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Efforts are underway to ensure the Upper Room Mission can serve the public once the doors reopen. A local couple has launched a campaign to collect non-perishable food items for the mission, which is closed because of flooding caused by a broken water pipe. “They will store the food until we are up and running again,” said Lisa Anderson, URM spokesperson. Drop-off locations for the campaign are the Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Nexus B.C.,

Remedy’s RX, Ferrer Rentals and Elevation Motor Sports. Other than the above mentioned drop-off locations, though, the Upper Room Mission is currently not accept-

ing food donations because it does not have storage. Cash donations are being sought to help replenish the food stock. A trust account has been set up at VantageOne Credit Union, and donations can be made at any VantageOne Branch. The account number is 943555. Year-end tax receipts will be issued. Repairs at the mission could take six to eight weeks to complete. Because the Interior Health Authority has closed down the URM kitchen, breakfast (9 a.m.), lunch (noon) and dinner

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(4 p.m.) will be served at the People Place. Those in attendance can use the back stairwell to access food services. Those with mobility issues can use the front entrance/elevator. URM will open its washroom facilities during meals. Restaurants and other businesses are still being sought to provide food and serve meals while the mission is closed. “The schedule is filling up fast but the week of Dec. 14th is still open,” said Anderson. For more information or to donate, call 250-549-1231 local 29 or e-mail lisa.anderson@vernonurm.org.

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Jack Cyr, three, has a heart to heart with Santa as he joins his brother Chase, five, and his kindergarten class as they help decorate a tree in downtown Enderby Friday. All the students at M.V. Beattie Elementary School made a decoration for the tree that was part of the Enderby Christmas celebration Friday night.

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There will soon be a home for Habitat. Habitat for Humanity’s Vernon chapter has purchased property at 2404 35th Ave. and construction will begin in the spring for affordable housing. “This lot will support a triplex and the location is ideal for families to be near schools, shopping and downtown,” Glory Westwell said Glory Westwell, Habitat chairperson. The first step is demolition of the existing abandoned home on the property. A general contractor will then be identified as will a volunteer co-ordinator to handle the logistics of the people involved

in the project. An accountant has already volunteered their skills, as has an architect, flooring company and a bathroom supply company. About $150,000 has been raised to date, and there is still a need for another $250,000. “The spot to go to donate, volunteer, nominate a worthy partner family and keep in touch with progress is www.vernonhabitat.com,” said Beth Marks, who has been part of the Habitat Champs fundraising team. Habitat is actively now accepting nominations for deserving families to take part in the project. In lieu of a cash down payment, partner families contribute with 500 hours of sweat equity and mortgage payments are designed to be affordable.

“Family is not limited to a typical nuclear family,” said Westwell. “Regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation, Habitat is looking for those community members with children who would make great neighbours, are interested in bettering their communities and will be reliable in fulfilling their responsibilities of home ownership. Marks is enthusiastic about the project. “Habitat has an impeccable track record for the right formula to enable great people with limited access to down payments realize the joy and stability and pride of home ownership,” she said. “The spin-off benefits of stability and pride for children are impressive,” she said. “We see this as the start of a movement to secure affordable, decent and safe housing for our great community.”

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The City of Vernon hopes to bolster economic growth through a one-of-a-kind approach. Craig Broderick has started as the economic development planner and it’s believed to be the only position of its kind in the province. “We want to foster the open for business environment,” said Kevin Poole, economic development manager. Broderick will report directly to Poole and not the city’s planning department, although he will work with all departments. Craig Broderick Broderick was a city planner from 1995 to 2004 and was director of development services in Coldstream from 2004 to 2012. He was most recently involved in the real estate sector. “A lot of businesses know Craig and he has great contacts,” said Poole. Broderick says he’s looking forward to the challenges of being an economic development planner. “It’s an interesting position where I get to combine my planning knowledge with my experience from commercial real estate,” he said. Broderick will focus on an array of activities. “I will work with applicants primarily for commercial, industrial and institutional developments,” he said. “I will also help with the economic development priorities set by council. The city is trying to encourage more investment in the community.” Broderick believes his primary role is to keep communications flowing with developers. “There will be one point of contact at the city.”

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Screen time creates risk for kids Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

Gone are the days when school bathroom walls were the only place words of hurt lived. Kids were safe not only from bullying, at home, but from the harm of predators. Now, bullying is everywhere and it’s 24/7. And the predators don’t even have to leave their homes. Words of hurt are thoughtlessly posted online for the world to see, pictures are posted, friendships are made, and broken, in a simple click. Keeping students safe online is a major concern within the Vernon School District, which recently brought social media expert Jesse Miller to town to discuss the subject. Miller, of Mediated Reality, shared insight into the online dangers that kids don’t even realize they are getting themselves into. “There’s more dangers online than there is in a community park,” said Miller. “They (predators) are more susceptible to being caught or highlighted in that park compared to the Internet where they can just kind of hide behind the guise of a profile.” And it’s not just the connection with strangers that is concerning. The Internet has a never-ending potential for emotional harm to

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youth. But that is where parents and educators can step in to ensure kids are aware of these dangers, and are also aware of their own social responsibility online. “We’ve given kids a tool that allows them to connect with the entire world and expected them to have this understanding,” said Miller. “But we haven’t factored into the fact that they are children who make childish mistakes.” Therefore parents are urged to alert their kids to the dangers of online predators and ‘friends.’ “If you don’t know who that follower is, why is it OK on the internet but not in real life?” said Miller of how we would

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youth when it comes down to documenting something of a personal nature on Instagram is they take pictures of their brand new driver’s license and they put that on the internet,” said Miller. That picture, which includes a home address, date of birth and physical features can then be accessed by strangers. “When we have 18-year-olds complain that they can’t get loans because they’ve already had credit fraud. “It’s most likely because they gave their information away when they were 16, somebody just waited patiently for two years.” Miller offers several suggestions, such as having your kids read their text messages out loud, ensuring no phones or tablets are allowed at the table, and simply not using tech-

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the complete 2015 Regular Council Meeting Schedule for City of Armstrong Council is available to the public at Armstrong City Hall and on the City of Armstrong web site at www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca. Generally, Council meetings are the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC. Where such Monday is a statutory holiday, the meetings are held the next evening. Council Committee Meetings are held in the morning or afternoon of the same day. The public is welcome to conﬁrm Regular and Committee meeting dates and times by calling 546-3023 or by visiting the City of Armstrong website. Melinda Stickney Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Fax: 250-546-3710 info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

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Vertigo, to propose renovating an existing building to include an art gallery, a cafe, a public market and retail activities. There could also be live-in studios for artists. “It would create a destination for tourists and locals,” said McInnes, who describes the project as a social venture. “When you merge public and private interests, you can create a building with hybrid uses. It’s a proven model and it’s occurred in other communities.” Consultation has occurred with a number of groups, including the Kindale Developmental

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Friends rally behind family JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Friends of Curtis and Melissa Gobbett are hoping to gain the community’s support to make Christmas a little merrier for the local family. Melissa, 32, continues to battle the cancerous, incurable brain tumour she was diagnosed with last year. But despite the seizures, the loss of her job and independence, the ongoing palliative chemotherapy and its endless effects, Melissa continues to shine with strength. “I try my best,” said Melissa, wife and mother of two young boys: five-year-old Kaiden and two-year-old Carter. “I live my days with hope, for my boys.” Friend Nichoel Crawford can attest to Melissa’s incredible spirit. “She takes it extremely well, she’s still really positive,” said Crawford, who as part of Team Gobbett, wants to make the holidays a little brighter for the Coldstream family by removing some of their financial burdens. In order to do just that, a fundraiser is organized for Thursday at the Lumby Curling Club, with a pasta dinner at 6 p.m. courtesy of Big Steve’s Catering. Music will also be provided courtesy of Steve Nagy and a silent auction will further benefit the family courtesy of donations from North Okanagan businesses. Along with cash donations to help the family, silent auction items are needed for the event. “Anything really,” said Crawford, noting that it is a kidfriendly event so children’s items will be highly sought-after. Melissa, who spends a lot of time resting and sleeping, was doing just that when the first sign of something wrong began. “My oldest son found me hav-

