Portland Winterhawk defenceman Gary Plamondon. Abbotsford parlayed 3+3 from Cutting into a 7-4 win over the Clippers early Saturday morning. Rai (2), Kalem Burns and Riley Canning also scored. Moody, Finner, Ryan Bao and Ryan Stacey answered for the Clippers. The West Kelowna Grizzlies iced the Williams Laker TimberWolves 5-2 Friday in a penalty-filled affair at Priest Valley Arena.

Mustangs bow to Kamloops

The Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs bowed 6-3 to the Kamloops Blazers in Pee Wee Tier 1 play Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. The visitors opened the scoring against the flow of play. Vernon responded when Zack Funk finished a nice passing play from Brayden McAmmond and Tysen Fairweather. Kamloops (7-2-1) retook the lead, only to watch Steel Quiring break through the middle and make a sweet dish to Cole Boyarski, who deked the goalie for the equalizer. The momentum swung in the Blazers’ favour after Vernon (2-6-1) rang a shot off the crossbar and Kamloops went the other way to pocket the 3-2 goal. The Blazers never looked back, finishing with an empty netter. Trevor Kennedy had Vernon’s other snipe. Boyarski, Kennedy and Quiring were the most consistent Viper forwards, while d-men Ben Imrich and Scott Gilowski having strong defensive outings.

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Damian Coljee-Fehr of the Vernon Bantam Vipers carries the puck against the Nanaimo Clippers Friday night.

Rockets dispatch Medicine Hat Morning Star Staff

Newly acquired forward Gage Quinney recorded the winner as the Kelowna Rockets doubled the host Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2 in Western Hockey League play Friday night. Quinney, a Las Vegas product acquired from the Prince Albert Raiders, scored his first goal as a Rocket, and seventh the season, midway through the third period to help the league-leading Rockets improve to 26-4-3-0. They are six points clear of the Brandon Wheat Kings (23-7-2-1). Kelowna’s Tyson Baillie had a pair of goals to give him 20 on the season, while Justin Kirkland scored his 10th. Jackson Whistle earned the win as the Tigers outshot Kelowna 34-27. Mark Rassell and Vernon’s Cole Sanford supplied Medicine Hat’s goals. The Central Division-leading Tigers are 22-8-1-1. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound Sanford is fourth in league scoring with 21 goals and 44 points in 32 games. Kelowna continues its four-game Alberta road trip today against the Calgary Hitmen. They visit the Edmonton Oil Kings and Red Deer Rebels Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. The Rockets return to Prospera Place for two home games during the Christmas season, hosting Kamloops on Dec. 27 and

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Veteran Clippers host Snakes Continued from A18

The road trip ends today with a matinee against Mike Vandekamp’s Nanaimo Clippers (22-10-0-1) at Frank Crane Arena. “They’re (Nanaimo) an older team,” said Kraus. “Their only 17-year-old is a backup goalie. They’re a team Vandy is trying to gear up for a championship. It’s going to be tough going in on the back end of a 3-in-3.” The Clippers rallied with four unanswered third-period goals to ground the Bulldogs 5-2 in their Friday-night tilt. Nicolas Carrier and Brendan

Taylor, each with a deuce, paced the second-overall shipmen. In other Interior action Friday, the Salmon Arm Silverbacks drew the league-leading Penticton Vees 2-2, the Merritt Centennials shaded the Prince George Spruce Kings 3-2 in overtime, and West Kelowna bounced the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-3 in OT. SNAKE BITES: Injured netminder Danny Todosychuk did not travel with the Vipers to the coast. Instead, they called up Gunnar Neilson from Abbotsford’s Yale Hockey Academy for backup duty...Former Viper twins Connor and Kellen Jones were recalled by the AHL Oklahoma City Barons from the ECHL Bakersfield Condors Friday. Connor leads the Condors, and all ECHL rookies, with 25 points (9G, 16A) in 25 games. Kellen is second on the Condors with 6-17-23 in 25 games. The Barons hosted the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday night.

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Vernon Vipers’ Liam Coughlin is denied by Powell River goaltender Brett Magnus in BCHL play Friday night at Hap Parker Arena. Vipers defeated the Kings 4-3.

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or Kris Mallette, life in hockey’s minor leagues made for some rather unique Christmases. Same goes for former pros Mark Ferner, Tyler Wright and Sandy Moger. “I remember my rookie year (with Baton Rouge Kingfish of the ECHL), Susie and I were engaged and we weren’t able to go home so we went to New Orleans,” said Mallette, a former Viper associate coach and now an assistant with the Kelowna Rockets. “We went on a vampire tour in the French Quarter at midnight on Christmas Eve. That was pretty crazy. There was no snow anywhere so it didn’t really feel like Christmas.” Mallette, a Philly Flyers’ draft pick, spent Christmas in obscure American cities like Asheville, Elmira, Youngstown, Kevin Mitchell Laredo and Flint. During his one season with the Colorado Eagles, Mallette remembers his daughter getting car sick on the way to a Christmas do. “It was about traditions and you make the most of who you’re with at Christmas. Most of the players back then were Canadians and Susie and I used to host a Christmas dinner for all the single guys and guys and wives who couldn’t get home.” Ferner also spent time with several minor pro, NHL and European teams over his 17-year career. No Christmas was ever the same. “It was different in places like Orlando and Long Beach when you wake up and you see people walking on the beach in shorts,” said the current Viper head coach/GM. “You forget there is snow back home for Christmas. I played golf with some teammates on Christmas Day in California. “In Naples (near Orlando) and Long Beach, the malls all go over the top with Christmas ornaments even though it doesn’t feel like Christmas.” In Baltimore, the AHL Skipjacks planned a Christmas Day horseback ride for players and their wives or girlfriends.

