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Rail trail plans remain on track RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Proponents of purchasing a railway corridor are staying the course despite high-profile opposition. The Okanagan Indian Band has come out against the agreement local jurisdictions have signed to purchase the Canadian National line from Coldstream to Kelowna for $22 million. The band insists the corridor is part of an outstanding land claim. “We have no control over that and we’re working through the rules as we know it. To just stop (the purchase process), we would lose that opportunity,” said Jim Garlick, Coldstream mayor. “We’re not trying to infringe on anything with the band because we have no powers (with First Nations land claims).” Juliette Cunningham, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chairperson, is reluctant to comment on how the band’s opposition may impact the rail purchase.

“We will have to talk to City of Kelowna staff who have been the lead in negotiations,” she said. Kelowna officials say they were aware of the band’s land claims with the federal government along Wood and Kalamalka lakes. “Our understanding is that CN has the right to legally dispose of the railway corridor and that this is a land claim issue between the OKIB and senior levels of government,” said Doug Gilchrist, Kelowna’s division director of community planning and real estate. “The city does not take stands on land claim issues between First Nations and senior levels of government as it’s outside of our jurisdiction. The City of Kelowna will continue to work with the OKIB through the joint planning initiative currently underway for the mutual benefits of all our citizens.” The corridor is part of the Commonage claim, which the band says was created when reserve land was taken away from the band in the late 1800s.

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“In our eyes, the resolution of the OKIB’s entitlement to the Commonage Reserve remains outstanding business,” said Byron Louis, Okanagan Indian Band chief. “We offered the mayors the opportunity to back our claim. First, it would have helped to build much needed bridges between parties and cultures and second, it would have saved the taxpayers $22 million.” The band has forwarded the issue to legal counsel for further review, but that hasn’t halted optimism among the Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative that a recreational corridor can be developed. “This doesn’t surprise me because there’s still an unresolved issue,” said Brad Clements, initiative president, of the band’s concerns about the land purchase. “All of us in the Okanagan need to understand the history and where the band is coming from. It’s part of the process. There will still be a solution.”

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Rural politicians are demanding major improvements to roads in the North Okanagan. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee has submitted a list of priority projects it wants included in the Ministry of Transportation’s 10-year plan. “There’s a bit of a deficit in terms of how the road projects are proceeding,” said Bob Fleming, EAAC chairperson and BX-Swan Lake director. “I’m not terribly confident (about the ministry doing the work) but if we don’t say anything, it doesn’t get on their radar.” Among the projects being lobbied by EAAC are improved safety at Highway 97 and Stickle and Birnie roads in BX-Swan Lake, resurfacing of the Baxter bridge in rural Lumby and a traffic light at Highway 97B and Springbend Road in rural Enderby. There are also calls for the ministry to upgrade and resurface the Lumby-Mabel Lake Road. “There are parts that should be upgraded and are dangerous,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director. EAAC also wants an enhanced ministry role in remediation work, including infrastructure and drainage, in the area of the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre in rural Enderby. The ministry is also being asked to improve communications with local governments on rural road and highway improvements, and enhance partnership opportunities for pedestrian/ bicycle paths within ministry right-of-ways. “When there is no where to walk on the side of a road, it is a safety issue,” said Fleming.

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Skilled labour dominates budget talk RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Input from Greater Vernon business leaders is being taken back to Ottawa. Labour Minister Kellie Leitch held a 2015 federal budget consultation with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and the issue of training skilled workers dominated the session. “We are making substantial investments in a number of areas,” said Leitch of funding apprenticeships. However, many of the participants in the consultation told Leitch there’s a need to focus on education and immigration to address a labour shortage. Tom Hoffman, Tolko Industries’ manager of external and stakeholder relations, made the pitch for funding so skills are expanded among women and First Nations. “There needs to be an opportunity to identify candidates and take them through training and mentoring beyond the first

year of employment,” he said. Accessing foreign workers was also raised by Silver Star Mountain Resort. “Where we are lacking is skilled Canadians to train people to ski,” said Anne Haight, the resort’s director of sales and marketing. Leitch, an Ontario MP, says she’s aware of the challenges facing ski resorts. “We are happy to help facilitate getting them here,” she said of foreign workers in the ski sector. Other questions revolved around migrant farm workers, child care and expanding trade markets. Leitch is also minister of status of women and she says her goal is to expand the role of women in the economy. “We want to make sure more women have opportunities and Canadians have more jobs,” she said. About 14 per cent of Canadian businesses are owned by women employing 1.5 million people.

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Matthew Foerster pleads guilty to violent attacks KATHY MICHAELS Black Press

Matthew Foerster made a reappearance in a Kelowna courtroom to face up to two violent attacks he made on women before he killed Armstrong teen, Taylor Van Diest. For a 2004 break and enter and assault on a Cherryville woman he was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison. For a 2005 sexual assault of a Garden of Eden sex worker, he also received a six-year sentence. The 28-year-old Foerster from Cherryville, who kept his eyes downcast throughout his most recent round of court proceedings, will serve those terms concurrent to the life sentence for which he’s already incarcerated, which means there will be little change in his life. The guilty pleas, however, are a milestone in the lives of his victims, one of whom appeared in court to tell her attacker the ways his violent act changed her life. “On the day I was attacked, I woke up and blood was coming out of my head. There was so much blood, it covered my body,” she said, of the events of Oct. 19, 2004, as Foerster stared at the ground in front of him.

“I have never been so scared in my life.” She was 19-years-old at the time of the attack, and asleep in her Cherryville home when Foerster broke into her room, grabbed her and knocked her head against her bedroom wall. “Come with me,” he said, referring to her by name. The woman knew the voice, as Foerster was a friend of her younger brother, according to the agreed statement of facts which was read into the record. However, she was disoriented, in pain and afraid. She fell to the floor in the hallway of her home, and when she looked up she noticed that Foerster had a handgun tucked into his pants. He removed it and held it at his side. The young woman asked Foerster if he was going to shoot her. He said, no. When she asked what he wanted, he replied, “I want you.” She twice told him she was going to pass out. Then he left. The young woman told Mounties in Cherryville who her attacker was. They called him into the station, but his father, Stephen Foerster, insisted on being in the interview room. While there, he offered an alibi for the time in question and the matter was not pursued further, according to the statement of fact.

It wasn’t until Matthew Foerster was arrested for Van Diest’s Oct. 31, 2011 murder that he admitted to the attack on the Cherryville woman. “I liked her at the time… I just never thought it would work,” Foerster told a police officer. That interest left long lasting damage. His victim’s head was split in two during the attack, she temporarily lost hearing and her jaw was damaged. Muscle pain followed, but the most significant damage was emotional. “I will never be the person I was before the attack,” she told the court, as tears streamed down her face. Sleep no longer comes easy and she moved from her hometown, suspicious of those around her and continually stressed. It’s affected her ability to work, and form relationships. Foerster’s next victim wasn’t in court Wednesday, but her story was outlined in the agreed statement of fact. Crown counsel Iain Currie told the court that Foerster went to the escort agency in downtown Kelowna in the interest of procuring some services. The woman gave Foerster a tour of the facility, and when she was alone with him, he pulled out a knife, and had her comply to two sexual acts without her consent.

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Judy Grant (left) collects the first Gund Teddy bear from Morning Star advertising representative Lynnaya Filbrandt during the giant giveaway Saturday. “It’s nice to have the people out there,” said Nickel, who, in addition to collecting one of 50

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Born in Vernon, Nickel usually comes by herself to the event. To win a bear, and get their names in the draw, the first 50 participants have to show proof of $300 of purchases from a list of participating local merchants. The grand prize winner can then choose gift certificates totalling $500 for any of the vendors. Nickel chose a lump sum for Save-On Foods. “You’ve gotta eat, right?” she chuckled. “They’ve got some great sponsors.” Regarding her evergrowing collection of bears, she added: “I line them up. I bring them out for Christmas.”

Vernon School District trustee Kelly Smith has begun her second term in a new role: chairperson of the board of trustees. Nominated by trustee Mollie Bono, Smith was elected to the position by acclamation at Wednesday’s public board meeting, the first of the new four-year term. “The chair of the school board is one who calls on the board when there is a need and we are looking forward to a positive four-year term,” said Smith, who easily won her spot on the board in November’s municipal election. Smith goes into her second term as trustee — now a four-year term instead of the previous three years — with new trustees Robert Lee and Lisa de Boer, along with veterans Bono, Mitzi Fortin, John Armstrong and Doris Squair. “At this point, this is not a four-year sentence,

so someone else may be here next time around,” said Smith. For the position of vice-chairperson, Armstrong nominated newcomer de Boer, while Bono nominated veteran trustee Fortin. A secret ballot was held, with Fortin elected to the position. “I want to thank you for letting your names stand and remember that nothing is written in stone,” said Smith. All seven trustees were sworn in by former school trustee Justice Frank Cole, who also witnessed their signing of the trustee code of ethics. “Harry Truman once said that if a politician needs a friend, he should get a dog,” said Cole. “But when I was on the school board I met many people who became my friends. There are wonderful people in this district, from the very top to the very bottom. And I’m very sorry (longtime trustee) Bill Turanski isn’t here, as he is someone whom I admired and respected.”

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Okanagan College students in the electrical trades programs will soon plug into a cutting edge new learning space thanks to a $100,000 donation from Vernon’s Westwood Electric. Westwood’s donation to the Okanagan College Foundation’s Bright Horizons: Building for Skills campaign will support the trades training complex under construction at the Kelowna campus. The electrical controls lab in the new facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and workstations for students. “Today’s apprentices are tomorrow’s qualified journeypersons, supervisors and industry leaders,” said Jason McCormick, Westwood partner and vice-president of operations. “The best possible trades training will only further promote the apprentice’s future, opportunities

for local business and ultimately B.C. We are honoured to be involved with what will be one of the largest, most comprehensive and environmentally sustainable trades training facilities in B.C.” Work on the $33-million complex expansion is expected to be complete in the spring of 2016. The provincial government has committed $28 million to the project and the Okanagan College Foundation is responsible for raising an additional $7 million. “This support from Westwood is exciting news for Okanagan College and especially so for our students enrolled in the electrical trades programs, which is one of our largest trades programs, having grown by over 80 students this year,” said Jim Hamilton, Okanagan College president.

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’m not sure where December went, seems to have flown by quicker than Santa, but just in case you weren’t counting, there’s only six days until Christmas! The scramble is on to finish up shopping, wrapping, season’s greetings and preparations for the big day. All of which can cause stress and anxiety which kind of take over the whole meaning of the season. And if it isn’t the hustle and bustle that’s got you Grinched up over the season, Christmas can also be a tearful reminder for Jennifer Smith many of us of what we’re missing this time of year. Christmas is supposed to be filled with love and joy, unfortunately quite the opposite can occur for many. Perhaps a loved one is no longer around to share the season with, or family disputes have shadowed the true meaning of Christmas. Family dynamics change, relationships are broken, friends come and go, problems and illness persist and God’s plan can often seem unfair. Any number of such scenarios can make for a rather blue Christmas. So while others are cheerfully celebrating all the season has to offer, it is a sad reminder for others of what they are missing. In turn, they are left searching for a glimmer of hope over the holidays. For some, associations with Scrooge become all too apparent. But it’s far too easy to say, ‘bahumbug,’ and shrug off Christmas as nothing more than an over-commercialized shopping frenzy. As we all know, there is a lot more to Christmas than gift giving. Others fake it through the entire holidays. Perhaps enjoying a little too much Christmas

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cheer to drown their sorrows. Despite our sadness, this is a time to find thanks for all we do have and celebrate it. To help those feeling desolate, Trinity United Church is hosting a Blue Christmas service tomorrow (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. It aims to allow those hurting this season a place to feel their sadness and know that they are not alone. Words of courage, strength and hope will be shared to hopefully bring some joy to those who need it most this season. It is also a stark reminder that sorrow and joy live together. Nothing highlights that more than this time of year. You may look around and see an empty home following a break-up, a lonely holiday following the death of a loved one, or a bare Christmas during a tough financial time. But it is also a chance to find/discover/renew hope. Just as life continues, so does the season. It does not stop for us, the spirit is alive and well. And there are countless places to find it. In the eyes of young children, in the memories of our elders, in the actions of others (Together for Christmas and all that is being done to assist the Upper Room Mission are just a few local examples) and in the words of those around us. Despite all that may be turning your world upside down, there is hope in Christmas. There’s one song that kind of says it all: Let It Be Christmas, by Alan Jackson. “Let it be Christmas everywhere... Feel the love of the season wherever you are... Let every heart sing, let every bell ring, the story of hope and joy and peace... Let anger and fear and hate disappear, Let there be love that lasts through the year...”

There is no question the provincial government has done a lot with the North Okanagan’s highways, when you consider upgrades to highways 6 and 97A, as well as the upper-level route between Oyama and Winfield. But there are a lot of problems once you get off the major routes. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee has provided the Ministry of Transportation with a list of projects it wants to see tackled over the next 10 years. The projects include the resurfacing of the Baxter bridge in rural Lumby and a traffic light at Highway 97B and Springbend Road in rural Enderby. For Vernon residents who head out to Mabel Lake Provincial Park for the summer, they will understand the need for resurfacing of the Lumby-Mabel Lake Road. “There are parts that should be upgraded and are dangerous,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director. The directors’ demands also include two projects that would significantly improve safety at two high-profile intersections in Greater Vernon — Highway 97 and Stickle Road and Highway 97 and Birnie Road. Both have been the site of fatalities or extremely serious accidents and it is time for the ministry to take both intersections seriously. Some may question why the directors are lobbying Victoria for action but roads and highways in areas outside of municipalities fall specifically under the mandate of the Ministry of Transportation. Residents in those rural communities pay taxes to the province and expect a certain level of service in return. While the ministry is developing a 10-year transportation plan, let’s hope that it doesn’t take that long to improve safety for motorists in the North Okanagan.

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CLIMATE REACTION Colin Mayes should be pleased to know that his MP Report is so widely read. The reaction to Mr. Mayes' recent article on climate action has been entirely from the perspective of the climate activists, specifically those still committed to Al Gore's and Dr. Michael Mann's hysterical view of world weather. Citing long discredited scenarios, this anti-carbon crowd is nothing if not persistent. Dr. Patrick Michaels, a research professor in environmental science and contributing editor to the United Nations' second intergovernmental report on climate change, says as of October 2014, there have been 18 consecutive years without global warming. The climate alarmists' doomsday scenarios of rising sea levels and melting glaciers depend, of course, on rising temperatures. In fact, Dr. Michaels says in a scientific report released by the University of Illinois, that Antarctic ice as measured by NASA's microwave satellite resonance sounding system, is at its highest extent since 1978. And says Michaels, Arctic ice decline

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e in Cherryville have learned where the arrogant attitude of B.C. Timber Sales comes from. The logging industry is self-regulated, meaning there are little or no consequence for any mistakes. BCTS would do well to try and learn where the distrust in Cherryville comes from. They should go to You-Tube and watch “Cherryville mud slide.” (only 13 minutes) There they will see another of our local timber giants conducting a tour of their proposed Cherry Ridge logging to a large cross-section of concerned Cherryville residents who feared landslides. They will see the exact same words used. “If we think there is an issue, we’ll bring in the experts.” They will see the eventual recipient of the slide being told he was getting “confrontational” for asking why they had done no hydrological studies. I’m thinking that when he was chased out of his house on the morning of April 24, 2012 by a freight train of boulders, mud and splintered wood he was the one feeling confronted. After two-and-a-half years, the com-

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munity of Cherryville has not heard one word from the logging company or the supposed investigators concerning this slide. Credibility needs to be earned in Cherryville. BCTS looks right past the stopped in 2005, which means 10 years with no net loss of Arctic ice. If you don't like what Dr. Michaels has to say, how about Dr. Leslie Woodcock, professor emeritus of chemical thermodynamics at the University of Manchester and senior research consultant to the U.S. Air Force and NASA? Dr. Woodcock has added his voice to the rising scientific tide challenging the theory that man-made carbon emissions are causing global warming. Dr. Woodcock says there is no proven scientific relationship between C02 levels and climate change. As a greenhouse gas, water vapor is 20 times more concentrate in the atmosphere than C02 and says Woodcock, labeling C02 as a toxic gas is nonsense. C02 is in fact the foundation of life on earth. Woodcock, who is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, founding editor of the journal Molecular Simulation and guest scientist at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, says the green lobby has created a do-good industry which has become a way of life, like a religion. Talk to real scientists who are not green

person who came up through the logging and milling industry, game-guided all over these mountains, helped establish our community forest with a motto, “Forty years from now it will look like 40 years ago,” and eventually represented activists or politically motivated, says Woodcock, and they will tell you there is nothing to global warming other than an industry creating vast amounts of wealth for some people. Professor Woodcock says you can't blame ordinary people with little or no scientific knowledge for caring about their grandchildren and the environment but says the climate change industry is a consequence of grant-seeking government advisors worldwide. As many predicted 10 or more years ago, the climate change lobby is a house of cards built on misinformation. It makes one shudder at the billions spent chasing windmills, when everyday real problems stare us in the face. John Trainor COLUMN RESPONSE Re: the MP's column, congratulations, you have just won the Reefer Madness Award for the best collection of urban legends relating to the use of cannabis. Honestly, one joint is worse than 20 cigarettes? Where do you get this stuff? Oh yes, I

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our area at the Regional District of North Okanagan for 20 years. They look past the person who has lived for decades at the foot of Cherry Ridge, ranges her cattle on the hill, and actually rode on her father's knee on the bulldozer as he cut the original road. There are hundreds of these folks out here, each with their own piece of wisdom, who are being looked past and who would never be considered experts. BCTS will bring us someone from the suburbs, obviously uncomfortable in a hard hat, and who has never felt the pain of constantly advancing clear-cuts around his home or the fouling of his water source. If BCTS wants a win for the province, then it should allow the proposed expansion of Cherryville’s community forest and give the ridge to folks who care for the long run. That would quiet us down considerably. We could give the province a shining example of a local economy, give folks on the creek some peace of mind, and in 40 years, it will look like it did 40 years ago. Tim Staker, Cherryville water steward remember, it comes from the offices of holy Harperdom. P. Blakey

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Tree of Memories 2014

JONHSON Barry H. May 2, 1935 Dec. 30, 2009

BOWMAN Michelle

OOLEY Tyler CANUCK Ken

Feb. 18, 1970 July 7, 2008

Feb. 19, 1968 April 28, 2009

May 13, 1949 Nov. 3, 2014

BELEC Helene

SHMYR Shauna

May 5, 1940 Aug. 14, 2005

Oct. 3, 1970 Feb. 3, 2014

BROOKS Shane May 17, 1969 Feb. 8, 1985

In Loving Memory Our little Angel

Hollye Siemens

Nov. 18, 1976 - July 29, 2011

Love and miss you so much sweetie!

