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Clarence Fulton Secondary Principal Ken Gatzke (above) prepares for the worst as Grade 11 student Gurjit Janda happily pies him in the face during the Pies for the Philippines fundraiser at the school Tuesday, where students paid for a chance to pie one of their teachers, with all funds raised going to help those affected by the devastating typhoon in the Philippines. Teachers Eric Ladner (left) and Jean Moynes laugh, and cringe, at the mess they got themselves into getting pied by students. Student Reece Hawthorne gets ready to pie “Mrs. Wallberg” (played by Rick Smith).

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Brianna McKenna, 10, decorates the Coldstream Meadows’ tree (which won Most Traditional) for the United Way Festival of Trees at the Vernon Lodge Wednesday. Morning Star advertising consultant Stephanie Stecyk adorns the newspaper’s tree (which won Best Corporate Image) with a star. The community can still vote for People’s Choice by making a donation in the ballot box at the Lodge and casting their vote.

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An ex-Winnipeg Blue Bomber faces a slew of fraud, theft and forgery charges relating in part to an allegedly bogus scheme to build a hotel and recreational facility in Fort Whyte. David Lorne Pitcher, 46, was arrested by Vernon, B.C., RCMP Wednesday morning and returned to Winnipeg on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant Manitoba investigators obtained earlier this month. Pitcher faces 26 charges, including several of fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000 dating back to January 2006. One charge relates to Pitcher’s alleged bilking of B.C.-based investor Dan McCrea and Alberta-based Theresa McCrea Investments. Commercial crime investigators suspect Pitcher defrauded more than $5 million from them between 2007 and early 2012. These complainants are the

same ones currently suing Pitcher in the Court of Queen’s Bench, alleging he used forged government documents to borrow millions of dollars in bridge financing from them through a company called C om mu n it y E nd ow me nt Funds Inc. “It’s long anticipated,” said Harvey David Pitcher Sl ob o d z i an , lawyer for the plaintiffs, on Thursday. According to the lawsuit, the money was borrowed for the construction of a large recreational development known as the Flatland Cable Park, to be located on a 27.5 -hectare swath of Fort Whyte. McCrea alleges Pitcher claimed he was getting a total of $21 million from Ottawa, but delays prevented him from repaying the bulk of the loans. Of the $7.1 million paid out,

Pitcher claims only $2.3 million was repaid and is suing for the return of the remainder. Among the forged documents, RCMP now claim to have evidence of letters alleged to be from the City of Winnipeg purportedly signed by ex-chief administrative officer Phil Sheegl. Police also allege Pitcher used forged documents purporting to be written by Manitoba NDP minister Gord Mackintosh and John McBride, the head of federal Crown corporation PPP Canada. Another victim of Pitcher’s frauds, RCMP allege, was George Robert Harms, a friend of McCrea’s and an accountant who has filed an extensive affidavit in connection with the civil case. Harms claims in a sworn statement to have uncovered proof Pitcher concocted a story the federal government was prepared to finance the Flatland Cable Park project. The allegations against Pitcher, a former CFL slotback in the 1990s

for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Blue Bombers, have not been proven. He remained in custody as of Thursday morning and had not yet made a bail application. RCMP did not respond Thursday to a request for comment or an interview with investigators. Pitcher has filed a statement of defence in connection to the ongoing civil lawsuit and denies wrongdoing. That case was adjourned indefinitely by Justice Perry Schulman on Sept. 16. Slobodzian said the lawsuit is currently hung up by bankruptcy proceedings, which triggered a potential stay of the civil case. McCrea is moving to set it aside and press on. Slobodzian suspected the bankruptcy filings were precipitated by the RCMP investigation. “When it’s an investigation of this nature, the RCMP seem to work in tandem with the CRA (Canada

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Councillors receive change in duties both RDNO and GVAC, while Coun. Bob Spiers will remain at GVAC and Deck chairs are being re-arranged Councillors Patrick Nicol and Maryslightly for Vernon politicians. Jo O’Keefe will still be at the City council is being regional district. asked Monday to approve Sawatzky says he con2014 committee appointsidered a number of facments, and the only major tors before not initiating a change is with the Regional major overhaul in council District of North Okanagan appointments. and the Greater Vernon “Some people feel that Advisory Committee. they’re not in a position “This is a chance to with extra time and also, we Cunningham give interested councillors try to balance things with an opportunity to change some continuity,” he said. places,” said Mayor Rob Cunningham’s focus at Sawatzky. GVAC will be water, sub“There is a lot of interest regional parks, youth and in those committees.” culture. C oun. Juliette “I am looking forward to Cunningham, who was learning how it functions. at RDNO, will now sit I always like a challenge,” at GVAC, while Coun. she said. Catherine Lord Catherine Lord will shift Other appointments from GVAC to the regional for 2014 include Lord at district board. Okanagan Regional Library, Coun. “He’s trying to give everyone a Brian Quiring at the heritage advichance to sit at regional district,” said sory committee, O’Keefe with the Lord of Sawatzky. sister cities committee, Cunningham But Cunningham and Lord are the with affordable housing, Spiers with only ones impacted. the finance committee and Nicol with Sawatzky will continue to attend the parking advisory committee. richard rolke

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Library cuts a concern “Vernon consistently has the highest circulation of all of the At least one politician is con- libraries, including Kelowna,” he cerned the budget axe could said. swing at Vernon’s library. “It’s a significant centre for Mike Macnabb, who people to access sits on the Okanagan resources.” Regional Library board, Macnabb fears that is concerned ORL’s residents could suffinancial allocation fer if ORL ultimatemodel analysis indily decides to bring cates that the Vernon investment in line with branch is over-funded. operational costs. “If we cut services “Don’t use a blunt to a booming business, Mike Macnabb tool to screw around that will decrease cirwith a good thing culation and we don’t which we have in the want to go there,” said Macnabb, Vernon area,” he said. director for BX-Silver Star. Macnabb also isn’t convinced Macnabb says the study only that ORL needs to increase finanlooks at how much money is cial support for branches deemed going into the branch and how not to have sufficient resources. much it costs to operate the facil“If you need to spend more ity, and public use is ignored. money, will you get a circulation richard rolke

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increase?” he said. ORL staff caution that the financial allocation model analysis is based on 2011 figures and a review will be done based on the new Vernon branch. “It’s normal that it (costs) would have changed because there are two floors and it’s a bigger building,” said Stephanie Hall, executive director. “No decision has been made and what ever happens, it will be a collaborative process.” Hall says there will be discussions with ORL staff and the community on services and spending levels. “We want to listen to new ideas. We don’t have a preconceived idea that it has to be this way.” More details may be known in February.

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Awareness is a sign of the times in Enderby. City council has agreed to spend about $18,000 on a digital billboard that will likely be installed somewhere along George Street (Highway 97A). Tundra Baird “People want to be more informed about the great events going on in the community,” said Coun.

Tundra Baird. “We have so many amazing programs that may not be maximized and we can create more awareness about them.” Besides focusing on residents, the goal of the billboard is to pull tourists off the highway. “They may see a sign about Music on the River and stop,” said Baird. The sign will be five-feet-by-eight-feet in size and have four lines of text. A location for the billboard has not been determined yet.

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To give an example of how popular Armstrong’s centennial book has become, coauthor Jack Jamieson shares a tale of a recent trip to Vancouver he made with his wife, Dawn. Stopping at a Tim Hortons for a coffee on a rainy day in Kamloops, Jack and Dawn were standing in the long lineup inside when they struck up a conversation with the couple behind them, who said they were from Revelstoke. When Jamieson replied they were from Armstrong, the Revelstoke woman piped up she was reading “the most fascinating book on the history of Armstrong.” “I wrote that book,” Jamieson told the woman proudly. “She replied, ‘Oh my, I’ve got it with me, I’m reading it on our way to Vancouver.’” Jessie Ann Gamble, who co-wrote the book Celebrating the City of Armstrong 1913-2013 with Jamieson, said she received a call at home recently from a man in

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Authors Jack Jamieson and Jessie Ann Gamble have a hit on their hands with Celebrating the City of Armstrong 1913-2013, the pair’s collective effort to help the city with its centennial. Edmonton. “His sister gave him a copy,” said Gamble “He said ‘I can’t believe how good this is.’” The book, which serves as a historical record of the city, came out the last week of March, but the project was nearly three years in the making. “The city asked the museum and art gallery group (Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Arts Society – ASMAS) to put a book together for the centennial,” said Gamble, who

was born in Calgary but moved to Armstrong when she was one and lived one block over from Jamieson, who arrived in the city in 1948. Both graduated from Armstrong High School in the Class of 1956. “The city was aware of the centennial for a long time, I think they asked us to put the book together about seven or eight years ago. “Every year, the city has given a very small amount of money to ASMAS to put aside for

the publication.” The book covers Armstrong from its birth as a city in 1913 to present day. Each year is given a two-page spread in the 220-page book. A locomotive engine in the top-left-hand corner of each page highlights the year. On the opposite page, surrounded by railway tracks, are the highlights of the year, “guided” by a train conductor, the mayor of Armstrong at the time. Having grown up together – Jamieson

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joked Gamble used to beat him up in softball – the two authors naturally had their own recollections and photos to put toward the book project. They were, however, also aided by summer student Emily Rice, who sifted through hundreds and hundreds of copies of Jamieson’s former paper, the Armstrong Advertiser, as well as other publications. Rice went through the old newspapers, catalogued the information onto a computer and broke down the highlights of each year into categories. There are 400 photos that accompany the book, which Gamble and Jamieson edited down from thousands to choose from. “Some years, there was the absence of good pictures related to that year,” said Jamieson. “The two of us, as you can imagine, had some lively discussions on what should be included in the book. We were limited as to what could go in.” The book sells for $20 (no tax) with proceeds to ASMAS. It has been made available at the city’s Homecoming in July, plus other local events throughout the year. With Christmas coming up, the book will make an excellent present. “We’ll have it at the Farmers Market, in Askew’s one day and the book is available at three museums in Armstrong, Vernon and Enderby,” said Gamble. “The book has been very well received and supported. Everybody has supported this project to the hilt.” A second printing of the book has been ordered and the book will also be available in 2014.

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City not on dispatch radar The City of Vernon, which was passed over The City of Vernon for the service three could be bypassed again years ago, recently met when it comes to fire with RDNO officials in dispatch for neighbour- an attempt to win the bid for 2014. ing communities. “The presentation The Regional District was well done of North and there Okanagan were a lot of will attempt good points to negotito add, such ate a renewal as emergency agreement management with the and the fire Fraser Valley training cenRegional tre (which are District Keith Green operated by to provide the city),” said dispatch for fire halls in Fairbairn. Fairbairn says Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Lumby, Vernon could be conColdstream and the sidered if talks with Fraser Valley are not electoral areas. “We’ve had a good successful. Vernon Fire relationship with the Fraser Valley and we Department officials want an opportunity to say they’re disappointed renegotiate,” said Rick RDNO has not initiated Fairbairn, RDNO vice- a competitive bid process for dispatch. chairperson. “Having separate fire Fairbairn says he is aware of no problems dispatch services for since Fraser Valley took our area, Vernon and on the contract in 2010. the Okanagan Indian The agreement expires Band, dispatched out of our station and the rest Dec. 31, 2014. richard rolke

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of the region dispatched out of Fraser Valley certainly creates operational challenges on types of incidents where our departments overlap,” said Keith Green, Vernon fire chief. “Large-scale incidents where mutual aid is required presents difficulties when the responding departments don’t share communication systems. We felt we could have provided a very attractive bid from both a financial perspective and an operational efficiency perspective.” Prior to RDNO going to a request for proposals in 2010, Vernon made a proposal. “While Vernon did not formally respond to the RFP, RDNO evaluated its proposal against those received through the RFP process and estimated that RDNO would realize annual savings in excess of $80,000 per year by selecting Fraser Valley,” said Ron Baker, the regional district’s com-

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A B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful is bringing his bid to the North Okanagan. Dan Brooks will take part in a luncheon today at 2 p.m. at Enderby’s Howard Johnson Hotel. On Monday, he will hold a meet-and-greet at

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an you send a fax for me?” asked Charlotte, a close neighbor, on the phone one morning. I was a little perplexed. It was like asking me if she could borrow our butter churn or a bucket of coal. Who sends faxes anymore? Didn’t they go out with mullets and Beanie Babies? Why not just send a scan, or an email attachment or a screenshot of whatever she was being asked to fax? Who was she sending a fax to? Had she invented some kind of time machine? Was she sending a fax to her old self in 1989 telling her not to marry that bozo Tom? Jim Mullen I had to check, but it turns out my printer is also a scanner and a fax machine, even though I had never used it for that. “Sure,” I said. “Come on over, or do you need me to come over there and help crank your car?” Charlotte now thinks I am out of my mind. She has no idea that people once started cars by hand-cranking them. The only crank she knows about is me. Old technology never seems to die willingly. I worked with a writer not so long ago who insisted on using a fountain pen. If he could have, I’m sure he would have used a quill. This meant that every single word he wrote had to be typed into the computer by someone else. His typist went on to become quite successful in the publishing business; the scribe, not so much. It turns out that what you write is more important than what you write with. Go to almost any lawn sale and you’ll find cassette tapes and vinyl records and dictaphones and VHS players and giant, coffin-sized speakers that aren’t as good as the tiny ones in your car’s door, yet some people still buy them.

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People who say old vinyl records sound better than digital either have a hearing problem or a memory problem. No, I take that back. Maybe they just have a drinking problem. But even if it were true, once you’ve run a needle over a vinyl record a few times, you can throw high fidelity out the window and watch it smash like dish at a Greek wedding. But if you like vinyl, there’s a program that will add authentic-sounding clicks and pops to the songs on your MP3 player. About 10 years ago, well into the age of cellphones, I read about a local woman who was finally getting rid of her party line. (If you’re a teenager who doesn’t know what a party line is, let me just say, it’s probably not what you’re thinking.) There hadn’t been another party on her line for years; she had been the last one using it. She wanted to keep it because it was amazingly inexpensive but her phone carrier wouldn’t hear of it. They dragged her kicking and screaming into, oh, the 1950s. And charged her more for it. Me, I like the new stuff. The printer I talked about earlier is wireless. That doesn’t mean it has no wires, it just means it has one less wire -- the one to the computer. It still has a power cord and it has to be plugged into a phone jack to use the fax. Maybe wireless is a little optimistic. The term should really be “wirefewer” as in “her party line was wireless compared to my wirefewer printer.” I like that my smartphone can take pictures and let me read my email. Yet I know that when I reread this story in two or three years, I’ll say, “Wireless? Really? That went out ages ago. A smartphone? When is the dude going to catch up and get a phone chip implanted in his forehead like everyone else? He probably has one of those, what do you call them? Fax machines.” Contact Jim Mullen at JimMullenBooks.com.

It appears most of the parking citizens of this community aren’t prepared to start racking up 50-cent charges on their credit card. And who can blame them? Why not just pull a couple quarters out of your pocket and save yourself the inevitable banking procedure needed to pay off those miniscule charges? So while it was a nice gesture to try, kudos to the City of Vernon staff for opting to remove the meters with their credit card capabilities. On the other side of the coin, the option is handy. Some days you could really use the option to pay with credit (or an even better option would be debit) when your change purse is empty. But the cost to purchase the fancy meters, and keep them running, is more than they are worth in convenience. A better option would to bring back the machines that accept dimes and nickels. How many times have you pulled up to a meter and shifted through your pocket only to reveal a couple dimes and nickels? Quarters appear to be a hot commodity therefore they aren’t always readily available. Whose idea was it to remove the option for ‘petty change’ anyway? Apparently it came about when a number of old meters needed to be replaced. Although pennies are no longer an accepted currency, the Canadian government hasn’t axed nickels and dimes (yet perhaps the city knows more than we do). So since those five and 10 cent coins are still valid, there should still be an option for the parking public to use them.

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e wish to comment on the proposal for amalgamation in Greater Vernon. The proposal is not a new one, but the current one seems to be based on the premise that the area is over-governed, and that substantial savings would be effected by combining Vernon, Coldstream, and Electoral Areas B and C. There is much emphasis on a merger resulting in a slimmed down management team — one administrator, one finance director and so on — on the simplistic assumption that a new council would be the same size as the current ones in Vernon and Coldstream, and would work for the same salaries, and a much larger municipality would have fewer employees, making a substantial difference in the budget. On a more general note, the amalgamation of two municipalities and two electoral areas does not automatically mean that costs will be reduced. In fact, the effect on local residents and taxpayers would be the opposite when one considers the services that are now provided and who pays for them. Policing, fire protection and road costs vary substantially with local governments. In Coldstream, policing costs are less and fire protection is by volunteers rather than up to $120,000 annually per firefighter in Vernon. In the electoral areas, policing costs are minimal, fire protection is by volunteers, and maintenance costs for an extensive road network are assumed by the province. ask the question When asked at the U.S. border recently where my passenger and I were from, we both answered “Vernon." I didn’t answer “BX, Area C” and he didn’t answer “Coldstream,” because we are both from this wonderful single community, Greater Vernon, in which I have lived for 37 years. Nov. 15th’s edition of The Morning Star quotes Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick as saying, about the Greater Vernon Governance Society petition on the question of unification, “they are presumptuous on the clout they carry with the numbers they have," and "this is just six per cent of the total voters." But 611 of Coldstream’s 7,424 registered voters (or more than eight per cent, by the way) are asking that the question of unification be put on the 2014 municipal ballot. That is not a presumptuous but rather a significant portion of Coldstream’s population who are asking for the right to vote on a question of increasing efficiency in the use of tax dollars. Some may be in favour of combining local government and some opposed, but it seems Mayor Garlick wants to avoid asking the question and avoid dealing with it once and for all. Area C director Mike McNabb points out that 898 signatures from outside the City of

With one municipality, these favourable conditions would not continue, except for a short mitigation period, and the burden of services would be particularly onerous on Coldstream and the electoral areas. Beyond the financial argument, residents should look at the fundamental role of local government as an institution for residents to resolve problems and provide solutions, to the greatest net benefit. In response to this role and as a result of differing conditions and aspirations, the residents of Vernon, Coldstream and the electoral areas are each provided with different levels of service, different policies and different bylaws.

