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ave Bennett’s 2013 Christmas is more black and orange than white. Bennett, 49, a Vernon B.C. Hydro power system operator, is a B.C. Lions seasons ticket holder and, as of Dec. 18, the new owner of a 2014 black Nissan Titan pickup which he won in a contest offered by the Canadian Football League team to seasons ticket holders old and new. “What a Christmas present,” said Bennett as he was pulling his new vehicle into his home the afternoon of Dec. 19. “It’s very exciting.” On Dec. 18, Bennett and his wife, Terry, drove their Hyundai Accent over the Coquihalla to the Morrey Nissan dealership in Burnaby where Bennett – a Lions seasons ticket holder since 2005 – had qualified as one of eight contestants for a chance to win the Nissan truck. Bennett picked up his dad, Jack, in Chilliwack and went to try and win the fully loaded pickup. Bucking superstition by wearing his lucky No. 13 Lions jersey with “13th Man” crested on the back

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garth gilson, regional general manager for nissan Canada (from left), Jarrett Morrey, general manager of Burnaby’s Morrey nissan and members of the B.C. Lions’ Felions dance team present Vernon’s Dave Bennett (13) with his new 2014 nissan Titan truck that he won in a team-sponsored contest. – which he won in another Lions contest a few years ago – Bennett knew that as the seventh qualifier out of eight in the contest he would have the seventh pick of a key that may or may not

start the vehicle. When the first six contestants tried and failed to start the Nissan, Bennett, who admitted to the Lions that he was nervous all day, now knew he had a 50-50

chance of winning the vehicle. He took out a loonie from his pocket and flipped it in the air. Heads, and he would pick the back key on the board still remaining.

Tails, and he would pick the front key. It was heads. He slipped in behind the wheel, turned the back key he selected and listened to the motor purr.

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Transit riders have a new place to call their own. The City of Vernon has installed two new shelters on both sides of 30th Avenue, near the downtown Safeway. “It’s our second busiest bus area,” said Amanda Watson, municipal transportation technician. The issue of shelters became a priority after the main transit terminal was moved from Coldstream Avenue to Cenotaph Park at the opposite end of downtown, and facilities for riders at the west end of 30th Avenue were lacking. “Shelters provide protection from the ele-

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Community forest forges ahead the road surface, rebuilt the lower and middle switchbacks and built a private land bypass. We installed more culverts and ditches, piled the slash, and developed a gravel pit on the Fenceline Road. Returns from our log sales paid for the cost of these road upgrades.” The focus of 2013’s salvage harvest was to remove lodgepole pine and Douglas fir impacted by beetles, as well as windfalls. At a riparian restoration project adjacent to Cherryville Estates,

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The last 12 months have been extremely busy in Cherryville’s community forest. The forest is operated by the Cherry Ridge Management Committee on behalf of the community. “Road access has been a major priority to enable us to deal with our responsibilities throughout the licence area,” said Hank Cameron, president. “We continued to improve the Fenceline Road access on Cherry Ridge in 2013. We graded

reverse weirs and rock work installed in 2010 functioned well to relieve pressure on an eroding gravel bank. “The 2013 high water season removed a longterm log jam, shifting stream flow into the north channel of Cherry Creek which, being narrower and deeper, has more favourable aquatic habitat,” said Cameron. “This notable high water season has been traumatic for many communities in B.C. and Alberta but this proactive measure protected our Cherry Creek banks.”

Cherryville has also mitigated the risk of wildfires by fuel modification in the forest. “The purpose of the projects was to define risk areas for interface fires, identify measures necessary to mitigate those risks, outline a plan of action, and implement the appropriate measures,” said

Cameron. “As a community, we are committed to the achievable goal of making our wildland interface areas fire resistant and fire smart. We wish to collaborate with neighbouring communities and government agencies on hazard abatement and fuel modification projects.”

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Winter sports academy gains district approval Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff

Students in the Vernon School District who wish to pursue their love of winter sports will now be able to do so as part of their

education. Trustees have given their approval to the Snowsport Academy on a one-year trial basis, starting in September 2014. At Tuesday’s district

board meeting, Open Door principal Mike Bell and VLearn teacher Rod Peters presented details about the academy, which will allow students to participate in Nordic skiing, downhill skiing or freestyle skiing during the day, while still being able to participate in a full course load. “It’s to help the students with the three ski clubs to continue their learning as well as their passion for skiing,” said Bell. “So we are asking the board to support us to move forward with an

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academy for our youth to be able to train in daylight in their chosen winter discipline. “And I want to commend Rod Peters, who has worked hard to convince people to support this group — without your efforts, we wouldn’t be here tonight.” The Okanagan Interior Snowsport Academy will work in conjunction with the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, the Vernon Ski Club and the Silver Star Freestyle Club, along with stakeholders School District 22,

Pacific Sport and Silver Star Mountain Resort. “They all have strong athletes who are striving for provincial and national levels,” said Peters. “We have the high-performance program at VSS and French immersion at Seaton, and this is a program so kids can stay at their home schools. “This will create sport-specific training and educational opportunities for students committed to excel in their snow sport. “Also, we have an incredible facility here at

Silver Star, and we want to train them and support them at their various levels. A lot of these kids are missing a lot of school while they train, so by putting them all under one umbrella, we can ease the strain.” The academy will provide a common timetable, where skiers can train Tuesdays and Thursdays, minimizing the effect on their schooling. “Some students currently have to decide between skiing and French immersion, but by coordinating some of their schedules we can make this work for them to be able to do both,” said Peters. District superintendent Joe Rogers will undertake an analysis of

the academy for board review by January 2015. “The issue is really about missed school days and can the kids keep up and is it working for them,” he said. “At the moment, most of these kids leave their home school to go to the high-performance program at VSS, so they are losing a lot of kids from home schools. “And the success rate will likely be higher than usual because these are motivated kids.” Parents and students are invited to an information night Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Vernon secondary school, where teachers and principals from all of the district’s academies will be present to answer questions.

Fulton to host social justice academy Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff

Students in Grade 7 to 9 will now have another option for their education, thanks to the Vernon Community School’s Social Justice Academy. At a recent district board meeting, trustees approved the academy on a one-year trial basis, with the school set to open in September 2014. Fulton principal Ken Gatzke and teachers Kim Ondrik and Murray Sasges had recently made a presentation to the board at an in-camera meeting, but were present at the public meeting to answer questions and to ask for board approval.

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The academy will be in place at Fulton with a minimum of 56 students and a maximum of 60, with no cost to the district. The program will use innovative ways of teaching students, while still following the B.C. curriculum. Calling itself a place of mindful teaching and learning rooted in social justice, the academy will engage students in community projects, such as helping out at the Salvation Army Food Bank, or seniors’ centres. “Our superintendent is encouraging us to innovate and our schools do a great job, but there are families looking at a different way of learning,” said Gatzke. “I’m willing to principal this at Fulton, as we have space for this at the school.” Ondrik said the original plan was for the academy to be open to students beginning in Grade 6. “But we are hoping to change it to Grade 7 to 9,” she said. “There were concerns around math, but we are hoping to work with VLearn and we’ll provide students with opportunities to use numeracy, as we want the kids to come out of our academy with really strong skills.” The vision, she said, is to bring to the academy around 55 students from all over the district. “And in doing innovative things we want to make sure we are respectful of other school’s work — we are very excited about this, but have been careful not to say too much until we get the go-ahead.” District superintendent Joe Rogers will undertake an analysis of the academy for board review by January 2015. “There are some concerns about kids leaving their home schools to go to Fulton, and there are concerns around mathematics, especially with algebra, but they will be partnering with VLearn for math, so it should be fine,” he said. “The big part is the class size, they need a big recruiting job to make sure there are enough students.” Parents and students are invited to an information night Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Vernon secondary school.

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Residents in Lake Country have taken the maxim, “It takes a village to raise a child” one step further, pursuing the idea that it takes a community to construct a new building for its food bank. The Lake Country Food Assistance Society currently has leased space in the former Winfield elementary school – a building that is almost 100 years old. The community has long been looking at several ideas for a suitable facility and, and as space does exist in the community, a committee has come up with a plan to construct a new building. But creating a new facility for a non-profit whose only goal is to help those less fortunate is not easy – the food bank could not achieve its goal alone. The initial idea snowballed to involve many partners including School of Engineering students at UBC’s Okanagan campus and trades students enrolled at Okanagan College. Bob Rymarchuk, project director for the Rotary Club of Lake Country, is the committee chair for the food bank project. He’s excited that UBC, Okanagan College, Rotarians, the municipality, and many other partners are working together to complete this project. “It’s in a very old building, they have cramped quarters and quite often the clients have to wait outside because the space is so tight,” said Rymarchuk. “It’s not a good situation at all, especially when most of the volunteers and many of the clients are senior citizens.” Rehan Sadiq, professor and acting director of UBC’s School of Engineering, says this type of project is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of UBC’s students while helping an organization and filling a community need. “This is a good example of community outreach, as we often ask: How can we help our communities who continually support us?” said Sadiq. “It will give our students a real-life hands-on learning experience while at the same time benefiting the Lake Country community.” Indeed, on a cold day in December, more than a dozen people wait outside while volunteers inside dodge around each other as they pack boxes for Christmas hampers. Shelves are stacked high with non-perishable items and boxes of donated food. There isn’t a spare inch of space. Rymarchuk says the Food Assistance Society cannot apply for a mortgage, because it is a non-profit and spends the entire year raising funds just to fill the shelves. And that’s why the community, sensing the need, has stepped up to help get this project off the drawing board and into reality. The proposal for a new building for the food bank was approved in principle by the District of Lake Country last summer. In return, the District of Lake Country has made an in-kind gift of a $250,000 land parcel beside the Lake Country Seniors Centre, near the curling rink and hockey arena. If built on the site, the municipality will waive lease fees for the land and eliminate municipal charges while construction takes place. A combination of warehouse and storage space, the new building will be much bigger than the current facility and include room for administration, a prep area for sorting and repacking, and a display/reception area. The Lake Country Food Assistance Society has applied for multiple grants, and it has received many donations and commitments for goods and services to get the project to the next stage, but Rymarchuk says more is needed for the $200,000 cost of construction. While much of the plan is still on the drawing board, a feasibility study has been approved. It’s now a case of raising funds and awareness for the project. In the meantime, the Lake Country food bank continues to help those in need in its community servicing close to 600 people each month.

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The year that was

y turkey haze hasn’t even begun as I write this, and the brain is only slightly stunned from the Christmas parties of this past weekend... So as I rejoice the season, and the sweet powder that awaits on the hill, it’s also time to reflect on the year that was. From the tragedies of the Boston Marathon bombings to the havoc of Mother Nature’s wrath on our little planet still being felt in the Philippines, to the humancaused conflicts in Egypt, Syria and elsewhere, to the death of South African statesman Nelson Mandela, it was a year of sadness, but there was also hope. As the media and Kristin Froneman late-night talk show hosts feasted on Miley Cyrus’ twerk, or is that tongue, and the disaster that is still unfolding in Toronto (ice storms and Ford Nation combined), we in the North Okanagan managed to weather a few storms. Well, at least most of us did. The Vernon Public Art Gallery board and staff would beg to differ. They are still homeless from the water main break on 31st Avenue that flooded the gallery two weeks ago. But alas, if anything good can come out of such as mess, it’s now obvious that the gallery really needs a new space. Despite the fact that the water main broke outside the building, the gallery itself, located under the city parkade, has suffered from leaks before as well as a heating meltdown during the recent cold snap. It’s an extra slap in the face that shows a new building is needed to keep the gallery’s permanent art collection, exhibitions, and other precious resources warm, safe and dry. And that goes for the museum, too. Earlier this year, we saw a referendum on

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whether to build a new athletic track and field at Okanagan College, and by a slim margin, we saw it go through. Understandable is the fear that residents have, me included, on their taxes rising. But let’s be honest, our taxes will rise whether we have a new track, gallery, museum, or not. So we might as well make our city more attractive to tourists and residents while we are at it, right? Smaller communities than ours, with smaller tax bases, have nice, new sport and cultural facilities, and if you visit these towns — Courtenay on Vancouver Island is one example— they seem to be doing just fine. Businesses are open. People are visiting. Locals seem happy. OK, my Rick Mercer rant is over. Breathe. Back to the year that was... We got a new premier, our first woman, whose legacy is still to be determined. However, I am intrigued by Christy Clark’s latest announcement in support for “common-sense” and “family-friendly” liquor law changes. It’s possible in the future that parents will be able to bring their kids into B.C. pubs during happy hour. It’s something I have seen in Australia, where most pubs have a “family room” separate from the bar. It’s an interesting idea, where you can enjoy a drink and watch the game, while your kids sit around, bored, watching you enjoy yourself. But when I think about it, don’t we go to the pub to escape our kids? We all need the occasional night off, after all. And as the RCMP have been noticing as of late, some of us still haven’t got the message that if you drink, you should take a taxi home. Anyway, just my two cents worth. The year that was is almost over now, so it’s time to look ahead as we try to make our little patch a better place to live, surrounding ourselves with the people we love, and hoping the rest of humanity follows suit. Happy New Year!

