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Cherryville road work begins RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Frustration is high in Cherryville now that work has started on a contentious logging road. A contractor for B.C. Timber Sales began moving equipment on to Cherry Ridge Monday despite concerns from residents that the road and logging could trigger slides. “It’s very disappointing. We’re not being heard,” said Eugene Foisy, outgoing regional district director for Cherryville. Hank Cameron “It’s a pretty sad state of affairs when the provincial government won’t listen to its constituents. It’s bullying.” Foisy says the community is not opposed to logging but it wants assurances harvesting will be done safely. “We’re not asking for the moon. We’re just asking for time,” he said of the community’s willingness to fund a watershed
assessment. There were reports Monday that the RCMP escorted the contractor to the site. However, Cpl. Henry Proce, with the Lumby RCMP, says there was no request from BCTS or the contractor for police assistance and he decided voluntarily to visit the site when he heard equipment was being moved in. “I patrolled up there to make sure everything was calm and it was,” he said. Cherryville’s next steps to protest the road are being considered, including political pressure. “We will look at legal options. We have approached West Coast Environmental Law,” said Hank Cameron, incoming regional director. While residents blocked the contractor in November, Cameron isn’t sure if such a situation may arise this time around. “It’s up to individuals to decide what action they will take. As a group, we can’t tell anyone to do anything that would lead them to jail,” he said. According to BCTS, it contracts road construction independent of timber sales to provide certainty for potential bidders £
that access to timber is available. “BCTS has completed third-party professional assessments on terrain stability and hydrology, and have had the road professionally designed. BCTS is satisfied that these plans are appropriate to address all of the values,” it states. “If the community is unsatisfied and wants to complete other assessments to evaluate their own interests, then they can do those assessments. BCTS will evaluate all professional information provided as BCTS has indicated to the community on many occasions.” BCTS says it’s willing to meet with residents to discuss specific concerns or future plans for the area. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, defends the actions of BCTS. “The feeling of the engineers who did the original assessment is solid,” he said. On Monday, Coldstream council asked the government to place a moratorium on road construction until Cherryville can conduct a watershed assessment. “It’s not an unreasonable request for an assessment of the watershed,” said Jim Garlick, Coldstream mayor.
Winter arrived just in time. Steady snowfall in the last few days means Silver Star Mountain Resort will open for the alpine season Thursday at 8:30 a.m. “Everyone’s chomping at the bit to get out there and go for a run,” said Anne Haight, sales and marketing director. With more than 43 centimetres of snow falling within the last few days and a current alpine base of 78 centimetres, Silver Star will open 19 alpine runs serviced by the Comet Six Pack and Silver Queen Quad chairlifts. Additional Anne Haight runs and lifts will be added as conditions allow. “The last few days waiting are always the hardest,” said Haight. “It’s been almost eight months since the last run, so there’s always that pent-up anticipation. Our team can’t wait to see the lifts turning again.” The resort’s nordic season began Nov. 21 and it now offers more than 38 kilometres of groomed trails. To kick off the alpine season, Silver Star Resort is supporting the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light A Bulb campaign through its season opener lift ticket sale. Lift ticket vouchers are being sold until Thursday at the foundation office, inside VJH, for $20 per person and they are valid from Nov. 27 to 30. All proceeds go to the hospital. This season also sees Silver Star join the Powder Alliance, which includes 12 U.S. resorts. Pass holders receive three free days of skiing at each resort. “We are fortunate to have very loyal pass holders, and this is another nice perk for them to take advantage of,” said Haight, adding that Silver Star has signed a new partnership deal with Heineken, in partnership with Molson Coors Canada. “We’re excited to be able to align our emerging brand with one of the world’s most recognizable brands.” Both parties plan to develop several on-mountain events. Once the lifts start, it’s all hands on deck for its 70 full-time staff and more than 500 seasonal employees as the event calendar kicks off with the annual Christmas Light-Up celebrations Dec. 6. Other highlights include the 34th Annual Over The Hill Downhill recreation ski race in February and the B.C. Freestyle Championships and Freestyle Junior Nationals in March and early April.
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Sawatzky prepares to leave mayor’s chair adding that he was at more than 100 charity events a year. “If the most important part of the job is glad-handing, you are taking away from the legislative component of the job. There is a balance you need to find.” When asked what his single-most important achievement was while mayor, Sawatzky becomes bureaucratic and points with pride to processes established to address strategic infrastructure and transportation. “You can’t have an $8 million shortfall in the community’s assets and consider your administration is anything but a failure,” he said, adding that the behind-the-scenes work and long-term plans trumps photoops. “You better prepare the meal before you put any gravy on.” Sawatzky has met with mayor-elect Akbal Mund, but he’s unwilling to publicly provide his successor with any advice. “He’s been elected by the public to lead and he has to put his own stamp on it. If I’m not willing to be in the position, I won’t be saying anything,” he said. After Dec. 1, Sawatzky plans to resurrect a passion for travelling, and he may ultimately return to his medical profession in Vernon. “I don’t want complete brain rot to set in,” joked the 62-year-old.
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t’s a series of never-ending goodbyes. Rob Sawatzky remains Vernon’s mayor until Dec. 1 so there are still daily meetings, phone calls and e-mails. But with every one, comes a new cycle of people wanting to bid farewell before he departs. “As each milestone in duties passes and meetings pass one by one, the reality sets in that this will soon end,” said Sawatzky, who decided to retire from office after one term instead of seeking re-election Nov. 15. “It’s pretty cool because you spend so much time with people who are part of your duties and routine. It’s all about relationships.” He’s already thinking about the hole that will be left in his life once he vacates the mayor’s chair. “I’ll miss the professional staff and council members I work with. We spend a lot of time together. Even the media is part of that,” he said. He is also grateful towards the community. “I appreciate the opportunity they gave me to do community service.” But there is little sentimentality for fourand-a-half hour meetings and 12-hour work days. “That was a new phenomenon for me. It’s hard on the back and the concentration.” Sawatzky also won’t miss the attacks fired towards him by members of the public. “That’s a very difficult thing. My personality is serious and to try hard and to have people criticize you when you are trying your best is difficult,” he said. “You can’t satisfy everyone. You must be confident that you did your best for the right reasons.” Sawatzky admits he lost his cool during a public hearing on the visitor information centre. “If people hadn’t seen me at other meetings, they would say he’s not receptive and calm,” he said.
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Rob Sawatzky is reflecting on his three years as Vernon mayor before turning the job over to Akbal Mund Dec. 1.
“You must be confident that you did your best for the right reasons.” — Rob Sawatzky
“I regret the hearing because it was a misunderstanding. The public came thinking it was a hearing about the visitor centre (location) when it wasn’t. It was about rezoning the property.” Furor also erupted over the decision not to maintain a contract with the Okanagan
Landing Volunteer Firefighter Association. While the city insisted that it was a legal issue that must stay in-camera, some residents accused council of not being transparent. “ I would have much preferred that we could have released all of the details around the Landing firefighters’ contract issue. The correctness of council ‘s decision would have then been obvious to everyone,” said Sawatzky. If there was a commonly heard criticism of Sawatzky’s time as mayor, it was that he wasn’t seen enough at community events after-hours. “You have to allocate your time,” he said,
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Police quash house party ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A house party in the BX got out of hand Saturday night. Several times. Bylaw officers called the Vernon RCMP at 10:35 p.m. about a complaint of a loud party in the 6200 block of Rimer Road. “Several of our officers attended to deal with approximately 250 individuals partying in an empty house that the renters had been evicted from,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “Numerous arrests were made of both adult and youth.” One 17-year-old male, in particular, is facing charges of causing a disturbance, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest when he wouldn’t cooperate with officers. “The youth wrestled one of our officers to the ground, then ran away,” said Molendyk. “He was located by our police service dog team.” The youth is slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court in February. A handful of others – both youth and adult – spent the night in the police lockup. The incident tied up police resources for several hours because, as Molendyk said, individuals kept returning to the house to continue the party after police broke things up. There was a lot of damage caused to the house as a result of the party, though the estimated dollar amount is not in the police file.
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Pair bid Armstrong council adieu ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
As Mayor Chris Pieper jokingly pointed out, John Trainor’s hair was browner and fuller when he started on Armstrong city council 18 years ago. But he also had his trademark moustache. After making and seconding every motion on
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Monday’s busy agenda, and completing their last bits of business, councillors Trainor and Kelly Rowe said their goodbyes to their colleagues. Trainor stepped down to spend more time with family, while Rowe successfully ran the North Okanagan Shuswap School District board. “Many thanks to you, John,” said Pieper. “You’ve been on every committee, done everything and it’s been an absolute pleasure. You helped keep our views focused and challenged, and everybody appreciates that. It’s been a lot of fun.” Coun. Ron (Sully) O’Sullivan, who, along with incumbents Paul Britton and Shirley Fowler retained their seats in the Nov. 15 election, sat beside Trainor in chambers for four terms. “John’s been a godsend to a lot of us,” said O’Sullivan. “He calls a spade a spade.” Trainor called serving the city “a privilege.” “It’s all about good leadership,” he said.
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terms as a councillor and drew praise from her colleagues for “being a breath of fresh air.” “Kelly keeps things jovial, she’ll rock the school board and we’ll be well represented in Armstrong and in Spallumcheen at the (school) board level,” said Coun. Paul Britton, who occupies the seat next to Britton. Rowe playfully drew the ire of Mayor Pieper for “not keeping Britton
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in line during meetings.” She sincerely thanked her council mates and city staff for being helpful in mentoring her and allowing her to learn how to do the job as a councillor. “I tried to do a good job in this seat and I’ve enjoyed it very, very much,” said Rowe. “I’ve created good relationships and that won’t change as a school board trustee. I want to thank everyone for all you’ve done for me.” The city had three openings on council after Ryan Nitchie left in the summer for employment interests in the Shuswap, and with Trainor and Rowe not seeking reelection. Voters elected Steven Drapala, Lance McGregor and Linda Werner to fill those seats. “The loss of John, Kelly and Ryan is huge, it’s the end of an era,” said Coun. Shirley Fowler. “It’s going to be a big loss for our community. But we’ve got some great new minds coming in to attempt to fill those spots. It’ll be a big change.”
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just after 12:30 a.m. “Upon attendance, our officers confirmed a gun had been fired but that nobody was injured,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. Officers conducted patrols and spoke to people in the area, and the investigation was continuing throughout the day Tuesday. Vernon RCMP are asking anyone who might have seen anything suspicious or heard what sounded like a gun shot in the area early Tuesday morning to please call them as it might be helpful in this investigation. The detachment’s telephone number is 250-545-7171.
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Cyclist hurt in collision ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
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An ambulance prepares to leave the scene after a cyclist and a vehicle collided on 25th Avenue, next to Big Chief Mobile Home Park, at about 7:45 a.m. Monday.
A cyclist was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Monday morning after being involved in a collision with a pickup. The incident occurred in the 5700 block of Okanagan Landing Road at 7:45 a.m. “A witness said the cyclist was in the bike lane when she abruptly turned left, without warning, into traffic which was going the same direction as her,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The cyclist was struck by an individual driving a truck. The truck driver was reportedly doing the speed limit, saw the cyclist veer left but could not avoid contact. The cyclist, whose age
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Missing teen may be in Alberta ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A Vernon teen missing from a group home since late October may have been seen in Alberta. Leduc RCMP issued a press release Friday asking for the public’s assistance in locating Suzan Clark. “Clark also is known as Emily Rain or Angel Rain, and has a nickname of “feather,” stated the Leduc RCMP release. “Clark was recently seen in Leduc and may likely be traveling to the Greater Edmonton Suzan Clark area.” Clark, who turned 16 on Nov. 15, has been missing from her group home in Vernon since Oct. 29. Vernon RCMP issued a release on Clark on Nov.
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f a politician draws a crowd, it’s likely to heckle or lynch him. The public is increasingly cynical of elected officials, and that’s not unexpected given the HST fiasco in B.C., the Senate scandals in Ottawa or the antics of Rob Ford. But, then again, there’s Eugene Foisy. About 100 gathered at the Cherryville Community Hall Saturday to pay tribute to Foisy, who is retiring after 20 years as the community’s Regional District of North Okanagan director. “He’s made a difference and not many of us get to make a difference,” said Gay Jewitt, Whitevalley Community Resource Centre executive director. Jewitt tried to convince Foisy to sit on Richard Rolke committees for her Lumby-based group, but she learned quickly that he had his priorities. “He would say, ‘Places to go, people to see in Cherryville.’ I know how loyal he was,” she said. And Foisy went out of his way to make himself available. “We could always give you a call and you would find out what we needed to know,” said Lynne Frerichs, Cherryville Community Club president. But Foisy went beyond the trappings of a politician. He wasn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves, including when the heating system at the community hall froze. “Eugene brought over heaters to help melt the ice,” said Frerichs. Some glimmer of Foisy’s future surfaced 56 years ago when he was elected community club president. He was 16-years-old and, while his tender age didn’t conform with provincial rules, it showed the respect he already held among residents. “Eugene’s always been a leader,” said Ernie Laviolette, a friend of 60 years who has tromped around the backcountry with Foisy. “It was Eugene who picked the campsite,
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picked the menu for supper and cooked it.” Foisy’s accomplishments have been many, including the community forest, the water stewards, the outdoor skating rink, high-speed Internet and raising Cherryville’s profile on a variety of issues such as logging on Cherry Ridge. “Victoria knows where Cherryville is and it’s because of Eugene,” said Hank Cameron, who is taking over as electoral area director. “He’s left Cherryville in a lot better shape.” Around the RDNO board table, Foisy is considered a leader. “He was a stable influence. He had definite ideas and if there were issues, he came up with something that made sense,” said Rick Fairbairn, board vice-chairperson. “He was the first one to put up his hand and say, ‘Do you really want to do this?’ He brought fiscal responsibility and common sense,” added Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director. It wasn’t uncommon for a visitor to RDNO to question why Foisy didn’t speak much as if it reflected on his abilities. However, while some politicians love to hear themselves talk and will dominate discussions, Foisy’s approach was different. When he spoke, it was because he had something to say. “He’s a quiet man of dignity and grace,” said Rob Sawatzky, Vernon’s mayor. Typical of Foisy, he was humble and tried to sidestep all of the adulation Saturday. “It’s never one person. It’s a whole community that makes things happen. It’s a pleasure to be part of this community,” he said. I first met Foisy when he announced he was running for director. Since then, I have watched him evolve from a greenhorn to a veteran at the board table. He often bristled at bureaucracy and that’s obvious in the annual photograph of the RDNO board. Other men are in suits and ties, while Foisy’s in a collared shirt or a sweater. It says everything you need to know about him. He is comfortable with who he is and he truly reflects the people he represents. Foisy has defined the public in public servant.