Remembering loved ones we’ve lost ... In Loving Memory Travis Plaxton

April 28, 1973 - Nov. 2, 2011 We miss you the whole year through. We miss you everyday but you’re in our thoughts and in our hearts especially on Christmas Day.

In Loving Memory Doug Taggart August 11, 1919 Sept. 24, 2004

Always missed Lovingly remembered Love your family

Love your family & friends.

In Loving Memory Raymond (Dick) Williment

Sept. 23, 1931 - June 23, 2003

Forever missed Lovingly remembered Love your family

In Loving Memory John Neumann

Apr 17, 1931 - Mar 6, 2009

Still loving you at Christmas and always. Duchess

In Loving Memory Brad Byman

In Loving Memory Nelson Copeman

July 1, 1960 - Nov. 24, 2009

Feb. 9, 1929 - Sept. 24, 2006

You’re never more than a thought away Loved & remembered every day

Remembered forever.

In Loving Memory Kathleen M. Janzen Mar. 25, 1937 - Sept. 07, 2014

Forever in our Hearts

Anna

In Loving Memory Valerie Shomody

Jan. 26, 1949 - Sept. 7, 2014

Your smile will be forever in our hearts

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Community forest keeps active Morning Star Staff

Lumby’s community forest is taking root. Members of the Monashee Community Forest management committee recently went on a field tour of the area. “The site appears well organized, and the amount of hard work it must have taken to get from standing trees to this point is staggering” said Jeremy Sundin, secretary-treasurer. “These workers are true professionals in their field, and we thank them for their efforts”. The committee observed the logging site, watched the equipment at work, and listened to the contractor foreman, Bob Austin, describe the process. “We’re pleased with the contractor, Gudeit Bros., a Lumby-owned and operated company,” said Les Skaalid, management committee member and a registered forestry professional. “Harvesting is going well, and is being carried out in accordance with the community forest logging plan.” The tour concluded with the committee members watching a truck being loaded, then beginning its decent down the road with its payload. The Monashee Community Forest is an equal partnership between the Village of Lumby and a subsidiary organization of the Splatsin. The partnership harvests about 21,500 cubic meters of timber annually, and is currently in its second year of operation.

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Earl Shipmaker (centre), former Enderby councillor, is presented an award by Rhona Martin, with the Union of B.C. Municipalities, for his 35 years of service to Enderby and the Regional District of North Okanagan. Taking part in Monday’s ceremony were Rick Fairbairn (left), RDNO chairperson, VernonMonashee MLA Eric Foster and Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes. Shipmaker did not seek re-election in November.

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The Winter Chill Paddle takes place at Coldstream’s Kal Beach Saturday.

Winter paddle hits Kal Lake Morning Star Staff

*Bi-weekly equivalent lease payments of $81/$147 on the Jetta/Tiguan shown for example purposes only. Actual lease payments start at $175/$319 and must be made monthly, not bi-weekly. $1,000 in credits available on 2015 Jetta and Tiguan gas models (excluding GLI model) to be applied to fi rst two monthly lease payments. Limited time lease off er available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2015 Jetta 2.0L / Tiguan 2.0T base model with 5/6-speed manual transmission and base MSRP of $16,385/$26,600. $1,395/$1,610 freight and PDI included. 48/36-month term at 1.9%/0.5% APR. $0 down payment, $230/$370 security deposit and fi rst monthly payment in excess of payment credits (if applicable) due at lease inception. Total lease obligation: $8,400/$11,628. 64,000/48,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **Limited time discount on cash purchase only of select new and unregistered 2014 models remaining in dealer inventory. Example: $5,000 cash discount on the MSRP available on the 2014 CC 2.0T Highline with 6-speed manual transmission. Discount varies by model. †2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD received a 5-star overall rating while the Tiguan 2.0T 4MOTION® received a 5-star side-crash rating. Government star ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Crash performance was based on a U.S.-equipped vehicle. Some features on that model may be optional or not available in Canada. ††The 2015 Jetta was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). To qualify for a Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test and earn a basic, advanced or superior rating for front-crash prevention. ‡Limited time fi nance purchase off er available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit on select new and unregistered 2014 models remaining in dealer inventory, fi nanced at 0% APR for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments. Example: Base MSRP of $24,970 for a new and unregistered 2014 Golf Wagon 2.5L base model with 5-speed manual transmission, fi nanced at 0% APR for 48 months, equals $298 per month, including $1,395 freight and PDI. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing, may be required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $24,970. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Off ers end January 2, 2015 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Models shown: 2015 Jetta 1.8T Highline, $25,990 / 2014 Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line, $40,190. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Jetta”, “Tiguan” and “CC” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2014 Volkswagen Canada.

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The Vernon Vipers were laughing and singing along to loud country music in their dressing room Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place. It was a mild celebration considering they had just ambushed the last-place Surrey Eagles 9-0 before 1,450 fans. Things get much tougher tonight when they visit the Merritt Centennials, 5-1 upset winners over the B.C. Hockey League leading Penticton Vees Wednesday. Vernon entertains the Powell River Kings Saturday (6 p.m.) before taking a two-week Christmas break. Texan Thomas Aldworth pulled the hat trick as the Vipers built up period leads of 6-0 and 9-0 before head coach Mark Ferner played his third and fourth lines most of the final frame. Surrey dropped to 4-24-0-3. “In the first period, we tried to keep them to the least number of shots as we could and then we kind of got away from that,” said Viper alternatre captain T.J. Dumonceaux, who earned 2+1. “It’s tough to get up for those games, but we’ll be ready for Merritt; it’s always hard to play there.” The Eagles, who have 13 rookies after winning the Fred Page Cup two seasons ago, gave up six goals on 18 shots in the first period. The final shots tally was 44-33 Vernon. Christian Shortt started in the Surrey net after being on injured reserve for almost seven weeks. The 19-year-old Ontario product, who was on NHL Central Scouting’s radar last year playing Prep school in New England, was relieved briefly by 16-yearold Daniel Davidson after Vernon went ahead 3-0 just seven minutes in. Shortt played the final 40 minutes, earning a solid shutout in the third period when the shots were even at 12. The Vipers, coming off an 8-2 thumping to the host Nanaimo

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Jagger Williamson of the Vernon Vipers (No. 11) battles Zane Schartz of the Surrey Eagles as he drives to the Eagles’ net in B.C. Hockey League play Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place. Vernon blew out the Eagles 9-0. Clippers in a Sunday matinee, got 1+2 from Liam Finlay and other goals from d-man Mitch Meek, Jagger Williamson and Riley Brandt. Jarrod Schamerhorn pocketed his third shutout with 33 saves, including a handful of huge stops in the evenly-played third period. Vernon went 1-for4 on the powerplay, while Surrey did not enjoy a manadvantage opportunity. The Eagles, who made the return bus trip in the same day, looked decent in the early going but lost energy forward Spencer Meyer at 4:01 after he checked Brandt from behind into the side boards in Vernon’s zone. That left Surrey with 10 forwards, including two 17-year-old affiliates. Meyer, who turns 19 in January, joined Surrey 16 games ago after playing 32 games with three teams in the Western League. Blaine Neufeld, 27, was promot-

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ed from director player personnel to head coach when former NHLer Peter Schaefer stepped down after Chuck Westgard bought out his partners to become sole owner of the Eagles in May. The fallout from the move included Schaefer losing his title as team president. Neufeld, a former WHL goalie who was a back-up with the 2007 Memorial Cup champion Vancouver Giants, says the Eagles are a fragile bunch who have lost a number of close games. He din’t like what he saw in warmup and realized the lengthy bus trip was foreign territory for his group. “We assess things piece by piece,” said Neufeld, who hails from Winkler, Man. “We’re in a rebuild mode in terms of our culture and everything. Things you stress in that type of situation is attention to detail and preparation, and it wasn’t there today.” Neufeld said the Eagles are not

a team that holds a pity party after losses. “You can’t expect it (morale) to be all that great. I think our kids do a fairly good job of kind of hitting the reset button. Nobody’s talking right now after this type of game and it’s not fun to be a part of. There’s a lot of anger and there should be. You don’t want kids to just roll over and allow it to happen.” Big forward Quinn Lenihan, who netted 14 goals with the Junior B Grandview Steelers last year, said the Eagles are doing their best to be competitive. “It’s a learning experience for everyone. We’re just trying to make the best of it, improve every week, week by week, game by game, shift by shift. That’s all you can do.” He was impressed with his first glimpse of the Vipers, who have allowed just 91 goals, second best in the BCHL. “Good speed, big physical players. I’d say they’re a bit faster, more skilled version of Langley.” Vernon, not wishing to run up

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the score, played their young rookies a lot in the third period, trying hard to set up Linden Hora for his first career snipe. The Vipers, who are 9-2 in their last 11 games, improved to 21-9-1-2, 10 points behind the Vees. First-line winger Liam Coughlin rang up three assists and leads the Vipers with 25 helpers. Aldworth has a team-high 24 snipes. “Coach said to just keep playing hard no matter who we play,” said Coughlin. “We played well and hopefully it turns over into the two games we have this weekend games.” Coughlin, an Oiler draft who gets regular calls from Edmonton GM Craig MacTavish, is anxious for a retreat at home in South Boston. “I’m real excited to see my family, can’t wait. I’m taking by bag so I can get some skating in. The real hockey starts after Christmas. Last year when we came back, it was definitely more intense; everybody was going.” SNAKE BITES: D Jordan Burns, a Vernon product, has been traded to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for futures. Burns, a third-year veteran, has 3-13-16. He has a scholarship to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks next fall. Said Silverback head coach Brandon West: “Jordan is an experienced BCHL defenceman that brings a well-rounded game. I’ve coached Jordan in the past with the Okanagan Rockets (Major Midget) and it’s been great to watch him develop as a player. We’re confident he will have an immediate impact on our team.”...The Vipers were without F Trevor Fidler (concussion), while D Mitchell Oliver was a healthy scratch...Aldworth, on a solo rush and deke, and Meek, on a wrap-around, produced the nicest goals of the night...D-men Luke Shiplo and Johnny Coughlin each recorded two helpers...Jonah Imoo made 33 saves as the Cents (17-13-0-2) moved within three points of the third-place West Kelowna Warriors.

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Hill named for snowboard cross worlds national athletes already in Pitzstal, A scheduling hiccup ended up organizers decided to move the working in Kevin Hill’s favour to Austrian Nationals and Europa start the FIS World Cup snow- Cup ahead by a few weeks so all the World Cup riders would have a board-cross season. chance to race before the Vernon’s Hill, who season started. competed in the 2014 “Instead of doing Olympics in Sochi, travqualifiers, because of elled to Pitzstal, Austria so many heats and such Nov. 20 for a preseason little time, they did heats training camp with the with 90-plus riders, Canadian national team. meaning instead of the The plan was to train normal 32 qualified and for 10 days and then head four heats to the finals, it to Montafon, Austria for Kevin Hill was now six heats to the the first World Cup stop finals,” said Hill, 28. of the season. However, “I had a great run through my a week into camp, snow control said the race would have to be post- heats, leading start to finish. Then poned until today, leaving the team in the finals, I was out in front for stranded in Europe for three weeks. over half of the course where two Seeing there were loads of inter- riders were able to draft behind Morning Star Staff

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Hockey Association. The Stars, who share fifth place with the North Okanagan Knights at 3-7-1, tackle the Kamloops Blazers (4-6) Saturday and go up against Clearwater (7-2) at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. Faceoff both days is 11 a.m. The Stars, sponsored by Greenvelt Lawn and Tree Care and Kineshanko Logging, grounded the Knights 6-3 Sunday in Lumby. Goalie Eric Foufoulas was tested early by the Knights before Lumby opened the offence when Tye Krause nicely tipped a point shot by Matthew Yaremcio. Mason Robinson earned the secondary assist. The Knights got a penalty-shot goal and then went up 2-1 before Linden Catt answered for Lumby, assisted by Krause to end the second period Tage Kineshanko fired the go-ahead goal on a powerplay slap shot after a sweet series of passes from Robinson and Krause. North Okanagan levelled the score at 3-3, but it was all Stars from then on. Robinson converted a gorgeous snipe, assists going to Conner Seehaver and Catt. Kineshanko then used his speed after taking a breakaway pass from Yaremcio and clicking with a backhand. Kineshanko registered the hatty with 94 seconds to play, set up by Seehaver. Playing with a depleted roster, the Stars got bold defence from Yaremcio, Quin Williamson, Liam Macleod and Seehaver. Foufoulas posted several key saves, including a clear breakaway stop. Noah Clarke, Kaleb Pachel and Grayson Bell all contributed to the offensive rushes with constant pressure.

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Blazers gunning for first The Bannister Blazers hope to hold first place for Christmas in the North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League. With two games this weekend before the holiday break, the Blazers improved to 9-1 by icing Salmar Classics 4-2 Sunday afternoon at the Shaw Centre. Jayden Viet, Trevor Moore, Cody Beckner and Aiden Rivard scored for the Blazers. Dawson Martian (2), Beckner and Tyler Kruysefix pocketed helpers. The Classics are 3-6. In other Pee Wee action, the Butcher Boys Snipers skated to a 6-6 tie with the North Okanagan Knights Saturday morning at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Jaxxon Collard opened the Sniper attack early, assisted by Derek Pereboom. On the next shift, Adam Young made it 2-0 with an assist from Aiden Trottier. The Snipers then took cover while North Okanagan reeled off four goals. Adam Young completed his natural hat trick in the third with two unassisted goals. After a couple more from the Knights, the Snipers rallied with five minutes to play and Collard earned a hat trick with two goals on the same shift, both assisted by Trottier. The Sladen Moore Atom/Pee Wee Lakers girls lost 11-1 to Kelowna and 2-0 to Merritt. Camryn Beacom scored the Laker goal, while Katrina Winstanley made several awesome saves as Kelowna peppered the net. Captain Robyn Alexis and Emily Branter worked hard on defence and newbie Makenna Jackson was a great addition with constant hustle. Emma Roine skated well up front. Arianna Kositsin went the distance in

Merritt, registering some dramatic stops in a scoreless first period. The Lakers only had eight skaters with Bailey Alexis and Makenzie Miller earning props for playing all positions. The Lumby Stars (sponsored by Terry’s Automotive and Irly Bird Building Centre) dispatched the Vernon McDonald’s Golden Warriors 13-0 in Atom Super League action Sunday. Kyle Wheeler supplied 4+1, while Bryden Murray bagged 3+2 for the Stars (7-2). Zachary Young, with 2+2, Ryder Quibell, with 2+1, Mia Maltman, with 1+2 and Garrett Louis completed the offence. Jack Laventure produced a pair of helpers, while single assists came from Jace Catt, Quinten O’Neill and Faith Seehaver and Riley Dewhirst. Tori Maltman, Cameron Smithson, Andrew Ranelli and Noah Ranelli turned in dynamic defensive showings to help James Wraight earn the shutout. The team’s hard hat was awarded to Wheeler for his hustle and grit. Coaches Cole Young and Derek Murray will spend Christmas studying Hockey Canada videos in hopes of tweaking the Stars’ breakout and penalty kill. In Bantam play, Salmon Arm North Broadview Plumbing & Heating grounded Vernon Interior Savings Just Orange 4-2 Sunday afternoon at Sicamous Recreation Centre. Braydie Allan-Webber and Chase Batchelor rang up late goals less than a minute apart for the Orange, who fell behind

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Perpetually on the wrong side of the shot count, the North Okanagan Knights have struggled mightily this Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. For the 34th time in 35 tilts, the Knights were outshot as they bowed 5-0 to the host Chase Heat Wednesday night at Art Holding Memorial Arena. The last-place Knights (5-27-1-2) allowed a season-high 52 shots against the 14-14-2-5 Heat, making it the 15th time they have surrendered more than 40 in a game. The Heat built a comfortable 4-0 lead after one period, with Travis Beaubien (8th goal) and Kolten Moore (10th) scoring at even strength, and Kaleb Boyle (15th) and Tommy Brown (7th), with 34 seconds to play

in the frame, providing powerplay snipes. Spencer Farstad (3rd) rounded out the offence with 52 seconds to play in the second period. Daniel Toews, a 16-year-old rookie playing in just his second KIJHL game, recorded 24 saves for his first career shutout. Workhorse Mitch Profeit made 27 stops and was named the Knights’ game star. The Prince George product, who has also backed up the Vernon Vipers for a handful of BCHL tilts, has played 184 more minutes than the next nearest net detective, and has faced a league-high 1,046 shots. North Okanagan wraps up its preChristmas schedule Saturday against the Kelowna Chiefs (13-17-2-1) at Rutland Arena.