Vernon (or 31 per cent of the total signatures) is “not overwhelming support from the other jurisdictions to join Vernon.” Thirty-one per cent does, in fact, seem overwhelming. He should note, too, that the petition has never called for any jurisdiction to join Vernon. The question has, from the outset, been to ask about combining into a new, single entity and only if it improves services and efficiencies. If the population votes no, then at least the issue is dealt with once and for all. The objective of the Greater Vernon Governance Society has been to petition the provincial government to give us, the citizens of the Greater Vernon area, the information on possible saved costs or possible added costs of unification, so that we can collectively make an informed decision as to our long term direction as a community. According to our MLA Eric Foster, this can only come from local government officials asking the province to call the question. A significant number of citizens are asking for that question to be called. Why not our local elected and appointed officials as well? Peter Moore, Governance society director and area C resident

What is the merit in having one municipality covering such a diverse area? There would be little benefit to having large rural holdings and viable farms, ranches and orchards included in a city designation. There are some issues which should more properly be carried out on a regional level, as by their very nature they extend over municipal boundaries, and were not envisioned when the two municipalities were incorporated more than 100 years ago. There is now a mechanism available for addressing them through the regional growth strategy, a regional vision that commits the regional district and municipalities to meet common social, economic and environmental objectives through co-operation. These objectives include housing, transportation, regional district services, parks and natural areas and economic development. The regional growth strategy was adopted in 2011 and is binding on the municipalities and electoral areas. Some of the issues — parks and recreation, water supply — have or are being dealt with at the regional district level. In conclusion, we would submit that regional cooperation and mutual respect would go a long way toward resolving the issues identified by the proponents of amalgamation. Peter tassie, Coldstream bill kastelen, Coldstream rod Drennan, Vernon

best interests It is true that farmers using GMO are not themselves unethical or immoral, for these farmers started using these crops after they were told it would be better, it would save on pesticides, on fossil fuels and on costs. But the facts are proving otherwise, so knowing that GMO crops are now proven to contaminate organic crops makes bringing in new GM crops or continuing to use GM crops unethical. We make our living providing people with organic food. If GM alfalfa or GM wheat come to be planted here it will mean the end of our livelihood, of a farm we have worked hard to build up. And it is not true that GM is simply speeding up a process that has always occurred - In nature. Genes from animals don't mix with genes from plants. So in closing, I want to say that Bee Safe does have the best interests of farmers in mind, of those of us who want to be able to grow good food safe for the bees, the animals, and the environment. Becoming a GMO-free region means no more added GMO crops and phasing out existing ones, helping farmers make the transition and finding better ways for the benefit of all that live in this area.

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There is little local authorities can do to stop farmers from making noise while protecting crops. The Regional District of North Okanagan has adopted a noise regulation bylaw, but director Mary-Jo O’Keefe is concerned it does nothing to prevent orchardists from firing off cannons to scare away birds when tourists at a campground are sleeping. “Being woken up by a cannon is not much fun,” she said. However, RDNO staff insist the issue is largely out of their control. “Under the provincial Mary-Jo O’Keefe Right to Farm legislation, they (farmers) have the right to blow their cannons when the sun comes up,” said John Friesen, bylaw enforcement officer. Friesen added that any complaints about cannons before 7 a.m. have occurred when the timer on the device has malfunctioned. The bylaw states that audible bird scare devices can only be operated from one half-hour before sunrise to 7 p.m. or one one-half-hour before sunrise to sunset, whichever is of a lesser duration. The cannons can be used between May 15 and Nov. 15. Despite provincial regulations, O’Keefe believes RDNO should encourage farmers to consider neighbours and tourism businesses before using the cannons. “We as a district should say, ‘We’d like you to start at 7 a.m.,’” she said.

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Members of the Okanagan Indian Band are rallying around a local family after a fire forced them from their home Wednesday. The Saddleman family fell victim to a house fire Wednesday in the mid- afternoon at their Westside Road residence. “The damage to the house was quite extensive,” said Tetku Coutlee of her mother’s home. “Almost the whole roof was lost in the fire, the top floor was ruined by fire, and the basement was ruined from water

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Monday evening in support of the Saddleman family, starting at 5 p.m. at the Head of the Lake hall (tickets available at the door on a first come, first serve basis). The care and concern shown by all is greatly appreciated by the Saddleman family. “The family is thankful to the fire department for doing as much as it could, and to the Okanagan band and community for stepping forward right away to try and assist the best that they could,” said Coutlee. “Our father was the late chief Albert Saddleman and he

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There’s a lot of construction going on in Spallumcheen. The latest figures show seven building permits worth $891,000 were issued in the township in October. That compares to 10 permits worth $1.2 million during the same month in 2012. “We’re still leading the charge when it comes to building,” said Greg Betts, chief administrative officer, of the township’s activity compared to other local communities. Of the seven permits, six were residential and one was agricultural. Year-to-date, there have been a total of 59 building permits issued in Spallumcheen worth $9.4 million. That compares to 62 permits valued at $5.5 million during the first 10 months of 2012. Dog park considered There may be some interest in developing a place for dogs to call their own. Spallumcheen will forward a request from resident Elaine Turner to a joint meeting with Armstrong to discuss the issue of an offleash dog park. “We have areas where we could do that and it would get people away from the IPE grounds,” said Coun. Joe Van Tienhoven. In her letter, Turner says Van Tienhoven there is no where for residents to take their dogs. “I live in a strata and like many other responsible dog owners that live in like situations, we would like our dogs to be socialized and be able to run safely off-leash with other dogs,” she said. December meeting cancelled There will be one less get-together for Spallumcheen politicians. Council has decided to cancel the Dec. 2 regular meeting. “Some members of council may be away and we may have a quorum issue,” said Greg Betts, chief administrative officer. A regular meeting will be held Dec. 16. “If another meeting is needed, council can call one,” said Betts.

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Vernon high school teacher Cliff Acob had some unfinished business in Englishtown, N.J. last weekend. He wasn’t closing a real estate deal or checking on a long lost friend in need. Instead, Acob, 42, went back for a second try at the World’s Toughest Mudder. The extreme competition puts the world’s most hardcore Mudders through a grueling 24-hour challenge designed to find the toughest man, woman, and four-person team on the planet. Last year, Acob and Aaron Hoffman, also a teacher at VSS, fell short of 40 miles, as the brutal course and freezing temperatures forced them to quit before the 24-hour mark. The 2013 course changed from the previous 10 miles and 32 obstacles circuit to five miles and 22 obstacles. After reaching the 50-mile mark in 19 hours and the weather above freezing, Acob took on the World’s Toughest Muder, completing 12 laps in 24 hours and 56 minutes. He placed 117th overall, and 17th in his age category. “I thought I should keep going for the full 24 hours,” said Acob, a father of four. “Challenges leading up to the race was fitting in the back-to-back five-hour training days, and still having the responsibility of being dad. I really thank my wife for this.” Acob has done two Ironman Canadas and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, canoeing and rock climbing. He specialized in the sprints and long jump while at Seattle Pacific University. “Race day challenges included trying to keep hydrated since I just got over the flu two days prior to the race. The Electric Eel is always a shocking challenge. You just never know when and what part of your body will compulsively contort. If you’re unlucky to get it in the head, you experience the brain reboot. “The Leap of Faith was a mind-over-matter obstacle. When your body is tired at 95-km, you have to mentally prepare your body to run at full speed in order to clear the 15-foot gap. Everest is a quarter-pipe that you’ll have to sprint up. Everest is coated in mud and grease, a combina-

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Vernon's Cliff Acob crawls through the muddy waters in the World's Toughest Mudder in New Jersey. Acob, below, uses his four children for a unique workout session. tion which will likely send you right back from where you came. As the sign says ‘After your 10th attempt at Everest, the water starts to look warmer.’ The water was a 200-m cold swim.” Tough Mudder events are obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test an athletes’ all-around strength, stamina and mental grit before getting handed a beer at the finish. There is mud, fire, ice-water and 10,000 volts of electricity everywhere as competitors climb 12-foot walls and crawl through tunnels. Organizers describe the premise as a way of thinking, where entrants unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover a unique camaraderie with fellow Mudders.

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Vernon Vipers’ forward Michael McNicholas goes in alone on Trail Smoke Eaters’ netminder Riley Corbin in BCHL action Friday at Cominco Arena.

After going a month without scoring, Colton Sparrow now has three goals in as many B.C. Hockey League games for the Vernon Vipers. Sparrow, a 20-year-old Vernon minor hockey product, pocketed a deuce for first star as the Snakes torched the host Trail Smoke Eaters 4-1 Friday night at Cominco Arena. Sparrow’s first goal came on a tremendous solo effort 7:16 into the second period, when he pick-pocketed a Trail defender and went in alone on a breakaway to beat Riley Corbin with a backhander, five-hole. “He was playing with energy, moving his feet and playing the way he should be playing,” said Vernon head coach Jason Williamson.

Tyler Povelofskie (2nd goal) had given the Vipers the lead in the first period with a five-hole blast when a Trail defender gave him an open lane to shoot. TJ Dumonceaux and d-man Jared Wilson drew assists. Dexter Dancs, with his 10th of the season, pocketed the 3-0 goal 4:18 into the third frame, set up nicely by linemate and team scoring leader Michael McNicholas on a 2-on-1 rush. Sparrow (4th goal) capped Vernon’s attack less than a minute later, jamming home the rebound Colton Sparrow off a Chase McMurphy shot.

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Scully lovin’ Riderville

member of the Green Riders’ Wall of Fame, Lawrie Skolrood could have his choice of seats at today’s 101st Grey Cup in Regina. However, the former Saskatchewan tight end will be in the city, but not at Mosaic Stadium. “I’ll be at some friends out of the cold so I can watch the game,” said Skolrood, 61, moments after leaving the CFL Alumni luncheon Friday afternoon. “There are too many distractions if you’re at the game.” Scully, Vernon’s deputy fire chief, played 10 years with the Riders and four with Hamilton Kevin Mitchell before retiring in 1987. He won’t be pulling for the Ti-Cats. “I’ve gotta go with Regina or else my carcass will end up in the field somewhere,” laughed Skolrood, accompanied by his wife, Vicki. “This is a very historic thing for Regina and the energy here is incredible. It was minus 27 last night but you’d think it was just another day at the beach. Everybody’s smiling.” Mike (Pinball) Clemons, Tony Gabriel and Dave Cutler were among the CFL alumni guests mentioned by Skolrood, who bumped into a latearriving Ken McEachern (10 years with Riders, one year and a Grey Cup with Toronto) while on the phone with me. “There were about 60 of them and it was a very impressive event with about 800 people,” said Scully. “We raise money for players who have suffered brain inju-

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ries; that’s a big deal. We also raise money for minor football across the country.” Lawrie is unsure whether Vicki will paint her face in Rider colours as they prepared for the Grey Cup parade Saturday and a zillion other parties. “Depends on the wine,” he chuckled. The Rider Pride celebrations are of course week-long and attendance was high Thursday night. “There were only 5,000 at Riderville last night (Bare Naked Ladies provided the music) so I’m a little concerned,” he joked. Saskatchewan should ambush the Ti-Cats for their fourth Grey Cup victory. The Green Riders sell $7 million a year in merchandise, more than all the other seven CFL teams combined. The team’s future looks brighter than the Ottawa RedBlacks’ expansion roster with a new stadium being built for 2015. For the record, Skolrood was a tight end for six years and offensive tackle his last eight seasons. He played in two allstar games and finished his career with 159 catches for 2,245 yards and seven touchdowns. Scully, also a member of the University of North Dakota Athletics Hall of Fame, was drafted by the NFL Dallas Cowboys but landed in Regina, who had his CFL territorial rights. Said American Gene Murphy, who scouted Skolrood for North Dakota: Lawrie didn’t know how to get in a stance and he thought the football was a volleyball and he couldn’t catch a damn cold, but like all Canadians who played at UND, he could run and he was tougher than a cow.” His UND teammates included the like

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of future CFL stars Dave Fennell, Frank Landy and Steve Mazurak. Another Rider alumnus more than ready for today’s classic is Vernon’s Bob Hewitson, a Rider offensive end in 194950 whose career was cut short by a back injury. “I’m watching it right here,” said Hewitson, 83. “My daughter and her boyfriend are coming over. I’ve got my green Riders pants, shirt, jacket, shoes, ring and watch all ready. I’m taking the Riders by a touchdown and a half.” Hewitson, the popular joke-telling, retired manager of electrical wholesaler Nedco, played three games with the Riders before breaking his back. “I jammed three vertebrae and paralyzed my legs. They said I could take a mickey and sit in the stands or play and risk being a paraplegic. I chose the mickey and I’m still sitting in the stands.” The late Martin Ruby, the pride of Falkland, was a tackle with the Green Riders from 1951-59 after five seasons with the NFL New York Giants. Ruby told me in 1997: “My first year (in Regina) we played Ottawa in the Grey Cup and lost by one touchdown in Toronto. We could have easily won it. There were two trainloads of Regina fans at the game. They mortgaged their houses and cars to get there.” For the record, Earl Grey was a British Prime Minister in the 1800s who donated the Grey Cup. Wait a minute, let me Google that fact again. It was actually Albert Grey, the Governor General of Canada from 1904 until 1911 who donated the trophy to the Canadian Rugby Union in 1909. The Riders win 41-10.

Knights returning to winning form Continued from A19

Netminder Austin Smith, who finished with 27 saves and second star, was 31 seconds away from his first shutout of the season when Adam Wheeldon stepped into a bouncing puck in the slot for his fourth of the season. “It’s tough; Smitty played well,” said Williamson, of the spoiled shutout. The Vipers (14-7-2-4) held a share of first place with the Merritt Centennials (169-1-1) heading into their Saturday night tilt with the fifth-place West Kelowna Warriors (14-9-0-2). Just four points separate the top five seeds, while the Smoke Eaters lag behind in sixth at 7-17-2-1. In other BCHL play Friday night, the Penticton Vees slipped into second place

in the Interior after falling 3-1 to the host Coquitlam Express. Ryan Rosenthal fired the powerplay winner early in the third period, and added an empty-netter with 12 seconds to play. The Cents rallied with goals by Jeff Wight and Diego Cuglietta in the final two minutes to upend the Surrey Eagles 5-4 Friday at Nicola Valley Arena. The Warriors were 6-3 losers to the Chilliwack Chiefs, while the Salmon Arm SilverBacks bowed 3-2 in OT to the host Langley Rivermen. Meanwhile, in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night, the North Okanagan Knights earned back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month with a 3-0 shutout of

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VERNON SOCCER ASSOCIATION INDOOR SOCCER MEN’S LEAGUE Morning Star Staff TEAM W L T PTS GF GA Monashee Surveying 5 2 0 15 25 20 Looks like ski season is starting early North Enderby Timber 5 2 0 15 31 18 this year, and the Silver Star Freestyle Ski Camels 3 2 2 11 29 22 Club is well prepared for it. Osprey Capital Young Boys 3 3 1 10 30 17 The club’s fall training program was Turn-Key Controls 2 3 2 8 22 17 Peters Tirecraft 0 6 1 1 18 49 at capacity with 56 skiers and two snowWeek 7 Scores: Monashee 5 NET 2; Camels 6, Turn-Key 4; Osprey Capital 12T:5.67” boarders getting in shape with coach Tirecraft 2

