YEAR IN REVIEW | The third part in a series looking back at the headlines of 2013 [A12]
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Baby delivered on the side of highway richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Tiny Holly May Coers wasn’t wasting any time to make her grand entrance. Holly was due Jan. 13, but instead, she arrived Dec. 27, with her dad Nick Coers delivering her on the side of Highway 97A, just south of Enderby. “He can be super dad for awhile,” said wife Elizabeth Coers. Still in holiday mode and preparing for a delivery date two weeks away, the first-time parents — he is 22 and she is 24 — weren’t ready for what happened at about 5:30 a.m. Dec. 27. Contractions began and Elizabeth’s water broke. “At about 6 a.m., I could see the baby coming out backwards,” said Nick. Calling an ambulance was considered, but with just one stationed in Enderby, it could be some time before paramedics were available. So instead, Elizabeth went into the backseat of their vehicle and the couple hit the road for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. However, they only got as far as the Starlight Drive-In when the contractions escalated. “She (Elizabeth) said to pull the car over because the baby was coming. I got out and ran to the passenger door,” said Nick. It was then that Nick, a carpenter, realized that he was going to help his daughter enter the world. “It was instinct for me. I used to milk cows and had delivered a couple of calves so I had some kind of idea of what to do.” He also kept Elizabeth calm. “I was the most scared I’ve ever been,” said Elizabeth, a Sicamous native who is going to school to be a teacher.
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Nick and Elizabeth Coers, of Enderby, enjoy some quiet time with their new daughter Holly. Holly (above) was a breech birth and had to be delivered by her father on the side of Highway 97A Dec. 27.
“At about 6 a.m., I could see the baby coming out backwards.” — Nick Coers
The biggest concern was how rapidly the situation evolved. “During the pre-natal classes, they said things progress a certain way and there are three stages of labour. We didn’t get to use much of it, (training)” said Elizabeth. Once delivered just before 7 a.m., Nick made sure Holly was breathing and then he gave her to Elizabeth and covered them in a jacket, before getting behind the wheel again and continuing on to VJH.
He called his mom, Chris Coers, and asked her to alert the hospital about the situation. Nurses were waiting upon arrival. “There was a lot of shock. They were pretty amazed at how well things had gone and how bad they could have been,” said Nick of the breech birth. Holly was quickly checked over and with the exception of a torn umbilical cord, declared to be in perfect health. Mom and daughter, who
weighed in at five pounds, eight ounces, went home Saturday. “She’s beautiful. She’s the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen,” said Elizabeth, who has nothing but pride for her husband and his quick actions. “He’s pretty amazing. He was definitely the calm one.” The new family is looking forward to celebrating its first new year together, and it’s already a given that Holly will be told about her birth when she is old enough to understand. Driving along Highway 97A and past the drive-in will always ignite memories. “It’s something nobody will forget any time soon,” said Elizabeth.
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RCMP officers will be in force at Silver Star Mountain Resort to ensure the peace during the New Year’s Eve fireworks at 8 p.m. prepared for it.” With the advent of social media and texting, where
people can share road check locations, RCMP officers now conduct mobile checks, where
they pop up at various locations for shorter periods. “It’s keeping people guessing,” said Molendyk. The mobile road checks took three people off the road for alcohol-related driving infractions over the weekend. In total last week, there were four three-day immediate roadside prohibitions issued, one seven-day, seven 90-day, one impaired and seven impounds. “That’s an average week,” said Molendyk. In an effort to keep the roads safe, drivers are reminded to plan ahead. “We don’t want you to start off the new year with your vehicle being impounded, a large tow bill and a criminal charge.”
Suspect in robbery sought Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
Following a robbery at Nolan’s Pharmasave Sunday, RCMP are on the hunt for a suspect. A Caucasian male approached the till at approximately 4:50 p.m. demanding cash. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen heading westbound on 30th Avenue. “The suspect had most of his face covered,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The suspect is described as medium height with a one or two-day growth beard on his lower face. He was wearing a grey ball cap, black hoodie, black
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coat, blue jeans and brown hiking boots. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Resident rescued after fall in creek Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
A local man fell into the frigid waters of Swan Lake Creek last week, and thanks to emergency crews he was fortunate to be pulled to safety. “One of our local street people was very lucky to have emergency personnel take just a little bit extra effort that likely saved his life,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. RCMP officers were initially called to Centennial Drive Dec.
23 by the ambulance service after a known street person refused service. “The medical crew was concerned because this male was staggering around the back alleys,” said Molendyk. “Our officer decided to make patrols because the temperature was low and he wanted to locate this man for his own well-being.” During attempts to relocate the 55-year-old individual, the officer spotted him out of the corner of his eye, just as he fell into
the creek behind the downtown Safeway (near the duck park). He went in over his head. “The man could not have gotten out of the creek on his own due to his intoxication.” Officers dragged him out of the chilly waters, he was assessed by paramedics and was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “He is very fortunate,” said Molendyk. “Anybody who falls into the creek at this temperature at this time of year, you don’t last very long.”
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Two individuals remain missing after leaving a Vernon medical facility. Police are concerned for the safety of Dale Chernenkoff, 30, and Justin Robinson, 33, so they can continue to receive medical attention. The separate missing persons cases do not represent a rise in patients leaving facilities, but a change in RCMP reporting policies. “We didn’t for the longest time make it public,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. But RCMP have recently started issuing missing persons notifications to increase the chance of locating them.
“Instead of just having 100 pair of eyes we’ve got several thousand pairs of eyes looking for the people,” said Molendyk. Chernenkoff is five-foot-10, 240-pounds, heavyset with long blond/brown hair and he may have a slight beard. He left the facility Dec. 20. Robinson is described as Caucasian, 33-yearsold with a heavy build, five-foot-eight, short black balding hair and blue eyes. He is possibly wearing all dark clothing and he also has a healing laceration to his forehead. He has been missing since Sunday. “Police recommend that you do not approach this person but call the RCMP at 250-545-7171,” said Const. David Goodyear.
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Enderby projects proceed in 2014 RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Enderby residents may not always know what’s happening with their tax dollars, but a lot of it’s going underground. Like other communities, keeping up with aging infrastructure is the 2014 priority for Enderby city hall and that means upgrading road beds and water and sewer pipes. “It’s difficult for taxpayers to understand at times because they can’t see it because it’s underground but it’s very important,” said Mayor Howie Cyr. “We have a plan for areas we need to target.” The need to tackle drainage became evident two years ago when torrential rain led to flooding. To try and minimize costs and create efficiencies, it’s not uncommon to combine replacing water lines with resurfacing roads.
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“We try and piggy back on other projects,” said Cyr. But even with such planning, infrastructure is expensive and outstrips the ability of Enderby residents to cover the entire bill. That’s why the city is always urging senior levels of government to provide assistance. “Hopefully the federal government will announce another series of grants,” said Cyr. “Our MP (Colin Mayes) is well aware of the situation.” Another major focus in 2014 will be Enderby’s vitalization initiative, which is focused on promoting community pride and bolstering the economy.
“We want to breathe more life into the business sector,” sid Cyr. A 140 recommendations were compiled during consultation with residents, and the city and other organizations are moving ahead with many of them. “An example of this is the digital sign board which will benefit the community through awareness,” said Cyr. The billboard, once installed along the highway, will not only let residents know of ongoing activities but encourage tourists to stop and explore the community. The city is also supporting plans by the Splatsin First Nation to construct a $12 mil-
lion community centre. It will include meeting and banquet facilities, as well as recreational amenities and space for educational training. Long-term, the facility could also evolve to include hotels to accommodate those using the centre. “We have a very close relationship with the Splatsin,” said Cyr. “How do we leverage that into a rejuvenated business community?
If there’s a big convention there, how do we enhance the possibility for people to stop and stay here?” November is still months away, but soon residents will be speculating as to who will let their name stand for mayor and council in the civic election. Cyr hasn’t given any thought to his future. “That will be for contemplation later,” he said.