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Former Vernon golfer Jackie Little already has an impressive trophy case. She might have to clear a little more space as she has been nominated for a Sport B.C. Athlete of The Year Award. Little, now of Port Alberni, joins fellow golfers Doug Roxburgh, Christina Proteau, Adam Svensson and Naomi Ko, who have been nominated in their respective categories. The winners will be presented at the 48th annual gala event, March 12, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Little, who owns the Hollies Executive Course with husband Patrick, was nominated in the Master Female category after she put together a stellar 2014 season. She took home the B.C. Senior Women’s trophy for the fourth time, while adding the B.C. Mid-Master and Zone 6 Sr. Women’s championships. She also captured

the Alberta Senior Ladies crown and Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) Women’s Amateur Senior titles for good measure. Little is also a member of the B.C. Golf Hall of Fame. Vancouver’s Roxborough, the 2014 Canadian senior champ, was nominated for Master Male Athlete, while Christina Proteau, also of Port Alberni, is up for the Senior Female award and Surrey’s Adam Svensson, the No. 2 ranked amateur in Canada, in up for Senior Male. Ko, a 17-year-old from Victoria, and winner of the B.C. Junior Girls title, was nominated for Junior Female athlete. The Sport B.C. awards are the longest standing provincial sports award program in Canada to recognize the accomplishments of amateur athletes, coaches and officials.

REC HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE TUESDAY, DEC. 16 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena The Green Pub Moose 7 - Mat Lambert 4+2, Corey Hewko 1+4, Dave Higgins 1+3, Max Mowat 1+2. Goalie: Brad Atkins 20 saves. Monashee Bar & Grill Blackhawks 1 - Ryan Black.

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Last Week: 8-7 Overall: 123-84

Last Week: 11-4 Overall: 133-74

Last Week: 9-6 Overall: 110-97

Last Week: 10-5 Overall: 128-79

Last Week: 10-5 Overall: 132-75

Last Week: 11-4 Overall: 134-73

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Chargers Chargers win this one on the last play of the game. Niners already out of playoffs. Upset Pick 6-9

Bills Bills players simply enjoying California sun, forget about game against the Raiders. Upset Pick 1-14

Chargers Niners are lost in space. Harbag’s suitcases are packed and ready to go. Upset Pick 7-8

Seahawks Cardinals unable to contain Russell Wilson or the Beast. ‘Hawks are rolling.

Seahawks Hate to say it but Super Bowl champs rounding into Super Bowl form.

Seahawks Cardinals called Warner to play QB (lol). LOB and the Beast will feast.

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Cole Sanford supplied 3+1 as the Medicine Hat Tigers grounded the visiting Kamloops Blazers 7-3 in WHL play Wednesday night before 4,000 fans. Sanford, a Vernon product, is third in league scoring with 26 goals and 53 points. His linemate, Trevor Cox, added 1+4 for his second straight fivepoint night. Cox is one point ahead of Sanford in the WHL scoring derby. Sanford is on a five-game scoring streak with 13 points in that span. Medicine Hat leads the Central Division at 24-8-1-1. Matt Needham buried his 11th and 12th goals of the season for the Blazers, who are last in the B.C. Division at 13-20-3-2. Justin Kirkland pocketed 2+1 as the Kelowna Rockets iced the Red Deer Rebels 6-3 before 4,446 fans at the Centrium.

KIJHL KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE OKANAGAN/SHUSWAP CONFERENCE OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Osoyoos Coyotes 27 6 0 1 55 166 Summerland Steam 20 9 0 1 41 106 Princeton Posse 14 13 2 2 32 97 Kelowna Chiefs 13 17 2 1 29 95 North Okanagan Knights 5 27 1 2 13 65 DOUG BIRKS DIVISION Kamloops Storm 21 10 0 2 44 120 100 Mile House Wranglers 17 12 0 2 36 100 Sicamous Eagles 17 14 1 1 36 106 Chase Heat 14 14 2 5 35 112 Revelstoke Grizzlies 11 15 2 4 28 91 KOOTENAY CONFERENCE EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION Fernie Ghostriders 23 4 1 2 49 82 Golden Rockets 18 12 0 5 41 138 Kimberley Dynamiters 17 12 1 3 38 104 Creston Valley Thunder Cats 16 12 1 3 36 96 Columbia Valley Rockies 5 23 0 5 15 167 NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION Beaver Valley Nitehawks 19 8 1 4 43 112 Nelson Leafs 19 9 2 3 43 133 Castlegar Rebels 19 11 1 3 42 135 Spokane Braves 18 14 0 3 39 106 Grand Forks Border Bruins 7 23 1 3 18 93

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Chargers Bengals Colts Niners out Even Betty Just can’t bring of playoffs, Crocker myself to pick Chargers still burns the Dallas. Oh, odd brownie. and Luck stops in the hunt and Harbaugh is a Manning has an handing out jackass. off day. pick-sixes. Upset Pick 4-11 Upset Pick 6-9 Upset Pick: 1-14 Upset Pick 3-12 Chiefs Chiefs finally end embarrassing stat of no TD receptions by wide receivers.

Seahawks Despite my questionable record, you just gotta trust me on this one. Seattle 27-6

Seahawks Even the tailgaters on the Great Lawn realize their Cardinals are in big trouble. Seattle 24-10

Seahawks It’s gonna be a battle royale, but Tristan says Seahawks got this one, no question. Seattle 31-20

Seahawks Cardinals thinking of bringing back Warner. Hard to win with thirdstring QB. Seattle 32-17

B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Penticton 26 5 2 4 55 131 66 Vernon 21 9 1 1 45 125 91 West Kelowna 18 10 0 6 41 122 113 Merritt 18 13 0 6 38 120 119 Salmon Arm 11 13 3 1 30 103 110 Trail 12 17 0 3 26 109 121 ISLAND DIVISION Nanaimo 23 10 0 1 47 138 96 Powell River 14 10 0 7 35 106 108 Victoria 14 10 1 5 34 107 111 Alberni Valley 15 12 1 2 33 115 100 Cowichan Valley 10 22 1 1 22 90 134 MAINLAND DIVISION Chilliwack 22 9 1 5 46 125 102 Langley 18 11 4 2 41 116 109 Prince George 17 13 3 2 37 108 113 Coquitlam 11 17 4 0 27 118 139 Surrey 4 25 3 3 11 76 177 WEDNESDAY: Vernon 9 Surrey 0; Merritt 5 Penticton 1. TUESDAY: West Kelowna 5 Trail 3; Cowichan Valley 2 Victoria 2.

SCORING LEADERS PLAYER Corey Mackin, Coquitlam Liam Blackburn, West Kelowna Brett Supinski, Coquitlam Jake Luccinini, Trail Jarid Lukosevicius, Powell River Jeremiah Luedtke, Prince George Charlie Zuccarini, Trail Kurt Keats, Powell River Jacob Pritchard, Powell River John Schiavo, Merritt Kevan Kilistoff, Langley Liam Coughlin, Vernon Dane Gibson, Victoria Craig Puffer, Chilliwack Jason Cotton, West Kelowna Kurt Gosselin, Alberni Valley Gage Torrel, Langley Brayden Geisinger, West Kelowna Thomas Aldworth, Vernon GOALIES GP Hunter Miska, Penticton 24 Brendan Barry, Penticton 10 Danny Todosychuk, Vernon 9 Guillaume Decelles, Nanaimo 27 Bo Didur, Langley 21

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Area hunters take aim at wildlife allocations Black Press

Changes are being proposed to B.C. policy on allocating wildlife harvests which would give non-resident trophy hunters more opportunities at the expense of local hunters, according to members of the B.C. Wildlife Federation. Jesse Zeman, a director of both the local Oceola Fish and Game Club and the BCWF, said he is concerned because resident hunters pay the majority of the licences and surcharges — money which goes into the cost of managing wildlife in the province. Yet under these changes proposed to the policy governing allocations, guided hunters from outside B.C. would be given more of the share of wild game. In most North American jurisdictions, non-residents receive five to 10 per cent of the wild game allocation, but the proposal he fears the province will approve in the coming week would give them 25 per cent of moose and elk and 40 per cent of wild mountain sheep, bear and wild mountain goat. In order to keep the harvest sustainable, the resident hunters’ share would have to be reduced, by a reduction in the number of tags offered by lottery to hunters in the limited entry hunting draw. “I’m a numbers guy. I like to see us make decisions based on facts and figures, so this is really frustrating to me. It just doesn’t add up,” said Zeman. He estimated these changes would mean 5,000 fewer tags would be available to the B.C. residents who currently inject $9 million a year into the province’s economy in license fees; and who spend an estimated $230 million a year on hunting-related activities, from fuel to accommodations, to equipment and food. And, that doesn’t account for the more than 300,000 volunteer hours and the funds the 45,000 BCWF members put into conservation,

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winter tires. Do not use elecObey all traffic signs tric light strings/sets and signals. on metallic Plan to trees. A faulty take more system could time driving energize the to appointtree. ments rather Turn off than comall tree and mitting to display lights tight schedbefore retiring ules. for the night THE Lawrie Skolrood or before leaving the house. CHRISTMAS TREE CANDLES AND Get a freshly cut FIREPLACES tree. It will stay green Place candles away longer and be less of a from absolutely anyfire hazard. Try to pick thing that could catch a tree with a strong fire. green colour and Never leave burnnoticeable fragrance. ing candles unattendPlace the tree in a ed. Burn them only stand that will hold when a responsible two to three litres adult is overseeing the of water and top it flame. up daily. If the water Put candles in sturdrops below the trunk, dy holders on a stable the stem may reseal surface, well away itself, requiring a fresh from drafts, curtains, cut. Use a tree stand children and pets. that has widespread Snuff them out before legs for better balance. leaving the room or Do not set your tree going to sleep. up near a heat source Never burn gift such as a radiator, wrappings, boxes, television, fireplace, cartons, or other types heating duct or sunny of packing in the firewindow. It should not place. They burn too block doors or winrapidly and generate dows. far too much heat. Never use lighted Don’t hang candles on the tree. Christmas stockings Remove the tree from the mantel when within 10 to 14 the fireplace is in use. days. After that Always use a amount of time in a screen in front of the heated building, even fireplace to protect the freshest tree can against flying sparks. start to dry out. Never use gasoline

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he spirit and good will of the holidays makes it truly a magical time of the year! The joy of the season can be seen everywhere as people wish each other a spirited, Merry Christmas. Unfortunately, however, there is a less joyful side of Christmas that sadly comes in the form of an elevated risk of tragedy on our roads and in our homes and can cause fire departments to be very busy at this time of year. So this year, my Christmas wish is that Vernon Fire Rescues Services doesn’t have to go to any fires or traffic accidents and instead everyone has the best Christmas ever! To help make my wish come true, here is a list of things from the Canada Safety Council we all need to pay attention to: DRIVING Drivers and pedestrians “Watch out for each other and keep an eye on where you are going!” Pedestrians wear light or high visibility clothing so you can be seen when walking on or crossing roads at night. Do not drink and drive, plan for a safe way home. Make sure your vehicle is winterized and has the proper

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or any other flammable liquids to start a fire. Use only seasoned and dried wood. Never leave the fire unattended or let it smoulder. Clean the ashes regularly. Place the ashes in a metal container and store outside away from flammable materials. Don’t use Christmas trees for firewood. DECORATIONS Choose decorations that are flame-retardant, non-combustible and non-conductive. If there are young children or pets in your home, avoid very small decorations. Avoid using angel hair (glass wool) together with sprayon snowflakes. This combination is highly combustible. Do not use metallic ornaments on the tree. If they make contact with defective wiring they could become a shock hazard. Use Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certified light strings/sets. There is often a tendency to overload wall outlets during the holiday season. This is an unsafe practice and should be avoided. Inspect all cords before using. Make sure they are CSA certified. Look for loose connections or frayed or exposed wire. Discard any defective cords. Read the labels and manufacturer’s instructions to ensure proper use. Insert plugs fully into outlets. Poor contact may cause overheating or shock. Please help make my wish come true. This season take the time to be fire and road smart. Make the effort to insure that you and your family have a safe, fun-filled holiday and with that in mind, Vernon Fire Rescue Services would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a heartfelt Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lawrie Skolrood is a deputy chief with Vernon Fire Rescue Services.

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The team at Voila Hair Studio and Spa, on Pleasant Valley Road, presents its dancing Christmas lights display for the second straight year. The 40-minute show runs daily at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. until Christmas, and the public can hear the music for the show at 88.1 on the FM radio dial. Staff at Voila are also collecting cash and food for Vernon Transition House.

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The holiday travel season promises to be an active one at Kelowna International Airport. YLW expects brisk but steady traffic flow between today and Jan. 5, with more than 100,000 passengers and guests likely to pass through the doors. “The busiest travel days of the year will be Sundays and Mondays Dec. 21, 22, 28, 29 and Jan. 4 and 5, with more than 7,500 travellers expected each day,” said Jenelle Hynes, with business development and community relations. Although there are 2,600 parking stalls available, parking at YLW will reach full capacity over the peak period. “Alternatively, people travelling during this busy holiday period should consider convenient, economical and greener alternatives getting to and from the airport, such as having a friend or family member drop off and pickup; taxi and limousine services; airport shuttle services; and transit,” said Hynes. The airport termi-

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nal building opens at 3:30 a.m. with checkin counters, pre-board screening and food ser-

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Rev. Bob Thompson is holding a Blue Christmas service at Trinity United Church in Vernon.

Christmas is a happy time of year, filled with bustle, family, friends and celebrations. But for some, that joy can highlight losses they are experiencing – a loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, loss of employment, loss of health, loneliness – to name a few. For them, this holiday season can bring sorrow and pain. Memories of happier times, now gone, can overshadow this season. We can feel very much alone in the midst of all the sharing and celebrating. Blue Christmas, a time for those who enter the Christmas season facing loss, loneliness, brokenness, takes place Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Dr.). “We do need to remember, to give thanks for what has been, to find the space and place to acknowledge the sadness and concern we now feel, to discover that we are not alone, perhaps to find glimmers of hope for the future,” said Rev. Bob Thompson. “For all of these reasons we need time for ourselves: we need to acknowledge our losses without feeling that we are putting a burden on others; we need to hear words that might give us courage, strength, and hope.” Blue Christmas is a brief worship service to hear and share prayers, readings and music that can help to remember that we 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 annual Blue Christmas service is followed by a short reception in the church hall.