Wade Garrod and other local trainers in Free-ski competitors will have the partnership with Pacific Sport Okanagan. opportunity to attend junior tour events Trampoline training and fitness session in places like Golden and Nelson. were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church “It is great to give local kids another gymnasium, Polson Park, Lakeview Park, option to take their passion for skiing,” Kal Fitness and Kal Tire place. said Garrod. “We even had Noah Morrison stop One of the most anticipated additions by for some trampoline train- to the freestyle program this season is ing with the comthe arrival of the Katal petitive freestyle Air Bag. Measuring 20x16 groups,” said metres (it is 3m tall), the Garrod. air bag offers novice to pro Ve r n o n’s skiers and snowboarders Morrison is an the ability to safely learn Olympic hopeful the art of aerial maneu— Wade Garrod in slopestyle skivers. ing for the 2014 “We are incredibly Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. excited to be partnering with Silver Star The freestyle club is offering a Mountain to develop the safest, most profull line of programs up at Silver gressive freestyle training site in North Star Mountain Resort, including America,” said Ken Gaskell, club presiJumps and Bumps (ages 6 up), dent. Freestylerz (8-12), G Team (girls The air bag will be a key training 9-13), competitive Freeski Team tool for the exclusive use of club mem(13-17) and the Competitive bers during training days, but it will Freestyle Ski Team. also be open to the public Friday and For skiers interested in try- Saturday nights, and on weekdays during ing freestyle, the club is hosting the Christmas holidays. four free, early-season sessions The air bag is located just outside the Fall is coming, so get your system in top shape before the cooler weather gets here. (Dec. 15, 20 and 29, and Jan. 4) village and below Main Street Ski Way at instructed by a certified freestyle the bottom of Milky Way. RECEIVE UP TO coach. The goal is to introduce The freestyle club is partnering with * kids to the sport in a safe and fun Silver Star for a variety of events this OR financing for 36 months 0% APR environment. season, including the inaugural Alumni 4315 25th Avenue, Vernon with the purchase of a qualifying The free-ski team is a new Day, the annual Hot Dog Moguls, B.C. Lennox Heating & Cooling System addition to the club’s program Super Youth Challenge, B.C. Timber Tour AND Serving the North Okanagan for Ten Years. lineup. Participating athletes No. 3, and the ninth annual Showdown, ** $99 Fall Furnace Tune-Up Special. will learn all-mountain ski skills, Hoedown, Throwdown. including line selection, with Registration for all club programs is an emphasis on skiing the big now open. To register, or for more inforOffer expires 11/29/2013. *Rebate offer is valid only with the purchase of qualifying Lennox products. System rebate offers range from $500 - $2,000. **See your participating Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and operated businesses. © 2013 Lennox Industries, Inc. mountains of B.C. responsibly. mation, visit www.ssfreestyle.com. 4315 25th Avenue, Vernon

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The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers rebounded from an opening loss to earn a 4-4 draw with Richmond in Midget Tier 1 hockey tournament play Friday in Prince George. Vernon’s Cole Woodliffe opened the scoring against Richmond, assists to Jagger Williamson and Layne Greene. Lee Springer, in a borrowed set of skates a size-and-ahalf too small, pocketed the second goal, assisted by Carson Richards. In the third period, Williamson, assisted by Woodliffe, pulled the Snakes within one. With less than a minute to play, and with Austin Goss (32 saves) pulled for an extra attacker, Richards fired the equalizer, assisted by Jeff Bochon and Woodliffe. Woodliffe handled the Vipers’ offence in their 2-1 loss to Okanagan Hockey Academy that morning. Jordan Rea drew the assist, while Josh Evans made 24 stops. The Watkin Motors Vipers are 1-0-1 in Pee Wee Tier 1 tourney play in Penticton. The Snakes played physical in a 4-2 win over North Vancouver in their opener. Netminder Tyler Sedlacek earned the win, supported with offence from Gavin Fleck (assists to Eric Noren, Cole Boyarski),

Ben King (Tanner Brown), Rowan Miller (Boyarski), Brown (Corey Lazar). Lee Christensen stepped out of the penalty box, picked up a King feed and buried the equalizer, top shelf, with two minutes remaining as the Watkin crew salvaged a 3-3 tie with the Port Moody Cougars Saturday morning. Trailing 3-0 early, the Vipers regrouped with goals from Brown (Miller, Lochlan O’keefe), Miller (penalty shot) and Miller (Trevor Kennedy). Coby Grant kept Vernon in the game with solid netminding. Kieran Watts secured the shutout and an assist as the Source For Sports Vipers hammered the Trail Smoke Eaters 7-0 in Bantam Rep action Friday at Civic Arena. Watts fed Matt Kowalski, catching Trail on a line change late in the game. The Vipers took the early lead on goals by Coleton Bilodeau (2+1), Owen Beliveau and Brady Marzocco. Jason Shaigec got the only goal of the second period on assists by Reed Cashato and Marzocco. Powell Connor sniped a point shot, assisted by game MVP Kowalski and Grady Caton. In female Bantam A tournament play, the Sladen Moore Lakers nearly blew a four-

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goal lead, but held on for a 6-4 win over the Kelowna Rockets Friday in Kamloops. Kelowna collected four unanswered goals to equalize midway through the final frame before Andie Kaneda earned her second snipe of the night on a sweet backhander for the win. Samantha Head, with a pair, and singles by Jenna Fletcher (1+2) and Jordan Butler rounded out the Laker attack. Assists went to Brooke Berube, Tylee Cooper, Emily Clarke and Makenna Southam. Laker goalie Tiera Joseph made some key saves for the win. The North Okanagan Tier 4 Knights went undefeated in Pee Wee Rep tournament play Friday in Lake Country. The Knights cruised to a 5-1 decision over the Whitehorse Mustangs in their morning tilt, with Brandon Matvenko (2), Eli Dwyer, Dylan Huber and Wesley Graves supplying the offence. Earning assists were Graves, Michael Kormany and Dwyer (2). Thomas Burton took the win.

The Knights led from start to finish in their 7-5 win over the Vancouver Thunderbirds. Graves deflected a Kormany point shot in the first period. A trio of snipes by Easton Hunter, Matvenko and Kormany gave North Okanagan a comfortable lead in the second frame. Vancouver replied with a goal, but Hunter, from Huber and Dwyer, padded North Okanagan’s lead with a late goal. Vancouver fired three quick goals to pull within one in the third period, but singles by Huber and Kord Haller put the

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said director Juliette Cunningham. One of the concerns is that any changes based on input may not be presented to local communities in advance. “There is no word if we will see what the legislation looks like,” said Renee Clark, water quality manager. RDNO is also asking for a public meeting locally so residents can learn more about what the government is proRenee Clark posing. The legislation’s policy direction includes protecting stream health, considering water in land use decisions, regulating groundwater, regulating water use during scarcity, measuring water use, improving conservation and enabling a range of governance approaches. But a primary concern for RDNO is if government agencies will be provided with sufficient staff and funding to enforce the rules. “Who will be there with boots on the ground to do the work?” said Clark.

Water rules draw concerns Morning Star Staff

North Okanagan officials want more time to consider the implications of provincial water rules. The deadline to provide input on the proposed Water Sustainability Act has passed but the Regional District of North Okanagan has asked Victoria for more time to review the draft document before MLAs in the Legislature consider approval. “Why all of a sudden is there a big rush on this?”

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Imagine enrolling in a training program and becoming an automotive service technician with Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But a new partnership between Okanagan College and Kal Tire promises qualified graduates just that opportunity. In response to the growth of Kal Tire and its increasing need for automotive service technicians, the company is partnering with Okanagan College to offer the AST Foundation program at the Kelowna campus in January. To find out more about the program, attend an information session Wednesday at 6 p.m. in room T123 at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus.

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provide significant detail on the values, concerns and cultural benefits the watershed provides to their communities and will be of great value to the plan,” said Frank. The plan will soon be referred to government agencies for review. “It’s good work by our staff and credit goes to my predecessor for the foresight to do this,” said director Jackie Pearase of former rural Enderby director Herman Halvorson.

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been the main benDonations are steady eficiary over the years, at Santa’s Workshop in other groups have Enderby, keeping vol- received part of the unteers busy as they workshop’s proceeds. “A lot of credit must prepare for the early December shopping go to Angela Killen, who co-ordinated the events. To make the most workshop for a decade, for proof the viding an last week excellent before the model to workshop help comcloses to munity set up for groups shopping, while givit will be ing kids open 10 a unique a.m. to 4 shopping p.m. Nov. — Pearase experi25 to 30 ence,” said to accept Pearase. final donaThere is tions of new and gently used also a Seniors Shopping items that make good Spree Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Christmas gifts. Volunteers will then a Teen and Adult photo submitted close up shop to pre- Shopping Spree Dec. 14 Santa’s workshop coordipare for the Kids Only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. nator Tracy Ell (left) and Anyone wanting to Shopping Spree Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. and help with this Enderby volunteer Gail Schalin Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to tradition is asked to sort through the stuffies contact Pearase at 250- donated to the annual 4 p.m. This event allows 838-0466 or Ell at 250- tradition in Enderby. kids up to age 12 838-0994. a chance to do some Christmas shopping for the people on their lists with some help from the workshop’s elves. “Adults stay outside while the kids make their selections from our huge array Fourteen years ago following my own coronary attack I decided to follow the research of Dr. Linus Pauling, Professor Williams of affordably priced Stehbens and Dr. Sydney Bush and take high doses of vitamin C items,” said Tracy Ell, plus lysine. I am turning 90 soon and I am glad I did! who co-ordinates the annual event with her Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells sister Jackie Pearase. together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner, claimed it takes a mere “We wrap all their 10 milligrams of vitamin C to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack. gifts so they get to surprise everyone on Dr. William Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Auckland University in New Zealand Christmas morning – if emphasized that coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other arteries in the they can keep the secret body. They’re under constant pressure while the heart beats 100,000 times every 24 hours, that long. Some of them or 37 million times a year, and 2.2 billion times if you live to 70 years of age. don’t make it out of the Without sufficient vitamin C and lysine this constant pounding causes minute cracks in parking lot before spillcollagen, resulting in blood clots and possible death, or a weakened ing the beans.” artery can break, causing a stroke. Santa’s Workshop Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proven that began in 1996 as a way vitamin C and lysine can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal to provide seniors with photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C a way to be involved and lysine. One year later new pictures showed atherosclerosis had in the community regressed in retinal arteries. by mending toys that NEW BOOK Now you can take the right combination would then be given NOW of vitamin C and lysine in a powder form I AVAILABLE to children in need for developed called Medi-C Plus™. Christmas. It evolved within a year to include ONLY at local Health toys for Christmas hamFood Stores and Select pers provided to famiNatural Pharmacies lies by the local food bank, and a kids’ shopping event was added ANY SIZE OR FLAVOUR the following year. PNO.CA find us on Shopping events for MANUFACTURER COUPON - TO THE RETAILER: For redemption, mail to: Preferred Nutrition, 153 Perth Street, Acton, ON, L7J 1C9. Limit one coupon per purchase. Offer valid only in Canada. Expiry: Dec 31, 2013 - Coupon code: 08-886 seniors and teens and adults also joined the line-up, and while the Enderby food bank has

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the pressure on acute care hospitals. The Ombudspersons report, issued in February of 2012, focused on key areas where changes should be made and 176 recommendations were put forward. Foremost was that the government assist seniors to continue to live at home by improving and extending the current home support services. According to the BC Health Coalition as of April 2013, only four of the recommendations have been fully met. According to their website, Interior Health’s Home Support Services are offered to help seniors with chronic health conditions, disabilities or terminal illness remain at home safely and independently. Community health workers provide home support services such as bathing, dressing and grooming, special exercises, medication administration and other care needs. They are trained, screened and insured, and their services meet established standards. In my experience they do a good job given their limited budget and staff cuts and provide the services they are mandated to provide. They also offer support and relief for primary caregivers. One of the problems here is that many seniors with disabilities are their own primary caregivers and are limited in performing daily household tasks that we know are essential to maintaining good health and personal well being. Many of those vital basic household

needs are not provided for by home support services such as house cleaning, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, rehabilitation equipment/aids, driving to appointments, companions, foot care. Yet they are as essential to living as bathing or personal care. Their Web site also goes on to say that for the services that Home Support Services does not provide they would be pleased to connect seniors to a list of places that do provide them. These are services that you must pay for. So if you are financially able you get the services you need and if you are unable to pay, and one-third of seniors are on limited incomes, you do without, or must go into an assisted living institution. Another perfect example of equal opportunity that our government says is in place for all seniors. Bah! COSCO has again and again pushed the government to implement a universal program of home care and support that would be broadened and based on all individual needs that would really keep seniors in their home longer. They have done the math and see this as a way to reduce the intake into expensive residential forms of care and decrease unnecessary use of hospital beds and care. To get more information about COSCO call Ernie Bayer 1-604-576-9734. If you have any comments or questions call 250-542-7928 or e-mail blackmail1@telus.net

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Weddings around the world celebrate present happiness and hope for the future. The Interfaith Bridging project shares some of the customs of its members at the Interfaith Wedding Celebration event on Friday, with food, fashion, presentations and a silent auction, all in the luxury of wedding centre Durali Villa. Models wearing a variety of wedding clothes, some of them by Akira Ellen Hanson and Mollie Bono from Molakira’z Designz, will circulate with the guests. “We make clothes that could be worn by the bride or by guests, using Pendleton blankets or wool fabric with trim in Pendleton designs. We find First Nations and other people are wearing traditional clothing more for special occasions and the coats, vests and scarves for everyday wear. The clothes appeal to people from many cultures. They are oneof-a-kind wearable art,” said Hanson. Other clothes to be modeled throughout the event include those from Sikh, Muslim, Japanese, Korean and Canadian weddings. Ethnic appetizers will be served and there will be a DVD presentation on traditions. Entertainment will include music and dancing. The secret silent auction (get to bid only once and do not see other bids) has treats like a sari party, ethnic cooking lessons, a Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner, a Shabbat dinner for six at the synagogue in Kelowna, and much more. Half of the proceeds from the silent auction will go to the local Filipino community, who are raising money for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Committee member Sarah Gabriel, originally from South Sudan, recalled that in her country the people in the cities who are Christians would have weddings with white dresses while in the villages things are more traditional, with bride and groom dressed in colourful clothing and all their friends and family coming to dance to entertain them. For a Sikh wedding, the groom and his family and friends come to the bride’s home for the ceremony, which include the bride and groom pledging to uphold the four principles of the Sikh faith values in marriage. “The core of the Anand Karaj (the ‘Blissful ceremony’) is the Lavan, where hymns are sung, with the bride and groom circling the Guru Granth Sahib,” said Harpal Dhillon, who was married in just such a ceremony in India in 1978. “The ceremony serves to provide the foundational principles towards a successful marriage and also places the marriage within the context of unity with

Harpal and Jasbir Dhillon on their wedding day January 1978 in Lalpur village, Punjab, India. A Sikh wedding is one of several customs to be celebrated Nov. 29 during the Interfaith Wedding Celebration at Durali Villa. God. The four stanzas of the Lavan are to be sung and recited as the core of the ceremony. “First performed in 1579, the ceremony is now universally observed by the Sikhs.” The bride traditionally wears a long red skirt, top and scarf. The night before the wedding the women in the family get mehndi (henna) designs on their hands, and the bride gets it done on her hands and feet. Celebrations continue for several days. The Interfaith Wedding Celebration is a free, family event. There is no child minding but older children can watch videos. There are two sessions available, 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. “Because this is a wedding celebration, we are asking people to bring gifts, something that would be suitable for a child, woman, man, or family and we will give these to an organization that gives Christmas gifts to people in need,” said Nola Dibski, Interfaith Committee member. For more information, call Vernon and District Immigrant Services at 250-5424177.

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Pastor Cliff and Connie Siebert have been pastoring for more than 28 years throughout British Columbia, and now their travels and their work have brought them to Vernon. Cliff Siebert was installed as lead pastor at Vernon Full Gospel Church at a special ceremony last month, with Connie and their children, Rachel and Matthew, in

attendance, officiated by Pastor Ken Russell, district superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Rachel was installed as the church’s new youth pastor. The Sieberts have pastored in cities throughout the province, including Cloverdale, twice in Terrace, twice in Abbotsford, Williams Lake and spent the last eight years in Quesnel, where

Cliff was lead pastor. “We are very excited to begin this new chapter in our lives as we get to know the community of Vernon,” said Cliff. “It’s a new day at VFGC and we hope to see some new faces come through the doors of the church.” VFGC has programs for all ages, with church service beginning at 10 a.m. every Sunday.

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The local People In Need Crisis Line has now been a part of the Interior Crisis Line Network (ICLN) since January 2012. Since that time, Crisis Line Workers have been providing emotional support and referrals to callers who dial 1-888-353-2273 tollfree from all across the Interior Health region. The ICLN is a partnership of several Crisis Lines from across the region, including Vernon, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Trail and Williams Lake. To smooth the transition, the People in Need Crisis Line kept the old local access numbers active to make sure that callers had time to be informed of the change. However, as of Dec. 1, 2013, those local access numbers will become inactive and callers will hear a message saying: “The number you dialed is no longer in service. The number for the Crisis Line is 1-888-353-2273, that number is 1-888-353-2273.” The new number is accessible and toll-free to all callers within the Interior Health Region. These are the old numbers that will no longer be in service as of Dec. 1: Vernon, 250-545-2339; Salmon Arm, 250-833-1488; Enderby, 250-838-0880; Revelstoke, 250-837-6601.