In an age of bad actors, there are still sports figures who have a positive effect on lives outside their chosen game. The country lost one of those people on the weekend. Pat Quinn died in Vancouver on Sunday night. He was 71. A tough customer in a time when everyone had to be a tough customer in the NHL, Quinn’s most famous playing moment may have been a thunderous check in the 1969 playoffs that provoked a bench-clearing brawl between Quinn’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins. After success as a coach in Philadelphia, Quinn made his way to Los Angeles and then Vancouver, in 1986. He has worked elsewhere since that time, but always kept his Vancouver home. The Quinnled Canucks gave the province a thrill by getting to within one win of the Stanley Cup in 1994. He also led the Canadian Olympic team to its first gold medal in 50 years in Salt Lake City in 2002. As we see sometimes in sports, the biggest, toughest of them all can be the most gentle, giving people off the playing field or ice. As the tributes pour in, we hear more about his selfless work for Canuck Place, a children’s hospice. Quinn leaves many legacies across the country. He insisted the people he brought on board to work with him — players and coaches — be good citizens in the community. As a sports executive ages, pundits like to look at his tree, the branches that have sprouted careers for others throughout the league. Quinn’s tree has many branches, but in the end it won’t be the hockey results that trace back to the roots of his tree. It will be the community-minded, selfless attitude he instilled in others that will enrich the lives of many for years to come. — Parksville Qualicum News
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am writing this in response to the letter from Mr. Turanski as I do share the same concerns and opinions of Robert Lee and would like to clarify our issues with the current busing system. Firstly, there is a lack of communication between the Vernon School District transportation department and the parents. It was first announced there were going to be changes to the busing in mid-June. However due to the strike, most parents were not even aware or were not able to respond accordingly. Checking into my daughter's bus route Aug. 22, she was to start walking at 7:10 a.m. to catch a bus 2.9 kilometres away. Then upon a phone call to the transportation department to inquire if this was correct, I was then told she was actually within walking distance as she lived within 2.4 kilometres from the school. It just so happened that after I won my argument that we are 2.8 kilometres from the school, it was discovered that 22 other students were in the same position. So my child's bus route was then changed again and I was only notified by the post on the school board website the Thursday before school officially opened again in September, which of course, leaves us with no ability to respond or make other arrangements in such a short amount of time. With both of us working parents, we have to accept the new bus route, which is an hour wait after school, and then she still only gets dropped off half-way home (so another one kilometres of walking) or walk the entire way home (three kilometres) through a field, past a creek, down a busy road with no sidewalks and across railway tracks and all the while passing piles of bear excrement. Is this really acceptable? And back to the communication, there have been many
CHERRYVILLE LOGGING Cherryville residents are not against logging, but we are against bad logging practices. In our current situation with B.C. Timber Sales, one must ask the question, why are a provincial agency and its civil servants so adamant that their studies are correct and not willing to listen, when a community (including logging and land management specialists) is pointing out that important information has been omitted or ignored, and that a high risk of landslides will exist if this project goes ahead? It's a project where a road is costing $480,000 to access a potential $600,000 worth of wood. Doesn’t that mean an approximate $100,000 profit of only to taxpayers at a very great risk when it can be said that the province has not done its due diligence? I would bet that many people from Vernon don’t get out this way and see the clear-cuts, let alone the very many people of Vancouver, the majority of the province’s voters. Cherryvillans and other rural and backwoods dwellers witness firsthand the
calls to the transportation department and I can only assume that due to sheer volume of calls, I'm not being ignored and mine will eventually get answered. And I'm sorry but, "sending a simple e-mail is all that is necessary" has not got us anywhere either. And when we are given an answer, in person, it's not a solution to our problem. It's rather an explanation of, "Well, what do you want me to say?" or, "I will investigate it." Secondly, the busing costs of the Kelowna school district quoted by Mr. Turanski are correct, but let's expand this further. The busing charges for the Kelowna district are $112 per student annually. If you pay the first installment of $50 up front, it goes down to $100 total, which works out to $0.27 per ride. And if you have more than one student the rate can slide down to under $0.20 per ride. I know, and can appreciate, that charging anything at all will be an issue for some families but
devastation that is occurring. The way our province is managing our forests is a disgrace. Tourism B.C. invites visitors to come and see beautiful B.C. The clear-cuts are so many now, that even sight lines from our highways can’t be protected. This is what happens when a province doesn’t, in fact, manage its resources and lets monopolizing corporations do it for themselves. What’s the rush? Let’s slow down and not only wait for a legitimate study on Cherry Ridge, but also call on Forests Minister Steve Thomson, to take stock and answer to the people on this – this being an example of what’s happening in forestry, not only in Cherryville but in our entire province. Debbee Werner THANK YOU VIPERS I just wanted to give a big thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and first aid attendants at the Vernon Vipers hockey games. We are season ticket holders and at a recent game, a young boy, sitting a few rows
doesn't that sound like a great deal? I just cut a cheque for $55 for school supplies for my son in elementary school and wasn't given the option so why is busing any different? I'm sure if most families weigh the odds, getting our children home safe is most important to them, not too mention it would reduce the stress and costs to parents of finding alternate ways to and from school. After all, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states, "School buses are the safest mode of transportation to getting children back and forth to school." I can appreciate cutting costs just as much any anyone, but when it directly affects our children's safety, it's just not acceptable. In fact, many of the new bus routes just don't make sense. You have buses driving empty past students in the morning on their way back to the board office, which by the way is a five-minute walk from Vernon Secondary School (and these are kids that were able to take the bus last year but now have to walk to school by crossing Highway 6. Granted they are high school kids, but still). Or we have buses that are not allowed to make loops or to drop kids off at a further non designated bus stop, which would avoid them having to walk that much further, all the time the bus then leaves and drives in the exact same direction - again empty. My daughter's bus actually drops her off 1.5 kilometres from our house at 4:10 p.m. and then literally drives past our house. I'm not looking for an exception here, just pointing out how silly some of these bus routes have become. It is my hope that the Vernon School District transportation department can work together with parents to help rectify the problem we are all facing. B. Moore
below us, got hit in the head by a puck. The response by the Vipers' volunteers and first aid was immediate. They were down the stairs and attending to the young lad within seconds and first aid was right behind. They then escorted him to what I assume was the first aid station. We also went to an out-of-town game where the same thing happened. This young boy was also sitting just below us and got hit in the head by a puck. The response.....none. No staff, no first aid, no nothing. Luckily his dad was with him and provided aid. So to all of the Vipers staff, volunteers and first aid, thanks for a job well done. Sue Johnson GREAT PHOTO Congratulations to Shelly Isaac for the wonderful picture of the young football players in the Nov. 12 Morning Star. What a story it tells. Great eye for something positive in our troubled world. L. Nimmo
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It’s that time of year again. Vernon’s Children’s Christmas Workshop is a place where toddlers to teens who don’t have a lot of money to spend can still enjoy the feeling of giving as they pick out gifts for their parents, grandparents
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You can drop off donations at Re/Max Vernon, We Care Home Health Services, the People Place, Ladies World Health and Fitness, VantageOne Credit Union, Illusions Hair and Body and Home Building Centre. To volunteer, call Bradley at 250-5494161 This year’s event will be held Dec. 13 at the People Place. “High school students escort the kids through the store to purchase gifts while mom and dad wait in the kitchen enjoying a cup of coffee and cookies,” said Bradley. “The gifts are wrapped and tagged before leaving the store. The smile of delight on the children’s faces is a joy to see. They are so proud to be able to buy a special gift that they can put under the tree for mom and dad. Gifts range in price from five cents to a basket of gifts for $1.” PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Enderby Santa’s Workshop accepting donations Morning Star Staff
Santa’s helpers in Enderby are ready to help with your downsizing. Donations of new and gently used items for Santa’s Workshop are being accepted until Dec. 2. The workshop, located at 708 Cliff Ave., provides shopping events for kids to shop without their parents or guardians. The shelves are stocked with gift ideas for moms, dads, grandparents, siblings and more. Prices are reasonable so everyone can find suitable gifts. “Elves escort the kids to help them find the right gift for everyone on their lists and to keep them within budget,” said co-ordinator Tracy Ell. “The gifts are then wrapped up before anyone on those lists can see what they are getting for Christmas.” Volunteers have been going through donated items since Nov. 10, cleaning and making small fixes to things needing a little TLC. People have donated
household items, tools, baby and pet gifts, gadgets, hunting and fishing gear, mitts, hats, games and more. “We are especially pleased with the quality of the donations. People appreciate that we have little time and space to work with and are donating items that requires little effort to get ready for the shopping events,” said co-ordinator Jackie Pearase. “But we still have room for more. We have two shopping events for kids, one for seniors and another for teens and adults, so that adds up to a lot of stuff.” Things for all age groups are needed but gifts for teens and dads are often under-represented. Monetary donations from local service groups help purchase extra items and pay expenses. Children aged 12 and under can attend the Kids Only Shopping Spree Dec. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. or Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Seniors Only Shopping Spree is Dec.
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Santa’s Workshop co-ordinator Tracy Ell (left) and volunteer Sue Leduc sorting through some of the donations received from the community.
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In Sabie, South Africa a group of elderly “gogos” (Zulu for “grandmothers”) gathers each morning. Today Ellah and Mumsi peel and chop a mound of vegetables, put them in plastic bags and into the small deep freeze. Sarah Lelukini, a diabetic, is having her blood sugar and blood pressure monitored, as are 40 other gogos. In a small shack Mandu, Selina and Paulina cook the weekly hot meal in three large vats placed on gas burners. What do all these things have in common? All were made possible through generous donations to Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection, which supports these bereaved African grandmothers, many of whom are caring for their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. The funds have been used for the garden tools and seedlings to grow the vegetables, the deep freeze to store excess produce, the necessary medical supplies to monitor diabetes and hypertension, groceries to supply lunches, and a monthly supplementary food parcel to take home. The volunteer helpers are now enlarging the gogos’ vision of food with new recipes such as cauliflower with cheese sauce, and different ways of doing salads. The gogos participate in exercises under the weekly direction of a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist, playing team games to promote
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Mandu Monyane, Selina Mayibela and Paulina Ndlovu cook a hot meal together in Sabie, South Africa. These gogos (Zulu for grandmother) are supported by Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection. group spirit and always end up in laughter. When the “poster gogo,” Inah Mashego, recently celebrated her 90th birthday, a real milestone for a gogo, she was honoured with a cake and a party. Inah said it was the first time she’d ever had a birthday cake. Funds are also used to transport the gogos to hospital when needed; for craft supplies, eyeglasses, groceries, and sports equipment, to name a few. The Vernon group counts itself fortunate that they receive these frequent activity reports, as well as financial statements. “There are many groups in
North America who donate to the disadvantaged overseas and often have no knowledge of how the funds are used,” said Vernon group chairperson Sue Harnett. “For nearly eight years we have developed this relationship with our volunteer administrators. They let us know the details of what is happening in the gogos’ lives, send photos of their activities, and send us their accountant’s financial statements.” Grannies à Gogo provides an opportunity for people to give an alternate gift to the person who “has everything,” showing that
you’ve remembered them in a way that makes a difference in our world. To make a gift, go to http://granniesagogo.com/ donate/, then click “this form.” When you send the form with your cheque to the address indicated you will be mailed a receipt (non tax-deductible) and a beautiful Grannies à Gogo card to present to the person being honoured. It’s a compassionate way of supporting the South African gogos from Vernon, both financially and in friendship. Susan Fenner is publicity rep for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection.