The federal government won’t address the very urgent and growing problem that is the Canadian Pension Plan. Instead of offering any sort of meaningful reform or choosing to adequately fund CPP so Canadians can expect to be taken care of - after having spent a lifetime of paying taxes - the Conservatives hope the problem just goes away. It’s no secret that CPP is underfunded. And given the country’s demographics - with millions of Canadians facing retirement in coming years this is an issue that can’t be put off any longer. Seniors now make up close to 15 per cent of Canada’s population, totalling more than 4 million people. And with the median age in Canada now over 40 years old for the first time ever, the issue of our aging population and how to take care of them isn’t going away. The issue is clear to see: Canadians are living longer, and as a result, drawing on CPP more than in generations past. As result, we need to do a better job of funding CPP if we want it to work. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty needn’t worry about his own financial future, of course. As an MP who has served more than six years in the house of commons, Flaherty has a goldplated taxpayer-funded pension to draw on for the rest of his life, upon his retirement. The rest of us aren’t so lucky. Adequately funding CPP is the fiscally responsible thing to do, but it is also politically difficult. As a result, the Conservatives have taken the easy way out, opting for the instant gratification of low taxes in the present at the cost of a stable future for our citizens. And isn’t that how we got into this mess in the first place? -South Delta Leader

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ocation, location, location is everything. The north end tourist booth, history. The city let the building go to ruin, hence a trailer was dispensed to various venues and it didn't work. The building was then upgraded for use and was apparently not adaquate. Now it will be demolished at $20,000. Has it ever occurred to city staff to think before they say things, like, "It's close to the sani dump, within walking distance for shopping, and restaurants, and with proper signage people will be able to access the centre properly." Not likely. Where are McDonald's or Tim Hortons located? On the highways and have you noticed, they are apparently quite successful. You can't make a left to get off the highway or back on to the highway. "What the hell honey, how far down the road did you say Kelowna was?" Rose Pollock TIME TO TALK Vernon, it is time for a real discussion. Vernon has many personal interest groups and without them, many things would not happen. However, not all things are in the interests of most people. I am known for speaking my mind and it’s about time more people in Vernon did the same. I have been around Vernon since the mid 1970s, and have seen many changes. Some good, some...well. I would like to open discussion on the long-term management plans of Vernon. What does Vernon need the most to secure our future? Do we need more running tracks, walking paths, cycle paths and places that make us feel good or do we need employment for the people who already live here? Do we need more industry to support our local tax base and help our kids, instead of having them look to the oil patch for a career future? I once heard a really funny story about Vernon being a travel destination for visitors. Yes, really I did. Unless these travellers are going to stay in a motel/hotel with their kids and their dog, where are they going to stay? I can’t think of too many eas-

ily accessible campgrounds near Vernon for the traveller who wants to stop and enjoy our beautiful city for a night or two when pulling their trailer down Highway 97. While I mention Highway 97, does anyone think it might be a good idea to be able to get back into Vernon from Highway 97 after they pass 48th Avenue travelling north? Oh, but of course the tourist knows they can turn at Squires Pub and come back into town via Pleasant Valley Road. Better still, how about they keep doing U turns on the overpass. Yes, I see it happen on a regular basis. I’m not saying our special interest groups are wrong for their needs. But really, what direction should we be telling our mayor and our council to spend our money? After all, we make the decisions and they are working in our best interests, aren’t they? Paul Elmont GREAT JOB Thank you to The Morning Star. The fabulous article you wrote about the start up of Results Vernon had an enormous impact on the successful start of our group. Fully half of the people who attended, indicated that they did as a result of your article. The article was posted and reposted far and wide.

I received comments from all over Canada and even from MPs on our MP delegation in Senegal, Africa. To me, this confirms the power of the local newspaper in these times of the growth of the Internet. I am proud to announce Results Vernon's first major victory. Our first action was to write support of the Global Fund for TB, Malaria and AIDS. Recently, International Development Minister Christian Paradis announced that Canada would give $650 million to the fund. The Morning Star should be congratulated as a significant part of this victory. Leo Young, Results Vernon

migrating north back to Canada in search of game. Wolves have recently killed elk near Lumby, and have been observed close to Enderby. I have spent many years in wilderness areas and can assure Ms. Kuzyk that wolves are extremely clever and secretive animals, and by checking with conservation officers or the fish and game branch you will find that very few wolves will be killed by hunters. I look forward to sitting by a campfire and listening to the howling of wolves, and that caribou, moose, elk, and deer are prospering, knowing that proper management techniques will ensure a sustainable balance of all wildlife. Doug Grant

SUSTAINABLE BALANCE Wolves are indeed magnificent animals and I don't know of anyone who would want to take part in unnecessary killing. Unfortunately, the wolf population in some areas has resulted in the decimation of ungulates to the extent that control measures are necessary. Ms. Kuzyk suggests relocating wolves, but this is rarely successful. Wolves that were trapped in Canada and relocated in Idaho have apparently virtually wiped out the elk herds so that wolves are now

THANK YOU A big thank you to all who have knitted or bought kid's winter toques, mitts and socks for this year's drive up and down the Okanagan. Every year, more than 20,000 items come in and are sent to Third World countries along with the soup mix that Gleaners ship. These items are so much appreciated in the many cold countries they go to. Many kids will be a little warmer this winter because of your help. Howie Anhorn, North Okanagan Gleaners

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has now been raised to equip the two top floors at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “We continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community,” said Sue Beaudry, VJH Foundation director of development. “Annual donations are the life blood of our hospital.” In the last five days almost $40,000 has been received for the 2014 campaign, including from a resident who donated $17,000 in publicly traded securities. Donations have also come from the Army, Navy and Air Force Ladies’ Auxiliary and Grizzly Curb and Concrete. But with 10 per cent of the fundraising goal remaining, community support is still needed. “To ensure that your 2013 tax deductible donation is received by midnight Dec. 31, you can make a donation online at www.vjhfoundation.org,” said Beaudry. Or you can mail your cheque to VJH Foundation, 2101 32nd St., Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2. For more information on the campaign, call 250-558-1362.

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The lights of the season proved popular. Vernon Transit raised a total of $1,052 for the Salvation Army food bank during its Christmas Light Tour. “We express a heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the tour,” said Wendy Majewski, the city’s transportation demand management co-ordinator. “We also wish to express our thanks to the transit operators and volunteers who made these tours such a success.”

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Austrian podium pushing Hill Snowboard cross racer has Sochi Olympics as ultimate New Year’s wish KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Everything has to go right for a podium finish in World Cup snowboard cross races. Two weeks after bagging bronze in Montafon, Austria, Kevin Hill placed 23rd last weekend at Lake Louise. The 27-year-old Vernon multi-star athlete wasn’t about to pout over the Christmas break. Instead, he applied a positive spin moving forward. “Lake Louise didn’t go as I would have liked but it was a good building block going further towards the Olympic Games,” said Hill, whose runs were featured live on CBC Sports. PHOTOS SUBMITTED “The course was very fast come race day and it Vernon’s Kevin Hill celebrates his podium finish at the became quite the task to stay on your feet from top FIS World Cup snowboard-cross event in Montafon, to bottom. I came out of the gate well but had the Austria. Hill, right, catches some air as he cruises high line coming into the first turn pushing me back down the course. to third place. we headed home.” “I chased hard top to bottom, finishing very closely Hill and teammates then went to Ushuaia, behind first and second place. Because there was a lack Argentina (which is the most southern city of snow in Lake Louise, it could only be a four-man race in the world) in the middle of October. instead of six so only two transferred on. It wasn’t the worst After Argentina, Hill used a three-week break to spend 10 result I could have had. After the second World Cup of the days in Montreal for strength training. season, I’m now ranked fifth overall in the world.” He left for Austria in mid-November for a 12 -day trainThe speed seeker gets back to work with back-to-back ing camp on the Pitzstal Glacier before the season-opening World Cups in Andorra, the 16th smallest country in World Cup in Montafon. the world, and Switzerland. He competes in his favoured “We arrived just in time for the first big snowfall of the XGames at the end of January with an eye towards qualify- season. We were blessed with over 50 centimetres of fresh, ing for Sochi. new snow. The team and I grabbed our free ride boards and At 19, Hill started snowboarding and his love for speed headed for the steep and deep new chutes. and airtime brought him, a few years later, close to his goal. “We knew that there would still be some exposed rocks Since 2010, Hill has been a leader on the Canadian snow- and by the end of the first day, most of us had ruined our board cross team, having gained respect with an impressive boards but it was well worth it shredding deep powder all out-of-nowhere run that came up just short of qualifying for day long.” the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. He was a forerunner at the After a few days of training, Team Canada made the Vancouver Olympics. three-hour drive to their home base of Schruns. Hill turned heads with a runner-up finish at the 2011 “Before I knew it I was in the gate anxious to start. I was Winter X-Games. He pocketed five top-10s on the FIS able to land a very solid run on my first time trial and after World Cup circuit and beat out a strong veteran field to win crossing the line I saw I was sitting in second place which a national title in 2010. held through out the rest of the day.” He spent 15 late August days in New Zealand, getting Just for the record, boadercross qualifies 48 riders so seven decent days of snow training. there are eight heats with six riders in each heat starting at “Riding the snowboard park in Cordrona, New Zealand, eights. where the World Cup freestyle comp was being held later Hill was in the eighth heat so had plenty of time to think. that week, was a blast, hitting jumps from 25 to 70-feet. After two relatively poor years and the Olympics coming up Just being able to be on snow in the middle of our North very fast, he felt the pressure. “I tried to keep calm and when the gate dropped, I had American summer is such a nice change. “The awesome thing was our coaches booked a five-day a pretty tough go. I crossed the line in third place with a layover in Sydney, Australia where we enjoyed some beach photo-finish letting me transfer on to the next round. After time and sight-seeing along with a quick surf the day before the butterflies passed in the first round, I moved though my

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quarter and semi in first place.” The one-time world-class BMX racer who also excels at cliff jumping, downhill mountain biking, surfing and wakeboarding, moved out of the gate slowly but remained composed. “I came out of the first turn in third place which I was able to hold ‘til the bottom. Crossing the line, I knew I had just landed my first World Cup podium and met one of the requirements heading into the 2014 Olympic Games. The day was all smiles for me, but no time to celebrate because the next morning I was slated to compete in the team race with my teammate Jake Holden. “Showing up at the team race that day, I felt a whole new feeling racing, I was confident and ready to race. My coaches said I should start out the race, meaning I would go first in the heat and when I crossed the finish line, my teammates’ gate would open. I won all three of my races from start to finish, giving my teammate a lead heading down each lap (Canada claimed silver) I felt amazing and blessed to finally feel strong and ready to take on the World Cup season.” You can follow Hill’s road to Sochi on Twitter, @kevinhillsbx Instagram, @kevinhillsbx and Facebook, @kevinhillracing. He carries sponsorship from: Rancho Vignola, BioX Nutrition, Fitness Max and Oakley. He was last week named a recipient of the CANFUND grant which is not a government-funded program. People wishing to donate online, to support Canadian Olympic hopefuls can do so at: http://www.canadianathletesnow.ca/

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Foster pulls T-Bird trick Morning Star Staff

Jaden Foster pulled the Christmas hat trick as the Stevenson Mechanical Thunderbirds bounced the Billy D’s Family Restaurant Xplosion 8-3 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play Sunday morning at Civic Arena. The 6-2-1 T-Birds got great goaltending from Jared Ross and Jordan Foster, constant hustle by all their forwards and very stingy defence from Elias Wery, Brady Beacom, Isaac White and Mike Pusey. Landen Harison (2 +1) opened the scoring on a slick pass from Beacom. Ryan Vandersande followed with two snipes, assists by Pusey and White. Elias Wery came to the party with a second-period unassisted goal. Jaden Foster cranked it up with two goals in the second and got the hattty with one in the third. The 3-4-3 Xplosion came out firing in the third period with goals by Aaron Jodoin, captain Zack Laranjo, on a sweet roof job, and Kevin Morgan, on one of his patented solo rushes. Said Xplosion coach Dan Wilson: “Hockey is a game of momentum and although we lost the game, we ended 2013 on a positive note by winning the third period (3-2) against a very good team, which gives us momentum going into 2014.” In AtoMc Super League action, the M&K Ready Mix Rockets stormed the Summit Financial Lakers 16-2 before falling 10-6 to the Everton Homes Lightning. Rockets’ coach Scott Finlayson said Damian Glover led the charge versus the Lakers both on the ice and on the bench, showing outstanding leadership and teamwork, earning the Golden Moment Jersey as player of the game. Bryce Lauer (6), Glover (3), Brody Wright (3), Bradley Halvorson (3), Riley Kimble and Nic Morgan supplied the offence. Kayden Bowering and Max Stewart played stellar defence in front of Jonathan Finlayson. Glover and Nolan Thomas each netted a deuce in the loss to the Bolts. Max Stewart and Bradley Halvorson pocketed singles. CJ Maleniza had two good chances in front, but couldn’t quite get a handle on the bouncing puck. Levi Vanderdeen was bold on defence with some great puck movement while Novice call-ups Austin Seibel, Matthew Kuhnlein and Brady Kuziw played with a lot of heart and grit, with goalie Seibel earning

