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Premier Christy Clark insists open dialogue with British Columbians is vital, even if that means one gender at a time. Clark met with an invited group of 100 women during a lunch gathering at the Schubert Centre Friday. “I want to be a premier that listens to B.C. citizens,” she said, adding that a process such as the luncheon creates a better system of governance. “There were lots of ideas on what we should be doing.” Among those in the audience were representatives of the business sector, local government, non-profit agencies, education and health care. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, introduced Clark to the crowd and then he vacated the room and did not take part in the discussion. Clark defends her rotating provincewide sessions with women by saying they allow for an open discussion on issues of concern. She also insists she is not showing favouritism towards women over her male constituents. “I meet with men a lot, every day,” she said. Clark denies the women-only meetings are a result of a recent opinion poll showing that only 21 per cent of B.C. women support the Liberals while 52 per cent endorse the NDP. “I don’t pay a lot of attention to polls. I put a lot of stock in conversations like this,” she said. “I want British Columbians to know I am interested in what they say.” Clark says she is also confident that voters will show confidence in the leadership being provided by the government in the spring election. Clark’s visit to the North Okanagan came just a few days after Moody’s Investor Service shifted the province’s credit rating from AAA stable to AAA negative. Moody’s says that move was a result of lagging economic conditions in B.C. and concerns over debt. “It’s an important warning,” said Clark. “If we don’t balance the budget, we lose our credit rating and if we lose our credit rating, we could lose jobs.” One of the issues discussed Friday was how to promote trades and training as a way of creating employment opportunities in the North Okanagan and across the

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Premier Christy Clark (left) gets a travel-sized poster of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield from Sandi Dixon, with the Okanagan Science Centre (to kick off the OSC’s involvement in the Canadian Space Agency photo challenge with Hadfield 2D). Clark spoke to a group of women at Vernon’s Schubert Centre Friday. For a video clip of Clark’s discussion, visit www.vernonmorningstar.com

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province. “We’re creating the jobs here but we’ve got to make sure we have people to fill them. We have to train our kids in the trades,” said Clark, who was also urged to help more women enter trades. Clark was also brought up to speed on Greater Vernon’s governance structure and

the challenges it can provide. “We have the District of Coldstream, the regional district and the City of Vernon, and it’s squabble, squabble, back and forth,” said Val Trevis, an office manager and former Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce general manager. “We can’t even decide where to put a track in the community.” Clark told Trevis that she would sit down with local MLAs to discuss regional governance. Health care continues to be a significant focus for North Okanagan residents but no promises were made about additional acute care beds being opened at

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Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Clark says she is well aware of patient overcrowding because of lobbying by Foster. “Eric is like a dog on a bone,” she said, then joking that, “It’s going to begin soon because I can’t deal with Eric another day on this one.” A business case to complete the two top floors of the Polson tower for beds was submitted to the Ministry of Health early in the fall. That process will lead to specific details such as the number of beds, the projected time frame and the estimated cost of the project.

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Recycling crew put at risk by needles richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Recycling efforts are creating some unexpected hazards. Since September, there have been 500 syringes found in blue bags, while sorters have also come across IV bags, wound covers, catheter bags and other items with fluids and body tissue. “We don’t want anyone getting a virus. There is a risk,” said Kim Dianocky, with Bluewater Project, which operates the recycling processing facility at the Greater Vernon landfill. On Nov. 23, an employee came into contact with a syringe. Hepatitis C medication was also found. Each blue bag is sorted by hand as the contents move along a conveyor belt. “You don’t know what’s there until it’s there,” said Dianocky of a worker possibly finding medical waste. While some of the items may

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Shane Warnock (front), Kelly Fitzpatrick and their co-workers sort through the contents of blue bags, taking out anything that isn’t recyclable Thursday at the Greater Vernon landfill. have plastic components, they are not recyclable.

“We need people to be aware that what can be recycled is plas-

tic one through seven — your typical food or household items,”

said Karmen Morgan, Regional District of North Okanagan waste reduction co-ordinator. “We are not thinking about IV bags.” Attempts are made to link medical waste to the individuals or businesses that may have placed the items in the recycling bags. “We check any mail in the bag, we check everything,” said Dianocky. But with 400 tons of material a month going through the processing facility, determining the source proves challenging. A lot of medical waste also can’t go into the landfill so residents are asked to contact their physician, pharmacist or other medical care professional about the appropriate disposal method. “We want to remind the public about the unnecessary risks that staff are experiencing as a result of misinformation about what is appropriate for recycling,” said Morgan.

Salvation Army kettle campaign falling short of goal receive a $5,000 bonus. “We are currently in third place, trailing first place by 14,500 votes,” said MacBain. “All we need to get into first place is for half of Vernon e-mail address holders to vote once. Voting twice would get us well ahead.” You can vote daily by going to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca “Come on Vernon, let’s do it,” said MacBain.

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The bells need to ring more if a Vernon agency is going to help those in need. The Salvation Army kettle campaign has raised $52,600 so far this Christmas season. The goal is $140,000. “Simply to keep up with last year’s demand on services provided, we need to make up that difference,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “To reach the expected additional demand for 2013, we are asking shoppers to help us pass that number.” Financial donations can also be made at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com or at 3303 32nd Ave. As part of the kettle campaign, volunteers are still needed to ring bells in the community. “Once new volunteers start helping, the most common comments we hear are, ‘Kettle hosting is so rewarding as you hear stories of how people have been helped by the Salvation Army,’” said MacBain. To be a host for some three-hour shifts, call kettle co-ordinator Kendra at 250-307-

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Sets Mori greets people with a smile and her jingle bells as she collects for the Salvation Army kettle campaign Wednesday oat Save On Foods. 7770. “Thank you to all of the businesses, individuals and clubs which have contributed so far this year with food drives and financial donations,” said MacBain.

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City to review plans with public’s input RICHARD ROLKE

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It’s time for Vernon residents to determine the future of their community. A review of the official community plan and the transportation plan are being initiated. “It will be an opportunity for the community to say what’s working well and what aspects warrant further review,” said Rob Miles, long range planner. The OCP, which was last reviewed in 2008, outlines land use and where specific activities should occur. Consultation with the public will occur between January and May and it’s hoped there will be a draft OCP by June. There could be a draft transportation plan by September. The provincial government has also mandated municipalities to create integrated sustainability plans. Coun. Catherine Lord questions spending $110,000 on the OCP process.

“Maybe there are things we can do to stimulate the economy.” — Coun. Brian Quiring “We haven’t been in a high development era in the last five years so I am not sure why we need to do it,” she said. “Other than complaints of narrowing roads, I haven’t had any complaints about how the OCP is working.” But Lord’s colleagues insist there is a need to proceed with planning. “Because we are in an economy that is a challenge, it is a good time to do an OCP review,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. “Maybe there are things we can do to stimulate the economy. Hopefully we can turn the economy back on.”

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Road closure upsets residents RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A popular route near Cherryville has been shut down and that’s getting a rough ride from residents. The Ministr y of Forests recently decommissioned a 200-metre section of the Sugar Lake Campsite Road. “There’s a lot of people upset about it because that road has been there for decades,” said Eugene Foisy, Regional District of North Okanagan director. “A lot of locals use that road, park and then go swimming.” The road is also an alternate access if the upper road is affected by fire, washout or fallen trees. “There is a real concern from the community about this,” said Foisy. The campsite road

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was initially closed because of it being damaged by high lake levels this year. Recent work to decommission this stretch of road included digging a ditch and taking out a culvert. The Ministry of Forests is defending its actions. “The campsites and other recreational facilities served by this road are still accessible, although in some cases this would require driving a few

more kilometres than has been the case in the past,” states ministr y spokesman Brennan Clarke said in an e-mail. “Ministry staff assessed the situation and decided that closing this short section of the road was a more cost-effective solution than the alternative, which would require spending an estimated $225,000 to install a retaining wall and rebuild this part of the road.”

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A sudden awakening in the middle of the night has a Coldstream family asking questions. Brian Spence, his wife and son were asleep in their house Wednesday in the 300 block of Inverness Drive when he and his

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wife were awoken by the sound of a large crash. A car driven by a teenager had crashed down the embankment off Sarsons Road behind their home and ended up in their yard. “We brought the driver inside, he had a scratch,” said Spence. The boy had been traveling north on Sarsons Road at 3 a.m. when he hit some ice and went off the road right. The accident damaged a rock retaining wall and a couple of trees, but the boy’s car did not hit the house. However, it’s the spot that the car went through that has Spence asking questions.

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This car that rolled into the backyard of a Coldstream home off Sarsons Road did so in an area not protected by a barrier, and that troubles the homeowner. Along the eastside shoulder of Sarsons, there is a green railing that goes for quite a long stretch. However, in a spot above Spence’s home, the railing ends. There’s nothing there, but it does continue later on. “There’s a barrier on the left side of the house, and a barrier on the right side of the house, and nothing in the middle. That’s where the boy crashed through,”

said Spence, who said he phoned the District of Coldstream asking if they could add a barrier above his property. Michael Stamhuis, chief administrative officer for the district, said the incident will be investigated. “We would have a look to see whether it warrants us completing that railing or doing something different, or whether the decision would be ‘really this is

a once-in-a-blue-moon incident, it doesn’t warrant doing anything,’” said Stamhuis. Spence said he’s never had a car come down into his yard before. “It is a matter of concern,” he said. The boy was not injured and police said alcohol was not a factor. The driver was issued a ticket for not driving for the road conditions.