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november 24 the georgette shop is getting ready for Christmas. Lots of past and present decor for sale, plus neat selection of Christmas outfits at super prices. Come down to 3100-28th Ave., under the green awning, behind Sir Winston’s Pub. VerNoN CoLLeCtors CLUB Meets Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. UkULeLes for fUN Meet Nov. 24, Army and Navy Club in Vernon. Come and be taught by Ukulele Patch. Play simple, wonderful tunes! Meet 1:30 p.m. for beginners and 2 p.m. all others. Info., Patch at 250-545-6049 or Jan at 250-542-4912. VerNoN BraNCh, okaNagaN historiCaL soCiety will meet Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about our local history and the people who helped shape Vernon’s future. NarCotiCs aNoNyMoUs Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. sMarties Drop-iN art prograM, gaLLery Vertigo All ages welcome to drop in for some fun. Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. For more information call 250-503-2297 or see www. galleryvertigo.com. Updated gallery events information on our Facebook page. aa Meets sUNDays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) (H) closed meeting 7

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the VerNoN prostate CaNCer sUpport aND aWareNess groUp meets Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at People Place. Video presentation from provincial conference on incontinence will be shown. All survivors, spouses/partners and those interested in prostate cancer are welcome. soLD Meets Nov. 25, Peter Hill of Vernon on “Trip to North Korea.” Dec. 2, Harvey Eller on “What is Falun Dafa and why is it practised in more than 70 countries? And why persecution by Chinese communist party?” Demonstration to follow. All meetings take place at the People Place, beginning 9:30 a.m. All welcome. the okaNagaN hUMaNe soCiety’s ChristMas Bazaar Annual fundraiser Nov. 25 to Dec. 24 at The Shops at Polson Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day the mall is open. Christmas items, white elephant table, antiques and collectibles, some furniture, other household items and 2014 calendars. Home baking each Monday. Also, raffle with great prizes. 100 per cent of money raised goes towards care of abandoned cats/kittens and to assist low-income families with the cost of spayIf you have mortgage questions like … ing/neutering their pet. Info., Hazel at 250“How can I be mortgage free faster?” or “How much mortgage can I afford?” 1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. ChiLDreN’s ChristMas party Call Michelle Beeton for advice at oyaMa LegioN Branch 189 Royal on how to save money! Canadian Legion, Dec. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. 250-549-0945. Michelle Beeton Santa is coming. Games, goodies and surprises. Register by Nov. 25. mbeeton@lendingmax.ca • michellebeeton.com pro Life thrift store We have a 1/2 price winter sale on all our clothes and shoes, except blue tags. You will find a big variety of sweaters, coats, skirts and pants. All our kids’ clothes are on sale. Check out Okanagan our books as a Christmas gift. Best of all, no Sunday, Equestrian tax. Sale runs Nov. 25 to 30. We are open December 22, 2013 Society Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p..m. at 3102-31st Ave. Info., 250-545-0777. Time: 1:00 pm yoga for eVeryoNe A very relaxing Place: evening of yoga, meditation and vegetarian dinner Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., Knox Village Green Hotel Presbyterian Church, 3701-32 Ave., rear entrance. Cost is by donation. For info., New Members Welcome! e-mail sunvalleyyoga@hotmail.com seNiors’ aCtiVity CeNtre, arMstroNg We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 50+ and looking for something to Halina Senior Centre in Vernon do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and is needing volunteers. friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Every second and If you can help, please call fourth Monday it’s crib and bingo at 1 p.m. 250-542-2877 or stop by 3310-37 Ave, Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1:30 Vernon (Behind the Rec Centre). Halina p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546Senior Centre offers a variety of events 8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. for the seniors in our community and therapeUtiC BreathiNg exerCises would greatly appreciate if you can help! Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphy-

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feature event: presentation on genetically modified foods Nov. 28 o you have questions regarding genetically modified foods and how they affect our health? Sustainable Environment Network and the Food Action group are very excited to announce that Dr. Thiery Vrain, a retired scientist who worked 30 years for agriculture Canada promoting GM foods, will be presenting his story on Thursday, Nov. 28 at the Schubert Centre in Vernon. Vrain will explain why he turned against GMO technology and show the documented harmful effects of GM foods on human health. This event is part of a cross-Canada tour sponsored by GE Free BC and Greenpeace, Vancouver. Entrance fee is free. Everyone is encouraged to come find out the repercussions of growing and eating GMO.

sema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo. ca haLiNa seNiors’ CeNtre Hand and Foot Canasta takes place Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come on out and learn a new sport. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec. Centre. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. NarCotiCs aNoNyMoUs Monday at 7 p.m., Twisted Sisters meets 3204 Alexis Park Dr. behind Knox Church. (Closed, women only, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. tops (take off poUNDs seNsiBLy) Meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. graNDpareNts raisiNg graNDChiLDreN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. aa MeetiNgs Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. BiNgo iN eNDerBy Mondays, Enderby Seniors Complex on George St. at 6 p.m.; 19 games. CoDa Meets Mondays at noon at Vernon Alliance Church. fraterNaL orDer of eagLes Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. haLiNa patterN DaNCers Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

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opment Free swimming Tuesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For more info., 542-7578. SeniorS’ Activity centre, ArmStrong We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 50+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Tuesdays, table tennis 1:30 p.m. For info., call Joy at 250546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. ArmStrong diStrict fiSh & gAme ASSociAtion We hold the following events every week: archery shooting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; trap shooting Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; pistol shooting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see our web site at www.adfga.ca or e-mail to adfga2011@hotmail.com powered pArAgliding club Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy foot-launched backpack model engine. Good chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com for regular meeting times, locations and more information. tueSdAy evening meditAtion group A short reading, followed by 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. reStorAtion And heAling for wounded SoulS A Christ-centred approach to recovery from Life’s Controlling Problems. Everyone welcome, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Christian Fellowship (behind Canadian Tire). Call Wayne at 542-5878. cocAine AnonymouS meetS Tuesdays 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us. freedom group meetS Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join. 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. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233 for more information. mAdd meetS Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets last Tuesday of the month 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235 for info. tueSdAy’S together 55 plus have a program on Tuesdays that gets them together twice a month; the ladies meet at Saddle Mountain Place (Dogwood Lounge, 1751 Glencaird St.) on the fourth Tuesday of the month 1 - 3 p.m. for a social get-together. For more info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. KiwAniS club of vernon four SeASonS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For more information, call 545-8650. hAlinA SeniorS centre Come out for a fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. SeniorS luncheS At ArmStrong legion Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $7. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. AA meetingS tueSdAyS Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meeting (X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Meeting (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. (H) . Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., 5 p.m. daily. Handicap access (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933

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lumby heAlth centre clinicS Nov. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Whitevalley Community Hall. To register, stop in at the Lumby Health Centre, call 250-547-9741 or e-mail lumbyhealthsociety@shaw.ca. Check out our new website: www.lumbyhealthunit.org cAnnAbiS educAtionAl forum All welcome to attend this free, informative and engaging forum on cannabis. Guest speakers include Dana Larsen, director of Sensible BC, and Dr. David Kennedy, (retired), member of Stop the Violence BC. Discover facts and truth about cannabis, decriminalization and medicinal cannabis. Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m., Swan Lake meeting room, Fairfield Inn & Suites, 5300 Anderson Way, Vernon. Seating limited; refreshments. Hosted by Sensible BC Vernon/Monashee and The Herbal-Health Centre Vernon Dispensary. oKAnAgAn SingleS 40+ Nov. 29, dance to music of Rutland City Limits at The Army and Navy Club (2500-46 Ave.) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Rock and country). No cover. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 by Nov. 28 if attending. Nov. 30, 10th Anniversary Club Dinner at 6 p.m. at The China Wok Restaurant (3102 – 30 Ave.) Special Buffet Dinner (no MSG) $12.95 – seniors; $13.95 adults). Price includes tea or coffee. Complimentary anniversary cake and prizes to celebrate. Non-members and new members welcome. Call Dot if attending by Nov. 28 to enable confirmation of reservations. live model drAwing SeSSion Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. VPAG continues to offer live model drawing sessions for artists. No experience required, just bring your drawing materials of choice, easels are provided. Set to music in a private space, artists are welcome to draw without inhibition. Models are experienced, male and female, nude or draped. Participants must be over the age of 19. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required. $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com buddhiSt meditAtion clASS with Karen Goodwin Nov. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Class topic will be “Essential Ingredients for Happiness.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. Info., www.dorjechang.ca or 250558-0952. No fragrance please. interfAith event: wedding trAditionS open houSe Nov. 29 at Durali Villa, 5960 Old Kamloops Rd. in Vernon. Participants are asked to choose one of two open house times: 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Highlights: 5:30 to 7 p.m., ethnic hors d’oeuvres and wedding snacks; 7:30 to 9 p.m., ethnic wedding desserts and wedding cakes. DVD presentation of faith and cultural wedding traditions; wedding dresses displayed; Molakira’s Designz featured; activities for children; “Connecting” silent auction; we are asking guests to bring a gift, carefully labelled, which will be given to a community organization for Christmas giving Because space is limited, please choose one open house time to attend: 5:30 or 7:30. Contact vdiss.interfaith@gmail.co chriStmAS teA, crAft & bAKe SAle The Christmas season has begun! Please join us Nov. 30,

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Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Alexis Park Drive and 32nd Avenue., noon to 2 p.m. Cost of tea is $5. See you at the tea, and bring a friend or two! wondercAfe.live! in lumby preSentS Into the Whiteness Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lumby United Church (on Park Avenue off Vernon Street). A German Everyone is welcome to attend and a British aircraft are both shot down in a blizzard in April of 1940, eventh tually finding themselves confronting each other over a cabin in the wilderness. Free evening seminar all about Control and war games health care for our aging pets! eventually give way to the What to watch for and how need for cooperation for to keep our pets healthier survival. Based on a true and living longer. story. Discussion to follow. Light refreshments by Call to reserve your seat today… donation. Questions? Call Dave at 250-547-6368. 2700 - 30th Avenue, Vernon (kitty corner to the Court House) moSAic mArKet’S Second AnnuAl chriSt250-549-0402 mAS SAle All welcome www.centralanimalhospital.ca Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Killiney Beach Community Hall, 514 250-545-0103 Udell Rd. Please take this 3105 - 36th Ave, Vernon opportunity to shop locally Genuine Care. True Health. and extend season greetings to your neighbors/ friends. Many artisans, bakers and crafters will offer wide array of items you may purchase for those special people on your gift list. - cold and flu prevention program Refreshments and goodies - allergy testing and treatment available at kitchen counter. - natural approaches for acute Happy holidays to all. infections (viral or bacterial) chriStmAS crAft

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Young recording artist finds her voice Kristin Froneman

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Country crossover star Taylor Swift sang about being 16, but at only 13, Olivia Penalva is turning a few chairs with her beyond-heryears voice. The Vernon resident may not be performing for Blake Shelton and Adam Levine, judges of a certain televised talent show just yet, but her voice and bubbly personality has captured the attention of just about everyone who has heard her sing. And that includes Vernon-bred hit-maker Andrew Allen, who first heard Penalva sing this past summer when he was invited to perform at Lake Country’s Ex Nihilo winery for an event. “Ellie, the event planner there, asked if I would be OK with having a young lady named Olivia perform a song or two at the event. I told her I’d look her up, and see if it made sense... After one listen I couldn’t believe how amazing her voice was. It’s like listening to a blend of Norah Jones and Colbie Caillat, with all their sweet jazz and pop sensibilities fused together in a 13 year old,” Allen told The Morning Star via e-mail from his now home base in L.A. Not only did Penalva sing at the winery that night, she came back the following evening and performed Come Away With Me — the wedding song for Allen and his wife, Julia — at their 10-year wedding anniversary. Penalva has since flown to L.A. twice to write and record with Allen and his partner Robin Ghosh, and she has just released a single called Christmas for Two, which she wrote with Ghosh and recorded with Allen. The team also worked on the song Unravel together. About to release her first CD, Rainfall, with a concert at Powerhouse Theatre Saturday, Nov. 30, Penalva is looking forward to testing some of those new songs out to a live audience. She will also be performing at Allen’s Home for the Holidays show at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 18. “She’s a pleasure to work with, and I have no doubt we’ll be hearing big things about little Olivia,” said Allen. Excited about her first headlining show, Penalva, who is in Grade 8 at Kelowna’s

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Vernon’s olivia Penalva, 13, performs in the video for her new single Christmas for Two, which she recorded with andrew allen, at silver star mountain. the young singer-songwriter headlines a concert at Powerhouse theatre saturday, nov. 30 on the release of her new CD, Rainfall. Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School, admits she is also a tad nervous, but she has an entourage around her that keeps her grounded. That support team came in handy when she first started performing in public. It was at Our Kids Have Talent, the talent show started by Kath Raeber that encourages youth in the Okanagan to highlight their musical skills, in 2012. “I connected with the other young musicians there,” she said. “When I first entered I was scared of messing up the words. There was lots of talent there, but I received some good pointers to move around more and connect with the audience. I think I sounded comfortable but I didn’t look comfortable.” It was Penalva’s mom, Tatyana Penalva, who first recognized her daughter’s talents when she heard Olivia singing in the car. Later, upon a recommendation, Olivia started taking lessons with Betty Anne Northup, who owns a vocal and recording studio in Vernon. “I was not interested in singing in front of people back then, but (Northup) brought

me out. She made me feel comfortable,” said Penalva. “She’s sweet. We’ve been working together now for two-and-a-half years. She’s my favourite mentor and has helped me so much. We get along so well.” Northup has also accompanied Penalva on keyboards at a number of her performances, including at Our Kids Have Talent, where she placed in the top 10 this year. The young singer has also recently started taking guitar lessons with Neil Fraser at the Vernon Community Music School and has been getting used to doing a number of solo acoustic performances around town. “I have learned some new songs and have gone from not so great to pretty good. I am not just strumming chords now,” she said. Not one to just cover other people’s material, Penalva has also been trying her hand at songwriting. In fact, most of the songs off her new album are self-written. Originally wanting to do a Christmas album, Penalva started recording her songs last November, but instead decided on a more

fall-themed record. “I started writing my own songs a year ago and ended up amassing eight of them. It came when my mom asked me if I was going to finish them up for the album, so I wrote a bunch of songs on the spot,” she said. Penalva released two songs from the album in January and then finished the material over summer, recording them this past September. Fresh from mastering and the printers, Rainfall has already been received enthusiastically by local supporters. She recently sold a number of copies when she performed at Intermezzo restaurant. “When we first got it, my mom said ‘guess what came in the mail? Your album.’ We played it in the car. I like listening to myself, but it’s a bit awkward,” said Penalva. “Putting these songs out have made me feel good about myself and have helped me to talk and communicate with an audience.” With her confidence brimming to the surface, Penalva has also recorded two new music videos, one at Silver Star for Christmas for Two, and the other for Fight for You off Rainfall. (Sales of the latter song off iTunes will be donated to the homeless.) She is also ready to take that centre stage and has a whole load of local musicians supporting her. They include Northup, bassist Dave Moore, drummer Dan Oldfield, guitarist Craig Brown, sax/flute player Craig Carmody, cellist Olivia Walsh, and Nico Boesten of New Horizon Productions, who will perform a duet with Penalva. There will also be a surprise guest along with Our Kids Have Talent alumni Jesse Mast and Ben Klick. “Everyone is so talented,” said Penalva, adding, “You don’t realize how small the world is. I’ve really had doors open here for me in Vernon... I am really grateful to everyone and this is a way I can tell them in front of a live audience.” The Nov. 30 performance at Powerhouse Theatre starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 on sale through the Ticket Seller, 549-7469 or www. ticketseller.ca. Sponsored by 107.5 Kiss FM and Nixon Wenger, proceeds from ticket sales go to Our Kids Have Talent and the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society.

Vernon Aoki fans get their cake and eat it too matt Brown

For The Morning Star

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american DJ steve aoki tosses out a cake to an adoring audience at his aokify america tour, which stopped at Vernon’s Kal tire Place thursday. For the full review and more photos, visit www.vernonmorningstar.com.

merican “electro house” DJ Steve Aoki landed in Vernon Thursday with his Aokify America Tour. Bringing a large arena stage set-up, the small, quiet town of Vernon wasn’t spared any tricks that the tour’s larger cities have experienced. A complete neon and LED light show, 10-foot dancing robots, confetti-cannons and cake all appeared at the show to complement the amazing electronic music sets that Vernon received. Warming up the stage before Aoki hit the stage at 10:20 p.m. was DJ duo Botnek, a high-energy set that was a perfect start-up to match the buzz the fans brought with them to the show. After Botnek, fans were treated to Atlanta rap/ DJ team Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Ace, two guys who were determined to bring the dance floor into a sweat. And that they did. Waka Flocka played 50 per cent of the set right in the crowd, making him

an instant contender to be a crowd favourite for the evening. Just when you thought perhaps even Aoki wouldn’t be able to top Waka Flocka’s stage presence and delivery, on to the stage came Borgore, an Israeli electro DJ whose dark style dub step influence comes from a heavy metal background. Borgore was accompanied on stage by two very athletic dancers who didn’t stop for even a three second water break. Borgore proved that the entire lineup for the evening was strategically designed to get better and better, all leading up to the much anticipated Aoki to deliver as the night’s cherry on top. Aoki didn’t do anything short of giving the fans more than their money’s worth. His crowd interaction took the cake, literally. He sprayed the crowd with a dozen bottles of champagne and threw at least that many cakes. The end of the night came fast and was an absolute riot of success. In the end, Vernon was able to have their cake and eat it, too.

