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Artisan Ingrid Mueller is ready for the 37th annual Creative Chaos which opens today and runs until Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Complex.
Creativity abounds at Chaos RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Crafters, and crafters at heart, are eagerly awaiting the doors opening at Creative Chaos. Western Canada’s largest summer craft show officially begins at 10 a.m. today and large crowds are anticipated at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “People really look forward to it,” said director Joanne Horvath. Between 10,000 and 20,000 will pass through the doors until the 37th annual event wraps up Sunday. And more than 200 vendors will be on display in the curling club, auditorium and Priest Valley Arena. “The furthest away is from Ontario and there are some vendors from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta,” said Horvath. “They also come from all over B.C. and there are a lot of locals.” Among the locals are Marilynne Larson and husband Val, who produce handmade puzzles, hats and
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other items. “It’s the biggest show we do,” said Marilynne. Preparing items for sale is a yearround process. “It doesn’t happen overnight,” said Val. Ingrid Mueller, who makes pottery and jewelry, is looking forward to another offering of Chaos. “People come from all over and it’s three days to showcase my work, which is nice,” she said. With so many people in town, the local economy gets a significant boost from Chaos. “The motels and restaurants really benefit,” said Horvath. As do those people in need. Bins will be located at each entrance to collect non-perishable items for the local food bank. The Salvation Army’s kettles will be at the auditorium and curling club entrances. “They have collected an average of 5,300 food items and $2,145 over
just the last six years,” said David MacBain, with the Salvation Army. “Last year brought in a record 6,100 items and $4,200.” Along with the craft displays, Chaos will host a food fair and an array of entertainment, including the Vernon Old Time Fiddlers, the Desert Moon Dancers, the Black Velvet Band and Sentimental Journey. Lavington Elementary students will also have art showcased in the food fair. There is no admission charge for Creative Chaos and the hours of operation are today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www. creativechaoscrafts.com. “Everything is handmade,” said Horvath. “There is pottery and fabrics covers a whole range of styles. There is metalwork, woodwork and jewelry. It goes on and on.”
A suspect in two Burnaby shootings who was shot dead Wednesday in Maple Ridge is a former Vernon resident. Angus David Mitchell, 26, died in hospital hours after being surrounded by police in Maple Ridge where a full-fledged gun battle took place prior to Mitchell’s arrest. “We are aware he grew up in this particular area,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “We have had his name show up here but he was not charged with any offences in relation to anything that has come through our office between 2010 and early 2012. I would not label him as well- Angus Mitchell known to police.” Police issued a warning about Mitchell early Wednesday asking anyone who knew him or had conflict with him to be on guard. Mitchell was spotted in a van in Maple Ridge at 11 a.m. Wednesday, less than an hour after the RCMP’s alert. The van was kept under police surveillance after Mitchell was confirmed to be inside, and streets were then shut down. Police tried to talk Mitchell out of the vehicle to no avail. Mitchell shot at officers with a high-powered hunting rifle but did not attempt to flee. No officers were injured. Police allege he shot a 51-year-old Burnaby man in front of his home May 29. The man survived. Mitchell is also a person of interest in a double homicide in Burnaby at a sushi restaurant on Sunday. Molendyk said Mitchell still had family ties to the North Okanagan. “The family is now dealing with a very tragic situation,” said Molendyk.
Arrest made in robbery Morning Star Staff
There’s been a significant development in a recent robbery at a local restaurant. On May 24, police officers converged on a Cherryville residence and arrested an individual in relation to a May 23 theft at the Fruit Union Plaza Subway in Vernon. “Our officers were acting on information they received both from the images on the store video as well as witnesses,” said Gord Molendyk, Vernon RCMP spokesperson. The suspect was taken into custody at the home without incident. A lone woman entered the business at about 2 a.m. and demanded money. She then jumped the counter and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. The 41-year-old clerk was not injured during the robbery. Amy Young, 26, with an address out of Salmon Arm, remains in custody. She will make her next court appearance June 27 and answer to the charge of armed robbery.
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