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Splatsin drives rail corridor discussions RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There appears to be interest in determining if public ownership of another rail corridor can be acquired. In the new year, the Splatsin First Nation wants to bring together local municipalities and regional districts to discuss options for acquiring the abandoned Canadian Pacific line from Spallumcheen to Sicamous, and possible long-term uses for the property. “I’m open to looking at it,” said Herman Halvorson, Regional District of North Okanagan director for rural Enderby. “It needs to be maintained as a transportation corridor but the big question is
how to organize the funds needed and the purchase price.” Between 2010 and 2012, RDNO went through a process looking at the corridor from Spallumcheen to Grindrod and the net salvage value at the time was $3.2 million. RDNO did not look at the cost for the line from Grindrod to Halvorson Sicamous. The Splatsin recently obtained 29stains acresand of odors the route after legal Reverse professional, deep-cleaning action with against the federal government and
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walking and cycling,” said Phil McIntyrePaul, Shuswap Trail Alliance executive director. “We will also be following up with CP leadership to better understand their plans for dispersal of the remaining abandoned rail corridor.” McIntyre-Paul says his alliance welcomes the Splatsin’s successful negotiations with CP and the band being able to obtain 29 acres of the rail line. “It is an important acknowledgement of the title and rights of the Splatsin community and the wider Secwepemc Nation territory through which the abandoned rail corridor runs,” he said.
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Social media embraces Vernon’s history ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Deena Lehoux set out to create what she calls “Vernon’s family photo album.” Using the social networking site Facebook, Lehoux created a page called Vintage Vernon, B.C., encouraging Facebook users to post old photographs of Vernon. Lehoux’s album hit a chord with users. “The response was great right away,” said — Deena Lehoux, born and raised in Vernon and who works as a recreation co-ordinator’s assistant at the Vernon Restholm. “I started the page in October and there’s now more than 2,500 likes. Every time a new, good picture gets uploaded, I can literally hit refresh and watch the number go up.” Lehoux was inspired by a similartype Facebook page called Old Kelowna that showed historic photos of Vernon’s southerly neighbours. Because there was no such Vernon page, some users posted old pictures of Vernon, such as the tower at the end of the Kal Beach wharf, on the Old Kelowna page. Lehoux began her page with a couple of family pictures of her dad at a flying school at the Vernon Regional Airport, and one of her and her brother in the K-Mart parking lot. Yes, the K-Mart parking lot in the Village Green Mall.
“And you can see the old Safeway in the background,” smiled Lehoux, a reference to the grocery chain being one of the mall’s original tenants. Since then, people have added photos of Hotel Corner (the National, the Allison and the Kalamalka), churches, houses, Silver Star, the original train station and other glorious old black-andwhite and colour photos of Vernon in days gone by. One person posted a photo of the old Skyway Lehoux Drive-In Theatre, which was close to one of Lehoux’s childhood homes, invoking memories of how she would sneak into the drive-in through a hole in the fence, sit down beside the speaker on her blanket with a favourite stuffed animal, and catch a flick. “The response has been incredible,” said Lehoux, a fan of the Greater Vernon Museum where she visits several times a year to stare at the old photos and artifacts. “I didn’t think people would be as excited as I am.” There’s also a personal reason for Lehoux’s album. She wants her eightyear-old son, James – who was born on the same floor of Vernon Jubilee Hospital as his mom – to know the history of his hometown. Anybody who would like to contribute to the Facebook album can do so on the page, or send Lehoux a priROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR vate Facebook message with pictures Deena Lehoux has created a Facebook page, Vintage Vernon, B.C., where users are encouraged to post old attached. photos of Vernon.
“The response has been incredible.”
Salvation Army fundraising falls short of target Morning Star Staff
The new year could be challenging for a Vernon agency that assists residents in need. Both the Salvation Army’s kettle and mail fundraising campaigns fell short of their goals. “Unless we get much closer to our goals by Dec. 31, the lack of funding will have an impact on the programming we are hoping to expand into in 2015,” said David MacBain, community
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year.” The mail campaign has raised $302,000 while the target is $405,000. As of Tuesday, the kettle cam-
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paign was sitting at $118,000 of the $160,000 goal. The holiday season wrapped up with the Salvation Army issuing 662 Christmas food hampers this year. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com or they can be left in the mail box at the food bank, 3303-32nd Ave. The office will be open until noon Monday and Tuesday.
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It all started with a crafting project and ended with 10 year-old Kiana Casanova fulfilling over 50 Christmas wishes for the Gateway Shelter. Kiana Casanova loves to make things so she sold handmade candles at the Lavington Christmas Bazaar. Afterwards she decided she didn’t really need the money she made from the candles so she chose to give to the Gateway Shelter’s homeless wish list. With a grin on her face she pulls bag after bag of gifts out of her mom’s van and into the arms of Amanda Bailey, the shelter’s Christmas wish list organizer. “My mom posted it on Facebook that I was looking for items that I could buy or have donated,” said Casanova. She has been all over town with the help of her family purchasing new items, and picking up donations. She even broke her finger in the parking lot of Walmart after slamming it in the car door on one of her shopping trips. “I am blessed with friends and family and it feels good to give to people that are less fortunate,” said Casanova. “She is an amazing little lady sprinkling her kindness everywhere,” said LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR Bailey. Amanda Bailey, Gateway Shelter’s Christmas wish list organizer, “It is incredible for someone so accepts a number of gifts from 10-year-old Kiana Casanova, who young. It’s inspiring and beautiful.”
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The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Light a Bulb Campaign is $27,776 short of its $250,000 goal. Since launching on Nov. 5, Light a Bulb has raised $222,234 to support the Building a Tower of Care Campaign to furnish and equip the sixth and seventh floors of Polson Tower at VJH. The foundation will be accepting donations until Dec. 31. “We are optimistic that we will reach our goal by then,” said Richard Finn, campaign co-chair. To ensure that your 2014 tax deductible donation is received by midnight on Dec. 31, you can make a donation online, by visiting www.vjhfoundation.org. Or you still have time to mail your cheque to VJH Foundation, 210132nd Street, Vernon B.C. V1T 5L2.
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MLA welcomes challenge JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Age is only a number, and despite turning 65 this year, Eric Foster isn’t anywhere near ready to throw in the political towel. “I’m still enjoying it,” said the two-term Ve r n o n - M o n a s h e e MLA. “I’m not thinking about retirement at all.” The former school teacher and municipal politician, has championed many causes for the region, and isn’t finished yet. “We’ve had a pretty good go here the last few years with new highways, hospitals and new schools,” said Foster, who is the government whip and more recently a grandfather. And as he awaits completion of the top two floors of Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Polson Tower, there is another cause he is ready to champion. Only this one is within the system. “We have a lot of issues in health care and social services,” said Foster. “The service is fractured.” Instead of working together to benefit patients, privacy laws keep the two departments separate, says Foster, causing not only a duplicity of work, but frustration among all. “We’re re-inventing the wheel every time a child goes from one service to another,” said Foster, adding that staff want to work together. “We can fix it because the professionals want to fix it.” But Foster admits, it won’t be easy trying to deal with privacy laws. “It’s very important and it’s time consuming but somebody has to champion it.” He has already spoken with the privacy commissioner about the issue, which has caused a number of unfortunate scenarios, including death. “Of all the challenges I’ve seen in the past five-and-a-half years in office, that’s probably
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Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster signs Christmas cards in his local constituency office. the biggest one.” Affordable housing is another issue Foster would like to address, on a local level. “Housing here is too expensive,” said the Lumby resident of 31 years who doesn’t believe in living beyond your means. “There is an opportunity here if we can free some money up to build some more housing.”
Although the free market is not one he will ever interfere with, Foster says housing prices are disproportional to the wages here. However, dropping gas prices means residents have a few extra dollars in their pockets, which he likes to see. “The money is a lot better in your pocket than in the provincial coffers because you’re going to spend it and
we get it back anyway,” he said, as the government collects the same amount of carbon tax no matter the price (it is levied on a volume basis). He expects a drop in diesel prices has to follow suit, which should result in lower prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, the drop has delayed decisions on B.C. LNG. “They’re sitting on their hands a bit because they’re concerned about the price of oil.” There could also be impacts in the Alberta oil patch, where a number of local residents work, if operations tighten up. But lucky for B.C., gas isn’t the only industry it has. “The forestry industry is picking up, it’s way up right now,” said Foster, who has also been stuck between a rock and a hard place with the controversy in Cherryville with BC Timber Sales. Foster is looking forward to working with some new and many familiar faces following civic elections, including Vernon’s new mayor Akbal Mund, whom he has worked with in different capacities. “I think Akbal’s going to do a great job,” said Foster. “He’s got a lot of skills and he’s got a lot to learn, he’ll tell you that.”
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The accident site is investigated following the rollover of a school bus carrying students to Vernon Christian School. highly intoxicated youth and evidence of substantial drug use. A sixth-place finish at Breckenridge, Colo. is enough for Vernon’s Justin Dorey to seal the FIS World Cup men’s ski halfpipe title. The flag at Vernon’s city hall is at halfmast in tribute of a dedicated community servant. Patrick Nicol, 64, who had been a city councillor for 22 years and was Regional District of North Okanagan chairman, died Jan. 16 after battling illness for a number of years. Emergency crews help 19 students crawl out of a Vernon Christian School bus after it strikes an icy patch on Rimer Road and ultimately ends up on its side. The Regional District of North Okanagan is fined $18,540 after being found guilty on four counts of connection with a Coldstream water contamination case in 2012. The Funtastic Sports Society hires Wee Yee as its new executive director. Yee is a retired engineer who spent more than 20 years on the Calgary Stampede board and has lived in Vernon for two years. He replaces Jim McEwan, who moved to Edmonton. Filming for the Hallmark Channel’s movie of the week, Mother’s Day Off, is taking place at Sparkling Hill Resort. The flick stars Bonnie Sommerville and James Tupper.
Mechanical error is ruled out and the driver of a runaway garbage truck that ended up between two Vernon houses has been ticketed. A house built in 1982 owned by the adjacent All Saints Anglican Church is put for sale for a loonie. The catch: the buyer must move the house which requires more than $250,000 in foundation repairs. Retired minister Brian Jackson, 84, is honoured as Vernon’s Good Citizen of the Year. Jackson has lived in Vernon since 1984 and has been involved in Scouts for 64 years. A grand total of $108,610 is raised throughout the Okanagan at Wendy’s Dreamlift Day.
February 2014 A Vernon man accused of murder in 2013 dies in a Kamloops facility. John (Jack) Furman, who suffered from dementia, was being treated in Kamloops after being charged with second degree murder in August, 2013 in the death of William May, 85. The two were roommates at the Polson extended care facility beside VJH.