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A Lumby company has made aviation history. Randy Rauck, co-owner of eUP Aviation, successfully flew Canada’s first battery-powered electric aircraft, the Green1, at the Pitt Meadows Airport Saturday. “This a very exciting day in Canadian aviation history,” said John McClintock, a co-owner. “While eUP will offer this system on other aircraft, right now the state-of-the-art in electric flight is a perfect match for self-launch soaring gliders such as hang gliders and paragliders.” Rauck and McClintock manufactured the aircraft using components from North America, Korea and Europe over the past year. Testing had been completed in the Vancouver

and North Okanagan areas over the past several months. “Our motivation in developing the craft was to create an affordable, fun, environmentally-friendly electric aircraft with a clean, smooth and quiet flight experience,” said Rauck. “eUP will be demonstrating the aircraft across Western Canada and the U.S. early in 2013, and we expect interest to be high in the Green1.” Along with the Green1 trike-style of ultralight, development of an electric system for motorized paragliders and conventional gliders is underway. Video of the flight is available online at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKmTnPkxHPc&feat ure=plcp and from the ground at http://youtu.be/ uE3cJIwZEyU

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‘The Dark Side’ has a glow about it. After receiving 20 cms of snow Friday, Silver Star Mountain Resort opened its Putnam Creek area. Featuring more than 30 black daimond runs, Putnam Creek is known to locals as “The Dark Side.”

The area features its own high-speed lift (Powder Gulch Express) and has it all – immaculate groomers, zipperline moguls and narrow chutes. “Every year the Putnam Creek opening is widely anticipated as the powder collects while it’s closed,” said Brad Baker, Silver Star’s

operations manager. “We had several skiers race off the chair this (Friday) morning to be the first on The Dark Side, as you can usually ski two or three laps without crossing another track.” Baker called Friday “one of the best, if not the best, openings of Putnam I’ve had in 22

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ust offering some observations from the world around us, such as it is, from the week that was, which actually leaves us that much closer to Christmas, which I better start preparing for, and maybe even the end of the world as we know it if you’re into Mayan prophecies, which maybe I should prepare for too just in case but what’s one to do?....... ......actually it was the end for my stereo amplifier last week. Just as the family’s getting ready to decorate the tree and I’m turning on the stereo (which is my main function when it comes to decorating the tree, that and documenting the event by taking pictures, which means Glenn Mitchell I can do it all from the comfort of sitting on my butt, which doesn’t go unnoticed by the way), which still contains the same five Christmas CDs from last year just waiting to come to life again (I play more records than CDs), and........nothing. No sound whatsoever. Well there’s the sound of the CDs spinning around, and the cassette tapes whizzing by and the records giving resistance to the needle, but no Elvis does Blue Christmas or Amy Grant doing I’ll Be Home for Christmas or..... So being the electronics whiz I am, I figure it’s got to be the amp, because everything else seems to be working and the lights are on but nobody’s home so no Christmas music. My holiday mood suddenly turns sour as I wonder what this is going to cost me, and can you even replace a Technics amplifier from the last millennium that includes connections for a turntable? It just worked the day before and I know it doesn’t owe me anything but gee whiz the timing sucks. Not that any time would be good, but just

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before Christmas? Anyway the kids quickly sense my mood and grab their boom box or ipod dock, or whatever you call those things, and we’re in business. The night actually turned out fine and a couple days later I investigated the situation and it turns out they still do make amps, well receivers anyway, that include connections for a turntable, and that, indeed, LP records are making a bit of a comeback thank you very much and there was a rack of them for sale right there at the store. See, I told my wife there was a reason to keep all those hundreds of albums all these years, beyond listening to them of course, they may actually now have some value too. Not to mention Santa knows what to bring me for Christmas now, it’s funny how things work out in the end, sort of...... ......and speaking of the end, what I do know for sure is that Friday is the end of fall and the beginning of winter, or winter solstice if you prefer. Assuming the Mayans are wrong (and actually from what I understand they didn’t predict anything, it’s just their calendar runs out which is understandable hundreds of years later), it means the days are about to get longer. And that’s a good thing. Although I’m cool with winter, and I’m even OK with it not appearing in these parts until the calendar told it too which is late for here, it’s also nice to know we’re on our way to brighter days ahead....... .....and speaking of the calendar I see there’s not that many shopping days until Christmas so I better get started soon. I’m very tempted to go to one of these stores that’s open 24 hours and see what I can get accomplished in the middle of the night. But then I think again, if I can’t get there during regular hours until now, do you really think I’m going to have much success by setting my alarm for 3 a.m. to get out there and go shopping?.........

One could just imagine the complaints and claims of discrimination if a male premier decided to meet only with men and closed the doors to members of the other gender. But it’s apparently OK for Premier Christy Clark to get together only with women, as she did in Vernon Friday, and leave men sitting on the sidelines. The explanation from Clark’s office is “she works in a man’s world,” and these women-only sessions provide her with a different point of view. Now there is no question that the political and business worlds continue to be dominated by men, and women may focus on some different issues of importance than their male counterparts. But there are also likely a number of similar concerns, including the economy, job creation, education and health care. Those topics go beyond gender. Clark has suggested that half of the population isn’t well represented when it comes to access to the premier, but how many male residents in the North Okanagan feel their needs have been represented by this government? And if Clark truly wants to address issues of concern and open dialogue with constituents, shouldn’t her local representative be involved? But because of his gender, MLA Eric Foster had to leave the room. Despite the image Clark is trying to portray, these gender-based, invitation-only meetings are more indicative of a government in trouble. The Liberals only have the support of 21 per cent of women in B.C., according to a recent poll, while the NDP has 52 per cent. Clark is trying to prop up her popularity before voters head to the polls in the spring. Ultimately, it will be interesting to see if the premier’s actions resonate with women or if women just see this as another case of politicians pandering to them.

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ery recently, I was diagnosed with colon cancer, had a surgical solution and am doing very well in my recovery. In short, they got it all and I am fine. My father had colon cancer and, although, I knew heredity is a major factor in colo-rectal cancer, I didn't think it could happen to me. Wow, was I wrong. I was without symptoms, but fortunately, my family doctor had the insight to send me to see a specialist when I made him aware of my family history. I should point out that my father is my only relative to ever suffer this condition so it isn't like there is a huge cancer history in my family. The point of this letter is to reach out to as many people as I can and make them aware that this can happen to you and that early detection is the best way to have a good outcome. A colonoscopy (much feared by many people) is a piece of cake. I'd as soon have that done as get my teeth cleaned (no offence to my dental hygienist), it's that simple. Many polyps are simply snipped off during the colonoscopy before they become cancerous, making this the

mural only a start Re: Internment mural planned for Vernon, Nov. 16. As a long-time resident of our city, I believe awareness of the turbulent history of MacDonald Park is long overdue. Some of the Ukrainians interned there during the Great War had come to Canada under invitation as homesteaders and were already naturalized citizens. During its five-and-a-half years of use as an internment camp, the establishment also housed a few German prisoners-of-war. Most were officers, classified as first-class, which meant they were not required to do hard labour or work regular shifts. That certainly did not sit well with the Ukrainian immigrants who were classified as second-class prisoners and forced to work up to eight hours per day in spite of the fact that they were not the enemy. The provincial property was traded to the city for a gravel pit in 1945, mainly through the efforts of K.C. MacDonald, MLA for the riding and minister of agriculture. The old institution was razed; grass and shrubbery planted as if to mask the past. Today, in what could be viewed as a reluctance to mark the location

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only cancer that can be prevented, rather than treated. So, my message, especially to those more than 50-yearsold or at any age with a family history, is to get your butt in to your family doctor and demand a colonoscopy. It well might save your life. While I find this a bit personal to write about to the

of Canada's first shameful national internment operation, a squat concrete monument, with Ukrainian symbol, cowers between W.L. Seaton Secondary School and the park. The selection of the MLA's name for the park appears to be a way of producing historical amnesia of the true history of the property. Along with the mural, a more historically-appropriate name for the park should be considered. Lest we forget. andrew F. maksymchuk mission hill parK I am writing this letter to celebrate positive, effective local government. At the end of September, I wrote to all members of council, the mayor, the executives of the parks department and the regional directors of the North Okanagan, the following: "I am writing you today to express my concerns for the children and families of the Vernon area who use Mission Hill Park and the playground. "There are two major issues that are currently occurring here. First is the antiquated and poisonous play structure and secondly, the lack of safety barriers to separate the children

and dogs that co-exist in this park. The play structure was erected in the early 1990s in Mission Hill Park, as well as in many other community parks in the Vernon area. Over the past decade, we have become aware of the dangers of pressure-treated lumber play structures pose to our most vulnerable members of society. The governing bodies in the North Okanagan have taken steps to protect our children by removing these structures and replacing them with metal play structures. Unfortunately at this time, we still have a pressure treated lumber play structure in Mission Hill Park. Not only is this structure a health hazard for our children, it is also seriously outdated. The structures were designed to have a 15-year life span, and that would put its safety expiry date at 2005. I am requesting that you, as part of the governing bodies of the North Okanagan, replace this dangerous equipment as soon as possible before there are injuries to our children. "Secondly, there is a serious health concern at Mission Hill Park as the playground is located in a dog park where many animals defecate and urinate on the play structure and in the surrounding sand. I and many others have witnessed this occur-

general public, if it causes just one person to be diagnosed earlier than would have happened otherwise, it is more than worth it to me. On another note, I must add my name to those who occasionally write in and speak well of the medical staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The level of care I received was nothing short of incredible. The nurses on the third floor are absolutely amazing. Although I am sure I can recall all of their names, I will not print them in fear of missing even one. They all are incredibly professional, capable, and perhaps just as important, empathetic to their patients. If one must be ill, consider it a piece of good fortune to have it happen in Vernon. You know who you are, thank you. Of course my deepest thanks also go to Dr. A. Barss, who recognized my risk, Dr. Chai, who so promptly diagnosed me, and Dr. Demetrick, who eradicated the alien from my body. I am forever grateful. Drew Kendrick

ring on a daily basis. At this time, there are no barriers separating the play structure from the dog park and frequently there are dogs on the structure. I am asking that you immediately erect a minimum threefoot fence to surround the structure for the safety of our children. I am very concerned that there is going to be sickness, injury and danger to our children who simply wish to play." I received responses from our mayor and from Mr. Nicol advising they would look into it. I was surprised when I began to receive correspondence from Mr. Nicol and the parks department advising that they were taking this issue very seriously and would have a fence installed in a week's time. I was pleased but cautious as this seemed to be a very short timeframe for the various levels of local governance to work to accomplish a project. I am very pleased to report that the fence was indeed erected within that time frame and now the playground at Mission Hill Park is safer for all children to use. A big thank you to Mr. Nicol for being so responsive to this serious issue and also for being inclusive to keep me in the loop. Kudos to you and the parks

department. Further, now we are looking forward to having the antiquated play structure removed and a beautiful new structure installed in 2013. r. Jenkins