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his past week I had a chance to sit in on a meeting for tourism stakeholders in the area. As representatives from various businesses, accommodation providers, wineries and more shared some really fantastic accomplishments from their respective industries, I naturally left the meeting with a refreshed sense of local pride. It’s so satisfying to say that Vernon is where I grew up and where I call home. The shores of our lakes and the peaks of our mountains (and most things in between) are truly something to brag about, including, of course, our thriving arts community. These next few weeks are your perfect opportunity to indulge in shows and events; all of which have a distinctly Okanagan flavour: Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Cirque Theatre Company are back at the Performing Arts Centre this coming weekend for Aladdin’s Lamp. Led by Olympian Camille Martens, this crew brings an incredible blend of circus arts, drama, dance, music, gymnastics and acrobatics to the stage to delight the senses.

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There are three performances of Aladdin’s Lamp to choose from: Friday at 7 p.m. or Saturday at 2:30 or 7 p.m. Purchase your tickets through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). Treat yourself to a night out Celtic style at St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Saturday at the Schubert Centre. With music throughout the evening by Kelowna’s Celtic band The Malarkey’s, this Ceilidh features a traditional turkey dinner, prizes and draws

and performances by highland and Scottish country dancers, pipes and drummers. Reserve your seats through the Ticket Seller. Also on Saturday, local talent Olivia Penalva is on stage at the Powerhouse Theatre in support of her first album, Rainfall. She’s been performing extensively in festivals and competitions and brings familiar Vernon musicians including Dan Oldfield, Betty Anne Northup and more to the Powerhouse stage. Tickets are on sale now through the Ticket Seller, 549-7469. The Argyll School of Performing Arts and Motion is at the Powerhouse Theatre Dec. 1 for an afternoon of celebration. Starting at 2 p.m., Into the Mystic is a tribute

to Van Morrison performed by the school’s students. All proceeds go to Santa’s Toy Club and tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Seller. You can catch a first glimpse of what’s to come in the 54th Vernon Winter Carnival at the Queen Silver Star Official Debut and Fashion Show at the Performing Arts Centre Dec. 2. The event will formally introduce this year’s Queen Silver Star candidates who will be modelling clothing from local merchants. Tickets are still available through the candidates or the Ticket Seller, www.ticketseller. ca. The Louisiana Hayride returns to the Performing Arts Centre Dec. 5 for their unique holiday celebration.

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Vernon handbell choir rings in the season Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

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Based at Vernon’s First Baptist Church, the three-octave choir (that’s 38 bells ranging from high C to low C, including flats and sharps) started performing approximately eight years ago. Conducted by Dwight Holmberg, who also leads a five-octave bell choir at First United Church in Kelowna, the all-female group meets once a week to rehearse and plays a set of brass bells more than 20 years old. “They are very valuable,” said Holmberg, adding the group wears gloves while playing to prevent the acids on their hands from eating away at the brass. Each “ringer” plays approximately three bells each, and although it helps to be able to read music, it is not necessary, he added. “In a big choir, the maximum number of bells usually includes

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Joan smith and Leona Holmberg rehearse with the Bell amente Handbell Choir at First Baptist Church in preparation for their Christmas concerts. two major notes, plus sharps and flats, and some have up to 10 bells each. Your hands are moving all the time,” said Holmberg. “Any age can play,” added Bell Amente member Mary Combe. “It’s wonderful to come together and do what we enjoy. I’ve made 11 new friends.”

As one can imagine, Christmas is the busiest time of year for the handbell choir, which will be performing in church as well as at local seniors homes for the holiday season. Bell Amente performs at First Baptist Church, located at the corner of 32nd Avenue and 15th Street in East

Hill, Sunday, Dec. 1 during morning service at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. The choir also performs at Canterbury Court Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. and at Vernon Restholm Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. For a video of the handbell choir in performance, visit www. vernonmorningstar.com.

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Looking for that unique, homemade Christmas gift? The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is inviting the public to its eighth annual Artsolutely Artisan Show and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (VCAC). The month-long fundraising event for the VCAC will showcase 28 local artisans showing their wares in pottery, woodcarving, natural products, sculpture, photography, painting, prints, metal, jewelry, glass, fabric arts and much more. “Shoppers can visit and peruse visually stunning, artisan booths showcasing the best of locally made arts and crafts,” said Lynne Gayan, VCAC executive director. “Artsolutely is open seven days a week so visitors can shop for the perfect gift at their leisure.” The public is invited to meet the artists and shop at the show’s grand opening reception Friday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The VCAC is centrally located in Polson Park. Parking is free. Artsolutely runs from Dec. 1 to 24, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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formed concerts and entertained at conferences across Canada, the U.S., Guatemala and Ukraine. With nine recording projects to their credit, the four gents have a newly released and long-awaited, mostly a cappella Christmas project entitled Consider Well…A Christmas Journey with The CREW. In 2010, their a cappella project, Sans Doigts, was nominated for the compilation album of the year by the Gospel Music Association of Canada. The CREW perform at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

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Twenty-five years ago, four college guys were held hostage on a Greyhound bus and were coerced into forming a band for a national youth conference to be held in Thunder Bay the following year. They thought it was a one-year gig. They were wrong. The CREW have been together ever since, sharing their distinctive blend of humour, harmonies, haircuts, and a message of hope. They will be in the Okanagan this week to celebrate their 25th anniversary for shows in Kelowna and Vernon. The CREW includes a familiar face. Joel Haberstock, program services manager at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vernon, joins his CREW-mates, Paul Mercier of Edmonton, Gary Brucker of Kelowna, and David Lieffertz of Chemainus to perform unique mindcramping originals, from campfirestyle sing-a-longs to intricate four-part a cappella harmonies to something called parody polka. Said to be a mix of the Barenaked Ladies, The Nylons and Weird Al Yankovic, The CREW have sung the national anthem at major sporting events and have travelled and per-

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Kelowna International Airport has become the regional airport of choice for Thompson Okanagan residents over the past two decades, and it forecasts steady growth for the future.

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Kelowna airport numbers skyrocket GRAEME CORBETT Business Editor

It wasn’t all that long ago that each of the Thompson-Okanagan’s three regional airports were on par. In the early 1990s, Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops were each seeing about 300,000 passengers come through their gates annually. While the latter two have roughly stayed the same, Kelowna International Airport (YLW) has skyrocketed, with a record 1.4 million passengers choosing it as their arrival/departure point in 2012. Nine of the 12 months were record breaking, with August being the peak month (136,000 passengers). “Even during some of the rough economic periods in 2008 and 2009, this airport fared very well,” said Sam Samaddar, Kelowna airport CEO. He visited Vernon’s Prestige Hotel Thursday morning to discuss YLW’s evolution and where he sees it heading. “In passenger traffic, we punch well above our weight. There are communities twice our size around the country that have less than half the air service we have.” By 2015, Samaddar anticipates the airport could see up to 1.6 million passengers per year. By 2025, that figure could grow to 2.4 million. The challenge, he said, will be to manage expansion prudently to ensure a balance of customer service, affordability and smart growth. In order to achieve the 2025 figure, he

estimates the airport will need to be able to handle up to 650 passengers per hour. Not only will that call for expansion of airport infrastructure, but also of the regional transportation network. “The last thing we want to do is become an impediment to the City of Kelowna in terms of creating traffic,” he said. One of the challenges Canada faces in improving passenger flow through airports is the bottleneck — caused by its onerous preboard security screening process. Referring to countries like the U.K. and Australia, where they are able to process up to 300 passengers per hour through security checks, Samaddar says there is definitely room for improvement. “In Canada, we’re lucky to hit 120 passengers (per hour).” Samaddar said the NEXUS program, which allows pre-screened travellers expedited processing by U.S. and Canadian border officials (including air, land and sea), is a positive step. Not surprisingly, domestic travel makes up the bulk of Kelowna’s passenger list, with Vancouver (360,000), Calgary (242,00) and Toronto (207,000) making up the top three

connections. Samaddar said Calgary, with its links to Europe, the oil fields and the U.S., is rapidly becoming more important. In the U.S., Las Vegas continues to be the biggest draw, with 88,000 travellers following the Sin City connection every year. Los Angeles (53,000) and Phoenix (30,000) ranked second and third, respectively. Australia tops the international (outside the Sam Samaddar U.S.) list with 10,577 annual passengers, followed closely by the U.K. (9,597), Germany (8,365) and Japan (6,900). Kelowna airport has added a handful of new destinations in the past year, including Cranbrook, Whitehorse, Abbotsford and Los Angeles. They have also tapped into the labour force by offering direct flights to Alberta’s oil fields. One of the major markets Samaddar would like to see added to Kelowna’s air service is Winnipeg. But before any expansion is acted upon, Samaddar said the airport’s air service development team does its homework to determine whether it fits into the overall strategy, and how it will benefit the customer. “We know the travel habits of our com-

“In passenger traffic, we punch well above our weight.”

munity in the Okanagan – where they’re coming from, where they’re going to, how many trips per year they’re making.” One thing Samaddar gets a lot of is complaints about airfare costs. While he admits it is expensive to fly during peak periods, such as Christmas and school holidays, he said overall YLW is competitive. He cited an August, 2013 study of all Canadian and U.S. border airports by cheapflights.ca. It ranks Kelowna second overall behind Bellingham, Wash. in terms of average airfare. The price difference between the two was $116 for flights to top destinations. “We are amongst the cheapest airports in the country as it relates to fees and charges,” said Samaddar. “We’ve really gone after non-aeronautical revenues. We look at things like our concessions.” Samaddar said the industry views anything below $8 in fees (landing fees, terminal fees) per person, per flight, is considered low. Kelowna’s are about $6.50. However, with only two major players on the domestic airline scene – Air Canada and Westjet – he said ticket prices are bound to rise. “They’re very comfortable with each other right now,” he said. “You’ll see pricing rise and you’ll continue to see that until you have more competition in the market place.” To entice more air carriers onto the market, he would like to see regulatory bodies ease restrictions on foreign ownership.

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Cherry industry gains strength JUDIE STEEVES Black Press

Canada’s largest cherry grower is bullish on the future of the industry. David Geen, of Lake Country’s Coral Beach Farms, is busy not only with the usual autumn tasks of pruning some 250,000 trees over the next few months, but also with preparing the ground for new trees to be planted next spring, as he plans to expand his operation. Eventually, he’ll have doubled his current production, with cherries being harvested from more than 500 acres at different elevations and on sites with different attributes around the Central Okanagan. That will permit him to harvest cherries

very early in the season from a southwest-facing slope in Kelowna, at a fairly low elevation, and very late in the season from his North Westside Road orchard, which is located above the valley and in the shadow of the hills. It’s in a pocket away from the lake’s influence, where the trees are buried in deeper snow through winter and begin to come to life later in spring than at many of his other sites. By lengthening the season at both ends, marketing the sweet red fruits is easier and it spreads out the harvest so not everything is being picked at the same time. That worked well this year, as the U.S. crop finished a couple

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The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives. The Foundation also leads the charge on worldwide Rotary campaigns such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Rotarians and friends of Rotary support the Foundation’s work through voluntary contributions. Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion. Armstrong Rotary Club is proud to join other Rotary Clubs around the world, to be part of these Foundation goals and objectives. With November being Foundation Month, our emphasis is to realize the financial goals of giving, to Armstrong Rotary Club assist with campaigns such as President Shirley Fowler bringing an end to polio. Our small (R) presents a Paul Harris club of 20 members currently Fellowship Award to club member Hans Petersen. boasts eight Paul Harris Fellows!

The Rotary Foundation offers Rotary clubs an opportunity to apply for District Grants to provide funding for various projects. The District Grant must support the Rotary Foundation’s mission to promote goodwill & peace, improve health, support education & alleviate poverty. Silver Star Rotary Club of Vernon applied for a District Grant to sponsor a project for Club Rotario Bahía de Jaltemba in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Mexico. El Tonino Grammar School is located about 12 miles from La Penita & 1½ hours north of Puerto Vallarta. It is a little farming village surrounded by orchards of guanabana with a population of about 250 people. The school had recently completed some major repairs that were required, including a new roof with money donated by Silver Star Rotary, & they now needed funds to help outfit the classroom with desks & chairs. The District Grant provided the ability to purchase desks & chairs for 28 students in grades 1 through 6, as well as a desk & chair for the teacher. The students now have their own desks so they can be more attentive, focused & can complete their lessons.

It’s great to do business with a ROTARIAN! Silver Star Rotary: Tuesday, 6:45 am • Village Green Hotel Armstrong Rotary: Tuesday, 6:00 pm • Anchor Inn Vernon Rotary: Wednesday, 12:10 • Village Green Hotel Kalamalka Rotary: Thursday, 12:10 • Best Western Vernon Lodge

Kalamalka The government of Guatemala awarded the Order of the Quetzal, the country’s highest honor, to The Rotary Foundation during the month of September, in recognition of Rotary’s humanitarian work in Guatemala & its contributions to the campaign to eradicate polio. During a ceremony on September 2, 2013 held in Guatemala, Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Fern&o Carrera Castro presented the award to Rotary International President-elect Gary C.K. Huang. The Order of the Quetzal, established in 1936, recognizes officials & organizations from Guatemala & elsewhere for their work in the arts, sciences, politics, & humanitarian service. The Rotary Foundation received a badge on a sash necklace designating its rank of Gr& Officer, one of six ranks. The badge, a ten-pointed cross with five branches & a medallion, represents the coat of arms of Guatemala. “On behalf of all Rotarians & Rotary, we are honored by this award from the Guatemalan government,” Huang says. “We want to share this with all Rotarians.” While in Guatemala, Huang met with local Rotarians & visited several projects funded by The Rotary Foundation. During the past three years, Rotary clubs in District 4250, which includes Belize, Guatemala & Honduras, carried out projects with funding from 43 global grants. Global grants fund large-scale international projects with sustainable outcomes that address Rotary’s areas of focus. “This award is not just for the Foundation or the Rotarians in Guatemala, but for Rotarians all over the world,” says Jorge Aufranc, past governor of District 4250 & a member of the Rotary Club of Guatemala Sur. “It is international recognition for the work that all Rotarians do.” If you would like more information regarding the Rotary Foundation, or would like to contribute, contact Dustin Stadnyk at ds@rhllp.ca

For more information, visit: www.rotary5060.org or www.rotary.org

Students in news desks purchased for El Tonino Grammar School with funds from Silver Star Rotary.

Vernon

Rotarian Jim Burns

The Vernon Rotary 10 th On-line Christmas Auction is up & running. Over 300 items are expected to be offered in this year’s version. It is the largest online auction in the Vernon area & netted the Vernon Rotary almost $19,000 last year. Proceeds from the On-line Auction go back into the community by helping Vernon Rotary sponsor many important projects. “It is our major fundraiser,” said auction co-ordinators, Carol Schroeder & Shane McMorran. These funds are returned to the community such as our recent $5,000 donation to Kindale Developmental & $2,500 & labour to the Women’s Transition House.

Club: Kalamalka Rotary Employer: The Paddock Occupation: Owner

Painting the Rotary Room at Women’s Transition House: Kalus Grieser (L), Jim McNamara, Pam Owen and Marc Cormier.

Proud Rotarian Club: Vernon Rotary Occupation: Master of Photographic Arts

Martin’s Photo Studio

Rotarian Bruce Shepherd 250-503-0663

Pleased to be a Rotarian since 2000 Club: Kalamalka Rotary Occupation: Financial Advisor Family: wife Assunta

5277 Silver Star Road • www.martinsphotostudio.ca

250-545-4466

Pleased to be a Rotarian since 1987

Pleased to be a Rotarian since 2003

Dr. Craig Goplen, Dentist

250.545.1537 1.866.703.1133

Portraits, Family, Graduates, Business, Wedding, Commercial

Rotarian W.D. Brian Butt, RD, BPE

Club: Silver Star Rotary Occupation: Dentist Family: wife Judie, children Katie, Laura & Michael

Club: Kalamalka Rotary Employer: Silver Star Carpet Cleaning Occupation: Owner Paul Harris member

Proud to be a Rotarian

250-542-8921

Rotarian Craig Goplen

Pleased to be a Rotarian since 1984

Rotarian Darryl O’Brian

Rotarian Martin Vegt

Rotary International President-elect C.K. Huang (L) and his wife, Corinna meet with Guatemala’s president, Otto Perez Molina.