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couple of weeks ago, I received a book as a gift from Oolichan Books of Fernie. This is a new garden book that was released last month, Down to Earth: Cold-climate gardens and their keepers by Jennifer Heath and Helen McAllister. This is also the first garden book that I read from beginning to end in a short time. Jocelyne Sewell This is not a book to teach you the basics of gardening but more like what some of the growers of the Elk Valley are doing in order to grow their own food. They have a very short growing season and use a lot of ingenuity in order to harvest some of the crops. From what I read in the book, the frost-free period in the Elk Valley averages between 60 to 100 days with variations created by microclimatic influences. I found this book very inspiring and as I was reading it during our very cold
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spell, I was wishing for springtime so I could go plant my seeds. The book is not very big, 192 pages and paperback. The pictures are just beautiful. There is one with a bowl of raspberries that you can almost taste just by looking at it. It touches just about everything about gardening. There are also recipes from the harvest. It also gives a list of edible flowers and how to use them to make herbal salve and oil for massage, to relieve dry skin and promote healing. I checked with some bookstores and if anyone would like to buy it for a Christmas gift or just to enjoy themselves, it can be ordered and would take a couple of weeks. I enjoyed it very much and managed to learn a few things in the process. I shredded more than a dozen bags of leaves this year and used them to protect my roses. I also covered most of the garden and raised beds with some of them. All the dead plants I cut off so far have been shredded and are being composted. With a couple more days without snow, I will be able to finish everything in the
garden for this year. This is as up to date as I have ever been at this time of the year. I got my dahlias also stored in containers but this year instead of peat moss I am using my shredded leaves. I don’t know if it will work but I will check on them every few weeks. I have lots of tulips in pots and I have them in my cold frames on a bed of leaves and completely covered with more leaves. I had some lettuce seeds started in six packs. I never got around to transplanting them into the cold frames so I left them in the greenhouse. During the cold nights it went down to minus 11 C and yet they are still alive and doing well. All the herbs I took in the house are looking good and it is nice to snip a few basil leaves or parsley when needed. The only vegetables left in the garden are my parsnips and Jerusalem artichokes. They will be fine in the spring if I don’t get to them now. I have a few tomatoes still ripening slowly. The small green ones, I use in stir-fry. It has been a fantastic gardening season. For more information: 250-558-4556.
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with people early on to help and support them in their health care choices. Often people don’t know what is available and sometimes a small change can make a big difference to effectiveness and comfort. The earlier you start to think about it, the better the care you will receive because it can be more specific to your needs.” The Living Well, Dying Well presentations will be held in Armstrong, Lumby and Vernon and include issues and discussions on advance care planning, health care options and collaborating in
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For the past couple of years, the Kelowna & District Safety Council has been offering its popular Babysitter Training, Home Alone and First Aid programs for kids in Vernon at the People Place. Now, KDSC is excited to announce that it is adding A Girl’s Way to its program roster, and a pilot course will be held in Vernon Dec. 6. “We’re really excited to be premiering the new A Girl’s Way program from Kidsafe Canada,” said Tania Meyer, executive director. “It will be part of our regular line-up of courses in 2015, and we had so much positive feedback from parents when we announced it that we decided to run pilot courses in Kelowna and in Vernon in early December 2014 as well.” The course runs Dec. 6 in Vernon at the People Place from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $45 if registering online at www.kdsc.bc.ca. A Girl’s Way is a program for pre-teen girls ages
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your own health care. The facilitators include Judy Nicol of Interior Health Authority, which is funding the project; Elizabeth Causton, of Victoria; Ruth Edwards, Hospice Society executive director; and Carole Robinson of UBC Okanagan. The 10 sessions will take place starting Dec. 3 and 4 and carry on through to March 5. All sessions are open to the public and there is no charge, although pre-registration is recommended as space is limited at some venues. People can attend one or all sessions. “We want to remind people that they can be more active in their own health care and it is to their benefit to think about it. Even if these presentations and the information in them plants a little seed that might help people later
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coming to the glory center Harvest Time Ministry was birthed by Prakash and Mahendra Singh. Prakash and Mahendra were saved in 1997, then baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit. Joined Western Pentecostal Bible College, where she earned BA, majoring in pastoral theology. Mahendra is a successful businessman, now devoting his time to evangelistic ministry, to which God has called him and his wife. They have ministered to thousands of people. Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. The Glory Center, #48, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Info., Ed at 778-475-5570 or Andrea at 1-250-485-2829. christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day the mall is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. For more info., call Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. storytelling circle, vernon library Fourth Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 26. Do you love stories? Are you a storyteller at heart? Amateurs or professionals are invited to take part in our monthly storytelling circle, hosted by Gabriel Newman. All welcome, no experience necessary! Info., www.orl.bc.ca vernon community band We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices 7 – 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school. We play everything from jazz, Broadway musicals, marches, light rock, classical and more! Call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414. star country square dance club meets every Wednesday at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. Plus 7 - 7:30 p.m., Mainstream to 9:30 p.m. For info., call Yvonne at 250-545-5547. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. hi noon toastmasters Meets Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Pantry Restaurant, 3908-32nd St. With a surge in new members and enthusiasm this is the season to join us and embark on your journey of better communication skills. Please call, email or just drop in on our noon meetings (no charge). For more info., call or e-mail Serle Schoenberger at 250-542-5161, serle1@telus.net. Wood carving lessons at the schubert centre Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring your own tools and call Al Edwards 250-558-5125 to set up a time. the schubert coffee house open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every day there are fresh sandwiches, salads and two varieties of soup. Muffins, pastries, cookies and deserts. A variety of ice creams and cold drinks will keep your thirst at bay. The coffee served is the best in town. Come on in, keep cool and enjoy some great food and companionship. home-cooked meal for seniors in enderby Seniors, please join us for a home-cooked meal at the Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come in early, cost is just $7. For more info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. kalamalka toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more information, call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. the lumby seniors Wellness circle A free program focusing on health-related activities held every fourth Wednesday of the month 9:30 - 11 a.m. You can have a massage, join in some weight lifting and stretching exercise, enjoy a smoothie, try to figure out a brain teaser. Place: Seniors Drop-in (1751 Glencaird St.) For more information, call Olena 250-547-8866. vernon Women’s transition house is looking for families, individuals or businesses to sponsor a family in need in our annual Christmas hamper program. Please contact Laura at 5421122 or e-mail laura.c@vwts.ca if you can help. second annual christmas light-up event Voila Hair Studio at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Vernon will once again have its dancing Christmas lights display up and running until
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he Friends of the Vernon Museum invite you to meet journalist Elinor Florence, author of the novel, Bird’s Eye View, for a book signing and talk at The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives, 3009-32nd Ave., Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and admission is by donation. Pick up a copy of her book for yourself or for those historians and military buffs on your Christmas list. Admission by donation. Bird’s Eye View explores the topic of aerial photographic interpretation, and tells the story of a young woman from the prairies whose home town becomes an air training base. Fired with patriotism, she joins the air force. Rose Jolliffe sails to England and becomes an interpreter of aerial photographs, spying on the enemy from the sky, searching out camouflaged munitions factories and bomb targets on the continent. Throughout the war, she has a bird’s eye view of the Canadian experience — at Dieppe, in the skies over Germany, on the beaches of Normandy — and finally, when our country shared in the Allied victory. Info., call the museum at 250-542-3142.
Christmas, with donations of food and cash being collected for the Vernon Women’s Transition House. The display runs about 40 minutes, with a variety of 12 Christmas songs to enjoy, at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Tune your FM dial to 88.1 and listen and enjoy.
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the vernon badminton club New season has begun, and any previous or new players are welcome to attend. We play until mid-March from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays at Coldstream elementary school, 10104 Kalamalka Rd. Nets and shuttlecocks supplied, players bring their own racquets. Contact Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. free yoga program for those With health issues Interior Health has funded a yoga program, free for anyone who has (or is at risk of) asthma; heart, kidney, or lung disease; stroke, and diabetes. Must be over 19. Takes place at Vernon Yoga Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration required. Call 250-3084591 for info. vernon toastmasters club 1929 meets Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement class you can go to. Anybody who begins and sticks with it for any length of time ends up a better speaker,” Linda Lingle, former Hawaii governor. Visit us Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express (corner of 32nd Street and 48th Avenue) and learn how you can become a better speaker. Questions? Call 250-938-5707. hold your event at the schubert centre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. armstrong knitting circle meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month. Please note that we will not be meeting Nov. 27 due to Armstrong Christmas Light-up. We’ll resume meeting Dec. 4. Info., Rhonda Brozer 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner 250-546-3673. narcotics anonymous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. neW hope for WidoWs & WidoWers support group Meets in the New Hope Office, room #004 at the People Place, on the fourth Thursday of the month, noon to 1:30 p.m. Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre facilitates the meeting, along with a widowed New Hope volunteer. Bring a bag lunch. This is a support meeting to share your individual grief experience in a confidential setting. Next gathering is Nov. 27. vernon calorie counters Meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. common threads Ministering to the needs of our communi-
ty. 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: $4 members, $5 non-members 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. al-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. 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 250-550-8802. 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. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933 vernon ms society support group Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. the compassionate friends TCF is an international, nonprofit, non-denominational, self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the last Thursday of the month at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For further information please contact Darlene or Al at 250-558-5026 or Kelli at 250-3792465 or her cell at 250-308-8489. vernon and district animal care society We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description and we will do our best to help. The reg7813 Okanagan Landing Rd istry is a n o n y - FRI. NOV. 28/14 AT 7:00 PM mous, if DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM you wish, Featuring Live Music we only Musicians Must Pre-Register require with Roberta at 250-545-3321. information REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE about the Admission $2/Member - $4 Non-Member For More Info Call Roberta at 240-545-3321 cat.