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“I would like to try,” she said. “I want to be with my family as long as I can.” Unfortunately many alternative therapies are out of financial reach due to their reduced income and increased medical and travel expenses (along with the day-to-day bills). “We of course make do but it’s tougher now,” said Melissa. Curtis continues to work at Kal Tire, a company which has been incredibly generous and understanding, allowing him to be at her side whenever needed. Anyone wishing to help by purchasing tickets to the event (tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children and organizers are hoping ticket orders will be made by Tuesday) or making donations can contact one of the following: n Nichoel Crawford, 250503-4741, nichoel_w@hotmail. com (Coldstream) n Stephanie White, 250-3090589, swhite@capri.ca (Vernon), pick up after 5 p.m. n Jeri White, 250-503-8692, bigsteve01@hotmail.com, pick up at Village of Lumby

“He has been missing from his home for several weeks,” said Gord Molendyk, with the RCMP. “During that time, his family has received word that he is OK through social media.

He would not provide them with details on where he is staying.” The police and his family are very concerned about his wellbeing. He is known to travel between the Okanagan and

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he hockey world has taken a big hit with the loss of Canadiens great Jean Beliveau and former Canucks alumnus, coach, gm, cheerleader, etc. Pat Quinn, not to mention the decline in health of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. A list of what these men accomplished on the ice alone would be enough to warrant the outpouring of emotion and tributes from fans, teammates, politicians and pretty much everyone else on the planet, or at least the northern hemisphere. But there’s so much more to it than that. Beliveau’s stats speak for themselves – 10 Stanley Cups, the longest Glenn Mitchell serving captain in the rich tradition that is the Habs, two scoring championships, one playoff MVP and one league MVP title...... But what people talk about is the respect he commanded on and off the ice and the way he treated people, you know by the old rule of treating people how you want to be treated. He, apparently, was asked twice to be governor-general of this great country of ours, and declined, graciously of course, as he was also a noted family man. And Quinn too. Although he fell achingly short of a couple of Stanley Cups, heavy sigh, he helped guide Canada to gold at the Olympics and World Juniors, among numerous other accomplishments behind the bench and on the ice. Again though, like No. 4 in Montreal, it’s the way he commanded respect and treated people off the ice that people can’t stop talking about. As far as No. 9 in Detroit, a man who shares a birthday with yours truly and whom I’ve idolized for decades for his hockey prowess and status as a human being off the ice, I’ll save some of those thoughts for later, hopefully much later.

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However, I think part of the emotional outpouring connected with Beliveau and Quinn is it speaks to a time when it was important not only to be a great leader and excel at hockey, but to do it with class and respect for the game and the people who love it. These men embody that sentiment and deserve the accolades that go along with achieving all they’ve accomplished through grit and determination, while seemingly still being nice guys, well, maybe not always on the ice, but they also knew the difference between what’s acceptable behaviour during a game and what’s acceptable off the playing field. Today’s superstar athletes? Maybe not so much. Too, too often the headlines are about athletes behaving badly, or even criminally, or even just displaying a lack of respect for the game or the fans and kids who look up to them. Now, to be fair, we’re not talking about a level playing field here, so to speak. The men I’m writing about today didn’t earn outrageous salaries or have to play under the media frenzy and social media mayhem of today that magnifies every misstep exponentially. And there are plenty of classy athletes out there still today that are also good, decent people that we will one day write glowingly about. Plus no one is saying that Beliveau and Quinn were perfect by any means, not to mention they played at a time when the game was more violent when compared with today’s standards, which, thanks to modern technology, dissects and debates every hit for intent, malice, afterthought and suspensionability. However, what we are left with is the legacy of men who reached the pinnacle of success in our national sport and did it with class and dignity and they deserve our admiration. And may their story inspire all of us to do our best in our chosen fields and personal lives, all the while doing it with a touch of grace and style and respect for our fellow human beings.

The shooting of Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud illustrates all too clearly how dangerous the job of a police officer can be. We don’t know why he stopped that white Intrepid in Batchelor Heights in the middle of the night — police won’t reveal the reason for the traffic stop as it’s part of the overall probe — but, even routine traffic stops can be deadly for our men and women in uniform. While the initial word is that doctors are pleased with how Michaud’s surgery went, all too often such incidents result in death and incomprehensible pain for the family of the officer and his or her comrades. According to a Statistic Canada report from the fall of 2010, “in more recent years, stopping a suspicious vehicle/person and stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation have resulted in more homicides against police officers than responding to domestic disputes.” The last time the nation’s attention was transfixed on such a horrible situation, it was earlier this year in Moncton, when a man named Justin Bourque ambushed and shot three Mounties, killing two. And, few can forget the tragedy that unfolded in Mayerthorpe, Alta., in 2005. With news of an arrest in the shooting of Michaud, we can only hope justice prevails and that the corporal, a father of two, makes a full recovery. As Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller told reporters during a press conference: “People who don’t wear the uniform and don’t put their life on the line every day don’t know what it’s like to go through that.” If you see a Mountie while you are out and about this month, shake their hand and thank them for a hard job well done. — Kamloops This Week

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aving read MP Colin Mayes recent comments in The Morning Star, I am appalled. You stated that, "it's not governments fault there is homelessness." Maybe not directly at the federal level, but let me give you a prime example of how our provincial government can create a problem. Take a good man who has worked every day of his life since he was 15. He's 32 and on his way home from work and gets rear-ended. He suffers injuries that make it impossible to work and will require significant rehabilitation. He collects EI until that runs out and, as ICBC will not settle until he's returned to work and they can determine wage loss, he is left with no option but to collect welfare. Welfare agrees, after a lengthy process, that he is disabled and entitled to medical coverage but it's limited to 12 visits per calendar year of chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage combined. His visits are used up in the first two months of the year and the therapy he needs in order to return to work is discontinued. The government is not willing to pay for the rehabilitation of a man who wants nothing more than to work to support his family. What they will pay for are steadily increasing doses of narcotic medications. MLA CRITICIZED How unfortunate that our MLA should react in such a negative way to the overwhelming rejection of the water referendum. If funding is based on merit, then I have to question our government's expenditures on such projects as the Jumbo ski resort, the large grants to the Penticton recreation complex and the cost of leasing land in the South Okanagan for a correctional centre when it should have been built in a more central location and on government-owned land. Surely a viable water supply is a necessity to Greater Vernon and should be a top priority. Come on Eric Foster, work for us as you did for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital project. Brian Willows THANK YOU Re: Blood inventory in critical condition On behalf of Canadian Blood Services,

He is developing a tolerance to the drugs, needing more and more to manage his pain, and is slipping quickly into addiction. He's being locked into the cycle of addiction and poverty that leads to homelessness, and this is absolutely being caused by government policies.