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Minister of music releases labour of love Vernon’s Chris Harwood-Jones is ‘Unhooked’ when it comes to jazz fusion roger knox Morning Star Staff

Jazz music, says guitarist, the Rev. Canon Chris Harwood-Jones of Vernon’s All Saints Anglican Church, is like wine, and rock music is like whiskey. Jazz fusion – Harwood-Jones’ favourite genre – is like pure single malt scotch. “It has all the layers and subtlety of wine and it kicks you in the gonads like a belt of whiskey,” smiled Harwood-Jones, 49, who has just released his first eight-song CD titled Unhooked, a jazz fusion labour of love written in about a year’s time, and recorded over a 14-month period, all in his spare time away from the church. The album, he said, was something “I had to do; felt called to do and needed to do it.” A trifecta of events led to HarwoodJones’ epiphany. First, his drum-playing son Matt asked him to jam in the family basement to songs from their mutually-adored Canadian music legends, Rush. Second, there was the formation of the church band, Cross & Crown, with Harwood-Jones as band leader, to provide the main musical support at the church rather than the old organ. “Now I’m gigging again. I’m playing every week on my guitar,” he said. “All of us (six band members) are excited. We’re all middle-aged. We’re putting out our second album.” Then, in a month’s time, when he was 45,

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All Saints Anglican Church’s Rev. Canon Chris Harwood-Jones has released his first jazz fusion album, Unhooked. Harwood-Jones officiated at three funerals. “Any one of those deaths could have been me,” he said. “I became acutely aware of the shortness and uncertainty of human life in that one month. “If I had any regrets, it would have been not doing an album of my own.” He wrote a song called Precious and Stinky, and, with this being the age of YouTube, Harwood-Jones and Matt recorded it and loaded it to the video website. While happy with the recording, HarwoodJones said the job was “amateurish.”

Enter producer Norman Robidoux, who Harwood-Jones met in the North Okanagan while buying a new speaker cabinet. Robidoux, Harwood-Jones discovered, was a former Montreal music studio owner who retired to the North Okanagan. “I gave him all of my individual tracks for Unhooked that was recorded at my home, and in five minutes on his equipment, he had it sounding like a million bucks and I said ‘I hate you so much,’” laughed Harwood-Jones. “He liked the music so much he gave me unlimited studio time for a ridiculous price.”

The pair spent 14 months together with Harwood-Jones driving to Robidoux’s home every Monday. His album received a huge boost when Harwood-Jones cold-called the agent for noted Montreal bass player Alain Caron (of Uzeb fame) and asked if Caron would play on a track. Caron heard the tune and agreed. Also playing on Harwood-Jones’ album are his son and a drummer from San Diego named Bill Ray, who Harwood-Jones met online on a jazz fusion fan club site. Growing up in Winnipeg, a love of music was instilled early in Harwood-Jones. His dad was a musician and minister who played jazz clarinet, so he grew up listening to jazz and church and choral music. His dad was also a minister to hippies in the 1960s and ‘70s, operating a flophouse in the church’s basement. The hippies brought their rock music with them. Harwood-Jones would listen to bands such as Yes, Genesis, King Crimson and, of course, Rush. His favourite Rush tunes are the ones with no words, “just the band rocking out and when Geddy (lead singer Lee) stops singing,” which led to his love of jazz fusion. “It was more about the sounds, the rhythms, the tone qualities and the beautiful noise I could put up to 11 on my headphones and forget the world,” said Harwood-Jones, who credits his wife, Andrea, and daughter, Alexa, for their support for his project. “Andrea’s the best wife ever,” said Harwood-Jones. “Her husband is in a midlife crisis and not a word is said about all the money I’ve spent on this obsession.” Unhooked is available through iTunes, Harwood-Jones’ website, www.chrisharwoodjones.com, and locally at Eclectibles and Blenz.

Hip hop artist Tyler Skyy records one song a week for two years Morning Star Staff

A former Vernon resident, hip hop musician Tyler Skyy (born Devan Head), has just wrapped up a two-year project where he released one new song a week. Skyy, who started his hip hop leanings while a student at W.L. Seaton Secondary School, has released new single, Today, as the finale of his two-year long series, #SkyLifeSunday. The video for Today was filmed, directed, and edited by Oso

Smooth Productions in Vancouver. Throughout the video, Skyy is shown performing the song while reminiscing on life and everything that led him to where he is now. “This new single and video perfectly describe who I am, from the lyrics, to the instrumentation, to what we portrayed in the visuals – nothing but positivity,” said Skyy, who is now based in Vancouver. Now 21, Skyy was born with a congenital heart defect known as pulmonary artresia and tetralogy

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DJs/producers spin for Christmas at Jingle Bass 4 Morning Star Staff

You won’t even notice the mistletoe when Jingle Bass 4 hits the dance floor at Monashee’s Bar and Grill in Vernon Saturday. 13th Floor’s fourth annual Christmas party, featuring three of the Okanagan’s well known and respected DJ/producers, promises to be bigger and better than ever, says Josh Brazier, with 13th Floor, producing the event. “(Jingle Bass has) a stacked lineup of Okanagan talent that have all enjoyed success outside of the region. We strongly recommend purchasing pre-sale tickets for this event as it will definitely sell out,” said Brazier. Behind the decks will be Kelowna’s Stickybuds, Bob Smoke,

and Vernon-raised producer, JPod the beat chef. Nominated for Best New DJ at the International BreaksPoll 2012 awards, Stickybuds has been making his mark on music all over the globe. In the last few years, he’s found himself performing in 14 different countries, captivating fans wherever he goes. His work ethic and passion have also earned him a residency at Salmo’s Shambhala Music Festival, as well as performances at Glastonbury (U.K.), Splore Festival (N.Z.), Burning Man (U.S.) and the legendary Space Club in Ibiza, Spain. With 20 releases on multiple labels, Stickybuds loves to create and play dance floor friendly music of many different tempos. His sets

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JPod the beat chef ’s signature sound combines dropkick drums, bobblehead bass and intelligent instrumentation that uniquely represents the flowering west coast flavour. With highly original productions, remixes and an innovative DJ style, his live performances never fail to impress listeners and dancers alike, invariably creating an army of smiling faces. In addition, JPod runs a cuttingedge digital label called Swing Set Sounds, which is aimed not only at providing great music, but also various tools for new wave producers and remix DJs. Having toured extensively in Western Canada and Australia at

both clubs and festivals, JPod continues to energetically spread his sound to all open ears. After being a part of the Okanagan’s hip-hop scene for more than a decade as Dynamic, Bob Smoke has lately been shaking dance floors with his bass-heavy G-House sound, sometimes pushing into jackin’, garage, hip hop and other genres. True to his roots, Bob Smoke is known to keep it live with some beatbox or freestyle on the mic. Pre-sale tickets for Saturday’s show at Monashee’s are $15, available at the Downtown Internet Lounge on 30th Avenue. Limited tickets will be available at the door on the night of the event.

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Aznavour (and many more) on an album and call it Classics that’s making a statement. Alt-whatever duo She & Him keep it sweet and distant on their fifth album and take a soft focus approach to a well considered and eccentric selection of songs. The twosome of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward (the former on vocals, keys, ukulele and the latter on guitar, vocals, and production) have honed in on a hazy Burt Bacharach infused Dean Gordon-Smith horizon that’s piloted by Deschanel’s honeyed voice and the duo’s placid reverb-laden performance. Classics has a calming stop-time effect. Ward’s syrupy production and muted use of horns and twangy, proto-rock guitar are a signpost to nostalgia but they don’t require sentiment. Classics is more about an ambiance of sound and style for its own sake rather than rehashing familiar standards. It’s a fresh creative angle as the record is a potential curiosity. It’s a lazy album that pays no lip service to drama but has unintentional moments of spookiness where the sound of the past strays on into the present (I’ll Never Be Free, We’ll Meet Again). Deschanel and Ward are playing on the languorous side of the arrangements and the swooning sounds on Classics are what would have been heard on an AM radio console in some late ‘50s Chevrolet or Ford, preferably powder blue. The heartsick abandon is played out for all its worth on the tremolo laden Unchained Melody. The low energy drags on songs such as Would You Like to Take a Walk and It’s Not For Me to Say that come across as trite, highlighting the sappiness of the songwriting. That’s not bad, considering the pool of material they’ve chosen from. The group has a talent for re-framing the sound of a forgotten (or overlooked) style of popular music and resurrecting it on their own terms. Classics has a distant quality that is still warm and candid. After all, who would think to cover a song like She?

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ith only one movie to review this week, Reel Reviews presents the best Christmas movies of all time. Some of these you may have forgotten about, others might surprise. Curl up on the couch with your loved ones and watch one of these classics on the small screen one chilly eve. – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). The classic tale of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), a family man who had always dreamed of travelling the world on great adventures, who stayed working at the bank in his small town to raise a family and to help others do the same, by giving them mortgages. When the richest and meanest man in town (Lionel Barrymore) reports someone has stolen from the bank, Bailey must become mean, trying to track down the missing money. The townspeople notice the usually pleasant Bailey is carrying an unusual burden and pray for him. When Bailey contemplates suicide, an angel comes down to show him what life would be like without him. It’s a lovely tale of how one person can make a difference in this world. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989). A slightly less meaningful film, but a lot of goofy fun. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki join up with Randy Quaid for a quiet Christmas at home. Unfortunately due to Chase’s trademark clumsiness and Quaid’s craziness, everything that can go wrong does in this modern Christmas

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comedy classic. – White Christmas (1954). Ex-soldiers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) team up with Betty Haynes (Rosemary Clooney) and her sister, Judy (Vera Ellen), to help save their former major general’s new venture of owning a ski lodge before it has even begun. Filled with lots of dancing and Christmas tunes, this is a must see for this time of year. – Love Actually (2003). Set in London, Love Actually follows the lives of eight couples, each with their own set of problems in the month leading up to Christmas. This is probably the best work of writer Richard Curtis, who brought us Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Blackadder. It’s more jampacked with stars than Santa’s toy sack: Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley... the list just goes on and on. This has to be Mr. Howe’s favourite Christmas movie of all time. – A Christmas Carol. There is an uncountable number of films based on the classic tale of the miserly curmudgeon Scrooge, being shown the error of his ways by three spirits, who then betters his life, presumably forever. Two of them stick out in Mr. Taylor’s memory: If you have young children, I recommend showing them

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), which features the cast made up of your favourite fuzzy characters: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and the rest, accompanied by Michael Caine as Scrooge. The soundtrack contains a lot of great original Christmas tunes, providing something different than the usual fare. If your kids are a bit older, or the grownups want to have some fun, you can’t beat Scrooged (1988). Cranky TV execu-

tive Bill Murray takes the place of Scrooge in this very funny romp. It might be a bit dated for young people, containing many references to people like Lee Majors and shows like Little House on the Prairie. It is also very PG-13, but it’s probably the funniest Christmas Carol around. You might also want to see Elf, Gremlins, Trading Places, A Christmas Story, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014 **THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (PG - Violence, frightening scenes) CC Friday to Thursday 3:25, 6:45. **THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 3D (PG - Frightening scenes, violence) CC Friday 10:05; Saturday 12:00, 10:05; Sunday to Tuesday 12:00, 10:00; Wednesday 12:00; Thursday 10:00. **THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 3D (PG - Frightening scenes, violence) Friday, Thursday 3:50, 7:10, 10:30; Saturday to Tuesday 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:30; Wednesday 12:30, 3:50, 7:10. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 1 (PG - Violence) CC Friday to Tuesday 4:30, 7:25, 10:25; Wednesday 4:30, 7:25. PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (G) CC Friday 4:40, 7:15, 9:40; Saturday 11:15, 1:40, 4:40, 7:15, 9:40; Sunday to Tuesday 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40; Wednesday 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15. **NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG - Violence) CC Friday 4:20, 7:00, 9:35; Saturday to Tuesday 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20; Wednesday 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45; Thursday 4:25, 7:25, 9:50. **ANNIE (G) CC Friday 4:05, 7:05, 10:00; Saturday 11:05, 1:50, 4:05, 7:05, 10:00; Sunday to Tuesday 1:15, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55; Wednesday 1:15, 4:05, 7:05; Thursday 4:10, 7:05, 9:55. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS () Friday to Wednesday 3:35; Thursday 3:40. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 3D () Friday, Thursday 6:55, 10:15; Saturday to Tuesday 12:15, 6:55, 10:15; Wednesday 12:15, 6:55. BIG HERO 6 (G - Violence) CC Saturday to Wednesday 1:45. **UNBROKEN (PG - Torture, coarse language, violence) Thursday 4:15, 7:00, 10:10. FRED CLAUS (G - Violence) Saturday 11:00.

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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES ARMSTRONG SPALLUMChEEN MUSEUM AND ARTS SOCIETY 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., 546-8318. Second annual Festival of the Trees continues this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Dec. 27 and 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ARTSOLUTELY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 250-542-6243, www.vernonarts.ca. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan presents ninth annual shopping extravaganza/ fundraiser and Vernon’s one-stop shop for fun and unique hand-made Christmas gifts. Features 25 of the Okanagan’s best artists selling their finest wares in all different mediums: paintings, drawings, fibre, jewelry, glass, pottery, photography, woodcarvings, soaps, and more. Open today through to Wednesday (Christmas Eve). BEAN SCENE COFFEE ShOP 2923 30 Ave., 558-1817. On the walls are recent acrylic paintings by artist/potter Mary Tremayne until the end of December. CENTRE GALLERY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. Featured in the lobby of the VCAC are 25 artisans from Artsolutely selling their wares. On display will be felted, knitted, and woven scarfs, functional and decorative pottery, soaps and natural products, glass art, paintings, ornaments and cards, wood carvings, and more. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. ChERRYVILLE ARTISANS ShOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Glass art made by Cherryville Elementary School students now available, plus lots more. Shop hours are Dec. 19 to 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. COURTYARD GALLERY Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby, 778-443-0529. Presents its annual Little Treasures art show and sale featuring mini canvasses and affordable gifts. Continues now to Wednesday (Christmas Eve). Live music will be performed Saturday at 1 p.m. Refreshments available. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Teresa Fuller: exquisite ruby and emerald necklaces; Alice Pallet and Dorothy McLeod: felt apparel; Heather King: Unity scarves. Open Saturday 10 to 5 p.m. for customer appreciation event. Hours: Sunday, 10 to 5, Wednesday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery’s winter show features oils, acrylics, mixed media and silk paintings, sculptures, scrimshaw, fabric and fused glass by well known Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter hours are Wednesdays, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The gallery’s annual members open show is on now through December. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. hEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Exhibition Wackem Sackem features the work of Penticton artist Glenn Clark, who brings hockey out of the arena and onto the walls at Headbones. In the Drawers is David Wilson’s Sookinakin Beats. Opening reception is tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Continues to Feb. 8. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, or by appointment. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Brand new show, all your favourite local artists, all the time. Open extended hours during December, Saturdays and Sundays, until Christmas. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Annual members exhibition Exposed, features two and threedimensional artwork of modest sizes for sale with part proceeds going towards exhibitions and programming at the gallery. Exposed and ongoing exhibitions Twyla Exner’s Systems and Things and Lazuline’s Sky Blue Waters close Monday. ThE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 25 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.

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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Vernon Search & Rescue presents its 22nd annual “Best of Banff ” screenings, featuring winners and audience favourites from this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival. Different films will be screened Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $25 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS

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Vernon alternative rock band Amistad (Aidan Andrews, Eli Garlick, Craig Matterson, Nolan Bassett and Carson Bassett) host a CD release party for their new album, Lee, tonight at the Powerhouse Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Tickets are $7, available at the door, from band members, or Bean to Cup.

CONCERTS/THEATRE BLACkBERRY WOOD A boot-stompin’ good time will be had when Barefoot Caravan and Blackberry Wood bring their acoustic Christmas celebration to Gallery Vertigo tonight. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15+ (suggested) at the door. Gallery Vertigo is located at #1-3001 31 St., Vernon For more information, contact tristabassett@gmail.com or call 250503-2297. CARAVAN FARM ThEATRE The farm presents as its outdoor sleigh-ride production, Linz Kenyon’s The Contest of the Winds, based on an Interior Salish legend. Shows continue to Jan. 4 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. ThE LINDA SUE WILSON BAND with special guest Les Copeland hosts a Christmas dance at the Elks Hall Saturday. Take a little break from Christmas shopping and come have some fun. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. and continues until midnight. Admission is only $10 at the door. PAUL MOORE Join the local tenor as well as soloists and members of the Kokanee Singers Saturday at All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon. Starts at 7 p.m. Features favourite Christmas carols, arias, audience sing-alongs and much more. Tickets are at the door, $20 adults and $10 kids. OkANAGAN SYMPhONY ORChESTRA The symphony presents this special Christmas concert, Yuletide Brass, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 7 p.m. Features the Fish on Five Brass Quintet and soprano Dawn Mussellam performing selections by Bach, Handel and Verdi. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 250549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COUNTERPOINT ChOIR Looking for that special stocking stuffer this Christmas for a music lover on your list? Tickets for Counterpoint Celebrates Canada are available now ($12 for adults and free for children under 12) from choir members and Shear Dimensions downtown Vernon. Shows take place at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 32nd Ave., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, Counterpoint will enhance the music experience by featuring Canadian composers from across the country and locally. For further information, contact Counterpoint president Bev McWhinney at bevmcwhinney@gmail.com.