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Kari Sargeant (left) and her daughters Kayla Sargeant, 12, and Emma Martin, seven, put together goody bags for a Dec. 28 dinner they will be putting on at the Upper Room Mission, but they need more food and basic necessity donations. being handed out, the following are needed: shampoos, conditioner, soap, razors, nail clippers, gloves, socks, toothbrushes, tooth paste and such. The team is also handing out gifts to the children, infant to age 15. “We are aiming to feed 90 plus with leftovers and donations to feed them for at least a couple more days,” said Sargeant.

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budget and keep families healthy.” United Way invests in programs like Community Kitchens because healthy people and strong communities matter. United Way has three focus areas that the groups they fund must work towards: moving people from poverty to possibility, healthy people in strong communities and helping kids be all that they can be. Community Kitchens addresses these focus areas. For more information, and to donate to your United Way go to www.unitedwaynocs. com or call 250-5491346.

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A program that serves up the skills needed to nourish, while battling hunger, is helping families and individuals in the kitchen, C o m m u n i t y Kitchens has been operating in the North Okanagan and Shuswap for 20 years. The goal of Community Kitchens is to help people to stretch their food budget by teaching them how to cook nutritious, affordable meals in a group environment. C o m m u n i t y Kitchens are three hours long and attended by groups of 4-12 people whose ages and abilities range significantly. There are single parents, seniors, young parents, clients of the mental health system who live independently, people with mobility difficulties, grandparents raising their grandchildren, people who access the food bank regularly, and more. They do this with a budget of one dollar per serving which the participants pay. Faith Loker has been coming to Community Kitchens for a few years. “I enjoy meeting new people and working together on the cooking.” said Loker. “It is great to try new foods that I might not try on my own.” Loker cooks for herself, her husband and family which includes grandkids who live with her. Sharing the chopping and cooking makes it possible to make three to five dishes in the three hours. With 261 partici-

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Faith Loker works in the Community Kitchen, a program funded by United Way to help people stretch their food budget. pants over the past year both they, and in many cases, their families have benefited. At a recent Community Kitchen one gentleman was there cooking most of the meals for the week for his wife, who is bedridden and his teenage son; good healthy food for $1 per serving. C o m m u n i t y Kitchens is responsive to what the specific participants want to learn. A group of young parents expressed an interest in learning how to make cheap, and healthy breakfasts for their kids. The instructor taught a session that focused on that topic alone and the parents were thrilled. The groups made baked

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Support for health care continues to grow. The Light A Bulb campaign at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is currently at $92,000, or 46 per cent of its $200,000 goal. “Nearly half of the bulbs on the tree on top of the hospital are lit,” said Dr. Michael Concannon, campaign chairperson. “But we are not done, we still need community support to complete the campaign to purchase much-needed equipment for Vernon Jubilee.” Donations are coming from a variety of sources, including $84 from Kristen and Declan Hardy, who held a lemonade stand during the summer. The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary donated $15,000. These funds came from sales at the Bargain Bin. “Thanks to the generosity of the Armstrong Spalluncheen Healthcare Auxiliary and other Services Clubs like Royal Purple, the Coldstream Women’s Institute and local businesses like Eljay Irrigation Systems and Sunset West Mechanical who continue to support Light A Bulb, we are well on track to meeting our goal” said Concannon. For more information or to donate, visit the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation office in the hospital or call 250-558-1362. Donations can also be made at www. vjhfoundation.org.

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Sunday, December 16, 2012 - The Morning Star A17

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Come join all the action at the home of sports and live entertainment Check out our latest food & Drink Specials on facebook Checkers Bar and Grill Vernon and follow us on twitter @checkersvernon

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Week 16 - Games Dec 23 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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Savor the moment …

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PORTRAITS … FAMILY • CHILD • GRAD • PETS

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NFL Schedule

Smith Dr., Armstrong 250-546-3039

12/15

Select the teams that your think will win & lose from the schedule below. Enter the name of the ADVERTISER sponsoring the teams on the official entry form.

Pick up everything you need for a game-time feast!

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(Between Wendy’s & Burger King)

IVAN CERTIC

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NEW YORK JETS

WORK WITH

Winner for Week 14

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• New N L Leases • Lease Buyouts • Lease Takeovers • Fleet Lease Specials

Total of $850 to be won over 17 weeks

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Stock stereo not cutting it? Come down and let us help you tune it up!

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Armstrong’s gas tax agreement community works fund has received a top-up. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) is adding nearly $82,000 to the fund, a payment made in accordance with a payment schedule for the community works fund set up through UBCM. “We had $154,000 in that fund and our new payment, which was to have been in place Dec. 5, is for $81,987.34,” said Coun. Kelly Rowe, a member of the city’s finance and administration committee. The money is targeted for the city’s water meter installation project and for updating the city’s water plan. “The money can be used in any water or sewer project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Rowe. Few changes to committees Starting in January, Rowe will become the chair of the city’s finance and administration committee, taking over for John Trainor, who becomes the alternate chair. Mayor Chris Pieper announced some small tweaks to the city’s committee structures. Trainor takes over as chair of the public works committee from Ron (Sully) O’Sullivan, who is now the alternate chair. Paul Britton (community services) and Ryan Nitchie (planning and development) remain chairs of their respective committees, while O’Sullivan stays as the city’s representative to the Okanagan Regional Library Board. Shirley Fowler, the alternate chair for community services, remains as the city’s representative on the Regional District of North Okanagan board. “I hope you’re all happy with these appointments and given that I haven’t heard much from you over the last two weeks, I assume you are,” smiled Pieper. Back in bloom? Fowler is hoping the city will budget a small amount in 2013 to again take part in Community in Bloom celebrations. The organization celebrates its 10th anniversary next year. “I’m hoping we’ll be able to put a couple of bucks aside in the budget to bring back the excitement that gripped our community for four years,” said Fowler, who was part of the driving force behind Armstrong’s 2005 Communities in Bloom provincial win, followed up by a national championship victory in 2006. Fowler continues to serve as a judge in provincial Communities in Bloom competitions. “We could celebrate the partnerships and volunteerism that pulled a lot of new people to our community and to our schools, business and industry,” said Fowler, adding entry fee for special 10-year anniversary categories are as little as $100. “It’s a good way to bring back the memories,” she said.

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Reducing the distance students have to walk to school has gone off course. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District trustees won’t direct the policy committee to review the current walk limits in the bus transportation regulation. Chris Coers, Enderby trustee, said that in good conscience, she scouldn’t agree to looking at changing the policy when the board is facing a budget shortfall. She pointed out the district already spends more money on busing than

the government provides the district with. “We just finished a review of the transportation department and made major changes to cut money from transportation. If we change walk limits, it will cost us more money and we just don’t have it.” Presently, the district uses the provincial walking standard which is four kilometres for kindergarten to Grade 3 and 4.8 kilometres for Grades 4 to 12. There had previously been some suggestion to the transportation committee that the distances are too far.

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brendan Persley of the Vernon Vipers is pushed on top of Penticton goalie Chad Katunar as he smothers the puck in b.C. Hockey League action Friday night at Wesbild Centre. Penticton grounded Vernon 3-1. second intermission to provide some insurance. “They capitalize on two rushes,” said Williamson. “For (Flanagan’s) goal, it was a good shot. Third goal, we get tired in the offensive zone, make a bad change and miss a guy on the backcheck. Those are the differences sometimes.” Vernon turned up the intensity in the third period, but Vees’ head coach Fred Harbinson liked how his squad handled the pressure. He added it was a good rebound game after Wednesday’s 2-1 home loss to the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. “We weren’t very happy with ourselves the other night losing at home to Salmon Arm. We didn’t get upset about it, we just talked about what we needed to change,” he said. “They (Vernon) pushed back, and our guys bent a little bit but didn’t break.” Penticton’s Jedd Soleway, a Viper until a week ago, has endured what the Snakes are going through. It makes him appreciate playing on a first-place team that much more. “You play because you love winning hockey games,” said Soleway, a Vernon native. “No matter what team you’re on, you’re always challenging to win.”