I’d like to sincerely thank residents of this community who responded to our recent urgent appeal for blood. When it really counted, you stepped up and helped ensure we could continue to meet patient needs across the country. We are fortunate to have such dedicated donors, some of whom experienced longer donation times during this critical period. Thanks to you, we are no longer in a critical situation. That doesn’t mean our work together stops here. he need for blood is constant. We look forward to welcoming regular donors back again soon. If you’re a new donor, we hope you will consider making blood donation a regular part of your life. We want donors to have the best experience possible. We’ve heard your suggestions and will continue to improve. To begin, we’ve introduced Wi-Fi in our permanent clinics, created a new website that is mobile friendly, introduced a mobile

This was my husband's story 17 years ago. He did recover and return to work when we risked homelessness by choosing to defer payments of our utilities in order to cover the costs of his rehab, so he could return to work and finally settle with ICBC. How many more stories like ours are out there to be told? How often do government policies put people at greater risk of homelessness? How many addicts have been created because drugs are cheaper than rehabilitative treatments? Government first creates addiction, then offers ineffective treatment where detox beds are plentiful and treatment beds are insufficient. There are nine detox beds for every one treatment bed in B.C. (the last time I checked). People make the decision to get well but the resources needed to follow through are not available. A homeless addict coming out of detox has no where to go but back to the street, perpetuating the cycle of addiction. This is caused directly by government policy. So, Mr. Mayes, your claim is simply not true. It may not be your level of government that makes these policies, but they are in effect and they are causing the addiction that can lead to homelessness. Sam Zaharia

app called GiveBlood and started publishing our weekly inventory online so it’s even easier for you to take action. We have also introduced a new eligibility quiz to help you determine if you can donate. To learn more visit www.blood.ca. Once again, thank you for your recent support and for helping to save or improve the life of a fellow Canadian. Mark Donnison, Vice-president, Donor Relations Canadian Blood Services CARTOONS HIT THE MARK Just a comment on The Morning Star cartoonist Ingrid Rice. I find her cartoons enlightening, cogent and relevant without being too controversial. Her cartoon on election signs being "beautiful" became a positive discussion at a gathering in Armstrong recently. E.C. Roworth

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Fatal accident investigated Morning Star Staff

A fatal industrial accident in Spallumcheen continues to be investigated. John Elliot Sleypen, 50, of Kamloops, was delivering a load of heavy timber to the Rapid Span PreCast plant Wednesday. As the timber was being unloaded at about 1:15 p.m., another worker found him trapped under a significant amount of timber. He was transported to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, but he could not be resuscitated. The B.C. Coroners Service, Transport Canada and the RCMP continue to investigate the incident.

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Christmas is all about families and that’s also the primary focus of Vernon Search and Rescue. The non-profit agency will once again host its Christmas tree fundraiser to ensure it has sufficient resources to reunite individuals who are lost or injured with their family. “It’s one of a few fundraisers that we have throughout the year to purchase equipment and supplies and cover training for members to attend off-site courses,” said Maria Doyle, with SAR. “All members are professional volunteers dedicated to helping those that are lost and injured.” Trees will be sold by donation from Monday to Sunday. Trees will be sold at the SAR hall on Aberdeen Road in Coldstream (next to the regional district):

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A meeting with the transportation minister bodes well for the Township of Spallumcheen. Todd Stone wrote the township to say how much he enjoyed meet-

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in November to discuss Spallumcheen’s biggest traffic concerns. Topping the list are four-laning the highway to Enderby and improvements at McLeod Road into the McLeod subdivision. Stone’s reply was one of three received by the township from provincial ministers. Forests Minister Steve Thomson wrote on the Rose Swanson Sensitive Area, which he called a “major tourism attraction for the local economy as well as an important community watershed.” Thomson said he has asked ministry representatives to ensure

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The 27th annual Light a Bulb campaign is proving popular. The fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has raised $115,038, or 46 per cent of its $250,000 goal. “We are happy to be off to a strong start due to several large donations,” said Richard Finn, campaign co-chairperson. “There is still a long way to go to reach our goal so every donation is important no matter how large or small.” This year’s Light a Bulb supports the Building a Tower of Care campaign to furnish and equip the sixth and seventh floors of the Polson Tower.

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Tourism officials in the Okanagan are cautiously optimistic about a proposed concept that would streamline the sector’s government-funded marketing programs. By collapsing a patchwork of funding opportunities into just two targeted pools of money, Destination B.C. hopes it and the tourism sector will get more bang for its marketing bucks. “All of these programs have industry at the centre where we’re putting together programs that represent industry or have industry able to Ange Chew buy in to reach their targeted consumer,” Richard Lewis, the agency’s director of sector development, told the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association summit Wednesday in Penticton. The concept would see all provincial marketing money directed into two streams: one devoted to strategic priorities of skiing, aboriginal tourism, and touring and exploring; and the other for consortiums of three or more communities, regions or industry sectors. Lewis said Destination B.C. will be collecting feedback until the spring, when it hopes to roll out a final version of the plan in time to accept applications in next fall. Ange Chew, tourism manager for the City of Vernon, is concerned about smaller communities or consortiums being able to come up with funds necessary to match the proposed $25,000 minimum for new programs. “But that’s the discussion here and hopefully that can be sorted and we can get our feedback heard and maybe there can be some adjustments so that we can partner together,” she said. TOTA CEO Glen Mandziuk said all of the financial concerns are legitimate and his group will push hard to make sure its partners’ voices are heard during the consultation process. However, he supports the new, simplified approach over what’s in place today. “There may be too many programs that have differing guidelines, so people don’t know where they fit, so that might be a problem,” he said of the current system. “It’s healthy to review programs every so often.” Destination B.C. executive director Marsha Walden said the agency currently provides about $5 million annually for tourism marketing and hopes to free up an additional $2 million to roll out the new program in 2017.

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For a less fortunate child, one gift can make all the difference this Christmas. That is the goal behind Vernon Toyota’s third annual Toy Drive. Donations of new unwrapped gifts or clothing for ages 0-12 years old, with an

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Cody DePourcq can’t get enough of the B.C. Hockey League, or the Vernon Vipers for that matter. The 19-year-old scored once in his 200th game, all with Penticton, as the Vees held off the Vernon Vipers 4-3 in Interior Division play before 1,950 fans Friday night at Kal Tire Place. The 5-foot-5, 160-pound dynamo has probably faced the Vipers close to 40 times since breaking in with the Vees as a 16-yearold buzzsaw. “It’s special and unique to play that many games in this league,” smiled DePourcq. “It’s a tough league and I’ve been fortunate to not have many injuries throughout my career, and play with so many great players and teams over the last three years. I love playing against Vernon. We bring out the best in one another and the games are always a lot of fun.” DePourcq, who is eligble for a fifth season next year, quickly listed his most memorable game but couldn’t remember who it was against. “The Royal Bank Cup (final),” he beamed. “Just watching the seconds tick down on the clock was a great feeling. I’m not even sure who we played.” The Vees clipped the Woodstock Slammers of Ontario 4-3 in the 2011 RBC championship in Humboldt, Sask. DePourcq’s father, John, won a national title with the Penticton Knights in 1986. Vees’ head coach Fred Harbinson, noting that DePourcq was talking to a fan in the hallway rather than heading upstairs for a run, joked: “So, you play your 200th game, you don’t have to do the cool down?” Harbinson has enjoyed the ride with the Penticton product. “He’s fun to coach. He’s a great kid. The frustrations of coaching a lot of times is trying to motivate guys and trying to get guys going and you never have to motivate that kid. Every day he comes with a smile on his face to the rink and wants to work and his worth ethic is as high it goes. It’s been a pleasure coaching him.” Patrick Newell, Mitch Newsome and Lewis Zerter-Gossage also supplied goals for the Vees, who have won all four meetings with Vernon this season. There wasn’t as much flow as past Vees-