Friday & Saturday

ANChOR INN NEIGhBOURhOOD PUB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. until close. ARMSTRONG hOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Friday night karaoke with Superstar Premier DJ & Karaoke Services starts at 8 p.m. BLUE Ox PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday Night Jam starts at 9 p.m. with a country rock set by host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10 p.m. EAGLES hALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. LONGhORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Wednesday night is karaoke hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday is Country Music Night hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar DJ, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday night jam hosted by Wheelhouse, 7:30 to 11 p.m. PEAChWAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-542-3277. Live music in the Spitfire Lounge is every Friday night from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Everyone is welcome. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Band Molly’s Car plays a mix of music Saturday. Show starts at 9 p.m. No cover. BOURBON STREET BAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. ChECkERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653. Colt 45 plays Dec. 26 and 27. No cover. ThE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Tonight and Saturday is Bender, a great guitar-driven band with amazing vocals. Starts at 9:15 p.m. both nights. No cover. INTERMEZZO RESTAURANT AND WINE CELLAR 3206 34th Ave., 250-542-3853. Enjoy easy listening music with a European flair, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with Easy Street, featuring Bjorn Edblad on clarinet and George Bensmiller on accordion. MATCh EATERY & PUBLIC hOUSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, (250) 275-6046. Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday. MONAShEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Saturday is 13th Floor’s Christmas party, Jingle Bass 4, featuring Okanagan DJ/producers Stickybuds, JPod the beat chef, and Bob Smoke. Pre-sale tickets are $15 at the Downtown Internet Lounge on 30th Avenue. Limited tickets at the door. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Rann Berry’s Rhythm and Soul Revue plays the music of Motown on Saturday. Music starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Bean to Cup, Bean Scene and vernonjazzclub.ca.

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ARMSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-5466642. New Year’s Eve with live music, dinner and dancing. Tickets are available in advance at the hotel. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. New Year’s Eve party featuring Superstar DJ. $10 at the door. Free champagne at midnight. Includes appies and party favours. CHECkERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250541-2653. Rock in the New Year with all your classic rock faves provided by local band MACE. COD GONE WILD Join modern Celtic band Cod Gone Wild, modern bluegrass band The Trips and rock/country band The Shawn Lightfoot Band for an evening of non-stop live music that will keep you entertained and dancing all night at the Vernon Rec Centre New Year’s Eve. Advance tickets are available now to Dec. 31 for $40 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. Vernon, 542-3321. Rock in the New Year with The Goods. Features a balloon drop at midnight, party favours,

a snack table and glass of champagne. Tickets are $30 (cash only) available at the Village Green Hotel front desk and The Green. THE LEGENDARY LAkE MONSTERS Local R&B nine-piece band plays a dinner and dance New Year’s Eve at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, Dec. 31. Features cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing all night long. Tickets are $75 per person in advance at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Dance the year away with rockin’ blues act the Non Prophet Society. Fabulous dinner and appies, champagne, zeppelins, ball drop at midnight, party favours, bowling and more. Tickets are $50. Call the café to reserve. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Spend New Year’s Eve with blues harpist/ singer Sherman Doucette and his band for an evening of boogie, blues, and soul. Starts at 9 p.m. Includes appetizers served through the evening and a glass of complimentary sparkling wine to bring in the New Year. Tickets are $50 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and www. vernonjazz.ca.

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From the small screen to the big stage, the stars of Temple Street Productions’ The Next Step are packing their bags as Family Channel prepares to travel coastto-coast for The Next Step Live on Stage. The national tour arrives at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 10 at 6:30 p.m. The show stars cast members Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle), Brittany Raymond (Riley), Trevor Tordjman (James), Jordan Clark (Giselle), Lamar Johnson (West), Isaac Lupien (Eldon), Jennie Pappas (Chloe) and Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia). “We’re excited to have The Next Step taken on the road giving fans a chance to experience the captivating dance performances up close and personal,” said John Young, managing director of Temple Street Productions. Featuring music from the hit series, The Next Step Live on Stage is an interactive dance experience for kids and families of all ages. Showcasing

talent and athletic abilities, The Next Step dancers will perform popular routines from the show – both intricate solos/ duets and jaw-dropping group numbers – along with new eye-popping choreography and tutorials designed to celebrate dance and movement. Family’s fan-favourite dance drama The Next Step follows the lives of a group of elite dancers

at The Next Step Dance Studio as they pursue their dreams to win the national dance title. New episodes of The Next Step air regularly Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Family. Tickets for The Next Step Live On Stage are now on sale and cost $48.75 (all ages) with discounts per ticket on a pack of four. Visit or call the Ticket Seller at 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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Grade 1 Alexis Park elementary students sing Jolly Old St. Nicholas at the school’s Christmas concert Dec. 11.

Shadbolt sculpture gets a new home at UBCO It may be winter, but two bright and colourful butterflies have made a recent and dramatic appearance at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Susan Belton, UBC’s public art collection curator, is celebrating the installation of a second artwork by renowned Canadian artist Jack Shadbolt on the Okanagan campus. This time, two enormous, colourful butterflies, flanking a central chrysalis, have been installed in the ballroom inside University Centre.

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Titled Primavera, the wooden construction is 9.5feet high, 20.5-feet wide and weighs 1,100 pounds. The sculpture now covers the south wall in a room used for many special events and public functions. “Its great size made the placement in the ballroom a daunting prospect,” said Belton. “We required consultation with a structural engineer and the use of a brilliant installer who came up with a way to use three enormous scaffolds to winch the work into place.” Primavera comes to UBCO from Kelowna’s Tantalus Vineyards. It was initially created by Shadbolt for an installation in Vancouver’s MacMillan Bloedel Building in 1987. Shadbolt made the work in the same year as Tree of Life, now installed in the Reichwald Health Sciences Centre on the UBCO campus.

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A freezing cold swim in January helps children in a warmer climate on the other side of the world. The annual event on Jan. 1 raises funds for the Zimbabwe Project Canada (ZPC), which supports hundreds of orphaned children through self sustaining projects in rural Zimbabwe. “The Polar Bear Swim is becoming a major fundraiser to support the ZPC work in the rural communities of Zimbabwe,” said Bobbi-Jo Gordon, event coordinator. “In order to involve the entire Vernon community we asked students to enter a drawing competition depicting Zimbabwe, the Polar Bear Swim or both. More than 1,000 elementary students at four local schools took part, with the best drawing chosen and made into a button to be given to registrants who are taking the plunge in the Polar Bear Swim. “This is a remarkable increase from last year. Due to the large number of students participating, prizes were awarded for first, second and third place,” said Gordon. “The prizes are fun and motivating for the kids to participate, but most important, this event helps children in the Vernon community understand how children, families and those less fortunate than themselves live in other parts of the world. “This activity ties in perfectly with elements of leadership, community support and global awareness.” As well, Harwood elementary school students Vida Chisholm and Mickey Fedirchuk took it upon themselves to organize their own fundraiser after learning about the plight of children in Zimbabwe. During two lunch hours, they sold cupcakes, cookies and popcorn, and raised $128.50 for the project. “Together, Vida and Mickey are making a difference,” said Gordon. “On behalf of the Zimbabwe Project Canada we thank you for your leadership and generous efforts.” Kidston elementary school student Ceanna Niemi took home first place in the contest and was asked what she would do with her $100 gift certificate from Attridge. “First, to buy gifts for my family and friends and if there is money left over I’ll buy something for myself,” she said. Second place went to Coldstream student Elena Schimann; third place

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Sept. 18: Born to Ryan and Kelsey Powell of Vernon, a boy, 9 lbs. 6 oz., named Ethan Blake. A grandson for Robert and Susan Powell, Cameron and Roberta Tetlock, all of Lake Country. A greatgrandson for Arnold and Lois Olson of Surrey, Jack and Bernice Powell of Kelowna, Fenny Reink of Armstrong. Oct. 20: Born to Rebecca and Terence Munroe of Vancouver, a boy, 9 lbs., named Mateo Charles Megyesi Munroe. A grandson for Randy and Kelly Megyesi of Vernon, Josephine and Jimmy Munroe of Mumbai. A great-grandson New Additions for Lenore Streicker of Coldstream. Oct. 21: Born to Eddie and Alanna Hagman of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 1 oz., named Seyja Elizabeth. A granddaughter for Richard and Loydeen Hagman of Vernon, Jo Anne and Rod Watson of Enderby, B.C. Nov. 25: Born to Kari-Ann Herring-Levins and Blake Hamilton of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 13 oz., named Connor Warren Hamilton. A brother for Dakota, 2. A grandson for Craig Hamilton of Armstrong, B.C.; Lisa Babij of Falkland, B.C.; Ed and Carol Herring of Vernon. Nov. 26: Born to Steven and Anetha Kashuba of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 14 oz., named Isaac Rudy Daniel. A brother for Evan, Niya, Owen, Levi and Ruben. A grandson for Keith and Chris Kashuba of Vernon, Mel and Cheryl Monkman of Prince George. A great-grandson for Gert Kashuba of Vernon. Nov. 28: Born to Steve and Krista Guttknecht of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Jacob Holland Guttknecht. A grandson for Rose and Rudy Breitkreutz of Lavington, B.C.; Kevin and Helen Guttknecht of Vernon, B.C. A greatgrandson for Adolf and Herta Holland, Ruth Breitkreutz, Bruno and Elaine Guttknecht, all of Vernon. Dec. 10: Born to Amanda and Chris Swales of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Travis Taylor. A brother for Johnathan, 2. A grandson for Karen and Stan Swales, Bev and Chuck Pecor, all of Vernon, B.C. Dec. 13: Born to Anders and Alisha Nordling of Falkland, a girl, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Everlee Marie. A granddaughter for Len and Joanna Knight of Tatlayoko Lake, B.C., Ronda Trimble and Aunt Becky of Vernon, B.C.; Jan Bruchet and Alan Nordling of Prince George, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Granny Trimble in Alberta, Granny Nordling in B.C., Grampa Myers in Michigan, United States.

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Kidston school principal Kathy Wickum (left) and Bobbi-Jo Gordon, event coordinator of the Polar Bear Swim, present first prize in the drawing contest to Kidston student Ceanna Niemi. to Harwood student Jaden Scott and honourable mentions went to Thea Yermealen, Natalie Houle, Ava Vest, all from Coldstream elementary. Gordon expressed her thanks to the generous donors in the community who helped to make the contest a success. “Attridge has been a generous supporter of the Polar Bear Swim, providing prizes the kids will enjoy,” she said. “Second place prize is a family pass to Tube Town at Silver Star Mountain Resort. “Again, Silver Star Mountain has continuously supported the event and to help make it happen. Third place prize is a onehour horseback trail ride at Okanagan Horseback in Enderby — Lynda and Dave Flato have newly started their trail riding business in Enderby and have donated gift certificates continuously.” This year’s Polar Bear Swim takes place Jan. 1 at Kal Beach, with registration at 11:30 a.m. and the swim at 1 p.m. For those who don’t want to take the plunge, there will be plenty of entertainment along with a barbecue, and prizes to be won in a

Vida Chisholm (left) and Mickey Fedirchuk sell cupcakes at the fundraiser they organized at Harwood for the Zimbabwe Project. number of categories, including for most number of sponsors collected and best costume.

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For children and teenagers in B.C., coping well with the demands of school work, busy schedules and social relationships in today’s chaotic world reflects resilient mental health. But some B.C. children and youth are unable to cope well with the daily stresses of their lives and the results can be debilitating or tragic. An estimated 13 per cent of youth in B.C. each year experience a mental Dr. David Smith health issue —that means up to 83,700 children under the age of 19 in B.C. may be suffering. Studies show that receiving appropriate help at the right time may enable a child or youth to return to good health or prevent the escalation of symptoms, warding off larger crises or more chronic illnesses, and even at times saving young lives. But unfortunately, the majority of youth experiencing a mental health issue, or their families, do not seek help. Why is this? There are likely a number of key factors: youth and family may lack understanding about mental health issues or may be unable to recognise the symptoms

of a mental health problem; they may not know how to access the right services, who to see, or how to navigate B.C.’s mental health system; they may be worried about possible stigma, or labelling, and hoping it is simply a “phase” that will pass. As an adolescent and adult psychiatrist working for the last 11 years in Interior Health (IH), I appreciate how frightening and worrying it can be for youth and families when a mental health issue arises. But I also know that the right help can make all the difference and that good recovery is possible even with some of the most serious of mental health concerns. And “help” does not always mean treatment with medication. In fact, many mental health problems in children and youth can be very successfully treated with other techniques, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which, in essence, teaches skills to address the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that underlie a mental health problem. Working with a group of mental health colleagues in the Interior — including families with lived experience, mental health clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, IH professionals, school counsellors, family doctors, pediatricians and others — we have come up with a series of short columns to run in this paper to help youth and families recognize and understand some common mental health concerns. Over the next few weeks, in seven articles, we will talk about issues like anxiety, depression, substance use, eating

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disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and suicidal thoughts. We will help you recognize the symptoms and know when and how to seek help. We will talk about successful skills, actions and treatments. These columns, as well as running in The Morning Star, can also be found at www.shared carebc.ca so you can access them online or share with friends and family. Numerous high quality websites are producing up-to-date information about a wide variety of mental health concerns and in each column, we will link you to online resources in B.C. for more information on each condition. A few excellent provincial sites to check out now include: openmindbc.ca; mindcheck.ca, forcesociety.ca, and keltymentalhealth.ca. As well, in your region see vernon.cmha.bc.ca/ Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Province of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.

Hop the bus to motorcycle show Annual event draws people from all over the Okanagan Morning Star Staff

As winter doesn’t dampen riders’ dreams of their favourite sport, the Kelowna & District Safety Council is organizing its 11th annual bus trip to the Vancouver Motorcycle Show at the Abbotsford TRADEX on Jan. 24. Tickets are on sale now, with early bird pricing of $60 in effect until Dec. 31; after that the cost will be $65. “This is a really popular event for us, and we’re already 60 per cent sold out,” said Tania Meyer, executive director of KDSC. “Riders from throughout the valley join us on the bus. Last year we sold out quite early and there were over 50 disappointed people who had to be turned away because it was too late for us to order another bus. We had a lot of people from the Vernon area join us last year as well. “We have a second bus on hold this year, but we’d like to know soon if there will be enough demand for it. This is a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift idea for yourself or for the rider in your life.” Pick-up and drop-off locations are scheduled for Rutland, Kelowna and West Kelowna, with departure times set for 6 a.m., 6:15 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. respectively. The bus will return to Kelowna by about 8:30 p.m. that same day, depending on the roads.

The buses being used are comfortable charter buses. The cost includes round-trip bus fare, admission to the show, drop off and quick entrance via the VIP door, movies en route, drink and snack on the way to the show, prizes and a KDSC tote bag for all of your event goodies. Motorcycle enthusiasts won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to see everything that’s new for the upcoming riding season. There’s no need to battle winter driving conditions, simply hop the bus with KDSC. The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is B.C.’s largest motorcycle event. Part of a cross-country show tour, all the major manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs travel coast to coast with their huge corporate exhibits to offer the riding community its first glimpse of the new 2015 bikes and blow-out prices on gear and accessories. In addition, the show offers visitors a wide variety of entertainment, seminars and demos. To learn more about the Vancouver Motorcycle Show visit www.vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca. For more information or to register online, visit www.kdsc.bc.ca and go to the Workshops & Events page of the Rider Training Program menu, or call KDSC at 250-765-3163. KDSC is a non-profit organization that operates a rider and driver training facility as well as the Little Travellers’ Safety Village. For more information on any of KDSC’s programs, visit www.kdsc. bc.ca.