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will remain the prov- Monashee Mews in ince’s focus for Vernon- Lumby this past year. Monashee in 2014. “It’s certainly been “It’s been a great an asset for the comyear, we’ve munity. It keeps seen a lot of the jobs local things hapso people aren’t pen here,” looking to said MLA move out.” Eric Foster. Realignment T h e of Highway 6 is an nou nc e another asset to ment to the area, creatEric Foster complete ing a safer route the top two for commercial, floors at transport and Vernon Jubilee Hospital residential motorists. is one major project Foster also applauds still to be completed – the proposed pelInterior Health is cur- let plant in Lavington rently in the final stages along with the resurrecof selecting a contractor tion of the railway by to complete the floors CN. for an anticipated 2015 “They’re making opening. a big investment so “I’ll be glad to see they’re in there for the that one up and run- long haul,” said Foster, ning,” said Foster. noting all the work the “We’re seeing over- company has done to crowding in the hospital replace railway ties and and hopefully this will improve the track in the alleviate that.” North Okanagan and Over in his own beyond. hometown, more resiSo moving into 2014, dential care patients Foster’s focus is on jobs are able to stay in town and trying to encourage and additional jobs business to invest here. were created through Working with Kevin
Poole, City of Vernon economic development manager, whom Foster says keeps his ear to the ground at all times on potential opportunities, one sector being eyed is the oil and gas industry. “That’s who we’ve got to chase,” said Foster. “We’re not going to get another glass plant.” Foster points to operations such as Britco in Penticton and how Twin Anchors diversified its business by building camps in Sicamous as well as houseboats. “That’s what we’re going to try and do here, identify opportunities like that to encourage companies to come here. “We’ve got a workforce, we’ve got the best place in the country to live, we’ve got the rail lines, we’ve got new highways east and south – we’ve got a lot to offer.” The focus coincides with some concern within the community that a lot of people are
forced to head north or east for work. “Would they all like to be staying at home and working? Sure they would,” said Foster. But having served his own time as a young adult working weeks away at a time, Foster says it’s not unusual in the area for those tempted by the big bucks elsewhere. “It’s pretty tough to compete with that kind of money,” said Foster, noting that every garage in town is looking for mechanics but they can’t pay the big dollars that the northern companies do. While some families have moved away and others are split between towns during the work week, the fact is that people still want to be here. “What we’re seeing a lot more of is people working away but living here. And young people who moved away to work are now thinking about a family and moving back.”
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Lisa Harrison (left), Kevin Black, Frank Forand and David Hesketh prepare for the giant bottle drive at Rona Sunday. It will support dry grad celebrations.
Students joining forces in fundraiser Morning Star Staff
Your holiday bottles and cans may be empty but when you donate them to dry grad, they are still full of cheer. A bottle drive will be held at the Vernon Rona Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support the Super Grad festivities at Kalamalka, Seaton, Fulton and Vernon secondaries. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds will go to the schools to split equally for their dry grad parties,” said David Hesketh, one of the organizers. On Sunday, residents will be asked to drop their empties off at the tent in the Rona parking lot, while Rona will provide a 15 per cent discount on any one item in the store. “We will have a big bonfire and hot dogs, marshmallows, popcorn
and hot chocolate available for those that wish to stay for a bit,” said Hesketh. The school with the most votes will win a barbecue from Rona, which they can use at the school or raffle off for further fundraising. “Students have been encouraged to contact their friends and family and get people to come down with their empties and vote for their school,” said Hesketh. “Rona would like to make this an annual event as part of its wish to engage the community more by opening up its parking lot to fundraisers on the weekend.” Besides Rona, event sponsors also include Signs by Elephant, Chasers Bottle Depot, Kiss FM, The Morning Star and Tim Hortons.
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Case Furniture Gallery is CLOSED JAN. 1 & 2... They’re emptying their warehouse in preparation for the biggest event in Area history as they convert to an Ashley Furniture Home Store. The massive $2.5 million warehouse liquidation starts Friday... everything is on the public selling block and priced for immediate disposal. Find living room and dining room furniture... bedroom furniture... mattresses and more - all at extreme liquidation price cuts. Nothing’s held back. So make plans now, the massive $2.5 million warehouse liquidation starts Friday at Case Furniture Gallery.
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A couple of local college students are taking up an opportunity to open their eyes, and hearts, as they lend a helping hand to a Fijian village. Lake Country residents Sasha Wams and Taylor Kirby will join Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA) for a trip to Fiji June 7 to 22. “Sasha and I decided to go on this trip because it allows us to not only help a community but also learn about the culture by living with them,” said Kirby. “We will not only be able to help build a school but we will also be allowed to better the lives of children in the community by teaching them English and proper hygiene.” Wams is from Vernon and currently living in Winfield as she
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attends her second year at Okanagan College – Kelowna Campus, where she is working towards a sociology and psychology degree. After completing her two-year degree she will be transferring to UBCO, where she will finish her bachelor’s degree. Kirby lives in
Winfield and is currently in her third year at UBCO, enrolled in a bachelor of arts, majoring in psychology. The pair are hoping the community will help the working students afford the trip. Anyone interested in supporting the cause can visit http://www. gofundme.com/5g6dog
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hen pursuing political assistance, never give them an out. But unfortunately that’s what occurred a couple of weeks ago when the Greater Vernon Museum suggested it may be willing to temporarily shelve plans for an expanded facility. “The art gallery has more pressing immediate needs,” said Rob Tupper, museum president. Now it should be pointed out that Tupper’s comments were based on the cost of a new museum and gallery swelling from Richard Rolke $17 to $35 million. He was trying to be proactive in acknowledging the persistent financial concerns of elected officials and taxpayers. I suspect there was also an element of chivalry involved as the very same day that both groups were before the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, a street pipe broke and water and mud gushed into the gallery, causing significant damage. But what’s become abundantly clear is some politicians were not paying attention. No sooner was the meeting done and directors were convinced the museum was completely off the table. It was left to the media to explain to them that, in fact, the museum had only proposed a deferral as a result of the overall price tag and a desire to ensure that some aspect of culture
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proceed instead of it all hitting a roadblock. The reality, based on a follow-up discussion with Tupper, is that the museum very much wants to be on the radar during 2014, and to proceed to referendum with its art gallery partner. And that is very likely given the direction taken by GVAC itself. Staff has been directed to review every aspect of the cultural amenities, from facility size to the community’s ability to cover debt servicing, in an attempt to whittle down the cost to a more palatable level. Depending on what the process determines, the scope of the projects could be scaled back to the point that a borrowing referendum can proceed. But for that to occur, hopefully Greater Vernon politicians are clear that the museum and art gallery haven’t abandoned each other. Both groups deserve praise for taking a team approach when it comes to planning and, ideally, they see the benefits of presenting a common front. Now no one should fault Tupper. He was correct to be sensitive about the financial pressures facing GVAC directors and the willingness of residents to embrace such a potential expense. But, unfortunately, his good intentions could either be misinterpreted by the politicians or provide them with a much-needed loophole as they try to present themselves as strong fiscal managers before November’s civic election.
After a season of over-indulging, many Canadians will wake up Jan. 1 and say this is the year they get heart-healthy. That wake-up call to become more active and eat better can’t come a moment too soon, according to the Canadian Medical Association. The CMA’s latest report on the nation’s heart health says we’re not doing very well. Across the nation, fewer than 10 per cent of Canadian adults meet the criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, which means most still don’t get enough exercise (at least 30 minutes of walking per day), and most don’t eat properly (consuming five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day). People are getting heavier. But adults aren’t alone in risky health behaviours. According to the study, only about 20 per cent of kids between 12 and 19 years are making lifestyle choices to keep them healthy — including being active for an hour or more a day. Where is all of this heading? The bad news is unless people’s habits change, there will be more incidences of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, heart attacks and stroke. If you think our hospitals are crowded now, imagine what the wards will be like a few years from now. The sad part is many baby boomers are planning for long lives. Unless they make changes now, however, they will be sick or disabled for 10 of those years, according to a Heart and Stroke Foundation report. Ironically, most boomers think they are healthy but in fact many are stressed, sedentary, eat poorly and drink too much alcohol. Could this be the year Canadians change those statistics and turn this unhealthy ship around? Pass the veggies while we think about it. — Tri-City News
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Climate change a concern
olin Mayes recently claimed in The Morning Star Dec. 18 that, "my balanced reading has confirmed that in the past 10 years, the climate has actually cooled and even global warming scientists have played down the once two degree warming of the planet to one degree at the end of this century." I'm not sure what Mr. Mayes is reading, but his statement is ironic coming at the same time as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces November 2013 as being the warmest November ever recorded. 2010 is the warmest year and 2005 is the second warmest year on record. Also, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report released in September of this year states: "Relative to the average from year 1850 to 1900, global surface temperature change by the end of the 21st century" is likely to exceed 2 C for RCP6.0 and RCP8.5.