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multilingual book exchange & storytime Vernon library Nov. 29; 11:15 a.m.: stories from around the world! Just drop in and listen. All day: Trade, share and receive books in a variantiques & collectibles sale The 26th Annual event ety of languages. Donations may be dropped off in advance. The hosted by the Vernon Collectors Club at the Vernon Rec Centre, library is at 2800-30th Ave. Info., 250-542-7610 or www.orl.bc.ca 3310 – 37 Ave., next to Curling Rink, with more than 140 tables of christmas bake sale & tea Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collectibles. Nov. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m.and Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to at Abbeyfield House, 3511-27th Ave., Vernon (across from Hospice 4 p.m. Admission is $3, good for both days. House); selling beautiful trays of baked goods and offering mornthe vernon farmers’ market presents The Vernon ing coffee and muffin/square or delicious lunch. Come and join us! indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., noon to the shuswap spinners & weavers will hold their annual 4 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20, Christmas sale at the Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery Nov. 29 from 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27. Come visit all your favourite regular 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A large variety of quality handcrafted items will vendors all winter long. Stock up with fresh produce, gourmet be available. Come and shop to the sound of live harp music and cheeses, delicious baking, specialty food products and 1000’s relax to enjoy a refreshment in the tea room. of handcrafted gift items…such as jewelry, clothing, toys, hats, eliminate lower back pain: free workshop Nov. 29. woodwork, body products and lots more. Make it a Fresh Day! For Learn how to permanently repair lower back more info., see www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca injury and prevent back pain by rebuilding coffee house at paddlewheel hall your whole body alignment, strengthenin the landing Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Come, ing your back and improving flexibility. bring your friends and enjoy some great Understand how to move your body corVernon entertainment. Those wanting a time rectly and how to build a structural founslot to entertain, please give me a call ahead dation to support an active lifestyle. Dress of time so we can accommodate you: that’s for action! Opportunity to experience the Roberta at 250-545-3321. See you all there! You , NewBack - Recover and Restore rehabilitation probuddhist meditation class Nov. 28, k gram. Presented by Dr. Roger Drinkwater 11:30 a.m. to 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 wor u 12:30 p.m. at Inner Light Yoga and Wellness, 2807-44th Polson Dr. The class topic will be “World yo e! Ave. Register: newbacktherapy@gmail. Peace: Where It Begins.” Drop-in class conriv d com. Drop-ins welcome. Info., www.newsists of guided meditations and a teaching. backtherapy.com Suggested donation $10, special rates for stuenjoy a christmas buffet Nov. 30 dents and seniors. For info., call 250-558-0952 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 or see www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. p.m. at our home in Lumby, 2192 Saddleview women of destiny We invite all ladies, all Ave. Topic, “Dangers of Today’s Normal.” ages, come and join us Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. for Hands-on in the kitchen and preparing bufa time of worship, word, food and fellowship fet. All welcome; cost $8. Hosts: Walter and at 3107b-31st Ave., Vernon. Speaker: Karen Elizabeth Mitchell (250-547-6795). Please Demmon. Doors open at 6 p.m. Freewill offerRSVP to let us know when you plan to ing taken. For further info., call Dianna 250-275attend. 1500 or email dl_seymour@hotmail.com spaghetti day fundraiser schubert centre memberships due Fundraiser for Okanagan Landing elemenYour Schubert memberships are due by Dec. tary Grade 7 Eagle Bay class trip, Nov. 31. For 2015, the membership will be $40. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., The Italian Kitchen, However, if you do come in prior to Dec. 31 2916-30th Ave., downtown Vernon. Allyou can renew for $35. So come early and you-can-eat spaghetti $10/person. Multiple save. seatings, bring the whole family! Open to desert cove christmas craft & TH anyone who likes spaghetti! bake sale and Lunch Cafe, Head of the music is in the air! You’ll hear Lake Road off Hwy 97, next to Spallumcheen the bells ringing Nov. 30 at First Baptist Golf Club, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Church. The Bellamonte Choir invites Christmas gifts, crafts, woodwork, paintings, jewelry, herbs and spices and more. All welcome to our homemade come try ringette Join members of the Greater Vernon you to celebrate the first Advent Sunday of the year. This year’s bake sale and lunch cafe. Ringette Assoc. by participating in the free Come Try Ringette Event performance features beautiful pieces including The Huron Carol sacred heart cwl annual bazaar & lunch Nov. 29 as a part of RBC Sports Day in Canada, Nov. 29 from 9:45 a.m. — Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, The Little Drummer Boy and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish hall, corner of Glencaird & to 10:45 a.m. at Priest Valley Arena, Vernon. Please bring skates, more. Service begins at 10 a.m. First Baptist Church is at the corPark Ave., Lumby. Everyone is invited! helmet, gloves and warm winter clothes. Sticks and some helmets ner of 14th St. and 32nd Ave., Vernon. Info., call 250-542-0128. christmas is coming Nov. 30 at the Vernon Lodge (in 15th annual united way festival of trees The beauti- provided if necessary. No skating or ringette experience required! ful trees of the Festival of Trees are on display at the Best western santas anonymous reminds families in need that it is time the ballrooms) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 60 vendors/crafters coming. Vernon Lodge until Jan. 5. Drop in to get ideas for decorating your to contact Santas at 250-542-4448 to make an appointment to Admission is by donation to Santa’s Anonymous and Teen Junction tree then vote for your favourite tree. New this year – vote online come in and pick up Christmas gifts for children zero to 12 years. to help ensure no child (or teen) is missed this Christmas. Raffle at www.unitedwaynocs.com for a minimum donation of $5 you Gifts available to families living in greater Vernon area as well proceeds to the family of Taran Lafond, a Fulton student recovering may vote as often as you wish and donate as much as you wish. as Armstrong, Falkland, Cherryville, Lumby, Lavington and from a serious head injury. Raffle donations accepted until noon Most votes wins “People’s Choice Award” most dollars raised wins Coldstream areas. Deadline to make appointment is Dec. 10. We Nov. 30. Raffle tickets $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets can be pur“Community Favourite Award.” would like to thank all the businesses and citizens that make dona- chased at door and winners will be contacted by phone the next day. let’s do brunch for a good cause! Bean to Cup proudly christmas back pack campaign The Upper Room tions to Santas so we can continue helping children and families. Mission needs your help to brighten the Christmas season. It’s christmas tea, craft & bake sale Too busy to get your hosts a charity brunch Nov. 30 with proceeds going to Kindale time once again for our Christmas Back Pack Campaign. Please Christmas baking done? Stop by Knox Presbyterian Church Nov. Developmental Association. Come join us for fresh made egg help provide a guest of the Upper Room Mission with a special 29, noon to 2 p.m., and stock up on goodies for the holiday sea- croissants, a good cup of java or chai latte and some great compaChristmas gift. As a group, family or individual fill a newly pur- son. While there, why not pick up a few stocking stuffers in our ny! Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bean to Cup, 3903-27th chased backpack with essentials such as soap, face cloth, tooth- craft section? And when you have finished your shopping, enjoy a St., Vernon. Bring your appetite and bring a friend! paste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo and any other item you feel Christmas tea, complete with goodies, for just $5 per person. The ukuleles for fun meets Nov. 30 at the Army & Navy Club someone would need. Also you may include anything to make Christmas season has begun; see you at the tea and bring a friend or (the building with the plane on the roof), 1:30 for beginners, 2 p.m. for others. Info., Jan Mattock at 250-542-4912. the pack special and unique. Please label the pack to represent a two. The church is at the corner of Alexis Park Dr. and 32nd Ave. man or woman. Please drop off your Christmas Back Pack at the aboriginal youth interested in snowboarding Any outbackjacks horse rescue thrift store grand Mission, 3403-27th Ave., by Dec. 21. Thank you to our community Aboriginal Youth interested in snowboarding, ages 13 to 19, please opening Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2948 Churchill Rd., for your ongoing and continuous support. contact the First Nations Employment Services at 250-558-3345 or Falkland. Hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation. Please visit our Face book page Outbackjacks horse rescue accepts donations of christmas craft & bake sale at desert cove Nov. fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Head of the Lake Road, Hwy. 97, next to okan. gleaners sock & mitt drive If you can knit, that’s unwanted items. Pick-up may be arranged. Falkland elementary Spallumcheen Golf Club. great and if not, you can buy new kids’ socks, mitts, toques, scarves school PAC will be joining us and selling baked goods to support vernon & district metis association potluc party and underwear. All sizes needed for our 19th annual sock drive our local school. Info., call 250-379-2400 or 250-438-0062. The VDMA annual Potluck Christmas Party Nov. 29 at #005, for orphaned children in eastern Europe this year. No toys, please. artsolutely! The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is 3402-27th Ave. (take elevator or stairs down). We are expecting Drop barrels in most churches in Vernon plus Schubert Centre and pleased to announce ninth annual fundraiser, Artsolutely, a shopsome great entertainment, music, gifts, a fabulous assortment of Gleaners used furniture store at 4405-29th St. We will collect until ping extravaganza and Vernon’s one-stop shop for fun and unique hand-made gifts, Dec. 1 to 24. We’ve got 25 of the Okanagan’s best dinner items and even a visit from that beloved Saint Nick. Doors Nov. 30. Info., Howie Anhorn at 250-549-1632. open at 4 p.m. and dinner is served at 5 p.m. followed by gift giv- christmas craft fair Annual event hosted by the Ladies artists selling their finest wares in all different mediums: paintings, ing, visits with Santa and games for all. We look forward to seeing Auxiliary Branch 157 Nov. 29 at the Lumby Legion, 2016 Miller drawings, fibre, jewellery, glass, pottery, photography, woodcarveveryone there and tasting everyone’s holiday favourites. We are St., upstairs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. ings, soaps and more! Open Monday to Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., looking for volunteers to help with organizing, set up and take to noon, lunch noon to 2 p.m. Lots of crafts, baking, curios, books Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. at the Vernon down for our party, and if you would like to volunteer please con- and more. Door prizes as well. Find the perfect gift and support Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson park. Call 250542-6243 or visit www.vernonarts.ca tact the office at 778-475-0823 or vdmametis@gmail.com. local home based businesses and crafters. family saturday at the vernon public art gallery Nov. 29, Kandinsky Oil Pastel Circles from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This month learn how to create abstract art with oil pastels inspired by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. This is fun project introduces children to abstract art. Parents welcome to join in as well to create their own piece! Family Saturday takes place the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike, at minimal cost to participants. All materials supplied. Suggested for ages 5+. Cost $3/members, $5/non-members. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Info., 250-545-3173, www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com nature walk Join the North Okanagan Naturalists Club on the Commonage Trail Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. Take Mission Road to the parking lot at the first DND baseball field. Suitable for all ages and optional coffee stop after.
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The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is giving residents an opportunity to do some online holiday shopping while supporting youth at risk in the valley. The second annual online auction is underway at http://www.32auctions.com/ Okanaganboysandgirlsclubs but it goes offline Sunday. The auction includes some great items including a Westjet voucher for two anywhere Westjet flies, accommodations at the Delta Grand Hotel, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Guesthouse, golf at the Harvest Golf Club, a beverage centre from Coast Wholesale Appliances, a leadership training package from Crestcom and a Kelowna Rockets Club night out as well as more than 50 other items. “We are so thankful for the donations of Okanagan businesses. With their contribution we are hoping that the auction items will help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 to help support our programs and services being offered to our youth at risk who need a hand up once in a while,” said
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Hot Vipers face Cents Morning Star Staff
It’s a relatively small sample size, but when he hasn’t been injured or suspended, Danny Todosychuk has been stellar for the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon product recorded 24 saves for his third B.C. Hockey League shutout in just seven games as the Snakes blanked the host Langley Rivermen 4-0 Saturday night at the Events Centre. “It was a good, solid game by us, kind of a bounceback after West Kelowna (6-5 OT loss Friday),” said Todosychuk, who turns 20 on Dec. 3. “We all just bought in and played the way we wanted to play. They didn’t really have much say. They barely had any time in our zone and most of their shots were from the perimeter.” Todosychuk, who missed six games to suspension, plus Todosychuk several weeks to two separate injuries, credited stablemate Jarrod Schamerhorn for stepping up his game. “He knows he’s going to play and he ran with it for a bit and did a great job,” said Todosychuk, whose 1.75 goals-against average and .935 save percentage top the 16-team loop. “Ferns (head coach Mark Ferner) knows he’s got two goalies he can play.” Todosychuk will start tonight (7:00) as the Vipers (13-7-1-2) entertain the Merritt Centennials (14-10-0-1) at Kal Tire Place. The teams are tied for third in the Interior, but the Vipers have two games in hand. The Cents are coming off consecutive weekend losses to the league-leading Penticton Vees. They led both games heading into the third period. “I’m disappointed that we wasted a good effort by a good chunk of our team,” said head coach Luke Pierce. “You can’t win without all 20 guys playing well and playing hard.” Liam Coughlin (8th and 9th) led the Vipers’ attack with two powerplay goals to earn first star against Langley (12-9-1-3). The Boston native fired the first on a bad-angle one-timer set up by second star Thomas Aldworth. He clicked again on the man advantage with TJ Dumonceaux and Aldworth, just 35 seconds into the final frame. Liam Finlay (7th) worked a sweet passing sequence with Luke Voltin to beat netminder Bo Didur 1:15 into the opening frame. Aldworth (12th) faked a pass and fooled Didur with a wrister from the top of the circle to complete the scoring 7:07 into period three. Didur (32 saves) was relieved by Darren Martin (11 saves) for the final 12:53.
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Andie Kaneda (left) of the Thompson-Okanagan Lakers battles Zoe Todd of the Fraser Valley Phantom before swiping the puck and scoring on a breakaway in B.C. Midget Female AAA Hockey League play Saturday afternoon at Civic Arena.
Lakers sweep Phantom Morning Star Staff
The Thompson-Okanagan Lakers swept the Fraser Valley Phantom in B.C. Midget Female AAA Hockey League play in Vernon. Jenna Fletcher and Laine Grace, both of Vernon, scored as the Lakers clipped the Phantom 2-1 Sunday morning at Civic Arena. Stephanie Strymecki of Kelowna and Andie Kaneda of Vernon pocketed assists. Sydney Carter faced 34 shots in net. The Lakers stormed the Phantom 5-1 in a Saturday matinee at Civic. Tylee Cooper of Armstrong jumpstarted the offence, with an assist by Grace. Mairyn Tucker of Vernon supplied the second goal, from Makenna Hoffman of Vernon and Cooper. The third goal came from Ali Roine of Vernon with some help from Anna Morrish from Kamloops and Grace. Christy Blackburne of Kelowna scored the fourth goal unassisted, while further insurance was provided by Stephanie Strymecki of Kelowna, assisted by Fletcher. Carter, a Kamloops product, earned the win. Fletcher leads the Lakers with 10 goals and 21 points, followed by Kaneda with 7-12-19. The Thompson-Okanagan is fourth at
8-11-2, while the Phantom are third at 12-8-1. Laker head coach Mark Davidson, of Kelowna, was elated about getting five of six points against a team that has won three straight league titles. “We also faced some adversity, as we lost two key defencemen due to injuries on Friday night (1-1 tie). Despite this, the team came together and played well defensively. We are one of the youngest teams in the league and we have had our share of ups and downs so far this season. We are hoping this performance will give us some confidence as we move forward.” The Lakers have been accepted into the Notre Dame (Wilcox, Sask.) and the Mac’s Christmas tournaments. “This will give us some needed experience moving up the ladder and into playoffs.” The Vernon Home Building Center Vipers fell 5-2 to the Kelowna Fripps Warehouse Rockets in a penalty-filled Midget Tier 1 league game Saturday night at Civic Arena. It was a wild tilt which saw two goals waved off and the final Kelowna goal awarded without a shot being taken with 44 seconds left and the Vernon goalie on the bench.
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Michael LeNoury assisted by Brady Marzocco and Braden Gilowski, and Cameron Hitch from Zach Manton, handled the 1-4-2 Vernon offence. Kelowna is 2-2-2. The Midgets host the California Wave Saturday (2:30 p.m.) at Kal Tire Place. The Watkins Motors Mustangs tied the Kamloops Blazers 2-2 in Pee Wee Tier 1 action Sunday afternoon at Kal Tire Place. The Mustangs spotted the firstplace Blazers a 2-0 lead before storming back to level the score after the ice clean. Speedy winger Trevor Kennedy cut the Kamloops lead in half by banging home a Cole Boyarski shot and Nick Teale knotted things with a nice top-shelf snipe. Vernon (1-4-1) pressed hard in the third period and were denied by the red-hot Blazer goalie. Kamloops is 4-1-1. The Source for Sports Tier 1 Bantam Vipers fell 5-2 to the Prince George Cougars Saturday morning at Civic and then tied Okanagan Hockey Academy Canucks 2-2 Sunday in Penticton. Caden Bracken set up Dawson Chase for a beauty, while Joe Eggert rushed up the ice and made a nifty drop pass to Nick Cherkowski for the
second Viper snipe. Tyler Sedlacek was in net. Despite being shorthanded for half of the opening period in Penticton, the Vipers went ahead at 12:10 mark when Mika Burns flipped a puck to the corner for Eggert whose backhand pass found Chase in front. It was 2-1 Canucks with three minutes left to play when Eggert fired a puck high, blocker side to knot the game. Tyson Sampert and Dylan Sedlacek picked up the assists and Brendan Forman turned aside 29 shots. The Fix Auto Bantam Tier 2 Vipers stopped the host Abbotsford Hawks 7-4 Sunday morning to finish sixth in the Abby Invitational. Gavin Fleck and Dayton Bryan each bagged a pair of goals for the Vipers, who got singles from Cole Jonson, Lincoln Connor and Griffin Evans. Lucas Halvorson earned three helpers, while Zach Agar had two. Vernon lost 5-1 to the Langley Eagles Saturday night with Halvorson connecting from Tanner Wright and Fleck. The Vipers fell 5-4 to Abbotsford in round-robin play Saturday afternoon. Bryan, with three goals, and call-up Braydie Allan-Webber handled the Vernon offence. Fleck pocketed two assists.