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“It rained really hard and none of the wives wanted to go, but eight of us guys still went and had a great time,” said Ferner. “We had one Mexican guy who looked like Juan Valdez from the coffee commercials. I think they gave him a donkey.” In Rochester one year, the AHL Americans rented a park and the team went cross-country skiing and enjoyed a hay ride and bonfire. “There was always team parties, but you play so much, you just want to enjoy the time off.” Having just lost his brother Darrell to cancer a few weeks ago, this Christmas for the Ferners will especially be about remembering loved ones. “We’ll be home this Christmas. It will be a little bit emotional for my mom (Jeanette) and my sister (Cheryl) because he used to always spend Christmas with them. It will be tough on my mom, but she’s doing pretty good.” Moger, director of hockey operations for Vernon minor hockey, spent Christmas in places like Hamilton, Providence, Boston, L.A., Finland, Germany and Italy during his career. While playing for the AHL Providence Bruins in Rhode Island, Moger and three teammates, including current NHL coach Peter Laviolette, went golfing at Christmas in the Sanibel Islands in Florida. “He (Laviolette) was a good player, a grinder. I would have never guessed in a million years he would become a coach. Same for Davis Payne, who was head coach in St. Louis last year and is now an assistant in L.A.” In 1999, Moger and his then wife, Lori, were scheduled to fly into Kelowna from L.A. for what would have been his first Christmas home since 1987. “We were over Kelowna and they said it was too snowy to land. All the Canadian planes were landing, but there were different regulations for the American planes and they wouldn’t land so we flew back to L.A.” Another year, he and Bruin teammate Clayton Beddoes spent the festive time off in New York City. While playing for the Krefeld Penguins in Germany, Moger and his wife headed to Paris. “The Bruins used to give the players

China every year for Christmas. We got wine decanters and mugs with the Bruin logo on them.” Wright, who racks up millions of Air Miles as director of amateur scouting with the Detroit Red Wings when he’s not coaching his son, Tanner, in Vernon Bantam Rep, also has a colourful Christmas memory bank. The Edmonton Oiler first-rounder was with Team Canada at the World Juniors in Germany (‘92) when team officials thought it would be fun to visit a Canadian military base. “It was a five-hour drive and all the base was empty. We looked at some tanks and stuff and then had a dinner.” One year, with the Oilers, the players had enough time off to head home. “We got to go home to Northern Saskatchewan which was nice because we always have a big ice fishing derby. It was pretty memorable because I forgot my wife’s (Christi) suitcase. Of course I got all my fishing gear and everything else, but she had no clothes for the three or four days. So that was entertaining.” Winning gold at the ‘93 world juniors in Sweden was of course sweet, but 2006 was also special. “I played in the Spengler Cup in Switzerland which probably was the nicest Christmas we had. It was in Davos which is a beautiful setting in the Swiss Alps. I had my family (two children) with me and I retired right after that tournament so they got to see my last game and it was a good way to go out.” Wright says playing a game you love for a hefty wage trumps family holidays, but he has always experienced some form of Christmas. “One year in Cape Breton (AHL Oilers), Dean McAmmond and I were roommates. Christi was flying out and we had seven feet of snow and we couldn’t get out of our apartment and we were running out of food. We started talking about cannibalism but neither one of us was going down that road.” There were loads of crank gift exchanges and the hair-challenged Wright was easy to buy for every year. “I started getting Rogaine when I was 23 so I knew that would stick with me for the longest time. I also got the Bubbles glasses.”

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Andrusiak ace for Knights Morning Star Staff

Zach Andrusiak pocketed a pair of goals, including the winner, as the North Okanagan Knights brushed off the Kelowna Chiefs 4-1 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Andrusiak’s first of the night, and sixth on the year, capped a two-goal first period for the 5-25-12 Knights. Austin Fournier, with his ninth, opened the scoring at 5:30, assisted by Andrusiak and Jordan Passmore. After a scoreless second frame, the 12-17-2-1 Chiefs cut the lead to one on a snipe by Dakota Kittle, his seventh. Andrusiak (7th goal) and Dallas Keller (3rd) completed the scoring in support of Mitch Profeit, who finished with 35 saves for his fifth win. The 18-year-old Profeit’s 1,527 minutes played are 131 more than the next nearest netminder (Chase’s Michael Byer has played 1,396 minutes), and his 966 shots faced also top the 20-team loop. Chris Turner had 28 stops for Kelowna. The Knights finish a three-game home stand today (3 p.m.) at Nor-Val Sports Centre against the Princeton Posse (13-12-2-2). They visit the Chase Heat (12-14-2-5) Wednesday night at Art Holding Memorial Arena. The host Posse bowed 4-1 to league powerhouse Osoyoos Coyotes (26-5-0-1) Friday night.

Top talent hits Sovereign Open Morning Star Staff

National junior team skiers ruled the Sovereign Lake Open under sunny skies Sunday at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. More than 180 athletes from as far away as Quebec, Ontario and New England competed in classic and freestyle technique races which started Saturday. Sovereign Lake communications director Bruce Sandlands reports that another 80 people registered in the early-season Cross Country Supercamps the same weekend. Scott Hill, 20, of Toronto, won the senior men’s open 10-kilometre classic Sunday, in 28 minutes, 57.3 seconds. Hill races for Team Hardwood in Thunder Bay, where he is on the national junior team. Geoffrey Richards of Team Black Jack in Rossland took second place, at 29:24.4 Jennifer Jackson, 19, of Midhurst, Ont. and also a member of Team Hardwood, claimed the women’s open five-kilometre classic in 17:41.3, 25 seconds faster than Corey Stock of Dartmouth College Big Green near Boston. Carson Bassett of Sovereign was 17th in the boys 5-km classic, in 18:19, while clubmate Finn Plummber was 22nd, in 19:06.3. Michelle Metz of the host club placed 18th in the girls 5-km classic, in 21:15. “Sovereign Lake and Silver Star Mountain are the destination of choice for nordic skiers and are one of the few areas in Canada with sufficient snow to host an early season race such as this,” said Sandlands. “Thank you to the over 80 club members who volunteered and also thank you to local title sponsors Stussi Sport and Hilltop Subaru and to BC Viasport for their support for this event.”

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TUESDAY, DEC. 9 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Godard Excavating Predators 6 - Pete Purves 5, Kyle Walters, Justin Horochuk 3A, Kevin Body 2A. Goalie: Chris Kingdon 22 saves. Tile Guy Flyers 5 - Kevin Kraus 3, Chris Glen 2, Dan Novakowski 2A. Goalie: Jordan Vallance 24 saves. Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena Cidel Moving Oilers 4 - Logan Stockley 2+1, Pearse Wiley, Jake Stuchberry. Goalie: Rodger Sewell 22 saves. Kasper Denture Red Wings 3 - Garth Gartner 2, Dallas Zupp, Mike Merrick 2A, Jeff Scott 2A. Goalie: Shane Hillman 24 saves. SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Cidel Moving Oilers 5 - Matt Brenton 2+1, Vernon Miskosky, Ryan Dubetz, Justin Mitchell (shootout winner, round 8) Clayton Ricketts 2A. Goalie: Jayden Campbell 18 saves. RE Postill & Sons Orphans 4 - Chris Glen 2, Murray Vetsch, Chris Bradford. Goalie: Rodger Sewell 27 saves. Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena Spartan Auto Bulls 3 - Jeff Mushaluk, Taylor Jackson, Shane Burgi. Goalie: Travis Corrie. Predators 2 - Horochuk, Tyler Willan, Cody Keller 2A. Goalie: Kingdon. SUNDAY, DEC. 7 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Monashee Bar & Grill Blackhawks 10 - Brian Caron 3+3, Dan Gilowski 3+1, Mike Mason 2+4, Ryan Black 2+3, Brendan Caron 5A. Goalie: Jason Hoffman 22 saves. Rea-Son Electric Kings 2 - Chris Usselman, Tye Sanford, Kevin Swales 2A. Goalie: Steven Clark 29 saves.