Vipers tilts, but it was still superior hockey you never tire of watching. “I think both teams get each other up. It’s pretty rare for either of our teams to take the other team lightly,” said Harbinson, whose Vees are ranked No. 6 in Canada. “We knew it was gonna be tough, especially after winning the first two in this building. It lived up to it. They scored first and we pushed back and it was tight at the end.” Texan Thomas Aldworth pulled the hat trick for the Vipers, his last tally coming with goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn on the bench for a sixth attacker, with 30 seconds to play. Aldworth netted his 15th snipe of the season 6:23 into the game, triggering an onset of more than 400 hundred stuffies on the annual charity Teddy Bear Toss Night. A lack of volunteers on hand to retrieve the toys caused a 10-minute delay. Aldworth was the beneficiary of a wild rebound after TJ Dumonceaux’s shot went high off goalie Hunter Miska to the left hash mark. Newell equalized with 1:44 remaining in the first period when rookie d-man Mitchell Oliver stick handled through his LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR own crease, forcing a shocked TJ Dumonceaux of the Vernon Vipers goes in for a hard check against Penticton Vees’ defenceman Gabe Bast in Schamerhorn to make a save. B.C. Hockey League play Friday night at Kal Tire Place. Newell buried the rebound on the goal-line for an early and in order to beat these guys, we have to zone before dishing a gorgeous pass. Christmas gift. DePourcq completed a bang-bang play outwork them for 60 minutes and we just “It happens to the best of us,” said Vernon with blueliner Dante Fabbro. Chicago haven’t been able to that.” alternate captain Kenny Citron. “It doesn’t Blackhawk draft Jack Ramsey earned the The Vees moved to 25-4-0-1 atop the fall on one guy. It’s a team effort and that’s secondary assist. Interior Division. Vernon is second, 16 the thing about this team, we all have each Aldworth pulled the Snakes within a goal points back at 16-8-1-2. Vernon faced the other’s backs. If one guy’s not playing great, with a minute left in the same period, 58 Smoke Eaters Saturday night in Trail. somebody else is picking up the slack for seconds into a Connor Chartier minor. Forward Nick Rasovic, released by him. That’s how it works which is part about The Vees restored a two-goal cushion at the defending Fred Page Cup champion what makes it special.” 8:30 of the third when Zerter-Gossage bur- Coquitlam Express, made his Viper debut. Newsome and DePourcq rang up goals ied a high wrister from the ringette line. It “We could use a bigger body up front, in 85 seconds midway through the second was the first goal in nine games for the high- kind of an energy spark kind of guy,” said Citron. “We’ve liked what we’ve seen so period to put Penticton up 3-1. Newsome , scoring Montreal product. from the back door, went blocker side after “We matched their tempo most of the far in practice. on and off the ice. He’s a d-man Patrick Sexton made a smart play game,” said Aldworth. “They took it to us hard-working guy so far, so it’s definitely an using his knee to keep the puck inside the and outworked us in the second period advantage picking him up.”

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Murray brings net prowess to Heat CARY MELLON UBCO HEAT ATHLETICS

KELOWNA – After shepherding his team to an impressive run to the playoffs in their first season in Canada West, UBCO Heat men’s soccer coach Dante Zanatta has recruited a future keeper in Kelowna Secondary Owls’ Carson Murray. The homegrown story of Murray’s athletic path began when he started playing youth soccer in Rutland. He went on to play for Kelowna United a year underage before switching leagues to the BCSPL on the Super Y Thompson Okanagan FC., with whom he played five years. He was 13 when Zanatta first met him while working for BC Soccer. “We have stayed in touch ever since and I have trained with Dante on several occaUBCO HEAT PHOTO sions,” said Murray. Carson Murray of the Kelowna Owls has signed with the UBCO Heat for next fall. Their connection also extends to coaching, as Murray has worked along Zanatta at Zanatta added that he and his staff are stoked about helpthe summer International Soccer Camps the last few years. ing Murray reach his full potential. “Carson has the tools to be a standout in the CIS,” said “Carson is a very coachable player. He is very athletic and Zanatta, “and we have been very interested in Carson since willing to push to the next level and is very good with his feet I have been at UBCO and are extremely happy that he com- and that is very important in our style of play.” mitted to us.” The 6-foot, 190-pound goaltender will bring a bevy of

leadership and tactical ability despite his young age, which will serve him well in the net. “I am also good at shot stopping and distribution out of the back,” he said. A multi-sport athlete by trade, having been a provincial medalist in volleyball, Murray is eager to focus on soccer when coming to UBC Okanagan next fall. “At this point I am very excited for the jump to university,” said Murray. “UBCO had a fantastic first season in the CIS. I have had the chance to train with the boys during the offseason and have known some of the players who have played in the BCSPL. I am eager to join the team.” Murray will enroll in a Bachelor of Arts program and is also excited to explore his possible academic paths. .“UBC Okanagan has a wide variety of courses to choose from,” he said. He recognizes that the transition to CIS soccer will be tough, but is more than up to the challenge that the team’s second season in Canada West will bring. “I am very excited for the upcoming season with the boys and I hope to make a great impact on the team.”

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The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers went 1-1 in Friday action at the Banff Hockey Academy Midget Tier 1 Hockey Tournament. The Vipers toppled the Taber Golden Suns of Alberta 7-4 in their morning game and then fell 5-2 to the Lloydminster Rage Friday night. Vernon finished preliminary play Saturday versus the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Vipers were down 2-0 after the first period against the Golden Suns, but they fought back in the second period with Brady Marzocco scoring from Reed Cashato and Braden Gilowski and then Logan Imrich unassisted to tie it 2-2. Taber recorded a powerplay marker to go ahead again before the ice clean, but Vernon responded with five goals in the third. Jason Shaigec, from Gilowski and Imrich, and Cashato assisted by Cameron Hitch, put the Vipers ahead for the first time. Shaigec converted from Gilowski with the eventual winner. Taber pulled their goalie for a sixth attacker and posted their fourth goal, but Vernon added insurance tallies by Gilowski and Connor Johnston. Marzocco and Bryce Pyle drew assists. Lloydminster also took a 2-0 lead on Vernon before Gilowski connected from from Shaigec and Michael Lenoury. Marzocco, assisted by Johnston, wrapped up the Home Building Centre offence with Lloydminster counting three more goals in the third. The Fix Auto Vipers split their Friday games at the Revelstoke Grizzlies Bantam Tier 3 Tournament at the Forum. D-man Griffin Evans pulled the hat trick as the Vipers shut down the Rocky Mountain House Blades of Alberta 8-0 Friday night. Dayton Bryan, Lucas Halvorson, Sean

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Olympic champion Brad Jacobs topped the men’s round-robin table at the $140,000 Home Hardware Canada Cup in Camrose, Alta. and he wasn’t even near the rink. When Mike McEwen of Winnipeg toppled John Morris of Calgary 7-4, Kevin Koe of Calgary ambushed Brad Gushue of St. John’s, Nfld. 10-4 and Vernon’s Jim Cotter surprised Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, Ont. 7-4 Friday, that left Howard, McEwen and Jacobs tied at 4-2. Records against one another gave Jacobs a bye into today’s final. Howard and McEwen met in Saturday’s semifinal of the seven-team event. Cotter – backed by Ryan Kuhn, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky – swiped singles in the third and ninth ends and added a deuce in 10 versus Howard. Cotter lost 5-4 to Gushue Friday afternoon to finish at 2-4. Morris, who curled for Cotter last year, ended up 1-5. Koe and Gushue were 3-3. Howard avoided a five-way tie for first place when he edged Koe 4-3 with a long angle-raise takeout for two in the afternoon draw to sit in the

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Connor Sloan and Kurtis Klinger each scored twice as the host Princeton Posse dispatched the North Okanagan Knights 4-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Friday night. Klinger, a California product, netted the winner at 8:18 of the second period, just 77 seconds after his unassisted powerplay goal made it 3-1. He leads the Posse with 15 snipes. Sloan, who hails from West Kelowna, opened the offence at 13:16 of the first period. D-man Austin Garrington, a Lumby native, equalized nine minutes into the second frame, from Layne Greene and Zach Andrusiak. Sloan added insurance at 16:61 of the third period. Garrington netted his sixth goal of the sea-