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Aidan Rivard, left, of the T-Birds battles Quinn Williamson of the Xplosion in front of Xplosion goalie Eric Foufoulas; Ryan Vandersande, kneeling, is congratulated by teammate Michael Pusey after scoring for the T-Birds in Pee Wee Super League hockey action Sunday at Civic Arena. game MVP with several clutch saves to keep the game close. Jonathan Finlayson won the majority of his faceoffs and David Ivanoff turned in his best skating and positioning so far this season. Less than 48 hours after being shut out by city rivals Five Star Awards Cougars, the DCT Chambers Marauders found their offence Sunday afternoon against the North Okanagan Knights. Cole Martin supplied 5+1 as the Marauders tripled the Knights 12-4 in North Okanagan Bantam Super League action at Civic Arena. Braydie Allen-Webber added 3+1, while Sam Frisby chipped in 2+3. Evan Winther and Cam Mackenzie each contributed singles, while d-men Zach Agar, Mac Gilchrist and Gaman Nijjar, and forward Tavyn Best all added three helpers to support the steady goaltending of Noah Foufoulas, who went the distance as the Marauders improved to 6-4-1. Knights’ forward Keaton McCune gave his dad, Greg, who was in the stands watching, a nice birthday present Sunday with a natural third-period hat trick. Captain Jaxson Cummings had the other goal for North Okanagan, who delivered head coach Cindy Graves an early Christmas present Saturday. The Knights picked up their first win of the season, a 2-0 victory in Salmon Arm over North Broadview Plumbing and Heating. For Graves, it was her first-ever

league coaching victory. Autobots 5-4 in Midget Super League play McCune and Cummings had the goals Sunday night at Civic Arena. while the duo of Levi Peterson and Denver Adam Roemer and Soloman Ivanoff also Trumbley posted the shutout. scored for the first-place 10-0-1 Coyotes, Tyler Semeniuk moved up to forward who outshot the Autobots 59-21. and responded with six goals as the Interior Lee Brodoway, with a deuce, Isaiah Savings Giants stepped all over Salmon Arm Wenger and Brock Wagner countered for Fixt Auto Lumberjacks 9-0 Saturday at the the Autobots (3-4-3). Shaw Centre. The Vernon Home Building Centre Kaiden Parton, Jed Halvorson and Jaden Vipers lost 7-6 to North Kamloops and 7-5 Steinke produced singles for the Giants (6-5). to Kelowna in Midget Tier 1 action. The Lumberjacks dipped to 2-8. In Midget play, the Talon Benefits Aesthetic Dental Winterhawks surprised the Lumby Stars 7-5 Saturday at Pat Duke is pleased to welcome Memorial Arena. Dr. Robyn Isaacs DDS The Winterhawks (2-7-1) got off & Ms. Laurie to a quick start with a goal from capBulatovich RDH tain Rowyn Lewis-Hatherley, assisted to their team by Parker Wadsworth. Bryce Pyle (2+2) , from Wadsworth, and Nick New & existing patients Demetrick, assisted by Bryce Pyle, are welcome! made it 3-0. Wadsworth converted a Brennan Seltzer feed and Lewis-Hatherley scored to put the Hawks up 5-0 before Lumby responded. The Stars (7-4) www.aestheticdentalclinic.com added two snipes after the ice clean, 250-558-9889 MONDAY-FRIDAY but Pyle then went coast to coast for 3401 32ND AVENUE, VERNON, BC V1T 2M9 the Hawks. dr@aestheticdentalclinic.com Wadsworth went roof daddy after a gorgeous pass by Pyle for the Hawks’ Dr. Robyn Isaacs DDS General Cosmetic Oral Surgery Cosmetics final tally. including Dr. Lise Kalinski TMJ Therapy BOTOX, TMJ, Brett Jewell pulled the hat trick Biobloc / Early Expansion - Sleep Breath Disorder SURGERY AND MAP, DNA, OMT alternatives to CPAP - Botox therapy as the Nedco Coyotes held off the GENERAL Laurie Bulatovich RDH Laser assisted Periodontal DENTISTRY Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy

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Vernon duo enjoys run with Pack Rock Christian Academy, and Fulton Maroons’ grad Brett Rouault, are making an impact with the Pack. KAMLOOPS – Of all the teams “We have won the games we Thompson Rivers University has needed to win,” said Rouault. “It is in the CIS Canada West, the men’s nice after four years here that we basketball squad sits in the loftiest have some progress finally. We want position going into the Christmas to continue that.” break. A 6-foot-4 guard, Rouault figScott Clark and his TRU crew ures TRU has a legitimate shot at a are 6-4 in the Pacific Division, playoff berth. three games back of the first-place “It is looking really good at this Victoria Vikings. point. We can’t freeload it for the rest of the year; we have to work hard as usual.” A fourth-year science major, Rouault leads the WolfPack and the Canada West Conference in long distance aerials, sinking 17 of 31 DURING THE HOLIDAYS, OUR DEADLINES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: trey attempts. He is averaging 14.4 minutes of floor time and is fourth on the team with 7.6 EDITION points a game. With a much different and Display & Classified stronger roster than last year, he’s playing less but he accepts the situation. “I feel like a much better player. The team is definitely a lot better. In previous years, I have had a bigger role. Now Display & Classified I am more of a support player but it’s the team success ahead of individual success and I am fine with that.” Ondrik, a third-year forestry, blew a knee out early last year against the Western Washingon Vikings and Please note that there will be no Morning Star Daily is slowly rediscovering his A-game. The 6-foot-7 foredition’s on Wed. Jan. 1 & Thurs. Jan.2, 2014 ward drained a dozen points as the WolfPack lost 99-74 to 4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon 250.545.3322 www.vernonmorningstar.com LARRY READ

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Western Washington in exhibition men’s basketball action Dec. 17 in Bellingham. The Vikings are the fifth ranked team in NCAA Division II. On his injury, Ondrik said: “I think I am doing OK so far. I am not playing at the level I should be. Coach isn’t happy with the way I have been playing and I have to step it up in the second half, especially on defence, and be more aggressive.” Ondrik gets 26.6 minutes of court time – the most on the team – and is draining an average of 10.6 points a game. He is 29-for-33 from the charity stripe – second best in the conference – and has pulled down 37 defensive rebounds, tops with TRU. Ondrik realizes the season is hardly over, but he too believes TRU will be at the playoff dance. “We got a bunch of new players this year. Overall, we got a lot better as a team. Our defence is a lot better but we have to work on our rebounding and some of our turnovers.” Josh Wolfram (third-year forward, Kamloops) didn’t play last year, Tallon Milne (fourth-year forward, Vanderhoof) hasn’t played for two years and Reese Pribilsky, (third-year guard, Victoria) sat out last year. They are all starters. Clark is quick to point to what he likes about the group. “They are really nice guys as people. They are fun to work with. For the most part, they want to do the right things and that is all you can ask as a coach.”

With four starters, including Ondrik, getting little or no touches last season, Clark figured the WolfPack would be slow off the mark. “The level of consistency isn’t as good as you would hope for,” he said. “But you know that their best basketball will be played in the second half of the year. I love their attitude and upside. I like their approach and I like that they don’t feel satisfied.” Clark says of the four teams he has had since he came to Thompson Rivers, the 2013-14 squad has the best overall dynamic. “It has gotten better and better. But you would expect that. You are forming bonds. It is something that takes time to achieve. The only way you can do that is to spend time together, work hard together, be committed together. I believe it’s good on this club because the commitment level has been the highest since I have been here. Everyone has done what we have asked them to do and they have formed a brotherhood.” Individually, the WolfPack have six players among the Canada West elite. They are led by Ta’Quan Zimmerman (third-year guard, Waterbury, Conn.) who stands third in the league in scoring (19.1 points per game) and second in three point field goal per cent (.521). The WolfPack head to Southern California for two games before New Year’s. They return to Canada West play on the road on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Regina against the Cougars.

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Sports REC HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE SUNDAY DEC. 22 Game 1 @ Civic Arena Green Pub Moose 5 – Scott Kowalski 2, Tim Proctor, Mike Jodoin, Steve Vallier, Kris Grebliunas 3A, Rich Haldane 2A; Goalie: Brad Atkins 23 saves Kal Tire Whalers 2 – Jason Carlton, Jerry Reinhart; Goalie: James Scherck 41 saves Game 2 @ Civic Arena Teale Utility Canucks 5 – Gord McDonald, Riley Spraggs, Cory Disher, Tyler Quiring, Jason Elders, Troy Killingbeck 2A; Goalie: Steve Clark 22 saves Kalavida Flyers 4 – Corey Massie 2+1, Glayne Goin, Ryan Scheidt, Rick Hoglund 3A; Goalie: Jordan Vallance 34 saves

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Kal Tire Whalers’ defenceman Dave Penner, left, tries to tie up Green Pub Moose forward Gerry Geisbrecht as he skates through the crease of Whalers’ goalie Brad Atkins in Boston Pizza Hockey League action Sunday night at Civic Arena. The Moose won 5-2 behind two Scott Kowalski snipes.

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Last Week: 10-6 Season: 125-98

Last Week: 10-6 Season: 132-91

Last Week: 10-6 Season: 138-85

Last Week: 9-7 Season: 140-83

Last Week: 11-5 Season: 140-83

Last Week: 11-5 Season: 147-71

Falcons

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Packers at Bears

Bears

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Texans at Titans

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Browns at Steelers

Steelers

Redskins at Giants

Giants

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Vikings

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Saints

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Chiefs Chargers may be hot, but 10-point underdog Chiefs are the better team. Upset Pick 6-10

Falcons Falcons win one at home for Tony Gonzalez. Panthers rest for playoffs. Upset Pick 6-10

Ravens Ravens need win; Bengals rest. Flacco feels guilty cashing huge cheque. Upset Pick 11-5

Ravens Falcons Early game Unlucky pick-six means Ravens cost Falcons a will show up Monday Night ready in game win over Niners. more important They deserve to them. two points. Upset Pick 7-9 Upset Pick 5-11

Bills My Bills love to play hard at end of year: too bad it’s only to spoil No. 1 seed Pats and Brady. Upset Pick 6-10

Rams Seahawks are hurting on offence & defence. Stacey is the difference. Upset Pick 7-9

Niners Cardinals Palmer is brutal, Would love to see Cards rack but Cardinals up second big have enough upset, but it talent to wind won’t happen despite his this time. picks. Niners 31-20 Cardinals 21-17

Cardinals Hate Niners, Harbaugh and Giraffernick – Go Cardinals, Go, please & thank-you. Cardinals 23-20

Niners Niners on the road, but Saints’ victory will have eliminated the Cards already. Niners 28-17

Cardinals Shane Doan and Mike Smith on the sidelines for a Cards team on the rise. Cardinals 24-21

Cardinals My little buddy Tristan, a Seattle fan, doesn’t like Kaepernick’s TD dance. Cardinals 34-28

Cardinals Cardinals could finish a solid 11-5 & still miss the playoffs. Gotta love the NFL.

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who is interested in you. Love is highlighted. An aesthetic change will work out well. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Charitable work or being active in your community will lead to a new service or outlet for your talents. Don’t allow skepticism to thwart your efforts. Be strong and compassionate. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Take initiative and enjoy the limelight. Make an audacious move and prepare to be noticed. A change in the way you operate will foster exciting new connections and plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Try out a hobby or art form that is new to you, and you’ll discover an exciting way to incorporate it into your work and personal lives. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Invite friends to your home for some much-needed social time. Entertaining will increase your popularity and give you a chance to show off in front of a person of interest. Love and romance are indicated.

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contract), and North competed to three hearts with four-card support, despite her minimum count and flat hand. South passed, knowing that if game was good, North would have bid it. West led the diamond ace. Then she did very well, shifting to the spade 10, denying the jack. That made it easy for East to win with his king and return the diamond jack. West won with her king and led another diamond, which declarer ruffed. South drew two rounds of trumps ending on the board and called for the spade nine. East went in with his ace, but what did he do next? Some players would have

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Vernon development company Wesbild Holdings announces it will only consider renewing a naming contract for Wesbild Centre if the Regional District of North Okanagan markets the multi-use facility more aggressively. The Salvation Army raises $122,000 in its Christmas kettle campaign. The organization had hoped for a goal of $140,000. Property values drop across the North Okanagan. The region’s assessment roll decreased from $27,387,550,391 in 2012 to $26,391,682,576

in 2013. About 50 people take in the 63rd Christmas Bird count in the Vernon area. A total of 24,335 birds of 98 species were counted. Regional District of North Okanagan staff will examine options for replacing the hard concrete walking surface at the Wesbild Centre. Longtime Coldstream resident and former district mayor Ernie Palfrey dies at home in his sleep at the age of 83. Palfrey served nine years on Coldstream council before he was elected mayor in 1985. He spent 10 years as mayor. Palfrey was also a charter member of the Coldstream Fire Department. Okanagan Indian Band members Wyatt Bonneau and Conrad McMillan are selected for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network reality hockey series Hit The Ice. The new Vernon Secondary School officially opened for classes on Jan. 7. The North Okanagan is digging out from a blast of winter as eight to 15 centimetres of snow fell throughout the region. Vernon Vipers get a head start on the league’s trade deadline with a

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couple of roster moves, sending Pearce Eviston home and acquiring free agent defenceman Jason Bird from the Coquitlam Express. The battle is over for Okanagan Landing firefighters. The Okanagan Landing Volunteer Firefighters Association will no longer challenge the City of Vernon cancelling a service contract. Twenty members will retire Feb. 1. Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster claims he’s the target of a smear campaign. A confidential document from auditor general John Doyle questioning expense documents from Foster has been released just days after a committee chaired by Foster decided not to renew Doyle’s job. Local pubs are excited, as are some fans, that the NHL is ready to start its 2013 season following a lockout that wiped out the first half of the year. The Vernon Vipers trade their top three

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scorers at the league deadline, sending Adam Tambellini to the Surrey Eagles, Aaron Hadley to the Nanaimo Clippers and Pearce Eviston to the Victoria Grizzlies. An electrical fire Sunday temporarily closed Rosalinda’s Filipino Kitchen in downtown Vernon. Four cases of leaking water occur at the Vernon Public Art Gallery with the most serious case happening in the main exhibition space, the Topham Brown Gallery. Vernon’s Rice Box restaurant rekindles the nostalgia age by adding a cell phone text-to-order service for added convenience. Longtime Vernon booster, volunteer and businessman Akbal Mund is named the city’s Good Citizen of the Year. Jeet Dukhia becomes the first president of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association from Vernon.

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Thousands line the streets to take in the Vernon Winter Carnival parade and all the preshistoric-themed entries. Continued from A18 Duchess Park Condors of Prince George win the 13th annual Fulton Senior B oys Corporate Classic Basketball Tournament, beating the host Maroons 78-48 in the final. Students at Vernon Secondary School give retiring principal Morris Vardabasso a rousing send-off. Vardabasso, a former VSS student, had his basketball jersey number retired and it will hang in the new Wall of Fame at the school. L u m b y ’ s Kineshanko family donates $10,000 to the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre’s legacy fund. The Vernon Tigers senior lacrosse team announces they are folding and will not take part in the 2013 Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League due to a lack of players.

al Wendy’s Dream Day in the Okanagan. Emily Pfannschmidt and Antonya Crosby are proclaimed the new Queen and Princess Silver Star to kick-off the annual Vernon Winter Carnival. The carnival theme, Prehistoric Carnival, is on full display during the annual parade through the streets of Vernon. Hundreds again line the parade

route to catch a glimpse of the floats and decorations. The province announces that $29.6 million will go towards 60 beds on the two unfinished floors at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Polson Tower. Thanks to a grant for the Funtastic Sports Society, indoor curling leagues are now a go at Vernon’s Schubert Centre.