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A life changing gift

t was the day before the pipes burst when I spoke with Bev Henke, of the Upper Room Mission. Bev is the outreach supervisor and has been with them for years. You can see the no-nonsense compassion in her eyes and you know that those eyes have observed first-hand the pain, the degradation and humiliation of poverty that not a lot of people have seen. The impact of this situation at the URM is enormous. It has hit the most vulnerable population, those who may have a mental illness, who perhaps self medicate, the working poor and seniors who cannot quite make it on their pensions. The URM gives people a glimmer of hope and helps to change

lives by helping to put dignity back where it belongs. All human beings deserve to live in dignity. Poverty, and the exhaustion that goes along with the nonstop effort it takes to survive, can strip this away and in fact, does. Like the Carole Fawcett woman who used to live on the streets in another Okanagan city who moved to Vernon and went to the URM for shelter issues. With help, she was able to turn her whole life around and now lives (by comparison) what Bev calls ,“a white picket fence life.” She works at the mission giving back what was given to her and empowering others who need help. She’s walked the walk. A powerful full circle

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moment. There are others who have changed their life and who also work at the mission. They also empower others by the example of who they were compared to who they are now. As well as providing food, clothing and helping people find a place to live, the Upper Room Mission is a meeting place where kindness, understanding and encouragement is freely given out in large dollops. It is a safe haven where people can go and know that judgment will not be attached to the help they are given. We need to make sure this agency gets back up on its feet and is able to continue doing what it does best. It could be you that they are helping one day. Remember the ‘80s when CEOs lost jobs, homes and everything they had and ended up living in their cars? As

you think of Christmas and perhaps wonder what you might give to someone, please stop and realize that if you have to think too hard about what to give, it may mean that person has enough. Consider what you might spend on those who are fortunate in life to have found a good job (or fortunate to have had the financial ability for education), who enjoy a comfortable pension, who live in a comfortable home, who have people who care for them, consider the pressure you may feel to gift them. Maybe consider another way to gift this year. Donate the money you may have spent on someone who has enough, to a place where it will enhance and potentially change the quality of another human beings life. Choose to help

Work scheduled for Eastside Road Morning Star Staff

Crews will be performing work within the City of Vernon along a main road this week. The work is scheduled to take place on Eastside Road, south of Smith Road, Monday and Tuesday. “Drivers are advised please expect traffic delays and single-lane alternating traffic, and to please fol-

low all signs and flaggers on site,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, the city’s communications co-ordinator.

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YOU AND THE LAW RISKY TO LET OTHERS DRIVE YOUR CAR By Janice Mucalov, LL.B.

“Dad/Mom, can I have the car?”It’s probably a question you as a parent often hear once your teenager has obtained their driver’s licence. Remembering when you were that age and had no wheels, you’re inclined to give them the keys – after telling them to drive carefully and never to drink and drive. But as the car’s owner, you’re on the hook for any injuries or losses caused by a driver of your car: · who lives with you as a family member, or · who drives your car with your “express or implied”consent And it doesn’t matter whether, despite your strict warnings, the driver was careless or drove while impaired – you’re still on the hook (along with the at-fault driver) once you’ve handed over control of your car.

prohibit them from driving your car and, to be sure they don’t, you hide the car keys too. But despite this, the addiction gets the better of them. After getting high, they somehow find the car keys and cause a tragic accident. Even though you clearly didn’t allow them to drive your car (quite the opposite), the law says as owner you too are liable to the innocent car crash victim. Take another scenario. You can also get sued as an owner if you allow another person, say a visiting out-of-town friend or relative who doesn’t live with you, to drive your car. If they crash and it’s their fault, you too are liable. But what if they, perhaps because of partying and drinking, give the car keys to someone else you may or may not know (perhaps someone sober) who causes a crash? Are you liable?

The intent of the law in these cases is clear – innocent car crash victims hurt by potentially penniless drivers shouldn’t be left without compensation. (Typically, you as owner are sued so the victim can get access to your insurance.)

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Possibly. Whether you gave implied consent here will on the particular fact Nicholas Jacob depend situation. But if you lose, and the driver of your vehicle is to blame for a serious car crash, again you’d So a word of caution – make sure that the be personally on the hook for paying any liability insurance you carry is well over compensation awarded to the crash victim over the mandatory ICBC minimum (currently and above the limits of your liability coverage. $200,000). That’s because you are personally liable for any compensation payable to the victim over and above the insurance you have. And in a serious car crash, things like the victim’s cost of future care and lost earnings ability can and do run into millions of dollars. To see how this law can unexpectedly put you at risk, imagine that your adult child who lives with you is addicted to alcohol or drugs. You

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So take great care before allowing others to drive your car. Bump up your “third-party liability”insurance coverage too. And if you’re facing potential problems because you own a car involved in a car accident? Even if fault is unclear, seek legal help right away, and promptly notify ICBC and any other insurers who provide you with liability coverage. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nicholas Jacob of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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Highways, roads, main arteries, side streets are clogged with cars, no matter what time of day, each car trying to beat the next one in the lineup to the subsequent tie-up 50 feet away. And we think we have traffic problems in Vernon waiting in a car lineup of six or more. The problem is too many people, almost six million in greater Toronto, and spreading further as new housing complex after complex climbs over the fields and farms that use to be the agricultural belt of Ontario. You can take the Go train from Barrie (approximately 75 km and still a bedroom community) to downtown Toronto and many do, but it is more than a two-hour trip and others choose to drive the clogged highways trying to reduce travel time. Everyone is in a hurry and you had better be an aggressive driver or don’t drive, especially the highways. It seems to get worse every time I visit and I am reluctant to drive anywhere out of this neighborhood.

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In Vernon our lack of viable land for housing may be a gift as it ensures we will never have the population problem that produces such chaos and traffic congestion in other bigger cities. However looking at the traffic problems in these cities should be a wakeup call for us in the Okanagan. Our yearly increase of summer traffic on Highway 97 continues to rise and putting our head in the sand and continuing to ignore this problem because it is controversial doesn’t do it. Maybe our new council will take the bull by the horns and promote discussion about alternatives, perhaps another route bypassing the city might even fly this time around.