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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 250542-6243 or visit www.vernonarts.ca raffle for crooked leg ranch animal rescue Serenity Tanning in Vernon is holding a raffle with prizes worth totalling more than $1,600, all donated from local businesses. This basket is filled and stuffed with everything you can imagine! All proceeds go to Crooked Leg Ranch Animal Rescue, which rescues, nurtures, gives medical attention, fosters and shelters animals throughout B.C. We are trying to raise at least $1,000 towards a new shelter. Tickets are three for $5 at Serenity Tanning. Ticket sales close Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. We will also accept any personal or business donations at Serenity to deliver to Crooked Leg Ranch Dec. 30. Thanks for your support, Vernon! We know we can do it! mission dollar bin thrift store Fill a bag for a loonie all this week: clothing, shoes household and movies. Check out the incredible selection of kids’ snowpants, jackets for the entire family, all reduced to a loonie each. Christmas goodies not included but now 1/2 price (some now six for a loonie)! Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 to 5ish at 3008-34th St. Volunteer staffed, all proceeds go directly to the Upper Room Mission; your support appreciated even more due to the flood. Clean grocery bags also needed, thanks. the vernon jubilee hospital auxiliary gift shop all Christmas giftware on sale for 25 per cent off. A good selection is still available. This sale does not include handmade items. All proceeds from our store stay in the hospital for equipment and patient comfort items. vernon upper room mission boutique Storewide 1/2price sale. Thanks to fabulous donations, our store is full and we need to make more room! Come down to 2708-34th St. and check out our last half-price sale of the year. We have a super variety of Christmas gifts for the last minute shopper including clothing, household items, furniture, collectibles, and much more. Sale runs Dec. 17 to Dec. 20, and 100 per cent of the proceeds benefit the Vernon Upper Room Mission and remain in our community. christmas special at vernon library Spend time with your wee ones Dec. 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For little ones age birth to six years. Stories, puppets and songs for the holidays! Please pick up free ticket at the information desk. The Vernon branch is at 2800-30th Ave. For more information about the library and other programs, visit www.orl.bc.ca or call 250-542-7610. the okanagan valley big band performs Dec. 19 at the Schubert Centre. Come dance the night away and help raise badly needed cash for the food bank for the basic staples for their hampers. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance starts 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 Centre, Century 21 Executives Realty and at the door. For info., call 250-550-2125. dance: enderby seniors’ complex Dec. 19 from 2-4 p.m., the Chilly Creakers are playing. Enjoy good music for dancing and listening. Snacks and coffee included. Admission still only $5. Everyone welcome. the vernon farmers’ market presents The Vernon indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27. Come visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up with fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, delicious baking, specialty food products and 1000’s of handcrafted gift items… such as jewelry, clothing, toys, hats, woodwork, body products and lots more. More info. at www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca turkey dinner at the elks lodge Join us tonight for our home-cooked turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound) for only $10. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Following dinner we will have three mini meat draws and a 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome, members and non-members. All proceeds go to children, needy families and charities in Vernon. Check out each Friday menu on Vernon Elks Lodge Facebook. tours from the schubert centre At least three or four times a month there are organised tours leaving from the centre. The tour office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They go far and wide, shopping, casinos, sight seeing and even a boat cruise. The Schubert bus is used and it’s a first come, first go basis. Members are always a little cheaper than non-members but it’s a

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his is the time to stock up on popcorn for your Christmas gatherings! The 1st BX Scouting Group is having their annual Christmas Popcorn Sale Sunday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Butcher Boys. The money raised helps support all sections of the group run their programs and buy equipment for camps. The chocolate popcorn and pretzels are available now! As well, The 1st BX Scouts are hosting a bottle drive to help raise money so the troop can attend the Pacific Jamboree next summer on Vancouver Island. If you wish to help the Scouts get to the Jamboree, you can photo submitted drop off your returnables to Chaser’s The 1st BX Scouts’ Killers Whale and Cobra patrols at their recent leadBottle depot on Saturday, Dec. 27 from ership camp. The troop is holding their annual popcorn sale Saturday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Returnables can also be dropped off at Chaser’s any other day and credited to the 1st BX Scouts account. hiv/aids support & information If you are one of the great deal for everyone. fraternal order of eagles We cater to all. Open 1 to 9 many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/ p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. For info. or for AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. army, navy, airforce unit #5 ladies auxiliary substance affected group Vernon Mental Health and catering Call 250-558-5020 for your Catering needs at the Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one ANAF Hall: weddings, graduation, family reunions, banquets. struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your Book your Christmas party now. yoga in the chair class Requires no mat, gentle, primary capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact and overall flexibility. Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Schubert Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. Centre. By donation only. Great for seniors, great for anyone with b.c. interior horse rescue society Our mission is to limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. Info., Melissa at bluee- rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 agleyoga@shaw.ca. Note: this is the last class until the new year. afternoon darts at the anaf Every Friday, Grandma or see www.bcihrs.com joins Grandpa for casual friendly darts “Under the Spitfire,” begin- carcinoid cancer support group If you or anyone close ning at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. ANAF Unit 5, 2500 – 46 Ave. to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at Call friendly bar staff at 250-542-3277 for more information. infant massage At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the Development Centre. For more info., call Connie at 250-542-7578. lives of others. clay studio drop-in Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open seniors services NexusBC Community Resource Centre for members only when the studio is not in use by a class. provides seniors with housing lists, transportation resources, help Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/ses- with pension applications, and much, much more. Hours: Monday sion, multi-use passes also available; please contact us for more to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at www.northokanaganseniors.ca or call 250-545-8572 for more information. information at 250-542-6243. vernon community arts centre Painting and Drawing mood disorders support group Meets Fridays at 2:30 Drop-in Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900 or the fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and Peer Support Office at 542-6155. meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. nexus bc volunteer services Holds weekly orientation and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for info. sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or volunteers@nexusbc.ca 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4 tai chi: good for your health If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you • 763-4918 • Fax 763-0606 like to join us? We take new members anytime. • www.regionaldistrict.com A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Holiday Closures Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central 250-542-1984. Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Thursday, December 25th through Sunday, January 4th, 2015. the bargain bin Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should Armstrong and support the local Healthcare be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments may be made online while the office is Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting closed at https://ww3.regionaldistrict.com/. goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am, Monday, January 5th, 2015. Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for info.

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Community Calendar NEEDLES UP! The Knitting Circle meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vernon library community room. These dropin sessions are for all knitters of all experience levels. Bring along yarn and needles and a project you are working on. Knitting gurus Allison Griswold and Janet Armstrong will help you get started or over the hurdles. Free of charge. Pick up a coffee from Blenz across the street and join us. THE VERNON MOY STYLE TAI CHI & LOK HUP ACTIVITY GROUP Starting Saturday class at Schubert Centre 9 a.m. with 30-minute warm-up session, followed by Tai Chi continuing class at 9:30 a.m. The Lok Hup class is at 10:45 a.m. to noon. Anyone who practises Tai Chi and has completed a beginners class is very welcome to join us for both of these exercise art forms, with a separate economical Fee structure for each class. Lok Hup with its founding in the ninth century is known for being the optimum exercise regime, to achieve and maintain health with relaxation of body and mind. There is no class at this venue on the second Saturday of each month. For further info. call 250-545-7410. MEAT DRAW AT THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Every Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and 50/50 at our new location, 510125th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-545-3295.

BLUE CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH This annual service is open to anyone who is entering the Christmas season facing loss, loneliness, brokenness and takes place Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Christmas is a happy time of year, filled with family, friends and celebrations. But for some, that joy can highlight losses they are experiencing – loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, loss of employment, loss of health, loneliness – to name a few. Blue Christmas is a brief worship service to hear and share prayers, readings and music that can help us to remember that we 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 or e-mail office@trinityvernon.ca FAMILY SATURDAY: VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Dec. 20 it’s Piet Mondrian, Abstract Painting from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at VPAG. This month learn how to create a holiday inspired abstract painting in the style of Pieter Mondrian. Starting with a white canvas we will block out areas with painters tape and apply a custom colour palette. The most exciting part is peeling the tape off and revealing your amazing creation! Enjoy children’s holiday music, festive treats and a jolly atmosphere! Parents welcome to participate and create their own painting as well. All materials supplied. Suggested for ages 5+. Cost is $3/members and $5/non-members per participant. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. You , Info., call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonk publicartgallery.com wor u VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY HOLIDAY yo HOURS On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the galve! dri lery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make sure you stop by the gallery shop for any last-minute shopping. VPAG is closed for Christmas holidays Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 and will re-open Jan. 3. SATURDAY SERIOUS FUN AT THE OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE Dec. 20 at 1 p.m., it’s Expanding Balloons. Why blow up a balloon yourself when you can let chemistry do it for you? We’ll be experimenting with balloons and learning about air pressure, static electricity and carbon dioxide this coming Saturday. Explore many ways to inflate balloons and see some spectacular ways to pop balloons. We are sure there will be some excitement as we use ordinary balloons to “expand” our knowledge. Suitable for all ages; free for members, regular admission for TH non-members. HOLIDAY PLANETARIUM SHOWS AT THE OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE On cold winter nights the stars shine brightly. Join resident astronomer Kevin Aschenmeier and find out what can be SCHUBERT CENTRE HAS ART CLASSES From beginners to seen in the night sky during the cold winter nights. Dec. 20 at 3:30 advanced, six times per week. Contact the front desk 250-549p.m. Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at 4201 and choose your time and ask about availability. 3:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Free for members, regular admission ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Meat draw for non-members. For more information, please call 250-545-3644 every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. or visit www.okscience.ca AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS (X), closed meeting, noon at CHRISTMAS BAzAAR FUNDRAISER Okanagan Humane VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Society’s annual event runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon. Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day the mall Meeting, closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Open meeting, Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a access. (X) No access. Info., 250-545-4933. ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN For families calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care of with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. Info., call Hazel at 250- - 1 p.m. Join us for nutritious lunch at Aboriginal Infant and Early 542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB CHRISTMAS DANCE Dec. 20 at TRINITY DRUMS is a drum circle that meets on the third Saturday Rutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 of each month from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the narthex at Trinity p.m. to midnight, with live band Bob King. Bar, refreshments and United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Beginners always welcome! snacks available. Members $10; non-members $13; memberships Trinity has some drums for folks to use; however, if you have your $15. New Year’s Eve dinner/dance tickets available, $35; Vic and own drum please bring it. Participants are encouraged to make a the Dance Band. For info., please call 250-762-6907. Our dances donation if possible. Info., Ann Dorval at abdorval@yahoo.com. are open to everyone. Come and invite your friends to join us. THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a NATURE WALK Dec. 20 at 9 a.m., join the North Okanagan local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to conNaturalists Club on the BX Creek North Trail. Trail follows BX tinue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs Creek from 48th Ave. to Hwy 97. Meet at end of 20th St., behind for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your Rona. Be prepared for ice on this trail. Optional coffee stop after. tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. Info., WHAT IS YOUR HEALTH TELLING YOU? Free gift of health: a 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com mini consultation with health educator Kathy Deane, DNM, Dec. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in Vernon. Preregistration required as limited seating; call 250-547-2281. Cost is AA NIGHT OWL MEETINGS Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 at Albert Place, 3610by donation to the Okanagan Humane Society. 25th Ave. in Vernon from 9:30 p.m. til the last person has shared.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & WORSHIP SERVICE You are invited to The Vernon Church of Christ, 4107 Pleasant Valley Rd., for a free continental breakfast at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 21 before worship services that end at noon. Call the church office at 250545-6892 or e-mail vernonchurchofchrist@telus.net for more info. 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 nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. in Enderby. All are welcome! 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 heatthemed 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. POLAR BEAR DIP Hosted by the Oyama Firemen and Legion Branch 189 Jan. 1 at noon. Sign-up and pledge sheets available now at Legion, Oyama General Store and Oyama Firehall. All welcome. Dip into Wood Lake at noon, then warm up with your friends in the legion with hot soup or beverage of your choice. Family affair; spectators welcome. Proceeds to BC Children’s Hospital. HOLIDAY SCIENCE DAY CAMPS 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. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644. CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP BY DONATION The 1st BX Scouts are offering their services picking up your used Christmas tree for a donation (minimum $5) as well as collecting returnable bottles and cans. All money raised will help the Scouts attend the Pacific Jamboree next summer on Vancouver Island. They will go door to door, collecting trees and returnables Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to have your tree collected, in the BX and Foothills area, phone Dan at 250-558-9970. In South Vernon, Allenby and Bella Vista, phone Shawna at 250-558-5688 and in Easthill and Seaton school area phone Amanda at 778-475-1135.

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Yes, winter weather has arrived early this year, but there are some clever new products available designed to make life with an auto less stressful and safer in sub-zero temperatures. Ranging in price from $9.99 to $159.99 these products could also be a great Christmas gift for just about anyone who drives. Working with its suppliers, Canadian Tire has helped develop some new auto products that address winter driving problems. They’re as basic as scratchproof snow and ice removal tool that’s easier on your car’s paintwork to a compact and light-weight emergency traction aid that could be a life-saver. The Garant EVA Snowbrush has a bristle-free brush with a foam head that’s less abrasive on vehicle paintwork. It addresses the negative feedback from

customers about conventional snowbrushes and it’s sold in two sizes. The 28-inch brush retails for $15.99 and the 36-inch brush retails for $19.99. Getting stuck in a friend’s snow-covered driveway can be embarrassing, getting stuck on the side of a lonely highway is far more serious! The Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid ($39.99) is not a replacement for conventional chains, as it’s not intended for highway driving use. Easy to use and quick fitting, this traction aid is also far lighter and easier to store in a vehicle than tire chains. A truck version ($49.99) of the Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid is also available. Sold in pairs, a Trac Grabber is attached to each drive wheel, similar to a tire chain (but is much easier to use). It’s designed to supply provide enough traction to release a car (stuck in snow or mud) and get it back on the

highway (where it should be removed). Another good auto safety gift idea is the MotoMaster Eliminator Tripod Light ($29.99). This multi-function light has an articulating head with red LED emergency light and fold-put tripod legs that extend for additional stability when placed on the road to warn drivers that they are approaching a broken-down vehicle. It also features a powerful lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Good vision when driving is very important in cold weather. If you have to park you’re vehicle outside overnight, the Subzero ArcticGuard Snow and Ice Windshield Cover ($9.99) is an inexpensive investment. A hook system secures it inside the car, however, users do complain about it flapping in strong winds. You may also consider upgrading your current headlights to SilverStar

Ultra Lights ($59.99). They promise up to 50 percent brighter light with up to 40 percent more down-road illumination than standard halogen lights. New wiper blades can also make a big improvement in driver vision and a set of Bosch Icon Wipers cost from $24.99 to $25.99. This premium dual-rubber synthetic product claims to last 40 per cent longer than other blades. If you have a fear of running out of fuel, or a friend who does it regularly or you simply want a peace-of-mind back-up supply of gas for a long driving trip, Spare Fuel ($19.99) is a non-flammable gasoline derivative that is safe to store in the trunk. It’s safe to use in all engines that use unleaded gasoline, comes with filler tube and it can be stored in your vehicle all-year-round. The most common winter auto emergency is a dead battery. Yes, you could carry a set of jumper cables and hope that you can get a boost from another vehicle, but

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that’s not always easy or possible. Another solution is the Noco Genius Mini Booster, GB30 ($159.99). It may seem a little pricey, but this compact yet surprisingly powerful lithium-ion jump starter pack is mistake-proof and multi-functional. Offering 400 peak amps it can provide up to seven jump-starts on a single charge. It’s also a seven-mode LED flashlight and it can be used as a portable recharge (USB) dock for other electronic devices. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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When the original Nissan Murano was introduced in 2002, it was one of a number of car-based crossover vehicles that helped build I believe that this the mid-size family SUV category. new product has an What that original model even larger possible had was a unique take on design that made it stand market than just baby out from the crowd. Here boomers. we are in 2015 and Nissan wants to recapture some of Zack Spencer that original sizzle with this third generation Murano. With a bold, eye-popping design that looks like nothing on the road, this latest model has a sharper price, an upscale interior and refined ride that Nissan believes will appeal to the baby boomers this vehicle is targeted at. After spending a very full day driving around California’s Napa valley, I believe that this new product has an even larger possible market than just baby boomers.

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Since the 2015 Nissan Murano is just about to hit dealership floors, the Napa region was the first in North America to get to see it. By the reaction from other drivers on the road, this mid-sized people mover gets a lot of attention. The bold front design now incorporates the headlamp treatment that will start to migrate across its other vehicles, like the new Maxima coming soon. The wedge shaped look is referred to as a boomerang and it is mimicked in the rear lights as well. Both the front and rear have LED accents and the main headlamps are LED on the top trim levels. The other design highlight is the roof, that looks like it is floating thanks to a blacked out rear windows and roof pillars. This design also features curvaceous rear hips, making the design modern and stylish. Now sold as front wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and priced from $29,998, the Murano is an option for many potential buyers. It is too bad that only the top Platinum model comes with 20-inch wheels, all the other trim levels are fitted with 18-inch wheels. continued on page B13

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The interior is a reason that many people will consider this product, not just affluent baby boomers. The design is simple but looks upmarket; the Murano might be an alternative to buying a Lexus RX350, for less money, or a young family wanting something more upscale than a compact SUV, for not much more money. The dash and surrounding materials all looks first rate. The trim that looks like wood isn’t, rather a plastic that mimics wood but some might think it feels cheap but it certainly looks good. The base $29,998 (FWD) S-Trim isn’t base at all thanks to heated front seats, Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera and satellite radio. The next model up is the $32,998 (FWD) SV and it adds a power driver’s seat, huge moon roof, a power lift gate and heated steering wheel. There is also the $38,398 (AWD) SL that includes leather seats, Bose stereo and more or the top $43,498 (AWD) platinum that amps up the goodies to include heated rear seats, cooled front seats, 20-inch wheels and a host of safety features.

Drive

The 260hp 3.5L V6 engine is a carry over from the last model but the body of the new Murano is 66kg lighter. This and a modified continuously variable transmission (CVT) helps to improve fuel economy to 11.2L/100km in the city and 8.3L/100km on the highway, using the new, stricter fuel ratings for 2015. The tuning of the Murano is very relaxed, almost luxury-like. The steering is very easy to operate; some might find it too light.