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She also organized the large number of events in 2012 to commemorate Spall’s 120th birthday. “Thank you for your dedication, time and effort during the last term in office,” said Brown to Ganson. “Your commitment to the community during your tenure on council has been greatly appreciated.” Ganson’s seat has been filled by Christine LeMaire. The other five incumbents were all re-elected, including Ganson’s father, Ed Hanoski. Meetings set The township has

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released its meeting schedule for 2015. Council will still meet twice a month for regular meetings, on the first and third Monday of each month with a couple of exceptions. The first and only meeting in January will be on the second Monday, Jan. 12. “Due to the holiday closure prior to the New Year, it is recommended, as in the past, that there be only one meeting in January, as there will not be sufficient time for staff to prepare an agenda,” wrote deputy corporate officer Cindy Graves in a report to council. The agenda for a Jan. 5 meeting would be required to be circulated to council on the Thursday before, which happens to be Jan. 1 and the office, of course, is closed. There will be one meeting in July and August to accommodate staff and council vacation time. Two meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month, April 7 and Sept. 1 as the Mondays are statutory holidays. There will be one committee of the whole meetings per month, to be held on the fourth Monday, though extra meetings have been added in January, March and April to work on the township’s financial plan.

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with UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing, was recently honoured with an award of excellence from the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. Rush, presented with an award for excellence in education, is one of 36 nurses recognized at the annual College of Registered Nurses of B.C. ceremony. “I am thrilled by this award and the support of my colleagues and am truly humbled as I consider the wonderfully dedicated teachers whom I work with every day,” said Rush.

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More than 450 North Okanagan students were helped in the annual North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society’s (NOYFSS) annual backpack project, with Staples raising $26,000 to help fill the backpacks with school supplies. Representing the project are (from left, front): Samantha Symons and Lorel Brown (NOYFSS); Sydney Watson (Staples); Gay Jewitt (Whitevalley Community Resource Centre); Kim Porter (Staples) and Aislinn Harmston (Okanagan Boys and Girls Club - Armstrong). Rear (from left): Ryan Gulash (Staples); Jan Schulz (Farmily Resource Centre); and Cindy DeGagne and Jamie Wattie (Staples).

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It’s become a summer staple of Staples. The Vernon office equipment and supplies giant holds fundraisers from July 1 to Sept. 13 to help North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS) with its annual Backpack Project. The NOYFSS campaign sees organizations such as Staples contribute funds to help purchase school supplies and backpacks for families who need financial assistance. This year, Staples raised more than $26,000 – the highest amount raised by any Staples outlet in Canada for a local charity – which helped supply more than 450 students with school supplies. “The staff totally gets behind it,” said Vernon Staples manager Jamie Wattie of her store’s fundraising efforts. “We do baking, have bake sales, a Jeans Day where staff contribute money for the right to wear jeans

to work.” Staff also host a silent auction, garage sale, barbecue and a popular raffle where the winner receives a Macbook (won this year by a Coldstream resident). NOYFSS, the Family Resource Centre, the Whitevalley Community Services and Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Armstrong

work in partnership with Staples to put together school supplies for identified students in the North Okanagan. “As an agency, we promote Staples because they promote us,” said Gay Jewitt, Whitevalley Community Resource Centre executive director. “The money raised this year also says a lot about our community.” Lorel Brown of

NOYFSS said her organization receives referrals for students who are identified as candidates for the backpack project. “We would like to send out a huge thank you to Lisa Gallie from Big Sun Tanning and Garett Halayko from Hurley Canada for supplying the backpacks for the project,” said Brown.

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Don and Joyce Wiseman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 7. It was 50 years ago that a handsome young man married a beautiful young lady at St. Joseph’s Church in Langley, B.C. after a quick six-month courtship. They met in nurses training at Riverview Hospital in 1963, married in 1964 and graduated in 1965. After three children, Jay (Lisa), Wendy and Stephanie; three grandchildren, Jordan, Emily and Benjamin; and 34 years of hard work, Don and Joyce achieved freedom 55, and that’s where their real journey began. Retirement has been dividing time between home base in Vernon, beautiful Okanagan Lake at the cabin, the “tinominium” in Arizona and seeing the world. Recently they crossed a safari in Kenya and a riverboat cruise down the Danube and Rhine off their bucket list. They are true partners in life, love and adventure. “Congratulations. We love you!”

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here’s another one. I’ve just moved so needed to have a wireless system installed to support my smart TV, laptop, tablet and mobile phone. Like magic it all happened within a couple of hours. Compare that to this adventure in technology that happened in Calgary in 1967. The University of Calgary where I was working had just installed an IBM System 360 Model 30 which, although far from the biggest mainframe available, did come with “state-ofthe-art” hardware and software. An operator would communicate with the system through a Selectric typewriter (remember

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them?), the console. A prof from the geology department had learned that the 360 could also support a console located remotely connected over a phone line and he was wondering if one could be installed at the Stampede grounds across town where he and his colleagues were going to have a display booth featuring the oil and gas industry. Their idea was to

create a large map of the province divided in to numbered sectors where exploratory drilling had occurred. A visitor to the display would be invited to select a sector number and a depth to drill. Their choice would be entered into the computer on campus and compared with a database to return what may have been found in that sector — a dryhole, natural gas or oil. The driller would then be presented with a vial of sand, gas or crude respectively. It took us frustrating weeks, not hours, to get the remote link to work beginning with an ominous call to Alberta Government Telephone to enquire about get-

ting a modem, their initial response being “What’s a modem?” Finally, just days before the Stampede was to open, we were successful and the booth proved to be quite a hit. You could easily spot the successful oil barons around the grounds who had pocketed their gusher. The vials containing real crude courtesy of Imperial Oil leaked, creating a nice “oil patch” on more than a few pairs of trousers! The next meeting of the Vernon PC Users’ Club is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in the cafeteria. Call Betty at 5427024 or Olive at 5428490 for more information.

Free session focuses on advance care planning For The Morning Star

No one knows what the future holds. A health crisis may affect you or someone close to you at any time. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a way for people to make sure that their wishes for their health care will be respected if the time comes when they can no longer speak for themselves. ACP is about thinking ahead to future health care needs and decisions and considering what your wishes and choices are in light of your values, beliefs and relationships. Research indicates that ACP improves health care and reduces family members’ stress, anxiety and depression. North Okanagan Hospice Society, in partnership with Interior Health, is pleased to present a free, full-day community session focusing on ACP and the My Voice booklet. This free session is open to the general public and professionals interested in learning more about this process.

Facilitators Judy Nicol, Interior Health lead for ACP, and Dawn Collins, advance learning nurse educator for Interior Health, will provide participants with knowledge about how ACP can assist you in making health care decisions now and for the future. There will be opportunities for practice, discussion and questions throughout the day. Lunch and a copy of the My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment – Advance Care Planning Guide will be provided for each participant. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register, call North Okanagan Hospice Society at 250-503-1800, ext. 101 For more information on the Living Well | Dying Well program, visit www.nohs.ca. For more information on Advance Care Planning, visit www.interiorhealth.ca/YourCare/EndOfLife/ AdvanceCarePlanning/Pages/default.aspx

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Appies, sauces, beverages, right in front of the big screen. Jayme May (left) and Colby Trupp have everything they need to enjoy the Grey Cup game at the Kal Sports Bar in Vernon. Trupp enjoyed it a little more than May as he was rooting for the eventual champion Calgary Stampeders, who defeated the Hamilton Tiger Cats 20-16.