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2014 February 2014 Continued from A6 The Salvation Army reports that its Christmas kettle campaign raised $400,000. The money helped the ministry hand out almost 800 Christmas hampers. About 1,000 people attend a memorial service for longtime broadcaster and city councillor Patrick Nicol at the United Church. Nicol died Jan. 15 after a long fight with cancer. A pick-up truck smashes through the front window of Armstrong Computer Service and into the store. Nobody was injured. Vernon’s SonReal (Aaron Hoffman), a 28-year-old hip hop artist, is nominated for his second Juno for Rap Recording of the Year. Cheyenne Krog, Miss Durning Directions, is crowned Queen Silver LIV (54th) at the Proclamation and Coronation ceremonies at the Performing Arts Theatre. Paige Webster and Simmy Sidhu are chosen princesses. J.R. Larose and Angus Reid of the B.C. Lions address a full VSS gym as part of the football team’s Be More Than a Bystander program designed to help end the silence on violence against women. A burst water pipe closes the Okanagan Regional Library’s Vernon branch. A water main right next to the
outdoor book return bins was found gushing with water. Close to 12,000 people braved the cold to line the downtown streets and enjoy the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade. There were 110 entries. Vernon’s Jim Cotter wins his fourth Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. men’s curling title in Vancouver to qualify for the Tim Hortons Brier in his former hometown of Kamloops. Cotter is supported by John Morris, Tyrell Griffith and Rick Sawatsky. Aarson charges are laid in connection with a fire that badly damaged an Enderby gas station in 2012. The Super Save on Highway 97A suffered extensive smoke and water damage in the
fire. The popular NASCAR A&W Cruisin’ the Dub 300 auto race will not be run at Spallumcheen’s MotoPlex this summer. Manager Bob Newcombe said it was getting harder to find sponsors and that the track was moving in a different direction. Local veteran bowler Marvin (The Collector) Zwarych gathers a province-best $7,500 in pledges for the B.C. Bowl For Kids Vareity Children’s Charity, part of $61,000 raised by B.C. bowlers. Vernon athletes Justin Dorey and Kevin Hill just miss earning medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Dorey ends up 12th in the
men’s ski halfpipe despite finishing first in two qualifying runs. Hill was en route to a berth in the final of the men’s snowboard cross when a Spanish competitor clipped Hill’s board at the end of a jump, causing both skiers to crash out of contention. Judith Guichon, B.C.’s lieutenant governor, talks to Harwood Elementary School students about being leaders in their community. Her message includes being responsible and respectful. The Calgary Blackfoot Chiefs hold off the Warman Wildcats of Saskatchewan 3-2 in the final of the 43rd annual Coca-Cola Invitational Pee Wee Hockey Tournament. Close to 100 people
turn out to listen to Canadian NDP leader Tom Mulcair at the rec centre. Mulcair says his party is aiming at keeping Prime Minister Stephen Harper accountable. Popular Fulton student Dante Tiberius Darkazanil is killed in an accident on the TransCanada Highway near Lytton.
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It had appeared that political discussion over preserving public access to the rail corridor from Spallumcheen to Sicamous was completely sidelined. However, the issue is back on the table thanks to the Splatsin. The Enderby area First Nation is showing great leadership by calling on all local jurisdictions to meet in the new year to determine how to acquire the abandoned rail line from Canadian Pacific and what the best longterm use of the property is. “We are for working together collaboratively. We all have an interest and want to do what’s right,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief. The Splatsin have partly become a catalyst because the band recently obtained 20 acres of the rail line through legal action against CP and the federal government. But beyond that, the Splatsin see a number of opportunities that could arise if there is public control over the entire length of the old rail bed. “It’s important that it be maintained as a transportation corridor,” said Christian. Among the possible options are addressing congestion on parts of Highway 97A and developing a recreational trail that would attract tourists and bolster the local economy. Yes, it will take a major financial investment from municipalities and regional districts to purchase their portion of the corridor from CP, and the ultimate price tag may ultimately bring the process to a halt. However, unless all players are at the table and open to discussions, the vision of a public link from the North Okanagan to the Shuswap will never materialize. The Splatsin deserve praise for bringing the issue back to the table.
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he election campaign in Canada is in full swing. Colin Mayes' recent columns about climate change and drug problems (read, "Oh no, marijuana") echo television advertising currently put out by our Conservative government and doubtless paid for by us taxpayers. Some of us see through that ploy. As a medical cannabis user for three years, I cannot restrain myself from commenting on less-than-enlightened statements. Mayes' information regarding cannabis (the actual plant name, as opposed to the derogatory, slang term marijuana) is possibly even older than that great propaganda piece, Reefer Madness. I have researched the background of cannabis use over recorded history (yes, that long) and feel strongly that, if governments could get past what Harold Anslinger and the U.S. government did to the cannabis industry worldwide in the past 80 or so years, then this marvelous plant could, indeed, save the planet. I urge all of those who still believe the plant is evil to do their own research. Start with the fact that the U.S. Constitution was written on hemp paper (hemp is an alternative
LOGIC CHALLENGED While I admire Brian Unrau's fervour ("Wrong direction," letters Dec. 5), I must question his logic. At first glance, it would appear that Mr. Unrau's beef is marijuana. First he mentions the "belligerent attitude" towards it. Then he compares it to tobacco and pharmaceuticals, both of which he appears not to favor and therefore he can be presumed to eschew. I notice he doesn't mention alcohol. Then he started to lose me when he cited the "detrimental health effects" of the "filthy habit" of cigarette smoking and ended the thought with, "Why would they legalize pot?" By the time Mr. Unrau had latched on to Justin Trudeau as a suitable scapegoat for the masses that, "just want to smoke dope," I was lost in a morass of confusion. Then it hit me. Mr. Unrau doesn't have a problem with marijuana or the legalization of it; Mr Unrau has a problems with liberals
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correct term for cannabis). Then, find out what commodity allowed the great sailing nations to explore the world (check out sails, ropes, caulking, shoes, pennants, charts, clothing, and on and on). Without canvas (a direct derivation of the word cannabis), much great art work would not exist. Henry Ford proved that a hemp-fibre car body was as strong as steel. In France and elsewhere, companies make a cement replacement material from hemp fibre. And we haven't begun on the clothing industry or healthy food products. Last
and liberal thinking. This would put him in ideological conflict with such people as doctors, lawyers, judges, law enforcement personnel, teachers, scientists, and millions upon millions of ordinary people the world over, who are free enough to recognize that the war on drugs is worth neither the monetary nor sociological toll on humanity. In closing, I am in complete agreement with the opening sentence of the closing paragraph of Mr. Unrau's letter, i.e, "Democracy is educated, informed people making rational, informed decisions concerning the governing of society." Please become one of those educated, informed people. Mark Levey IN RESPONSE Thank you to Brent Applegath for writing the letter in The Morning Star, “Back in the classroom but…" which I have been meaning to write myself. You are
for now, but not least, one acre of industrial hemp/cannabis can produce in one year — renewably — as much very high-quality cellulose fibre for use in paper of all kinds as can five acres of very much more slowly renewable trees. While I have researched myriad books and sites, one text, The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer, is an excellent beginning which I am proud to cite as reference. Oh, and then there's the medical aspect. Studies confirm good effects in many areas: epilepsy, MS, cancer, to note only the tip of the iceberg. Again, in fact, one of
right. The most recent strike did little more than illustrate the callousness (toward children) of the neo-cons in Victoria, and the ineptitude of the B.C. Teachers Federation executive. Once again, B.C. teachers volunteered our salaries to help fund the system and nothing has improved. I started teaching 30 years ago, spending the last 20 years back home in the greatest place on earth (but not for children). Due to government cutbacks in education back then, I spent my first years teaching in California, Japan, and in a private school. In none of these systems were teachers as overworked and underpaid as in B. C. public schools. More recently, during a oneyear exchange in Australia, I experienced the nightmare I foresee coming to B. C. public schools once more and more of the top students are siphoned off by private schools. I am already seeing similari-
the first studies to show cannabis helped in cancer treatment came, in 1975, from a U.S. university. That study was very quickly shut down. My own use of cannabis results from living with cancer, and its attendant digestive concerns, chronic pain and depression. Suffice to say that I would not willingly return to chemical medications. The ramifications of legalizing cannabis are huge. One need only research the benefits Colorado has seen in just one year to begin to understand. Lest anyone feel I do not understand the dangers, let us merely say that I do. No I don't believe young people should have open access — but then, neither should they be out binge-drinking, and they certainly do that. Legalizing cannabis is probably the best way to regulate access. Please don't allow yourself to be ignorant of a great deal of information available on what is now a very relevant topic. Go to the library, use the Internet and become informed, more fully than our current MP. Cathryn Brown
ties in the incoming students to my high school, to the students I taught in my former Australian public school: a sense of entitlement, lack of motivation, and a lack of respect for everyone else in the school community. So G. C. Robertson, if you think your current visits to the bank are frustrating, wait a few years when they might be unbearable (I recommend online banking). Terry Shykora SNAIL MAIL I received a parcel from England, mailed by ordinary mail and it arrived in five days. My nephew in Australia tells me it takes a letter from there to England seven days. I mailed a registered letter to St. Albert, Alta. It arrived after 13 days. It is a nine-hour drive. The post office is not offering very good service. I will use another carrier in the future. Meighan Bellamy
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SEASON’S GREETINGS The holiday season brings out the best in people. It’s a joyous time of year, marked by caring about others and helping those who need it most. As President of Kal Rotary, I witness this attitude and behaviour among my 90 fellow members all year long. Rotarians believe in service above self, and I am proud that our efforts affect the lives of those in our local communities, our Province, our nation and, indeed, worldwide. Last month we celebrated our 30th Annual Dream Auction. This year’s event raised $197,000; we’ve raised more than $3 million in three decades. It is the primary source of funding for our many projects throughout the year. Of course, we are very much indebted to those who generously support the Dream Auction. We could not serve those we serve without your staunch support. If you are a member of an organization with a communitybased project that needs funding support, please visit our website www.kalrotary.org and under the Funding tab you’ll find an application. If you qualify, we make funding decisions in just a few weeks. This year’s Rotary International theme is Light Up Rotary. We intend to continue to bring light to darkness. If you think you might want to join our efforts, come have lunch with us at one of our weekly meetings - Thursday noon at the Vernon Best Western Lodge - and find out more about Kal Rotary, its members and its service.
Armstrong Candlelight Ceremony On Tuesday, December 23, instead of attending their regular meeting members of the Armstrong Rotary Club will gather at 4 p.m. for a ceremony in Memorial Park, Armstrong to ensure that the servicemen from Armstrong and Spallumcheen who died in World War II will not be forgotten at Christmas time. A similar ceremony that takes place every Christmas Eve in Holten, Netherlands was witnessed by long-time Armstrong resident Mat Hassen, and he convinced members of the local Legion that Armstrong should hold a similar ceremony. During the half-hour ceremony, as each name is read out a candle bearer lays a candle at the cenotaph for that soldier. Candles may be carried by family members, relatives, veterans, school children or friends of the ceremony. After the ceremony all are invited to the local Legion for soup and a bun. This year will be the 17th time the ceremony has been held.
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Over the past year, Silver Star Rotary has participated in many activities some of which provided opportunity to generate revenue to fund many community projects but also to provide funds for international initiatives. We are a smaller club with 33 members who have successfully managed a very busy year. Silver Star Rotary exemplifies the moto “Service above Self”. Grape Escape Raffle Tickets were sold for a weekend trip for two to the Spirit Lodge in Osoyoos. As an added draw the winner was provided an added opportunity to receive a ‘cellar full of wine’. Rotary Bike Ride We organized a bike tour from Vernon to Salmon Arm and back. This was our first year and although participation was small at 30 riders, we are confident that the event has potential for fun and growth. Father Daughter Ball The initiative originated with Kiwanis and was passed over to Silver Star Rotary this year. About 140 attended this amazing event. CPR Training Project Save-A-Life We provide a day of CPR training for the community annually at no cost. We train an average of 250 - 500 people each year. The project has been in place for over 15 years and we estimate that we have trained over 15,000 residents to use CPR techniques. Three Barbecues The program began a number of years ago, to provide a meal for school children and their families, but also to provide an opportunity for teachers to meet parents in a more casual setting. The hope is to strengthen the bonds for the PAC and to build pride in the school and to celebrate successes. Fire Alarm Program Rotary works with the Vernon Fire Department and community volunteers to inspect fire alarms in mobile home parks. We replace faulty or outdated fire alarms at no cost. The objective is to reduce the fire hazard potential. 23 were installed. Rotary Youth Leadership Award The program is directed at young adults aged 19-25 who are sponsored to attend a weekend retreat to prepare them for leadership roles in their community. Silver Star Rotary funds three candidates annually. Queen Silver Star Our queen candidate this year is Alyssa Cook. We look forward to following her progress through to proclamation in February. Scholarship We award 8 x $1,000 scholarships annually. Seven scholarships are awarded to District #22 and one to Okanagan College. Student International Exchange Program Silver Star Rotary supports an international exchange student every second year. We work with Rotary Clubs internationally to select and place programs with host families in the community. Students remain for one year and a mutual bonding experience occurs which lasts long after their return home. Our student returned to Germany in the spring, but has now graduated and returned to Vernon to work at Silver Star Resort for the winter. He hopes to drive and camp his way to South America starting in the spring. Rotary Athletic Awards This was the first year for this event. It brings together the three Rotary Clubs and participating schools in District #22, which was a feat in itself. The intent was to recognize our young athletes at an award ceremony. The event was a success, with over 200 people in attendance.