Soleway, who committed to the NCAA Wisconsin Badgers, said Penticton’s ability to roll a four-line tsunami is what has them atop the Interior. “That’s been our identity since I’ve been here. We can pretty much roll all four lines and everyone knows their job. You feel like you can just roll over teams because they get tired easily. “Vernon had some energy in the third and we didn’t give them much.” Soleway took in the Badgers’ 5-0 win over AlabamaHuntsville Thursday night at the Kohl Center in Madison and raced back to play Friday. The atmosphere in the 17,000 capacity rink helped make his decision. “It’s an unreal place to be,” he said. “You get treated like you’re in the NHL. “Great academics too. I didn’t even realize that before I came down. Apparently it’s ranked pretty high in the world.” Katunar made 30 stops for his league-leading 17th win (he is tied with Chilliwack’s Mitch Gillam). Smith recorded 26 stops for Vernon.

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Hockey is fun when you’re winning, but for the Vernon Vipers, the game almost seems to have become a chore. The Snakes had their B.C. Hockey League funk pushed to four straight games after a 3-1 loss to the Penticton Vees Friday night at Wesbild Centre. “They feel the pressure as much as anybody,” said Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson. “When things aren’t going your way the puck feels heavy.” Vernon, last in the Interior Division at 10-14-0-7, came out with a solid start, but lost any momentum they had when the 21-8-0-3 Vees’ Travis Blanleil (4th goal) picked off Pearce Eviston’s pass at the blueline and scooted in on a shorthanded breakaway, beating Austin Smith five-hole at 8:12. The Vipers responded later on the same powerplay with a barrage of shots on Chad Katunar, but the Penticton keeper sprawled his 6-foot-5 frame and somehow kept the puck out. Vernon’s frustration began to boil over when Liam Board was assessed a marginal goaltender interference penalty midway through the first period. Adam Tambellini drew a extra misconduct for talking back to referee Matt Thurston. A little later, Vernon’s Aaron Hadley earned a minor for mugging Cody Amantea in the corner, and picked another two for letting Thurston know Jedd Soleway what he thought about the call. The 1,500 fans gave Thurston a hearty round of boos as well. Hadley’s line with Andrew Tegeler and Board was easily the Vipers’ best on the night. Tegeler, who de-committed from the NCAA UMass Minutemen a week ago, has added jump to the Vernon lineup in his three game. “We had some good chances, we had some good cycles down low and some good offensive pressure but we just couldn’t find the net,” said the 20-year-old. “We’re a skilled team, a hard-working team, but we haven’t been getting a good flow going. Once we get a few W’s under our belt we’ll get rolling and get back in that playoff spot.” Regarding his decision to de-commit, Tegeler added: “We had a coaching change this fall and a lot of guys had their playing time change. “I was fortunate to be young enough to come back and play Junior and find another home and be recruited by somebody.” Eviston made up for his earlier gaffe by wheeling through the slot and outwaiting Katunar for his ninth goal midway through the second frame. However, the Vees sealed the win five minutes later when d-man Sean Flanagan (4th) wired a beauty, post-and-in, for the winner on a rush. Wade Murphy (15th), taking a crossice feed from Sam Mellor, scored two minutes before the

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Vernon’s Jim Cotter doubled Harriston, Ont.’s Jake Higgs 6-3 in a Saturday tiebreaker to advance to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open of Curling at Prospera Place in Kelowna. Awaiting him was Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ont., the $100,000 spiel’s lone undefeated rink at 5-0. The Cotter rink – third Jason (Gunner) Gunnlaugson, second Ty Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky – opened the three-pool round-robin at 1-1, but reeled off two straight wins, grounding Higgs 7-6 Thursday night and Regina’s Steven Laycock 7-5 Friday afternoon. They wrapped up preliminary play by falling 6-5 to Toronto’s John Epping Friday night. Sportsnet and the Vernon Curling Club joined forces to organize a couple of fan buses to take in the final draw Friday night. Other final-eight matchups had St. John’s Brad Gushue against Toronto’s Mark Kean; Mike McEwan versus Jeff Stoughton in an all-Winnipeg battle; and Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs taking on Calgary’s Kevin Koe. Semifinals went Saturday afternoon. The championship game goes today at 10 a.m. The game will be aired live on Sportsnet.

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For all the time they spent in the penalty box, it is amazing the North Okanagan Knights and Kamloops Storm were able to combine for 14 goals Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Referee Shane Hillman dished out 73 penalty minutes, with the Knights taking a 9-5 win in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play. North Okanagan, second in the Doug Birks Division at 19-8-1-2, scored on each of its first four powerplays – they failed to convert on their remaining eight chances – to take an early lead. The 12-16-2-4 Storm responded with goals less than a minute apart later in the first period to cut the lead in half. “It was unreal,” said Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette. “The first period took 50 minutes to play. Flow was nonexistent. “It was tough to get a gauge how physical we could be without getting a penalty. It made for a little bit of a timid game.” Mallette, along with Knights’ d-man Mac Ferner missed the first leg of a home-and-home set with the Revelstoke Grizzlies (15-11-3-1) Saturday at the Forum. They each received a game misconduct – Ferner for leaving the bench, and Mallette for not controlling his player – when a skirmish broke out in North Okanagan’s zone after the final whistle. Mallette said Ferner was simply going out to congratulate his goaltender. The Grizz are in Armstrong for a 3 p.m. matinee today at Nor-Val. The Knights will be without first star Tanner

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Burns, their leading scorer, as he was called up by the BCHL Nanaimo Clippers for a pair of Interior games tilts with the Penticton Vees Saturday and the Trail Smoke Eaters today. Kamloops and North Okanagan pretty much went snipe-for-snipe for the remaining 40 minutes Friday. Five North Okanagan players reached the three-point mark – Matty Saharchuk and Derek Andrew each counted two goals and an assist, Brett Hawrys fired a goal and two helpers, and d-men Nathan Browne and Dryden Profeit each had three assists. “These guys that had big nights were also the guys that were on the ice for these lapses,” said Mallette. “I’ll take a 5-3 hockey game over a 9-5 hockey game because the habits you go through...the attention to detail wasn’t there.” Burns (2G), Tyler Bolduc and Vernon Midget call-up Logan Geefs (second star) rounded out the Knights’ attack in front of Austin Buzzell (42 saves). “It was tough to get him (Geefs) into the game in the first period, but after we were able to get him a regular shift,” said Mallette, who had his other call-up, Steven Hawes, play centre between a couple veterans. “He acquitted himself and got some chances out there. He’s been physical and a pleasant surprise.” Connor Fortems (2+1) was the lone three-point man for Kamloops. Ryan Skinner, Stefan Wood and Ryan Keis added singles. The Knights chased Marcus Beesley after eight minutes. He gave up three goals on eight shots and was replaced by Tyrell Hamer-Jackson, who finished with 16 saves on 22 shots.

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Vernon visited the Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday at Cominco Arena. The Vipers’ Brendan Persley looked like he pulled Vernon within a goal in the third period, however, he high-sticked the puck to himself before beating Katunar. The 15-18-0-1 Smokies are the hottest team in the BCHL with four straight wins, despite having the league’s worst goal differential (-48). They iced the host West Kelowna Warriors 4-3 in overtime Friday at Royal LePage Place. SNAKE BITES: Viper captain Brett Corkey was sandwiched by two Penticton players late in the second period and crumpled to the ice. He needed help off and was taken to hospital for observation. Williamson said he should be fine, but held him out of the lineup Saturday as a precaution.

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Quinsy Leier canned a game-high 21 points as the host Vernon Panthers opened their PIT Classic senior girls basketball tournament with a 63-27 shellacking of Lake Country’s George Elliot Coyotes Friday. Leier chipped in with seven rebounds for the Cats, who got a dozen points from Sage Blundell and eight from Karley Fugel. The No. 4-ranked AA Panthers kept rolling Friday night with a 79-39 decision over the South Okanagan Hornets of Oliver. Jenna Marion stepped up with 14 points, Jessica Harvey added 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ashtyn McKenzie had 12 points and five boards and Leier added 10 points. “We played some very good basketball today and are very pleased with the efforts of the team,” said Panthers’ co-coach Bobby Mitchell. “We will continue to work and get better with every game. A bigger challenge in Immaculata (Mustangs, Saturday semifinals) will require us to continue playing very good basketball.”

The Mustangs are rated No. 5 in the provincial A poll. The Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops met the Princeton Rebels in the other semi at Kal. The Fulton Maroons and Kal Lakers split their two games. No details were reported by either team. In the Fulton Junior Boys Classic, the Panthers battled the Kelowna Owls in semifinal action Saturday. VSS brushed back the South Kamloops Titans 55-49 in their Friday opener behind 26 points from John Garvie. Zac Kronbauer sank nine points and Ty Thomas added eight for the Panthers. The Owls reached the semis by slamming the Salmon Arm Golds 43-34. Fulton bowed 59-46 to the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops in their first game. Kailum Nicholson drained 17 points for the Vikings, while Sonjay Ohand canned 13 for the Maroons. The Golden Eagles ambushed the Pen-Hi Lakers 55-26 in other Friday action.

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Brian Ferguson of the Vernon Auto Fix Vikings slips one past Salmon Arm Silvertips’ goalie Kaiden Armouse with Kael Amdam of the Silvertips on his back in Bantam Tier 3 Hockey tournament play Friday at Civic Arena.