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Utility Reminder Statements

All Utility accounts with outstanding balances have been sent a Utility Reminder Statement. All of these past due accounts that remain unpaid as of December 31, 2014 will have the outstanding amount transferred to your property tax account as taxes in arrears January 1, 2015.

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To check the status of your utility account on-line please go to www.vernon.ca/ mycity to create a Mycity account. If you have any questions about your bill, or if you have not received your bill, please contact a Utility Clerk at 250-545-1361 or email CUtil@vernon.ca. December

Bylaw Office Hours

Bylaw offices will be closed December 25th and December 26th but will have staff on December 31st and January 1st in order to serve the public. January

Notice — 2015 Council Meeting Dates

Be advised that pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the 2015 Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 8:40 am, and the Regular Council Meetings of the Council for the City of Vernon are held at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates: Help keep our City Streets safe for pedestrians by shovelling the snow and removing the ice from the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property. As the owner/occupier of property in Vernon, you are responsible to keep the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property clean of snow and ice. A sidewalk not cleared within 24 hours of snow fall may be cleared by the City at your expense (with unpaid charges added to taxes). For the safety and convenience of all our Citizens, we thank you for your cooperation. December

2015

Request to fill vacancies on various Council Committees

The Council of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill vacancies on a number of Council Committees as follows: 1. Eleven (11) positions on the Advisory Planning Committee and one (1) youth member from the community at large. The Committee’s purpose is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on proposed land use and planning changes, and related matters. The term of these positions will be for four years with the Committee meeting every two weeks on the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. following Council’s Regular Meeting. 2. Five (5) positions on the Board of Variance from the Community at large. The Board of Variance is an avenue for appeal on the interpretation and the strict application of certain local government provisions and regulations. The term of these positions will be for four years with Board meetings only held when applications have been made to the Board. 3. One (1) position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee representing the seniors’ community. The Committee’s objective is to provide Council with milestone achievements of the implementation of the City’s Attainable Housing Strategy and to provide Council with advice on affordable housing matters. The term for this position is for two years. If you are interested in serving the community on one of the above noted committees, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at the reception desk at City Hall, or visit our website at vernon. ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2014.

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Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, December 8 • 8:40 am

Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, December 8 • 1:30 pm All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.

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The Okanagan Military Tattoo has garnered a high-profile endorsement. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, the Queen’s representative in B.C., has agreed to be a patron for the military tattoo, which runs July 25 and 26 at Kal Tire Place. “It is a real honour to have vice regal patronage particularly since the tattoo is a relatively new entity,” said Derek Hall, Okanagan MIlitary Tattoo Society vice-president. He added that Guichon’s patronage gives the organization credibility when working with performers, sponsors and government and military organizations. Planning for the 2015 tattoo is well underway and there have been discussions with regimental bands and drill teams from Canada, the U.S. and Armenia. Tickets for the 2015 tattoo are on sale at the Ticket Seller or at 250 549-SHOW (7469).

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Led by captain Dryden Profeit (above centre), the North Okanagan Knights junior hockey club belt out traditional carols for the appreciative crowd at the annual Kindale Community Christmas lunch at Armstrong’s Centennial Hall. Below, Maxine McPherson and her son, Trevor, five, dance to some carols being sung.

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Bud and Betty Collis didn’t set out to run a tree farm. But after a visit to the Kalamalka Research Station, Betty returned home with a trunkful of seedlings and declared, “I guess I’m in the tree business.” The property became a Christmas tree farm after Betty went to visit her former neighbour — and former Coldstream mayor — Gyula Kiss at the research station that he started. “We knew nothing about the tree business, but I learned as I went,” said Bud. “It’s taken a long time to get to this point — we’ve been selling for 18 years but growing trees for 23.” And since 1997, Christmas Ranch Tree Farm has been a tradition for families throughout the North Okanagan who are looking for not only a tree that they cut themselves, but also a taste of Christmas as it used to be. The couple moved to the Lumby-area property in 1974 from Salmon Arm with their four sons, Brad, Brett, Bruce and Bryan. “We lived in a tent at first and then we built the house, peeling the logs and cutting the shakes,” said Betty, as Maltipoo Molly snuggles on her lap. Bud was principal at Lavington and Cherryville elementar schools and vice-principal at J.W. Inglis in Lumby before retiring and turning his hand to the business of Christmas trees. “We planted our first trees in 1987 and started selling in 1997,” said Bud. “I have always liked trees and when I was younger we used to go and find our own Christmas tree every year.” At a time of year when many people are complaining about the commercialism of Christmas, a visit to Christmas Ranch is a step back in time, from the moment you turn off Horner Road and head down the driveway towards the family’s log home. “We wanted to offer a traditional Christmas experience,” said Bud. That means that in addition to the chance to choose and cut your own Christmas tree, visitors to the ranch can check out the Victorian Elf Cottage and enjoy a leisurely walk along the Reindeer Trail where Bud has placed signs marking places of interest, such as the Bear Tree, which shows the claw marks of a bear along its trunk. Once you’ve cut down your tree, you can visit with miniature horses Sabre and Scooter and have family photos taken on Santa’s sleigh. Step inside Santa’s cozy workshop and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate by the warmth of a wood stove, where a Christmas tree and nativity scene add to the spirit of the season. And there are plenty of toys for the kids to enjoy while Mom and Dad relax in the seating area. “We want to offer something more, otherwise why drive past other tree lots on the way to ours,” said Bud. In addition to trees, Christmas Ranch is also a great place to stock up on wreaths, evergreen swags and miniature birch reindeer, all hand-crafted on site. “I make 60 reindeer a year and they are usually gone in two weeks,” said Bud, adding that the swags are also in

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Shane Brooks (left), six, and his cousin Jayden Collis, five, enjoy a visit and the chance to play Santa’s elves at Christmas Ranch Tree Farm, owned by Shane’s grandparents and Jayden’s great-grandparents, Bud and Betty Collis. demand for school fundraisers in addition to being shipped to garden centres in Calgary. Visitors can choose from a variety of trees, including Fraser and Concolor firs, white and Scotch pines. Saws are provided for the traditional experience of cutting your own tree, along with a sled to haul it back to the yard where it is placed into a shaker — a big hit with the kids — to remove the excess needles and snow. Pre-cut trees are also available. And many people head out to the farm in advance to pre-select their tree, particularly if they have family coming to town for Christmas and want them to experience the fun of a u-cut tree. “We get a lot of different ages here, lots of families — we’ve seen kids grow up over the years and bring their own children,” said Bud. “We had a woman who was expecting one year and brought the baby the next. We have a girl of 20 who has been coming here for 10 years. A lot of people start a new tradition. When we started, our grandchildren would play the part of the elves and we employ lots of family to help out.” In addition to their four sons, Bud and Betty have been blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchil-

dren. On a recent sunny morning, grandson Shane Brooks and great-grandson Jayden Collis were enjoying a visit, climbing onto the sleigh and enthusiastically pointing out everything that interested them. “I like having the kids around and the young families. I have seen some kids grow up over the years,” said Bud. “We’ve also had one marriage proposal and a wedding here. This is a happy business, everyone is in a good mood.” Come Christmas Day, the last tree will have been sold, the gate closed and it will be time for the Collis’ to gather around their own tree in their cozy log home. It’s a chance to enjoy their family and to take a break before the work begins again. “In the spring, we’ll be busy planting, weeding and shearing trees,” said Betty. “We’re busy at this time of year, but I love the whole Christmas thing, and one of the best compliments I had is a lady who was out here with her mother and she said she had been everywhere but nothing made her feel like Christmas as much as being out here.” Christmas Ranch Tree Farm is open from dawn to dusk every day right up until Christmas Eve at 172 Horner Rd. in Lumby, just off Whitevale Road. For more information, call 250-547-6028.