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Zac Kronbauer of the Vernon Panthers scampers seven yards while dragging Pranav Araya (40) of the Abbotsford Panthers along for the ride in provincial senior AA boys football semifinal at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops.
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The John Barsby Bulldogs not only won a provincial varsity AA playoff football game, they found an identity at the same time. “We’re a bunch of scrappers,” said Rob Stevenson, the team’s coach. “We won’t quit and we don’t mind the taste of our own blood.” Barsby bounced the Seaquam Seahawks of Delta 27-24 Saturday at Merle Logan Field in Nanaimo to advance to the provincial semifinals against the Vernon Panthers (Saturday, noon, at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium). The final goes Saturday, Dec. 6 at B.C. Place. “All of us were dead after the game. We had left our whole body on that field,” said Bulldog running back Cole Virtanen, who rang up the winning late touchdown, his third rushing score of the day. Chris DeGoutiere had Barsby’s other TD, a 60-yard reception from North Rainey. Both Virtanen and Trentyn Anderson finished with more than 130 rushing yards. The Seahawks put up much more of a fight than expected against the favoured ’Dawgs.
“We rallied together,” said Virtanen. “As a team, we were able to focus for one goal. We all knew what we needed to do, so we just got it done.” The Dawgs’ coach liked how his players were able to bounce back. “We didn’t falter; we stayed true to ourselves, who we are, how we play…” said Stevenson. “We were able to execute the plays that we run over and over and over again at 6 a.m. It took us down to the end zone and we got in there and defensively we held on on their last drive.” VSS head coach Sean Smith, whose Cats dispatched the Abbotsford Panthers 36-6 in quarterfinal play Friday night in Kamloops, knows all about the Bulldogs. “John Barsby is the gold standard program in AA football,” said Smith. “They are the defending provincial champions and have either won or been a top contenders for many years. I believe they have the best coach in AA football and we’ll have to bring our A game to beat them. We played them in the semifinals three seasons ago and hung with them for a half before being overwhelmed.
Royals set school history Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Christian Royals rallied to stop the Credo Kodiaks of Langley Saturday 3-2 (2225, 25-15, 24-26, 26-24, 15-13) in the bronzemedal match of the B.C. Senior A Boys Volleyball Championships in Abbotsford. The Royals were led defensively by Caleb Haberstock, Cole Kitagawa, and Landon Matties. Outside hitters Haberstock and Kitagawa each had11 kills. It marked the best placing ever by Vernon Christian at a provincial playoff. “All weekend long, the team earned the nickname ‘The Comeback Kids’ from many fans as they never quit or gave up, no matter how far they were trailing, said Royals’ coach Chris Bannick. “They chose to grind out each set and in a few situations, actually came back to take the set.” Trailing 22-17 in the fourth set, Haberstock
started the comeback with two straight kills down the line, then one cross court. Middle attacker and tournament second team all-star selection Tim Bartel then made a spectacular kill to preserve the rally. Team setter and first team all-star Colton Doesburg kept the momentum going with a timely stuff block, but not before back row dig and serve specialist Tom Wolgram made a crucial save to keep the rally alive. Kitagawa added to the balanced team effort with a thunderous shot down the line. Set five saw the Royals take an early lead and then played side out volleyball with many solid blocks and hits to seal the victory. Middle attacker Matties and right side Jacob Molitwenik provided a couple of crucial kills in the deciding set. Match point was earned and the celebration ensued when Molitwenik hit from power but the Kodiaks made a costly net violation.
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Cohen collects deuce as Raid beat Kibosh Morning Star Staff
Ashleigh Cohen fired a pair of goals, including the winner, as the Vernon Raid bounced the Kelowna Kibosh 4-2 in Belle ringette play Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. The Kibosh started strong and got an early goal from Victoria Weaver before the Raid replied with a one by Bailey Willamson on a nice feed from Shelby Fisher. The Raid fell behind 2-1 early in the second period, but responded well to an inspired pep talk from veteran coach Tim Jones during an injury timeout, and tied the game 20 seconds later on Cohen’s first goal of the game. Dayce Knopf set Cohen up for her second with a great no-look pass, and hard-working Anastasia Pelletier finished the scoring, from Taylor Gray. In exhibition play, the Vernon Junior A Adrenaline Rush used a terrific passing game to ambush the Salmon Arm Belles 13-1. Vernon got three goals apiece from Shelby Connors (2A), Alyssa Racine (1A) and Alex Drury, and a deuce from Emma Carter (2A). Adding singles were Emily Williams and Aly Carter, while Kendra Ostafie set up four goals. In Tween A action, Caenan
Wisse, on loan to Salmon Arm, stoned his own team as Vernon fell 10-6 to Salmon Arm. Courtney Bacon led Vernon with three goals, singles coming from Julie Francis, Alyssa Carter and Abby Williamson. Grace Cornell and Emma Lochead each chipped in with two assists. Hannah McMorran supplied a pair of goals as the Vernon Voltage fell 10-6 to Shuswap in Petite play Sunday in Salmon Arm. Shaila Austin, Sierra Lochhead, Tristan DeWitt and Rhys TaylorHawes, with her first of the season, completed the Voltage attack. Tara Charlton and Astrid Beaty turned in strong defensive performances. In other Petite play, Kaila Summerfelt was stellar in net as the Vernon Flare iced Kelowna 5-2. Kristin Ho sniped four goals and Ashley Wadsworth had the other. Wadsworth, Brynn Korol, Samantha Shaw and Alassa Johnson also earned helpers, while Chloe Scaber, Abby Sveistrup and Brooklyn Tardiff kept the pressure on Kelowna. The Vernon Ice Breakers capped a two-win Novice weekend by stuffing Salmon Arm 13-3. Jordan Tung held strong in net, supported by defencemen Amelia
Johnson and Ally Petty. Makenna Jackson, who finished with a hat trick, opened the scoring early and had offensive help from linemate Sadie Christensen (2+2). Zion White and Kristin Francks, both with hat tricks, while Kennedy Jackson (2+3) and Sophia Bilodeau (2+2), with her first goals of the season, chipped in offensively. Taylor Hewitt and Johnson collected assists. In an all-Vernon barn burner Saturday at PV, the Icebreakers squeaked out a 9-8 win over the previously unbeaten Strikers. Johnson jumpstarted the Breakers’ offence before the Strikers responded with snipes from Sydney Lewis, going topshelf, and Aimee Skinner. The Ice Breakers pulled even on a goal by Francks, but Skinner scored again with 6:24 left in the period. ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR The Ice Breakers went on a Bryn Korol of the Vernon Flare keeps the ring away from Kelowna Untouchables three-goal run before the half defender Kasia Cutworth in U12 ringette action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. thanks to a solid steal by Bilodeau Jackson recorded the eventual opener by outgunning Kelowna and a marvellous pass to Jackson. Tung started the second half in winner with a laser over the Striker 10-2 Saturday at the Capital News Centre. Vernon, coached by Dawn the Breakers’ crease, and the teams keeper’s shoulder. Ice Breakers’ game MVP went Ponich, got hat-trick performanckept going back and forth. The Strikers got offence from Teagan to Kennedy Jackson, who domi- es from Rhys Leibel and Natasha Schober, scoring on a low shot off nated on defence with strong skat- Vienneau, two goals from Devyn Hildebrand and singles by Lucia a rush, Lewis, Brianna Visser and ing and great ring control. Vernon won its Bunny season Manton and Rory Lang. Alecia Hughes.
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The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack have fallen to .500 in the Canada West men’s basketball league. The WolfPack are now 3-3 in the Explorer Division after being swept by the visiting University of Fraser Valley Cascades, who won 75-68 Saturday night at the Tournament Capital Centre. The Cascades are unbeaten in six starts to sit atop the division. “It was very close,” said Cascades’ coach Adam Friesen. “We were just fortunate to make some extra plays down the stretch. Otherwise it would have been a different result.” Said WolfPack head coach Scott Clark: “We weren’t the greatest on the defensive glass and we need to be better. On your own glass, you can’t give them two or three chances at it. It is going to hurt you. Our level of defensive execution has to be better. Offensively, we got a bit panicky and it resulted in high-risk behavior.” Friesen said his team found their offence didn’t come quite as easy on this night in comparison to their 10-point victory (83-73 Friday). “We got the looks we wanted but some nights the ball doesn’t fall. We had to really dig down and be tough on the defensive rebound. Our toughness and discipline weren’t great but they were good enough to find a way to win down the stretch.” The Cascades led 23-18 at the quarter and were up 35-33 at the half. Fraser Valley had four players in double figures led by Kevon Parchment for the second straight night with 17. TRU was led again by Josh Wolfram (4th year forward, Kamloops) who earned his sixth straight double-double with 24 points and 16 boards. Brett Rouault (5th year guard, Vernon) produced 14 points and was named the TRU Bookstore/ McDonalds “Leader of the Pack” player of the game. Victor Aguero (3rd year guard, Vancouver, Wash.) had 10 points. Clark said despite being swept, the season is far from over.
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Fulton grad Brett Rouault, of the TRU WolfPack, goes up for a bucket versus the Fraser Valley Cascades. “It is early in the season. The league title isn’t won or lost in the first half of the year. We have to play good basketball. There are a lot of games left. Our job is to continue to prepare and get a better.” The WolfPack will hit the road for their final two games before the Christmas break) when they visit Calgary and the Mt. Royal University Cougars this weekend. Fraser Valley will close things out at home against Edmonton’s Grant MacEwan Griffins.
The H&L Glass Vipers shared the bronze medal with Chilliwack in the Kamloops Atom Development November Classic, falling 3-1 to Kelowna in Sunday’s semifinal. Vernon turned in a spirited defensive effort led by goaltender Matthew Kuhnlein but couldn’t bury enough chances. Colby Restiaux scored on a nice feed from J.J. Milne. The H&L Glass crew bowed 8-2 to Penticton in preliminary play Saturday night with Deagan McMillan converrting a pass from Zac Milne in the first period and J.J. Milne scoring in the third, from Trey Schober. Vernon parlayed a McMillan hat trick into a 10-7 win over Chilliwack early Saturday morning. The Milne brothers each counted a deuce, while Nolan Thomas, Rylan Petty and Gunnar Nyberg added singles in support of Aidan Lawrence. The Vipers opened with a 4-1 loss to Kelowna with J.J. Milne scoring, unassisted, in the third period.