As you may be aware, the Upper Room Mission has experienced a flood and I know the people of Vernon will be doing everything they can to help out. People Place is assisting by allowing the Mission to use their space for programs and to feed the hungry. It also means that some programs have had to be cancelled or moved and Breathing Exercises/Yoga in a Chair is one of those. Friday classes at the People Place are closed until the New Year and the last Monday class, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m., has been moved to Nexus, 102, 3201-30th St, across the street from the old library next to the BC Services building. Melissa is currently teaching a class at Schubert Centre on Fridays only, at 10 a.m. This will be the only offering on Fridays until the new year begins and things get back to normal. For information, e-mail Melissa at blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca. Is there a difference between colds

and flu and if so, what is the difference? The University of Texas at Austin Health Services website tells us that cold symptoms include runny nose with yellow mucous, stuffy nose, cough and sore throat. A rhinovirus is the cause of a cold, and can last for a week and is much different than an influenza virus. Flu symptoms include sudden onset of headaches, sore throat and muscle ache, extreme tiredness and dry cough, with recovery taking longer. Both spread through coughing, sneezing, talking or through direct contact with an infected person. Treatment for both colds and flu includes drinking fluids and getting plenty of rest. For more information, visit the HealthLink BC website and search the terms cold, flu and allergy. Best wishes for a germ-free, happy and healthy Christmas season. If you have comments or questions, email blackmail1@ telus.net

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A study of risks posed to drinking water quality and infrastructure by drainage culverts on Lake Country’s Beaver Lake Road is now complete. Drainage of culverts and ditches along Beaver Lake Road and connections between sediment sources that influence terrain stability were investigated during 2014. “The purpose of the project was to identify risks requiring mitigation; with the bottom line being to improve drinking water quality,” said Michael Mercer, the district’s director of engineering and environment. A $10,000 grant from the Okanagan Basin Water Board was used to identify areas along Beaver Lake Road where downslope terrain instability may

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potentially be linked with road drainage issues. The results of this work will provide clear direction to the district and stakeholders on next steps to mitigate the potential risks. “The district is very proactive in taking action on water conservation and water quality improvements for our community,” said Mercer. “Lake Country’s water master plan approved in 2012 was developed to provide direction in meeting defined provincial objectives and health requirements for drinking water.”

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Request to fill vacancies on various Council Committees

The Council of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill vacancies on a number of Council Committees as follows: 1. Eleven (11) positions on the Advisory Planning Committee and one (1) youth member from the community at large. The Committee’s purpose is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on proposed land use and planning changes, and related matters. The term of these positions will be for four years with the Committee meeting every two weeks on the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. following Council’s Regular Meeting. 2. Five (5) positions on the Board of Variance from the Community at large. The Board of Variance is an avenue for appeal on the interpretation and the strict application of certain local government provisions and regulations. The term of these positions will be for four years with Board meetings only held when applications have been made to the Board. 3. One (1) position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee representing the seniors’ community. The Committee’s objective is to provide Council with milestone achievements of the implementation of the City’s Attainable Housing Strategy and to provide Council with advice on affordable housing matters. The term for this position is for two years. If you are interested in serving the community on one of the above noted committees, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at the reception desk at City Hall, or visit our website at vernon. ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2014. January

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Be advised that pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the 2015 Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 8:40 am, and the Regular Council Meetings of the Council for the City of Vernon are held at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates:

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Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 8:40 am

Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 1:30 pm

Public Hearing Monday, January 12, 2015 • 5:30 pm Heritage Revitalization Agreement Amendmend (3001 25 Street) Bylaw #5529 Rezoning Amendment (5900 Rimer Road and 5975 Lefroy Road) Bylaw #5530 Rezoning Amendment (3800 and 3802 27 Avenue) Bylaw #5531 LUC Discharge 3800 27 Avenue and 3802 27 Avenue Rezoning Amendment (4300 Bella Vista Road) Bylaw #5532 Rezoning Amendment (7511 Brooks Lane) Bylaw #5533

Special Regular Budget Meetings Wednesday, January 14 to Friday January 16, 2015 • 9:00 am 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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Health care in the North Okanagan has received a major boost. A $9,600 grant to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation from Telus Community Grants will help enhance trauma care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “We believe it is important to give where we live and this donation will benefit the community through training of local health care professionals,” said Steve Jenkins, with Telus. The funds will go towards a training program that teaches advanced skills which are vital in the first few minutes of trauma care. Funding for staff education and training is very limited at VJH, as available funds are directed to patient care. As a result, the VJH Foundation financially assists specialized train-

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After earning her master’s in civil engineering at the University of Waterloo, Emily Vance planned to spend a year travelling before settling down and entering the work force. A year and seven months later, and the former Vernon resident has still not returned home but has instead found herself in Tacloban, Philippines working with All Hands Volunteers doing disaster response following Typhoon Haiyan last year. “I planned to travel for a year then come back to real life and get an engineering job,” said Vance, who has been to Central America, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, and has been in the Philippines since July, volunteering since Aug. 11. “I always wanted to spend some time volunteering, but I didn’t find the right organization or opportunity until now. While traveling I saw all these developing countries where the people have so much less than we do, and volunteering was my chance to help them out and give back. “I’ve never done something like this before. When I got here, I didn’t know that I could sweat so much. Doing manual labour in the Filipino heat and humidity is intense. It takes a couple weeks before your body gets used to the work and the schedule. Every day I was exhausted and in bed early.” But after four months, Vance said she has acclimatized to the tropical climate and is up at 5 a.m. most mornings to cycle or run before work. “You get used to it. Plus, the other volunteers here have been so welcoming and friendly and I’ve become really close with them. It’s like having a family away from home. “And my real family and friends have been very supportive, though I think they often wonder if I’ll ever come back to Canada.” All Hands Volunteers is an organization that responds to natural disasters all over the world. The U.S.-based non-profit organization provides hands-on assistance, with maximum impact and minimum bureaucracy. Its response to Haiyan is the organization’s fifth project in the Philippines in the past seven years. Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit the Philippines Nov. 8, 2013, causing 6,300 people to lose their lives, with more than 1,600 people still missing; 29,000 people were injured, while property damage amounted to more than $2 billion, with 1.1 million homes heavily damaged or completely destroyed. All Hands started Project Leyte Dec. 2 and since then, more than 500 volunteers have safely deconstructed 342 damaged buildings and built communities of 146 transitional shel-