It took 11 hours but a domestic disturbance at a home off Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon ends peacefully with the arrest of a suspect. Police are investigating an off-ice altercation between two participants in the annual Jean Minguy RCMP Memorial Hockey Tournament in Vernon.

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February 2013 It’s the end of an era. The Okanagan Landing Volunteer Firefighters Association members hang up their hats permanently as their service contract with the City of Vernon ended Jan. 31. A record $115,027 was raised at the annu-

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Year In Review 2013 Continued from A19

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Emily Pfannschmidt and Antonya Crosby are proclaimed the new Queen and Princess Silver Star.

The Calgar y Springbank Whalers shut out the Vancouver Thunderbirds 1-0 in the lowest scoring final in the 42-year history of the Coca-Cola Vernon Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament. The provincial Integrated Land Management Bureau denies an application from The Outback Resort to build a 72-slip marina in South Bay on Okanagan Lake. The Armstrong

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Shamrocks lacrosse team pays honour to late goalie Owen Siddall, naming the Big O the team’s Shamrock of the Year. The team held a moment of silence for the hilarious, fun-loving, kilt-wearing popular netminder, who died suddenly at 46 at home on Thanksgiving weekend. Vernon singer Dawn King, half of the popular duo The Kings, releases the first single off her upcoming album It’s Time To Shine. North Okanagan businesses are not overly inconvenienced after the Canadian penny is taken out of commission. Vernon resident Scott Fochler is first denied, then receives, a piece of artwork he did 30 years ago while a student at the old Vernon Secondary School, which is set to be demolished. Fochler painted a red heart around the words “Scott + Doreen,” a tribute to his girlfriend who would become – and remains – his wife. Fochler wanted the piece of wall to frame as an anniversary gift. Legal action over the future of Kin Race Track has been placed

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Firefighters battle a blaze at the recycling facility at the Greater Vernon landfill. on hold indefinitely. The suspension in proceedings was agreed to by the Regional District of North Okanagan, City of Vernon and Okanagan Equestrian Society. The new North Okanagan Sports Society introduces itself to the public, stating its goal is to enhance sports and recreation, and encourage the development of sports infrastructure and hosting of tournaments. Provincial agricul-

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tural minister Norm Letnick announces up to five slaughtering licences will be allowed in the North Okanagan as part of a two-year pilot program. Service Quality Management Group, which surveys people about the service provided by other call centres, reduces its workforce from 100 to 50 or 60 as a result of establishing a facility in Idaho. Close to 300 people

help raise $31,000 during the first Coldest Night of the Year Walk for the Upper Room Mission.

March 2013 Adrian Dix insists hard work in the Okanagan will pay off on election day. The NDP leader said his party made the Okanagan a priority and believes

that will translate into voter support May 14. Sonja Gaudet, winner of two Paralympic gold medals, is headed for the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. The Morning Star is a Newspaper Excellence finalist in its circulation category (more than 30,000) for the B.C. Yukon Community N e w s p a p e r s Association’s Ma Murray Awards.

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Armstrong politicians go back in time, playing the roles of their predecessors from one of the first council meetings of the city, in celebration of Armstrong’s centennial year. Continued from A20 A Vernon politician has been fined for not paying personal income taxes. Patrick Nichol will pay out $2,000 for failing to pay his income tax with the Revenue Canada Agency. Lake Country council has asked for a second look at a bylaw that limits the length of docks on Okanagan Lake. A mass of flames engulfs the Bluewater Project recycling facility at the Greater Vernon landfill. The Vernon School District is facing a projected shortfall of $2.2 million for its budget. It’s official – Squires Four has the best burger in town. Morning Star readers voted it No. 1 through an online contest.

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The Vernon Vipers will miss the B.C. Hockey League playoffs for the second consecutive season, despite grounding the host Prince George Spruce Kings 5-4. A benefit jam is being organized at the Branding Iron Pub in Armstrong to help raise funds for Mike Nitchie, a local musician battling a rare disease. RCMP have confirmed two suspicious deaths in a BX area home Monday as a homicide and suicide. The bodies of Sheena Neifer, 29, and Gregory Neifer, 30, were discovered after RCMP responded to a report of shots fired on Hartnell Road. The Vernon Kokanee Swim Club racks up 11 medals, four club records and one national record at the B.C. AAA Short

Course Championships in Victoria. A 77-year-old Nakusp woman was pulled to safety by two Cherryville men after her 1988 Oldsmobile went off Highway 6, struck a tree and burst into flames. Country music star Terri Clark is in Vernon to perform songs from her new Classic album, as well as some of her past hits. Newspaper publisher David Black is revising his B.C. environmental assessment application for a large-scale heavy oil refinery in Kitimat. KingFisher Boats is named business of the year and exporter of the year at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards.

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In an effort to serve the less fortunate, the Salvation Army is hoping the spirit of giving will extend beyond Christmas. As of Dec. 23, the community has supported the food bank by helping raise 76 per cent of its $461,000 goal. “That 76 per cent includes the more than $6,700 collected at Saturday’s Walmart Matching Day, yet still translates into a need to raise an additional $109,000 by Dec. 31,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “Funds raised this Christmas help us serve our community both now and throughout 2014 at our House of Hope.” Financial donations can be made anytime online at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com (with instant receipting), or mailed by Dec. 31 to 3303 32nd Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 2M7. Over the holiday season contributions can still be received at the Talkin Donkey Coffee House during business hours, or delivered to the Food Bank on Monday until 3 p.m. For financial donations to The Salvation Army’s Enderby Food Bank donors can go online to the brand new http:// my.salvationarmy.ca/ enderby link (with instant receipting), or they can mail cheques marked “Enderby Food Bank” to 3303 32nd Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 2M7 by Dec. 31. “We have been unable to find sufficient hosts to have a Christmas kettle in Enderby this year so donations online and by mail are greatly appreciated,” said MacBain.

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Every day, patients across Interior Health access medical care without ever having to travel to meet with their specialists. This time-saving service is made possible through telehealth, which links patient and health care provider through technology. This month, Interior Health is marking an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of telehealth. On Dec. 15/16, 2003, the first telehealth videoconference consultations in IH took place when Kelowna-based surgeons from the B.C. Thoracic Surgery Program linked with patients in Cranbrook and Trail to conduct initial surgical assessments and post-operative follow ups. Thoracic surgery is treatment for serious illness of the lung or throat. In the decade since, nearly 11,300 thoracic patients have received telehealth care at 54 different hospitals and health care sites, saving patients more than 8.4 million kilometres in travel to appointments – the equivalent of 211 trips around

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the world. The program has reached beyond Interior Health to patients in communities throughout B.C., including approximately 2,500 from Northern Health. “Telehealth technology helps ensure that patients have access to high-quality health care services they need without travelling hundreds of kilometres to access specialist services,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “For patients and families who live outside major centres, this program can make a big difference by supporting faster diagnoses and better health outcomes.” IH offers telehealth in three ways: through direct patient consultation via videoconferencing, the upload of photographs to a health authoritywide system, or through Home Health monitoring, where patients “check in” from their homes. Since its introduction, the telehealth program has grown to include more than 20 different medical fields, with nearly 55,000 patient uses per year throughout Interior Health. 2013 KIA

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They may have to chop through some ice this year but members of the Oyama fire hall and the Royal Canadian Legion are once again sponsoring a New Year’s Day polar bear dip. Last year, 30 brave souls made the plunge into the freezing water of

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Wood Lake and the previous year, they even had to cut away about two inches of ice from the lake. Registrations and pledges for the polar bear dip can be made at the Oyama branch of the legion. Proceeds from the event will go to the food bank or charity of the participant’s choice.

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Dan Loewen (left), general manager of Vernon Dodge Jeep, Kyle Johnson, sales manager, Arthur Brienen, sales manager, and Kam Randhawa, sales consultant, present a van full of toys, food, and clothing to Lorel Brown of North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society. The goods help families in need over the holiday season.

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With snow-capped mountains packed with fresh powder and the thrill of the chill air, skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes in droves to carve some fresh tracks. With as many as 4.2 million Canadians skiing or snowboarding across the country, Preventable, in partnership with Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), is bringing back its winter “Have a word with yourself ” campaign to raise awareness and help people

prevent head or neck injuries during this ski season. To d ay, the Preventable snow team will be at Silver Star Mountain Resort with its “Have a word with yourself ” activity, encouraging skiers and snowboarders to don a helmet. “Helmets save lives and reduce injuries – especially head and neck injuries,” said Bill Adams, IBC vice-president. “That’s why IBC, with our long history of promoting safety and

injury prevention, is happy to partner with Preventable to promote helmet use on B.C. ski hills again this year.” Every year, more than 5,600 Canadians are seriously injured from winter activities, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Skiing and snowboarding lead to twice as many hospitalizations as hockey, according to a 2012 study by the CIHI. “Traumatic head and neck injuries are

the leading causes of death for skiers and snowboarders. We’re reminding the public to ‘have a word with themselves,’ and consider the consequences of not taking preventative measures,” says Dr. Ian Pike, spokesperson for Preventable. “Many of the head and neck injuries sustained can be prevented by wearing a proper helmet.” In 2010–2011, 2,329 people were admitted to hospital for a skiing or snowboarding fall or crash. In the same period, there were 1,114 hockey-related hospitalizations. Other winter activities also led to visits to the hospital: ice skating (889); snowmobiling (1,126); and tobogganing (171). In 2010–2011, 415 Canadians were hospitalized for head injuries related to a winter sport or recreational activity. Almost a third (135) of these serious head injuries happened to skiers and snowboarders. Over the past five years, a total of 759 head injury hospitalizations happened on the hill. Helmets have been linked to a 35 per cent reduction in head injury risk for skiers and snowboarders (Smartrisk, 2009).

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There are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6. Zack Spencer

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Honda’s contemporary on a dying breed 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6 It’s fascinating to watch trends in the auto industry play out over time. Some changes happen quickly, with one manufacturer coming out with a feature, then the rest of the industry following suit. Backup cameras would be a good example of this. Other trends are much slower, changing because of demographic fluctuations. One example of a slow-moving trend is the two-door coupe falling out of favour and its replacement by sedans and crossovers. This trend is greatly affected by baby boomers getting older and buying more for practical reason, rather than styling. In the 1980s, and even the beginning of the 90s, there were plenty of coupes to choose from and they sold well. But where are the Honda Prelude, Toyota Celica, Pontiac Sunfire and Ford Probe coupes? Now gone and many not replaced with newer models. I’m thrilled to report that there are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6. Looks The Accord Coupe is based on the all-new Accord sedan that has been selling very well for Honda. In fact, it won the Canadian Car of the Year this year as decided by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada. Honda has done a good job of updating this big coupe with a more modern twist. Sold in three configurations from the base EX to the EX-L Navi (L stand for leather and navi is self-explanatory),

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which are both 4-cylinder way the radio stores and equipped models. The top retrieves pre-set radio trim is the EX-L Navi with stations. It took a long V6. This top trim level is the time to set the stereo model seen here: it comes up and having to go with LED projector headback and forth between lamps, 18-inch wheels and different screens is not duel chrome exhaust tips. If you like the idea that intuitive. The rest of The 4-cylinder equipped the dash is large, with big models come with halogen of a smart looking car cup holder and plenty of headlamps and 17-inch storage areas. that is well equipped alloy wheels. The coupe The steering wheel and powerful, you starts at $26,400, a $2,500 buttons and heat controls premium over the regular might want to move on on the dash use first rate an Accord Coupe. sedan but when the switches and they are sedan is equipped with placed with precision. Zack Spencer alloy wheels, the price is Drive Another trend almost identical. The EX-L that Honda is bucking, with this Accord is $30,100 for the leather and navi and Coupe, is the inclusion of a 6-speed the V6 premium is $35,500. Not an manual transmission and V6 engine. The inexpensive car but most are very well latest movement is to turbo or superequipped. charged 4-cylinder engines to replace V6

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Inside It’s a big and comfortable coupe. The back seat is actually usable for adults and the front seats are very comfortable. The trunk is huge and the back seat folds for extra long items but the seats do not split and fold, plus the opening to the back seat is small. Standard feature on all Accord models is a backup camera and heated seats. Honda, in my opinion, has raised the bar in the mid-sized category and produced the nicest dash I have seen in this class. There are two screens in the centre console, one for the navigation unit and the other for the radio. They are framed in beautiful, high quality satin metal, chrome and soft touch materials. One area that could be improved is the

power plants and duel clutch automatic transmission in favour of a manual. I’m glad that Honda still offers this layout; it shows they are serious about being a true enthusiast’s car company. Granted, most buyers will get the very good 6-speed automatic transmission with the 3.5L V6, but with 278hp and 252 lb.ft. of torque it will be a very lively car in either configuration. The manual is a joy to use and it is like a throwback to drive a V6 equipped manual car. The 4-cylinder models have 185hp from a direct injection 2.4L engine and either a manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) for added fuel savings. The CVT is capable of 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway. The

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V6 uses more at 10.0L/100km in the city and 6.1L on the highway. Verdict When I started reviewing cars back in the early 1990s, cars like this were common: a mid-sized sedan with a V6 engine and a manual transmission. I can clearly remember driving a Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and Accord equipped this way. While most companies are moving away from this design, Honda is sticking with it for now. Soon Honda will have smaller turbocharged 4-cylinder engines available and this big coupe might too be fitted with something more efficient. If you like the idea of a smart looking car that is well equipped and powerful, you might want to move on an Accord Coupe V6 before it follows the latest trend.