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BC HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Penticton 22 3 0 1 45 108 49 West Kelowna 13 6 0 5 31 92 86 Vernon 13 7 1 2 29 71 58 Merritt 14 10 0 1 29 86 83 Trail 11 11 2 1 23 85 82 Salmon Arm 8 10 0 5 23 78 84 ISLAND DIVISION Nanaimo 17 8 0 0 34 108 74 Alberni Valley 14 7 1 2 31 98 76 Powell River 12 7 0 5 29 84 85 Victoria 11 9 0 4 26 82 92 Cowichan Valley 5 18 0 1 11 62 104 MAINLAND DIVISION Chilliwack 15 8 0 1 31 86 77 Prince George 14 10 0 2 30 83 85 Langley 12 9 1 3 28 78 76 Coquitlam 9 13 1 4 23 97 111 Surrey 3 17 0 3 9 53 129 SUNDAY: Chilliwack 3 Salmon Arm 2; Victoria 6 Trail 5 (2OT); Alberni Valley 4 Coquitlam 1. SATURDAY: Vernon 4 Langley 0; Nanaimo 2 Trail 1; Penticton 5 Merritt 3; Cowichan Valley 7 Salmon Arm 3; Chilliwack 2 Coquitlam 1; Powell River 4 Victoria1; Alberni Valley 6 Surrey 2. SCORING LEADERS PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM Corey Mackin, Coquitlam 27 25 18 43 2 Liam Blackburn, West Kelowna 24 11 29 40 14 Kurt Keats, Powell River 24 21 13 34 41 Jarid Lukosevicius, Powell River 24 12 22 34 20 Brett Supinski, Coquitlam 27 17 16 33 18 Evan Tironese, Alberni Valley 19 7 25 32 28 Justin Rai, Prince George 25 15 16 31 10 Chad Staley, Prince George 25 13 17 30 18 Joey Santucci, Coquitlam 25 10 20 30 44 Kurt Gosselin, Alberni Valley 20 9 21 30 22 Sheldon Rempal, Nanaimo 25 16 13 29 20 Jacob Jackson, Nanaimo 25 13 16 29 18 Brendan Taylor, Nanaimo 25 10 19 29 18 GOALIES GP MIN GA W-L-T AVG SV% Hunter Miska, Penticton 19 1134 35 15-4 1.85 .930 Bo Didur, Langley 19 1074 45 11-7 2.51 .931 Jarrod Schamerhorn, Vernon 18 1019 41 8-7-1 2.65 .913 Guillaume Decelles, Nanaimo 21 1182 54 14-5 2.74 .924 Angus Redmond, Salmon Arm 19 1124 53 6-10-2 2.83 .902
VIPER SCORING VIPERS SCORING PLAYER Anthony Latina Liam Coughlin Liam Finlay Thomas Aldworth Luke Shiplo Trevor Fidler TJ Dumonceaux Luke Voltin Jagger Williamson Mitch Meek Mackenzie Bauer Johnny Coughlin Riley Brandt Riley Guenther Branden Wagner Blaine Caton Mitchell Oliver Colton McCarthy Ken Citron Brandon Egli Linden Hora GOALIES Danny Todoyschuk Jarrod Schamerhorn
GP 7 19
GP 23 22 20 22 16 23 16 23 23 21 12 22 18 18 22 22 18 3 19 15 14 MIN 377 1020
G 10 9 8 12 2 6 6 4 1 3 4 0 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 GA 11 45
A PTS 10 20 10 19 12 20 5 17 13 15 8 14 6 12 7 11 9 10 6 9 2 6 6 6 2 4 4 4 1 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 W-L-T AVG 5-2 1.75 8-7-1 2.65
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GA 68 55 83 92 119 69 81 83 92 106
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This Storybook isn’t all ‘Grimm’ Young athletes from Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and Cirque Theatre Company flit and fly between good and evil Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
Aladdin had his genie, Cinderella, her fairy godmother, but there’s been a few fairytale characters who have been left without a guardian or guidance. You’ll meet one of them when Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Cirque Theatre Company present their latest original production, Storybook, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this weekend. With her golden hair flying, her lips puckered into a sneer, and her cell phone camera constantly pointed at herself, Goldilocks isn’t exactly a model child, more like the wild child from the selfie generation. She breaks into the bears’ home, eats their porridge and destroys their belongings, all the while dancing along to Iggy Azalea’s Fancy, The Chainsmokers’ But First, Let Me Take a Selfie, and Icono Pop’s I Don’t Care. Then she has the nerve to take a nap in Baby Bear’s bed. That’s how Storybook starts, as a number of famous fairytale characters, including some that have appeared in past ORG/ Cirque Theatre shows, enter the picture to set Goldilocks on her path to right, or wrong. “We are kind of following a familiar theme, that moral game between good and bad... We link all the stories so that they flow into each other,” said former Olympian Camille Martens, leader/coach of Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and director of Storybook. “Goldilocks has this push and pull inside of herself. It’s the same struggle we see in kids today: Who you are is a choice and you have to make that decision every day. It’s not a fate.” Martens is also in the production, playing the Fairy Godmother, who tells Goldilocks she has to visit all the stories from the various fairytale characters to make the decision on which path she wishes to take. Goldilocks starts her journey in Wonderland, where she meets Alice, the Mad Hatter, and all the other characters from Alice in Wonderland. She travels on to the castle with Belle from Beauty and the Beast
and to Oz to meet Dorothy and friends, then to Neverland to connect with Peter Pan, to Cinderella’s lonely abode, and to where Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and also Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf dwell. Getting in the way of Goldilocks’ destiny to be a good person is the Evil Queen from Snow White, played against type by ORG coach Brie-Anne MacPherson, who, with a group of villains, including the Queen of Hearts, the Big, Bad Wolf, and the Wicked Witch of the West, attempt to sway Goldilocks away from righteousness. “We’re using modern culture, such as selfies, where everything becomes self-centred and about what we have rather than what’s the right thing to do,” said MacPherson. “The evil side is manipulating Goldilocks, asking her ‘do you choose the candy or the inner candy?’” added Martens. The young gymnasts and performers, who are mostly female and range in age from five on up to their late teens/early 20s, are also getting that message. “The kids get what’s wrong with that selfcenteredness. They also know what pop songs go along with certain feelings such as apathy and what’s negative,” said Martens. And as in all ORG/Cirque Theatre shows, the young and very flexible athletes get to show their prowess with not only floor routines, dance, and acrobatics, but also with juggling and twirling all kinds of props including ribbons, balls, hoops and clubs in what is always a colourful and awe striking spectacle. There are also some exceptional athletes in the show, including national team members Jessica Krushen and Megan Hamilton, as the Big Bad Wolf and Snow White, respectively, while 11-year-old Isabella Haldane, a national finalist at the novice level last year, plays Goldilocks. Tagging along for the journey is Naomi Yacyshen, 10, a gold medalist from the Western Canadian championships, as Baby Bear. “Some of our athletes will start international competition in January,” said Martens, adding a number of parents are also participating in the production. “Rhythmic gymnastics is mostly a girls’ sport, so it’s easy to involve moms, but it’s hard to have dads have that connection with their daughters in the sport. The show brings them in. We have them in the gym doing the tech stuff, and they can actually experience it first hand. Some of them even act in the show.” Then there are the team of volunteers sewing costumes, under the direction of lead costumer Trina Montie, and helping with the
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the evil Queen from snow White (Brie-anne macPherson) tempts Goldilocks (isabella Haldane) and Baby Bear (naomi Yacyshen) in okanagan rhythmic Gymnastics and the Cirque theatre Company’s original production of Storybook. the performance takes the stage for three shows at the Vernon Performing arts Centre Friday and saturday. choreography, staging, design and more. Local theatre expert Dave Brotsky has once again worked his magic to build the sets and design the lighting, and is helping in other valuable ways, said Martens. “Theatre is not our background, the performing arts part of it is,” she said “(Brotsky) helps step in and move us in the right direction without compromising our vision. He is
so exceptional and teaches us about lighting, staging and making the storyline seamless.” The end result can be seen when Storybook takes to the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller box office, at www.ticketseller.ca, or by calling 250549-7469.
Vernon Film Society closes fall season with drummer drama Whiplash For The Morning Star
The Vernon Film Society is pleased to announce the last film of its 2014 fall season is Whiplash. Brilliantly realized by writer-director Damien Chazelle and driven by fierce, searing performances from Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now, Rabbit Hole) and J.K. Simmons (Labor Day, A Beginner’s Guide to Endings), Whiplash is a potent drama about just how far someone will go to be the best. Andrew (Teller) is a promising 19-year-old drummer at the Schaffer Music Academy, one of the best music schools in the U.S. Haunted by his father’s failed writing career and
plagued with the fear that mediocrity might be genetic, Andrew practises until his hands literally bleed. The pressure to succeed becomes all the more intense when he is picked to join the school band led by the infamous Terence Fletcher (Simmons), a ruthless disciplinarian music instructor who will stop at nothing to make his students realize their potential. Under Fletcher’s tyrannical direction, Andrew determines to attain perfection in his art at any cost – even his humanity. An exhilarating study of the thin line between passion and obsession, Whiplash has all the tension of a psychological thriller as it explores the true cost of greatness.
Packed with great jazz standards, dazzling musical recitals, and performances of nerve-wracking intensity, it will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way to the blistering climax. “It’s rare to see a film about music that professes its love for the music and its characters equally,” reads a review from The Guardian. Whiplash screens at the Vernon Towne Cinema Monday at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. All tickets are $7 (cash only), available in advance at the Bean Scene Coffee House and at the theatre, or at the door. The VFS 2015 winter season will be announced soon. Check www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca for information.
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Fountainview returns with O Holy Night Morning Star Staff
The Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers are hoping for another miracle when they return to Vernon with their all-new Christmas musical production, O Holy Night. Currently on tour from their home in Lillooet, the orchestra and singers’ performance will become a new DVD release in 2016, and their first stop to perform live is at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this Sunday. The Fountainview performers are no strangers to Vernon. Their concert in the Performing Arts Centre last fall saw the theatre filled to capacity and also featured Armstrong musicians Denis Letourneau and Susan Schaffer, both Okanagan Symphony Orchestra members, who have privately taught violin and viola at Fountainview Academy for 17 years. “Our performance in the Vernon (Performing) Arts Centre set off a spectacular tour, late last fall,” said Fountainview music director Craig Cleveland. “We toured straight on into the major cities of Alberta and saw demands for encores at the close of every concert. It was a tour where it seemed we could do nothing wrong and we are eager to repeat that same route again this year, beginning in Vernon.” A Christian school, Fountainview Academy is built on the philosophy that education is not complete unless it benefits each student, mentally, spiritually, socially, and physically. “We dedicate our talents and our concerts to bringing honour and glory to Jesus of Bethlehem. But, I must say, I firmly believe in miracles. I have to when I am on the stage throughout every year with teenage talent,” said Cleveland. Last year’s concert in Vernon was more than the average miracle – it was for real, he added.
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Lillooet’s Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers return to Vernon as part of their O Holy Night tour. They take the stage at the Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 4 p.m. “The coaches were delayed departing Fountainview Academy for the long trip through Vernon and on to Edmonton. Our music was just not completely concert-ready; it was very shaky in many places. So, when the kids came and our sound check time was already gone (due to a mechanical delay), I told the kids we would just have to tune and pray for a miracle,” said Cleveland. Just as the musicians were tuning up, they found out that at least 100 audience members were still in the Performing Arts Centre’s lobby waiting to get in to see the performance. “I called on everyone in the hall to stand and move to the centre so all empty seats could easily be found,” said Cleveland. “(The Performing Arts Centre’s) crew were busy opening all the
king seats and feverishly hauling in chairs. Our kids looked up and saw all of that and it was as if the miracle started right there. From the first note to the last, it was like playing in a dream. The music lived, it moved, it was rich and full.” In the end, Fountainview only had one encore to share, but when the crowd cried out for another, the students performed their school theme song, I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb. “When that rang out, the crowd called for more, but I had to tell them, ‘we are done!’ It was an hour I’ll never forget. We can’t wait to be back,” said Cleveland. Fountainview Academy presents O Holy Night at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 4 p.m. Limited free tickets are available and can be ordered online at www.fountainofmusic.ca.
Author of wartime novel visits Vernon Morning Star Staff
A new wartime novel by Elinor Florence of Invermere tells the story of a young woman from Saskatchewan who goes overseas in the Second World War and becomes an aerial photographic interpreter. Florence will be at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives to speak about her book
Elinor Florence and sign copies, Sunday. Published by Toronto’s Dundurn
Press, Bird’s Eye View is proving so popular among prairie people and history buffs that it has already gone into its second printing. “There’s a real appetite for a wartime story told from a woman’s point of view, especially a Canadian woman,” said Florence, who grew up on a former wartime airport near North Battleford, Sask.
Her heroine, Rose Jolliffe, is working for a newspaper in the fictional town of Touchwood, Sask. when her town becomes an air training base. Fired with patriotism, Rose joins the air force herself – one of 50,000 Canadian women who enlisted to support the fighting men.
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Members of the AURA Chamber Choir celebrate the season with their concert Alleluia! at All Saint Anglican Church Friday and Saturday.
AURA to sing Alleluia! Submitted to The Morning Star
AURA Chamber Choir is pleased to celebrate the approaching festive season this week with a concert that explores what must be one of the most singable of words in any language, “alleluia.” Four alleluias, the well-known Alleluia of Randall Thompson, the exultant Hallelujah chorus from Beethoven’s Mount of Olives oratorio, Alleluia, Amen by AURA’s director Imant Raminsh, and Alleluia
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She travels overseas and becomes an interpreter of aerial photographs, spying on the enemy from the sky, searching out camouflaged bomb targets on the continent. Rose keeps in touch with the home front through frequent letters from her mother. And throughout the war, she has a bird’s eye view of the Canadian experience – at Dieppe, in the skies over Germany, on the beaches of Normandy – and finally, when our country shared in the Allied victory. Florence is a journalist who has worked The
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ebook. Florence will be at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives Sunday from 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. For more information, and to read Florence’s weekly nonfiction blog, Wartime Wednesdays, visit www. elinorflorence.com.
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Eric Ledger Turner was born on November 29 , 1926 in Wadena, Saskatchewan and passed away on November 18th, 2014 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 87 years. th
Eric will be lovingly remembered by his three children, Brenda, Bob (Margaret) and Brad; one step-son, Grant; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Eunice Wheeler. Eric was a life-Ɵme member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Prince George and Vernon. /n respecƟng Eric͛s wishes, he was cremated and there will be no funeral service held. CremaƟon arrangements were made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Jared was taken suddenly away from us Oct. 9, 2014. A tragic motor vehicle accident in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on vacaƟon with awn. Jared was born in Thompson, Manitoba ec. 20, 1977 to ianne and Lyle Whitney. The family moved to Armstrong July, 2007. Jared met his wife awn Mayes in 2010. Married in Aug. 2012, living happily in Enderby. Jared leaves sadly behind his beloved wife awn Whitney. Parents Lyle Θ iane Whitney, brother Jamie Θ Sandy. Parents Ron Θ Gail Ͳ Joyce, an, Angus, Emerald, Cherie, Eric, Faith, ewayne. Jared enũoyed driving his Ford Bronco with awn. 4dž4 camping. Jared will always be remembered by his humorous laugh, cheerful smile, teasing, caring soul. Our appreciaƟon goes out to all who have provided support. Thank you. May you rest in peace Jare Bear
Christel Mathilde Sieg
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was born on December 19th, 1929 in Kensau, Poland and passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, November 7th, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Christel will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Helmut (Sandra) of Coldstream, B.C., Siegfried (Deborah) of Vernon, B.C. and Manfred (Maureen) of Armstrong, B.C.; seven grandchildren, Jason, Reagan (Jackie), Carson, Jennifer (Derek), Cheryl (Rob), Michael (Brandy) and Rob; Įve greatͲgrandchildren, Aidan, Chandace, Daniel, Dayton and Mason; and numerous extended family members in Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reinhold on November 23rd, 2005. A private family Graveside Service at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery will precede a CelebraƟon Of Christel͛s Life which will take place at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Mr. Brian Jackson oĸciaƟng.