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Vernon Celebrating 90 years of Community Involvement In 2015 the Rotary Club of Vernon will celebrate its 90 th anniversary and the receipt of its charter on April 15, 1925. Subsequently the Vernon club sponsored Rotary clubs in Kelowna in 1927-28, Revelstoke in 1929, Armstrong in 1979, Kalamalka in 1981 and Silver Star in 1986. Early Vernon projects included swimming lessons at Kalamalka Beach in the 1930s, the Rotary Pier at Kalamalka Lake in 1934, the nine acre addition to Polson Park in 1937, the Rotary Ice Carnival in 1938, the Air Cadet Corps in 1943, furnishing of the boys’ and girls’ wards in the 1949 Vernon Jubilee Hospital, the Red Cross blood donor clinic and Carol Festival in 1950, and the suit and rummage sale in 1956. The Rotary Club of Vernon has just concluded its 62nd Annual Carol Festival, the proceeds of which contribute to the cost of the Seniors Spring Breakout, free to seniors. Our sole fundraiser from the Vernon community is the Online Christmas Auction, for which the 12th annual auction has just been successfully concluded. Thus the Greater Vernon community contributes some of the funds for the Vernon Rotary’s local projects. Promoting peace and the Community of Man Rotarians have their own charity to which Rotarians donate. Readers of this page will also be aware of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) work in a program called Health Hunger and Humanity for the world community. Vernon Rotarians have travelled to Africa and Asia to deliver projects with local Rotarians and to monitor delivery of TRF sustainable projects. Today, 42 million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution. Through our partnerships with several leading universities, Rotary Peace Fellows develop the skills to strengthen peace efforts, train local leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and support long-term peace building in areas affected by conflict. We provide up to 100 peace fellowships per year at Rotary Peace Centers.
Food Bank Donation Armstrong Rotary Club has donated $1,000 to the Food Bank operated under the Boys and Girls Club at Armstrong. The funds were raised during a wine auction in conjunction with the Rotary Club’s Christmas get-together. Each member brought a bottle of Vernon Rotary Club work party painting Rotary Room at Women’s Satu Jurvansuu, Armstrong Rotary’s exchange student from Finland, lays wine to be auctioned and members bid on the individual bottles. Transition House: Rotarians Klaus Grieser (L), Jim McNamara, Pam Owen & helper Marc Cormier. a candle for Private Walter Drummond at the 2012 Candlelight ceremony. This has become an annual fund-raiser for the Food Bank.
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Continued from A7 Teachers are doing more with less and the president of the Vernon Teachers’ Association has asked school trustees to consider classroom priorities before approving next year’s budget. With their first line playing dynamic defence, the North Okanagan Knights are on a major playoff roll. The Knights shut out the host Summerland Steam 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven KIJHL series. Amongst the stacks of paper and books, Harold Rhenisch has his pen poised as he meets with residents as the very first writer in residence at the Vernon library. The library recently opened its doors after a flood closed the branch down for two weeks. As the owner of a local chocolate shop, she is known for her sweet tooth, but through her efforts abroad, Barrita Durward is known better for the sweet smiles she creates. Durward, owner of Cotton’s Chocolates, travels to Mexico several times a year to build and renovate orphanages and help create a better life for children who have been exploited, abused and abandoned on the streets. A Vernon resident is being acknowledged for his role in saving lives. Gary Lefebvre, a City of Vernon aquatic supervisor, will receive an honour from the Lifesaving Society March 29 for his role in rescuing three canoeists on Kalamalka Lake. Enderby is joining the fight against a new recycling program in B.C. Council will write a letter to the provincial government protesting the shift to the MultiMaterials B.C. model. “The government didn’t consult with the
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coffee March 29. Cleaning up after people has become an unwanted spring tradition for Rick Siemens and his neighbours. Siemens has lived on Swan Lake for 18 years and has stopped being surprised at what people leave behind on the ice. “One year an old car seat was left.” Siemens and his daughter Cori Doorman are doing the dirty job this year by driving to about a dozen piles of burned pallets full of nails, and shoveling them into their quads. An explosive second period helped the Vernon Vipers tranquilize the host Victoria Grizzlies 5-4 in Game 1 of the semifinal, round-robin B.C. Hockey League playoffs at the Q centre.
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Fiery car crashes – where the hero walks away unscathed – are a Hollywood staple. In real life, unfortunately, the outcome of such a car crash can be very different, inflicting severe and sometimes permanent brain and other injuries on innocent victims. The BC Supreme Court had to deal with such a case recently. Martin (all names changed) was driving north in an SUV on the Sunshine Coast. He wanted to pass a slower pick-up truck ahead. Impatient, and with a blood alcohol level between .069 and .092, he crossed over a double yellow line into the oncoming southbound traffic lane to pass, with disastrous consequences. He struck an older Toyota Corolla, head-on, so it ended up some 20 to 30 metres away. The accident scene afterwards was one of mayhem and mangled steel. Marian, 59 at the time, had to be extracted from her Corolla with difficulty. She seemed almost lifeless, but was rushed by ambulance and air-lifted to Vancouver General Hospital. She survived – but only barely.
reached a plateau. Her mental processing speed and ability to focus and keep appointments had been affected. She could not resume her job as a pharmacy technician or get another paying job. Pre-accident, she had been happy, confident, energetic and youthful for her age. Now she had ongoing physical problems and was emotionally up-and-down, fearful, anxious and distressed. The court decided Martin was at fault for the crash and Marian was entitled to compensation. One disputed item was how much money Marian should get specifically for her pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The Supreme Court of Canada has set an upper limit or “cap” on what a victim can get for that. Inflationadjusted, this amount at her trial date was about $342,000 for the most catastrophic cases.
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As a result of the crash, she suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and also multiple fractures needing many surgeries. She was in a coma for a month and spent five months in various hospital facilities, starting with the intensive care unit of VGH and later progressing to the G. F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Some two years later, Marian had made a remarkable recovery. She had regained basic functions and considerable independence, so she could dress, cook, drive, shop and go to the library by herself. But her recovery had
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Unlike some other cases where the maximum has been given, Marian did not need constant supervision, and her behaviour was not a potential threat to herself or others. But she had endured a great deal of injury and pain, both physical and mental, as a result of the crash, and was facing more of both indefinitely.
In the circumstances, the court decided $300,000 was appropriate for this aspect of compensation. Determining the right amount of money to compensate victims of brain injuries (to the extent money can do that) is complex. There is usually a lot of money at stake, for example, to compensate for lost past and future earnings and future care costs, as well as for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. You should consult a lawyer experienced in brain injury claims. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Richard Barton of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.
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Whether it’s out on a biathlon course, or in everyday life, Vernon’s Emma Lunder doesn’t like to waste time. If she isn’t training in biathlon, the 23-year-old is working to raise money for competitions. When she isn’t doing that, Lunder takes online courses through Athabasca University to chip away at a degree in Social Sciences. Oh, and she has started learning how to crochet in her so-called spare time. Even when she graduated from Vernon Secondary in 2009, Lunder didn’t dawdle. She bolted straight for Squamish to train fulltime with the B.C. High Performance Team. “It was an eye-opening year, with harder training than I’d ever done,” said Lunder. However, after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the funding for the high performance team was cut, causing it to disband. Lunder’s only real option was to move to Canmore, Alta., home of the national team and pretty much every competitive club in Canada. There, she trained with the Rocky Mountain Racers for three years, eventually gaining a berth on the national B-Team. However, she trains at the Biathlon Alberta Training Centre under national coach Richard Boruta. Lunder first learned to shoot through Sea Cadets, which she participated in from 2004-08. She skied recreationally with her fam-
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Vernon’s Emma Lunder competes on the IBU Cup biathlon circuit. Lunder trains with the national team in Canmore. ily since she was a six-year-old been for me, I love it. There’s some“flailing around on skis,” but was thing about skiing as hard as you never competitive until she put the can, and having to slow your heart rate enough to two together. hit targets the “I was drawn size of a toonie to the aspect from 50 metres of combining away.” extreme physiLu n d e r cal and mental added the activities,” said extra attention Lunder. “I was — Emma Lunder to shooting is definitely not also a praga natural shot, and it’s something I still put a lot matic choice: “You can only do so well with ski speed. It’s taken of extra emphasis on. “As difficult as shooting has a while, but I’ve learned that no
“...If you’re constantly in the penalty loop, it’s a lot harder to be a medal contender.”
matter how fast you ski, if you’re constantly in the penalty loop, it’s a lot harder to be a medal contender.” After three years of competing on the IBU Cup (Tier 2) circuit, Lunder competed in her first-ever World Cup race last season, in Slovenia, surpassing all expectations with a 30th-place finish. She is hoping to battle her way back onto the World Cup scene this year. She has already competed in Obertilliach, Austria, and a few other potential season race venues include Germany, Estonia,
Slovakia and Finland. The latter is a World Cup event, in early January. If all goes well, she could end up competing in the world championships, in Kontiolahti, Finland, in February. All of this is a buildup for Lunder’s ultimate goal – the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. Lunder has been supporting her biathlon adventures by working at Starbucks since 2010. Every international tour she goes on – usually two or three a year – is paid for out of her own pocket, and each one costs upwards of $4,000. “Biathlon is an underfunded sport in Canada – the national team fee is $6,500, while in European countries, they are actually paid to race on their national teams,” she said. “I’m extremely lucky to have supportive parents that assist me, but the costs add up quite quickly.” To help fund her dream, Lunder and her boyfriend, Nathan Smith, a fellow national team member, have launched a Pursu.it campaign. Pursu.it is an online crowdsourcing fundraiser for athletes. “This type of fundraising is extremely important to us, as it allows us to work fewer hours, and train more,” she said. The duo has also partnered with some local businesses in Canmore to provide “give-backs” for the donations it receives. To support Lunder and Smith, visit www. pursu.it/pursuit/campaign/80.