ters for displaced families as well as taking part in many other projects, including building permanent homes and schools. In Tacloban, 31,000 people continue to live in unsecure housing. Although temporary shelters are being constructed, All Hands sees relocation as a last resort and seeks to cause the minimum amount of disruption to the lives of people. “All Hands is a small organization, so we generally partner with bigger NGOs who provide funding while we provide the manpower to implement projects,” said Vance. The new project, which All Hands is doing independently, is to build permanent shelters for families where their original homes were so they can stay within their community and keep their livelihoods. Two of these houses have been completed and volunteers are fundraising to build more.” Vance has spoken with a number of people about the day the typhoon struck. “They tell stories of where they were and how they survived. For the Philippines, typhoons are a regular occurrence so people weren’t too concerned. However, they never expected the storm surge. It was a 25-foot wave that basically destroyed everything near the waterfront. Afterwards, there was rubble, death and destruction everywhere. Another man lost all seven of his children. They were all swept away from him by the storm surge. He searched for and found each one of them afterwards and buried them together. But the Filipino people are incredibly resilient and they are building back their lives, with our help. A year later, Tacloban is a city again and new shops open up all the time.” Vance said she has been overwhelmed by the warmth of the people she has met. Wherever she and other volunteers go, they

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The before and after photos of this house are from a pilot project completed by All Hands Volunteers in Tacloban, Philippines, to help people in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan’s destruction. are greeted with hellos, smiles and high-fives. “When we chat with them, they always thank us for giving our time to be here. When one project finished up, the ladies cried as they thanked us for giving them homes to live in again. It’s really touching. The children here are the best part. They always want to hold your hand. They’re so cheerful and friendly and they’re really interested in us.” Vance said All Hands will be in Tacloban until the end of January, with the possibility of the project extending past that date. She plans on staying until Jan. 31 and then making a decision as to whether she will continue. “I really like this work and hope that I can continue with it in one way or another. I think it would be beneficial to go back to Canada and work as an engineer for a while to build up my experience. Then I can provide more knowledge and skills to projects like this. However, there is a potential project starting up in India in a couple months, so I might just head over there if it goes through. “This volunteer experience has really made me question exactly what I want to do with the rest of my career. “This has been rewarding for me because I get to see families who have been living in tents or shacks for almost a year move into real homes. And I helped build those homes. I really feel like I’ve accomplished something and contributed to something worthwhile. We are literally changing lives here.”

Emily Vance of Vernon has been working with All Hands Volunteers since August. Vance recently took part in a fundraising bike ride with five other volunteers from around the world, with a goal of raising $27,500 to build eight new homes for families who are currently living in tents or makeshift shacks. Rise Up Ride On was a 300 km ride over seven days, taking place in the height of typhoon season and passing through towns along the path of destruction. For more information or to make a donation towards the $10,000 fundraising goal, go to www.justgiving.com/Emily-Vance-Cycle.

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walk to a bus stop. In a community like Vernon, this very real situation is becoming increasingly common. In the coming years, delivering services tailored to an aging population will likely involve more financial and human resources, especially in communities like Vernon and Coldstream, where nearly 8,000 people are age 70 and older. One such service that’s attempting to fill

at least part of the need is the Better At Home Program, a groundbreaking initiative that provides seniors with support services such as transportation. The program, delivered locally by NexusBC Community Resource Centre since April 2014, offers simple, necessary services that allow a senior to remain in their own home for longer. “Of all the services we provide, the big-

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gest request by far is for transportation,” said Lisa Roberts, program coordinator with NexusBC. “And the demand is definitely a lot greater than what we can provide at this time.” Roberts said that although the existing volunteers are filling a great need, there is a growing list of seniors still looking for rides. “Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Better At Home program. The more people we can call on to drive a senior to an appointment, the more seniors we will be able to help. “Not being able to go anywhere you want, whenever you want, feels like a prison sentence to many seniors. Driving a senior to the doctor or for groceries helps restore their sense

of independence and can be a social outing.” Those willing to drive a senior for even one hour a month will make a profound difference to someone that might be experiencing isolation and loneliness. “Our volunteer drivers are making a huge impact, and we hope they know it. Without them, this would not be possible.” Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to contact Roberts at 250545-0585. A free online criminal record check is conducted on all new volunteers. The Better At Home Program is dependent on funding from the Government of British Columbia through United Way of the Lower Mainland, and by private donations.

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the compassionate friends candle lighting The Compassionate Friends Welcomes you to the 18th Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of our children Dec. 14 at Paddle Wheel Park Hall, 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd., Vernon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Memorial starts at 6:30 p.m. Candles will be lit at 7 p.m. by bereaved family members and friends in remembrance of our precious children, that their light may always shine. For further information, call Darlene at 250-558-5026. zirka ukrainian dancers of the okanagan Free community Christmas concert at the Schubert Centre Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Concert starts at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments and goodies provided. Donations of food or cash gratefully accepted to the local food bank. lumby community carol sing! is our yearly ecumenical Christmas event, where we celebrate, together with all Lumby churches, the birth of Jesus Christ with the story, joy and song. You are invited again to join us in this traditional celebration of the season Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Glencaird and Park Avenue. Free-will offering to benefit the local food bank. Refreshments in the hall to follow. Everyone welcome! santa invites you to a special potluck supper Dec. 14 at Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall (corner of Hullcar/Deep Creek/Knob Hill Roads). Doors open 4:30 p.m., dinner starts 5 p.m., Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Parents should bring a dish that would feed your family; we provide plates, cups, cutlery, coffee or hot chocolate. Please bring a small wrapped gift with your child’s name on it and deposit in box by door. Santa will call your child and give them their gift. For info., call Sherri at 250-546-1944. anaf unit 5 general meeting Dec. 14 beginning 11 a.m. Members encouraged to attend. aa meets sundays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. 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. Mega meat draw takes place second and last Sunday of the month at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Vernon Butcher Shop. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933.