road markings Regarding road markings, you are so right Roy Bouman. All of our roads are the same. Try driving Highway 6 to Lumby at night or in the rain, the Coquihalla or the Trans-Canada east. Strange as it may be, our RCMP drive these roads and do nothing about it. Not their job, I guess, to have to mention it to highways. I presume politicians drive and never notice as do our local councillors. But they are too concerned with anti-idling bylaws. Our local road maintenance companies never notice as that would mean they may have to get the lines redone. And all of the Ministry of Transportation employees that look after the building and, I presume the maintaining of our roads, never notice as they are too busy. I am sure there are accidents caused by the lack of lines, but no one seems too concerned about that. My understanding is that to save money, the government decided to buy cheaper paint and that the tree huggers requested that the reflective content (finely ground glass and plastics) be removed in case some wild animals lick it. But they can lick the salt off the road. What can you do? Nothing, because nobody that should really care does and more importantly, they can't really be bothered. Jeff miller
"Warming is unlikely to exceed 4 for RCP6.0 and is about as likely as not to exceed 4 for RCP8.5." Here, RCP stands for representative concentration pathway. The trajectory we are on with global greenhouse gas emissions is somewhere between RCP 6.0 and 8.5. Despite Mr. Mayes' claim, Canada under the Harper government has done more than any other country to obstruct and undermine international efforts to combat global warming. This is precisely why we received the not-soflattering Fossil of the Year award year after year at the international climate negotiations. And no Mr. Mayes, no one is claiming you are a denier, or in the pocket of big oil. We'll just claim you are misinformed. Perhaps you might want to start by asking for a briefing from your own Environment Canada scientists. andrew Weaver, climate scientist and oak Bay-gordon head mla
proper licensing I would like to correct a factual error in Mr. Van Soest’s letter. Under the B.C. Forest Service Road Use Regulation Section 12, all motorized vehicles operated on forest roads must carry liability insurance of at least $200,000. This includes motorcycles, ATVs, ATCs, side-by-sides, and other motorized vehicles. Insurance is not optional, as the letter suggests. This provision applies whether the vehicle is licensed, or licensable, or not. Other provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act apply as well, including the requirement to wear an approved helmet, exercise due care and attention, travel at a speed consistent with road conditions, and comply with sections 224 to 229 regarding impaired operation of a motor vehicle. I see violations of those requirements every weekend when I travel forest roads. The suggestion in the letter that we don’t need additional regulation, and instead should be relying on “personal responsibility” seems at odds with the damage being done to Crown land now, by persons exercising their “freedom to roam." I’m not a member of the coalition mentioned, but am regularly saddened by the destruction caused by off-road vehicles on Crown land. Wetlands and riparian zones seem to be particularly appealing, and susceptible to damage. I find it additionally offensive when that damage happens within community watersheds. So far, education and
training have not been successful. Indeed, I note that the amount of damage inflicted on the environment seems to be increasing, particularly in the Vernon and Kelowna community watersheds. Absent a quick reversal of this trend, I’m going to have to support additional regulation of off-road vehicles. If something isn’t done soon, we will eventually see more restriction, and even closures, necessary. Compared to what has happened in the U.S., proper licensing and vehicle identification seems a small price to pay. kim Young thank You The Vernon Junior Chamber International would like to express its gratitude to the community for its support of the Alternative Gift Fair Dec. 7 at the Arbour. The Alternative Gift Fair is based on the idea that you come and buy donation certificates from any of the non-profit charitable organizations that attend (14 this year) and give them to your loved ones at Christmas to show you made a donation in their name. It is an alternative to buying items someone may never really use or buying for that hard to buy person, or just changing up the way you and your loved ones give to each other during the holidays. The event raised $5,000 in six hours for these organizations. The Vernon JCI is an organization for young business people between the ages of 19 and 40. The organization's aim is to
promote positive change while providing opportunities for leadership training, community contribution, business networking, fellowship and international experience. For more information, visit www.jcivernon.com or contact Nicola Dent at 250-309-3300. sarah moorhouse and angela Yablonski, alternative gift Fair co-chairs
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Getting to know: SonReal Ed Note: This is the third in a series of Q&A interviews with local musicians that are being conducted by Kalamalka Secondary School Grade 12 student Aniko Forgo. Aniko Forgo
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onReal is a hip-hop artist born in Vernon. He has released many hits including Hometown and Everywhere We Go. His music has attracted a wide variety of audiences including, but not limited to, teenagers and adults. His songs are catchy and fun to listen to. Q: Who is your biggest musical inspiration? A: “Hard to say, I listen to so many different types of music. I would say my biggest inspirations would be people like Kanye West, Kid Cudi... Without people like that I don’t think it would be as easy for me to do the style of music I do.” Q: What inspires your songs? A: “Living life in its different stages, seeing progression in what we are doing, love, struggle, learning, pretty much everything I go through and live on a day-to-day basis.” Q: Who would your dream collaboration be with? A: “Stevie Wonder.” Q: When did you first discover your passion for music? A: “When I was about 15 I started writing and recording stuff into my little computer microphone; pretty much been doing it ever since except we’ve evolved to better equipment.” Q: Do you play any instruments? What kinds? A: “I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for about a year now. I still kind of suck but I am getting better and I really enjoy it. Look out for a triple disc acoustic album.” Q: How did you come up with your stage name of “SonReal?” A: “I have no idea. Everyone always asks
me this. I just kind of made it up and rolled with it. I like it. It feels great.” Q: What advice would you give to an aspiring musician? A: “Always strive to get better at your craft. A lot of artists think that creating a fan base and making money off music is easier then it may appear. Take your time and enjoy the ride.” Q: How many albums have you recorded to date? A: “Like five, I think? That’s a super subjective question with me because some of my work has been free mix tapes but people have labeled them albums.” Q: Which music video was the most fun to film? A: “Everywhere We Go. It was a blast. We were hysterical the entire time looking at playback.” Q: When you aren’t performing, what do you enjoy doing with your downtime? A: “Skateboarding.” Q: Do you ever get nervous or stage fright before a performance? If so, how do you overcome it? A: “Yea a bit, nothing crazy, just those good nerves. I don’t really like talking before my shows. I would rather just hang out in the greenroom with one or two people and just kind of relax. I find that helps sometimes when performing. I also don’t really drink before I perform. I find a lot of artists use that as a way to escape the nerves but that can sometimes be their detriment.” Q: If you could only listen to one song for the rest if your life, what song would it be and why? A: “One song for the rest of my life would be a very repetitive life. Let’s just go with Happy Birthday. I love that song. Or maybe like a 10-minute Pink Floyd song.” To learn more about SonReal and his music, you can check out his website at www. sonreal.ca.
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Sonreal is a Juno nominated hip-hop artist now based in Vancouver. He frequently returns to his hometown of Vernon to perform, as he did for two shows during the Christmas holidays, including one for all ages.
Film society opens season with Saudi Arabia’s Wadjda For The Morning Star
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Waad Mohammed plays young Saudi girl Wadjda, who enters a Qur’an recital contest at her school in order to win a green bicycle.
The Vernon Film Society has an exciting lineup of movies for the New Year and programs are now available at the Vernon library, art gallery, Bean Scene, and the Towne Theatre. The first movie to be shown Monday, Jan. 6 is Wadjda, which is the first film from Saudi Arabia to be directed by a woman, Haifaa Al-Mansour. This film is the country’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2014 Oscars and has been very well received wherever it has played. The movie tells the story of a 10year-old girl, Wadjda, who desperately wants to buy a green bicycle and how she quietly goes about winning the money to do so by entering a competition at her school for reading the Qur’an. Her mother and teacher disapprove of her wish, but she shows she knows how to play by the rules even though her wish is not the usual one for a young Saudi woman.
She wears Converse high tops under her traditional garb — a handy visual metaphor for the film itself, some critics have said. The director is not criticizing the regime and the way of life of Saudi women, but shows how things are changing and that changes do not necessarily come from large actions, but from individuals who know what they want and are prepared to work with the system. This high spirited heroine’s resourcefulness and determination point out the irresistible yearning for change that emerges from even the most seemingly hopeless situation. This funny, romantic drama has been chosen by Henry Barnes of The Guardian as one of his top 10 movies of 2013 and is bound to be a crowd pleaser. Tickets are $7, available at the Towne Theatre and Bean Scene one week prior to the show. Screenings are at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. The film is in Arabic with English subtitles.