Brown launches into sophomore year GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
When people see Armstrong’s Ella Brown step on the track, they usually assume she’s a distance runner. With her slender 5-foot-10 build, it’s an honest mistake, but one that is quickly erased once she launches down the runway in the triple jump. Brown, who competes on the Simon Fraser Clan women’s track team, smiled: “I guess the long legs thing works for me.” A sophomore with the Clan, Brown, who turns 19 this month, also competes in long jump, 100-metre sprint and is a member of the 4x100 relay team. But it’s the jumps where she excels, boasting a personal best of 11.59m in the triple and 5.35m in the long. However, she did whittle her 100m time down to a respectable 12.32 seconds, which is light years faster than her previous 13.10. SFU competes in the NCAA Division 2 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), where Brown had a stellar freshman season. She finished first in triple jump and third in both long jump and the 100
Asked why she got into jumping, Brown chuckled as she recalled getting to know Ian Cameron, head coach of both the PVSS Sinners and Vernon AAA Track and Field Club. “He says ‘You know what? You’re going to be a triple jumper,’” said Brown, who credits Cameron for helping her build a solid training foundation. “I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am without him. It’s amazing that a little town like Armstrong got someone as qualified as he is living there.” Jones said Brown thrives on going up against elite competition, as she competed against several Olympians and world-class athletes last season. “Some athletes respond to that, some PHOTO SUBMITTED don’t, ” said Jones. “She just gets charged up Armstrong’s Ella Brown, a sophomore with the Simon University Clan women’s track and field when she sees them jump and she wants to team, charges down the runway in the triple jump. jump with them.” Brown plans on adding the 200m sprint to among junior women to earn all-Conference Conference as a freshman) is outstanding. “She really got into her training program her repertoire this season. honours at GNAC championships in Oregon. “My coach noticed I got my speed right at “She had a really strong year last year,” said quite well. It’s a pretty competitive group of Gerrold Jones, SFU’s jumps coach. “We’re in jumpers we have and you’re always interested the end of the race, so he wants me to try the 200,” said Brown. a very competitive conference, so that (all- to see how a young jumper will do.”
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The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack went undefeated in a pair of pre-Christmas men’s basketball exhibition tilts in Arizona. Vernon’s Brett Rouault, a Fulton grad, supplied 13 points as the Pack grounded the Carroll College Fighting Saints of Montana 64-55 on Friday. The WolfPack led by one (32-31) at the half, and were led by Josh Wolfram’s (4th year, forward, Kamloops) 18 points and 12 rebounds. Reese Pribilsky (4th year, guard, Victoria) added 11 points and four assists. “It was another solid effort against another good team,” said WolfPack head coach Scott Clark. “They beat No. 19-ranked (NAIA) Arizona Christian yesterday (Thursday, Dec. 18) and this was their third loss in 14 starts. “We were down by five points at one point in the second quarter, but we showed our composure and
had good toughness.” The WolfPack are 9-8 overall and 5-4 in nonconference play. They will reconvene Monday in Kamloops, giving them one day to prepare for their trip to Kirkland, Wash. to take on the Northwest College Red Raiders (NAIA). Thompson Rivers returns to Canada West action Friday, Jan. 9 as they host the UBC Okanagan Heat at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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The Vernon Rebels treated themselves to a Christmas double in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play. Jakob Aeichele went the distance in net as the Rebels toppled the Akew’s Foods Eagles of Salmon Arm 6-4 Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Zachary Manthorne, Ryan Vandesande, Chris Reinhardt, Liam Reid, Koll Cherkowski and Andrew Kositsin handled the offence. Nicolas Petty pulled the hat trick as the Rebels stuffed the host Winfield Bruins 6-1 Saturday. Vandesande, with a deuce, and Kositsin also scored for the thirdplace Rebels (8-2-1). Kassidy Schaper-Kotter and Aeichele shared the netminding. In other Pee Wee action, the Stevenson Mechanical Bolts bounced the Salmar Classics 8-5 Saturday at the Shaw Centre. Ronan Bedard, Ashton Pede and Sapien Joe each tallied twice for the Bolts (6-4-1). Defence partners Bradley Halvorson and Jackson Soucy were pillars of strength, each racking up a plus-seven rating. Down by an early goal, the Bolts countered with a pair. First, Halvorson’s point shot deflected to Joe in the slot and he found the range. Then, Logan Thoma burst down the right wing and rimmed the puck around to Bedard, who walked out of the corner and sniped low. After Salmon Arm tied it, Shaelyn Cecchini dashed in and ripped a rising wrister that handcuffed the Salmar keeper. Hard-charging Caleb James knocked in the loose puck. Seconds later, Pede put the Bolts up by two, burying Chris Bond’s rebound. Stevenson Mechanical then broke
the game wide open with a totally dominant second period. Bedard converted a centering feed from Bond. Next, Pede put Cecchini in the clear, and she threaded the five-hole. James then connected with Pede, who stepped over the Salmar line and uncorked a knuckler that skipped over the goalie’s pad. Joe swiped the puck in the high slot and went blocker side early in the third. Ethan Keber stemmed the Salmar tide with a clutch glove save. In Midget action, Dusty Beckner bagged 3+1 as the Talon Benefits Snakes smothered the Vernon Seed Orchard Studs 7-1 Sunday night at Civic Arena. Ryley Johnson, with 2+1, Alex Laurila and Nikolai Negraiff also scored for the Snakes (4-5-1), who had Rhys Larsen in net. Aaron Botterill replied for the 2-7-1 Studs. Larsen was a rock star in goal as the Snakes tied the league-leading Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy Black Mamba 1-1 Saturday at Civic. D-man Chase Larsen helped his brother by scoring in the first period, assisted by Johnson. The Mambas (7-2-2) equalized midway through the third when Isaiah Wenger connected, from Marcus Finn and Bantam call-up Dakota Becker. In Bantam play, the Five Star Awards Cougars iced Interior Savings Just Orange 6-4 Sunday at Civic. The Cougars jumped out to a 4-0 lead eight minutes into the first period. Reece Hawthorne had two goals for Just Orange, including one on a beauty pass from Isaac White. Becker and Seb Wenger had the other goals for the Orange, who were unable to give starting goalie Caedon Bellmann a win on his 13th birthday.
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f laughter is indeed the best medicine out there, please keep reading for some of the funniest sports quotes from all over in 2014, and some retro classics. And have yourself a fabulous 2015. n “We tried everything. We played four white guys and an Egyptian. — Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino responding to the suggestion he was running up the score after beating Savannah State 87-26, n “We Some guys play hockey. Gretzky plays 40 mph chess.” — Lowell Cohn, Sportswriter n “We I didn’t know if he had enough left tonight. But I did know that boy would try to steal a steak off the devil’s plate. — San Francisco Giants pitcher and World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner’s father, Kevin, after his son earned the save in Game 7, n “It’s absolutely brilliant, but I’m not going for it.” — Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant on the idea of taking a “hometown discount,” n “She actually is. I’m not going to lie. She really is. — UFC fighter Miesha Tate on rival Ronda Rousey, after she was asked whether Rousey “was stinky,” n “Five letters here just for everybody out there in
Packer-land: R-E-L-A-X.” — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the team’s 1-2 start. n “This year, I’d like to steal a team plane.” — Greg Minton, Giants’ reliever, on what his goals were for the 1984 Major League season. n “It was miserable. I hated it. But it was great fun.” — LSU Tigers head football coach Les Miles on his family vacation to Austin, Texas (to visit his daughter who is on the Texas Longhorns’ swim team) n “Spinks doesn’t need a weighin. He needs a way out.” — comedian Jackie Mason forecasting the Mike Tyson-Michael Spinks fight in 1988. Kevin Mitchell n “You can tell they really wanted to run crossing routes, but on the first one they met Kam Chancellor.” —Seattle Seahawks’ linebacker Bobby Wagner on strong safety Chancellor’s huge, tone-setting hit on Denver Broncos’ wideout Demaryius Thomas in Super Bowl XLVIII, n “It’s almost exciting to think about all the room for improvement that we have.” — New York Jets’ quarterback Geno Smith sees the glass half-full. n “Some guys score and some guys don’t. We got a lot that don’t.” – Detroit Red Wings’ coach Mike Babcock. n “I lost my balance, making my body unstable and falling on top of my opponent. At that moment I hit my face against the player leaving a small bruise on my cheek and a strong pain in my teeth. — Barcelona forward Luis Suarez’s official statement after biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini while playing for Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. n “They both wear No. 12.” — New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick when asked to comment on the similarities/differences between quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (before walking off the podium),
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n “We knew we had 20 minutes left to put it all out there and then (d-man Keith) Yandle said: ‘We can’t lose on Bobblehead Night.’” — Mike Smith after the Coyotes rallied to beat the Caps on Mike Smith Bobblehead Night. n “Homers, bro. Chicks dig the long ball. Score ‘em all, bro. Just be the chauffeur, driving them home.” – Nick Swisher. n “When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately – unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something.” – Dick Butkus of the Chicago Bears. n “I remember what Ron Greschner said when he retired. ‘The thing I’m going to miss most is showering with 23 guys.’ And that’s what it’s all about: camaraderie.” Rangers’ goalie Mike Richter, about six months before announcing his retirement. n “My best drinker couldn’t drink and my best goal scorer was the best drinker.” — Don Cherry, on coaching the Colorado Rockies. n “I walk into the clubhouse today and it’s like walking into the Mayo Clinic. We have four doctors, three therapists and five trainers. Back when I broke in, we had one trainer who carried a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and by the seventh inning he’d already drunk it.” – Tommy Lasorda. n “Why is a puck called a puck? Because dirty little bastard was taken.” – goalie Martin Brodeur. n “The truth is, I’d give it all up to be a rock star.” — Don Ohlmeyer, NBC Sports producer. n “Sammy (Pollock) sent me down on a 24-hour recall, but he must of meant 24 years because he hasn’t called me up yet.” — former Vancouver Canuck captain Larry McNabb. n “You can’t think and hit at the same time. “ — Yankee catcher Yogi Berra. n “Who’s smarter? A guy going nowhere in hockey, playing in the snow in Wisconsin or a guy going nowhere in hockey, playing in the sun in San Diego (USIU Gulls, NCAA)?” — Edmonton’s Mickey McMarthy. n “To play nose tackle in the NFL, you have to be unemployed or crazy. I was unemployed. The other part is still up in the air.” — Bob Golic of the Cleveland Browns. n “Cross country skiing’s not a sport, it’s how a (bleeping) Swede goes to the 7-Eleven.” — author Dan Jenkins, in You Gotta Play Hurt.
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Celebrating holiday eating Tara STark Special to The Morning Star
Are you already feeling guilty about the holiday eating you haven’t even done? “I always eat so much over the holidays. I’m sooo bad!” How many of us have thought that way at one time or another? With all of the social pressure to be stick thin, it’s easy to fall into the trap of judging yourself based on the food you are eating. If you believe your weight or your enjoyment of holiday foods makes you a lesser person, you could be eroding your self-esteem and your body-image which can
hinder your enjoyment of life and lead to disordered eating down the road. Taking pleasure in eating is a natural part of life and something that is worthy of celebration. Why do we associate food with our sense of worth? There are many reasons, but a common theme is a fear of weightgain and desire to be thin. We often feel bad when we eat foods that we think do not contribute to health. But health is not just the prevention of dietrelated diseases. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease. If we allow food or our weight to make us feel bad because we want a slim body, then how much emotional energy is available to help us live meaningful lives? While there are certainly some foods that nourish our bodies better than others, there are also foods that nurture our souls. We should be able to enjoy a variety of foods in balance and moderation and have this enhance our lives without damaging our sense of worth. Exploring and enjoying the food culture of our holiday sea-
sons adds richness to our holiday experience. It gives us a sense of tradition and strengthens our connections with our families and our friends. This holiday season make a commitment to not criticize yourself for every gingerbread cookie you enjoy. Serve up fruits and vegetables in addition to sweet treats whenever you can and get outside for a daily dose of activity and fresh winter air. Most of all enjoy sharing time and tradition with those you love. Tara Stark is a community nutritionist working with Interior Health.