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The Vernon Auto Fix Vikings opened up their home Bantam Tier 3 hockey tournament with a convincing 6-3 win over Salmon Arm Friday at Civic Arena. Conor Webb backstopped the Vikes, while game MVP Brian Ferguson led the offence with the hat trick. Other goals came from Connor Johnston, Owen Beliveau and Logan Imrich. Beliveau, Imrich, Austin Caldwell, Kyle Sherwood, Colton Skead, Jason Shaigec, Stephane Richard and hard-hitting Carl Main, returning from injury, chipped in with assists. Vernon kept most of the play in Salmon Arm’s end of the rink. The Vikes faced the West Kelowna Warriors Saturday morning, followed by Prince George that afternoon. In other Tier 3 tourney play, Kamloops grounded Kelowna 4-1, Prince George and West Kelowna drew 2-2 and Revelstoke slammed Merritt 8-0. The championship final goes today at 1p.m. at Priest Valley Arena. The semis go at 7:15 and 9:30 a.m. at Civic. The Vernon Sladen Moore Vikings grounded Calgary Girls Hockey (CGH) 7-1 Friday night in their opener of the CGH tourney at East Calgary Twin Arena. Jenna Fletcher and Olivia Comeau each bagged a deuce, while Heart & Hustle winner Samantha

Head, Emily Clarke and Ripley Burd contributed singles in support of Bailey Berndt. “All three lines were humming and our defence was solid and moving the puck up nicely,” said Lakers’ assistant coach Rob Bauml. The Lakers faced the Richmond Ravens and the Edmonton Maniacs in Saturday pool play. Landon Munk pulled the hat trick and goalie Bryce Dyck was stellar as the Talon Benefits Hawks grounded the Kelowna Leafs 7-1 Friday morning in the Winfield Midget Rec Tournament. Left winger Luc Mitchell opened the Hawks’ offence 17 seconds in after a feed by Bryton Stead. Mitchell had Vernon’s last snipe with 7:07 left in the game, from SUNDAY Adam Fenske. Sean Connors pock- JUNIOR B HOCKEY – Knights eted 1+2 for the Hawks, vs Revelstoke Grizzlies, 3 p.m., while Tylor McMillan Nor-Val Sports Centre. also scored. Stead and CURlINg – Canadian Open of Fenske each earned two Curling: final, 10 a.m., Prospera helpers. Place. The Talon Benefits boys faced the Kelowna OP 4pm y Kings and West SHam - turda O 8 PRurs: to Sa Kelowna Raiders in Ho nday Saturday round-robin Mo play.

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noteBook badminton - Vernon Badminton Club meets Mondays and Thursdays 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Coldstream Elementary gym. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Call Dennis at 250-5584756 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com for information. basketbaLL - The Vernon Basketball Officials Association needs new referees. E-mail jinglis3@ shaw.ca if interested. WHeeLcHaiR basketbaLL - Wheelchair basketball drop in for players 14+ goes Tuesday nights from 6:30-8 at Ellison School starting Nov. 13. Chairs supplied. Able-bodied players welcome. $5 fee. Call Kathy Vanderstar at 548.4078 or e-mail her @ kathy@vanderstar.com.

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A Lumby student penned an award-winning short story, earning a credit towards her post-secondary education. A Grade 12 student from Charles Bloom Secondary School has become this year’s regional winner of Okanagan College’s three-hour Short Story contest. Casey Hesketh won the North Okanagan regional award for her story Drowning Emily. Hesketh was among 54 students who took part in this year’s contest, which took place simultaneously at all four campuses Nov. 24. “It’s been great to see students stretching themselves creatively through this process,” said Jeremy Beaulne, chair of the English department. “The pressure of the short time frame helps people realize just how much they can accomplish.” As part of this year’s competition, writers had to

incorporate the phrase “red shoelaces” into their short story. The overall winner for the competition was Cat’s Cradle, written by Samantha Wex, a Grade 12 student from Salmon Arm Secondary School who took the prize for the Shuswap-Revelstoke region. Her story will be published in a limited fine art edition from Kalamalka Press, based out of the Vernon campus. Other winning regional entries were: n Central Okanagan – Her Special Day by Valerie Scott, from Okanagan College, Kelowna campus n South Okanagan – Ruby Tuesday by Tricia Highley, from Okanagan College, Penticton campus The contest was open to Grade 11 and 12 high school students, and those enrolled at Okanagan College. Each regional winner received a $250 tuition fee credit.

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM Council and staff wish everyone seasons greetings and a happy and prosperous new year.

Holiday Hours The Municipal Offices and Public Works Department will be closed beginning December 24, 2012 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. In the event of a public works emergency, residents should phone the after-hours line at 250-542-7600.

December Newsletter Canada Post has delivered the December issue of Community News to homes and businesses within Coldstream. However, the Community News newsletter is not delivered to those homeowners who have indicated to Canada Post that they do not wish to receive unaddressed admail. If you have not received the newsletter, you can • pick up a copy at the Coldstream Municipal Office, 9901 Kalamalka Road, or • view it online at www.districtofcoldstream.ca under “What’s New” on the home page.

YOU AND THE LAW COMPENSATING SUBJECTIVE PAIN By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. Car accidents often result in obvious physical injuries – for example, broken limbs caused by the sudden impact. The law is clear that you can recover damages from the person at fault, including compensation for pain and suffering. But occasionally an accident can result in more subtle, less obvious injuries. These cases are often more difficult (and sometimes impossible) to verify objectively. Even though medical examinations may not pinpoint a physical cause, you may still experience ongoing pain, sometimes long after the accident and after the normal recovery period has gone by. Can you still recover damages for your pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life when your pain is subjective only? The answer is yes.

to heal had passed, she continued to find it uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time, couldn’t play hockey or volleyball anymore (though she could swim and do yoga), and was more irritable due to her ongoing discomfort. Although she could and probably would improve over time by following a structured exercise program, she would never be able to regain her pre-accident level of fitness. The BC Supreme Court rejected the defence argument that she was exaggerating her symptoms or pain. The court found her to be a credible witness, whose testimony was consistent with the reports of her physicians and the evidence of other witnesses. “The absence of objective physical findings is not determinative of whether [she] continues to suffer from chronic pain,” said the judge. “Since pain may well be a subjective phenomenon not easily measurable by independent objective indicia, the assessment of [her] soft tissue injuries to a certain extent turns on the assessment of her subjective complaints and reported symptoms.”

Take the recent case of a fit and active 23-year-old Surrey woman, whose car was rear-ended in an accident in September, 2006. The only minor damage to her car was to the rear bumper. While she was somewhat in shock and felt “a little sore,” she was able to exchange insurance information Thomas D.A. with the other driver and drive Fletcher Q.C. herself home. The next day, she The court also rejected visited a walk-in medical clinic the defence argument that and was given a prescription for shoulder and the severity of her reported injuries was upper back pain. inconsistent with the minor damage to her car. The negligible vehicle damage was only Over the next four years, she experienced one factor to be considered, said the court; and reported persistent pain in her shoulder the extent of her injuries was to be assessed and mid/lower back on the left side, which on the evidence as a whole. radiated to her left hip. For the first year after the accident, she went for 13 physiotherapy After considering all the testimony, the treatments. However, most of the medical court concluded that she was entitled to examinations and tests – including a CAT- compensation. She was awarded $40,000 for scan, MRI and X-rays – couldn’t find any her pain and suffering, plus another $22,000 direct link to a physical injury causing her for lost future earnings and care. pain. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident due to Her doctors determined that she had suffered the fault of another, consult your lawyer. He soft tissue injuries in the accident. Although or she can advise you and help obtain the the normal recovery period for those tissues compensation you are entitled to receive.

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2013 Business Licences The Township of Spallumcheen Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1614, 2005 requires all businesses operating or based within the boundaries of the Township of Spallumcheen to obtain a business licence. Current businesses that have been operating with a license require payment of their invoice and posting of their 2013 Business License by January 31st, 2013. Applications for Business Licences are available at the Municipal Office or online at www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca. The application fee is $100.00. Once the application has been received and the required inspections have been conducted, a Business Licence will be issued for an annual fee of $30.00. Businesses requiring fire inspections will be charged $100.00 annually. A Township of Spallumcheen Business Licence is a pre-requisite for an Inter-Community Business Licence (formerly referred to as an Intermunicipal Business Licence), which has an annual fee of $150.00. The Inter-Community Business Licence is valid in the service area previously covered by the Mobile Business Licence and includes the Okanagan-Similkameen and Central Regional Districts. Agricultural operations not involved in retail sales are exempt from business licensing. For additional information contact the Municipal Office at 250-546-3013. Cindy Graves Deputy Corporate Officer

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Taxes for parks and recreation in Lumby and Cherryville could be slashed without services paying the price. The White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee has revised its draft 2013 budget and the tax requisition could go from a 3.9 per cent hike to zero. “We wound up with a bunch of government grants and we’re not hitting our reserves to replace existing infrastructure,” said director Randal Ostafichuk. “We may be able to reduce our tax requisition (by $30,000).” And it’s anticipated public

services won’t suffer. “We will be able to add in extra hours for community workers and add in the spray park and outdoor exercise equipment,” said Ostafichuk. It’s also expected WVPRCAC will renew an agreement with the Monashee Arts Council to fund a co-ordinator. “We’re grateful for the senior government grant programs,” said Rick Fairbairn, committee chairperson. “If not, we would have been in a situation that was very expensive.” The possible zero increase compares to a five per cent hike in the tax requisition in 2012 and four per cent in 2011.

Arena machine making noise Action is being taken to alleviate the concerns of a Lumby resident. The new dehumidifier at Pat Duke Arena is located outside and it’s about 200 feet from a home. “He’s been kept awake at night because of the dehumidifier operating,” said Rick Fairbairn, with the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee. The new device has been shut down and a backup machine is being used. “We have hired a consultant to review the situation and consider options (to reduce noise),” said Fairbairn.

