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ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It will likely be sometime in 2014 before the Regional District of North Okanagan learns its fate in regards to a case of water contamination. The regional district was slated to be sentenced Wednesday in Vernon Provincial Court after being found guilty in September of four charges in connection with the contamination of the Antwerp Springs water system in Coldstream in January 2012. However, Crown lawyer Joel Gold is tied up with an Interior murder case, so he was unable to attend Wednesday. By mutual consent with defence lawyer Robert Bruneau, and approved by Judge Mayland McKimm, the matter has been adjourned to Dec. 18 to fix a new date for sentencing. McKimm delayed sentencing in October after informing the lawyers he was greatly concerned about comments made to CBC Radio by a person McKimm believed to be the chairperson of the regional district in an interview reacting to the guilty charges.
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Children’s librarian Stephanie Vollick sings I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas at the Okanagan Regional Library Christmas puppet show Wednesday afternoon at the Vernon branch.
Mission reaches out to public RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Imagine waking up on Christmas Day and eagerly crowding around the tree, only to find nothing with your name on it. That’s a very realistic scenario unless the community pulls together for their neighbours who depend on Vernon’s Upper Room Mission. “It’s looking pretty sad,” said Bev Henke, outreach worker, of the 10 backpacks that have been received when about 150 are needed as Christmas gifts. The backpacks, which are full of special items, will be handed out Dec. 24 and they are particularly welcome as many of the clients don’t
have family in town or relationships are strained. “It’s vitally important for people to have these backpacks. It’s their only Christmas present,” said Henke. The backpacks become a critical place to store their limited belongings. “Some have worn their backpacks all year and they are battered with broken zippers, and they are waiting for a new one,” said Henke. But beyond the backpack itself, it’s what’s found inside that brings a smile to the face. Donors can stuff the backpacks with a variety of items, including transit tickets, hygiene products, socks, gloves, candy, crossword puz-
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Kristina Bath, an outreach assistant, and volunteer Christopher Younker are urging the community to donate backpacks to Upper Room Mission clients for Christmas.
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zles, books, pen and paper and gift cards. “Put your personal stamp on it. Send a Christmas card or a holiday wish,” said Henke. “We want to give Christmas cheer to people.” Backpacks should be taken to the mission by Dec. 20 and Henke is confident the community will embrace the spirit of the season. “The community is always very generous,” she said. “Add any special little items to make it a unique gift from you,” said Froom. Backpacks can be dropped off at the Upper Room Mission, 3403 27th Ave. For more information, call 250549-1231.
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Find The “TOY”OTA TRUCK At the Village Green Centre! Please donate a new unwrapped toy, which will be distributed to children in need this Christmas!
Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.
TOYS WILL BE DELIVERED TUESDAY DEC. 17TH