The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 185hp or 3.5L V6 with 278hp Fill-up: 7.8L/5.7L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $26,400-$35,500

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The 2014 Toyota Tundra is a truck for the Wild West The 2014 Toyota Tundra has Double Cab and Crew Max where a deep roots in the Wild, Wild 60/40 split bench flips up with a one West. handed latch to allow more cargo The 1794 Edition is a space. tribute to the ranch, The Tundra is equipped with founded in the year 1794, Toyota’s advanced display audio on which the Tundra plant system with AM/FM Radio, CD, MP3/ is located in San Antonio, WMA capability, USB and auxiliary The ride was a Texas. In 2002, Toyota input, and voice recognition. It also perfect combination began the search for a US includes standard Bluetooth and facility to build the second an integrated backup camera. A of on-road comfort generation Toyota Tundra. SR model has a 6.1-inch display, and off-road The 2,000-acre ranch site while the SR5, Limited and Platinum toughness. was acquired and ground models feature a 7-inch display with breaking took place Oct 17, integrated Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Ian Harwood 2003. Just like the ranch it Two engines available, depending replaced, hard work and on the model you choose. The 4.6 dedication prevailed bringing production numbers L i-force V8 that puts out 310 horsepower up to 200,000 units. On September 18, 2013, the and 327 lb ft of torque and the 5.7 L i-force one-millionth truck, a Sunset Bronze Mica colored, V8 with 32 valve dual overhead cam engine 1794 Edition Tundra, rolled out. that generates 381 horsepower and 410 lb 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition This truck has a completely new body design with ft of torque. Both motors are connected to a 6 an aggressive grille that extends from the bumper speed automatic transmission with sequential The ride was a perfect combination of on-road to the raised hood. The fender flares are larger and shift mode. comfort and off-road toughness. The truck has more defined, and the tailgate has Tundra stamped Fuel economy numbers are; exceptional steering response and firm enough not into the sheet metal. 5.7 L: 14.2/10.5 L/100 km (city/highway) to nose dive in the corners. The top of the line Western themed 1794 Edition 4.6 L: 11.0/13.6 L/100 km (city/highway) The seats are spacious and very comfortable; I comcomes with a unique chrome grille and chrome and Driver and front passenger airbags, roll-sensing, pare it to a living room couch with seat belts. It has silver bumper. It’s almost like a large belt buckle! head/side curtain and front mounted side airbags, a very quiet cabin, which I found to be true with the The inside screams Country music with its excluand the first 1/2 ton pickup to include driver and previous model, with very little road noise. front passenger knee airbags. Toyota’s star safety sive premium saddle tan brown leather seats with I am happy they continued with the larger oversystem includes electronic brake force distribution, embossed and suede accents. Soft-touch materials sized buttons and knobs, which you can operate smart stop technology, anti-lock brakes, vehicle are found on the center console, the front and rear while wearing gloves. With the popularity of the stability control, and active traction control. The door trim, and the instrument panel. Rich maple Tundra growing, I can easily see the two-millionth side mirrors have the blind spot monitor system wood-grain covers the steering wheel, dash and truck roll out before the next design change. that detects a vehicle in your blind spot. shifter. Big improvement to the back seat of the

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Tundra Range Sticker Price: Tundra 4x2 Double Cab SR 4.6L $30,750 Tundra 4x4 Regular Cab SR 5.7L $30,825 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR 4.6L $34,825 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR 5.7L $36,650 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR Long Bed 5.7L $36,865 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab Limited 5.7L $46,950 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max SR5 5.7L $39,990 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max Limited 5.7L $48,120 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max Platinum 5.7L $53,700 1794 Edition $54,000 ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Subaru Forester 2009 to 2012: A dependable, utilitarian ride A redesigned third-generan incline this feature delays release ation Subaru Forester was of the foot brake to prevent the vehian early 2009 model year cle from rolling backward and gives release. the driver more time to achieve a A new look, better perforsmooth take-off. The automatic opmance, enhanced safety tion was a conventional four-speed. features and more interior Forester got top marks from the space were all achieved Insurance Institute for Highway without drastic changes Safety (IIHS) in its rollover test. The reliable to the exterior dimensions The roof is more than double the of this popular compact strength required by U.S. federal Subaru Forester is a utility vehicle. safety standards. A “Boxer” type engine, very impressive blend In addition to all-wheel-drive syswith horizontally opposed tem, a Forester comes with anti-lock of utility, comfort, cylinders (like a Porsche brakes and an electronic stability engine), and a symmetrical handling and fuel control system called Vehicle Dynamall-wheel-drive system ics Control. It also provides what efficiency in a distinguish a Subaru, as Subaru describes as a ‘virtual’ limitBMC-2009 Subaru Forester a Subaru. Forester has an ed slip rear differential function. compact package. excellent history of meThe 2009 Forester was offered in chanical dependability and Bob McHugh four trim levels; 2.5X, 2.5X Touring the Subaru essentials are Package, 2.5X Limited and a 2.5XT cy in a compact package. While Forester has a loyal packaged with a practical, Limited model with a turbocharged engine. following, Subaru’s smaller dealer network may be utilitarian body. Even a base Forester 2.5X comes well an issue, depending where you live, and used resale Compared to the previous generation Forester, the equipped with heated seats, air conditioning, power values are typically higher than average. ’09 came with a new chassis with a wider track and windows and mirrors, roof rails, a tilt and telescopa longer wheelbase (by 9 cm), plus a new double ing steering wheel with audio controls. Price Check: 2009 - 2012 Subaru Forester wishbone rear suspension. The structural changes A new PZEV (partial-zero-emissions-vehicle) edition (November 2013) also yielded extra cargo space and more rear pasof Forester was added for the 2010 model year. senger head and legroom. Emissions are about 90 per cent lower than most Year Edition Expect to Pay Today The single overhead camshaft base engine can pro(2010) vehicles, according to Subaru. 2009 2.5X Limited $16,000 to $20,000 duce 170-horsepower and fuel economy is rated at In 2011, the base 2.5-litre boxer engine got a 10.6/7.5 L/100 km (city/highway). While reliable, it’s double overhead camshaft upgrade, plus new bore 2010 2.5X Limited $19,000 to $23,000 no rocket and flat-out acceleration to 100 km/hour and stroke dimensions. While maximum output 2011 2.5X Limited $22,000 to $26,000 takes more than 10 seconds. Agile handling does remained at about the same level, more power 2012 2.5X Limited $25,000 to $29,000 help compensate for tame straight-line speed. is available at a lower rpm and fuel economy A turbocharged variant has twin-camshafts and improved. Other than a new height-adjustable front can produce 224-horsepower. However, it likes prepassenger seat no significant changes were made Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condimium fuel and consumes 10.9/8.3 L/100 km (city/ in 2012. tion, mileage, usage and history. A reliable auto highway). Manual transmission models have an The reliable Subaru Forester is a very impressive technician prior to purchase should always perform electronic “hill holder” feature. When stopped on blend of utility, comfort, handling and fuel efficiena complete mechanical check.

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Recalls on the 2009 - 2012 Subaru Forester: 2009 - An oil supply pipe to the engine turbocharger may crack, at the stay brazing on the cylinder head-side, and this could potentially cause an engine compartment fire. Dealers will replace a cracked pipe with a modified unit or install an additional bracket to increase the rigidity of the pipe. 2009 to 2012: A faulty centre rear seating position seatbelt retractor may not allow proper installation of a child restraint or booster seat. Subaru sent owners a locking clip with instructions on how to properly secure a child restraint or booster seat. Dealers will replace the centre seatbelt retractor upon request. 2009 to 2012: Dealer-installed accessory puddle lights may short circuit and cause the lights to melt. Dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness to protect against short circuits.

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! If you like good music, miss the bygone days when music still had soul, or wanna get down and rock and reel to a Bo Diddley beat, then you’d better get your grits down to the Talkin’ Donkey Saturday for Paperboy’s CD release party. The band has been haunting Vernon for just over three years and its members say they are pleased to be releasing their sophomore album, The News, in their hometown. A year in the making, Paperboy’s Luke Mortenson and Cameron Lutz say they used a different approach in recording this album than their previous one. “We’ve always been fans of early recordings, where the band was cutting the songs live off the floor, but we wanted to utilize modern aspects of recording, so we merged the idea of doing the skeletons of the songs live and then layering off those in the studio,” said Mortenson. While the boys grew up in the barren wasteland of ‘90s alternative music, for The News they drew from traditional soul music, trading in shredding guitars and cheesy vocals for doo-wop grooves and simplicity. While Paperboy’s sound is something hard to describe in one sentence, Mortenson takes a stab, saying the band sounds like a road trip to New Orleans with B.B. King driving, Little Richard in charge of directions, Bo Diddley fighting in the back seat with his little brother Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin threatening to pull the car over if they don’t start getting along. “We really wanted to make an album that paid homage to the music we love,” he said. “There is a tradition in both blues and soul of passing down particular passages or motifs and we’re just swimming in that stream for the whole album.

“I think the idea that you need to have a completely original idea is a little silly, at least as far as making music goes. You’re constantly influenced by what you hear all the time so we really just wanted to wear our hearts on our sleeves this time around.” The boys also say they are going to be in good company for their CD release party. “There is so much talent in Vernon,” said Mortenson. “Every time I get out to see a show I’m floored at the ability and maturity of the younger generation. So why not make the CD release a hometown affair? We want it to be a totally Vernon-driven night – a southern barbecue of the town’s musical offerings.” Opening the evening is up-and-coming group Amistad, who released their debut EP in June. While Amistad is quickly rising as one of Vernon’s top acts whose members are all under the age of 18, Mortensen says they have crafted a sound that is purely their own. “These young bucks have something really special,” he said. “Their passionate live performances leave little doubt in their audience that they are honest, passionate and ready to win your hearts and souls.” Also opening will be The Dragstrip Devils. “Straight out of the bowels of a ‘50s roadhouse juke joint, these cats are fixin’ to blow your mind. Their take-no-prisoners style of rockabilly is going to leave you dumbfounded. While their music speaks for itself, their stage presence is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to,” said Mortenson. The all-ages show at the Talkin’ Donkey Saturday starts at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at both the Talkin’ Donkey, next door to the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in the north end of Vernon, as well as at Eclectibles Quality Used Books & Vintage Vinyl Records in downtown Vernon.

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Luke Mortenson and Cameron Lutz of Vernon band Paperboy release their sophomore album, The News, at the Talkin’ Donkey Saturday.

Scottish band produces more holy synth-pop CHVrCHeS:

The Bones of What You Believe

rom the misty land o’ water kelpies and Sheena Easton comes the blindingly bright trio Chvrches, a synth-pop group from the universities and basements of Glasgow. A once gritty city with a formerly fearsome rep, Glasgow’s put out some definitely non-tough sounding acts like Simple Minds, Belle and Sebastian, and The Bay

City Rollers, amongst others. And now Chvrches, whose well planned synthesizer/ keyboard driven sound is meticulous and dramatic. The group (Lauren Mayberry; vocals, Dean Gordon-Smith Iain Cook; keyboards, bass, synthesizer, vocals and Martin

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Doherty; synthesizers, keys, vocals) has a high gloss surface that hints at depth (Tether), with pulsing keyboard washes that put the synthetic in synth. But what matters is that their sound grabs attention in a flashing fashion. It’s also down to whether they can give their machines enough warmth to allow communication to the masses. They get part-way there with Lies, a lilting techno-rock track that courses along with a curious Highland thrum.

Mayberry’s voice is compelling in an electro-enhanced vibe that rides the sound waves. She taps into the distance that electronic-driven music creates. Some of the songs hint at monumental gestures like the looping outro of Under the Tide, but at times the crystalline shine of Chvrches sound is one dimensional. You can hear the lack of depth that is inherent in the techno sound (Recover). At their best, Chvrches tames the synthesizers and undertakes dreamy

mini-voyages that evoke the illusion of internal travel (Night Sky, Science/ Visions). It’s a close-your-eyes-andfeel-it kind of journey rather than a rocking car ride (both trips have their place). At other points in the album, the trio falls into the midtempo pace and hard, glossy veneer that seems endemic to synth-pop bands. The band reaches for the sky and hits the heights at times, but the content of the material is uneven and the music lacks a lived-in quality that the precision highlights.