2015 Nissan Murano The pace at which the CVT works is very subdued, meaning the car wants to be in the low RPM range to help extract the best economy but when pushed it can take a while to wake the car up. To get around this there are now set shift points in the CVT that can be accessed through the transmission’s manual mode. It would be better to have a sport setting for the CVT but it isn’t offered.

premium brands who want a refined ride and interior for less money should consider the higher trim levels. This new Murano will certainly get attention for its exterior styling, but dig deeper there is more to this product than just an attractive look, there is value and comfort that is available to a wide range of potential buyers. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Verdict

Overall the packaging of the 2015 Murano is very good. The interior has plenty of room for the front and rear passengers and the seats are comfortable. The cargo area is very big and the square shape of the hatch makes loading easier. This product should be attractive to buyers of compact SUVs that want more room and V6 power for just slightly more. Shoppers of

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Christmas gifts for the car lover in your life By Alexandra Straub

‘Tis the season of buying gifts for loved ones, but what do you get the car lover in your life who really wants a supercar? Well, you get a super gift but “super” doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Here are some festive ideas under $100 that will surely make Christmas even merrier.

Dash Cam (Upwards of $50)

3-inches) that it won’t interfere with forward visibility. Furthermore, most use wide-angle lenses so you have quite a panoramic view. They tend to come in handy if you get into a fender bender and it wasn’t your fault. Hitting the track? – It can be used to film your accomplishments. Memory is stored on SD cards. Depending on how large your SD card is, you can film for hours or program your device to loop every so often. Available online or at your local tech store.

OBD2 Bluetooth Connector/ Apps (Under $40 for both)

Dash Cam. Dashboard cameras are becoming more commonplace. What are they? They’re cameras that record what’s going on around you while you’re driving. You can tuck them behind the rearview mirror, mount them straight onto the dash or mount them in any direction you like. Different makes and models use different sizes of screens but most are compact enough (in and around

So, you want to know what’s going on with your car via your smartphone. I have the gadgets for you. You’ll need an OBD2 Bluetooth Connector (you can get them as cheap as $10 online) and then an app. Try TorquePro (for Android $4.95) or DashCommand for Apple ($9.99 on the iTunes app store). Simply connect the OBD2 connector into your car’s OBD2 port (usually found underneath the dash) and pair the device with your smartphone. Within the app, you can set certain parameters; i.e. what you want to be displayed. Torque, rpms, power, boost, speed, engine temperatures, you name it.

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The connector then reads the car’s data and sends it, in real time, to your phone. A cool feature found on TorquePro is the ability to use it as a Head’s Up Display at night. You just place it on your dash, let it reflect of the windshield, and read the data that’s being displayed.

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Universal Dashboard and Windshield Mount ($50)

adhere a small thin metal plate onto your tech toy of choice for the magnet to grab. Your device then stays firmly in place even on rougher or the sinuous roads. The great part about it is that when you have attached your phone, you don’t have to fumble with clasps, clamps or rubber bands to make sure it’s secure. You just press it against the mount, the magnetic force does the rest. It just stays in place and doesn’t move. Brilliant. And when you’re done driving, you just pull it off and take it with you. Check out http://www.logitech.com/ en-ca/product/plus-drive

Logitec Mount Handsfree calling has never been easier. Especially with the Logitech [+] drive universal mount. The actual mount will suction to any window in your car or your dash, and your phone/GPS/device is then held in place by a strong magnet. You simply

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Bluetooth) to allow you to stream music from your various devices. And if the holidays are all about spending time with the ones you love – and if you love driving – how about going for a winter’s eve drive? The twist? Create a playlist for the ride. Get the kids involved and get each of them to pick a song or two. Then put the playlist on shuffle to mix things up! If you’re going for a drive with that special someone, perhaps put songs that remind you of the fun times you’ve had. Or even what you deem as “your” song. And maybe a Christmas carol or two! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and stay safe (and warm) out there.

clean is getting harder and harder. Not to mention dreaded brake dust. But there are some ways to fight back at winter, or even throughout the year. Perhaps stuff someone’s stocking with Armor All Wheel Protectant. Brake dust can make your beautiful aluminum alloy wheels look far less attractive. So as you’re maintain your vehicle over the colder months or in the summer, using this brake dust repellent will not only protect the wheels, but also help repel the grime that comes along with this wonderful time of year. Available at your local car care store.

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One week left until Christmas, which sure came quickly. If you, like me, thought you still had lots of time to buy presents, then you can officially start to panic. In a bid to ease that terror, I have listed some of the new truck products that came out this year. Smittybuilt has many off-road items for under $50. R.U.T Utility tool is a foldable military style shovel that has a serrated edge and a double position neck. Storage bag included $20.89. U.F.O is a safety light that is actually an emergency flare with visibility up to a mile with a built in flashlight. It is waterproof and comes complete with a high capacity lithium battery. $25.69. Have you ever hit the trail and do nothing but rub the dust away from your eyes. Trail goggles will come in handy, made from high impact material, three interchangeable lenses (yellow/clear/gray), anti-fog, anti-scratch and only $28.19. Rigid industries are the makers of popular LED off-road lights. Many new models have come out lately including curved versions that work perfectly over the windshield. Sizes range from 20” all the way up to 54” and mounting brackets are available. Price ranges from $924 - $2149. Is cold weather affecting your battery’s ability to hold a charge? – CTEK has a battery charger kit that regulates how much power it gives to the battery and automatically slows down when

fully charge. It stands by only giving power when required to maintain your battery for a longer life. For people having difficulty climbing in and out of their truck, power boards that open automatically when the door is opened would be a much-appreciated gift. Close the door and they tuck up nicely out of the way. They are made from carbon steel and have a built in anti-pitch safety feature that senses pressure to keep the board from retracting on your hands and feet. $1,325. Snow is coming and what better way to get it off your driveway than a Snowsport plow. It is an easy to install with a front receiver hitch. Self-adjusting and does not require cab controls. The Snowsport is a quick and easy solution to snow clearing. $1,816 - $2,205. Winter debris melting from your car can make a mess of anyone’s garage floor. Tapson has garage mats that are designed to keep mud, slush and other debris from depositing on your floor. Easy to slide outside and hose off and you’re ready to go again. Available in two sizes 7’ 4” x 18’ 4” and 7’ 4” x 21’ 4” - $289.09 - $317.69 Fabtech is a suspension company and is very popular with the off-road community. They have built a unique item that will appeal a wide range of people. It is a 38,000 BTU propane barbeque made to look like a mechanics toolbox. Door slides upon to access a propane tank and the top opens like a traditional grille. Check it out at Fabtech.com ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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WOMEN’S ESSENZA ADORA 14/15 SKIS WITH 3MOTION TP LT 10.0 BINDINGS

OUR REG. PRICE 429.99

OUR REG. PRICE 399.99

OUR REG. PRICE 219.99

ON SALE

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MEN’S IMPACT X 14/15 SKI BOOTS

MEN’S TRANSFER BLACK OR WOMEN’S TRANSFER WHITE SNOWBOARD BOOTS

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ENTIRE STORE†

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50%

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50%

ADVERTISED COLOUR ONLY.

MEN’S OR WOMEN’S 646 WALKING SHOE

OUR REG. PRICE 109.99

5499 EA.

MEN’S GEL CUMULUS 15 RUNNING SHOE

OUR REG. PRICE 149.99

ADVERTISED COLOUR ONLY.

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50%

*NOT ALL CLEARANCE PRICED ITEMS OR PRICE POINTS AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS.

SALE DATES: DEC 20 - 29, 2014

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†ENTIRE STORE DISCOUNT EXCLUDES PREVIOUS PURCHASES, LAYAWAYS, SERVICE SHOP SERVICES, GIFT CARDS AND 3RD PARTY OFFERS. THIS 10 DAY EVENT STARTS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014. PRICES IN THIS FLYER ARE IN EFFECT DECEMBER 20 TO DECEMBER 29, 2014. IF ANY ADVERTISING ERROR OR OMISSION IS DISCOVERED, SPORT CHEK WILL MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AND NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. QUANTITIES MAY BE LIMITED. SELECTION (STYLES, COLOURS, SIZES AND MODELS) MAY VARY BY STORE. PRODUCT AND OFFERS IN THIS FLYER MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT METROPOLIS, BURNABY, BC; SALMON ARM, BC; TERRACE, BC; CRANBROOK, BC; WILLIAMS LAKE, BC; SMITHERS, BC; STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; MARKET MALL, CALGARY, AB; COCHRANE, AB; WETASKIWIN, AB; COLD LAKE, AB; CAMROSE, AB; OKOTOKS, AB; WEST EDMONTON MALL, EDMONTON, AB; NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK; ESTEVAN, SK; STEINBACH, MB; ALLISTON , ON; LINDSAY , ON; HUNTSVILLE, ON; SIMCOE, ON; MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO , ON; 2529 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ON; YARMOUTH, NS; TRURO, NS; BRIDGEWATER, NS; MIRAMICHI, NB; SUMMERSIDE, PEI; GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NFLD; AND GANDER, NFLD LOCATIONS. JUNIOR APPAREL, OUTERWEAR & FOOTWEAR IS NOT AVAILABLE AT STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; PACIFIC CENTRE, VANCOUVER, BC; HYLANDS, LONDON, ON AND EATON CENTRE, TORONTO, ON LOCATIONS. SKI IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; SOUTHLAND MALL, REGINA, SK; NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK; ESTEVAN, SK; GATEWAY MALL, PRINCE ALBERT, SK; TOWN AND COUNTRY MALL, MOOSE JAW, SK; NORTHGATE CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MB; KILDONAN, WINNIPEG, MB; ST. VITAL , WINNIPEG, MB; STEINBACH, MB; FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE, STRATFORD, ON; MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO, ON; YARMOUTH, NS; MIRAMICHI, NB; SUMMERSIDE, PEI; AND GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NFLD LOCATIONS . SNOWBOARD IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; ESTEVAN, SK; TOWN AND COUNTRY MALL, MOOSE JAW, SK; GATEWAY MALL, PRINCE ALBERT, SK; NORTHGATE CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MB; STEINBACH, MB; MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO, ON; YARMOUTH, NS; SUMMERSIDE, PEI; AND GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NFLD LOCATIONS. HOCKEY EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE 2529 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ON AND MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO; ON LOCATIONS . JUNIOR HOCKEY EQUIPMENT AND SKATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB LOCATION. ORION GATE , BRAMPTON, ON LOCATION IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS NATIONAL FLYER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES PURCHASED. *NOT ALL CLEARANCE PRICED ITEMS OR PRICE POINTS AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS. SELECTION WILL VARY. PRODUCT SHOWN ON MODELS IN THE LIFESTYLE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. **THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE MEDICAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR HAVE OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE ENGAGING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. ®REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FGL SPORTS LTD. AND ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER(S).

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SCHEDULE Sunday: 9am & 11am

Presents the Service Children’s TimesChristmas Choral - Come as a Child Sunday: Okanagan Valley 1pm - Sunday School Dec. 21st Baptist Church (Men, Ladies, and Children’s at classes) 2:00pm Presents the 2pm - Main Service Children’s at Meeting Nursery Provided (Ages 0-4) Choral Christmas Knox Thursday Prayer and Bible Study: 7pm

Come as a Child Presbyterian December 21st at Church Currently meeting at Knox Presbyterian 2:00pm 3701 32ave, 3701 32ave, Vernon Meeting at Vernon Christ Centered, Family Focused Knox Presbyterian Church Refreshments 3701 32ave, Richard Aulin, Pastor Solid Bible preaching toVernon follow with the old-fashioned www.ovbc.ca Refreshments to

hymns

Nursery Provided follow 1.855.544.OVBC (6822) Nursery Provided

650 St. Annes Road (3km behind O’Keefe Ranch) Francois 250.550.4381

For information on advertising in the Church Directory call Lynnaya 250-550-7916

10 am Sunday Worship Service

SUNDAY 10AM

“Love”

Evangelical Free Church of Canada

PASTORAL STAFF

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

www.gbcvernon.ca

Lead Pastor: Len Mittelstaedt • Youth/Young Families Pastor: Chris Laser

All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Sunday, December 21 - Christmas Potluck Dinner at 5:30pm & 6:30pm Fred & Christina Cardinal Service with Abe Zacharias Pastor 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959 st

Hot Apple Cider, 6:30pm, Candlelight Service, 7pm

“Christmas Shalom” Korean Ministry also (한인예배) 한인담당: 250-309-3162

www.firstbaptistvernon.net www.fi rstbaptistvernon.net

ALL SAINTS

Anglican Church

M A S S

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Wednesday

Mon-Fri 8:00 am   Saturday 9:00 am   Sunday Liturgy:  Saturday 5:00 pm  Sunday 8:30 am   7:00 pm   Dec. 24th 8:00 pm & 10:30 pm    Dec. 25th 8:00 am

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES

9:30am to 10:15am Bible Study 10:30am Morning Worship Everyone Welcome at 6161 Pleasant Valley Road (1 Mile North of Butcher Boys) Pastor Rev. Al Perry 250-542-7435 (house) 250-545-7043 (Church)

   Sunday 10:30 am  Dec. 24th 6:00 pm Dec. 25th 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon



 www.rccv.org • 250.542.1276 • stjameschurch1@shaw.ca

Presbyterian

www.knoxvernon.ca

Corner of 32 Avenue & Alexis Pk. Dr

9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing & Worship Service

“Love Is A Flame” Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton

Sunday Services

Blue Christmas Service

Saturday, December 20th at 2:30pm

11:00am House of Prayer - Open to all to come and go for prayer 5:00pm Youth - Grade 8 - 12 10:30 am Morning Worship Service (Nursery Care available) Sunday School for age 3 - gr.6 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Welcome to P.V. Church

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

allsaintsvernon.org

Sunday

S C H E D U L E S

3205 - 27th St. • 250-542-3179

WELCOMES YOU!

Friday

CATHOLIC CHURCHES 

ECK Worship Service:

“The Mahanta your personal Spiritual Trainer” Sunday, December 21st 11am

@ Prestige Hotel, 4411 32 Avenue (Hwy 97)

Come and join us for Inspirational Readings, Personal Stories from the Heart, Spiritual Exercises to Open the Heart, and Creative Arts (music) to Warm the Heart. All Welcome. Info: 778-932-1947 www.eckankar.org www.miraclesinyourlife.org, www.HearHU.org

Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP

Speaker: Charlie Whitley Weekly Fellowships and Youth

Join Us in Prayer

7:45am Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15am The Table 11am Choral Eucharist (BAS)

5871 Okanagan Landing Rd www.vernonfullgospel.ca

3908 – 27th St Vernon • Ph: 250-545-7700 • faithbaptistvernon.com

www.vcfvernon.ca

Nursery and Children’s program up to age 12

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Kid’s Church~Teens~Young Adults~Care Groups

Faith Baptist Church

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First Baptist 

Dec 24 @ 6pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 250-542-8011

Speaker: Kyle Trigg

www.emmanuelvernon.ca

Sunday Services 10:30am

“The LANDING”

Saturday 6:30 pm • Sundays 9:30am & 11:11am

Kids taking part in both Services Coﬀee Fellowship in the gym between Services

Lighthouse Fell wship

“Draw Near ~ Part 4 – Mary’s Communion”

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

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

Don Reeve: Tidings of Conﬁdence & Joy - Part 4

10 am Service ~ Pastor Cliff

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH

Rev. Jeﬀ Seaton

Sunday Worship Service - 10 AM 3300 Alexis Park Drive - 250 - 545 - 0797 www.trinityvernon.ca

4506 - 29th St. 545-2927

Pastoral Staff: Ray Bale & Charlie Whitley

VERNON FAMILY CHURCH

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

Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Afﬁliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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Activity

Horoscope BY EUGENIA LAST

YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY It is up to you to decide how to spend your time this year. Pleasing others is a good thing, but neglecting your own needs will cause resentment and frustration. Choose a path that will help you balance responsibilities and aspirations.

Crossword Puzzle

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You will be impatient, but that doesn’t mean you should gossip or make someone look bad. Bide your time and wait for the outcome to unfold naturally. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Making solid investments before the end of the year will help increase your finances. Do your best to show someone how much you care. The results will be fulfilling. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Positive results are imminent if you keep your promises. Think before you speak, or you may inadvertently cause embarrassment to someone who looks up to you. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Despite your hard work, your plans and projects will fall short. Someone will try to take advantage of your good nature and desire to please. Look out for No. 1. ARIES (March 21-April 19) It will be difficult to get your ideas off the ground by yourself. Talk to people who understand your plans and can give you suggestions and help along the way. Utilize your skills. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you are seeking inspiration, study different cultures, countries or subjects that interest you. There are many ways to expand your knowledge and stimulate your mind.

Previous Solution

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Someone will try to discredit you. Make sure you accurately present yourself and what you have to offer. Take credit for your contributions. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Romance will brighten your day. Plan to do something special with a loved one. Personal adjustments made now will enable you to take on a number of new challenges in the coming

year.