250-545-2873

250-260-1774

Club: Vernon Rotary Occupation: Denturist Family: wife Pam

W.D. Brian Butt Denture Clinic

Rotarian Betty Gallant

250-308-9430 Proud Rotarian for 16 years. Club: Kalamalka Rotary Occupation: Mortgage Specialist

betty.gallant@rbc.com

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Kimberly Hutton, of White Valley Community Resource Centre in Lumby, receives $6,860 from the members of the New Car Dealers Association of Vernon, Darryl Payeur, of Bannister GM, (left) Ross Blankley, Watkin Motors, Pat Loehndorf, Bannister Honda, Marty Steele, Vernon Toyota, Adrian Wyant, Vernon Hyundai, and Brian Westwell, of Vernon Nissan. The money was raised at the New Car Dealers Association of Vernon’s charity golf tournament.

Fruit co-op reduces staff

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With closure of the apple packing line at Kelowna, the new B.C. Tree Fruits Co-operative agreement with members of local 247 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union was opened a year early to negotiate language to deal with the changed workplace. Bob Fisher-Fleming, human relations manager for the co-op, said the permanent layoffs affected about 60 people and were based strictly on seniority, which included other co-lop- lists and plants in the valley. The newly-updated Winfield plant took 27 of the Kelowna workers while the rest went south in the valley. Although there was no wage increase in the seven-year contract, there are four signing bonuses over that period of time in the new contract, he said. “It’s all about competition. We’re in a very competitive position. People working in the U.S. or elsewhere in the valley are getting half the wage that our employees are.”

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DOWNTOWN - 3417 30th Ave. • 250-542-8167 VERNON SQUARE - 4300 32nd St. • 250-542-2627

FOR LADIES ONLY! Kalamalka Travel HEALTH AND FITNESS

300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

#115 - 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon • 250-260-3656 www.merlenormanvernon.com

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Choose any 2 entrees from our Wine & Dine Menu plus get a 1/2 L of Prospect Vineyards VQA wine for only $3200

5509 - 24th St., Vernon • 250-542-0338

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PARTY

12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon • 250-545-3131 • OPEN 11 am - Midnight

ENDERBY PHARMACY

5309 26th Street, Vernon

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513 Cliff Avenue, Enderby STORE: 250-838-6469 • PHARMACY: 250-838-0502

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#1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC

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There’s A Lot More To Canadian Tire For A Lot Less.®

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250-545-5384 You gotta love this place at Christmas! 3911 - 32nd Street • Vernon, BC 250-542-GOLF

farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing

3155 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174

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3300 Smith Dr, Armstrong STORE: 250-546-3169 • PHARMACY: 250-546-3195

3208 - 30 Ave, Vernon • 250-275-6767 fonts CAC Champagne Brockman Swash Bold

BOGARTS Gardening & Gifts

from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of TD Bear a numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear Limit 1 per customer

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A Warm Gift Giving Idea!

#304-2520 53rd Ave, Vernon

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at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 14h with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases

One of the 50 lucky people who get TD Bear will also walk away with

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Bring in this ad and receive up to $ 1000 off selected hearing aids!

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Locally Owned & Operated

3545 Okanagan Street, Armstrong

Also serving Lumby by appointment

250-546-9790

(see clinic for details) Offer expires Dec. 31, 2013

#201, 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon • 778.475.4007 In The

#106-3334-30th Ave. CANADIAN DIAMONDS Downtown Vernon (next to Welk Mart)

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childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

250-549-1221

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

* JEWELLERY REPAIR * APPRAISALS * GOLDSMITH

#304 - 2520 53rd Avenue, Vernon

250-542-5955

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4900 - 27th St • 250-542-8825 | store hours 8am - 10pm

4407 - 29th Street, Vernon Diamond Days

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5205-25th Ave 250-260-5922 2501 58th Ave 250-260-6583

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3905 32nd St 250-260-3533 14 - 2601 Hwy 6 250-260-7740

FRUIT MARKET and GARDEN CENTRE 250-542-7614 • On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC

Vernon BC • (250) 542-5TEA

250-545-7997

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

250-549-8468

3004 - 29 St, Vernon • 250.542.8255 • www.latherupcanada.ca

Village Green Centre 200 - 3107 - 48 th Ave. (250) 542-1496 (250) 542-3000

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EBENEZER’S 3110 - 29 Avenue • Vernon, BC

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iscovery Shoes MARC’S FOOTCARE & REPAIRS

250-260-3898 • 3008 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon www.discoveryshoes.com

#8 - 1800 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon 250-549-4777

ARDEN TILE FAIRWEATHER BINGO A Division of J.R. Ceramics Inc.

th 2800C 45 Vernon FINEAvenue, JEWELLERY 250-545-2272

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon • 250-558-6919

3001 - 30 AVENUE, VERNON • 250-542-3010

DOWNTOWN - 3417 30th Ave. • 250-542-8167 VERNON SQUARE - 4300 32nd St. • 250-542-2627

FOR LADIES ONLY! Kalamalka Travel HEALTH AND FITNESS

300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

#115 - 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon • 250-260-3656 www.merlenormanvernon.com

250-503-2363 • 4406 - 27th St, Vernon • www.ladiesworld.ca

Gift Cards Available SIX LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU IN THE NORTH OKANAGAN

Wine & Dine

Saturday through Wednesday 4 - 9 pm

Choose any 2 entrees from our Wine & Dine Menu plus get a 1/2 L of Prospect Vineyards VQA wine for only $3200

5509 - 24th St., Vernon • 250-542-0338

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PARTY

12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon • 250-545-3131 • OPEN 11 am - Midnight

ENDERBY PHARMACY

5309 26th Street, Vernon

BEACHCOMBER

250-542-3399

Home Leisure

www.bhleisure.com

513 Cliff Avenue, Enderby STORE: 250-838-6469 • PHARMACY: 250-838-0502

Lather Up Canada

Body Care

Handmade Natural Body Care Products

#1 - 100 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC

Starts at

400 - 3101 48Th Ave. | 250-549-4704

Gift Cards Available

There’s A Lot More To Canadian Tire For A Lot Less.®

HOURS: Mon to Fri: 8am to 9pm, Sat: 8:00am to 8pm, Sun : 9am to 6pm

250-545-0664

2205-48 th Ave. Vernon WWW.GENIERS.COM

Hagemann 20 Jewellers

YEARS

celebrating

Smith Drive, Armstrong

250-546-3039

500

Your “Country Christmas” Headquarters Great gift ideas for the Cowgirl or Cowboy on your list

5205-25th Ave 250-260-5922 2501 58th Ave 250-260-6583

childhood outfitters (2008) inc. toys • equipment • gear shoes • baby & kids clothing gifts • maternity accessories used clothing & gear

farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing

VILLAGE GREEN CENTRE • 250-545-4944 380 ALEXANDER STREET NE - SALMON ARM • 250-832-8040

w w w. j c b r a d l e y j e w e l l e r s . c o m

4601 27th Street, Vernon, BC

3155 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174

4407-29th Street, Vernon 250-549-1221

250-545-5384 You gotta love this place at Christmas! 3911 - 32nd Street • Vernon, BC 250-542-GOLF

farm & ranch supplies | pet food bagged feed | tack & clothing

3155 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong • 250-546-9174

You’ll be amazed by what you find!

ARMSTRONG PHARMACY

3300 Smith Dr, Armstrong STORE: 250-546-3169 • PHARMACY: 250-546-3195

3208 - 30 Ave, Vernon • 250-275-6767 fonts CAC Champagne Brockman Swash Bold

BOGARTS Gardening & Gifts

from any of these participating local merchants will be the proud owner of TD Bear a numbered Gund™ Teddy Bear Limit 1 per customer

4 LOCATIONS IN VERNON TO SERVE YOU 3905 32nd St 250-260-3533 14 - 2601 Hwy 6 250-260-7740

250-542-5955

www.designersgallerycanada.com

Home Owners helping homeowners

(made between Nov. 15 to Dec. 13)

PH: 250-545-1528 | 3119 - 30TH AVE. VERNON, BC

A Warm Gift Giving Idea!

#304-2520 53rd Ave, Vernon

COLLECTOR’S EDITION GUND TEDDY BEAR

at The Morning Star office at 9:00 am Saturday, December 14h with a minimum $300 worth of proof of purchases

One of the 50 lucky people who get TD Bear will also walk away with

C hristmas M enu Your

4510-27th St., Vernon 250-549-2131

TD Bear THE FIRST 50

Bring in this ad and receive up to $ 1000 off selected hearing aids!

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas For Everyone!

Locally Owned & Operated

3545 Okanagan Street, Armstrong

Also serving Lumby by appointment

250-546-9790

(see clinic for details) Offer expires Dec. 31, 2013

#201, 5100 Anderson Way, Vernon • 778.475.4007 In The

#106-3334-30th Ave. CANADIAN DIAMONDS Downtown Vernon (next to Welk Mart)

TD Bear

STOCK UP UP STOCK Liquor Store

STOCK UP STOCK UP

Proudly Selling

4900 24 St. • 250-545-7103 • villagegreenliquorstore.com

250-549-2739 • 1711 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon

COLD BEER & WINE

ver non fit ne s s cent r e

Start for $0

Offer expires Dec. 15, 2013

3704 - 32 Street, Vernon P: 250.558.9875 E: sallybenson_jazzercise@telus.net

Worth of Gift Certificates from any of the participating merchants

childhood outfitters (2008) inc.

250-549-1221

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

* JEWELLERY REPAIR * APPRAISALS * GOLDSMITH

#304 - 2520 53rd Avenue, Vernon

250-542-5955

www.designersgallerycanada.com

4900 - 27th St • 250-542-8825 | store hours 8am - 10pm

4407 - 29th Street, Vernon Diamond Days

Your Dreams... Our Magic

5205-25th Ave 250-260-5922 2501 58th Ave 250-260-6583

Toast The Season

COLD BEER & WINE

Liquor Store

www.teadesire.com

3905 32nd St 250-260-3533 14 - 2601 Hwy 6 250-260-7740

FRUIT MARKET and GARDEN CENTRE 250-542-7614 • On Hwy. 97, Vernon, BC

Vernon BC • (250) 542-5TEA

250-545-7997

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

250-549-8468

3004 - 29 St, Vernon • 250.542.8255 • www.latherupcanada.ca

Village Green Centre 200 - 3107 - 48 th Ave. (250) 542-1496 (250) 542-3000

Shop Local this holiday season with

Your Dreams... Our Magic

CUSTOMERS

TWO VERNON LOCATIONS TH

Sunday, November 24, 2013 - The Morning Star B17

EBENEZER’S 3110 - 29 Avenue • Vernon, BC

Kalamalka Travel VILLAGE GREEN CENTRE • 250-545-4944 380 ALEXANDER STREET NE - SALMON ARM • 250-832-8040

w w w. j c b r a d l e y j e w e l l e r s . c o m

300 - 3115 - 48th Avenue, Vernon • 250-549-4432 in the Andres Plaza next to Sweet Caroline’s Bakery

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Applies only to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Dealers are free to set individual prices. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. ¥¥$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, lease and financing offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. ^ Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 to December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $2,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. †Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013, through January 2, 2014, of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. XU.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA ’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov).

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News The Tiny Tot Preschool programs raised enough items to put together 20 Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Each box contains toys, toiletries, and school supplies for a less fortunate preschool child in another area of the world.

Lisa VanderVeLde/ Morning star

Call Bannister Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-545-0606, or visit us at 4703 - 27th Street, Vernon • www.bannisters.com [License #9133]

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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Sunday, November 24, 2013 - The Morning Star B19

TURKEY BINGO Falkland Community Hall

Sunday Dec 1 Doors open noon Games start 1 pm 21 turkeys to be won

Bring your daubers! CORRECTION NOTICE

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have treated North’s three hearts as pre-emptive; he would have cue-bid two spades to show heart support and at least gameinvitational values.) At first glance, South has two unavoidable spade losers. He also has only 11 top tricks: one spade, six hearts, one diamond and three clubs. Yes, the bidding tells declarer that East started with a singleton spade, but how does that help? Declarer cashes his diamond ace and heart queen. When the trumps are 2-1, South plays a trump to the dummy, ruffs the last diamond, unblocks his two club honors, returns to dummy with a trump, and discards a spade on the

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ARIZONA - “Do you have a comb?” Patrick asks as he shows me the cactus cluster stabbing his finger. “It’s the best way to pull the spines out. Better yet, don’t get too close to a jumping cholla!” I take that under advisement as Patrick, Sandy and I head along a dusty trail in the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona. This is one of the most diverse environments on the planet, filled with prickly plants totally adapted to surviving on little water in harsh heat. Savouring this desert’s diversity is best done with a walk amongst the soaring saguaros. In Tucson, our boots-on list includes a walk in a botanical garden, a desert museum and a national park, and a canyon hike. Cacti range in size from ground level bunches of hedgehogs to mid-size fat barrel cacti and fuzzy cholla that look like teddy bears to thin, branching ocotillos and towering saguaros. Each has their own characteristic spine — a thick, curved fish hook or a cluster of spiky ones. All deserve a wide berth although the spines do not stop birds from perching on top or nesting inside. A 10-year-old saguaro is about an inch tall and it takes almost eighty years until it sprouts an arm. They can live up to 250 years. Inside, there are accor-

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A Harris hawk perches on top of a saguaro cactus in Arizona. dion like folds which allow the cactus to swell as it stores water and a full grown saguaro can weigh up to two tons. A saunter along the paths in the Tucson Botanical garden introduces us to many of these desert denizens. Dating to the 1920s, the gardens originally surrounded the home of Bernice and Rutger Porter. While formal gardens are educational, a wild landscape filled with saguaros

awaits us just outside of town. A loud buzz by my ear makes me jump but by the time I turn my head to see the source, it is already zooming away. Like little jet fighters, tiny birds zip between branches, hover at flowers, and flit from sight in an instant. A few sit on improbably small, wispy nests. We are in the hummingbird aviary, a favourite at

the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Set in a saguaro studded plain, it is an open air zoo, natural history museum, and botanical garden all rolled into one. After the aviary, we see lounging bobcats in the cat canyon and pacing mountain lions in the desert grassland area. The prairie dogs are comical, popping in and out of their burrows at unpredictable moments. A docent introduces us to a desert tarantula and I am somewhat relieved when she explains that this one is too nervous for us to hold. On the opposite end of the size scale from tiny hummingbirds are the raptors in the free flight display. A barn owl glares balefully at the crowd as it swoops languidly above our heads. The speed of a peregrine falcon’s flight elicits ooohs and ahhhs. Harris hawks hunt in packs, like wolves, and their coordinated dives are aerial acrobatics at its best. Not far from the Desert Museum is the western half of Saguaro National Park. One of my favorite walks is to the top of Signal Hill. Winding through saguaros and past boulders that surely shelter rattle snakes, we crest the hill. The petroglyphs decorating the rocks are a reminder from the past.