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artsolutely! The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is pleased to announce ninth annual fundraiser, Artsolutely, a shopping extravaganza and Vernon’s one-stop shop for fun and unique hand-made gifts until Dec. 24. We’ve got 25 of the Okanagan’s best artists selling their finest wares in all mediums: paintings, drawings, fibre, jewellery, glass, pottery, photography, woodcarvings, soaps and more! Open Monday to Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson park. Call 250-542-6243 or visit www.vernonarts.ca society for open learning & discussion Meets Dec. 15 at the People Place, 9:30 a.m. with Ed Noweck from

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the armstrong/spallumcheen trails society Meeting Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of Norval Arena on Park Drive in Armstrong. New members are welcome. vernon seniors oapo branch #6 Reminder to members and guests: our Christmas luncheon will be held at Dec. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre; $10 each. Kindly bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. Entertainment and enjoyment for all. open crib is alive and kicking at Schubert Centre, every Tuesday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Thursdays 7 p.m. We would love you to come and join us. Play good cards and meet new friends. sea cadets and navy league Sea Cadets ages 12 to 18 are meeting at D12 off

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Do you want to build a snowman?” Come on out and join the Frozen Science camp at the Okanagan Science Centre where guests will build their very own snowmen and use science to make them melt (after all, don’t all snowmen want to experience summer?) Runs Dec. 23 and 29. The science centre is offering a variety of holiday science camps. Become an elf for the day and create take-home science gifts during the Santa Maker day camp Dec. 22. Escape the freezing temperatures and Melt Into Science with a heat-themed day camp Dec. 30. Explore the Science of Light and uncover its mysteries with a series of dazzling experiments as 2015, the International Year of Light, begins, Jan. 2. Ages 6 – 10; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now. Commonage/Mission Road Tuesdays 6 to 9 recovery and parent successfully. Takes place p.m. Navy League cadets ages nine to 13 meet every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli at Canadian Mental Health Association build- Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at ing, 3100-28th Ave. Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. Membership for each corps is $20/year. Info. on Info., Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at Sea Cadets call Carolynn at 250-503-8345. For 250-542-5311. under the spitfire anaf unit 5 Cribbage Navy League call Doug at 250-503-8319. single friends 50+ Weekly coffee meets night and dart league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. New Tuesdays 10 a.m. at food court, Village Green members welcome. We are at 2500-46th Ave. Centre. Come for coffee and pick up activity list. Call 250-542-3277 for more information. Join us, no membership fee. Our group has been tuesday evening meditation group A meeting for 12 years; we have fun and do all short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive kinds of activities. silver star rotary club meets Tuesdays Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from 6:46 to 8 a.m. at the Village Green Hotel cocaine anonymous meets Every across from the Village Green Centre. This is a Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian fun, friendly, social club supporting local com- Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think you munity and international service, and we are have a problem with cocaine, please join us. looking for new members. Everyone is welcome freedom group meets Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group is to come for a free breakfast. lumby artistic connections is a weekly intended to give support to people who want to watercolour painting class (sometimes acrylics); quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept $10 per session. Every Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m., total abstinence, it does not require it to join. Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. All confidential mental illness family support group Provides caring environwelcome. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 for info. the armstrong lions club bingo every ment for family members of a loved one with Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo at 6:50 a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. aboriginal infant & early childhood members supporting a loved one with a mental development Free swimming Tuesdays from illness. You are not alone. NOTE: We normally 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For meet the fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., but for December only we’ll meet Dec. 16 at the Mental more info., 542-7578. pregnancy support Every Tuesday we offer Illness Family Support & Information Centre, drop-in 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. We room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call offer free, confidential service to help you have Dianne at 250-260-3233 for more information. a healthy baby. We are at 2902-29th Ave. Gratefully accepting double strollers, maternity, infant clothing donations. teach and play for kids Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Aboriginal Infant and Total Pet carries agricultural feeds, Early Childhood Development Centre. For horse feeds and bird seed more information, call 250-542-7578. mothers for recovery peer Sure Crop support group For any mother in - 16% Lay Pellets ....................................$ recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling - Hen Scratch ..............................................$ with addictions. The purpose of this group - Whole Corn ...............................................$ will be to help addicted mothers obtain $

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Dec. 17 at 7:15 p.m. at the Okanagan Science Centre, Heritage Hall next to the main OSC Vernon flying club & copa flight 65 building. A pre-meeting session at 6:30 p.m. Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. as well as the main program for the meetat 6210 Tronson Rd., Vernon Airport. You don’t ing will feature a discussion of “Telescopes have to have an aircraft to join, just an interest in and Telescope Accessories.” Members are being general aviation and camaraderie. Koffee Klatch invited to bring their telescopes to the meeting meets daily at 10 a.m. Come and check us out. and talk about their experiences with them. Each Info., Marion at 250-542-1740. member will be allocated about five minutes to lumby women’s (55+) tuesday’s talk about their scope and experiences, and this together meet twice a month; the third should be of particular interest to new telescope Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the users or buyers. Also on the main program will seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. at 11:30 and be observing reports and images from members car-pool to lunch. Info., Olena at 250-547-8866. and the “Mystery Constellation of December” Kiwanis club of Vernon four seasons and a “December Observing Challenge” issued Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New by John Karlsson and Jim Kanester. A short members welcome. For info., call 545-8650. Christmas get together will proceed after the halina seniors centre Come out for a meeting, with Christmas music and Christmas fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 goodies. So bring your goodies and Santa hats! p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. halina seniors centre turKey lunch Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over wel- Our 41st Annual Christmas Turkey Luncheon & come. For more information, call 250-542-2877. Dance will be held Dec. 17 in the Rec Centre seniors lunches at armstrong legion auditorium. Doors open at 11 a.m.,turkey dinWednesdays, noon, Br. 35 for $7. To reserve, call ner at noon followed by afternoon of festivities. by noon Tuesday, 546-8455. Tickets available at the Halina Seniors Centre, aa meetings tuesdays Monday to Sunday 3310-37 Ave., $10 per person. Everyone wel7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and come! For more information, call 250-542-2877. handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, hi noon toastmasters Meets Wednesday open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meeting noon to 1 p.m. at The Pantry Restaurant, 3908(X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. 32nd St. With a surge in new members and enthuMeeting (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, siasm this is the season to join us and embark on 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. (H) . Open meeting, your journey of better communication skills. Call, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., 5 p.m. daily. Handicap email or just drop in on our meetings (no charge). access (X) no access. Info., 250-545-4933. For info., call or e-mail Serle Schoenberger at 250-542-5161, serle1@telus.net. christmas special at the Vernon amnesty international Vernon group library Spend some time with your wee ones Meets Dec. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Vernon Dec. 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For little ones age library. We will write cards of encouragement to birth to six years. Stories, puppets and songs for individuals/families in different countries who the holidays! Please pick up a free ticket at the are currently experiencing human rights abuses. information desk. The Vernon Branch of the ORL Please RSVP info@amnestyvernon.ca or phone is at 2800-30th Ave. For more information about Lee at 250-938-5789 to find out what to bring. the library and other great programs, please visit star country squares will be holding www.orl.bc.ca or call 250-542-7610. their Christmas Coffee Night Dec. 17 at Knox the oKanagan Valley big band perPresbyterian Church. Plus from 7 - 7:30 p.m., forms Dec. 19 at the Schubert Centre. Come Mainstream to 9:30 p.m. For Club info., phone dance the night away and help raise badly needed Yvonne at 250-545-5547. cash for the food bank for the basic staples for rasc oKanagan The Vernon group of the their hampers. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance starts Royal Astronomical Society Okanagan meets 8 p.m. Door prizes! Cash bar! Fun! Put on your dancing shoes or just come and listen to some great Big Band music from the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and on as well as Christmas music. Tickets $10 each or table of eight for $60. Tickets available at Schubert ‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, and as we enter Centre, Century 21 Executives Realty and this busy time of festive cheer, keep in mind a few holiday at the door. For info., call 250-550-2125. dangers for our pets. dance at the enderby seniors’ Chocolate: This delectable ingredient contains high levels of fat, Theo bromine and methylxanthines. The darker the compleX Dec. 19 from 2-4 p.m., the chocolate the more toxic to pets. Ingestion of chocolate can Chilly Creakers are playing. Enjoy good cause vomiting, diarrhea and, even more serious, seizures, music for dancing and listening. Snacks heart arrhythmias and tremors. and coffee included. Admission still only Bones or meat trimmings: Fat, whether trimmings from $5. Everyone welcome. meat or fat in gravy, can cause gastrointestinal upset and could lead to pancreatitis. Bones of any sort should be blue christmas at trinity united avoided. They can lodge in your pets throat or could splinter church This annual service is open to and cause lacerations in their intestinal tract. anyone who is entering the Christmas It is best to feed your pet their regular diet and caution season facing loss, loneliness, brokenness visitors against feeding table food of any sort. and takes place Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Christmas Decorations: Consider unbreakable options Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park when purchasing ornaments. Also stay away from shiny, Dr. Christmas is a happy time of year, dangling decorations which move with the slightest draft. filled with family, friends and celebrations. This entices curious cats to play and possibly ingest. Candles with their flickering flame can also present a But for some, that joy can highlight losses hazard to your pet. they are experiencing – loss of a loved one, Bows and ribbons: Although it makes for a pretty a broken relationship, loss of employment, package, it also invites your pet to chew and if swallowed loss of health, loneliness – to name a few. could cause an intestinal blockage. Blue Christmas is a brief worship service Taking these precautions can help ensure that you and your to hear and share prayers, readings and family have an enjoyable holiday season. music that can help us to remember that we Merry Christmas! are not alone and to recognize that even in brokenness and pain, we can find glimmers of light in our darkness, and rays of hope for the future. The service is followed by a short reception in the church hall. For more details, contact the church at 250-545-0797 Dr. Sarah Strobiki Dr. Herbert Mehl Dr. Miles Latwat Dr. Dave Lemiski or e-mail office@trinityvernon.ca christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event www.vernonvetclinic.com runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson 805 Kal Lake Rd, Vernon, BC • 250-542-9707 Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5