OPEN HOUSE

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There are tremendous personal changes happening. Whatever has been holding you back will be rectified, allowing you to move forward. It’s time to try something new and exciting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) No matter what you do, you will not be able to please everyone. In the end, you need to do what you feel is right. Don’t feel obliged to answer for your choices. Romance is on the rise. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You can expand your social and professional connections if you participate in an organization that you believe in. This will bring you additional allies who will fit into your plans. Share your ideas. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Someone you care about won’t appreciate the extra hours you put in at work, but the financial results will be well worth it. Make plans to compensate for your lack of down time.

It takes 31 muscles to fold up this newspaper.

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GARTREE MEDICAL CLINIC #510 4400 32nd St, Vernon • 250-545-9112 Temporary

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Due to Physician Shortage As of DEC. 18, 2014 until JAN. 31, 2015

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8am-1:30pm SATURDAY 9am-1:30pm CLOSED Sundays, Christmas Day & New Years

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Call to book an appt to see our new showroom 4503 29th Street

Serving the Greater Okanagan area

“Let us give you something to smile about...”

Dr. Sean Bicknell and Dr. Karl Denk are pleased to welcome Dr. Woody Neilson to the practice. Dr. Neilson brings experience in all facets of family dentistry. He and his family are excited to now call Vernon home. Don’t take your muscles for granted. Over 50,000 Canadians with muscular dystrophy take them very seriously. Learn more at muscle.ca

New extended hours including evenings and weekends NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

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2301-32nd Avenue Vernon, BC

Visit our NEW website www.pleasantvalleydental.ca

Helping people since 1975 250.542.8655 • www.CFNO.org

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Concrete Produced On Site by Artisan Daryl Carlyle Anna Marie and Daryl

Unique Gift Ideas For Your “Hard To Buy For” Person!

778-475-5752 • 907 Kal Lake Road, Vernon

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Earn extra money the whole year through! Deliver the North Okanagan’s best read newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students & adults both welcome! Call today for a list of available routes or to put your name on ﬁle for your area.

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MorningStar

The

Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder DEFENDERS USE SAME STRATEGY

THE

Naomi Judd, a country singer and songwriter who had 15 No. 1 hits with her daughter, Wynonna Judd, said, “A dead-end street is a good place to turn around.” In yesterday’s deal, declarer used an opponent’s opening bid to help him place the missing honor cards. This can also be done by the defenders. Look at the North and East hands. South is in four spades after the given auction. West leads the heart ace. How should East plan the defense? South’s two-spade rebid guaranteed at least a six-card suit. With only five spades, he would have shown a second suit, rebid in no-trump or

raised clubs. North jumped to game, of course. At trick one, East had no desire for his partner to shift to another suit. So he encouraged with his heart eight. West cashed the heart king and played a third heart to East’s queen. Now East shifted to the diamond queen. However, declarer won with his ace, drew trumps and claimed. The diamond suit was a dead-end street. East should have counted up the highcard points. He had seven, dummy held 13 and West had already produced seven in hearts. That left only 13 unaccounted for. Surely South had them all. And if he did, the defenders were not winning a trick in the minors. Their only chance was to

gain a trump trick. When the defenders have taken every possible side-suit trick, it cannot cost - and might gain - to concede a ruff-and-sluff. If East had led his last heart, West could have ruffed with his spade eight. Then, after dummy overruffed with the queen, East would have been assured of a trump trick.

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Obituaries

RUSSELL, Annie Glen It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Glen Russell on December 14, 2014 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Jessie Styles (Allen)

Jessie Styles, born March 3,1920, passed away peacefully in Vernon B.C. December12, 2014. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 2002, brothers Art, John, Jim, George, Harry and sisters Ina (Johnson) and Margaret (McLennan). She is survived by sons Ron and Mel (Donna) two grandchildren, Geoī ( mily) and Melanie (Sean), and four great-grandchildren, Grayson, Asher, Julianne and Sylas. The family would liŬe to thanŬ the wonderful staī at Eoric House for their kindness and loving care. CremaƟon arrangements have been entrusted to AlternaƟves &uneral and CremaƟon Services in Armstrong.

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Community Corner … is a meeting room for non-profit organizations and is available for daytime and evening meetings.

DURING THE HOLIDAYS, OUR DEADLINES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

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Fri. Dec. 26th

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Cards of Thanks

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Sun. Jan. 4

Card of Thanks here

Thank You

John & Shelly Smith would like to thank friends, neighbours, and relatives for expressions of condolence. Masses, cards, calls, and gifts of food and flowers were truly appreciated.

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Obituaries

In our Sunday, Dec. 28th edition of The Morning Star we will celebrate the babies born in 2014.

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The Smith & Jones families would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all their friends and acquaintances for their many cards, gifts and expressions of love during our time of loss. When John passed away suddenly , you were right there supporting us through our grief. Special thanks to the Doctors and the nursing staff on 2 East at VJH for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult time.

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Personals MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851. Would like to meet lady between 70-80 years old for outings. Please send response to Box #2 c/o Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon V1T 1P5

Lost & Found Found: Sunday, Dec 14th around 2pm in the intersection of Alexis park drive & 30th Ave.Two female kittens approx 6 mos. Color black with white markings, call Peter or Verna at 250-558-3350. Lost:November 3rd, Village Green Mall, gold bangel with 3 rings attached.Reward offered. 778-212-4700.

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

• CLASS 5 DRIVER W/Air Physical lifting , personable, customer service Driver’s abstract, Criminal Records Check: Interior Mobile Shredding • GENERAL LABOURER Sorting, Counting, Lifting, Customer Service Interior Bottle Depot. Both positions are parttime, possibly leading to full-time in the future. Please apply in person at 4205 24th Avenue, Vernon Village Green Centre Interior Inkjet & Toner. Permanent P/T. Starting Dec 27, 10-15 hr/wk,duties incl refill and sell printer ink and toner cartridges Email interiorinkjet@yahoo.ca or call 250-308-5903.

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Employment

Help Wanted

Journeyman Mechanic / Working Foreman. The candidate must have experience in vehicle repair & diagnosis, incl. computer diagnostics on light duty vehicles. Must have mechanic certification, CVSE inspector license, possess & maintain a valid drivers license & have own tools. Diesel auto experience is an asset. Min. 5 year of auto repair experience. Start wage $30/hr. Weekends & stat holidays off. Forward resumes to jobs@interiordiesel.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest, but we will contact qualified candidates via phone or email.

Call BDO to arrange a

FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880

202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP

BDO Canada Limited Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy

Career Opportunities

AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLLER

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 545-0606

DL#9133

4516 Hullcar Rd, Armstrong, B.C.

Applicants should be able to start March of 2015. Job is seasonal Mar to Oct. Starting Wage is $10.49 per hour. General hours of work are Mon-Fri 7:00 – 4:30 PM (some Sat and overtime may be required). Position is for general labourer- planting, pruning, weeding and loading. Applicant must be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions. No experience necessary, but an asset. Fax 250-546-9155 Email hm@psnursery.com

Flyer Delivery Person Required. Must have reliable vehicle.

CALL FACTORY DIRECT

778-363-8007

VERNON, BC

Controller required for growing dealership. Proven background in automotive management preferred. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills; team player; conversant with PBS DMS Systems, A/P, A/R, payroll, personnel management; all other areas typical of administering large dealership.

General farm workers needed for fruit. Seasonal F/T, $10.49 tahirraza31@hotmail.com Needed Early Childhood educator Permanent Part time. Must have license to practice. Reply to Box 11, C/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5 NEED PERMANENT, Seasonal, experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, March 1 $10.33/hr. Email resume to: officesgw@gmail.com

Detailed resume by email only to cfo@johnstonautogroup.com Attention Lee Casperson

Career Opportunities

Enjoy Your New Job as a Commercial Transport Mechanic With Us We are part of First Group, the largest ground passenger company in the world, with 117,000 employees transporting 2.5 billion people per year. We’re looking for highly motivated individuals to join our maintenance team in a new state-of-the-art transit facility in beautiful Vernon. You'll enjoy competitive wages, benefits & allowances, and a safe, clean, friendly, respectful workplace. You will perform preventative maintenance & repairs on our well maintained transit bus fleet. Please e-mail vernontransit@firstgroup.com

or fax 250-542-4493.

An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Education/Trade Schools

Responsibilities: • New & used vehicle inventory • Must be: - Honest - Hard working - Reliable - Prompt • Full Time position with great working hours • Please bring drivers abstract with resume Drop off resume in person Attn: Brad Nakucyj, Sales Department

Purple Springs Nursery HIRING

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Vernon Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated team player who possesses great organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent people and phone skills are a must. We are a fast paced modern, four doctor practice with digital x-ray, inhouse diagnostic equipment and a warm and inviting crew. Please send resumes to vernonvets@shaw.ca or fax: 250-542-1772 Attention: Annette (Office Manager) The Vernon Upper Room Mission is seeking applications to fill our FOOD SERVICES MANAGER position. The Duties include menu planning, oversight of operations in our eating and cooking areas, inventory control, purchasing, and supervision of the kitchen manager, staff, and volunteers. The successful candidate will join the senior management team. Requirements: • Minimum Grade 12 • Completion of a recognized culinary program • 5 – 7 years of cooking experience in an industrial / commercial setting • Extensive supervisory experience • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • Basic CPR certification • Food Safe certification - Level 2 • Valid BC Driver’s Licence Applications will be accepted to the Attention of the Executive Director 3403 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S2, or by email at rick.lavin@vernonurm.org.

HOUSEKEEPER – PART TIME

28 Hours Per Week – 4 days a week The duties of this position include: routine cleaning, minor maintenance, occasional cooking and service functions at Vernon Women’s Transition House or other programs as required. Qualifications include • Grade 10, one (1) month recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Understanding and sensitivity toward women living with poverty, abuse and the effects of these issues. • Must also hold a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable vehicle. This is a union position and will be paid in accordance with the BCGEU wage grid. Please apply with resume and cover letter to Monica Martin, Residential Programs Manager at monica.martin@vwts.ca by December 29, 2014, 4:00 p.m. For a more detailed Job Description please go to our Website http://vwts.ca. Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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Sales SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Regional Editor

Dynamic Auto Recycling company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company. These individuals must have sales experience, telephone and computer skills. Must have some auto parts knowledge. Wonderful beneﬁts, F/T, $20/hr + commission Email resumes to: wade@autorecycling.com or call 250-547-2310

Black Press in the West Kootenay region is seeking a regional Editor to oversee both the Nelson Star and the Castlegar News. The successful candidate will have Editor experience in the community newspaper industry. They will have a keen eye for layout, have an extensive photography resume, be an aggressive user of social media, understand the latest trends in digital media and be able to lead two newsrooms both from a print and digital perspective. This successful candidate will also be part of the senior team for the West Kootenay and will be part of setting the overall vision and goals for these newspapers and websites. This position includes active news and community coverage, engaging editorial and opinion writing, as well as understanding and leading change in our print products and on our websites.

Trades, Technical Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Certiﬁed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

Services

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This position will be based out of Nelson, B.C. The West Kootenay is often considered one of the best places in B.C. to live and this position would suit any outdoor enthusiast, with spectacular skiing, mountain biking and hiking just outside your door. It is truly a wonderful place to live and to be involved in the community newspaper industry. This position offers a better than average compensation package, that also includes a strong benefits package. If this sounds like the right position for you please send your resume, a cover letter, references and some examples of your work to Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com. Please no phone calls.

Astrology/Psychics

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8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.

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Services

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Please email your resume to kcherkowski@afp-law.ca Attention: Kevin Cherkowski or drop off your resume at 3009B – 28th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7

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Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

COUNTRY HOMES ANTIQUES 5 minutes from Armstrong. Quality Antiques. Sat, Sun, 11-5pm. Or by app. 4262MacDonald Rd, (off Otter Lake Rd). 250-546-2529.

A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures. Todd, 250-864-3521

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

Firewood/Fuel Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.

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Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Wheelchair 2 yr old, can fold for transport, Paid $2500 asking $1400 obo 778-474-5458

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1,001 gifts for Christmas; Canadian, US & World coins, Royal Canadian mint commemorative coin sets, ancient Greek & Roman coins, Highly collectable Bank notes, including the 1954 devilâ€™s series, Simonâ€™s Coins, 2906 32 St, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 Bergmann Piano, like new. Ideal for Christmas sing alongs. (250)545-6251 Canadian silver coin bags, containing 3 ounces of pure silver, silver maple leaves, American Eagles, 1 ounce rounds, & bars, stunning larger nuggets, Simonâ€™s Coins, 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Just in time for Christmas, we have acquired a small amount of genuine, signed, Inuit art jewelry, Simonâ€™s Coins 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5

Sporting Goods York 4180 Universal Compact Home Gym $150, Heilsa 2 person Infrared Sauna, like new $575 250-260-7019

Real Estate Lots BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in the family-centered friendly community of Lumby, BC. 2.5 - 3 ACRE lots, 12 lot subdivision with wells in, power to property & driveways to build sites on private, paved road. Beautiful views, starting at $139,900. Call (250)317-2807.

Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Arlington Apartments 2 bedroom SENIORâ€™S Century Manor Apts 1 bedroom SENIORâ€™S No Smoking No Pets Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066

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Cars - Sports & Imports

1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

2009 Toyota Matrix, 5 spd manual, exc cond, a/c, heated seats, 4-whl disc brakes, 153K, new winter tires, $8,500. obo (250)307-8601

Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467

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Suites, Lower 1 large walk out bdrm suite, Enderby, w/d, fully furnished. util incl Avail Now, $750 1-(250)838-7106

Suites, Upper

Commercial Office Space For Rent

2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, refâ€™s & Deposit reqâ€™d. $850. Avail Dec 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383

Many different sizes to choose from

Transportation

Downtown on 32nd Avenue (beside KISS FM) - 2nd Floor of Building Call Dawn for details - RE/MAX Vernon 250-309-4092 690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. 2400 sqâ€™, 3ph, secure comp., approved food process, office/ warehouse/preproom. Rick, 250-770-0903

Homes for Rent 4bdrm, 3 bath older house in Enderby, avail Jan 1, $1100. /mo. 1 (250)838-6630 BACHELOR COTTAGE avail Jan 1st, walk to Paddle Wheel park,OK Lake. F/S, no laundry. Suits single professional person, N/S, N/P. Incl water, heat/electricity $625., $325 DD Phone days 250-545-0535, ext 4 (Cheryl) or eves and weekends 250-542-2656 to view. Coldstream, 2 levels, 6 appl., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, bright, open, clean,n/s,n/p, Avail May 1. beside park$1850. 250-545-7196

Seasonal Acommodation Lovely home avail Feb-March, suites mature couple, $800/mo util includ. 250-542-6248

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Auto Accessories/Parts 6 tires and rims, 875/16.5 on dually rims Dodge or Ford. Like new. 250-306-1638 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.

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

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Treadmill Tempo 620T, excellent condition. $300 obo Call 250-545-5217

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Vernonâ€™s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174

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Utility Trailers 10,000lb Reese Trailer Hitch. Equalizer & adjustable height. Fits 2â€? reciever 2 & 5/16â€? ball. Like new $375 250-541-0497

Trucks & Vans

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Sims, large youth-20 ski pants. $20 Burton X-largeyouth, 14-16. $50. Ride-youth small 11/12, pants and jacket, red. Worn 3 times. Paid $250. Asking $100.250-308-7671.

Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 #1AA Auto Recyclerâ€™s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855 *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199 #1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726

2003 Dodge Ram, 1 ton, 6 cyl, 1 owner. 4 door, Asking $10,000.obo 250-503-5566

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Trucks & Vans 2007 White Dodge Laramie 3/4 ton 4x4 Cummins Diesel 180K, 4-dr, 2 yr or 40K warranty on New Transmission, 4 inch lift, new tires & brakes, etc. $27,000. very nice truck 250-558-8626

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com

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Plump, cuddley, friendly and voluptuous. Seniors 55+ discount. 250-309-9368.

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Hobbies & Crafts Postage Stamp Collection for sale, to view 250-838-6351

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted: Large live animal trap required to trap racoon. PLEASE CALL (250)832-3321 Wanted: STEERING BOX & motor for Dodge 2500 camper, 1986. (250)348-2431 WOODSPLITTER used. Wanted in good condition Gas or Electric. (778)475-0902

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CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP)

CONDUCTORS REVELSTOKE & KAMLOOPS Revelstoke - Requisition # 36346 Kamloops - Requisition # 36347 Tired of the same old thing? At CP you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future. CP is one of Canadaâ€™s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and weâ€™re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors. You donâ€™t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Revelstoke/ Kamloops Competition closes on December 31, 2014 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca. Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. Â The journey has begun but is far from over.

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Microfibre Love

5pc Pub Set

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Queen Platform Bed

Microfibre Sofa

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65" Smart LED TV

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