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Murdock McKinnon Robbie was born November 5, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the son of Alexander McKinnon Robbie and Kathleen Rose Tibble. Forty-eight hours into Murdock’s 100th year of a rich and fulĮlling life, he slipped away peacefully on November 7, 2013 in Vernon, BriƟsh Columbia. Murdock was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Violet Robbie in March 2005. Although frail, he enjoyed his last birthday celebraƟon with his two sons, grandsons, daughter-in-law and new friends. It had been a paƩern of his life to enjoy all his family and his many friends. Murdock had a kind manner and a warm generous heart. Family meant everything to him and he especially enjoyed their company at his cabin at Green Lake. Time spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren was precious to him as he had a special connecƟon with each of them. He served his country from 1940 to 1945 in Nanaimo and Vernon where he trained oĸcers in physical condiƟoning and weaponry. In 1951 Murdock returned to BC with his wife, Violet and young family. He worked as a machine operator, foreman and superintendent on many highway, port, dam, and powerline projects across BC. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed golf, hunƟng, curling and baseball. He was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Murdock will be forever loved and missed by his two sons: Byron (Joanne) Robbie and Don (Sharon) Robbie͖ six grandchildren: Gillian (Raĸ) FaƩal, of ConnecƟcut, Kevin (Suǌy) Robbie of Kingston, ON, Adam (Jennilyn) Robbie of Cochrane, AB, Bryan Robbie of Vernon, BC, Jennifer (Chad) Dawe, of Langley, BC and Kimberley (ScoƩ) Bailey of Langley, BC. Also cherishing Murdock’s memory are ten great-grandchildren: SoĮa and Lila, Calli and Marin, David, Ryden and Vance, Cohen, Reese and Keith. A CelebraƟon of Murdock’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2013 in the chapel of AlternaƟves Funeral Θ CremaƟon Services (4417 ʹ 29 Street, Vernon, BC). Those wishing to do so may make a donaƟon in Murdock’s memory to the SalvaƟon Army (3303- 32 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2M7) or a charity of their choice. zou are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-lineobituary @ www.MyAlternaƟves.ca . Arrangements entrusted to: ALTERNATIVES FhNERAL Θ CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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Helen Wright

1926 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen on November 21, 2013 in Armstrong, B.C. Helena Enns was born in Warman, SK, on December 24, 1926. The family moved to a homestead in Carrot River, left home Ziver, SK when she was a young girl. She leŌ as a young woman and headed for the Okanagan, where she picked fruit and worked several different diīerent jobs. She was a Įercely fiercely independent woman, and ũobs. settle down to have a family until did not seƩle unƟl she was in her late 20’s. She and Clarence raised their children in Prince George, BC, moved to Nipawin, SK in 1975 where they farmed unƟl until 19ϴϴ. 1988. They reƟred retired to Vernon, sernon, and then settled seƩled in Armstrong in 1992. multi talented͖ talented; she could cook, sew, and cleanHelen was mulƟ cleanͲ but she also was an appliance repairman, carpenter, farm hand, and vet. She could do minor often assisted her husband, Clarence, in the machine mechanical repairs and oŌen shop. She could drive almost anything (including a school bus) and wasn’t ever afraid to try. She even learned to weld in her 50’s. There was very little liƩle she couldn’t do. AŌer After Clarence passed away in 1997 she sƟll still worked as a companion/caregiver for several years. them- and she LOVED Helen was proud of her children and did all she could for themͲ >OsED active participant her grandchildren. She did many things with them and was an acƟve parƟcipant in their lives as long as she was able. They will have many fond memories of time spent with Grandma. Ɵme Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sons: sons͗ Bob (Adele) of Vernon, sernon, Dave MB; daughters: of Winnipeg, DB͖ daughters͗ Shelley (Daren) of Salmon Arm, and Cheryl (Brad) Rice of Armstrong͖ Armstrong; grandchildren͗ grandchildren: :ason, Jason, Stephanie, Brandi, Crystal, Jordan Zice :ordan Josh; 3 Step daughters: Clara; brothers͗ brothers: Bill, Corny, John; :osh͖ daughters͗ Sybil, Ann, Clara͖ :ohn͖ sisters: sisters͗ Suzie, Darge, Marge, Kathy, Betty; extended family and friends. Suǌie, BeƩy͖ as well as many eǆtended A funeral service for Helen will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, November Joseph’s Catholic Church (3335 Patterson 25th, 2013 at St. :oseph’s PaƩerson Street, Armstrong) with prayers to be recited at 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Eǆpressions Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the :oseph’s family at www.myalternatives.ca www.myalternaƟves.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES A>TEZNATIsES FUNERAL FhNEZA> & Θ CREMATION CZEMATION SERVICES SEZsICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 250-558-0866 250Ͳ546Ͳ7237 & Θ Vernon sernon 250Ͳ55ϴͲ0ϴ66

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AŌer a long and full life, surrounded by her family, Lorraine has gone to her eternal rest at 91 years of age at The Gateby on November 12, 2013. Lorraine Dorothy May Holweg was born in Kathryn, Alberta, April 28, 1922. At three months of age she came with her parents August and Mathilda and Įve siblings: Evelyn, Arnold, Leonard, Mildred and Edward, to the land of milk and honey - the sunny Okanagan Valley at Vernon. She led a charmed life in her childhood with her many friends and family. She opened her own hairdressing salon -The Charm Beauty Salon where she enjoyed meeƟng new people. She was an avid Ňy Įsher who Ɵed her own Ňies͊ In her early twenƟes she joined a friend and circled the globe working on the good ship ͞Castleville͟ for a few years - a splendid opportunity to see the world. She then took a business course and became the secretary of Vernon hnited Church for some sixteen years. Lorraine caught the eye of Duī Phillips on the men’s side of the choir across the chancel. They were married on September 3, 1966. In the following years a son Blair and daughter Shaun joined the family. Many wonderful holidays, trips, camping and family get togethers were enjoyed over the years creaƟng lasƟng memories. Lorraine enjoyed curling, golf, dancing and especially loved music. Lorraine is survived by her devoted and loving husband Duī of 47 years, daughter Shaun and her husband Peter Nickoli͖ three beauƟful grandchildren: Peter, Jared and Shirelle͖ brother-in-law Stewart Phillips, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverley and John Clare and many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by son Blair in 1990 and all her siblings. The family would like to thank the staī and caregivers at The Gateby - our extended family - and Dr. Michael Murphy for the many years of caring service. A celebraƟon of life will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Trinity hnited Church in Vernon (3300 Alexis Park Drive Vernon, BC). Lorraine had a soŌ spot for our four legged friends. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donaƟon to the Vernon SPCA (4800 Haney Road Vernon, BC V1H 1P6) or a charity of choice. zou are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternaƟves.ca . Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FhNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

John Charles Alexander Sawicki, born to John and LaureƩa Sawicki on September 4th, 1941 in New Westminster, B. C. passed away peacefully in Hospice House on November 22, 2013. John is survived by: his loving wife, Arlene; son Kevin; sisters, Marlene and LynneƩe; and brother Bob. John had a long, proud and disƟnguished career with the Canadian Armed Forces. He joined the service as an ApprenƟce Soldier in 1958 and reƟred as a Royal Canadian ArƟllery Major in 1996. His career with the Armed Forces took him and his family across Canada, to Europe and Cyprus.

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The family would like to thank the staī at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and North Okanagan Hospice Society for their caring and kindness during this very diĸcult Ɵme. A CelebraƟon of Life will be held at a later date in the spring. For those wishing to aƩend, there will be a noƟce in the paper closer to the date of the service. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of John may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 350627th Avenue, Vernon, B. C. V1T 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com

CALDWELL, James Stewart It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of James Stewart Caldwell on November 18, 2013 in Kelowna, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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Diane Margot Schulze

Lorraine Phillips (nee Holweg)

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Gordon was born and raised in Vernon B.C, as a young man he worked for Bullman’s Cannery. Later he became the 1st employee to be hired on at Consumer’s Glass in Lavington, lovingly earning the nickname 001 which he carried for 35yrs. hpon reƟrement he and his wife Gloria moved to Grand Forks BC where he resided unƟl his passing. Gordon is survived by his wife Gloria of 49yrs, 4 sons Bryan (Lianna) Jones of Falkland BC, Kevin (Allie) Holtz of Red Deer AB, Derek Holtz of Vernon BC, Collin (Kim Sveinson) Holtz of Vernon BC, 2 sisters Joyce (Irwin) Frank of Vernon BC, Evelyn Bentham of Victoria BC, 10 Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren. The many friends that he met along the way were greatly valued by him. He will be sadly missed and always remembered for being exactly who he was. Rest in Peace 001

was born on March 25th, 1952 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away peacefully aŌer a very brief illness on November 17th, 2013 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 61 years. Diane will be lovingly remembered by her brother͖ Monte (Gayanne) Pennington, her sister-in-law͖ Marlene Schulǌe, her special cousin͖ Keith Corrigan and by her cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband͖ Terry and by her parents͖ Jack and Lola Pennington. Diane’s passion was being outside in her garden and working in her yard. She loved sharing her life with her late husband and missed him very much aŌer his passing. CremaƟon preceded a Graveside Service which will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the family plot. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8 5 (250) 542-1187

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Ralph Edward MacKay, born on September 7th, 1939 in Canora, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013. He is survived by: his loving wife of 43 years, Beryl; his pride and joy, son, William (Willie) of Strathmore, AB; stepsons, Robyn Murcar of Edmonton, AB and Rick Murcar of Ridge Manor, Florida; his brother, Don, of Edmonton, AB; two nieces, one nephew, Įve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Growing up, Ralph spent several summers at the cadet camp in Vernon before joining the Navy and then transferring to the Army where he served for 38 years at various bases in Canada, two tours in Germany and four UN tours in the Middle East. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Ralph may do so to the Heart and Stroke FoundaƟon, 4, 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory

Marcel & Mickey Miller Nov. 15, 2010 Nov. 29, 2012 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us, unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear We love you Mom & Dad and miss you every single day. Always in our hearts Brad, Morley, Coleen

LOST: #13179 - “Plip” - White with two black dots on top of head and black tail, sht/med hair, large n. male, tattoo. Clerke Rd, above OK College. Reward. #13180 - “Marble” - Black with orange and white blended in, long hair, slight sp. female. L&A Road near Baker Hogg Road. Reward. #13182 - “Ollie” - Grey tabby, white bib/paws/tum., long hair, large sp. female. Browne Rd., off Kal Lake Rd., nr. Golf & Country Club. Reward. #13183 - “Caramel” - Dark tortoiseshell, white bib & paws, sht. hair, small sp. female, tattoo. 20th St., Harwood area. Reward. #13184 - “Allaba” - Silver grey, med. hair, large n. male, tattoo. P.V. Road, near Caetani House, E. Hill. Reward.

Please phone Margaret at

250-542-3980

about any lost or found cat. You may remain anonymous. LOST OR BORROWED: on Sunday, Nov 17th in front of Vernon Town Theatre, a Moving Dolly belonging to a Morning Star Carrier. Please call 250-550-7901 or return to The Morning Star @ 4407 25th Ave. The Carrier Desperately needs it.

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Community Corner is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

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Employment

Automotive

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Seeking a Driver with a Class 1 and Air endorsement. Experience driving the mountain hwys in the winter would be preferred. Applicant must be reliable and willing to work varying shifts. This is a F/T position and we offer competitive pay with benefits. Please apply in person with a resume to Boyd Distributors in Vernon. 4321 25th Ave or fax to 250545-2833.

O/O’s for Northwest US/CDN Lane

Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

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Dynamic Auto Recycling company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company. Applicants must have some automotive experience and their own tools. Wonderful Beneﬁts, Full time, starting at $17.00/hr. with lots of growth potential. Call Wade @ 250-547-2310

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Engagements

Monarch Transport (1975) Ltd. requires Owner Operators to run our Northwest USA/CDN Operation. (ID, WA, OR, BC, AB, SK) For more information please call Dana Gawne or Jim Pepper at 1-800-665-1232

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• After School Reading

Read & play word games with Gr. 2, 3 & 4 students Work with small groups under certified teacher

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Pay bills, bank deposits, prep. financial statements Oversee finances for garage sale & toy run

• Snow Buddies • Income Tax Preparation

Shovel driveways & walkways for seniors in need Complete income tax forms for low income seniors

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The Vernon Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Part Time Veterinary Assistant. If customer satisfaction is your top priority and multi-tasking is your forte. Please apply to join our fabulous team. Send your resume to vernonvets@shaw.ca or fax: 250-542-1772 Attention: Annette

Schell Motel is looking for two FRONT DESK CLERKS, full-time position, $13-$18/hr up to 40hr/wk. Resume accepted only by Fax 250-545-2287 or Email: ads3@goldbrooke.com

Education/Trade Schools

We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and current drivers abstract to Brandy at our Kelowna terminal: 2610 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7Y5 For more info, please call, 250-860-6208 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest, previous applicants need not to apply.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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MUST BE RELIABLE, AND ABLE TO MULTI-TASK. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENCE AND CLEAN DRIVERS ABSTRACT. MUST HAVE SOME SORT OF INSULATION AND OR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE. PLEASE FAX RESUMES TO (250)-546-6233 OR CONTACT OFFICE @ (250)-546-3456.

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This candidate will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of company faciliƟes. He or she will manage and assist the custodial team in order to ensure that cleaning, maintenance and required repairs are completed to guarantee safe, accessible and secure faciliƟes in a Ɵmely fashion, and that all work is conducted in a safe, eīecƟve manner. Knowledge in building construcƟon and operaƟng systems, as well eīecƟve budget planning, and computer skills preferred. The selected candidate must be able to pass a criminal record check and hold valid Įrst aid cerƟĮcaƟon. YƵĂůŝĮĞĚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĂƉƉůǇ ƚŽ :ĞŶ MĐDŽŶĂůĚ Ăƚ ŚƌΛŶŽĐĐƐ.ĐĂ Žƌ ϮϱϬͲϱϱϴͲϵϵϲϯ Ğǆƚ ϮϬϰ

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EXPERIENCED SHEET METAL FABRICATOR FOR LOCAL HOT ROD SHOP PLEASE CONTACT (250) 546-3456

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“Let us give you something to smile about...” PART TIME RECEPTIONIST required for front end and some clinical work. We are a progressive busy general practice with a great team looking for someone to join us. Experience an asset but will train the right person - we require a team player with excellent communications skills, someone who can demonstrate initiative and work well within a team environment. Please forward resume to: info@pleasantvalleydental.ca

Deuling & Company is a multi-disciplinary law practice serving clients from our North Okanagan and North Vancouver offices. Our Lumby office requires a full-time legal secretary with strong conveyance skills; experience with estates, subdivisions and litigation would be an asset. The ideal candidate would have experience however we would consider a new graduate from a legal secretary program with strong references. Please email your cover letter and resume to deulinglaw@shaw.ca. Only those considered for the position will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Westpro is an innovative, global Mineral Processing Technology company. We have an opening for an Administrative Assistant in our Vernon Head Office:

REQUIREMENTS: • Business Admin or Marketing Degree/ Diploma • Expert skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher • Professional, creative, organized with a positive attitude.

• Previous experience an asset. Responsibilities: Reception, Sales & Marketing and Office Admin; Executive Assistance Duties. Send Resume with References to: humanresources@westpromachinery.com

Learn the basic skills necessary for employment as a dental ofﬁce receptionist, including dental terminology, tooth anatomy, patient records, procedures and computerized software. Jan. 22 - May 16 Tue & Thu, 6 - 9 p.m. & alternating Sat, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Apply online: www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs Call: 250-545-7291, local 2850 - 1-7 *Ê, 6 -/" ÊUÊ ",/ Ê" Ê

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RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT Great West Equipment has a vacancy for an experienced receptionist who will also provide assistance to the accounting department. Part-Time with occasional full time hours. Our successful applicant will offer: • Multiline switchboard experience • A professional and personable demeanor • The ability to multitask with a variety of office tasks • General computer experience Please submit a cover letter and resume to: rrintoul@gwequipment.com

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Kelowna area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Kelowna region.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

WHO:

• is grounded in Christian principles • understands rhythm of church life • enjoys challenge of building for Christ

WHY?

• to lead and inspire neighbourhood children and youth • ideally, to provide Sunday A.M. leadership • participate in other events (Seasonal, Midweek) Contact for more information, including remuneration:

Knox Presbyterian Church, Vernon knoxpresbyterian@shaw.ca or 250-542-8613

Tuition: $2,310 plus materials and textbooks Please call to Register for our Free Information Session in January Salmon Arm Campus - Apply now

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WorkBC Employment Services Centre … provides a wide range of services and supports to help BC job seekers find work. • Self-serve resource centres • One-to-one employment support • Workshops • Self-employment services • Placement and training services • Apprenticeship supports 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon Tel: 250-545-2215 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Farm Mechanic Wanted

Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

DRIVER BFI Vernon is seeking a residential garbage truck driver. The successful applicant should be strong, dependable and diligent. A minimum Class 3 license is required. Please email resume with drivers abstract to kelowna@bficanada.com EDO JAPAN Hiring all positions Cook/ prep/cashier/sushi. Mature, with experience would be an asset. Full benefits. Apply at the Fruit Union Plaza. Gudeit Bros. Contracting Ltd. we are looking for an experienced

LOG TRUCK DRIVER. This is a full time position with competitive pay and benefits. If you are a reliable, motivated, team

Coral Beach Farms is looking for a mechanic experienced in working with farm equipment. The position is Part Time from November – March, and Full Time from April – October. During the Full Time season hours will be 40+ hours per week, 6-7 days per week. Pay is dependent on level of experience and certification. Please forward resumes to: jobs@coralbeach.ca.

GENERAL LABOURERS

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Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 PRODUCTION WORKERS Wood Productionpackaging,assembly, chop saws, Seasonal! $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250545-7203 or email valleywoodreman@shaw.ca.

player, please fax your resume, references and driver’s abstract to (250) 547-9818 or email us at gbcl@telus.net

Computer Services

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Employment

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or email: hrwest@sleeman.ca Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Labourers

Medical Health

Pets

SNOW SHOVELER needed up at Silver Star Mtn. Need strong labourer that enjoys outdoors and hard work. Job may also include hot tub maintenance and light cleaning. 250-549-0973.