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p.m., each day the mall is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. For more info., call Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250548-9293. Kelowna singles club christmas dance Dec. 20 at Rutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, with live band Bob King. Bar, refreshments and snacks available. Members $10; nonmembers $13; memberships $15. New Year’s Eve dinner/dance tickets available, $35; Vic and the Dance Band. For info., please call 250-7626907. Our dances are open to everyone. Come and invite your friends to join us. aa night owl meetings Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, inclusive, at Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. in Vernon. They start at 9:30 p.m. and go til the last person has shared. afternoon of lessons and carols Dec. 21 at 4 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3204-27th St. (parking off 26th Street). Come and enjoy the story of Christmas with carols as well as anthems sung by the All Saints choir. Bring your family and friends. Vernon women’s transition house is looking for families, individuals or businesses to sponsor women and children in need in our annual Christmas hamper program. We are also accepting general donations. Please contact Laura at 542-1122 or e-mail laura.c@vwts.ca if you can help. dancing christmas lights display Voila Hair Studio at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Vernon will again have its display running until Christmas, with donations of non-perishable food and cash being collected for the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. There is a bin for food donations and a secure cash box attached to the front of the salon building. There are 12 songs and the show runs approximately 40 minutes at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., with a quiet white light display for 20 minutes. Tune your FM dial to 88.1, listen and enjoy. The gate to see the Artificial Christmas Tree Forest is open until 9 p.m. daily. holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 22 it’s Santa’s Maker Day. Become an elf for the day and create a variety of take-home science gifts! Enhance your chemistry, art and herbal skills during this camp. Keep your creations a secret until the big day by making your very own wrapping paper! Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 23 and 29 it’s Frozen Science. Calling all talking snowmen, mountain men, princesses and ice queens! Come and explore a world of ice, snow and crystals, with our Frozen Science day camp. Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 30 it’s Melt into Science. Escape the freezing temperatures and melt into science with our heat-themed day camp! Can fire burn in different colours? Does heat change the size and shape of different objects? Thaw out with us as we explore a warmer side of science. It will be a scorching good time! Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! celebrate new year’s eVe under the spitfire Dec. 31. Banquet-style dinner featuring stuffed pork loin and dancing to live music by

ReWind. Get your tickets early for this sell-out event! Tickets only $40. Call 250-542-3277. holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Jan. 2 it’s Science of Light). Brighten up your winter and light up the new year with our Science of Light day camp! Uncover the mysteries of light with a series of dazzling experiments and luminous activities; as 2015, the International Year of Light, begins. Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! 15th annual united way festiVal of trees The beautiful trees are on display at the Best western Vernon Lodge until Jan. 5. Drop in to get ideas for decorating your tree then vote for your favourite tree. New this year – vote online at www.unitedwaynocs.com for a minimum donation of $5 you may vote as often as you wish and donate as much as you wish. Most votes wins “People’s Choice Award” most dollars raised wins “Community Favourite Award.” what are you waiting for? It’s that time of the year for new beginnings and personal challenges. People are considering various resolutions. We like to call them goals. What about you? Consider coming into the warm embrace of Monday Night Vernon Toastmasters. It’s your time to speak. We will guide, mentor and encourage you. It’s fun too. The first three meetings are free. Join us at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Call Russell at 250-542-7095 or Teresa at 250-545-5767 for info. picKleball? what is picKleball? Come and find out! Join the fun! Two beginner sessions will be offered in January by the Greater Vernon Pickleball Association. First session: Jan. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. and Jan. 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym, 35th Ave. entrance. Second session is three consecutive Mondays: Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, 3300-37th Ave. Choose the session that suits you best. Don’t delay! The number of players is limited. Come and play in a friendly and supportive environment! You do not have to be a member. All equipment provided. Register today on the “Schedules” page at Vernonpickleball.com or e-mail us at wifflewackers@gmail.com or call Nancy at 250-503-6631. the north oKanagan naturalists club Meeting Jan. 7 at the Village Green Hotel at 7 p.m., featuring guest Don Cecile speaking on Birding in Point Pelee Park. the north oKanagan orchid society meets Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. We look forward to seeing you then and wish you and yours all the very best in the new year. For more info., call Anne at 250-545-5932 calling all singers to chorfestiVity! May 15 to 17, 2015, the British Columbia Choral Federation will hold its annual Chorfest in Vernon, with a concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 2 p.m. May 17. Chairperson Elizabeth Scott urges choral singers of all ages to check out the web site at Chorfest2015.ca for information about registration, music and clinicians and to sign up for an amazing weekend! the second annual inspiration motiVational spirit of laughter eVening Jan. 23 at the Schubert Centre, 7 to 9 p.m. (arrive early for registration). Minimum donation of $5 required per person please (to help cover the cost of facility). Bring your own water and a blanket and if there is enough space we may try some group hypnosis. Presenters: Carole Fawcett, counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and a Laughter Leader Teacher with the International Laughter Yoga movement, and Jeunesse Pearson, a Positive Psychology coach and Laughter Leader. If you are feeling “blue” or need a shot of happiness, then this is the event for you. Bring your family, your friends and plan to laugh and laugh and laugh and know that you will leave feeling better than when you arrived! You will learn some tools to help keep your mood upbeat and boost your endorphin levels at the same time!