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Carbon monoxide dangers highlighted Morning Star Staff
BC Safety Authority (BCSA) is advising British Columbians to have their gas and fuel burning appliances serviced to keep their families safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). With B.C. officially into winter, furnaces, fireplaces and other gas appliances are fired up to keep homes and workplaces warm. BCSA strongly recommends that all gas appliances — including boilers, furnaces, hot water tanks, stoves, dryers and fireplaces — be inspected and serviced as indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions or at minimum annually by a licensed contractor to ensure their safety. BCSA also recommends all households be equipped with CO detectors. “Have your gas and fuel burning appliances — such as wood, coal or oil burning appliances — serviced at least once a year by a licensed contractor as part of your home’s regular maintenance routine,” says Brian Zinn, BCSA gas safety manager. “All
households should also have Canadian approved CO detectors located as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home.” CO detectors are mandatory in new home construction in B.C., but may not be present in older homes. “Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas and the only way to detect its presence is by using a CO detector,” says Zinn. “They are relatively easy to install and equally as important as smoke detectors to your family’s safety.” Carbon monoxide is produced by burning carbon fuels such as propane, natural gas, oil, wood, charcoal, alcohol, kerosene or gasoline. Exposure to CO interferes with the body’s ability to absorb oxygen, which can result in serious illness or death. From 2007 to 2012, BCSA investigated 51 CO-related incidents. These incidents resulted in five fatalities and 92 non-fatal injuries. Most of these incidents occurred during the colder months of October to March.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include: light headedness, headaches, nausea, fatigue, chest pains, vomiting, convulsions, confusion, and dizziness. Other signs to watch for include: condensation on windows, plants dying, and having an entire family sick at the same time. At particular risk are children who are more rapidly affected by CO at lower exposure levels than adults, and seniors living at home whose exposure symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to other health issues. If you suspect carbon monoxide exposure, leave the building immediately, call 911, and seek medical attention. For more information about carbon monoxide poisoning and gas appliance safety, as well as information about how to choose the appropriate CO detector or locate a licensed gas contractor in your area, visit: http://www.safetyauthority.ca/ carbon-monoxide.
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Jordan Ross (from left), of Armstrong World Industries, Brad Armstrong, president of Kingfisher Boats, Mike Clements, operations manager, and Mel Arnold, Conservative candidate for North Okanagan-Shuswap, meet with Robert Sopuck, Dauphin-Swan RiverMarquette MP, and Brett Kirkpatrick, partner at Davidson Lawyers. Manitoba’s Sopuck is chairperson of the Conservative hunting and angling caucus in Ottawa and he visited Kingfisher Boats to learn more about the company’s economic impact on the North Okanagan.
Enactus receives grants Morning Star Staff
Enactus Okanagan College is the only college in Canada,and one of only five post-secondary institutions across Canada to receive three or more national partnership grants from Enactus Canada to support entrepreneurship in the Okanagan. Enactus Okanagan College students have already applied funds from two of the grants to encourage social entrepreneurship in young people and have launched a new social enterprise, InnSpire, to generate funds for a homeless shelter in Kelowna. The grants are part of the Enactus Canada partnership program and include the Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur Project Partnership sponsored by the RBC Foundation and presented by Futurpreneur, the BDC Entrepreneurs First Project Partnership, and the 3M Canada Problem Solving Project Partnership. “Being selected for the three grants goes to show how much effort our team, and our community partners put into our programs,” said Tom Arrowsmith, president of Enactus Okanagan College. “These grants add an extra level of validity to our programs by having them be nationally recognized.”
Dr. Kyleen Myrah is the faculty advisor helping oversee the newly launched InnSpire venture, which is a partnership with Inn From the Cold. The students have created a social enterprise that generates revenue from the sale of donated soap. The funds support Inn From the Cold’s Chandler House and the students get the chance to put their business skills to use. “The goal of this project is to run a social enterprise; providing a sustainable source of revenue that also serves to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness, promote the work of the Inn From the Cold organization, and provide long-term employable opportunities for the men in the Chandler house,” said Myrah. The Enactus Okanagan College students launched the social enterprise in November using the proceeds from the 3M Project Solving Partnership as seed money. The project has already achieved several thousand dollars in revenues for Inn From the Cold. Future plans for the project include expanding the number of sales locations and the product base to further support the sustainability of the program.
NexusBC has announced another session of a popular employment program in Vernon. Job Options B.C., funded through the CanadaB.C. Labour Market Agreement, is a nine-week program that teaches participants the skills to perform an effective job search, create a targeted resume, prepare for a job interview and how to network. It is designed for job seekers who are 18 and older, not going to school and who are not eligible for employment insurance. “Our participants have been Lynn Belsher very pleased with Job Options B.C, and we are pleased to be able to provide another session in the new year,” said Lynn Belsher, executive director for NexusBC. Participants receive five weeks of paid classroom time based on their attendance, and also receive certificate training, which can include WHMIS, H2S Alive, first aid and FoodSafe. “We’re finding that the program is doing exactly as intended, helping people find work,” said Belsher. “To date, more than 60 per cent of our participants have been successful in the program.” Belsher added that the client testimonials are great. “Many are happy with the new skills and certificates they get, and we are certainly happy to announce the addition of another session.” For more information, visit www.nexusbc.ca, or phone 250-545-0585. The application deadline for the next program session is Jan. 2.
Trades promoted Morning Star Staff
The Southern Interior Construction Association has been awarded a $400,000 contract from the Ministry of Jobs for a project-based training program. SICA will deliver the ITA road builders and heavy construction course along with the heavy equipment operator course targeting aboriginal youth in the Okanagan. “This funding provides an opportunity to engage a segment of our population that often faces employment challenges,” said Bill Everitt, SICA chief operating officer. The training program is roughly 16 weeks and includes theory, hands-on training and soft skills related to job searches increasing the participants’ likelihood of employment.
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Nature centre seeks support Morning Star Staff
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre needs community support to access a potential donation. ABNC will be granted $5,000 from the B.C. Tire Stewardship Community Grants if it can match these funds with donations from the community. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” said Aaron Deans, ABNC executive director. “And, I believe that as a nature-loving community we’re up for the challenge.” Funding will go to revitalize the nature centre and enhance public access to programs, including an upgrade to the roadway leading up to the centre. “We have bus loads of children from all over the Okanagan coming to the centre to explore the nature of the region,” said Deans. “For their safety and that of everyone driving to and from ABNC, we need to upgrade the road.” In addition to curriculum-based nature education for school-aged children, there are preschool and summer camp programs, as well as those featuring art making and nature photography. “Anything that gets children and their families outside and active exploring this amazing region is what we’re about,” said Deans. The centre is funded largely from admission and memberships, private and corporate donations and community grants. “The biggest on-line donation days of the year are Dec. 28, 29, and 30,” said Deans. “We challenge community members to come together to support this campaign and we look forward to announcing at our annual dinner and auction April 10 that we’ve met our goal.” To donate or for information, go to www.abnc.ca or e-mail ed@abnc.ca.
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Be an excellent role model for your child DOUG ROGERS Special to The Morning Star
Researchers have identified important factors that can led to teen drug abuse. These risk factors include things such as a chaotic home, drug-using friends, and ineffective parenting. Conversely, protective factors include parental involvement, success at school, a strong family bond, a no-use drug policy at home and appropriate role modeling from parents. Parents should remember to model the kind of person they want their child to become. Keep these tips in mind: n Be a living, dayto-day example of your value system. Show the compassion, honesty, generosity and openness you want your child to have. n Know that there
is no such thing as “Do as I say, not as I do” when it comes to drugs. If you take drugs, you can’t expect your child to take your advice. Seek professional help if necessary. n Examine your own behavior. If you abuse drugs or alcohol, your kids are going to pick up on it. Or if you laugh at a drunk or stoned person in a movie, you may be sending the wrong message to your child. Be the person you want your child to be. What stronger anti-drug message is there? Parents significantly influence teen smoking and drinking. Your kids need your support during the difficult years of childhood. Research shows that teens who perceive that their parents like them, respect them, take them seriously, listen to them and give reasons for rules and decisions that involve them are
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Samuel Lescarbeau holds a cheque for $10,142, the amount raised in the first Winter Classic In Support of Sick Kids charity hockey tournament, held at Apex Mountain in Penticton. Lescarbeau’s dad is Cpl. Yannick Lescarbeau of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment, who helped organize the event.
Hockey event helps sick kids Morning Star Staff
Hockey in the great outdoors, tons of smiles and a big cheque for charity. Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Yannick Lescarbeau had the opportunity to help out sick Built for Christmas Generations kids with some time hockey action. Lescarbeau got together with several coaches
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and managers of four Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association atom hockey teams to create the Winter Classic In Support of Sick Kids charity hockey tournament, held outdoors at Penticton’s Apex Mountain. “It was a way for us to give something back to the community,” said Lescarbeau, who was joined on the ice by his son and daughter. The teams, along with the players, the managers, their families, and with the help of several corporate businesses, resulted in a tournament for the children. The final result was they raised over $10,000 for the Sick Kids Foundations. The idea came to Lescarbeau during the managing of his atom team (ages 9-10) when he noticed families of healthy young players also dealing with siblings with various disabilities. Two of the children on his team have some form of disabilities. As a result of this he started to look for opportunities to help the families as well as educate his players about those children that are less fortunate and the need to show acceptance and compassion when dealing with them. “Many of our officers are parents that spend time giving to their communities in the form of coaching or volunteering for many different groups and organizations,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The tournament experience was embraced fully by not only his team, but the three other teams, from Williams Lake, West Kelowna, and Penticton.
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Quentin Simbala is only in Grade 6 but he’s already something of an expert on aquaponic gardening. The Hillview elementary school student is fascinated by the aquaponic garden at his school and can often be found tending to the tomatoes, arugula and other plants that grow without soil and all winter long. “I got interested in this because I really like the idea of fish and gardening, they go together because waste from the fish go up through a pump in the garden and then it gets pumped back into the fish tank every 10 minutes,” said Quentin. “The waste from the fish is turned into nutrients for the plants, and the plants filter and clean the water.” The aquaponic system was installed in October at Hillview and is one of several in place at schools in the district, including Mission Hill and soon at Charles Bloom secondary in Lumby. The systems are thanks to the efforts of Roland Peltier, who first learned about aquaponics a few years ago from some fellow carpenters. ““I started watching YouTube videos and I’ve been really passionate about this ever since,” said Peltier, who has since turned this into a business, Vortex Aquaponics. “It’s a mini eco-system and it’s simply growing food using hydroponics and it’s ideal in a place like Vernon where we have water restrictions.” Aquaponics is an organic food production system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic relationship. Water cycles through the fish tank, it floods the grow bed and drains back into the tank. Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, the plants filter water for the fish, and worms provide micronutrients; lights allow the plants to grow. Peltier said lettuce can grow twice as fast and with 85 per cent less water, and everything is grown without chemicals or fertilizers. Earlier this year, at Mission Hill, eight ziplock bags of mint were harvested. “The fish give all the plants their nutrients. Every couple of months I clean the tanks and add water every 10 days; it’s very low-maintenance. The plants sit in a soil-less medium made up of clay pellets, and yes, there are even worms in the garden.