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For its first show of 2014, the Lake Country Art Gallery (LCAG) presents two companion exhibitions: Gone and Compelled Towards Light. These two bodies of work contemplate transition, mirroring our transition from 2013 into a brand, new year. Gone is a collaboration between Kelownabased artist Jane Everett and Nova Scotian poet Anne Simpson. In this project, Everett has mirrored Simpson’s unpublished poem, Otherworld, with a cycle of drawings. Both bodies of work use landscape to express the struggle to come to terms with loss of loved ones. Simpson’s path is a walk along the shore in Antigonish, N.S. and Everett’s follows the green-way along Kelowna’s Mission Creek. “In this evocative suite of paired drawings and words, poet Simpson and artist Everett capture the feeling of in betweenness, lost-ness, transition, reflection and (that) questing for communion is palpable,” said LCAG curator Katie Brennan. In the companion exhibition, Compelled Towards Light, by Lake Country-based ecoartist Pippa DeanVeerman, a body of cross-faded photos, made up of two consecutive moments exposed onto the same photo, reflect on the communion between an artist with a camera and the natural landscape. “Light plays across all the images, evoking a transcendent awareness of mysteries available to
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Visit to the Okanagan turns tragic for Yukon family. George Klein drowns in Wood Lake while trying to save his three sons, who were all safely rescued. Vernon’s Curtis Lazar selected 17th overall by Ottawa Senators in the NHL entry draft. Vernon United Under 14 girls prove they are the best in B.C., claiming Provincial B Cup in soccer championships.
Editor’s note: this is the third part in a series highlighting the headlines of 2013. Thousands pack the DND grounds for the Funtastic Music Festival, featuring Theory of a Deadman, Big Wreck, Julian Austin and Aaron Pritchett.
S p a l l u m c h e e n’s Valley Auction celebrates 50 years and is also named Canadian Angus Auction Association’s Auction Market of the Year. A wildfire is sparked in Ellison Provincial Park, scorching approximately two hectares. Vernon’s Motoplex Speedway attracts the top drivers, including winning car No. 22 (Scott Steckly), as the NASCAR Canadian
Tire Series takes to the track. More seniors are able to age in Lumby thanks to the opening of Monashee Mews – a 46-bed care facility which also brings approximately 50 jobs to the community. Andy Bhatti kicks off his Men of Hope Ride for a Reason in Vernon, where he will ride to Vancouver raising awareness about child sexual abuse – some-
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$1,500 fine handed to driver who struck their daughter. Mercedes Fraser, 17, died after the August 2012 incident on 25th Avenue. Deborah Ashton sheds tears of relief after being found not guilty of perjury pertaining to statements from a 2011 trial where she faced charges of having a sexual relationship with a student, which she was found not guilty of in 2012. Volleyball star Bree Soroule of Oyama, a former Vernon club player, competes in Deaflympics in Bulgaria with Team Canada. Plane crash near B.C./Alberta border claims pilot Yves Rene of Vernon. Pro riders provide thrills for fans at the
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August 2013 What was once quite literally a dumping ground is being transformed into a local park. With $1.8 million in federal gas tax funds, the old Pottery Road landfill will be transformed into a bike skills park and disc golf course, with construction expected to start in 2015. A grass fire is sparked on Westside, near Parker Cove, drawing three area fire departments to tackle the blaze.
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MP Colin Mayes sends his frisbee towards the basket in a game of disc golf with MLA Eric Foster at the old Pottery Road landfill, during an announcement in August to transform it into a recreational park. Above: A bomber drops retardant on a fire at the Greater Vernon landfill. Continued from A12 A buck hanging around Sovereign Beach in Coldstream causes ruckus, getting aggressive towards those with food. A record-dry July scorches Vernon with just 1.1 millimetres of rain the entire month. A military dive team is called into Kalamalka Lake after a possible mortar is spotted in Cosens Bay. The Vernon Public Art Gallery teams up with Greater Vernon Museum to push for a cultural referendum in spring 2014. Triathlon goes to the dogs. Athletes pair up with their pooches to compete in Doggie Duathlon at Kin Beach.
Vernon Performing Arts Centre announces bluesman Colin James coming to town in October as part of his Western Canadian tour. The Kalamalka Classic Standup Paddleboard Festival is recognized as the first ever Canadian Championship for its Labour Day long weekend event. RCMP rule out foul play in the discovery of a body in Polson Park. Enderby hosts Hollywood stars as filming of Disney’s Tomorrowland is shot in the area, featuring George Clooney and Hugh Laurie. Vernon’s own tennis star Vasek Pospisil competes in the Rogers Cup as a Canadian wildcard.
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Kokanee Swim Club grad Joe Byram collects five medals at the Canada Summer Games in Quebec. The new stretch of Highway 97 in Oyama is officially opened, offering motorists a safer route aimed at directing traffic away from the deadly stretch of former highway. Local dancer goes global. Kennedy Knopf earns a position on Canada’s national dance team, representing the country at worlds Dec. 10 to 14. Okanagan Lake Monsters, including Coldstream’s Mike Stamhuis, complete swim of English Channel. Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club hosts Royale Cup Canadian Senior Women’s Championships.
Hydroboard, a North Okanagan company, ready to revolutionize the water sport industry. A 95-year-old Vernon man may face a murder charge after allegedly assaulting and killing 85-year-old roommate at Polson extended care facility. A full set of entertainers delight crowds at the 21st annual Roots and Blues Festival in Salmon Arm. Flames rip through Greater Vernon landfill following a grinder malfunction. Thousands flock to Armstrong to take in the sights, sounds, thrills and tastes of the Interior Provincial Exhibition.
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Sonja Gaudet, winner of two Paralympic gold medals, is headed for the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. Students won’t be the only ones facing homework as classes resume. Vernon School District officials will be hitting the books to ensure dropping enrolment and tight fiscal conditions can be addressed. Anne Holmes earns a Sport B.C. President’s Award, an honour which goes to volunteers from Sport B.C. member groups who represent the spirit of volunteerism. Foul play has been ruled out in the death of a Vernon man whose body was found near the linear park on 25th Avenue. The 114th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition is a wrap. By the time the gates closed, 149,782 people attended the Armstrong fair over the five days. Joe Sardinha is being remembered for his passion for the Okanagan and its signature tree fruit industry. Sardinha, who died at age 52, was on the B.C. Fruit Growers Association executive for 11 years, including seven as president until 2012. Enderby city council is supporting calls for the provincial government to initiate flood-
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Vernon’s Curtis Lazar says short-term memory works best in a tournament like the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmö, Sweden. Canada quickly filed Saturday’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Czech Republic and rallied to stop Slovakia 5-3 Monday night. Lazar, 18, scored once and set up another as Canada improved to 2-0-1 going into Tuesday’s (8:30 a.m. PT) Group A showdown with the U.S. Win or lose, Canada is assured of a quarterfinal game Thursday. The semis go Saturday with the gold- and bronze-medal tilts set for Sunday. “We all wanted to bounce back in this game and we stuck with the game-plan and were able to get the job done,” said Lazar. “Netting that first goal was something we were really focused on and it sunk us a bit when Slovakia scored. We put that behind us and really took over the second half of the first period.” Slovakia jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the second period on two goals from defenceman David Griger and another from Martin Reway. Canada answered on goals from Lazar, Anthony Mantha (Longueuil, Que.) Jonathan Drouin (Huberdeau, Que.) and Nicolas Petan (Delta). The Slovaks scored at 7:06 with Petan and captain Scott Laughton serving minors, as Reway picked the top corner on goalie Zach Fucale (Rosemere, Que.), making his first start of the tournament. At 12:33, Griger gave the Slovaks a 3-1 lead four seconds after a penalty to Mathew Dumba expired. Derrick Pouliot was also in the box, sent off for slashing a minute after Dumba went for tripping. Lazar scored late in the first period on a powerplay. Mantha (1+3) and Petan drew helpers. “I’ve felt great about my game these past couple games and to finally get rewarded felt really good. Mantha gave me a perfect
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nothing is complete yet. We need to continue to get better each day.” Petan netted the winner with 2:46 remaining, assists going to Mantha and d-man Pouliot (Weyburn, Sask.), waiting out goalie Samuel Baros before beating him with a low shot. Petan added an empty-netter with 80 seconds to play. Sam Reinhart (West Vancouver) and Lazar collected assists. Griffin Reinhart returns to Canada’s lineup after sitting out the final three games of a fourgame suspension from last year. “Having Griff back will really help out our back end,” said Lazar. “He is a great shutdown defender and has great mobility on the big ice. His experience from last year is something we can also use. He knows what it takes to play at this
level and I speak for everyone when I say we are welcoming him with open arms.” Lazar, who rarely came off the ice in the third period Saturday, said the Canadians got caught playing catch-up. “We played a pretty solid game. We outchanced the Czechs by quite a bit but couldn’t capitalize on our chances and we gave up a couple goals off faceoffs. Those are the small details that can be the difference as we saw. “The third period was wild no doubt. I really wanted to take command of the game and do enough to put my team over the top. I had a nice rush on the penalty kill and was able to outmuscle the defenders and feed Scott Laughton a pass which led to a rebound that Aaron Ekblad buried.”