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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

ife was going swell for San Diego’s married TV news coanchors Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) until their split promotion/firing. Burgundy’s jealous rage leads to their marriage separation, but he’s not unemployed long as he’s handpicked for a brand new, 24-hour global news network in the Big Apple. Burgundy knows if he’s to win back Corningstone’s heart he must do what he does best: read the news with salon quality hair. Assembling the best news team on the planet, investigative reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), Champ “Whammy!” Kind (David Koechner) to cover sports, and Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), the sweet, imbecilic weatherman, Burgundy sets his sights on New York City, the country, and the world. We say, “Stay classy, _________.” TAYLOR: The first Anchorman movie became a kind of cult film. It did fairly well in its initial release, but then became the film that wouldn’t die. It might be Will Ferrell’s most popular film. Certainly, now that it has Anchorman 2:

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The Legend Continues, it has to be his most popular character. I was a fan of the first film and I’m happy to say that Anchorman 2 doesn’t disappoint. It’s every bit as absurd and ridiculous as its predecessor. It reminded me of a cartoon. Where technically, the film might not always make sense (in terms of scene transitions, continuity, even wardrobe), or perhaps even be seen as “bad film-making,” I am easily able to forgive its faults simply because it repeatedly made me laugh out loud, which is no small feat. Within the first 10 minutes, I found myself wondering, “How did he go from... Oh, wait, shut up brain! This is Ron Burgundy.” HOWE: I found myself laughing about 20 per cent through this movie. It’s not that I didn’t find it funny because it is, it’s just that I wanted a little bit more from it. I would have to say the original Anchorman is my

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The greatest news team ever assembled, Champ Kind (David Koechner), left, Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), and Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), reappears in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. favourite Ferrell movie. This time around, at nearly two hours, I was wishing it would end. TAYLOR: The film takes place in the early 1980s and with the birth of the 24 hour news network (along with a host of other cable channels,) it becomes a bit of a social commentary, which I usually appreciate. The first Anchorman focused on women’s rights in the 1970s and the sequel allows Burgundy to birth the American “non-news” format that we’ve all become familiar with: sensationalism, synergy, speculation, the threepronged attack that

turned the news from what we need to hear to what we want to hear. HOWE: The highlight for me was Brick’s love interest, Chani, played by the fantastic and talented Kristen Wiig. She plays so well off Carell’s character, what they should do now is a spin off of these two. Now that would be funny. TAYLOR: There are so many guest stars in this film that to list them all would waste valuable words in this review, plus, it’s kind of fun to see who is going to appear next, some of them are surprising. In short, if you liked the first Anchorman,

you must see this one. If you hated the first Anchorman and you don’t like silly satire, you won’t like this one either. — Taylor gives Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 3.5 bowling balls out of 5. — Howe gives it 2.5 dropped files out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES cherryVILLe artISanS ShOp 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is filled with beautifully handcrafted fine arts and crafts, including glass art, fused, blown and flame worked, steel sculptures, painting, pottery, jewelry, weaving, photography, soaps, candles and home ware. Open by appointment during the winter months. Call (250) 547-2070. cOUrtyarD gaLLery Suite 104-907 Belvedere St. Enderby. The Little Treasures exhibition includes a variety of original and affordable artwork. Continues to Jan. 8. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Fridays in December. FOr yOUr eyeS OnLy gIFt gaLLery 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. The gallery celebrates its second anniversary, featuring new artist Jolene Mackie, as well as works by Jamie Frazer and Francis Hatfield, artistic fabric woolens carvings by Bert George and more. gaLLery ODIn 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The 2013-14 winter exhibition features the work of Glenn Clark, Destanne Norris and Barry Rafuse among other acclaimed Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m., or call for an appointment. heaDBOneS gaLLery 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Salonus Papyrus, featuring works on paper by more than 50 artists, continues to Jan. 11. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. kISSIkOW StUDIO/gaLLery 3502-17th Ave. Vernon, 250540-3626. The new gallery is now open on Mission Hill for public viewing by appointment; works by Beryl and Doreen Beaupre. For more info visit kissikow.com. naDIne’S FIne art & FrameS 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Ninth annual winter show, featuring local, well-known artists and all original art, will be available in December on virtual tour. Gallery is open daily, Sundays by appointment. rOgerS gaLLery Rogers Bulk Food Store, 4420 Larkin Cross Rd. Armstrong, 1-800-356-8735. Enjoy local artwork in Rogers’ winter show, running until Feb. 15. Showcasing “Ferry Art” from Christine Rawcliffe of Cherryville. Also Sheila Tansey from Lake Country shares her inspiring acrylic stories. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VernOn pUBLIc art gaLLery 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. The gallery reopens Jan. 16 with four new exhibitions: Embodiment, group exhibition featuring sketches and drawings produced by artists during VPAG live model drawing sessions; Thrown, baseballinspired prints by Vernon’s Christine Kashuba; Stories and Dreams, by Vernon’s Paula Scott, investigating identity politics in narrativedriven painting; and dis/Order, produced by Salmon Arm’s Amy Modahl, a text-based conceptual inquiry into the relationships of linguistics and the visual arts. Reception is Jan. 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibitions will run to March 13. VILLage gaLLery 1961 Vernon St., (Highway 6) Lumby, 778473-3029. Winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op, which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.

CONCERTS/DANCES raQUeL cOLe Spend the evening up at Silver Star for an intimate holiday concert with Vernon, by-the-way-of Nashville artist Raquel Cole, whose distinctive country style crosses over numerous musical genres. Concert is tonight starting at 7 p.m. in the National Altitude Training Centre, Silver Star Village. Tickets are $15 per person; tickets available at Silver Star’s guest services and information desk at 250-558-6019 or infodesk@skisilverstar.com. the Dharma DOLLS Annual Glitter & Glam house concert at Headbones Gallery takes place tonight at 8 p.m. Just in time to save you from the couch (in your sweats) eating leftover turkey, don your holiday finery and come down to enjoy the songs of Tanya Lipscomb, Melina Moore and Judy Rose, as well as a few holiday favourites. Tickets are $25 at the Bean Scene. Call Headbones for

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Celebrate the start of 2014 in fine fashion with a number of events taking place in the North Okanagan. See the list below. more info at 250-542-8987. Okanagan SymphOny OrcheStra presents its third Masterworks concert with Romance in Vienna, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Features four alumni from UBC’s Opera Ensemble and music of the Strauss dynasty and contemporaries, romantic and comical arias, carefree polkas and swirling waltzes. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. rOyaL WOOD The Vernon Performing Arts Centre presents its first on-stage concert, where the audience will be on stage with the performer, with Juno nominated singer-songwriter Royal Wood, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Limited seating is available for this intimate concert experience. All seats are $25 each and are on sale now through the Ticket Seller box office by calling 549-7469 or logging online to www.ticketseller.ca.

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army, naVy, aIr FOrce cLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Spend New Year’s Eve under the Spitfire with the sounds of No Bad Days. Rib dinner, party favours, group seating. Tickets required; cost is $35, at the ANAF. Membership not required. BranDIng IrOn pUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Superstar DJ helps ring in the new year with a dance party. Starts at 9 p.m. $10 tickets are available at the Branding Iron. Safe rides home for a nominal fee. checkerS Bar anD grILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653. The band Mace rocks in the new year. a gOOD n’ WILD neW year’S eVe Join modern Celtic band Cod Gone Wild and classic rock gurus The Goods for an evening of non-stop alternating live music with no breaks, at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music running from 9 p.m until 2 am. This is a 19+ event (cash bar.) Advanced tickets are available at www.ticketseller.ca, 250-549-7469. Tickets are $45 at the door, if available. FOrtUneS LanDIng/hOWarD JOhnSOn 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. The Bone plays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 at the door, party favours, midnight snack, free pub shuttle home (10 km. radius), sorry no pick ups. FreeDOm Dance Celebrate local arts and culture with this New Year’s Eve celebration at the Elk’s Hall, 3103 30th St. Vernon. Features live bands and DJs: Crowd the Joanna, Barefoot Caravan, Froggy Stylz and Molokaii. Appetizers by Uncle Dave’s Pizza. Doors

open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Bean Scene. A children’s midday New Year’s Eve celebration will also take place that day with crafts, cookie decorating, games, entertainment, lunch and a countdown to noon, with balloon droop, noise makers and sparkling cider at the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913 29th Ave. Runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per family at the door. the green in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Young ‘uns rock in the New Year. Cost is $30 per person includes balloon drop, glass of champagne, party favours and snack table. Discounted room rates available. the kIngS Join The Kings for the 12th annual Dine and Dance into 2014. Tickets $50 p.p. or a table of eight for $360, which includes a four-course award winning meal, party favours and four hours dancing to the greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. This is also Dawn’s CD Release Party for her award winning album It’s Time To Shine for which Robert wrote all the songs for. This event sells out every year. Call 250-558-6792 or 250-545-7777 for more info or tickets available at the Schubert Centre or online www. DawnandRobert.com This is also a fundraiser for the Vernon Women’s Transition House. LOrenZO’S caFe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. New Year’s Eve party with the Non Prophet Society, an original bluesy, funkin’ rock four-piece out of Kelowna. Tickets are $50 each, includes dinner and appies, champagne, dancing, zeppelins, party favours, bowling and ball drop at midnight. Call the café to reserve. rIVer rOckS BIStrO 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby, 250-838-0005. Local classic rock band Feet First is ringing in the New Year. $35 gets you in the door to enjoy a delicious buffet and New Year’s party favours. Bring your dancing slippers as this band is known to get you up dancing from the first note to the last. Reservations are highly encouraged. VernOn JaZZ cLUB 3000 - 31st St. Spend New Year’s Eve with award-winning roots ‘n blues party band, The Salmon Armenians, playing all your faves. Doors open at 8 p.m. with opening act Hannah Gomme. Tickets includes delicious appetizers throughout the evening, hats and party favours, as well as a glass of sparkling wine at the stroke of midnight. Tickets are limited and can be purchased for $50 at www.vernonjazz.ca.

FILM BanFF mOUntaIn FILm FeStIVaL WOrLD tOUr Sunday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre is the second showing of the Best of Banff, a fundraiser for Vernon Search and Rescue, with all-new outdoor adventure films from this year’s festival. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold out, however, a waiting list is available by calling 250-549-7469. VernOn FILm SOcIety All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. The winter schedule starts Monday, Jan. 6 with Wadjda, about an enterprising Saudi girl who signs on for her school’s Koran recitation competition as a way to raise funds to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest. Shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 each, available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and theatre.

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army, naVy, aIr FOrce cLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Friday Night Live is tonight, with music by Copper Creek from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. BOUrBOn Street Bar anD grILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. BranDIng IrOn pUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Saturday Wheelhouse plays at 8:30 p.m. No cover. DOrIan’S greek taVerna 3224 30th Ave.,-558-5100. On Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., songwriter/guitarist Chris Madsen provides live music on guitar. On Sundays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., jazz and classical pianist Heather Mehain provides live music on piano. LOS hUeSOS mexIcan reStaUrant 2918 30th Ave 250-2754820. Live Spanish guitar by “El Gitano” Lance Carr Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m.

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ARMSTRONG HOTEL 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jam nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. Come on down for good times, fun and some laughs. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Open mic is every Friday starting at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Kim and Kaila Sinclair, first time performers are always welcome. To get e-mail updates send an e-mail to kimsin@telus.net. Karaoke is every Saturday night at 8 p.m. BLuEGRASS NIGHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLuE Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Fifth annual Friday Night Jam, hosted by The Mabel Lickers Band, happens every Friday at 9 p.m. Jamming starts around 10 p.m., so get ready for some good music and fun times. BRANDING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Karaoke is on tonight, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOuSE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Family friendly acoustic-style coffee house takes place the third Saturday of the month. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. FOLk & FAvOuRITE NIGHT Fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Sunday is Superstar Karaoke at 6:30 p.m. TORO’S PuB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.

CARAvAN FARM THEATRE This year’s Winter Sleigh Ride Production is Little Brother, Little Sister by Adam Underwood, a tale of the love between a brother and sister, accepting change, and forgiveness; a heart warming holiday show for the whole family to enjoy. Shows now to Jan. 4 (no shows Dec. 24, 25 and 30) at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

UPCOMING THE OLD TROuT PuPPET WORkSHOP Alberta puppet company (The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan, Famous Puppet Death Scenes) returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with its new production, Ignorance, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. This is puppet theatre for adults and contains some mature content. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior, $35/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COuNTERPOINT CHOIR Looking for that special stocking stuffer this Christmas for a music lover on your list? Tickets for Songs of Hope and Freedom are now available for two Jan. 26 concerts to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 370132nd Ave., at 2 and 7 p.m. Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, also welcomes local guest brass and strings performers to enhance the musical experience. Tickets are now $12 for adults and free for children under 12 and available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For further information, contact Counterpoint president Cynthia Markson at 250-545-1505. 20,000 LEAGuES uNDER THE SEA Tears of Joy Theatre’s fun, family-friendly and steampunk-inspired adaptation of the Jules Verne classic comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. as part of the centre’s kids series. All seats are $12 at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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The accepted wisdom is that there is no such thing as healthy obesity. Don’t believe it for a minute says dietician Jacqui Gingras. “I came to ask questions about what we were telling people about weight when I was an intern. I would hear people say that they had tried all the advice we gave them and it didn’t work and left them feeling shameful, bad and guilty. That took me down a different path where I learned that people can be healthy at a wide range of weights,” she said. “Society has made a moral issue of fatness for people of all sizes. Larger people have the weight stigma while thin ones fear gaining weight. This affects people of all ages, women and men, men more often as weight loss becomes more of an industry.” Gingras is an associate professor at the School of Nutrition at Ryerson University, Harrison McCain Visiting Scholar at Acadia University, an educator of dieticians and speaks on health and weight issues in Canada, the U.K., the U.S. and Australia. She lives with her family in Falkland. “When I started asking questions about weight and health in 1996, I found a lot of good research that conflicted with what I had been taught but that is largely ignored. It’s great to have the evidence. Now we have to change our message about health and body weight.” Gingras talked to her peers first but found many health professionals resistant to look at health and weight in a new way. “I see this as a social justice issue, an issue of health equity. No one should face any barriers to having the information they

“...there is a huge amount of morality that makes it hard to accept that people can be fat and healthy, and people of all shapes and sizes can be unhealthy.” — Jacqui Gingras need to make health choices. The social weight stigma can stop people from expressing their needs and even lead to avoiding health care professionals and not getting health care. This inequality affects us all,” she said. “I don’t believe there is an ‘obesity epidemic’ but there is a huge amount of morality that makes it hard to accept that people can be fat and healthy, and people of all shapes and sizes can be unhealthy.” She calls the weight stigma part of healthism, the idea that there is only one perfect way for all people to be and that people need only make the right choices. If people do not meet the ideal, they are made to feel blame and shame. The effects of weight stigma can start in childhood where large children may be seen as less capable or not given opportunities. This can lead to fewer education and employment options. “There is an intersection between health and social issues that includes education, income, social support, gender, access to health care and other factors. People can feel guilty and soothe themselves with food, alcohol, drugs, other things. We have to look at the root causes of poor health, why people need to soothe themselves.” Gingras said Canada is ahead of many countries in that it has had a Charter of Health since 1987 but that the country is not doing what it

should about issues like child poverty and access to safe housing and healthy food that are health determinants. “There is an issue with the commodification of health and using weight as the ultimate measure of health,” she said. She suggests three ways that people can be aware of their health and make good individual health choices. The first is How We Eat. “This is thinking about our relationship with food, how it is used to nourish or to soothe and how to know when to start eating and when to stop eating. The hunger meter can be imagined as a ruler from zero to 10, with zero as empty and lethargic and 10 as stuffed, uncomfortable and lethargic. The middle is five, satisfied.” Some people like to never feel hungry, while others like to feel a little hungry. Others binge, then feel guilty and starve, never attuned to their own inner signals “Food relationships can become distorted but we can learn to recognize our body’s signals,” said Gingras. The second aspect of health is Physical Movement. “We need to look at ways we can reclaim movement for the sake of pleasure, from jogging, swimming, walking to yoga. There are so many ways to move to get the right exercise. It is part of health equity that people with limited mobility have the opportunity to get the exercise they need. If mobility is limited because of weight,

people need the support where they are,” she said. “If people are told to lose weight for their health regardless of symptoms, they should say, ‘I want the same advice you would give to a thin person with this problem.” That is health equity.” The third health consideration is Acceptance. “That is the most difficult and challenging concept. It means that instead of giving up, show up. Say, ‘Today this is where I am, this is what I’m working with.’ Then people will be less likely to berate themselves, restrict eating, over-exercise to injury, stigmatize themselves or others. They will be more likely to act from a place of self compassion instead of self loathing and make choices that are more likely to be maintained and lead to healing and health. “We have to make these choices and behaviours that are health-affirming every day. I’m not saying acceptance is easy but we are capable of creating conditions to be healthier. This shift of perspective is something that we can do. There is so much research to back up this new direction. Challenge those old messages.” Gingras will give her presentation Ample Reason on health and obesity Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Vernon library. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information see criticaldieteticsblog@wordpress. com.