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Hockey and art collide for Wackem Sackem The result of Glenn Clark’s stick-handling with a paintbrush can be seen at Headbones Gallery in Vernon Dale BoyD Black Press

When asked to put on a show, Penticton’s Glenn Clark always has the same answer. “(Vernon’s Headbones Gallery) asked me if would be able to put a show together and I said ‘well of course’,” Clark said. He received a similar call nearly two years ago from the Kelowna Art Gallery, who commissioned his table hockey-inspired piece, Best of Seven, to the Kelowna airport last year, and the agreeable artist always faces up to a challenge. “It’s always the same, I say ‘oh yeah I can do it’,” said Clark. “I did the table hockey photos submitted piece and everyone wanted to see the parts Penticton artist Glenn Clark looks over his life-size painting, with moveable wings, of Montréal moving. So I started scratching my head Canadiens goalie lorne “Gump” Worsley. Clark captures Boston Bruin Bobby orr in action (below). and said OK, let’s do something here, so the Wackem Sackem opens at Headbones Gallery in Vernon Friday. interactive kinetic parts started.” A year later, Clark’s love letter to an era of “I grew up watching that guy. I was a hockey, entitled Wackem Sackem, is getting young lad and I remember when I was 11 packed up in his home studio in Penticton and he was in his final year quite well,” Clark and ready to be shipped to Headbones said. “I can remember once watching a clip Gallery for its debut on Friday. of Béliveau skating down the ice and he did His pieces pop out of two dimensional a stick-handle move and it was like an alien space using depth and moving parts to or something.” transport the audience back to some of With a stack of nearly 20 books under his the best-photographed moments in hockwork bench filled with hockey photos, Clark ey history. Moments including Dave “the is not at all overwhelmed when deciding Hammer” Schultz and Brad Park during first which moments to recreate. period of Game 3 in the 1974 Stanley Cup “It’s kind of like shopping, I think,” he said. semifinals (with Schultz’s wailing fist fully Once he gets an idea of what he wants to do, moveable), or Tim Horton and Jean Béliveau rivalries and stories to come out of that time Clark makes a draft and takes it across the alley racing for the puck. period, and it is a trip through memory lane to his neighbour, and blacksmith, Mike Turley. “This is artwork about the era when I for the long-time hockey fan. “I come up with the paper models and say grew up. These guys didn’t wear helmets. “Then you got Béliveau. If you ever ‘Mike, does it work?’ and he says yes or no, They seemed to be more accessible. You wrote him a letter, he would write you and if he says no then we argue to death, and meet the NHL-ers now and they give you the back and send you a photograph with an sometimes build them anyways,” Clark said. duck and roll,” said Clark. autograph, just a real class guy. The guys “It’s been a partnership in many ways across His work romanticizes an era, but Clark were a bit different then,” said Clark, who the back alley.” said the violence of the game is not necessar- watched Béliveau’s funeral along with many As soon as the Headbones Gallery exhibit ily the focus. Instead he is fascinated by the Canadians on Dec. 10. was confirmed, Clark got to work straight

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away building the three interactive goalies. “Last January it was -20C and I was outside with the grinder starting to cut the metal, snot was pouring out of my nose, and my neighbours must be thinking ‘what the heck is Clarkie doing?’,” he said. Clark wasn’t sure where the project was going to go from there; at one point it was going to be all goalies, but he was tempted to capture more scenes from his favourite hockey moments. Clark said his show is going to be like hockey in many ways, with metal clanking, moving parts and an encouragement for the audience to get up close and personal with the work. “It’s a trip to the sin bin is what it’s going to be,” said Clark. “It’s going to be a noisy show.” Best of Seven will be set up once again, minus the glass sheet that was up during its stint at the Kelowna airport, allowing people to get more intimate with the work. Clark been showing pieces in group shows at Headbones Gallery for the last five years, but this is the first time an exhibit will be entirely his own. Having his show follow Ann Kipling, who has shown her works at the National Gallery, is a point of pride for Clark. “That’s who I’m following. That’s the kind of gallery this is. It’s a big honour to be asked to put a show together up there,” Clark said. He hasn’t thought ahead to what’s next, but Clark shows no signs of slowing down as the one-of-a-kind pieces get easier to make with practise. “As I’m building these sculptures I’m finding more and more solutions on how to build them,” said Clark, adding, “It will be worth your while if you like hockey and want to bring a smile to your face. There’s a lot of surprises and a lot of fun in this show. (I’m) bringing fun back into the art world.” Also opening in Headbones’ Drawers Gallery is David Wilson’s Sookinakin Beats. An opening reception with Clark takes place Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Headbones is located at 6700 Old Kamloops Rd. The exhibition will be up until Feb. 8. Call 250-542-8987 for info.

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Family and friends of the Vernon Kalamalka chapter of Sweet Adelines International are invited to the choir’s annual Christmas performance, Wednesday at the Halina Centre. Interim director Joey Minshall, Sweet Adelines International chorus advisor, coach and accredited music arranger, has prepared a program of traditional Christmas music, along with selections from the group’s current chorus repertoire. Included are soloists and enter-

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