The goldfish at Hillview school are part of the aquaponics system that help plants to grow. “It’s this whole symbiotic way of living with nature, which has given us this. I identify as aboriginal in my own ancestry and this is really honouring the earth,” said Peltier, who is enjoying teaching his six-year-old son the finer points of aquaponics. “My son and I get a lot of our food from the farmers’ market but it’s hard to find locally grown food all year round, but this is something we can do. “It was the aboriginal way and that is what I’m bringing back. I was raised in the bush and my dad raised me as a fisherman and a hunter — though I no longer hunt — so I learned to live off the land.” Peltier said having an aquaponics system in schools is an ideal tool to teach students in subjects such as chemistry and biology. “This is project-based learning and Quentin is learning so much from this. The principal asked if this young man can help me, so we set it up and he got busy making sure no one picked anything before it was ready. “The response has been amazing — the PAC has really supported this. The janitor is on my side and in summer we can harvest the crops and billet the fish.” When he’s not in Mrs. Mackeigan’s class, Quentin keeps busy feeding the 13 fish in the tank, and tending to the plants, pruning
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Grade 6 student Quentin Simbala tends to the garden set up by Roland Peltier at Hillview elementary school, where everything from tomatoes to strawberries are grown. them and making everything look good. The Hillview garden is currently home to mint, tomatoes, strawberries, arugula, lettuce, Swiss chard and basil. “I pick it and make it into salad,” he said, adding that at home, he’s hoping to turn his brother’s fish tank into an aquaponics system. To get his business off the ground, Peltier received support from Community Futures Central Interior First Nations in Kamloops. And he gives a big shout-out to Hilltop Subaru in Vernon, which donated funds to allow the system to be installed at Hillview at half the price. Peltier has also set up systems at schools in Prince George, Mackenzie and Chetwynd with more to come. He is also happy to set
up systems for home use. For Peltier, it comes down to food security. “It’s a big deal — I was talking to Jami Tonasket (chair of the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement) and she said they have been doing lots of interesting things with aboriginal youth, with kids saying they want to be back in touch with their food; we are so disconnected with the food supply. “When I set this up I do tutorials for the whole school. And I say to kids, your homework is to go grocery shopping with Mom and Dad and remove the labels and put them on a map and see where your food comes from; the amount of diesel fuel that is used to transport food is out of control and we need to take control of our food security.”
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As we herald in the New Year and leave behind 2014, let’s consider some pet concerns that may occur during our festivities. ALCOHOL Curious dogs and cats may want to sample any drinks that may be in reach of them. Any form of alcohol can not only make your pet sick, but can potentially be life threatening. STREAMERS AND BALLOONS Oh what fun it is to play and frolic in these decorations but it can entice your pet to ingest it as well. This could lead to an intestinal blockage requiring surgery. Balloons are festive but the loud noise of popping balloons is not only scary to us, but just imagine what it sounds like to your pet. FIREWORKS AND NOISE MAKERS As we ring in 12 O’clock these traditional noises can be overwhelming to our pets. A pet that gets startled could show aggression due to fear and anxiety of the loud noise. If your animal panics it may try to escape. Make sure that your pets are in a safe, calm and secure environment.
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Congratulations go out to Jacob Zayshley, whose family could not be more proud. “Ten years ago, while battling cancer, we could not have fathomed the heights you were to reach,” said his family: father Randy, mother Erin, sister Versailles and grandmother Iris Shewchuk. Zayshley is a proud graduate of Vernon secondary school. He was honoured to address his graduating class in June as valedictorian and was recently awarded the Governor General’s Academic Medal, for outstanding academic excellence. Most notably, the jewel in his crown of achievements is adding the 40th Anniversary McEuen Scholar to his list of accolades. He said he is both humbled by and grateful for such an honour. The scholarship is annually awarded to one student from across the country for a fully funded undergraduate degree from the University of St Andrews on the North Sea of Scotland. St Andrews is the birthplace of golf and its university is more than 600 years old. In the photo, Jacob wears the crimson gown traditionally worn at formal occasions ranging from high table dinners in the halls of residence to Sunday chapel and pier walks. Zayshley is studying towards a joint honours degree in Russian and international relations.
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With St Andrews Cathedral in the background, Jacob Zayshley wears the gown traditionally worn at formal occasions at the University of St Andrews. “Our family would like to personally thank his teachers and the dedicated staff at VSS, the gifted doctors at BC Children’s Hospital, The McEuen Foundation and the community of Vernon for helping a young man achieve his dreams.”
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crooked leg ranch animal rescue Serenity Tanning in Vernon is helping out this organization, which rescues, nurtures, gives medical attention, fosters and shelters animals throughout B.C. and needs a new shelter. Serenity Tanning is accepting any personal or business donations to deliver to Crooked Leg Ranch Dec. 30. Thanks for your support, Vernon! aa night owl meetings until Jan. 1 at Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. in Vernon from 9:30 p.m. til the last person has shared. pro life thrift store boxing week sale Everything in the store half price, from clothing to boots, book to toys, dishes and more. We appreciate your shopping and support. We wish everyone a healthy new year. Closed Jan. 1. Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are at 3102-31st Ave. (near bus depot). Info., 250-545-0777. Vernon collectors club meets Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. cribbage tournament at the legion Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 Ladies Auxiliary on last Sunday of the month. Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration at 9 am. Games begin 10 a.m. sharp; $26 per team includes lunch. aa meets sundays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 Vernon pacers runners club Meets Sundays 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays 5:30 a.m. Landing Plaza; Thursdays 5:30 a.m. Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028. Vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. medieVally minded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. Info., see www.krakenfjord.org breakfast & mega meat draw Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place the second and last Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Vernon Butcher Shop. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933.
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holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 29 it’s Frozen Science. Calling all talking snowmen, mountain men, princesses and ice queens! Come and explore a world of ice, snow and crystals, with our Frozen Science day camp. Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! planetarium shows: okanagan science centre On cold winter nights the stars shine brightly. Join resident astronomer Kevin Aschenmeier and find out what can be seen in the night sky during cold winter nights. Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Free for members, regular admission for non-members. Info., 250-545-3644 or www.okscience.ca armstrong seniors actiVity centre
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osted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 189 and the Oyama Firefighters, this year’s Polar Bear Dip will again take place in Wood Lake, Oyama at noon. Sign-up and pledge sheets are available now at the Legion, the Oyama Firehall and the Oyama General Store. Take a dip into the lake and then warm up with your friends in the Legion, enjoying some hot soup or a beverage. This is an event for all ages and proceeds will be donated to B.C. Children’s Hospital. Four years ago, the firefighters had to cut about two inches of ice off the lake in order to accommodate the dozen or so brave dippers; last year the lake was not quite frozen and more than three dozen people turned up, with plenty of spectators to support them. We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. little owl family circle Every Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Friendly, supportive drop-in for parents and children zero to six years; includes healthy snack, coffee and Mother Goose. No registration required. Info., Debra Large at 250-558-9267. floor curling, halina seniors centre Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., 250-542-2877. enderby cliff quilters meet First, third and fifth Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. New members always welcome. Info., 838-7858. monday night Vernon toastmasters Public speaking? No fear. Toastmasters is here for you. Make this year, your year. It’s a safe place to explore, learn and develop confidence in speaking like you’ve always wanted to. Join us at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info. call Teresa at 250-545-5767 or Russell at 250-542-7095. liVing with a compulsiVe gambler? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. tops (take off pounds sensibly) meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 140632nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. grandparents raising grandchildren Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. youth opportunities unlimited (you) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. It is a great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29. The main goals of the group are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling encouraged and supported in a safe environment. Joining the group is free. Usually snacks and games planned. Info., Crystal Compton at 250545-9292 or e-mail crystal@ilvernon.ca aa meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 7:30 p.m. Gateway Shelter,
2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933.
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chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com for regular meeting times, locations and more information. madd meets Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235 for info. kiwanis club of Vernon four seasons Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For info., call 545-8650. halina seniors centre Come out for a fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877.
armstrong toastmasters Meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the chamber of commerce building. Come join us in learning communication skills in a safe and friendly environment. Call Pat for more info. at 546-3276 holiday science day camps Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 30 Melt into Science. Escape the freezing temperatures 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 non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 250-545RESIDENTIAL & 3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register! COMMERCIAL wood carVing club meets MORTGAGES tuesdays We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Center, Providing Quality Polson Park behind the science centre. Service and Results Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250Since 1984 306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com oVercomers’ meeting If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should Fax 250-549-1880 consider Overcomers. Overcomers proEmail: edgewood@junction.net Gene Burko vides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of 3120-30th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2C2 brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and a weekly meeting takes place Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the People Place 340227th Ave., Vernon. Please note change of location. For info call Harold at 250-503THC Dispensary 4582 or Thomas, 250-540-3678. lumby health centre clinics X-ray services Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (all doctors requiMedication at an sitions accepted). Lab services Tuesdays Affordable Price! 8 to 9:45 a.m.; Thursdays 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Options For Sexual Health Clinic 7 DAYS A WEEK! Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. There is a new • Herb defibrillator at the centre, available to • Extracts the community on loan. Street Nurse • Edibles every second Wednesday at Lumby Food • Oil Bank noon to 1 p.m. Health Information Services, five days a week. Public Health • Tinctures Nurse five days a week at Lumby Health We honour all Centre. Water Quality Testing Kits availher dispensary ot able at Lumby Health Centre. cards! powered paragliding club Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered SIGN UP IN PERSON OR ONLINE Paragliding Club and take to the skies Accepting mail order purchases from qualified members under a paraglider with an easy foot- 2808A 48th Ave, Vernon • 250-545-4599 (across from The Bay) launched backpack model engine. Good
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Have a smokin’ hot bluesy New Year’s Sherman Doucette is joined by Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne to welcome 2015 at the Vernon Jazz Club AMANDA MORAZAIN For the Morning Star
The Vernon Jazz Club will be the place to be this New Year’s Eve as Sherman Doucette and The Tankful of Blues Band are joined by special guest Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. Doucette is a Canadian-born harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter who grew up surrounded by music. Literally everyone in his family played something. His father was a fiddle and banjo player, his brother’s instrument was the guitar, and his grandfather played the harmonica. His mother, sisters, and aunts all sang and danced. The story goes that Doucette left home at 15 with a harmonica and a $20 bill in his pocket bound for the West Coast. This is where he began playing in local blues and rock bands and also where he started experimenting with the Chicago blues style that he had heard on an album featuring Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, and James Cotton. In 1977, he miraculously survived a massive explosion in a lumber mill leaving him to recover in the hospital with burns to more than 50 per cent of his body. This is when he truly earned the nickname “Tank” and decided to embrace his real calling, focusing all of his time and energy on his music. It wasn’t long after that when Doucette began performing
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Sherman “Tank” Doucette brings his harmonica, voice and the Tankful of Blues to the Vernon Jazz Club to welcome in the New Year, with Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, below. with some of the best bands in Vancouver. He has shared the stage with such legendary players as John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Sunnyland Slim, Pinetop Perkins, and Jim Byrnes. Like a tank, Doucette’s vocals and performances are full of power. Penny Campbell from The Canadian Music Magazine says, “Doucette’s vocals are soulful, gritty, and powerful.” “He lifts you out of your seat, and you start moving your feet until your whole body’s shaking and you’ve lost control,” said Kevin Gilles from The Voice. Over the years, Doucette has accumulated quite a harmonica collection. He has more than 700 antique harmonicas with many of them dating back to 1910. Doucette will be joined by Juno-award winning pianist
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Orleans, was a child prodigy who travelled the world throughout his youth. When his family moved to San Francisco he was encouraged by his preacher father to play gospel music while an uncle secretly introduced him to the exciting sounds of boogie-woogie. Melding blues, boogie-woogie, and jazz together, Wayne has been able to continue the legacy of incredible blues legends such as Charles Brown, Roosevelt Sykes, and Fats Domino. He has been awarded numerous titles including Keyboard Player of the Year by the Calgary Blues Music Association, and Most Outstanding Musician by the Living Blues Magazine Critic’s Poll. He has won the 2012 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player Award, a Juno award for 2006 Blues Album of the Year, and has been a multiple winner of the Maple Blues Award, given by the Toronto Blues Society. This spring Wayne will be touring in France. This set of incredible musicians will be joined by Tankful of Blues, which includes Grant Jones on bass and John Modder on drums. Appetizers throughout the evening will be provided by Myles Ferryman of The Entertaining Flavour and a complimentary glass of Bella Sparkling Chardonnay will be served at midnight to ring in the New Year. Bella’s sparkling Chardonnay is a double-fermented bubbly that is made without the use of nutrients or enzyme additions. Sherman Doucette and The Tankful of Blues Band, with special guest Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8:15. Tickets are $50 at www.vernonjazz.ca.