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exploded under Sandi’s leadership. Sandi would be the first to say that it takes many great minds and people working together to accomplish what they have in the past 11 1/2 years; she is right, and a talented leader makes a big difference. There is a great team there including my sons’ favourite, Kevin, who gleefully brings science to life and makes it so much fun. With a “dynamo” at the helm, the centre has become a major tourist attraction for Vernon, as well as a go-to place for local children and youth for weekends, pro-d-days and the Scotiabank summer camps. Scotiabank manager Rob Fulthorpe

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describes Sandi as “absolutely wonderful and totally focused on the science centre’s agenda. She looks for new angles for fundraising and partnering with the business community to support both of their objectives.” She has worn many hats in her role as executive director, as chief financial officer, operations manager — a huge task considering the centre is in an old heritage building — programs manager, volunteer coordinator, fundraising goddess, and marketing magician, plus plus plus. I am in awe of her many talents and she does these with grace, determination and always acknowledging everyone’s participation. That’s why the Haunted House is a huge success year after year, that’s why we want to support the centre. There have been many challenges along the way: financial viability, keeping the city involved, the building, exhibits, etc. and Brian describes Sandi’s approach as having a “solution to every obstacle, she works with passion, and her enthusiasm for the centre is unmatched.” Brian, Kevin and Murray Flock drove down to Vancouver years ago in a big truck and came back with exhibits that Science World no lon-

ger wanted but Sandi did. Remember the keyboard — the type featured in the movie Big — and how fun it was to tiptoe across the keys? That was the beginning of the exciting exhibits visitors of all ages have enjoyed. Those relationships to other centres remain strong and for the purchase of your local membership you can access 300 museums and centres, including Science World. What a great Christmas gift! Sandi’s strengths are those of hard work, determination, passion, creativity, problem solving, intelligence, kindness and networking. Develop these and you succeed. Thank you, Sandi, from all of us: the kids who come to the centre; the teachers who include a visit in their curriculum; the gardeners who visit Xerindipity; tourists; those who attend the lecture series; our area leaders for appreciation of this tremendous resource; and the folks who come screaming out of the centre on Halloween night. I know that the new director will do a great job as well and carry the torch to the next level in the Okanagan Science Centre’s development. We are the only small community in Canada with a science centre, so let’s enjoy it!

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bethlehem star Dec. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3412-15th Ave. This Christmas, take your family and friends on a spectacular journey to Bethlehem, from a first century marketplace, to a live nativity. Barter for goods, join the Roman Army or learn how to shepherd a flock. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, interactive games, a photo booth and a live theatrical production. Begin your Christmas...where Christmas began. This is a free, family event; parking is across the street at the ball diamonds. VerNON PaCers rUNNers ClUb Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for information. medieVally miNded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org

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he Shoparama Holiday Gift Sale promises a merry mix of artisans, entrepreneurs and home-based business. And it is a great opportunity to donate to the food bank, either with non-perishable food or cash. More than 100 exhibitors from across B.C. will showcase thousands of unique gift ideas in two rooms, all under one roof at the Vernon Rec. Centre auditorium and gymnasium. Local performers will entertain throughout the weekend. Santa will bring goodies for the young and young at heart. Don’t miss the concession featuring favourites such as samosas and smokies. And don’t forget to enter for the main door prize. Admission is free although we encourage bringing a donation for the food bank. Help us make this a special food bank fundraiser! The Shoparama takes place today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info., e-mail Shoparama@shaw.ca and Like us on Facebook. See you there!

sOCiety fOr OPeN learNiNg & disCUssiON Meets Dec. 8 at the People Place, 9:30 a.m. with Ken Mather on the topic, “The cap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th History of the B.C. Cowboy.” First meeting free, then membership Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert is $20/year; includes coffee and cookies. Info., 250-558-5051. Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 7:30 mONday Night VerNON tOastmasters Dec. 8 will be our p.m. (please note change of time), Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd last meeting of the year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 and happy new year. Consider the new year to be your year for Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), public speaking. Join us when we meet again Jan. 5 at Schubert 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Centre, 3505-30th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits you. Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Call Russell at 250-542-7095 or Teresa at 250-545-5767 for info. Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. armstrONg seNiOrs aCtiVity CeNtre We are at 2520 haliNa PatterN daNCers Welcomes new couples to join and Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more flOOr CUrliNg at the haliNa seNiOrs CeNtre Mondays, information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre COmmUNity seNiOrs’ fellOwshiP lUNCheON Christmas at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn dinner tickets (to cover expenses) must be picked up between Dec. a fun sport. Info., call: 250-542-2877. 9 and 12 only at Emmanuel Baptist (3412 – 15 Ave., Mission Hill) OkaN. Valley wOOd tUrNers’ gUild sOCiety meets At 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or First Baptist Church (1406–32 Ave., East Hill) 7 p.m. every second Monday at Vernon Christian School wood- 9:30 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. Please bring exact cash or cheque for $17 working shop, 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. The Guild pro- made out to CSFL. See poster in your church for further details. vides a forum for wood turners to safely learn and improve their wood turning skills. Info., Bob Coomes at 250-546-9687. liViNg with a COmPUlsiVe gambler? Someone you love adVaNCe Care PlaNNiNg edUCatiON day Dec. 9 from 10 have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Advance Care Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Planning helps you think about, talk about and document your Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, wishes for health care when you cannot speak for yourself. Join use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship North Okanagan Hospice Society for a free session focusing on for all people affected by the gambling problem. Advance Care Planning and how it can you assist you in making theraPeUtiC breathiNg exerCises Presented by Blue health care decisions now and for the future. There will be opporEagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphy- tunities for practice, discussion and questions throughout the day. sema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and Lunch and a copy of “My Voice” Advance Care Planning Guide energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. usually at People provided to each participant. Session is free but pre-registration Place, but Dec. 8 and 15 we’ll meet at Nexus, #102, 3201-30th St. required. Phone Hospice Society at 250-503-1800 ext. 101 to regBy donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at ister Info., visit www.nohs.ca blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca hOld yOUr eVeNt at the sChUbert CeNtre The Schubert tOPs (take Off POUNds seNsibly) meets Mondays at Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own graNdPareNts raisiNg graNdChildreN Support group entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great informa- and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals tion source. Extended family members welcome. For more infor- for The Meals on mation, phone 250-549-3328. Wheels program. yOUth OPPOrtUNities UNlimited (yOU) Peer support Call 250-549group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at 4201 for further Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to information or to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th book your event. Ave. It is a great group for Keep your youth with disabilities, ages toddler safe in 16-29. The main goals of the car. the group are to meet other youth with similar interests, Learn how to ho w rs build skills for indepeninstall your te o v t n llia child’s car seat dence and networking in the To all the bri ! e m for st e b correctly. Call ir e community, while feeling th d trie 1-877-247-5551 encouraged and supported or visit in a safe environment. ChildSeatInfo.ca Joining the group is free. There are usually snacks Call me… and games planned. 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Voices carry in song for local tradition Opera singers, dancers, choirs, children and Santa all join in on 18th annual A Melina Moore Christmas Morning Star Staff

With its humble beginnings at the Schubert Centre in 1996, coloratura soprano Melina Moore was brand new to the Okanagan and freshly relocated from her hometown of New York City. It was a blustery November and, feeling homesick for the sights and sounds of Manhattan at Christmastime, she decided to present a small musical offering for the members of her new community. Thus, a holiday tradition was born, and has spanned the past 18 years, growing in splendour and magnitude with each passing year. This Christmas will be no exception. “Ultimately, my priority in producing this show each year is to unite as many people and groups in our wonderful community as possible,” said Moore. “This is the only production each year in which I star alongside all of my students, bring in professional colleagues, and am able to join forces with dancers, actors, instrumentalists and esteemed guest artists. It’s all about giving back to a community which gives so much to us.” Moore, who produces, directs and/or performs in at least a dozen large productions a year, says that her Christmas production remains her favourite. “It embodies the spirit of community, the joy of the holidays, the laughter of children, the joining together in song and the true meaning of fellowship and brotherhood,” she said. Audiences can expect to hear all of their traditional Christmas favourites and be introduced to

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Performers from Valley Vocal Arts (above) join local soprano Melina Moore (below) with special guests for the annual production, A Melina Moore Christmas, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre this Friday and Saturday.