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Harpo Hayashi
Harpo Hayashi of Vernon, B.C. passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, Nov. 16 at the age of 73. He is survived by his children: Craig Hayashi of Edson, AB; Robbie Hayashi of Lacombe, AB; Kelli Graham of Vernon, BC; and Tracey Franc of Prince Albert, SK. He is also survived by 9 granddaughters. Memorial service to be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home in Vernon on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. /n lieu of Ňowers, the family is reƋuesƟng that donaƟons be made out to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Bibianne (nee Lafrance) DZUBA It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bibianne on Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 at Trillium Lodge at the age of 72. Loving wife and soul mate to Ed, for 35 years; cherished mother to Gregg, Nadine, Wayne, Bob, Michael; proud Nana to 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; dear sister to Bernie, Carmelle, Denis, Richard, Roger, Marilyn, & Marc. She will be sadly missed by her many extended family members, and the close friends she made over the years. Having been a talented hair stylist, and proprietor of her own salon for 40 plus years, Bibianne fostered countless personal relationships with her clientele. Her charismatic personality extended far into the Qualicum community where she lived for the last 32 years through her active involvement in choirs, walking groups, tai chi club, and various church functions. Being an outstanding athlete, she excelled at most sports, including cross country skiing, slowpitch, golf, and especially curling where she reached her heights at the BC Provincial Masters Women’s Championship in 2006, and participated in the nationals in Nova Scotia. A Celebration of Life will be held in Bibianne’s honour at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 1st at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Bibianne’s memory with a donation to the Alzheimer Society of BC, #300-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2, or the charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Nashir Bandali Kassam
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nashir Bandali Kassam on November 18, 2014 at the age of 61 years, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with family by his side. Nashir was born in Kampala, Uganda and immigrated to Canada (Vancouver, B.C.) in 1972 and soon aŌer made his home in Vernon, B.C. In 1980, aŌer several years of hard study, Nashir began his career as an accountant, working for several diīerent accounƟng Įrms unƟl opening his own pracƟce in 1996. Nashir loved all sports. His passion for sports started as a young boy in Kampala. He played with all his heart at any sport he tried. He will be remembered by many people in the slo-pitch leagues in Vernon, one of his favourite pasƟmes. He was predeceased by his father Bandali and mother Sherbanu, one brother Sudru and a sister Malek Kajani. He will be remembered and loved by his wife of 12 years, Carolyne, his children David (Crystal), Sheldon (Tannis) and daughter Anisha, all of Vernon. Stepchildren Jessica (Brandon) Young, Jacqueline (Dan Wiens) Morneau, Christopher (Victoria) Morneau and Aaron Morneau. Step grandchildren Rena and Layla Young and Jordan Wiens. He was so looking forward to the arrival of David and Crystals baby due in January 2015 He is further survived by brothers Abdul (Zeenat), Tajdin (Leila), Bahdur (Carolyn), Asu (Janet), Looky (Pali) and Aneez (Beth). Sisters Roshan Ruda, Zarina Rahemtulla, Zebun Rupani, Yasmin (Nurdin) Shivji. There are many nieces and nephews who will miss Nashir Uncle as well as many friends who will miss their good friend. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Vernon Cancer Clinic for their support over the last year and a half. Also thanks to the community nursing team. The service for Nashir will be held on Monday November 24, 2014 at Ismaili Jamatkana, Burnaby Lake, 6556 SproƩ Street, Burnaby, B.C. at 11:15 am. For anyone who cannot make it to the funeral in Burnaby the family will have a memorial on Sunday November 30, 2014 at the Elks Hall, 3103 - 30 St., Vernon, BC from 1-4 pm. Funeral arrangement have been made with Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
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June 30th, 1948 November 21st, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Marjorie Killough in hospice on November 21st, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Denise is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Michael; son Kevin (Sara), and grandchildren:Lily and Kirsten; daughter Cheryl (Alec) and grandchildren: Hayley and Aidan; and brothers, Keith (Gale) and Royston (Joanne). We would like to pass along special thank you to Dr. Ken Perrier and Dr. M. Humphry, the staī at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and North Okanagan Hospice Society for the excepƟonal care given to Denise. A CelebraƟon of Life Service for Denise will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in Vernon ChrisƟan Fellowship Church. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Denise may do so to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 – 27th Avenue, Vernon, B. C. V1t 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at www. pleasantvalleyĬ.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Frederick Hibbert, of Lumby, BC, formerly of Parksvile, BC, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Gladys Hibbert; children, Greg Hibbert (Bernice), Mark Hibbert (Patrice) Julie Higginson (Spencer) ; step children, Barry Dales (Tracy), Pam Dales, Lynn Dales (Al), Colin Dales (Tracy), Christine Boyd (Robert), Laura White (Brooke), Kelly Scott (Lisa) & Tamara Courtney (Connolly), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary Jane, second wife, Betty; mother, Mable Hibbert; father, William Hibbert; sister, Joan Gibson (nee Hibbert) & his step-son, Geoff Dales. Bill was a generous man, who was always willing and ready to help anyone in need. He loved dancing with his wife, his dog Patches, fishing, camping and hunting. Bill spent many hours as an active member with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49 and a Brother in the Concord Masonic Lodge. Bill was instrumental in developing the Citizens on Patrol program in Oceanside which was used as a model for community policing in other cities and towns. He worked as a corrections officer in Prince George and Nanaimo, as well as working for Yates Funeral Service during his retirement years and before his move to Lumby, BC. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and close friends, by Bill’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Bill’s memory with a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon Division, Attention: Donor Services, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4. Special thanks to his good friend & lodge Brother, Ron Yates and to Yates Funeral Service. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Glenn passed away on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, of 55 years; sons: Mark (Karen) and their children, Sean and Cody; Brent (Crystal) and their children: Jason, Richard and Andrew; Travis (Colleen) and their children Brandon and Larisa; Stacey (Karen) and their children Trevor and Kacey; sister, Shirley Whitehouse and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Glenn was predeceased by Charles and Miriam; brother Ed (Frances); brother-in-law Merv Whitehouse and nephew Keith Whitehouse. CremaƟon. No funeral service by reƋuest. A memorial to be held in late Spring. In lieu of Ňowers, if you wish, a donaƟon to Hospice House, Hospital FoundaƟon or a charity of your choosing would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at www. pleasantvalleyĬ.com
ĞĂƚŚ EŽƟĐĞ Died peacefully at home on Monday, 17 November 2014 in her 86th year Mabel (May) ChrisƟanson, wife of Roger ChrisƟanson. CremaƟon has taken place. /t was the wish of May that there be no service and that there be no obituary. This wish precludes any menƟon of her early childhood years as an orphaned girl in the western arcƟc, having been born at Herschel /sland and cared for by the Anglican Church and various medical missionaries working in the area. We cannot menƟon her meeƟng Supt Henry Larsen and siƫng on his knee when he visited the area in the ship St Roch on his transit of the Northwest Passage. Similarly, any menƟon of the friends she made in Europe and Africa when she accompanied Roger on his work assignments, or the volunteer work she undertook with girl guides, and with the mental health and addicƟons organinjaƟons in Toronto, Edmonton and Įnally in Vernon. We cannot menƟon that she had an empathy with young people which resulted in so many lasƟng friendships. Nor that she could not walk through a shopping mall without striking up a new acƋuaintance, or that aŌer people dogs were her second love... And so a simple death noƟce will be published. May died ũust a few days aŌer her sixty ĮŌh wedding anniversary. She leaves her husband Roger of Vernon, son Douglas of Kamloops, and daughters Patricia (Jones) of Edmonton and Heather (Nixon) of OƩawa, six grand children and four great grand children. She was predeceased by son Neil and grandson (also Neil)... Friends wishing to remember May are encouraged to contribute to the Vernon Animal Care Society, PO Box 1564, VERNON, BC, V1T 8C2 or to a charity of their choice. She will be missed.
LOOKING to expand health oriented business throughout the Okanagan. Need motivated self starters. Commission based, will train 250-540-0377 THE DISABILITY Tax credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying 1844-453-5372.
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. Experienced Excavator Operator required. Call 250-9381000. Seeking a deli service clerk. F/T or P/T, apply in person at Ritter’s House of Sausage 4305 31st Street, Vernon B.C
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Love Terry, Judy, Ethan, Logan and Bridget. You are really not gone or far away. You are with us all the while You live in the hearts of all of us in the memory of your smile.
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The Paddock Tack & Togs in Vernon is looking for another team member. This is a permanent part-time position offering 24 hours per week. Applicant MUST be able to work on Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays; have a strong background with retail sales and customer service; and be accurate at computer data entry. Knowledge of horses is also required preferably with English riding as a core style. If you feel you would add to our team please email your resume with references to thepaddock@shaw.ca Competitive wage & benefits package.
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Davidson Lawyers LLP in Vernon is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to work with a senior solicitor. Preference will be given to applicants with previous law office experience in conveyancing, wills and estates. This is a full time position – hours are 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, and Davidson Lawyers LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package after three months.
Davidson Lawyers LLP in Vernon has an immediate opening for a qualified conveyancer. This is a full time position — hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and Davidson Lawyers LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package after three months.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Michael Tindall, Office Manager, 4th Floor, 3205 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4 or by email to michaelt@davidsonlaw.com. No telephone enquiries please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Michael Tindall, Office Manager, 4th Floor, 3205 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4 or by email to michaelt@davidsonlaw.com. No telephone enquiries please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have 3-4 years of conveyancing experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email.
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SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working in our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 4- 5 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multi task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/ paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. You have the following: • Minimum 4-5 years experience; • Must have working knowledge in: • Estate Planning • Corporate reorganizations • Trusts • Commercial financing • Wills • Excellent technical, word processing & proof reading skills. • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and a strong aptitude for client service. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work. • Experience working with MS Office Suite with the ability to edit documents, create reports and presentations. • Reliability. • Self starter who takes initiative. • Available to work full time, Monday-Friday. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday December 5th, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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RT 216 - Giles & DeJong • 93 papers RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen • 109 papers RT 227 - Cunliffe & Holtam • 52 papers RT 228 - Tassie & Sage • 69 papers EAST HILL RT 63 - 25 Ave & 14 St • 95 papers RT 74 - 32 Ave & 18 St • 147 papers RT 80 - 23 Ave & 18 St • 89 papers RT 87 - 32 Ave & 17 St • 91 papers LAVINGTON
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS ARMSTRONG/VERNON
Full-time/Part-time/Casual Skills/Education – Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
MISSION HILL
Other – Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support.
RT 17 - 21 Ave & Okanagan Ave • 69 papers
Wages per BCGEU agreement
RT 18 - 16 Ave & 34 St • 87 papers
Please send cover letter, resume and references to Kindale Developmental Association c/o PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net
RT 215 - Aberdeen & Venables • 99 papers
RT 19 - 24 Ave & 33 St • 57 papers RT 21 - 16 Ave & 30 St • 112 papers OKANAGAN LANDING RT 417 - OK Ave & Marshall Rd • 94 papers • Avail. Nov 26 RT 424 - OK Landing & Brooks Lane • 156 papers RT 425 - OK Landing • 88 papers
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Merchandise for Sale
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Misc. for Sale
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Misc. Wanted
NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center.
Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522
KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time
Community Health Nurse
in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Sales DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com
Trades, Technical GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Instructor to teach in our Heavy Equipment Program! Please contact Gavin Winter at 780-835-6695 or visit www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information. THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100. Heart to Heart Services is offering Fall and Winter clean up for season. Call Jeff 250-5505829 for free estimates.
Services
Health Products Quickie Iris 18x20 tilt wheelchair, elevating leg rest. Drop seat pan, Roho air cushion for extra comfort, seat belt. This is the cadilac of wheel chairs. It is a superlight and well built. Like new, hardly used. Paid $2500. Asking $1700. 250-549-1489.
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal
CKX Helmet with heated shield with an open face for sale. Has sun visor included. XL. Used twice.
$125
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Welding
Merchandise for Sale
Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866-960-0045 or visit: www.dollars4guns.com
Fruit & Vegetables
778-212-0524
CKX Helmet with heated shield. XL. Used once.
$100
CERTIFIED organic chicken, Lamb and turkeys. Grass fed and raised free range. Inspected and Frozen Enderby Bc 250-838-6684 or 250-5404660 fredarofarm@gmail.com
Quickie Iris 18x20 tilt wheelchair, elevating leg rest. Drop seat pan, Roho air cushion for extra comfort, seat belt. This is the cadilac of wheel chairs. It is a superlight and well built. Like new, hardly used. Paid $2500. Asking $1700. 250-549-1489.