Workshop examines heritage value Morning Star Staff

The District of Lake Country has started a value-based heritage management approach. A heritage values workshop report recognizes that the age of a site is not its most valuable asset. Instead, it is what a place says about the social, spiritual and cultural values of a community at a particular time which should be conserved. As part of the process, the district and the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society held a workshop facilitated by provincial Heritage Branch staff. “The focus of the workshop was to gather local knowledge about what major factors and processes influenced the District of Lake Country’s heritage resources and make it the vibrant community it is today,” said Steve Schaffrick, director of community and customer services. “With a wide variety of community stakeholders participating in the workshop, the district gained a better understanding of what parts of the community people value most.” The one‐day workshop brought community stakeholders together to identify heritage values and begin to identify historic places and what should be conserved. From there, decisions can be made on how to best conserve places that the community identifies as embodying heritage values and how to respond to these values in planning for the future development of the district. This is the first step towards the development of

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An Armstrong gym is offering a chance to win an autographed Los Angeles Kings jersey and help a local organization. Fitness 2 Life has tickets available at their location on Pleasant Valley Boulevard, at $5 apiece, for a chance to win a jersey signed by the head coach of the Stanley Cup-champion Kings, Darryl Sutter. “Darryl’s a good friend of mine, I saw him last weekend and he was happy to do this for us,” said raffle organizer Don Raffan of Valley Auction Ltd. fame, and gym member. “Darryl’s really into doing

things for charity and he and his family and brothers all love the Okanagan.” All proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the Armstrong Ladies Club, a group instrumental in raising funds for local charities involving children. The money will go to the Ladies Club’s Gift of Hope fund that helps local families whose children are facing life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. The club is currently helping three Armstrong and area families. The draw for the signed jersey will be held on Sunday, Dec. 23.

Students engineer fundraising plans Morning Star Staff

First-year students from the University of B.C. Okanagan School of Engineering spent the past semester creating fundraising ideas for local nonprofit organizations. It is a mutually beneficial relationship that gives students real-world experience while teaching them that engineering is about being responsible citizens who serve their communities, says Laura Patterson, UBCO engineering school instructor. “Community organizations have a variety of needs which engineers and their unique skills can be of service.” Student Carter Merwin says the experience exceeded expectations. “This opportunity was beneficial as it required real-life problem solving skills in order to help a non-profit organization meet their needs. Further on in our careers, we will be put in similar situations where proposals will need to be won,” he said. “But what was really exceptional about this project is it allowed first-year engineers the opportunity to help sustain something important to the community.”

Among this year’s participating not-for-profit organizations were: • The B.C. SPCA • Okanagan Science Centre • Community Access Dental Centre. “Engineering is a profession that holds high respect within the community,” said Patterson. “The design, communication, research, audience analysis, and business skills that engineers build and develop throughout their careers are invaluable to not-for-profit organizations to solve challenges. And it is an engineer’s obligation to serve humanity and share their skills for the public good.”

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Celebrating 60 years together John and Irma Polnik (née Kretchmer) are celebrating 60 wonderful years together! Congratulations to John and Irma on their 60th wedding anniversary. John and Irma met and fell in love in Manitoba and were happily married Dec. 13, 1952 in Brandon, Man. (with no snow on the ground). After raising their children and having successful careers in Brandon, they moved to the balmy Okanagan (Vernon) for their retirement years. John and Irma are members at Peace Lutheran Church, where they are involved in many activities. Joining them in their celebrations are their descendants and out-laws: Children and partners: Art and Wendy, Arlene and Al, Lynn and Lee. Grandchildren and partners: Kelsy and Naomi, Carly, John, Shawn, Laura, Riley and Candra, Rana. Great-grandchildren: (no partners yet) Tyler, Kylee, Ella, Malachi, Eve, Rylen, Uriah, and Jude. “Wishing you many more years together!” “There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.” — Martin Luther

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and reported many times over the years, ordinary Vernon citizens risking their lives and apprehending the bad guy. And last week it happened yet again with the two robberies. There is no doubt that Vernon is unique for many reasons but I still puzzle over this reaction to crime. Never in all my experience in big cities or small cities, or in any news stories have I read so consistently of such citizen participation. While common sense tells me that it would be foolhardy to chase after a robber who may be armed and dangerous, I am full of awe and admiration of the many who have done so. In my opinion it also reflects the overall culture and personality of this city that most of us are aware of. Vernon citizens do get involved, they are passionate about our

parks, our lakes, our property, our politics and keeping our environment safe, and it is personal and important. Just let someone in need be mentioned in the news and there is a great outpouring of aid offered. And this happens over and over again. I am proud and happy to live here and still in awe of all the heroes who are my neighbors. The Seniors Action Network monthly meeting was held Tuesday, where Anthony Kittel of the North Okanagan Regional District had some alarming stats around aging in the Okanagan. There are now more people over 45 than under and we are losing younger people at a great rate of speed. Now 54 per cent of our population is over 45 years with 46 per cent under 45 years and

this trend is continuing. A whole new look needs to be done in terms of planning for transportation, housing and medical needs for seniors. While we can speculate on reasons for the decline of younger families and the influx of seniors, we need hard data to confirm why and look at what can be done to encourage younger people to stay. Planners get a lot of flak here in Vernon and in the region but without them and looking at the future we would be looking at chaos. There have been a lot of letters to the editor lately sounding off about the coming referendum and raising taxes and cost of doing business at city hall but I feel, and I live on a limited income, that I would gladly pay the small increase in taxes proposed to live the quality of life that we have here in the North Okanagan. If you have any comments or questions, you can reach me at 250-542-7928 or e-mail: blackmail1@ telus.net

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ANNOUNCEMENT The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is pleased to announce a new member of our team. Leanne Hammond has joined us as our Fund Development Officer. Leanne has over 15 years of experience in the charitable sector having held positions with the Central Okanagan Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan as well as serving as a director on Leanne Hammond boards including Community Foundations of Canada, Kiwanis Community Services Society and others. Leanne’s passion is working with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals. She strives to make giving easy and accessible for all. Leanne encourages anyone who has questions on charitable giving to call her. She looks forward to supporting all charities in the North Okanagan through the community foundation. The Community Foundation is a charitable organization which manages a perpetual trust for the continued benefit of the communities of the North Okanagan. The capital donated to the fund is invested, with the income earned being distributed on an annual basis to charitable organizations within the communities. To find out more please call Leanne Hammond at (250)542-8655 or email Leanne@cfno.org.

A SPARC has been given to arts and culture in Armstrong and Spallumcheen. SPARC is an acronym for the recently formed Armstrong Spallumcheen Arts Council Society, an organization of artists and supporters of the arts who are working toward enhancing and improving visibility within the communities and district. “We’re officially recognized as an arts council society, and that means we can have an umbrella organization that will represent all of the artisans in Armstrong and Spallumcheen,” said Reg Kienast, one of five board of director members of SPARC. “We think this is really important to enhance cultural awareness and cultural diversity in the communities.” The society also wants to foster the work of local artists and represent all art; recognize the value and benefit of arts and culture in a person’s everyday life; and explore means of support through private, public and individual sources. A membership drive is currently underway where people can sign up for either a one- or two-year membership. Membership costs for adults are $10 for one year, $18 for two years. Memberships are also available for youth up to age 18 ($3/$5); community organizations ($18/$33); and corporate ($20/$36). Application forms are available at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, from one of the five board members, by contacting Kienast at 250-5466149 or sparcartscouncil@gmail.com. Joining Kienast on the board are Sean Newton, Angela Passmore, Sondra Haglund and Susan Bensmiller.

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Frances Quibell (left), Worthy Matron; Marion Hope, Past Matron; Leslie van der Meer, Past Matron; and Maureen Karran present ditty bags on behalf of the Order of the Eastern Star Lansdowne Chapter #72 Enderby to Brooke McLardy for Vernon Women’s’ Transition House.

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Toothbrushes, shampoo and tissues may not be the most glamorous of Christmas gifts but for women who have fled an abusive relationship, they are welcome treasures. Thanks to the Order of the Eastern Star, women and children who have found temporary refuge at transition houses in Vernon and Salmon Arm have a little something extra at Christmas time. For the past 18 years, the Order of the Eastern Star, Lansdowne Chapter #72 Enderby has been donating ditty bags to the transition houses. The handmade bags are filled with essentials such as hair brushes, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and other toiletries, tissues,

notepads, pocket books, colouring books and crayons as well as a special stuffed toy for each child. “This helps to ensure that women and children who have left their homes with nothing have a little something extra,” said Leslie van der Meer, Past Matron of the chapter. “This year, we will distribute 80 of the bags.” The Vernon Women’s Transition House operates a 24-hour emergency service providing women experiencing abusive relationships with support, information, and referrals to legal and social agencies. The emergency shelter for women with or without their children provides a cozy, home-like atmosphere. Brooke McLardy with Vernon Women’s Transition House said the bags are given to women and children when they first arrive at the house. “We line one up on every bed and they are very popular,” she said. “It really warms up the room and it gives them the essentials they will need when they leave.” The Order of the Eastern Star has a long history of giving back to the commu-

nity and is well-known for its collection of cancelled stamps. “We appreciate any donations,” said Worthy Matron Frances Quibell. Stamps should be cut off the envelope, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the stamp. They are sold to a stamp dealer, and the money is used to buy materials to make dressings for hospitals to use for cancer patients. For more information, or for stamp pick-up, please call Diane Mamaluk in Vernon at 250-260-2606. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men can belong. With chapters in every province and in 27 countries around the world, members can go anywhere and know that they can find friends and a helpful hand when they are in need. The organization encourages its members not only to help one another, but also to reach out to their communities. Members are active in many communitybased projects for those requiring assistance.