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Goodbye Robin Williams Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
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here is something wrong with the magical Egyptian tablet that has been the source of life for the exhibits at New York’s Museum of Natural History. To fix it Larry (Ben Stiller) takes the tablet back to its original owner Merenkahre (Ben Kingsley), who is on exhibit at the British Museum of Natural History. Larry brought along Merenkarhre’s son, Ahkmenrah (Rami Malek), to reunite his family, but there were a few more stowaways hiding in the crate. Larry needs all the help he can get as the British Museum comes to life in the presence of the magical tablet. I say, “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is a charming farewell.” Mr. Howe has gone on Christmas holiday, so I am left to fend for myself for the last film review of the year. This third installment of the Night at the Museum films is much the same as the others, cute, punny, funny and a little cheeky, not unlike the behaviour of everyone’s favourite Capuchin monkey. Although the film does sport a sort of redone quality to it,
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because they go to the British Museum of Natural History and have a whole new batch of exhibits to come to life. The film is also sentimental, both in story and execution as there are a lot of goodbyes in it. This is because of the failing magical tablet, for instance, slowly turning Theodore Roosevelt (Robin Williams) back into a wax figure. Throughout the story, the threat of not being alive anymore,
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Historical figures come to life one last time in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. (sounds weird to say it like that, but they are statues and figurines) creates the tension. I don’t think I’m going to spoil anyone’s Christmas by letting you know that they get the golden tablet figured out, the magic is fixed and everyone is happy to be together again, but now there are two museums full of living historical figures (and creatures) yet only one magical tablet. This leads to a self-sacrifice and a whole bunch more goodbyes. It is these goodbyes that tug at the heartstrings, especially when you look into the eyes of Williams, who looks so tired and sad. I heard that they had to re-edit the ending as Williams’ farewell was too sad. I think that might have
been wise. I, for one, went in knowing I was watching one of his last films and felt a bit melancholy the whole time. (Robin Williams is still going to be in a few more movies that haven’t come out yet, but they’re smaller pictures and might not come to Vernon.) However, although I might be dwelling on this sad note a bit, there is a great deal of comfortable fun to be had in this movie. The gang is all here, including: Sacajawea, Atilla the Hun, tiny Octavius and Jedediah. Even Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney and Bill Cobbs make an appearance. Plus they are joined by a museum full of new characters, most notably Sir Lancelot (Dan Stevens) who does his
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hristmas, as we now know it, evolved out of the Roman tradition of Saturnalia, a festival honouring their god of agriculture, Saturn, on the winter solstice. The origins of other traditions that define this seasonal celebration, such as carols, mistletoe and wreaths, can also be directly traced to ancient Rome. I, Claudius (1934) by Robert Graves is a masterpiece of historical fiction – HBO is currently developing a new series based on the book – and the perfect introduction to a civilization that continues to strongly influence the Western world. The author tells the tumultuous tale in the first person, in the form of Claudius’ secret autobiography, and it is as brilliantly conceived as it is executed. The nobleman Claudius is despised for his weakness –child-
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hood illness left him with a limp, he has a speech impediment that earns him general derision and he suffers from acute abdominal pains, and he is regarded by his imperial family as little better than a stammering idiot. But he is highly intelligent and the quiet, studious life he lives ironically saves him from the intrigues, bloody purges and mounting cruelty of the imperial roman dynasties. He watches intently from the sidelines to chronicle the reigns of the Roman emperors: from the wise Augustus and his deadly wife Livia to the sadistic Tiberius and the insane
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CUBA - In the English language, we have two different words for two separate concepts; wait or hope. For instance, in Canada, I might sit in a hospital’s waiting room and think I am only counting the minutes: I am waiting (the odds are, that if I’m sitting in a hospital waiting room, I might be hoping as well, but that is considered a separate action). In Cuba’s capitol city of Havana, everything appears to be in a suspended state of waiting. There are limited supplies of anything, and everything else has been rejigged, rewired and rebuilt. Mid-century cars that are more filler than metal, continue to rumble down the streets. Bicycle taxis built from rebar and found parts bounce over potholed roads. The apartments in central Havana remind me of those old black and white photos from after the Second World War; haunting images that showed bombed-out buildings, exposing intimate life details of curtains, clothing and busted tables. Havana shares that same tragic and tired air. Laundry hangs from broken balconies. Walls have fallen, revealing vulnerable lives that continue on without privacy or improvement. Ropes and bits of lumber are cobbled together to bolster crumbling walls. The Atlantic Ocean heaves against the malecon as pitted pillars slowly return to their origin of rock. Some reports mention that up to 300 buildings collapse each year. It is quickly apparent that without cash, nothing stays standing, and, after the 1959 Revolution, and the subsequent U.S. embargo, the cash flow most definitely came to an end. The bookstores all sell the same endless copies; books about, or by, Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Jose Marti and other tattered and greying volumes from the past. The brand new Adidas store has shiny display cases with most of the shoes missing. It is hard to imagine anyone saving enough to buy a pair of the ones that are available. Everything is in need of care and attention. Yet somehow, in spite of hardship, thick heat and deprivations, the people of Havana carry on, making do with no clear way to get ahead. But there are notable changes too. In 1994, a new government organization was formed. The Habaguanex Tourist Company restores unique and historic hotels, driving the profits into the next restoration; whether it’s another hotel, plaza or more liveable housing for the locals. Habaguanex includes coffee shops, markets, restaurants and stores. Although most stores have limited merchandise (bar of Zest soap anyone?), all those profits too, are put back into rebuilding Old Havana. Slowly, slowly plazas are revitalized.
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Cuban music comes alive in many Havana restaurants (above) while posters of revolutionary Che Guevara are a common sight across the country.
Wisely, the restored buildings in the plazas don’t just include hotels, art galleries and restaurants but also schools and improved housing. This ensures an energized centre with citizens and tourists sharing the same space. With every traveler that spends time in La Habana, more cash is found for plaster and paint, bricks and mortar. As well, there are more private residences being approved for conversion to B&B’s (casa particulares) and working as familyowned restaurants (restaurant paladar).
Plaza Vieja is a shining example. There’s great coffee and people-watching from the outdoor tables at Cafe El Escorial. Don’t be daunted by the line-ups. The locals are simply waiting to buy bags of freshly roasted coffee. Grab one of the available tables, order a cafe con leche, and take a front row seat to the transformation. The shiny metal womanriding-the-rooster sculpture shares the space with school children doing their exercises, groups of tourists and guides and hucksters offering cigars. But more than anything else, throughout Havana, there is the music. It fills the shadows and brightens the colours. It makes the heat sing and provides a sexy-soundtrack to the beautiful people in this amazing city; a city, that is rising from the rubble. Like the shimmering humidity, the musica curves around courtyards, dancing up the narrow alleys, sharing brassy notes with both the broken and the restored. Whether it’s in a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant or bar, there is music. Drums, strings, brass and the waterfall sounds of the castanets do their intricate dance with velvet and tobacco voices. The music tells of another story. It sings of bigger things than money. It speaks of soul. In Spanish, esperanza means ‘to wait’ . It also translates as, ‘to hope’ or ‘to expect’. Cuba is engaged in a very Spanish form of waiting; the kind of waiting that somehow, in spite of everything, is filled with hope. Colleen Friesen is with Travel Writers’ Tales.
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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Your persistence and energy will be put to the test this year. Keep your options open. Support will come your way, but only if you ask the right people to contribute to your cause. A change in location or vocation will improve your position. Don’t limit what you can accomplish.
advantage of your ability to attract attention.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don’t be discouraged if your plans are taking longer to fulfill than anticipated. As long as you are moving forward, you are on the right path. Stick to your dreams, hopes and wishes.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Meddling in someone else’s relationship is asking for trouble. Regardless of which side you favor, you risk alienating someone or hurting his or her feelings. It’s best to keep your opinions to yourself.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Your priority is to get ahead throughout the upcoming year. Expand your goals and follow through with your plans. Think big and make things happen. Consider starting your own business. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Concentrate on whatever job you are given. If you become distracted or lose focus, mishaps will occur. Work on one concept at a time, rather than trying to multitask. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Consider an unexpected change to be an adventure. Trying to fight progress is tiring and unrealistic. With your ability, any variation to your plan could work to your advantage. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Sharing time with family or friends will bring you peace and joy. Make a resolution to be more attentive and affectionate in the new year. Romance will enhance your personal life. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your energy is lagging. Take time for personal pleasures in order to rejuvenate. A frantic pace will negatively influence your health. Do whatever it takes to eat properly and sleep well.
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It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather (“G-Paw”) on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 at the age of 88. Born in Keliher, Saskatchewan on September 1, 1926, Al spent much of his life in many pursuits. ,e helped out at the family farm unƟl he leŌ for northern Manitoba where he did numerous jobs. He used a dog sled team in his commercial Įshing ǀenture, wore snowshoes while working as a seismic surǀeyor, worked in an underground mine, as a tadži driǀer, as an assistant to an aircraŌ engineer, and later became an automoƟǀe mechanic and mobile home salesman. dhese jobs took him and his family to steǀan Saskatchewan, Calgary Alberta, The Pas Manitoba, Dryden Ontario, then Įnally to seƩle in sernon, BriƟsh Columbia. Al is surǀiǀed by his wife, May (Eewton)͖ 4 children͗ Kelly Brausse (Barb) of &raserǀille, Ontario, Murray Brausse (Connie) of Maidstone, Saskatchewan, Brenda Krieger (Gary) of sernon, and >ori Baillie (Don) also of sernon. Also leŌ to miss their grandpa (“G-Paw”) are his grandchildren͗ Kallie Brausse, Steǀen Brausse, Adam Brausse, Amy Baillie, :ennifer Θ Melissa Brausse and Becky Baillie͖ step-granddaughters͗ :ade, Toni, and Eikki Krieger and greatgrandchild Kaelen. He was one of 12 siblings, now surǀiǀed only by his sister, Zuth :esse of Maidstone, Saskatchewan. In his reƟrement, Al loǀed to learn new things on his computer, ride his scooter, play with his dog ‘Boo’ and Ɵnker in his yard. He always loǀed Θ found beauty in the nature around him. Al was a long Ɵme member of the sernon &lying Club and was made an Honorary Member this year, of which he was ǀery proud. During the past nineteen months, Al liǀed at Creekside >anding where he loǀed tending the Ňowers Θ feeding the birds. The family edžtends a sincere thank you to the staī for their caring and compassion. At Al’s reƋuest, a serǀice will not be held. In lieu of Ňowers, contribuƟons in memory of Al may be made to St. Paul’s Hospital, 178 - 1081 Burrard Street, sancouǀer, B.C. s6 1z6. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantǀalleyĬ.com Arrangements haǀe been entrusted to Pleasant salley &uneral Home, Phone͗ 2ϱ0-ϱ42-4ϯϯϯ.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald W. Purdy in Vernon, BC. He was born in a farmhouse in Abernethy, SK. Don is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Marguerite, and daughters/ sons: Donna Ann of Victoria, BC, Mark of Victoria, BC, Leslie of Saskatoon, SK, Kim of Campbell River, BC, and :ennifer of GaƟneau, PY. In Don’s early working career, he Įred locomoƟves for the CPR in the east and west Kootenays unƟl the arrival of diesels. Firing steamers was his favourite passion that conƟnued on through his life. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954 and conƟnued working with steam propulsion. Don was commissioned in 1969, served as the Engineering Oĸcer in HMCS GATINEAh 1976 to 1979 and reƟred as Lieutenant (N) in 1985. AŌer reƟrement, Marge and Don moved to the 108 Mile Ranch in the Cariboo where he enjoyed marmot shooƟng and cross country skiing with his dog Heidi. He was an ardent pool player and gunsmith. Even aŌer his move to Vernon in 1991, he made yearly trips to search out the wily marmot in the Cariboo. Marge and Don made many enjoyable trips to Vegas, Reno, and Wendover. The Purdy Family would like to thank the staī at the Vernon :ubilee Hospital (ϯ North) and Gateby (2nd Ňoor). Special thanks also goes to Dr. Lindsay PritcheƩ, Dr. Abdel-Kader, and great friends and shipmate Dan Lorimer. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟon to the SalvaƟon Army (www.salvaƟonarmy.ca) will be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FhNERAL Θ CREMATION SERVICESΠ Armstrong 250-546-72ϯ7 Θ Vernon 250-558-0866
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to join our team at a busy ophthalmology and retinal subspecialty practice in Vernon. We strive to provide high quality patient care in a friendly and team-oriented setting. Our office is paperless and uses the latest in eye care technology. We are looking for an experienced MOA who is highly organized, able to multi-task and communicates effectively. This position fulfills a leadership role in our clinic and will command a high wage. Please email cover letter and resume to hhollands.office@me.com
Work Wanted
Garden Equipment 91 JD 16HP Diesel Lawn Tractor Model 332 $3000. 250-307-0009
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Services
Misc. for Sale
Moving & Storage
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances
Medical Supplies
Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
(1) 250-899-3163
Oak Pedestal Table/8 chairs $300.; Sofa & Loveseat pink $250.; Sectional sofa beige $250.; Queen bdrm suite $200.; Shelves $50.ea; Sofa bed & rocker Turquoise $250.; (250)545-6594 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.