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ear Annie: I’m a 26-year-old female and have been engaged to a wonderful man for the past year. We had plans to marry after he graduates in June with his master’s degree. The problem started when on several occasions my girlfriends and I went out to the bars and danced until the wee hours. During one of those nights, I had a few too many drinks and ended up kissing one of the guys I was dancing with. My fiance found out about it from a mutual friend, and now he wants to break off our engagement. He feels this was cheating and that I have betrayed his trust. Is this cheating, or is Kathy Mitchell & MarcySugar he being unreasonable? — Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken: While it may not be as serious as sleeping with another guy, that kiss was still a betrayal. And if you enjoy going out to bars in order to dance with other guys and drink so much that you cannot control your behavior, it doesn’t sound as if you are ready to get married. Imagine how you would feel if your fiance behaved this way. You owe him a sincere apology and a promise to curtail your drinking. We hope he is willing to give you another chance. But if you cannot understand or admit that your behavior was inappropriate, please let him find someone else who shares his values. Dear Annie: I am a woman in my 60s and have been married to my second husband for more than a year. We are both widowed. I have one married daughter, and my husband has two sons, one of whom is married. Our marriage is wonderful. The problem is my husband’s 28-year-old daughter-in-law. She is overweight, and her skin sags everywhere. You can see her backside, and her pants are very low in the front, so her stomach hangs over. You can tell her to pull up her pants, but she claims she is “in style.” She apparently doesn’t dress like this in front of her parents. What should be done? — Patty in Peoria Dear Patty: By you? Nothing. She is not your child and apparently is disinclined to listen to your opinion about her appearance. If you invite her to a place with a dress code, inform her what that is. But if you criticize the way she dresses, she could start avoiding you, creating all sorts of problems between your husband and his son. Please tolerate what you can. E-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737-3rd St., Hermosa Beach, Calif., 90254.

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Nurse Jessica, with the Cammy LaFleur Street Nurse Outreach Program, accepts donations from Brady Beacom and Mason Anderson, assisted by Brady’s sisters, Camryn and Addisyn. The boys are students in teacher Lisa Quiring’s Grade 6/7 class at BX elementary school, which had the donation bin for toques and gloves in the classroom and also raised $120.50, which was used to purchase gloves, warm socks and hot chocolate for the program run by the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society.

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Warm clothing filled the Okanagan Gleaners barrel at Knox Presbyterian Church this Christmas “The Knotty Knitters from Knox would like to thank the Vernon community for their generosity and creativity this fall season,” said the Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton, pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon. Not only was the Gleaners barrel filled to the brim with hats, mitts, scarves and socks for children in Eastern Europe, but another large bag of baby blankets, premie hats and layettes was delivered to the North Okanagan Pregnancy Care Centre. “Most of the yarn shared by the community was collected by busy knitters continuing their work, and the final balls of yarn, patterns and needles donated to other knitting groups in the Okanagan region,” said Charlton.

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Hats, scarves and mittens overflow from the barrel at Knox Presbyterian Church, for donation to the Okanagan Gleaners Society.

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What is bitcoin? It was bound to happen. With the abundant use of the adjective “virtual” attached to real nouns associated with the Internet and technology in general it was just a question of time before we would have a virtual currency. Bitcoin is a peer-topeer electronic money and payment network introduced in 2009 which invokes various cryptographic strategies to provide security to transactions. I will not even attempt to explain these strategies because quite frankly I don’t fully understand them myself. Since bitcoins are not something you can jingle in your purse or pocket or plug into a vending machine, I think one way to understand this modern phenomenon is to think “barter,” an ancient phenomenon. When traders from Europe first encountered native North Americans they traded a handful of iron nails for a stack of beaver pelts. Obviously there was no real currency as we know it that changed hands, but from each party’s perspective there was equivalent value in what was given and received. Since there was no cash register or credit card system to record the transaction automatically it was essentially an honour system, although over time much of the “honour” was taken out of it.

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So if, over the Internet, you and another party can agree that the value of an article or service is so much bitcoin, the transaction can be consummated when

you transfer electronically the funds from your virtual wallet to the other party’s or vice versa. The bitcoin network records the details of the transaction and assures its veracity and security. It also keeps track of how much bitcoin is in each of your wallets. Done deal! The Vernon PC Users’ Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in the cafeteria. Please call Betty at 542-7024 or Olive at 542-8490 for more information. New members welcome.

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december 27 pro life thrift store Year-end 1/2 price sale. Everything in the store 1/2 price, from clothing and shoes, to dishes, books and more, Dec. 27 to 30. Our store is closed Dec. 31. We thank all our customers for their loyalty and support and wish everyone a merry Christmas and a healthy new year. We are at 3102-31st Ave. (near the bus depot). Regular store hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 250-545-0777.’ aa night owl meetings Every night during the holidays up to and including Jan 1 inclusive at Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., starting at 9:30 p.m. and ending after all have shared. Everyone welcome. the sChUBert Centre thrift store in the basement of the Schubert Centre and is full of a variety of dress and casual clothes, for men and women, housewares, jewellery, craft items etc. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. We accept gently used clothing, jewelry, household goods, etc. We would love to accept larger donations, but are unable to pick them up. Every second Saturday of the month, the centre has a pancake breakfast and we open thrift store 8 to 11 a.m. with a two-for-one deal. Quality items at low prices. All electrical items are cleaned and tested for working order before being sold. During the last week of every month a special sale will be held, i.e. buy 1 get 1 free, fill a bag sale or dollar clearances. We have items in stock for most popular holidays, such as Christmas. for that fUrnitUre YoU no longer haVe room for Call Gleaners used furniture store at 250-549-1123. Gleaners accepts donations of used furniture and working appliances. Drop off to 4405-29th St. or arrange for pick-up. to all metis CitiZens Our office is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for coffee and bannock at #102, 3207-30th Ave. UnDer the spitfire anaf Unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. Grandpa Darts 1 to 4 p.m., and you don’t have to be a grandpa to join the fun! Friday Night Live: dance in the Spitfire Lounge to live entertainment, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday night dinner specials from Spitfire Grill. infant massage At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Info., call Connie at 250-542-7578. ClaY stUDio Drop-in Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open for members only when the studio is not in use by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, multi-use passes also available; contact us for more info. at 250-542-6243. Vernon CommUnitY arts Centre Painting and Drawing Drop In Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more information. fraternal orDer of eagles We cater to all. We welcome all visitors to come and see what Eagles are all about. We open at 1 p.m. daily. For more information or for hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. the Bargain Bin Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. sUBstanCe affeCteD groUp Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon

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feature event: local optimist Club sponsors essay contest for students he Optimist Club of the North Okanagan is encouraging area students under 19 years of age to contemplate the phrase, “How Dreams Lead to Success,” as part of the Optimist International Essay contest for 2014. The essays must contain at least 700 words but no more than 800 words. Deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2014. The essays will be judged and the top three essays determined. Winners will receive local monetary awards and the first-place essay will be entered in the district level competition for an opportunity to be awarded a college scholarship of $2,500. Optimist International carries the motto “Bringing out the Best in Kids.” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year. Students wishing to participate in the essay contest can get more information by contacting Ina at iforrest11@gmail.com or Lesley at 2014essay@gmail.com

Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. B.C. interior horse resCUe soCietY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com CarDs at halina seniors Centre 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. Caetani CUltUral Centre Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org seniors serViCes NexusBC Community Resource Centre (formerly NOEES) provides seniors with housing lists, transportation resources, help with pension applications, and much, much more. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit website at www. northokanaganseniors.ca or call 250-545-8572 for more info. Vernon treatment Centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. sUnshine seniors meet If you are 55+ and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consisting of music, storytelling, games and a delicious lunch, then come to Peace Lutheran activity area, 1204-30th Ave., every second and fourth Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. You will be very welcome there! Vernon ColleCtors ClUB meets Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave.

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the satUrDaY soUp kitChen at All Saints’ Church will be closed Dec. 28. We will reopen Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a special New Year’s lunch — all are welcome! halina seniors’ Centre Fun time meets Saturdays 12:30 to 4 p.m., Halina Jewels meet every fourth Saturday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec. Centre. For more information, call 542-2877.

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CoUntDown to 2014 Dec. 31, 2013 at Hullcar Hall, Armstrong, join us for our New Year’s Eve dance. Advance ticket sales on now, call Sherri at 250-546-1944.

okanagan singles 40+ Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, dance to Mace at Checkers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call Dot if attending: 250-542-4042. armstrong legion holDs new Year’s eVe DanCe Goodbye, 2013. Musician Don Herting will have the legion rocking for New Year’s Eve, which will have an evening buffet to satiate revelers. Tickets to ring in the new year $30 for singles, $55 per couple. CeleBrate new Year’s eVe UnDer the spitfire with BBQ rib dinner, party favours, and live music by No Bad Days. Tickets $35 per person. Reserve now; call 250-542-3277. kelowna singles ClUB new Year’s eVe Dec. 31, dinner/ dance. Happy hour 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rutland Centennial Hall, 180a Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna .Cost is $35 for the dinner and dance, or $20 just for the dance which runs 8 p.m. to midnight. Dress code is informal dressy, no blue jeans please. Music supplied by the Blue Healers. Everyone is welcome. Tickets available from executive members or call Claudette at 250-762-6907. Please bring along a donation to the food bank, it will be appreciated. the laDies newComers sUpper ClUB Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. armstrong legion hosts new Year’s leVee Everyone invited Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Celebrate 2014 with glass of Moose Milk. enDerBY olD time DanCe Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Theme is Hawaian. Everyone welcome including children, who are free; $6 adults, $3 teens includes a lunch. Info. at 546-6186 or 515-1176. wonDerCafe.liVe! in lUmBY presents Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt, a film that stages a battle between a nun and priest in 1964 at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx. Join us Jan. 4 at Lumby United Church Hall 7 – 9 p.m. Discussion (optional) to follow. Admission by donation includes light refreshments. Not suitable for children under 14. Info., Dave at 250-547-6368. s.o.l.D. meets People Place, 9:30 a.m. All welcome. Jan. 6: S.O.L.D. member Rosemary Jenkins presents update on her visits to China in PowerPoint presentation, “Where in the World is Shangilla?” the ColDstream ratepaYers’ assoCiation invites Coldstream/Lavington residents to come to a gathering to discuss the issue of amalgamation that has been raised recently. Please join us Jan. 9 at the Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd., Coldstream, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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Robert Othmar (Bob) was born on November 16th, 1925 in Lucerne, Switzerland and passed away peacefully at his home in Vernon, B.C. on December 19th, 2013 with his family at his side. He was 88 years old at the time of his death.

Bob loved his hobby farm and the caring for his llamas. They indeed were his “other children!” He had a passion for driving and often was heard talking about the “over three million kms” he had driven in his lifetime. He was so proud of that accomplishment! Cremation preceded the Celebration Of Bob’s Life that will he held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 28th, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with The Reverend Canon Chris Harwood-Jones officiating. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

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Bob will be lovingly remembered by two daughters, Beverly (Don) McKeown of Cold Lake, Alberta and Debbie (Norm) Billows of Vernon, B.C.; one son, Kevin Kappeli of Delta, B.C.; eight grandchildren, Grant and Neil McKeown, Trevor Billows, Becky (Al) King, Jennifer (Lorne) Paananen, Jason, Olivia and Julia Kappeli; three great-grandchildren, Logan and Hayley Paananen and Easton King; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Kappeli on January 25th, 2000 and his daughter-in-law, Theresa Kappeli on January 31st, 2011.

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1927 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth on December 18, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born October 31, 1927 in Rossland, BC. Ruth enjoyed bowling, was an avid Canuck’s fan, and a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion. She is survived by her partner: John Boag; sons: Harvey L’Ecluse; Harold L’Ecluse (Helen L’Ecluse); daughter: Ethel Moteer (Pat Moteer); 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents: Harvey and Ethel Lynn; brother: Gordie Lynn; sisters: Dorothy Hansen, and Ethel McFarland. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital for their care of Ruth during her final days. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Ruth’s name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1212 West Broadway,Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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Ida was born in Lemberg, Saskatchewan on June 26th, 1927. She married her beloved husband Harold Niebergal, on August 17th, 1949, and together they moved west to raise their family in the Okanagan Valley. Our dear mother and grandmother was an incredible pillar of strength and beauty in our family, who possessed unsurpassed talents in the garden and kitchen. Ida will be lovingly missed and remembered by her four children, Dennis (Cheryl), Alan (Jamie), Cindy Marsh, and Harold Jr. (Alison); her grandchildren, Rachel (Ken), Brian (Janet), Mallory, Joel (Julie), Katrina, Charlie, Cody and Shane; great-grandchildren, James, Maxwell, Sydney, Chayton; one brother, Jack Reitenbach; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, siblings Karl (Hilda), Henry (Emalyn), Mary (Ed), Dan (Ida), Fredrich ‘Fritz’ (Mary), and her parents, Julianna (nee Hennig) and Jacob Reitenbach. The Funeral Service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Service, 1211 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, B.C. on Friday, December 27th, 2013. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at the Days Inn, Kelowna, after the burial service. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Ida to the Parkinsons Society of B.C.,600 - 890 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9.