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Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd., Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 18th, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or jobs@coralbeach.ca. Vernon: Someone trained and experienced in using SolidWorks. Mechanical engineering experience an asset. Please email your resume to Larry@wolftrailer.com 250558-9413 WANTED: Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced dispatcher immediately. Must be experienced with the truck mate program. Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills. Only those individuals with experience shall be considered. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-256-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please. Wanted: General Labor persons required Mon to Fri. Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license. All equipment supplied. Please Fax Resume with job description to 250-546-0600, no phone calls please.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice). Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

KITCHEN Helper @Wasabi Japanese Restaurant, 1145100 Anderson Way, Vernon. $10.25-14/hr, 40hrs/wk, Forward your resume in person or mail or Email to wasabiinvernon@gmail.com

Livestock

LINE cooks and dishwashers required for Long Johns Pub on Silver Star Mountain 250549-2992

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

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Part Time Bartender/Waitress S.I.R. required Enderby Legion #98 - Attn. Dee Phone: 250-838-7283 Fax: 250-838-7235 or email: enderbylegionbar@gmail.com

Seasonal Farm Laborer

MATERIALS COORDINATOR Location: Vernon, BC Responsibilities: Daily receiving & entry of packaging, brewing & maintenance materials, weekly calculation & releasing of packaging bill of materials & consumables to maintain coverage required, maintain target packaging material inventory levels, monthly reconciliations of physical inventory counts, investigate/resolve discrepancies, daily/weekly refillable bottle/keg booking, coverage as required for Materials Planner, other duties as assigned. Requirements: Postsecondary education in business administration, logistics, or related field, working towards Supply Chain Management Professional or Professional Logistician certification an asset, min 2 yrs experience in related role, knowledge of supply chain systems, intermediate Excel skills required, knowledge of Oracle or similar database system an asset, acceptable criminal record check. Apply at:

Employment

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Auctions

Auctions

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

ANTIQUE & QUALITY USED FURNITURE SALE Thurs., Nov 28th • 9:00am

Along with our Regular Household & Miscellaneous Sale 903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, BC

Ph: 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca

Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

Medical/Dental DENTAL Office CDA/Receptionist - Full Time Our general dentistry office is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant to perform both reception and chairside duties. This position requires a hard working, enthusiastic, friendly person with good computer skills and the ability to multitask. Please forward a resume to info@kpldental.ca, or contact our office (250) 549-3113.

Trades, Technical CARPENTERS, apprentices & labourers wanted for residential work in Lake Country. Please email your resume to legacyhomeworks@shaw.ca or fax to 250-542-5505 Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Competitive Wages with Full Benefits. Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250-308-4100.

Services Mind Body Spirit For Men: Massage $95., also waxing, grooming and skin care. Winfield 9-9 Daily. Alan 250-766-2048

Counselling T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L SPIRITUAL Life Coach. Beliefs, behaviours, relationships, results! Morningstar, (250)6892297 by appt.

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Remedy Cabinets Refinishing Freshen up your cabinets with impressive style,craftsmanship & savings. Free Estimates 250-309-9673

Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER

Misc Services

Merchandise for Sale

Cleaning Services Girls Gone Green (bonded & insured). (250)804-7979 email clean@girlsgongreen.ca

Kitchen Cabinets

Massage for Men 9-9 daily Winfield - by Al. 250-766-2048

Moving & Storage U1ST-MOVING 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $65/hr. Call 250-859-8362. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul a lot more for less. Call anytime. 250-766-3835

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Excellent 3rd crop grass or grass alfalfa hay. Small squares. 250-546-6158. Grass & alfalfa hay for sale. $4-$5 per bale. Also 2nd crop hay $5.50 250-838-6765. Hay for sale,alfalfa & grass, $5.00/bale, (250)308-8546 Hay for sale Timothy/Alfalfa, 1st & 2nd crop alfalfa. (250) 547-6334

Pets

Full Service Dog & Cat Grooming

Building Supplies Natural Wood Products Log Homes & Sidings, Cedar & Pine T&G, Decorative Shingles, Wood Flooring, Timbers & Beams. RBS Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com 1-800960-3388

Firewood/Fuel Cut & Split Pine firewood $140 per cord. Delivery available. Armstrong. 250-309-2216 Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $175.per ton tax included. 250-549-0042 Firewood for sale. Drycut, split & stacked 16” lgth.Birch, fir & pine. Call (250)545-6461 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

Furniture Honey Oak Dining table with 1 leaf & 6 chairs. Like new. $350.obo (778)475-1363 Moving Sale! French Provincial dining room set solid wood, new chairs $350, 2 bikes $50 each, 250-5423450. XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Don’t want to leave your small dog at the Kennel? Give us a call. We’ll Baby sit (Pamper) in our home. (250)545-5927

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Furniture

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Medical Supplies

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This Week Only • 11AM-5PM except Mon. OLD CITY FURNITURE LOCATION 3415 - 31ST AVE. VERNON

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CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 2005 Ford 350 diesel 6sp 4x4 crewcab new tires mag wheels 230K $15,900 250-308-2829 Hand crochet double bedspread cream & green with pink roses, good cond. $85 OBO 250-542-8992 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used waterproof, shock proof, mudproof, phone case for Iphone 4S or 5. Cost $80.00. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Praff Quilt Expression 4.0 wide throat, over 200 stitches, just serviced $1000 250-5457833 Provence Professional 4’x8’ slate pool table with accessories. $1700.; Leather Pool Light $250.; Coleman electric fireplace $250.; 250-542-6261 QUILT SALE: Made locally with top-quality fabrics and workmanship. Many quilts were made for shop or class samples. Lap quilts, queensize quilts, wall hangings and more! Prices from $95 - $500. CASH ONLY. Sat., Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pleasant Valley Quilting, 3495 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC 1.866. 546.0003. Snow Blower, Sears Craftsman, 8hp, 28”, elec heater, pull start, ex/cond $550 (250)309-2956 Surround sound Genesis G 506 $450 OBO 250-542-9499 VHS MOVIES! WILL BUY, SELL OR TRADE. Phone Ed. (250)308-8089 Volant Machete Soul AllTerrain ski Austrian Cutting Edge. Length:175cm, Rossignol binding . Cost $210. $195. obo. 250-545-4958. Walthers GM Final close out! Office furnishings, special tools, air compressor hoist. 3500-27 Street. 250260-0745. WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Sporting Goods Eurosport complete Gym set, $100.obo; Infinity Elliptical Trainer $100. 250-308-1917

Real Estate For Sale By Owner #2 6909 Manning Place. Foothills Townhouse, 3bdrm 2 bath, walk-out basement, view. Open House Nov 23 & 24, 1-4 pm. (250)549-6896 3408-Okanagan Ave. 3bdrm house, $1200.rent w/2bdrm basement suite. $750. Remodelled. Good Investment. $269,900. 250-5455532. 4855-Miller Rd, 10 acres, 3 bdrm house, full basement, pastures, good top soil, $429,900. 250-545-5532.

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Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm, newly reno’d, new siding, paint & carpets, hardwood floors, appliances. Just reduced, age 55+ $26,900. #16-1600-43 Ave. Look at all offers. 250-558-1511.

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Park Model and Lot for sale # 98 Swan Lake RV resort. • Lakefront • Air Conditioning • Loads of natural light • Clean and well kept • Low maintenance

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, DW, onsite laundry, quiet & private, great views. Sorry, NS, NP. $750/mo. Available immediately. SKI BUM Quiet & private 1 bdrm bsmt suite. ½ up Silver Star. F&S, DW, W&D, very neat & clean. Sorry, NS, NP. $650/mo. all included. Available immediately.

250-542-5580 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S.

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

1604 31st Street

45+ Building

1 + 2 Bedroom Available Move in Incentives for Seniors • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

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GREEN VALLEY ESTATES

250-308-7862

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Armstrong

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

1bdrm aparts close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$700 + utils. (250)307-4948 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p Starting $650. 250-550-4069

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

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WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS

Bachelor & 1Bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. No pets, $500$600/mo Call 250-308-8500

Thor Chinchilla

2 Bedroom From $84500 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator. MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call

Belmonte Apartments 1 & 2 bdrm suites available to mature renters. No dogs, building close to downtown $680.00 and up scooter parking. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549- 5254 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 & 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P 250-545-5773

3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bthrm townhouse. Near schools & amenities. $1350 utilities not included. 250-306-1150 3bdrm, 2bath, 5appls,1 block to Safeway Alexis Park school, West back yard. ns.np. Avail now.$1095.+util.250-309-5041 Armstrong Country Oasis, clean 1700sqft spacious home 4bdrms, 2.5bath, lrge kitchen, huge yard, deck, dbl garage, $1350+util 250-833-6179 Beautiful new home for rent in the lakes in Winfield. Incl all appliances, f/p, a/c, 2 car garage, 4 brdms, 2 full baths, fully land scaped, $1675 incl until. 250-550-4096 Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, w/d, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1500. Avail Dec1, 250-838-9657 OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. Secluded 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1400. All appliances. Lease avail. Call 250-542-3512 after 5:30.

3611 27th Ave.

250-503-7315

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Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

1500 - 1800 sq. ft. of PRIME OFFICE space in Downtown Vernon. On-site parking. Great location, newly renovated.

250-503-1257

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250-542-1701 1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. $650. NS, Pets neg, Ref’s req. (250)542-7982 1bdrm East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250-2605870 1bdrm, level entry, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center & bus rte. incl. cable, parking F/S. NS, 50+, $620. Call 250-309-3763 2 bdr 1 bath, ctrl. loc, N/P, N/S, $800, Dec 1st. Call Vlada 250-308-8878 2bdrm, 2 bath condo,skylight, city view, laminate flooring, insuite storage, 5 appl, incl insuite laundry, underground secure parking, $950 incl heat & hotwater, avail now, 250-3066123. 2-bdrm, upscale, close to shopping, N/S, $1000./mo Avail Dec 1. Al, 778-878-1193 2-LARGE 2bdrm apt’s. $750 & $800/mo.+hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788. Armstrong 2 bdrm condo, close to d/t & schools, n/p, n/s, Dec 1, $800. 250-308-7172

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High visible high traffic location dense population area, very affordable rent, many upgrades to the building 3413 30th Ave. Ken 250-851-6240

Duplex / 4 Plex 2-BDRM HARWOOD AREA lower suite, private entrance, just renovated, heat included small pets ok D/D F/S W/D $950 250-541-0361 after 6pm 250-307-5996 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Private Laundry room, large unit, new kitchen, bathroom, floors and paint $900/month plus hydro and gas. N/S/no pets. 250309-5582

Mobile Homes & Pads ARMSTRONG 2 bdrm, 1 bath, newer modular f/s/dw, n/s, avail Dec 1 $875incl util Ref’s req 250-308-2110

Modular Homes Well kept 1300 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, new w/d, carport & workshop, located in Lake point. Vernon. Open Dec. 1. 55+ n/s, n/p. 306-789-2570 or 306-535-7799.

Homes for Rent 2 bedroom house on farm in MARA, $850./mo includes util. Avail Dec 1. 1(250)838-6630

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VERNON, WITH SUITE Exceptional 3 bdrm home, recently remodelled with laminate floors. Open concept, full self-contained spacious 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Awesome view. F&S, DW, W&D. 2½ baths. Great fenced yard, garden beds & shed. Fireplace & carport, loads of parking. Sorry, NS. Possible small pet. $1600/mo. Available Dec 1. ALEXIS PARK 2 bdrm ½ duplex, full bsmt with 1 bdrm down. Great location close to school & town. F&S, laundry hookup. Garden area. Sorry, NS, NP. $850/mo. Available Dec 1.

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Suites, Lower 1BDRM avail immed, $650/mo incl. Hydro, NS/NP, no parties. 250-307-5255. 1 bdrm,full daylight, private entry, w/d, Bx/Swan Lake area, n/p, n/s, $700 util & Sat incl.,250-558-8791. 2bdrm, daylight, furnished, 6-appl, sep ent. near college $950.incl util (250)545-7802 2bdrm, near bus rte & Village Green Mall, ns/np, w/d. Suits mature adults. DD RR $850. util/incl. Immed 250-542-5728 2bdrm + storage rm, walk-out suite, rural setting, lakeview, sep driveway, n/s, n/p. incl/util cable, wifi, laundry, $950.+DD &ref’s.Avail now 250-306-9590 Beautiful New 2bdr daylight bsmt suite, In Lake Country,”In the Lakes”, F/P, W/D, F/S private parking and ent. N/S, N/P $975 util incl. 250-550-4096. Brand New 1 bdrm walkout suite in Lower Mission Hill $750. Private patio overlooking fenced landscaped back yard with view of city & Silver Star, w/d, util, cable & Wi-fi, private parking, no parties, n/p, n/s, near bus stop. Former Landlord refrence. Call 250-376-1982, evenings 250545-7214 LEGAL 1 bdrm basement suite Westmount area. $850 month. Inc utilities, w/d, f/s, dishwasher, A/C, PVR, NS, Quiet neighbourhood close to shopping area and bus route. Shared private yard (250)2600029.

Suites, Upper Coldstream, New bright lrg walkout bachelor suite quiet, n/s, n/p, n/parties, private ent util incl. shared w/d bus route $650. 250-545-2205. Coldstream orchard location, 3bdrm, office & den. 5 appl., double garage, pets neg., $1600 util incl., 250-549-0310 or 250-308-7004.

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2 Bdrm House in Enderby, lrg shop, new furnace & hwt, f/s, w/d, d/w, fenced yard, n/s, n/p ref req $985+util avail dec 1. 250-309-0056

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COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, family home in Kinloch subdivision. Open lofted floor plan, close to lake access, main floor family room plus bonus office room. F&S, DW, W&D. Great view of lake. Small pet OK. Sorry, NS. $1550/mo. Available Dec 1.

Vernon

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Submit the complete order form along with a clear photo to be received by Monday, Dec. 16 at 4pm

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Shared Accommodation

2 bdrm, $750, in Vernon, Alexis Park area, very quiet & clean. 900 sq.ft., close to school & bus. Dec 20. Shelley or Chuck 250-547-6455. Newer 3bdrm, 2.5 ba, ac, w/d, dw, NS, NP. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1st . $1250 +util. 250-5452642.

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• 2 bdrm apartment centrally located. Great finishing. in unit laundry. stall parking. utilities incl except hydro. $825 • 1 bdrm in furnished home for rent, Shared accommodation, 16.4km to Silver Star Resort. 10.9km to Vernon city center. Everything incl • New large 5 bdrm upper suite in Armstrong. Newly built home, granite counter tops, new 5 appliances, yard, gar, RV parking, utilities incl. Small pets OK. $1550 • New large 2 bdrm lower suite in Armstrong. Newly built home, new 5 appliances, great soundproofing, utilities included. Small pet OK. $950 • 1 bdrm apartment, centrally located, mtn & city views, balcony, 1 stall parking, utilities incl except hydro. $750 vernonhomes.ca/forrent

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6, 5101 - 27 Ave

• Well maintained townhouse • 4 bdrms, 2½ baths • Heated tile floors • Private patio

$280,000 MLS 10073768 ®

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250-545-5371

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Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …

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2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Newly renovated • All appliances included • Close to town • No pets, no smoking • Available immediately

2006 Chevrolet 2500HD

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Winter tires, used 2 winters fits a Chrysler mini van. T215/70R14. $50 each obo. 250-545-2630. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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2012 Polaris Sportsman 550 1395km asking $7200 OBO 250-558-0750

4X4 Diesel

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$950/month Peter Hill 250.558.8362 3bdr 1.5 bath Townhouse, f/s, w/d, a/c $925 plus util. Avail Dec 15, one small indoor dog or cat ok, private rear patio with no neighbours behind. Birchland Gardens, #13 2310 36 street. This is a quiet family complex, quiet people only apply. Moving bonus, no rent until January lst. Call Keith 250 938-4646

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Scrap Car Removal

Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Toyota Camry, 154K, fully loaded, 1 owner, incl set of Summer tires on rims. Asking $9,000. 250-558-9306. 2004 Mini Cooper. Excellent condition. NEW transmission. Full transferable 11 month Lubrico Warranty. New (and mounted) snow tires included. Custom wired for Sirius Satellite Radio. 5-speed Manual transmission. Power Windows and locks. A/C. Heated Seats. Silver in colour. Giant power moon-roof. CD player. Cruise controls. All service records provided for the past 12 months. Available to test-drive. Asking $8500. All serious inquiries considered. Call 250-503-4652.

Midvalley Autohaul will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894

Sport Utility Vehicle 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S auto 112K, exc cond, new winters $14,900.obo (250)546-0328

Trucks & Vans 2006 F350 4x4, crew cab, long box, Canopy, 88K, warranty -2017. $22,500. 250-540-0105 SPECIAL on Rebuilding Diesel & Gas Engines. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903

Utility Trailers

Wanted: 2 Yamaha 50cc scooters. Reasonably priced. Calll (250)545-3123

2013 Aluma Utility trailer 5’ 3” x 8ft cost $2600 asking $1950 OBO 250-558-0750

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RE: ESTATE OF KEITH WILLIAM JOHN PARRY, also known as DR. KEITH PARRY, Deceased, formerly of #33-3850 Argyle Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia

Alison Ruth Parry Executor Davidson Lawyers LLP Solicitors

Homes for Rent

We have qualified tenants… Need more inventory

2003 GMC Envoy SLT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Keith William John Parry, also known as Dr. Keith Parry, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 – 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4, on or before December 18, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

AAA Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

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2002 Pontiac Grand Am Low km’s, auto, a/c $3400 obo 250306-3248

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BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174. Hiring!

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2007 NISSAN XTERRA Only 97,000 kms

18, 900 Terry Baptist

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for 26 years!

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SAND AND GRAVEL Take notice that

Klayton Mertion MSG Pit

has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed pit location at: Lot 96, Sec. 7, Twp. 5, ODYD, Plan 352 and Lot 111, Sec. 7, Twp. 5, Plan 352 ODYD except PCL A & B on Plan A163 or 5801 and un-numbered Brentwood Road, Vernon, BC Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 2nd Floor 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at Vernon Regional Library, 2800 - 30th Avenue in Vernon, BC. Yours Truly, Klayton Mertion

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