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Wood Fireplace Insert Stove “Fisher”, Good Condition. $125.obo (250)545-0853
Wanted: Mannequins, full size or otherwise. Vertical, horizontal, glass display cabinets, Simon’s coins 2906 -32 St 250308-1522
Landscaping
Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $185.per ton tax included. 250-549-0042
One leather loveseat & chair and one Sklaar Pepplar loveseat, like new 250-545-6497
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082. Local.
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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Firewood/Fuel
Furniture
NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center.
Oak double door pantry from Marit Kitchen, $150 (worth $1600 new) 250-546-2529
Plump, cuddley, friendly and voluptuous. Seniors 55+ discount. 250-309-9368.
Pets & Livestock
Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522
778-212-0524 4 steel wheels 17” 5 stud,$80 9’ Fishcat pontoon boat, $400. (250)542-3283 Canadian silver coin bags, containing 3 ounces of pure silver, silver maple leaves, American Eagles, 1 ounce rounds, & bars, stunning larger nuggets, Simon’s Coins, 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 Just in time for Christmas, we have acquired a small amount of genuine, signed, Inuit art jewelry, Simon’s Coins 2906 32 St 250-308-1522, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5 New Treadmill used by senior lady about 5 times $379 firm. 250-545-1446
Help Wanted
Landscaping
As we close for another season (Friday, Nov. 28 th 2014), we would like to thank you for a great year, and we look forward to serving you in the spring,
March, 2015. www.justrocks.ca
JUST
250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111
ROCKS
186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 26th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Nov 28, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Nov 29, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days
1,001 gifts for Christmas; Canadian, US & World coins, Royal Canadian mint commemorative coin sets, ancient Greek & Roman coins, Highly collectable Bank notes, including the 1954 devil’s series, Simon’s Coins, 2906 32 St, debit, visa, mc, Mon - Sat 10-5
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse, Dispersals and Miscellaneous Consignments
NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 STARTING AT 9:00 AM Indoor furniture & miscellaneous Also auction to begin at 10:00 am Cattle dispersal sale at 11:00 am 903 Raffan Rd, Armstrong, BC
250.546.9420
www.valleyauction.ca
AUCTION
s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • 6:00 P.M. Large Selection of New Jewellery - Rings, Earrings, Pendants & More, Assorted Collection of Coins & Bills
FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC: As New Leather Sofa, Leather Top Footstool, 3pc Coffee & End Table, 9pc Dining Room Suite, King Size Mattress & Frame, Roll-top Desk, Upholstered Chairs, Area Carpets, Lamps, Antique Table & Chairs, Corner Cabinet, China Cabinets, Sofa & Love Seat Set, Elec Fireplace & Mantle, Mirrored Dressers, Antique Mantle, Occ Tables, Planters, Rocking Chair, Framed Prints, 1950s Dinette Table & Sideboard Cabinet, 4pc Bedroom Suite, Tile Top Kitchen Cart, Small Kitchen Appl., Vacuums, Sewing Machines, Freezer, Bar Fridge, Washer/Dryer, Stereo, TV, Wringer Washer, Vilas Coffee & End Table, 7 - 4 Drawer File Cabinets, Computer Desk, Spring Horse, Patio Tables & Chairs, Plus Much More. Electric Stairway Lift by Silver-glide
TOOLS & MISC: 8.5hp 27” Craftsman Snowblower, DeWalt Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Grizzly Shaper, Radial Arm & Table Saws, Homelite Water Pump, Elec Pressure Washer, Porta Power, Air Tools, Makita Angle Grinder, Drill & Circ Saw, Tile Saws, Bench Vice, Air Compressor, Battery Charger, Chain Come Along, Wrenches, Tool Boxes, Lawn Mower, Router, Shop Vac, Air Tools, Airless Paint Sprayer, 5th Wheel Hitch, Sinks, Wood Heater & Pipe, Ski Pod Storage Box, Floor Jacks, Warn Winch, Propane Heater, Skis, New Boots, Life Jackets, Elec Heaters, Pool Pump & Much More. Scaffolding, Pallet Shelving, Scaffold Plank
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Livestock
Casual Shift Residential Workers
Gateway Men’s Floor - Restricted to Male Applicants (CUPE Local 523) Preferred Qualifications
• Diploma in human or mental health services • Minimum Grade 12 • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • Basic CPR certification • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or equivalent • Food Safe certification • Valid BC Driver’s Licence
Previous Experience
• Providing direct human services to clients who are economically disadvantaged, experiencing mental health challenges, and/or drug/alcohol dependent • Supervision and monitoring of clients in a residential setting
Knowledge and Skills
• Basic computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records • Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment and drug and alcohol dependence • Demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients • Knowledge of local and regional community and social service agencies A mandatory criminal records check is required prior to commencing employment. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing organization. Extensive benefits package provided.
Applications accepted ongoing. By email: info@jhsnok.ca OR John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region 2307 43rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 6K7
250-545-3259
AND COLLECTIBLE
AUCTION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th View and browse the catalogue on-line Partial List Includes: c1770 James Laird Kilmalcolm detailed mahogany long case clock, desirable early Canadiana oak turned leg dining room table with 4 leaves, early Arts & Crafts oak book shelf, early Butcher’s block, 10kt White Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Broach (Appraised at $9,000.00), signed bronze figurines, Marlin Golden trigger lever action 22 calibre, Rossi 44 calibre, two Winchester Model ‘94 30:30’s, 1875 US Military Springfield, selection of knives, large assortment of high-end jewellery and sterling silver, Signed Michael Lonechild original oil on canvas painting, Harold Lyons original oil painting, Signed Norval Morrisseau oil on canvas painting, coin & paper currency, collection of Swarovski crystal, vintage neon advertising sign and so much more…. Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms.
VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, November 30th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca
ANTIQUE IMPORTS CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA
3021 - 29TH AVE., VERNON 250-542-9119
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Rentals
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Acreage for Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Wanted: Your unwanted property and home. 2 -80 acres, any cond., Please forward property description and assessed value. 250-260-0217 prairieequip@telus.net
1bdrm East Hill, Avail Oct 1, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250-260-5870 Arlington Apartments 2 bedroom SENIOR’S Century Manor Apts 1 bedroom SENIOR’S No Smoking No Pets Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066 HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 2bdrm suites available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $850.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549-5254 Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467
Senior Assisted Living
For Sale By Owner 5 acres 2 km east of Lumby, Mobile home(fixer upper), well, septic, power and driveway. Great view $230,000.Financing avail OAC. 250-260-0217 For Sale at Princeton, B.C. 11 yr. old Rancher 1340 sqft, three bedroom, two bath, two car garage home on cul de sac. Very comfortable, easy to heat. MLS 147575 $239,900. Call 250-295-1990 Lee Lot For Sale in Vernon 44 meters long x 17 meters wide.$210,000. Call 250-5426748 Anytime.
Lots BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in the family-centered friendly community of Lumby, BC. 2.5 - 3 ACRE lots, 12 lot subdivision with wells in, power to property & driveways to build sites on private, paved road. Beautiful views, starting at $139,900. Call (250)317-2807.
Commercial/ Industrial
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
WEST VERNON 2 bdrm, 3rd floor, elevator, secure UG parking, storage, nice view, F.S., W.D., DW, $800/mo. Available immediately. Sorry NS, NP.
WEST VERNON 1 bdrm loft, ideal bachelor, close to Downtown, F.S. $700/mo. includes utilities. Available December 1. Sorry NS, NP.
LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry, nice view, FS, DW, A/C. Adult oriented. $750/mo. Avail. Immed. Sorry NS, NP.
WEST VERNON 2 bdrm main floor in old mansion, antique wood work, F.S., W.D. $1,050/mo. incl. utilities. Available December 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 The
CLIFFS
2 Bdrm Condos with View $
1100
/month
Heat, Hydro, Hot Water plus F/S, W/D, DW & Air all included. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. On-site Resident Manager Quiet, safe building. 4900 Okanagan Avenue
250-542-1701 1&2 bdrm, 50+ down town, f/s, avail now, no pets $650$800.250-260-8454 1bdrm apt. & studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg., HD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575/$675 3900-24 Ave. 250-550-4069 2bdrm, beautifully furn’d, Kal Lake.Dec.1st-June1$1200+util ns np. 250-308-4501.
Vacancy Anne’s Country Care Home, personalized assisted living & complex care. Respite or long term care available. 250-546-4099
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Large room w/half bath & shared home, single occupancy, $450 incl util & cable. Call or text 250-550-4740
Suites, Lower 55+ 2 bdrm , 6 appls, level entry, n/s, n/p, R.R, D.D, $900 + util 250-558-9656
(N. Vernon), 2nd floor, 700 sq. ft., available
Avail Dec 1. Walk out basement suite w/ sep ent., in 5 year old Coldstream home, 2 bdrms, phone, cable, d/w, f/s, w/d, & lawn mower incl in rent (gas for lawnmower not includ.) tenant is responsible for cutting the lawn one a week & shoveling sidewalks when it snows, back yard is fenced w/shared garden space, half use of garage for storage space, N/S or N/P of any kind, suitable for mature quiet tenant(s), R.R. $900 pm incl util, basic cable, internet w/router, but NOT phone. Call 250-5455153 Leave Message.
Nov. 1, 2014
Suites, Upper
Power & water included.
2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Dec 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383
Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
Seeking senior COUPLE. your own 2 bdr suite Kelowna, some help. includes all meals, lndry, utils, no stairs, furnished/ not. $1150 each. 778484-4047 or 250-317-3341.
Office Space for Rent
250-542-2307 NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE - overhead doors - 1440’ - $1060 per month Call Ray at 250 549-0198
1200sqft Quonset building, $675/mo lower Silverstar Rd area, close to Butcher Boy store, great for workshop or storage. 220V power, propane heat. 250-542-8921 or 250542-1996
Duplex / 4 Plex Duplex in East Hill 1bdrm, w/d, priv. yard & driveway, very bright, $1,000/mo Avail Dec 1 Call 250-503-6253 or 250-308-2933
Homes for Rent 1-2bdrm lower, suite, 5 blocks from downtown storage/pkg, 4-appl, N/P, N/S, $850.util incl, 250-558-3664 1bdrm 12x60 stationary trailer freshly reno’d, farm setting, close to town, $1,000mo + util, n/p,n/s,n/drugs. Credit checks 250-549-2310 2bdrm Farm house for rent, $1100 month 250-309-4703 3bdrm 2bath, Vernon, B.C. n/s, n/p, newly reno’d, upper lvl, $1,350 + Util. 1-250-8642786 Avail Dec 1 3bdrm laundry, $1195/mo, avail immed. 4 appl, garage, near Square Safeway, 421334th St 250-938-7273 or 250308-0045 3bdrm on East Hill, top floor, 1.5ba, n/p, n/s, $1,200mo, util includ. 1-604-928-4661 Armstrong 2bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., garage, landscaped yard. Suitable for adult couple. New cond. n/s, n/p. Avail immed. $1250. 250-833-8091. Available Dec 1, n/s n/p, 3bdrm & bsmnt 2bdrm + livingroom, level entry, Veranda covered. 38th Ave. $1,600. 250-545-5841 UPPER 3 bdr house, n/s, n/d, n/p, mature persons. $1100 plus half utilities. 778-4750044. cathiecollingwood@gmail.com UPPER level of house, 2 bdrm w/d, utils incl. N/P, N/S. Avail Dec 1st. Call 604-8567053 $950.00 mth Ok landing area
2bdrm, close to DT, RR & DD req. N/S, N/P, $850 + hydro, laundry & parking, Call for info 250-558-9656
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3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, central location, large laundry room, storage room, renovated bathroom, kitchen, flooring, shared pool, large shared yard. $1,200. Dec 1. 250-306-2055 3bdrm 1.5bath newly renovated in Harwood area next to children’s park. Private patio,f/s laundry hookups. $1150 plus utilities. Avail. Nov 15 Call or text 250-260-0420.
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1995 Mazda Protege, runs excellent. $1200. obo. (250)309-6300
Recreational/Sale 1992 Jayco 8 1/2 ft camper, good for hunting or fishing, exc cond, $4,000. 250-549-0844
Want to Rent 3-4 bedroom house in Vernon area, required Dec 1st or Jan 1st. Responsible tenants, will take care of the property as if we owned it! Would consider furnished or unfurnished. Please call 250309-9878
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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 used winter tires w/rims & lots of thread (26”). Paid $600, asking $250 obo. Off Kia Sportage. Call 250-545-5244 Good Year Wrangler P275 65R18, M&S,80% tread. $300. 2 sets of 4 14” winter steel rims. $100 set.(250)546-6822 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Cars - Domestic 2003 BUICK REND. need to see this to believe it. 7 pass. Perfect SUV, one owner, 135km, moon roof leather, price reduced again, call 250542-9083 2009 Dodge Caliber, fully loaded, 40000k, winter & summer tires w/rims, $8,000 obo 250-260-1941 250-308-9523 98 Chevy Tracker, 4x4, hard top, hitches, 2550kms,runs good,$2500.1 (250)379-2223
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Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
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#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
99 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4, SB, runs exce. New battery & tires $2,700 obo. 250-546-1165
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