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Dennis Shykora

1949 – 2013 Dennis passed away peacefully on December 19, 2013 in Kelowna, BC, born August 6, 1949 in Enderby, BC. Dennis loved the outdoors, worked at the family farm and was an orchardist for over 20 years. He was a hard worker and will always be remembered for his great sense of humour. He is survived by his sisters: Marion, Natalka, Olga, Annie, Patricia; brothers: Ben, Paul; 3 nephews; 2 nieces; and many good friends. He is predeceased by his parents: Michael and Katrina; brother: William; and sister: Iris. The family would like to thank the Doctors and the support staff with his stay at the Kelowna General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dennis at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Alternatives Chapel (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong) with an interment to follow in the spring at the Grindrod Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society (565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4J4). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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Linda Marie 1948-2013

Just shy of her 65th birthday, Linda lost her second struggle against breast cancer on October 15, 2013. After happily growing up in Lavington on the family farm of her parents, Steve and Mollie Shinduke, with her siblings, Richard, Danny, Bob and Sandra, Linda spent most of her adult life in Vernon. Always cheerful, Linda was genuinely kind and interested in everyone, always taking the time to linger and really finish a conversation. Her creative writings, drawings and one of a kind gifts will be cherished. A lover of all animals, Linda had a special fondness for cats. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Vernon Animal Shelter or SPCA. For their considerate care of Linda, the family thanks Dr. LePage, Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Humphreys and Dr. Cunningham, and for going above and beyond, our heartfelt gratitude to Larry Thomson. We also thank Patti from We Care and all the home care nurses with whom Linda enjoyed visits and chats. There will be no formal service, but those wishing to share a story or pay their respects, are invited to join the family for refreshments (casual attire) on Saturday, December 28 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Tea Room, Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 PV Road. Corinthians 13:13

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KENT Eileen Elizabeth Kent passed away at the age of 90 and is on her journey to eternity. She leaves with many memories: her sister Jean in Coombs, BC, and Jean’s daughters Jo Ann and family in Coombs; and Sharon and family in London, England. To that family she was Auntie Till. She also leaves her brother Wray, Sister-in-Law Bernice and their children Barbara-Jo in Edmonton, David and Dana and family in Edson, Alberta, and Dickson and Ada and family in Victoria, BC. To all of us she was our Auntie EE. Also, in Nakusp, BC, Eileen leaves two nieces, Betty Mckay and Lynn Lythgoe and families. To all of them she was Auntie Eileen. Eileen was born in Lacombe, Alberta and grew up in Arrow Park, BC. She was pre-deceased by her parents Lavina and Dickson Kent, and her brother Arthur Kent. Eileen spent her life as a Registered Nurse in many areas of BC and for a time in Alberta. Eileen enjoyed her retirement in Vernon, until ill-health she moved to Edmonton in 2010 to be near family. It was Eileen’s wish to be with her parents in Salmon Arm, BC and a private family gathering will take place there at a future date. We, her family, extend our heartfelt thanks to Rev. Colleen Sanderson (Saint Michaels and All Angels Parish), Ruby Reedman in Spiritual Care and the staff on Unit 3B at Dickensfield Extended Care. Rest in Peace Auntie EE, we will miss you.

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vernonhomes.ca/forrent 2bdrm Coldstream, n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d $950+util. no appliances, Jan 1. 778-255-3114 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1200.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm house, $1200./mo, Centrally located 250-5491227 3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove. Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664 4bdrm fenced yard, close to downtown Vernon, n/s $1450 + util call 250-549-3324 East Hill,Vernon, small 3 bdrm, some util incl. $1200. n/p, avail Jan 1. Close to schools, park, bus stop & town. 778-483-4494.

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Family Oriented Complex 1bdrm suite avail. Jan 1, $800 util/incl. pets neg. 7949 Old Units have been freshly painted, Kamloops Rd. 250-545-0733 new flooring and carpets. 2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, REALTOR® that he will be retiring from the practice of law n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. PROPERTY MANAGER Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, $800. incl util. 250-306-9909, on January 1, 2014. In order to ensure an orderly 250-546-3383 near hospital and downtown area. transition, clients should contact Connie at 250-545Coldstream orchard location, Bachelor suite, shared Very close to bus routes and 3bdrm, office & den. 5 appl., 1371 to obtain their open or closed files, original washrooms, some double garage, pets neg., short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Wills and valuable papers as soon as possible. If $1600 util incl., 250-549-0310 furnished with TV. or 250-308-7004. 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British Columbians will have the chance to show their hearts to children who have special needs on Jan. 25 and 26. Variety – The Children’s Charity returns to the air on Global BC with the 48th annual Show of Hearts Telethon, its biggest fundraising event. Last year generous donors helped Variety raise over $7 million. For anyone who grew up in British Columbia, Variety’s Show of Hearts Telethon is a yearly celebration of the positive and far-reaching impact donors have on families with children who have special needs. “The Telethon is our signature fundraiser,” says Bernice Scholten, Executive Director of Variety. “Once a year we ask viewers to invite us into their living rooms to see firsthand the impact their donations make and ask them to support children who have special needs. Variety is about families supporting families and there’s nothing more powerful than that.” As with every Variety’s fundraising campaign, all funds raised at Variety and the Show of Hearts Telethon stay in British Columbia. In 2013, Variety provided grants to 1,277 families and also to 32 organizations offering specialized programs and services to children who have special needs. The funding paid for things like new equipment in hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units, expensive life-saving medications, physical therapies, mobility and communication devices and educational bursaries to special schools. Watch your favourite Global BC personalities on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. to Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. and make a pledge by calling 310-KIDS. Donations can also be made online at variety.bc.ca.

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HONEY HAM .......100 GR ARMSTRONG MEDIUM CHEDDAR CHEESE ... 100 GR

1.59 1.89

2.99 BX BRAND 3.99 PEPPERONI 1.20 ARMSTRONG Butcher Boys Priced 3 VARIETIES PKG OF 8....................................... EA.

PETITE STRUDEL

ASST'D VARIETIES ...PKG OF 6 • EA.

REG. HONEY GARLIC, JALAPEÑO, HOT • size??????........ EA.

CHEESE

MEDIUM, MARBLE, MOZZARELLA. REGULAR OR LIGHT

700 GR GOLD SEAL

SMOKED OYSTERS

.99

riced Butcher Boys P 85 GR STOVE TOP

STUFFING MIX

TURKEY, CHICKEN, LOW SODIUM CHICKEN, CORN BREAD.

112-120 GR MOTTS

CLAMATO JUICE

ORIGINAL, WORKS, EXTRA SPICY + DEP & 1.89 L ENVIRO

.99

2.99

SOUR CREAM

DAIRYLAND

OLD DUTCH

6.99

XXL POTATO CHIPS

Butcher Boys Priced

270 GR

KRAFT PHILADELPHIA

BUTTER FOR

CHAPMANS

CREAM CHEESE

250 GR

Butcher Boys Priced

454 GR

FOR

BRICK AND SOFT, REGULAR AND LIGHT. ASSORTED VARIETIES.

FOOTHILLS CREAMERY SALTED.

3 5.00

ASSORTED VARIETIES.

2 7.00

ICE CREAM

BICKS

2.99

PICKLES

SWEET MIXED, YUM YUM, BAB DILLS. ASSORTED VARIETIES.

1 LITRE McLARENS

3.49

MANZANILLA OLIVES

2 5.00 SALAD DRESSINGS WHIPPING CREAM COFFEE 3.99 2 5.00 2 5.00 CHIP DIPS VEGETABLES MIRACLE WHIP 3.99 2.79 2 5.00

ASSORTED VARIETIES.

Butcher Boys Priced

500 ML

VOETS

2 5.00 FOR

NALLEY'S

2 LITRE

3.99

KRAFT

REGULAR AND LIGHT. ASSORTED VARIETIES.

WHOLE BEAN, DRIP GRIND, REGULAR GRIND.

300 GR

ASSORTED FLAVOURS

414-475 ML

FROZEN. PEAS, CORN, MIXED VEGETABLES, GREEN BEANS

Butcher Boys Priced 225 GR

750 GR

CANADA #1 WHITE OR BROWN

375 ML

FOR

DAIRYLAND 33% B.F.

FOR

GREEN GIANT

ASSORTED VARIETIES

SWEET GHERKINS, SWEET PICKLED ONIONS.

Butcher Boys Priced 500 ML

FOR

KRAFT

ASSORTED VARIETIES.

FOR

Butcher Boys Priced 890 ML

HASS

MUSHROOMS AVOCADOS

1.99 2 1.00

Butcher Boys Priced

FOR

LB.

IMPORTED LONG ENGLISH

CALIFORNIA GROWN GREEN GIANT BABY PEELED

CUCUMBERS BROCCOLI CROWNS CARROTS Butcher Boys Priced

.99 1.49 2 5.00 Butcher Boys Priced

EA.

LB.

2 LB. BAG

FOR

Sale prices in effect from Friday, December 27, 2013 to Saturday, January 4, 2014 www.butcherboys.ca • orders@butcherboys.ca 4803 P.V. Road, Corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Road OPEN DAILY 8:00 am - 9:00 pm • We reserve the right to limit quantities.

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Jacqueline Taylor (left), principal of Ellison Elementary School, is joined by kindergarten students Adrean Cote, Maya Nerling, Keyaan Din, Grade 6/7 students Karissa Webb, Maryum Asif, Jenny Sunderland and teachers Sue Gouchee and Barb Scott as they pack up 50 Christmas hampers with food donated by Ellison students, Buy Low Foods and VantageOne to be donated to local families.

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*Easy Tablet is only available to existing TELUS mobility customers with minimum three months tenure or greater and good payment history, subject to existing credit policy. Not available to customers on the credit limit program. Only available at participating locations. Customers must subscribe to an eligible monthly TELUS tablet rate plan in order to qualify for the Easy Tablet o er. The monthly Easy Tablet repayment charge is subject to applicable taxes. If the service agreement is cancelled before the end of the term, the remaining balance of the purchase price will be applied as a one-time charge to the account, along with a $50 cancellation fee in applicable provinces. Once the purchase price has been paid, the service will continue on a month-to-month basis without the monthly charge for the tablet. †16 GB iPad mini is $0 up front. You pay the rest of the purchase price over time by adding $19.12 per month to your monthly rate plan on a 2 year term. Taxes, long distance, additional airtime, roaming and pay-per-use charges are extra. ‡Based on testing of voice-call success rates, data-session completion rates and industry-standard call-quality measures against other national wireless service providers in metropolitan areas across Canada. TELUS and the TELUS logo are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. TM and © 2013 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2013 TELUS.

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

PENTICTON

VERNON

WEST KELOWNA

KAMLOOPS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

MAC APPLES

LOCAL

Thank you to all our customers for their continued support

BOXING SALE!!

GOTTA GET A

GUND BEAR!

AMBROSIA

LUNCH BOX SIZE

SPARTAN GOLDEN DEL. OR GALA

LOCAL

CIAL ARTIFI TREES MAS CHRIST LUDED! INC

10 LB BAG

Draw will be Dec. 31/13

ENTER OUR IT’S BACK WEEKLY TILL TAPE DRAW Enter your cash register tape each time you shop at Swan Lake Nurseryland. You could win the value of your cash register tape (no cash value). Winner announced every Friday

NURSERYLAND FRESH PRESSED

APPLE JUICE

13 $ 99 4

FABULOUS PRICES! Steak & Lobster Tails CHECK THIS PRICE OUT

6 OZ

STRIPLOIN STEAK 2 TO 3 OZ

LOBSTER

EA.

5L BOX

OKANAGAN

APPLE CHIPS

EA.

“WONDERFUL” PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 450G

LOCAL

WALNUTS & HAZELNUTS

BRAZIL NUTS OR ALMONDS

99 PKG

2 $ 99 3 $ 99 LB.

LB.

2 $ 49 3 $

BX BRAND

OFF

EA.

OPEN Tuesday Dec 31st 8AM - 4PM CLOSED Jan 1st

CHINESE MANDARIN

ORANGES

Packed right here at Swan Lake, every orange is a good one!

ONIONS FRESH

EA.

RED OR GREEN

EA.

3 LB Mesh Bag

EA.

$ 99

5LB Mesh Bag

49 BAG

3/99¢

LIMES

LEAF LETTUCE

99¢ EA.

5 $ 99 5

HILLS BROS. CANADIAN ROAST DECAFFEINATED COFFEE

$ 88

ELIAS GOURMET HONEY

$ 99

Just Slice & Enjoy

Assorted varieties •398ml • Reg. $1.29

BX UKRAINIAN HAM RING 400g BX GARLIC LINKS 500g

99 EA.

EA.

652GR • Reg. $9.99

Clover/Alfalfa Liquid • 1KG • Reg. $12.99

ITALISSIMA BEANS

BONELESS

SMOKED HAM $ 2 KG

99 EA.

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND WINTER HOURS

EA.

10 LB BAG

All Christmas Ornaments & Decorations

ENTER YOUR IN-STORE RECEIPT TO WIN!!

EA.

10 LB BAG

LOCAL

3 $ 99 4 $ 99 6

$ 99

FRUIT MARKET AND GARDEN CENTRE

OPEN 8:00AM - 5:30PM - 7 DAYS A WEEK 250-542-7614 ON HWY. 97, VERNON, BC FLOWER SHOP 250-545-7166 OR 250-545-7666 • www.myswanlake.com

EA.

99¢ EA.

CHRISTMAS PARTY TRAYS FRUIT, VEGGIE OR MEAT Custom made to order

Prices in effect Fri. Dec 27 to Thurs. Jan 2, 2014 LIKE US ON