Vernon’s Amy Edwards finished one win short of a playoff berth at the Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Women’s Curling Championships in Chilliwack. Edwards, who curls with third Sydney Hofer (Vernon), second Kylie Tokairin (Enderby) and lead Courtney Woo (Coldstream), ended the eight-team round-robin with a 6-4 win over Juan de Fuca’s Mariah Coulombe Sunday night. The North Okanagan foursome, coached by Dale Hofer, built up a 5-1 lead with singles in the second, fifth and sixth ends, and a deuce in the third. Coulombe counted consecutive singles in seven and eight to make it 5-4, but Edwards scored one in nine and then ran the Vancouver Island rink out of rocks in 10. Edwards, who finished at 3-4, racked up earlier wins over Coquitlam’s Briana Egan (8-4) and New Westminster’s Dezaray Hawes (7-2). Hawes and Victoria’s Shawna Jensen, both 4-3, battled in a Monday tiebreaker, the winner meeting Nanaimo’s Kalia Van Osch (6-1) in a semifinal later that day. Defending Canadian Champion Corryn Brown went 6-1 to advance to this morning’s gold-medal game. The junior men’s and women’s champions advance to the M&M Meat Shops nationals, January 18-26, in Liverpool, N.S. Brendan Cliff ’s ArmstrongVernon rink finished at 1-6 in the junior men’s playdown in Chilliwack, their lone win a 9-3 decision over New Westminster’s Nick Parker on opening day. Cliff is backed by Vernon’s Matthew Schiman, Deven Schmidt and Matthew Young, and coached by Sandy Farynuk. Tyler Tardi’s Langley rink went 7-0 to advance to today’s championship game. Cameron de Jong (6-1) and Nolan Reid (4-3), both of the Victoria Curling Club, met in the semifinal.
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Holiday hockey smiles Brayden Fernley (above) gives his teammates a high five after a Vernon Blues’ goal against the Logan Lake Blazers in initiation hockey action Friday night at Kal Tire Place. Blues’ netminder Lucas VanderVelde of the Vernon Blues gets low for a shot from Dylan Harpe of Logan Lake.
Hudson Restiaux of the Vernon Tim Hortons Blues gets help tying his skates from his grandpa John Warwick.
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New approach boosts Bears’ Byram GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s Joe Byram was one stroke away from going to world swim championships last April. Byram, a third-year student with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, believes he has tweaked his training enough to make up that split-second gap at this year’s trials, April 2-5, in Victoria. Working with Bears’ head coach Bill Humby, Byram, a backstroke specialist, has found a way to balance his weekly routine to ensure he gets full workouts without overdoing it. The new approach seems to be working for the Vernon Kokanee grad Joe Byram as he took silver in the 100-metre back and fourth in both the 50 and 200 back at the Canada Cup, in late November, in Toronto. “So far, it’s huge gains from doing that,” said Byram, 19, who was fifth in the 200 backstroke at last year’s world trials. He was sixth in the 100 and eighth in the 50. “We’re more rested, physically stronger and it’s benefitting us (Bears). “I would get tired after a couple hard weeks of training. I can push myself through them, but if you ask me to race at a high level, meaning 98 per cent of my best times, I would laugh in your face.” Said Humby: “We’re trying to spread out the work throughout the week a little bit better to balance it a little bit more. We’re trying to separate our strength training and dryland training from our swimming. “We’re just getting better quality through all the work we do. This season, through the first cycle, it seems to have been pretty successful.” One thing working in Byram’s favour is that there really is no frontrunner in any of his events. Aside from Ryan Cochrane, an Olympic medallist in the distance events,
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Vernon Kokanee grad Joe Byram competes in a CIS dual meet between the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Calgary Dinos. Canadian men’s swimming has fallen behind the world elite. “It’s (backstroke talent) getting a lot deeper right now, but we’re all at a similar level,” said Byram. “There’s no superstar in my events. It’s all close.” However, even if Byram does win at world trials, he isn’t guaranteed a berth due to recent changes in Swimming Canada’s selection criteria. — Joe “The last couple of years it’s been if you get your hand on the wall first, you go,” said Byram. “They’re trying to add a little bit of an elite component to it so if you’re on the team, you’re competitive on the world stage.” Before trials, Byram will turn his focus towards the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championships, Feb. 20-22, in Toronto. He will be looking to erase the
disappointment from last year where he managed a bronze in the 4x200m free relay. Byram scraped himself up falling off a moped during a January training camp in Maui, which derailed workout schedule. “It wasn’t anything serious, but I wasn’t at full training for two weeks,” said Byram. “I struggled partially due to that. I was really unsatisfied with my performance.” Following CIS Byram nationals, Byram rededicated himself for the six weeks leading up to world trials where he redeemed himself in a big way. “I swam the best I’ve ever done, either short course or long course, and that was a long-course meet, which is something I’ve always struggled with. It was really the first time I had satisfying performances. “It was really due to that six weeks. I turned things around and got my head back
“We’re more rested, physically stronger and it’s benefitting us.”
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Michael LeNoury of the Vernon Coca-Cola Vipers is checked into the boards by Josh Campbell of the Kamloops Blazers in Midget Tier 2 hockey action Saturday at Civic Arena.
into it. Those were the performances that got me carded (by Sport Canada).” As a carded athlete, Byram receives funding, which helps cover expenses. “It’s nice to have a little bit of income to make trips and help with schooling,” said Byram. “It makes it easier for me to make swimming my job. At the level I’m trying to compete at, it’s pretty difficult to have a summer job. With training demands, it’s hard to work nine-to-five.” Byram represented Alberta at the Canada Games this summer in Sherbrooke, Que., where he won gold in the 200 back and silver in both the 50 back, 100 back and a relay event. Byram credits his parents, Ken and Ellen, for instilling a solid work ethic in both he and younger brother Eric, who is a rising prospect with Cross-Country Canada’s nordic program. “We were raised that it’s hard work, but also that it’s smart work,” said Joe. “My parents have done a great job of making sure we’re dedicated to what we do. If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it well. “And we like what we do. If I don’t enjoy going to the pool, or Eric doesn’t enjoy going out for a ski, why are we doing it? And that’s why you see us in two different sports. “We work hard and push ourselves, sometimes too much, but not to the point where we’re hating what we’re doing or that we’re sick all the time.” After coming so close to reaching the world stage, Byram appears determined to make good on his next attempt. Also on his radar is a spot on the national men’s team. If he does that, it would likely translate into more international exposure through the Commonwealth Games (July 23-Aug. 3, in Scotland) and Pan Pacific championships (Aug. 21-25, in Gold Coast, Australia). “I’m hungry to win and hungry to be on the senior team,” said Byram. “It would be a big step to 2016 (Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), which is the main goal right now.”
The Vernon H&L Glass Vipers zapped the Penticton Vees 9-4 in Atom Tier 3 hockey action Saturday at Civic Arena. Nick Noren provided the grunt work on the first scoring play, muscling the puck out of his zone to Emma Elders on the rightside boards. Elders took off up the wing, and then laid a buttery dish over to Colby Restiaux, who picked the top corner on the short side. Penticton bounced back with a pair. With the Vees looking for more on the powerplay, Restiaux forced a turnover in the Penticton end, and Elders buried a 40-foot wrister. Despite being shorthanded for more than half the second period, Vernon limited the Vees to only four shots in the frame. The H&L Glass crew blew the game wide open with two goals in the first minute of the third. Right off the opening faceoff, Liam Leibel broke in and located Chris Bond in the slot for a one-time lamplighter. Bond won the ensuing draw to Leibel,
who cut through the Penticton defence with some shakes and bakes and then flicked a backhander past the keeper. Not a minute later, Maddex Minard, sent in by John Spraggs, rocked the mesh with a heavy wrister. On the next shift, Bond and Leibel were back at it, setting up Noren at the back door for Vernon’s sixth. Penticton got two back and threatened again, but winning goalie Jaret Cooper came up with a timely left-pad save. Vernon then salted the game, peppering three more into the net on pretty passing plays. Elders and Restiaux worked the puck up to Minard, who shelved his second. Noren followed with his deuce through the fivehole, assisted by Leibel and Remple. Bond finished off a 3-on-1, bagging his second, from Noren and Quinn Soon. The Coca-Cola Vipers battled Kamloops Blazers to a 2-2 tie in exhibition Midget Tier 2 play Saturday at Civic. Brenden Zupp supplied both Vernon snipes in the penalty-filled contest. Assists went to Jarett Campbell on the first goal, and Cameron Hitch on the second.