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t was a lazy Sunday morning and our young family was sitting around the big kitchen table, me reading the paper, the two boys looking at the newspaper ads and doodling. “What are you asking Santa for this year?” The youngest jumped at the chance to speak first, “a hockey stick and pucks. I’ll need a few in case I lose them.” Seems reasonable, I thought. “How about you?” Michele Blais “I would like Santa to bring me a nine-foot snake.” “A living snake?” I asked cautiously. “No, a toy like a stuffy, nine feet long, so I can wrap it around things.” What a relief. Because there is no way any real snake is coming into this house whether nine inches, or a foot and definitely no nine-foot-long reptile. “Why a snake?” “I love snakes,” he replied. The boys drifted away from the table to play in the other room and I cleaned up and wondered about the gifts the boys wanted. So far each year the Santa magic was still in our home and hoping to keep that magic going. Santa’s elf would have an easy time with the hockey equipment, maybe even get me to buy a net for road hockey but the snake? A nine foot snake,

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who sells those? Apparently no one. When I asked in Teetor Totter Toys, they smiled, and said, “How cute, good luck”. Not in a catalogue either from Ikea, or Sears, not anyone. As the days drew closer to Christmas I was concerned, keeping the magic alive was something I really wanted to do and part of that was getting the one gift each boy asked Santa for. I needed the help of more elves, so off I went to Fabricland. It was a quiet Thursday evening and the store was open late. A helpful clerk asked, “Can I help you find anything?” “I hope so, my son wants a nine- foot snake, like a stuffy, and Santa needs help with this one, because we would like it to be reptilish.” “We have the perfect fabric,” and they did — it was olive green polyester with a reptile imprint, and there was lots of it; I wonder why. We started talking about the design, and stuffing and a couple of others overheard and piped in ideas for the head. They shared some stories of other interesting Santa requests and it became a fun time as we laughed and planned a reptile for the elves to make. Elves are everywhere: in the stores, grocery lines, Sally Ann, schools, neighbourhoods, churches, ready to help. Making Christmas special is a wonderful way to say I love you. For children I do not believe it is not about an expensive gift, or an abundance of them, it’s about listening, and caring, and wanting

them to experience the joy of magic and believing in something extraordinary for just one more day, month, or year. It’s new pajamas, or cookies and milk, reading a story, decorating a tree, baking cookies, lying under the tree with the only lights on in the room coming from the Christmas lights. It’s singing a song, it’s holding them close, hearing the story of the first Christmas. Wrapping and giving presents to others that they helped pick out. It’s about love. That’s the feeling they will remember long after the wrapping, and gifts are gone. Even when the magic is gone, the love fills the room, that’s what makes this time of year so special and full of hope. The reptile was made very carefully by the elf, with a big head, with button-like snake eyes, and a red tongue and turned out to be more like 12 feet. On Christmas Eve, Santa wrapped the huge reptile around the hockey net and stick, and I included books on reptiles. Both boys were delighted with their Santa gifts. Hockey was a huge hit, and the extra pucks were handy and the net a bonus. That snake went up and down the stairs like a slinky, wrapped around the boys in games, made a great floor pillow, was used in forts, hung from trees, was part of the imaginary world of a very creative young mind for many years. Merry Christmas to all the elves and families everywhere. Making magic, sharing love.

Hope, Faith and Empathy is recommended continued from B2 This book was chosen in conjunction with a conference to which Smith was invited as one of the keynote speakers at the Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College Dec. 1. The book is a semiautobiographical novel about an aboriginal woman who experiences family trauma, addiction, systemic discrimination and finally rebirth as a proud aboriginal woman and mother. It recounts the wonderful traditional teachings she receives from her beloved grandmother and then the trauma experienced by her mother’s experience of residential schools. This book is written

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THE SPANISH GUITAR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Dec. 16 at 2 p.m., Los Huesos Mexican Restaurant, featuring Gitano Lanza, El Gusto, Manfred Harter. Join the Christmas cheer! Purchase your ticket now as space is limited. Tickets $20; appies, light meals and beverages will be available. Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to Transition House for families in need this Christmas. Door prize tickets available with each food donation! AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND READINGS from Barbara Robinson’s book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1506-35th St., Vernon. This is a free event. ECUMENICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE IN LUMBY Dec. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2133 Glencaird) 7 p.m. All are invited to share in the traditional story of Christmas and to sing the familiar Christmas carols. Various groups invited to sing a medley of carols for us. Refreshments follow in the church hall. SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. Come and enjoy the story of Christmas, with Advent and Christmas anthems sung by the choir and carols sung by everyone. COME TO OUR CHRISTMAS PLAY & CAROLLING EVENING Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m., “All I want for Christmas is Jesus!” at St. John’s Lutheran Church (5151 Alain Rd., behind Butcher Boys, turn left immediately after Stussi Sports). Free community event. HULLCAR & DEEP CREEK HALL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK Dec. 16 at Hullcar & Deep Creek Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Come and enjoy great food and good company! Have a look at all the improvements that have taken place in the

last year. New Year’s Eve tickets are now available. Contact Vic at 250-546-1933 or Sherri at 250-546-1944 for more information. ZIRKA CHRISTMAS Dec. 16, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. Christmas dance show for all, with Zirka Dancers, guest performers Kelowna’s Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers and Polish singer Danusia Ociepa. Raffle baskets available. Tickets $5, at the door. OKAN.-SHUSWAP SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOC. Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of Commerce. Info., call Dena Findlay at 546-6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Third Sunday of each month at, 3103-30th St. Doors open 1 p.m. Hot dogs, 50/50 and meat basket. CRIB TOURNAMENT Third Sunday of every month at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Cost $10. Registration by 9:30 a.m. Bring a partner. Tournament starts 10 a.m. Coffee Shop open for breakfast, lunch and/or snacks. Info., 545-6240. ANAF GENERAL MEETING Third Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St.

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LUMBY RANGE & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION hosting their winter meeting Dec. 17 at the Lumby United Church at 7 p.m. The church ladies will be providing refreshments by donation. The association will also be collecting their $10 membership fee at this time. We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting. LOONIE BIN THRIFT STORE ONE CENT SALE Sale is back all this week! Buy one item for a loonie, get a second for just one penny! Mix or match: shoes, clothing. housewares, videos, books. Winning bag #72. Backpack and $5 vouchers still available. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 to 5-ish at 3008-34th St., across from Valley First, all proceeds to Upper room Mission. School of Hair Design LUMBY HEALTH CENTRE CLINICS Just for Feet, monthly advanced foot care clinic Dec. 17; Maureen at 250-547-9741 for info. ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE CLUB Ladies MOnday, January 21 Auxiliary Christmas party Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. 1:00 - 3:30pm THE ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, Stylists and Salon Owners are invited for a third, and fifth Monday of each month at MEET AND GREET with our the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 Graduating Students to 4 p.m. Come and work on your quilt or 2:00 pm ~ In the Salon Classroom Update on the new ITA Provincial Regulations regarding other craft project. For more info. contact June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024. the Certification of ALL Hairdressers working in BC. CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Refreshments provided Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. Pleasant Valley Senior Secondary REBEKAH LODGE meets every third 2365 Pleasant Valley Rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the meetArmstrong, BC ing room at the Schubert Centre. For information call Paul Britton FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The 250.546.3114 Ext. 206 Vernon Aerie meets first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003. THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS Dec. 17, People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Buy,

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VERNON SENIORS (OAPO #6) Christmas dinner meeting, Schubert Centre, Dec. 18 at 12:30 p.m. St. James School Choir will sing Christmas carols with us. Bring an item for Food Bank and a gift to exchange. Update 2013 memberships. CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month, except for our December meeting, which is Dec. 18 at Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233. HOLIDAY SPECIALS FOR KIDS AT VERNON LIBRARY Featuring puppets, storytelling, a black light show and carolling. Preschool shows Dec. 18 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and Dec. 20 from 10:30 11:15 a.m. For school-aged children (six to nine), Dec. 18 from 4 - 4:45 p.m. All events free, but advanced tickets required, available at library. VERNON FLYING CLUB Meetings every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at 6210 Tronson Rd. All welcome, and it’s not necessary to be a pilot or own an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation. For info., call Bev Bonner at 549-7087. TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55 plus have a program on Tuesdays that gets them together twice a month; the third Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at Saddle Mountain Place (Dogwood Lounge, 1751 Glencaird St.) at 11:30 and car-

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pool to a designated restaurant for lunch. On the fourth Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the Dogwood Lounge 1 - 3 p.m. for a social gettogether. Info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. For more information, please call Elsie Gerdes at 250-546-1939. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Dec. 18, noon. This week’s topics include: Manet’s Later Works and New Beginnings – Towards Post Impressionism. Approx. 1 hour. Drop-in session. Admission is by donation. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

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Chapter closes as librarian bids adieu

Morning Star columnist and Vernon chief librarian Maureen Curry is heading to Grande Prairie Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

The city-scape lies beyond Maureen Curry’s second floor office window in the Vernon library. It’s a view she has been enjoying the past months as the chief librarian of the city’s brand new Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) branch. Curry has seen a lot of changes since she first came to the branch to work as the children’s librarian in 1987. The most notable being the library’s move into its own, state-of-the art building this past year. However, the view from Curry’s window is about change to a whole different landscape. After 25 years in Vernon, and 23 of those years writing the popular book column, Off the Shelf, for The Morning Star, Curry is moving on. And while her chapter here in Vernon is closing, a new one is opening as she takes on the head librarian position at the Grande Prairie Public Library. “Any kind of change is good. It rejuvenates you,” said Curry, who was busy saying her farewells and packing boxes for her Friday departure from the library. “I am leaving this library in good shape, and I have a firm belief that the space will adapt to meet the needs for Greater Vernon for many years to come.” The move to Grande Prairie is a return home for Curry, who was born and grew up in the Albertan city, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. Its inhabitants are also on the younger side, with the average age of residents in the 30-age range, said Curry. “This is an opportunity to take a big step in my career,” she said. “Grande Prairie is a vibrant city