2 Coats Any Colour
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
3 Rooms For $299, (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy: rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Pets & Livestock
Misc. Wanted
Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society at 250-542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • Spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385 Shitzu/Yorkie/Poo, Male puppy. Leave Message 250675-3441
Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel 1 cord Fir, round, $170, split, $210. 1 cord Pine, round $125, split, $160, delivery. Call 250-547-9733 Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
The
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, old stone carvings, and sculptures. Call Todd 250-864-3521 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 WOODSPLITTER used. Wanted in good condition Gas or Electric. (778)475-0902
Real Estate Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Vernon
250-549-7258
CLIFFS
2 BDRM Suites
950 /mo
from $
Heat, Hydro, Hot Water plus F/S, W/D, DW & Air all included. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. On-site Resident Manager Quiet, safe building. 4900 Okanagan Avenue
250-542-1701 VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
1 BDRM LOFT
Close to town, ideal bachelor, F.S., gas FP. $700/mo. includes all utilities. Available January 1. Sorry NS, NP.
SEE THE LAKE
2 bdrm., 2 bath, level entry, nice view to lake, F.S., DW, adult oriented, new paint, new carpets. $750/mo. Available January 1. Sorry NS, NP.
ANTIQUE MANSION
2 bdrm., main floor, close to town, antique woodwork & wood floors, gas stove, F.S., W.D., ideal for couple. $1,050/mo. Includes all utilities. Available January 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 & 2 Bedroom
… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1bdrm apt until June, fully furnished. Lower Silver Star Mtn. $650. all inclusive, N/P, N/D, N/S. 250-545-2798 1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650 + utils. (250)307-4948 1bdrm East Hill, & 1 Bachelor suite, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, onsite laundry. 250-260-5870 2+2 DELUXE 3rd flr corner. Gas F/P, No stairs to UG Park. $1050 incl. heat. Guest Suite, Library, Storage. Mature person. NS, NP. Feb 1. 250-3092000
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Rentals
Rentals
Transportation
Apt/Condo for Rent
Commercial/ Industrial
Auto Accessories/Parts
2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750.250-308-8500. 2-bdrm Armstrong condo, freshly renovated, n/s, n/dogs, Feb 1, $800. (250)308-9926 Arlington Apartments 2 bedroom SENIOR’S Century Manor Apts 1 bedroom SENIOR’S No Smoking No Pets Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066 HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 2bdrm suites available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $850.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549-5254 Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467
Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial Office Space For Rent
Downtown on 32nd Avenue (beside KISS FM) - 2nd Floor of Building Many different sizes to choose from
Call Dawn for details - RE/MAX Vernon 250-309-4092 NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE - overhead doors - 1440’ - $1060 per month Call Ray at 250 549-0198
690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. 2400 sq’, 3ph, secure comp., approved food process, office/ warehouse/preproom. Rick, 250-770-0903
small ads,
BIG deals!
the classifieds
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
OK LANDING Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing or dance studio or classroom, 1758 sq. ft., level entry. $1,100/mo. includes triple net. Available January 1.
CENTRAL LOCATION 2nd floor with elevator, good location & views. Newer, neat & clean, divided into offices, 1200 sq. ft., own washroom, parking for staff & customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Available January 1. No smoking.
250-542-5580 Homes for Rent 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 250-309-6843 (Cheryl) or eves and weekends 250-542-2656 to view.
1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Suites, Upper
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
*1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
Cars - Domestic
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726
2001 Grand Am, ac, auto, good cond. 180K. new winters $2900.obo. 250-503-7804
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
Cars - Sports & Imports
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
1985 Mercedes 300 SD, parts car $300 250-549-1634
Adult
Motorcycles
Escorts
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
of
ASSOCIATION FOR INJURED MOTORCYCLISTS INTERIOR CHAPTER
*NiKKi* 38DDD, Seductive Beauty. Prefer text (250)-308-2623. SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514
January 11, 2015 1:00 P.M. MEKONG RESTAURANT 1030 Harvey Ave., Kelowna, B.C.
Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Coldstream, 2 levels, 6 appl., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, bright, open, clean,n/s,n/p, Avail Now. beside park$1850. 250-545-7196
Shared Accommodation
Transportation
Professional Property Management Services
R entals V ernon.com #101-2901 32 St., Vernon
Office/Retail
250-550-2120 Office/Retail
2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Dec 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383
250-550-7900
2bdrm, East Hill suite, level entry, incl util & int n/s,n/p $775. Jan.1 .250-542-9485
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex
Business office space available Jan. 1, 2015. Furnished or unfurnished 13 1/2 ft x 8 1/2 ft (117 sq. ft.) $300/mth. Contact StorIt at 250-545-1000 • 2504 43rd St., Vernon.
Sport Utility Vehicle
Sport Utility Vehicle
2010 CADILLAC SRX AWD
Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467 Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.
$
Stk# 15-183A
Heated leather seats, sunroof
24,800
Terry Baptist
BANNISTER
4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon www.bannisters.com for 26 years!
*plus $499 doc fee & taxes
Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
Tim Hooper TREATS YOU
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250-545-0611
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Ralph Svenson (front left), Hazel Sutton and Al Pothecary of the Army Navy Air Force, and Debbie Zukowsky (right) of the Army Navy Air Force Ladies Auxiliary, make donations to (from middle left) $500 from the ANAF Ladies Auxiliary to Doug Weaving of the Navy League Cadets, $500 from the ladies auxiliary and $800 from the ANAF to David MacBain of the Salvation Army, $500 from the ANAF to Reg Scott of the Kalamalka Highlanders, $600 from ANAF to René Gendron of the Vernon MS Society, $1,000 from the ladies auxiliary to Rick Trehearne of Santa’s Anonymous, a total of $1,100 from both the ANAF and the ladies auxiliary to Ninke Beeksma of Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, $1,000 from both ANAF and ladies auxiliary to Eva Riguedell of the 223 Red Lion Air Cadets, (back row) $800 from the ANAF to Cindy Masters of Kindale, $600 from ANAF to Kelly Carnochan of Vernon Search and Rescue, $1,000 from ANAF and $500 from the ladies auxiliary to Wilf Mulder of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, $800 from ANAF to Dani Goldenthal of the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, and $1,300 to Jerry Oglow of the North Okanagan Hospice Society.
3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 • 250-545-1361 • email: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings December
Holiday Refuse Pickups
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If you are located in South Vernon, Mission Hill or parts of the Okanagan Landing and your regular garbage collection day falls on New Year’s Day, garbage pickup will occur the day before New Year’s Day. January
Christmas Tree Disposal until January 18, 2015
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Christmas Tree drop off site: 20th Street & 47th Avenue / St. John Ambulance Lot Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. are invited to take their Christmas trees to the drop-off site located at 47th Avenue and 20th Street in the vacant lot next to St. John Ambulance, up to January 18, 2015. Christmas Trees will not be picked up with your residential refuse. No plastic bags or other debris is to be left at the site. This no cost service is provided to residential customers by the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan. Christmas trees can also be taken to Regional landfills free of charge until the end of January 2015. For further information, please call (250) 54-WORKS or (250) 549-6757. Month
2014
Council Meeting Calendar
Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 8:40 am
Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 1:30 pm
Public Hearing Monday, January 12, 2015 • 5:30 pm Heritage Revitalization Agreement Amendmend (3001 25 Street) Bylaw #5529 Rezoning Amendment (5900 Rimer Road and 5975 Lefroy Road) Bylaw #5530 Rezoning Amendment (3800 and 3802 27 Avenue) Bylaw #5531 LUC Discharge 3800 27 Avenue and 3802 27 Avenue Rezoning Amendment (4300 Bella Vista Road) Bylaw #5532 Rezoning Amendment (7511 Brooks Lane) Bylaw #5533
Special Regular Budget Meetings Wednesday, January 14 to Friday January 16, 2015 • 9:00 am All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.
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The
Babies of
Anthony Arturo Born October 24th, 2014
Son of Mark and Elizabeth Shewchuk
Kallie Teagan Marie Boltz Born May 28th, 2014
2014 Bennett Ronald Robert Frank Born March 24th, 2014
Daughter of Micky Boltz and Megan Smith
Son of Rob and Shantel Frank
Nova Johanna Scotto Lachianca
Born November 13th, 2014
Ethan Blake Powell Born September 18th, 2014
Daughter of Shawna Klassen-Roth and Raffaele Scotto Lachianca
Son of Ryan and Kelsey Powell
Anmol Badhan
Sadie Julianne Garlick
Elliot Roland
Brooklyn Carla MacLean
Born March 21st, 2014
Born March 5th, 2014
Born March 28th, 2014
Born September 6th, 2014
Son of Ramji and Kanta Badhan
Daughter of Adam and Sara Garlick
Son of Mike and Laura (nee Steinke) Champigny
Daughter of Guy Roy and Melissa MacLean
Addison Susan Alana Carnell
Luca Conrad Gatzke
Jaeya Lee MacLean
Graiden Shawn Scott
Born June 29th, 2014
Born February 2nd, 2014
Born March 3rd, 2014
Daughter of Lynda Loewen and Jeff Carnell
Son of Rylan and Sarah Gatzke
Daughter of Jesse and Carla MacLean
Son of Tristan and Alyssa Scott
Born February 10th, 2014
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KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road 860-2600 (250) WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975
ANDRES WIRELESS Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
PENTICTON
VERNON
WEST KELOWNA
KAMLOOPS
101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700