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Salon owner Suzanne Robert with team members Barb VanderHoek and Laurent Barrie with two bins filled with food collected through the Voila Christmas Lights Display at Voila Hair Studio & Spa on Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon. Robert has been hosting the annual display for a number of years, and encourages visitors to stop by and bring donations of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. “We are so thankful to all who gave so generously,” said Robert.
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As a community dietitian, I am often asked about the latest trends and diets. If you could ask your body what it needs to feel good and enjoy life, I think this is what it would tell you. Eat regularly. Whether you are working, hiking or travelling, your body needs fuel (food) every three to four hours to support what you are doing. Too little food can cause weight gain and so can consuming only one or two bigger meals a day. Spreading your food intake throughout the day and eating balanced meals of three to four of the food groups will let your body perform its best. Don’t cut out the good carbohydrates. Do you ever feel your energy levels dropping in the afternoon or during an activity? It might be due to a lack of carbohydrates to balance your meal. Carbs come from the bread and cereals food group. Many diets limit this group, which is an important team player that supplies the body with fuel and vitamins. Keep sugary drinks and treats in check. These choices have the sole purpose of pure pleasure but too much fun, too often can add up faster than you think. A small French vanilla cappuccino can pack 10 teaspoons of sugar and two teaspoons of fat; a 591 ml bottle of pop has 17 teaspoons of sugar. It’s OK to enjoy the odd sweet treat but be sure to check in with yourself and ask how often and what else do I enjoy that might be better for me. Cool smoothies with fresh berries, fruit and yogurt with 100 per cent juice are a delicious and healthier choice. Get a move on. Your body loves to move whenever it gets a chance. Plan activities based on seasons to provide a variety of fun activities that can keep you moving all year. Activity has added benefits like taking the time to clear our minds, notice our surroundings, connect with friends and family and challenging ourselves by trying something new. Enjoy real fresh food. Nothing beats home cooked, real, locally grown food. If your body could talk to you, I think it would say, “Don’t worry so much about the trends and the fads.” Tatjana Bates is a community nutritionist with Interior Health.
It’s a time to take stock
ew Year’s Eve is again upon us; it’s a time of reflection and contemplation over the past year’s accomplishments, gatherings, successes and failures. As for resolutions toward change, it’s an appropriate time to decide what to keep in our lives and what to leave behind. A time to be thankful, a time to acknowledge the gifts and love bestowed on us from friends, famCathi Litzenberger ily, and yes, even strangers who have enriched our lives with their talents, in literature, music, the arts or sports. We in this country have so much, but unfortunately most of us over-indulge with what we have. Take food for example; our serving sizes are now almost double what is needed and worse, much of it today is packaged foods, not from scratch. We, as a nation, are consuming too much sugar, salt and chemicals from processed foods. This is a good time
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to have a look at our eating habits and resolve to make healthy changes for ourselves and our families. Today I want to acknowledge and send loving energy to everyone who is experiencing grief and loss at this time. And to all my readers, family and friends, I want to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. The first recipe today is great for any brunch. The appie recipe is a good one to make ahead and broil just before serving. Cheesy ham & hash Brown Casserole 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes 8 ounces cooked, diced ham 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream and Cheddar cheese. Spread evenly into prepared dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 1 hour in the preheated
oven, or until bubbly and lightly brown. Serve immediately. ChiCken BaCon Bites 12 bacon strips, halved 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 24 cubes 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Sweet-and-sour sauce, optional Place bacon on a broiler rack. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until partially cooked; cool. Wrap a piece of bacon around a chicken cube and water chestnut slice; secure with a toothpick. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marmalade, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add wrapped chicken; seal and carefully turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or chicken is no longer pink, and bacon is crisp. Serve warm with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired. Yield: 2 dozen.
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december 31 aa night owl meetings Every night during the holidays up to and including Jan 1 at Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., starting at 9:30 p.m. and ending after all have shared. Everyone welcome. the georgette shop It’s a must-do: come check us out! We are blowing out winter with fabulous finds, lots of choice, super sweet prices! Thank you for your support and best wishes for the new year! countdown to 2014 Dec. 31, 2013 at Hullcar Hall, Armstrong, New Year’s Eve dance. Tickets, 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. move it and mingle for 50+ Customized fitness done at your own pace, at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club. Physical activity and socialization focused on seniors’ health education. Program provided by health professionals, sponsored by Interior Health Authority. Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Only $50 for 10 weeks. Transportation on request. Call Shannon at 778480-9809 or e-mail shannon@VitalityNetworkCanada.com the good morning program available for people that would like a phone call once a week or so. To set this up, call Olena at 250-547-8866.
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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. vernon indoor winter market Every Wednesday until April 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kal Tire Place. Local fruit and veggies, eggs, spices, jams and jellies, home baking and much more! For more info., call 250-573-4549 or e-mail s.star@telus.net seniors drop-in, lumby (1751 Glencaird St.) has an “Artistic Corner” every Wednesday 9:30 - 11 a.m. There is no cost, and supplies are always available. You never know, you may be an artist yet. For more info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. single friends 50+ Weekly coffee Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Call Carole at 260-5238 for more information, or come out for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, there is no membership fee. Our group has been meeting for 11 years, we have fun and do all kinds of activities. drop-in crib at the eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m.
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the vernon badminton club We play from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Coldstream elementary school gym, until mid-April. New members and drop-ins welcome. Call Kal at 250-2601692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. halina seniors’ centre table tennis Come out and try a fun game of table tennis at the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec Centre) Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. For further info., call: 250-542-2877. tops (take off pounds sensibly) chapter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. seniors’ activity centre, armstrong We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 50+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Table tennis at 1:30 p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. royal canadian legion branch 167 lumby Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. schubert euchre group Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Schubert Centre in the fireside area. Info., call Karyl Lee at 250-545-
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feature event: Join carole fawcett Jan. 22 for “the spirit of laughter” oin Carole Fawcett for “The Spirit of Laughter” Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The People Place. Inject yourself with joyfulness, positive energy and also enjoy a relaxation hypnosis session at the end of the evening. Entrance is by minimum donation of $5 per person. Bring a blanket, pillow, water and a friend and be prepared to laugh and laugh and laugh. Learn tools to help keep your mood upbeat and boost your endorphin level at the same time. Looking forward to meeting you there! For more information, call 250-550-0316. Carole Fawcett is a registered professional counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist in the North Okanagan and a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, and the Canadian College of Psychotherapists and Counselling Psychology.
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9803, Wilson at 250-542-8356 or Marion at 250-542-4072. free blood pressure and weigh-in clinic The first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location. the vernon silver star Quilters Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., just off Silver Star Rd. We look forward to seeing new and longtime members. For more information, see www.vssq.org new hope for widow/ers hosts coffee drop-in Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a time for widows and widowers to share their journey through grief in a safe environment. vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at our new location, the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Rod Gorsline at 250-542-4931. pythian sisters vernon temple #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. vernon calorie counters We meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weighin followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. common threads Ministering to the needs of our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. halina seniors centre dances Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $3 members, $4 nonmembers and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. cancer relaxation support group For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-542-6373. time out group at halina seniors’ centre If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching, learning and solving the problems of the world. Every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. or just drop by. vernon stroke recovery branch Meets Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. vintage cars Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call club president Gary Handel at 250-558-5304. free legal drop-in clinic Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m., room 303, the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Open to all, regardless of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information or to make an appointment, call Colleen Hoople, Specialized Victim Assistance, at 542-3322 or Wynn Hartfelder, Outreach, at 542-1185.