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maureen Curry enjoys a book by the fireplace in the new Vernon library’s children’s section. the 25-year employee of the Vernon branch of the okanagan regional Library, and longtime Morning Star columnist, is leaving to take on a new position as library director of the Grande Prairie Public Library. and one the fastest growing cities in Canada. I’m also going to another new library. It’s part of a cultural centre that was built in 2009. The library shares its space with the art gallery. It is a bit bigger than ours... with lots of windows and light.” Curry’s journey to Vernon actually began in Victoria, where she first went after leaving her studies at the University of Alberta. She finished her bachelor of arts at the University of Victoria, and then obtained a teaching diploma. She taught at schools in Victoria and Dawson Creek for two years before deciding to make a career change. “I was faced with the endless position of being a substitute teacher, so I took another look at where I wanted to go,” she said. “My sister was a librarian, and she encouraged me to go look into it.” Curry ended up getting her master’s in library and informa-

tion studies at the University of British Columbia. After graduating she received the children’s librarian position at the Vernon library, then shared with the museum and public art gallery in the building that still houses the museum. (The library would later move to its own building next door to the museum.) Returning from maternity leave in 1994, after having her daughter, Andrea (who is now 18 and living in Calgary), Curry took on different positions at the library, including special projects librarian for the whole regional system. In 2005, she was offered the position of branch manager to replace then retiring chief librarian Wendy Stevens. “I was ready to take on a new challenge,” said Curry. “I’ve always appreciated the opportunities the ORL gave me.” Curry was also instrumental

in the concept and planning of getting a new library branch for Vernon, which she says was 10 years in the making. “I think it’s more of a community space now,” she said. “It allows for people to get together for information and resources and to come together with others. It now allows adequate space for programs that meet the community’s needs for study, work and leisure.” The new library has also met with the times as information technology evolves, and on how information is delivered and received, she added. “It’s great to be able to build a library that meets those need now and into the future. The reading experience is enriched now with the variety of experiences that are out there. And libraries are OK with that, to find a balance between modern and traditional.” Another challenge Curry has

taken on since coming to Vernon is writing. In 1989, two years after she started at the library, Curry contacted The Morning Star’s then publisher Don Kendall about the possibility of writing a book column for the oneyear-old newspaper. “He said yes right away. It used to be a weekly column that was more children’s book focussed. When I got back from maternity leave, (Kendall) said ‘I don’t want anyone else to write this. I want you to continue.’ It was suggested that a biweekly column would be better, so that’s how that started and how it ended.” Through her column, Curry has been able to let readers know about the publishing world, new and well-known titles and authors, library news and much more. (She also voluntarily wrote the previews for the Vernon Film Society’s film series for a number of years.) “What’s been gratifying has been the feedback that I’ve received from the community,” she said. “Many have said they’ve enjoyed the titles I’ve suggested and learning about new authors, or about new books they didn’t know we had at the library. I hope the column deepened the depth and breadth of reading in the community.” And although she has a lot ahead of her as she takes on her new position at the Grande Prairie library, Curry hopes to keep writing in some capacity, whether for the library’s electronic newsletter or for the city’s daily paper. “It’s really important for a library to stay connected to its community,” she said, adding these final words: “When I came here I didn’t know a soul, but Vernon has been so welcoming and friendly. I’ve made so many friends here. It’s so hard to say goodbye. This community is rich and worthwhile. I will take many fond memories with me and I hope the branch of the ORL will continue to be supported as it has in my time here. It’s been a pleasure and an honour.” (Curry’s last Off the Shelf column appears on page B6.)

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The best for last

nce again, it is time to take my annual look back at the best books published over the past 12 months. This will, however, be a last look, as this is my final column for The Morning Star. After 25 years in Vernon, and writing this column for 23 of those, I am relocating to Alberta for the position of Library Director of the Grande Prairie Public Library. It Maureen Curry is a big step up in my career as a professional librarian, and an opportunity to return to my hometown. Over the years, I have received countless comments from readers who enjoy my column, and I thank you. It is gratifying to know that I have contributed in a small way to your enjoyment of books and reading. The emergence of e-books means that readers have a wider choice than ever before of where and how they read, but rest assured that your library will always adapt. As I say goodbye to this community and its many readers, I leave you with a quote by 18th century English essayist Joseph Addison that captures a simple truth, even in this world of rapidly changing technology: “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.” FICTION n Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. In this Booker Prize-winning sequel to Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall

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(also a Booker Prize winner), Anne Boleyn sits triumphant on the throne she schemed so long to get – only to discover that her position is anything but secure. n The Round House by Louise Erdich. When a 13-year-old native American boy becomes frustrated with the investigation into the attack that left his mother too traumatized to speak, he looks into the crime himself. n Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. A hero of the Iraq war is paraded before the American public at a Texas football stadium over Thanksgiving weekend in this darkly comic and incisive portrait of war and modern society. n Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. When a young wife disappears on the morning of her fifth wedding anniversary her husband becomes the automatic suspect in this compulsively readable thriller, which is as rich with sardonic humor and social satire as it is unexpected plot twists. n Canada by Richard Ford. An expansive coming-of-age novel about a 15-year-old boy who is spirited away to Canada and forced to survive on his own after his parents are sent to prison for robbing a bank. NON-FICTION n Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, by Katherine Boo. This searing portrait of life in a Mumbai slum reads like a novel, but it’s all too true. Pulitzer Prize-winner Boo’s writing is superb, and the depth and courage of her reporting from this hidden world is astonishing.

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This Universe is timeless, man

hen I find myself in times of trouble, there’s one band’s music that seems to speak to me. And it’s been a long time since I gave them a listen, until the Vernon Community Music School Glee Club’s latest production hit the stage. The words are all sung throughout this show, and the lyrics come from (no argument) one Kristin Froneman of the greatest bands of all time — The Beatles. The show, which is playing to threesold-out audiences at the Powerhouse Theatre this weekend, including today, could even put Scrooge in a good mood. However, those attending should not expect the music to sound the way it was recorded it in its heyday. Instead, the glee club members offer varied interpretations of The Beatles’ songs, so inspired by the 2007 film Across The Universe. And it really works. This music is so timeless, you could add a dubstep to it, and it would still resonate. In this case, the group has opted to either slow down some of the numbers, as in I Want to Hold Your Hand, a beautifully sung ballad performed by Danica Hardy, or done as a rousing call-to-arms mind trip as in Happiness is a Warm Gun, featuring soloist Taylor Wacey, whose Hey Jude, also had the audience up in arms — in applause. Although there were a few pitch problems — and I mean, very few, considering this particular group just got together in September, with only some members performing on stage before — their love of singing was evident. With 26 numbers, it would be hard to mention them all. However, I will say there was emotion, drama, and humour. What more could you ask for?

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Danica Hardy (left), MacKenzie Peterson-Hayes, and Robyn Berk perform in the Vernon Community Music School Glee Club’s production of Across the Universe at Powerhouse Theatre. Anytime you get a shirtless peacenik with a six-pack (Paul Lawson) singing I am the Walrus (She’s So Heavy), you can’t help but smile. Uncle Sam, clad in a stars and stripes top hat (made even taller by Marv Friesen) had us grinning at the almost sultry interpretation of I Want You. Then there was Clive Goodrich’s mystical and mesmerizing rant for the Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite, complete with dancing horse, bobbing Blue Meanies, and a ballerina on a bouncing trampoline. What a strange trip that was! One of the most touching numbers, Let it Be, featured a solo by young Lynley Gordon-Mason (as a homeless waif), with Lori Hancock backed by gospel-style choir, The Scarborough Faire Women’s Chorus. Hallelujah, sisters! Vernon’s own Darby Mills, of Headpins fame, stormed the stage with Don’t Let Me Down, the perfect song for her raspy, reach-the-rafters voice. Those numbers were off-set by lovely

ballads, including Blackbird, sung by Allison Inkpen and accompanied by mandolinist John Phillips, the gorgeously choreographed Something, featuring dancer/choreographer Melea Ward en pointe, and the show’s title track with its harmonious chorus “nothing’s gonna change my world.” Amen to that. Even the band members — rhythmic guitarist Peter McKillop, lead guitarist Luke Mortensen, bassist Rod Neufeld, keyboardist Elishiva Phillips, and drummer Mike Parent, got in on the act, singing some of the solo parts in fine fashion. McKillop and Mortensen, in particular, are young talents to look out for. Special mention also must go to the stage design, with the band highlighted by being perched on top of the main set piece (courtesy of Dave Brotsky, who also did a groovy job on the psychedelic lighting), the clear, crisp and “rejuvenated” sound by Randy “Bones” Jones, and glee club director Therese Parent for reminding us why this music will never die.

So long, and thanks for all the books Continued from B6 n Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. In an increasingly talkative world, are the softer voices of the reserved and cerebral among us being undervalued? n Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an 1,100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again. n Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956 by Anne Applebaum. The acclaimed journalist delivers a ground-breaking history of how Communism took over Eastern Europe after the Second World War and transformed in frightening fashion the individuals who came under its sway. n Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon. For more than a decade, the author studied the challenges, risks and rewards of raising children with traits they don’t share with their parents. As he investigates how families have raised prodigies, dwarfs, schizophrenics, transgendered children or those conceived in rape, he discovers stories of love and success, and also failure and heartbreak, that illuminate and celebrate the bravery of millions of

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