“It is truly a tradition of music, magic and mistletoe.” — Melina Moore

new repertoire. “It is a spectacle of song and dance of all ages, for all ages. Our final piece will quite literally encircle the entire audience in song,” said Moore. “It is truly a tradition of music, magic and mistletoe.” In addition to running the vocal training and performance school, Valley Vocal Arts, Moore’s newest endeavour is the launch of her production company, Big Apple Productions, which just debuted the Rocky Horror Show in October to great acclaim. “Big Apple is the culmination of a dream I’ve been building for

the past almost-two-decades I’ve resided here,” said Moore. “It is already enabling me to fulfill a vision of bringing the highest calibre theatre, opera and operetta to our valley.” Big Apple will be presenting the 18th annual A Melina Moore Christmas, with some very special guests. “I’m thrilled to be reunited with local baritone Alan Corbishley, with whom I had the honour of performing the Mozart Requiem in 2011 with the Okanagan Symphony,” said Moore. In addition to having an illustrious opera career worldwide, Corbishley is the founder and

artistic director of BC Living Arts, based in Kamloops. Contralto Jennifer Hines, a resident of New York City and fellow Music & Art High School and Juilliard School alumna of Moore’s, will also be taking the holiday stage alongside Moore and her assembled cast of more than 200. “Through the powers of social media, Jennifer and I have been reunited after almost 20 years. This show will mark our first performance together in just as long, and we are beyond excited.” Hines and Moore have been working together for the past several months, creating their touring production called SIRENS, which will launch an international tour beginning in 2015. With her unusually low voice, Hines possesses one of the rarest voice types in the world. Lauded by the famed publication Opera News for her “rich, dark mezzo,” Hines made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2009 as Carmen, with Maestro James Levine conducting. She is a renowned performer of

international acclaim, maintaining an active relationship with The Met, Seattle Opera, Atlanta Opera, Florentine Opera, Opera Grand Rapids, Nashville Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Portland Opera and New York City Opera dating from the fall of 1999. Hines is a native of Long Island and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s in music from Juilliard. She is a former apprentice artist with Santa Fe Opera, Tanglewood Music Center participant, and member of Seattle Opera’s Young Artist Program. She will also be giving a vocal master class to Valley Vocal Arts during her Vernon stay. In addition to these two esteemed soloists, joining Moore on stage will be local pianist Jim Leonard, Sun FM’s Brian Martin as Santa Claus, City Dance Studios, Diversity Dance under the leadership of Lisa Schofield, who is head choreographer with Big Apple Productions, W.L. Seaton’s Honour and Show Choirs under the direction of Lana O’Brien, who will also be making her solo debut alongside Moore and Hines, Valley Vocal Arts’ Mini Divas, Company Junior and Company singers, and The Regalo Octet. “The Regalo Octet, meaning the gift in Italian, is one of my favourite parts of the show. I hand select eight voices to mingle and create harmonic magic in beloved and lesser known holiday music. It’s such a beautiful part of the show,” said Moore. A Melina Moore Christmas would not be possible without the dozens of local business sponsors and volunteers in the community. “The generosity of our local businesses is staggering to me. I’m so grateful to have created a tradition which so many from our town clamour to be a part of. I couldn’t do it without them,” said Moore. A Melina Moore Christmas takes the stage for two shows at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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ith Advent calendars getting emptier by the day, December has a way of being delicious yet frantic all at once. Whether these next few weeks have you shopping, baking, crafting or procrastinating, make sure to schedule some “you” time and take in your favourite traditional events: Caravan Farm Theatre’s Winter Sleigh Ride show starts this Thursday. Bundle up tight for the story of The Contest of the Winds as you’re swept across the scenic Brian van Wensem and serene acres of Caravan Farm. Performances of this local Aboriginal tale are most nights from Dec. 11 through Jan. 4 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Many nights are filling up quickly, so visit www. ticketseller.ca for an up-to-date list of available shows to choose from. Melina Moore is back on stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday and Saturday with the festive A Melina Moore Christmas. Joining this soprano on stage will be special guests, New York City-based contralto Jennifer Hines, baritone Alan Corbishley, City Dance Okanagan, the Regalo Octet and more to carry on the tradition of music, magic and mistletoe in a show for all ages. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on the Friday and 2 p.m. on the Saturday and tickets are on sale now through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). Saturday is a night of hootin’ and hollerin’ at Kal Tire Place as the Road Hammers, Doc Walker and Blackjack Billy are on stage for Bands on the Run.

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Caravan Farm Theatre and the teams of horses are ready to take patrons dashing through the snow for its winter sleigh-ride production of The Contest of the Winds. These award winning country music bands are hot off the heels of album releases and are touring together with a set lest including hits Mud, Shake It Like It’s Saturday Night and The Booze Cruise. Call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets. Internationally renowned pianist Frank Mills is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre Dec. 15 for a special live concert performance. Mills shares his music, memories and humour from his 40-year career that has taken him to stages around the world. Best known for Music Box Dancer, this ditty from the 1970s is one of the most recognizable pieces of music ever released. Tickets are still available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549SHOW (7469). The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is

at the Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 21 for their performance of Yuletide Brass. Featuring guest vocalist Dawn Mussellam, along with the Fish on Five Brass Quintet, the evening’s program includes selections from Bach, Handel and Verdi for a celebration of holiday spirit. Call the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469) for tickets. And don’t forget there is one more show for the Rotary Carol Festival at the Performing Arts Centre this afternoon starting at 2 p.m. Local choirs, musicians and special guests are featured in this wonderful Okanagan tradition. Admission is by donation and this is an extremely popular event so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, and most importantly: enjoy the shows!

Vernon plays host to 2015 Chorfest in May Voices will be springing up in Vernon when the city hosts the B.C. Choral Federation’s annual Chorfest in May. “We have called our event Chorfestivity! because we intend to have a rip-roaring good time,” said Elizabeth Scott, with the local Chorfest committee. “Singers from all over the province will be coming to this weekend and the Vernon Performing Arts Centre will be full to bursting with singers young and old.” A concert, open to the public May 17, will feature the Chorfest Choir, directed by Rosemary Thomson, music director of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, the Children’s Chorfest Choir, directed by Sarona Mynhardt of the White Rock Children’s Choir, and the British Columbia Youth Choir, directed by Jon

Washburn, director of the Vancouver Chamber Choir. The host choir specially formed for this occasion, Vernon Voices, is composed of 120 singers from the North Okanagan. The event is being run by a joint committee from three Vernon choirs: AURA Chamber Choir, Counterpoint Choir, and the Vernon Community Singers. Those wishing more information can visit www. Chorfest2015.ca.

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Christmas, with a program comprised of traditional carols, many with a classical component. Special guests, the The Fireflies Children’s Choir, will add their voices and presence to the festivities. There will be two performances, at 4 and 7 p.m., with delicious homemade baked goods and refreshments during intermission. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children/ students/seniors, and can be purchased at The Brown Derby Café in Armstrong, 250546-8221, or at Hungry Jack’s in Enderby, 250838-6811, or from choir members. The Armstrong Bible Chapel (ABC Church) is located at 2145 Rosedale Ave., Armstrong.

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