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b.c. gov’t retired employees association meets The first Friday of each month for lunch /information. Next gathering Jan. 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. the saturday soup kitchen at All Saints’ Church will reopen Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a special New Year’s lunch — all are welcome! 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. ukuleles for fun meets Jan. 5 in the lounge and Jan. 19 in The Hangar, Army, Navy & Air Force (look for the Spitfire plane on the roof). Beginners at 1:30 p.m., regulars at 2 p.m. We are finished at 4 p.m. Teaching will be done by Patch. For more information, call 250-542-4912. 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?” iode lambly’s landing chapter meets Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. in meeting room of Enderby Health Clinic. Visitors welcome. discovery workshop Check out the monthly workshop held every second Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) The topic for Jan. 9 will be “Fun & Laughter is good for the Soul.” Info., Olena at 250-547-8866. 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. buddhist meditation class with nun Kelsang Chenma Jan. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. For more info. and the class topic, see www. dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. armstrong legion holds draw for cabin Secure your summer holiday plans for the legion cabin with the Gardom Lake lottery member draw Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. It’s in high demand so don’t be late in order to ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity. bunco at the armstrong legion The popular game returns Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., promising a night of fun, food and friendly chatter. Tickets are $10 each and available at the bar. Prizes will be given out to winning teams. armstrong legion’s installation of officers Installation of new and returning officers take Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. The new executive board will be sworn in while awards for years of service will be given out at that time. Everyone encouraged to come see the new faces of leadership and welcome them in. let god’s word shape your words! Join us at the Glory Centre, #48 Alpine Centre, Kal Lake Rd., Vernon. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration recommended so that materials can be prepared. Bring a friend, Bible, notebook, pen and slippers. Who hasn’t gotten tangled in the tongue trap at one time or another? Who doesn’t want to make a more positive impact with their words? Certified behavioural consultant Deborah Smith Peques will take us on a learning journey together with Biblical Scriptures in six engaging sessions. Non-denominational, everyone welcome! Info., call Kathy Deane Zimmer at 250-547-2281. eck worship service: animals are soul too Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Prestige Hotel, 4411-32nd St. (Hwy 97). “Until we see animals as Soul, we will miss much of what they have to teach us. Most of all we’ll miss the love,” Harold Klemp, Animals are Soul Too. All welcome. Info: 778-932-1947, www.eckankar.org, www.miraclesinyourlife.org or www.HearHu.org
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Activity Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL
HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 120301
ACROSS 1 Ant’s morsel 6 Iditarod puller 11 Ceremony 13 Golfer’s iron 14 Black Sea port 15 Burning with passion 16 PC button 17 Clean water org. 18 Dolt 21 Share 23 Mr. Vigoda 26 – Thurman of “Gattaca” 27 Descartes’ name 28 A blast – the past 29 Monastic haircut 31 Powerful raptor 32 Overalls material
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DOWN 1 – -Magnon 2 Disencumber 3 Sporty truck 4 Ruminate 5 Marching-band need (2 wds.) 6 Shrew 7 Egg-grading org.
8 Seashell seller? 9 Family members 10 Even so 12 More delicate 13 Prince Arn’s bride 18 Surpassed 19 It multiplies by dividing 20 Made a breeze 22 Some sweaters (hyph.) 23 Debated 24 Ravel classic 25 Come into view 28 Online info 30 MNO on a phone 31 Made beloved 34 Slicker 36 Garfunkel’s ex-partner 39 Oohed and – 41 Package sealer 43 Ponytail site 44 Gist 45 Wheel buy (2 wds.) 46 Library abbr. 48 Sun, in Mazatlan 49 NASA counterpart 50 Susan of “L.A. Law”
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This year will offer numerous opportunities, but discerning which ones are right for you will be a challenge. Don’t spread yourself too thin. Seek advice from experienced individuals, and don’t be afraid to ask for favors. What you accomplish this year is entirely up to you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Deal with any issues that have been hanging over you. Reflect on past experiences to avoid getting caught in a vicious cycle. You need stability, and you can only find it by letting go.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Seek closure by communicating with those who have upset you. You can make positive changes if you clear the air. If you fail to sort out personal problems, your future will stall.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Don’t be tempted by a dubious scheme. Try to start the year on the right foot. Hold out for better opportunities. Travel is likely to result in frustrating delays.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Awkwardness will ensue if you allow others to blame you. Begin this year by setting the record straight. Be strong and take a stance that reflects your own values. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Don’t allow others to leave you holding the bag. Avoid indulgent forms of entertainment. Instead, relax and prepare for the year to come. Put yourself first. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Get the year off to a good start. Carefully plan how to get ahead. Make use of your talents. As soon as you get the chance, confidently share your ideas. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Reflect on your past, and make it your mission to avoid repeating mistakes. Treat other people as you wish to be treated. Focus on empathy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Things will go smoothly today. Love is on the rise, and you will have plenty of choices. If you are already in a relationship, plan a romantic evening. If not, get out on the town. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Don’t be afraid to lead. You will be admired for your skills if you get involved in family projects. Someone may express jealousy toward you. Ignore any negativity, and continue to offer your support. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Socialize with friends and relatives. Be candid with your opinions, but prepare to be accountable. If you can let go of the past, you will have an easier time moving forward.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Overindulgence is likely to cause you problems today. Don’t lend money to friends or take on responsibilities that aren’t yours. You must take care of your own needs first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Begin planning for the new year. Put your ideas on paper so that you’re ready for the future to arrive. Don’t allow personal setbacks to interfere with your goals.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder WHAT IS THE LEAD YOU DO NOT WANT? Alexander Smith, a 19thcentury Scottish poet, said, “Everything is sweetened by risk.” Not when you are a declarer! Then, you should aim to make your contract without risk. However, declarer usually faces various dangers. In today’s deal, he must work to keep a particular opponent off the lead. South cruises into four spades. West, who overcalled in clubs, leads the diamond king. After East signals with the jack, how should declarer plan the play? In the modern style, North responded three spades, showing a weak hand with four-card spade support. With a game-invitational hand,
North would have cue-bid three clubs. This is a good idea because it allows responder to bid both constructively and obstructively. Declarer starts with nine top tricks (six spades, two hearts and one diamond) and hopes to establish dummy’s heart suit. But he is in danger of losing four tricks: one heart, one diamond and two clubs. However, he risks losing those two clubs only if East gains lead. South must duck at the first trick -- avoidance play number one. East’s careful play of the diamond jack indicates that he also has the 10, a potential entry card. Then, after taking the second trick with his diamond ace, declarer draws trumps ending on the board and
leads a low heart to his 10 -avoidance play number two. West wins with his queen, but cannot do better than cash the club ace to stop an overtrick. Note that if South takes the first trick or plays off three rounds of hearts, East gets on lead to push a club through South’s king.
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Wayne Lee Adkins 1947 - 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne on December 24, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born January 11, 1947 in Wetaskiwin, AB. Wayne was a church member and he loved to travel. He was the owner of Cranes Restaurant and had worked in sales at Shepherds Hardware͖ Hardware; reƟring retiring two years ago. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter: Twila Dugger; sisters: Vivian Murray, Darlene Wilson, Marjorie Banton; and brother: Douglas Adkins. He is predeceased by his wife: linjabeth Elizabeth ͞BeƩy͟ “Betty” Adkins. A CelebraƟon Celebration of >ife Life will be held for Wayne at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at AlternaƟves Alternatives Chapel (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong, BC). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. MyAlternaƟves.ca MyAlternatives.ca CremaƟon Cremation arrangements entrusted to A>TEREATIVES ALTERNATIVES &hEERA> FUNERAL Θ & CREMATIKE CREMATION SERVICESΠ SERVICES® Armstrong 2ϱ0Ͳϱ4ϲͲ7237 250-546-7237 Θ & Vernon 2ϱ0Ͳϱϱ8Ͳ08ϲϲ 250-558-0866
Gwen Jenkins Our beloved Nana, Gwen Jenkins, passed away peacefully December 26th, surrounded by love and with her dearest Mike at her side. Gwen, in her home, profession and community never stopped teaching and learning. Her servant heart complimented her acƟve adventurous spirit. In her Įnest role, Super Nana created magical memories. Her exemplary life inspires us to love deeply, serve others and live fully. Gwen will be greatly missed by husband Mike, and two daughters and sons-in-law: Michelle Jenkins and Craig MiƩon, Joanna and Steve Cann. Niece and nephew and spouses: Rea Fraser and Rogelio Santos, Jamie and Marnie Fraser. Sisters and brother: Gail Rea, Glenda Fraser and Mervin Rea. She is Nana to Sydney, Jackson, Abby, Colby, Yago, Rio and Owen, and to so many others whose lives she touched. CelebraƟon of >ife at Waddlewheel Hall, Sunday, December 29th, at 3pm. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons may be made to the Vernon Hospice House.
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Ralph Duncan Lockhart 1923 – 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph on December 22, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born January 25, 1923 in Armstrong, BC. Ralph was born in Armstrong and lived there his whole life. He was a truck driver and hauled logs for many years. AŌer reƟring, he enjoyed wood working and volunteering at the local museum. Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years: Jean Lockhart; daughters: Lynne Wright of Quesnel, BC, Anne (Bert) Chambers of Fairfax, MB, Kathleen (Richard) Clelland of Osoyoos, BC, Tannis (Wayne) Jones of Armstrong, BC; son: Ross (Anne) of Armstrong, BC; sister: Hazel Demers of Kamloops, BC. He is predeceased by his son Garth and Įve siblings. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donaƟon to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum (PO Box 308, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0) or Clean Water for HaiƟ (CWH FoundaƟon, PO Box Box 51, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0). A CelebraƟon of Life will be held for Ralph at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Zion United Church (2315 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL Θ CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 Θ Vernon 250-558-0866
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CAT OF THE WEEK Chloe is a 10 year old spayed female calico. This loving little sweetheart was found as a stray. She is good with some dogs and cats, and she loves to be groomed. If you would like to give this little old lady a forever retirement home ...
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Suites, Upper
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
1bdrm suite avail. Jan 1, $800 util/incl. pets neg. 7949 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-545-0733
ForkLifts for Sale. Various brands and sizes.18 to choose from. Call (250)-861-9171, or (250)-762-4883
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4. Call (250)309-6107 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details. JUST in time for Christmas AT SIMON’S COINS-Royal Canadian Mint, proof silver dollars, 1971-1978 $18.00 EA. Limited quantity; Coins, Gold, Silver, Bayonets, Swords, plus much more #1 2906-32 St. 250-3081522 STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS
1604 31st Street
45+ Building
1 Bedroom from $625 2 Bedroom from $725 Move in Incentives for Seniors
• NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
250-558-9696 250-503-7315
WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS 3611 27th Ave.
2 Bedroom From $84500 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator. MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call
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250-542-1701 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom
… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-306-5770
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977
Columbia Apartments
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
Misc. Wanted
Available Feb. 1 st
COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
One bedroom + den
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Real Estate For Sale By Owner Owners Moving want to sell home in Bella Vista, 3bdrm +den, on large lot, $400,000. negotiable. 250-351-4181
Lots By Owner 1 acre Okanagan Lake View Lot off Tronson Rd, serviced, secure w/private lake access. Offers. 250-275-1626 LAKEVIEW LOT FOR SALE ON BOWRON LAKE, B.C. 2.58 acres, unserviced, small trees on it. 100 ft. from lake. $250,000. Call: 1-250983-2594
Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm, mortgagable, new siding, paint & carpets, hardwood floors, appliances. Just reduced, age 55+ $25,900. #16-1600-43 Ave. Look at all offers. 250-558-1511.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2 bdrm,d/t, avail now,no pets, heat & hotwater incl. $600-$750. 250-260-8454 1bdrm apart’s close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $600-$700 + utils. (250)307-4948
Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, DW, on-site laundry, quiet & private, great views. Sorry, NS, NP. $750/mo. Available immediately. VERNON GOLF 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, DW, laundry HU. Sorry, NS, NP. $700/mo. Available Jan. 1 Great location
250-542-5580 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p Starting $650. 250-550-4069 1 Bdrm. Armstrong, clean, bright and newly decorated upper unit. Walk to downtown, $625/month, coin laundry.Call Alex 250-545-3813. 2 BDR, 1 bath, ctrl. located, no util., small pet OK, N/S, $790. Call Vlada 250-308-8878
Armstrong
Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane
Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257
A New Tradition of Quality Living
2-LARGE 2bdrm apt’s. $750 & $800/mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail Now. 250-869-9788. Bachelor & 1Bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. No pets, $500$600/mo Call 250-308-8500 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave, ADULT, clean & well maintained; 1 & 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 1 & 2 bdrm suites available to mature renters. No dogs/ No smoking building close to downtown $680.00 and up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549- 5254 VERNON Downtown! Clean 2bdrm/1bath Mountain View Apartments 750/m Wood Floors, Available Jan 1, 778-214-2241
Office Space For Rent 1500 - 1800 sq. ft. of PRIME OFFICE space in Downtown Vernon. On-site parking. Great location, newly renovated.
TWO MONTHS FREE RENT. Call to view
250-862-7785 Great location for lease. Retail office, 1350sf, 3414 Coldstream Ave, 21 car parking, next to Teeter Totter Toy, Aval Feb 1, Call Rick250-770-0903
Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm bsmnt, separate entry, n/p ,n/parties, n/s $650/mo utilities incld 250-351-0919 2 bdrm, large, near Fulton school, renovated, w/d hookup, neutered cat ok, no dogs, on bus route. $950 util incl. 250-542-4310 250-308-9738. Large 3bdrm up, 2 down, 2bath, carport, np, $1250 +util, DD, ref’s Feb 1. 250-542-9591
EAST HILL Very comfortable 2 bdrm bungalow, double garage + 2 bay shop, family room, huge patio, very private yard near Silver Star elementary. Sorry, NS, NP. $1200/mo. Available Jan. 1.
250-542-5580
Thor Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER
250-309-1742 • 2 bedroom renovated home on Kalamalka Rd. 5 appliances, garage, yard. $1400 plus utilities vernonhomes.ca/forrent
Mobile Homes & Pads
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
In Twin Firs, near Vernon, 10 minutes, Double Wide, 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d $950. 250-503-7044 Tom
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250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
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 Desert Cove, 2bdrm home gated community, 40+, $1200 + utilities, call 250-549-8046
Apt/Condo for Rent
2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $800. incl util. 250-306-9909, 250-546-3383
Townhouses
COLDSTREAM 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, family home in Kinloch subdivision. Open lofted floor plan, close to lake access, main floor family room plus bonus office room. F&S, DW, W&D. Great view of lake. Small pet OK. Sorry, NS. $1550/mo. Available immediately. ALEXIS PARK 2 bdrm ½ duplex, full bsmt with 1 bdrm down. Great location close to school & town. F&S, laundry hookup. Garden area. Sorry, NS, NP. $850/mo. Available immediately.
2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Newly renovated, close to town • All appliances included • No pets, no smoking • Available immediately $850/mo … Neat as a Pin!!
Peter Hill 250.558.8362 2 BDR Townhome Hawthorne Lane 38 st 35 ave. Spacious living. Walkout garden patio. Storage locker. Steps away from coin laundry. 1 parking spot included. Quiet building. Available immediately, very spacious & large bedrooms, renovated building, parking, a/c, water included, $850/month. Pet friendly. Available immediately. Vernon, BC. Phone 250-300-8076 or email rzthomas@hotmail.com.
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.
Suites, Lower
Apt/Condo for Rent
Victorian Retirement Residence 3306 22nd Street -250 545-0470 Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com
Scrap Car Removal #1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 250-307-8869 Midvalley Autohaul will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 You Call We Haul Scrap Cars & Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855
Trucks & Vans 92 Ford Diesel w/Western snowplow. Very well maintained. $7500 250-542-8385
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is herby given that Creditors and others having claims against the ESTATE of HUGH DONALD CAMERON also known as H. Donald Cameron and Don Cameron, formerly of 14850 Oyama Rd. Lake Country, B.C. V4V 2C6 , Deceased, who died October 4, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned EXECUTOR, c/o John McCormack 932 Skeena Drive, Kelowna, B.C.,V1V 2B2 on or before January 31, 2014, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have that have been received. JOHN McCORMACK, Executor.
Adult Escorts BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174. Hiring!
Storage
FOR rent Feb1st 2014. 2bdrm daylight basement suite. Private entrance, own laundry all utilities included. $900 a month plus damage deposit. No dogs No smoking. 250307-0876
2009 Toyota Corolla S No issues, drives great. Just needed truck,2 1/2 years extended warranty through Toyota Summers and new Winter tires Hitch for a bike rack, Standard, 97,000 kms. Great reliable car.250 938 4304
Auto Financing Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
1bdrm, D.T. from $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
2bdrm, 1bath, Reno’d Kitchen on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs ok, n/s, no/parties $900. util incl., 250-275-3188
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Townhouses
Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467
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From the BANNISTER FAMILY & STAFF
AND ALL THE BEST IN 2014! • Manufacturer’s warranty • 150 + point inspections • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 24-hour roadside assistance
Ring in THE NEW YEAR with HUGE SAVINGS! 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT LTZ AWD
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2010 GMC TERRAIN
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Terry Baptist Sales
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